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Spanish police film the capture of a would-be migrant discovered on top of the engine of a ferry travelling from Morocco.
16:52, UK, Thursday 08 May 2014
Video footage has captured the moment a stowaway was discovered hidden inside the engine housing of a ferry travelling from Morocco to southern Spain.
The Moroccan man, wearing a wetsuit, had clung to the left turbine of the ferry for the 35-minute journey across the Strait of Gibraltar between Tangier and the port of Tarifa, near Cadiz.
The 20-year-old, who was carrying a bag of belongings tied to his arm, was arrested by officers from the National Police at around 11am on Wednesday.
He was then taken to an immigration detention centre.
It is believed he was intending to jump into the water and swim ashore before arriving at the port to avoid immigration barriers after completing the 18 mile journey.
So far, 31 people have been arrested this year attempting to get into Spain from Morocco illegally, according to El Correo.
Other methods have included hiding people underneath car seats or even next to vehicle engines.
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Cambodia's Second Stock Listing Delayed Again
A Taiwanese-owned garment maker on Thursday postponed its planned Cambodia listing by two weeks, in yet another delay to what would be just the second initial public offering to be held in this developing Southeast Asian nation.
Grand Twins International (Cambodia) PLC now plans to list on June 12–postponing its trading debut set for Thursday–after public holidays caused delays in finalizing the results of its $19.3 million flotation, the IPO's sole underwriter Phnom Penh Securities said in a statement.
The Cambodia-based garment maker sold eight million shares, or 20% of the company, at $2.41 apiece in its IPO, which was oversubscribed, Phnom Penh Securities said. The price is below the midpoint of the indicative range of $1.85 to $3.50 a share.
Interest in the Grand Twins offering has been hurt by concerns over the prospects for Cambodia's garment industry, which has been hit by labor unrest and rising costs, analysts and brokers said.
Thursday's postponement was the second time Grand Twins delayed its publicly announced listing date. The company first set its trading debut for May 8, before pushing it back by three weeks due to delays in getting regulatory approval.
Underwriters and brokers have expressed hope that the Grand Twins IPO could rejuvenate Cambodia's stock market, which has foundered since hosting its first-ever listing in April 2012, the $20 million flotation of state-owned Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority.
Two other state-owned enterprises, a telecommunications firm and a port operator, were slated to list by the end of 2012, but those plans were shelved.
Other IPO candidates have either struggled to meet regulatory requirements or have decided to hold off until the market gains depth and liquidity. Grand Twins, for instance, had considered listing as early as 2012 but put it off due to compliance issues and concerns about market liquidity, its IPO underwriter had said.
Grand Twins, whose primary customer is German sportswear firm Adidas, had $54.9 million in revenue in 2012, mainly from apparel exports to retailers in Europe and the U.S.
Tens of thousands of garment workers in Cambodia went on strike from late December until early January to press for higher wages, and unions have threatened fresh action unless labor officials raise the industry minimum wage to $160 a month–$60 more than the government's latest offer.

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Brandi's custom made wedding dress was loosely inspired by well known designer's "sherbert" colored wedding gown. With Brandi choosing to have Bridal Bliss Designs make an inspired version of the original, she saved thousands of dollars! Her dress featured a blush satin underlay with ivory tulle and satin faced organza overlay – this effect created a very soft pale blush shade.
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The Dallas Convention Center will be the place to be if you are in the market for a classic car! Mecum Auctions brings their road show to Texas for the first time ever with the 2011 Dallas Mecum Auction beginning Thursday October 6th and running through Saturday evening October 8th.
Just $15 can get you in the door, additional forms and fees to bid but in this market collector cars have never been the bargain they are now and this may be YOUR chance to get into the old car hobby. There will be over 600 cars auctioned off this weekend so there will be something for everyone!
If you are not able to get there in person, the Mecum auction will be shown LIVE on Velocity TV (formerly HD Theatre TV) beginning Thursday 3-8PM, Friday 3-8PM and Saturday 1 to 5PM AND you can catch in live via streaming video on the internet at www.Mecum.com.
Even if you're not in the market for a collector car, this would be a great evening of fun to attend and watch in person. To view the complete auction list, including the day each car will cross the block go to www.Mecum.com and select the Dallas 2011 link for complete info.


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Ever wonder why your burgers are black on the outside and raw in the middle? Or why does the chicken have that black soot like glaze? Are your hot dogs coming off the grill with bits and chunks of black charred crunchy stuff? Well my friend, this article will solve those simple grilling problems.
Simple techniques and basic cleaning procedures can help you create the most amazing grilled dishes to keep folks asking for more. Just as in life, the main idea here is to become inspired to be better. Trying harder only takes you so far, but also having the tools and the knowledge will eventually get you to your intended goal. In this case, that's cooking better on the barbecue grill.
First Point: Start with a clean grill. Removing any previous bits and pieces of charred remains will keep them from getting onto the food you want to cook now. Those bits and pieces are not harmful, but they are definitely not that appetizing. They get into the gaps of your teeth, mess up your taste buds and create those unwanted flicking motions your guests have to do to just eat a freakin' hot dog!
- Go buy a good grill brush ($8).
- Use the newly bought grill brush after every grilling session to ensure a clean grill the next time you cook.
- After brushing, wipe the grill clean with a paper towel soaked with some olive oil.
- If you got drunk and forget to clean the grill at the last bbq, turn the grill on high for a few minutes to burn off the old food bits and repeat the previous bullet points.
Second Point: Cooking with charcoal and lighter fluid will change the flavor of your food, and usually not for the better. Lighter fluid lingers even after it has supposedly burned off. It will also cause a plume of soot to float around your grill and coat the food with a 'beautiful black slim glaze'. Just what you want on your dinner right? Nope.
- Go buy yourself a Charcoal Chimney ($20) and use charcoal that has no lighter fluid added.
- Once the coals are hot, poor them into your grill. Use some old tongs to build a fiery pyramid off to one side and now you have a hot side for quick cooking and an indirect heat side for slow cooking.
- Add a few presoaked wood chips (optional), place a cleaned grate back onto grill and close the damn lid!
- Now you can sear some meat and then put onto the indirect side to slow cook without the black soot sock you normally get on your food.
Third Point: Grilling is easy once you learn; the hotspots of your grill, how fast your meat will normally cook and when to add the sauces or cheese.
- Setting up our grill the correct way will help eliminate most of the raw and burnt food you have been grilling. Try removing a metal 'tent' off of at least one of your burners on the propane grill. This is now your HOT SIDE. Leaving the 'tents' on the other burners gives you an area for slower cooking and resting. If your grill does not come equipped with these metal tents, just keep one side on high the other on low. Also, a top shelf or rack is a nice resting place for seared meat as well.
- The Hot Side is used to sear the outside of the meat to keep the juices inside. Once a quick sear is complete on both sides, move the meat over to the Lower Temp areas. This is where you can regulate / cook the meat to your desired doneness. Thick rib-eyes will take longer to cook than say a thin sliced center cut pork chop. A thick chicken breast will take longer than a thin patty of burger. DUH!? Either way, sear the meat and move to the lower temp areas.
- Sauces and cheese will burn on a grill…they just do!. These should be added near the end of cooking time periods and watched closely. Most barbecue sauces contain a sugar of sorts; honey, brown sugar, molasses…etc. These will burn over an open flame if not attended to religiously. The idea is to get the sauce on a cooked piece of meat and heated through. As far as cheese goes, top the burgers with cheese, move to Low Temp side, close the lid and pay attention.
Just follow these three simple lessons: clean your grill, stop using lighter fluid and pay attention to the thickness of the meat and sauces while grilling. This concludes Grilling for Dummies, now shut down the computer and go get inspired to grill something dammit!
Smoke 'em if you got 'em and don't forget your bib.


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Ray McKinnon Movies and Career Information
Nov 15, 1957
Actor, Director, Producer and Writer
Nov 15, 1957
Actor, Director, Producer and Writer
Ray McKinnon is an American actor, screenwriter, film director and producer. He was married to actress and producer Lisa Blount from 1998 until her death on October 25, 2010. He graduated with a degree in Theatre from Valdosta State University. Along with his wife, McKinnon won the Academy Award in the category Live Action Short Film in 2001 for The Accountant. The film was produced by Ginny Mule Pictures, a company founded by himself, Lisa Blount and Walton Goggins. McKinnon currently lives in Little Rock, Arkansas, the hometown of his late wife. As an actor, he is best known for his role as Reverend Smith in the HBO series Deadwood and for his role as Lincoln Potter in the fourth season of the critically acclaimed FX show Sons of Anarchy. McKinnon wrote, produced, directed and played Snake in the critically acclaimed 2004 film Chrystal starring Blount and Billy Bob Thornton. The supporting cast included Goggins, Grace Zabriskie, Harry Lennix, Harry Dean Stanton and Johnny Galecki. He created the television series Rectify, the first original series from Sundance Channel. The first season was broadcast from April to May 2013 and has been renewed for a second season.
