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STANFORD, Calif.- Nearly one month into the 2013-14 campaign, Stanford has chalked up a 6-2 record heading into its annual extended break for final exams.
Fresh off a 92-60 rout of South Dakota State on Sunday night, the Cardinal will have 12 days off before hosting UC Davis on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Four non-conference games remain before the Pac-12 opener against California on Jan. 2 at Maples Pavilion.
With eight games in the books, it's time to take a look at eight topics that have emerged over the last month.Today, we examine these from a media perspective, as KNBR 1050 AM's insightful radio duo of Scott Reiss and John Platz candidly share their thoughts. Reiss, a 1993 Stanford graduate who serves as the play-by-play voice for basketball and football broadcasts, served the last five years as anchor/reporter at Comcast SportsNet Bay Area after an eight-year stint with ESPN. Platz, a reserve guard at Stanford from 1982-84, enters his 25th season as a member of the broadcast team, having served as both play-by-by voice (3 seasons) and color analyst (21 seasons) dating back to 1989. Platz is also the sideline reporter for football broadcasts.
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TOPIC 1: This year's nonconference schedule was specifically designed to challenge the Cardinal early and often. The two featured games – Connecticut (Dec. 18) and Michigan (Dec. 21) – will be played three days apart in what figures to be a grueling East Coast road swing. Both teams have been ranked in the top-25 all season, with the Huskies on the verge of cracking the top-10. Stanford defeated Bucknell in the season opener before dropping a 112-103 shootout to BYU. After responding with victories over Northwestern and Denver, the Cardinal claimed a runner-up finish in the Progressive Legends Classic, falling to Pittsburgh in the championship game following a semifinal win over Houston. That bitter taste was quickly wiped away with the 92-60 rout of South Dakota State. BYU and Pittsburgh have posted a combined 15-2 record to date, so the Cardinal has an opportunity to establish a high RPI before Pac-12 competition gets underway.
PLATZ: "I thought our record would be 7-1, so we're close. I give Coach Dawkins and the staff credit for using these first three weeks to install and evaluate the new schemes on offense and defense. There's a learning curve—and therefore the attendant risk of incurring dings to the won/loss record—in adopting something as new as the triangle offense, or playing zone or full/half court press for large portions of games. What we saw in the South Dakota State game reflected the benefits of reassessment and recalibration—look at the shooting percentage stats on offense (60%) and defense (34%) in that game."
REISS: "I would have guessed we'd be 7-1, but 6-2 isn't far off. The BYU loss still stings, because that was a great chance to get a good win at home. I love the challenging nonconference schedule, but it does put you behind the 8-ball a bit if you fail to win any of the four games against high-level opponents. I give a lot of credit to Director of Operations Jeff LaMere and the staff for scheduling top teams from lower conferences instead of out-and-out "gimmes," both for RPI purposes and overall experience.
Stanford's non-conference slate: home vs. BYU + Northwestern, @ UConn, @ Denver. Legends Classic. VS. Michigan at Barclays. TOUGH.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) October 9, 2013
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TOPIC 2: At this point last year, Stanford was averaging 69.1 points per game while shooting 38.8 percent overall and 27.0 percent from three-point territory. That's a sharp contrast to this season's first eight games, in which the Cardinal has averaged 81.8 points while connecting on 49.5 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from long distance. Stanford has scored at least 70 points in six games and already recorded four 50-point halves, a feat the Cardinal accomplished only twice last year overall. The reason? An experienced starting five that is capable of reaching double digits every time out. Chasson Randle's 18.5 points leads the way while Anthony Brown isn't far behind with a 16.5 clip. Dwight Powell (15.1 ppg, 7.0 rpg) and Josh Huestis (11.4 ppg, 8.0 rpg) are once again posing matchup problems in the post while Stefan Nastic (7.8 ppg) has made the most of his minutes at the five spot. Meanwhile, Stanford continues to excel from the charity stripe, having made 71.0 percent while averaging 25 tries per game.
PLATZ: "The offense—both halfcourt and transition—has been very good. You need a difference-making point guard to do this and Chasson has been up to the task. Chasson is making better decisions about when and when not to pull the trigger with his jump shot, and the variety of ways he is able to finish at or near the rim has never been greater. I believe he will be able to maintain the current high-teens scoring average, and will record the best overall field goal shooting percentage of his career. It's maybe unfair, but Chasson being a consistent scorer is very important, because whenever he has a good scoring game the team tends to put up a high number."
REISS: "It's largely reflective of two things: increasing grasp of a new system and an abundance of upperclass talent. Every starter is capable of scoring in double figures on any given day, and there's a lot of firepower off the bench. Scary part is, there is still so much upside. Chasson can be top-5 in the conference in scoring. Stefan is getting better every day on the offensive end. Marcus will get more and more confident and contribute. And then there's the shot in the arm this team will get when Rosco gets healthy. The 81.8 points per game benchmark is not a fluke.
@DougHaller @JeffEisenberg Randle, Brown, Huestis, Powell are as good of a top four as anyone outside of Arizona, IMO.
— Rob Dauster (@RobDauster) November 27, 2013
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TOPIC 3: It's no secret that Stanford must improve on the defensive end, where opponents are averaging 73.8 points per game and shooting 41.8 percent overall. It's an area that will surely become a focal point during the 12-day break, as head coach Johnny Dawkins has always required his club to maintain a strong defensive identity. BYU and Pittsburgh are likely NCAA Tournament teams, but the Cardinal was not pleased with surrendering 112 and 88 points, respectively, to those opponents. Ironically, the Cardinal has produced strong second-half defensive performances in five of its six victories, breaking open games that were competitive one-possession contests at halftime. That alone shows this team is capable of tightening up the defense when it counts. Stanford is coming off perhaps its best effort of the year, limiting South Dakota State to just 60 points on 33.8 percent shooting while forcing 15 Jackrabbit turnovers.
PLATZ: "Each individual player must take it upon himself to concentrate more when on the defensive end, whether man or zone. Think of defense as work, where concentration is a must and everyone has an oar. The reward is the flow and fun of the offensive end, and of course of the winning that comes from good defensive effort. It's important to have guys coming off the bench ramp up their productivity, which means getting some guys healthy. Our mental approach is solid already but you always can improve this. Becoming even more business-like in preparing for game night. Thinking about the game during the day, imagining yourself on the court, where your shots will be, whom you are guarding, the noise, etc."
REISS: "I don't think there's any question the improvement has to come at the defensive end. It starts with deciding what our identity will be. We've gone from a man-to-man team to a zone/pressing team in one offseason - a tall order, especially when the guys are adapting to a new offense at the same time. We went back to man defense against a less-athletic South Dakota State team and had great success. I'd love to see us mix it up all season, keep opposing teams from getting too comfortable. I also think we still turn it over a bit too much, but that aspect is substantially better than it was last season at this time. All in all, I like what I see.
Close game at halftime has been busted open, with Stanford's defense holding Northwestern to 28.0% shooting in second. In-your-face D.
— Stanford Men's Hoops (@stanfordbball) November 15, 2013
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TOPIC 4: Returning to action after missing all but four games last year due to a hip injury, Anthony Brown has carried Stanford for much of the early going. The only Cardinal player to score in double figures in all eight games, Brown is averaging 16.5 points and 6.8 rebounds while shooting 57.1 percent from the field. More impressively, Brown's blistering 59.4 percent clip (19-32) from three-point territory currently ranks eighth in the nation. His slashing, attacking style of play has resulted in an 80.6 percent (25-31) ledger from the foul line. A 2011 Pac-10 All-Freshman Team selection, Brown provides Stanford with added length and athleticism while also serving as a terrific perimeter defender. It's an element that the Cardinal missed greatly last season, and the upcoming two-week break is about the only defense Brown has encountered so far.
PLATZ: "I believed Anthony was capable of these numbers, but didn't think he would be this productive this soon after his long layoff. A big key will be Anthony's ability to sustain this. Not necessarily 50% or better from three—that's a lot to ask—but certainly maintaining a "scoring mindset". He's one of the veteran guys who need to continue to take ownership of what's going on in games and in practice. How? By being upset if the team is not giving effort on defense, by urging guys to talk, by being demonstrative when good plays are made. Even though Anthony is not a captain this year, I see him as having these kinds of responsibilities, and I think he'll be up to it."
