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The 2016 Annual Gala Reception was held on April 12, 2016 at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Krysta Harden, Vice President of Public Policy and Chief Sustainability Officer at DuPont and former USDA Deputy Secretary, presided over the ceremony. Executives, high level government officials, and NGO leaders gathered to honor Howard G. Buffett, the 2016 Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack presented the award. The event featured a short video highlighting Buffett's investment in food security and conflict mitigation across the globe.
View photos from the event here.
The 2015 Annual Gala Reception was held the evening of April 16, 2015 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Approximately 200 people gathered to honor Former Governor of Iowa and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack as he received the 2015 Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Nutrition. Susan Neely presided over the ceremony. Gene White, Jim Borel of DuPont, and Senator Pat Roberts and Congressman Mike Conaway all made remarks honoring the Secretary. Dr. Rajiv Shah, last year's recipient, presented the award to Secretary Vilsack.
View photos from the event here.
The 2014 Gala was held on May 22, 2014 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. The ceremony was presided over by Dan Glickman and John Block who have both served as the US Secretary of Agriculture. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2014 Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Nutrition to USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah. The evening also featured remarks by US Senator Christopher Coons and other dignitaries.
View photos from the Gala here.
The 2013 Gala, GCNF's 10th annual, took place on Monday, March 4, 2013, in Washington, D.C., at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Over 500 executives from our most supportive industries, School Nutrition Association (SNA) officers and directors, and high level government and NGO officials attended the event. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the prestigious Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Nutrition to Arlene Mitchell, formerly Chief of School Feeding for the World Food Programme and currently Deputy Director of Agricultural Department in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
In addition, GCNF honored SNA's Industry Member of the Year, Barbara Jirka, PhD, SNS, formerly Sr. Manager, Customer Marketing for McCain Foods, USA and currently on the staff of USDA's Food and Nutrition Services, and SNA's Outstanding Director of the Year, Sherri Knutson, Student Nutrition Services Coordinator for Rochester Public Schools, MN.
Circle Monday, March 5, 2012, on your calendar to join GCNF in a celebration of the 2011 champions of child nutrition at the 9th annualA Possible Dream Gala. Make your pledge to ending childhood hunger today and mail in your sponsorship commitment form. Proceeds from this event enable GCNF to provide technical assistance to countries with expanding and developing school feeding programs. Appropriately designed school feeding programs have been shown to increase access to education and learning while improving children's health and nutrition. Your continued support of GCNF and commitment to ending childhood hunger actually makes a difference in the lives of the world's children.
As a direct result of GCNF's technical assistance provided during the annual Global Forum, Mali's government leaders worked with the Ministry of Education and other agencies in 2009 to draft a national policy that included a five-year plan for 3,000 government-assisted school canteens. In November 2009 the Council of Ministers committed to a five-year plan, strengthening and extending the school feeding program financed by national and territorial governments, technical and financial partners. At the 2010 Forum in Ghana, delegates reported successful collaborations and the impressive fact that 15.4 percent of school children are now receiving meals during the school day.
The Gala is attended by over 500 executives from our most supportive industries, School Nutrition Association officers and directors, and high level government and NGO officials. The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the prestigious Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Nutrition to Ambassador Tony P. Hall, Executive Director, Alliance to End Hunger. In addition, GCNF will honor the School Nutrition Association's (SNA) Industry Member of the Year, Tony Roberts, Proprietor of the Tony Roberts Company and SNA's Outstanding Director of the Year, Lyman Graham, Director, Roswell Independent School District, Carlsbad Municipal Schools and Dexter Consolidated Schools, New Mexico.
School feeding programs provide nourishment to impoverished children who are then encouraged to attend school, are alert while they are in school, and through their education, go on to become self-sufficient, contributing citizens in their countries. Please join us once again as we honor the champions of child nutrition on Monday, March 5, 2012.
* Please view the Press Release for more information.
The "A Possible Dream" Gala was hailed as the best yet; reaching a record goal of raising $325,000 for school feeding programs worldwide. Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium was the spectacular host of the Gala and drew much praise from attendees. The evening began with a cocktail reception hour where guests were able to mix and mingle before the night gave way. Following cocktails, attendees were escorted into the ballroom where the program began with a warm welcome from Global Child Nutrition Foundation (GCNF) President Gene White; and Masters of Ceremonies, Susan Neely, President & CEO of the American Beverage Association and the Honorable Dan Glickman. Nearly 600 people were in attendance to honor Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) as he received the 2011 Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Nutrition.
The Gala brought together executives and advocates alike, from members of Congress, USAID and USDA to international non-profit organizations, industry, the School Nutrition Association (SNA) and other key agencies, for an evening dedicated to honoring champions of child nutrition. This memorable event is held annually and raises both awareness and funds for GCNF's efforts to combat global child hunger through sustainable school feeding programs. GCNF is grateful to the many sponsors and donors who came together to raise even more funding than last year. These gifts total a $55,000 increase over last year, a nod to the strengthened commitment of ending child hunger even despite the difficult economy.
The evening's highlight was the presentation of the Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Nutrition to Senator Lugar, long-time champion of child nutrition causes. During his acceptance speech, Senator Lugar stated, "This really is a privilege to be with each one of you tonight, who I consider to be heroes, for providing nutrition for children."
Dr. Rajiv Shah, USAID Administrator, praised Senator Lugar for his achievements and described him as "a tremendous example", and added, "As I look around this room and see all of the people who have the ability to actually solve world hunger, I am inspired." Dr. Shah was not the only one to feel inspired by the efforts of Senator Lugar. Dan Glickman noted, "If we look to the history of this country … and if you look at the great US Senators of the last 100 years or so, and I say this with all the humility I can muster, Dick Lugar is one of those exceptionally great members of the Senate who have served this country with distinction, with fairness, with civility, but with strong beliefs and strong opinions. I'm not saying there aren't great people like him, there are, but he is exceptional."
GCNF Delegate, Bibi Giyose, also gave a profoundly touching speech, recalling her childhood in Botswana, "I am a product of a school feeding program … having not had that opportunity, I would not be standing here today, just another statistic – having been forgotten – worse still – buried. But I must say, even as I stand here today, I shudder to imagine how many children in Africa wake up hungry, go to school hungry and go to bed famished."
Two distinguished advocates for child nutrition were recognized by Nancy Rice, SNA President. Mary Kate Harrison, SNA 2010 Outstanding Director of the Year, was praised for her commitment to SNA and her dynamic school nutrition career in Florida. Jill Conklin received the SNA 2010 Individual Industry Member of the Year Award for her dedication to global child nutrition efforts and serving as an exemplary industry member who keeps the needs of school nutrition professionals and the children they serve in the forefront.
Guests at the 2011 A Possible Dream Gala were entertained throughout the evening by the Taimoor Band, a lively trio lead by Taimoor Saeedi.
GCNF is grateful to the following individuals for their dedication as members of the 2011 Gala Committee. GCNF would like to extend our sincere gratitude to those individuals for their role in making the 2011 A Possible Dream Gala a great success!
Jim Clough, Co-Chair
Susan Neely, Co-Chair
Katharine Emerson
Jean D. Harris, Ph.D.
Eileen T. Kennedy, D.Sc., R.D.
Colin Sheridan
Mary Vonck
Barbara S. Belmont
The Gala also received media attention, the links are provided below.
The Gene White Lifetime Achievement Award for Child Nutrition was created in 2004 to honor individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the worldwide dream of ending childhood hunger. This prestigious award is given in the name of Gene White, who has dedicated her life to the nutrition and well-being of children. Over many decades, Gene has worked tirelessly in her efforts to improve the lives, health, and educational options of children in our country and around the world.