- Ray McKinnon Movies before 2015
- Last Ride (2012) 2012
- Blind Side 2009
- That Evening Sun 2009
- Last Lullaby 2009
- Come Early Morning 2006
- Chrystal 2004
- Missing 2003
- O Brother, Where Art Thou? 2000
- Goodbye Lover 1999
- Grass Harp 1996
- Net 1995
- Apollo 13 1995
- Driving Miss Daisy 1989
- Things That Hang from Trees
- Bugsy
- Movies Directed by Ray McKinnon
- Randy and the Mob 2007
- Chrystal 2004
- Accountant (2001) 2001
- Movies Produced by Ray McKinnon
- That Evening Sun 2009
- Chrystal 2004
- Movies Written by Ray McKinnon
- Randy and the Mob 2007
- Chrystal 2004


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The UK's Most Popular Site for Smooth Naturists !
Naturist Smoothie Clubs
Smoothie Club Leisure
- A Nottingham (UK) Naturist Group for correspondence and meetings of Smoothies.
World of the Nudest Nudist
- The site of the Netherlands naturist club for Smoothies. Was a branch of the original UK Smoothie Club TSC, WNN is for local meetings and world-wide correspondence
Naturist Organisations & Web Sites (UK)
NUFF Naturist Venues
- Listing of naturist clubs and beaches etc. in the UK together with location maps
British Naturism
- Official organisation for naturism in the UK representing some 25,000 British naturists
Singles' Outdoor Club
- Naturist camping and walking organisation - singles welcome!
Singles' Outdoor Club Walks
- A group of Naturist midweek walkers based in Southern England - not necessarily all 'singles'! SCN members have joined some of these walks
- Nude swimming club for men in London
Naturist Organisations & Web Sites (outside UK)
NetNude Naturist Site
- Canadian based site of interest to all nudists showing pictures and featuring interesting topics on all aspects of naturism including a section for Smoothies
International Nudist Photo Galleries
- Large collection of nudist photos and site links
My Nude Life
- Nudist site and message board with emphasis on women
Naturist Clubs (UK)
Western Naturist Swimming Club
- at the Chepstow Leisure Centre, South Wales
Marlborough & District Naturist Club
(MADNAT) - naturist swimming club, Wiltshire
- Long established family naturist club in Hertfordshire
- Naturist club in Kent
Naturists' Private Web Pages
Peter's Nudist Page
- Personal pages of a British nudist who prefers not to wear clothes
Nudist Britain
- John and Roberta's Going Bare nudist lifestyle information pages
Linda's Special Naturist Place
- A single Californian naturist gal's site
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Suzanne Karkus, senior vice president of apparel at Under Armour Inc., has resigned.
This story first appeared in the February 5, 2010 issue of WWD. Subscribe Today.
Under Armour said the executive was leaving to pursue other interests. The company has named Matthew Mirchin, senior vice president of sales for North America, interim head of its North American wholesale apparel unit while it searches for Karkus' successor.
In a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Baltimore-based performance apparel firm said that following Karkus' departure on Feb. 16, she would be paid six months' salary, or $200,000 based on her 2008 compensation, pursuant to the employment agreement inked when she joined the firm in January 2008. That contract called for her to receive a half year's pay in the event her employment was terminated "under certain circumstances." The company has yet to provide salary information for 2009. Karkus will also receive $120,000 "primarily to cover her transition and other expenses."
Prior to joining Under Armour, Karkus was president of Izod Womenswear for four years and, during a six-year tenure with Calvin Klein Jeanswear, advanced to president of its women's division.
While Under Armour has struggled with its fledgling investment in footwear, the apparel business has continued to flourish. In the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31, apparel revenues increased 26 percent to $192.1 million, 86.5 percent of the corporate total. By contrast, footwear revenues, while up 60.6 percent for the full year, fell 5.1 percent to $8.7 million in the quarter.
Raphael Peck resigned as Under Armour's senior vice president of footwear in June.
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Boston Children's has launched the world's 1st program dedicated to offering hand transplants to children who qualify.
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Learn what it's like living with ulcerative colitis and how to help your child.
Meeting with a social worker at the time of diagnosis can help with lifestyle adjustments.
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For young children, it is important to get back to a routine as soon as possible. Even if activities have to be a bit altered, rituals and predictability can help bring back a sense of safety and normalcy.
Stress doesn't cause ulcerative colitis (UC), but it can sometimes make symptoms worse. Anticipating stressful situations provides the opportunity to problem-solve ways to cope.
Pre-teens and adolescents are most concerned with the social implications of their UC and the invasion of privacy. It is important for them to regain a sense of control and decide what to tell others. There is no right or wrong way to share information; however, telling friends can help provide support during a flare up.
The future of pediatrics will be forged by thinking differently, breaking paradigms and joining together in a shared vision of tackling the toughest challenges before us."


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The AGO is proud to be one of the founding members of the Toronto Public Library's Museum + Arts Pass (MAP) program, "Borrow" free of charge a family pass to the AGO from any of the Toronto Public Library's 99 branches. Sponsored by Sun Life Financial. For more information, please visit www.torontopubliclibrary.ca.
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In this first of two parts of Pastor David Jeremiah's (Lesson Four), "What In The World Is Going On?" Series, the fastest-growing religion in the world takes center stage. The Muslim religion, called "Islam," which means "submission" in Arabic, has only truly been recognized by Westerners as a dominant power and presence in the world for the past few decades. In fact, according to a Pew Research Center poll, conducted in 2007, "just 58% of Americans know 'not very much' or 'nothing at all' about Islam and regarding their perceptions of Islam, only 15% responded positively" (Jeremiah, 2008). So, what should we know about this ancient belief system and why should it matter today, in these end times? For a more detailed look at Islam, from a Christian perspective, on the history and habits (including the 5 Pillars) of the religion, please view this excellent 45-minute YouTube video: http://youtu.be/Z5fzeexxJno.
Indeed, until less than a couple of decades ago, most Westerners knew very little about what radical Muslims (a minority composed of extremists that engage in all manner of violence) refer to as "jihad," often called the sixth pillar and translated, "struggle" in Arabic. Dr. Jeremiah (2008) relates jihad, spiritually, as the internal struggle of an individual Muslim submitting to Allah (the Muslim god); whereas, outwardly defending Islam and its culture. In fact, a radical Muslim's jihad includes and is largely defined by martyrdom, which is considered a privilege and great honor. Since May 14, 1948, Israel has been in the crosshairs of jihad as well as America, Israel's ally, by radical Muslims "willing to die as martyrs to defeat their perceived enemies" (see my previously related article on 'The Israel Connection') (Jeremiah, 2008). Moreover, Dr. Jeremiah (2008) elaborates on the ramifications of jihad when describing the twelfth Imam, "a figure in Shiite Muslim teaching who parallels the Jewish Messiah (Jesus Christ) in terms of significance." Shiites believe that the only way the twelfth Imam will return to Earth is during a period of global chaos; therefore, generating universal turmoil is certain to expedite his return. However, what radical Muslims refuse to grasp is that one day, sooner than later, the One & Only, True & Living Messiah, Jesus Christ, will return with His saints in righteousness; judging and making war against Israel's enemies and redeeming her from jihad (Revelation 19:11 – 21, NKJV)!
So, the real question is, "which messiah will you put your faith and trust in?" My prayer, as always, is that you turn to Messiah Jesus, while there's still time to do so, and know that you will have eternal life in Him (1 John 5:11 – 13, NKJV). Until then, stay tuned for Islamic Terrorism Part Two on our journey together with Pastor David Jeremiah in the "What in the World is Going On? Bible Study Series…See you then!


