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The Biggest Photo News Stories of 2011
Over on PDNOnline we've gathered together the biggest photography news stories of 2011, a year marked infringements on the rights of photographers, by sticky legal cases whose results will be felt long into the future, and by tragedy. The 15 stories we highlighted were the most-read news articles and blog posts on PDNOnline and PDN Pulse this year.
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Friday, Oct. 25
#3 Washington at UCLA
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Washington State at UCLA
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The Bruins return to Pauley Pavilion this week for Breast Cancer Awareness Weekend. UCLA hosts #3 Washington on Friday at 8 p.m., with that contest televised live on Pac-12 Networks. The Bruins then entertain Washington State on Saturday at 7 p.m. Live audio and video will be available for that match at UCLABruins.com.
The Bruins return to the road next weekend, going to the Bay Area to face #6 Stanford on Friday, Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. and California on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. Both contests will be televised on Pac-12 Networks.
The Bruins have won 42 straight matches when hitting .300 or better, including four times this season ... UCLA had a season-best eight aces at Oregon State on Oct. 12 and tied a year high with 17 blocks versus the Beavers ... nationally, the Bruins are 45th in hitting percentage (.251) and 46th in kills per set (13.79). UCLA is sixth in hitting, kps and assists per set (12.69) among Pac-12 teams ... the Bruins are undefeated this year (9-0) when winning the second set ... UCLA is 7-0 when holding its opponent under a .200 hitting percentage ... the Bruins are eight wins away from 1,200 for the program's history ... senior Kelly Reeves became the 22nd Bruin to post 1,000 career digs at Oregon State. She now has 1,023 digs, which is 21st all-time. Next up on the UCLA list are Michelle Quon (20th, 1,024), Colby Lyman (19th, 1,025), Ali Daley (18th, 1,026) and Annett Buckner (17th, 1,047) ... redshirt freshman Haley Lawless set a career high with 10 kills at Oregon on Oct. 11. She left Sunday's game at Arizona State in the first set with a left leg injury ... sophomore Karly Drolson has double figures in digs in seven straight contests, averaging 4.12 digs per set during that stretch. Her career high is 23 at Colorado on Sept. 27 ... freshman Claire Felix had career high totals in kills (14) and hitting percentage (.591) at Oregon State. She committed only one hitting error in 22 attempts ... junior Megan Moenoa posted her first double-double of the season at Arizona last Friday with 20 assists and 12 digs. Over her last four contests, she is averaging 6.80 assists and 2.33 digs per set ... senior Mariana Aquino has at least four kills in seven straight contests, including a career-high 17 at Colorado. In her last three matches, she is hitting .357 ... junior Zoë Nightingale has not committed a hitting error in her last four matches. During that span, she has 17 kills in 41 attempts (.415 hitting percentage), also adding 1.53 blocks per set ... junior Karsta Lowe has double figures in kills in 17 of 18 matches, having reached the 15-kill mark 10 times, including twice last weekend. She also served her first two aces of the year at Arizona State.
Washington (15-1) is 7-1 in Pac-12 play, having won five in a row, including a sweep of California and a five-set victory against Stanford at home last week. The Huskies are hitting .291 as a team, averaging 13.84 kills, 1.95 aces, 13.84 digs and 2.54 blocks per set. Junior Krista Vansant leads the team with 3.96 kps, is second with 2.59 dps and also has a .345 hitting percentage and 18 aces. Junior Kaleigh Nelson is second with 2.66 kps. Senior Jenni Nogueras (6.37 assists per set) and sophomore Katy Beals (5.16) share the setting duties. Senior Jenna Orlandini, who leads the squad with 4.04 dps, is tied for the team high with 22 aces. Sophomores Lianna Sybeldon (1.16) and Melanie Wade (1.04) are each averaging over a block per set. The Bruins lead the all-time series with the Huskies 43-20, as each team won on their home floor a year ago. UCLA beat Washington in four on Oct. 28, while Washington bested UCLA in five in Seattle on Sept. 26. The Bruins have won three straight in Westwood and lead the home series 23-6. Washington's most recent victory in Los Angeles was a three-set win on Nov. 14, 2009.
Washington State, which plays at USC on Friday, is 15-6 overall and 2-6 in Pac-12 play. The Cougars have dropped three in a row, losing in four against California and in three versus Stanford at home last weekend. Washington State is hitting .240 as a team, averaging 13.36 kills, 1.24 aces, 14.78 digs and 2.28 blocks per set. Freshman Kyra Holt is averaging a team-best 4.01 kps and 29 aces to go with 2.65 dps. Junior Jaicee Harris is second with 2.68 kps and 3.29 dps, while junior Ver'Leea Hardaway is third with 2.62 kps, first with a .366 hitting percentage and second with 0.93 bps. Senior Camryn Irwin (9.81 assists per set) and freshman Haley MacDonald (5.61) share the setting duties. Sophomore Kate Sommer is tops on the squad with 3.67 dps, while senior Marcelina Glab is first with 1.04 bps. The Bruins have won 20 straight matchups with the Cougars and hold a 47-7 all-time advantage. Each of UCLA's last six victories over Washington State have been sweeps. The Cougars have won just five sets during the Bruins' 20-match winning streak. Washington State's last victory in the series was a five-set win in Pullman on Oct. 25, 2002. The Cougars' most recent win in Westwood was on Oct. 24, 1997 in four sets.


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Monster Jam is coming to Ford Field
Does your family get excited over Monster Trucks ripping and crushing cars as they smash into each other? If so you will want to catch the upcoming Monster Jam Show at Ford Field in Detroit, MI.
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Monster Jam®, starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam monster trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over or smash through! Monster Jam provides a massive night's entertainment tailored perfectly for your family's budget, and these colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old.
Event Date: January 11, 2014 at 7 PM
If you want to have some pre-show fun download this fun coloring page for the kids.
You can even PARTY IN THE PITS from 2-5 PM.
Meet the drivers, get autographs! Pit Party tickets are $10 each and can be purchased along with your show tickets on ticketmaster.com or on the day of the event at the Ford Field Box Office.
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The Modlin Center for the Arts is located in Richmond's West End on the campus of the University of Richmond. The surrounding campus and neighboring areas provide a beautiful setting for the arts and offer a number of local restaurants for pre- or post-performance dining. If arriving by car, free parking for Modlin Center venues is available off of Crenshaw Way.
