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Sanchita Krishna, Ph.D. C.O.O.
Dr. Sanchita Krishna is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) and co-founder of Skinfrared LLC. Dr. Krishna has a PhD in Cancer Biology from UNM in 2006. Dr. Krishna has over six years of experience in cancer biology and her doctoral work involved the investigation of the role of various proteins in DNA damage and repair. She has a M.S. in molecular biology from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, a premier research institution in India. She also has extensive experience with infectious diseases such as malaria and has been involved in animal model experiments. Dr. Krishna is involved with exploring the use of these images for wider commercial applications such as early diagnosis of cancer.
Sanjay Krishna, Ph.D. C.E.O. C.T.O.
Dr. Sanjay Krishna is the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) and co-founder of Skinfrared LLC. He has more than 12 years of experience in the design, growth, fabrication and testing of infrared detectors and focal plane arrays. He is currently a Professor and Regents Lecturer in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of New Mexico. Sanjay received his Masters in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras in 1996, MS in Electrical Engineering in 1999 and PhD in Applied Physics in 2001 from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He joined the University of New Mexico as a tenure track faculty member in 2001. His present research interests include growth, fabrication and characterization of self-assembled quantum dots and type_II InAs/InGaSb based strain layer superlattices for mid infrared detectors. Dr. Krishna received the Gold Medal from IIT, Madras in 1996. He received the best student paper award at the 16th NAMBE Conference in Banff in 1999, the 2002 Ralph E Powe Junior Faculty Award from Oak Ridge Associated Universities, the 2003 IEEE Outstanding Engineering Award, 2004 Outstanding Researcher Award from the ECE Department, the 2005 School of Engineering Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award, 2007 North American Molecular Beam Epitaxy Young Investigator Award, 2007 NCMR-DIA Chief Scientist Award for Excellence, 2008 Early Career Achievement Award from SPIE and IEEE-Nanotechnology Council, the 2009 Sr. Research Excellence Award from the UNM School of Engineering, 2009 UNM Regents Lectureship and the 2010 UNM Teacher of the Year Award. Dr. Krishna has authored/co-authored more than 80 peer-reviewed journal articles, over 50 conference presentations, four book chapters and has six issued and five pending patents. He is a fellow of the society for photonics, SPIE.
Patti Holden,
Office Manager
Patti Holden is the Executive Office Manager at Skinfrared, and assists the team to manage projects, and day to day operations, and carries with heart the bigger picture and ultimate goals of the business. She comes from a variety of careers, having worked as technical and customer service rep at Bank of America, Office Assistant at No More Homeless Pets, as well as GM manager at Vons Grocery in California. In her spare time her passion is music, and she takes part in the community by playing alto saxophone in The High Desert Big Band in Rio Rancho, NM.
Yuliya Kuznetsova, Ph.D. Test Engineer
Dr. Yuliya Kuznetsova is an Electrical Engineering Technician at Skinfrared LLC. She received her Masters Degree in Physics from the Kazakh State University in 1986 and her PhD in Optics in 2007 from the University of New Mexico. Her present research interests include possibilities of resolution enhancement using linear optics systems, laser physics, optical properties of materials, microscopy, fiber optics, image processing, problems of refocusing, modeling and simulations, lithography, nanostructures fabrication, nanofluidic, electrophoresis, and fluorescent DNA investigation. Her work in Skinfrared LLC involves characterization of infrared detectors.
Stephen A. Myers, Ph.D. Product Manager
Dr. Stephen Myers is Research Scientist I in Skinfrared LLC and completed his Bachelors of Science degree in Engineering Physics from Tarleton State University (a member of the Texas A&M school system) in May 2007. He was then accepted into the NSF sponsored Nanoscience and Microsystems Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (NSMS IGERT) Fellowship at the University of New Mexico, where he received a Masters of Science in Electronic and Computer Engineering and a Ph.D. In Nanoscience and Microsystems under the supervision of Professor Sanjay Krishna. He is currently employed by Skinfrared LLC, developing infrared detection systems and medical imaging application techniques. His technical expertise includes designing semiconductor detector heterostructures utilizing type-II InAs/GaSb strained layer superlattices, crystal growth with molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), device fabrication for both single pixel and focal plane array infrared detectors, and device characterization. He has authored and co-authored twelve journal articles and has presented work at six conferences. He has served as secretary of the UNM SPIE student chapter for two years, and as UNM SPIE president for two years. In this organization he has co-organized and participated in numerous optics outreach activities, dozens of seminars, and a national student conference.
David A. Ramirez, Ph.D. Program Manager
Dr. David A. Ramirez is a Research Scientist I at Skinfared LLC. He received his B.S. and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Concepción, Chile, in 2002 and 2005, respectively. In 2012, He graduated with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico. His research interests include numerical modeling, optimization, as well as the design and fabrication of infrared photodetectors, with emphasis on avalanche photodiodes and infrared photodetectos. In January 2012, Dr. Ramirez was awarded a postdoctoral fellowship by the New Mexico Cancer Nanoscience and Microsystems Training Center (CNTC) to carry out cancer research. Since then Dr. Ramirez has been collaborating with the multidisciplinary group at Skinfrared LLC that is focused on skin cancer research. At Skinfrared LLC, Dr. Ramirez is involved with the development of Advanced Longwave Infrared-imaging and Analysis System (ALIAS), fabrication of next generation infrared devices and business development.


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New Economy
Craigslist Saved 5M Tons of Stuff From Landfills—And 4 Other New Stats on Local Economies
by Mary HansenMar 03, 2015
- Exactly how much difference do "new economy" organizations make? Economists looked into it, and here are a few of their results.
What's the True Impact of the Alternative Economy? Researchers Decide It's Time to Find Out
by Eban Goodstein, Robin HahnelMar 03, 2015
- Successful initiatives are investing in human relationships, not faceless call centers or centralized headquarters.
Students for Economic Pluralism, Unite! How College Kids Are Taking on the "High Priests" of Money
by James TrimarcoFeb 20, 2015
- After years of work as a climate activist, Keith Harrington decided to get a degree in economics. Now, he's working to transform the field.
Replace the Gospel of Money: An Interview With David Korten
by Dean PatonFeb 20, 2015
- What if we measured wealth in terms of life, and how well we serve it?
Local Food With a Big Twist: Oregon Super-Cooperative Takes Aim at the Corporate Food System
by Mary Hansen, Liz PleasantFeb 18, 2015
- This co-op south of Portland wants to strengthen the local food system by helping local farmers cooperate instead of compete with one another.
What Does It Take to Start a Worker Co-Op? A Practical Video Guide to Democratizing Our Economy
by Laura FlandersFeb 10, 2015
- A new film asks whether practicing workplace democracy would be easier if our media gave us as many visions of collaboration as they do of competition?
What a Real-Life Rosie the Riveter Taught This Feminist Geek
by Lindsey WeedstonFeb 06, 2015
- Before meeting Geraldine, I'd assumed that most of the women from the 1940s were unaware of how capable they were. I was wrong.
Alaska Bolstered Its Economy and Curbed Inequality—By Paying Everyone Thousands in Oil Dividends Every Year
by Peter BarnesFeb 03, 2015
- After 30 years, the practice of paying every resident—including children—at least $1,000 has made Alaska one of the least unequal states in America. Here's what the rest of us can learn.
Young Adults Love Walking, Biking, and Buses—11 Reasons That's Good For Everyone
by Jay WalljasperFeb 03, 2015
- Buses, trains, bikes, and walking represent more than an efficient means of getting from one place to another. They move us toward a brighter future because of the many social and economic benefits they foster.
Community-Owned Energy: How Nebraska Became the Only State to Bring Everyone Power From a Public Grid
by Thomas M. HannaJan 30, 2015
- In this red state, publicly owned utilities provide electricity to all 1.8 million people. Here's how Nebraska took its energy out of corporate hands and made it affordable for everyday residents.
Forget Venture Capitalists—This Scrappy Composting Co-Op Found Another Way to Get Startup Money
by Laura FlandersJan 29, 2015
- The banking system makes it tough for local businesses to get their hands on startup money. But creative entrepreneurs are finding solutions.
How One Boston Neighborhood Stopped Gentrification in Its Tracks
by Penn LohJan 28, 2015
- Community land trusts create housing that is permanently affordable. And they also help new city farmers get land.
Six Ways the US Is Building a People-Powered Economy
by Sarah van GelderJan 27, 2015
- Alternative business models such as worker-owned cooperatives are gaining ground, proving that a more just and sustainable future is possible.
How to Hack City Money: Let 16 Year Olds Vote on Budgets, Get Banks to Invest Locally
by Shannan StollJan 16, 2015
- In California and Ohio, two city governments are entrusting their citizens with budgeting and rewarding banks for valuing local communities.
This Rust-Belt Town's Survival Strategy Is All About Giving Workers Control
by Abby ScherJan 13, 2015
- Reading is one of Pennsylvania's poorest cities. Can its residents turn things around by building a more democratic economy?


