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Jan. 13, 2012
SMU Mustangs (9-7, 1-1 C-USA) at UTEP Miners (8-9, 1-2 C-USA)
Sat. Jan. 14 - 8pm CT / 7pm MT
Don Haskins Center (12,000)
El Paso, Texas
Radio: KAAM 770 AM (Rich Phillips, Herman Hudson)
Audio & Video: SMUMustangs.com
SMU visits UTEP on Saturday in a Conference USA matchup. The Mustangs are 1-1 in C-USA after opening league play with a 57-55 buzzer-beater win at Tulsa last Saturday and a 68-52 loss at to Rice on Wednesday. SMU is 3-2 on the road this season, winning three of its last four road contests, including the conference-opener at Tulsa.
Robert Nyakundi leads C-USA and is 9th in the NCAA in 3-point percentage at 45.7% (43-94), is third in threes made (2.7), is fifth in C-USA in scoring (15.5), 19th in the league in rebounding (5.7) and fifth in free throw percentage (.822). London Giles is averaging 11.5 points (21st C-USA), ranks third in C-USA for 3-point shooting at 40.8% (29-71), is 11th in steals (1.3) and sixth in free throw percentage (.804). Jeremiah Samarrippas is fourth in C-USA at 4.1 assists per game and fourth in C-USA at 2.1 assists per turnover. In the last seven games, he has 36 assists against 10 turnovers.
As a team, SMU ranks second in C-USA and 22nd in the NCAA in scoring defense (58.9) and has held 14 of 16 opponents to 65 points or less in regulation. The Mustangs are averaging 6.6 steals per game on the season, and have upped that to a league-best 9.5 per C-USA game. On offense, the Mustangs lead C-USA and are 39th in the NCAA in 3-pointers made per game (8.0).
UP NEXT: SMU hosts Houston on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. The Mustangs then play at Memphis on Jan. 21 at Noon.
THE SERIES VS. UTEP (14-24): SMU and UTEP are meeting for the 39th time with the Miners leading the series 24-14. UTEP has won 16 of the past 17 meetings with the lone exception being SMU's 99-96 double overtime win in Dallas on March 1, 2008. Jon Killen led SMU with a career-high 33 points, including 29 after halftime en route to the win. The teams have been in the same league since becoming Western Athletic Conference foes for the 1996-97 season. SMU held a 9-5 series edge in WAC games. SMU is 1-11 against the Miners in league games since the two joined Conference USA prior to the 2005-06 season.
LAST SEASON VS. UTEP: (L, 59-56 at SMU on March 5): DALLAS (AP) - UTEP clinched a bye in the first round of the Conference USA tournament by defeating SMU 59-56 on Saturday. The Miners (23-8, 11-5), who will host the conference tournament in El Paso, got 18 points from Christian Polk, 16 from Jeremy Williams and 13 from Randy Culpepper. They will carry the No. 2 or No. 3 seed into the tournament, depending on the outcome of Tulsa's game later Saturday. Papa Dia led SMU (17-13, 8-8) with 19 points and eight rebounds. Collin Mangrum added 14 points and Mike Walker had 11. The Mustangs will be a No. 7 seed and play Rice in their first-round game on Wednesday. SMU got a 3-pointer from Walker with 5 seconds left in the game to pull within 57-56, and then fouled immediately. But Culpepper hit both two free throws for the Miners and a last-second 3-pointer by the Mustangs' Robert Nyakundi was off the mark. (L, 67-57 at UTEP on Feb. 12): EL PASO, Texas (AP) - Christian Polk scored 18 points and Randy Culpepper added 14 as UTEP remained atop the Conference USA standings with a 67-57 victory against SMU on Saturday night. The Miners (19-5, 7-2) are percentage points ahead of UAB, who improved to 8-3 in league play by beating Rice on Saturday. Papa Dia had 18 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks for the Mustangs (15-9, 6-4). Collin Mangrum and Jeremiah Samarrippas scored 12 points each. A layup by Mangrum got SMU within 61-57 with 2:53 remaining, but the Mustangs were limited to one shot on their next three possessions, and all missed. UTEP sealed the victory with four free throws in the final 23 seconds. Julyan Stone scored 11 points and Jeremy Williams 10 for the Miners.
LAST GAME (L, 68-52 vs. Rice on Jan. 11): DALLAS (AP) -- Arsalan Kazemi had 21 points and 12 rebounds to lead Rice to a 68-52 victory over SMU on Wednesday night. The loss marked the first home defeat of the season for the Mustangs. Ahmad Ibrahim added 14 points and Lucas Kuipers 10 for the Owls (10-7, 1-1 Conference USA), who shot 52.1 percent (25 of 48) from the floor en route to halting a three-game losing streak. Robert Nyakundi scored 14 points and Jeremiah Samarrippas had 12 points and three steals for the Mustangs (9-7, 1-1). Kazemi lost the Division I rebounding lead after being held to just four against Marshall on Saturday. He was back in form against SMU after entering the game third in the nation at 11.9 rebounds a game. A 3-pointer by Ibrahim sparked an 11-1 Rice run over a 2:56 stretch of the second half. The Owls made six free throws during the surge, which gave them a 47-31 lead with 12:16 remaining, and the Mustangs got no closer than eight points afterward.
HEAD COACH Matt Doherty...is in his 11th season as a head coach and his sixth season at SMU. This is his 21st season in collegiate coaching with 11 postseason appearances, eight NCAA Tournaments, seven conference titles, a Final Four appearance and the 2001 AP National Coach of the Year award. He also has 22 players that have gone to the NBA. SMU's 2011 CIT run was Matt Doherty's fourth postseason as a head coach. He has a 10-4 record in two NITs, an NCAA appearance and the 2011 CIT. He has a 166-168 career record including a 76-97 mark on the Hilltop.
BIG EAST: Dec. 7, 2011 - SMU accepted an invitation to join the BIG EAST Conference in all sports, President R. Gerald Turner announced, fulfilling the University's goal to join a Bowl Championship Series Automatic Qualifier (BCS-AQ) conference, a standard of excellence in college athletics today. SMU, Houston and the UCF accepted full membership into the BIG EAST while Boise State and San Diego State will compete as members in the sport of football. The BIG EAST Conference Board of Directors, by a unanimous vote of its Presidents, extended the invitations for membership. SMU, Houston and UCF will begin competing in all BIG EAST-sponsored sports in the 2013-14 academic year, while Boise State and San Diego State will start competing in football in the 2013 season.
Rodney Clinkscales: Team captain...Averaging 3.2 points and 1.1 rebounds is 11-28 (.393) on 3FGs...Missed games 2-4 with a right heel injury...2010-11: played 34 games with 5 starts...averaged 4.8 points, 0.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists...had 7 games with 10+ points and 5 games with 15+points.
Cannen Cunningham: Averaging 4.7 points and 3.8 rebounds with a team-high 10 blocked shots...Had 18 points and 7 rebounds vs. Georgia Southern 11/27...Had 17 points and 9 rebounds vs. Fresno State in his first career start 11/15.
KEVIN DUNLEAVY: Played in 3 games...has 1 rebound.
London Giles: Averaging 11.5 points (21st C-USA), 2.9 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.3 steals (11th C-USA)...40.8% 3FGs (29-71) (3rd C-USA), 1.8 3FGs per game (10th C-USA), 80.4% FTs (41-51) (6th C-USA), ...2010-11: Sat out due to transfer after playing two seasons at Nevada.
Jalen Jones: Averaging 7.6 points and 3.3 rebounds...has 13 steals...REBOUNDS: his 10 rebounds vs. Georgia Southern 11/27 was the first 10+rebound game by an SMU freshman since Papa Dia had 13 vs. Southern 11/10/07.
Ryan Manuel: Averaging 3.5 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists...54.5% FGs (18-33)...GAME-WINNER: Had the steal and game-winning fastbreak layup in the 65-64 win vs. Florida Gulf Coast on 11/19.
Eric Norman: Played in 8 games, averaging 3.1 minutes...Has 1 point, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and a block.
Robert Nyakundi - C-USA PLAYER OF THE YEAR CANDIDATE: Team captain...Averaging 15.5 points (T-5th C-USA), 5.7 rebounds (19th C-USA), and 1.1 assists...shooting 50.9% FGs (8th C-USA, 64th NCAA), 45.7% 3FGs (43-94) (1st C-USA, 9th NCAA) and 82.2% FTs (37-45) (5th C-USA)...2.7 3FGs per game (3rd C-USA, 43rd NCAA)...GAME HIGHLIGHTS: Had 20 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3FG, 3-3 FT) and a career-high 11 rebounds with 3 steals vs. Oklahoma State 12/28...Tied career-high 29 points (8-13 FG, 5-9 3FG, 8-9 FT) (24 pts in 2nd half) in win at SEMO 12/19...Team-high 27 points (8-9 FG, 4-5 3FG, 7-9 FT) in win vs. UAPB 11/22...SMU CAREER RANKINGS: 3rd in 3FG (226), 2nd in 3FG percentage (44.7, 226-506), 2nd in FT percentage (86.6, 155-179), 28th in points (1141)...SMU MILESTONES: He became the 36th member of the 1000-point club, hitting the mark on the second of two free throws with 15 seconds remaining in the 55-49 win vs. Georgia Southern 11/27...He became the 41st Mustang to play in 100 games, reaching the mark in the 69-63 OT win at UALR 12/4...PRESEASON HONORS: Selected Preseason All-C-USA second team by the league's coaches...Also tabbed the Best Shooter in C-USA by The Sporting News and was selected Preseason All-C-USA second team by Lindy's Sports Annuals...2010-11: Selected Third-Team All-C-USA with 14.3 points (11th C-USA) while setting C-USA and SMU records from 3-point range...led C-USA and was second in the NCAA at 49.7% (97-195) on 3FGs...set the C-USA record by hitting 54.3% on 3FGs (44-81) in league play...His 97 threes set the SMU record while his average of 2.8 made per game was second in C-USA and 34th in the NCAA...also tied the SMU record by hitting 90.0% (72-80) on FTs.