REISS: "Anthony has taken a seismic step forward. I'm honestly not surprised, given his high school pedigree and the flashes of brilliance he showed early in his career. Anthony was always a guy who could score and rebound bigger than his size. And unlike most players, he's really coming back two years stronger and smarter than when we last got a long look at him. Remember, Anthony was young for his class. He is now a mature player who is going to be a star in this league.
2 years ago, you saw Anthony Brown's frame and athleticism, and you said, "this kid can be a force one day." It's coming together now.
— David Lombardi (@DavidMLombardi) November 27, 2013
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TOPIC 5: Dwight Powell is going to put up gaudy scoring and rebounding totals throughout the year. It's just what he does. Through eight games, he checks in at 15.1 points and 7.0 rebounds per contest while his free throw percentage (62.9) is slightly behind last season's pace. Powell has basically picked up where he left off last year, showcasing the type of dynamic all-around game everyone expected when he first arrived on The Farm. However, two underrated parts of his game, which he showed flashes of last year, have looked very impressive early on. For a 6-10 forward, Powell is an excellent passer. He's dished out a team-best 31 assists while committing only 24 turnovers. He's also racked up a team-best 12 steals, seven of which came over the first three games. Powell ranked third on the squad in those same two categories last year, so his production this year is no fluke.
PLATZ: "Dwight is, of course, a matchup nightmare. I hope he continues to recognize and exploit the weaknesses of defenders guarding him man-to-man, and continues to get into those gaps against zone defenses and make quick decisions with the ball. Against man-to-man defenses, Dwight can drive on anyone typically guarding him, so the key is his decision-making once he decides to put it on the floor. His passing has been a revelation. Not only is he leading the team in assists, he had a couple of terrific skip passes versus Pitt to teammates leading to open looks. His vision on the offensive end is as good as I've seen it."
REISS: "His very being is impressive. Dwight has a skill set that allows him to take over a game like few players in the country - a true matchup nightmare. When he's on his game, he simply can't be stopped. Dwight's passing and defense have indeed improved exponentially. Sometimes he's actually too unselfish - a guy who can score at will but at times tries too hard to make the extra pass. But that's a pretty good problem to have. The only small hole in Dwight's game is that nagging propensity to pick up early fouls. Gotta keep your most talented player on the floor.
I feel Dwight Powell has a baseline drive and dunk at least once a game.
— Jeff Borzello (@jeffborzello) November 26, 2013
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TOPIC 6: Playing regularly for basically the first time in his career, Stefan Nastic is averaging 7.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game in eight starts. Nastic has reached double figures in scoring four times, a feat he had accomplished only twice overall in 53 career games entering this year. He's shooting 60.0 percent overall, scoring the majority of his buckets on putbacks or high-percentage shots inside the paint. During Stanford's victory over Houston last week, Nastic poured in a career-high 14 points on 4-5 shooting while finishing 6-9 from the foul line. For a 6-11 center, Nastic is a capable free throw shooter at 66.7 percent who has a knack for frustrating his defender and drawing contact. Ironically, Nastic has totaled almost as many free throw attempts (30) as field goal attempts (35). On the flip side, Nastic has compiled more free throw attempts than rebounds (19), an area that should improve as the season progresses.
PLATZ: "I've noticed that on possessions when Stefan gets a touch down low in the triangle offense, good things tend to happen. He's worked long and hard on that left-shoulder move while his skill passing (and dribbling away from double teams) in the post keeps improving. Stefan is pretty serious about basketball's place in his life, and I think this attitude can be contagious and benefit the team. Also, if an "enforcer" is needed to respond to yapping or cheap shot contact, there's no backing down with #4. He doesn't play dirty and isn't out to hurt anyone, but will not tolerate attempts at intimidation and will let you know it."
REISS: "Stefan has taken a quantum leap forward offensively. He had problems finishing around the basket early in his career, but now it has become almost effortless. He takes good shots and is making them at a high percentage. And he's developed a nifty little array of post moves. I'd still like to see him develop more of a "mean" streak - which is a tall order since he's about the nicest guy you'll meet. The early returns are encouraging.
Small, small sample size, but kind of remarkable how much better Stefan Nastic has looked so far this year than at any time in 2012-2013.
— Andy Drukarev (@StanfordRivals) November 15, 2013
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TOPIC 7: Stanford is awaiting the lineup return of Rosco Allen, who has yet to take the court due to a stress fracture injury. The smooth 6-9 wing is expected back later this month and should provide an immediate boost once he is fully healthy and ready to compete. With Andy Brown already out for the year, Allen's absence from the lineup has been even more noticeable. Glimpses of Allen's ability could be seen last year, when he averaged 3.2 points and 2.1 rebounds as a freshman competing in 33 games while making seven starts. Extremely adept at getting to the foul line (56 attempts in limited action last year), Allen is coming off a summer in which he competed at the international level, guiding Hungary to a semifinal finish at the U20 European Championship Division B tournament. Allen, who was born in Budapest, Hungary, before arriving to the United States in sixth grade, was named to the All-Tournament Team after averaging 14.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game while shooting 45.5 percent from the field.
PLATZ: "Maybe more than any player on the roster, Rosco is all about constant movement on the court, movement with the ball, movement without from the ball. Any coach loves a player who is constantly moving on the court, who is an energy guy, who makes quick decisions with the ball. It's why Rosco is, inevitably, a relatively high points-per-minute (and free throws-per-minute) player and why guys on the floor are forced do things more quickly when he's on it. For longer-term Stanford followers, I think David Moseley (1997-2000) is a credible compare for what Rosco can bring off the bench."
REISS: "There are guys who just have an innate "feel" for the game, and Rosco is one of those players. He showed last year as a freshman that he belonged at this level, and gave us glimpses of a young man who can be an all-conference player before he's done. I love the inside-outside game and he can stretch defenses or score near the basket. The latter was actually somewhat of an issue for him last season, but I am guessing he won't miss those "chippies" very often going forward. There is no question he will give this team a huge boost at both ends of the floor when he returns.
Busy start to the summer for the Cardinal, with up to five players looking to gain international playing experience: http://t.co/aSTus26DRO
— Stanford Men's Hoops (@stanfordbball) June 25, 2013
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TOPIC 8: Injuries have forced key players such as Rosco Allen, Aaron Bright, John Gage and Grant Verhoeven out of the lineup for varying degrees of time through the first eight games. With Andy Brown (torn ACL) and Christian Sanders (hip) already unavailable, the Cardinal's depth has taken an early hit. The mounting injuries have started to translate into extra minutes for freshmen Malcolm Allen, Marcus Allen and Schuyler Rimmer. All three have shown ability to play at this level in spurts. Marcus Allen (2.2 ppg, 5-11 FG) has received the most minutes of the trio and is coming off a seven-point, five-rebound outing against South Dakota State. Rimmer (7.0 mpg, 5 rebounds) continues to see the court, used mainly as another frontcourt option off the bench to spell Huestis, Powell and Nastic for foul trouble and breathers. Malcolm Allen (3-4 FG, 3-3 FT) has generally looked ready to go when his number has been called and already has thrown down a dunk.
PLATZ: "Marcus has explosive potential and we saw glimpses against South Dakota State. He has terrific defensive skills and is likely to be high on the all-time steals list before he's done. He was particularly effective in sets with Malcolm on the floor (no shock). Malcolm is sneaky quick, smooth, possesses a natural handle and has a surprising ability to get good shots off around the basket amidst bigger defenders. Like Marcus, he has great feet on the defensive end, good lateral slide, good anticipation. Schuyler possesses the kind of solid frame that Stanford needs inside and is learning how to use his "bulk". I am interested to see what move(s) he develops as his "go-to". Being an effective rebounder and defender is how he will help initially, with the scoring contribution coming later."
