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Strings Tied to Industry-Academic Collaborations at "Big Oil U"
American universities may be jeopardizing their academic integrity by giving oil, gas, and other polluting industries unprecedented influence over the research those companies fund on campus, according to a report released yesterday by the Center for Science in the Public Interest. A CSPI survey of nine universities with industry-funded research programs aimed at studying and abating global warming found 6 out of the 9 let corporate executives sit on boards overseeing grants; 5 out of the 9 gave companies first rights to intellectual property; and 5 of the 9 let companies review and possibly delay publication of studies. The report revealed that industry investment in energy research plunged over the past several decades, and that the university-based programs fall well short of making up the difference. "It's a cheap subterfuge for carbon-emitting companies," said Merrill Goozner, director of the Integrity in Science project at CSPI and co-author of the report. "They get the prestige of associating themselves with major respected universities, yet can control the direction of research, get first rights to intellectual property, and can delay any finding that doesn't help the bottom line."
According to CSPI, the industry-academic partnerships highlighted in Big Oil U. represent a strategic shift for carbon-emitting industries. Instead of discrediting the science behind global warming, companies increasingly want to be seen as part of the solution. Between 1998 and 2005, Exxon gave more than $19 million to groups that promoted the idea that global warming was a hoax. Yet beginning in 2006, ExxonMobil ads proudly touted its contribution to a program at Stanford, a 10-year $225 million program: "Today an energy company and a leading university share a common goal. The common good." Another ExxonMobil ad bore the Stanford University seal. Stanford gave its industry collaborators special rights in eight of the nine areas measured by the survey. The other energy industry-sponsored programs surveyed were at UC-Berkeley, UC-Davis, Princeton, MIT, Rice, Caltech, Georgia Tech, and Carnegie Mellon.
The report recommends that universities accepting corporate funding adopt policies to protect their autonomy and preserve researchers' academic freedoms. They include prohibiting representatives of corporate donors from sitting on research programs' governing boards; prohibiting industry donors from controlling the content and direction of research programs; eliminating "first rights" intellectual property clauses from donor agreements; and ensuring that company representatives cannot make substantive editorial changes in manuscripts or delay their publication.
NIH Nixes Knowing Outside Grantees' Conflicts-of-Interest
After admitting it routinely fails to collect and monitor university conflict-of-interest policies, the National Institutes of Health has rejected an inspector general recommendation that it collect detailed financial information from its extramural grantees and reveal what steps institutions are taking to manage, reduce, or eliminate any conflicts of interest. Federal regulations require the 3,000 universities, medical schools, and other research institutions that receive 80 percent of the agency's $29.2 billion budget manage any financial conflict of interest that "could directly and significantly affect the design, conduct, or reporting" of government-funded research. The grantee institutions must then report those programs to NIH, although they do not have to report individual conflicts of interest. About 325,000 researchers participate in the agency's 50,000 grants each year.
When asked, NIH could only produce 438 reports filed between 2004 and 2007, according to an investigation released last week by Health and Human Services Department Inspector General Daniel Levinson. Moreover, 89 percent of those reports did not state the nature of the conflicts or how they were managed. The 30 reports that contain that information described cases where "investigators have intellectual property associated with the grant research or financial interests in companies that are subcontractors on the research grants." The method of managing those conflicts was disclosure in presentations and publications. Knowing such information for all institutions "could assist NIH officials in making a determination as to whether follow-up with the grantee institutions is necessary," the report noted.
In the agency response, director Elias Zerhouni said requiring reporting of individual conflicts would put NIH in the business of directly managing researchers at outside institutions. However, it did agree to set up a consolidated reporting system in the Office of Extramural Research, and make the filing of annual reports mandatory as of March 1.
Meanwhile, The Cancer Letter (subscription required) reports that two leaders of the International Early Lung Cancer Action Project from Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York failed to disclose patents and patent applications in their published reports claiming success for using CT scans for early detection of lung cancer. The controversial clinical trial reports and related articles have appeared in the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American Medical Association, Archives of Internal Medicine, The Lancet, Chest, Clinical Cancer Research, Natural Clinical Practice Oncology, and Cancer Cytopathology without disclosure. Claudia Henschke and David Yankelevitz have both received NIH grants in recent years to conduct research involving lung cancer screening, according to the agency's grants database. The one awarded patent has been licensed by Weill to General Electric, which manufactures CT scanning machinery. The journals are investigating the failures to disclose the patents. Last October, Congress launched an investigation into a rival NIH-funded group exploring the use of CT scans for early detection of lung cancer after a group called the Lung Cancer Alliance alleged two of its lead investigators took money from the tobacco industry. The Lung Cancer Alliance is funded in part by GE.
Scientists Seek Interior Oversight
Two dozen scientists organized by the Union of Concerned Scientists and the Endangered Species Coalition lobbied Capitol Hill last week to protest the Bush Administration's political interference in environmental science. Bemoaning what one organizer called "the systematic dismantling of the Endangered Species Act through the manipulation and suppression of science," the scientists met with Congressional leaders to call for increased oversight of the Interior Department's Fish and Wildlife Service, which has come under fire in recent years for making politically motivated decisions on the fate of endangered animals and plants. The decisions, which were the work of such political appointees with no science background as Julie McDonald affected at least 50 species. Many of these decisions have triggered lawsuits.
Meanwhile, a Fish and Wildlife Service scientist quit the agency in disgust last week because of political interference at the agency. Mike Lockhart who headed the National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center in Wyoming, retired after complaining that political pressure had "compromise[d] the integrity" of the recovery program for the species. Black-footed ferrets are dependent for food and shelter on prairie dogs, which have been targeted by the livestock industry and government agencies for control efforts that Lockhart says have been excessive.
Congress: Politics, not Science, Prompted Polar Bear Listing Delay
The Fish and Wildlife Service's delay in listing the polar bear as an endangered species was not based on science but tied to the Interior Department's plan to sell oil and gas leases within the bear's habitat, members of the House Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming said at a hearing last week. The Minerals Management Service (MMS) plans to sell drilling rights in the Arctic's Chukchi Sea on February 6. If the bear is not listed by then—and the delay announced on January 7 pushes the expected listing beyond that date—the lease sales could proceed without Endangered Species Act-mandated restrictions to protect the polar bear and its habitat.
All the Good News That's Fit to Print
Industry-funded clinical trials that reveal that antidepressant drugs are ineffective almost never get published or are incorrectly reported in the literature, a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine showed. Nearly half (36) of the 74 industry-funded antidepressant trials involving 12,564 patients that were registered with the Food and Drug Administration showed negative or questionable results. Yet 22 of those trials never appeared in the medical literature. Another 11 were publicly reported as having favorable findings, even though a reexamination of their data showed the results to be either negative or questionable. "Selective publication can lead doctors to make inappropriate prescribing decisions," the authors warned. No reason was offered for the bias against publishing negative results. The results mirror a Center for Science in the Public Interest study released in February 2004 that found overwhelming support for using antidepressants in children in the industry-funded studies in the academic literature. Yet an FDA analysis of unpublished studies released a few months earlier showed the drugs were ineffective.
Odds and Ends
The National Toxicology Program will review its final report on Bisphenol-A after receiving voluminous complaints that the report was influenced by industry. Public comments can be sent to email@example.com until Jan. 25. . . . House Oversight Committee Chairman Henry A. Waxman (D-CA) plans to depose Environmental Protection Agency staff after the agency failed to comply with requests requests for documents related to its denial of California's request to adopt its own greenhouse gas auto emission regulations. EPA administrator Steven Johnson overrode agency scientists in making the decision. . . . Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility has sued the Interior Office of Inspector General to force release of documents behind its report on declining law enforcement within the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS). FWS staff say they submitted records detailing obstruction of enforcement that were not included in the final report, including involvement by Safari Club International, a hunting group.
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Sunday, July 24, 2011
Do. Good Stitches Hexy Top
I asked for bright, summery colors, and the Love Circle ladies really did it up in that department. These blocks are so fresh and fun. And even though I didn't specifically ask for blocks with fussy-cut centers, almost everybody did fussy-cut theirs, adding another whole level of coolness to this quilt top. Among the blocks, there is a duck, a fish, an octopus (squid?), a sleeping princess, a cat, a giraffe, kitchen utensils, flowers, and—appropriately, on a couple of levels—several bees. So it's almost turned into an I-spy quilt. What an unexpected bonus!
When laying out the top, I staggered the blocks—I like the honeycomb appearance that gives. Although, if I had it to do over again, I wouldn't have asked the Love Circle ladies to attach the strips to the top and bottom of the blocks. The whole point of that was to make the block square—I'm not sure why it didn't occur to me that the block doesn't need to be square. It would have been much easier (and fewer seams) for me to attach one piece of sashing between each block. Well, lesson learned.
Thank you, Love Circle ladies! And FYI, there are two more hexy blocks that I'm putting on the back, so if one of your blocks appears to be missing, you'll see it on the back soon enough.
Updated to add: I'm jumping on board with the Hex-Along at Lily's Quilts! This looks like a really fun, loose, no-rules kind of quilt-along (which is the only kind I'm capable of joining at the moment). Basically, you're welcome to join with any project that includes hexagons in any form. So I'm in! Yay for dual-purpose projects!
32 comments:
- diane said...
this is so pretty and love the hexies
- July 24, 2011 at 11:52 PM
- felicity said...
Very, very pretty!! Can't wait to see it all quilted up!
- July 25, 2011 at 12:23 AM
- Debbie said...
Unusual - and really, really nice!
- July 25, 2011 at 1:04 AM
- Kylie Lloyd said...
Lee, the quilt is just amazing. I love the hexing around block.
- July 25, 2011 at 1:25 AM
- Laura Jane said...
Gorgeous. Pure brilliance! Love love love it!
- July 25, 2011 at 3:24 AM
- Sarah@PingsAndNeedles said...
Lovely lovely lovely. The honeycomb look is great and the blocks are just beautiful.
- July 25, 2011 at 4:48 AM
- Elizabeth D. said...
Gorgeous!! It looks super fantastic! Love the colors, they're so fresh and cheerful, and I love your Hexing Around block tute, too, it's so different and fun!
- July 25, 2011 at 5:50 AM
- Michele said...
What a stunning finish! I love that block. Everyone did such a great job.
- July 25, 2011 at 6:29 AM
- KristyLou said...
Wow, that turned out really neat! I like how you staggered the blocks. It really makes the quilt.
- July 25, 2011 at 6:42 AM
- Thearica said...
That quilt is awesome! Love how each side is a different fabric!
- July 25, 2011 at 6:51 AM
- Kati said...
Love the blocks and the way you arranged them. What a great quilt!
- July 25, 2011 at 7:41 AM
- Samelia's Mum said...
This quilt is spectacular! Love the staggered hexies. Looking forward to seeing it when it's all done.
- July 25, 2011 at 7:47 AM
- Erica said...
very pretty! what a beautiful quilt. thanks for the tutorial for the block.
- July 25, 2011 at 8:15 AM
- Mitzi said...
Love the arrangement of the blocks - the honeycomb effect is perfect for those blocks. Beautiful!
- July 25, 2011 at 8:57 AM
- Pieces to Love said...
I love it!
- July 25, 2011 at 9:02 AM
- Melanie said...
Gorgeous! Love it!
- July 25, 2011 at 9:03 AM
- Svetlana said...
Looks great, what a wonderful idea.
- July 25, 2011 at 9:20 AM
- Judith said...
Beautiful! Lovely fresh colours too! Jxo
- July 25, 2011 at 9:40 AM
- Allegory said...
I need a quilt like this in my life. Thank you again for that block tute. I will certainly be working on it soon.
- July 25, 2011 at 9:47 AM
- Bree said...
Beautiful! I'm really loving the great summer colors.
- July 25, 2011 at 12:25 PM
- Katie B. said...
It looks fantastic, Lee! I love how you staggered the rows.
- July 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM
- Linz said...
Wow!! That looks amazing!!
- July 25, 2011 at 1:23 PM
- Lynne (Lily's Quilts) said...
- July 25, 2011 at 2:34 PM
- Barbara said...
What a great looking quilt top!
- July 25, 2011 at 2:41 PM
- Poppyprint said...
What a wonderful result. This quilt is super sweet. Love the photo of your assistant attempting to prevent a fly away quilt!
- July 25, 2011 at 6:31 PM
- pasqueflower said...
What a fun quilt! I just love your sense of color.
- July 25, 2011 at 6:34 PM
- Suz said...
Now I'm really in trouble. I have never really liked hexagon quilts. Now there are three that I have sort of fallen in love with - damn it.
- July 25, 2011 at 9:31 PM
- Live a Colorful Life said...
Beautiful blocks and beautiful setting. It will be well loved.
- July 25, 2011 at 9:58 PM
- Michelle @ the quilted tortoise said...
Gorgeous! It suits your blog name perfectly too!
- July 26, 2011 at 2:50 AM
- Angie said...
love, love, love this quilt... and I'm going to have to join in that hexie quilt along, too. Thanks for the link!
- July 27, 2011 at 9:43 AM
- Kelli said...
Wow! I love this quilt so much. And another quilt added to the to-do list. Would you stop inspiring me so much, I can't keep up! ;)
- July 27, 2011 at 3:11 PM
- Natalie said...
I love it, Lee! It's so great to see how you decided to lay the blocks out, it looks amazing!
- July 28, 2011 at 2:48 PM