Aliaksei Patsevich: Averaging 3.1 points and 2.0 rebounds and 1.0 assist...2010-11: Played the last 16 games...totaled 24 points, 8 rebounds, 7 steals, 5 assists and 2 blocks...hit 33.3% on 3FGs (5-15)
Nick Russell: Sitting out following transfer from Kansas State.
Jeremiah Samarrippas: Team captain...Averaging 6.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists (4th C-USA), 2.1 ast/to ratio (66 ast/31 to) (4th C-USA, 66th NCAA), 85.0% FTs (17-20)...has 5+ assists 8 times...last 7 games, has 36 assists and 10 TOs (3.6 ast/to)...BUZZER-BEATER: Hit a 17-foot step-back jumper from inside the top of the key as time expired for the 57-55 win at Tulsa 1/7...2010-11: played in all 35 games with 30 starts...averaged 7.4 points and 3.4 assists with a 1.5 assist-to-turnover ratio (120 ast / 82 to)...shot 42.1% on FGs and 38.5% on 3FGs...had 10+ points 10 times, 5+ assists 8 times and 3+ steals 8 times...led the team in assists 15 times and in steals 16 times.
Leslee Smith: Averaging 4.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.3 assists...REBOUNDS: Had 12 rebounds in the 84-65 win at SEMO 12.19, the most by a freshman since Papa Dia had 13 vs. Southern on Nov. 10, 2007...INJURY: Missed the first 7 games while rehabilitating from torn right ACL (suffered in March 2011)...2010-11: Sat out last season
Ricmonds Vilde: Played in 12 games...Averaging 2.0 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists...2010-11: Sat out last season as a redshirt
Jordan Walker: Played in 3 games...has 2 rebounds and 1 steal.
Shawn Williams: Team captain...Averaging 7.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 1.1 assists...2010-11: Enrolled at SMU on Jan. 11, 2011, after transferring from Texas...2009-10 (Freshman at Texas): played in 7 of UT's first 8 games, averaging 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds in 5.6 minutes per contest ... suffered a left ankle injury against Texas State (Dec. 12) and missed the remainder of the season.
SMU Career Games: Robert Nyakundi T-29th 108
SMU Career Starts: Robert Nyakundi 76 (20 have 80 starts)
SMU Career Points: Robert Nyakundi 28th 1141
SMU Career 3FGM: Robert Nyakundi is 3rd 226 (2nd Bryan Hopkins 256, 1st Stephen Wood 273)
SMU Career 3FG%: Robert Nyakundi 2nd 44.7 (1st Eric Longino 47.3) & Rodney Clinkscales 5th 40.3
SMU Career FT%: Robert Nyakundi is 2nd 86.6 (155-179) (1st Eric Longino 88.4 (99-112), 3rd Charles Beasley 83.9 (270-322))
10+points: Robert Nyakundi 3 (12, 14, 14), Jeremiah Samarrippas (12)
8+ rebounds:
5+ assists:
3+ steals: Jeremiah Samarrippas (3)
2+ blocks:
Preseason All-Conference USA - C-USA Coaches: Robert Nyakundi (Second Team)
Preseason All-Conference USA - Lindy's: Robert Nyakundi (Second Team)
Best Shooter in C-USA - The Sporting News: Robert Nyakundi
HONORS: 2010-11 (Returnees Only)
C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll: Aliaksei Patsevich, Leslee Smith
All C-USA: Robert Nyakundi (3rd Team)
SMU Invitational All-Tournament Team: Robert Nyakundi
7 FROM DALLAS: The Mustangs have 7 players from the Dallas area: Cannen Cunningham (Arlington), London Giles (Dallas), Jalen Jones (Dallas), Robert Nyakundi (Arlington), Nick Russell (Duncanville), Jordan Walker (Arlington) and Shawn Williams (Duncanville).
10 NEW UNIFORMS: The Mustangs have 10 newcomers on gameday. SMU had four players that sat out last season; transfers London Giles (Nevada) and Shawn Williams (Texas) as well as redshirt seasons for Leslee Smith and Ricmonds Vilde. SMU also adds 6 freshmen in Cannen Cunningham, Kevin Dunleavy, Jalen Jones, Ryan Manuel, Eric Norman and Jordan Walker. Nick Russell transferred from Kansas State is sitting out.
DEFENSE-DEFENSE: SMU is allowing 58.9 (2nd C-USA, 33rd NCAA) points per game...The Mustangs have held 14 of 16 opponents to 65 or less in regulation...Last season, SMU led C-USA and was 23rd in the NCAA in scoring defense, allowing an SMU-record 61.3 points per game.
FG PERCENTAGE: The Mustangs are 63-27 (.700) when shooting when shooting a higher percentage than their opponent under Matt Doherty...SMU is 4-2 this season and went 18-6 when shooting better last season.
FREE THROWS: SMU is hitting 68.4% on FTs this season (5th C-USA)...Robert Nyakundi is 5th in C-USA (82.2%) and London Giles is 6th in C-USA (80.4%)...Last season, SMU led C-USA and was 38th in the NCAA in FT percentage (.742)...Robert Nyakundi was 3rd in C-USA and tied the SMU record (.900).
FREE THROW ATTEMPTS: The Mustangs are 4-1 this season when getting at least 10 more FTAs than their opponent...SMU is 28-8 when doing so under Matt Doherty.
HOME SWEET HOME: SMU is 5-1 at Moody Coliseum this season and 19-5 in the last 24 games at Moody...The Mustangs went 15-7 at home last season, tying for the most home wins in program history. SMU went 15-1 at Moody Coliseum in 1984-85...SMU is also 14-2 in the last 16 non-conference games in Moody Coliseum.
LONG RANGE: SMU has made 128 3FGs and leads C-USA at 8.0 3FG made per game (39th NCAA)...Last season, SMU led C-USA (33rd NCAA) in 3-point field goals per game (7.9) and set an SMU record with 277 3-pointers.
STEALING A ROAD WIN: In the 57-55 win at Tulsa on Jan. 7, SMU was plus-9 in steals (11-2). That was the highest difference sin a plus-10 (15-5) against San Jose St. in a 66-46 win on Feb. 10, 2005.
CAPTAINS: Coach Matt Doherty named seniors Robert Nyakundi, Jeremiah Samarrippas and Shawn Williams as team captains on Nov. 7. Senior Rodney Clinkscales was also named a team captain on Dec. 3.
NEXT LEVEL: In the last three years, six SMU players have gone on to play professionally. Papa Dia signed a 2-year contract in Croatia beginning with the 2011-12 season. Four were drafted into the NBA D-League: Bamba Fall (Reno Bighorns in 2010), Mouhammad Faye (Rio Grande Valley Vipers in 2010), Derek Williams (Texas Legends in 2011) and Collin Mangrum (Texas Legends in 2011). Fall is playing in Estonia this season while Faye is in France. Williams previously spent the 2010-11 season playing in Latvia. Myles Luttman signed with a team in Iceland in January of 2012.
