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Colorado soccer team came short of grabbing its first conference win on a rainy
Sunday afternoon against Oregon State to conclude a five-game homestand. The
Buffaloes faced an impenetrable defense, and fell 2-0 to the Beavers.
Oregon State snaps a four game winless streak to improve to 10-4-1 overall, 2-3-1 Pac-12. For the sixth time this season, the Beavers scored at least two goals, a mark at which they are undefeated. The Buffs are still fighting for their first conference win of the season, with a record of 6-6-3 overall, 0-5-1 Pac-12.
"Our offense always works really, really hard and we try to get as many opportunities for them as we can," CU defender Bianca Jones said. "I think that it will come for us. It will come. We work really hard each week, so luck will go our way in one of these games."
Both teams took eight shots a piece, but only had a combined five shots on goal. Oregon State was led by Megan Miller and Jenna Richardson, who both have scored five goals this season. In the 20th minute, OSU took the first shot of game and Miller netted a cross from junior Jessica Niewoehner. In the 64th minute, Richardson added the insurance to take the 2-0 win.
"The first goal she had a great cross," Jones said. "We couldn't get to it in time, and the girl had a fantastic touch. We were marking her, and she just got around us. The second goal, it deflected off the girl, and again (it was) unlucky."
The first half offense picked up at the same rate as the rain falling. Neither team took a shot until the Beavers scored in the 20th minute. Oregon State outshot the Buffs five to three in the first half, and had nine fouls compared to CU's four.
Eight minutes in, Jessica Niewoehner proved to be a force for the Beavers. She dribbled past Madison Krauser and Bianca Jones, but Annie Brunner stopped the ball before she could take a shot. A minute later, Anne Stuller had a solid strike from the right side of OSU's net, but no Buffs were able to make a shot.
With 30 minutes remaining, Carly Bolyard crossed one over the net, and the Buffs couldn't reclaim possession.
At 19:16, Oregon State took the first shot of the game, and sent one into the net to claim at 1-0 lead. Niewoehner got past the CU defense once more, sending a strong cross to Megan Miller at the left side of the net. Miller sent the ball to the middle of the net and past Brunner.
The Buffs got their first shot in the half with 17 minutes remaining when Stuller hit a free kick wide. Colorado gained more possession following the Beavers' goal, but couldn't get a shot on goal until the final minute of the half.
In the final 13 minutes, Niewoehner was at it again, crossing a long ball to the left. Brittney Oljar tapped one near the net, but Brunner grabbed her first save of the game.
CU fought to control the tempo, and grabbed more leverage in the closing six minutes. After a Colorado throw in, Emily Paxton ran from the left side to find Barczuk in the middle. After gaining composure, Barczuk took a shot that got blocked but almost made it past OSU keeper Sammy Jo Prudhomme.
In the final minute, Marissa Kovac shot the ball right at Brunner, and CU reclaimed possession. With under 20 seconds before the break, Shaye Marshall dribbled down the middle and took a great shot at the net.
Prudhomme grabbed the save, but Stuller almost recovered the ball and a big opportunity before a Colorado offsides was called. The Buffs would head into halftime down 1-0.
"I'm disappointed in the first half," CU head coach Danny Sanchez said. "They scored a great goal, but we didn't create anything. We didn't have a shot on goal until 15 second to go in the first half, and their keeper made a great save. It easily could have been 1-1 going into halftime, but we didn't deserve it to be. The second half we played a lot of energy. We had to take some chances. We knew they were going to have opportunities on the counter. I can't fault the effort. I can't fault the fight."
Colorado fought to get the upper hand in the opening minutes of the second half. In the 47th minute, OSU took a free kick that made it past the wall of Buffs, but was shot high. Two minutes later, the Buffs got the ball. Off a hustle play, Stuller had a shot blocked.
Though Colorado outshot Oregon State five to three in the second half, the Beavers continued to control the ball and spread the CU defense.
In the 56th minute, Hughes opened up the middle of the field and found Stuller on the right side of OSU's net. Stuller crossed to Barczuk who headed the ball with great force, sending the ball just wide. Oregon State would get another good look off a free kick, but it wasn't until the 64th minute that they would capitalize.
At 63:55, Jenna Richardson had complete control of the situation as she dribbled the ball and avoided CU's defense. She took a shot from the middle right and sent the ball into the opposite side of the net to help the Beavers take a 2-0 lead.
In the final 25 minutes of the game, the Beavers worked to limit the Buffs' looks at the net. After OSU shot two balls wide, the Buffs regained possession. With 15 minutes remaining, Barczuk took another great shot, but Prudhomme tapped the ball up and away. The Buffs took two corner kicks after her shot, the first of which got caught up between Barczuk and the OSU defense, and almost broke free for a CU scoring opportunity. The Buffs would hold onto the ball, with Hughes sending the ball wide, but they couldn't get a shot on goal in the remaining time.
The game continued to be physical, with Oregon State picking up six more fouls and two yellow cards (Erin Uchacz and Laura Rayfield in the final seven minutes). The Beavers came close to scoring once more in the final 10 minutes, but Richardson couldn't react fast enough to take the shot.
CU couldn't make anything out of free kick attempts, and Paxton hit one wide in the closing minute to end the game 2-0 in the Beavers' favor.
Coach Sanchez said his team is defending well, but needs to create more opportunities and be more dangerous, especially in the "great character test" they have ahead of them against the No. 3 ranked team in the country.
"The only thing I'm thinking about right now is UCLA, on the road, under the lights at their place," Sanchez said. "It's going to be a huge challenge for us, but the good thing about the Pac-12 is it presents a lot of good challenges."
The Buffs hit the road for the first time since September 21 to begin a four game road trip. CU heads to Los Angeles to take on No. 3 UCLA on Friday, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. MT and USC on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 2 p.m. MT.


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ZF-5382: Multiple calls seem to break Zend/Amf/Parse/Deserializer.php
An AIR application I am working on makes a single call to two separate services. I get the following error:
PHP Fatal error: Uncaught exception 'Zend_Amf_Exception' with message 'Unable to parse null body data Unsupported type marker: 36' in /var/www/lib/Zend/Amf/Request.php:174 Stack trace:
0 /var/www/lib/Zend/Amf/Request.php(125): Zend_Amf_Request->readBody()
1 /var/www/lib/Zend/Amf/Request.php(93): Zend_Amf_Request->readMessage(Object(Zend_Amf_Parse_InputStream))
2 /var/www/lib/Zend/Amf/Request/Http.php(64): Zend_Amf_Request->initialize('????????null??/...')
