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John Michael Toudouze
Position: G
Height: 6-6 Weight: 302 lbs.
Born: April 27, 1983 in San Antonio, TX
High School: East Central
College: TCU (school history)
Drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the 5th round (162nd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 1 (13070th overall since 1950)
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Federal Highway Administration Research and Technology
Coordinating, Developing, and Delivering Highway Transportation Innovations
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Publication Number: FHWA-HRT-06-115
Date: August 2006
Index, Structural Behavior of Ultra-High Performance Concrete Prestressed I-Girders
8.1 Introduction
UHPC is a new type of concrete that exhibits properties of enhanced strength, durability, and long-term stability. The objective of this research was to evaluate the potential use of UHPC in highway bridge girders. This objective was achieved through full-scale structural testing of UHPC AASHTO Type II bridge girders.
The research included an experimental phase and an analytical phase. The experimental phase focused on determining the structural behavior of UHPC prestressed I-girders by completing full-scale girder tests. The tests included one flexure test on a 24.4-m (80-foot) girder and three shear tests on shorter span girders. These girders did not contain any mild steel reinforcement; thus, the UHPC was required to carry all secondary (i.e., shear, temperature, shrinkage) tensile forces. The analytical phase of this research analyzed and elaborated upon the results from the experimental phase. This phase included developing a rational philosophy for the flexure and shear design of prestressed UHPC I-girders.
The conclusions of this study are presented in section 8.2. A brief discussion of ongoing and potential future research topics follows in section 8.3.
8.2 Conclusions
The following conclusions are based on the research presented in this report.
8.3 Ongoing and Future Research
The findings from this report suggest a number of potential topics for future research:
Topics: research, infrastructure, structures
Keywords: research, structures, UHPC, ultra-high performance concrete, fiber-reinforced concrete, AASHTO Type II girder, I-girder, flexure, shear, design philosophy
TRT Terms: research, infrastructure, Facilities, Structures
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After I broke my second glass coffee pot, I decided to replace it with a stainless steel carafe instead of another glass carafe that I'll probably break again.
Anyway, I saw thermal coffee pots from Cuisinart, and since I haven't used a thermal carafe before, I decided to get one.
I don't have to worry about cracks now, since thermal carafes are made of stainless steel. They're virtually unbreakable.
Not only that, I don't have to use the warming plate ever again. I just let the thermal carafe get warm with hot water before I brew coffee.
It's durable and it keeps coffee hot for hours. Why didn't I just buy a coffee maker with a thermal carafe before?
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Sophomore Karoline Skatteboe
Oct. 28, 2013
DALLAS (SMU) - It could be said that Karoline Skatteboe takes a business-like approach to her sport of cross country at SMU.
Her fundamentals are: plan, invest and then expect returns and dividends.
She can sum it up in one sentence: "The amount of work a person is willing to put in is the amount of gain he or she should expect to receive, and that's why I love running."
Not only does the sophomore run for an SMU purpose, but she sets an example for young people back home in her native country of Norway, too. That's where she first learned to love the sport that brought her to the Hilltop.
As a freshman in 2012, Skatteboe finished in the top 10 in four events, including an eighth place finish at the Conference USA Championships. She was an important part of a squad that led SMU to its fourth C-USA title in five years. Skatteboe earned second-team All-C-USA honors and was named the conference's Athlete of the Week after her third-place finish at the first event of her collegiate career, the Baylor Invitational.
"Winning conference was a lot of fun. Our sport is all about each individual but it became about the team that day, and I really liked that," Skatteboe said. "Winning awards and getting recognition for a good finish is an American thing. I never had that growing up, but getting recognition for anything is fun and helps keep me motivated. I got something nice to put on my wall."
Skatteboe has been racing all her life but she has not always been a runner. At 16, she became a competitive cross country runner and prior to that she was a competitive skier. She also played other sports growing up but never knew running competitively was a sport. "I was always good at the endurance and running portion of training for skiing," Skatteboe said.
In skiing, success depends on having quality equipment -- including boots, skis and poles. Even the clothing worn by skiers can affect their results in a competition, because of aerodynamic factors.
There were times that the equipment situation in skiing frustrated Skatteboe. No matter how hard she trained, the results did not always reflect her effort. Then she realized that not only did she enjoy the running regimen necessary for skiing, but she was very good at it. So she began running cross country for a club team.
Her club coach was Eystein Enoksen, who became a mentor thanks to his experience and work as a professor in the Department of Physical Performance at the Norway School of Sport (NIH). Enoksen specializes in coaching, athletics and physical training, having earned a Ph.D. at NIH in 2002.
Skatteboe first understood the idea of individual effort and expected benefits from Enoksen. That motivated her to follow the training program he organized.
"Being a part of a club team was special as we were all there because we wanted to be," Skatteboe said. "Our club team worked as hard as each individual wanted, which helped create the motivation and drive to get better that I still have today."
Having taken up competitive running for the first time at 16, Skatteboe found herself behind most of the runners on her team. But that changed, even as early as in her first year as she saw improvements in every race. She still remembers, though, that she "finished last in almost every race" at the beginning.
In her second year, Skatteboe improved her PRs (personal record times) by more than 30 seconds and then continued training in the offseason. Her dedication paid its first dividend in qualifying for the Norwegian Junior Championships, where she won the event.
Once she earned that title, Skatteboe's goals changed as she saw club team friends and others consider the idea of coming to America to attend college and continue her sport.
However, she still had goals to achieve prior to graduating from Naddered Videregȧende in Norway.
Her next goal was to qualify for the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Junior Championships in Barcelona. That would not be easy because she would only have six races in which to record the necessary time. She did not make it in the first five, but did not give up, and reached the goal in the last opportunity.
SMU Head Coach Cathy Casey said competing in the World Juniors still benefits her to this day and sets an example for her teammates.
"Running in that environment will help Karoline as she can draw on that experience whenever she needs," Casey said. "It also has allowed her teammates to grow a new respect for her as Karoline was able to share her experiences of being there. Karoline qualifying showed the rest of our team that they are capable of doing things on an international level as well."
The World Juniors experience led to phone calls and letters from colleges in the United States. As she thought about leaving Norway for her education, she created a checklist of items that were important to her:
(1) A city in warm weather. "If I wanted to run and live in the snow, then I would've have just stayed in Norway," she said.
(2) Becoming part of a team atmosphere where everyone would challenge each other competitively. "I wanted to attend a school where I knew I wasn't going to be the best walking in, to help keep my motivation to work hard every day."
