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Animal lover and entrepreneur, David Hendrickson, turned his passion for art and skateboarding into a successful company and fundraising champion for animal rescues nationwide.
Hendrick Boards was created in 2011, after a fateful day at a local animal rescue in California. David Henrickson was volunteering at the shelter when a sick five-pound chi-mix was brought in. The puppy had been poisoned while ingesting milk from his mother who had eaten household chemicals. David fell in love with the puppy and immediately began the adoption process, even though the puppy seemed like a lost cause. The veterinary bills were substantial for the college student, so David ended up quitting college and taking on three jobs so he could pay for them. His relationship and experience with his puppy, William, inspired David to create a company that could help more animals like him. With that, Hendrick Boards was born.
With the help of his brothers, Darren and Danny, David began creating and selling eco-friendly long boards made out of maple and bamboo. The unique boards are painted with natural stains derived from coffee grounds. The company also sells apparel and eco-friendly accessories.
Besides being an environmentally conscious company, Hendrick Boards goes one step further by donating twenty to forty percent of each purchase towards animal shelters. The store carries apparel with fun phrases like 'I Freaking Love Animals' and 'I Kissed a Mutt and I Liked it', each shirt raises money for a specific animal or rescue. Customers purchasing from the online store can take pleasure in knowing that they are contributing to a shelter in Hendrick Board's large nationwide network.
After only two years in business it appears that Hendrick Boards is successfully reaching their goal to help animals around the country find safe and happy homes and protect them from cruelty.


text: Why is it that some in the Liberal Party of Canada are using the disturbing and polarizing language of ageism? It has become open season on the "old guard". Older people seem to be framed as out of touch and constitutionally unable to cope with change. Of course, fresh thinking and new energy is indeed vital to any organization. However, "fresh" doesn't necessarily mean young. To me, "new" and "fresh" has nothing to do with age and everything to do with mindset, values and sincerity of purpose.

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Melissa Doyle finishes breakfast with a whole lot of love
Shelly Horton Melissa Doyle is living proof that nice gals can finish first, writes Shelly Horton.
The name on everyone's lips
Shelly Horton Sydney label We Are Handsome, known for its dramatic swimwear, is worn by the likes of Rihanna, Blake Lively and Jessica Biel.
Tropfest Busker
We found Raymond!
Megan Levy and Shelly Horton Pensioner Raymond Borzelli had never heard of Hollywood actor Sam Worthington.
What the gossip mags say ...
Shelly Horton and Damien Murphy FAMOUS magazine was fuller than a fat lady's sock with unflattering photos of celebrities who have stacked on a few kilos.
DeGeneres on her way, with 400 fans
Shelly Horton THE American talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is coming to Australia and so are 400 of her excited audience members.
Party of the week
Shelly Horton It's hard to beat a venue at Circular Quay for a prime fireworks viewing position.
Back to the '80s, as neon and zebra print rule again
Shelly Horton IT WAS a nod to the '80s at the Glam Fest New Year's Eve party on the Opera House western boardwalk.
Treats by the truckload
Shelly Horton THE latest food trend to hit Sydney - food trucks - were a feature of the Glamfest New Year's Eve party on the Opera House western boardwalk.
Big names turn out for Les Miserables premiere
Shelly Horton The red carpet ran the length of Pitt Street Mall and it was full of the Australian stars of Les Miserables.
The Diary
Jazzing up iTunes
Jo Casamento, Shelly Horton and Damien Murphy Tim Draxl recently hit No. 2 on the Australian jazz iTunes chart, just don't make him listen to his own music.
Simple pleasures best at Christmas
Shelly Horton 'TIS the season. But an online survey has found that 85 per cent of people just want more time with their family and friends rather than extravagant presents.
Gotye reigns
The ARIAs all go to ... somebody that I used to know
Shelly Horton and Damien Murphy NOW we know why Taylor Swift was invited to the ARIA Awards; and it wasn't just for the glamour.
Party of the week
Shelly Horton I had a choice between going to the Men's Style Men of Influence dinner at Chiswick or the Cleo Bachelor of the Year Awards at a nightclub.