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We have no doubt that Taylor Swift would be all over this dress. She probably already has it, quite frankly. We imagine that she has her assistants armed and ready with Google search terms whenever she wants to go shopping: "hearts" "polka dots" "peter pan... [More]
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The Kate Moss for Topshop collection is here, and it's no surprise, as most of the pieces look like something Kate Moss would wear out in public (except hers would be ten times as expensive). Every item has a laid-back, devil-may-care kind of attitude, with... [More]
May 5, 2014 10:15 AM
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Sometimes you just need a summer dress that's easy to throw on that will efficiently perform two jobs and do them well: the jobs of keeping you comfortable and making you look good. We bet this brightly hued American Vintage (a French brand, funnily enough)... [More]
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U-S-A! U-S-A! The Ashbury Maxi Dress ($148) is a fashionable way to express your patriotism without having to literally drape yourself in a flag. This flowing polka-dotted number will be a hit at all of the holiday barbecues this summer. Plus, your likelihood of being... [More]
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Apr 30, 2014 10:55 AM
Dressed up or dressed down, this MANGO Double Tier Cami Dress ($46) is a delight. It's straightforward and simple, with no surprising cut-outs, no zippers to nowhere, and we promise it's not actually a voluminous romper. Simple, yes, but hardly boring. It stands out from... [More]
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Not yet warm enough to wear an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny, yellow polka-dot bikini? Ain't no thang! You can step out in the See You Round Skirt in Yellow ($43) until beach weather descends. According to the reviews, the bright skirt is a bit longer than it... [More]
Apr 30, 2014 8:10 AM
We're guessing this Tibi Simona Jacquard Dress ($238, on sale) came about the same way as some of the clothing on those Project Runway challenges: "Reinterpret the modern windbreaker!" "Take an item of clothing from a male contestant's suitcase and turn it into a womenswear... [More]
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Okay, we were going to say that this Marina Eyelet Maxi Dress ($148) was the perfect warm weather dress, but the copy geniuses at Splendid already wrote that. We guess most maxi dresses are the perfect warm weather dress, but we think this one is... [More]
Apr 28, 2014 10:00 AM
Easy and breezy, the Such A Tassel Dress ($48) from The Mint Julep Boutique should effortlessly take you from spring to summer. The sheer sleeves provide a little modesty, while the short hem keeps the dress fun and flirty. Of course, it's the smocked design... [More]
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Mad Men is back for its final season and we're already kinda mourning the loss of the brilliant show. Our closets, however, are glad that '60s-inspired fashions are still going strong. This Dress with Embellished Neckline ($60) looks like a Megan Draper staple, and we... [More]
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Return to Multi-way Page 3The GLM can be run for each pair of independent variables with the outcome as WAZ score, but should be run for only the suspicious or documented interactions, such as measles and age. All possible combinations are shown below:
There are 10 separate combinations that could be tested, but not all are reasonable options:
|Age and low education
|not likely
|Age and Measles immunization
|YES, test this
|Age and respondents height
|not likely
|Age and sex
|not likely
|Low education and immunization
|POSSIBLY- test this
|Low education and respondents height
|POSSIBLY- test this
|Low education and sex
|not likely
|Measles immunization and respondents height
|POSSIBLY- test this
|Measles immunization and sex
|not likely
|Respondents height and sex
|not likely
The steps to using GLM are as
The full factorial model automatically computes the interaction term. Each of the following models displays pairs of variables marked for testing with the GLM full factorial method.AGE and MEASLES IMMUNIZATIONS
LOW EDUCATION and MEASLES IMMUNIZATION
LOW EDUCATION and RESPONDENTS HEIGHT
MEASLES IMMUNIZATION and RESPONDENTS HEIGHT
Those ANOVAs of interest include are those with significant interaction variables AND strong suspicion or previous documentation from the literature. If these criteria are met, the interaction variables will need to be entered in the regression model to control for the effect. An easy way to determine if the interaction is necessary is to choose a cut-off for significance such as 0.05. The significance can be more or less stringent depending on how much evidence supports that the variables DO have interaction. For instance, measles and age would be included even if the interaction variable had only 0.09 because there is a strong belief that these do effect the model. Return to the main document to see the selected interaction terms.
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College Hockey:Crichton's OT winner sends Robert Morris past Holy Cross
MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — The Robert Morris Colonials have made a habit of making things interesting so far this season.
And tonight's contest against the visiting Holy Cross Crusaders was no exception.
Senior forward Cody Crichton's goal 30 seconds into overtime ended a dramatic, hard-fought conference battle that featured numerous momentum swings. The win firmly placed the Colonials into the top three in the Atlantic Hockey standings and added a little more breathing room there for the time being.
"I think both teams got after it pretty good tonight." said Holy Cross coach Paul Pearl. "We made a few mistakes to give them the lead, but we also showed a lot of fortitude as a team to tie it. We just didn't match their speed tonight and we made some poor puck decisions, but a lot of those have more to do with what Robert Morris did throughout the game."
Robert Morris clearly looked like a team on a mission from the drop of the puck.
The Colonials generated scoring chances on almost every shift throughout the first ten minutes of the first period, first from forward Nick Chiavetta, who was stopped on a breakaway attempt by Holy Cross netminder Thomas Tysowsky. Moments later, forward Ron Cramer clanked a shot of the left post.
The Colonials finally cashed in when freshman Cody Wydo got behind the Crusader defense and finished a brilliant pass from captain Trevor Lewis, beating Tysowsky at 7:31 to give Robert Morris the early lead.
The Crusaders didn't stay down for long, however.
As the first period started to reach the halfway point, the Crusaders got to their game which included maintaining puck possession for much of the last half of the first frame. The hard work and patience paid off as the Colonials found themselves taking penalties. The Crusaders then found a way through the very difficult Colonial penalty kill which had been operating over 94 percent for the year. Robert Morris goaltender Eric Levine had kept the Crusaders at bay with a flurry of acrobatic saves through the consecutive penalty kills.
However, Crusaders' defenseman Matt Clune's shot from the top of the circles made its way through traffic in the slot, changed direction and then beat Levine at 17:12 to tie the game before the end of the period.
The second stanza started as the first had ended, with pressure being applied by the Crusaders, but Levine kept making critical saves to keep the score tied.
The Colonials tilted the momentum in their favor by way of forcing turnovers in all three zones, opening up the game in the process. The Colonials used the more open ice to take the lead at 10:49 of the second when defenseman Josh Jones helped finish what had appeared to be a stalled three-on-one scoring opportunity, scoring his first goal of the season with assists going to forwards Tom Brooks and Zach Hervato.
Robert Morris appeared to seize control of the game at 15:25 of the second when Wydo scored his second of the game with a quick shot off a faceoff win, putting him firmly in the team lead in goals scored with 11, while giving his team a 3-1 lead at the end of two periods.
However, the Colonials still had to find a way to keep the drama in the contest and the Crusaders had no intention of letting any crucial conference points slip away without putting up a heroic effort.
Senior forward Erik Voss scored twice in the final period for Holy Cross. The first came at 7:55 and the game tying goal at 17:56 when Voss flew down the right wing boards and sent a laser beam past Levine which appeared to hit the crossbar before going in.
The Crusaders outshot the Colonials 14-6 in the third period and brought the score to 3-3 heading into sudden death overtime where Crichton scored the game-winner in similar fashion to Voss' game tying goal.
Crichton's shot came from the left circle and clanked off the crossbar and past Tysowsky.
"I'm sick of not being able to protect a third-period lead." said RMU coach Derek Schooley. "A two-goal lead should be lockdown time. It was a good win for us tonight though, a character win."
The Colonials and Crusaders finish their two-game series tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m.
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moley087 says:
Afternoon all,
Just doing a bit of research for an article I'm thinking of writing. Figured i'd put a post on here and test the water before I took it any further.
In your part of the country do you find yourself having problems with dirt/motorbikes using bridleways? I personally have had trouble with them and narrowly avoided a couple of nasty incidents. Do you often come across them? Do you often see tyre tracks on bridleways? Do you know anyone who has had accidents directly caused by this problem? Interested to know if this is just a local issue or a national one.
Also what are peoples general views about upkeep of bridleways, good all in all or plenty of room for improvement. Are there enough bridleways in your area?
Any general thoughts/musings appreciated!
Apr 09
Posts: 2066
MizzPurpleKitten says:
Hi, I hope this helps :-) I haven't personally had many issues with dirt bikes using bridleways in my area although I have passed one or two in the few years I've lived here. Wouldn't say it's a big problem altough that could be because a few of the farms in the area allow dirt bikes to ride on their land on evenings and weekends so I guess it could be because they have somewhere they can go :-)
With regards to bridleways, don;t get me started! We have loads of bridleways in the area BUT only some of them are maintained at all, so much so that al lot of those lovely well surfaced tracks which would have been suitable for a good canter at one point are now rocky and covered in stones where the surface has washed away/been worn away over the years!We're a lot luckier in the bridleways respect than a lot of other people don't get me wron but I would love it if those poorly maintained bridleways and tracks could be resurfaced and tidied up a little.
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lydiarose says:
Never passed any dirt bikes at all in my area. Probably because we have no bridlepaths! None! At all! Recently there was a horrific accident involving one of my friends, her pony and a log lorry. it could have potentially been avoided if we had safer areas in which to hack. Hope this helps.
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Jan 10
Posts: 1942
Tommytank says:
Where I used to keep Tommy there were loads of trial bikes on the bridleways. 90% of them would turn off their engines and wait for us to pass the other 10% thought it was some kind of sport to frighten horses. The worse ones I ever came across came over the lane in front of us from tracks above got to the bottom of the valley then wheel span in the mud till we went past. Needless to say we went past at a flat out gallop with no brakes. It was always much worse at weekends so i never bothered to hack out at the weekend just wasn't worth it.
I've only met one group of bikers since i've moved, in a very narrow path 3 out of 4 of them switched of their engines the other one I think just didn't understand about horses, I dont think anyone had ever explained the carnage that could happen if you frighten a horse.