(3) A quality academic environment. "I could have gone to school for free in Norway, so the scholarship aspect wasn't the selling point for me. I loved the idea of being a student-athlete, balancing training and my school work, so I can earn my degree in a challenging field of study that interests me." She is majoring in engineering management.
(4) She wanted a training program similar to Enoksen's guidelines on her club team. His plan "suited me very well and I excelled using it. So coming to college, I didn't want my routine to change drastically."
As it turned out, Dallas, SMU and Coach Casey's regimen fit all of the criteria.
Upon arriving in 2012, SMU senior Mary Alenbratt welcomed her as another Scandinavian. Alenbratt was from Bohus, Sweden. It made Skatteboe feel welcome right away. "Mary really helped me in my first few weeks here," Skatteboe said.
Skatteboe discovered a big difference about competing in America right from the start. "Back home, I knew almost every person that I was running against," Skatteboe said. "So I was always comparing myself to them in the middle of the race. Now, there are so many more runners and I have never seen any of them before, so I just worry about what I can control and try to execute my pre-race plan."
She has learned that in cross country, it is the athlete against the clock. In Norway, Skatteboe thought about the runners around her rather than concentrating on her previous personal record. Since arriving at SMU, she has focused on executing a pre-race plan in every event.
Skatteboe just broke her personal record in a 6K race at the Indiana State Pre-National Invitational where SMU defeated then-No. 19 ranked Oklahoma State. She finished 98th out of 340 runners in 21:27.3.
Skatteboe's best finish in 2013 so far came at the first meet of the season, the Baylor Invitational, where she finished 6th of 89 runners in a 4K race. She also helped SMU place eighth out of 24 schools at the Notre Dame Invitational where the Mustangs defeated then-No. 4 ranked Duke (10th) and regional rival Baylor (14th). She finished 51st of 198 total runners at Notre Dame.
Skatteboe credits her family upbringing for her success as an athlete, too. Her father, Rolf Skatteboe, was a Canada University of Saskatchewan speed skating coach for many years, a background that has influenced her.
She jokes that even though he was a coach at a high level in a sport, "I'm a lot better than he ever was."
But she added, "He knows about lap times and what it means to be an individual athlete so I know I can always go to him when I need to."
They talk frequently talk about race strategy and performance characteristics. Skatteboe said she also depends on her mother, Anne, and her sister, Sigrid, who she counts as her biggest fans. She said with a smile that her mother encourages her to get some rest because she says "I look so tired when I'm running."
Her parents have been able to attend a few meets this season.
Even though she is relatively new to her sport, Skatteboe's leadership qualities are being counted on by her coach and her teammates.
The Mustang freshmen and sophomores have been the leaders in each race so far in 2013.
Sophomore Melanie Stemper placed first overall at the UTA Invitational. At the North Texas Invite, freshmen Tova Magnusson and Agnes Sjöström finished second and fifth and sophomores Shanoah Souza and Holly Archer earned third and fourth, respectively.
"We have a lot of depth this year," Skatteboe said. "I am so excited about what the future holds for us, but we are focused on the conference meet coming up."
Skatteboe and the Mustangs looks to capture their fifth conference championship in six years on Saturday, Nov. 2 in Madison, Conn. at the inaugural American Athletic Conference Championships.


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The Best Sunburn Remedies [Survey]
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When we take a ride on a roller coaster, it can be exciting and exhilarating...When you're worried about your children, it can bring you down.
Summer is making a comeback today. If you're a pet owner, you may need a refresher course on summer dangers for your furry friend.
The Sun. I love it. It makes me happy when I see it. It makes things grow. It's great, but you know what isn't great? Sun damage. Here are a few sun damage myths busted.
No air conditioning? No problem! If the A/C is out, you don't have it or you're trying to save money on your energy bills, here are five ways to cool off without an air conditioner.
It's summer and before you know it, the kids are going to be yelling, "I'M BORED!" Here are a few ways to combat summer boredom.
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Summer time is the best. Long days, sunshine and a carefree attitude are some of the greatest things. Open windows, popsicles and dirty feet come in a close second, but there are certain things we need to do to take care of ourselves during summer.
You're at the cabin. It's raining. What do you do? One of my favorite rainy day family camping activities was playing cards and games. Here are a few of my favorites.
If summer ever gets here and it stops raining, it's a great time to throw a party. Heck, we should throw a party if it stops raining and the sun comes out for more than a few hours. If and when that happens, here are some tips to throwing a great summer party.
Summer break is almost here and many families are planning their summer family vacations. Here are a few ideas for places you can take your whole family.
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Big Cats Like Boxes Too! The Animal Video of the Day!!!
Posted June 16th, 2013 by John P. Barker
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This is one of those things that never crossed my mind: What would a tiger do with a box? Apparently the same thing that a house cat does. Oh, and lions and lynx, and other giant felines apparently feel the same way in this video posted on April 18, 2013 by Big Cat Rescue:
What is up with cats and boxes? Imagine if people were this way... Ooooo! Box! Then jump into it, roll around and fall asleep.
Actually, I rather like that idea.
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Graduates of our department are engaged in a wide array of pursuits. A major in sociology prepares students for positions in the non-profit, for-profit and government sector, as well as graduate training in a number of fields. Because of the variety of curricular tracks within our major, graduates pursue careers in areas ranging from law enforcement to social services to education. Ultimately, we aim to provide our students with a set of analytic and critical thinking skills that can be applied to broad range of potential careers. Here are some of the pursuits of students graduating from our department with a sociology major:
Many of the areas anthropologists study intersect with numerous career possibilities: e.g., forensics, international business and marketing, sustainable agriculture, eco-tourism, cross-cultural health and nutrition, artificial intelligence, cross-cultural communication styles, historic preservation and museum studies. Most anthropologically related positions come to those with an advanced degree, but even a minor in anthropology offers a new way of looking at human behavior. Here are just a few of the careers undertaken by anthropology minor graduates of this department:


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Google Summer of Code Now Accepting Student Applications
Google Summer of Code has brought together over 4,500 students from around the world with over 300 open source projects and together have created millions of lines of code.
Google Summer of Code (GSOC) seeks to inspire young developers to begin their participation in open source through this program. GSOC provides opportunities for students in Computer Science and related fields to work on open source projects related to these interest and will be accepting student applications from March 28 - April 8, 2011.