3 /var/www/lib/Zend/Amf/Server.php(365): Zend_Amf_Request_Http->__construct()
4 /var/www/lib/Zend/Amf/Server.php(313): Zend_Amf_Server->getRequest()
5 /var/www/index.php(26): Zend_Amf_Server->handle()
6 {main}
thrown in /var/www/lib/Zend/Amf/Request.php on line 174
I'm using the Cairngorm framework, and the following two events, which result in requests to Zend AMF, cause this error to occur:
new DataSetEvent(DataSetEvent.GET_ALL).dispatch(); new SPIChartEvent().dispatch();
If I comment out either line so that only one request is sent at a time, the issue does not appear. Similarly, if I change the RemoteObject in my service locator from this:
to this:
the issue is again avoided. I am guessing that Flash is pipelining the calls into a single request and Zend's parser isn't expecting this. Not sure, I'm not an expert in AMF, just my guess.
Patrick can you please submit the smallest code example possible. I can not reproduce this issue.
This is solved by my patch in ZF-6393 If it's absolutely needed, I can provide a testcase...
Issue is dependent on ZF-6393
resolved by ZF-6393

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This issue of CURF Microdata News announces a number of developments designed to improve the CURF application process and to ease the administrative load on CURF Contact Officers and Responsible Officers. These developments include the CURF tool kits to be released on the website in September; on-line CURF application forms for release in November; and new simplified CURF Undertakings in preparation. You can find more about these developments in the articles below.
During August and into September I am visiting universities in all states and territories to meet CURF Contact Officers and CURF users. I have not been able to visit all universities this time around but as always I have found that visiting ABS clients on their own "home turf" has provided very rewarding feedback about CURFs and CURF services.
Lastly, I take the opportunity to promote the Step by Step Guide to managing CURFs. This publication provides a practical guide to applying for CURFs and an overview of the roles and responsibilities of CURF access. See the article below and click on the link to download the Guide.
New CURF releases
Census of Population and Housing, Basic CURF, 2006. Indicative Release date 12 September 2008.
Previously known as the Household Sample File (HSF) Basic CURF, the Census of Population and Housing, Basic CURF, 2006 is a comprehensive 1% sample unit record file containing census characteristics for a random sample of person, family, household and dwelling variables. The CSF is produced for model testing and statistical analysis. As with all Basic CURFs, it will be released on CD-ROM and in the Remote Access Data Laboratory.
More detailed information will be available in the CURF Technical Paper (Cat. no. 2037.0) which will be released along with this CURF.
Previously known as the Household Sample File (HSF) Expanded CURF, the 2006 Census Expanded Census Sample File (CSF) is a comprehensive 5% sample unit record file containing census characteristics for a random sample of person, family, household and dwelling variables. The CSF is produced for model testing and statistical analysis. As with all Expanded CURFs, it will be released in the Remote Access Data Laboratory only.
More detailed information will be available in the CURF Technical Manual which will be released along with this CURF.
This CURF contains data from the Survey of Employment Arrangements, Retirement and Superannuation (SEARS). The file has been confidentialised so that it contains no names and addresses and the detail for some items of data has been reduced. As with all Expanded CURFs, it will be released in the Remote Access Data Laboratory only.
SEARS is a household survey conducted throughout Australia between April and July 2007. The survey provides information on employment arrangements in the Australian workforce (e.g. job duration, access to paid leave, hours worked and work patterns), work and caring responsibilities, plans that people have for retirement, and saving for retirement through superannuation.
More detailed information will be available in the CURF Technical Manual which will be released along with this CURF.
The Labour Mobility survey collects information on people aged 15 years and over who had worked at some time during the year ending February 2008. The survey provides information about people who, within the 12 months to February 2008, either had a change of employer/business in their main job, or had some change in work with their current employer/business for whom they had worked for one year or more.
Both the Basic and Expanded CURFs contain data from the monthly Labour Force Survey and the Labour Mobility supplementary survey. The Basic CURF provides information at a standard level similar to most Data Item categories illustrated in the publication. The Expanded CURF provides information at a more detailed level to most Data Item categories illustrated in the publication.
Microdata from the 2007 National Survey of Mental Health and Wellbeing is available in the form of both a Basic and an Expanded CURF. The CURFs contain confidentialised data about each selected person and the household to which they belong. Data is also available based on diagnosis, mental health condition, and consultations for mental health (service use).
More information will be available from the Technical Manual which will be released along with this CURF.
Launch of CURF tool kits
In September a series of 'CURF Tool Kits' will be launched on the CURF Microdata pages on the ABS website. These Kits will offer a new and simplified way for you to access microdata related information on the ABS website.
There will be five CURF Tool Kits, with each Kit holding information relevant to a particular role. CURF users, Contact Officers, Responsible Officers, as well as Consultants and their Sponsoring Organisations will all find a Kit to help them apply for and manage CURF access
The Tool Kits will link from the CURF Microdata Entry Page and are the first in a series of website developments which aimed at improving access to CURF related information.
The ABS Microdata Access team would like to thank those CURF users and Contact Officers who have helped us out with usability testing of the Kits.
Coming soon. On-line CURF applications
ABS is developing a system which will streamline the CURF application process. This system will provide on-line application forms to replace
e the paper forms currently used to apply for access to CURFs.
CURF Contact Officers will be able to manage existing registered CURFs, new CURF registrations and renewals from their desktop.
If there is something you would like to see included in this system email your ideas through to email@example.com
Coming soon. New CURF Undertakings
ABS has been keen to shorten and simplify the CURF Undertaking forms that are completed by all CURF applicants and their organisation's Responsible Officer. A key aspect of this has been to make the description of the responsibilities of CURF use clearer and easier to understand.
As indicated in the recent Newsletter mail out, new versions of the Undertaking forms are in preparation. We will bring you up-to-date on these changes and their impacts in the upcoming CURF annual renewals process likely to commence later in September.
Download now. Step by Step Guide to CURF access
If you are new to CURFs, or even if you have been using or managing CURFs for a while, we recommend you become familiar with the Step by Step Guide to managing CURFs.
First released in 2007, the Step by Step Guide provides a simple explanation of the steps in applying for CURF access. It also explains the roles and responsibilities CURF Users, Contact Officers and Responsible Officers as well as those of Consultants and their Sponsoring Organisations.
For more detailed information, consult the CURF microdata pages on the ABS website. Or, you can contact us at email@example.com
To download the Guide click on the link provided: Managing ABS Confidentialised Unit Record Files (CURFs): a Step by Step Guide, 2007 (Cat. no. 1406.0.55.004).
Stata 10 released in RADL
Stata 10 has recently been released to the Remote Access Data Laboratory. It provides new functionality such as the 'mvprobit' module which estimates multivariate probit models via Simulated Maximum Likelihood. It provides an extension of the commands probit (1 equation) and 'biprobit' (2 equations) to the M-equation case. The mvprobit module can also be used to calculate predictions, including standard errors, via the mvppred commands.
The command 'inteff' was also implemented. This command computes the correct marginal effect of a change in two interacted variables for a logit or probit model, as well as the correct standard errors and z-statistic.
Information about how to use these commands can be found on the Web, including on these University of Connecticut RePEc web pages:
A further RADL development to be implemented shortly will also see an increase in output size limit. The limit will increase threefold from 100,000 bytes to 300,000 bytes.