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Scrabble word: SURPRISE
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Definitions of SURPRISE in dictionaries:
- noun - the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
- noun - a sudden unexpected event
- noun - the act of surprising someone
- verb - cause to be surprised
- verb - come upon or take unawares
- verb - attack by storm
- To encounter suddenly or unexpectedly; take or catch unawares.
- To attack or capture suddenly and without warning.
- To cause to feel wonder, astonishment, or amazement, as at something unanticipated.
- To cause (someone) to do or say something unintended.
- To elicit or detect through surprise.
- The act of surprising or the condition of being surprised.
- These verbs mean to affect a person strongly as being unexpected or unusual.
- verb - to come upon unexpectedly
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23 Jun Don't forget to celebrate Olympic Day on 23 June
Olympic Day was introduced in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games on 23 June 1894 at the Sorbonne in Paris. The goal was to promote participation in sport across the globe regardless of age, gender or athletic ability.
Olympic Day has developed into much more than just a sports event. Based on the three pillars "move", "learn" and "discover", National Olympic Committees are deploying sports, cultural and educational activities. Some countries have incorporated the event into the school curriculum and, in recent years, many NOCs have added concerts and exhibitions to the celebration. Recent NOC activities have included meetings for children and young people with top athletes and the development of new web sites directing people to programmes in their neighbourhood.
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USA Performance Parts is an automotive performance & racing retailer of quality products based in Mooresville, North Carolina, Motorsports Capital of North America and home to many NASCAR and NHRA race teams.
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As we move along this spiritual journey of life we look toward inspiration to guide us to a closer relationship with the Divine within us.
We all have a natural born intuitive gift. We sense the energy around us, we feel the vibrations and connectivity to the world around us.
Tarot has long been used as a form of divination to connect us on an intuitive level to the deeper mysteries in our life.
Sistermoone uses various decks of Tarot cards to create inspired messages and affirmations that assist us in working through the complex daily decisions and tasks, concerns, and questions about things we experience, and as a tool to help us focus our thoughts on particular events, experiences, or feelings that stay with us for more than just a few hours or a few days. The Tarot is a tool that if used daily helps us slow down our thoughts, bring attention to particular instances of intuition that is stronger than the normal fleeting thoughts, or feelings we experience on a daily basis.
The Goddess Oracle deck utilizes the beautiful wisdom of the many feminine deities of various cultures and countries to express messages from the essence of the Great Mother.
Kishijoten, Japanese Goddess of Protection of children expresses to us the message that those we love and care for most have divine protection and are watched over at all times. We cannot watch every move our children make no matter how old they are. It is through the message from Kishijoten that we must place our faith in the Great Protector and know our loved ones are safe and on their own path in this life. We each have our own destiny, our own journey to take while living in human form. Believe in the power of the God/Goddess that our children are strong, wise, and protected and they are fulfilling their life's journey.
Heqet presented in our reading asks us to open our eyes and look around us at the fertility of inspiration and wisdom, energy and it's unlimited forms of manifesting abundance. Open your eyes and see the fruitful and lush growth of abundance for all. Heqet is the Egyptian Goddess of Fertility and represents to us the bounty of abundance in all things. She reminds us that we are full and rewarded if we open our eyes and hearts to the possibility of planting the seeds for a more prosperous future.
Our third tarot card for today representing future prospects is the Egyptian Goddess Sekhmet. Sehkmet represents strength, she is known as the Mighty One and has a special connection to the underworld. She is connected to the sun and when she presents in our reading she is encouraging us to let our darker emotions come through in a positive way to bring us strength. Her Egyptian heritage links her to the magical and mysterious connection of the art of mummification. This rite of mummification represents eternal life. Sekhmet was also associated to the ankh which is a powerful symbol of everlasting life. We could interpret this as saying that even when the physical body dies our spirit lives on and that through our work and teaching's we can leave a part of ourselves here on earth preserving our life not only physically but in spirit as well.
Hold true to your faith and know that we are protected through Divine intervention. Stop, look, and admire the abundance of prosperity in it's many forms, and call upon the courage and strength that lies deep within to support you through life's challenges.