During the 2013-14 season, the Modlin Center will present the National Acrobats of The People's Republic of China, Direct from Beijing performing Cirque Peking, Zap Mama and Antibalas, and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Richmond's Carpenter Theatre, Richmond CenterStage; DakhaBrakha and the Perth Theatre Company's The Adventures of Alvin Sputnik: Deep Sea Explorer at Richmond's Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse, Richmond CenterStage; and The Pumpkin Pie Show at Richmond's Theatre Gym at the Virginia Rep Center as part of the Modlin Downtown series. Please note that these performances are held in downtown Richmond; the Modlin Center Shuttle is available for convenient transportation to and from the Carpenter Theatre.
Additionally, the Modlin Center welcomes patrons with disabilities and is committed to providing accessible facilities. A number of services are available to make your experience more enjoyable; please contact the Box Office at (804) 289-8980 for additional details.


text: Tomato Pie Pizza Joint in Silver Lake (with another location on Melrose) is New York Style Pizza made to order and served up fast in a friendly, low-key environment. The ingredients are super fresh, hot and delicious and the crust is incredible. You eat on the patio, sharing tables with other diners—which would be fine if the tables weren't circular. You're sort of forced to lean over to talk to your dining companions, while staring deeply into the eyes of unknown fellow patrons. It's not that bad, though, and the food makes up for it. Some of the best pizza in Los Angeles, it's reasonably priced, and there are two old-timey stoves that double as condiment counters on the patio. Open the breadbox and find shakers of Romano, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. YUM! It's very fun and laid-back. Check out both locations along with menu options online at www.tomatopiepizzajoint.com.


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Tickets for the game are general admission and are priced at $10. Tickets purchased by ETSU fans will be placed in a specific section of the coliseum, assuring that Buccaneer fans will be seated together. To place a ticket order, call the ETSU ticket office at 423-439-ETSU (3878).
Fans can also take advantage of a special "bus trip" with the Bucs. For $60 per person, fans will receive a ticket to the game and be able to join other ETSU fans on the bus to Clemson. The bus will leave from the parking lot directly behind Bucks Pizza at 2:15 on Wednesday. Fans interested in taking the bus must contact the Pirate Club office before 2 p.m. on Tuesday. Call the Pirate Club at 423-439-8398.


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Best Foods for Calcium: You're not limited to milk for calcium, as there are plenty of foods that are calcium-fortified naturally. Two ounces of swiss cheese provides 530 mg of calcium, more than twice the amount in 6 ounces of milk. You'll get 240mg of calcium from two ounces of sardines, two stalks of cooked broccoli gives you 250mg, six ounces of cooked collard greens provide 225mg and three ounces of almonds contains 210mg. Other sources: fermented soy products like natto, dried raw figs, rhubarb, pinto beans, turnip greens, and kale.
Exercise, Best Bone Builder: Adults who exercise regularly are able to maintain a good balance between bone-building and bone-dissolving processes in the body. Exercise also limits bone loss during old age. And it's never too late to start -- President Ronald Reagan began weight training at age 82. Most experts recommend a combination of weight-bearing exercise (walking, jogging) and muscle-building exercise (weight training). Remember to work all the major muscles -- that means chest, shoulders, arms, legs and back.Strong bones are important, but swiss cheese isn't—yuck!. Anyway, check out this DiseaseProof mini-series on bone health:
- Can Your Bones Last a Lifetime: Osteoporosis is Not a Natural Consequence of Aging
- Can Your Bones Last a Lifetime: The Nutritional Causes of Bone Loss
- Can Your Bones Last a Lifetime: Benefits of Vitamin D
- Can Your Bones Last a Lifetime: Exercising Wisely to Strengthen Bones
- Can Your Bones Last a Lifetime: Weighted Vests for Women
Over the last few years, the health benefits of seeds also have become more apparent. A tablespoon of ground flaxseed, hempseeds, chia seeds, or other seeds can supply those hard-to find omega-3 fats that protect against diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.1 Seeds are also rich in lignans, a type of fiber associated with a reduced risk of both breast cancer and prostate cancer. In addition, seeds are a good source of iron, zinc, calcium, protein, potassium, magnesium, Vitamin E, and folate. The plant goes to great effort in producing and protecting its seed, filling each genetic package with high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, proteins, essential oils, and enzymes.I'm no bird, but I eat a lot of seeds—sesame, flax, and sunflower—daily.
1. Tuomilehto J, Jousilahti P, Rastenyte D, et al. Urinary sodium excretion and cardiovascular mortality in Finland: a prospective study. Lancet 2001;357:848-851.
So where does Dr. F. put dancing for exercise? :D It's a fantastic mood booster!
Personally, I've been listening to more music lately (at my computer too)and it gets me up and moving! Even the cheesiest of music is fun ;)
I know Dr. F. has some exercises one can do seated, so how 'bout some chair groovin'? :D
Seasame seeds are also the highest calcium containing of all the seeds!
A note to Llouise: If you are interested in dancing for exercise, you should look into square dance. After you get through mainstream, plus, advanced and challenge levels, you'll find that it involves a very high level of both exercise and mental concentration. For information about clubs and classes in your area, look into www.dosado.com.
Sardines! Fabulous, hadn't heard (or remembered that one before)... I'm not always the best about getting all I need in my diet, but long is the day I've been waiting to have a reason to tell my wife why I'm eating sardines :) The weight-training types of things surprised me too at first, but I've learned since then and adjusted my work-outs accordingly. Here is a nice little roundup of suchlike things, dietary and exercise and whatnot:
No broken hips for me!
Wow, really, Monty? I never thought of square dancing as rigorous. When I was in grammar school, we used to square dance on rainy days, and I loved it :D!
So it's a good cardio workout?! I'm intrigued. I'm actually interested in swing dancing :) I need a partner, though :(. I like the 1920's through '50s styles of dancing; not too fond of salsa or current trends. Of course, just dancing like a fool alone, is always fun ;^) Gets the heart rate up!
As far as square dancing for cardio it depends who is calling and what the music is. Also who's dancing.
Hmm, I guess you have to be very good at it, I guess. Thanks, SARA ;)
I have always used yogurt as my source for calcium (I don't love milk) but, yogurt also has useful probiotics. There is a really comprehensive list of alternative sources of calcium on the Dietary Supplement Information Bureau's site:
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Most animals raised for food in the United States are spend their lives on factory farms, where they are confined in spaces too small for them to thrive and be healthy. Unlike traditional family farms, where animals are slaughtered with a minimum of suffering, factory farms slaughter animals with a mechanized efficiency, with no regard for the pain caused to the animal.