More information about Google Summer of Code 2011 and how students can apply can be found at:
- Google Summer of Code - Website
- Google Summer of Code - FAQ
- Google Open Source Blog - The DOs and DON'Ts of Google Summer of Code: Student Edition
- Google Summer of Code - Student Guide
- Google Summer of Code - Flyers
Remember student applications are being accepted March 28 through April 8, 2011. If you have questions that none of the links above have provided answers to then please email the Google Summer of Code discussion group.
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Objective description is primarily factual, omitting any attention to the writer, especially with regards to the writer's feelings. Imagine that a robotic camera is observing the subject; such a camera has absolutely no attachment or reaction to what is being observed.
Subjective description, on the other hand, includes attention to both the subject described and the writer's reactions (internal, personal) to that subject.
Figurative description relies on creating likenesses between objects, often through simile (e.g. like a snowflake...or fragile as a snowflake...) or metaphor. Such likenesses allow the reader to perceive the object more precisely.
The kitchen table is rectangular, seventy-two inches long and thirty inches wide. Made of a two-inch-thick piece of oak, its top is covered with a waxy oilcloth patterned in dark red and blue squares against a white background. In the right corner, close to the wall, a square blue ceramic tile serves as the protective base for a brown earthenware teapot. A single white placemat has been set to the left of the tile, with a knife and fork on either side of a white dinner plate, around nine inches in diameter. On the plate are two thick pieces of steak.
(Notice how "objective" the narrator in the piece is; his or her eyes scan the scene, but there is no emotional response provoked by the scene).
Our lives at home converged around the pleasantly-shaped kitchen table. It was the magnet that drew our family together quite warmly. Cut from the sturdiest oak, the table was tough, smooth, and long enough for my mother, my two sisters, and me to work or play on at the same time. Our favorite light blue ceramic tile, stationed in the right corner, was the table's sole defense against the ravages of everything from a steaming teapot to the latest red-hot gadget from the Sears catalogue. More often than not, however, the heat would spread quickly beyond the small tile and onto the checkered oilcloth, which just as quickly exuded a rank and sour odor. Yet no matter how intensely the four of us competed for elbow room at the table, none dared venture near the lone dinner place arranged securely to the left of the tile. There was no telling when HE would get home from work, but, when he did, he expected the food to be ready--steaming hot. He liked to eat right away--steak mostly--two bloody but thick pieces.
(The narrator scans about the scene, but now, objects take on a sense of "utility" and "meaning"--the narrator explains how certain objects are important, even bordering on the personal and emotional meaning behind each piece.)
The kitchen table, a long lost remnant cut from sturdy oak, was sturdy like my father's hands, and as equally calloused by age and tempered by heat. The table had large welts that had grown even darker and more foreboding with age, and mother frequently commented on getting a new table because of these clear signs of progress, but father would have none of it—the table was as dear to him as his own child. After all, this was his grandfather's table, handcut, the final essence of that old progenitor's largesse on the earth. Dumping this table would be akin to dumping my father's grandaddy. And such an act would be akin to murder itself. This table was like family.


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This week the folks at SlashGear have gotten their hands on a brand new oddity in the Android universe - an NVIDIA Tegra 3 7-inch tablet made for kids! This tablet runs Android 4.0.4 with a custom user interface made by the folks at Fuhu, all of it directed at kids - complete with parent controls galore. This device also has a lovely red rubbery bumper which protects the device at all times. Does this look like the magic-maker for your kid at home?
This device is the second of its kind, the nabi 2 replacing the old original nabi with a whole lot of specification boosts and no price increase - it's all still just $199 in the end! This tablet's software brings on a look we've only ever seen in the first nabi tablet, custom-made for this device and ready to rock for your child or the kid in you - big icons for easy tapping galore.
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Other than that, you've got a device made specifically for kids - this means the display is great, but not perfect (the viewing angles aren't all that good), and the software you can work with is limited unless you've got the ability to be creative. If you're a kid, or if you're getting this tablet for your kid, you'll be relying on the nabi app store to pick up everything you want and need for this tablet - and it's not half bad!
You'll also have this device's built-in apps which range from Veggie Tales to Riptide GP - every kid's dream collection! Be sure to have a peek at the full hands-on and review of this device over at SlashGear. There's nothing quite like a quad-core processor to give your child the power he or she needs to run a monster of a tablet, then seeing them play nothing but the built-in version of Angry Birds all day long! You'll rest easy knowing that no matter what they say, they can no longer claim that their toy isn't as good as yours - it's got the same NVIDIA power inside, after all!


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Voter Turnout Anecdotally Huge in the City
All day we'll be sending you updates on the scene at the city's polling places. Here's our first peek.
All day long, we're going to keep you posted on the situations at the polls here in New York City, with updates from our spies and reporters. Already everything seems way more crowded than usual. At 7:20, Intel editor Chris's polling place on 14th Street and Avenue B, in Stuyvesant Town, had the longest line he's ever seen there, with at least 40 people spilling onto the sidewalk. Managing editor Jessica Coen's polling place on 4th Street between First and Second Avenues had at least 60 people waiting in line outside at 8 a.m., and "inside, the crowd was like Mad Max."
And New York columnist Chris Smith reports:
6:07 a.m.: My voting routine is long set: Jog to polling place, vote, resume jog. I'm never more than the 8th or 14th person to vote in my election district. Judicial elections, referenda, presidential elections, doesn't matter. The only wait is the equally dependable fumbling through the registration books to find my name. Not this morning. The line at Edmonds junior high, on Adelphi Street in Fort Greene, is at least 200 people long, stretching back and then curling down onto Lafayette Avenue. The scene is the same over at P.S. 11 on Waverly Avenue in Clinton Hill (no, I don't vote there too, but I was curious whether my spot was somehow unusual). Two immediate reactions: I'm teary when I see the line, moved by the number of my fellow Americans who aren't just complaining, but showing up. And: There's no way New York's Board of Elections can handle this turnout.
If you have a crazy, funny, or interesting scene at your polling place today, send us a photo at firstname.lastname@example.com. And tell us about it in the comments!


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Rodney Colin Williams
Position: P
Height: 6-0 Weight: 178 lbs.
Born: April 25, 1977 in Decatur, GA
High School: DeKalb
College: Georgia Tech (school history) (Williams college stats)
Drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the 7th round (252nd overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 3 (10660th overall since 1950)
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By Tracy Greene – TakeGreatPictures.com
Here are some winter photo tips to help you make the best photos in and out of the snow…
When fall fades away and the cool winter air moves in, there are different things to think about to keep you shooting. Here are some winter photo tips to help you make the best photos in and out of the snow.