WORLD-CLASS FACILITY: The new Crum Basketball Center at SMU is a world-class training center. The 2011 NBA Champion Dallas Mavericks used the Crum Center for their 2008, 2009 and 2010 training camps. Several other NBA teams have used the facility when they are in town to play the Mavericks. 1. Chicago Bulls 2. Cleveland Cavaliers 3. Dallas Mavericks 4. Denver Nuggets 5. Detroit Pistons 6. Indiana Pacers 7. Golden State Warriors 8. New Orleans Hornets 9. Philadelphia 76ers 10. San Antonio Spurs 11. Utah Jazz
FAMILIAR FOE: The Mustangs have met seven opponents more than 100 times. Rice 194 118-76 J11 at SMU (L, 68-52), F11 at Rice TCU 185 101-85 F8 at SMU Texas A&M 177 90-87 Baylor 175 100-75 Texas 174 71-103 Arkansas 153 59-94 Texas Tech 104 47-57
YOU CAN CALL IT A COMEBACK: The Mustangs have overcome an 10-plus-point deficit 12 times under Doherty. 17 pts 49-32 at 15:28 2nd half W, 65-64 Florida Gulf Coast 11/19/11 (3rd at SMU) 14 pts 28-14 at 8:00 1st half W, 64-58 Memphis 1/12/11 (T-8th at SMU) 14 pts 24-10 at 8:00 1st half W (ot), 69-63 at Arkansas-Little Rock 12/4/11 (T-8th SMU) 13 pts 40-27 at 14:30 2nd half W, 55-53 Tulane 1/24/07 13 pts 41-28 at 19:18 2nd half W (ot), 69-67 UCF 1/26/08 13 pts 40-27 at 17:34 2nd half W, 68-53 Rice 2/9/08 13 pts 63-50 at 9:47 2nd half W (2ot), 99-96 UTEP 3/1/08 13 pts 15-2 at 12:51 1st half W, 70-67 at McMurry 12/18/10 13 pts 36-23 at 1:15 1st half W, 59-58 at Tulsa 1/26/11 13 pts 32-19 at 15:18 2nd half W, 46-41 East Carolina 2/2/11 11 pts 28-17 at 3:06 1st half W, 70-60 Memphis 1/30/10 10 pts 25-15 at 8:59 1st half W, 84-65 at Southeast Missouri State 12/19/11
LEVELS: LED GP 10+Pts 8+Reb Dbl-Dbl 5+Ast 3+Stl 2+Blk Pts Reb Ast Stl Blk 0 Rodney Clinkscales 13 - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Ryan Manuel 16 1 - - - - - 1 - 3 1 1 2 Shawn Williams 8 3 - - - 1 - - 1 - 4 3 3 Leslee Smith 9 - 1 - - 1 1 - 3 1 2 2 4 Kevin Dunleavy, Jr. 3 - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Ricmonds Vilde 12 - - - - - - - - 2 - - 10 Nick Russell - - - - - - - - - - - - 11 London Giles 16 11 - - - 4 - 1 - 4 6 - 12 Jeremiah Samarrippas 16 6 - - 8 1 - - - 12 3 - 13 Aliaksei Patsevich 16 1 - - - - - - - 1 - 2 15 Cannen Cunningham 16 3 2 - - - 4 2 5 1 - 6 21 Jalen Jones 16 5 1 - - 2 - 1 1 1 3 1 24 Robert Nyakundi 16 14 4 1 - 3 1 11 9 2 4 2 34 Jordan Walker 3 - - - - - - - - - - - 35 Eric Norman 8 - - - - - - - - - - 1
CAREER GP 10+Pts 8+Reb Dbl-Dbl 5+Ast 3+Stl 2+Blk Pts Reb Ast Stl Blk 0 Rodney Clinkscales 74 9 - - - 1 - 4 - 1 8 1 2 Shawn Williams 15 3 - - - 1 - - 1 - 4 3 10 Nick Russell 46 3 - - 1 - 1 - - - - - 11 London Giles 62 11 - - 1 5 - 1 - 4 6 - 12 Jeremiah Samarrippas 51 16 - - 16 9 - - - 27 19 - 13 Aliaksei Patsevich 32 1 - - - - - - - 1 2 3 24 Robert Nyakundi 108 57 8 4 4 10 1 25 19 12 21 6
WORKING OVERTIME: The Mustangs are 6-2 in overtime under Matt Doherty (he is now 7-6 all-time in OT as a head coach) Date Opponent Result Start OT Start 2OT 1/6/07 Brown W, 60-56 ot 50-50 1/26/08 UCF W, 69-67 ot 62-62 3/1/08 UTEP W, 99-96 2ot 79-79 86-86 2/25/09 at UTEP L, 61-58 ot 55-55 11/21/10 UC Riverside L, 73-69 ot 57-57 2/23/11 Rice W, 76-66 ot 57-57 3/16/11 Oral Roberts W, 64-57 ot 52-52 12/4/11 at Ark-Little Rock W, 69-63 ot 54-54 12/28/11 vs. Oklahoma State L, 68-58 2ot 49-49 58-58
DOUBLE-DOUBLES: 2011-12 Opponent Season Career Robert Nyakundi 20 pts, 11 rebs vs. Oklahoma State 1st 4th 2010-11 (returnees) Opponent Season Career Robert Nyakundi 19 pts, 10 rebs Portland State 1st 1st Robert Nyakundi 23 pts, 10 rebs SE Missouri State 2nd 2nd Robert Nyakundi 14 pts, 10 rebs Santa Clara 3rd 3rd
SMU RECORDS: Additions to the SMU record book this season
TEAM 3FGM: 13 vs. McMurry 11/11 (T-5th) 3FGM in Road Game: 12 at SEMO (T-3rd) Comeback: 17 points vs. Florida Gulf Coast 11/19 (3rd); 14 points st UALR (T-8th)
OPPONENT - FT% 93.3 (14-15) vs. Colorado State 11/14 (T-16th)
CLINKSCALES NAMED CAPTAIN (Dec. 4): SMU men's basketball coach Matt Doherty named Rodney Clinkscales as a team captain on Saturday. Clinkscales joins Robert Nyakundi, Jeremiah Samarrippas and Shawn Williams as team captains for the 2011-12 season.
THREE FUTURE MUSTANGS SIGN FOR 2012-13: SMU Head Coach Matt Doherty announced that three student-athletes have signed a National Letter-of-Intent to play for the Mustangs beginning with the 2012-13 season. The class includes Brian Bernardi, a three-star 6-3 guard from Xaverian High School in New York, N.Y.; Blaise Mbargorba, a 7-0 center that is an ESPNU Top-100 signee from The Peddie School in Hightstown, New Jersey; and Uche Ofoegbu, a three-star 6-6 forward from John Paul Stevens in San Antonio. "This is a fantastic recruiting class," says Doherty. "I am excited about the quality of these young men. This class will excel in our system and add to the foundation that we have built. This will translate into success for years to come." Brian Bernardi - G, 6-3, 180 (New York, N.Y. - Xaverian HS) Blaise Mbargorba - C, 7-0, 230 (Hightstown, N.J. - The Peddie School) Uche Ofoegbu - F, 6-6, 200 (San Antonio, Texas - John Paul Stevens)
2010-11: The Mustangs entered the season following their most successful campaign in more than a decade. SMU recorded its first 20-win season and first postseason bid since 1999-2000; finishing 20-15 and advancing to the CollegeInsider.com Tournament (CIT) semifinal. SMU also had its most wins in Conference USA (8) while leading the league in field goal percentage (.482, 7th NCAA), 3-point percentage (.394, 13th NCAA) and free throw percentage (.742, 38th NCAA). The Mustangs tied the SMU record with 15 home wins at Moody Coliseum (15-1 in 1984-85). SMU also made a team-record 277 3-pointers last year.
Robert Nyakundi Named Preseason All-Conference USA: Senior Robert Nyakundi was selected Preseason All-C-USA second team by the league's coaches. The forward was also tabbed the Best Shooter in C-USA by The Sporting News and was selected Preseason All-C-USA second team by Lindy's Sports Annuals. In 2010, Nyakundi was selected Third-Team All-C-USA as he averaged 14.3 points (11th C-USA) while setting C-USA and SMU records from 3-point range. Nyakundi led C-USA and was second in the NCAA at 49.7 percent (97-195) from beyond the arc. He set the C-USA record by hitting 54.3 percent on 3-pointers (44-81) during league play. His 97 threes set the SMU record while his average of 2.8 made per game was second in C-USA and 34th in the NCAA. Nyakundi also tied the SMU record by hitting 90.0 percent (72-80) at the line.
SMU Hosts Dallas Classic At Ellis Davis Fieldhouse On Dec. 15: As part of SMU's ongoing effort to strengthen its relationship with the city, Dallas' hometown team, the Mustangs hosted a game at the Dallas Independent School District's Ellis Davis Fieldhouse on Dec. 15. SMU played Jackson State in the non-conference matchup, falling 59-58. The Mustangs play at three venues in Dallas this season. The Showcase vs. Oklahoma State is at American Airlines Center on Dec. 28, the inaugural Dallas Classic at Ellis Davis Fieldhouse on Dec. 15, and a full slate of home games at historic Moody Coliseum. Ten of the top 22 scorers in SMU history are from the Dallas area; including Jeryl Sasser (Kimball HS), Quinton Ross (Kimball HS) and Ira Terrell (Roosevelt HS). Sasser is SMU's all-time leading scorer with 1,992 points. --- "SMU is Dallas' team, and this is a great way to embrace that relationship," said SMU A.D. Steve Orsini. "We appreciate the city's support in all our efforts and are very happy to be taking this game off campus for our south Dallas fans." --- "The Mustangs and the city of Dallas have rich basketball histories and this event will help bring those two traditions together," says SMU head coach Matt Doherty." We have seven student-athletes on our roster from the Dallas area and this is a way to show our commitment to the community."
Moody Coliseum Renovation And Expansion Project Receives $20 Million from Moody Foundation plus $10 Million from David & Carolyn Miller: Two lead gifts - a $20 million gift from the Moody Foundation and a $10 million commitment from SMU trustee David B. Miller '72, '73 and his wife Carolyn Lacy Miller - will help provide an extensive expansion and renovation of Moody Coliseum. Moody Coliseum is a campus and Dallas landmark that is home to the pageantry of SMU Commencement as well as numerous speaking, athletics and community events such as concerts and high school graduations. The project will feature new premium seating as well as courtside retractable seating designated for students and renovation of the entry lobby and concourses. Technology improvements will include new video boards, scoreboards, sound system, broadcast capabilities and heating and cooling systems. In addition, office suites, restrooms and locker rooms will be upgraded. Additional donors will be sought for the $40 million project.
NCAA SELECTION: SMU Director of Athletics Steve Orsini is a member of the Division I Men's Basketball Committee, receiving a five-year appointment that began Sept. 1, 2010. The 10-member committee consists of athletics directors and commissioners of Division I member institutions and conferences, and oversees administration of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship, including the selection, seeding and bracketing of teams for the tournament. The committee is the primary NCAA contact with CBS Sports, the National Association of Basketball Coaches, and other key basketball organizations. Committee members oversee selected preliminary round sites, as well as the Final Four, and assign officiating crews for each game of the championship. The committee also serves as stewards for the good of the game, monitoring and taking action as appropriate regarding issues affecting college basketball.
