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Men's Hoops Runs Past Concordia, 73-64, In Preseason Game
Nov. 12, 2004
AMHERST, Mass. - UMass topped Concordia of Quebec, 73-64, in the final tune-up before the regular-season opener against Birmingham Southern on Nov. 23. Rashaun Freeman scored a team-high 21 points and added nine rebounds in the win. Art Bowers and Maurice Maxwell each had 15 for UMass.
"I was happy with the way we responded at the end of the game with the run we made," said head coach Steve Lappas. "We made a lot of mistakes and I think our young kids were nervous but we had some good looks early on and had the big run at the end of the game. It was nice to see some special things out of our guys late in the game and see the growth from last season."
With the scored tied at 54 with 6:03 left, UMass went on a 19-6 run to build a 73-60 lead with 54 seconds left before the Stingers added the final four points of the game. In the run, Anthony Anderson and Art Bowers each canned a pair of three-point field goals to put UMass in control for good.
Anderson finished with eight points and handed out a team-high five assists.
UMass shot 58.6 percent from the floor in the second half after a 33 percent first half.
Junior Jeff Viggiano led UMass off the glass with 11 rebounds as the Minutemen outrebounded the the undersized Stingers, 43-32.
UMass' freshman trio of Olivier Lamoureux, Lawrence Carrier and Jeff Salovski made their collegiate debuts as Carrier nailed a three-pointer and the Big Deli had a bucket.
The Stingers, who beat the University of New Hampshire earlier this fall, were led by Patrick Perrotte who had 20.
The Minutemen will have 11 days before their regular-season opener against Birmingham Southern on Nov. 23 at the Mullins Center.
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Gummoe'09 Named Assistant Winemaker
Sarah Gummoe '09 has been named assistant winemaker at Fox Run Vineyards, located in Penn Yan, N.Y., part of the Finger Lakes American Viticultural Area. Gummoe, who joined Fox Run full-time in 2011 to pursue a career in winemaking, will continue to work with head winemaker Peter Bell on the full portfolio of estate grown, cool-climate wines. A Rochester, N.Y., native, she earned her B.A. in soci...
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Bryce '09 Performs in "Sordid Lives"
DC Metro Theater Arts, an online theater review website, recently posted an article featuring an interview with Hobart alum Alex Bryce '09. The piece focused on his "powerful performance" as Ty Williamson in Dominion Stage's production of "Sordid Lives." Bryce, who is deaf, is working with a voice interpreter for the role.
Bryce was previously involved with set production for Dominion Stage, but...
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The Alzheimer's + Aesthetics Connection
Assistant Professor of Psychology Daniel Graham spreads out eight images on the desk in front of him - sweeping vistas, secluded forests, a stone bridge - images of varying landscapes. These photographs, used in a recent study completed by Graham and his colleagues and published in the open-access journal Frontiers in Psychology, are key to a rather puzzling - and amazing - discovery: despite hav...
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The 'A' Fund
The HWS Architecture Department has recently nominated Nick Batson '11 as a recipient of The 'A' Fund scholarship.
The 'A' Fund was established by Professor of English Grant Holly, his daughter-actress Lauren Holly-and their family, friends and colleagues in honor of Alexander Holly, son of Grant, brother of Lauren. Alexander tragically passed away as a young man, before he was able to realize ...
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Seniors Gain from "Borkman's" Bankruptcy
Among theatre-goers and theatre scholars, "John Gabriel Borkman" is seen as one of Henrik Ibsen's greatest commentaries on life, morality and the human experience. One that provides insights and perspective. Performed this spring by HWS student-actors, "Borkman" has given three senior performers - Thomas Frohlich, Hallie Martenson and Deana Stuart -- a unique new point of view as actors and gradu...
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Westminster debates the loan protection gap
Andy Love MP, a member of the Treasury Select Committee, has challenged the government and the financial services industry to recognise a growing loan protection gap in the UK and take action to protect consumers "as a matter of urgency."
In a recent Westminster debate, 'Finding new ways to combat the loan protection gap', Love (pictured) said the PPI scandal had led to a lack of confidence in protection products resulting in a "withdrawal" of this type of cover. The scandal was "toxic", he added, with "little or no prospect that the main players will ever re-enter the market."
Love said: "We must take the necessary steps needed to address the loan protection gap which exists in the UK in order to avoid impacting not only borrowers, but the wider UK economy. The PPI scandal has led to a lack of trust of all initiatives under the umbrella of 'protection products,' including those which will genuinely help the most vulnerable members of society. The mutual sector is leading the way through the use of debt waiver which shifts the emphasis to the lender to indemnify the loan rather than the customer insuring their income. Other lenders must now show leadership on this."
CUNA Mutual has pioneered payment waiver, an initiative already live with three credit unions and soon to go live with the first building society. Payment waiver is simply a feature of the loan; an agreement between the lender and the insurer which comes at no additional cost to the borrower.
The first UK adopter of payment waiver was Plane Saver, a credit union to the aviation industry with an 8,000 member base including household names like British Airways.
John McDonnell, MP for Hayes and Harlington, where Plane Saver is based, said: "The payment waiver has worked well for my local Plane Saver Credit Union in both providing reassurance and protection for savers and at the same time encouraged saving. I have invited the minister (Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Andrea Leadsom) to visit my constituency and see how payment waiver has been successfully implemented.
She said there were "a number" of products which were available, including innovations such as payment waiver, and told the debate she would discuss the possibility of visiting the Plane Saver region with her team.
Paul Walsh, CEO of CUNA Mutual, said: "What we are offering is simple. If a borrower cannot work due to sickness or unemployment, they simply need to contact the lender and payments are immediately waived. We cannot sit back and let the shadow of the past impact on consumers' financial security and it is time lenders and insurers step up, take responsibility and look around for the best solutions to this."
Two further credit unions which have adopted CUNA Mutual's payment waiver are Clockwise Credit Union and the Scottish Police Credit Union.


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Mercury in the form of methylmercury is commonly found in fish. High level of the element are particularly harmful to children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers. A new study evaluated Chilean sea bass from retailers in different states and found that some fish had twice the mercury content than expected and came from a different region than the one specified on the label. The authors also noted a simple method for purchasing fish that does not have a high mercury content. The findings were published on August 5 in the journal PLOS ONE.
The study authors note that seafood mislabeling distorts the true abundance of fish in the sea, defrauds consumers, and can also cause unwanted exposure to harmful pollutants. Therefore, they conducted a study that combined genetic data with analyses of total mercury content. They investigated how species substitutions and fishery-stock substitutions obscure mercury contamination in Chilean sea bass (Patagonian toothfish; Dissostichus eleginoides). They explained that the species shows a wide variation in mercury concentrations such that consumers may be exposed to either acceptable or unacceptable levels of mercury depending on the geographic origins of the fish and the allowable limits of different countries.
The researchers noted that fish certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is generally considered safe; however, seafood from regions with high levels of contamination are not. They used sea bass tissue samples from retailers in 10 US states and measured the total amount of mercury in 25 of the MSC-certified and 13 of the uncertified Chilean sea bass samples. They found that many fish are indeed the species they are claimed to be, but not from the region claimed. They found that, on average, retail fish labeled as MSC-certified Patagonian toothfish had only half the mercury of uncertified fish. The researchers tested the DNA of the fish and found those from outside the MSC-certified South Georgia/Shag Rocks fishery had twice as much mercury (0.63 ppm) as those genetically confirmed to be South Georgia stock (0.31 ppm).
When they evaluated genetic data that were informative about seafood substitutions, they found a complex pattern of contamination hidden from consumers: species substitutions artificially inflated the expected difference in mercury levels between MSC-certified and uncertified fish whereas fishery stock substitutions artificially reduced the expected difference in mercury content between MSC-certified and uncertified fish that were actually D. eleginoides.
They concluded that fishery-stock substitutions may expose consumers to significantly greater mercury concentrations in retail-acquired fish than species substitutions. Pregnant and nursing women as well as children have been advised by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to avoid shark, tilefish, swordfish and King Mackerel because these species have an average mercury level of 0.73 to 1.45 parts per million. The FDA's limit for mercury in fish for human consumption is 1.0 ppm.