Keep your camera cold
Most cameras and batteries will perform well in temperatures that you and your family can endure comfortably in winter. Once the temperature gets unbearable for you, it's probably going to get tough on your gear as well. If you're suited up for the bitter cold though, here are a few things to look out for where your gear is concerned.
Mechanical problems with your LCD displays or battery failure will probably be the first things you might notice. The exact temperature where problems might occur depends on the design of the equipment. You'll probably show signs of failure before your gear.
Although it may be tempting, putting your camera under your jacket can actually cause condensation and you won't be able to take any photos until it dries. It is also a lot easier to brush snow off of a cold camera. If the camera is warm, the snow will melt and become a wet mess.
Avoid going from a cold environment to a warm environment and back again. This will also cause condensation. Keeping your car cold when you drive from place to place will help the camera stay at the outside ambient temperature and keep you shooting.
When you do come back indoors, be sure you warm your camera slowly. If you've worn glasses and gone from the cold outdoors to the warm indoors you've experienced condensation. Ths is exactly what happens to your lens and renders your camera useless until it clears. Try leaving your gear in your camera bag for a while and that will help it slowly acclimate…..
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Reflection ~ week 10 and first goal met.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
This is week 10 of my new and improved weight loss journey. I guess the health scares in March reminded me of the importance of taking care of myself. I realized I am not able to care for others if I am tired all the time and feel bad about myself because I cannot take care of my own needs.
This morning I sit and reflect on what I have accomplished over the past 10 weeks. First it seems as if it has been much longer since I recommitted to weight loss with spark people. I had to go back and look in my nutritional tracker to make sure I had the dates correct.
I feel as if I have begun the process of change. I can't imagine eating any other way. I still indulge, look for foods that are low sodium and stay away from soda. The one thing I have noticed is that I don't feel like I am missing anything. The way I used to eat I was missing so much good food (that was healthy and nourishing my soul as well as my taste buds) and actually tasting my food. Now when I eat ~ I can taste what I am eating. No longer do I smoother my food with condiments. I guess I have always enjoyed tasting my food ~ Lol ~ but now I can taste other yummy foods. I also fell in love with veggies again.
Food was more of something to just absently give my body and more times than not ~ my emotions. I have learned that feeding my body with good food in turn feeds my emotions. I feel stronger and more confident. I am able to manage my emotions. I also find I am doing a lot of positive self talk. It really does work. I remind myself every day of what I am doing to love myself. The challenges seem less with positive self talk.
This is my fourth week of working out. In the past I have loved exercise but I am picky about what I do. It has to be something I enjoy. I have the Wii fit and started actually using it. After the first week I decided I needed a little something more and bought the Wii Cardio. I use them 3-4 times a week. I am now up to almost an hour of exercise on those days. I love the workouts and how I feel. They really get me started on my day. The days I don't work out in the morning ~ I feel as if I am forgetting something as I leave the house for work.
I went in for a sleep study and was told I do not have sleep apnea. This was the best news. Now that I am exercising and continuing to eat well ~ I have noticed that I am sleeping better. I still have nights when I wake up early. On those mornings I just get up and work out and make something delicious for breakfast. I am proud to report those mornings are occurring much less frequently.
My clothes are starting to feel too big. I now get to dry my pants in a dryer!! This is in attempt to shrink them so I can wear them a bit longer before needing to purchase new pants. I can see the changes in my body and even though I have a long way to go I remind myself to focus on small goals.
When I started this journey ~ I had 160 lbs to lose. This amount is not extreme ~ in fact the total goal is at the high end for my height and age. I know this weight (have been there in the past) and know that I can maintain it very well. Too keep myself motivated and not feeling overwhelmed ~ I focus on 20 lbs. So I have several mini goals consisting of 20 lbs. Each time I achieve a mini goal ~ I get a reward. This time I got two belly dancing instructional DVD's. It is something I have always wanted to learn. When I meet my next mini goal I will get the Wii Active.
So ~ week 10 and 21.8 lbs lighter. I cannot believe how different I feel. I feel strong. I feel confident. I feel beautiful. I feel like I can keep doing this. I feel like I can accomplish my goals. I feel amazing!
I look forward to the next 10 weeks. I am looking forward to continue growing as a person, shrinking in size, and becoming more self-aware of the role food plays in my life.
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Ajanaku averaged 4.29 kills and 5.21 points per set on a .489 hitting percentage as Stanford swept Arizona on the road before defeating California in four sets at home last week. Stanford closed out the regular season with a 24-5 overall record and second-place finish in the Pac-12 (17-3).
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — It wasn't quite the shellacking some expected, but No. 13 Massachusetts-Lowell still shut out Penn State 4-0 in the first meeting between the two clubs Thursday night at the Pegula Ice Arena.
River Hawks goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 37 saves while earning his team its first shutout of the season.
"I thought it was an excellent hockey game; I thought it was a great opponent," Lowell coach Norm Bazin said. "They threw a lot of pucks to our net and I'm thankful [Hellebuyck] was on tonight. It was a lot to handle."
Penn State coach Guy Gadowsky also said he felt that the shutout was a team effort by the River Hawks. Gadowsky conceded that Lowell was the better team.
The first shot for UML came on a golden opportunity for Adam Chapie as he scored his fifth goal of the season just 1:51 of the first period. He darted into the slot unnoticed while linemates Stephen Bucco and Scott Wilson won a battle along the boards.
"Sometimes that's a kiss of death," Bazin said. "I like scoring first but sometimes you score early in the game and people think it's going to be easy. Nothing comes easy here."
The Nittany Lions stayed in the game while the visibly faster River Hawks tried to pull further out in front. But Penn State goaltender Matt Skoff stopped the nine other shots thrown his way in the first stanza.
The second goal was the result of bad luck for Skoff. The sophomore had stopped a shot and appeared to have it underneath him. Scott Wilson jammed his stick in between Skoff's pads and knocked the puck into the back of the cage. Skoff immediately took his mask off and turned to the referee to voice his displeasure, but the goal stood.
Exactly two minutes later, Derek Arnold buried a rebound off his own shot after there was nobody in a white sweater close enough to tidy a loose puck in the crease.
The Lions still managed to outshoot the River Hawks 15-12 in the second period even though they gave up two goals.
Arnold added another to his goal total at 18:02 of the third period after Skoff couldn't get his left pad down after stopping the initial shot.