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS NIT SEASON TIP-OFF: The SMU men's basketball team participated in the 2011 Dick's Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off. The Mustangs played in the West Regional in Stanford, Calif. SMU lost 75-56 to Colorado State and 54-52 against Fresno State. The Mustangs then went to Tulsa for the consolation rounds, losing 62-56 to host Oral Roberts before a 64-55 win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. This is SMU's third appearance in the Preseason NIT. The last was at the start of the 1998-99 season.
MUSTANGS SELECTED IN NBA D-LEAGUE DRAFT: Former SMU men's basketball standouts Collin Mangrum and Derek Williams were selected in the 2011 NBA Development League Draft on Thursday. Both were selected by the Texas Legends with Williams going in the seventh round and Mangrum being called in the eighth round. It is the second straight year two Mustangs have been selected as Mouhammad Faye and Bamba Fall were picked in the 2010 draft.
Kenny Smith Speaks At SMU Basketball Tip-Off Dinner: The SMU men's basketball team hosted its sixth annual Tip-Off Dinner at the Park Cities Hilton Ballroom on Oct. 13. TNT analyst and two-time NBA champion Kenny Smith served as the keynote speaker. Smith is the sixth member of an elite list of speakers for the event following SMU great Jon Koncak (2006), television commentating legend Bill Raftery (2007), prominent coach and analyst Fran Fraschilla (2008), ESPN college basketball analyst Hubert Davis (2009) and NFL Hall of Fame receiver Michael Irvin (2010).
SMU's Matt Doherty Joins Coaches vs. Cancer to Call for Increased Cancer Research Funding: Coach Matt Doherty teamed with cancer advocates to urge Congress to protect federal funding for cancer research and prevention programs. The coaches led a Capitol Hill rally on Sept. 27, to emphasize that the federal investment in cancer research, prevention and early detection programs is vitally important to helping people prevent and fight the disease. Coaches vs. Cancer is a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The more than 2,000 college basketball coaches have raised nearly $50 million since its inception. --- Participants were: Coach Matt Brown (Missouri-Kansas City); Coach Jamie Dixon (Pittsburgh); Coach Matt Doherty (SMU); Coach Paul Hewitt (George Mason); John Seffrin, PhD, CEO, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Christopher W. Hansen, president, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
SMU's Gerald Lewis Inducted Into St. Martin's Episcopal School Hall Of Fame: Men's basketball Director of Operations and SMU alum, Gerald Lewis, was inducted into the St. Martin's Episcopal School (New Orleans) Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 30. Lewis is a 1989 graduate of St. Martin's and a 1993 graduate of SMU. Lewis scored 1,243 points. As a senior, he averaged 23.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 5.0 steals. As a junior and senior, he was all-state, all-district, and all-metro. At SMU, he was first team All-SWC in 1993, leading SMU to the SWC regular season title and an NCAA berth. His senior season, he became one of only eight players in NCAA history to record three triple-doubles and set the SMU single-season mark for steals (79). He played professionally for six years in Croatia where he was a five-time All-Star including MVP in the 1996 All-Star game.
SMU IN THE POSTSEASON: Last season, SMU played in its 14th postseason tournament, advancing to the semifinal of the CIT. SMU has made 10 NCAA championships (1955, 1956, 1957, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1993), two NIT appearances (1986, 2000) and a Collegiate Commissioners Association Invitational (1974). The three wins in the 2011 postseason tied the program record (3 wins in 1956 NCAA Final Four season). The 64-57 overtime win against Oral Roberts on March 16 in the opening round of the CIT marked the Mustangs' first postseason win since defeating Notre Dame 83-75 in the first round of the 1988 NCAA Championship in Chapel Hill, N.C. The Mustangs were a No. 7 seed and Notre Dame was a No. 10 seed in the East Region. SMU is 12-16 all-time in postseason play.
DOHERTY IN THE POSTSEASON: SMU's 2011 CIT run was Matt Doherty's fourth postseason as a head coach. He has a 10-4 record in two NITs, an NCAA appearance and the 2011 CIT. He led Notre Dame to the NIT championship game in 2000, took North Carolina to the NCAA second round in 2001, and then led UNC to the NIT quarterfinal round in 2003. SMU made the 2011 CIT semifinal. He made seven NCAA trips as an assistant coach at Kansas, including the 1993 Final Four.


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Happy Earth Day, CCA!
California College of the Arts is one of the most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States and Canada, according to The Princeton Review, an education service that helps students select and apply to colleges.
CCA's inclusion in The Princeton Review's Guide to 311 Green Colleges: 2011 Edition reinforces the college's reputation as an exemplary institution of higher education committed to sustainability.
The news, which USA Today reported Wednesday, April 20, arrives just in time for today's Earth Day celebration—and brings to a close CCA's Earth Week festivities with a remarkable bang!
The Guide to 311 Green Colleges, the first and only free comprehensive college guidebook to focus solely on high-ranking U.S. colleges and universities, showcases outstanding commitments to environmental sustainability in and out of the classroom (e.g., environmentally related practices, policies, and academic offerings). The 220-page guide contains profiles of 308 institutions of higher education in the United States and three in Canada, all of which demonstrate a significant commitment to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities, and career preparation.
CCA is one of only two art colleges listed in the guide (Pratt Institute being the other). Our leadership in sustainability is evident. It stems from a value system that adapts to new ways of thinking and designing and learning, an irrefutable benchmark of success. We trust if we continue to lead well, others will follow. See the full list »
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CCA President Commits College to Environmental Responsibility
President Stephen Beal commented, "We are pleased to be named as one of the top-ranking green colleges in the nation. At CCA we value sustainability and believe that as a school of the arts we have a unique ability and an ethical responsibility to shape a culture that is more environmentally responsible."
The Guide to Green Colleges, now in its fourth edition, details "the environment-friendly attributes of colleges and universities whose facilities, operations, administration, and curriculum demonstrate an exceptional commitment to sustainability," according to Princeton Review senior vice president and publisher Robert Franek.
How Green Colleges Are Determined
In collaboration with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), college profiles are selected using a "green rating" scoring system. The following three criteria are used:
- whether the college's students have a campus quality of life that is healthy and sustainable
- how well the college is preparing its students for employment and citizenship in a world defined by environmental challenges
- the college's overall commitment to environmental issues
According to The Princeton Review's website 2011 green-rating scores are determined (on a scale of 60–99) based on data from a 50-question survey conducted among hundreds of school administrators about their school's environmental and sustainability-related commitments and initiatives). Of the 703 schools tallied in 2010, those in the 80th or higher percentile comprise the 311 educational institutions featured in the guide. CCA's score is 85.
Learn more about the rating methodology »
About the "Guide to 310 Green Colleges"
The Guide to 310 Green Colleges was created out of need The Princeton Review documented based on a survey of 16,000 applicants and parents, of whom 66 percent indicated an interest in learning to what extent a college is committed to the environment. Of the same cohort, 24 percent of respondents revealed such information would very much affect the decision to apply or attend the college.
CCA's Mindful Approach to Sustainability
At CCA sustainability isn't just one practice or a single motto; the college steeps itself in not only tangible measures but also deeply in the philosophy of sustainable design. To better understand how CCA integrates a true embodiment of sustainability, one need only turn to Industrial Design professor Jay Baldwin, widely considered the "godfather of sustainable and ecological design." According to Baldwin, "Nature is not 'multidisciplinary.' Nature is the whole caboodle. Nature is omnidisciplinary. We need to do things as nature does, in the way that is most economical in terms of resources and energy."
CCA Green Facts
CCA also excels when it comes to more traditional green measurements:
- 50 percent of food expenditures are on local or organic produce
- 70 percent of appliances on campus are Energy Star–qualified products
- 70 percent of overall waste-diversion rate
President's Sustainability Steering Group Raises the Bar
Since its first audit by The Princeton Review in 2009, CCA has implemented the President's Sustainability Steering Group (PSSG), composed of students, faculty, staff, and trustees who are charged with aligning and communicating CCA's values about sustainability. Almost all of the initiatives the PSSG has coordinated have emerged out of the curriculum or individual student or faculty work.
"Rather than a top-down mandate, the President's Sustainability Steering Group was created to capitalize on and amplify the sustainability innovation already occurring in the classrooms and studios across our curriculum," explains Director of Research and Planning David Meckel. "Steve [Beal] also recognized that we have been out in front of these issues in facility planning and operations—having opened a very large solar-heated campus that is naturally ventilated and lit before LEED was even established."
Fact: CCA is home to the largest solar-heated facility in Northern California, the Montgomery Building on the San Francisco campus, which was designated as one of the country's top-10 green buildings by AIA COTE (American Institute of Architects, Committee on the Environment). (See History)
(See Awards for Architecture to learn more about the award-winning San Francisco campus architecture including the Graduate Building, or Take a virtual tour »)
The PSSG worked closely with President Beal to identify ways that would showcase the college's ongoing commitment to sustainability. The effort resulted in President Beal signing several major sustainability accords in 2010:
- American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) — This agreement puts the college on a path to climate neutrality.
- Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education — Institutional membership provides access to educational and research resources geared to advancing sustainability in all sectors of higher education.
- The Talloires Declaration — A 10-point action plan for colleges and universities committed to promoting education for sustainability and environmental literacy.