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For many animal lovers the hope of ever having a cat or kitten as a family member is lost in a haze of sneezing and watering, swollen eyes. Growing up with allergies of animals is a horrible sentence for a child seeing their friends enjoying their pets.
While researching the possibility of ever owning a cat, there appears to have been changes in the last 8-10 years that previous generations were unable to take advantage of to add the unconditional love of a pet to the family.
It was surprising all the conflicting information given out to the American public about the existence. Some claims are for a completely hypoallergenic cat, while other claims there is no such thing. Many claim lesser allergies makes living with a cat bearable.
One company claimed to breed their animal's specifically to be hypoallergenic. They offer a UK telephone number if you are in mind to spend that kind of money on pet. The testimonials on the site naturally are all wonderful. There are some disappointed purchasers as well on the negative side throughout the internet.
They offer two cats on their site. First is Allerca GD Cat showing the price of $8,950 US. The other is Ashera GD Cat for $29,950 US. An email has been sent to see if they are still in business and a prompt response received.
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We were in downtown Riverside and needed a rugged place to shoot our sequence. We were kicked out of a parking garage but then we found this cool alley area. Now it was somewhat open to the public and we were a little nervous about pulling a gun out with so many cars passing. Nobody wants to get arrested by the police… So Sam put it in his coat as we were finally ready to shoot.
Now the gag was for him to shoot the lid of a large dumpster and the lid would close shut. Simple enough right? We lifted the lid up and while waiting to shoot the scene some wind came and knocked it down:
Perhaps you had to be there to appreciate how funny this is. What is more hilarious is that everyone was startled by the sound but only Sam's face is on camera being spooked! Obviously this is the take I used because there was so much excitement going through his veins.
We filmed with a JVC HD-200 with one of those fancy DOF converter and a 50mm lens.
Thanks for your acting Sam!
Please show Sam this. He inspired me!
Great to hear how Sam souds like to, relly fun. And he's really a great actor i mean, that's relly good face at the last seconds
its a weird feeling....
Was in berlin near the kudamm ..no wonder :))
Looking forward to the next dvd!
Sam got a little scare,
he talks funny (no offense)
In english: A filmcrew was making a movie and they were filming some shots with guns (like you guys did) and some people reported them to the police because they thought it was real guns and then the whole army of policemen came:P haha.
Take a look at the pictures, all fake guns:P That could be sam loya in the back of that police car^^
Are you shooting to tape with the HD200? Or HDMI out to a drive? I have the HD100, and have been somewhat disappointed with the camera's handling of movement w/ the HDV format.
Andrew - for laughs, you should throw your VCP logo over that logo on the fence (little corner pin thingie) be kinda cool hahahah
keep up the good work - that dvd's gonna be awesome!!
A couple of questions:
A) What tripod are you using, it seems quite smooth, I think our fluid head ones are a bit cheap and old now, not quite so smooth
B) I'm guessing you're using a converter for your lens mount and then mounting it right into the JVC (as opposed to using an adaptor like the Letus Extreme or something like that).
C) How much did that lens cost?
hey didnt say much
It is a Sig P229 40 cal. This particular gun is real but I don't' recommend using real guns. It is just hard to find replicas for cheap of this one.
While this is funny (not as funny as the 'suicide' outtake, but maybe that's just me.), what's more impressive is that I could have swore that the background was another one of those greenscreen pictures like you used for the creative cow series on keying...
Wow. You make the fake look real and the real look...um, fake?
Okay, I'm out.
Larry/Panchira Pictures
thanks and bravo!
when i buy the training dvd can i just come pick it up somewhere instead of waiting a week to get it in the mail
I can't wait for this advanced tutorial DVD, it will help me finish my video I made!
Now we want to see more of you in the video, not only your voice. How bout if you act in front of the camera along side with Sam or maybe in the new tutorial DVD you could appear when you do the opening or closing of a tutorial, that way you can make a better connection with your fans :)
I never SEE you talk too you know.....
However, did you all notice how professional Sam is in this shoot... He get spooked, start laughting as all the team, and just after "action" he turn the his head away and he is in his character ready to play the scene. Great work Sam :)
About the shooting... Is there any chance you show us a comparative shoot with and without your redrock adaptator ? Maybe could you show us a shoot or a photo behind the scene and show us what your JVC look like with all addons :)
Check out Redrock, Brevis 35, and the super-cool letus35. All are cool products.
You also will need a couple lenses, support rods, and a follow focus.
remind me when i said that once in this plane , going to Florida , in french a bomb is like "she's hot" translate by "c'est une bombe" , it's not security , it's paranoia .. louder and i was kick through the window ...by the bomb girl!
Gas to drive to location… $25
Seeing Sam get the crap scared out of him on film… priceless!
That was good. And you should give Sam some lines in the next one :)
-Reminds me of when we were rigging a stunt guy with squibs and threw a couple of SD-100's (ground hit charges) into the mix.
His face after the take was amazing...pure terror.
We still talk and I went to his wedding..so I maybe still have a friend.
Ha Ha..keep up the good stuff guys, looking forward to Twitch and DVD etc.
(Whats the latest on N.A.B then?)
thx andrew
That was funny. I bet he had a case of the "mud butt" after that. LOLOLOL
I love the VideoCopilot team -=- Rocking all the time.
Tripod: $500
Mic: $300
Seeing the Talent being spooked by a dumpster: priceless!
from brazil....
And Sam really does look like a skilled actor.
When will you produce your own movie, a real one ?!
And what about DVD VideoCopilot Series Ones and Twitch ?
Great job.
this is so funny
but the AMAZING thing that i noticed about this short film that SAM is a great actor as he changed his face from funny face to extremely serious face suddenly.
I loved it.....and next time , Guys...........................TAKE CARE :)
where can find a DOF adapters ?
Btw Andrew, where the heck can I buy a JVC HD 200 camera? I live in Norway and I can't find any stores that ships to Norway
What does the JVC HD-200 shoot to? How was the lens converter? I've tried a 35mm lens converter on our HVX-202 with less than satisfactory results...


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A Recharge Service Facility ("Recharge Center") is a self-supporting operating unit within the University that:
If a Recharge Center has revenues above $1 million annually, then the facility is known as a Specialized Recharge Service Facility. A Specialized Recharge Service Facility provides highly complex or specialized services that include, but are not limited to, telecommunications facilities, super computers, animal care facilities (vivariums), wind tunnels, and reactors. Typically, these facilities are very large with over $1 million in revenue. The costs of these services should be charged directly to the users through a billing rate mechanism. Billing rates should include both direct and an allocable portion of F&A cost.
A third type of service facility is known as a "Core Recharge Service Facility," which is a facility that supports the teaching mission of the University, is open to and used by multiple users across University units, has research productivity and has essential, unusual and unique capabilities. Core facilities may receive funding support from the University.
Recharge Centers are categorized depending on the type of services they provide and their size.
All Recharge Centers and Specialized Recharge Service Facilities fall within the purview of the Office of Research and Economic Development ("ORED"). Core Recharge Service Facilities fall within the purview of ORED when the facility seeks to charge a fee to a sponsored program (project) for its goods or services. For more information, please email email@example.com or you can view the ORED Recharge Center Operating Procedures at http://research.fiu.edu/facilities/recharge/documents/recharge-operating-2015.pdf
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As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) Administrator includes but is not limited to all superintendents, assistant superintendents and principals in the public schools or education service districts.
(2) Approved teacher education institution is one which meets the standards of the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for preparation of teachers for preprimary programs and grades 1 through 12.
(3) Approved teacher education program is one offered by an approved teacher education institution and is so recognized by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission, after considering recommendations of the State Board of Education.
(4) Commission means the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.
(5) Educational assistant means a classified school employee who does not require a license to teach, who is employed by a school district or education service district and whose assignment consists of and is limited to assisting a licensed teacher in accordance with rules established by the State Board of Education.
(6) Instruction includes direction of learning in class, in small groups, in individual situations, in the library and in guidance and counseling, but does not include the provision of related services, as defined in ORS 343.035 (Definitions for chapter), to a child identified as a child with a disability pursuant to ORS 343.146 (Determination of eligibility for special education services) to 343.183 (Effect of school district failure to comply) when provided in accordance with ORS 343.221 (Special education required).