Despite the goose egg on the scoreboard, Penn State still outshot the River Hawks 13-6 in the third and 37-28 for the game.
"I thought it was a positive for the last half of the game," Gadowsky said. "Even though we had nine or 10 shots on the board I just didn't feel good about [our chances]. I felt like we never put them on their heels like we did in the second half. I wouldn't call them grade A, but we did a better job of generating chances."
Lowell improved to 5-1 on the road this season and 7-4 overall.
The victory was also the River Hawks' third against a Big Ten opponent. They also beat Michigan and Michigan State on the road.
What makes the River Hawks so good on the road this year is still unknown to Bazin.
"It's a good question," Bazin said. "If we could figure that out, you and I, that could solve a lot of problems. Every year is a little different and we hope to be better at home in the future but it started off this way and we're keeping things pretty simple on the road. Maybe that's the key."
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The house cat is amongst the noblest of all creatures. Or at least that's what they've fooled us all into thinking. Here are your cats from this week's Shooting Challenge.
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Is there anything cuter than puppies and kittens playing? Yes, yes there is: puppies and kittens playing in slow motion thanks to the wonders of a Phantom camera. That seems to be one of the main premises of Too Cute: Puppie and Kittens.
In a disturbing story (that comes with a happy ending!), the bomb squad of Amherst, New York responded to reports of a suspicious package but instead of figuring out which color wire to cut, they found a living cat sealed inside the box.
However rough your day, week, month, or life has been, I promise that the next two minutes of a kitten frolicking at 800fps will make it all better. Shot on a Phantom HD camera by TPS Film Studio, which really need to start doing many, many more of these. [Metafilter]
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A suspicious, bomb-like package was spotted in front of a Social Security Office in Florida. The bomb squad was sent out to defuse the situation but when they arrived, they found out the "bomb" was actually a box filled with kittens.
Just imagine about how much faster your computer would run, and how much less blood you'd have to clean off of your doormat! Cats are terrible beasts. [YouTube—Thanks, Tim!]
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The trend toward an idealistic, even starry-eyed, fixation on renewable energy is a source of annoyance and threat for many utility executives.
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On December 18th, 2015 Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 which among many things extended the expiration date of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) that have long been a catalyst for the development of new renewable energy projects.
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You may have heard the benefits of vitamin D for warding off the common cold. However, did you know that Vitamin D is also being attributed to reducing asthma and food allergies?
According to the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, having sufficient vitamin D has an effect on how severe asthma flare ups can become.
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology reported that children with asthma and a vitamin D deficiency were more likely to have an asthma attack that required a hospital stay. (GRAE)
Additionally, vitamin D deficiency has recently been linked to food allergies. An Australian study of school aged children concluded that vitamin D from the sun had an impact on the development of food allergies.
Kids aged 10 or 11 who are shielded from the sun are twice as likely to develop allergies as children without sun protection. And children living in the tropics of Queensland and the Northern Territory are half as likely as those in the southern states to suffer food allergies. (Herald Sun)
These studies suggest that the sun's rays are important to our overall health when it comes to allergies and asthma. Precautions still need to be taken in regards to skin care and avoiding overexposure. However, with the link to improved asthma and food allergies, there is more reason to get the kids outside on a sunny day.
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The Fabric of Life documents the textile memory books created by people with learning disabilities and older people in Newcastle and Durham over a period of 5 months.
Edited by Omi Pharncote and Beverley Holmes-Wright - two artists who are the founders of Northern Seams CIC.
Omi is a feltmaker who likes to make Art books out of felt.. She is part of the Garden Shed and has her studio at National Trust, Gibside in Gateshead. She has 4 children, a very large dog, makes her own bread, hoola hoops and enjoys walking the very large dog.
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Ina Sedai
Written by ina on Saturday, 27 of September , 2008 at 1:23 am
Tags: Aes Sedai, Rio, RP, secondlife, Tar Valon, Wheel of Time
SL Name: Ina Centaur
SL Join Date: 10/31/2006 11:59 pm…
~Character Attributes~
Character's Full Name: Ina Centaur
Ajah: Brown
Age: Unknown
Home Country: Cairhien
~Character Details~
She's the type of girl who can lock herself up in a cloister for half a lifetime, reading and cross-referencing, and writing.
She likes books.
She extremely dislikes unwanted visitors, and is said to have come close to using the One Power as a weapon to ward off solicitors.
~Character History~
They say that there's a Waygate hidden in the basement of her ancestral home, and that she spends much of her sabbatical time studying it and venturing to worlds beyond.
Little is known of the Aes Sedai named Ina Centaur. Nothing is known for certain other than that she's from a wealthy family in Cairhien.
There are tales, however…
It is said that her parents, wealthy nobles, had been appaled that their only daughter was "cursed" with the One Power, and would think nothing of having her sent off to Tar Valon. The Aes Sedai who found her had had to use the One Power to protect herself from her family's mercenaries, and to steal Ina away.
It is also said that she became very drawn into herself, would often fast just to spend long hours reading uninterrupted, when she saw a girl who looked just like her chained to an a'dam and forced to kill another, when she ran away a novice.
It is believed that she has returned to her ancestral home to study a Waygate.
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Her twin sister, who was separated at birth (stolen by the goodwife, who was a darkfriend), Ina Minotaur is rumored to be a darkfriend and disciple of Lanfear.
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Many in the community have wondered how Dallas ISD plans to replace the 50 or so principals currently slated for nonrenewal, and with 70 principals currently on growth plans, that number will most likely go up. Well, never fear, Human Capital Management is here! Despite being unable to fill numerous core teaching positions across the district without relying on permanent subs, the district claimed in a news release to the community on April 24 that "school leaders across the state and nation" are so "excited about the prospect of working in Dallas ISD" that 884 of them have applied for open principal and assistant principal positions! My goodness, that's a lot of applications to sift through. Glover must feel like he's hit the jackpot, surrounded by all those letters and resumes, each applicant eager and excited to work for the great Mike Miles.
One would think that out of 884 applications from across the nation, the district could find a measly 50 or 60 qualified applicants to replace the principals planned to be booted out in May. But apparently HCM is not so sure. The District still plans to fund the School Leaders Academy for next year, which this year cost us $5.5 million. According to the same news release, over 600 applications have been received for the 2013-2014 cohort of 45 to 50 fellows. Well, who wouldn't want a chance at a $60,000 + salary for going to training for less than a year? Sounds good to me!