REISS: "We haven't begun to scratch the surface of any of these players. Marcus has seen the most minutes, and he's already become the designated defensive disruptor off the bench. Great thing about that, he relishes the role. He knows defense is a big part of his game and he's happy to expend energy at that end of the floor. The offense will come - I think the three-pointer against South Dakota State was huge in terms of a confidence boost. Malcolm looks amazingly un-timid for a true frosh. Runs the floor extremely well, has "mad hops" as they say and is clearly not intimidated by the college game. Schuyler has had his ups and downs early on, typical for a freshman big. But he will develop into a fine rebounder, and once he gets a little more confidence at the offensive end, the buckets will come.
Plenty of bench contributions tonight as well, highlighted by @MarcusAllen_15. Seven points, five boards in 16 min. pic.twitter.com/lnhiNroJws
— Stanford Men's Hoops (@stanfordbball) December 2, 2013


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Nutrition and Metabolism - Dietary Exposure Assessment Group
The overall goal of the DEX Group is to improve the accuracy, understanding and interpretation of (changes in) dietary exposure in studies on diet and cancer and other intermediate diseases. This group has a leading role in the development and validation of standardised dietary methodologies to estimate and monitor (changes in) dietary exposure and improve their integrated analyses in relation to diseases, particularly in international study settings. These activities rely on multi-disciplinary networks and collaborations (e.g. EPIC, EFSA, EuroFIR, WPHNA, local IT companies) to support the dissemination and the implementation of the DEX dietary methodologies in existing/new cohorts and monitoring surveys.
In addition, DEX has developed a research interest in dietary pattern analyses (particularly nutrient and nutritional biomarkers), to integrate better the intrinsic complexity of dietary exposure (i.e. strong interactions between foods, nutrients and other bioactive components consumed). Methodologies have been developed and specifically adapted to international study designs and are planned to be applied in etiological studies with different cancers and other disease endpoints. As an integrated objective of the whole section, DEX aims to contribute with its experience in dietary exposure assessment to the development of food and nutritional guidelines relevant for cancer prevention.

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When calculating target heart rate, there are several points at which there could be room for error.
The first is the + 10 on the age predicted formula (Astrand and Rodahl 1977).
Second is using the more generalized method (maximum heart-rate – MHR) of calculating THR without figuring out a resting heart rate (RHR – Karvonen formula).
And even when factoring RHR, there are medications and other factors that may affect the accuracy of this calculation – beta-blockers for hypertension or migraines, and heart disease.
And finally, there is the possibility of errors when performing the pulse check; the length of the count, the error margin with the count starting point, a multiplication error, or a miscount due to the beat of the music.
For all of these reasons, it has long been the standard to include other methods of measuring intensity, such as perceived exertion and the "talk test", along with pulse checks.
Essentially, these are subjective means of measuring intensity – if you feel like you are working hard, you probably are. If in an attempt to talk, it is somewhat breathless or stilted, your cardio-respiratory system is working hard in an attempt to send oxygen to your exercising muscles. But these means alone require you to have an idea of how hard is hard, and how breathless you should be according to your fitness goal.
Heart rate monitors, however, can help anyone starting out get a better idea of where they need to be working, how hard they should be breathing, and also give a more definite way of measuring fitness gains over time. Because they also use the maximum heart-rate formula, there is some room for error, but it is relatively minimal, and the readings will at least be consistent.
While they do require some set-up, heart rate monitors are available in a wide assortment with various options and pricing, are fairly easy to use, and provide instantaneous feedback without having to stop to count or calculate.
In the group fitness setting and even in video workouts, fewer instructors are using target heart rate checks, most do energy exertion checks or perceived exertion, but some in group fitness simply ask "how ya' doin?".
If you are new to exercise, in an exercise rut or have reached a fitness plateau, or if you are serious about improving your overall fitness, a heart rate monitor may be worth the investment. But if you are not gadget inclined, you should at least have an understanding of the perceived exertion and talk test methods of measuring exercise intensity.


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Rubbermaid has long been a brand known for helping folks store their food and other items. From their glass food storage to their sturdy coolers, Rubbermaid is the perfect partner for all of your recycling needs. Recycling is something my family would like to do more of, but the county charges for recycling. I realize the importance of recycling and once I figure out how to do it without paying an arm and a leg, I plan to do much more of it.
A few months ago I decided to go ahead and start saving our aluminum cans to take and recycle. My little brother saves the cans at my father's house and they actually pay you to recycle them. He gets quite a bit of money from their cans so I thought I'd give it a go.
The problem is, we go through a lot of cans in the course of a week and I often run out of places to store them. I thought about buying a large trash can for the garage, but then Rubbermaid contacted me to review the Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler.
The Hidden Recycler is a new Rubbermaid product that allows you to store your recyclables in a hidden area underneath your cabinets. The Hidden Recycler attaches to your cabinet using either hooks or screws. The bag is made of a durable and washable material so it's sure to last (and not stink up your house). It features a comfortable handle so you can easily transport your recyclables. The 5 gallon bag on the Hidden Recycler will hold up to 36 uncrushed cans and can also hold 1 gallon milk jugs.
We received the Hidden Recycler and my husband used the hooks to put it on a kitchen cabinet.
The Hidden Recycler was easy to install using the hooks. The bag has been doing a great job of holding the cans and it is leak-proof which is a great feature. I like that the bag is soft so as not to knock things in the cabinet over. However, it also takes up some cabinet space when it's full. I can't keep much under the cabinet when the Hidden Recycler is inside. This wouldn't be a problem if you had a lot of cabinets, but I don't.
Overall I think the Hidden Recycler is a great product but it's just not right for our family. If you recycle and need a space to keep your recyclables hidden, it might be great for you.
The Hidden Recycler normally retails for $15.99. It is also available in my area at Meijer.
One lucky reader will win a Hidden Recycler from Rubbermaid!
Disclosure: I received this product to facilitate my review. As always, opinions are my own.


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The new HP Pre 3 is one slick phone. I like it, seriously like this phone. With a 1.4 ghz processor this bad boy should fly. This looks incredible! Palm has finally made the Pre with good specs, great build quality, and a good keyboard. This is what should have released on Sprint originally. Hopefully Sprint can launch this phone because they are beginning to lack in upcoming next-gen phones.These are great devices on a great OS with some great new features.
New Cell Phones 2011 – New HP Cell Phones
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The HP Pre 3 cell phone features include a 3.6-inch 480 x 800-pixel display, a Qualcomm 1.4 GHz MSM 8×55 processor, 5MP camera, HD (720p) video recording, front-facing VGA camera, 512MB RAM, a 3.5mm headphone jack and 8GB / 16GB of internal memory.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Despite another day of windy conditions, the Mississippi State women's golf team moved up to the seventh spot on the leaderboard following Saturday's second round at the Florida State Match-Up, with Ally McDonald and Jessica Peng moving into the top-5.
After the opening round score of 305, the Bulldogs improved to fire a 298-team score at the Southwood Golf Course.
"We had a better day today," fourth-year head coach Ginger Brown-Lemm said. "Conditions were similar to yesterday with 10-15 mph winds and slick greens. We are knocking cobwebs off and getting back in the groove. It's our goal to leave here in a top-5 position, and we will work hard to attain that goal."
Sporting a 2-under-par 70 second round, McDonald moved up to fourth place at 1-over-par 145 after two rounds. The Fulton, Miss., native fired a birdie-birdie-par-birdie stretch from holes 8-11 and ended with a birdie on her final hole to complete a five shot turnaround from Friday's round. McDonald's total of 26 pars through 36 holes is good for second best of the tournament.
Freshman Peng is just one shot behind McDonald in a tie for fifth following a 1-under-par 71 Saturday round. Peng added two more birdies in her second round on holes 6 and 9 to give her six for the event, most of any Bulldog.
Mary Langdon Gallagher bounced back in her Saturday second round by posting a 77, four shots better than her opening round, and claiming her first birdie of the event on hole 4. Co-Golfer of the Week in the Southeastern Conference Rica Tse is two shots off the top-25 at 10-over-par 154 after two rounds. Freshman Ji Eun Baik rounds out the Maroon and White lineup with a 36-hole score of 163.