These "efficient" farming techniques are used to reduce costs and maximize profits. Animal suffering doesn't enter into the equation at all. Though it's never articulated by the corporations that operate factory farms, the underlying premise behind these farming methods is speciesism: the belief that only one species — the human one — is entitled to basic rights that should be respected. The suffering of non-human animals is not important. Humans have no responsibility to protect them.
The new documentary film Speciesism: The Movie challenges these assumptions by giving viewers a close-up view of an industry that operates invisibly, "protecting" humans from the grim, excruciating realities of how animals are treated before they end up in the meat section of local supermarkets.
The Columbus premiere of Speciesism: The Movie will be screened at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23 at the Gateway Film Center, 1550 North High Street in Columbus. Director Mark Devries will join a question and answer session after the screening. Tickets to the premiere are available online only through Eventbrite.
"For those unfamiliar with speciesism, there may be no more enjoyable introduction to this fascinating subject than Speciesism: The Movie," writes reviewer Bruce Friedman in Huffington Post. "For those familiar with the topic, and searching for a way to introduce friends and family to the deeper questions, this film may be the perfect solution."
Suggested Links
- Animal rights supporters picket Ringling Bros Circus at Schottenstein Center
- UU Animal Ministry affirms the inherent dignity and worth of every being
- First Principle Project seeks to expand concept of 'inherent worth and dignity'
- Unitarian Universalism 101: What are the Seven Principles? (Part 7 of 7)
- Chalica reflections, Day 7: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence (Video)


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Celebrating 50 Years of Honor,Loyalty & Dedication
I am a self-taught, semi-professional photographer working part-time in wedding and special events photography. I am also a staff photographer for the online publication, "Drum Corps World" where my work is seen on a regular basis by a global readership.
My work in drum corps photography has also been seen on corporate websites and advertising campaigns for Stanbury Uniforms, Jarvis Industries and Drum Corps International.
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High temperatures can be life threatening unless you take action to stay cool. During periods of unusually high heat, visit your local Cooling Center or other public buildings such as a theater, library, mall or museum.Tips to stay cool and safe:
To find a Cooling Center near you, please call your local city or county government, or call PG&E's toll-free Cooling Center locator line at 1-877-474-3266 or visit pge.com/CoolingCenter.
If extreme heat could pose a health concern for anyone in your home during an outage, apply for special programs for Temperature Sensitive Customers by visiting pge.com/brochures and clicking on #12.
PG&E is responsible for maintaining the system that delivers natural gas to your gas meter. Customers* are responsible for the maintenance of customer-owned piping on their property from the meter to their house or business. Customer-buried piping (or customer-owned gas lines) are any above ground or buried pipelines from the customer's property to the gas meter. These include pipelines leading into a building or house, to any gas-fired equipment/appliance, or from the house to a swimming pool heater, spa or other building. (Please see below.)
Typically, PG&E does not own, maintain or inspect customer-owned gas lines beyond the meter. We have included some safety and recommended maintenance information for you on the reverse side.
Safety Maintenance and Inspections
Maintenance is important to prevent pipeline corrosion and leakage. You should periodically inspect your customer-owned gas lines for leaks and, if lines are metallic, for corrosion. A licensed plumber or qualified contractor can help you locate, inspect and repair buried pipelines on your property. Pipelines should be immediately repaired if corrosion or another unsafe condition is discovered.
Prevent Damage with Safe Digging Practices
Pipeline accidents and damage occur most often from digging. Always call Underground Service Alert by dialing 811 at least two working days before you dig—even in your own yard.
Underground Service Alert is a free service in which local utility companies mark the approximate locations of their underground lines so you can dig safely. As a precaution, you should use a hand tool when digging near underground utilities.
However, digging still poses a threat to customer- owned gas lines since they can not be located by calling 811. A plumber or licensed contractor can help you locate customer-owned gas lines. Be sure to maintain records of their location for future work.
If you have questions, call our Gas Safety Help Line at 1-888-743-7431.
Learn more about natural gas pipeline safety.
Look for a Climate Credit from the State of California on Your April Utility Bill
This month your electricity bill will include a credit identified as the "California Climate Credit." Twice a year, in April and October, your household and millions of others throughout the state will receive this credit on your electricity bills.
The Climate Credit is a payment to Californians from a program designed to fight climate change by limiting the amount of greenhouse gas pollution that our largest industries put into the atmosphere.
This program is one of many developed as a result of landmark legislation called the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, which puts California at the forefront of efforts to battle climate change. Other programs under this law increase clean, renewable forms of electricity, promote energy efficiency in homes and businesses, and require cleaner fuels and more efficient cars and trucks.
Together, these programs will aid in reducing greenhouse gas emissions that trap heat in the atmosphere–helping to clean the air and protect our food, water, and public health, as well as the beauty of our state.
The Climate Credit is designed to help you join with California in its efforts to fight climate change and clean the air. You can use the savings on your electricity bills however you choose, but you can save even more money by investing the bill savings from your Climate Credit in energy-saving home upgrades, including more efficient lights and appliances. You can find more information and receive rebates for these and many other energy-efficient choices for your home at www.EnergyUpgradeCA.org/credit.
California's greenhouse gas reduction programs provide a range of powerful solutions to help slow climate change, one of the greatest challenges facing society. By gradually reducing emissions each year and moving to cleaner forms of energy, we are taking an important step to preserve the health and prosperity of our state for generations to come.
The CPUC regulates privately owned electric companies and serves the public interest by protecting consumers and ensuring the provision of safe, reliable utility service and infrastructure at reasonable rates, with a commitment to environmental enhancement and a healthy California economy. For more information about our work, contact us at: email@example.com, 1-800-253-0500, or visit www.cpuc.ca.gov.
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Russell and Summerbee switch allegiances on this day in 1997.1997 – Sunderland's Craig Russell and Manchester City's Nicky Summerbee swapped clubs.
1987 – Sunderland played their first pre-Christmas FA Cup tie since 1888 as a result of being in the third tier of English football. Two Paul Atkinson goals downed Darlington at Roker Park.
1964 – George Hardwick was appointed Sunderland manager three and a half months after Alan Brown had resigned.
1891 – The famous 'Team of all the Talents' maintained their excellent home form with a 7-1 demolition of Derby County in which centre forward John Campbell scored four times. In total, he scored 39 goals in 29 appearances that season.