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We were lucky enough to sit down with Star Career Academy chef Victor McNulty and listen to the memories he has about celebrating St. Patrick's Day in a mixed heritage household. Many Irish-Italians were even able to relate to his story. We hope you enjoy!
"With a name like McNulty, and being raised in an Irish Catholic household – and in the Bronx – one might think that corned beef and cabbage with boiled potatoes would be an obligatory staple. (It was not.)
Luckily, the other half of my lineage is Italian – Sicilian, in fact. So…the house was always filled with familiar smells of garlicky tomato sauce (NOT gravy, by the way…but that's a whole other blog), chicken cutlets, pizza, meatballs, escarole and the alike.
The pungent smell of boiled cured meat, cabbage and root vegetable only wafted through the air but once a year…and we would cry – forgetting what day it was, even though we were all dressed in green. We would eat it to make my dad happy, but always had plenty of jokes to go along with the grain mustard.
He took it all in stride, fully enjoying his traditional meal.
(I will say…we never had a problem with the Soda Bread.)
I am not sure if it took growing up and attending culinary school, or growing up and becoming a father myself, or just growing up – made me miss the smell of that annual meal and finally appreciate it for its simple grandeur.
Since that revelation, I've served it every year at my own restaurants (and even made extra for the staff). I taught my students to make it exactly how dad did when I became a teacher. I have it every year, regardless of which Star Career Academy campus I travel to on March 17th. I even force my two sons to eat it.
Everybody might be Irish on St. Patrick's Day, but I am Irish every day, and I have the shamrock tattoo to prove it. 'Erin go bragh' – indeed!
Ironically, or fittingly, I have attached my Sicilian Mother's recipe for Irish Soda Bread. Mangia!"
Soda Bread Recipe:
(sweeter and richer than most…)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Using a wooden spoon, sift together the following dry ingredients:
· 4 cups of all-purpose flour
· 5 teaspoons of baking powder
· 3/4 cup of sugar
· 1 teaspoon of salt
· 1 1/2 cups of raisins (can mix light and dark)
· 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds (optional)
In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients
· 2 cups of buttermilk
· 1 slightly beaten large egg
· 1 teaspoon of salad oil
Add the wet and dry ingredients together, mix and then pour into greased floured pans and let sit for 15 minutes. (No need to knead.)
Bake for one hour, until golden.

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How much time do you have until you go back to school? Our first day back for teachers is August 19th but I plan on going to unpack in my new school this week. I get overwhelmed VERY easily. So let's start out on a positive note:
Farley's Currently for August:
Besides that, I'd like to also promote all of the TPT sellers who came together over the summer to create free resources for every grade level. This is a perfect resource for you to go through before school starts and get some ideas. I have already gotten ideas (for FREE) for the beginning of the year, etc. And it will be SUPER helpful teaching a new grade level with slightly different standards. Hey, free is free right? Check them out below: (click on the picture to go download them for free)
Finally, if you need a different grade level, don't worry, TPT has got you covered. Click below to be taken to the full page of available e-books: (Don't worry, it's more than you think!)
Well I hope you enjoy the freebies, and I did not create them. Each e-book was made by a different TPT seller. So be sure to thank them and follow their TPT store and blog! Maybe I will be back tomorrow to post pictures of my messy classroom and new hair !!!


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Dreamin' Out Loud Entertainment will release Christian pop singer/songwriter and Petersburg, Virginia native Katelyn McCarter's single "Rough Day" Tuesday, June 3. The lead single is from the upcoming studio effort "Beyond Skin Deep."
Rough Day is a lyrically relatable upbeat song where McCarter explains, "as we go through rough days in life we must seek God and come to him for support and guidance," and with simple everyday life issues the lyrics simply say: "My Clock Is Running Slow/ The Coffee Pot Is Broke/Can't Find My Keys, And Now My Head Is Achin'/My Rent Is Overdue/ My Boyfriend Said We're Through...Rough Day."
Katelyn McCarter is a prolific writer who uses life experiences to disseminate messages of hope and encouragement and is compelled to create music by the invigorating strength and inspiration she receives from God.
"I believe her fans will be pleasantly surprised with Rough Day," states Dreamin' Out Loud Entertainment CEO, Arthur Payne. "It's a great debut single that displays the soulfulness of Katelyn and is the perfect choice after her Free From Me ballad previously released."
Only in her early twenties, McCarter has accomplished a considerable amount and continues to be a standout talent. She is a two-time International Music and Entertainment Association Christian Female Vocalist, Christian Entertainer of the Year award-winner and Rebirth Radio's 2013 Song of the Year and Rising Artist of the Year award winner.
In addition, she is a spokesperson for Angels and Doves, an anti-bullying organization where she finds it really important to be inspiring to teens considering how much pressure they receive from social media. "I always wanted someone to look up to when I was in my teens so I want to be that image for them through this organization," she says-An exemplification of her selfless efforts and desires to serve God every day through her music and in her daily life activities.
Approachable and charming with an endearing genuine humility and a benevolent spirit, Katelyn McCarter's refreshing authenticity and natural talent is what makes her the new music artist to believe in.


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High School: Van Alstyne
Hometown: Van Alstyne, Tex.
Position: Offensive Lineman
Height: 6-5
Weight: 305
My Assessment: He is a big and strong interior offensive lineman. He is agile and strong. He does not lock onto defensive lineman, but does not get beat. He has the skills to make an immediate impact for the Gophers.
Gophersports.com Overview: Scout ranks him as a four-star recruit, while ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports gave him three-star status - Scout tabs him as a the No. 2 prospect at his position, while 247Sports lists him at No. 5 and Rivals places him at No. 12 - is the 57th best player in Texas according to Scout, while Rivals has him at No. 73 and ESPN at No. 103.
ESPN Analysis: Dominant run blocker - has the explosive pop and surge needed to knock defenders back - has the hand strength needed to control and maneuver defenders once contact is made - has balance and agility to play on his feet and adjust to quickness within tight spaces - reach and initial punch can shock rushers at the line - ability to slide and gain leverage - displays double read potential along with the ability to recover and get out of trouble in space - strong inline blocker with the initial quickness and athleticism needed to pull/trap - comes off the ball with good fit and explosion - can gain and sustain an immediate advantage due to his blocking base and persistent leg drive - has pop and surge needed to consistently knock defenders back - releases quickly to the second level and takes proper angles - tough customer who finishes with the nasty effort - handles the shotgun snap while demonstrating the ability to control defenders.
High School: Attends Van Alstyne High School - helped lead team to a 7-5 overall record as a senior - protected for a Panthers' offense that averaged 250.7 rushing yards per game - competed in the 2014 U.S. Army All-American Bowl for the West Team and was named to the 2013 USA Today All-Texas Team.
Personal: Son of Allen and Lorraine Mayes - has two siblings - father played football at TCU - younger brother of redshirt freshman offensive lineman Alex Mayes.


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If you haven't seen it already, I heartily encourage you check out an excellent article and blog post by Eric Asimov over the last couple of days about letting kids drink wine at home.
As you might expect, this is a pretty heated topic in our moralistic American society, with people expressing strong feelings about whether or not it is OK to let kids have a little wine at home with dinner. Eric's blog post has received well over 300 comments already and I'm sure the discussion will continue.
Like on many issues, we Americans seem all to quick to paint a black and white picture when it comes to answering this question: ether it's OK, or it's not. Eric does an excellent job exploring the spectrum of gray between those two points of view, though he and his wife still haven't figured out yet just how to approach this with their teenage sons.
Those who know me well won't be surprised to find that I don't think there is a specific answer to this question. It depends. It depends on so many things that it's almost silly to suggest that there is a general answer that can be made independent of any one family's specific situation.