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"shifting grounds – rethinking the residential public spaces in singapore". The project focused on enhancing social interaction within the community through landscape interventions in and around void decks in Singapore's urban residential estates.
Singapore is densely populated, thus majority of its residents live in public residential estates where the landscape is typified by "void decks". 90% Of Singapore's population live in public housing, which in singapore is referred to as mass housing. This is in contrast to Melbourne, where only 10% of the population live in public housing.
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Dear Students,
I am excited to know that God may be leading you to Emmanuel College! Student Life is a major component of the college experience. Student learning and development is the focus of what we do.
Clubs and organizations, spiritual life small groups (FUSE), short-term missions, residence life programs, and trips to the High Museum of Art or the Shakespeare Tavern in Atlanta are just a glimpse of what we offer. Intramural sports keep students physically healthy through competitive activities like flag football, volleyball and basketball, while weekly convocation and chapel services cultivate spiritual health and a strong sense of community.
In addition, Student Life offers a variety of student services for commuting students and in the areas of counseling, career, and pastoral care.
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The four-legged animal in the neighborhood might not be a dog or a cat.
There has been a series of moose sightings in recent weeks in Park City, and many of them have been along or close to residential streets.
A state wildlife official assigned to Park City and surrounding Summit County said moose at this time of year are attempting to move between elevations. Sometimes they have difficulty ascending to the higher elevations because the ground remains covered with snow, said Bruce Johnson, the Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officer whose assignment includes Park City.
Johnson said the moose are still finding the food they need at the lower elevations. The vegetation that they feed on is greener now at the lower elevations of Park City, he said.
Johnson said he had received two or three calls about moose in Park City since mid-April. Wildlife officials have not removed any of the moose from Park City recently. If the moose become a problem, the Division of Wildlife Resources sometimes tranquilizes them and moves them to a wilderness area.
Johnson said he anticipates the moose will move to higher elevations as the weather improves and the snow melts.
Johnson recommends people not crowd a moose if they see one. The animal may see the people as threatening.
In the final week of April, the Park City Police Department continued to field calls from people who had spotted moose. Some of the cases included:
In earlier weeks this spring, moose were seen on or close to streets like Woodside Avenue, lower Iron Horse Loop, Park Avenue and the Deer Valley Drive-Aerie Drive intersection. One was also seen on the top level of the China Bridge garage. There has been a consistent string of sightings since early April.


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Rated 5 out of 5 by The Mad Hatter Yummy tea Went to World Market and decided to get this tea based off of the reviews I saw online, and all I can say is this tea is wonderful. It does have that chocolatey and sweet taste, but still smooth tea thing going on. I think I will have this more in the winter instead of hot chocolate because this is less calories. This tea is good with honey, and I bet it would be good with a scone or pastry. I hope World Market keeps this tea on the shelves forever. June 15, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Erika Thompson Replace your coffee for good! This tea has a marvelous aroma: just like chocolate! You can't get enough of the aroma and it eliminates your CRAVING for coffee. It is delightful to serve yourself. The pyramid shaped tea bag is a gourmet design, sure to satisfy your spoiled side. A perfect gift for a tea connoisseur! September 5, 2011
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Rated 5 out of 5 by Ladybug Yummy! I steeped my teabag for 5 minutes and then added a glop of honey and some half and half. It is so delicious! Kind of sweet, nutty and chocolatey all at the same time. I love that there's practically no caffeine. It's a great little dessert tea. April 16, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mindiana Wow! I'm in love :) I'm a new tea drinker and while browsing the tea selection at World Market I found this one. It sounded too delicious to pass up. I'm so glad I got it-it tastes wonderful! A must buy for sure! November 15, 2010
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Rated 1 out of 5 by emily91 Like stale tootsie rolls and bad whiskey I bought this hoping for a healthier fix for my chocolate cravings. Unfortunately the chocolatey flavor was artificial tasting and it was overpowered by a sharp, acrid alcohol taste that lingered in the back of the mouth. Cream seemed to mellowed out the alcohol taste, but overall it wasn't worth it. December 12, 2013
Rated 1 out of 5 by Threasa Not What is says I am an avid tea drinker and I LOVE chocolate. I tried this based on all the great reviews and boy was I disappointed. This does NOT have a chocolate taste in any way shape or form. I tried about 6 cups, some with sugar, no sugar, honey, cream and even a splash of milk. It doesn't taste like chocolate, not even a hint of chocolate. December 16, 2012
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 4, 2004) - Sophomore Oscar Posada (Valencia, Venezuela) advanced to the third round in the qualifiers of the ICY/HOT ITA All American Tournament Tuesday morning in Chattanooga, Tenn.
ETSU's tennis stand out, Posada won 6-1, 6-4 against Paul Rose of Purdue in the round of 64 on Tuesday morning. It is his second overall victory in the tournament. He will now face Tony Haerle of Rice College in the round of 32. Match time is set for Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.The Icy/Hot ITA All American Tournament is the first of three national championships for singles and doubles during the 2004-05 season. It is hosted by the Champions Club in Chattanooga, Tennessee, from Oct. 1-10 for the men.