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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The giant squid lives deep in the ocean. Scientists want to learn more about these elusive creatures, but few have been seen or caught. Science is helping preserve the rare deep sea creature forever.
Theyre the stuff old sci-fi movies are made of, but giant squids are not just sci-fi. Theyre real, and you can see one for yourself at the National Smithsonian's newest ocean hall exhibit.
One of the coolest, biggest and rarest attractions on display is a giant squid -- but its not just for visitors, scientists and museum curators are also using it as an ongoing experiment to test a new kind of fluid to preserve the unique creature.
Everyone around the world is interested in how this fluid works," Elizabeth Musteen, project manager at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., told Ivanhoe. "Were continuing to monitor the specimens to see how they perform.
Traditional preservation methods are flammable, turn yellow over time and strip the color from specimens. Chemists have now created a new fluid, called 3M Novec. It's a safe alternative that gives visitors a more realistic view of the squid.
Its also crystal clear, the specimens show off really well in it, and it preserves their color," Musteen said.
The fluid surrounds the specimen and uses specific chemicals that keep water out from any nooks and crannies and protect the squid from rotting. Its completely non-flammable and non-toxic
but its denser than water, causing things to float to the tops of tanks.
"We also had to use pretty creative ways to get the specimens to stay down inside the container," Musteen said.
The preservation experiment continues for 30 years
but for visitors, what the squid is floating in isnt whats impressive.
According to the Smithsonian, giant squids can be as be longer than a school bus and can weigh over 1,000 pounds. Their eyes are as big as volleyballs. Carcasses of giant squid have washed ashore and been caught in fishing nets. However, they have never been seen in their natural habitat.
The American Geophysical Union contributed to the information contained in the TV portion of this report. This report has also been produced thanks to a generous grant from the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc.
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Each year an athlete dies on the field from overheating. Now a new helmet protects more than players heads
it could save their life.
Flash floods kill more than a hundred people a year. Now theres a new campaign to keep you safe -- Turn aroundDont Drown.
Should you plan your picnic on Wednesday or Saturday? Which day will the sun shine? Which day will it rain? Science breaks down which days of the week are the best to be outside.
Youve heard of bomb sniffing dogs
now Fido can find bed bugs!
Stem cells research is just beginning in humans, and now horses and dogs are getting the benefit of this research as stem cells are being used to help ease their pain.
Get a first-hand look at a rare giant squid! Well show how science is working to preserve it forever.
Imagine a car getting 1,000 MPG! Its happening! Take a ride in some of the most fuel efficient cars in the world.
Every 40 seconds someone in the US suffers a stroke. Now a new blood test is helping doctors diagnose people with hidden risks.
A new device detects early stage cataracts
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A french fry thats not fried? A new oven is changing the way we cook fried foods
making them healthier for all of us!.
Surfingits more than just fun in the sun! Its now a college class thats teaching students the science behind hangin 10.
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Complete Women's Results | Complete Men's Results
» Day One: Huskies Capture NCAA Title In Distance Medley Relay
NAMPA, Idaho - One night after powering UW to a dramatic victory in the distance medley relay, sophomore All-American Katie Flood proved even she still gets tired, as Flood lacked the second and third gears she's shown on the track this indoor season in the 3,000-meter final, placing ninth overall, with fellow sophomore Megan Goethals battling for an 11th-place finish as well. That wrapped up Washington's stay at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships, hosted by Boise State at the Jacksons Track
The Husky women's team tied for 23rd overall with 10 points. That's their third Top-25 finish since 2005, and the 10 points was the third-most scored in program history at the NCAA Indoor meet.
Coming near the end of the two day meet and the final individual running event, the 3,000-meter run is often a battle of attrition, as many athletes have already run in the mile, or the 5,000-meters as was the case last night for Goethals, or the distance medley relay as was the case for Flood. Only a handful of women were running their first and only event of the weekend in the 3k.
Flood had the added handicap of having been forced to stay at the track facility last night past 1 a.m. for mandatory drug testing, more than three hours after her event had ended. She looked comfortable from the start but slipped to the back of the 17-woman pack halfway through the race. Visibly tiring, Flood dug down to find some reserves and rallied back up to sixth over the next 400-meters and she was at the back of the lead pack with two laps to go. But when the frontrunners picked up the pace, Flood was out of gas, and remained in ninth place to the line in 9:19.69.
Goethals, who was ninth last night in the 5k final, gave another all-out effort despite running on tired legs. She moved in the back of the pack between 13th and 16th place but not getting dropped by the group. Sitting 13th going into the bell lap, Goethals outkicked two more competitors to wind up 11th in a time of 9:24.68.
"Katie had the best indoor season in school history, and led us to our first indoor title in the history of our women's program," said Head Coach Greg Metcalf. "She was sick with the flu a week ago and then was dehydrated last night after a monster effort, but she wanted to still give it a shot today and I thought she ran smart and gave a great effort but she just didn't have her legs tonight.
"I also thought Megan ran very well coming back off the 5k, and I know she wanted to score this weekend," said Metcalf, "but she showed a lot of heart in both races and we expect her to do plenty of big things during the outdoor season. As a team, we would have liked to add a few more points tonight and get up into the top-15, but any time you leave with an NCAA title it's a great piece of history for the program."
Goethals will now have a First Team All-American honor in outdoor track, three Second Team All-American honors in indoor track, and a cross country All-America honor. Flood has now compiled a cross country All-American honor, a First Team indoors, two Second Teams indoors, and an honorable mention outdoors.
2012 NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships
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Washington Women's Results
3,000-meters (Final): 9. Katie Flood, 9:19.69; 11. Megan Goethals, 9:24.68.
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Washington Women's Results
Distance Medley Relay (Final): 1. Washington (Chelsea Orr, Jordan Carlson, Baylee Mires, Katie Flood), 11:05.20 (NCAA Champions); 5,000-meters (Final): 9. Megan Goethals, 16:12.89.
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According to the Society for the Preservation of Irish Soda Bread, the oldest published Irish Soda Bread recipe found to date appeared in the November 1836 "Farmer's Magazine," which was published in London. Throughout the centuries, the true Irish Soda Bread recipe has not changed. It calls for just four ingredients: flour, salt, baking soda and soured milk (or buttermilk).
Using whole wheat flour adds a new dimension to this old Irish favorite. The following recipe, which is adapted from the one on the Eating Well website, is extremely simple. It takes about five minutes to put the dough together and 50 minutes to bake. Like traditional Irish Soda Bread, this recipe doesn't call for raisins or currants, but they can be added. Makes 1 loaf.