(7) Intern teacher means a regularly enrolled student of an approved teacher education institution who teaches under the supervision of the staff of the institution and of the employing school district in order to acquire practical experience in teaching and for which the student receives both academic credit from the institution and financial compensation from the school district or education service district.
(8) State board means the State Board of Education.
(9) Teacher includes all licensed employees in the public schools or employed by an education service district who have direct responsibility for instruction, coordination of educational programs or supervision or evaluation of teachers and who are compensated for their services from public funds. Teacher does not include a school nurse as defined in ORS 342.455 (Definition of school nurse).
(10) Teaching license means a license issued under ORS 342.125 (Types of licenses) or 342.144 (American Indian languages teaching license).
(11) Underrepresented person means:
(a) A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa, but who is not Hispanic;
(b) A person of Hispanic culture or origin;
(c) A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent or the Pacific Islands; or
(d) An American Indian or Alaskan Native having origins in any of the original peoples of North America. [1961 c.439 §1; 1965 c.100 §348; 1965 c.550 §1; 1973 c.270 §2; 1975 c.278 §1; 1981 c.393 §1; 1981 c.469 §5; 1989 c.125 §1; 1993 c.45 §149; 2001 c.653 §4; 2007 c.70 §100; 2011 c.609 §4]


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Sometimes a casual yet defined tank is all an outfit needs. The days of jeans and plain tees are often overlooked, but we find that when done well, a simpler look can speak volumes. This VPL Summer Breaker Tank Blue ($195) can be extremely casual yet put together when paired with some boyfriend or skinny jeans for a cool day out. Just remember to accessorize since an outfit like this can handle those complicated or larger pieces.
Does this look like a bra to anyone else?
Does this look like a bra to anyone else?
I think it can definitely be worn as a supportive camisole or undergarment as well!
This definitely looks like a bra! When I first saw the post, I actually thought it was for a more discreet nursing bra that also covers a new mommy's tummy... Of course there's nothing wrong with nursing bras, I'd just prefer my tank tops not to look like one!
The model looks like she's wondering what the heck she's wearing..not very happy.
Bra + blue shorty pjs from middle school!
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Greatest Away Days: Newcastle 1 Sunderland 9
by Ashley Houghton
safc.com looks back on a memorable away day.
To coincide with the launch of Sunderland's brand new away kit, safc.com asked fans to reflect upon their favourite away days.
The first in the series is the Black Cats record breaking victory over rivals Newcastle united.
In the history of the game only Wolves have equalled Sunderland's 9-1 record away win in the top flight of English football.
Newcastle, who went on to win the Championship in the 1908/09 season, were put to the sword by a ruthless Black Cats performance.
Billy Hogg opened the scoring for Sunderland after just eight minutes as he saw off multiple Newcastle challenges before sliding past Jimmy Lawrence.
The Magpies' equaliser came from the penalty spot as England cap Albert Shepherd converted past L.R. Roose in the Sunderland goal.
George Holley restored the visitors' lead just three minutes after the trestart after some fine wing-play by Arthur Bridgett.
Hogg grabbed his second-goal ten minutes later as Sunderland exerted their dominance on the game.
A further ten minutes passed before Holley registered a hat-trick with his second and third goals coming on 63 and 67 minutes respectively.
Holley's third was a neat finish from a Jackie Mordue cross.
With the score at 5-1 Bridgett got in on the act; the left winger scored with two blistering strikes within four minutes of Holley's third.
Mordue made it 8-1 on 70 minutes before Hogg grabbed his hat-trick to grab Sunderland's ninth goal of the game.
76 minutes of the game had passed when the Black Cats declared with the result inevitable.
Sunderland: Roose, Forster, Milton, Daykin, Thomson, Low, Mordue, Hogg, Brown, Holley, Bridgett.
Att: 56,000
A Top 20 'Greatest Away Days' voted for by fans have been shortlisted in our special Facebook competition.
Vote for your favourite now and the winner will get the chance to own the new 2013-14 away kit a day before it is on sale!
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The world's most haunted island is up for auction and if you thought that you heard of some pretty scary places in your lifetime, think again. This deserted island is extremely close to Venice, Italy and it is surrounded by the waterways that flow into the city seemingly floating on water. It is not only considered the world's most haunted island, but it is also considered one of the most haunted places on Earth, according to Time Magazine on April 16..
Poveglia's history creates the perfect storm for the many ghosts and spirits that are said to walk the desolate island. Through the decades nothing could make a go of it on that land. The island has all the remnants from the failed venues once erected with high hopes of succeeding, but that was never the case.
The history of the island begins with the plague, as this 17-acre plot of land was used as a dumping ground for folks in Europe who contracted the plague. This is where they went to die. While they are gone and buried, the spirits of many are said to roam Poveglia. In 1922 a hospital for the elderly was opened on the island.
This was rumored to be the cover-up title for its real purpose of a mental institution, a facility that did horrid things to people under the umbrella of experimental medical procedures. It is said that the hospital was home to many "botched lobotomies." The hospital had a doctor whose conscious couldn't carry the sins on humanity anymore and who was said to have been haunted by the patients he maimed in the line of experimental duty.
That doctor ended his life by throwing himself off the hospital tower. Rumors swirl around that 17-acres surrounded by water saying that you will find that the dirt is made out of 50% ashes from humans. The locals say "when an evil man dies, he wakes up in Poveglia." The buildings that make up the hospital campus are still there, and even the beds the patients slept in at the end of their life are still in the wards.
Time Magazine compares the hospital setting to something right out of the "American Horror Story" hospital setting. The latest bit of information to come out of Poveglia is that when an American TV host for one of the many shows that hunts ghosts and spirits was possessed for a short time when arriving on the island.
The Independent asks, "Is anyone brave enough to buy it? It is up for auction and if you want a piece of paradise that is literally 10 minutes from the Venice Film Festival on the Lido you will have millions of dollars to spare. This desolate island is off-limits to the public. It is home to not just a couple of ghosts, but to tens of thousands of tortured souls.
The gruesome grounds, which has been described as the island of "madness" and "hell," is a tough sale. The thousands of skeletons unearthed on the island are seen as having permanent expressions of torment and fear, check it out for yourself in the above slide show. It was the Travel Channel's show "Ghost Adventures" where the host was said to be possessed by something when walking through the decrepit hospital.


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Interim head coach T.J. Natal will make his debut at the helm of the Tulane swimming and diving program on Saturday when the Green Wave open the 2012-13 season at UALR.
Oct. 5, 2012
Video Interview With Coach Natal
Coach Natal's Comments Heading Into The UALR Meet
NEW ORLEANS - A new era of Tulane swimming and diving will begin on Saturday, Oct. 6, when the Green Wave travel to Little Rock, Ark., to open the 2012-13 season against UALR at the Donaghey Center Natatorium. The meet is slated to begin at 10 a.m.
Not only will the Tulane team be under new direction in interim head coach T.J. Natal, but it will also mark the first time since 1990 that the Green Wave roster will feature a four-year class ranging from first-year freshmen to fourth-year seniors. Natal is in his first season as a collegiate head coach after serving as the team's volunteer assistant in 2010-11 and as a full-time assistant last year.
"I think the team is very excited, especially the freshmen," Natal said. "They're pumped and excited to get out and start their college experience, as well as the rest of the girls. I think we match up very well against them. We're swimming a format the definitely benefits us in the shorter sprint side, especially this early in the season. I think our girls are prepared and I believe we are matched up very nicely in the events that we're going to swim against them."
Last season, the Green Wave finished with a 1-8 dual-meet record, posted a 10th-place showing in the 2011 UH Cougar Classic and finished fifth in the 2012 Conference USA Championship. Natal and the Tulane team look to improve on those numbers as 22 letterwinners return from a year ago, including seniors Kayla Alf-Huynh, Kristin Ates, Gisele Calderon, Erin Cunningham, Jillian Daleiden, Allie Evans, Kristine Gu, Rebekah Harris, Emily Needham, Lauren Pfohl, Grace Tarka and Elizabeth Whitaker. Also back are juniors Cari Caprio, Caitlin Corcoran, Sadie Eicher and Rachel Ranson, along with sophomores Rebecca Dugan, Morgan Evans, Molly Jubas, Vanessa Loewen, Amy Needham, Claire Schelske and Laura Turpen.