Hey guys,
Many thanks for the replies. I've been asking around on quite a few forums of late and getting A LOT of similar responses, the main issues are not dirt bikes but simply a lack of bridleways and where there are any how badly they are looked after! The BHS estimates that 3000 incidents a year occur with horses and cars and I think we would all agree that we dont particually want to be on the roads, we just dont have any choice!
All comments taken on board and I'm going to get my article published as prominently as possible,
Posts: 197
PhilippaG says:
We have lots of dirt bikes using the bridleways by us, and recently the 4 wheel drive club has been going down the byways.
The dirt bikers are normally 40yr olkd men who are very responsible and turn off their engines etc, but it's the damage they do to the ground - they make a furrow in the iddle of the path which makes the path hard to walk on and it fills with water when it rains
May 09
Posts: 159
bcraig1984 says:
Im in lanarkshire & its ridiculous..... and to be honest they enjoy seeing the horse upset! I actually stopped hacking because of it and started going silly times like first thing sunday mornings etc when I knew (hoped & prayed) they werent there.
They have actually taken alot of the gates completely off so they have access
Sep 08
Posts: 8
ghost says:
Every Weekend trial bikes hit the bridleway which runs the length of the farm where I keep my horse. The council will do nothing about it even though it has been reported countless times. Our bridleways are not in good condition although some have improved and some have anti bike methods installed but fenced with barbed wire so I don't ride them much as hate barbed wire.
I'm lucky my horse is too big for the trial bikes to miss and I will put us sideways to block the bikes from passing us. The tracks are a complete mess and now I can't really ride on them, I feel like hitting the footpaths as we have been pushed off the bridleways, but I'm just too much of a coward to do so.
If you need some pics I can assure you bikes on bridleway every Sunday as a min, they fly passed my field thinking they are all that! one day I may just push them off their bikes just to make me feel better. If there is anything we can do to sort this issue out I'm in.
I'll be checking out the BHS survey.
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Spotlight on the Golden Bears
2011 Season Bear Features
Preseason Q&A With Neil McGuire (Aug. 18, 2011): The California women's soccer team is set to host Pepperdine and San Diego State this weekend to open the 2011 campaign. In the midst of a busy training schedule and photo day, CalBears.com caught up with Neil McGuire to get the lowdown on the Golden Bears this year.
How Well do the Amandas Know Each Other? (Aug. 18, 2011): Not only do juniors Amanda Glass and Amanda Groves share the same first name, there's no differentiating between the pair by their last names for they both begin with G. Beyond that, the two are roommates and have been best friends since their first days in the Blue & Gold. CalBears.com thought it would be fun to put their knowledge of each other to the test and find out just how well they know each other. Judging by the answers, it looks like Amanda Glass knows Amanda Groves the best, but check out the charts below to judge for yourself!
Post World Cup Q&A With Neil McGuire (Aug. 2, 2011): After Alex Morgan and the U.S. national women's soccer team captivated a nation and more at the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup, CalBears.com sat down with the man that coached Morgan during her four years at Cal - women's soccer head coach Neil McGuire. McGuire gave CalBears.com his thoughts on the final match, Morgan's performance, current Golden Bear Betsy Hassett's experience and more.
Q&A With Katie Suits (April 15, 2011): In early March, California women's soccer midfielder Katie Suits was given the opportunity of a lifetime: participate in the 2011 NCAA Sports and Entertainment Summit. The weekend-long workshop gave Katie Suits and fellow Golden Bear Tori Harrison, who plays lacrosse at Cal, as well as other student-athletes from across the country to explore the sports and entertainment industries. They heard speeches from and got to talk to professionals who currently work in the field of entertainment arena, sports and media talent along with sports media executives. CalBears.com grabbed some time from Suits to find out how things went in La-La-Land.
2010 Season Bear Features
Senior Q&A With Megan Jesolva (Nov. 1, 2010): The Nov. 7 match against Oregon State marks the last home game for the Cal women's soccer senior class. Among those three seniors that will be honored prior to the game is midfielder/defender Megan Jesolva. As a freshman, Jesolva was named to the Pac-10 All-Freshman team, picked as Cal's Freshman of the Year and was selected a second-team Freshman All-American and to the All-West Region second team. In 2008, she led the team in assists with eight, registering multiple assists in two games and dishing out help on three-game winning goals. A Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention in 2009, Jesolva has made multiple trips with the U.S. under-23 national team. This year, the La Mirada, Calif., native has a team-leading five assists. Jesolva will graduate next fall with a degree in English. CalBears.com caught up with Megan Jesolva to take a look back on her four years as a Golden Bear.
Q&A With Katie Benz (Oct. 26, 2010): While devoted fans of California women's soccer may know that Katie Benz is a junior midfielder who sports No. 3, but there is more to her than meets the eye. Benz, Canadian by birth, boasts an incredible singing voice and is contemplating law school in the future after majoring in legal studies. The Sonoma, Calif., native has one goal to her credit this season in five shots on goal. CalBears.com caught up with Benz prior to the Golden Bears' trip to Arizona to go beyond just her soccer accolades.
Senior Video Q&A With Emily Shibata (Oct. 25, 2010): While fans may be well versed with senior midfielder Emily Shibata's skills on the pitch, they might know much about her outside of soccer. In this video Q&A with the co-captain, fans get a peek into some of Shibata's likes, dislikes and more!
Freshman Feature: Q&A With Emi Lawson (Oct. 25, 2010): Each week, CalBears.com will feature a freshman women's soccer player, and this week's participant is defender Emi Lawson. From the get go, Lawson has made her presence known on the field, playing in every game and amassing the most minutes of any of the freshmen. Cal head coach Neil McGuire notes Lawson as a strong, fast and versatile player who has tremendous natural athletic ability and is comfortable in the center of defense but can also play up front. He also said that she has shown significant growth from her time with the U.S. youth national teams. After chatting with Kate Bennett a few weeks ago, CalBears.com caught up with the team's other Washingtonian to discuss all things Emi.
Lauren Battung: a Fantastic Forward (Oct. 19, 2010): While underclassmen might spend more time warming the bench than scoring goals as they adjust to the collegiate ranks, it is quite the opposite for sophomore forward Lauren Battung. Last season, Battung saw playing time in 13 of Cal's 21 matches, garnering significant playing time towards the end of the year. As a sophomore, Battung is currently second on the squad with six goals to her credit, including two in the 3-2 win over Washington on Oct. 15, as well as four assists. Known as LB by her coaches and teammates, Battung has fit seamlessly into the Cal program - on and off the pitch.
Freshman Feature: Q&A With Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick (Oct. 18, 2010): Each week, CalBears.com will feature a freshman women's soccer player, and this week's participant is midfielder Kaitlyn Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick, naturally called "Fitz" by her teammates, is highly regarded as one of the most talented midfielders in the nation. As a starter on the U.S. U-18 national team, she will bring a wealth of high-level playing experience with her to Cal and has seen a great deal of playing time in her freshman year. Cal head coach Neil McGuire notes that the 5-8 player boasts fantastic skill, is an excellent passer and has the ability to score goals from deep positions. Additionally, he commented that she is hard to dispossess and has great field vision, which will prove an asset to Cal's attack. CalBears.com had the opportunity to steal a few minutes of the Pleasanton, Calif., native's time for a Q&A.
Midseason Q&A With Neil McGuire (Oct. 13, 2010): With the California women's soccer team's nonconference slate complete and already a week into the Pac-10 Conference schedule, CalBears.com caught up with Neil McGuire after practice on Wednesday for a midseason check-up. The Bears bring a 5-3-4 overall record into the second week of Pac-10 play after going 5-1-4 in nonconference play for their best record since 2006.
Freshman Feature: Q&A With Mekenna DeBack (Oct. 11, 2010): Each week, CalBears.com will feature a freshman women's soccer player, and this week's participant is Mekenna DeBack. Cal head coach Neil McGuire notes the DeBack is one of the most natural goal scorers he has seen in quite some time. Additionally, McGuire called her a feisty competitor who will be a great asset to the Bears for speed allows her to create space for herself behind defensive lines and she can finish equally well with both feet. As a prepster, DeBack was a three-year varsity member at Miramonte HS, going undefeated in 2008-09 and was the North Coast Section champion. She was also named the 2009 East Bay Prep athlete of the year and Diablo Foothill Athletic League (DFAL) MVP and first-team selection. A seasoned player, DeBack traveled to Sweden and Denmark to win the Gothia Cup and Vildberg Cup, with Lamorinda United '91 in 2006. CalBears.com chatted with DeBack to find more about her.
Women's Soccer Plays Cal Crosswords (Oct. 8, 2010): Fridays on campus equal fun. CalBears.com reporter Francesca Weems caught the women's soccer team as they were finishing up with practice to play a little word association game called Cal Crosswords.