2 cups whole-wheat flour
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups buttermilk
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and sprinkle lightly with flour.
2. Whisk together the whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.
3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in buttermilk. Starting in the center of the bowl and working toward the outside of the bowl, stir until all the flour is incorporated. The dough should be soft but not too wet and sticky. When it all comes together, turn it out onto a well-floured surface.
4. Pat and roll the dough gently with floury hands, shaping it into a round. Transfer the loaf to the prepared baking sheet. Mark with a deep cross using a serrated knife and prick each of the four quadrants.
5. Bake the bread for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 400° and continue to bake until the loaf is brown on top and sounds hollow when tapped, 30 to 35 minutes more. Transfer the loaf to a wire rack and let cool for about 30 minutes.
The Society for the Preservation of Irish Soda Bread most likely would not approve of the use of whole wheat flour to make Irish Soda Bread, but it will have to agree that the result is delicious.
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or any candy, for that matter.
i'm hoping to write this blog then remember to refer to it when sugar/chocolate/candy cravings occur. the only cravings i've really dealt with throughout my pregnancy are sugar. which is very odd. i don't usually crave stuff like that unless i'm pms'ing.
i'm trying to control the cravings cause lots of sugar can't be good for the baby, right? so after this bag i'm done! hopefully those aren't famous last words.
anyway, this morning i stopped and got a pack of m&m's on my way to work. now i'm eating them. not cause i'm hungry, but because i know they were in the drawer waiting for me to eat them. their crunchy shell, chocolatly middle mixed with a peanut were just calling my name. so i'm sitting here eating the whole bag. one or two would have been enough, but i can't let the bag just sit there uneaten. and they aren't that good! they are good while i'm eating them. very tasty. but when i'm done? i'll take a drink of water and forget all about them. except the damage has been done. the sugar is in me. the fat is floating around looking for a place to deposit itself. and what do i have to show for all this? nothing. a dollar poorer and 1/10 of a lb heavier. why do i keep eating junk food? it's not doing me any good and i'm getting nothing out of it. so stop! don't buy the candy. let someone else eat the ice cream. i just need to ignore the craving. i know if i can get passed it i will be fine. but if i cave in, i'll feel guilty and have just a moment of gratification.
i must focus on this and move on to healthier choices.
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M&MS are definitely one of my comfort foods! I don't eat them because I'm hungry, I just eat them because I want to. I have to keep them out of the house because it they are there, they will be eaten, lol!
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I agree with punkin track it and move on...if you are denying yourself ---it will be harder for you to stick with the program in the long run.. a diet denies ...a life change means within healthy limits... gl you can do this...
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Hey, at least you go for the m&m's with the protein! Good Job!!!! ;)
M&Ms are not gonna break you. As long as you track them and stay in your ranges, they are perfectly acceptable!!! Don't be so hard on yourself, but it might be a good idea to find something else to sooth the sweet tooth! I am working on this myself. Maybe grab some chocolate almond milk... I love that stuff!!!!!
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Hey, don't sweat it! When I gave birth to my third son, all I ate for 3 months was peanut M+M's. I'm not kidding. I would go to Costco and buy those 5 lb bags and literally that is all I ate. Maybe it was because I had 3 kids under the age of 3. Maybe because my husband traveled 2 weeks out of every month. Maybe because I was working full time. Maybe I was stressed. Whatever. Those M+M's had a purpose and they helped me survive. That was a long time ago, and things now are great. So know that, for now, they had a purpose. Tomorrow you will make different, better choices. Guilt serves no purpose, but, looking at life's gifts does. So onward Girlfriend. HUGS!
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) _ Kansas and Kentucky have become the first states to sign on to a compact aimed at making the transition between schools easier for military children.
The two states have nearly 50,000 school-aged children whose parents are in the active duty military. Most of those in Kansas live near Fort Riley.
Gov. Kathleen Sebelius signed a bill last week to make Kansas the first state to join the compact. Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear then followed suit. Ten states are necessary to make the compact active.
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Always on the cutting edge of talent, Sanker commented, "As we commemorate White Party's 25th Anniversary we look ahead to the future, Ariana Grande is one of today's fastest rising superstars and is destined for pop icon status"
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Not only is it cold... it's also super yucky out. It's kind of (read: very) nice to just lounge around my apartment and not feel guilty about it. When the weather is perfect, I feel like I have to be outside enjoying it. Pajamas and Netflix felt amazing this morning. No stress.
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Overshadowed by concern raised by Russia's incursion into Crimea and what that might bode for its increased militancy and quest for a new Soviet empire, are these important agreements forged by Obama with Japan toward preventing nuclear terrorism and minimizing the use of sensitive nuclear materials at research facilities, during his trip to The Hague.
In addition, at the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit, 12 nations agreed upon a joint statement marking the elimination of highly enriched uranium from within their borders: Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Georgia, Hungary, Mexico, Republic of Korea, Romania, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, and Vietnam.
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"The United States government condemns Russia's failure to abide by its commitments under the Budapest Memorandum with its unilateral military actions in Ukraine. Russia's actions undermine the foundation of the global security architecture and endanger European peace and security. Ukraine and the United States emphasize that they will not recognize Russia's illegal attempt to annex Crimea. Crimea is an integral part of Ukraine. The United States will continue to help Ukraine affirm its sovereignty and territorial integrity. As the people of Ukraine work to restore unity, peace, and security to their country, the United States will stand by their side."
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Japan and the United States reaffirm our determination to strengthen nuclear security and to further cooperate, through activities such as our bilateral Nuclear Security Working Group and the GTRI, toward our mutual goal of preventing nuclear terrorism.
Today in The Hague, the Netherlands, on the occasion of the third Nuclear Security Summit, Prime Minister Abe and President Obama pledged to remove and dispose all highly-enriched uranium (HEU) and separated plutonium from the Fast Critical Assembly (FCA) at the Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) in Japan. This effort involves the elimination of hundreds of kilograms of nuclear material, furthering our mutual goal of minimizing stocks of HEU and separated plutonium worldwide, which will help prevent unauthorized actors, criminals, or terrorists from acquiring such materials. This material, once securely transported to the United States, will be sent to a secure facility and fully converted into less sensitive forms. The plutonium will be prepared for final disposition. The HEU will be downblended to low enriched uranium (LEU) and utilized for civilian purposes.