Managing your RADL work space
The RADL experienced problems in late July due to the filling of available disk space. ABS is currently working on a long term solution, but in the meantime please check your saved holdings and delete information that is no longer required.
To assist you, Chapter 10 'File Management' on pages 32-33 of the RADL User Guide Version 4, March 2006, explains how to identify and delete any data holdings no longer required.
Have you got a question about CURFs?
If you have a question that cannot be answered by referring to the Frequently Asked Questions on the CURF Microdata web pages, please contact the Microdata Access Strategies Section <firstname.lastname@example.com>.
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
- 2 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 5 medium)
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- Vanilla ice cream
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 12-in. x 18-in. rectangle. Cut into six squares.
- Place 1/3 cup chopped apples in the center of each square. Brush edges of dough with water; fold up corners to center and pinch to seal. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water and butter; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Pour over dumplings. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until apples are tender. Serve warm with ice cream. Yield: 6 servings.
Reviews for Apple Dumplings
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"I have a recipe for apple dumplings but the apples are peeled and cored but left whole and placed in the center of each pastry square. Otherwise the recipe seems to be pretty similar. Very good. I think I will try this one too."
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ZF-2235: Zend_Db_Adapter_Oracle - Support charset option
We can't change the charset of the connection between ZF and Oracle.
the oci_connect() function gets a $charset param but we can't define it with Zend_Db::factory. The problem is located in the method _connect() in Zend_Db_Adapter_Oracle
(from the php doc : resource oci_connect ( string $username, string $password [, string $db [, string $charset [, int $session_mode]]] ) )
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ZF-12526: Zend_Gdata::import() should be compatible with that of Zend_Gdata_App::import()
Declaration of Zend_Gdata::import() should be compatible with that of Zend_Gdata_App::import() Zend/Gdata.php:45
The arguments do not match.
Proposals to fix the original problem are welcome. :)
This is my proposal, but I do not know how to attach it to the issue: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/11435743/…
@[~mgil] I will fix this. Thanks for your help!
Just to let ZF-people know: This also affects the latest version 1.12.3.
@Jari If the affected version is 1.12.1 and the issue is not fixed, then the problem is also included in version 1.12.3. ;)
to fix that, just add a missing parameter Gdata.php Line 123+124
public static function import($uri, $client = null,
$className='Zend_Gdata_Feed', $useObjectMapping = true)
@Marco Thanks for your comment. I will fix this at Github.
This issue has been closed on Jira and moved to GitHub for issue tracking. To continue following the resolution of this issues, please visit: https://github.com/zendframework/zf1/issues/56


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Not exactly. The "import ban" banned certain semi auto firearms from import, way back around 89. Around a year or so later B-West was making "US AK's" by assembling Chinese parts kits onto US made receivers. Enter the 922(r) regs to require enough US parts that it was no longer cost effective to do so. Over the next decade enough small businesses started making US parts that it was once again practical to crank out "US made" firearms from kits. The purpose of the "10 parts rule" was being circumvented.
Along about 2000 or so a new rule was proposed to ban the import of the frames and bbls for these firearms, which existing law did give them the power to regulate. For some reason it sneaked through the federal register publication and public comment period and became law. I suspect the reason for this is the .Gov guys assured importers there would be a workaround, which they got in the form of the "for repair or replacement purposes only" restriction on the importers. After 5 years or so of this exemption (which had no basis in the law) ATF "suddenly realized" they had been illegally approving kits since the new reg went into effect and stopped allowing them.
Here we are today with no bbls or receivers imported. Eventually someone will see money to be made and provide product. Unfortunately that will price a lot of people out of the hobby. I own several guns I built from parts kits, many in the $100-200 range. When the cost rises to $1000 per build I won't have very many of those.
enterprise is selling parts kits (350) and receivers (450). just finish my build, now its time to get better hardware.
Isn't there a way we could circulate a petition to open the law up to public vote? I'm not talking 200 E-petition signatures, I mean like talking to NRA and getting them to get a petition going on a very large scale, and get this ludicrous barrel/receiver ban lifted...
The receiver and barrel bans totally FAWKED FAL builders over. There's no more of this "cheaper original Mil-Spec receiver built in a specialized factory from blueprints and tooling approved and supplied by FN Herstal themselves" bullshit on the market... Now it's all "reverse-engineered by some dude in his garage" quality stuff... THAT'S what I want! YEAH! -_- (NOT taking into account DSA's receivers, which have been reported as being of VERY good quality, if you can stand the months of waiting.)
And what about barrels?? Fvck, if anything, the precut barrels just encourage more SBR's and Pistols! Easier to clean up the cut mark, slap a gas block on, shorten the gas tube and piston, and have yourself an SBR/Pistol than it is to build yourself an entire barrel system with gas block and time it out correctly (FAL barrels = threaded). :(
[Sarcasm]I mean, if we were allowing people to put together rifles with foreign barrels, well that would mean nothing but MASS MURDER IN OUR STREETS! D: That would mean that "gangbangers" and all the Mafias would be able to get full-auto firearms at the drop of a hat! D: That would mean more school shootings! That would mean more crime!!![/Sarcasm]
(Ever notice how the anti-gun fuckwits are always the least intelligible? ;))
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Read the last "bullet point" under "what HR4900 would do".
When will we see the results of this bill Kernel?
As with any bill, it will have to go through the usual lawmaking process, but there does seem to be a fair number of co-sponsers signing on so we may see a vote this year, hopefully before a new administration has an opportunity to veto it. Right now it's still in committee.
Keep us posted if you hear anything developing, this could mean a rebirth of the hobby. We could have our tavors yet.
I wouldn't expect shrub to give it any help. He's no more progun then Chuck the Schmuck from NY.
I recall buying Imbel's for $179. Now days the receiver alone would cost more than the total price of some of my past builds.
I'll see if Conrad/Dorgan/Pomeroy/whoever the f it is in this state won't cosponsor as well. :)


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Arizona Outlasts Arizona State
TEMPE, Ariz. - The Arizona State Sun Devils, in their final game of the season, fell to the Arizona Wildcats, 28-16, in front of 73,682 at Sun Devil Stadium. The Sun Devils closed the season at 8-3, 6-2 in the Pac-10, while the Wildcats finished at 6-5, 4-4 in the conference.
The Sun Devils lost out on some oppurtunities and fell victim to some bizarre circumstances during the game. The Sun Devils first scoring oppurtunity was squandered when Robert Nycz's 51-yard field goal attempt fell just a foot short of the goalposts. Arizona took the ball from their own 34 and broke into the endzone four plays later on a 37-yard pass from Ortege Jenkins to Rodney Williams.
On the Sun Devils' next drive, they pushed into Wildcat territory, but a bad exchange between Ryan Kealy and J.R. Redmond led to a fumble that was recovered and returned 28-yards by Wildcat safety David Fipp. This led to another Arizona touchdown on an eight-yard pass from Keith Smith to Paul Shields that made the score 14-0 with four minutes left in the first.