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One method of studying the nature of the expression specific gene is called the "candidate gene" method. This allows researchers to take educated guesses about the genetic basis of this or that trait. The "educated" part has to do with hypothetical inferences based on what we know or think we know about the role of a specific gene in a specific biological function or disease. For example, a candidate gene study of aggression might involve the study of genes which mediate or regulate expressions of testosterone, based on what we know about the biological pathway of an underlying biological pathway, or its function in the brain.
Since men are more predisposed to aggression, and testosterone is more common in men, and testosterone is known to have a profound effect on brain development and function, then the neuroscientist might suggest that testosterone is somehow involved in aggression, and might therefore seek to locate genes which mediate testosterone, and with it, aggression. Linkage studies, genome wide association studies (GWAS) or expression studies may all be involved in an attempt to identify candidate genes.
The researcher proceeds by testing different variants of the proposed vandidate gene. The implication is that the gene variant is responsible for certain trait variants. For example, if a variant of a gene involved in regulating serotonin is associated with a certain mood disorder, this increases the likelihood that it is this variant that produces a protein whose trait manifests itself differently from the norm. It is in this way that the researcher is able to generate and test hypotheses concerning which variants may result in which differences or deviationts in trait expression.
This method of study is useful in attempting to determine whether or not certain disorders may have common genetic roots, and therefore, perhaps, similar biological pathways. Family studies may be helpful in determining whether or not a candidate gene hypothesized to be responsible for a specific syndrome or disease really is repsonsible for it, since relatives tend to share a large number of genes and may thus share the candidate gene in question.
Multiple family groupings (e.g., parents and child, siblings) may be used to increase the likelihood of finding an association. Using relatives takes advantage of the fact that a certain percentage of genes are shared between parents and children.
Researchers tend to search for gene variants which may be causally associated with the transmission of the candidate gene which they believe are responsible for a particular disease or syndrome. The operative assumption in such studies is that of the truth of 'linkage disequilibrium,' which refers to the belief that if the transmission of a specific genetic variant tends to be associated with the transmission of the candidate gene, this increases the probability of the genetic marker being a causative factor in that trait.
The essence of linkage disequilibrium refers to the non-randomness of the association between the co-ordinate transmission of two alleles. While alleles tend to be transmitted independently of one another, some alleles exhibit a tendency to be co-ordinately transmitted, or transmitted with one another.
Thus, when we find the transmission of a specific gene variant correlated with the transmission of the candidate gene we are studying, it increases the odds of that gene variant being causally responsible for that trait along with the candidate gene.
Of course, there are limitations to such a study. The identification of such candidate genes assumes that we understand the relationship between the candidate gene and the biological pathway for which it is supposedly responsible. Most traits, however, are the result of numerous genes, each of which individually contributes a small amount to the trait's emergence.
Identification the independent contribution of a single gene may therefore be quite difficult and fraught with uncertainties. There may therefore be a highly subjective element to such a study. Assumptions about the function of the gene among researchers may vary and may be circumscribed by that researcher's field of interest, causing him to ignore causative variants external to that genetic region.
Furthermore, findings in such association studies are frequently not replicated in other independent studies. This causes some to believe that the candidate gene approach is therefore unreliable. Furthermore, independent studies which do attempt to replicate findings of other independent studies oftentimes yield contradictory results, sometimes due to study design variations.
For example, a subsequent candidate gene study that attempts to replicate findings of a previous one may differ in its results because it chooses a different study population or a different definition of phenotype. This is especially true of complex diseases involving several biological pathways which may result in various phenotypical expressions. Researchers may therefore identify the same disease in a different manner in individuals.
Furthermore, relying too much on linkage disequilibrium may produce inaccuracies in studies. Physical distance between genes is correlated with the likelihood of their being transmitted together. However, the assumption of linkage disequilibrium between two genes is not always justified and may prove problematic in attempting to find a relevant association between genes and trait expression. In other words, the two genes may not be in linkage disequilibrium at all.
Lastly, it is important to supplement candidate gene studies with other methods of analysis such as genome-wide association studies and linkage analysis. Relying on candidate gene studies alone may be inadequate and fail to account for converging lines of evidence (or lack thereof) from other methods of studying.
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Member of the reality-based community of progressive (not anonymous) Massachusetts blogs
This popped up on Facebook, from Councilor Lorrey:
I will be on Warren Shaw's radio show on WCAP at 7 am tomorrow. The discussion will center around my motion to have the proper department (law dept.) report on the feasibility of drafting a home rule petition to exclude out of state companies from being the successful bidder based solely on being the lowest bidder.
This topic was covered in the last City Council meeting (2:01:16).
I want to commend C.Lorrey for starting this converstation, locally. It would serve us well for it to find it's way, through our delegation, to Beacon Hill. A quick Google of "resident bidder preference" & "reciprocity" will clearify any confusion that this doesn't have a shot of passing in Boston. This sort of thing is growing across America, state by state.
Because some states value workers, thus "encouraging" the business community to invest in them. Other states, don't.
If you own a business in a state that requires your employees to be professionally licensed, safety trained; insured for health, unemployment and disability, your cost of business will be higher than one that does not. If your state has good schools, homes with value, public safety services, taxes are higher. As the saying goes, good things don't come cheap.
If work is bid out to companies that live in states that have lower median incomes, don't value their workers and generally coerce worker to race to the bottom against other workers; then cost for the project is lower. The project cost is depressed on the backs of the workers and their qualilty of life.
Currently, companies from states like KY & TN are sending crews to build small ,private retail projects. These crews will spend over a year living in a hotel. IN A HOTEL and it is still cheaper. We have crews coming in from NH. The "NH Advantage" is a disadvantage to local firms. What should we do?
We should not mimic those states that seek to devalue labor. We do NOT want to race to the bottom. Let's listen to what C.Lorrey and others have to offer on this issue.
The State must consider tax policy that looks at the whole picture - not only the business itself, but also its employees. Businesses whose employees are also paying taxes through both income and sales taxes should have a preference in public contracts. Similarly, the City should provide a preference to a company that pays real estate taxes to bolster City revenue.
The challenge is to properly reflect those contributions so that preferences do not overly compensate and lead to inefficiency and costs which exceed the benefits.
One question would be is how does the State enforce individual tax collections for out-of-state workers and the sales tax for equipment used in state when the equipment was purchased out-of-state without tax?
A very good motion. Your observation reguarding out of state workers is a good one and doesnt just include small private & retail. Some of our largest contractors who have built and maintained recent municipal projects have provided almost zero local $ benefit. I have worked at most of the large scale city efforts involving water, sewer, paving, LHS's last renovation, the bridges, JamPlan, citywide elevated & buried utility projects and almost every one was done with out of state/city - employer/employees. How can a project, for example- a seasonal Trolley line… benefit Lowell if our only tangable interest is in constructing it, and we then employ a company and employees from Malden or Vermont? There should be local requirements, options or preference in place for city projects, including employment… yes, the PD too.
While the motion was made with good intensions it could, if approved by the legislature, put up a Out of Staters Need Not Apply sign for Lowell contracts.
Regarding the 'unfair' advantage of no income tax for NH employees giving NH companies the edge, that is actually not true unless those companies and employees are violating Massachusetts Tax Law. Here is a portion of FAQ from the Mass DOR site regarding just that issue:
"3. What is Massachusetts source income for nonresidents?
The term "Massachusetts source income" is used to describe the types of income which are taxable to nonresidents. A nonresident is only subject to tax on items of income derived from or effectively connected with:
•any trade or business, including any employment carried on by the taxpayer in Massachusetts, regardless of the year in which that income is actually received by the taxpayer and regardless of the taxpayer's residence or domicile in the year it is received;
•the participation in any lottery or wagering transaction in Massachusetts; or
•the ownership of any interest in real or tangible personal property located in Massachusetts.
Some examples of the types of income taxable to a nonresident include:
•compensation for personal services performed in Massachusetts, including but not limited to wages, salaries, tips, bonuses, commissions, fees, and other compensation which relate to activities carried on in Massachusetts, regardless of where the compensation is paid;…"
So if the council wants to level the playing field between out-of-state and in-state bidders then municipalities shoould be required to file a "1099″ (or whatever it may be called) with DOR for all contract bids awarded and it would be up to DOR to require the companies to file the appropriate document listing out of state workers that earned income on the Massachusetts job.
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Declining Cancer Rates: A Mom's Perspective
No doubt you read one of the reports talking about the declining cancer rates in the United States, like this one from The Los Angeles Times: Cancer Deaths Drop for 2nd Year. Now, is this good news? Well that depends on who you ask. The Cancer Blog has more:
This week has been kind of emotional for me. I'm not going to spend a lot of time writing about me, because I am kind of angry right now. Yesterday, as I was watching the news while getting ready for work, there was a spot that they were talking about how excited they were that deaths from cancer showed a tremendous decrease last year. I agree, it is good news - however, the only cancers they talked about and showed the figures for were ADULT cancers (breast cancer, colon cancer, prostrate cancer, etc). Where are the numbers on childhood cancers? And - until the number is 0, I see no reason to get really excited.
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WILMINGTON | A man was arrested Tuesday night after reportedly firing a gunshot in the area of 10th and Kidder streets.
Lee Andrew Williams, 27, was charged with carrying a concealed weapon and discharging a firearm in the city limits. He has since been released from jail.
According to Wilmington Police Department Cpl. Leslie Irving, officers spotted Williams walking along the woodline after responding to 10th and Kidder streets on a report of a single gunshot heard in the area. During questioning, Williams appeared nervous and agitated, she said. Officers ultimately found a .33-caliber handgun in his front pocket, and Williams allegedly admitted firing one shot, according to Irving.
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Pure cashmere yarns
These folders include all our 100% cashmere yarns, grouped by yarn count and type. remember our cashmere yarns are spun from the best Mongolian cashmere fibres and dyed by the top mills in Scotland and Italy...
4ply weight
We have now moved many of our yarns from this site to our beta development site at www.colourmart2.com (you have to register again for that site, sorry)..
These yarns should all be around 140Tex, between say 2/13NM and 2/16NM. Usually a 2 ply but we sometimes sell 1/7NM singles under this weight definition. 2/14NM, the most common, will give 1,150 yards from a 150g cone (3,500 yards/lb). You should get 28-32 stitches on a 4" (10cm) square swatch and use US 0-1, 2-2.75mm, or old UK 14-12 needles for stocking stitch.
Note that our definition of 4ply is quite a bit finer than some peoples - please check these numbers :-)
This section also has cashmere/sparkle yarns of several thicknesses, deatils on the individual listings
DK weight yarns
All the yarns we classify as DK weight should be about 290 Tex, equivalent to 1/3.5 NM (eg 4/14 NM). This means they give around 1,750 yards per lb, with one of our standard 150g cones giving around 570 yards. Users say they give 20 - 24 stitches for a 4" (10cm) square swatch, and they will knit with US 5-6, 3.75-4mm, or old UK 9-8 needles for stocking stitch... the folders below divide these yarns into supplier/construction types...