Tulane also welcomes the talents of rookies Elizabeth Cook, Holly Grender, Harley Jackson, Emily Josef, Maren Kjell, Anna Lewis Matson, Roni Meyer, Mia Schachter and Rachel Schneider.
"I definitely think the freshmen and sophomores are going to benefit the most from the leadership on the team, especially from the seniors," Natal said. "The seniors have kind of done this before. There's a new kind of excitement in the air this year. Practice has been off the charts in the last week and a half to two weeks. The morale of the team, the motivation and the work ethic have been coming forth and I think we're really primed to have a good meet."
UALR, meanwhile, enters Saturday's meet 0-1 on the year after dropping a 154-77 decision to North Texas on Friday afternoon. In that meet, the Trojans posted individual wins in the 50 free, 500 free and 200 backstroke while also emerging victorious in the 200 free relay.
"The girls have been training extremely well," Natal added. "They're putting in lots of hard work and I think it's very important for them to see a little progress in the beginning of the season. I don't think we're going to put up spectacular times or anything out of this world, but I think the girls are very confident in what we've done. To show results that back that up would go a long way to carrying us through the rest of the season. I think it's very important for us to get off on the right foot."
Following Saturday's meet in Little Rock, the Green Wave return to action on Saturday, Oct. 20, when they play host to North Texas at 11 a.m. in the Reily Student Recreation Center Natatorium. Admission to all Tulane home swim meets is free.


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The Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy in partnership with Westminster College will complete the current season of its popular World Affairs Lecture Series on Tuesday, March 18. This lecture will feature Professor T.V. Paul. Dr. Paul is a leading scholar in the fields of regional security, international security, and South Asia. He will discuss his most recent work, The Warrior State: Pakistan in the Contemporary World (Oxford University Press, 2014).
Pakistan ranks near the bottom (124 of 144) in global competitiveness, but the country's central location and stockpile of more than 100 nuclear weapons make it an attractive and relatively easy target for takeover by terrorists and neighbors, which include Iran, Afghanistan, and India. Thirty percent of Pakistan is occupied by the Taliban, further weakening it politically and economically. Paul maintains understanding Pakistan's development, especially the negative effects of foreign aid and geopolitical centrality is critical, now more than ever.
T.V. Paul is the James McGill Professor of International Relations at McGill University, and is the founding Director of the McGill University Centre for International Peace and Security Studies. He is the author or editor of 15 books and numerous articles and papers, including The Tradition of Non-use of Nuclear Weapons (Cambridge University Press) which was selected for the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Exhibition in Oslo that honored President Barack Obama in 2009.
Dr. Paul completed his undergraduate studies and received a Master's Degree in philosophy from universities in India, and holds a PhD in political science from UCLA.
UCCD's lecture series is free and open to the public. Dr. Paul's lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall, found in the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory at Westminster College, 1840 South 1300 East in Salt Lake City. For more information, you can log on to Westminster's website by clicking here or UCCD's website by clicking here. You can also call (801) 832-3272.
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20 Responses to "MAKE MONEY TRADING ""60 SECOND"" BINARY OPTIONS! RARE!"
admin says:
Want to learn how to trade options but there are so many different systems out there. Can someone please let me know what system works and how to learn it? Thanks!
admin says:
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admin says:
There are many different ways to trade stock options and people use different systems, but which one is really good and will bring in reliable profits? Or is this even possible?
admin says:
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tolstoi1 says:
Option Vue?
Options Xpress?
Think or Swim?
admin says:
There really isn't such thing as a "best broker". Every broker has their pros and cons. Brokers that charge more commissions usually have better service and system while brokers with extremely low commissions usually have very user-unfriendly interface.
Since it usually doesn't take any cash to open a broker account these days, I would advise you do a complete research on all of them in order to see what works best for you.
The site below contains a list of the top options brokers…
admin says:
I just learned about iron condors and double calendars but which one should I use since I am just starting out?
TraderJoe says:
To be successful at trading options in the stock market, you'll need practice. The best way to get practice is through paper trading, that's where you follow a stock and pretend you are actually putting trades in and then taking them out, hopefully for a profit.
You can also find books on the subject, like on amazon or barnes and noble. You'll need a good foundation on the basics. There are also different strategies when it comes to trading options so you'll need to learn those first as well.
For more advanced ways on how to trade options, there are sites that offer guidance. The advantage with these sites is that they will take you beyond the basics and offer you a better chance at higher returns on your trades.
I've listed some sites below that you can check out, they are for information purposes only and not a recommendation. However, you will learn a little more than what you can get from reading books.
I think if you start your learning this way, you will be able to succeed in trading options. Others have done it so there's no reason why you can't learn how to do it too.
Hope that helps and good luck!
josephr says:
CommonSense says:
A scam for the untrained.
iswaswill says:
Let's get real, it, having been used by Hedge Funds and large conglomerate CEOs and other inside officers has enticed too much corruption and is sucking the US Dollar value dry! If you think a stock is going down, sell it….simple as that and make the big boys do that too! No more of this cooperative bouncing the stock between option strike prices to suck the capital out of hard working American's retirement savings! Lets get the common back in the stock market!
Ted says:
No. Actually the system works great. People who work hard to understand the system can make some extra money and retire early. Others, who want to jump in and expect to get rich without any effort get what they deserve, too.
chrissmcguiree says:
I have been paper trading my system for over a year and now want to use real money. Should I trade out of a 401k or a Roth Ira? I don't want the IRS breathing down my neck so trying to get educated before I jump in. What is better?
b2fnow says:
As far as the irs is concerned, they don't care whether you're tading options or stocks or futures or eggs, they only care about profits.
To trade options, you will need a margin acct.
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xcalibus says:
I recommend OptionsXpress.com as they have an intuitive user interface and fast execution.
RC says:
I'm looking for a mechanical trading system that allows for back testing, is customizable (of course) and can be used with options trading. Anyone have a good experience with any? I see some out there on the Internet but can't find any reviews or comparisons. Thanks!
admin says:
The Think or Swim platform (which has been bought by TD Ameritrade) will allow for custom scans and back-testing. It is not however a 'mechanical system'.
VectorVest has a database of stock prices, and trading systems that allow you to backtest your strategies – however, it does not have option quotes built into it.
Incidentally, you don't need a 'perfect system' to win in the markets – to win you need appropriate asset allocation and risk management. Read 'The StockMarket Game'.
striden22 says:
Has anyone used Better Trades system with Darlene Nelson strategies? What was your experience?
munciebirder says:
Options trading is a two way street. Ask yourself how much can I loose in a week? The answer might be $10,000.


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12.20.2011 / Get More Out of Your Gift Cards!
Over the past few years gift cards have turned from a last minute gift to a must have in your gift giving arsenal. They are pretty much the perfect gift for anyone. If you think about the person you are giving the card to you can create an experience by giving your loved one a shopping trip at their favorite store or a chance to try a new restaurant or spa.
However, there are a few things that can help you get the most out of gift cards. We've done some research, and here are some tips that will help you out:
- Keep them safe! According to studies done, at least 6% of the gift cards that are purchased aren't used – mostly due to loss. If you get gift cards, put them all in one place until you get ready to use them – and to prevent theft, don't make that place your wallet or your purse.
- Plan your purchases – Using gift cards during sales are a great way to get more bang for your gift card buck. However, if you don't see something you like wait until you find something you really want or need – wasting gift cards on something just to spend the money is like wasting money.
- Get a card you don't like? Trade with friends or use the card to buy a gift for someone who likes the store – then buy yourself something nice with your savings!
- Finally, make sure you know your balance. If you do purchase something on a gift card but have a little bit left over, you can always use it on another purchase later. But before you go to make your second buy – check how much you have. If you haven't written it down or can't recall, most cards have either a number you can call to check the balance. Many retail store have areas on their website you can enter your gift card number to retrieve the balance as well.