So all I can do is talk about how I will make the decision when my first child starts noticing that Dad spends a lot of time, energy, and attention on that brightly colored liquid in his glass.
I will start giving my kid(s) extremely watered down wine when they get old enough to express an interest in what Ruth and I are drinking at the table. As they get older, if they're interested in learning about the differences between wines, I will give them sips of the stuff, and let them taste with me if they are willing to spit.
And finally when they are old enough to be interested in having a glass with dinner, but are still under 21, I will let them have a glass if I think they are responsible enough to:
- Not think alcohol is anything special
- Want to drink wine for its flavors rather than its effects
- Understand what alcohol does to their judgment
- Safely make decisions about where, when, and how much they drink when not at home
Studies (cited in Eric's article) may suggest that there may be a correlation between families who allow a little alcohol consumption in the controlled environment of the home and a reduction in likelihood for binge drinking or alcoholism. There's not clearly enough clinical evidence yet to say for sure. But I do firmly believe that throughout history we have been shown definitive proof that outlawing anything that humans enjoy putting in their bodies is never a solution for moderating its use.
I'd rather my kids think of wine as an everyday part of a meal, than think of it as forbidden fruit.
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March 7, 2012
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Northern Illinois wing Abdel Nader (Skokie, Ill./Niles North) was named to the Mid-American Conference All-Freshman team announced today by the league office. Nader is leading NIU in scoring averaging 10.5 points per game, third-best among freshman in the MAC, and 4.2 rebounds per contest, tops among conference rookies. The Skokie, Ill., native has scored in double figures in a team-high 17 games this season, including five of the last six games, and is also averaging 6.2 rebounds per game over the last 10 contests. "This is certainly a terrific honor for Abdel," said NIU head coach Mark Montgomery. "Abdel has had to lead our team, as a freshman, in so many different ways. It is a great honor for him because he is always working on his game, working to get better, so to be recognized for that is a wonderful thing, the sky is truly the limit for Abdel."In addition to scoring and rebounding, Nader is also the MAC leader in blocked shots among conference rookies while ranking fifth in steals and seventh in assists by MAC freshmen. Nader is the first Huskie to earn All-Freshman Team honors since 2009 when Mike DiNunno earned All-Freshman honors.Northern Illinois will continue play in the 2012 FirstEnergy Mid-American Conference Men's Basketball Tournament tonight, March 7, as the Huskies face Western Michigan at 6 p.m. CT at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.MAC All-Freshman TeamAaron Adeoye, Ball StateAustin McBroom, Central MichiganBrian Sullivan, MiamiAbdel Nader, Northern IllinoisJulius Brown, Toledo


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According to Comic Book Movie on April 6, Disney chief Alan Horn declared that J.J. Abrams' "Star Wars 7" is currently underway. At this time, a location of the shooting is yet to be revealed. There were rumors going around about the filming occurring on location in Egypt. That would make sense because the environment is similar to that of the planet Tatooine.
"We're actually shooting some of it now" he said. "We're up against it. But also it's the screenplay, because it has to be… You know, this is 'Episode VII', so there's IV, V, VI, and this is VII, so it takes off where VI left off, and where VI left off is 35 years ago".
So Horn basically tells of the time period between films, which is something that most have known about already. It is not mentioned that Cairo, Egypt is a location though and most of the casting for the film is now in place. There is nothing official or confirmed at this time, but it seems that the approaching time is closing in. Horn gives an idea of how close they are to getting the cast all set for the film.
"We have a lot of them [in place], we're just not completely done yet".
An interview conducted of Horn at Loyola Marymount University was bring probe for other answers to inquiring minds about the film, and Horn basically said what he told other people in Las Vegas in his Yoda impression, "Patience you must have!"
"Star Wars: Episode VII" is scheduled to be released on Dec. 18, 2015.
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Every athlete searches for tools to increase speed, performance, and minimize pain and injury. Compression gear may be one way to do so. Just as it sounds, compression clothing consists of fabric that fits tightly around certain areas, thus improving blood flow, carrying water and minerals throughout the body, and enhancing one's performance and recovery at the same time. Better blood flow can be achieved by gradually reducing the pressure on muscles and joints. The compression garments can be used for a variety of sports, including skiing, running, golf, hiking, and any type of work that requires someone to be on their feet for long periods of time.
During a long run, I tested the C3fit Foot Arch Spring Support Performance Short Socks from Goldwin, which are meant to provide firm support for the arch, even during long periods of activity. According to the product literature, "C3fit socks are designed to provide supporting pressure to the sole of the foot. Damage during exercise is reduced by alleviating the strain and impact placed on the sole of the foot." It also notes that compression garments can "support more efficient leg movement." I noticed when I put these on that my feet felt cool and snugly supported. My feet felt slightly less fatigued than normal during the run, and the fabric definitely worked to minimize the warmth that I normally feel with other athletic socks. I loved the snug, cool feel of the socks and will definitely fish through my sock drawer for these on days when my exertion level is higher than normal.
After the run, I tried Adidas' compression calf sleeve, and C3fit Performance Calf Sleeves from Goldwin to see if they would aid in recovery. Both of these products claim to support your muscles for more comfort and power. They can be worn before, during, or after exercise, but I chose to wear them after because I do not like the feel of anything constricting when working out. I put one on each leg a few minutes after I showered and changed after my run, and left them on for about an hour. Once again, I loved the feeling of my muscles being snugly encased in compression fabric. I am not sure whether my blood flow actually improved or not (one of the claims of the products), but my calves felt much less sore than they do without any compression garments. The fabrics felt cool and comfortable. I am going to make a habit of using these items during strenuous exercise!


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EUGENE, Ore. -- Jillian Alleyne has accepted an invitation to the 2013 USA Basketball Women's U19 World Championship Team Trials which will be held May 16-19 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Alleyne is one of 34 invitees vying to make the squad. There are 19 collegiate players attending the camp. Jordan Adams (USC) and Lia Galdeira (Washington State) join Alleyne as representatives from the Pac-12 Conference. Invitations to the trials were issued by the USA Basketball Junior National Team Committee.
The team will be coached by Katie Meier of the University of Miami. Assisting her and the U19 squad are collegiate head coaches Nikki Caldwell (LSU) and Kelly Graves (Gonzaga). Additionally, Matt Corkery (American), Bobbie Kelsey (Wisconsin) and Matilda Mossman (Tulsa) will serve as court coaches during the trials.
The USA squad, which is on a quest to capture a fifth-consecutive gold medal at the U19 Worlds, will compete in the 2013 FIBA U19 World Championship, hosted by Lithuania from July 18-28 in Klaipeda and Panevėžys. The team will regroup for training on July 1 at the USOTC prior to traveling to Europe for the competition.
Alleyne averaged team-highs with 13.0 points, 11.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game last year for the Ducks in one of the best seasons by a freshman in school history.
Alleyne grabbed 370 rebounds in 31 games (11.9 rpg) which ranks her second all-time at UO for boards in a single season. Her rebound total was just six shy of the school record held by Bev Smith who tallied 376 rebounds in 32 games (11.8 rpg) during the 1980-81 season.
She finished the year tied for seventh in the nation for rebounding average and was the highest ranked freshman in NCAA Division I women's basketball. She also ranked 10th nationally in scoring for a freshman.
Alleyne was second in the Pac-12 Conference for rebounding. She was alone at No. 1 in the league rankings for the first 13 weeks of the year before relinquishing the lead to Stanford's Chiney Ogwumike, who finished the year averaging 12.9 rebounds per outing.