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May 18, 2012
Second-Round Results as a PDF File
TUCSON, Ariz. - The University of Arizona men's golf team is in 10th place after two rounds of the 2012 NCAA Southwest Regional in Norman, Okla.
The Wildcats, seeded 11th in the field, posted a 311 (+19) total in the second round and stand in 10th place after 36 holes with a 600 (+24) total.
Washington, who posted the low round of the day with a seven-under 281, moved to the top of the leaderboard with a 567 (-9) total. That figure is four strokes ahead of second-place Florida State and five ahead of third-place Texas. Illinois (575) and Georgia Tech (576) are in fourth and fifth places, respectively.
Gusty winds wreaked havoc with the scores on Friday, as the field average was 2.21 stroke higher today than in Thursday's opening round.
The top-five teams advance to the 2012 NCAA Men's Golf Championships, May 29-June 3, at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Illinois' Thomas Pieters holds the individual lead with a seven-under 137 tally.
Arizona continues to be led by sophomore Erik Oja, who is tied for 23rd place at three-over 147, one stroke ahead of teammate Tucker Wadkins, who is tied for 28th place. Oja carded UA's low round of the day, a 77.
Junior Juan Pablo Hernandez and senior Philip Bagdade are each tied for 50th place at nine-over 153. Trent Redfern is in a tie for 64th place at 12-over 156.
The 54-hole 2012 NCAA Southwest Regional continues through Saturday at the Jimmie Austin OU Golf Club, a par-72, 7,387-yard layout. The event is hosted by the University of Oklahoma. Live tournament scoring is available at www.golfstat.com.
Top-Five Teams 1. Washington, 286-281=567 (-9) 2. Florida State, 279-292=571 (-5) 3. Texas, 279-293=572 (-4) 4. Illinois, 284-291=575 (-1) 5. Georgia Tech, 290-286=576 (E)
Top-Five Individuals 1. Thomas Pieters, Illinois; 68-69=137 (-7) 2. Daniel Berger, Florida State; 69-69=138 (-6) 3. Jonathan De Los Reye, St. Mary's; 71-68=139 (-5) 4. Cheng-Tsung Pan, Washington; 69-71=140 (-4) 5. Chris Williams, Washington; 73-68=141 (-3) Ollie Schneiderjans, Georgia Tech; 72-69=141 (-3)
Arizona Finishers T23. Erik Oja, 70-77=147 (+3) T28. Tucker Wadkins, 70-78=148 (+4) T50. Juan Pablo Hernandez, 75-78=153 (+9) T50. Philip Bagdade, 74-79=153 (+9) T64. Trent Redfern, 78-78=156 (+12)


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Baker (19-10, 12-6 HAAC) boasts the No. 3 seed while Benedictine (15-14, 10-8 HAAC) enters play as the No. 6 seed.
The Wildcats are coming off a 90-75 victory over Central Methodist University (Mo.) on Feb. 24, and Benedictine is coming off a 57-48 defeat to Avila University (Mo.) in its season finale.
Just last week Baker and Benedictine battled for the second time in the HAAC regular season. The Ravens pulled off a shocking come-from-behind victory in the last two minutes to upset Baker 68-62 in overtime. Baker won the first meeting 54-43 on Jan. 19.
"Our fans the past two home games have been great," Baker head coach Brett Ballard said. "I am hoping our fans can get out and support us on Wednesday. When we get this gym packed, it's as good as anywhere in the conference."
All-HAAC second-team selection Ben Steinlage continues to lead the Baker offense with 11.9 points per game. He's also tallied five double-doubles on the year. Corey Anderson, and honorable mention all-HAAC selection, is the only other Wildcat currently averaging in double figures with 10.5 points per game.
"It's always good to see guys get recognized at the conference level," Ballard added. "Both of them know we have some more work to do from here on out."
Jordan Honore and Jack Shortell will also look to play key roles for the Wildcats. Honore leads the team beyond the arc, shooting 42 percent from three-point range. Shortell averages 7.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
Look for a lowing scoring game as Baker enters the contest ranked fifth nationally with a field-goal defense of 39 percent. The Wildcats also rank No. 8 nationally with 28.2 defensive rebounds per game. Benedictine's scoring defense checks in at sixth nationally, allowing only 62 points per game. The Ravens' field-goal defense of 40 percent ranks No. 12 nationally.
The Ravens have three players averaging in double figures with Charlie Wallrapp leading with 12.1 points per game. Quaran Johnson (12.1 points per game) and Alex Miller (10.5) round out the top three.
Johnson played the hero's role for Benedictine the last time out against Baker, sinking a decisive 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds to play in regulation to send the game into overtime.
The first 150 Baker students to the game on Wednesday will be admitted free of charge, courtesy of Dean Cassy Bailey. Tickets for the contest will be $5 for adults, $2 for students with a valid student ID. Baker ID cards will not be admitted free. Spectators with NAIA passes will be admitted free.


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Tyler Preston has had a knack for winning faceoffs since his freshman season with the King's Way Christian boys lacrosse team.
This spring, Preston is downright dominant, winning close to 90 percent of his faceoffs. But the Prairie High School senior has become much more than a specialist for a King's Way team that sits atop its division at the top level of the Washington High School Boys Lacrosse Association.
Preston has 12 goals and nine assists through six league games, third on King's Way in scoring. One of four team captains, he leads the team with 77 ground balls, second most in the state and a testament to his face-off prowess.
One of the goals scored by Preston was a game-winner in the closing seconds. He was one of the first players honored this season as a statewide lacrosse player of the week.
"I was surprised to win it," Preston said of that award.
He is less surprised by the Knights' early-season success. Preston is one of 10 seniors on the team, most of them are in their fourth year of varsity play. It is also the program's third season playing in the top division of varsity lacrosse in Washington.
"Our team is definitely used to the faster pace" than it was when it made the jump from Division II to Division I in 2010.
Experience is paying off in many ways, according to head coach Dave Holler.
"We're getting a lot of people involved in scoring," Holler said.
Sharing the load has improved the King's Way offense. Holler and Preston both credit new offensive coordinator, former Johns Hopkins University player Josh Peck, for diversifying the attack.
On Saturday King's Way visits Mercer Island High School, the team right behind it in the standings. The season continues through May 12, and is followed by playoffs. King's Way (6-2 overall, 6-0 in league play) has four home games remaining. The next home game, played at Columbia River High School, is on April 20.
Holler said Preston's growth reflects that of the whole King's Way team. Unlike recent King's Way clubs, this roster is loaded with juniors and seniors, Holler noted.
"Tyler has developed leaps and bounds," Holler said. "He's a true student of the game. He takes everything he is taught and really works on his game."
Preston plans to play lacrosse for the club team at Western Oregon University. He said he became interested in lacrosse after watching the Portland LumberJax play. That professional indoor lacrosse team played in Portland for four seasons and moved to Everett following the 2009 season.
The King's Way program started as a youth club in 2005. The high school program began in the spring 2008, attracting players from around Southwest Washington. King's Way remains the only high school boys lacrosse team in Clark County that competes in the Washington state league, so its roster includes players from around the county.
A new club is in the process of forming for boys in the Evergreen School District. Holler, who is in his sixth season as the King's Way head coach, said he hoped there would be more teams in the area by now. He cited the crunch for field space and the cost of getting started in the sport as two reasons its growth has not come faster.
But, as Preston's recent player of the week honor indicates, those challenges have not kept King's Way from making its presence felt around the state.