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We strive to foster a culture that inspires people to apply their unique passion and expertise towards a common goal.
To be the gold-standard specialty coffee and tea company in the world with brands that attract a highly dedicated and loyal customer following.
To enable and inspire customers to enjoy the daily pleasure of Peet's coffees and teas by providing distinctive, superior coffee and tea knowledge, and superior service to every customer, every day.
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The classes, being offered in San Franciscos Armory building, feature live demonstrations following a lecture, according to an article on SFist.com.
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Why is optimising truck specifications important to you?
"Fuel economy is the starting point and addressing that comes first and foremost for us when deciding on a truck specification. For example, since 2004, we have moved to I-Shift on all our Volvo's which has helped fuel economy. The profile of our operation is longdistance and high mileage with a lot of motorway work. Three or hour years ago, we agreed an optimal diff ratio and reviewed that when we were ordering our Euro 5 compliant trucks. It is now 2.78:1 with 70 series tyres. On a like for like basis, we saw about a 4% improvement in fuel when we standardised on the higher drive axle ratio."
How do you choose the optimum truck specification for your operation?
"We work very closely with our Volvo Dealer. Engine power outputis important; we are currently using 480 hp at Euro 5. Although the 460 was perfect, we have to consider the positive impact on residual values which the 480 will have. We lower the frontal area of the whole outfit by specifying low-profile tyres and a fixed position fifth wheel at a fixed height of under 1200 mm. Using Dynafleet allows us to monitor driver and vehicle performance and pinpoint exceptions. We have even sent tyres to the Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre (TARRC) in Hertford to check their rolling resistance. That's a measure of how seriously we take fuel economy and how important we believe it is to make sure that we have the right specification for our trucks. As a result of their findings, we now specify Michelin energy tyres."
Denby Transport is a well known and equally well respected international haulier. The company operate a fleet of 50 tractor units and 145 semi-trailers.
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"With fuel as costly as it is today, an operator's fuel economy can be the difference between profit and making a loss. It's a question of chipping away at all the areas which affect fuel consumption. We're dealing with the sum of tiny fractions of savings. Although we are using a tried and tested optimal specification for our Volvo's, we are always willing to look at new ideas and technologyin the search for improved fuel economy," says Peter Denby.


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Seattle Rocket, a monthly paper documenting the music scene, begins publication.
Subterranean Pop, a xeroxed fanzine devoted to underground American music, publishes its first issue.
One of the first records released by an underground Seattle band, Green River's Come On Down, appears on Homestead Records.
Sub Pop 100, a vinyl sampler of the noise-band scene, is released. It includes songs by such Northwest bands as the Wipers and U-Men, as well as influential acts from outside the area like Big Black and Sonic Youth.
Green River releases their Dry As A Bone EP on the Sub Pop label. This seminal Seattle band includes future members of Pearl Jam and Mudhoney.
Soundgarden debuts with Screaming Life, an early example of the grunge sound, released on Sub Pop.
Nirvana cuts a ten-song demo tape with producer/recordist Jack Endino, Seattle's "godfather of grunge," at Reciprocal Recording.
Nirvana's first single, "Love Buzz" / "Big Cheese," appears on Sub Pop.
Sub Pop 200, a three-EP boxed set, documents the Seattle music scene at an early creative peak.
Andrew Wood, singer of Mother Love Bone, dies of a drug overdose. A group of Seattle musicians, recording as Temple of the Dog, later cuts an album in tribute to Wood.
Facelift, the debut alFacelift, the debut album by Alice in Chains, enters the charts.
Nirvana releases Nevermind, their major-label debut, and Pearl Jam issues Ten, their first album.
Nirvana's Nevermind hits Number One on Billboard's Top 200 album chart. It grosses $50 million in sales.
Kurt Cobain, of Nirvana, commits suicide.
Owners of Sub Pop sell 49% share of the company to the Warner Music Group for $20 million.


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This year, Salt Lake Comic Con shattered records, becoming the biggest first-year comic con and reaching the top four in attendance in the country.
In 2014, they're planning to go even bigger.
Farr arrives to the press conference with the Jazz Bear.
Dan Farr, founder of Salt Lake Comic Con, made two big announcements at The Leonardo on Nov. 14.
First, Salt Lake Comic Con will hold two events this coming year.
From April 17–19, fans will get Salt Lake Comic Con FanXperience (aka Fan X). The event differs from Salt Lake Comic Con, which will take place Sept. 4–6, by including more meet and greets and a kids' area.
The events are both expected to reach over 100,000 in attendance and will be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center with double the floor space of the 2013 convention. Farr says his staff will be focusing more on crowd control, and fans will get into the conventions faster.
Dan Farr announcing Fan X, which comes to the Salt Palace this April.
Farr's second announcement was six of the guests for Fan X in April: Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead), Chandler Riggs (The Walking Dead), Brent Spiner (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Marina Sirtis (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Adam Baldwin (Chuck) and Kelly Hu (Arrow).
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Farr says fans can also expect some of the same guests from the 2013 event, because many have requested to come back.
Check out the video below featuring the cosplayers of the 2013 Salt Lake Comic Con, and click here for all of our coverage of the event.