Party of the week
Shelly Horton Museum of Contemporary Art reopening The Rocks
How Leo and Livvy were tempted to reach for Star
Shelly Horton, Rachel Browne WHAT is the price of fame? It appears that access to a private jet can buy a lot of favours in the celebrity world.
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An air of expectancy in TV news
Shelly Horton There was a time when the mere sight of a pregnant women on television caused shock and outrage.
Are they or aren't they?
Shelly Horton Sucked in by the fauxmance: Could the R-Patz/K-Stew 'affair' have been engineered to sell tickets?
Stone the flamin' crows - Ray's got his money on Rebecca to take the Gold Logie
SHELLY HORTON Ray Meagher has never been nominated for a Gold Logie before.
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Aussie chef beats Italians at their own game
SHELLY HORTON AN AUSTRALIAN has won an Italian reality TV cooking show, beating the locals with a perfect score for her pasta dish.
Singo v Singo: battle of the airwaves
Shelly Horton Four years after her separation from ad man John Singleton, Julie Singleton has her own radio show about divorce on 2UE, arch rival to her ex-husband's station 2GB.


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Geography, physics, ecology, foreign language . . . and skiing? These topics may seem unrelated, but professional athlete Chris Anthony's nonprofit organization aims to tie them all together. As a skier in the Warren Miller films, Chris has had the opportunity to explore the world. Now, with help from other organizations, he has founded the Chris Anthony Youth Initiative Project in order to bring lessons from his travels into the classroom. During the last fourteen years, Chris has made classroom presentations to inspire kids to chase their dreams, set goals, and realize that hard work will help them realize clearly defined objectives, as well as helping them see the "big picture" of how science and other subjects play into real life scenarios.
"The kids are engaged from the moment I am introduced as fun athlete," says Anthony. As he shows film clips from his journey around the world, the kids get excited about "teachable moments." For instance, he might work with a teacher in a class studying geography to prepare a lesson about skiing in Ecuador, where he climbed the highest active volcano in the world. "Children are amazed when they realize that it snows at the equator if you hike high enough up!" For another session, he might show a clip of a world cup skier in slow motion, which leads to a discussion about everything going on behind the scenes, including physics, neurology, the atmosphere, and physiology.
For a time, these classroom presentations were supported by Colorado Ski Country, and the Ski Passport program, through which 5th grade students get free ski passes and 6th graders pay a reduced fee for a ski pass. After that budget got reduced, Chris found himself funding the visits out of his own pocket, driven by passion. Realizing that there may be continued uncertainty about sponsorship, but being fully committed to continuing the educational programming, for a short period, Chris obtained a grant from the Anschutz foundation and partnered with SOS Outreach, an established nonprofit organization to open the world of mountain adventures to at-risk youth.
While Chris was thrilled to work with SOS Outreach, he wanted to connect with more children and make the program available to kids across the economic spectrum. In the fall of 2013, the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center acted as a collaborative incubator to guide Anthony through the process of establishing his own 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The Chris Anthony Youth Initiative Project was thus founded with a goal to improve the quality of life through introducing youth to educational enrichment opportunities. He aims to act as a bridge between kids and educational enrichment opportunities they may not yet be aware of, such as a science school in Vail. The Youth Initiative also has created a fund to give children financial aid for scholarships to programs, such as the Nuggets Youth Camp, a winter sports skiing and training program in Durango, and avalanche training. Anthony plans to continue this role as he also works on film projects, adult ski trips, and involvement with the Warren Miller organization.


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CHICAGO An all-natural brand of hair-thinning supplements is making its first major debut in the U.S. market.
After recently signing a multi-million dollar distribution deal with New York pharmacy chain Duane Reade, Viviscal will be available at over 250 store locations.
"This is a substantial distribution deal with a leading New York pharmacy that will, for the first time, make this well-established international brand widely available to consumers in America's largest market," said James Murphy, CEO of Lifes2Good, the Ireland-based natural health care company that owns Viviscal.
Viviscal is sold in 26 countries, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Portugal and The Netherlands, and is the highest-selling natural hair supplement brand in the world. It is also the only product of its kind to be supported by five independent scientific studies that validate its effectiveness at decreasing hair loss and promoting the regrowth of existing hair. According to Lifes2Good's own customer satisfaction surveys in the U.K., Viviscal has a less than three-percent return rate.