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Sometimes the best part of a vacation is the pleasure of browsing through new stores, glancing at enticing displays in store windows and discovering a great buy. Perhaps you need some swim wear, sunglasses or souvenirs? Find 10 great places to shop in Sarasota below.
Sarasota's balmy weather means shoppers can find anything and everything at both indoor and outdoor shopping venues. It is no wonder shopping is a favorite pastime for area visitors.
If shopping is one of your favorite things to do, the Sarasota area has you covered. Outlet malls offer a bounty for bargain hunters, including designer and casual clothing, shoes, home décor and more. Head to the heart of Sarasota's vibrant downtown on Main Street to enjoy more than six blocks of world-class shopping, or stroll down Palm Avenue, where you'll find an array of art galleries. Historic Burns Square, Southside Village and Gulf Gate Village each offer a wide variety of shopping. Be sure to check out the shops at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch and the shops on Main Street in beautiful Venice too.
A shopping spree wouldn't be complete without stocking up on your favorite beach items and finding a souvenir to take home. Stop by the shops in the Village on Siesta Key or peruse the array of merchants in Venice or on St. Armand's Circle and load up on fashionable, affordable swimwear and accessories. From upscale and trendy boutiques, to antique shops and fine jewelers the best part of shopping in and around Sarasota is the opportunity to take a little of Florida home with you.


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If your TV package includes access to CBS Sports, there's a new show headed your way that also marks a first in the world of sports broadcasting. The CBS division announced on Tuesday that it will soon be launching a brand-new sports show featuring an all-female panel, set to premiere Sept. 30.
Entitled "We Need To Talk," the weekly hour-long primetime show will have a round-table discussion format led by CBS sportscasters Tracy Wolfson and Allie LaForce, former Oakland Raiders CEO Amy Trask, and sportscasters Dana Jacobson and Lesley Visser, who is TV's first female NFL analyst and was voted the No. 1 Female Sportscaster of All-Time by the American Sportscasters Association in 2009.
The announcement also mentioned several additional guests expected to appear with the core group as contributors, a list that includes an impressive array of female athletes such as prolific Olympic swimming champs Dara Torres and Summer Sanders, former basketball star Lisa Leslie, current WNBA player Swin Cash, Laila Ali, and sports journalist Andrea Kremer, among others. Norah O'Donnell and Gayle King of "CBS This Morning" are also reportedly scheduled to make guest appearances.
Women will play a prominent role behind the scenes as well. Coordinating producers include Emilie Deutsch and Suzanne Smith, who is the only woman currently acting as a producer or director for NFL games. Smith has also been tapped to direct, while Amy Salmonson and Julie Keryc will act as producers. USA Today notes that CBS personalities will continue in their normal roles for the network during football season in addition to the show.
David Berson, president of CBS Sports, clarifies that the show isn't intended to be a "women's sports TV show," but rather a sports show featuring women. Berson also said social issues and women's issues may be discussed "when warranted" but ultimately emphasized that the show is intended to be aimed at all sports fans, be they men or women.
"I've lived quite a bit of firsts in my career, so I know when someone is taking a chance," Visser said. "And CBS is doing that."


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Mario Moccia
Dec. 31, 2012
CARBONDALE, Ill. - This is the latest installment of our monthly feature called, "Ask the AD." If you have questions for Saluki Director of Athletics Mario Moccia, feel free to submit them by e-mail.
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Is there any chance of a makeover of the dog logo in the near future? I, as well as many Saluki fans, feel that the old logo from years back was a much better.
At the present time we are not planning any logo additions. We have a full complement of logos and word marks in use by the athletic department and our many vendors of Saluki merchandise. I will ask our Assistant AD for Marketing, Steve Sowers to find a place on our website to display the entire "logo sheet," as it is quite extensive. As you probably noticed, we have moved away from the Dog Head logo with departmental material, floor logos, etc., but our vendors still use it, as well as coaches for some collateral material.
You will soon be able to purchase more retro logo items. We have recently partnered with the Collegiate Licensing Company to launch our Collegiate Vault line of logos. After searching Fred Huff's book "Saluki Sports History" for any and all logos that our teams have ever used, we put them on a separate logo sheet and licensed all of those marks. We recently used the 1960s baseball and men's basketball logos on some departmental merchandise. We have plans to use more of these in the coming months. It is very interesting from a historical standpoint, and I'll ask that a history of our logos be placed on www.siusalukis.com as well.
What is the MVC and SIU doing to make sure we are in a viable conference? If I had your job I would be pushing Doug Elgin and the Valley to become a 16-team conference with two eight team leagues. What are your thoughts on realignment?
This is a topic in which the MVC ADs and campus CEOs have been in close contact with the MVC leadership and is a 'front burner' discussion topic at all meetings and on conference calls. Recent history demonstrates that the Missouri Valley Conference is as stable as any conference in the NCAA's Division I, as the Valley and the Ivy League are the only two, out of 32 leagues, that have not had any membership changes since 1996. This is a huge positive. And while we clearly cannot prevent the defection of any of our member institutions in the MVC, if we do lose any of our schools, we would aggressively pursue new members that would strengthen our men's basketball (and other sports). Let's face it - men's basketball has been the engine that drives our league throughout our history, and we have a pretty special place in the history of college basketball. Earning units in the NCAA men's basketball tournament is absolutely a priority - not only for the league's finances, but for the continuing national perception that the Valley is arguably the strongest non-BCS conference in the nation. While there aren't a ton of schools that fit the profile of strong basketball and acceptable geography, you can be certain that the MVC is on top of things if a membership change would ever occur. As to your specific suggestion to consider adding as many as six more teams to the MVC, we have to be very careful to not just 'water down' the membership and basically cause the league to share revenues among more schools. So if we get three or four teams in the NCAA Tournament this year (which is entirely possible), we would be sharing that revenue among 10 versus 16. The bottom line is any members that would be added would have to bring a strong basketball resume to the table.
With schools like West Virginia and Minnesota approving alcohol sales at their home stadiums, will SIU consider following suit?
This would be a decision that many individuals on campus would have to approve. With that said, our food service provider is currently serving and selling beer and wine at our clubs areas in football and basketball as well as in our football suites. We have conducted research into the FBS and FCS schools who are currently serving alcohol to the general public in football and men's basketball and it is more extensive than what I thought. Most recently and regionally Western Kentucky University has added it in football. With declining state support and a host of other issues that cause budgetary stress alcohol sales can be looked at as an untapped revenue source which can help in tough economic times. I saw both West Virginia and Minnesota both netted around $1,000,000 through alcohol sales and that is a revenue stream that can't be ignored from consideration. With all that said there is a lot of issues surrounding the decision to sell alcohol and if SIU ever was to consider this we would certainly take our stakeholders views into consideration.