By committing to remove and dispose all HEU and separated plutonium from the FCA, Japan and the United States reaffirm our belief that the most cutting edge sciences do not necessarily require the use of the most proliferation sensitive materials. In this context, our two countries plan to work together to design new enhancements to the FCA, expanding the facility's scope to include important research on the transmutation and disposition of nuclear waste. Additionally, to ensure that Japan can safely and securely further its important work on nuclear research and medical isotope production, the United States will continue to accept research reactor spent fuel from several Japanese facilities that utilize LEU.
This pledge complements the significant role that both Japan and the United States are playing in finding new ways to continue improving global nuclear security. Many of the remaining gains that the international community can make in this area will require difficult decisions, and Japan has demonstrated its leadership by resolving to remove all special nuclear material from the FCA, consistent with all Summit Communiqués' spirit to minimize stocks of nuclear material. Our two countries encourage others to consider what they can do to further HEU and plutonium minimization.
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The United States and Japan established a bilateral Nuclear Security Working Group (NSWG) in 2011 in response to a shared desire to demonstrate leadership in strengthening nuclear security worldwide and in support of the Nuclear Security Summit process. This group developed a Roadmap containing tangible actions in support of shared objectives and goals. When taken together, these goals constitute a layered approach to nuclear security including: reducing quantities of nuclear material and/or its attractiveness, reducing the vulnerability of material to theft or diversion, and strengthening response and forensics capabilities. Achievements outlined in the nine goals of the NSWG Roadmap below have benefited both countries' nuclear security expertise, strengthened our nuclear security posture, and have fundamentally reduced the threat that terrorists would acquire nuclear material.
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BOSTON — The Minnesota Golden Gophers losts another player to the NHL as sophomore Phil Kessel signed a multi-year contract with the Boston Bruins.
"Phil is a player with world-class speed and gifted offensive talents," said Bruins General Manager Peter Chiarelli. "We feel he is ready to begin his professional development and we are looking forward to seeing him compete at training camp."
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About this blog
Welcome to my blog - I'm Charles Reed and I advise the Church of England on foreign policy issues.
This blog covers a variety of topics from US foreign policy to European politics and the Middle East - and whatever else happens to be in the news or catch my attention.
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Category Archives: Latin America
Being Church in Sao Paulo
With the Anglican Alliance's regional consultation in Sao Paulo drawing to a close, it is time to reflect on a question I posed at the start of my visit here, namely what does it mean to be Church in such a … Continue reading
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A Weekend in Sao Paulo
The sheer size of Sao Paulo is breathtaking. With a population of 20 million and rising Sao Paulo is the fifth largest city in the world. Its urban sprawl consumes some 30,000 square kilometres. Catching a taxi from the airport … Continue reading
The Anglican Alliance, Brazil and Climate Change
I'm flying to Sao Paulo, Brazil, later today for a week-long regional consultation on climate change organised by the Anglican Alliance for Relief, Development and Advocacy. Having helped to set up the Alliance I'm looking forward to seeing the Alliance in … Continue reading
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Photo Essay: Remembering Oscar Romero
Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez, the fourth Roman Catholic Archbishop of San Salavador was assassinated 21 years ago on 24 March 1980. He was shot while celebrating Mass at a small chapel located in a hospital called "La Divina Providencia". … Continue reading
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Pokes Host Falcons on Tuesday in Double A
Feb. 24, 2014
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The University of Wyoming men's basketball team returns to action on Tuesday when the Cowboys host Air Force at 7 p.m. MT in the Arena-Auditorium. The Pokes (17-10, 8-6 MW) are tied for third in the Mountain West standings and look to remain in the thick of the conference race with three of their final four games this season at home, while the Falcons look to avenge a 66-59 loss to Wyoming at home earlier this season.
Tickets can be purchased by calling the Wyoming Athletics Ticket Office at 877-WYO-FAN1 (877-996-3261) or online at GoWYO.com. Fans can follow live stats, audio and video of the game through the men's basketball Gameday Central page on GoWYO.com. The contest will also be broadcast on the radio by the Cowboy Sports Network and televised by ROOT Sports. Contact your local cable or satellite provider for further channel information.
A Look at the Matchup
Head coach Dave Pilipovich and Air Force enter the weekend at 10-15 overall and 4-10 in the MW for 10th in the league standings. The Falcons have won two of their last 12 MW games, both against San Jose State, after starting the season with wins against Utah State and at UNLV. Most recently, Air Force lost a 75-56 home game to Nevada on Saturday. The Wolf Pack opened the game on a 10-0 run and led throughout, while using a 12-2 run midway through the second half to take a 57-40 lead with 9:41 remaining. Nevada extended the lead to as many as 19 points on several occasions and never allowed Air Force to get closer than 14 points following the run. The Wolf Pack held Air Force to 37 percent (22-of-60) shooting from the field, including 20 percent (5-of-25) from three-point range. On the season, Air Force's 67.3 points per game rank ninth in the MW, while it shoots 45 percent from the field and 34 percent beyond the arc for fifth and seventh, respectively, in the conference. AFA's 7.4 threes per game are fourth in the league and 71st in the nation. Defensively, Air Force allows 69.0 points for seventh in the league on 43 percent from the field and 32 percent from deep. AFA's field-goal defense and three-point defense are seventh and sixth in the MW.
Each Team's Leaders
Sophomore guard Tre Coggins notched 14 points against Nevada, as he leads Air Force at 16.3 points per game. His 41percent beyond the arc is second in the MW and 42nd nationally, while his 2.5 treys per game are second in the league. He hits 2.7 threes and shoots 38 percent during MW play to lead the conference in both categories. Junior guard Max Yon added 12 points against the Rams and averages 13.4 points and a team-high 2.9 assists per game. Junior forward Marek Olesinski contributes 11.9 points and 5.2 rebounds, while junior forward Kamryn Williams rounds out AF's double-figure scorers at 10.3 points and a team-high 6.4 rebounds per game. Junior forward Justin Hammonds is the other Falcon probable starter at 8.0 points and 5.4 rebounds.
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I snack on a variety of fresh fruits and veggies throughout the day. I usually have baby carrots, celery, grapes, apples, oranges, and sometimes raspberries, mangos, or peaches in my fridge ready for eating. It's easy to grab something that's already washed and no other preparation needed. Also - I found that "Simply Jif" (white label) had the best nutritional value for peanut butters, and will sometimes put that on some celery (rather than bread to cut down the carbs) if plain celery just won't cut it.