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So pretty and bright and cheery!:)ReplyDelete
Love what you did with the shelving! The turquoise frame looks great with the ornament dangling down. I'm using a lot of the brighter colors this year from Target too.ReplyDelete
<3 Love it <3 now I want shelves in my kitchen!ReplyDelete
that looks so happy and bright! i love the bunting on the chalboard- that's my favorite touch!ReplyDelete
it's so adorable and cheery. Just how Christmas should be :)ReplyDelete
love it.
I love how you decorated your shelves. The turquoise frame with the ornament is a real eye catcher and I lust love that chalkboard! You did a fabulous job pulling it off!ReplyDelete
So cute!!! I love all the colorful little details!ReplyDelete
Great job...and I, personally, LOVE your wacky tree! And I also love those little ornaments-the mixer and domed cake pedestal- Soooo cute! DianaReplyDelete
Awwww so cute!!! I love it all! The little mixer is adorable. And I really love the red cake stand on the table. :)ReplyDelete
How perfectly wonderful!ReplyDelete
Absolutely adorable!ReplyDelete
looks great! i love how you decorated and accessorized those shelves...i want to try some shelves like this in the kitchen, but i don't want them to get all junked up!ReplyDelete
So fun! O really with I had a mantel to play with! Great job! I would love for you to come visit me at Sew Chatty and link up to Made with Love Monday! http://sewchatty.blogspot.com/ReplyDelete
Looks so sweet! Cute idea hanging the ornament inside the frame :)ReplyDelete
Christmas at your house is so colorful. I love those punches of turquoise and pink and red. Charming and a bit outside the box.ReplyDelete
Then again, I love color.
Pam @ Becolorful :)
Oh, I love this shelf! Your colors are wonderful with the red and turquoise. Love all the little details like the mixer. I think I need a little shelf like this for my very own! Great job!ReplyDelete
That is so cute! I think I might try to recreate something like that. For some reason, it just speaks to me!ReplyDelete
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Just lovely. And those ornaments are so cute!ReplyDelete
So fun! I love all the bright colors your used and I'm a sucker for a chalkboard (:ReplyDelete
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College Hockey:Hensick, Sauer Lead Michigan Past Lake Superior
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Senior Michigan center T.J. Hensick put both his Hobey Baker aspirations and his Wolverine teammates on his back Sunday afternoon at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, netting two goals to lead Michigan to a 3-1 win over Lake Superior.
Hensick's 15th and 16th goals of the campaign, sandwiched around Matt Hunwick's conversion of an Andrew Cogliano centering pass, gave Michigan a measure of revenge after its playoff march was halted by the Lakers Friday night in the Soo.
"You're going to get puck luck if you work hard, and I thought our team worked," said Hensick.
"(Jeff) Jakaitis is so quick that you've got to get him moving and you've got to get people in front of him," said Hensick of the Lakers' goaltender. "Luckily, I was able to get him moving side-to-side on the second goal. I thought it wouldn't go in, but it trickled through. I've been struggling a little lately. It's just good to help this team get a win"
"Our best players were our best players," said Michigan coach Red Berenson. "T.J. stepped up and made a great individual effort on the first goal and battled hard on the other one. I thought our penalty killing was better, so a little bit of everything was better — our power play, penalty killing, goalkeeping, our best players. When you circle through the lineup, it's hard to find a player who didn't have a good game. That's when you're playing pretty well."
Despite having nine opportunities to score on the power play, Lake Superior's only goal came midway through the final period when Dan Eves beat Michigan netminder Billy Sauer.
"The penalty kill was huge tonight," said Michigan senior captain Hunwick. "I don't know if we took a lot of penalties, but we were called for a lot of penalties tonight. Billy Sauer played great, and he's probably our biggest penalty killer out there. He did a great job, and our other guys stepped up too. That was the difference."
Sauer turned away 35 Laker shots, many of them on the power play. Jakaitis, who had stymied the Wolverines repeatedly Friday night, turned away 23 Michigan shots.
Sauer's biggest save of the game came moments after Eves had narrowed the Michigan lead to two goals. The Wolverine freshman stopped Laker forward Nik Seller's breakaway attempt to pull Lake Superior even closer.