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The most influential '60s pop-psychedelic band that you've probably only heard fleetingly, the Zombies' rich and varied discography truly offers something for everyone. Now led by two founding members – singer-songwriter Colin Blunstone and keyboardist-songwriter Rod Argent – in addition to stalwart bassist Jim Rodford – who played on the group's unheralded final single sessions and later joined Argent and the Kinks in quick succession – in the '60s the Zombies never experienced the accolades befitting their massive talent. That would come much later, particularly in America.
Blunstone possessed an ethereal vocal instrument capable of articulating why he couldn't declare his undying devotion to a sunny girlfriend on the hypnotic "I Love You." Conversely, Blunstone could summon a soul shattering cry on the group's effective rendition of Little Anthony and the Imperials' "Goin' Out of My Head." The song interpreter's voice is unmistakable and wholly original, and he has experienced a plethora of imitators during the ensuing years. Progressive rockers the Alan Parsons Project shrewdly featured Blunstone on various albums in the 1980s.
Apprenticing in a cathedral choir as a child, Argent served as the wizard behind the curtain – anchoring the foundation of every band performance on a vast array of classically-inspired Hammond B-3 organ solos, penning all their major hits, and supplying Hollies-esque harmonies and occasional lead vocals ["She Loves the Way They Love Her" is one of his finest moments in that department]. Argent later decisively proved his commercial potential when his eponymous band scored a Top Five single with "Hold Your Head Up." The Who even seized the pianist's prodigious talent on the ubiquitous "Who Are You."
Three singles, bolstered by Hugh Grundy's underrated broken drum patterns and Chris White's fluid bass lines, reached Billboard's Top Six in a five-year period – their debut, the spellbinding, slightly eerie "She's Not There," "Tell Her No," and "Time of the Season."
The latter became their biggest hit record while the accompanying album, the psychedelically diverse Odessey and Oracle, was an underground critical darling…inexplicably months after the group called it quits. Odessey is currently ranked No. 100 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. A recent telecast of AMC's Mad Men spotlighted "This Will Be Our Year" from Odessey in a pivotal scene during the "A Day's Work" episode.
Diverse artists including Billy Joel, Tom Petty, Beck, Dave Grohl, and Arctic Monkeys have sung the praises of the Zombies. The quintet was finally nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, some 25 years after they became eligible.
One year later found the group recognizing the 50th anniversary of the British Invasion with dates in the USA. Definitely catch the Zombies' electrifying road show if they happen to appear in an intimate venue near you. Still unsure? Then investigate the video of the tantalizing, shoulda-been-a-major-hit, "Whenever You're Ready."
- DON'T GO ANYWHERE YET! The Beach Boys were at a crossroads in the early '70s, exacerbated by Brian Wilson's dwindling creativity. Fortunately for listeners everywhere, little brother Carl had a remedy. He had propitiously been demonstrating his burgeoning production skills since the soulful "Wild Honey" arrived with minimal fanfare in 1967. Gradually taking over the leadership reins from his elder brother, Carl was more than ready to put his stamp on the band's 18th long player, along with a little help from two South African musicians with a penchant for hard driving rock 'n' roll, Blondie Chaplin and Ricky Fataar. An in-depth feature on "Carl and the Passions – So Tough" sheds light on an often misunderstood period in the group's renowned discography. At least for a season, this was not your parents' square fun in the sun band anymore.
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Further Reading: Although originally covered by the Beatles (John Lennon on lead), Smith truly captured the counterculture's collective consciousness during the summer of Woodstock and Easy Rider with a fiery rendition of "Baby It's You", originally written by Brill Building pianist Burt Bacharach. A resounding Top Five single captained by the gorgeous, pre-American Idol Gayle McCormick belting the lyrics with intense abandon, the band inexplicably never had another hit. For the complete lowdown on why fans of classic '60s rock still hold the performance in such high esteem, head on over to "One Hit Wonder Flashback: The Timeless Allure of Smith's 'Baby It's You'".
Exclusive Interview: Dubbed the resident genius of the Monkees, a still-controversial band among some rock critics who rivaled the Beatles and the Rolling Stones for a time, Michael Nesmith knew he wanted to play music upon graduating from San Antonio College. The son of the inventor of liquid paper, Papa Nez participated in the incredible rat race of Monkee celebrity, but his heart lay in songwriting. After composing Linda Ronstadt's first hit, "Different Drum," Nesmith exited the band that made him a household name and ventured into the uncharted waters of country rock with his First National Band. The cosmically conscious musician surprised fans by spending much of the past few years on the road and agreed to spend some time with this writer on his musical back-pages, Elvis Presley, some tunes worthy of rediscovery, and the unimagined joy of touring again. Visit "Still Rollin' with the Flow: Twists and Turns with Songwriter Michael Nesmith" for the juicy enchilada.
Exclusive Interview No. 2: The Master of Telecaster, James Burton, is a charter member of legendary '60s L.A. studio wizards the Wrecking Crew. Burton has supported a who's who list of preeminent movers and shakers in a nearly 60-year career – notably Elvis Presley, John Denver, The Beach Boys, Simon and Garfunkel, Merle Haggard, and recently Brad Paisley. The guitar maestro joined Rick Nelson in late 1957 for the driving "Stood Up" b/w "Waitin' in School" rockabilly single, soon rooming with the Nelson family and ultimately forging an 11-year friendship with the handsome singer. To read a revealing in-depth feature with the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer commemorating his fascinating journey with Nelson ["Six String Brothers: James Burton Champions the Timeless Allure of Rick Nelson"], simply click on the highlighted link.
- Further Reading No. 2: When chanteuse Bobbie Gentry burst onto the psychedelic Summer of Love landscape with the mysterious "Ode to Billie Joe", usurping The Beatles' "All You Need Is Love" from its number one perch, who could have imagined the massive success awaiting her? She also recorded a fine duet album with Glen Campbell in 1968 on Capitol Records. Country artist Reba McEntire revived interest in the singer when she made "Fancy" her theme song, decades after Gentry had a moderate hit with the Southern Gothic recording. To read about Gentry's enduring significance and exactly why she abandoned her career, visit the following link: "Ode to Bobbie G: The music and mystery of a Mississippi Delta Queen."
Exclusive Interview No. 3: Cherie Currie, best known as the former lead singer of '70s female punk icons the Runaways, lived the ultimate rock and roll fantasy until it came crashing down in a raging sea of inner band turmoil, trashed hotel rooms, financial mismanagement, and substance abuse. After an extended lost weekend invigorated by the success of The Runaways, a film based on her shocking memoirs and starring Dakota Fanning and Twilight's Kristen Stewart, Currie is ready to rock 'n' roll all night. In an extremely personal chat ["Believe in Yourself: Words of Wisdom From..."], the blonde bombshell revisits her meeting with singer-songwriter John Denver, the eclectic music she would take with her if stranded on a desert island, whether there is such a thing as the perfect guy, what she is most passionate about, what makes her angry, facing online criticism, the tragedy of living on pipe dreams, and much more.
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- Paul and Linda McCartney's note to Chet Atkins: Guitarist Laurence Juber speaks
- 'Carl and the Passions – So Tough:' The Beach Boys' misunderstood 1972 rock opus
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- Roy Orbison's 'Mystery Girl' experiences 25th anniversary redux
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The Music Man
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The Music Man is a musical with book, music, and lyrics by Meredith Willson. The plot concerns con man Harold Hill, who poses as a boys' band organizer and leader and sells band instruments and uniforms to naive townsfolk before skipping town with the cash.
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Harold Hill[edit]
- You pile up enough tomorrows, and you'll find you're left with nothing but a lot of empty yesterdays. I don't know about you, but I'd like to make today worth remembering.
- A man can't turn tail and run just because a little personal risk is involved. What did Shakespeare say? 'Cowards die a thousand deaths, the brave man... only 500'?
- It means, that America has finally produced a genius who can play the minute waltz in 50 seconds!
- Never allow the demands of tomorrow to interfere with the pleasure and excitement of today.
- Harold: Gentlemen you intrigue me. I think I'll have to give Iowa a try.
Charlie: Don't believe I caught your name.
- Harold: (holds up suitcase with his name on it) I don't believe I dropped it.