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Application Due Date: January 28, 2016
To apply, please click to the Earth Expeditions website
Join Woodland Park Zoo and Project Dragonfly at Miami University for an Earth Expedition to Borneo in Southeast Asia! This program is focused on building an alliance of individuals with firsthand knowledge of inquiry-driven, community-based learning for the benefit of ecological communities, student achievement, and global understanding. The course will be available for 7 graduate credits through Miami University at a substantially reduced course fee. Educators may take this graduate course independently or as a graduate student in Woodland Park Zoo's Advanced Inquiry Program.
Nestled in the Malay Archipelago, tropical Borneo has captured the imaginations of explorers and naturalists for centuries. Borneo is the third largest island in the world and home to remarkable cultural and ecological diversity. Borneo's primate community is exceptionally rich—the Earth Expeditions course site along the Kinabatangan River in Sabah (East Malaysia) is home to ten primate species, including proboscis monkeys, which occur only in Borneo, two species of leaf monkey, two species of macaque, gibbons, as well as the large-eyed, nocturnal tarsier and slow loris. Of greatest conservation concern is the orangutan, which occurs naturally on only two islands in the world, Borneo and Sumatra, and is under increasingly severe pressure, primarily from habitat loss. Researchers have projected that the orangutan, the only great ape in Asia, may completely vanish from the wild within two decades.
We will be joining researchers from the Hutan Asian Elephant Conservation—a Woodland Park Zoo Partner for Wildlife—and the Danau Girang Field Centre, as well as villagers of the Kinabatangan region who are responsible for model community-based efforts to preserve orangutans, Bornean pygmy elephants, and other species. In addition to becoming familiar with primatological field methods and their applications, students in the course will work with local groups and develop new ways to engage communities worldwide in saving orangutans and other wildlife. Possible field studies include: social behavior of primates, habitat selection, census methods, impact of forest fragmentation and reforestation, and the use of social networks in great-ape conservation campaigns. For more information on Hutan Asian Elephant Conservation, please see Woodland Park Zoo's Partners for Wildlife website.
Prior to and following the field experience in Borneo, students will complete coursework from late April through early December via the Dragonfly Workshops Web-based learning community as they apply experiences to their home institutions.
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 10 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by kend Excellent, but buy in store to get what you like! It turns out, there is a TREMENDOUS variation in this particular cowhide, so if there is a particular look you are going for or color scheme, buy it in the store, in person. It's a very large, very plush hide. The colors are bright, distinct on my particular hide. I ordered on line and did not get anything appearing as the picture. I somehow thought "Brazilian" was a breed typified by a general pattern, so expected to have a variation on a theme. But I like it! I'm glad I got something that will work and it perfectly suits its position. Could I be happier? Not sure now, I am liking this one more and more, even if it is almost all deep chocolate black. A little more dramatic than I wanted, but maybe this is best after all. Still, go in a store and get what you want! OR, let's lobby World Market to have the supplier separate into GENERAL colors... Black, Brown, Tan, ... That way you can at least get something closer to expectation. I don't think anyone expects a replica, but I didn't expect something totally different, and there is no edifying material to explain the EXTENT to which the colors may vary. Still, I am very pleased. But why the 60.00 handling fee? Mine arrived folded up in a box about 18X7X7 and was not heavy. I could understand if it were what the customer service agent said, a 'big bulky item' that will require additional packaging and rolling up... This was like folding a sheet into a bag and stuffing the bag in a box... 60.00. Really? Let's lobby about that, too! January 29, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by TammyB Beautiful rug nice features This is a gorgeous rug with beautiful colors, shape, size and great PRICE! October 5, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by stageforsale Fabulous! But do buy in-store. I might have been disappointed had I purchased this cowhide rug online -- simply because then it would have been random chance whether or not I received the pale, almost monochromatic hide I desired. Happily, I knew this would be true so, instead, I headed to my nearest World Market and played compare and contrast with wood floor and fabric samples in hand. The result? I could not be happier. The hide I finally selected from the five available is subtle in coloration variation with no bare spots, nor even sparse spots, thus providing textural richness in a basically monochromatic theme. The hide is so easy to clean -- so easy that it can even be effectively cleaned just by sweeping it with a broom (or even a curry comb) rather than vacuuming. And, because hide hair has natural oils that deflect stain absorption, spills can be quickly dealt with using just a sponge or a dampened paper towel ... or, in a pinch, with an oxy-enzyme spray followed up with a rinse and sponge. I truly love this hide. And just for the record -- no, I do not find its production and availability horrifying ..... after all, this animal was raised for its food value. So. Let us be grateful for all creatures great and small who can provide aesthetic as well as dietary nourishment. November 28, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by Andrea What a finding at my local World Market! Wow ! for so long I was looking for one! the look and the price is just right. i was so happy to finally find my black & white cow hide rug! It is so unique and adds so much style to almost any room. I see lots of designers using this type of rug in the least expected places and it adds clever style. Way to go World Market for bringing one of a kind pieces from abroad. April 4, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by Windtalker The Surpise is Well Worth It Wow!! I needed an area rug that would off-set my Southwestern decor but enhance my collection of Navajo rugs - this was a perfect match to create a rustic chic look. I was hestitant at first due to the fact that each rug is one-of-a-kind and you cannot select a color or near color choice. Thinking out of the box and taking a leap of faith was worth it. December 15, 2009
Rated 5 out of 5 by Cici LOVE IT! wonderful soft hide - stores show various color variations, so had to hunt to find best pattern. looks great as an area rug or over wall to wall. threw it on the bed and it looked great - hip, contemporary. just got it so not sure how it will wear - says dry clean but i imagine since it is a real cow you could just sponge spots. use %25 off coupon to make it even more affordable! am buying more for sisters! November 18, 2009
Rated 4 out of 5 by Beachy Great hide, but smells I just purchased this in a store yesterday and am generally pleased, especially since I got it on sale and had an extra 20% coupon, so the price was certainly right! I had originally planned to get two in different colors to layer, but got only one, as they are really huge and two would look funny in my small living room. There are no markings or brands, very clean hide. The only thing that is off is that it smells like skunk. Didn't notice it in the store, but after it was in the house for a while, the room started smelling like skunk and I traced it to the hide. It is still in the bag, so maybe it will go away if I take it out and air it a bit. If not, I'll have to return it. Has anyone else had this problem and did it go away? August 30, 2015
Rated 4 out of 5 by jbella No two are alike I've been looking for one of these to use in the sitting area of my bedroom. Our room is somewhat formal, black and white accents, black iron and crystal chandelier,oriental rug under the bed. I thought this would be more fun and casual. I found one in the store that had the gray tones I was looking for. With the friends and family sale it was a great price. These rugs need to be placed under furniture as they aren't particularly weighty and they could slide on a smoothe floor. I have the "campaign desk" on mine with the "twist stool". I think it's a nice accent. March 29, 2011
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Leading AIDS drug has roots in APS
One of the most successful drugs used to stop the progression of the HIV virus into AIDs got its start at the Advanced Photon Source X-ray facility at Argonne National Laboratory.
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X-ray light sources help drug halt skin cancer progression
To design the drug Zelboraf, which can halt the progression of malignant and inoperable skin cancer, scientists used very bright X-rays at the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory.
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X-ray technology removes barrier to drug design
The advent of the first micro X-ray beam for structural biology at the Advanced Photon Source at Argonne National Laboratory enabled the research that earned the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
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X-rays help create solar shingles
Research at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) played an important role in the development of the world's first solar-cell shingles.
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Drug developed using X-rays targets two forms of cancer
A drug developed at the Advanced Photon Source X-ray facility at Argonne National Laboratory works to combat two deadly forms of cancer.
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Join Director of Horticulture Heidi Karkoski for a tour of the King�s Garden from a designer�s perspective that includes insights on the garden�s current restoration and the continuous evolution of the plantings within its walls. This Colonial Revival-era garden was initially developed between 1910 and 1921 on the same ground cultivated by the Fort�s soldiers in the 18th century. Its unique design by one of the first and most accomplished female landscape architects in the United States, Marian Coffin, is one of the few surviving examples of her work. Tours begin at 1:00 pm near the Guest Services Desk in the Log House Welcome Center. Allow approximately two hours for this tour. Space is limited to 20 participants per tour, advanced reservations are recommended or tickets, as available, can be purchased on the day of the tour at the Guest Services Desk in the Log House Welcome Center. Price is $35 per person plus cost of general admission.
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Heading toward the determination of the winner of the 2013-14 Learfield Sports Directors' Cup, gostanford.com will provide a progression of each of Stanford's 19 consecutive victories. Here is the 13th, in 2006-07:
Directors' Cup No. 13 (2006-07) | 2006-07 Season In Photos
STANFORD HAD WON 12 consecutive Directors' Cup and more than proved itself as the premier athletic department in the country. During that time, a soccer stadium was built, and a softball stadium, and new athletic department headquarters, and improvements were made to other facilities.
But it wasn't until Sept. 16, 2006 that Stanford athletics had a crown jewel: the new Stanford Stadium.
The old stadium, built in 1921 for $211,000, had certainly lived a good and useful life. It hosted a Super Bowl, men's and women's World Cups, a presidential nomination acceptance speech, Olympic soccer, the Olympic track and field trials, and the epic U.S.-USSR track meet that thawed, if only for a moment, the Cold War.
The new stadium, built in less than 10 months so that not a home football would be missed, opened its gates as one of the most beautiful and fan-friendly football facilities in the country.
Over the years, the new Stanford Stadium has given the Cardinal a decided advantage. Since 2008, Stanford has gone a combined 36-3 at home, and going into the 2014 season, the Cardinal has won 16 straight at Stanford Stadium.
In 2006-07, Stanford captured its 13th straight Directors' Cup, scoring 1429 points. Stanford won NCAA titles in women's cross country and men's golf, and was runner-up in women's volleyball, men's swimming and diving, and women's water polo. In all, Stanford had top-10 NCAA finishes in 16 sports. Stanford scored in 21 total sports, but only 19 sports counted towards the final total: 10 women's sports and nine men's sports.
Ben Wildman-Tobriner had a breakthrough season in men's swimming in 2007 while helping the Cardinal to second in the NCAA Championships.
Wildman-Tobriner set an American record in the 50-yard freestyle, and built his collegiate credentials to 20 All-America honors and 12 Pac-10 championhips, while also earning Pac-10 Swimmer of the Year honors.
The same year, Wildman-Tobriner earned a stunning victory in the 50-meter free at the World Championships. He also received his undergraduate degree from Stanford in biomechanical engineering.
A San Francisco native, Wildman-Tobriner trained throughout high school not at an upscale country club, but at a local Boys & Girls club. The experience left him with the belief that every child, regardless of income, should have the opportunity to have a high quality education and learn to swim and compete. His sister, Becky, founded a USA Swimming club team at the Boys & Girls Club and Wildman-Tobriner pledged to help make the sport more accessible to the children of San Francisco.
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More highlights from 2006-07:
• In men's golf, Stanford led wire-to-wire to win its first NCAA championship since the Tiger Woods-Casey Martin-Notah Begay team of 1994. Rob Grube won team medalist honors with a third-place 6-under-par performance over four rounds.
• Arianna Lambie, who finished fourth, paced Stanford to an NCAA women's cross country title for the second consecutive year.
• Erica McLain triple-jumped 46-5 ¼ to set a school women's track and field record. McLain went on to win two consecutive NCAA indoor triple jump championships.
• Garrett Heath, Zach Chandy, Michael Garcia, and Russell Brown won NCAA indoor track distance medley relay for the Cardinal.
• Elaine Breeden won the 200 butterfly and Cassidy Krug won NCAA 1- and 3-meter diving events for the Stanford women's swimming and diving team.
• Alex Schorsch won the NCAA men's gymnastics rings title and teammate David Sender won an NCAA vault championship.
• At the U.S. Collegiate Synchronized Swimming Championships, Taylor Durand won figures, Sara Lowe won solo. Lowe and Courtenay Stewart won duet, and Lowe, Stewart and Elizabeth Ann Markman won the trio events. Stanford won its third consecituve team title.
The Final Count:
1) Stanford, 1,429
3) North Carolina, 1,161.33
4) Michigan, 1,135.25
Stanford's Top Scoring Teams:
1 (tie), Women's cross country, men's golf, each 100 points; 3 (tie), women's volleyball, men's swimming and diving, and women's water polo, each 90.
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Directors' Cup No. 6: 1999-2000
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Miami Cop Arrested for DUI While Driving Patrol Car
When police officers are arrested for a DUI, they usually face more scrutiny than the average citizen who is caught driving drunk, and a recent incident in Miami, Florida serves as no exception.
According to the Miami Herald, 32-year-old Fernando Villa, a veteran officer in the Miami-Dade County police force, was discovered by his colleagues while off duty passed out in his patrol car in the middle of an intersection.
While this story is shocking enough, local officials are also disappointed by the actions of the arresting officers, who did not place Villa in jail after the incident. Their actions have spawned an internal investigation into the matter.
Sources indicate that another Miami police officer discovered Villa's patrol car idling in the middle of an intersection around 8:20 p.m. on a Tuesday evening. The officer discovered Villa drunk and passed out in the driver's seat of the idling car.
Upon discovering his inebriated colleague, the officer on the scene contacted his superiors for orders on how to handle the situation. According to the man he called, Police Director Jim Loftus, the officer was instructed to treat Villa "like everyone else."
Typically, of course, someone accused of drunk driving is taken to jail and booked for the offense. Rarely are drunk drivers simply given warnings by police and allowed to casually drive home. In fact, under Florida law, drivers are released with a promise to appear in court only for low-level, or misdemeanor, DUI offenses.
Contrary to usual police policy, though, the officer who initially arrested Villa did not book the drunk driver, nor did he take him to jail. Instead, Villa signed a form promising that he would appear in court and he was allowed to go home, despite the fact that his offense was probably not a low-level DUI.
This action has drawn a considerable amount of scrutiny from local press, and in response to a public outcry, the Miami-Dade police department's bureau of internal affairs has launched an investigation into the matter.
Again, the police director Jim Loftus maintains that he instructed the arresting officer to arrest and book Villa, without giving him any special treatment. Somewhere along the line, however, an office disobeyed this order and gave Villa special treatment.
According to Loftus, the police department plans to discover the identity of the "person or persons" who refused to follow their superior's official advice, and "hold them accountable."
Thus, it looks like a simple act by one police officer to offer special treatment to his colleague may prove to be very costly for the officer's career.
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ZF-3341: Content-Length is not set if the body is empty
When calling prepare_body() if the body is null content-length is not sent. This causes IIS to return
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To correct this issue I have added an else which returns 0 for content-length if the body is not specified.
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if ($body) {
$this->setHeaders('Content-length', strlen($body));
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$this->setHeaders('Content-length', '0');
IIS correctly returns the expected page. This appears only when the body of a post is empty so it is a unusual edge case but the content-length should still always be sent.
Also causes breakage with Zend_Service_Nirvanix. According to Mike Naberezny, "defaulting the content length to zero seems sane to me".
I think I have a patch for this (basically defaulting the 'content-length' header to 0 as suggested) but I need to somehow test this before I commit.
Can you provide some test code reproducing the Nirvanix breakage?
The attached file will let you test the problem. If the problem is fixed an exception should be raised as follows:
Fatal error: Uncaught exception 'Zend_Service_Nirvanix_Exception' with message 'Missing Required Parameter: appKey, username, password' in D:\PHP5\website\library\Zend\Service\Nirvanix\Response.php:119
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Is It Time To Consider Joint Surgery?
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8. Am I Prepared to Work Through the Recovery Process?
Whether you have a partial or total knee replacement, joint surgery is a major event. Recovery requires a commitment to weeks of post-surgery rehabilitation and exercise to regain muscle strength, range of motion and good mobility. There will be good days and bad days as your body heals. You will need to be committed to following your post-surgery regimen even when it hurts.
Is It Time To Consider Joint Surgery?
1. Is It Time To Consider Joint Surgery?
Has your doctor suggested that you might be a candidate for joint surgery? Maybe someone you know had knee or hip replacement and is doing well. The goal of joint surgery is to relieve pain and improve function. Here are 10 questions you may want to ask yourself as you think about having joint replacement.
2. Can I Live With the Pain I'm Experiencing Now?
The pain is affecting your daily life. You're having more bad days than good days. It even keeps you up at night. You find yourself taking multiple over-the-counter painkillers just to make it through the day.
3. Have my Pain and Stiffness Gotten Increasingly Worse Over the Past Year?
You feel pain with movement and at rest. It's getting harder to climb stairs, get into cars, or around the house. On a scale of one to 10, your pain level has steadily moved pass six, and has stayed at the higher levels for months. X-rays show that you have severe joint damage.
4. Have I Given up on Activities I Enjoy Because of my Pain?
You've stopped playing tennis or shopping with friends. Social plans get cancelled at the last minute due to pain. You haven't been to church for many Sundays. Most weekends you are at home.
5. Have I Explored all the Treatment Options Available?
Before you decide to have surgery, make sure you have exhausted other therapies. This may include topical and oral medicines, injections, natural or complementary remedies, exercise, physical or occupational therapy and assistive devices.
6. How Will Surgery Improve my Condition?
Talk with your doctor to find out what level of improvement you may expect from joint surgery. This will depend on the type of surgery, the state of your arthritis, your overall health, and your ability to closely follow post-surgery instructions. You may need to lose weight, stop smoking and make other changes to your lifestyle to achieve the full benefits of surgery.
7. Is my Overall Health Well Enough for Surgery?
Your knees may be ready for surgery, but is the rest of you? Any other health conditions you have will need to well controlled. Your overall health plays an important role in your healing and recovery process.
8. Am I Prepared to Work Through the Recovery Process?
Whether you have a partial or total knee replacement, joint surgery is a major event. Recovery requires a commitment to weeks of post-surgery rehabilitation and exercise to regain muscle strength, range of motion and good mobility. There will be good days and bad days as your body heals. You will need to be committed to following your post-surgery regimen even when it hurts.
9. Does my Insurance Policy Cover the Costs of Joint Surgery and Recovery?
Make sure you understand what your insurance plan will cover, including things you may or may not need like at-home nursing care. Know your out-of-pocket costs and make sure you are able to comfortably afford to cover those expenses.
10. Will I be Able to Take the Necessary Time off?
Recovery from joint surgery can take up to six weeks, or even longer. You should expect to be home-bound for the first two to three weeks after surgery. Check with your employer to ensure you can take the time off or make arrangements to work from home if that's an option.
11. Do I Have a Support System in Place to Help During my Recovery?
Post-surgery recovery is not something you can do alone. You will need help when you return home after surgery. If you live alone and don't have someone to help, you may want to seek home-care assistance from an agency. For at least a few weeks, you'll likely need some assistance getting dressed, preparing food, changing your bandages, and moving around.
12. Taking the Next Step
It's important that you talk to an orthopaedist so you understand what to expect before, during and after joint surgery. You may want to talk with other individuals who have had joint surgery so you have a broad range of perspectives. According to the Centers For Disease Control, more than 1.1 million hip or knee replacements were performed in 2006, and joint surgery can enable you to protect your quality of life.