The 6-2 forward from Fontana, Calif., was tabbed the Pac-12 Conference Freshman of the Year by media who cover the league. She was selected to the Pac-12's All-Freshman Team in separate votes conducted by both the media and the coaches.
Alleyne registered a team-high 12 double-doubles which is a number that ranked tied for third amongst Pac-12 players.
Alleyne scored 38 points and grabbed 27 rebounds against Portland State in just her second game as a collegiate player. She broke both the school and Pac-12 rebounding record in that game, while also matching UO's school record for points in a single game.
The Pac-12 record was set nearly 20 years ago by UCLA's Natalie Williams in 1994. The UO record was 34 years old set in 1978. It is also the 24th-highest single-game total in NCAA history (dating back to the 1981-82 season).
Additionally, her 27 rebounds against PSU were the most by a NCAA Division I women's basketball player in 2012-13.
2013 USA Basketball Women's U19 World Championship Team Trials Invitees (listed alphabetically)
Jordan Adams (Southern California / Irvine, Calif.)
Candice Agee (Penn State / Victorville, Calif.)
Jillian Alleyne (Oregon / Fontana, Calif.)
Ameryst Alston (Ohio State / Canton, Ohio)
Shacobia Barbee (Georgia / Mufreesboro, Tenn.)
Amber Campbell (Northwood Academy / Charleston, S.C.)
Oderah Chidom (Bishop O'Dowd H.S. / Oakland, Calif.)
Nia Coffey (Hopkins H.S. / Minneapolis, Minn.)
Kendall Cooper (St. Anthony's H.S. / Carson, Calif.)
Rebekah Dahlman (Braham Area H.S. / Braham, Minn.)
Kaela Davis (Buford H.S. / Suwanee, Ga.)
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Since emerging with a clutch of much-played tracks a couple of years ago, Route 94 has quietly yet forcefully established himself as a distinctive young figure in the house music scene. He caught the attention of his contemporaries after an initial clutch of Route 94 tracks found their way into the world in 2012, setting clubs ablaze in the hands of scene luminaries including Skream, Benga and New York Transit Authority. They were eventually released on 2013's Fly 4 Life EP, which is set for a full re-release in early 2014.
In the time since then, his name has been steadily on the rise. He's had tracks and guest mixes regularly featured on Radio 1 and Rinse FM, while 2013 and 2014 has also seen DJ bookings across the globe, including a 2013 Australian tour with Breach and sets at festivals including Glastonbury, Outlook and Snowbombing. 2014 is set to be a landmark year. As well as producing a track for Katy B's eagerly awaited second album Little Red, he's acquired a reputation as a formidable remixer, and his slow-burning vocal anthem "My Love," featuring Jess Glynne.


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The camps offered include outdoor exploration, fundamental science, junk-drawer and Lego robotics and watershed explorers.
New this year is a sustainability camp that will run from Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12.
The five-day sessions will run from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and are designed for children who are entering fourth, fifth and sixth grades in the fall, said the EcoCenter's youth education camp director Sally Upton.
"There is a new sustainability specialist at Utah State University's extension program named Roslynn Brain, and she and I talked about how cool it would be to start a sustainability camp for kids in Park City," Upton said. "So I partnered with her to develop the curriculum."
Both Upton and Brain will teach the camps.
"The idea is to foster awareness and behavior change among youth in regards to natural resource conservation," Upton explained. "We will focus on a different resource each day during the camp."
The first day will be about land.
"We'll discuss land conservation, waste, recycling and composting and things like that," Upton said. "We'll also go geocaching on the Swaner Preserve to show the campers how land is important for animals as well as humans."
During the day, the children will build their own worm compost bins to take home to compost their food scraps, she said.
"The next day we'll focus on air and air quality and things that pollute our air and how we can address that issue through alternate means," Upton said. "Then we'll also have a day when we talk about food, where we will learn about food miles, which is how far the food travels in order to get to our grocery stores.
"For example, people may buy avocados from South America, but there are ones that are grown closer to us in California or even more locally," she said.
After discussing food, the kids will make boxes so they can plant some lettuce.
Another topic will be water and water conservation.
"That's important because Utah is the second-driest state in the country next to Nevada," Upton said. "So, we'll discuss water quality and take a tour to a wastewater treatment plant."
The last day of the camp will be devoted to energy.
"We will examine the pros and cons of various sources of energy," Upton said. "The kids will have some fun as they design wind turbines and put together solar-activated cars."
The camp will feature representatives from Dwelltek, a local solar-energy solutions company that helps residents and businesses utilize solar power to lower costs.
"They will give some presentations and also help kids melt cheese with a solar oven," Upton said. "We'll also go on some bike rides that day and talk about alternative traveling options."
The overall goal for the sustainability camps is to teach children about our natural resources.
"We want them to understand why these things are important and how we can live in a sustainable way so there are resources for future generations," Upton said. "That's important because when we talk about changing behavior and fostering awareness, we have found that we, as adults, have a more difficult time changing our behaviors.
"But when you introduce these ideas to children, they are more apt to recycle or ride their bikes and continue that when they get older," she said. "So it's important to instill those ideas into them when they are young so they can help conserve our resources when they grow up."
The sustainability camp is designed for 15 children.
"Right now we have nine spaces available," Upton said. "Tuition is $170 and there are scholarships available, so those who want their children to participate but can't because of financial challenges can apply for a scholarship when they register for a class."
Also, campers need to provide their own lunch, though the EcoCenter will provide snacks.
"We aim to make the camps fun, but also educational for the kids," Upton said. "And we hope they'll grow up with those ideas."
For more information about or to register for the Swaner EcoCenter sustainability camp or other summer camps, visit www.swanerecocenter.org.


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To tell the truth, I ain't scared, 'cepting when I hear noises coming from places where they ought not to.
Me and Mama, as usual, went to the Parr Picture Show for Jackpot Night and the movie was one of them good old Charlie Chan ones about ghosts inside of an old castle. Boy, I sat on the edge of my seat until the picture was over.
You know, on the walk home, it seemed that there were a lot more shadows along the tree-lined walkway. Oh well, it was still too early for bedtime, so I turned on the radio and some scary stories were being broadcast.
As I'm writing this column, it's my great-granddaughter's final day of school in Maryland. She is moving back to Lancaster.
My daddy firmly believed boys should have summer jobs. I mean in addition to those around the house. Somebody real famous said something about idle minds getting folks into trouble, and Daddy certainly didn't want me to get into more trouble than I normally did.
The sun was boiling. You know, just one of those Carolina scorchers when the air blew in dry gusts and the leaves on the elms between the sidewalk and street seemed to curl up like brittle weeds.
I had a way of telling time based on the way things usually happened. It felt like about half past two. Of course a better way was listening for the sound of steel horseshoes plopping down on the street pavement. The ice wagon was coming.
I enjoy dragging out old situations just so folks nowadays don't forget. On June 6th, 1951, half of the male graduating class piled on buses to enlist in the armed forces. America had another war going on.
That was a big thing for young men my age, but nothing compared to America's best-kept secret of 1944.
During the early hours of Tuesday, June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of France. The military invasion of Europe had begun. World War II's D-Day arrived in a hail of bullets and bombs.
Editor's note: Bill and Mary Evans celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this week. Bill is a member of the Lancaster News family, writing "Remember When" columns since 2006. William B. and Mary Rankin Evans were married May 29, 1951, in Chester. They have two children, Kathryn Stogner and Blake Evans, two grandchildren and four great-grands. We asked Bill to let his mind drift back over 65 years of marriage and give us – and Mary – a glimpse of what he sees.
Come on, be truthful and tell me when was the last time you saw a boy and his dog walking down the street or along a country road?