No. 13 South Carolina is the leader heading into the final round at 10-over-par 586. Matilda Castren of Florida State has posted consecutive 68 rounds to lead all individuals at 8-under-par 136.
Sunday's shotgun final round will tee off at 7:30 a.m. CST with Brown-Lemm's squad matched up with Furman and Kansas State.
Live stats and post-round results will be available through Hailstate.com.
Updates will be provided on the Mississippi State women's golf Twitter account, @HailStateWG, and Facebook page, facebook.com/HailStateWG.
Florida State Match-Up
Second Round – February 15, 2014
1. No. 13 South Carolina (293-293=586, +10); 2. No. 12 Clemson (297-292=589, +13); 3. No. 46 Florida State (294-298=592, +16); 4. No. 30 Virginia (298-296=594, +18); 5. No. 39 Texas A&M (293-307=600, +24); 6. Mercer (298-303=601, +25); 7. Mississippi State (305-298=603, +27); 8. Furman (302-302=604, +28); 9. Kansas State (315-304=619, +43); T10. No. 34 Kansas (309-311=620, +44); T10. Florida Gulf Coast (310-310=620, +44)
4. Ally McDonald 75-70=145, +1
T5. Jessica Peng 75-71=146, +2
35. Rica Tse 74-80=154, +10
T47. Mary Langdon Gallagher 81-77=158, +14
59. Ji Eun Baik 83-80=163, +19
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Great show coming up Saturday at Rohs Street Cafe. Local favorites Bad Veins and the buzzworthy PUBLIC will be joining out-of-towners The Ridges in the gorgeous Rohs Street Sanctuary.
The show comes at an interesting time for Bad Veins. Frontman Ben Davis announced through their website last month that drummer Sebastien Schultz amicably left the band. Still, the split doesn't mean the end for Bad Veins. Davis says "we're currently just taking things one day at a time," and the band recently played two shows with drummer Jake Bonta. No word yet on what the lineup will look like for Saturday, but doesn't that just make you want to go even more?
Saturday's bill is rounded out by PUBLIC and Athens, Ohio's chamber folk group, The Ridges. The show starts at 8, but if you arrive between 7-8, you'll receive a limited edition screen printed hand bill, courtesy of Southpaw Prints and The Counter Rhythm Group.
Watch: Bad Veins "Don't Run" (Off the Avenue session)
Watch: The Ridges "War Bonds" (Queen City Project MPMF session)
Queen City Project :: Midpoint Music Festival 2012 :: The Ridges Live from the Boxtruck from the Queen City Project on Vimeo.
Watch: PUBLIC "Castle in the Sky"
Bad Veins w/ PUBLIC, The Ridges
February 16
Rohs Street Cafe (Sanctuary)
Doors at 7PM; Show at 8PM
$10 Adv* (buy tickets here)/ $10 DOS
All Ages
Presented by The Counter Rhythm Group
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On Feb. 6, "Mikey," was surrendered to the New York Animal Care and Control in Manhattan; his owner cited "personal problems" as the reason for leaving the senior dog behind.
The ten-year-old Yorkshire terrier mix was not the only casualty of the owner's personal problems...two other dogs were surrendered to the same facility as well.
Chuppi (A0991144), a nine-year-old poodle mix, and Milo (A0991147), also nine years of age and a poodle mix, are currently homeless as well.
Today, the three seniors are all in the "super urgent" album on the Facebook page, Urgent Part 2-Urgent Death Row Dogs.
The dogs' owner may very well have had personal problems, but whatever those issues may have been, they were likely not as dire as the uncertain future these dogs now face.
These seniors need a helping hand if they are to leave this facility alive.
A volunteer wrote the following:
Chuppi, Milo and Mickey really are bonded. They really love each other. Chuppi and Milo are outgoing. Mickey is a bit scared. Lovely dogs. Mikey, Milo & Chuppi ended up together at the Manhattan NY High-Kill Shelter because their owner developed "Personal problems"
- Chuppi 9 yrs ID# A0991144
- Milo 9 yrs # A0991147
- Mikey 10 yrs ID#A0991143
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How to recreate these feathered displays:
For the feather "bouquet", you'll need:
- a vase or Blumebox, such as the green one pictured here
- dyed feathers that match your party theme
- thick fabric ribbon
- optional embellishments such as the intial stickers pictured here
Arrange the dyed feathers to your liking in the Blumebox or vase, adding filler inside of the vase if necessary to get your feathers to the desired height. Embellish the vase with a thick band of ribbon and the first initial of your guest of honor's first name, or the first initial of the couple's last name if your celebration is a wedding, rehearsal dinner, or engagment party.
For the "feather letter", you'll need:
- a tall die-cut letter cut from chipboard or another sturdy material (check scrapbook and craft stores)
- a skinny vase or double-shot glass too act as a "vase" for your feathers
- dyed feathers to match your party theme
- 2 colors of ribbon for embellishment - in varying widths
First, embellish the chipboard letter to your liking. In the sample shown here, we wrapped the straight edge of the "B" with a thick fabric ribbon, then wrapped a skinnier fabric ribbon in the accent color on top. Next, attach the chipboard letter to the shot glass or vase using double-stick adhesive. Try to put the vase in the most inconspicuous spot possible, such as the straight side of the letter. Finally, insert your feathers into the shot glass vase, allowing them to spill over and stretch out in a playful manner. The fuller and fluffier the better!


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Valonda Seward of Hanford, California shares this lively meal that features the full flavors of Southwestern cooking with just a few everyday ingredients. For those rushed for time, leftover or rotisserie chicken work great in this delicious entree.
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 3 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce
- 2 eggs
- 1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 12 no-cook lasagna noodles
- 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend
- In a large skillet, cook onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in chicken and enchilada sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese and cilantro.
- Spread 3/4 cup chicken mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, 2/3 cup ricotta mixture, 3/4 cup chicken mixture and 1 cup shredded cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and shredded cheese.
- Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Yield: 10-12 servings.
Originally published as Mexican Lasagna in Simple & Delicious September/October 2007, p56
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Reviewed Feb. 27, 2015
"I made this using my own enchilada sauce and I also used a rotisserie chicken. I thought the flavor was good but next time will add green chilies and a little chipotle.I would like it a little more spicy"
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2015
"Very tasty , and simple to make."
Reviewed Apr. 3, 2013
"I changed a couple of things:1. I used green chili enchilada sauce in place of the regular2. I used cottage cheese in place of the ricotta3. I used 2 cups Mexican cheese and 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese4. I put the lasagna together in the morning and popped it into the oven when I got home from workWe LOVED it. Very tasty. The only change I would consider would be using 2 cans of sauce instead of 3."
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2012
"This is really good! I did, however, add more chicken and left out the eggs, ricotta cheese, and cilantro. I also used mozzerella cheese instead of the mexican cheese blend."
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2012
"Poor blend of flavors. The only flavors that we experienced were the cilantro and enchilada sauce. We couldn?t taste the cheeses, chicken or even the onion."


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Sales Executive
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Can you sell features and benefits?