Freshman Feature: Q&A With Megan Indermill (Oct. 4, 2010): Each week, CalBears.com will feature a freshman women's soccer player, and this week's participant is defender Megan Indermill. Not only a gifted athlete but an intellectual as well, Indermill is attending Cal as a bioengineering major and Regents and Chancellor's scholar after graduating high school with a 4.84 GPA and as valedictorian. She earned eight varsity letters during her high school career in soccer and track, holding the league title for the 800m and 4X400m races in track. On the soccer side, Indermill was a four-year starter and two-time captain for the Hart HS soccer team, taking it to the CIF semifinals in 2008 and quarterfinals in 2008. That prep squad elected Indermill the best midfielder in 2007, the best defender in 2008 and the most valuable player in 2010. Additionally, she was named to the 2008, 2009 and 2010 All-Foothill League teams as well as the 2009-10 CIF female student-athlete of the year. Off the high school pitch, her club team was a two-time national cup semifinalist, 2008 coast soccer league cup champions and 2007 Surf Cup semifinalist. CalBears.com caught up with Indermill, who goes by Indy with her Cal teammates, to discuss all things Megan.
Cal Sports Report Features Megan Jesolva (Oct. 1, 2010): The Cal Sports Report, a weekly television show highlighting Golden Bear Athletics, had a segment on Cal women's soccer senior Megan Jesolva. The featurette, which aired this week, focused on Jesolva's well-rounded athletic ability as well as how the Golden Bears are doing this season.
Freshman Feature: Q&A With Kate Bennett (Sept. 28, 2010): Each week, CalBears.com will feature a freshman women's soccer player, and this week's participant is midfielder Kate Bennett. A seasononed veteran of age-group national teams, Bennett began her time with the under-16 national squad and is now a member of the under-20 player pool. Off the field as a prepster, Bennett was the co-founder of Bellevue High School Microfinance Club, which is dedicated to helping individuals in the Dominican Republic become self sufficient. Cal head coach Neil McGuire called Bennett a known goal scorer who can also create a great deal of goal-scoring opportunities for others with her precision passing, tremendous field vision and the ability to play to a high level with both feet. The 5-4 native of Washington is also writing a blog for CalBears.com entitled Blog Date With Kate, and you can read it here. CalBears.com was lucky enough to grab some time with the busy Bennett to find out more about her.
Cal Chips In on Coastal Clean-Up Day (Sept. 27, 2010): Instead of spending their Saturday studying, sleeping or hanging out with friends, roughly 40 California student-athletes participated in the annual Coastal Clean-Up Day. The Golden Bears joined 1,400 other Bay Area residents to pick up trash at the Berkeley marina.
Living Like Champions (Sept. 21, 2010): For the California women's soccer team, being a champion is not just something that happens on the field. Thanks to the program's new mantra of "Live Like Champions," the Golden Bears have the desire to be the best Cal team ever in every aspect imaginable. Last spring, head coach Neil McGuire and his staff of associate head coach Kelly Lindsey and assistant coach Libby Bassett, along with significant and important input from the student-athletes, designed a 12-point plan to help the Bears achieve three main components of what would become the foundation for the Live Like Champions philosophy.
McGuire, Brunache Film for `This Week at Cal' (Sept. 20, 2010): On a sunny Monday morning at Edwards Stadium, for California women's soccer head coach Neil McGuire and junior defender Danielle Brunache, it was [natural sun] lights...camera...action! Chelsea Brown interviewed the pair for the CalBears.com weekly video feature `This Week at Cal,' which highlights the exciting athletic action on the Berkeley campus.
Lucky Number 13: Alex Morgan Feature (Sept. 13, 2010): For many, the number 13 conjures images of black cats, full moons and bad luck, but for Alex Morgan, it represents an opportunity and a goal she's pursued since her days running down the pitch with the rest of her recreational league soccer team. Morgan, now in her senior season with the California women's soccer team, selected the superstitious 13 as an age-group player in honor of U.S. Senior National Team star Kristine Lilly. Little did Morgan know that some 11 years later, she would be on that same senior squad with her heroine.
Freshman Feature: Bronwyn Studman (Sept. 7, 2010): Each week, CalBears.com will feature a freshman women's soccer player, and this week's participant is defender Bronwyn Studman. Not only did Studman have to make a quick adjustment to college life like the rest of her fellow freshmen, but she had to make a quick adjustment to life in America after growing up in Canberra, Australia. Studman, called Brony by her teammates, has spent time playing the Under-20 Australian national team and was the 2007 player of the year for Capital Football, Canberra's head football organization. Neil McGuire called Studman a fast, strong, aggressive, naturally left-footed left back who is strong in the tackle and good in the air. CalBears.com listened to Studman's Australian accent for a tick to get to know her better.
Freshman Feature: Q&A With Rachel Mercik (Aug. 30, 2010): Each week, CalBears.com will feature a freshman women's soccer player, and this week's participant is forward Rachel Mercik. Mercik, who prepped at Oak Ridge High School in the Sacramento area, is a member of the U.S. national under-20 pool and was recognized as the No. 18 player in the nation, according to the Top Drawer Soccer National Top-100 List. Cal head coach Neil McGuire notes that Mercik is an outstanding 1-v-1 attacking playmaker who can both create chances as well as take them. Mercik should make an easy transition to the rigorous academics at Cal for she was a member of her high school's key club in 2008 and national honor society member from 2007-10. CalBears.com chatted with Mercik to find out more about her off the pitch.
Bears Go Back to School (Aug. 26, 2010): The student-athletes on the No. 18/15 California women's soccer team may have been back in Berkeley for several weeks and are already three games into the 2010 campaign, but it is now officially fall for classes started Thursday on the Cal campus. CalBears.com caught up with some of the Golden Bears on their way to class to get their thoughts on the new semester.
Freshman Feature: Q&A With Emily Kruger (Aug. 23, 2010): Each week, CalBears.com will feature a freshman women's soccer player, and this week's participant is goalkeeper Emily Kruger. According to head coach Neil McGuire, Kruger is an outstanding shot stopper who distributes the ball well from both her feet and her hands, which coupled with her great drop kick, will make Kruger at catalyst for the Cal attack. Hailing from nearby Woodside, Calif., Kruger joins the Bears as a contender in the starting goalkeeper race. Heavily involved in her high school's extracurricular activities, Kruger was the senior class vice president as well as member of the ink Ribbon Club, Students Offering Support program and co-president of the Invisible Children club, which raises money, resources and awareness for the impoverished children living in Uganda. CalBears.com caught up with the 5-11 freshman to find out more about her.
Preseason Q&A With Neil McGuire (Aug. 16, 2010): With this season's lone exhibition under its belt, the No. 14 California women's soccer team is set to kickoff its 2010 campaign this weekend. This year's squad boasts a talented senior core of four in its crew of 17 returners in addition to 12 decorated newcomers. CalBears.com recently sat down with head coach Neil McGuire, who enters his fourth year at the helm, to discuss this year's team.
2009 Season Bear Features
World Cup Wrap-Up Q&A With Cal Soccer (July 14, 2010): CalBears.com spoke to the Cal soccer brain trust - men's head coach Kevin Grimes and women's head coach Neil McGuire - about the World Cup in the last entry of its series about the recently completed tournament in South Africa. Spain defeated the Netherlands, 1-0, in extra time in the July 11 final in Johannesburg.
Q&A With Alex Morgan (June 23, 2010): After joining the U.S. senior national squad for practice camp as well as for a game against Mexico in March, California women's soccer forward Alex Morgan was called up to join the team for a game against Germany in May. The match versus Germany was the meeting of the two best teams in the world, according to the latest FIFA rankings, and occurred May 22 in front of 10,000 fans at the Cleveland Browns Stadium. Morgan, who will be a senior for the Golden Bears this fall, saw 30 minutes of playing time versus the Germans, and CalBears.com recently got some time with Morgan to discuss the match.
World Cup Q&A With Cal Soccer (June 21, 2010): With World Cup fervor sweeping much of the globe, CalBears.com recently spoke to California men's soccer coach Kevin Grimes and women's soccer coach Neil McGuire to get their perspectives on South Africa 2010.
Catching Up With the Freshmen - Q&A With Rachel Clark (June 14, 2010): In just her first year as a collegiate student-athlete, freshman defender Rachel Clark quickly became a stalwart member of the California women's soccer team's back line. Starting 14 of Cal's 21 games and playing in 17, Clark played every minute of 12 full games. CalBears.com talked with Clark to get a better understanding what it was like to balance rigorous academics and powerhouse soccer at Cal as a true freshman.
Catching Up With the Freshmen - Q&A With Lauren Battung (June 2, 2010): The 2009 season for freshman forward/midfielder Lauren Battung was an exciting one in which she started two games and played in 13. Battung had the assist in Alex Morgan's goal in the eventual 1-1 double-overtime tie against then-No. 11 Santa Clara. CalBears.com had the opportunity to chat with the West Hills, Calif., native who is called "LB" on the pitch, to discuss everything involved in her first semester of college.