Where are the herds of young folks riding bicycles or walking along with a bamboo cane fishing pole over their shoulder and beside them the best friend in the world, their dog?
Now, dogs come in all kinds of packages, just like their young masters. I gotta admit, at times, both look pretty scruffy.
The change of seasons was an old family tradition when I was growing up, something that happened the same way every time.
It would be almost the middle of May, with a few really hot days already, but Mama had her way of doing things and nothing ever seemed to change.
To tell the truth, I was a-itching and a-sweating, still stuck in my thick, itchy winter underwear. And that wool double blanket was still between the sheets.
A brand new bike topped my want list. But the bombing of Pearl Harbor just about wiped me out of any hope to have a new bicycle, complete with battery, horn, headlight and custom luggage carrier.
To this very day, I don't really believe the government "froze" delivery on all the bicycles that Sears, Roebuck had in stock to help out the war effort.
You folks in Lancaster have been lucky with all the sun and warm weather. While visiting in Maryland, I have been basking in the cool breezes and raindrops.
The last 18 days have each included a shower or two. In a friendly way, the rain isn't too unpleasant.
Seems like it always rained on my birthday and Christmas morning, so a fella just learns to do some adjusting.
He was a retired minister, and his flock was small, but his messages were timely.
We were making small talk out on the front steps when a fancy new car swoshed by. That baby is way out of my price range, I remarked. Pastor Lynn said, "Sorta makes one covet, doesn't it?"
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Liz Cheney: When Your Dad is 'Darth Vader'
What do you do when your father's been pilloried but you're convinced his policies will be vindicated by history? If you're Liz Cheney, you help him write a memoir, In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir, in the hope of setting the record straight.
Anyone who has seen Liz Cheney on the political-talk-show circuit knows that besides being an attorney and a former State Department official, she is a proudly hard-core conervative and a warrior for her clan. Now chair of the national-security advocacy group Keep America Safe, Cheney has suggested to Fox News that President Obama found it "fashionable" to side with terrorists. Her leave-behind is almost always the same: that the policies of the George W. Bush administration were absolutely right.
Despite her loyalty, Dick Cheney remains one of the least popular vice presidents in American history (rivaling Dan Quayle), the government official whom critics from Hillary Clinton to Popular Science have compared to Darth Vader. That's one reason Cheney urged her father to write his memoirs, and it's why she has spent nearly every day for the past five years with him—taking dictation and line-editing his handwritten drafts, all the while slamming Starbucks skim lattes. "He does Grande skim. I do quad Venti—that's four shots of espresso," she says.
The book—In My Time: A Personal and Political Memoir—was withheld from the press until its late-August release, so More could not interview Cheney about its contents. Instead, she talked about her motives for doing the book and her own warm view of the man many Americans found cold. She wants people to understand her father's "amazing" backstory: At age 22 a college dropout who had been arrested twice for DUI, he then got his act together and by 34 was White House chief of staff. "For people who have only known him as a vice president," says Cheney, "this book is a chance to have insight -into who he is as a person."
Do you feel your father has been misjudged?
Certainly there has been a lot of criticism. That is why it's so important to have a book like this one. He'll say, "Look, here is what we did, here is why we did it, here's our thinking behind these decisions." It's not easy to see someone you love criticized. [But] we laugh about the Darth Vader thing. Dad always reminded us that it just goes with the territory. I think it bothers us more than him.
You and your father seem especially close.
We are. The family has always campaigned together. We spent years traveling around Wyoming [the state he represented for six terms as a congressman] in a motor home. When he ran for vice president [the first time], my sister, Mary, was his personal aide, and in 2004 she ran the vice-president piece of the campaign. Both times I managed his debate preparation. And there are a lot of grandkid stories in the book. In 2002 we were in Wyoming when he was supposed to do a video conference with a number of [anti-Saddam Iraqis] in Washington. But before he could get into the room, my daughter Elizabeth, who was about three, did some dances. She had on a pink tutu, and she stuck out her tongue and entertained the Iraqis, who were on a split screen next to her image.
Do you disagree with any of his positions?
That's part of what was interesting about doing the book together: having the chance to talk about what we have disagreed about over the years. When he was secretary of defense, he didn't think women should serve in combat. I remember debating him about it. Now he recognizes that the nature of combat is changing, and I think our positions on this are more alike. We talked about Monica Brown, the young medic who earned a Silver Star in Afghanistan. My dad had been so honored to award her the medal, but then the army pulled her from the unit [because it was on a combat mission]. He doesn't think that was the right decision.
While working on the book, did you learn anything about your father that surprised you?
I asked him if he was angry when Al Gore retracted his concession during the 2000 election. He said, "Not really. I felt more like it was amateur hour at the Gore campaign. You know, they didn't have to concede that night. There's no rule that you have to. So I felt if it had been a professional operation, they would have waited. The fact that they did concede ended up hurting them throughout the recount." That was very surprising to me. He has an ability to step out of situations that involve him and look at them analytically.
How have your thoughts about the Bush administration evolved?
A lot of what has happened since [they left] has vindicated the decisions they made. President Obama has kept Guantánamo Bay open. Some of the controversial -programs, like the terrorist-surveillance program, are still going on. President Obama made the decision to surge troops in Afghanistan. Frankly, it's become clear that a lot of the policies [my dad and President Bush] adopted are necessary for keeping the country safe. The big change, of course, was with enhanced interrogation [such as waterboarding, a practice Obama has ended]. My dad played a big role in 2009 in getting documents declassified that showed that those programs generated intelligence that saved lives and prevented attacks.
What does the killing of Osama bin Laden under President Obama's watch mean in the context of your father's and President Bush's policies?
Our ability to find and kill bin Laden is really [due to the fact] that a lot of people worked very hard for a lot of years, especially our intelligence community and our Navy Seals, who went in and did it. They deserve credit, and certainly President Obama deserves credit for making the decision to send those Seals in. I think it was the result of years of work and a very good decision by President Obama.
You were a high-ranking State Department official under George W. Bush. What's your take on recent events in the Middle East?
I think it's very complicated. The early days of the revolt in Egypt, where you saw young people holding their smartphones in the air saying, "These are our weapons," that's very positive. But now we're seeing some groups that are not interested in true democracy who are taking advantage of the vacuum. I have been pretty dis-appointed in this administration's ability to deal with these challenges.
Should we be doing anything with the Saudis regarding women's rights?
We should be pushing them. We should be standing up behind these women who are now driving. One thing that the Bush administration worked on and that I worked on is empowering women in the Middle East and sending the mes-sage that when you teach a woman to read, you are teaching her whole family to read. These are policies that have been continued by the Obama administration.
What do you think of the current Republican presidential field?
I think we have a good one. But I am worried about the national-security position of the Republican Party. We have a number of candidates who want to adopt an isolationist approach. It's understandable that people are war weary. And with the economy as bad as it is, people are very worried about defense spending. But I think it is a dangerous and naive approach to believe if we simply bring our troops home, the threat will be over.
What do you think of Michele Bachmann?
She was one of the best on this national–security issue in the [June] debate. I find her very impressive. As a mother of five, I like to see someone else with five kids out there, throwing her hat in the ring.
You say you're a strong believer in "American exceptionalism." What does that mean?
To me it means that the United States of America is the best nation that has ever existed. Our ideals, our freedom and our values are a guiding light for countries all around the world, and I don't think an American president should be embarrassed to stand up and say so. I think that the world is safer when America leads. Nobody else will step in and do it if we don't. My sense is that President Obama is in some instances unwilling to lead, that he is sort of embarrassed about having America in a leadership role.
Any plans to run for office yourself?