So all is well in HCM land, and apparently you shouldn't worry if your principal is seen lugging UHaul boxes in to their office. There's plenty more where they came from. Principals that is. UHaul boxes will be in short supply.


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Saturday, April 9, 2011
Heather Martin: Audio Interview
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- AnonymousApril 11, 2011 at 11:58 AM
If Amanda keeps losing weight, she will be another big powerful if she goes down to 145! wooww!ReplyDelete
I want to say I feel bad for Heather Martin. She weighed in at 173.6 which the commission had said was at fight weight. I was informed Amanda had agreed to take the bout, and as she told the commission she "thought she was going to take it." They informed her they needed a definite answer and Lucas's husband (drunk) had started yelling and cursing everyone, that even the people in the restaurant could hear him yelling. It was said by team mates that her husband had even gone as far as to say,"you are already 1-1". Everyone is talking about Martin not coming in on weight, but if Lucas had wanted the fight, would she not have taken it once Martin reached the 173 clearance by the athletic commission?ReplyDelete
Let's not forget about Lucas who has also had issue's making weight. In a previous bout, she herself, had came in ten lbs over the weight, and her opponent still chose to face off with her. Lucas made several comments about Martin NOT being in fight shape, but from the weigh in pics that were sent to me, it looks as though Martin was in the better fight shape. There can be a million he said she said, and my info comes from secondary sources, but I feel that Lucas didn't want this fight. Martin's standup reputation does not do her justice, and I feel Amanda MIGHT have been a little intimidated by the experience level Martin held over her. Who's to say who would have won, because we will never know, BUT my money was and still would be on Martin.
I should also add that Martin had spoke to the promoter in regards to trying to move the weight class up due to issue's with the cut. The promoter was only able to give her two extra lbs stating that she would move it to 167.ReplyDelete
Martin made effort to have it changed to a weight she would be able to reach, and was denied. She also had balls showing up KNOWING that she wasn't going to make the weight, and that she would be bashed all over the web.


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Continuous Improvement arrangements in the NIPBDate of Issue: 20 March 2012
Mr Kieran Donnelly, the Comptroller and Auditor General, today issued his report to the Assembly on Continuous improvement arrangements in the Northern Ireland Policing Board. Mr Donnelly said: 'Effective partnerships lie at the heart of achieving continuous improvement in policing. Continued co-operation between the PSNI, the Board, the Department of Justice and the wider policing family will be necessary to deliver the policing objectives established by the Justice Minister'.
Section 28 of the Police (Northern Ireland) Act 2000 requires the Board to make arrangements to secure continuous improvement in the way in which its functions, and those of the Chief Constable, are exercised, having regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness. The Board is required to prepare and publish a performance plan for each financial year, detailing how the continuous improvement arrangements are to be implemented. Under the Act, the Board must also prepare and publish a performance summary. This report from the C&AG, the second following the devolution of policing and justice powers to the Northern Ireland Assembly, reviews the systems underpinning the plan and performance summary. It is not an audit of PSNI's performance.
Main Findings
On the performance plan 2011-12 and the performance summary for 2010-11:
- The Board has put in place 19 performance targets for 2011-12 outlined in the performance plan. The targets are reasonable and have clear deadlines for achievement.
- The Board's assessment of its own and the Chief Constable's performance in
2010-11 is reasonable, and includes clear detail on the outturn against each performance target.
- There is a continued focus upon quantitative targets, although the Board and the PSNI have an agreed intention to introduce more qualitative targets in future plans. It will be important to ensure that effective monitoring arrangements are established for any such targets, which will undoubtedly require different monitoring mechanisms.
- Since my report last year, PSNI has improved its arrangements to ensure the quality of its data for reporting performance against targets.
On the continuous improvement arrangements:
- There is evidence of considerable effort on both sides in recent months to build the relationship between the Board and the PSNI, particularly since the establishment of the new Board in May 2011. This will require continued focus from the Board and the PSNI.
- The Board and the PSNI recognise that there is more to do to mainstream continuous improvement in the PSNI's operations; in particular, improving links between continuous improvement and other significant service delivery initiatives such as the efficiency plan.
Key Recommendations
- Where quantitive targets are used, the Board and PSNI should seek to strike a balance between being realistic but also challenging in their aspirations for improvement.
- The new Policing Board and the PSNI have an opportunity to redefine the relationship between them. This should be based on the principles of openness and accountability.
- The Board and the police should seek to mainstream continuous improvement in the work of the PSNI, in particular through greater integration of continuous improvement work streams with other significant service delivery initiatives.
Notes for Editors
- The Comptroller and Auditor General is Head of the Northern Ireland Audit Office (the Audit Office). He, and the NIAO, are totally independent of Government. He certifies the accounts of Government Departments and a range of other public sector bodies. He has statutory authority to report to the Assembly on the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which departments and public bodies use their resources. His reports are published as Assembly papers.
- This report is available from the Stationery Office throughout the United Kingdom. It is also available on the Audit Office website at www.niauditoffice.gov.uk. The report is embargoed until 00.01 hrs on Tuesday 20 March 2012.
- Background briefing can be obtained from the Audit Office by contacting Neil Gray
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By Brett McWethy | Posted at 5:52 pm on Saturday, May 15, 2010
Xavier Silas and Sean Kowal, Northern Illinois' two members of the touring team "Reach USA," have touched down in China with their teammates. Below is a blog entry by Robby Spear, the co-founder of the organization. Stay tuned to NIUHuskies.com for all the details of the two-week trip.
We are getting ready to head out to see the Great Wall of China. The Red Team, the group that is getting ready to head back home on Monday, had a great time of a final day of shopping and heading over to one of the universities for an afternoon of pickup basketball. They amazed the crowds with a little dunking and playing but more important was just a great time of getting to know more students.
The Blue team, which is just beginning the trip, has all arrived. Coming in three different waves, the final arrival was late on Saturday night. Coach Gates had his plane delayed from Reno and missed the connection so had to be rerouted but finally made it in. The other guys have already hit the ground and are enjoying the area. After having the first big Chinese dinner, they experienced the shampoo! 45 minutes of shampooing hair and massage of head, back, face, and arms for a big price of under $3. Several asked if they would be able to do this again. Yep, they are adjusting well.