Catching Up With the Freshmen - Q&A With Lauren Hein (April 1, 2010): Freshman goalkeeper Lauren Hein earned a lot of valuable experience playing behind two senior goalies. The 5-8 keeper, a native of Tustin, Calif., saw action in one game. CalBears.com recently caught up with Hein to discuss what her first semester as a Golden Bear and a student-athlete was like.
Q&A With Danielle Brunache (Jan. 27, 2010): Danielle Brunache, a crucial member on the California women's soccer team, started all 21 games for the Golden Bears this season. Hailing from an athletic family and the Bay Area town of Belmont, Calif., Berkeley ended up being a perfect fit for Brunache. CalBears.com recently sat down with Brunache, whose teammates call her DB, to find out more about her on and off the pitch.
Q&A With Alex Morgan About National Team Camp (Jan. 19, 2010): California women's soccer junior forward Alex Morgan is currently participating in the 26-player U.S. women's senior national team training camp, held from Jan. 17-Feb. 4 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif. The extended 20-day camp will give head coach Pia Sundhage a final look at the core of her current player pool before selecting an 18-player roster for the annual Algarve Cup in Portugal. Morgan earned her first call-up to the national team in December for another training camp. CalBears.com recently caught up with the busy Morgan to discuss the last training camp and preparing for this one.
Q&A With Mariam Azimi (Jan. 12, 2010): The California women's soccer team was without the athletic prowess of sophomore forward Miriam Azimi, whose knee injury has kept her on the sidelines for all of the 2009 campaign. As a true freshman in 2008, Azimi saw action in 12 games, starting three, took nine shots and tallied an assist in the 2-2 double-overtime tie to Arizona State. A season away from soccer has given Azimi a great desire to return to the pitch, she notes. CalBears.com talked with the Sacramento, Calif., native to find out about her year, her athletic family and more.
Cal Sports Quarterly Feature -Mary Harvey: Soccer Pioneer as a Player, Executive (Jan. 8, 2010): Mary Harvey was arguably the best goalkeeper in the history of California women's soccer. However, she has made a bigger impact on the game since ending her college career. The former U.S. National team stalwart has been involved in several soccer firsts as a player and an administrator. Harvey worked at the sport's highest levels, including at the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the U.S. Soccer federation, before moving into her current role as the chief operating officer for Women's Professional Soccer, the women's pro league in the United States.
Q&A With Alex Morgan (Nov. 3, 2009): With a team-leading 12 goals this season, Cal women's soccer junior forward Alex Morgan now stands in fourth place all-time with 29 career goals. Last fall, she scored the gamewinner to help the U.S. under-20 national team to gold in Chile at the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. CalBears.com sat down with the Diamond Bar, Calif., native to learn more about her time studying abroad this summer, playing in a world cup and her life off the field.
Q&A With the Cal Women's Soccer Seniors: Brianna Bak (Oct. 29, 2009): This weekend's games against Arizona and Arizona State are the final home games of the 2009 regular season and the final home games for the squad's six seniors. This week, CalBears.com will be running a Q&A with each of the team's six seniors about the seniors' years in Berkeley and what being a part of the Cal women's soccer program has meant to them, and today's participant is Brianna Bak. Bak has been a stalwart on Cal's backline for four years. A mass communications major from Manhattan Beach, Calif., Bak is co-captain this year with fellow senior Katie Oakes. After registering the game-winning goal versus No. 11 Stanford (1-0) in the final minute of regulation during her freshman year (2006), she went on to start 50 of 40 games played in her final three years at Cal. She has twice earned a Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention.
Q&A With the Cal Women's Soccer Seniors: Lisa Kevorkian (Oct. 27, 2009): This weekend's games against Arizona and Arizona State are the final home games of the 2009 regular season and the final home games for the squad's six seniors. This week, CalBears.com will be running a Q&A with each of the team's six seniors, and today's participant is Lisa Kevorkian. Redshirt junior Lisa Kevorkian, who is earning a degree in mass communications, is in her fourth year as a member of the Golden Bear women's soccer team. This season, Kevorkian has three game-winning goals and five scores and two assists for a team-second 12 points. In 2008, she returned from a knee injury with a vengeance to lead the team with three game-winning goals and was second with 13 points, six goals and 16 shots on goal. She was named to the 2008 Pac-10 Conference's All-Academic Second Team and was a co-recipient of the 2007 Golden Bear Award.
Q&A With the Cal Women's Soccer Seniors: Gina Pellegrini (Oct. 26, 2009): This weekend's games against Arizona and Arizona State are the final home games of the 2009 regular season and the final home games for the squad's six seniors. This week, CalBears.com will be running a Q&A with each of the team's six seniors, and today's participant is Gina Pellegrini. Pellegrini, who hails from Santa Rosa, Calif., is a senior goalkeeper majoring in mass communications. As of Oct. 26, she has a 5-6-0 record in goal, with 22 saves and a 1.46 goals-allowed percentage. Last year, Gina Pellegrini was the primary goalkeeper, playing in 17 games, starting 15 and notching four shutouts. Pellegrini, the 2008 Italian-American Amateur Athlete of the Year, is a two-time Pac-10 All-Academic honorable mention.
Q&A With Katrin Omarsdottir (Oct. 19, 2009): The No. 17 California women's soccer team has benefitted from the talent and international playing experience of sophomore Katrin Omarsdottir. A native of Iceland, Omarsdottir was the youngest player to play in the European Cup when she was 14 years-old and recently returned from competing with the Icelandic national team in the European Championship. After scoring two goals and notching two assists in her freshman campaign last year, Omarsdottir is currently second on the team with five goals and two assists for 12 points. CalBears.com caught up with the 5-8 midfielder to discuss moving to America and more.
Q&A With Emily Shibata (Oct. 6, 2009): Junior Emily Shibata has been a key player on the California midfield for the past three years. Shibata, who has played in nine games and has one assist this year, is a Bay Area product, hailing from nearby Walnut Creek, Calif. Last year, she recovered from a preseason injury to play in the final 15 games of the 2008 season, starting two, and was also a Pac-10 Conference All-Academic honorable mention. CalBears.com talked with the 5-2 player to discover more about her.
Get to Know the Women's Soccer Freshman Class (Sept. 28, 2009): The California women's soccer team has welcomed seven freshmen to the squad for the 2009 season. CalBears.com recently sat down with the class of 2013 to learn more about each player's history, interests and experiences thus far as Golden Bears.
Q&A With Katie Suits (Sept. 21, 2009): Sophomore forward Katie Suits has helped the No. 7 California women's soccer team to its 6-1-0 record, playing in five games for the Golden Bears. With two brothers who played on collegiate soccer teams and parents who also played intercollegiate sports during their college days, Katie Suits was a natural-born soccer player. Suits has found a great niche in Berkeley, and notes that she chose Cal for its phenomenal combination of academics and athletics. CalBears.com chatted with Suits to find out more about her personality away from the pitch.
Q&A With Zulma Munoz (Sept. 16, 2009): Sophomore midfielder Zulma Munoz joined the California women's soccer team this year after playing her freshman season on the Cal club team. A native of Berkeley, Munoz did not have to go very far to find her dream school in Cal. Munoz, who is the first person in her family to go to college, is a well-rounded student-athlete who also gives back to her community. CalBears.com sat down with Munoz to find out more about the newcomer.
Q&A With Katie Benz (Sept. 2, 2009): The No. 14 California women's soccer team is returning to home action with two games against stiff competition in No. 10 Texas A&M on Sept. 4 and No. 25 Texas on Sept. 5. Sophomore Katie Benz, who has already notched a goal this season, is prepared for action this week after getting 96 minutes of playing time under her belt in the first three games, including 46 minutes in the official season opener against Nevada. Last season as a true freshman, Benz Registered the game-winning goal against Arizona with a shot to the back left corner and played in 13 games. CalBears.com talked to Katie Benz to learn more about her off the field.
Q&A With McKenna McKetty (Aug. 19, 2009): The California women's soccer team traveled to Italy this summer for the program's first-ever foreign tour. For Golden Bear junior defender/forward McKenna McKetty, it was the first trip to Europe ever. CalBears.com recently caught up with McKetty to chat about her experience in Italy.
Preseason Q&A With Neil McGuire (Aug. 13, 2009): The California women's soccer team is set to kick off what looks to be a successful 2009 season this Saturday with an exhibition match against Pacific. The Golden Bears return 15 letterwinners and five starters and welcome 10 newcomers. CalBears.com caught up with third-year head coach Neil McGuire to get his thoughts on what to expect from Cal in 2009.