The PSSG also devised a statement of values that represents the college's core principles in relation to sustainability. These basic tenants are drawn upon frequently to ensure all future growth—curricular, technological, architectural—takes into consideration specified best-practice guidelines.
Sustainability at CCA: An Initiative that Lasts
Today one of CCA's most distinguishable characteristics is its seemingly ubiquitous commitment to sustainability. Our collective eco-consciousness is evidenced by almost every facet of the college's operations. Our stalwart efforts to integrate ecological consideration, sustainable design practices, waste-management solutions, and proactive environmental planning all contribute to an innovative mindset that represents our community as a whole.
While it's impossible to list in a single feature every accomplishment that reflects CCA's leadership role in sustainability, the college's Sustainability at CCA section of the website (bookmark it now!) offers an impressive overview of the college's many commitments to sustainability:
Innovative projects
Recent Curricular Inititiaves
Each of the following curricular initiatives exemplifies one or more of the established statement of values the President's Sustainability Steering Group has implemented at CCA.
Ecological Theory and Practice (EcoTAP) courses
Fashion Design Sustainability Workshop and Certificate Program
IMPACT Social Entrepreneurship Awards
Leading by Design Fellows Program
Water Works (a science at CCA initiative)
New Courses in Sustainable Practices
"Fashioning Functional Gear" is an interdisciplinary studio uniting the Fashion Design and Industrial Design programs in eco-conscious investigation and technological innovation. Read the feature »
"Energy Analysis" is a current Architecture course that represents collaboration among college administrators, faculty, and students to uphold the college's agreement as stated by the American College & University Presidents' Climate Commitment, which President Beal signed in 2010. Working as a team, participants are investigating the 25 active facilities that make up the San Francisco and Oakland campuses to audit the energy output of each facility. (Look for the fall feature about this truly impressive undertaking.)
Past & Recent Competitions
Oregon Manifest Constructor's Design Challenge
This competition is a one-of-a-kind design/build competition, in which some of the country's best custom bike craftsmen and select student teams vie to create the ultimate modern utility bike. CCA's student team represents a multidisciplinary crew: Industrial Design, Architecture, Fashion Design, Furniture, and the MBA in Design Strategy programs. Faculty members Nicholas Riddle, Colin Owen, Corey Jones, and Rapid Prototyping studio manager Brandon Walker are advising on the endeavor, which will be held September 23–24, 2011.
Levi Strauss & Co. case competition "Closing the Loop on Sustainability"
Students in CCA's Fashion Design paired up with UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business students to compete in a Levi Strauss & Co. case competition on sustainability. The challenge was to find a profitable business solution to address denim waste/reuse. The winning team included CCA students James Zormeir and Jean Saung.
U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon
CCA and Santa Clara University (SCU) competed as Team California to win third place overall in the U.S. Department of Energy's 2009 Solar Decathlon for its energy-efficient, beautiful, and comfortable solar-powered home, titled "Refract House." The team also placed first in the Architecture and Communications contests; as well as second in Engineering, Appliances, and Home Entertainment.
Green Events
Craft Forward symposium (See also the Craft Forward website)
CCA's FARM Day Project
Alumni Success Features
Maria Ryan (Sculpture 2005)
Caroline Preibe (BFA Fashion Design 2004)
College Resources
CCA's New Materials Resource Center houses a wide-ranging collection of eco-sustainable materials.
New Books by Faculty & Alumni
Be sure to visit Resources in the Sustainability at CCA section of the website for a list of previously published books written by or recommended by CCA faculty and alumni.
The Handbook of Natural Plant Dyes by Sasha Duerr, Textiles faculty, MFA alumna
Subnature by David Gissen, Architecture faculty
Manufractured by Steven Skov Holt, Industrial Design, Graduate Program in Design faculty; Mara Holt Skov, Industrial Design faculty
Fundamentals of Integrated Design for Sustainable Building by Marian Keeler (BArch 1990)
Design Is the Problem: The Future of Design Must Be Sustainable by Nathan Shedroff, chair, MBA in Design Strategy
(Note: Look for an announcement this fall for Director of Architecture Ila Berman's forthcoming publication that highlights the Refract House project, the winning project in the Solar Decathlon competition.)
See Recommended Resources for additional book titles authored by members of CCA's community that address issues about sustainability. Remember, books and videos that relate to sustainability can be accessed online using the library catalog and typing "sustainability resources" into the search field.
To everyone at CCA: Have a great Earth Day . . . we deserve it!
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Model, Rocket, Goddard 1935 K-1, 1:2 Scale
This is a model of a K-series rocket built by American rocket pioneer Dr. Robert H. Goddard and used in non-flight, static tests during 1935-1936. At 10-inches in diameter, the motor for this rocket was considered large for its time. The average thrust was 450 pounds for 15 seconds. Once perfected, Goddard hoped to incorporate it into a large flight rocket, or L-series.
But in the tests, Goddard found that the efficiency of the motor was not as great as expected, and for flight rockets he would need to reduce the weight of components. The 10 inch motor was therefore only used for the first six rockets in the L-series that were carried out in 1936 although the L-series also proved disppainting and those that flew averaged only 200 feet. Donated to the Smithsonian by the model maker Mat Irvine in 1975.
Gift of Mat Irvine
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Manufacturer
- Mat Irvine
- Type
- MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
- Materials
- Plastic and metal; actual motor of rocket, nickel; original rocket also made of aluminum, copper, and ceramic lining in the rocket motor throat for cooling purposes
- Dimensions
- Overall: 12 1/2 in. long x 1 1/4 in. diameter (31.75 x 3.18cm)
- Other (Actual Rocket): 225 lb., 147 3/4 in. long (102.1kg, 375.29cm)
- Other (Actual motor): 15 in. long x 10 in. diameter (38.1 x 25.4cm)


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Many of you know that the zoning code encourages or requires commercial uses on the ground floors of buildings in various zoning districts. As a blanket statement, mixing uses is a good thing, for reasons that we think most people reading this would be able to provide. Of course, we see with some frequency in Philadelphia those areas where there's a zoning mismatch in either direction. The first scenario is high supply, low demand: neighborhoods with significant population decline or a loss in median income levels now have reduced spending power and cannot support as much commerce as it once could. The second is low supply, high demand: this often happens in areas where the population is growing, or new development has created a destination that draws lots of people. As an area becomes denser or more frequently frequented, we find that there's a lack of retail options to meet consumer demand.
We bring this up because there's been a lot of recent announcements about tenants signing leases for retail spaces in projects currently under development. In most cases, the conditions that make these projects viable in the first place (to finance and build, that is) indicate that there's not going to be a lack of interest on the part of store and restaurant owners…though that pesky market can be hard to predict sometimes. We thought we'd do a little tour of recent and current developments, take our best guess, and ask to hear from you: what do you think will fill these spaces? What do you hope would fill them, or wish that they might have? Can you think of future developments that might change the tenant mix again? Read on, and let us know:
1) Chestnut Square: This building incorporates many of Drexel's master plan-driven intentions to urbanize its campus. In this case, a new building wraps an old one to provide a city street wall, and not one, but TWO floors of retail. Recent announcements include some big names, including a second location of Rittenhouse's Zama, a second Shake Shack, and a Joe coffee, straight from NYC.
What Else We Think We'll See Here: Lots of student-friendly stuff, sort of like the Radian on steroids. Relatively cheap eats, caffeine, maybe smoothies. College kids love smoothies.
2) The Granary: This 9-story mid-rise is coming along nicely on Callowhill Street just east of the Barnes Foundation. This project redefines the scale for the Parkway-adjacent neighborhood, establishing a strong precedent for the kind of redevelopment that might one day take advantage of new BRT service…but more on the Central District Plan later. This building made waves last week with the announcement of another Vetri restaurant, this one serving up pizza and beer in a casual setting.
What Else We Think We'll See Here: More mid-range options that fit the needs of museum goers as well as nearby residents. We're not anticipating much that isn't food and drink, but are willing to be surprised.
3) The Sansom: A similar scale to the Granary (and the same development team), this building features zero parking (appropriately so), and recently announced it would house a steak frites place out of DC called Medium Rare.
What Else We Think We'll See Here: In this highly retailed area, this could go any number of directions. The constant mix of residents, hotel guests, office workers, and late revelers make the already eclectic Sansom Street retail scene possible. With more and more people living this close to market, we wonder if we might start to see things like hardware stores creep into this part of town.
4) 2116 Chestnut:This 34-story tower is topped out and well on its way to welcoming its first residents in the spring. The ground floor is coming together nicely and offers a single 9,000 square foot retail space.
What We Think We'll See Here: Many mainstream retailers will still perceive this location to be too far off the beaten track to attract a national clothing chain or restaurant. It's a lot of square feet for an upstart local restaurant. We'd guess small grocery or pharmacy if there weren't several in all directions.
5) Southstar Lofts: After gaining approvals in 2012, this mid-rise TOD project just started digging at Broad and South. Broad Street's a funny one: it's really busy sometimes and quite quiet during others. Retail vacancies abound in nearby buildings despite continuous infill development in neighborhoods just blocks away. Might this project start to tie it all together? Or are we still lacking the density necessary to carry this amount of retail?
What We Think We'll See Here: We're gonna wimp out on this prediction and say we don't know enough about the size and configuration of the retail space (and we don't want to get up). South Street West has seen a slew of successful new commercial ventures in recent months, and we think this could tie into that.
6) Convention Center Garage: This project made some colorful choices with the framing of its retail spaces and the lighting of its vertical fabric…thingys. It's setup for multiple retail frontages.