- Harold: Fine looking animal.
- Townsman 1: For a horse, yeah.
- Harold: (walks off and tries again) Good morning neighbor. Could you kindly direct me which way is the center of town? :Townsman 2: (looks at him) Runs right down the middle of the street.
- Harold: (tips hat and walks off) Excuse me friend. Where would I find a good hotel?
- Townsman 3: Try the Palmer house in Chicago.
- Harold: (walks away again) Good morning neighbor. I'm a stranger in your town, what do you folks do around here for excitement?
- Undertaker: Mind our business.
- Marsellus: The billiard parlor's just put in a new pool table.
Harold: They never had a pool table before?
Marsellus: No, only Billiards.
- It's Capulets like you that make blood in the market place, Ye Gods!
- Zaneeta Shinn
- You watch your phrasology!
- Mayor Shinn
- I can't believe I almost missed this oppourtunity! Wait a minute... I haven't got any son!
- Mayor Shinn
- Ever meet a fella by the name of Hill?
- Rock Island
- But what the heck? You're welcome! Join us at the picnic, you can have your fill of all the food you bring yourself.
- Iowa Stubborn
- All I want is a plain man
All I want is a modest man
A quiet man, a gentle man
A straightforward and honest man
to sit with me
In a cottage
Somewhere in the state of Iowa
And I would like him to be
More interested in me
Than he is in himself
And more interested in us
Than in me.
- My White Knight
- Trouble. I'm talkin' 'bout trouble, with a capital 'T' and that rhymes with 'P' and that stands for pool.
- Ya Got Trouble
- Why sure, I'm a billiard player, certainly, I'm mighty proud to say it, always mighty proud to say it! I consider the hours that I spend with a cue in my hand are golden! It helps you cultivate a horse sense. A cool head, and a keen eye. Now folks, let me tell you what i mean. You got 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 pockets on a table! Pockets that mark the difference between a gentleman and a bum! That's a capital B That rhymes with P that stands for pool!
- Ya Got Trouble
- Seventy-six trombones led the big parade.
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My Husband sure spoils me rotten. On my birthday he took me out to Outback for cheese fries and a nice juicy filet. Oh my goodness it was so good. Nothing better than a medium rare steak done right. Then he shows me what he ordered me for my birthday! A Canon 50D! I am middle school girl excited.I can hardly wait till it gets here. "shriek" ( that is my middle school girl exclamation of excitement!) I am already planning "photography trips" to the farm. Nothing could top my birthday until Saturday when he threw a suprise bday party for me. No ladies he doesn't have any brother's. I sure don't deserve him, but I do love him to the core.
I just love this pix so I had to put it up. Here is Hunter playing with his tools he got from his Aunt Terra and Uncle Mike for his bday. They both live in Japan. Right now Terra is back to take care of our momma and Mike is coming in tonight. They sure know how to spoil Hunter. I keep trying to talk her into adopting a japanese baby, we will take care of it ,and she can spoil it. I have had no luck in the convincing yet. (Terra if you are reading this... please!!! hehe)I have always wanted an asian baby. I don't know why except for the fact that they are beautiful. I guess I will have to be perfectly happy with my beautiful child. Yep he is a keeper, especially since he is so much like his daddie!


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: Beautiful Lulu
Jan Ackerson
~2nd Place
Lulu is beautiful to me, but the doctor�s accusing litany of small abnormalities floats in the air above her cradle. With one trembling finger, I trace the offending features: Lulu�s wide-set eyelids with an inner fold, so thin that they seem blue. Her button nose, giving her infant features an elfish cast. That thin, smooth upper lip with a tiny milk blister. So beautiful�
She charms me for months, while I constantly swallow my guilt. The hospital chaplain has given me a Biblical Module for my Auditory Implant, and I listen to its calming words whenever I�m feeding Lulu or soothing her fitful sleep.
One day when Lulu is five months old, my spirit shifts in adjustment to the words that whisper in my ear. Guilt is covered by grace.
I embark on a year of scrupulous frugality, saving every credit I can, and finally I contact ModifiTime with a proposal.
While I wait to hear from them, Lulu learns to take stumbling steps, but only by gripping tightly to my fingers. Her entire vocabulary is
mama, mama.
Two weeks before Lulu�s second birthday, I am rubbing her tummy and studying her face�her cheeks are flatter than the pinchable pink pads of the babbling toddlers who run around my silent Lulu in the park. I bend to kiss her; she is still my little elf. A musical tone in my Implant signals an incoming message.
�Justine Wickes,� says the artificial voice, �ModifiTime has approved your application for a Time Change as both minimal and beneficial. The stipulated amount of credits has been removed from your account. Report to any ModifiTime Center in order to effect your Time Change. Good luck.�
I dress Lulu in pale pink, and we set out immediately for the ModifiTime Center downtown. The smiling receptionist scans the IdentiChip embedded in my wrist. After a few seconds, she speaks. �Ms. Wickes, you�re in Room 3. Please listen carefully to the instructions before you proceed with your Time Change.� She indicates a play area, walls aglow with animated cartoons. �We have excellent RoboNannies. Shall I take your little girl?�
I pass Lulu�s hand to the receptionist and watch her teetering steps into the playroom. Behind me, the doors are numbered with digital displays. I enter Room 3 with Lulu�s face emblazoned behind my eyes.
As the door closes silently behind me, instructions stream into my Implant.
�Spend no more than two minutes out of Time. Touch only the items listed in your proposal. Speak no more than ten words. Remember, you cannot be seen outside of Time. Your words may or may not be heard, depending on noise and distraction at your destination. Take only the actions submitted in your proposal. Your actions may or may not change Time. If your actions do not change Time, no refund will be given.�
I tell the Walls my destination in Time and Space.
And I am there, with no transition whatsoever.
It is the kitchen of my own apartment, and for a disorienting moment I believe that Room 3 has malfunctioned. But a closer look reveals that it is my apartment from nearly three years ago. There is nothing of Lulu here: no colorful plush toys, no framed holographs.
With only seconds to accomplish my Time Change, I take a hesitant step into my own living room and watch myself. Justine is on the couch, weeping. I remember what she has just learned: She is pregnant.
She does not want to be pregnant.
She reaches for a bottle on the end table, a bottle half-full of a rich amber liquid.
This is my moment. With tingling feet I take three strides, and I sweep the bottle onto the floor. Whiskey and broken glass mingle on hardwood.
Justine looks around, startled. As she picks up the largest pieces of glass, I stoop close to her and whisper in her ear.
�Don�t drink it, Justine. Don�t drink. Her name is Lulu.�
And as Justine searches for the source of this maybe-a-voice that is obviously not her Implant, I am suddenly back in Room 3 where soft yellow words are crawling across the wall. TIME CHANGE COMPLETE. PLEASE EXIT.
I head toward the playroom, my throat aching.
Lulu-but-not-Lulu runs to me, sure-footed, clutching a hand puppet. �Look, mama!� she says, and I can see that her features have refined, sharpened, brightened. �Kitty cat! Kiss kitty cat, mama!�
I gather my new Lulu and Kitty Cat into my arms and kiss them both.
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Sheri Gordon
Wow--this left me with goosebumps.
You did a good job of projecting what was coming with the ModifiTime. I was relatively certain she wanted to change something she had done which had caused her daughter's abnormalities.
But the story left me wondering...did she really want the "new & improved" Lulu? Hadn't she grown to love the daughter she originally gave birth to?
Very creative story for the topic.
Janice Fitzpatrick
This is so good. There are so many of "Justines" in life who wish we could have do overs. Yet even with do overs comes changes maybe we didn't want afterall. Very insightful and I loved the storyline and futuristic theme you used for this piece. Well done! Janice
Sara Harricharan
Oh I so LOVED this one! The sci-fi touch was wonderful! I'm glad that she did make a difference in time and especially the stipulations with the ModiTime that she could only speak ten words, etc. That made this so real, and the characters. I'm so glad that Lulu now has something even better. So glad. Nice job, this a favorite of mine this week! ^_^
Betty Castleberry
Off the charts creative, and wonderfully written. This left me wanting more. Well done.
Verna Cole Mitchell
With imagination and skill you've created a wonderful story.