By Brett McWethy | Posted at 11:44 am on Friday, May 14, 2010
Hot off the press, the Northern Illinois softball team just completed a 1-0 shutout over Ohio in its third game of the Mid-American Conference Tournament at Firestone Stadium in Akron, Ohio. The Huskies will now take on the Miami (Ohio)-Central Michigan winner tonight beginning at 6:30 p.m. NIU has defeated Miami, the defending MAC Tournament champion, three times this season. The Huskies and Chippewas had their two-game series canceled due to inclement weather, during the regular season.
By Brett McWethy | Posted at 9:34 am on Friday, May 14, 2010
The Northern Illinois softball team is still alive, and the women's track and field team will continue action with the shot-put and ensuing running events in the Mid-American Conference Championships today. The softball team will take on Ohio beginning at 10 a.m. CST, while the field events resume at 11 a.m. our time. Stay tuned to NIUHuskies.com for all of your postseason coverage!
By Joe Summins | Posted at 12:36 pm on Thursday, May 13, 2010
It's that time of year again. The annual Spring Coaches Caravans start tonight with the first stop coming at the Filling Station in St. Charles from 5-7 p.m. Come on out and listen to Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Jeff Compher, NIU head football coach Jerry Kill, assistant men's basketball coach Sundance Wicks and men's tennis coach Patrick Fisher as they review last season and look ahead to 2010-11. Fans will also get a chance to meet and greet other NIU coaches and administrators. This is the first of five Caravans this year, with the final one scheduled for June 3 at Johnny's in Sycamore. Click here for complete details on all of the 2010 Spring Coaches Caravans.
Perez Ashford made huge strides in NIU's offense last season, and enters his sophomore campaign.
By Brett McWethy | Posted at 11:47 am on Thursday, May 13, 2010
Graham Watson has been blogging about 2010 bowl predictions, and today, took a stab at prognosticating the Mid-American Conference bowl teams for the upcoming campaign. Not only does Watson tab the Huskies as the favorites in the MAC-West; she also says that NIU could be a darkhorse to win the league outright.
By Brett McWethy | Posted at 9:11 am on Thursday, May 13, 2010
The Northern Illinois softball team had to wait until late into the night to play its first-round contest at the Mid-American Conference Tournament, but when they did so, the Huskies wasted no time getting rolling. Freshman catcher Adriana Sanchez hit two home runs, including a first-inning grand slam that keyed a five-run frame, as NIU held off defending MAC Tournament champion Miami (Ohio), 6-5. Next up: the sixth-seeded Huskies will take on No. 2 seed Ball State TODAY beginning at 4 p.m. CST. Follow all of the action RIGHT HERE.
By Russell Houghtaling | Posted at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 12, 2010
There is still time to head up to Miller Park today to catch the Huskies. NIU takes on Milwaukee immediately following the game between the Brewers and the Braves. Tickets for the Big League game can be purchased at the door, and the word is if you arrive at the park after that game, you should be able to get into the NIU game for free.
By Russell Houghtaling | Posted at 8:42 am on Wednesday, May 12, 2010
A potential run to the MAC Championships starts today for the Huskie softball team. Check out this video for a preview, or if you're the old-fashioned type, read the NIUHuskies.com preview here.
By Brett McWethy | Posted at 2:09 pm on Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Forty-eight Huskie student-athletes earned their degrees from Northern Illinois University over the weekend, and by the end of the summer, 89 individuals who have worn Cardinal and Black in 2009-10 will have become alums of NIU. Congrats to all and good luck in your future endeavors!
Chouinard and the Huskies swept Miami in the final home series of the season.
By Brett McWethy | Posted at 10:19 am on Tuesday, May 11, 2010
The Northern Illinois softball team has qualified for the Mid-American Conference Tournament for the second-consecutive season under head coach Lindsay Chouinard, and will begin its postseason run Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. (CST) versus defending champion Miami (Ohio) in the first-round. The tournament is a double-elimination format, but the shaky weather forecast (hey, its May in the Midwest; get over it) could change that. Stay tuned to NIUHuskies.com and MAC Softball Tournament Central for complete details. The Huskies were one of the final four teams alive in the field last year, and accomplished some great things during the regular season!
These guys promised to smile when they touch down in China.
By Brett McWethy | Posted at 10:14 am on Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Xavier Silas and Sean Kowal will be teaming up on another summer tour, this time to China with the Reach USA Sports Ministry. Check out the details, and stay tuned to NIUHuskies.com for various blogs from the guys during their trip. The duo departs on Friday.
By Russell Houghtaling | Posted at 10:50 am on Monday, May 10, 2010
Congrats, Drew! You've earned a Bed Bath and Beyond gift certificate.
For the second time this season, former NIU men's soccer player Drew Jeskey was named "Man of the Match" for the professional team he now plays for in Australia. Scroll down a bit on this site for the news from the source.
By Russell Houghtaling | Posted at 10:50 am on Monday, May 10, 2010
From the "It's Funny When It Happens to Some One Else" file, NIU head men's soccer coach Eric Luzzi had jury duty this morning. He showed up just as I was posting this, saying the case he was on is not going to a jury trial, so he's out of luck. Known for a fondness for civic engagement, Luzzi actually said he wants to do jury duty at some point, but he's flying to Hawaii with his wife tomorrow for a vacation, so not this time.
By Russell Houghtaling | Posted at 10:30 am on Monday, May 10, 2010
Zoe Sinner broke the NIU single season record for home runs, belting her 11th over the weekend. Recap of that performance here. The Huskies will enter the MAC Tournament, which starts Wednesday, as sixth-seed, facing third-seeded Miami. MAC Tournament Central has more details on the eight-team, double-elimination event.
Huskie baseball had a bit of an up-and-down weekend against Eastern Michigan, winning the second game of a three-game set. Recaps here of game one, game two, and game three.
Rasheta Butler won the 100-meter dash at the Wisconsin Twilight over the weekend. Catch up with all the results from the meet, the Huskies' last competition before heading to the MAC Championships.
By Russell Houghtaling | Posted at 10:30 am on Monday, May 10, 2010
Have a Huskie Happening we missed? Let us know by e-mailing us here! We only have so many sets of eyes, but the Huskie Nation sees all!


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Estes Cycling Challenge - Colorado Masters Championships - CANCELLED
*** Update 8/11/2010 ***
New Event
*** Update 7/26/2010 ***
This event is cancelled. More information here
*** Update 7/25/2010 ***
Still no new information on this event.
*** Update 7/21/2010 ***
Still no information on this event. We have sent an email to the race promoter contact and have not heard back. Still no race flyer on the ACA website. This event is a big question mark as of today.