What We Think We'll See Here: What we'd like is a conventioneer-oriented restaurant to take the whole darn thing. What we're guessing is more likely, at least in the interim, is more convenience-oriented stuff. We welcome surprises.
We could play this game all day, cause there's a remarkable amount of space coming online this year, but now we turn it over to you. What are the vacant retail spaces that haunt your dreams? What are the national tenants you're dying to see open, and do you have the perfect spot for them? Let us know in the comments.


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Unabashed lover of large breasts, pornography, foul mouths, and loud music. Childhood diagnosis of Oppositional Defiant Disorder is possibly related to current position as Associate Editor and only female employee at GuySpeed.
I don't care how this makes me sound, it's just honest: I hated every kid I ever knew who got to go to space camp. It was based on nothing more than raw, seething jealousy.
Yuliya Snigir is a 29-year-old actress and model from the Tula region of Russia. We don't exactly know where that is, but it sounds cold.
Life advice: Don't drunkenly text a picture like this to your neighbor with some slightly-misspelled version of "I made a bedsheet tent, are you still awake?" unless you love opening big, awkward cans of worms. In other news: I'm thinking about installing a breathalyzer on my phone.
Even though my complete lack of self-control dictates that any museum trip I go on in Amsterdam be "sponsored" by legal marijuana (which would make The The Museum of Medieval Torture Instruments (MMTI) infinitely more terrifying) I'm still excited to visit.
Construction of the 250,000 square foot Mansfield Reformatory began in 1886. Though it held the world's largest free-standing steel cell block, Mansfield more closely resembles a mansion than a prison, which was very intentional; the goal was to create hope and progress in the young prisoners and encourage their "rebirth...
Remember when we used to make fun of Canadians? We'd laugh and laugh about how silly it was to live in the tundra, and how they had funny accents and rode caribou and stuff. Then they got universal health care, and we all sort of shut up. Well, they also have a Star Trek Museum in a town called Vulcan. We're looking dumber by the day.
Best Buy's 2013 Super Bowl Commercial with Amy Poehler did something amazing -- it made us love her even more.
The first time we heard their hit 'I Love It,' it was regrettably in the intro to 'Snookie & JWoww,' and so you'll forgive us for disregarding it. We're glad we took a second listen and look though; turns out these babes are pretty awesome.
Albin has a message for all you geeks out there who are hating on "fake" geek girls, and the message is pretty simple: Shut up. The floor is yours, Albin, we're listening.
On this day in 1980, Paul McCartney was finally released after nine days in a Tokyo jail, following his arrest for attempting to walk through the Tokyo airport customs with a half pound of weed during his tour with Wings.
On this day in 1983, we learned a valuable moral lesson about human compassion from a very large, loud man in gold chains: We learned to pity fools.
I tend to have a pretty short attention span at history museums, unless they are one of two thing: interactive, or disturbing. The Mütter Museum, a museum of medical history, is definitely the latter, and so it's thankfully not the former. You would not want to interact with the kind of twisted things they've got on display, but they sure are fun to look at.
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The Fresno State Equestrian team is having an excellent season and ranked No. 9 in the nation.
Fresno State: (2008-09) Earned five wins over TCU, New Mexico State, Oklahoma State, Georgia and Tennessee-Martin ... added MVP honors to her performance in Equitation over the Fences against New Mexico State ... was named a captain for the 2009-10 season by head coach Becky Malmo ... had a strong ride for the Dogs at the 2009 VENC Championships. (2007-08) One of the nation's top return riders in Equitation over Fences ... ranked third in the national and was one of four riders to compete for a national individual title at the Varsity Equestrian National Championships in Waco, Texas ... led the Dogs English to the national championships and a Top 8 ranking ... she won nine of her 10 regular season matches last season ... scored a season high of 94 against Delaware State ... won MVP honors twice (Kansas State and Delaware State) ... scored 75 points or better in seven regular season rides... lost to eventual national champion Kristen Terabisi from South Carolina in the VENC semi-finals.
Personal: Born August 8, 1988 in Grass Valley, Calif. ... parents are Carol and Doug Wells ... she has three sisters Catherin, Rachel and Kimberly... hobbies include coffee, reading, wiffle ball, sledding, skiing, organic chemistry and riding horses ... biggest athletic thrill for her is always the competition ... most admires her mother because she is a true master of multi-tasking.
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Much of Russell Wilson's success in just his second year as an NFL quarterback is his ability to stay calm in pressure situations. In the Seattle Seahawks 43-8 thumping of the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII, Wilson did his part. According to a report by NFL.com on Feb. 4, the performance was merely flawless.
With much of the attention going towards Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning; Russell Wilson was the quarterback that was calm despite it being his first Super Bowl appearance. Yeah, his first pass was wobbly, but Wilson told NFL Network's "NFL GameDay Final" following the game that it was not because of nerves.
"Honestly, I wasn't nervous at all. I think it was a new ball, I had the label a little bit; (it) slipped away from me."
Wilson went on to complete 18 of 25 passes for 206 and two touchdowns. It was his ability to convert third downs when it counted that was most impressive. He contributed his efficiency to his focus.
"I was locked in. That was my goal, (to) just have laser focus, just being engaged in the game."
The entire Seahawks team was locked in as the team jumped in front of the Broncos and never looked back. Still, the mild mannered young quarterback was not taken for the moment. Winning the Super Bowl seemed to be business as usual for the sixth quarterback taken in the 2012 NFL Draft.
He had much to prove, and he definitely proved it on Sunday night. As far as the team goes, Wilson told Peter King that the team is just getting started.
"We really think we have such a great chance here to keep it going. That's how you distinguish yourself in this game.
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Monday, October 3, 2011
My gorgeous client Christine has an affinity for tigers. It started in childhood, when the sight of a tiger in a zoo brought her to tears. She says:
"I first saw a tiger in a typical 1960s zoo, when zoo meant a line of small cages. I can still clearly see the brown bear in a cage, standing up, looking around and I looked at my father, who looked sad. I remember asking something like 'Why are they caged like this?' and thinking that a zoo was not a place for animals. The tiger we saw there looked sad and old and he was just lying in a cage, hardly a symbol of power, strength and great beauty, though his beautiful colouring and face made me fall in love. I think we all started to cry and we left soon afterwards. "
Later, her parents got her a subscription to National Geographic. "There I saw pictures of tigers in the wild," she says:
"I discovered I had been born in the the Chinese Year of the Tiger. The tiger came to be my personal symbol of strength, passion and independence. When I felt weak I put on my 'tiger' mask to convince myself and the world that I was indeed powerful and strong."
Christine's handsome husband Rob was intrigued when he saw my Empress Wu dragon ring earlier this year. Knowing Christine's passion for tigers, he asked if I could do a tiger ring in a similar style.
Of course I could! I always say that if you can describe it, I can create it. Not that it was that easy. First, I had to find someone who could sculpt a Christine-worthy tiger out of wax. I rejected one person who wasn't skilled enough. The second prospect did excellent work but seemed indifferent to the project despite demanding twice the usual fee for a wax model. The next artist seemed promising. She got the job. Here is the first model.
It was a good start but it wasn't perfect. I made some changes and then had a mold made from the changed wax model. Then I had another model made from that mold. I could get a better look at the details on the second model.
Compare the two models and you'll see I changed the shape of the ears, among other things. After making some more adjustments to the second model, I used it to create a second mold. Then I used that mold to create an 18K gold version of the ring.
The Empress Wu dragon ring holds a lapis lazuli globe in its mouth, but the tiger was going to have black-diamond stripes, so Rob and I agreed that it would be better to go with a matching gem. I picked out a black pearl. While I did that, the gold tiger underwent some plastic surgery, because I had some issues with his snout. He endured quite a bit of hammering in the snout area. I don't recommend that kind of surgery for humans. Run away from any doctor who wants to hammer your snout.
There was a lot of running back and forth to fetch black diamonds. Sometimes you think you know what size diamonds you need but, when the setter gets to work, different sizes are required. Luckily, diamond dealers accept returns in certain situations. I think I exchanged some 1.4 mm diamonds for 1.3 mm diamonds. Every fraction of a millimeter counts.
Two of the black diamonds weren't returned because of their size. They'd had been intended for the tiger's eyes, but I made an executive decision to give the tiger green eyes instead, using two tsavorites, which are green garnets. I'm very into tsavorites. They liven things up.
Last but not least, I used black rhodium to bring out the details of the tiger's fur. Rhodium is a precious metal that's more commonly seen in its white form. White gold often isn't really white. It's more of a pale yellow. A thin layer of rhodium is added to make white gold look perfectly white. I often use black rhodium to add contrast to yellow gold.
I shipped the ring to Christine. While it was in transit we both broke down and couldn't stand the suspense anymore, so I sent her this picture.
When Christine got the ring itself, she emailed me: "It is so much more than the photo! The detail is stunning … the stripes, the eyebrows. Rob said it's as much a work of art as a ring."
She added, "I've had ideas about what the ring would look like but this surpasses all my expectations." I love getting emails like that. There's nothing like making someone even happier than she dreamed she would be. Enjoy the ring, Christine!
If you're dreaming of a special piece of jewelry, you can contact me at wbjewelry at hotmail dot com (read this first so you know what to expect). I can create new designs from scratch or customize existing designs. Browse a gallery of my custom work here and let your imagination roam free … like a tiger.