I have huge respect for people who do that. I think it's truly noble to go out and not just talk about issues but actually put your name on the ballot. But I haven't decided that I am actually going to do it. It has a lot to do with how to balance the demands of being a mom [of three girls and two boys, ages five through 17] and the demands of public service. I have been totally focused on the book and told myself I would make some decisions about what I am going to do once the book is out.
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DeKALB, Ill. - The Northern Illinois University Huskies are confident, healthier and unified entering Saturday's Mid-American Conference Gymnastics Championships in Ypsilanti, Mich. The Huskies will battle six other teams for the MAC Championship at the Convocation Center on the campus of Eastern Michigan beginning at 1 p.m. (CT).
Fans can watch the free live stream of the meet at here or follow updates on Twitter @niuscores.
NIU Head Coach Sam Morreale believes the Huskies are peaking after scoring 195.000 or higher in each of the last two regular season meets of the season.
"I feel really good about our group going into MACs," Morreale said. "I feel good about the build we've been on the last three to four weeks. This is the first team we've brought a team into the championship meet that is peaking. I want to go in and hit; we don't' want to leave anything on the table. If we are hitting, we're putting pressure on all those other teams."
NIU, which finished with an 8-8 regular season record and was 3-3 versus MAC opponents, put up a 195.000 team score a week ago at Arizona State just one week after tying the second-highest team score in school history with a 195.100 at the EMU Eagle Invitational. It is the first time NIU has reached the 195 mark twice in the same season. The Huskies have seen several gymnasts get healthier, while others have returned to the line-up after missing time earlier this season and have earned their highest scores in the last few meets.
"We're excited," Morreale said in regards to the team's mindset. "We've been working toward this all year and trying to build for it. We're on a good confidence roll. We're going after the team championship, we have individuals that want to be MAC Champions and we have individuals whose chances for a spot in regionals hangs on this meet."
Seniors Kim Gotlund (Wadsworth, Ill./Warren Township HS), Natasha Jufko (Spring Hill, Fla./Pasco-Hernando HS) and Megan Melendez (Stafford, Va./North Stafford HS) have each raised or hit their career-high marks this season, and their drive and determination has fueled the 2014 Huskies. Gotlund's 39.075 all-around score at Arizona State last week established a new career-best and she was named to the first team All-MAC squad by league coaches for the second straight year. Jufko, a balance beam specialist, has a season-best mark of 9.875, while Melendez overcame an early season foot injury and has excelled on both uneven parallel bars and balance beam over the last month of the season.
In addition to Gotlund in the all-around, sophomore Jaelyn Olsen (Bethany, Okla./Putnam City West HS) and junior Amanda Stepp (Lapeer, Mich./Lapeer East HS) are among those Huskies looking to improve their regional chances and/or claim a MAC individual title. Olsen, who has become a force on balance beam of late while continuing to dominate on vault, has won vault in six of NIU's 10 meets on the year and averages a 9.815 on the event. Stepp, meanwhile, has five scores of 9.825 or higher in her last seven meets on floor exercise.
NIU will have a bye in the first rotation and follow the "traditional" order of events - vault, bars, beam and floor exercise - and will be on floor in the meet's final rotation. While that rotation is familiar, other aspects of the conference meet, including the number of teams, the noise generated by seven fanbases and the addition of byes, is different. Morreale believes this team has gained experience and enters the event with the right mindset to handle the biggest meet of the season.
"Some of the atmospheres we've been in already this year - at Nebraska and at Arizona State - will help," Morreale said. "To me the difference with having seven teams is simply the length of the day. We'll rely on the upperclassmen to keep them focused. The key is to not making it a bigger deal than it is, and the hope is mentally we've crossed that bridge. Just like every meet, it's all about being steady and hitting. I think we're at a really good place with our skill level and the way we perform our routines. We're at a good place with each other, there's a real team feeling."
The Huskies are seeking their first MAC Gymnastics team title.
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Ok, this is just plain disturbing, funny yes, but in a seriously disturbing way.
Someone has decided to make an app for the iPhone that allows you to "track and share" your bowel movements with friends. Now I am not sure about you but if any of my friends starts telling me about their porcelain adventures they would not be a friend for too long.
But all that aside I want to know how in the world this app passed the morality police at Apple? I meant they want a dictionary to have a 17+ rating, Google Voice and Latitude are not good enough but they let an application by that is the definition of toilet humor with only a 9+ rating.
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The Lucy ShowLucy and Art Linkletter - Season 4, Episode 16 - 10 Jan. 1966 - As a contestant on Art Linkletter's television show, Lucy is offered $200 if she can shut up for 24 hours. Art sends along another audience member, Ruth, to see how she does.
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Haas sports major talent, yet still seeks his first major
Greenville resident yet to take advantage of his skills on biggest stage; US Open begins Thursday
Published: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at 9:17 p.m.
PINEHURST, N.C. — Bill Haas has reached a consistent place in the upper echelon of worldwide golf with an enviable resume that includes one glaring omission.
Bill Haas elected into Wake Forest Hall of Fame
It was announced Wednesday that Greenville resident Bill Haas was elected to the Wake Forest Athletic Hall of Fame. The 2004 graduate made it during his first year on the ballot and joins his father, Jay, as the lone father-and-son duo to be honored at the university. Bill Haas won a school-record 10 tournaments and his 68.93 scoring average in 2003-04 is an NCAA record. He won five times as senior in sweeping all the major national awards.
The 32-year-old Greenville resident has never won a major championship and has rarely been in the hunt late into the weekend for one of golf's four biggest prizes. He held the first-round lead at this year's Masters before ballooning from a 68 to a second-round 78 and ending tied for 20th.
Haas is a five-time winner, including the 2011 Tour Championship that earned him the season-long FedEx Cup title and its $10 million bonus, and has topped $19 million in career earnings, but the lack of a major will haunt his legacy.
"I think Bill has an enormous amount of ability," ESPN's Andy North said in a recent teleconference. "The one thing I've always felt is he's been very, very hard on himself, extremely hard, and I think you get to major championships and you start trying a little bit too hard. And if you're hard on yourself at the same time, that's not usually a good ending."
Just prior to the April Masters, Haas changed caddies, replacing his brother, Jay Jr., with veteran Scott Gneiser.
"Scott worked for (former major winner) David Toms for a lot of years and he worked for me a million years ago," North said. "He's a guy that maybe can help take a little bit of that pressure off of Bill and if he does that, the sky's the limit for him."
So far in majors, Haas has simply been limited, with a tie for 12th at the 2011 PGA Championship his best finish in 18 appearances. He's in his prime and will have abundant more chances, although right now he's treading down the same unwanted path his father, Jay Sr., followed during a long and illustrious PGA career that included zero wins during 86 starts at the majors. ESPN analyst Curtis Strange, who won consecutive U.S. Opens in 1988-89 and finished second at both the Masters and PGA Championship, was a college teammate of Jay Haas on a Wake Forest squad that won a national championship.
"I've seen (Bill) since he's been in diapers," Strange said. "He's become a hell of a player. He's always had an enormous amount of talent and has, to me, arguably the perfect body to play this game at almost 6-foot-2, lanky, flexible, big arc, length. He's been maybe a bit of an underachiever in majors just because (he has the) talent. Why, we don't know, but he's in the prime of his career. I think he has the ability (to win majors). I think the one thing Bill has to do is to believe in himself. He has to trust his instincts because he has incredible instincts and he has to believe in himself that he can do this under the toughest conditions.
"Sometimes that's a tough thing to do, but it's all through experience and he's had plenty of experience now. He's won tournaments, he's won the FedEx Cup, and I expect great things out of him. It all rides on him, though, but I just think it's about time."