Early in the second quarter, ASU's starting quarterback Ryan Kealy fell to a knee injury after an incomplete pass. Kealy was diagnosed with a right knee sprain and sat out the rest of the game.
Later in the second stanza, Arizona took advantage of a misread by the ASU secondary to score again on a 40-yard pass from Jenkins to Dennis Northcutt, who was brought down too late by Courtney Jackson in the endzone. Wildcat kicker Mark McDonald nailed the extra point to make the score 21-0, Arizona.
ASU desparately needed a score to stay in the game and found the chance late in the second quarter. Senior Michael Martin broke through a hole and exploded for a 35-yard run. Three plays later, backup quarterback Steve Campbell hit Ricky Boyer with a touchdown pass lofted over the secondary into the corner of the endzone. Robert Nycz nailed the extra point to make the score 21-7.
In Arizona's next possession, oppurtunity reared its head for the Sun Devils again. Defnesive tackle Ryan Reilly forced the pigskin out of Wildcat running back Trung Canidate's hands and Damien Richardson recovered the fumble.
The Wildcats returned the favor, however, and on the first play of the Sun Devils' possession, Wildcat Jim Sprotte popped the ball out of Michael Martin's hands. Wildcat linebacker Marcus Bell covered the ball to regain possession for Arizona. Arizona took advantage and scored on a 29-yard touchdown pass from Jenkins to Brad Brennan. The score at the half was 28-7, in favor of Arizona.
In the seocnd half, the Sun Devil defense increased their intensity, shutting out the Wildcats for the half. The Sun Devil offense, however, looked tentative without Kealy.
Cornerback Jason Simmons picked off Jenkins as the Wildcats were driving into ASU terrritory, but the offense couldn't capitalize. The defense stifled the Wildcat offense throughout the half, forcing Arizona to punt away on numerous occasions.
The Sun Devils finally scored, late in the third, on a 46-yard field goal by Robert Nycz.
The Sun Devils tried in vain to mount a comeback, but two interceptions thrown by Steve Campbell slowed the Devils down. The Sun Devils had one last chance to gain momentum when they forced Arizona to punt on fourth and long, but lost the blocked punt to Wildcat linebacker Chester Burnett, who scooped up the ball and ran 21 yards for the first down.
ASU scored once more in the early minutes of the fourth quarter. Safety Mitchell Freedman intercepted a tipped pass from Jenkins to open the fourth quarter. ASU took the ball and blew into the endzone on an eight-yard run by J.R. Redmond. ASU went for two and had the pass batted down to make the final score 28-16.


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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has awarded the Georgia Institute of Technology, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University and Saint Joseph's Translational Research Institute (SJTRI) a two-year, $1.8 million grant to foster the development of medical devices focused on the special needs of children. The award will launch the new Atlanta Pediatric Device Consortium, which will provide assistance with engineering design, prototype development, pre-clinical and clinical studies and commercialization for novel pediatric medical devices.
"By developing, testing and refining medical devices specifically for children, we hope to produce safer, more effective devices that will improve their lives," said Barbara Boyan, the Price Gilbert, Jr. Chair in Tissue Engineering in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University.
The consortium will be led by Boyan, along with consortium co-directors Kevin Maher, a cardiologist and researcher specializing in pediatrics with appointments at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Sibley Heart Center and Emory University, and Wilbur Lam, a pediatric hematologist/oncologist and bioengineer with appointments at Emory, the Aflac Cancer Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Georgia Tech.
Historically, devices designed for adults have been used in children. However, differences in body size and immune system responses between adults and children, and the lack of appropriate models to assess how a device might function in a growing child, can result in poor device performance and responses that are less than optimal.
"There is little information as to what devices are working well for children and what complications occur," explained Boyan, who is also a Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar. "In addition, the high cost of clinical trials for a small market like pediatrics has made conducting pediatric trials cost-prohibitive for many manufacturers."
The consortium will try to reduce these barriers by creating a product development pathway that will provide support for commercialization of devices for pediatric health care from initial concept to the completed product.
To do this, the consortium will build on partnerships the institutions have with the Georgia Tech Translational Research Institute for Biomedical Engineering and Science (TRIBES), which focuses on the need for engineering systems that result in commercial products; the Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI), which includes a prototyping design and development facility; and the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) at Georgia Tech, a startup accelerator that helps Georgia technology entrepreneurs launch and build successful companies. Consortium institutions will also partner with SJTRI and the National Institutes of Health-sponsored Atlanta Clinical & Translational Science Institute (ACTSI) for pre-clinical, first-in-child testing and clinical assessments.
Additional consortium leadership will be provided by Franklin Bost, professor and director of design instruction in the Coulter Department; David Ku, a Regents professor with appointments in the Georgia Tech School of Mechanical Engineering and College of Management, and Emory's Department of Surgery; and Nicholas Chronos, president of SJTRI.
The consortium will provide assistance for pediatric medical devices from academic institutions and small businesses. The three technologies that will be investigated initially are:
The first innovation is the RemOtoscope -- a smartphone attachment designed by Lam for at-home ear examinations. Ear infections result in more than 15 million doctor office visits each year in the United States because diagnosing them requires direct observation of the child's eardrum and ear canal with a device called an otoscope. Lam envisions a physician remotely guiding placement of the device and diagnosing the condition via real-time video consultation with parents at home. The smartphone capabilities will also enable the transmission of other relevant clinical information to guide the physician in making the correct diagnosis.
The second device the consortium will bring into the pipeline is a renal dialysis device designed especially for children with kidney failure. There is currently no FDA-approved continuous bedside dialysis device for children. When critically ill children need kidney dialysis, doctors are forced to adapt adult-size dialysis equipment. These adapted adult devices can withdraw too much fluid from a pediatric patient, leading to dehydration, shock and loss of blood pressure. Matthew Paden, a pediatric critical care physician at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory realized this problem and has collaborated with Ajit Yoganathan, a Georgia Tech Regents professor and the Wallace H. Coulter Distinguished Faculty Chair in Biomedical Engineering, to develop the device.
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Boyce, Ivy Champ Tigers Cap Brilliant Weekend With Big Al Open Championship
In order to ensure the tradition of excellence at Princeton continues, head coach Susan Teeter has brought in a pair of young classes that has the Tiger fan base excited for both the present and the future. While that youth shined once again, senior Lisa Boyce took over her final Big Al Open with a spectacular showing.
The seven-time Ivy League individual champion and 2013 All-America dominated the weekend, winning four individual events and leading off four winning relays, to help Princeton win the annual three-day invitational with 1113 points. Yale posted a strong second-place performance with 961 points, while Dartmouth and Brown shared third with 603 points. Villanova (281) and Rider (151) rounded out the field.
The weekend will also count as Ivy dual wins over both Brown and Dartmouth. Those final scores will be posted to the team schedule when they are available.