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Rated 4.2 out of 5 by 759 reviewers.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Alex11 Atmosphere & exclusivity Great city, great service, great place, great location history. August 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by 312JAM Wonderful Hotel Liberty did not disappoint! Great staff, excellent unique hotel a must try! August 30, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by October1983 Would Definately Stay Again Upon arrival and checking in - we weren't happy with the room as I had asked for a roll in shower room the staff immediatly changed our room to what we needed without any quesstion. They also put a rush on it's cleanning we checked our bag and went out to lunch. When we returned our room was ready and very comfortable. Called down for our bag but it never came. Went down to the lobby and it took them a bit of time to find our bag. This was the only snag I would say we had with our stay - everyone was very professional and apoligied for not being able to locate our luggage and bring it to our room in a timely manner. August 30, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bear9265 Trip to Boston The Hotel was beatiful, the service was wonderful, but the bed was not as comfortable as I would have liked. August 29, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by MariaS120 Best Hotel in Boston!!! Loved this hotel. Great location. Would definitely stay here again. August 29, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Bridget15 Great Hotel but long wait I reserved 2 rooms for my sisters and myself for a bachelorette party/dinner. I arrived right at check in at 3pm and was able to get into the first room without a problem. I was told the second room would be ready shortly, after calling and going down to the desk a few times my room was finally ready at 5pm (not ideal for 4 people w. dinner reservations). The rooms however were great, very spacious. And the hotel is in a great location downtown August 29, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jennf Outstanding service, superb property The Liberty Hotel excels in customer service providing all of the special details one would want for a regular stay and in my case, for an out-of-town friend's 50th birthday weekend celebration. August 29, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by KathyB Amazing customer service! Staying at the Liberty Hotel was a delightful experience. From the moment we arrived, the service was impeccable. We were warmly greeted and offered a refreshing cold drink on arrival. Our room was beautiful with a wonderful view of the Charles River. The sparkling wine and fresh strawberries were such a fabulous way to celebrate our special weekend. Boston is an amazing city and Mary Ann, the concierge at the Liberty Hotel, was extremely helpful in planning our days....she was absolutey delightful to work with and really went above and beyond to assist us. We also had dinner at Scampo's and were very impressed with the exquisite cuisine which was paired with a relaxing setting. We would definitely stay here next time we visit Boston. August 28, 2012
Rated 3 out of 5 by 2muchtravel Middle of the road This is a nice hotel but definitely not a Luxury Collection Hotel (or at least what those hotels used to be I guess). The food, the service and the overall feel is very midwest hotel chain. August 27, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by CH1234 Location and Style This hotel is the epitome of a great hotel in a great city. Friendly and courteous staff, and great restaurants and bars to wind down after a great day in Boston. August 27, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Razmataz House Keeping The house keeping was not good. Everyday when I got back to my room after 4 hours or so, the room was not done eventhough I speciffically called them before leaving the room and told them that I was leaving and someone should come and service the room. This should not be acceptable in a hotel like this. August 26, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Jay15 Great Stay Had a great stay at the Liberty. August 24, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by SuzyB The Hotel Is Unique Loved the ambiance and beds were so comfy! The idea of the old jail was such a draw too.... Classy and hip August 23, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Err03 This hotel is Amazing!!! I recently attended a wedding at the Liberty and stayed for 2 nights. The staff were professional and met our every need. The staff did an amazing job with the wedding, one thing I did love about the hotel was the history and story behind the Liberty Hotel!! The hotel was absolutely beautiful!! Keep up the good work!!! I would highly recommend this hotel to everyone August 22, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by Natural22 Left me wondering Issue with the hotel service and food, so I sent the GM an email with my concerns and never received any response. Left me quite disappointed when I had such high expectations from this hotel. August 21, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by FlyerGuy Great Property - Bad Desk Chairs This is really a great property, great location, great food, interesting atmosphere, etc. I could not recommend it enough for a leisure trip to Boston. As I was there on business, my major complaint woudl be how uncomfortable the desk chair is. Not on wheels, wrong height, not adjustable = very uncomfortable after a few minutes. August 21, 2012
Rated 2 out of 5 by Dancindan01 Not so special..... What's the hype? I truly want to say that i enjoyed it, but unfortunately i can not. The entry is gorgeous, but after getting in the elevator, it all goes down hill from there. The room was sub-par, and the "Deluxe" accomodations were as well. The beds felt like prison, so if that's the appeal, they are right on.... Not that i know what a prison bed feels like, but after staying at the Liberty for 3 nights, a night in the clink would have probably been more comfortable. I asked about upgrades, but was not even acknowlwged..... Sad.... I do an awful lot of business with SPG, and lately, i've been disapointed. August 20, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Karen910 Excellent except for one instance of bad service - still not sure if it was Liberty or SPG Excellent except for one instance of bad service - still not sure if it was Liberty or SPG. Booked my stay so I could be close to Mass General while my husband had heart surgery. Everything was wonderful until i tried to extend my stay because my husband wanted me with him. I was given the run around by one or both Liberty and SPG about using my points and someone not wanting to give me my fifth night free. I had just had the most stressful week of my life and I they wanted me to do a conferance call to get it worked out WELL lets just say I am sure this could have been handled without invoving me. so i chose to pack my bags and go home to NH and commute for the last 3 days of his stay at MGH - Can you say inconvenient?!!!! Thanks for nothing. August 18, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by sweetdelicious1 Last minute stay in Boston We had a wonderful experience. It was a spur of the moment idea to go to Boston. We were headed to Alibi's for a cocktail when we discovered it is located at the hotel. After walking through the atrium we decided to stay the night. The staff at the hotel desk were very accomodating, the room was big, clean and up to date with the decor. The ambiance of the hotel in the evening was so much fun that we stayed there instead of going to a nightclub. It was in walking distance to Quincy Market & the North End as well. The courtyard at night was beautiful. August 17, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Acuralady Dog friendly This hotel was good, I checked the price for having a dog stay and 150 dollars is very excessive.....do they charge that amount for smokers to clean after they leave.....Also the bar prices for drinks were very high also.... August 17, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by RichNerd seriously one of the best Except for the $42 valet parking that I was NOT expecting as my only option, this is seriously the nicest hotel, with its stylish updating of its funky past as a prison, I've stayed in when visiting Boston. Service was great, hotel bar where I had afternoon drinks with friends served amazing cocktails, room was nice, bed was super comfy. There's not much that I can say except, thanks for greeting us at check-in with bubbly! Oh, yeah, the tub AND the shower were both heavenly. August 16, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bill66 warm, beautiful hotel a magnificent hotel in every respect, staff is very guest oriented August 16, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by LibertyOrDeath Best Location in Boston Close to the Esplanade, Beacon,Hill, Faneuil Hall, North End, West End, Financial District, Boston Common, Public Garden, etc. All within easy walking distance. You couldn't ask for a better location. Rooms are a bit on the small side, but this is typical for Downtown Boston Hotels. Great events going on in the Yard. Wonderful friendly staff. Definitely returning here next t year. August 16, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by TexJack Almost perfect! Great location for tourists. City/river views are outstanding. Staff is friendly and helpful. Close to T subway station, Whole Food, esplanade, and Beacon Hill restaurants. Easy walk to waterfront and trolley access. Easy subway to Fenway Park. Highly recommended. Only negative is fitness (too small). August 15, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Kristinb I never thought I would love staying in a Jail !! This hotel is just amazing. Sartting with the bowl of apples and glass of champagne welcoming guests at check in, then on to the immaculate and beautifully decorated room. Drinks in a former prison cell is just fun. Food was wonderful. I cannot wait to go back. August 15, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by avisitor2012 great hotel Great hotel! Very cordial staff. They think of the ittle things that matter e.g complimentary water in the room, complimentary laundering of gym clothing valet parking and in room dinning is extremely expensive! Needs a spa! August 15, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by billymail this hotel is great! excellent stay good mgh hotel!!!!a medical 2nd opinion stay that turned into a great vacation as someone who grew up near here it was a vacation of a lifetime especially with joe pace deli around the corner!room was spectacular!!!!and concierge desk which as a native i didnt need much was THE BEST!!!! August 13, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by val63 Almost perfect. Wonderful hotel and location. Very close to MGH and ME&EI. If you are a patient there, make sure you ask for their discount. Reception was great. We only have one thing disappointing to say. The bar staff/servers were inattentive. We stayed there twice in two weeks and found that this was true both times. We had dinner at Clink and it was a 10. I would definitely recommend this hotel. August 13, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by gdup wonderful hotel but room was too warm to sleep in! It is a beautiful hotel with great staff and a great location....however, the room was so warm that i couldn't sleep....i turned the temperature down and it didn;t do anything...i called the front desk and they said the rooms were temp controlled...bottom line i slept very little all night which is a shame for such a great hotel. August 12, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by Norcow Almost Perfect What an amazing and unique hotel. The location along the Charles River, the friendly staff, the well appointed rooms, and the spirited ambiance throughout the facility made our first visit to Boston unforgettable. The only thing I would change is the seating arrangement in our room. We had one lounge chair and a armed desk chair. Neither were that comfortable. I would replace the lounge with a sofa chair and the desk chair with an ergonomic and adjustable model. Regardless, I can't think of a better hotel to stay for enjoying all of what Boston has to offer. August 12, 2012


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TIBETAN YOGA (sKu-mNyé)
Exercises with Meditation
How do you pronounce sKu-mNyé?
koom nyay
What does it mean?