"After they got that goal and (Sellers) got a breakaway right after, that was probably one of the biggest plays of the day just because we've got to keep them off the board, especially when it's 3-1," said Sauer. "The next goal is huge for them."
The victory boosted Michigan into second place in the CCHA standings, one point clear of Miami heading into the season's final weekend. The Lakers remain in eighth position in the conference, three points behind both Ohio State and Nebraska-Omaha, and three points ahead of ninth-place Ferris State.
"We were a desperate team, especially after last weekend and Friday night — what happened up there in Sault Ste. Marie," said Hunwick. "We had to come back with a lot better game tonight. I'm not sure if we were that much better, but we were a little bit better. We got the win, which is the most important thing right now."
Lake Superior (16-15-3, 10-13-3 CCHA) wraps up the regular season next weekend with a home two-game set against streaking Western Michigan.
The Wolverines (22-11-1, 17-8-1 CCHA) take their bid for second place in the conference to Columbus next weekend for a pair of games against Ohio State.
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More thread summarizingTuesday, April 29th, 2003
And while I'm thread-summarizing, here's some interesting stuff culled from ProgressiveEars. First, the news that Avant Garden is apparently disbanding, after only one official release and a high-profile gig in their ProgDay appearance. Too bad, these guys were pretty darn good.
There's an interesting thread about music people can't stand that's given me some good laughs. I most agree with someone choosing Lou Bega's "Mambo No.5″ as the most annoying song ever. That song puts my teeth on edge instantly. What I find really interesting, though, is that a ton of people tend to pick out specific groups or songs in rock, pop, and so on, but then they go and decide that an entire genre is also worthless and annoying - namely, rap. I find it so weird that people can just write off entire genres like that, especially given that such a opinion is probably formed based on hearing just a few songs on the radio. Too bad.
And finally, there's a recurring debate that's started up again recently about the usefulness of negative reviews. Apparently some people think that negative reviews are inherently less useful than positive ones, or something like that. I'm not following very closely because frankly I find the whole discussion absurd. Anyway, the "Straw Man Argument of the Year" award goes to none other than L Perez:
As a reviewer, when I get an album by a band that is playing in a style I dont really care for, I will compare them to other artists in that style. I dont trash them ad hoc but find things about the album that fans of that style of music might like and expound on those. I usually end such a review with; 'it's not my cuppa but if you like and then this disc is for you'I find this style of criticism to be much better recieved than the 'they suck shit through a straw as does all music in this style and here's why' kind of review, YMMV
Well, no shit. Thanks man.
I suppose it's sort of dumb to post these responses here, where no one can respond in kind. I do this quite a bit - I guess whenever I feel like I have something to say, but I don't actually want to get involved in a discussion. For instance, I have absolutely no desire to get embroiled in this argument… I just thought the above quote was really funny.


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Molly Hanson Tabbed as GoMarquette.com's Student-Athlete of the Week
Oct. 29, 2012
MILWAUKEE - After leading the Marquette University women's cross country team to a seventh place finish, its highest finish since 2008, at the BIG EAST Cross Country Championships on Oct. 26 in the Bronx, N.Y., freshman Molly Hanson is the GoMarquette.com Student-Athlete of the Week.
Hanson's team-best 6-kilometer time of 22:27.80 placed her 41st overall at the event and helped MU to finish with 222 total places. It was the fourth consecutive time this season that the Dodgeville, Wis., native has paced the MU women's squad.
Marquette will have a weekend off before returning to action at the NCAA Great Lakes Regional Championships on Friday, Nov. 9 in Madison Wis. The Thomas Zimmer Cross Country Course will serve as the venue for the regional event.
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The most clever way to display the Skel-A-Gnome garden sculpture ($40) is to put on a stealthy disguise, slip out to your front yard, and switch out your regular gnome for this one at sunset. Or, you could just confirm your neighbors' suspicions that you're the weird people on the block and have it out year-round.
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Another tragic shooting happened Wednesday night at a supermarket in northern Indiana. A gunman started firing several rounds at random people at Martin's Supermarket in Elkhart, Ind. As reported by The Elkhart Truth on Jan. 16, three people have been killed, including the unidentified shooter.