Despite having grown up and currently living in Greenville and having attended college 90 miles from Pinehurst, Bill Haas had only played Pinehurst "once or twice my whole life" prior to the weeks leading up to the U.S. Open with the previous times having come some six years ago.
"I remember watching my dad at Pinehurst the year Payne (Stewart) won (in 1999) and went to school pretty close to Pinehurst, but we never went and played. Now, it's one of those things where I wish we had because maybe I'd have a little more knowledge of the place."
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- The main game, 'The War' is running on a central server (The War Server).
- The War Server keeps track of resources and which forces occupy which areas of the theatre of war (which to begin with is Europe).
- The players can interact with the server in various ways to influence the outcome of the war.
- The basic gameplay is the FPS action game. It's a full blown first-person shooter experience, complete with intense infantry and vehicle combat in a wide variety of modes and missions, fought on behalf of the Axis or Allies. The result of a battle is fed into the warserver and thereby influencing the war on a higher level.
- Players who choose to play the game in a more tactical way will rise in the strategic ranks to become a commander.
- Commanders have the power to use the resources on the warserver to influence battles being fought by lower ranking players. Because of the nature of the game (a central running warserver), orders can basically be sent from any device connected to the internet. Our first implementation is via a tactical-overview in a web-browser, and will soon also include Android and iPhone apps.
- If a team on the ground need air-support, the commander is able to send attack planes (this will initiate an air-raid for players with pilot-characters to join the battle) or order an artillery attack.
- Casual games will play a role as well in future releases. The results of the casual games will also feed into the warserver but on a lower level than the commander. Ideas for casual games could be re-a field-hospital, where you are nursing wounded soldiers (getting wounded soldiers back to battle faster) or a tank/plane-factory (speeding up time of war-production).


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Monday's Most Wanted: Week of 2/18/13
Written by Nicole Porter
Last updated on March 25, 2013 @ 2:46PM
Created on February 18, 2013 @ 6:12PM
The Bridgeport Police need your help identifying a couple people who seemed to have broken the law over the past few months.
Police are looking for a man and a woman who both have apparently driven off after pumping gas at the Go-Mart on Johnson Avenue. It's believed the man did it on three different occasions while the woman did it once. The car looks to be the same on all four occasions. If you have any idea of who the two are, call the Bridgeport Police Tip Line at 304-848-6149.
Bridgeport Police investigators also need help identifying a black male who used stolen credit cards at the Home Depot in January. If you have any clue who he is, call the tip line at 304-848-6149.
The Barbour County Sheriff's Department is still looking for 22-year-old Calvin Reid. He's wanted on breaking and entering charges as well as charges of transferring and receiving stolen property. Reid is described as being 5'7" tall and weighs around 155 pounds. He has brown eyes and has tattoos on his shoulders and forearm. If you know anything about him, especially where he may be, call Chief Deputy Carpenter of the Barbour County Sheriff's Department at 304-457-2352.
On Monday's Most Wanted 2/11 we told you to keep an eye out for a man who supposedly robbed a Subway in Fairmont. That man was identified as Rocco Iacovone and he was arrested after a high speed chase that went into Pennsylvania last week.
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3 1/2 Stars
There is a quiet nihilism in the unnerving psychological thriller The Grey. Seven surviving members of a plane crash must brave the harsh Arctic tundra and a pack of bloodthirsty wolves, in the hopes of rescue. On the surface this adventure tale is full of rugged looking actors going through an ordeal that is not uncommon to similar man vs. nature/ man vs. man fictional scenarios. The difference here is that The Grey pushes viewers to ponder its themes not only in the tense moments but hours and perhaps days after they have left the theater.
Liam Neeson is Ottway a professional marksman hired by an Alaskan drilling company to protect its exposed workers from the predatory animals roaming the icy landscape. After one of the most harrowing plane crash sequences ever committed to film, Ottway awakens to find himself one of a band of survivors who must work together to outlast the unforgiving weather and territorial beasts that are stalking the group's every move. In terms of plotting, there is very little originality. The film's power comes from the fully realized and captivating characters that behave as real people would if caught up in this extreme situation.
The Grey is one of the most relentlessly depressing movies in recent years, but it's not unpleasant. That may sound like a backhanded compliment and it is. In honesty the entire experience left me feeling wrung-out and depressed; yet more importantly I was far more mentally stimulated that I had expected to be. The Grey represents a huge jump in maturity and craftsmanship from director/co-writer Joe Carnahan. A filmmaker whose previous output has felt like a frenzied attempt to emulate a certain style rather than develop an original artistic voice. For 2/3 of the running-time The Grey is nearly flawless, things get a bit drawn out in the last act with a scene in particular that lands on the overly talkative side and two shots that are held well past the point of explanation. Barring these minor quibbles, The Grey is a huge step in establishing Joe Carnahan as an emerging talent that is far more skilled than previously believed.
Director: Joe Carnahan
Stars: Liam Neeson, Frank Grillo, Dermot Mulroney


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This document is for reference only.
Proposal Deadline
SMA Observing Time
Support for New Users
Number of Nights Available
Proposal Preparation
Proposal Evaluation
Accepted Proposals and SMA Observing
The joint CfA-ASIAA SMA Time Allocation Committee (TAC) solicits
proposals for observations for the period
2016 May 16 - 2016 Nov 15. Proposals must be
submitted by:
Thursday, 4 February 2016, 11:00 HST (Hawaii)
Thursday, 4 February 2016, 16:00 EST (Cambridge, MA)
Thursday, 4 February 2016, 21:00 GMT
Friday, 5 February 2016, 05:00 CST (Taipei)
The SMA is a joint project funded by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory (SAO) and the Academia Sinica Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics (ASIAA) and also includes the Institute for Astronomy (IfA) at the University of Hawaii as a partner institution. The time allocation ratios for the three SMA partners, CfA:ASIAA:IfA, are 72:13:15. To promote excellence in scientific research and cooperation in the scientific community, the CfA share of the SMA time follows "open-skies" policy. Proposals from institutions worldwide are accepted for the CfA time and judged solely on scientific merit.
In addition to regular proposal programs, SMA offers opportunity for large-scale projects in the
range of 100 to 1000 hours. As a result, the time available for regular projects will be reduced.
Proposers should refer to Observing Time Available for information regarding current ongoing large scale projects in the upcoming semester.
As of the 2011B observing semester, the CfA and the ASIAA use the same time allocation committee (TAC). PIs from ASIAA should submit through the ASIAA queue to take advantage of the guaranteed time share of ASIAA. Proposals in the ASIAA queue are also eligible for the CfA open-skies time if the number of approved proposals exceeds the ASIAA time share. Astronomers proposing for IfA time should submit proposals directly to the IfA, following their independent procedures. Proposals from outside institutions should be submitted to the CfA/SAO queue. Collaboration between the partner institutions as well as between the partners and other institutions is encouraged.
On average, between five and six nights per week are
allocated for routine science observations. Weather statistics
suggest that approximately half of the useable time is suitable for
observations in the 230 GHz and the 345 GHz bands each.
Taking account of time devoted to
testing, overhead, and lost to bad weather, the combined CfA+ASIAA share of the SMA time
per semester
averages about 41 nights each for the 230 GHz and the 345 GHz bands.
The TAC uses these averages to set the approximate number of
A-rated tracks.
The oversubscription rate is a function
of target RA. The Figure below shows the distribution
of target RA proposed in the past few semesters with notable peaks
in the inner Galactic Plane.
Proposers should query the SMA archive before planning observations to see if existing SMA data suit their scientific goals. Data from past SMA observations are
archived by the CfA Radio Telescope Data Center and may be searched. SMA data are publicly available after a proprietary
period of 15 months.