"Big Al has been one of my favorite meets since my freshman year, so it's exciting to have this be my last big (prelim/final) meet at home," Boyce said. "There's nothing better than swimming in front of a crowd at DeNunzio, so it's been such a fun weekend.
"I came into this weekend with some big expectations, so it went pretty much according to plan," she added. "I think my morning swims on Saturday were my best of the weekend. The 100 fly was a nice surprise and then being able to finish off that double with a solid 100 back is something I'm really happy with right now."
The weekend victory ends the 2013 portion of the season for the reigning Ivy League champions, who won't compete again for another eight weeks.
"We are extremely happy with the swimming and diving from the weekend," Teeter said. "We are exactly where we want to be right now in our season. I am really proud of how we competed. The freshmen were great and are starting to realize what Princeton swimming & diving is all about.
"We are excited for our team to go home for the holidays and see their families," said Teeter, who has guided Princeton to 11 of the last 14 Ivy titles. "We look forward to coming back to campus for some great training and prepare for the back half of the season. Our entire Princeton swimming and diving family wishes everyone a wonderful holiday season."
Yale's Eva Fabian opened Sunday's final session with a dominant win in the mile; her time of 16:15.33 topped freshman teammate Isla Hutchinson-Maddox by more than 14 seconds. Princeton senior co-captain Maureen McCotter earned a fourth-place finish in 16:54.56, while freshman Rebecca Fleming placed sixth in 16:58.06.
Princeton had three in the 'A' final of the 200 back, with sophomore Sada Stewart placing second in 1:59.18. Junior Shirley Wang took third in 2:01.31, while sophomore Beverly Nguyen took sixth in 2:03.14.
Boyce completed her perfect weekend by winning the 100 free in 48.91. A pair of sophomore teammates also reached the 'A' final; Nikki Larson placed fifth in 50.57, while Elizabeth McDonald placed eighth in 51.60.
"Lisa's performances at her last Big Al were great," assistant coach Suzanne Yee said. "She continues to learn about swimming fast the smart way, and has learned to use her successes and disappointments to fuel where she wants to go as an athlete. Being ranked in the Top 20 nationally in multiple events at this point in the season is a great way to finish off the fall."
Freshman Olivia Chan, who had a strong weekend with a trio of Top 3 finishes, completed her sweep of the breast events by winning the 200 in 2:16.89. Her final was the closest of the night, as she topped Yale's Ali Stephens-Pickeral by only .05 of a second. Fellow freshman Melissa Fulenwider joined Chan in the final and placed seventh in 2:24.37.
Underclassmen dominated the 200 fly final, taking seven of the eight spots overall, including each of the top six. While three Tiger sophomores were among those top six, it was Yale's Hutchinson-Maddox who claimed the win in 1:58.64. Larson placed second in 1:59.56, while Nguyen (2:00.71) and Karetnick (2:01.36) placed fourth and sixth, respectively.
"I am proud of the way our team raced this weekend," Yee said. "It was great to see the things we have been working on in practice come through, and it gives us great information on where we still need to tweak things for the next few months."
The final individual event of the weekend came in the DeNunzio diving well, and a Princeton trio made sure it was an impressive one. Freshman Lisa Li edged out classmate Caitlin Chambers for the 3-meter win with 309.30 points. Chambers placed second with 306.40 points, while sophomore Helen Zitkovsky finished third with 268.30 points. Senior Randi Brown added a sixth-place finish with 244.80 points.
Boyce had one victory left in her Big Al career, as she led off the winning 400 free relay quartet of Stewart, Remick and Larson for a win in 3:20.64.
"I think overall, this has been a great meet for our team," Boyce said "We've been having some very solid swims, and the energy on deck shows how we're coming together as a team. It's been a good opportunity for us to step up against some strong teams to practice racing and see where we are, which should help keep people motivated as we head into the next part of our season."
While training will continue after this meet, the Ivy League champion Princeton Tigers won't compete again until Feb. 1-2, when they head to New Haven for the annual H-Y-P weekend.


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Welcome to Devon's Den Blog, a place where Devon Walker and the Tulane Athletics Family will provide updates on the Devon's Den project as well as Devon's progress. Well wishes, prayers and messages of support for Devon continue to flow in from around the world as he continues his journey and are much appreciated by Devon and his family.
Devon Walker, a senior member of the Green Wave Football team majoring in biochemistry, sustained a severe spinal cord injury while playing in the Tulane vs. Tulsa football game in Tulsa, Okla., on September 8, 2012. Devon's Den is a privately funded project providing needed materials and services for an addition of a bedroom and bathroom to the Walker home in Destrehan, La. To date Devon's injuries require comprehensive 24-hour care.
If you would like to send Devon a message, letter, card and/or donation, please mail it to:
Special thanks goes to Williams Architects and Gibbs Construction for overseeing this project and construction.
Devon Signs with the New Orleans Saints on the day of his graduation from Tulane University
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Walker is a game-changer who probably has displayed as much if not more courage than any football player I can think of. He inspired his teammates and coaches at Tulane, and the Green Wave's opponents as well. He has lifted the spirits of others in his position outside of the game. All of that while being confined to a wheelchair.
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As Sean Payton spoke to a crowd of reporters after a rookie camp practice Saturday, he looked to his left and motioned for someone to join him. In rolled paralyzed former Tulane safety Devon Walker, operating a motorized wheelchair with his mouth and smiling with his eyes.
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"I don't know when Mickey's making him sign the contract," said Payton, setting up his own punch line. "I'd make sure to look it over, though."
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On Saturday, Devon Walker will do exactly what he set out to do when he stepped on Tulane's campus five years ago. The former Tulane safety will graduate with a degree in cell and molecular biology.
November 15, 2013
Tulane volleyball is having one of the best seasons in program history, and with Devlin Fieldhouse sure to be packed against an in-state Conference USA opponent in Louisiana Tech, the Green Wave have asked that fans pay tribute to Walker, a former Green Wave football player who was injured in a game at Tulsa last season.
Donations will be accepted at the entrances of Devlin Fieldhouse, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to Devon's Den, a privately funded project providing needed materials and services for the care of Walker.
In addition to fans wearing their white Walker shirts, the Tulane Green Wave gift shop will have new Devon Walker merchandise on sale. Proceeds from merchandise sales also go towards Devon's Den.
October 29, 2013
This past weekend was a special one, capped off with a 14-7 victory over Conference USA West Division rival Tulsa on Saturday--a team the Green Wave hadn't beaten as conference opponents. On the eve of that game was something more amazing, the dedication of Devon's Den, which was completed in August of 2013. It was an intimate setting of those who were major benefactors to Devon and his Den, and it was truly a wonderful night with friends and family. Thank you to Rick and Brenda Dickson, Larry Gibbs and Gibbs Construction, Robert and Cathy West, John and Laura Williams and the entire Williams Architects team including Terry Parker, Juan Lara, Lindsey Madary, and Rachel Smith.