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ORISE contributes to CDC Public Health Policy Competition win
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Influenza Coordination Unit (ICU) recently won the 2012 Annual Public Health Policy Competition for a proposal to explore the use of nurse triage lines during an influenza pandemic. As a key partner, the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) provided critical coordination, research, development of educational materials, and consultation to support the project, which has been underway since September 2011.
The project is exploring the use of nurse triage lines as a promising method for reducing disparities in access to quality health care during an influenza pandemic. Nurse triage lines are used daily in the United States for routine patient care and can be used during emergency response as an alternative to face-to-face visits, for those with mild illness or those seeking information. By reducing the burden on health care resources, nurse triage lines allow health care providers to focus on those with severe symptoms and provide care that is both more timely and cost-effective.
Following a successful stakeholder meeting in March 2012, the CDC project lead praised the ORISE team for "exemplary and consistently excellent support, contributions, and materials which substantially contributed to the success of the recent meeting and this ongoing effort."
ORISE is managed by ORAU for the U.S. Department of Energy.


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Farmington is quickly proving itself as the crowning jewel of Davis County. Sure, it's had Lagoon as a claim to fame forever, and the amusement park is every Utah teenager's dream. But lately, the city has taken on a whole new level of grown up sophistication with the addition of Station Park.
The beautifully designed retail center boasts anything you could dream of for one-stop-shopping, and then some. Stores like Harmon's, Ulta and Home Goods have been around for a while at this location, but new additions like H&M, an Apple Store and Nordstrom Rack are really putting Farmington on the fashion map. Throw in a Cinemark theatre and it's a place you can get lost in all day.
Nordstrom Rack officially joined the Station Park ranks this week, and though it's not the first in the state, it's fabulous by its own right.
There's something about browsing untouched shelves of perfectly arranged shoes that makes my shopper's heart go pitter-pat, and scoring Nordstrom's name brand goods at lower prices is always a bonus.
Here, you'll find brands like Hunter boots, Bliss cosmetics, Kate Spade New York, Michael Kors, Juicy Couture and so many more. There's something for each member of the family, and since it's the perfect time to get your Christmas shopping on, this is the place to be.
The Station Park Nordstrom Rack is located at 380 North Station Parkway, conveniently next to the FrontRunner station.


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Following a four-year career at UCLA, Danielle Peterson remains in the Bruin program in 2009 as a team manager.
Peterson played in 46 games throughout her four years, recording five hits in 48 at-bats. She drove in four runs, scored twice and drew eight walks. In 2005, Peterson drove in the game-winning run with a pinch-hit double in the second game of the Super Regionals against Georgia, a series in which the Bruins went on to win in three games to earn a berth in the Women's College World Series.
Peterson came off the bench in her first 31 appearances before earning her first start at designated player during her junior season of 2007. She had a sacrifice fly and a run scored in her first start against UNLV on Feb. 17. The Bruins were 5-0 in her starts.


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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A slugfest that featured five Tennessee home runs resulted in a Lady Vols' 11-5 victory Saturday at Lee Stadium. Five players hit long balls for No. 4/4 Tennessee and Madison Shipman and Annie Aldrete each finished with three runs batted in to pace the offense and even the series at one game apiece.
Mississippi State (34-15, 6-11 SEC) took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first and evened the game at 4-4 in the top of the second, but gave up seven unanswered runs before adding one in the top of the sixth. The Bulldogs were paced on offense by seniors Jessica Offutt, the leadoff batter, and Heidi Shape, the number-two hitter, who combined for five of MSU's nine hits. Offutt accounted for all five runs with a personal-best four runs batted in, a career-high-tying three hits and a run scored. Shape reached base all four times with a double, single, walk and hit by pitch. She also had a run batted in.
Senior Alison Owen (16-9) took the loss for Mississippi State, throwing one-and-two-thirds innings, allowing 10 runs on eight hits and two walks. She struck out four. Senior Shana Sherrod entered for two innings and allowed a run on two hits and a walk. Sophomore Jacey Punches threw the remaining two-and-a-third frames, yielding three walks and fanning one. Tennessee's Erin Gabriel tossed an inning-plus and gave up three runs on two hits, a walk and hit batter. Cheyanne Tarango (3-1) earned the win, throwing the next four-and-two-thirds frames. She surrendered two runs on five hits and two walks while fanning four. Rainey Gaffin pitched to one batter and walked her. Ellen Renfroe came in for the final four outs and yielded two singles and struck out three.
Mississippi State struck quickly, taking a 1-0 lead in the top of the first before an out was recorded in the game. Offutt led off with an infield single and scored on a double to left center by Shape. A groundout, fly out and Shape called out for leaving early closed the inning.
Tennessee (36-7, 12-5 SEC) answered in the bottom of the first, taking a 4-1 lead. Shaliyah Geathers led off with a walk, Megan Geer bunted for a single and Shipman hit a three-run home run to left. After a strikeout, Melissa Davin hit a long ball to center for the three-run advantage. A strikeout and groundout ended the frame.
The Bulldogs immediately tied the game at 4-4 in the top of the second with a bases-clearing double from Offutt. Senior Sam Lenahan led off being hit by a pitch and junior Julia Echols walked on four pitches, forcing a pitching change as Tarango entered the circle. Tarango walked freshman Mackenzie Toler to load the bases and freshman Amanda Ivy entered to run at first for Toler. Tarango recorded back-to-back strikeouts before Offutt stroked a bases-clearing double to right center. Shape was hit by a pitch and freshman Caroline Seitz walked to reload the bases, but Tarango got a pop out to end the threat.
In the bottom of the second, three more Tennessee home runs led to a 10-4 advantage. Tarango led off with a home run. Alley Perkins followed with a single before consecutive strikeouts. Shipman walked to put two on for Aldrete, who hit a three-run home run to left that made it an 8-4 Tennessee lead. Davin singled to left center and Haley Tobler followed with a homer to center that made it a 10-4 Tennessee advantage. Sherrod entered and closed the frame with a fly out to Offutt in left.
The Lady Vols added to their lead in the bottom of the fourth with a run to go up 11-4. Geer led off with a single before two fly outs. With two down, Davin walked to put runners on first and second. Punches entered and walked Tobler and Hannah Akamine to force in Geer. A fielder's choice left the bases loaded.
In the bottom of the fifth, Punches avoided damage as Tennessee stranded two more runners. After a groundout started the frame, pinch hitter Anna Renfroe was plunked by a Punches offering. Punches struck out Geer, but Shipman walked to put two runners on for Aldrete. A fielder's choice ended the inning.
After the defensive hold, Mississippi State scored once in the top of the sixth to make it an 11-5 Tennessee advantage. After a lineout to center by Echols started the frame, Toler and sophomore Kayla Winkfield hit consecutive singles to put runners on first and second. A fielder's choice from freshman pinch hitter Katie Anne Bailey resulted in Winkfield at second and Bailey on first with two outs. Offutt singled to right center to plate Winkfield, who avoided the tag at home for the score. Gaffin entered and walked Shape to load the bases. Ellen Renfroe came to the circle for Gaffin and fanned Seitz to end the threat.
The Bulldogs got a leadoff single in the top of the seventh, but could not score. Senior Logan Foulks led off with a single and was replaced at first by redshirt freshman Olivia Golden. After consecutive strikeouts, junior Ashley Phillips lined a single into left to move Golden to second. A foul out ended the contest.
The teams finish the series Sunday with a 12:30 p.m. CT contest.
Post-Game Notes
· Despite the setback, MSU's 34-15 record is tied with the 2008 squad for the best 49-game mark in program history.
· The five home runs allowed are the second most in program history, behind six to Texas A&M on Feb. 20, 2010.
· Senior Jessica Offutt finished with a career-high four runs batted in.
· The four RBI are tied for the fourth most in a Southeastern Conference game by any MSU player in program history.
· Senior Alison Owen struck out four batters, increasing her career strikeout total to 447. She is just four whiffs behind Stephanie Becker (2010-13/451) for the all-time Mississippi State record.
· Owen's single-season strikeout total is 197, good for the third most in a year in program history.
· Senior Heidi Shape drove in a run to increase her career total to 106, good for sole possession of 10th on the Mississippi State career chart.
· Shape was hit by a pitch in the top of the second to increase her career total to 32, the third most in program history, just one behind Keri McCallum (1997-2000/33) for second on the list.
· Senior Shana Sherrod threw two innings in the game, increasing her SEC innings total to four this year. In the previous three years combined, Sherrod had totaled six SEC innings.
· This season, Sherrod has thrown 10.0 innings, her most since tossing 12.0 as a rookie in 2011.
· Sophomore Jacey Punches threw two-and-a-third innings, increasing her season total to five-and-a-third SEC frames. She tossed four-and-two-thirds in SEC action last year.
· Freshman Amanda Ivy has been used as a pinch runner in three of the last four games and scored a run in each contest she has entered.