Q&A With Megan Jesolva (Aug. 7, 2009): California standout junior defender/midfielder Megan Jesolva recently traveled to England with the U.S. Under-23 national team for two games against the English U-23 squad. Jesolva saw significant playing time in each of the two matches - playing 70 minutes in 2-0 loss on July 4 and the entirety of the July 6 3-1 victory. CalBears.com chatted with Jesolva to find out more about her experience playing abroad with a national team.
2008 Season Bear Features
Postseason Q&A With Katie Oakes (Nov. 14, 2008): This week, the California women's soccer team travels to Gaineville, Fla., for the NCAA Tournament. The Golden Bears take on the Gators on Friday at 4 p.m. EST at Florida's James G. Pressly Stadium. CalBears.com recently sat down with junior midfielder Katie Oakes to discuss the team's reaction to their selection and trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Q&A With the Women's Soccer 2008 Seniors (Nov. 4, 2008): This Saturday's game against Stanford will be the final home game for six seniors on the Cal women's soccer team. Rosie Aguilera, Valerie Barnes, Katherine Daiss, Torrey Delaplane, Nkechi Kanu and Nikki Schrey will all be honored prior to kickoff. CalBears.com recently sat down with the class of 2009 to discuss their time at Berkeley and plans for the future.
Q&A With Alex Morgan (July 11, 2008): California rising sophomore forward Alex Morgan helped the United States earn a berth in the FIFA Under-20 World Championships at the qualifying tournament in Mexico last month. The World Cup is slated for Nov. 19-Dec. 7, 2008, in Chile. Morgan, who hails from Diamond Bar, Calif., led the Bears in points (18) and goals (8) in 2007 on her way to earning freshman All-America recognition. She recently sat down with CalBears.com to discuss her experience representing her country.
2007 Season Bear Features
Q&A With Caitlin Hannegan (Sept. 28, 2007): Midfielder Caitlin Hannegan is one of six seniors on the 22nd-ranked California women's soccer team. An honorable mention Pac-10 All-Academic selection in 2006, Hannegan has collected two goals and one assist through eight games in 2007. The product of nearby San Rafael, Calif., scored the gamewinner in a 1-0 overtime result against Colorado College on Sept. 2 in Berkeley.
2006 Season Q&As
Q&A With Courtney Hooker (Aug. 21, 2006): Cal junior defender Courtney Hooker was selected a preseason All-American by Soccer Buzz on the heals of earning second-team honors from the women's college soccer Web site after the 2005 season. The product of Woodland Hills, Calif., also was a first-team All-Pac-10 pick last season, helping the Bears rank seventh in the nation in goals-against average (0.475). Cal opens the 2006 season Friday, Aug. 25, against Indiana at the Wisconsin Invitational in Madison, Wis. Hooker sat down with CalBears.com to discuss the upcoming campaign, her athletic family and her interests.
Q&A With Alivia Mazura (Aug. 14, 2006): Senior Alivia Mazura is one of three returning starters to Cal's backline in 2006. Last season, she helped the Bears post a school record 0.475 goals-against average and tie Cal benchmarks for shutouts (14) and goals allowed (11). Mazura, who hails from Newport Beach, recently sat down with CalBears.com to discuss the upcoming campaign, which begins at the Wisconsin Invitational Aug. 25 and 27.


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Robert Gordon, considered to be one of the most influential macroeconomists in the world, has long been raising questions about the process of economic growth -- questioning whether economic growth is a continuous process that will persist forever, according to the February 15, 2014 news release, "Contemplating the workplace of tomorrow." In Sacramento, for example, people think of the future workplace as interconnected. Check out the site, "ThinkHouse Collective - Sacramento, CA - Workplace & Office."
Locally in Sacramento, the organization, GirlsOnTheGrid.com are looking for nominations of women doing cool stuff in Sacramento in honor of Women's History Month that starts in two weeks, since the month of March each year is dedicated to women's history. For example, GirlsOnTheGrid.com, is a lifestyle blog for women who live, play and/or work on Sacramento's grid, announced a new annual tradition today in honor of Women's History Month in March 2014.
So check out the Think House Collective website or Facebook page for further information on what's happening locally for Women's History Month in March. Women's History Month is designed to "pay tribute to the generations of women whose commitment to nature and the planet have proved invaluable to society."
Co-working communities
ThinkHouse Collective is a membership based coworking community for people who work independently as entrepreneurs, freelancers, contractors, political consultants and lobbyists in Midtown and Downtown Sacramento, according to its website. The community provides a convenient, productive, stimulating and economic alternative to the isolated workstyle often typical for self-employed, telecommuters or creatives with some variation of a remote, work-from-home set up that goes beyond printers and office space to be a community.
How do people contemplate the workplace of tomorrow?
Those who research the cultures of workplaces look at the causes of long-term unemployment and declining labor-force participation. Robert Gordon, the Stanley G. Harris Professor in the department of economics in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University presented "Long-Term Unemployment, Shrinking Participation, and Future Economic Growth" at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Chicago on February 15, 2014. His presentation is part of the symposium "Will the Workplace of Tomorrow Have Any Workers? Computing, Productivity and Jobs."
In the symposium, prominent economists with diverse perspectives informed by history, data and theory critically evaluated this evolving debate to consider both the aggregate benefits and potential social costs of rapid technological progress. They explored the set of public investment and social insurance policies that can best prepare countries to maximize gains and minimize adverse impacts from recent and incipient technological advances. Gordon, considered to be one of the most influential macroeconomists in the world, has long been raising questions about the process of economic growth -- questioning whether economic growth is a continuous process that will persist forever.
How do you successfully surmount the barriers between disparate disciplines?
Locally, here in Sacramento and Davis, the University of California, Davis shares numerous research with other scientists across various disciplines. You can read information on data sharing of research across disciplines such as, "Abilities to share data - UC Davis Health System" or "Quick Guide for Principal Investigators - UC Davis ."
Those who are interested in holistic health or other sciences may want to know who's shaping the future of research so that cross-pollination between scientific disciplines becomes the key to creative solutions? After all, health is about creative solutions as is almost every other discipline.
In an age of specialization, building networks of outstanding scientists, engineers and clinicians is helping the development of creative solutions to complex societal needs. Northwestern University's Chad Mirkin, founding director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology, knows how to build diverse teams. The flourishing institute brings together more than 190 faculty researchers from 25 different disciplines. Mirkin will deliver a presentation at the AAAS meeting discussing the challenges he faced taking the institute from inception to realization.
Northwestern University professor Chad Mirkin is no stranger to the challenges of building diverse teams. He is the founding director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN), a flourishing institute that brings together more than 190 faculty researchers from 25 different disciplines. Mirkin will discuss the IIN from inception to realization in a presentation titled "University Convergence Institutes" at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) annual meeting in Chicago. (It's the 2014 AAAS Annual Meeting.)
His presentation is part of the symposium Convergence Science: A Revolution for Health Solutions," held on Saturday, February 15, 2014 in the Comiskey Room of the Hyatt Regency Chicago. "The International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN) provides the essential framework to overcome traditional divisions between university departments and schools," Mirkin says, according to the February 15, 2014 news release, University institutes are shaping future of research. "It has enabled us to attract researchers with deep expertise in their fields, support and enable creative synergy, enhance translational capabilities and build one of the largest and most productive nanotechnology institutes in the world." Mirkin is the George B. Rathmann Professor of Chemistry in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Professor of Medicine.
Established in 2000, the International Institute for Nanotechnology (IIN) is home to the first federally funded nanotechnology facility in the nation. It currently represents and unites more than $600 million in nanotechnology research, education and infrastructure and has positioned Northwestern as a world leader in the field.
One nanometer is one billionth of a meter. To put that extremely small size in another context: A nanometer is to a meter what a marble is to the Earth. Materials with nano-sized particles have always existed, but it wasn't until relatively recently -- thanks to advances in scientific instrumentation -- that scientists could observe nanoparticles and manipulate them.
The IIN is an umbrella organization that catalyzes and supports interdisciplinary research focused on the development of transformative nanotechnologies, including nanomedicine; nanomaterials and devices; nanotechnology for energy, the environment, security and defense; and nanotechnology solutions for food and water.
University institutes are shaping future of research as long as there's cross-pollination between scientific disciplines
It's one key to creative solutions. Mirkin's research involves the study of materials and processes that operate at the atomic and molecular level. He is renowned for his discovery and development of Spherical Nucleic Acids (SNAs) and the many medical diagnostic and therapeutic applications derived from them; the invention of Dip-Pen Nanolithography (recently recognized by National Geographic as one of the top 100 scientific discoveries that changed the world); and contributions to supramolecular chemistry.
Mirkin serves as an advisor to President Barack Obama on science, technology and innovation in his role as a member of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. He is one of only 15 scientists, engineers and medical doctors in the world -- and the only chemist -- to be elected into all three branches of the U.S. National Academies.