SMA observations are generally executed at night
when the atmospheric
phase noise is low and often continued into the early morning.
Conditions are rarely suitable for afternoon observations.
For 2016 May
- 2016 November
observing, long tracks will be feasible during at least half the
semester for sources in the range of roughly RA=16h to
4h. Sources outside this RA range will also be considered if
adequate justification is provided. However, since the array
configuration schedule is set to accommodate the approved proposals, such
observations might not be possible.
Many projects do not need full tracks for adequate uv
coverage and/or sensitivity, and the TAC strongly encourages requests
for snapshots and partial tracks.
SMA is developing a new Digital Back End to handle wider bandwidth in the 230 and 345 GHz bands. This enhancement is enabled by the new SWARM correlator. In
addition to the 4 - 8 GHz IF range (2 X 4 - 6 GHz in the dual-Rx mode) covered by the ASIC (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) (existing) correlator,
the new coverages are 8-11 GHz for the 230 GHz band and 8-12 GHz for the 345 GHz band.
The SWARM correlator offers a fixed 140 kHz resolution across the IF band. This new capability is not yet available
for the 400 GHz Rx - and thus not available for dual-receiver polarization observations - as the 400 GHz Rx
has not yet been upgraded. See Array Status
and Technical Information for more details.
As the SWARM correlator is being offered on a shared risk basis, proposals relying on the additional
continuum sensitivity or spectral coverage should address potential impact on the science goals
if the new capabilities are not realized.
Please see Array Status
and Technical Information for up-to-date technical information
about the SMA, including antenna configurations, correlator setups,
receiver status, and new or updated SMA capabilities.
The SMA maintains several online tools for planning SMA observations,
available on the Tools page.
The Beam Calculator / Sensitivity
Estimator is a particularly useful tool to estimate angular resolution, UV coverage
and nominal sensitivities for different weather conditions (precipitable water vapor).
Variations in weather may considerably
impact actual sensitivities.
SMA observations require calibrator sources for bandpass, gain, and flux calibration. Quasars are generally
used for bandpass and gain calibration; however, suitable calibrators may not be available for all parts of
the sky particularly at the higher frequencies. See The Submillimeter
Calibrator List.
Solar system bodies are generally used for flux calibration
but may not be available at all times of the year. Observers should show that their proposed observations
can be adequately calibrated.
Proposals should provide clear justifications for the rms flux
sensitivities, spectral resolutions, antenna configuration(s), weather conditions, and calibration strategies needed
to achieve their science goals.
Proposals are submitted through each individual PI's SMA Project Account.
The project account contains
all information about an observer's proposals and projects, and
will persist for reuse in future proposal cycles. All SMA
project activities begin at the user's My Projects page. Project accounts may be
created from the login page if necessary. (current SMAOC account
holders do not need a separate project account)
Using the proposal submission facility, drafts may be created and edited at any
time, but may only be submitted within a few weeks prior to the
proposal deadline. Each proposal consists of an on-line cover form and
technical information forms, and an attached scientific justification in
PDF format. Proposals may be saved and edited on-line as often as needed
prior to final submission. The scientific justification is
limited to a maximum of two US-letter sized pages of text (11pt or
larger) plus two US-letter sized pages of figures, tables and references.
Proposal selection is based on scientific merit and technical
The TAC assigns each proposal a numerical score and
recommends an amount of time to be allocated. The proposals are ranked
and grouped into three categories: A
(best effort to execute), B (may be executed as conditions permit), and
C (will not be executed). Proposers are notified of their proposal
rating by e-mail shortly after the TAC completes its work, typically
within about ten weeks of the proposal deadline. Please see the TAC Procedures for more details
of the TAC review process.
All accepted proposals are shared-risk, with no guarantee of success.
Proposals accepted but not observed due to time constraints
will not be carried over and must be resubmitted in response to a future call for proposals.
Principal investigators of successful proposals should be prepared to
provide an observer on Mauna Kea. Most proposals are queue scheduled to
maximize return based on the prevailing weather conditions and
instrument status. The SMA scheduler decides what project will be
observed each night. It is unlikely that visiting observers will
execute their own project when present on Mauna Kea.
Data from SMA
observations may be retrieved from the CfA's Radio Telescope Data Center archive for
Please e-mail any questions about preparing and submitting proposals to
propose [at] sma [dot] hawaii [dot] edu.


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College Hockey:2003-04 Colgate Season Preview
With Don Vaughan's recent decision to accept the interim Athletic Director's position, longtime assistant Stan Moore has been elevated to interim head coach. Moore, a very capable replacement, will have his work cut out for him if he plans on improving on last season's 17-win campaign.
The Raiders overcame a sluggish start to post a 6-3-1 mark leading into the postseason. Their late-season run also included overtime wins against Cornell and Dartmouth, before falling to the Big Green in the ECAC quarterfinals.
A balanced team, the Raiders return some offensive weapons up front and on the blueline. Colgate averaged only 2.4 goals per game last season and has lost Scooter Smith (24 goals, 41 points) and P.J. Yedon (26 points) from an anemic offense. That doesn't bode well.
Junior Adam Mitchell, who was second on the Raiders in goals (14) and points (27) a year ago, will team up with senior Kyle Doyle (team-high 19 assists) to provide consistent scoring for Colgate. Hulking recruits Liam Huculak (6-5, 195) and Dustin Gililanders (6-2, 215) will be looked upon to make a quick transition to the college game.
From the backline, senior Rob Brown (16 points) and junior Joey Mormina (13 points) should anchor a power play unit that was a woeful 11th in the league in 2002-03, converting only 14 percent of man-advantages. Rookies Alex Greig (6-4, 215) and the quick Mike Campaner will be given the opportunity to contribute right away, as well.
The tandem of senior David Cann and junior Steve Silverthorn, who finished with identical 2.90 goals against averages and .900 save percentages, should provide steady, but far from spectacular, netminding. The play between the pipes isn't the Raiders' strength, but it isn't a weakness either.
In addition to finding additional scoring, Colgate is also going to need to play a tighter defensive system right from the first faceoff. Too often last season, the Raiders fell behind early, as evidenced by the fact that they allowed 45 first-period goals and another 42 in middle stanzas.
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As the title says, I'm looking for the fastest possible way to write integer arrays to files. The arrays will vary in size, and will realistically contain anywhere between 2500 and 25 000 000 ints.
Here's the code I'm presently using:
DataOutputStream writer = new DataOutputStream(new BufferedOutputStream(new FileOutputStream(filename)));
for (int d : data)
Given that DataOutputStream has a method for writing arrays of bytes, I've tried converting the int array to a byte array like this:
private static byte[] integersToBytes(int[] values) throws IOException {
ByteArrayOutputStream baos = new ByteArrayOutputStream();
DataOutputStream dos = new DataOutputStream(baos);
for (int i = 0; i < values.length; ++i) {
return baos.toByteArray();
and like this:
private static byte[] integersToBytes2(int[] src) {
int srcLength = src.length;
byte[] dst = new byte[srcLength << 2];
for (int i = 0; i < srcLength; i++) {
int x = src[i];
int j = i << 2;
dst[j++] = (byte) ((x >>> 0) & 0xff);
dst[j++] = (byte) ((x >>> 8) & 0xff);
dst[j++] = (byte) ((x >>> 16) & 0xff);
dst[j++] = (byte) ((x >>> 24) & 0xff);
return dst;
Both seem to give a minor speed increase, about 5%. I've not tested them rigorously enough to confirm that.
Are there any techniques that will speed up this file write operation, or relevant guides to best practice for Java IO write performance?