Chely Roach
Oh my...this was phenomenal. Beyond 'creative' with superb writing. Wow.
Joy Faire Stewart
Very unique writing on topic. I was intrigued from beginning to the end.
Joanney Uthe
I loved the opening description of Lulu as shown through the mother's eyes. It made her wanting to change her, to correct her guilt seem more selfish. I really liked the warnings with the Time Change and the limitations involved. Great story with much creativity.
Peter Stone
I think you've excelled yourself this time (if that was possbile, and, pun not intended). At first I thought the mother was going to change time to avoid the pregnancy, so what a pleasant surprise to see her stopping herself from taking the liquid that damaged her daughter. Touching to see her reunited with her daughter, who is now whole.
Beth LaBuff
Definitely "out of the box," in fact, I would say that you've "left the building." Wow! How clever and creative. This is great!
Lyn Churchyard
This is marvelous! You have certainly slam dunked with this one. Jan, there is nothing weird about this. It is a piece of science fiction at its best. Well done doesn't even begin to cover it.
Holly Westefeld
Jan, this is a creative and intriguing piece, in which you impart just enough detail to keep the reader from being confused in this futuristic world.
The only area that seemed awkward to me was this:
"With only seconds to accomplish my Time Change, I take a hesitant step into my own living room and watch myself. Justine is on the couch, weeping. I remember
what she has just learned: She is pregnant.
She does not want to be pregnant.
She reaches for a bottle on the end table, a bottle half-full of a rich amber liquid."
Rereading carefully, it was clear that Justine was referring to herself in third person, but I wonder if it might have worked as well or better had you had her continue to speak in first person, but switched to past tense to indicate that it is her younger self speaking.
A place like Modifitime could make a bundle, but how many of us would go broke trying to patch up our lives?
Are you sure you're not sentimental? :-)
LaNaye Perkins
I love Sci-Fi and I really like the way you put this powerful message in the story. Great writing!
Willena Flewelling
Not weird at all. Thought provoking is more like it. I really like this entry!
Sally Hanan
WOW! You've outdone yourself with your imagination, and I like how you didn't make it unreal--if every mother with that kind of shame could go back and change things, they would, regardless of how much they love the child "as is."
Joanne Sher
Very creative and intriguing and thought-provoking.
Makes me wonder if you would do this for Jericho if you could :)
Or - for that matter, if I would do it for Marc.
Excellent piece, Jan.
Joshua Janoski
Wow. I wasn't expecting this to be sci-fi when I first started reading, but then it really grabbed my attention and piqued my interest.
I was a bit confused at who she was looking at in the apartment. At first I thought it was a friend, but then it all made sense to me after I read on a bit farther.
Very good lesson told here. I tis so sad when little ones have to be born with problems because of poor decisions made by the parents.
Thank you for sharing this wonderfully unique and thought provoking entry.
Beckie Stewart
Well written. You do an excellent job in pulling your reader into your story. I was actually disappointed with the ending, but that is okay, we should not get what we expect when we read a story.
Melanie Kerr
I enjoyed all the sci fi jargon - not enough to be baffling. I am not sure about the mother's actions to change the child. I would rather she nadn't changed Lulu.
Yvonne Blake
Interesting! Don't we all wish we could go back in time to fix our (or someone else's) mistakes.
Well done!
Lynda Schultz
This is an "if only �" and is a creative way to deliver an important message�spread it far and wide. Well done.
Debbie Wistrom
You are indeed a master, can't say anything that hasn't been said already. Fun read, felt a bit Heinlein to me, but it has been years since I've read his work.
Myrna Noyes
Wow! So creative with that unusual sci-fi touch! How many times have I wanted to go back and change things, too!
Your topic is sobering, though, as there is a young girl in my family who has fetal alcohol syndrome. You described her very well as an infant and toddler. Unfortunately, her mother was not able to modify time.
Thank you for sharing this.
Loren T. Lowery
Wow and wow again. So creative it boggles the imagination. In a way it reminds me of the "If" poem by Rudyard Kipling.
I know there must be some ethical issues involved with the possiblity of having such a time machine...but for now, the writing and what it evokes is challenging enough.
LauraLee Shaw
WAy to brilliant for me to comment on. Over my head for sure. You seriously need to start that on-line video tutorial class. I'd be raising my hand the whole time...for questions, not for answers. ;)
Catrina Bradley
Masterfully written, of course. :) Did she do the right thing? She had already accepted grace, then makes the decision. Was her guilt over what she HAD done, or what she was GOING to do? If it was for drinking the liquid in the past, then it seems to me she negated it by going back to change it. Great question!!
Laury Hubrich
Wow Jan. Make me think so early in the morning! Thank you for mixing up your styles and experimenting so much. You are a great example for me to follow. Loved this Sci Fi piece!
Lauryn Abbott
This really was excellent and a well-deserved win. What a great concept for a do-over. Big congrats to you on this very creative entry!
Sheri Gordon
Congratulations on your EC. This was one of my favorites this week. Love the way it made the reader really think.
I loved this piece. Being new to FaithWriters, I never expected to find any SF here. I'm greatly pleased and marking your name in hopes of finding more. Congratulations on placing.
Loren T. Lowery
Way to go, Teach! Showing and leading us students all the way. Congratulations, Jan, on this intriguing, paradoxical and profound entry. Loren
Lollie Hofer
Incredibly well done! I too struggled with the ending but the point you wanted to make came through in a powerful way. It was very thought provoking. You have set the standard high - I'm not complaining about it though, that is a very good thing.
Myrna Noyes
I knew this piece was a winner when I first read and commented on it! :) CONGRATULATIONS!
Helen Dowd
Well done, and congratulations! I was puzzled as I read this piece, not knowing anything about sci-fi. I have never read anything in that genre. I puzzled about the meaning all the way through, but when I read the comments at the end, then I understood it better. (I never read comments before I read a piece, as I don't want to be influenced by other people's opinions) In this case, though, had I not read the other's comments, I would have been baffled, not because your story wasn't well told--it was--but because I did not understand the TimeZone thing. (I am not of the modern generation.)....Thanks....Helen
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Nov. 13, 2010
Recap | Box Score | Quotes | Photo Gallery
Player of the GameAlabama junior forward JaMychal Green continued what has become his tradition of starting the season strong with a game-high 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting and seven rebounds. Four of his field goals were rim-rocking dunks and three of his boards were off the offensive glass. He also added three assists, two steals and a block. Making his night even more impressive is the fact that this was all accomplished in 18 minutes of action. Also, Green, who has had his battles with foul trouble his first two seasons at the Capstone, was not whistled for a single foul on Friday.
Using the NBA's efficiency stat, which rewards for 'good stats' while punishing for 'bad stats,' Green finished with an efficiency of 32 matching his career-best mark set last season against Mercer. Additionally, the team outscored FAMU by 34 total points when he was on the floor. In his three season openers at UA, Green has averaged 16.0 points and 9.7 rebounds. Friday's game was the first opener in which he hasn't had a double-double.
Play of the GameWith 16:10 to play in the contest and FAMU on a fast break, Tony Mitchell raced behind the FAMU ball handler and deflected the ball from behind into the waiting arms of Ben Eblen at the top of the key. Eblen made an outlet pass up court to JaMychal Green who, rather than dunk it himself, elected to toss the ball off the glass to Mitchell who put the exclamation point on the series with his third dunk of the night.
Turning Point of the GameWhile the game was already relatively in hand at halftime, the start of the second half ensured the Tide victory. With a 17-point halftime lead, UA needed three minutes to extend that lead to 27 with a 10-0 run to open the half. Senario Hillman opened the barrage with a three-pointer, followed by a three-point play from Trevor Releford and a pair of dunks from JaMychal Green. FAMU was 0-for-4 from the field with two turnovers during this stretch while UA was 4-of-6.
Stat of the GameAlabama's defense held FAMU to just 23.1 percent shooting. That performance was the lowest from the field by an opponent since Nov. 18, 1997, when North Texas shot 18.8 percent by hitting 18 of a staggering 96 attempts in that season's opener.