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Munich's Jazz & Milk Recordings has come up with another dancefloor smasher in Jazz & Milk Breaks Compilation Series Vol 2 of its compilation series. Brilliant international producers and musicians from Barcelona, London, Tokyo, New York, Warsaw, San Sebastian and Munich joined the project and left their individual and often exotic trademarks on this genre-breaking compilation. Taking in fusions of Jazz, Latin, Afro and Funk with eclectic productions, this is all designed for forward thinking dancefloors and minds.
Labelhead and Jazz & Milk Breaks compiler Dusty remixed the 13-piece afro-funk group, The Boogoos, creating an electrifying mixture of vintage live sounds and heavy beats. Panama-born percussion maestro César Granados and his latin-jazz combo come up with a breathtaking version of Dizzie Gillespie's classic tune "Manteca." Envee opens up the floor with his outstanding jazz dance version of Pinnawela's tune "You Can Dance." Additional artists on the compilation are The Snip, The Jivers, Greenwood Rhythm Coalition from New York's "Names You Can Trust" imprint, Kan Sano, Saffrolla, Rube and Javi P3z.


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Promotional support generously provided by Houston Public Radio - KUHF 88.7 FM & Classical 91.7 FM.
Special thanks to Adept Word Management for transcription services.
Refreshments generously provided by Starbucks locations at Rice Village and Shepherd/Harold.
All education programs at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, receive endowment income from funds provided by Caroline Wiess Law; the National Endowment for the Humanities; the William Randolph Hearst Foundation; the Fondren Foundation; BMC Software, Inc.; the Wallace Foundation; the Louise Jarrett Moran Bequest; the Neal Myers and Ken Black Children's Art Fund; the Favrot Fund; and Gifts in honor of Beth Schneider.


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Indian sitar legend Ravi Shankar passed away yesterday at the age of 92. Heralded for popularizing Indian classical music throughout the world, the three time Grammy winner also taught close friend George Harrison of The Beatles how to play sitar, with whom he also collaborated. He helped make history at the iconic 1969 Woodstock gathering with Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix, yet still shunned Western standards of celebrity, stating that he preferred to focus on his music and spirituality.
He leaves behind his wife, and his two daughters sitar player Anoushka Shankar and jazz singer Norah Jones. Shankar played his last show on November 4 in Long Beach, California alongside Anoushka, who often joined him.
His latest album, The Living Room Sessions, Part 1, is currently nominated for a 2013 Grammy Award. Here's to a true great in music and a life well lived.