Oh! I found a healthier egg salad recipe that I eat for lunch 1-3 times per week. Here goes:
4 hard boiled eggs
1/2 avacado
1 Tablespoon mustard
plus a little bit of chopped onion and celery
Mix it all together, and you're good to go. I eat it by the forkful rather than making a sandwhich or will sometimse have a couple of sourdough crisp crackers with it.
I've been eating apples, bananas (which will help prevent charlie horses), yogurt, cottage cheese, baby carrots (I can eat a half a bag in one sitting :)). I just have them around the house to graze on during the day.


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I am setting up an app called Jenkins on the Mac which is a build tool.
There are many VERY helpful articles on this topic and they all involve modifying a plist to point to a newly created user.
They ALL say to start/stop using sudo
sudo launchctl unload -w /Library/LaunchDaemons/org.jenkins-ci.plist
sudo launchctl load -w /Library/LaunchDaemons/org.jenkins-ci.plist
and they all say to create a NEW user for this purpose (how about an existing user?)
sudo dscl . create /Users/jenkins
sudo dscl . create /Users/jenkins PrimaryGroupID 1
sudo dscl . create /Users/jenkins UniqueID 300
sudo dscl . create /Users/jenkins UserShell /bin/bash
sudo dscl . create /Users/jenkins home /Users/Shared/Jenkins/Home/
sudo dscl . create /Users/jenkins NFSHomeDirectory /Users/Shared/Jenkins/Home/
sudo dscl . passwd /Users/jenkins
Now I am new to mac. And this tells me NOTHING about:
- how to make the app/service/daemon startup automatically when restarting the machine.
- How does this give the user jenkins the permissions needed?
- also I needed to login with one user to change the plist then back in with another user etc.
- I don't even see this newly created user in /Users/jenkins at all, although each line executed ok. I don't see /Users/jenkins.
- How will starting the machine and loggin in as admin account cause this jenkins user and the daemon to startup? I just don't get it? Do I need to add the sudo to some startup script in the admin.
I mean really this is what I think everyone thinks of when they think of having a daemon process running. Not constantly executing sudo this and sudo that.
I am not at all what will happen if I boot the machine and login with user jenkins. How do I make the jenkins server run no matter which user is actually logged into the machine?
Note: I executed everything from an admin account. Not root.
So I need some complete information on how to do this.
I mean what is the point of a daemon if I need to sudo load each time the machine starts?
Now my exact situation is I already have an admin user jenkinsadmin that I want to use to monitor the machine etc. Creating this new user as above did not give me a user with admin permissions at all. In fact executing sudo was not possible. So how do I auto start this jenkins each time the machine boots and I login with jenkinsadmin?


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text: Jan 21, 2013 00:05 Murray collects victory Murray collects victory Associated Press photo by Andy Wong Andy Murray makes a backhand return to Robin Haase during their first- round match at the Australian Open on Tuesday. Associated Press photo by Andrew BrownbillNovak Djokovic hits a forehand return to Paul-Henri Mathieu at the Australian Open on Monday. JOHN PYE| AP sportswriter Comments MELBOURNE, Australia — Playing his first Grand Slam match as a major winner, Andy Murray looked quite comfortable in his return to the Australian Open. Murray beat Robin Haase of the Netherlands 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 in the opening round at Melbourne Park on Tuesday. Asked what it felt like to play after his triumph at the U.S. Open, where he became the first British man since 1936 to win a major title, the third-ranked Murray said: "I can try and focus on the second part of my career now." The 25-year-old Murray seemed more at ease and relaxed than he has been in previous trips to the season's first major. "It was a good start, nice to win in straight sets," he said. "It was the hottest day we've had for a while so the court was playing much quicker." After a record heat wave early last week, the last few days in Melbourne have been cool. The temperature was heading toward 84 degrees when Murray was on Rod Laver Arena. It's been 12 months since Murray started working with eight-time major winner Ivan Lendl, and he attributes much of the success in his breakthrough 2012 to his partnership with his new coach. It's relaxed "in front of the cameras, yeah," Murray joked. "Behind closed doors he works me very hard. "We've had a very good relationship so far. He's very honest, very open. He doesn't lie to you, he tells you exactly how it is, and that's exactly what I needed." Also, Serena Williams overcame a right ankle injury to win her first match, routing Edina Gallovits-Hall 6-0, 6-0. With the match 19 minutes old and Williams leading 4-0, the 15-time major winner fell to the court awkwardly, clutching her right ankle. She was helped to her court-side chair and her ankle was heavily taped by a WTA trainer. The third-seeded Williams, attempting to win her third consecutive major title, returned to the court and won the next four points, then held service to take the opening set before again receiving treatment. She dominated the second set, allowing the Romanian player to win just six points. Victoria Azarenka has opened the defense of her Australian Open title with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Monica Niculescu of Romania. Azarenka powered to a 4-0 lead in the opening set over Niculescu, who is winless in singles tournaments on the WTA Tour. The top-seeded Azarenka was down a service break and trailed 3-0 in the second set before coming back to level the set at 4. She then broke Niculescu's serve in the ninth game before serving out Tuesday's match. Azarenka could meet No. 3 Serena Williams, who also won Tuesday, in the semifinals at Melbourne Park. In other women's matches Tuesday, 42-year-old Kimiko Date-Krumm upset No. 12-seeded Nadia Petrova of Russia 6-2, 6-0, and former No. 1-ranked Caroline Wozniacki won the last six games to beat Sabine Lisicki of Germany 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. Former U.S. Open and French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova continued her comeback from a knee injury that kept her out of the U.S. Open, ending her run of 40 consecutive majors. Also, No. 14 Maria Kirilenko had a 6-4, 6-2 win over American Vania King, and China's Peng Shuai beat Canada's Rebecca Marino 6-3, 6-0. Novak Djokovic started his bid for a third consecutive Australian title on Monday, posting a 6-2, 6-4, 7-5 win over Paul-Henri Mathieu. "Hello, everybody, it's great to be back," he told the big crowd after his first match at Melbourne Park since his epic five-set win over Rafael Nadal in last year's final. "I have great memories." David Ferrer, who took the No. 4 seed when fellow Spaniard Nadal withdrew because of illness and injury, had only a couple of hundred people watching in cavernous Hisense Arena on Day 1. He opened with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Olivier Rochus of Belgium. Ferrer knows that without his compatriot in the draw, there's a semifinal spot up for grabs, but he's content to stay under the radar. "Of course, Novak, Roger and Rafael and Murray — they've won Grand Slams," he said. "It's very difficult for (another) player to win the first Grand Slam of his career. For me, I am trying to do my best." The majors in 2012 were shared by Djokovic, Nadal, Roger Federer and Murray, the dominant four men in recent years. Djokovic doesn't have another Grand Slam winner in his half of the draw after his Serbian Davis Cup teammate Janko Tipsarevic ousted Australian veteran Lleyton Hewitt, a former U.S. Open and Wimbledon winner. Murray is in the same half of the draw as Federer, who was opening against Benoit Paire of France on Rod Laver Arena immediately after women's champion Victoria Azarenka played Monica Niculescu of Romania. Also advancing were No. 4 Agnieszka Radwanska, No. 6 Li Na, No. 9 Samantha Stosur, No. 11 Marion Bartoli and No. 13 Ana Ivanovic and 17-year-old American Madison Keys. On the men's side, fifth-seeded Tomas Berdych, the 2010 Wimbledon finalist, beat American Michael Russell 6-3, 7-5, 6-3. Four American men also advanced Monday, led by No. 20 Sam Querrey, the highest-ranked U.S. man in the tournament after John Isner pulled out with an injury. Querrey beat Daniel Munoz-de la Nava of Spain 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-2, 6-4. 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What would you do if you developed a game, and two years later, a bigger company published a very similar-looking game? Then, what if, in a twist, they turned around and tried to block your pre-existing trademark in favor of theirs?