It is a translation of a Tibetan term. sKu means subtle body or dimension, and is the word which is used to mean the psychophysical system – where Buddhism views the mind and body as a unified entity. mNyé means massage. When the two words are put together they mean massage of the psychophysical system. sKu-mNyé is therefore a Buddhist practice – a system of exercise which affects the psychophysical system in order to create experiences that can be employed to achieve realisation.
practice of sKu-mNyé was one of the most rewarding exercise systems I have
ever taken on. After a few sessions, I could really notice a difference in
my mood, flexibility and endurance
– and I learnt to meditate.
Jennifer Connors, Brooklyn, New York
What is it?
sKu-mNyé employs a number of varied exercises – some gentle, some aerobic, some requiring strength, balance, coordination, flexibility. Some require almost no physical aptitude. The exercises are suited to a broad range of ages and body types, making it a highly versatile system of exercise and meditation at any time of life.
"I didn't do much exercise
and I was getting chubby. I didn't know what Tibetan yoga was but I tried
it out.
Ayesha Collins, age 16, Crown Heights, Brooklyn
What are the benefits of sKu-mNyé?
There are many.
It is a cardiovascular exercise system and encourages bone density, joint mobilisation and overall strength and flexibility. Weight loss occurs.
Many of the postures require a distinctive hand position in which the fingers are held straight and splayed apart. This is beneficial for hand flexibility and helps arthritic pain.
The meditation practice concentrates on physical sensation resulting in opening and invigorating the senses. Experience of the senses (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell and concept) becomes enlivened and increasingly vivid with regular practice, and people become livelier, decreasing depression as their world becomes more vibrant and potent.
How is it taught?
Ongoing classes and workshops.
For further reading:
Moving Being by Khandro Déchen, from
Aro Books Worldwide
© 2011 ö-Sel Nyima


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Claims that a U.S. soldier killed at least 16 civilians in Afghanistan cover front pages at present, but there are scant details about what really happened. Most major news media, including The New York Times, have relied on reports from local villagers or local government officials for an account of what happened in Panjwai on Sunday.
Both the commander and deputy commander of the International Security Assistance Force connected with NATO issued statements vowing to hold the perpetrator responsible. Thus far, however, there have been few details sourced to specific U.S. military officials other than one named official who said there was one shooter and one man in custody.
Most U.S. and international media claim there were 16 deaths. The Long War Journal said a Jihadist blog claimed 50 bodies had been found.
The killings allegedly occurred in Panjwai, a district with a long history of association with the Taliban. Some experts assert this area was the birthplace of the Taliban. War correspondent Michael Yon wrote about the area in 2011 when he was reporting from Afghanistan. Yon cited The New York Times' claim that Panjwai was "the original home base of many of the Taliban leaders, including Mullah Muhammad Omar."
At his online blog where he posts dispatches, Yon wrote, "Equally interesting is that Panjwai and Zhare are not tucked away deep inside the Hindu Kush, shielded by mega-terrain and distance, but are just a short drive from Kandahar Airfield, one of the largest Coalition bases in the country. The people in Panjwai/Zhare are fighters. True Taliban."
An extensive analysis of the Taliban was produced by The Institute for the Study of War. The paper 'The Taliban's Campaign for Kandahar' (Dec., 2009) suggested that at the outset, insufficient resources were dedicated to removing Taliban. President Hamid Karzai's family built and consolidated power in the same area, fleeing when the communists took over the government in 1978. Tribal conflicts in the area date to ancient times.
Casualty reports for Afghanistan suggest an extremely volatile environment. National Conservative Examiner studied reports from ISAF for the period January 20-March 7, 2012.
During the first week in March, 6 ISAF service members were killed by an improvised explosive device in southern Afghanistan. Those killings followed the assassination of 2 ISAF members in the region by "two individuals, one believed to be an Afghan National Army service member." The other assassin was, according to ISAF, dressed in civilian clothing.
Deaths between January 20 and the end of February were attributed to both IEDs and killings by locals. ISAF announced 4 deaths from IEDs and 12 deaths at the hands of "insurgents" or persons associated with the ANA.
Most of the 24 deaths were in southern Afghanistan; a few were in the eastern part of the country.
U.S. media haven't proceeded cautiously with coverage of the alleged killings in Panjwai, despite past war coverage that contained inaccuracies. Coverage of Haditha as well as coverage of trials involving 3 Navy SEALs proved inaccurate, including one wire story that quoted a source in the SEALs story that had proved biased in stories about Haditha.
President Barack Obama immediately apologized for the latest allegations regarding killing of civilians.
There was a passage in the NYT story that depicted a sharp contrast, however, between Eastern and Western values:
"One of the survivors from the attacks, Abdul Hadi, 40, said he was at home when a soldier broke down the door… I was trying to go out and find out about the shooting, but someone told me not to move, and I was covered by the women in my family in my room, so that is why I survived."
Two days before allegations of civilian killings surfaced, NATO helicopters searching for Taliban in eastern Afghanistan fired on civilians by mistake.
In January Radio Free Europe reported the governor of Panjwai had been killed by a suicide bomber. The governor's sons were with him. The bomber also killed two bodyguards and injured 13 police officers.
In January Chris Carter, a writer who often covers military affairs for websites and blogs, wrote about lack of transparency on the part of ISAF regarding troop deaths.
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Waste Water Department
105 College St. 42501
P O Box 989 42502
Somerset, KY
Phone 606-678-4466
Fax 606-679-6227
The Wastewater Dept is commonly referred to as the sewer dept in most cities but over the past several years the City of Somerset has put great effort into improving the water run offs in many areas of the city.
The City of Somerset is served by two wastewater treatment facilities: the Otis B. Chaney Wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) and the Sinking Creek WWTP. The Sinking Creek WWTP was originally constructed in 1941 and subsequently upgraded in 1964 and 1979. All flow from the Sinking Creek WWTP is pumped to the Chaney WWTP for final treatment. The 1996 upgrade of the treatment facilities was activated by the need to meet the requirements established in the KPDES permit of Preventing any bypasses or overflows. After an extensive pilot study was completed, it was determined that a facultative lagoon would provide the best method of treatment and equalization and was constructed in 1998. An additional benefit of this lagoon, toxicity may be reduced at the Sinking Creek plant thus improving the Chaney WWTP to meet bio monitoring requirements. Also as part of this project, a new screening structure was installed as well as a septage receiving station. The WWTP includes the following processes: screening, influent pumping, facultative lagoon, primary clarification, activated sludge, secondary clarification, flow monitoring, sludge thickening, aerobic and anaerobic digesters and drying beds
Sinking Creek
This facility is no longer there. It was constructed in 1941 and upgraded in 1964. All that remains today are the basins that are in the foreground of the black & white photo. The color photo shows today a pre-treatment facility that was built in the late 1990's. It handles around 1.3 million gallons per day.
450 Alexander Drive
Somerset, KY 42501
Pitman Creek
WWTP during construction....
Lift stations
Lift stations are part of the collection system that helps to bring the waste to the plant..
Wastewater Manager Water/Wastewater Coordinator


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Summer's here, and baby, it's hot outside. The mercury is soaring. The summer season is sweet, but it can also be sweltering. How can you cope when the heat index reaches unbearable levels, if you do not have air conditioning?
15 ways to cool off without air conditioning
Do you live in a home or apartment without AC? Are you going green and cutting your energy usage? Or has a sudden storm knocked out the power where you live?
Air conditioning costs American homeowners more than $11 billion annually, according to government estimates.
Here are 15 ways to keep it cool, even when it's blazing outside.
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1. Seek shade.