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Established since 1904 our aim is to offer a high standard of care and expertise in a friendly and welcoming environment, with a recent refurbishment giving us more consulting rooms, operating theatres and an ultrasound/x-ray room. We have five full time vets, two part time vets. With surgeries in Bovey Tracey and Chudleigh we cover a large area of South Devon. Our team also consists of six qualified nurses, three trainees and several support staff.
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TUCSON, Ariz. – Sophomore Naoki Takeda made it to the consolation finals, but was unable to close it out on Monday at the ITA Southwest Regionals, hosted by Pepperdine University.
Takeda lost to Pac-12 rival Seth Stolar of UCLA in three sets, 6-7, 6-0, 10-3.
"Overall it was a productive tournament for the team," head coach Tad Berkowitz said. "I saw improvements in many areas as the tournament progressed. We look forward to getting back to work on the practice courts and in the gym."
In order to make it into the final, Takeda had to go through fellow Wildcat Fredrik Ask.
The semi-final match was a tough battle back and forth as Takeda took the first set and Ask took the second, but Takeda endured a tough, decisive third set to win the match, 6-2, 4-6, 15-13.
The Cats will be on a short hiatus before returning to action Nov. 1 thru 3 at the UNLV Invitational in Las Vegas, Nev.
For continued coverage of Arizona men's tennis, visit ArizonaWildcats.com, follow @ArizonaMTennis on Twitter and Facebook at facebook.com/ArizonaMensTennis.
Friday Results
Shinde (UA) def. Schueller (GCU) 7-5, 6-1
Thompson (UA) def. Meyer (Hawaii) 6-1, 6-1
Grant (USC) def. Shinde (UA) 6-0, 6-2
Wang (USC) def. Ask (UA) 7-6, 6-3
Mkrtchian (UCLA) def. Takeda (UA) 6-4, 6-4
Saturday Results
Thomson/Ask (UA) def. Seeman/Karen (UCSB) 8-5
Quiroz/Sarmiento (USC) def. Takeda/Shinde (UA) 8-2
McDonald (UCLA) def. Thompson (UA) 6-2, 6-4
Ask (UA) def. Simko (LMU) 6-1, 6-1
Takeda (UA) def. Cheung (UCI) 6-4, 6-4
Sunday Results
Alcantara/Sarkissian (PU) def. Thompson/Ask (UA) 8-5
Ask (UA) def. Nicholas (SDSU) 2-6, 7-5, 10-6
Takeda (UA) def. Karen (UCSB) 2-6, 6-0, 11-9
Ask (UA) def. Fitzgerald (USD) 6-1, 6-4
Takeda (UA) def. Alcantara (PU) walkover
Monday Results
Takeda (UA) def. Ask (UA) 6-2, 4-6, 15-13
Stolar (UCLA) def. Takeda (UA) 6-7, 6-0, 10-3


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Luckily, BYU lured away Grand America's pastry chef this summer.
Well, it didn't look like luck at the time.
But the new executive pastry chef, whose hiring was just announced, sounds like a winner.
I'm looking forward to some pretty thrilling stuff from Jeffrey DeLeon, not just because of his solid chef experience and education (he worked in the biz 8 years before deciding to get serious and enter culinary school.)
It's WHERE he got the experience that's so exciting, from commis chef at Thomas Keller's Bouchon Las Vegas, he worked his way into a junior sous chef role, while working at Wynn Hotel's 2-Michelin star-rated Alex restaurant. From there, DeLeon went on to work as pastry sous chef for Bouchon Bistro in Yountville, California where his work stretched from desserts to baking all of the bread for the 3-Michelin star rated French Laundry.
Okay, in chefland, that's some serious stardust to be settling into the city of salt, a place that takes its sweets to heart. Salt Lakers, take a look at DeLeon's version of a HoHo.
Welcome to town, Chef DeLeon. I think you're gonna like it here.


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Exultate Deo - works by Palestrina, Leighton, Parry, Purcell, Mendelssohn, Chilcott, Byrd, Rutter et al. / Choir of the Chapels Royal; Andrew Arthur: organ
1 CD / The Classics Label / 2013-02-12Works: Francis Poulenc: Exultate Deo; Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina: Sicut cervus; Kenneth Leighton: O be joyful in the Lord (Jubilate Deo), for chorus & organ; Hubert Parry: I Was Glad (Psalm 122), anth...
Performers: Arthur, Andrew; Drury, Elizabeth; Harwood-White, Rachel [Oboe]; Hill, Alison; Jones, Sophie [Vocals]; Neal, Graham [Tenor Vocal]
Conductors: Carey, Colm
Ensemble: ; Choir of the Chapels Royal
The Psalms of David, sometimes referred to as the hymn-book of the bible, have inspired composers writing for the church through the ages. The Choir...continue...
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−Benefit for Darla Neubarth2:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Join in the benefit for Darla Neubarth on Saturday March 14th. Events at BLHS High School from 2-5 pm include a Carnival, Pizza, and Raffle for Kids! Evening events are at the Buffalo Lake Community Center and include a Pulled Pork Meal serving at 6 pm, Silent Auction from 6-8 p, and Dance from 8:30-11:30 pm. Proceeds benefit Darla's battle with Ovarian Cancer.+2:00 pmBenefit for Darla Neubarth
−Soup Sale8:30 am – 12:00 pm
St. Anthony's Church in Watkins is having their next Bouja and Chicken Noodle Soup Sale on Sunday, March 15th. Bouja is $13 per gallon, Chicken Noodle is $12. You can pre order by calling Larry at 320-764-2965+8:30 amSoup Sale
−Plato Lions Spring Brunch9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Plato Lions are having their Spring Brunch from 9a-Noon at the Plato Hall on Sunday, March 15th. All you can eat Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Toast, and Beverage. Free Will donation, proceeds go to the Community Project Fund.+9:00 amPlato Lions Spring Brunch
−Remembering Country Schools2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Mcleod County Historical Society presents Remembering Country Schools, a presentation on Sibley and Mcleod County history of Country Schools. The Program will be Sunday, March 15th from 2-3 pm at the Museum's Educational Center in Hutchinson. More details at mcleodhistory.org+2:00 pmRemembering Country Schools
−MACT Fest12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
MACT (MN Assn of Community Theatres) Fest will be held March 18-22nd at the Dassel Cokato Performing Arts Center. Performances and Workshops will be run every day of the fest.+12:00 pmMACT Fest
−NA Farm and Power Show9:00 am – 4:00 pm
The North American Farm and Power Show is March 19-21st at the Steele County Fairgrounds in Owatonna. See up to date techonology from major manufacturers, Agri Business Services, New Product Information, Farm and Ranch Displays and more. Plus see free education seminars from the U of MN Extension Service. More info at tradexpos.com+9:00 amNA Farm and Power Show
−Cold War Veterans Seminar1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Cold War Veterans Seminar-For veterans with military service from 1955 to 1964. The Free Seminars are on Thursday, March 19th at 1pm, 3pm or 5pm. Each seminar will review benefits specific to Cold War veterans and their families and will be held at the McLeod County Administrative Building on Hennepin Avenue North in Glencoe. For details contact Veteran Services at (320) 864-1268.+1:00 pmCold War Veterans Seminar
−Hutchinson Theatre Company7:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Hutchinson Theatre Company presents Leading Ladies at the Hutchinson Center for the Arts March 19-21st and March 26-28th. Tickets available at hutchtheatre.org or in person at the Center. Tickets are $18 per person, doors open at 6:30 pm…show at 7 pm.+7:00 pmHutchinson Theatre Company
−Open House7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
St Anastasia has a Kindergarten open house on Thursday March 19th at 7pm in the kindergarten room. All parents who are interested in learning more about the opportunities stanastais A's has to offer are welcome to attend. Kids Depot Preschool has a open house on a Saturday, March 21st, 2015 from 9-12. Come and learn about our preschool program for 3,4 and 5 year olds.+7:00 pmOpen House
−Spring Fling Brunch8:00 am – 10:00 am
The Emmaus Gift Shop is having their spring fling Brunch on Saturday, March 21st from 8-10 am in the Gloria Dei Dining Room at Ecumen in Litchfield. Cost is $6 for Brunch. Easter Lilies and Bulb Gardens will be on sale from Flowers of Mercy.+8:00 amSpring Fling Brunch
−Kings Kids9:00 am – 12:00 pm
King's Kids Preschool at Christ the King Church will be having their Open House on Saturday, March 21st from 9am-noon. Public registration for fall classes starts on Wednesday, March 25th from 7:30am-5pm. Questions…call 587-2776 or check out www.kingskidshutchinson.weebly.com+9:00 amKings Kids
−Library Book Sale10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Hutchinson Library is having their indoor book sale on Saturday, March 21st. Sale hours are 10a-5p.+10:00 amLibrary Book Sale
−Chili Dinner10:30 am – 2:00 pm
The Brownton Congregational Church is having their Chili Dinner on Sunday, March 22nd from 10:30a-2p. On the menu…Chili, Garlic Bread, Hot Dogs, Chips, Dessert, Beverage and more.+10:30 amChili Dinner
−Carol Rose Fundraiser1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
You're invited to a fundraiser spaghetti dinner for Carol Rose on Sunday, March 22nd from 1-5 pm at the Legion in Waconia. Free Will donations accepted, plus you can big on the silent auction.+1:00 pmCarol Rose Fundraiser
−Harmony River Meeting2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Harmony River Auxiliary Meeting will be Monday, March 23rd at 2 pm in the lower level conference room.+2:00 pmHarmony River Meeting
−ECFE Fundraiser4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please join ECFE at Unhinged Pizza of Glencoe on Monday, March 23rd from 4-8 pm for a Tip Night. Ridgewater College Helping Hands Club is working at the event and money raised will be donated to: Glencoe-Silver Lake Early Childhood Family Education/Preschool & Hutchinson Early Childhood Family Education.+4:00 pmECFE Fundraiser
−Habitat Fundraiser5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Dairy Queen of Hutchinson is hosting a benefit for Crow River Habitat for Humanity on Monday, March 23rd. From 5-8 pm the DQ will donate 10% of all sales to CR Habitat for Humanity.+5:00 pmHabitat Fundraiser
−600 Club Meeting7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Hutchinson 600 Club will meet on Monday, March 23rd at 7:30 pm at Squeaky's Grill and Bar in Hutchinson. All 600 club members should attend this meeting.+7:30 pm600 Club Meeting
−Soup and Salad Luncheon11:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Hector United Methodist Church invites you to their Soup and Salad Luncheon and Boutique on Wednesday, March 25th starting at 11 am. Adults are $9, preschool age is free.+11:00 amSoup and Salad Luncheon
−Early Childhood Screening10:00 am – 11:00 am
Early Childhood Screening is required for all Minnesota children entering kindergarten. It is recommended to have your child screened between the ages of 3-4 years. Early Childhood Screening is a quick and simple check of how your child is growing and developing. It is free and you only need to complete it once. There are 2 dates left this spring for screening for Glencoe Silver Lake Schools: March 27 and April 10. Call Becky 320-864-2494 to schedule an appointment or more info.+10:00 amEarly Childhood Screening
−Gladiolus Society Auction12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
The Minnesota Gladiolus Society's annual Bulb/corm auction is Saturday, March 28th at the Cologne Community Center. The event is free and open to the public. The auction starts at 1 pm, with a short program before about how to grow and show Gladiolus at 12:30 pm.+12:30 pmGladiolus Society Auction
−Deep Roots3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A fiber/textile art exhibit, Deep Roots, will open Saturday, March 28 from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Dassel History Center. The exhibit, sponsored by the Dassel Area Historical Society, is arranged by Anita Jain of Common Strands, an international fiber arts, non-profit organization. Jain will give a galley talk about the art. No admission charge. The exhibit will be at the Dassel History Center through April 25.+3:00 pmDeep Roots
−Spring Banquet7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The 62nd McLeod County Dairy Association Spring Banquet is Saturday March 28th at the Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, MN. Appetizers are at 7p.m. with complete buffet dinner at 7:30p.m. Dinner music is by Alice Nowak. Former Princess Kay Sarah (Olson) Schmidt is the MC for the evening. Various awards will be given and the new 2015-16 Dairy Princess will be crowned. Ticket are $12.00 in advance and $13.00 at the door.+7:00 pmSpring Banquet
−Smoked Ham and Pancake Breakfast8:00 am – 1:00 pm
The annual Smoked Ham and Pancake Breakfast is at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Green Isle on Sunday, March 29th from 8a-1p. Free will offering for Pancakes, Eggs, Ham, and more!+8:00 amSmoked Ham and Pancake Breakfast
−Glencoe Spring Brunch9:00 am – 12:30 pm
The Glencoe Lions Club invites you to their Annual "All You Care to Eat" Spring Brunch on Sunday, March 29 at the Pla-Mor Ballroom, Glencoe, serving from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with take-outs available. Menu includes: Pancakes, sausage, ham, eggs, fruit and beverage. Advance Adult tickets are $9 and are available from Lions Club Members. Prices at the door are Adults – $10, Children (age 4 – 10) $5, and children age three and under eat FREE. Proceeds will be used toward community projects. Collection boxes will also be available for your used eyeglasses, sunglasses and hearing aids.+9:00 amGlencoe Spring Brunch
−Kids Easter party and Pancake Breakfast9:00 am – 12:30 pm
The Stewart Lions annual kids easter party and pancake breakfast is Sunday, March 29th at the Stewart Fire Hall from 9a-12:30 pm. Free will donation for all you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, and beverage. Get your photo taken with the easter bunny. Proceeds go to local projects.+9:00 amKids Easter party and Pancake Breakfast
−Scholarship Brunch9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Hector Legion Annual Scholarship Brunch will be Sunday, March 29, from 9am-1pm at the American Bar and Grill of Hector. Serving pancakes, french toast, scrambled eggs, sausages, hashbrowns, coffee, milk, & juice. Cost is a Free will donation.+9:00 amScholarship Brunch
−Chicken Dinner10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Winsted's Catholic Order of Foresters is having their Chicken Dinner on Sunday, March 29th from 10:30a-1p at the Blue Note of Winsted. Cost is $9 in advance, $10 at the door, Children 6-10 are $5, and under 5 is free. Take out available. Enjoy Chicken, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Cole Slaw and more. Proceeds benefit project for paiting the Holy Trinity Church Social hall.+10:30 amChicken Dinner
−Antique Appraisal2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The Mcleod County Historical Society is having their annual Antique Appraisal Fundraiser on Sunday, March 29th at 2 pm at the Glencoe City Center. Museum Director Lori Pickell Stangell will be giving advice on how to preserve your treasures, plus local auctioneer Kathy Krone will narrarate the program and antique expert Lynn Buck will appraise. Cost is $7 per appraisal item, $15 for 3 items, or $3 admission without appraisal. More details you can go to mcleodhistory.org+2:00 pmAntique Appraisal
−Marsh Creek Water Project Meeting5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Buffalo Creek Watershed District will hold an informational meeting on the Marsh Creek Water Project on Tuesday, March 31st from 5-7 pm at the Glencoe City Center. The meeting is open to the public. The Open House will talk about an implementation timeline and cost allocation.+5:00 pmMarsh Creek Water Project Meeting