*** Update 7/16/2010 ***
We have sent a couple of emails to see if we can get more information on this event but have been unsuccessful so far. Currently there is no race flyer or contact information on the ACA website for this event.
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Estes Cycling Challenge
Submitted by kjcolorado (not verified) on
Is this event happening? I can't find a race flyer or any information.
I heard it would be the Masters State Championships for Colorado? Any information
would be greatly appreciated.
Information on Estes Cycling Challenge
Submitted by David on
I have not seen any information on this event. Over the next couple days I will see if I can find more information on this event.
Hopeful - Cool Course
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
But, not listed on the Larimer County Special Event Permit Page...
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I hope they pul this event off but it is really not looking good. No info on the ACA website, No flyer, No response from the promoter.
I did just look at the Larimer County special events page and that looks out dated so I am taking that with a grain of salt.
Any news on Estes RR or Junior RR?
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
Anybody know anything about the Estes Park RR?
Also, where is the Junior State Road Race going to be? Anybody know? Nothing on ACA Calendar...
Junior RR State Championship
Submitted by Kim Viner (not verified) on
Currently the ACA website states that no one applied to sponsor the race. I have heard, however, that there may be something in the works.
A road race at the Air Force
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
A road race at the Air Force academy is showing as the senior road championships. See link below.
I meant to include that it
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on
I meant to include that it does not mention masters, nor can I find any info on Estes.


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Sophomores Madison Opfer (pictured) and Emily Penttila each produced sub-par rounds for the Green Wave during today's third round.
May 22, 2014
NCAA Championship Tournament Central
Today, Tulane golfers erupted with a 2-under 278 total to produce the best team total of the 2014 NCAA Championships and also became the first school to shoot under par through 54 holes at this title round. The Wave's sub-par round was the school's first in its five national championship appearances.
"The wind was obviously blowing a little less today which I think everyone was a little excited about," Tulane head coach Lorne Don said. "There were some pin positions out there that were accessible. We took advantage today; we hit some great shots and we were able to make some putts for birdie. We got it going on our first nine. The front side played difficult all week but we made a lot of pars on the front side which was our best front nine today. We are very proud to shoot two under. I knew that there was no under par round by a team so far. We were coming in on hole nine and we made several up-and-downs to save par to shoot two under. It's a great day for the Green Wave."
Scintillating sophomores Emily Penttila and Madison Opfer each etched their names into the Tulane annals with two of the best rounds by Green Wave golfers in national championship play. Penttila fired a 5-under 65, the best round of the tournament by an individual, and jumped into sixth place.
She opened with five birdies on her first nine holes and overcame her only miscue, a bogey on the first hole of her back nine, with a sixth birdie of the day on her 15th hole. Her round tied former Green Wave All-American Maribel Lopez Porras for the lowest round by a Tulane player in the NCAA Championships.
"I think, as coach said, our first nine today is easier," Penttila said. "There are more opportunities out there so I used those opportunities. On our back side there were some tougher holes and I just made sure to make up and down if I got into a tough position. If I got the opportunity to make a birdie I took it."
Opfer, meanwhile, was on task as well from start to finish. Like Penttila, Opfer had the hot hand from the outset. She logged four birdies in her opening nine holes and was guilty of one misstep on the day with a bogey in her fifth hole. She was 3-under at the turn and played mistake-free golf on her final nine holes to log the second-best round by a Tulane golfer at the national championships. Opfer's effort moved her up to 41st place.
"I just tried to take advantage of the easy pins," Opfer said. "Anything that looked tough, I just tried to hit the middle of the green and make par. If I happened to miss, I tried to make par. I just tried to stay as even as possible and not let my emotions get to me."
Junior Gemma Dryburgh came through with her best round of the event with a 1-over 71 on the day. She was even coming down the home stretch but was tripped up on her final hole with a bogey. Dryburgh enters the final round in 69th place.
Sophomore Silvia Garces carded a 5-over 75 and is tied with Opfer for 41st place, while freshman Belen Goicoechea went to the clubhouse with an 8-over 78 and is in 123rd place.
"I think the great thing about this group is they are extremely motivated. This was a team that we had four players back who finished tied for 9th at last year's National Championship. One of our goals when we started this year was to better that finish. I think we gave ourselves a great chance with our round today," Don said.
Live results from the entire championship, as well as live video streaming from holes 16, 17 and 18 for the final two rounds, can be found online at www.ncaa.com. Fans can also check the official website of Tulane Athletics: www.TulaneGreenWave.com for daily recaps, video and photos from each round, or follow the team on Twitter: @GreenWaveWGolf.
Duke overtook Oklahoma for the top spot on the leaderboard, while USC also leapfrogged the Sooners into the second place. OU is third, followed by UCLA and Mississippi State.
In the individual race, USC's Doris Chen and Duke's Celine Boutier share the top spot, each at 3-under. Penttila enters the final four just four strokes off the top spot.
9 Tulane 303-294-278=875 (+35) T6 Emily Penttila 72-74-65=211 (+1) T41 Silvia Garces 73-72-75=220 (+9) T41 Madison Opfer 78-75-67=220 (+9) T69 Gemma Dryburgh 80-73-71=224 (+14) T123 Belen Goicoechea 81-78-78=237 (+26)
Team Results
1. Duke (+16), USC (+22), 3. Oklahoma (+26), 4. UCLA (+27), 5. Mississippi State (+30), T6. Arizona State (+31), T6. Arizona (+31), T6. North Carolina State (+31), 9. Tulane (+35), T10. Ohio State (+38), T10. Northwestern (+38), T12. Alabama (+39), T12. Vanderbilt (+39), 14. Stanford (+40) 15. Washington (+41), 16. South Carolina (+43), 17. Texas A&M (+45), 18. Virginia (+46), 19. Florida (+47), T20. California (+50), T20. Michigan State (+50), 22. Iowa State (+56), 23. Campbell (+57), 24. Kansas (+69)
Players Results (Top-10 only)
T1. Doris Chen, USC (-3), T1. Celine Boutier, Duke (-3), T3. Allyssa Ferrell, Michigan State (E), T3. Chonlada Chayanun, Iowa State (E), T3. Lauren Kim, Stanford (E), T6. Emily Penttila, Tulane (+1), T6. Augusta James, North Carolina State (+1), T8. Kendall Martindale, Vanderbilt (+2), T8. Louise Ridderstrom, UCLA (+2), T8. Ally McDonald (+2 )


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