Top LineupAlabama's starting combination of Trevor Releford, Ben Eblen, Senario Hillman, Tony Mitchell and JaMychal Green was the Tide's most productive line of the evening by outscoring the Rattlers by 23 points in the nine minutes the five were on the floor together. In fact, those five outscored FAMU by a 26-3 margin.
Additional Game Notes- Alabama used the starting lineup of freshman Trevor Releford, sophomore Ben Eblen, senior Senario Hillman, sophomore Tony Mitchell and junior JaMychal Green. Eblen's start was the first of his career at UA while it was a team-high 96th for Hillman.- The win was the 1,500th in program history for UA. The Crimson Tide is now just one of 32 NCAA Division I programs to boast 1,500 wins. Kentucky and Arkansas are the only two other SEC programs with 1,500 wins. - Alabama won its season opener for the first time in three years and improved to 78-20 all-time in season openers and 20-3 in openers at Coleman Coliseum.- Senario Hillman had a team-high four steals to give him 130 in his career.- Florida A&M's 37 points were its fewest in six all-time meetings against Alabama. UA is now 6-0 against the Rattlers.- Releford started at point guard for the Crimson Tide to become just the fourth true freshman to start at the point in a season opener for the Tide. He joined Ennis Whatley (1982), Mo Williams (2002) and Ronald Steele (2005).- Alabama's first six points of the game came via FAMU turnovers.- Charvez Davis, who missed the two exhibition games following surgery to repair a hernia, was UA's first substitute off the bench entering the game with 15:05 left in the first half. Davis hit the second and third three-pointers he attempted in the game.- Alabama kept FAMU off the scoreboard for the first 7:14 of the game. The Rattlers missed 10 shots during that span.- All five of Alabama's newcomers saw action in the first 11:29 of the game.- FAMU's 17 first half points were the fewest by an opponent in a half since LSU was held to just 13 points on Jan. 27, 2010.
UA vs. FAMU Plus/Minus ReportCalculates the point differential scored when each player was on the floor.Hillman : +35Green: +34Eble: +30Mitchell: +25Releford: +23Hankerson: +14Hines: +12Carter: +9Durant: +7Davis: +7Engstrom: +4Luquire: -5


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Oct. 16, 2012
By Matt Park, Communication Services
TUCSON- Outside linebacker Sir Thomas Jackson appears to make the most out of the opportunities that life gives him.
One year ago as a freshman, Jackson walked on and redshirted on the scout team to help prepare the offense for upcoming games. In the 2012 season, Jackson has started in all six games at outside linebacker and ranks sixth on the team in total tackles with 37.
"When you have coaches and teammates, you can always improve yourself by learning," Jackson said. "And, you can't measure the heart of a player."
During his senior year O'Dea High School in Seattle, Wash., Jackson started at defensive end, and he helped his team to a first-place finish in the league. Jackson was also a three-time all-conference selection during his time at O'Dea. But at six feet and 230 pounds, Jackson knew his best chance to play Division I football was at the linebacker position.
"I started playing linebacker here," Jackson said. "I knew I had to play linebacker because of my athleticism."
Jackson was open to the transition from defensive end to linebacker because of his willingness to learn and his practice habits. He says he could process the information and compete at a top level, all he needed was the opportunity.
"I got offers from Division II and III schools like Mitchell-Washington and Peterstown," Jackson. "But I knew I could play in the highest level because I played against top talent when I was at O'Dea."
Arizona defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Jeff Casteel has the confidence in Jackson for the same reason that Jackson believes himself.
"He's a guy that shows up every day and works hard." Casteel said. "He's tough, physical, and he comes and works every day. When a guy gives great effort, you got to find a way to him on the field. He's been a big effort guy for us."
Jackson's confidence stems from his humble upbringing. A native of Seattle, Jackson grew up underprivileged in the inner city, and as a teenager, he was in need of a positive role model to guide him in a positive direction.
"I call him teacher but he is also my mentor. His name is Osodipe Olomo," Jackson said. "He helped me grow out of my rough ties. It's always nice to have role models to talk to. A lot of young people put famous athletes as role models, but they should put people who are around them as role models, people who you want to be like when you grow up."
Olomo helped Jackson focus on the positive aspects in his life, so he could find opportunities to better his situation. Jackson turned his concentration to football, and the gridiron became a positive outlet for Jackson to overcome the difficulties he faced as an adolescent. With Olomo's influence, Jackson understands the importance of a positive model in a person's life, which is why he has set goals to help children with similar backgrounds.
"I want to major in family studies and minor in business and education," Jackson said. "I want to build a foundation for the inner city youth. I want to help the poverty-stricken youth to go to college, and I want to keep them off the streets."
Jackson remembers how some of his peers weren't lucky enough to have positive role models in their lives.
"There are a lot more talented and athletic players than me who can be in my spot," Jackson said. "But they can't because of their situations. I want to give others that opportunity."
Jackson knows how fortunate he is when he steps on the field in Arizona Stadium, but he also knows he did it through his own strengths. After he finishes playing football, Jackson hopes to help youth find their own talents and fulfill their potential much as he appears headed to do at the UA.
The story behind Jackson's noble name is that his aunt suggested a distinctive or honorable name during Jackson's birth. Teammates and friends call him "Sir T", while his mother and grandmother are among the few who call him Sir Thomas.
"I've been called Sir T since I was seven years old," Jackson has told reporters. "My grandma and mom are the only ones who call me Sir Thomas."
Jackson is expected to line up as a starter at linebacker again this week against his hometown team, the Washington Huskies.


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Free Senior Day at The Aquarium of the Pacific
The Aquarium of the Pacific will be holding its annual Senior Day for those 50 and over on Friday, September 6, 2013. This is a great event with special exhibits for seniors including booth displays by the Aquarium's volunteer services' education, and animal husbandry departments. This is a great event for those who enjoy photographing aquatic life and also enjoy visiting Southern California's finest tourist attractions.
Please note that if you are planning to capture images with your camera it's better that you use your settings for low light and not bring professional equipment like tripods and flashes. The aquarium will be free for anyone 50 years of age and above, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Costs for others are $25.95 adult (12+), $14.95 child (3-11), and free for children under age 3 and Aquarium members.
Jazz at LACMA
Friday, September 6, 2013 at 6:00 PM the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and the Los Angeles Jazz Society will present the 5th annual "L.A. Jazz Treasure Award" to composer, arranger, and big band leader Johnny Mandel. His fantastic career features arranging for big bands including: Count Basie, Zoot Sims, Woody Herman, and Chet Baker. As a vocal arranger, he has written for Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, Shirley Horn, Diana Krall, Barbra Streisand, and Nancy Wilson. Mandel has received five Grammy Awards and an Academy Award for his song "The Shadow of Your Smile." This is a free event. http://lacma.org/
Free entrance to LACMA
Saturday, September 7, 2013 wear your cooking apron to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) during the day and get free admission into the galleries. Wearing your apron goes along with the cooking theme for the Fifth Annual Good Food Pie Contest, hosted by radio station KCRW is being held at 2:00 PM on September 7, 2013. For more details about Fifth Annual Good Food Pie Contest click the provided link http://www.kcrw.com/etc/5th-annual-good-food-pie-contest
For pie tasting tickets, guests are asked to find the KCRW Welcome Table in Hancock Park just north of the Ahmanson Building. Tickets are limited based on the number of entries and will be given to guests on a first-come, first-served basis. This should be a very fun and tasty end to the summer, where you can capture some stunning images of the art in the galleries along with some good-looking pies.
Free Meet & Greet at the Skylight Studios
Meet & Greet series at Skylight Studios Annenberg Space for Photography this Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 1:00 -3:00 PM is free to the public. In June, the exhibit called "Who Shot Rock & Roll" (A Photographic History 1955 – Present) featured photographer Norman Seeff along with others. He takes part in a new Meet & Greet series at Skylight Studios. He has worked with hundreds of artists including: Tina Turner, Ray Charles, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson and Joni Mitchell.
During this Saturday's Meet & Greet, Seeff will give a multimedia lecture, using his remarkable archive of film and video to illustrate his photography sessions with so many notable artists.
Attendance is free. Seating is first-come, first-served. Skylight Studios is located across the park from the Annenberg Space for Photography. http://www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org/skylight-studios