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Nebraska is giving Michigan St all kinds of problems at home.
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Nebraska is giving Michigan St all kinds of problems at home.
In the last 2 days, 3 top 10 teams have struggled to win at home against unranked teams that are not likely to be in the NCAA.
I understand that Iowa State has plenty of faults, but it would be nice if we all realized that even good team sometimes struggle.
I know they have injuries but the number one seed talk is crap. With that said, Nebraska seems to be better than they have been for a while.
What little I have watched, refs seem to be trying hard to help out MSU. Feel kind of dirty rooting for Nebraska.
Nebraska isn't that bad. They have played some tough games. They seem to play good teams tough for the most part. I'm really impressed with Tim Miles. He's also one of the best press conference guys out there.
Iowa will win that league yet. LOL at OSU/IL score yesterday.
Neb up 5 with a minute to go
Going to do it. Up 7 shooting free throws with 35 sec left.
Somewhere, 137 Nebraska basketball fans are going crazy.
I wish ISU played in the B1G
Holy ****. And just like that Iowa back in the hunt
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One on one with Eastern Washington, cornerback T.J. Lee!
Scott Porter: What do you feel are your greatest strengths?
T.J. Lee: When it comes to football I would say that my greatest strengths are my physicality. I am a bigger hitter who likes contact. I have very tough skin when it comes to being exposed. I can flush the negativity out and go out there the next time and make the big play and learn from mistakes. I think that is very important as far as a trait goes at the cornerback position.
Scott Porter: What are your goals for the NFL?
T.J. Lee: My first goal is to make an NFL roster. That is what I am focused on right now. To get the opportunity and make an NFL roster. I want to become the best player that ever played the game. I want to set high goals and I have high expectations of myself. I want to be known and leave a legend. I want to prove to kids in my situation and the kid of North Washington that if you put your mind to it you can reach your dreams. I want to show them that if I can do it they can to.
Scott Porter: Is there a player in the NFL that reminds you of yourself or maybe someone that you mimic your game after?
T.J. Lee: Not really. I feel there are many that have the same style, but I don't really compare myself to NFL players. I don't really mimic or take away traits from one player. I try to take a little bit of stuff from any player I watch and instill it into my game to be the best player I can be. I couldn't pinpoint one certain player.
Scott Porter: What kind of person is an NFL team getting in T.J. Lee?
T.J. Lee: They are getting a person who is very comfortable with himself. I am very coachable and willing to learn. I am very reliable, humble, dedicated and well liked by my teammates and coaches. I feel like I can adapt and get along with anybody from punk rocker type to quiet guys, to loud guys. It doesn't matter I have a good personality and I can fit in with whoever and adapt. I am a very positive person. I can enlighten a team. I bring a lot of energy and enthusiasm to a football team.
Scott Porter: What hobbies do you have off the field?
T.J. Lee: I love hanging out with my friends in my free time. I feel your friends are the people that help form who you are. Without great friends you don't set as high of goals for yourself. My friends really influence me and push me to get the most out of me. I also like playing video games, watching TV and working out.
Scott Porter: You had the honor of playing in the NFLPA game this off-season, what was that experience like and how much did that mean to you being invited to that game?
T.J. Lee: That was a great experience for me. I really enjoyed that opportunity. I learned a lot from veteran players and former players in the NFL. That helped me with what to expect when I get there and what it takes to be a professional. They really taught me to take advantage of every opportunity in front of me. They really helped me relax and become more comfortable while I was out there practicing and playing. I came in very nervous and wasn't sure what to expect and by the end of the week I felt really comfortable and relaxed to play in that game. I learned so much from that experience. After this experience I know that the next time I will be more comfortable and it helped me prepare for the next time I get a similar opportunity. I gained a lot of knowledge and wisdom from the NFLPA experience. I gained so much knowledge of the game from the past and present players and coaches involved with the NFLPA experience.
Scott Porter: What do you feel are your greatest football accomplishments?
T.J. Lee: I feel I have a lot of accomplishments here but I can't forget about the 2010 National Championship victory for us. It was a great accomplishment and so meaningful because it took everyone on the team to win. We were down 19-0 going into the 4th quarter and came back to win the game. It was an incredible feeling and accomplishment. I played in 85% of the game and learned a lot during that game. I will never forget that. It was a real turning point for me and our program. It taught me how to be a leader going forward and what hard work it takes to win football games. I feel that single game was the greatest accomplishment in my life. It really helped me for my final two years at Eastern Washington.
Scott Porter: What will you be doing from now until NFL draft time to prepare yourself for your opportunity?
T.J. Lee: I just finished up with the NFLPA game which was a great experience. I had planned to train in California after the NFPA game but I then I came to the conclusion that I want to train in Washington to be an advocate for Washington area sports. I want to prove you can still be successful while training where you came from and staying in school to finish your degree. I am training here in Spokane with a great trainer. I am basically working on everything from the little things to the big things to prepare myself. I want to grade out the best that I can with my North Washington background and help others.