We'd also like to give a special shout out to FAU Athletics and their SAAC team. FAU may be our foe on the football field this weekend for 4 quarters in 60 minutes, but we'd like to give a special thank you to the Owls. They will be taking donations for Devon Walker and Devon's Den at the door when they host Tulane on Saturday. Again, Thank You to the FAU Owls!
Tulane Athletics, SAAC Look to White-Out Campus on Homecoming Weekend for Devon Walker
Tulane student-athletes and members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) continue to celebrate Devon Walker's return to school this semester. In an effort to raise awareness for Devon and his cause, each of the Green Wave's student-athletes, along with TU's SAAC group, are asking the campus and all Tulane students, staff and faculty to show support by sporting Devon Walker gear on Friday, Oct. 4 and during the homecoming game against North Texas on Saturday, Oct. 5.
The goal is to make a grass roots level movement by selling Devon Walker T-shirts, new bumper stickers, bracelets, etc. on the quad during the week prior to the Homecoming weekend. Tulane student-athletes will be posting this information on Facebook, Twitter and other social media websites and are asking others to pass along this information.
A table will be set up on the quad with Devon Walker items, beginning Wednesday, Oct. 2, through Friday, Oct. 4. Items available for purchase include t-shirts, bumper stickers and bracelets. The items will also be sold at the Superdome during the homecoming game.
To purchase Devon's new bumper stickers, please contact Caroline Thornton: firstname.lastname@example.com
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Devon's Den is Complete! Devon will move in to his new digs next week. Take a look. Pretty amazing, and we'd like to thank everyone that was involved in making this a reality!
September 23, 2013
Devon's Den is almost complete! Take a look at the latest progress and Devon with the Williiams Architects team.
September 10, 2013
In case you missed the full feature, here is the video piece ESPN aired on College GameDay about Devon
ESPN came to Tulane's campus to interview Devon, his teammates, family and friends about that football game on September 8, 2012 in Tulsa. The feature will air on ESPN's College GameDay this Saturday, September 7. Here is the trailer. The Tulane family will always have Devon in our prayers. Stay strong, Devon!
August 27, 2013
We'd like to extend a BIG thanks to Dat Dog and everyone who came out yesterday to support. Devon was all smiles and hopes you had a chance to enjoy one of his Devon's Dogs, a beef dog topped with chili, shredded cheese, onions and bacon. This dog is a commitment to food right here.
Devon had his first class back at Tulane today since his injury and is eager to back in the books. Here he is on campus with good friend and former teammate Jacob Davis. Best wishes this semester!
August 15, 2013
We're just two weeks away from the start of the Tulane Football season! Check out who came to visit Devon before camp started in Late July... all of the defensive backs, new and old.
Also, Devon's Den is almost finished, check out the interior and exterior
July 24, 2013
Ok everyone! We've got your dinner plans covered on Monday, August 26th!
Dat Dog is going to donate 10% of all sales from 1-7pm to Devon Walker and the Devon's Den project.
Inaugural First Down Divas Football Clinic for Devon's Den an Overwhelming Success
Standing room only group learns football from the Pros; Contributes to Devon Walker Fund
Former Tulane football player Devon Walker was all smiles and took center stage in the inaugural First Down Divas Football Clinic on June 11 at The Crystal Palace in Harvey, La. Walker, who was accompanied by his family, answered questions from the media and enjoyed a night filled with great football stories and trivia.
A standing room only crowd of 300 women joined Tulane head football coach Curtis Johnson and his wife Angel, as well as, New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton, assistant head coach Joe Vitt and players Lance Moore, Marques Colston, Jonathan Vilma, Cameron Jordan, Victor Butler, Will Smith and Malcolm Jenkins.
For nearly three hours, the group enjoyed great food, a silent auction, videos, music and finally a very in depth question-and-answer session with coaches Johnson, Payton and Vitt and each of the Saints players.
All proceeds from the event went to the Devon Walker Fund for the completion of Devon's Den, a privately funded project providing needed materials and services for an addition of a bedroom and bathroom to the Walker home in Destrehan, La.
A senior member of the Green Wave Football team, majoring in biochemistry, Devon sustained a severe spinal cord injury while playing in the Tulane vs. Tulsa footb'all game in Tulsa, Okla., on Sept. 8, 2012. To date Devon's injuries require comprehensive 24-hour care.
July 3, 2013
Happy Fourth of July everyone! We've got some great updates to share with you! First of all congratulations to the Walker family and their new addition, Reagan Amari Bender. Here is Devon with his new niece. She was born June 17th. A big Congratulations to the Walker family from everyone here at Tulane.
And here's the latest from Devon's Den. You can see the interior is all set up with electricity, drywall and plumbing. On the second picture you can see the windows have been installed and they've started on the shingles. Again, a huge thanks to those who have donated to this project--particularly at this stage, CMC Dryall and Drywall Specialties for the drywall and insulation materials and installation at cost, Billiot Pest Control for donating termite treatment material and services, All Star Electric, Walter Zehner for structural engineering Services, Jeffrey Huseman for electrical engineering services, Titan Exteriors for roofing materials and labor, Amazing Doors & Windows for the window materials and labor,
June 19, 2013
At the end of July, Devon's Den will be complete. In just six more weeks! It's been an amazing sight to see how quickly everyone has turned this project into a reality. Here are the latest photos.
May 30, 2013
Recently, Eric Adelson from Yahoo! Sports paid Devon Walker a visit. Here, he writes his meeting with Devon and recounts Devon's infectious spirit and hope moving forward. Simply a beautiful and well-written story. Here is an excerpt from the story with quotes from AD Rick Dickson and Devon Walker himself...
Captured in Devon, and captured by Devon. "They give you the worst-case scenario, but there's always hope," Walker says. "I have all the hope in the world."
In Devon's Den news, we've got a foundations, ladies and gentlemen! We can start to see what the interior structure will be. Great job by everyone involved, Williams Architects and Gibbs Construction for overseeing the building and construction process and to Worthington Military Construction and Kellett Lumber for the frame work and lumber.
May 21, 2013
More news about Devon's Den! Special thanks to Tulane Football Head Coach Curtis Johnson, the entire Green Wave football family and the New Orleans Saints; all of them are teaming up together to bring you the inaugural First Down Divas Football Clinic and are donating the proceeds to the Devon's Den project. Amazing!
Coach CJ even got some of his buddies over at the Saints, head coach Sean Payton and Saints players Darren Sproles and Lance Moore, to come help out! The First Down Divas Women's Football Clinic is an opportunity for women to learn and further understand the game of football. Along with the Football 101 instruction from Green Wave coaching staff and Saints standouts, there will also be a live auction, door prizes, food and drinks.
And here's Coach CJ's Letter to you:
Dear Tulane Supporters:
I'm kicking off the 2013 Tulane football season with the inaugural First Down Divas Women's Football Clinic on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at The Crystal Palace in Harvey, LA from 6:00-9:00pm. The First Down Divas Women's Football Clinic is an opportunity for women to learn and further understand the game of football. Sean Payton, Darren Sproles and Lance Moore, of the New Orleans Saints, are our featured speakers along with a few other surprise guests! The evening will feature great food, beer, wine, champagne, a live auction and great door prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Devon Walker Fund, specifically Devon's Den.