Awnings, roof overhangs and giant leafy plantings help to keep a home cooler. Smart house hunters know this trick well. Picking a home with mature trees can lead to huge utility savings each year.
2. Claim a cross wind.
Opening one or two windows is not enough to cool an apartment or house. Fling up those sashes, and let the fresh breezes in. Just be sure to grab a few paperweights.
3. Find the fans.
Window box fans and oscillating units help dramatically, removing sweltering still air. Fill a flat bowl with ice, and stick it in front of a fan to add even more cooling.
You can even make your own paper hand fan to cool off your face.
4. Unplug unnecessary appliances.
The television, microwave, laundry unit, computer and other plug-ins may create unnecessary heat and add to your utility bill. If you're not using it, pull the plug.
5. Dare to go dark.
Pull the blinds or window shades throughout your home to keep solar heat out on the dog days of summer. Hoist the curtains or slats just enough for airy window openings.
6. Create a cooling zone.
Instead of air conditioning your whole house or apartment, why not stick a single AC window unit in one room? Seal up the chamber for a cozy and cool gathering spot.
7. Hunker down below.
Basements are usually quite comfortable in hot weather. Make it fun! Have a subterranean party that's actually cool.
8. Slow it down.
Lethargy tends to sink in when the heat index goes up. Doing less in hot, humid weather is not always a bad thing. Play it cool. Take a siesta. Sit back, and ride out the heat wave with a great book or that movie you have been planning to watch.
9. Hydrate heavily.
Our bodies naturally sweat in heat to cool us off. Replace and replenish these lost fluids with plenty of water or sports drinks.
10. Avoid overeating.
Calories equal heat, at least metabolically, so it's smart to eat more moderately in hot weather. Sweets may make plenty of people feel downright icky on the stickiest days.
High temperatures also may discourage us from firing up the stove or oven.
11. Dress to de-stress.
Loose cotton clothing helps cool wearers off. Layers of snug and synthetic items trap body heat. Dress for comfort, and put your hair up.
12. Soak yourself.
Water misters and cooling neck wraps are super for hot weather, especially under casual conditions, where a crisp and clean appearance is not needed.
13. Enjoy an ice pack.
A frozen first aid pack is even more refreshing than a fruit pop on a hot summer night. Make your own by filling a white cotton sock with uncooked rice, tying it shut and sticking it in the freezer for a few hours.
14. Go out for a while.
If all else fails, head for the local library or the cinema to cool off for a while. Take a drive, browse favorite stores, or step into a diner for a shake.
15. Bring in the big guns.
Consider installing an attic fan to cool the entire house. Starting at about $100, jet fans draw hot air up and out.
It is indeed possible to chill out in hot weather without sub-zero air conditioning, coping ecologically and economically with summer swelter. Within a few short months, when winter winds blow, those hot summer months may feel like fond warm memories.


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Reading Body Language & More
Most guys seem to "freeze up" when it comes times to approach an attractive woman. What's your advice?The answer is to start small.
Don't worry about what anyone else is doing, or what anyone else thinks.
Just go out for a day, and go to a mall alone. Walk into every store in the mall, and start a conversation with a woman who works there.
Don't worry about whether the woman is good-looking, married or whatever — you're just practicing.
At first, let them start the conversations.
When they say, "Can I help you find something?" reply with, "Yes, that would be great. I'm looking for joy, peace and a rich girlfriend. Do you have any of those here?" Say it with a straight face, like a comedian would.
After you've done this 20 times, reflect on what you learned. Think about what worked and what didn't. Think about the conversations that took place as a result.
Take a break, and walk down to a department store, and spray some cologne on each wrist. On your right wrist spray Dolce & Gabbana, and on your left spray Armani Aqua Di Gio.
Next, walk into 20 more stores. This time, try to make DIRECT eye contact with the first woman you see that works there, and HOLD it until she either starts talking to you or she looks away.
Then walk over to her and say, "Hi, I need a female perspective on something. Which of these colognes do you like better?"
Then when she chooses one, shake your head and look at her with a disapproving look and say, "You would."
Then give her a sly smile and say, "Why do you like it better? I want to be a chick magnet here, so tell me what you're thinking."
If you do this exactly as I've described, you will have gotten started, and you'll have a base of experience to work from.
By the way, if any of the women are CUTE, feel free to say, "Hey, I have to go. Do you have e-mail?"
reader's questionIt has always been in my nature to be generous with most people I like, but I don't give away my life just for attention or to "buy" people's friendship. And certainly for a woman's attention, I have always known that just doesn't work. I come from a family in which it is natural to be generous as a matter of good form, but never beyond the means available. It's a cultural trait, I guess. Being tight and always expecting a reward for everything is neurotic anyways.
The problem between me and women is that I have no problem with doing a small favor for a woman out of decency. But I don't expect to immediately jump in the sack with her. It's a paradox for me. Like going to a club and buying some woman a drink, but not expecting anything in return except having a good time and just getting along.
Maybe it's a good way to sort out the user/flaky types from the cool and normal types by doing a small favor and seeing how they react.
I've had good results from controlling how much I will give, and sometimes throwing in some humor like this: "OK, one drink [sly grin here] — but if you start stumbling around I'm not paying your cab fare home!"
This always gets a laugh and loosens up the woman, and keeps me in control (I think) without seeming like I'm a sucker or trying to buy her attention. What is your view on this kind of thing?
Oh, another thing I'll do is not get clingy if I do something like that. In fact, I've
found that if I just walk away and find something to do for a few minutes (talk to a friend or even go to the bathroom or whatever) right after doing a small favor and allowing some "breathing space," the next time around they are more at ease and usually a good conversation starts, leading to an exchange of digits. Do you think I'm on the right track or is it too "friendly"?
my commentsThis is a great question.
I think that most of us REALLY want to be "good" to women... We want to do nice things, treat women well and "take care" of them.
I can understand your generosity mindset, and I actually admire you for having an "abundance" mentality.
But I'm going to present you with another way of looking at things... one that might really help you.
What if you thought of "generosity" a little differently?
What if you were to realize that being "generous" with a woman sometimes means to ACT like you're being NOT generous at all?
What if you were to see that if you were too "generous" at first that a woman would SUSPECT that you were only being generous to MANIPULATE her?
It's not you.
It's that women are so used to men trying to do things for them in order to get attention and sex in return that they:
1- See this kind of generosity as "average" and expected behavior and immediately slot you into the "regular, nice guy" category when you do it.
2- Often see generosity as a form of manipulation, whereby a man uses gifts and dinners to set up a situation where the women feels that she needs to "put out" in return.
Lean back.
Be generous LATER, when it will be perceived to be more authentic and special.
It sounds to me like you're a genuinely good guy.
The challenge is getting a woman's attention for long enough that you can actually SHOW her this side of you, and have it not come across as ass-kissing behavior.
David DeAngelo
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David DeAngelo is the author of the book Double Your Dating: What Every Man Should Know About How To Be Successful With Women, and several other products that can help men become more successful with women and dating. He also publishes a free online Dating Tips newsletter, available at www.DoubleYourDating.com.
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- According to a new study, the brains of children with conduct problems under-react to images of other people in pain. Researchers believe this atypical brain activity may be a neurobiological risk factor for psychopathy later in the children's lives.
Researchers showed children with conduct problems pictures of people in pain while using a functional MRI to track the children's brain activity. When looking at the images, the kids had less activity in the area of the brain associated with empathy than individuals in the control group. However, within the group of children with conduct problems, those considered to be more callous had even less activity in that area of the brain than the children dubbed to be 'less callous.'
For more information, go to: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982213004260.
SOURCE: Current Biology, May 2013
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"Dirk became CEO during difficult times. He successfully stabilized AMD while simultaneously concluding strategic initiatives including the launch of GlobalFoundries, the successful settlement of our litigation with Intel and delivering Fusion APUs to the market," said Bruce Claflin, Chairman of AMD's Board of Directors and head of the CEO Search Committee. Despite Meyer's contributions to the company, the board felt it was time for a change.