UPDATED TO ADD: Here's what gorgeous blogger Marian Kihogo had to say about this piece.
49 Responses to "Jewel of the Month: Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright"
Wow, just wow! Stunning.
Stunning; as always !!
Rob and I both want to thank you for making the ring! You were so wonderful — and I never realized the work that went into getting this ring from beginning to end! Thank you for not giving up.
One day this piece will be in a museun.
Absolutely STUNNING!
WOW!!! That IS a work of art…incredible, stunning!!!
I'm in awe. Beautiful art.
You are an amazing artist! This is just perfection! The black pearl is the perfect jewel. Like the tiger, my eyes are green with envy. WOW!!!
I love this post, the story is so sweet and I love the process and passion leading up to the final, impressive design. It's such a beautiful and stunning ring!
That is a super fabulous ring! Gorgeous!
What an artist you are! The ring just blazes like William Blake's tiger. I agree with Christine, it's a museum worthy piece.
That ring is stunning, Wendy. She is right, I could not have imagined it turning out any better than that. It is a work of art!
Hi there…I've been out and about part of the day and everyone loves my ring. I have never had this kind of reaction to any piece of jewelry I have owned. I'm getting more attention than a 10 month pregnant woman. Everyone wants to touch it and several people have tried it on (and tried to steal it, you know who you are Sandy Kornfeld).
I keep him facing me because I am in love.
Just love the detail and thought that went into it!
Wow! That's just beautiful! I think switching up the eyes with tsavorites was a great choice, the eyes really shine.
I would love to see a photo of it on her hand..
It's stunning! I love how it looks so different from different angles, like it's two separate animals.
Wendy, well done! That is a stunning ring. Thank you for posting the photos of the wax models and for discussing your creative process with us.
Most people have no idea how much work goes into creating a piece of jewelry.
Wow! Freaking gorgeous!
This is so awesome!
amazing is a gross understatement. wow.
That is such a gorgeous piece of jewelry/art! I freaking love it!!
Oh la la… now I am scared! Something softer for me… like a rose with a pink pearl in the heart.
Beautiful work of art! I loved the story behind the ring and your complex process.
one of my fave of yours <3
I wish I weren't a monkey!
That ring should be in a museum someday…it's truly beautiful.
Wow…that is a LOT of work for a ring…totally impressed. What a lucky lady she is!
Unbelievably stunning and well crafted. Christine is right… museum piece.
What a super stunning piece, you put more love and detail into your work than anyone I know!
One of the most beautiful things you have made. No wonder she is thrilled x
Wendy, that ring is absolutely gorgeous. I'm so impressed.
THIS IS SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! You are so talented woman! <3
This ring is simply stunning!
Incredible. Just astonishingly beautiful.
You're my standard of success; I'll know I've made it when I own a Wendy Brandes custom piece 🙂
"It is so much more than the photo! The detail is stunning…" – Isn't this what I also told you when I got my Swear Rings? The photos really don't do your jewelry justice!
And I love it that you went for the green eyes – they look stunning next to the black pearl that gives away a bit of a green-ish shine also!
what an amazing, amazing ring! it is indeed a work of art. it truly would look at home in a museum….stunning work, as usual!


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It's okay to talk 'shop' talk to your friend and let him or her know that you are embarking on a job search and will be submitting your resume to potential sites. I am sure if you say this, your friend who loves all things resume will say something encouraging, informative or otherwise insightful to help you. After all, believe me, your friend does not want to see your jacked up resume. After all, your friends will think that your jacked up resume is a reflection of your friends. And we don't want to have that, now do we? Check out the article, "Is Your Resume Like A Dinosaur?" Debra Ann will be glad to send you a free copy, simply email or connect with her on Face book.


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Quick DIY Engagement Party Decor
33 comments:
- FemminaDaVinci said...
Love love love the jewelry transformation. That was such a cute idea. Super cute outfit, and congrats :D
- April 24, 2011 at 4:37 PM
- MommyMeagan said...
LOVE the earrings you made. Man- you are so creative. I would have driven all over town looking for cheap coordinating earrings. Great job! Cutie garland, too. ;)
- April 24, 2011 at 4:58 PM
- Megan said...
your decorations are beautiful! Congratulations on your engagement. Wedding time is the best crafting time!
- April 24, 2011 at 7:22 PM
- B and B said...
This is adorable! I am so jealous that you have a silhouette! Those things are amazing! I'll bet you're going to have all kinds of super cute wedding details. Congratulations on your engagement! I can't wait to hear updates about wedding planning!
P.S. Check out my first ever giveaway: http://brittandbradeinreallife.blogspot.com/2011/04/and-that-makes-50.html
- April 24, 2011 at 9:32 PM
- Tiaras & Bow Ties said...
Love the diamond rings you made with the silhoutte! I want one sooo so bad! Love the earrings you made with the exta length of beads too!
- April 24, 2011 at 10:58 PM
- A.Vang said...
You are so cute and crafty! Love the earrings and the darling decorations. Your guy is one lucky man! Enjoy your engagement!
- April 25, 2011 at 12:51 AM
- Tina said...
I don't think I've told you yet- happy engagement! :) It's weird to me to be in still be in school and see friends getting engaged. I first think that I'm growing up too fast, tear tear, and then I get excited because I know I'm next!
I'm excited to see your wedding related posts in the near future. My wheels will be turning! hmm... Now I need to get engaged so I can make a glittery garland and show my mate that glitter does make everything better! :) :) :)
- April 25, 2011 at 12:56 AM
- Morgan said...
i guess i shouldn't mention... cough cough, that at least three people believed those engagement ring garlands were handcuffs... cough cough :P
- April 25, 2011 at 1:03 AM
- Anngela said...
I love your last minute decor--this is why I NEED a Silhouette :) And I LOVE the idea of making matching earrings from your long necklace...I will have to keep this in mind!! :)
- April 25, 2011 at 9:38 AM
- Natalia Lynn said...
Love it! Great idea making earrings out of the necklace. It was still long! Perfect!
- April 25, 2011 at 10:09 AM
- ♥ Miss Tea said...
congrats on the engagement! love your silhouette decor!! i spot a cute coca cola fridge over there! i'm drooling on your jewellery! you're so creative!
im blog hopping from homemakeronadime Creative Bloggers' and Hop.
Susan @ http://tea-diary.blogspot.com
- April 25, 2011 at 12:15 PM
- MiMi said...
You. Are. Adorable.
That's all.
- April 25, 2011 at 12:47 PM
- Chandeen @ Designed by Chance said...
Congratulations Girl!!! There is nothing better than getting married. They say that getting married is the same amount of happiness as if you earned an extra $100,000. Can't beat that. Love the necklace and earrings, brilliant!
- April 25, 2011 at 1:23 PM
- Mindy@FindingSilverLinings said...
Love the cake toppers! (I am visiting from the blog hopper party)
Keep it up girl!
You can find my DIY stuff @ http://fisilis.wordpress.com/tag/diy/
- April 25, 2011 at 1:34 PM
- Alison said...
I love how simple all the cutouts are, but so cute!
- April 25, 2011 at 3:05 PM
- The Autocrat: Haley said...
Totally cute! You did a great job! Lovin' the diamond rings.
- April 26, 2011 at 8:14 AM
- Brandi said...
Congratulations on your engagement! Your decorations are so cute! I really need to invest in a Silhouette!
- April 27, 2011 at 10:37 AM
- PartyMom said...
Congratulations! I love my Silhouette..and this is a great example of how you can whip something up quickly...thanks for sharing!
- April 27, 2011 at 9:37 PM
- SJ @ Homemaker On A Dime said...
Hi, Rebecca! Congratulations! Those decors are awesome :) Really appreciate you sharing this great post with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop.
- April 28, 2011 at 12:29 AM
- Jenna @ Copy Cat Corner said...
Congrats and cute decorations. I love that you made earring from your necklace!
- April 28, 2011 at 12:43 AM
- Anna said...
You are so cute. Cute decorations. :) Thank you for linking this up to my Weekend Warrior party. It has taken me awhile to get around to visiting everyone but I am so thrilled to have people join in the fun and I hope to see you again next week! :)
- April 28, 2011 at 12:53 AM
- Danielle said...
I LOVE your decorations. I'm recently engaged, too, and am hoping to be a very crafty, DIY bride. Your ideas are great- thanks for sharing!
- April 28, 2011 at 9:47 AM
- Deneen said...
Really cute decor!
- April 29, 2011 at 10:32 AM
- Valery (CEO Wanna Be) said...
I am a new follower
Love your blog
Such cute ideas!!
Stop by any time
- April 30, 2011 at 5:36 AM
- Terry said...
I can't decide which project I love best but I do know that you are very creative! Thanks for sharing all these wonderful projects!
- April 30, 2011 at 7:22 AM
- April said...
cute! I love the cut out of the guy proposing! Adorable!
- April 30, 2011 at 10:14 AM
- Life In The Thrifty Lane said...
Congrats on your engagement! Loved how you made so many cute decorations in such a short time!
Visiting from Amanda's party!
- May 1, 2011 at 12:59 AM
- Christina @ The Tattered Tag said...
Hi Rebecca~
Congrats, you are an adorable couple!! What fun party ideas! Love the necklace too. Thanks for linking to my K.I.S.S. blog bash last week, looking forward to seeing what you share this week.
Drop By The Tattered Tag
- May 1, 2011 at 10:37 PM
- Krafty Kat said...