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It's "Dog Days of Summer" at Mystic Aquarium on Mondays in August where we take you into the world of animal training. See star dogs from My Dogs Place show off their obedience skills and search and rescue behaviors. Find out what it takes to train a police dog with Officer Dan Gagnon from the Ledyard Police Department and his K9 Partner, Ringo. Not only will the dogs be showing their skills the aquarium animals will be joining in the fun. Check out how we train our fish, watch our Steller sea lions demonstrate their trained behaviors and catch a special enrichment swim with our penguins. In keeping with the theme of dogs, kids will be able to decorate dog themed sugar cookies to enjoy from 11am to 2pm- which is included with admission.
Looking to save on aquarium admission while helping out a great cause? Save $4 off adult general admission and $3 off child general admission or $10 off a new family membership when you donate food or toys for dogs to benefit Dog Days Adoption Events, Inc. in Essex, Conn., a nonprofit that helps communities plan adoption events for shelter dogs. Discount on general admission only. Cannot be combined with Lunch on Us promotion or any other offer. Donation must be given at time of admission to obtain discount. Discount good for up to two adults and two children per visit.
May I bring my pet?
For the health and safety of our animals we do not allow pets into the Aquarium building with the exception of service animals.
Items requested:
Items donated that are not on this list will go to Help Willy's Friends, a nonprofit animal welfare charitable organization in Durham, Conn.
Schedule: Mondays in August (6, 13, 20, 27), 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m. California sea lion show
10:30 a.m. Fish and invertebrate training demonstration (Aug. 6 & 20 only)
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dog-shaped cookie decorating
11:30 a.m. My Dog's Place obedience demonstration followed by My Dog's Place search & rescue demonstration
12:30 p.m. California sea lion show
1 p.m. Ledyard Police Department K-9 Unit demonstration
1 p.m. Fish and invertebrate training demonstration (Aug. 13 & 27 only)
1:30 p.m. Steller sea lion training presentation
1:30 p.m. Fish and invertebrate training demonstration (Aug. 6 & 20 only)
2 p.m. California sea lion show
2 p.m. Fish and invertebrate training demonstration (Aug. 13 & 27 only)
2:30 p.m. African penguin training demonstration
4:30 p.m. California sea lion show
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2006 (Freshman): Burst on to the scene, winning his first five decisions before being sidelined for a month with mononucleosis...pitched in 15 games, starting ten...finished with a 5-3 record and a 4.82 ERA...threw 56.0 innings, second most on the team...struck out 42 batters while walking only 17...opponents hit .244 against him...out-dueled first round draft choice Brad Lincoln of Houston on 2/18, lasting 7.2 innings and allowing only five hits in an 11-1 victory.
High School: A 2005 graduate of Horizon High School in Scottsdale, Ariz... earned three varsity letters under head baseball coach Eric Kibler... team captain senior season... helped lead Horizon to the 2005 Arizona 5A State Championship with a 24-9 record... compiled a 18-8 record during his prep career... was named Horizon's top offensive player junior and senior years... two-time all-Desert Valley Region... two-time All-Tribune (East Valley Tribune)... played in the Arizona North-South All-Star game and the Super 50 All-Star game at Bank One Ballpark... as a senior went 6-4 with a 2.21 ERA... at the plate he hit .485 with one home run and 39 RBI... was a key to Horizon's state championship run, going 12-for-16 (.750) during the playoffs... earned the win with a nine-inning complete game in the state semifinals... named 2005 honorable mention All-State (Arizona Republic)... as a junior went 7-3 with a 2.40 ERA... hit .471 with two home runs and 30 RBI... named first-team 5A All-State by the AzBCA and the Arizona Republic... rated as the No. 45 high school left-handed pitching prospect in the nation (TeamOneBaseball.com)... participated in several baseball showcases, including Area Code Games and USA Baseball Tournament of Stars... was an alternate for the USA Baseball Junior National Team... played in the Junior Sunbelt Tournament and Senior Sunbelt.
MLB Draft: Selected in the 26th round (778 overall) by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 2005 MLB Amateur Draft.
Personal: Undecided on a major... son of Jim and Missy Urlaub of Scottsdale, Ariz... has one younger sister, Jennifer... favorite team is the New York Yankees and favorite player is Scott Brosius and Roger Clemens... enjoys playing video games, poker, watching movies and hanging out with friends... considers is most exciting experience in sports as winning the State Championship in 2005... wants to meet George Bush... favorite restaurant is Claim Jumper and Olive Garden... lists his favorite food as ice cream... full name is Jeffrey Robert Urlaub... born Apr. 24, 1987 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Year ERA W-L App GS CG SHO/CBO SV IP H R ER BB SO 2B 3B HR BF B/Avg WP HBP 2006.... 4.82 5-3 15 10 0 0/0 0 56.0 57 31 30 17 42 10 1 4 214 .266 0 2 TOTAL... 4.82 5-3 15 10 0 0/0 0 56.0 57 31 30 17 42 10 1 4 214 .266 0 2