He is the author of more than 550 manuscripts and more than 930 patent applications worldwide. Mirkin is the founder of three companies, Nanosphere, AuraSense and AuraSense Therapeutics, which are commercializing nanotechnology applications in the life science and semiconductor industries.


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There is no denying Clint Eastwood's prolific directorial career. He has managed to make one of the greatest westerns with "Unforgiven," he has given us a sports film that is as contemplative as it is physical brutal with "Million Dollar Baby," and he has surprised us with unique nuance in a worn-out war genre with "Letters From Iwo Jima," (a film I consider to be one of the most underrated in the past twenty years). One reason he will always be intriguing is his knack to linger on ambiguous concepts and feelings. Even the heavily criticized film, "Hereafter," features many moments of this lingering contemplation that can be seen in many of his other works. That is why the violence is sparse in "Unforgiven" or the last act of "Million Dollar Baby" plays out really just in a hospital room. These moments and the spaces they occupy allow the viewer to really absorb what is transpiring and to apply our feelings as such. It is involving filmmaking.
Eastwood's most recent film, "Jersey Boys," is inherently problematic because it falls in the very narrow kingdom of conventional music biopics (even though it is not necessarily a biopic about one particular person). Whereas Eastwood seem to have more freedom with war films, westerns, and the sports films, the music biopic is arguably the most stringent. What is produced is solid filmmaking but filmmaking that seems to always miss the chance of emotional exploration due to the compromising, but reasonable, narrative construction. There are glimpses of exploration, but, alas, the story must propel us tothe next stage of the band's life like all of these films do.
"Jersey Boys" still has an intriguing storytelling formula that combines the continuous meshing of multiple stories of the band members while providing personal commentary by these band members. The film's first shot introduces us to Tommy DeVito (played with classic Italian gusto by Vincent Piazza) as he lays it out there that the Four Seasons would not have had their success if it wasn't for him. The story would unfold in this fashion, with the fourth wall being totally demolished mostly by Tommy, bassist and bass singer Nick Massi (Michael Lomenda), and the hits writer Bob Gaudio (Erich Bergen) which work and adds color to an otherwise bland illustration of characters that seem forcibly placed in a small cookie cutter. Frank Valli (played with strange altruism but with charming care by John Lloyd Young) really becomes the focal point after the group's breakup.
The evolution of the band is actually laid out pretty well, from the modest upbringing in Belleville, New Jersey through the musical production development and into their limelight all the way into their dissolution which, to quote T.S. Eliot (Bob quotes him in the film, mind you), kind of ends not in a bang but in a whimper. The most effective facet of this layout is not necessarily the band's mentality. Like Chris Cabin of Slant Magazine explains, "What [Eastwood] eloquently conveys throughout Jersey Boys is the sense of the work that goes into entertainment, the unglamorous and often not very fun concessions that are made in the name of having both a modicum of artistic freedom and a regular paycheck." Indeed, later in the film, when Frankie and Bob cultivate the late mega-hit 'Can't Take My Eyes Off of You,' one of the producers refer to the song along the lines of being too artsy, something curious and bewildering as we watch in our day. Nevertheless, this ambitious depiction of a meticulous process worked but ultimately left a narrative void that could have been filled with more emphasis on the creative and business process that took place.
But the narrative construction was a compromise. For all the commentary by each of the band members you lose time given to more specific moments of each of their lives, you lose contemplation. The cost was hugely felt with Frankie's problems at home and his ironic image projected in relation to Tommy (ironic in that Frankie looked like saint compared to the seemingly demonic presence of Tommy, there was only black and white characterization). It is shown Frankie and his wife were having many troubles and it is most definitely implied that their children felt the blunt of such strain. Yet, there was no exploration except for a meager attempt to inject a subplot between Frankie and one of his daughters who held as much musical promise as her father did in which Frankie wanted for his daughter to pursue that talent. The resulting confrontation scene between the two characters played out more like a business meeting than a revelatory moment of family bonding. Was it suppose to unfold with such tonal qualities? There was not much developing context to prove or disprove this claim, unfortunately. By the time further unfortunate events happen, there is no emotional weight given to these events and, instead, the filmmakers inject a song by Frankie to somehow reflect the feelings of the events.
As a slight side note: there's another thing to consider for filmmakers attempting this genre: why not explore silence or the lack of music by the observed musician(s) instead planting a song, most likely predictable, in dramatic scenes. There are quite a few scenes, including the subplot with the daughter, that could have just been without Frankie's singing voice in the background during some sort of emotional realization, where the camera could just linger instead of cut away. Wouldn't it be great to showcase something in silence within a film that dramatizes music?
There is also a weakness of conflicting tone, what other critics have noted as trying to be 'Goodfellas' but falling far short, as Wesley Morris points out amusingly in his piece for Grantland. There is a theme of escaping the degrading environment of the New Jersey town, of escaping a gangster-suffocated life, that seems to never really bloom into fruition, always remaining as a recessive concept. This has more to do with the tonal qualities set by the cinematography and the production design. The town of Belleville did not look bad at all; there is a sense of a rugged nostalgia bit nothing to indicate any mentioned degradation or corruption. The bars and clubs the Four Seasons, then called the Four Lovers, played at had only a slight hint of seediness. Even the gangsters seemed, well, bureaucratic. Christopher Walken's character can almost be deemed suspicious as a gangster by how serene and calculating his character is; he seems to be more like a sagacious father figure than a don. In general, there was never a dense and ever-present sense that Frankie was continually trying to escape a tumultuous life for him and his family, just passing bits of dialogue. Thus, there was never really a clear indication about how gritty this film was suppose to be or how glamorous it was suppose to be. consider it tonal limbo. This is also present in the filming of the songs, which were not necessarily documentary style but still passive. Though the 'Sherry' performance on television seemed to be constructed effectively, highlighting glitz and glamour as well as meticulous choreography.
The film has a good sense of humor and there are moments that amusingly shine that almost go in contrary to some tonal approaches. Many involve the character of Joe Pesci (yes, that one, but not played by Joe) and others involve the band's producer and Vivaldi. The performances, though limited, were well done and the singing was excellent (it is a wonder there is anyone that can sing like Frankie Valli let alone someone who sings like him well). No matter how passive the film manages to observe the performances, they still sound great and the harmonies are enunciated appropriately and joviality is still felt. Eastwood's approach to topics may not have been the strongest choice but it was not a careless one. It still is a fun film and many of you will enjoy it and the music that it promotes.


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Thursday, July 04, 2013
I haven't blogged on SparkPeople since January, when I was at home in NM. I really like SparkPeople, but lately I've been logging workouts and tracking food on apps on my phone - it's just more convenient. However, I miss the blogging aspect of SP and definitely want to at least keep this up... especially since what I've done fitness-wise in the last few months has really been great!
Funnily enough, my last post was about running outside and how it's hard. Well, now I can't stop! I, Alyssa, have signed up for a HALF MARATHON at the end of August. I have NEVER considered myself a runner and even 3, 3.5 miles was always at my upper limit.
However - about two months ago some weird passion possessed me and I just got online and decided to do a half-marathon... um, WHAT?! At least 2 hours of running, 13.1 miles, long long time, long long distance, and did I mention that it means I actually have to train and commit to racing IN PUBLIC?
What has happened since then has been incredible positive. I HAVE committed to running this race - running, NOT walking. My boyfriend signed up too (he's very athletic) so now I'm even more committed. I've been running more in the past few months than ever in my life! I have run fairly regularly for a little over two months and couldn't imagine how strong I'd feel, or how fit, or how much I would love the changes it had on my body.
I haven't lost weight. In contrast, I've gained some! However, at my height and weight (5'8.5, 133-138ish pounds) loosing weight was only a real concern in a long-ago past where I was incredibly self-deprecating. Even with a couple more pounds than normal, I look better than ever, because I've actually gained muscle!
I'm not perfect, by any means. I want to get stronger arms. I still have to force myself out the door sometimes - but what matters is that I do get out the door.
Tuesday was a big milestone for me. I went for what I thought would be a 5k, maybe 10k run after work. Once I got going, I felt strong. I hit my stride. In the back of my mind, for weeks now, has been a little nagging voice whining that even though I'm in better shape than ever, I have never gotten into double-digit miles on one run. That makes 13.1 seem like a very daunting number. But two days ago, I decided it was ENOUGH with the excuses and there was only one person who could help me achieve my goal: me! And then something happened that I wasn't sure ever would...
I LOGGED 10.4 MILES! 13.1 isn't looking too bad anymore!!!
I am so proud of myself and while I'm not 'in love' with running like some people are, I love the challenge, the reaching new goals, and finding out what I am capable of. In the last 7 weeks before the half-marathon, I want to push myself and then find new boundaries to push. This is a sport where I am in control of how hard I train and how much I improve. What I put in, I get out.
I'll try to keep tracking my progress and hopefully have new milestones to report every so often
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