"However, the Board believes we have the opportunity to create increased shareholder value over time. This will require the company to have significant growth, establish market leadership and generate superior financial returns. We believe a change in leadership at this time will accelerate the company's ability to accomplish these objectives." It's unclear whether Meyer has another opportunity lined up or if AMD has any replacements in mind.


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Park City officials and the Empire Avenue roadwork team have scheduled an open house next week to discuss the delayed project, something that likely has generated intense interest on the street but has not been closely watched by others.
The open house is scheduled in Room 205 of the Park City Library and Education Center on Tuesday starting at 5:30 p.m. The presenters will discuss what the workers have accomplished and detail what parts of the project will not be completed until 2013.
A question-and-answer session is planned. City Hall officials and consultants working for the municipal government are expected to attend. A notice of the open house indicates a majority of the Park City Council could be present as well. The elected officials will not make decisions at the open house, though.
City Hall staffers in recent weeks acknowledged that the project has fallen well behind schedule and the work will not be completed in 2012. The original deadline for the work to be finished was Nov. 1.
During the middle of the week, crews with heavy machinery continued the work. A fenced staging area with large piles of dirt has been set up in a Park City Mountain Resort parking lot just off Empire Avenue. The dirt piles will be removed by Nov. 1.
Empire Avenue is a densely packed road that extends from the PCMR area into Old Town. It is heavily traveled by people heading to and from the mountain resort, especially in the winter.
City Hall has said the crews redoing the road fell behind and have not been able to make up the time. The general contractor, Condie Construction Company, won a deal worth approximately $2.8 million for the work. It was not clear whether representatives from the firm will attend the open house.
Matt Cassel, the Park City engineer, recently said two of four stretches of Empire Avenue will be completed in 2012.
The Empire Avenue redo involves removing the road surface and putting down a new one. It also includes replacing sewer, gas and water lines, and building new gutters. Storm drains will also be replaced.
Cassel has said a temporary layer of pavement will be put down on Empire Avenue between 9th Street and Manor Way for the winter.
More information about the open house is available online, www.facebook.com/Empire.Avenue.Reconstruction .


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April 11, 2000
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Executive Director Al Beaird announced the MPSF All-Conference Teams for the 2000 season Tuesday. Five Bruins received the recognition, including three-time All-American Catharine von Schwarz.
von Schwarz, who redshirted last year in order to compete with U.S. Women's National Team, has been a part of UCLA's three national championship teams in 1996, '97 and '98. During her four years at UCLA, she helped guide the Bruins to 119 wins and only seven losses. Upon her return to UCLA this year, she made an immediate impact, registering 32 goals, which currently ranks fifth on the team. von Schwarz, this year's team captain, garnered second-team all-tournament honors at the MPSF Tournament this past weekend.
Also named to the all-conference team were sophomore Elaine Zivich and senior Erin Golaboski, who picked up second-team accolades. Zivich is currently ranked second on the team with 40 goals. On February 7, she became the first MPSF Player of the Week for the 2000 season after earning Tournament MVP honors at the third annual Rainbow Wahine Challenge. Golaboski made her return to the field this season after serving as the starting goalkeeper on last year's squad. She currently ranks fourth on the team with 35 goals. On February 14, she was named MPSF Player of the Week after helping UCLA capture the title at the UC San Diego NoGrip Invitational, and this past weekend she was named to the All-MPSF Tournament second-team.
Rounding out the list of Bruins who received honors were sophomore transfer Kelly Heuchan and freshman Jessica Lopez, who earned honorbale mention honors. Heuchan, who transfered from the University of Western Australia, is the team's leading-scorer with 51 goals. She has scored in all but five of UCLA's 28 games this season. Lopez is the team's third leading-scorer with 37 goals. On April 3, she was named MPSF Player of the Week after scoring four goals in the Bruins' 9-7 upset of then-top-ranked California. She also received second-team honors at the MPSF Tournament.
Following is the complete list of the MPSF All-Conference Selections:
MPSF FIELD PLAYER OF THE YEAR - ANIKO PELLE Sophomore Driver, USC
MPSF GOALKEEPER OF THE YEAR - FANA FUQUA Junior, California
MPSF COACH OF THE YEAR PETER ASCH 2nd Year, California
MPSF FIRST-TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Colette Glinkowski Senior Driver CALIFORNIA Fana Fuqua Junior Goalkeeper CALIFORNIA Larisa Baltgalvis Senior 2-Meter SAN DIEGO STATE Margie Dingeldein Sophomore Driver STANFORD Catherine von Schwarz Senior Set Offense UCLA Nina Wengst Sophomore 2-Meter USC Aniko Pelle Sophomore Utility USC
MPSF SECOND-TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE Beth Irwin Junior Defender CALIFORNIA Neva West Sophomore 2-Meter Defense SAN JOSE STATE Inna Fedoseyeva Sophomore Utility SAN JOSE STATE Kris Koblik Junior Defender STANFORD Julie Gardner Freshman 2-Meter STANFORD Jackie Frank Freshman Goalkeeper STANFORD Elaine Zivich Sophomore Attacker UCLA Erin Golaboski Senior Set Defense/Playmaker UCLA Lynn Nisbet Senior Utility/Driver UC SANTA BARBARA
MPSF HONORABLE MENTION Kaliya Young Senior 2-Meter CALIFORNIA Brenna Fleener Sophomore Driver CALIFORNIA Lisa DeRossi Sophomore 2-Meter HAWAI'I Karin Umemura Senior 2-Meter HAWAI'I Liz Garcia Senior Driver LONG BEACH STATE Stacy Black Junior 2-Meter Offense LONG BEACH STATE Molly Smith Senior 2-Meter PACIFIC Curran Teigen Senior Goalkeeper SAN DIEGO STATE Kelly Heuchan Sophomore Playmaker UCLA Jessica Lopez Freshman Playmaker UCLA Kelly Tiffany Sophomore Utility/2-Meter UC SANTA BARBARA Sandra Milicev Sophomore Utility USC Jennifer Durley Junior 2-Meter USC


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Elaine Hayes
2004 Highlights: Ran a leg of the third-place, 4x400-relay (4:02.79) at the Horizon League Indoor Track and Field Championships...ran a leg of the winning and then-school-record 4x100 (47.99) and 4x400 (3:57.62) relay teams at the Elmhurst Invitational...was a part of the third-place, 4x100 relay team that finished in 47.8 seconds at the Butler Twilight...was a member of the school-record 4x100 (47.31) and 4x400 (3:55.89) relay teams at the Horizon League Outdoor Championships.
Prep/Personal: Helped Romeoville to four conference titles and one sectional championship...was a four-time state qualifier, three-time state placer and two-time all-conference selection...served as team captain...holds the school-record in the 100-meter dash (11.8)...top time in the 200-meter dash was 25.2...daughter of Cynthia Houser...born January 3, 1983...major is political science.
Top 2004 Outdoor Times 200-Meter Dash 25.64 5/6/04 400-Meter Dash 59.23 5/6/04


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Nicki Minaj has gotten a lot of "sell-out" name-calling for her sophomore effort Roman Reloaded and its second half consisting almost entirely of bubbly, distinctly un-hip-hop electro-pop songs, the leader of which is of course lead single "Starships," one of the bigger hits of early 2012. We try not to get caught up in all that "sell-out" talk—it's always a fine line between selling out and merely expanding your sound and audience, and it's not really on us to call out what Nicki or anybody else's intentions are in going in a more pop direction. If the music's good—as some, though not all, of the pop tracks on Reloaded are, who really cares anyway?
It is a little disappointing, though, to see a dynamic performer like Nicki go the lip-synching route live, though. She showed up on the Today Show to "perform" Roman's "Starships," but barely sang audibly on the song at all, having her most identifiable contributions being some crowd-hyping late in the song (which was pretty drowned out by the blasting backing track anyway). The production wasn't exactly overwhelming enough to make up for it either—a simple, medium-energy production with her and some backup dancers that failed to divert attention from her poor mouthing efforts.
Yeah, it's just a Today Show performance, and yeah, most people in her position probably would've done the same. As always, we just don't want to see Minaj go so pop that she loses what makes her awesome and unique in the first place. We worry, Onika.