This is exactly the position that Albert Ransom, founder of Runsome Apps and designer of CandySwipe, finds himself in. In an open letter to King.com, developer of popular and addictive app Candy Crush Saga, Ransom paints a picture of a family man learning to code in the aftermath of his mother's death, of his concern when Candy Crush Saga came along two years later with similar visuals and sounds, and of his decision to go public with this side of the story: "Now, after quietly battling this trademark opposition for a year, I have learned that you now want to cancel my CandySwipe trademark so that I don't have the right to use my own game's name." Ransom goes on to say:
It's my livelihood, and you are now attempting to take that away from me. You have taken away the possibility of CandySwipe blossoming into what it has the potential of becoming. I have been quiet, not to exploit the situation, hoping that both sides could agree on a peaceful resolution. However, your move to buy a trademark for the sole purpose of getting away with infringing on the CandySwipe trademark and goodwill just sickens me.
Ransom also mentions a recent King press release: An Open Letter on Intellectual Property from last month, in which King's CEO, Riccardo Zacconi, states: "We believe in a thriving game development community, and believe that good game developers—both small and large—have every right to protect the hard work they do and the games they create."
But, the attempt for the multi-milion dollar company to crush it's tiny competitor certainly seems to go against that statement. The fact that they used names and visuals so similar to CandySwipe's in the first place seems to contradict a later assertion:
Before we launch any game, we do a thorough search of other games in the marketplace and review relevant trademark filings to ensure that we are not infringing anyone else's IP. We have launched hundreds of games. Occasionally, we get things wrong. When we do, we take appropriate action.
The evidence belies this claim, and it turns out that the trademark smackdown was a prelude to King filing for IPO to become a publicly traded company. It is puzzling to many that the company with the most popular mobile game in the world and that made nearly $1.9 billion last year would even care about a game with relatively few downloads. Although some in the gaming community such as gamer girl Felicia Day and the International Game Developers Association are throwing their support behind the embattled CandySwipe, the king of candy is not likely to notice.
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It is time to show you openly support the Second Amendment by purchasing a NRA Foundation license plate from the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). The license plates have been available since December 12th and cost $35. A donation of $15 will be made to the NRA Foundation for every license that is purchased. Representative Tim Schaffer (R-5) made this program a reality and is endorsed by Buckeye Firearms for Ohio Senate.
The NRA Foundation is a charitable organization that helps preserve shooting sports, hunting, and firearm related educational programs. The foundation has awarded over 70 million dollars to the shooting sports and various organizations since 1990.
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Courtney Diette leads a very active youth group ministry at Trinity UMC.
The youth meet on Sunday evenings for a meal and activities. They also travel to enjoy Christian youth concerts and other programs, as well as to serve others. They glean apples each fall for the Society of St. Andrew hunger ministry.
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Sure, you could surf the 'Net to ferret out recommends for Park City places to eat, snowshoe or live entertainment. But where the web leaves off—and I'm talking the been there, done that details—is where the Park City Visitor Center at Kimball Junction steps in.
"Our visitor information specialist staff are all local residents and have been on the job for an average of seven years," says Deb Lewis, Park City Chamber/Bureau Visitor Services manager.
If you've visited Park City within the last several months, you've likely spotted the shiny new visitors center at Kimball Junction. It was completed last fall to replace the log cabin previously housing the center and features huge windows framing stunning mountain views by day and a large projection movie screen after dark.
The sleek, 4,000-square-foot space is furnished with spare, modern furnishings, high-tech video touch screens, televisions featuring ads for local businesses and Silver Bean Coffee (owned and operated by Olympic medalist Shannon Bahrke).
Park City's very sleek and high tech Kimball Junction visitor center has furnished touch-screen info kiosks—fun for kids to monkey around with while their parents get the real information from the center's super-knowledgeable staff.
One of the center's coolest features is the front desk, paneled by actual skis, many of which were donated by former Olympians. "We made a city-wide call for skis to make the desk. The result is a nice representation of the town's history and personality," Lewis says.
Babcock Design Group, architects for the new Park City Visitors Center at Kimball Junction, designed this cool information desk, paneled with skis donated by Park City residents.
Despite the center's very uptown digs, I am happy to report that the same real time, up-to-date info you could get at the little log cabin is still readily dispensed at the new visitors center. I stopped there earlier this winter with my family on our way up to the Uintas for an afternoon of cross-country skiing. Instead of simply pointing me east to the Mirror Lake Highway, the warm and friendly woman at the desk not only gave us detailed directions to a trailhead appropriate for our 7 and 10 year old, but described how much snow we could expect and, because there's precious little open on a early-winter Sunday in Kamas, advised us to get lunch in Park City before heading up. (For details, visit my blog here.)
Bottom line: the Park City Visitor Center at Kimball Junction is exactly what it should be—a non-preferential, honest information hub run by people who actually know what they are talking about.
The Park City Kimball Junction Visitor Center is located at 1794 Olympic Parkway (At the entrance to the Utah Olympic Park.) and is open daily, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Melissa Fields is a Utah-based freelance writer. Her blog is utahvagabond.com.


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