As you may know, Tulane senior Devon Walker (#18) was injured this past season and will need ongoing medical care. We hope that with your generous support, we can help offset some of Devon's medical/living expenses. Devon's Den is the addition of a bedroom and bathroom to the Walker home in Destrehan, LA. The addition will include the technology necessary for Devon's health and safety as well as enable him to continue his course work at Tulane.
We appreciate your participation at any level.
Coach Curtis Johnson
May 21, 2013
Welcome back to the Devon's Den blog! Lafarge Concrete has generously donated the concrete for the foundation and take a look at the progress! Wow, things look amazing! What do you guys things? Send your well wishes to Devon and his family here and let them know what you think.
May 15, 2013
What progress we're making on Devon's Den! Take a look at the underground plumbing being installed thanks to Gallo Mechanical and then the foundation. CMC Rebar donated the materials and labor. Also, a big thanks to everyone for their help, donations and support. You can help Devon Walker and the Devon's Den project by donating here. No matter how big or how small, every little bit makes a big difference!
May 6, 2013
Williams Architects has played a significant role in the building of Devon's Den. Our gratitude and appreciation is unmatched and we are so thankful to have them help with this project. Check out the rendering they've created!
May 6, 2013
Welcome back to the Devon's Den Blog! First off we'd like to let everyone know that Courington, Kiefer & Sommers, LLC Law Firm features Devon Walker and Devon's Den as their non-profit for the entire month of May. Check out their community page.
Also, we have an update on the progress of Devon's Den! Here are a couple photos--one of the flat surface where the Den will be after demolition and one of the pile driving to set the foundation. Forty-six piles were completed on April 29th. Thanks to Howard Pile Driving for donating their services and for supporting Devon's Den. (pun intended!).
April 25, 2013
After everyone cleaned out the garage, Durr Heavy Construction demolished the garage. Check out the video! We're making great progress on Devon's Den
April 25, 2013
Before demolition, Bayou Tree Service came and cut down all the trees around the garage so they could make room for demolition and construction. One step closer to Devon's Den
April 25, 2013
The opening stages of Devon's Den began March 27th when Tulane friends and family cleaned out the Walker's garage so it could be torn down for Devon's Den. Here are some photos!
Here is the garage that will be torn down in order to build Devon's Den and everyone cleaning it out
And here's the great crew who helped out that day! Thank you to everyone!!
April 25, 2013
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Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:09 pm
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I want to read Steve's story. There's redemption and love waiting for that man somewhere!
Goldberry, that cracks me up because you are probably right. In Sarah Mayberry's hands she could show different sides of the coin and have me hooked in and forgive him of his jerkiness.
And hopefully she will!
I didn't like him until the end of the book when we were given a bit of background as to why he acted as he did.
I just finished reading Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects, definitely not a romance. Next up... All He Ever Desired by Shannon Stacey to get the not-romance taste out of my mouth!
What did you think of the Stacey? I really liked her first one, but with each subsequent book my enjoyment decreased a little. It hasn't got great reviews at Amazon.
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So far I am enjoying it. Sean's story is my favorite so far, though.
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Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:33 pm
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Has anyone read Iced by Karen Marie Moning? I have really mixed feelings on this one.
Behind every successful man is a surprised woman.
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Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 10:57 am
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I just read Sarra Manning's You Don't Have to Say You Love Me. Loved it! A definite
. Thank you to whoever recommended it. I definitely read about it on a post somewhere on this site, but can't find it again to say thanks. I loved the Britishness of it. I've never read a British contemporary, only historicals. I thought it was funny, moving, and a very, very sexy read. And real, frank sex - not much purple prose. If you aren't amused by people who are crazy dieters and struggle with their weight, you won't like it. It's a huge focus of the book. But if you've tried every diet in the book and had yo-yo weight, you'll get it. It's supposedly chick-lit, not a romance, but the romance is a big part of the story. A great Ugly Duckling story. I'm a rereader if it's a memorable book for me and I'll be rereading this one for sure.
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Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 3:47 am
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Let Me Be the One
, Jo Goodman (A-) Goodman has such a sizable body of work that its intimidating to know which one to read when Im in the mood for one of her books. I have decided to read her Compass Club series, and so far so good. As with the other books of hers that Ive read, this one is fairly dark in tone in that the heroine, Elizabeth, is a woman very much in need of rescue. There are some unsavory themes including blackmail as well as ones precarious role in a society that puts severe constraints on peoples private lives. The romance here is poignant and I found North a worthy hero who responds unselfishly through the many trials he undergoes to save his lady. In many ways this book reminds me of one of my very favorite Lisa Kleypas novels,
Then Came You
. The mystery here is compelling and intertwined well with the romance. My criticisms are small but I did find the limited omniscient narrator frustrating at times as the reader is kept in the dark as to peoples motives and secrets, including the hero and heroine's. This device does create suspense but early in the novel events and motivations are murky. Also, although I liked the introduction of the three other compass club members, the designation of east, west, north, and south as names for the men is a little gimmicky. Nevertheless, this was a very good read and Im looking forward to the others in the series.
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Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 4:39 pm
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Easy by Tammara Webber
This is a YA/new adult novel, taking place on a college campus. I really enjoyed this book. This was the first YA book I have read and it was really well done. I think I prefer it when the character are in college as opposed to high school.
here is a link to the review at AAR.
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 4:09 pm
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Here's something very unusual. Vivian Roycroft,
Scandal on Half Moon Street (The Scoundrel of Mayfair)
. It's an e-book, 99-cent Kindle edition.
I enjoyed it. Set in 1812, it think it's one of the few regency-set items I've ever read that didn't owe at least one major plot element to Georgette Heyer. Don't look for heavy breathing.
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Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 4:18 pm
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Kim Bowman,
The Duke of Christmas Past
. Astraea Press (November 1, 2012). 99-cent Kindle e-book. This is a short, fun, re-working of the Dickens Christmas Carol theme.
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A couple of people have mentioned books published by Astrea Press which I just discovered myself. I enjoyed
The Duke of Christmas Past
and have
Scandal on Half Moon Street
in my Kindle Queue. I just finished
The Toymaker
, another Astrea Press novel. I liked the characters and the story showed some originality.
The AP line would seem to fall into the low sensuality category. I am fine with that but some may not care for this style. There are kisses, chemistry, and sexual tension but no sex, even behind closed doors. I will definitely explore more from their line. Another added bonus is that the books are priced low, most under $3.
So many books; so little time!
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 3:08 am
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Season for Surrender by Theresa Romain - Was in the mood for a Christmas themed book ,so I picked this one up. I absolutely agree with Lynn's review of this one. I felt incredibly bored,but forced my way to the end. I wanted something to give me that Christmas feeling, but this did not do it.