Oh, so cute! Love those sparkly engagement rings! And how you matched your accessories! ;) Thanks for linking up!
- May 2, 2011 at 9:39 PM
- alison said...
what fun! i would love to have a silhouette...and you used yours to make some lovely decorations...thanks for linking up to fridays unfolded!
stuff and nonsense
- May 5, 2011 at 12:24 PM
- Delaine Tan said...
Hi Rebecca,
Do you mind sharing where did you get the outline diamong ring cut out shape from? I would like to print some of it and prepare them as decos too.
Thanks! :)
- April 25, 2013 at 1:06 AM
- Dee Aguilar said...
Do you mind sharing where did you get the outline diamong ring cut out shape from? love them!!
- March 6, 2014 at 1:14 AM
- Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims said...
Dee I got the shape from the silhouette store! http://www.silhouetteonlinestore.com/
- March 12, 2014 at 10:05 PM


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Re: Apple Remote Desktop root vulneravility
- From: Yannick von Arx <yanux@xxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 19 Sep 2006 23:58:56 +0200
It seems so that the attacker needs a ARD enabled user plus vnc password to access the client.
Then he can send an install command over "Manage > Send UNIX Command"
We're talking about ARD 3.0 so we've got the new feature to lock client's screen with a message.
From my point of view it's not a vulnerability in ARD, just an insecure point.
Yannick von Arx
On 19.09.2006, at 19:32, Erik Lat wrote:
So in order for this vulnerability to be exploited, the attacker needs
to have a local account on the machine correct? Your exploitation explanation
is a bit construed. Any more info / demostrations would be helpful.
On 18 Sep 2006 21:26:52 -0000
fribitch@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
ARD allows unix commands to be remotely sent from an admin workstation. These commands can be run as root, because the ard administrator can be given sudo access. This exploit involves sending a unix command as root to install a package that was copied to /tmp/. In this case, the app is Adobe CS 2.0 using the adobe silent installation script. The script will mount disk images as root, run the install, then cleanup. If a standard user is logged in, they will see an icon on the dock for the install, but should never see anything besides the icon.
The issue:
The process LoginWindow is owned by the logged in user. If the system is at the login window, then the process LoginWindow is owned by root. If the system is mounting a disk image visible only to root, then the image will try to appear on the desktop. Clicking the mouse will force the desktop to appear, as well as the menus. A user sitting that the system will then see a finder window, and the root users home directory. The login window can be ignored, and the user has full root access. Files can be deleted without authentication, and the trash can be emptied. If a user tries to login, the login window will check their credentials, but they will end up logging in to the root desktop with root privileges.
The workaround:
If you are trying to run a remote install script such as the Adobe Silent installer, use the lock screen feature in ARD. This locks the users desktop until the admin is done doing their thing.
The end result:
Adobes script:
# Example script to run the Adobe Creative Suite 2 Installer silently.
# Copyright: 2005 Adobe Systems, Inc.
function detach_images
# umount any previous mounted installer images
for NUMBER in 1 2 3 4
MOUNTED_POINT="/Volumes/Adobe Creative Suite Disk ${NUMBER} "
/sbin/mount |/usr/bin/grep "${MOUNTED_POINT}" 2>/dev/null
if [ $? -eq 0 ] ; then
echo "Another \"${MOUNT_POINT}\" already attached."
DEVICE=`/sbin/mount |/usr/bin/grep "${MOUNTED_POINT}" 2>/dev/ null |/usr/bin/cut -d" " -f1`
if [ -b "${DEVICE}" ] ; then
/usr/bin/hdiutil detach "${DEVICE}"
echo "Detaching \"${DEVICE}\"..."
trap 'cd "${SAVEDIR}"' EXIT
if [ $# -ne 2 ] ; then
echo "usage: $0 <image folder> <config filepath>"
exit 1
# Check OS Version, Minimum is 10.2.8
OSVERSION=`/usr/bin/sw_vers |/usr/bin/grep ProductVersion |/usr/ bin/cut -d: -f2`
MAJORVER=`echo ${OSVERSION} | /usr/bin/cut -d . -f2`
MVTEMP=`echo ${OSVERSION} | /usr/bin/cut -d. -f3`
if [ ${MAJORVER} -lt 3 ] ; then
# if less then 10.3
if [ ${MAJORVER} -ne 2 ] ; then
echo "This version of MacOS (${OSVERSION}) is not supported."
exit 1;
if [ ${MINORVER} -lt 8 ] ; then
echo "This version of MacOS (${OSVERSION}) is not supported."
exit 1;
# additional hdiutil options for 10.3 or above system
HDIUTIL_OPTIONS="-private -noverify"
# Check root volume is HFS
/sbin/mount -t hfs |/usr/bin/grep " / " 2>/dev/null
if [ $? -ne 0 ] ; then
echo "Root volume is not a HFS volume."
exit 5
# validate the arguments
if [ ! -d "$IMGDIR" ] ; then
echo "$IMGDIR" does not exist.
exit 2
if [ ! -r "$CONFIG" ] ; then
echo "$CONFIG" does not exist.
exit 3
# Check running as root
MYUID=`/usr/bin/id -u`
if [ ${MYUID} -ne 0 ] ; then
echo "You need to be root to run the Adobe Creative Suite 2 Installer."
exit 4
cd "${IMGDIR}"
IMGCOUNT=`/bin/ls -l *.dmg 2>/dev/null | /usr/bin/wc -l`
if [ -z "${IMGCOUNT}" -o "${IMGCOUNT}" = "0" ] ; then
echo "No disk image found in "${IMGDIR}"."
exit 2
#detach any already attached installer images
# Mount the disk images for the installer CDs
for DMG in *.dmg
# mount the remaining disk images
echo "--- Attaching Installer disk image ${NUMBER}..."
echo /usr/bin/hdiutil attach -verbose -readonly $ {HDIUTIL_OPTIONS} "${DMG}"
/usr/bin/hdiutil attach -verbose -readonly ${HDIUTIL_OPTIONS} "$ {DMG}"
if [ $? -ne 0 ] ; then
echo "Error in attaching installer disk image: \"${DMG}\""
exit 6
echo "---- Starting the Adobe Creative Suite Installer..."
"/Volumes/Adobe Creative Suite Disk 1/Adobe Installer.app/Contents/ MacOS/Adobe Installer" --batch -c "${CONFIG}"
#now detach attached installer images
exit ${INSTALLATION_RESULT}
Erik Lat
System Engineer
Lextech Global Services
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Rocket, Flying Model, Czech
This is a Czech made flying rocket model. The manufacturer is unknown. The model has a Kraft paper body and fins, balsa nose and a paper parachute. A solid propellant rocket motor propels the model, and then at the end of the vertical flight it forces the release of the parachute. The model is then retrieved and can be used again.
G. Harry Stine donated the model to the Museum in 1973.
Gift of G. Harry Stine
- Country of Origin
- Czechoslovakia
- Manufacturer
- Unknown
- Type
- MODELS-Missiles & Rockets
- Materials
- Wood, Cardboard, Paint, Plastic, Rubber, Varnish, Steel, Adhesive
- Dimensions
- Overall: 11 7/8 × 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (30.2 × 8.9 × 8.9cm)


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SUAPP's academic programs and research centers:
- Prepare individuals to assume community leadership roles
- Provide assistance with issues confronting communities
- Emphasize community oriented, multidisciplinary research within a global perspective
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Product Description
12" Pop-up Pro Spray Head Sprinkler - Replacement for 1812 Rain Bird
Printable PDF Spec Sheet Pro-S Sprays 78012
Features and Benefits
- Co-Molded Wiper Seal - Ensures a leak free, full pop-up operation even under low-pressure situations. Cartridge design allows for easy removal and cleaning. Treated with UV inhibitors for long life. Seal is microbe resistant to reduce degradation and stick-ups.
- Accepts Female Threaded Nozzles
- Ratcheting Riser-Permits quick, easy alignment of spray pattern.
- Heavy Duty Retraction Spring-Strongest spring in the industry for positive retraction in all soil conditions.
- Side and Bottom Inlets-On 6" and 12" Models
- Wide Selection of Sizes-Available in 2", 3", 4", 6" and 12" models
- Pre-Installed Flush Cap
- Optional In-stem Pressure Regulator available for 4", 6" and 12" models
- Two Year Limited Warranty
K-Rain Pro-S Spray
The K-Rain Pro-S line of sprays is distinguished by its robust construction, rugged body and cap, co-molded seal and heavy-duty retraction spring.
Ensures a leak free, full pop-up operation even under low-pressure situations. Unique cartridge design featuring microbe-resistant durable material prevents degradation and stick-ups.
Product Details
Pro-S Sprays 78012
- Pressure Rating: 20 - 70 PSI
- Flow-by: 0 to 8 psi (0.6 bar) 0.20 gpm
- Precipitation Rate: .4 - 4 in./hr
- Inlet: 1/2" NPT Female Thread
- Popup Stem Length: 12"
- Body Length: 16"
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Pressure Regulator
(4, 6, and 12" Models only)
The result of precision engineering and extensive field testing by contractors around the world, the PRO-S is designed to provide long life and outstanding performance. PRO-S sprays are rugged, contractor friendly sprays. Available in 2", 3", 4", 6" and 12" pop-up heights, the PRO-S spray is designed to be compatible with all standard female-threaded nozzles. PRO-S pop-up sprays are built with the contractor in mind. The co-molded wiper seal ensures proper operation time after time with minimal flow by.
Replacement for
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