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Rev. Joshua M. Escritt
Satanist and all things dark and lovely. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The beast within mans heart glorifies himself into the manifestations of the worldly embrace.
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The drama of being on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" seems to have gotten to newbies Teresa Aprea and Nicole Napolitano. According to Jim Marchese, husband of fellow new housewife Amber Marchese, it got so volatile during filming at one point that the twins even quit the show!
On Wednesday, August 27, Jim tweeted that the twins quit the show because of Victoria Gotti's claim, during a chat with Amber and Teresa Giudice, that Teresa A.'s husband, Rino Aprea, actually had an affair with his mother-in-law, the twin's mother. On Friday, August 29, when someone tweeted that Nicole has denied that she quit the show, Jim replied that both she and her sister did quit and that he was there to witness it.
However, fans of the twins don't have to worry since they'll likely see the twins finish off season six and perhaps even come back for another season. Jim wrote that "[Nicole's] sis too probably changed her mind," indicating that both women thought better of it and returned to the show once their emotions calmed down. Jim ended his tweet by stating that "not much more damage can be done." The twins are likely hoping that having someone claim on national TV that their mother slept with one of their husbands is the worst of it!
Lately, both Teresa and Nicole have been busy retweeting tweets from fans saying what a great addition they are to the show, so it definitely seems as if both women want to stick around. Of course, whether they get invited back for another season is ultimately up to the show's producers.
Even before season six of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" aired, there were already reports out that Teresa Aprea and Nicole Napolitano weren't having the best of time filming. In late December, Radar Online reported that the twins ""threatened to quit the show," with one twin even throwing off her mic pack and walking away while filming a scene. This is likely the incident that Jim tweeted about.
A source for the article said that he/she doesn't see the twins lasting longer than this one season. Could the source have been Amber Marchese's husband Jim Marchese? After all, as evidenced by his tweets, he has shown that he has no problem revealing the show's secrets to everyone.
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Kuala Lumpur - Arsenal enjoyed a comfortable start to their preseason Asian tour, beating a Malaysia XI 4-0 Wednesday with Carlos Vela among the scorers in his return from a loan stint.
Aaron Ramsey gave Arsenal the lead from the penalty spot in the fifth minute, and Theo Walcott added the second in the 37th. Vela came on a second-half substitute and made it 3-0 in the 59th, with Tomas Rosicky finishing off the scoring in injury time.
Kieran Gibbs started at left back for Arsenal after the sale of Gael Clichy to Manchester City, and delivered an assured performance. Thomas Vermaelen started at center back after missing much of last season with an injury.
Jack Wilshere set up the opening goal by dribbling his way into the Malaysian area before being brought down by Mahalli Jasuli, leaving referee Mohd Yussof Mat Karim no choice but to point to the spot.
Ramsey kept his composure to send goalkeeper Mohd Nasril Mat Nourdin the wrong way, tucking his penalty to the right.
Left winger Subramaniam Kunalan was the biggest threat for the Malaysians, causing constant trouble for Carl Jenkinson in the defender's first start for Arsenal.
Still, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said Jenkinson "showed some good qualities."
"He was willing to go forward and help out and I'm sure he will get better once he gets more games," Wenger said.
Malaysia's best chance came when Safiq Rahim's free kick from more than 35 yards out was tipped over for a corner by Wojciech Szczesny.
With Wilshere and Ramsey dominating the midfield, Arsenal doubled the lead when Ramsey's through ball released Walcott down the right and the midfielder coolly lobbed an onrushing Mohd Yussoff.
Arsenal made seven changes at halftime with Rosicky, Vela, Denilson and goalkeeper Vito Mannone all coming on.
Arsenal came close to scoring on several occasions before Vela chipped substitute goalkeeper Khairul Fahmie Che Mat to make it 3-0.
Samir Nasri, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United, came on nine minutes later along with Robin Van Persie, Andrey Arsharvin and Barcary Sagna.
Wenger said he doesn't expect the club to sell Nasri, even though he could leave on a free transfer next year.
"Our goal of course is to win the championship," Wenger said. "Whether I need to buy new players or not is a different matter. I'm willing to keep Samir for another year, even if I risk losing him for nothing when his contact expires next season."
Rosicky made it 4-0 when he headed home Arshavin's cross from close range.
Arsenal will next play in China on Saturday.
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Pre-Market Primer: Delta Air Lines, Inc Joins S&P 500; Japan Surges on Olympic Win, GDP Revision
Vincent Trivett
Obama will push for intervention in Syria over the next two days.
US stocks are heading higher today as Japan and China released upbeat indicators, but fears of intervention in Syria remain high.
Secretary of State John Kerry said that Bashar Assad could avert a US-led strike if he hands over his chemical weapons, but expressed that this is an extremely unlikely situation. In two days, the Senate will vote on a resolution authorizing a limited attack on the country.
With no major economic releases scheduled, stock futures are trading higher.
(INDEXDJX:.DJI) futures were up 0.24% at 14,945. Futures contracts on the
(INDEXSP:.INX) rose 0.27% to 1,658.00 and
(INDEXNASDAQ:.IXIC) futures gained 0.48% to 3,144.50.
Japanese stocks surged today after a crop of great news for the country. On Saturday, the International Olympic Committee awarded the 2020 Summer Olympics to Tokyo. The Tokyo bid committee said that hosting the games will bring 2.96 trillion yen into the economy and create 150,000 jobs. The government will spend an estimated 153.8 billion yen on new construction by 2020.
On the same day, the Cabinet Office reported that the Japanese economy grew much faster than initially expected in the April-June quarter. GDP was revised up to an annualized 3.8% from a preliminary reading of 2.6%.
(INDEXNIKKEI:NI225) jumped 2.5% to a five-year high of 14,025 on Monday. The yen also fell to 99.48 to the dollar.
China also released some positive figures. China's trade surplus rose by $10.82 billion to $28.61 billion in August as exports rose 7.2%, up from 5.1% in July. Imports slowed, however. Inflation also rose 2.6% year-over-year in August. The decline in producer prices also slowed to 1.6%.
European indices are mostly lower, despite a Sentix report today that investor confidence on the continent was positive for the first time since 2011. Madrid was one of the other contenders for the 2020 games. Today, Spain's
(INDEXDB:537M) index fell 0.74%.
Delta Air Lines
(NYSE:DAL) rallied 4.8% in the pre-market as it will join the S&P 500 after Tuesday's market close. It will replace
BMC Software
(NASDAQ:BMC), which will be taken private by Bain Capital.
(NYSE:VZ) will offer $20 billion in corporate bonds to cover the $130 billion cost of buying
(NYSE:VOD) stake in Verizon Wireless. This offering handily beats
(NASDAQ:AAPL) record $17 billion offering.
Today, the World Trade Organization cut its forecast for world economic growth to 2.5% from 3.3% in 2013. Its prediction for 2014 was also cut to 4.5% from 5%. The details of its action will be released in a report on Sept. 19.
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ATM cash claw criminals captured by special police unit
Five cash machine criminals have been sentenced to a total of 71 months' imprisonment as a result of an operation led by the Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit (DCPCU) - the banking industry-sponsored police squad.
Adrian Niculita, Andrei Chioran, Iancu Oleacu, Ciprian Dumitru and Violeta Alecu were all found guilty of conspiracy to steal and possession of articles used to commit theft and were sentenced at the Old Bailey on 8 November.
The gang stole money from ATMs by using a 'cash claw' (pictured), which is a device that fits into a machine and stops cash from being dispensed to customers. The criminal gang would then return to the machine and remove the device along with the non-dispensed cash.
The successful three-month operation involved officers and bank staff from the Unit identifying the gang members by analysing crime patterns and establishing routes the organised criminal networks were using.
DC Martin Godsave, the DCPCU officer in charge of this case, commented: "Putting this gang behind bars will undoubtedly lead to a significant decrease in this type of crime, and should help drive down cash machine crime losses, which fell by three per cent in the first half of this year.
"Officers from the DCPCU worked in tandem with bank investigators on this operation and quickly accumulated overwhelming evidence, which led to the arrest and imprisonment of those responsible."
The DCPCU, which is a specialist police unit sponsored by the banks to investigate serious and organised payment fraud, is working with the industry to stamp out organised card and cheque fraud across the UK.
The Unit comprises officers from the City of London and Metropolitan police forces working alongside bank investigators and case support staff.


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EBay's New Changes Likely to Irk Small Sellers (Even More)
Small eBay sellers had hoped the auction site would address some of their gripes. And this morning, it did announce some changes — but they're only likely to make some sellers angrier.
The company is drastically lowering its seller fees on "Buy It Now" transactions – the ones where sellers charge a fixed price rather than allowing bids. It's also ditching personal check and money order transactions in mid-September and will only allow credit card transactions (good news, of course, for eBay's own PayPal unit).
The changes are destined to further infuriate some sellers who feel eBay is ditching its traditional auction model and moving more toward Amazon.com's Amazon Marketplace model by promoting fixed prices. Fixed prices, they argue, are more common among larger sellers than small ones. Small sellers have complained that the auction site has courted large "PowerSellers" while making it harder for smaller operations to viably compete.
While the company is reducing some seller fees, it's not addressing some of the core eBay seller gripes, as we laid out last week. Seller fees on normal auction transactions – the sales model of choice of many small sellers — haven't budged, further encouraging fixed prices. And while mandating credit card transactions may increase buyer protection, many sellers like the flexibility of offering buyers many payment methods. The company also still hasn't changed its policy back and allow sellers to review buyers.
How do you feel about eBay's changes? Are they a good move for eBay? Do they help or hurt small-scale sellers?
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