Home for the Holidays by Sarah Mayberry - Bought this one at a UBS along with a bunch of other Sarah Mayberry books. Thought I would read this after the other Christmas book failed. Well I was really enjoying it up until the last third, then it got kinda depressing. I know what the author was going for but it just didn't hit me right. Not for a Christmas book anyway.
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper - Really liked this book. I can never resist a werewolf
Had some funny moments and loved that it took place in Alaska. Definitely will read more by this author.
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:56 am
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Ilona Andrews,
Steel's Edge
. The real question is whether I'm going to grade this as urban fantasy or romance. In the first category, although the body count is higher and the gore described more graphically than is in accord with my personal preference, I'd still give it an
, because it is a compelling story. In the second category, the romance is a bit tacked-on. Richard Mar, the hero, is no rake, if a bit closed off and uncommunicative, but he gets high marks for being far less superficial in his level of support for the heroine than is the standard for men in romance genre writing, but it's still not a really "romantic" in the sense that the outcome of the main plot is only minimally affected by the outcome of the H/h's personal relationship. That makes it a little difficult to put a grade on the romance element.
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Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:05 pm
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Not Quite a Lady
, Loretta Chase (B-) - I generally found this book charming and light-hearted, which in the hands of a lesser author, would have been easily forgettable. I give Chase a bit of a pass here because she is such a good romance writer and has written so many others that are much better. I enjoyed it but haven't thought of it much since finishing. This is another Carsington brother story, and so I perhaps had higher expectations given how much I liked the others in the series. The main problem I had with Darius Carsington is that we are told early in the book that he's an unrepentant rake of the first order, a "lov'em and leave'em" kind of guy, but he never demonstrates that behavior, which would have been fun to witness. Instead, he sets eyes on the heroine, Lady Charlotte, and from that moment on can think of nothing else but making her happy. He supposedly relies upon Logic as his guiding force in life, and then becomes impulsive and loving very quickly once he meets the heroine. He claims love is a farce early in the book and is quick to blurt out "I love you" to Charlotte without pausing to examine the change that has overcome him. In a more developed book, these extreme changes could have been interesting, but in this book they didn't work for me as it felt as if chapters were missing to demonstrate a plausible transition. The villain is not terribly effective in this book either as he fails miserably in his villainy and then abandons it quickly when it doesn't work for him. Charlotte is the better-drawn character, which is somewhat typical as I find Chase to do a better job in general with her female characters. All in all, not a terrible read, just not a memorable one either.
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:13 am
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The Christmas Bride
- Mary Balogh
I have been snapping up the digital releases of Balogh's earlier work and have enjoyed the ones I have read. This one gave me a really negative vibe and it nearly was a DNF for me which is very rare. The book made me uncomfortable. I did not like Helena at all in the beginning, and even by the end of the book, I had trouble warming up to her. When her backstory is finally revealed, I couldn't buy her rationale for her early behavior. I liked Edgar but just had a very difficult time figuring out how he could love Helena as she was for most of the book. And the total acceptance of Priss did not ring true for the time although not surprising considering the backgrounds of some in the story. This one just did NOT work for me.
So many books; so little time!
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Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 11:46 am
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Christmas Bride was indeed very "treacly." The various characters are all living their respective HEAs, everyone is so nice to Priss (you're right), it is all quite saccharine. I think the author deliberately goes this way because, well, it's a Christmas book, and I guess the intent is to leave you feeling all nice and fluffy.
However, I did like that this book gives us a (IMO) much-needed follow-up into the lives of Priss and Gerald. And in my own mind, I revised and then expanded on Edgar and Helena and their HEA, so in that respect, Ms. Balogh gave me interesting characters to work with. (Though I agree with you, she didn't really give us enough to make me understand why Edgar initially fell in love with Helena.)
BTW--I suggest you go to the author's website. There is an epilogue for Christmas Bride, and I really liked it and recommend it.
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Just finished up
"The Weaver Takes a Wife"
by Sheri Cobb South which has been on my TBR pile for quite a long time. I'm not the biggest fan of regencies, but I'm open to a good story no matter the setting. That being said, I'm glad I took a chance on this book. The story was charming and kept me interested. I was surprised by how understanding and patient the hero was made to be ... being so used to the "BIG MISUNDERSTANDING" so many romances use as a device to keep progress from happening. I was also surprised by how relatively quickly the heroine came to accept and, even appreciate, her new situation as the wife of a tradesman, albeit an incredibly rich one. Once again, I'm used to incredible stubbornness and misunderstanding, keeping heroes and heroines from realizing their feelings. So, I guess this book was definitely unexpected, but I did wonder if the lack of this type of conflict made for less drama and tension as to how everything would work out. As such, I'll give the story a "B."
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Magic @ KnicksGREENBURGH, N.Y. (AP)—With the [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] in a terrible late-season slump, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ][Only registered and activated users can see links. ] said Monday their game against the [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] was "almost a must win for us."
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The Knicks have lost six straight, tying their worst skid of the season, and nine of 10 to fall to 35-38. New York has gone 7-12 since acquiring Anthony in February, including a loss to the Magic last Wednesday.
"We understand how important this game is for us," Anthony said at the Knicks' training center. "It's almost a must win for us. That mentality, that's something that I want to approach it, as a must-win game. We've been talking about that throughout the team."
Told of Anthony's must-win belief, coach Mike D'Antoni said: "We've had a few of those lately, and we haven't seemed to get one, so every game we go out is a must win. It's a must play well."
"We've been using those cliches and trying to do this and that, and it's almost time to draw a line in the sand and let's play as hard as we can play," D'Antoni added.
Despite their slump, the Knicks are still seventh in the Eastern Conference with room to spare. Anthony said he wasn't worried about a complete collapse, but D'Antoni and team president Donnie Walsh said the playoffs weren't a guarantee.
The Knicks open a four-game homestand Monday. After the Magic, who have won all three meetings this season, New York hosts New Jersey, Cleveland and Toronto, all well below .500.
But the Knicks have been maddeningly poor against fellow losing teams, going 0-3 this season against the Cavaliers and losing twice to both Indiana and Milwaukee during the last 10 games. D'Antoni said it had been hard for the team to keep its confidence up "because we're losing all the time."
"So the first thing you do is just play harder," he said.
The Knicks also changed a routine.
New York held its first home morning shootaround of the season Monday. The Knicks usually have a walkthrough in the afternoon at Madison Square Garden, believing a morning trip to Westchester, then a drive into Manhattan, wasn't the best use of their time. They practiced at their training center the morning of a game only one other time in the last two seasons, on the morning of [Only registered and activated users can see links. ][Only registered and activated users can see links. ] debut last year.
But after a day off Sunday, they decided to get to the gym early.
"I think when you're losing a lot, you change something," Walsh said. "So we'll see if the change helps us."
I reallhy feel if tonight is a win wwe will start to see this team get some mo going into the payoffs.


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