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All branches of Marin County Free Library will be closed on Monday, July 4 for Independence Day.
I'm back from a 10 day vacation in which I managed to read 10 books (you'll hear about them down the line) but here is a novel about contemporary Berkeley, a book of photos of folks way down on their luck, and the first novel by the author of "Wild."
The Edge of Maybe by Erika Lutz
Very familiar stamping ground--yuppie Oakland, and very recognizable characters as well. Both Kira and her husband Adam live relatively tranquil, prosperous PC lives. But right under the surface there are also very familiar tensions. Adam, freelance filmmaker and occasional rock musician, isn't taking hold financially and finds solace in his basement stash of drugs. Kira, who works for a nonprofit, finds herself fixating on her yoga teacher Ravi. Then Amber appears with little Joey in tow, and the leaky domestic craft is scuttled fast. She's (perhaps) Adam's daughter from an old brief fling, and he's been sporadically involved when she's in crisis. Adam and Kira's 13 year old, Polly, knew nothing of this and feels betrayed. Also the culture clash is huge---Amber eats junk food, and watches dumb TV. Joey is really damaged, as well. What a spectacular mess! So things fall apart in all directions but in the end, everyone gets a lot more real. Lutz can be quite funny--great riffs on Cafe Gratitude, for instance--and though a few characters are totally skewered, others have dimension beyond caricature, even seemingly repellant Amber. Good read.
Hard Ground by Michael O'Brien
One of the joys of working at the library is having an amazing book fall into my hands, one I'd never think to look for. The life size face on the cover staring out at me seized my attention: dark eyes under furrowed brow, luxuriant beard stippled with gray, hint of sad lips beneath it.. These photographs by Michael O'Brien of people really down on their luck have an incredible intensity-- sometimes grotesque, sometimes beautiful, often both. Usually when we encounter folks like these in real life we avert our eyes and wish they'd go away. Here we can stare to our heart's content and recognize their humanity, their hopes, their hopelessness. A surprising bonus: poems by Tom Waits, stripped down to the bone as well. Heart-wrenching and artful.
Torch by Cheryl Strayed
I read this a while ago but was so taken by her book, "Wild," that I decided to revisit it. (And since I have what I call "porous memory" these days, it's often like reading it for the first time.) Theresa dies early on, of rampant cancer. She's much loved as a radio personality in this small Minnesota town, as well as by her college aged daughter Claire, son Joshua in high school, and long term partner, Bruce. He death destabilizes everyone radically. Nothing seems to make sense. Claire drops out and breaks up with her boyfriend. Joshua drops out and sells drugs. Bruce turns for consolation to a neighbor and ends up making a swift marriage. He's been a good stepfather all along but this seems like the ultimate betrayal. Yes, they find their way back to functional lives, but the grief and confusion that accompany their journey are very well depicted here. I loved the homey descriptions of Theresa's radio show themes, too, like one about the names of local flora.
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Men's Squash Looks For Strong Team Finish As It Heads To Nationals
The Princeton men's squash team will look to finish its season on a high note this weekend when it travels to Boston for the 2014 CSA National Team Championships. The Tigers missed the 'A' flight by one spot, and will be the top seed in the Hoehn Cup Championships, which begin Friday morning against Bates College.
Princeton (5-7) suffered a series of near misses all season against teams that will make up the 'A' flight this weekend, including a 5-4 loss to third-ranked Yale two weeks ago. Princeton was still in the hunt entering its final shift of the regular season, but sixth-ranked Cornell swept the final three matches on Sunday to clinch a 6-3 victory on Senior Day.
"We're disappointed to not be part of the top flight this week, but I have been very proud of the way the guys worked and competed over the last couple of weeks," head coach Sean Wilkinson said. "The guys never gave up, regardless of the challenges that we faced this season. I expect our team to compete hard and with pride this weekend."
Princeton will open the competition Friday morning at 11:30 am against Bates College, and would face the winner of the Navy-Dartmouth match Saturday morning at 9 am. If Princeton advances to the final, it would play Sunday at 11:30, likely against either Western Ontario or Columbia.
Princeton has already earned 7-2 wins over both Dartmouth and Columbia this season.
Following the Hoehn Cup, Princeton will be off for two weeks before it heads to Philadelphia for the CSA individual championships.


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Dr. Mark Green spends his days and sometimes nights serving as chief of the Emergency Department at Bay Medical Center. But on December 12, 2003 he says he was just an American soldier serving his second tour in Iraq.
A solider given the unique opportunity of spending time with the man believed to be responsible for the deaths of thousands. Iraqi president Saddam Hussein. "Here I was just a Doctor...and he was talking...and I was talking and I hadn't gotten any orders not to talk with him."
Through an interpreter, Dr. Green got to experience a part of the war most soldiers don't; a face-to-face encounter with the man who was the major reason for "Operation Iraqi Freedom."
"What did you feel as you were sitting in the room with a man most of the world hated," asked NewsChannel 7's Neysa Wilkins.
"It was intriguing... I mean it was surreal, that's really the best word for it surreal," said Green. "There was a bit of trepidation, I mean he was a terrible dictator, killed hundreds, thousands of people, allegedly, and then I found him to be charming though. So in my mix of emotions I was telling myself, Mark don't become enamored with this guy. He'd kill your family in front of you to extract a confession. So it was just a very broad mix of emotion. He sat cross legged, very comfortably, as if he were some dignitary being interviewed by a historian."
Dr. Green kept his questions centered on Hussein's history.
"I had toyed with the idea of asking about his sons and things that were more personal, but most of my questions were historical. Why did you invade Iran, why did you invade Kuwait? Did you think the American response would be what it was when you invaded Kuwait? And I tried to stay away from WMD, anything that would compromise the investigation of him."
Dr. Green felt compelled to share what he had learned from Hussein with the world. He sat down and penned this book. "A Night with Saddam."
"Some of Saddam's answers are eye-opening, and they aren't in any other history book and I got the fortune to hear it directly from him. "But I still think it's that human piece that resonates the most." That human piece is about the hardships of war...on the families left back home as well as the soldiers.
"I make myself a little vulnerable and my family a little vulnerable and share some of the struggles we went through. My son, one of the things he told my wife as they drove away is "I hope Daddy doesn't die." Here is this 7 year old boy saying this to mom as she is driving away after dropping me off to go to Iraq."
People are responding to this unique perspective of the war. "Because of my son-in law who is in Kandahar, he is at Ft. Leatherneck at Kandahar, he will be coming home in February. It's been hard months, very hard months. Exactly why he's over there, this man caused it. This man helped start what is going on and I think it will help him realize, too, everybody, why we're over there."
Dr. Green says he's just humbled to have been a small part.
"I got the opportunity to serve with some great soldiers who are committed to this country and its freedom and that's an honor. They are awesome Americans."
If you'd like to get a copy of Dr. Green's book you can log onto www.anightwithsaddam.com and get the information.


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Winner of the 2001 John Bartholomew Award from the British Cartographic Society for excellence in thematic cartography.
Price: $24.95
A National Geographic exclusive, this dual-sided map is an amalgamation of almost 1,000 images taken from the Mars Global Surveyor satellite. It provides the sharpest rendering yet of Mars and its terrain.
Over 18 insets illustrate the past and present geography and landscape of Mars including evidence of: daily surface changes from wind, ice, and possibly water; past catastrophic floods; and massive volcanic activity with lava flows larger than the area of Russia! A timeline reveals our fascination with Mars, and our efforts to describe it with scientific exploration and Hollywood fantasy.
This version is laminatedfeaturing a "write and wipe" surface and durable plastic covering.
20'' x 31''
National Geographic is a renowned authority in cartography. For 120 years the Society's maps have helped spread geographic knowledge around the globe. A vast database allows National Geographic to combine the latest data gained by space-age technology with innovative digital mapping techniques to create state-of-the-art political, physical, and thematic maps. The Society's meticulous research and attention to detail have established a standard of achievement that is unparalleled.
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Comments about Destination Mars Map, Laminated:
Not only a map, but a wealth of information! The map itself is wonderful and detailed. It is so fantastic to live in a time we can buy a detailed map with labelled features of another planet! The front has interesting information on the polar ice-caps (with smaller maps in the corners to show them), shows Mars' position in the solar system, has a sort of glossary for the latin names and a chart compating various features of Mars to the Earth (Diameter, Mass etc.) in addition to the main map and introductory paragraph. The back has an astonishing variety of facts for the space and all is very interesting to read and look at. The only problem is only being able to hang one side out at a time! But for the price, maybe we'll get another. The lamination is nice. Durable but easier to ship than a frame. Very reasonable shipping costs. Bought this as a gift for my partner, as we have our whole basement decorated with maps, but he hasn't hung it up yet as he has been too busy reading one side and perusing the other.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Excellent Map of Mars!
By Mad Science Director
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I plan to use this in my classroom as a part of a year-long Mars themed project. It shows great detail and the information of the back will help my students visualize topography and evidence of water found there.