Authorities say that a 22-year-old white male entered the store late that night around 10 p.m. and started openly firing at people. He shot and killed a young female employee and then walked to the other end of the grocery store and killed another female, a shopper who appeared to be in her 40's. The identities of the victims are not being released just yet.
When police arrived to the terrifying scene, the shooter was allegedly aiming his gun at the head of someone else that may have been another employee. The Elkhart police officers shot and killed the gunman, saving the other person's life. Shots were said to be exchanged between police and the shooter before he was stopped from hurting anyone else.
"It's a huge crime scene," said Sgt. Trent Smith of the Indiana State Police. "The areas where the shootings happened in the store are basically from one end of the store to the next. There were several rounds fired in there."
The gunman was said to have used a semi-automatic handgun and also carried a large knife on him at the time. Police are going through surveillance videos that the store had set up in hopes that they can pinpoint exactly what happened. They will also be getting search warrants to help them find a motive as to why this young man did this horrific act.
Martin's supermarket has locations in both Indiana and Michigan. They are, of course, saddened by this event releasing this statement saying "Thank you to our community for your thoughts and prayers tonight. We will comment further when we can do so responsibly and appropriately."


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Starting a new school year is always such an exciting time! I don't
know if your child is like mine, but Dashell's been begging to go back
to school all summer. And with his new school year just around the
corner, it's definitely the perfect time to mark this milestone with a
little celebration!
I wanted this party to capture the pure excitement that Dashell has
for returning to school so I decided that "Blast Back To School" was
the perfect theme. Full of rocket ships and space fun to throw his
imagination and inquisitive spirit into high gear!
Since every great school day begins with a great breakfast, I
thought that a cereal bar party would be fun... and so did the kids!!
(In fact they decided the cereal scoops were a much better way then
boring old bowls!)
Keeping with the theme we had cereal labeled: "Space Rocks",
"Asteroids", "Saturn's Rings" and "Mini Planets" in abundance. I used
cereal bowls to give the "Rocket Fuel" (orange juice boxes) a little
lift. Of course cereal is always better with a little milk, so I found
some super cute bottles of milk (from Alta Dena) at my local grocery
store and decorated them to look like rocket ships. And no balanced
breakfast is complete without some fruit. A few embellished
Clementines made adorable "Suns on a stick" (I just love things on
The party didn't end there. As I'm sure you know, when you purchase a
lot cereal you are left with a lot of boxes so why not turn them into
jet packs! (The tutorial will be on my blog this week.)
Dashell couldn't have been more excited about getting his own jet pack
(or about helping me make them!)
If you have followed me for a while you know, I just love to find fun
activities for my parties. And what better activity for a space party
than Stomp Rockets! TONS of fun and a great opportunity to talk about
power of air pressure!
And because every child should be able to Blast Back to School in
style, I am giving away my full collection!! Please click over to my
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College Hockey:Rensselaer's Energy Carries Over in Win Over Princeton
Engineers Take Momentum from Friday's Third Period Into Saturday
PRINCETON, N.J. — The Rensselaer Engineers were in Princeton, N.J., but for all that anyone could tell, they were still in New Haven, Conn., playing an extension of Friday's third period.
Friday night, the Engineers scored four times in the third period to defeat Yale, and on Saturday, the Engineers scored four times in the first period — after going down 1-0 in the first 31 seconds — to defeat Princeton, 6-2, sweeping the weekend road games and moving into a tie for sixth place in the ECAC.
"The momentum that we built up against Yale, the comeback win, that carried us into tonight's game," Engineer coach Dan Fridgen said. "I thought we were behind the 8-ball because they scored so early in the game, and I thought we recovered well. We got some shots on goal and some of them went in and we didn't look back from there."
"We had a pretty good third period last night and we continued to execute tonight and that kept us pretty busy," Jim Henkel said.
The Engineers went down 31 seconds into the game when Josh Roberts threw the puck towards the slot and George Parros tipped it over Nathan Marsters' glove.
The Engineers came back at the 4:45 mark of the period when Matt Murley took a centering pass from Nolan Graham and waited for a screen before wristing one between the legs of Dave Stathos.
The lead came when Carson Butterwick scored into an open net. Murley stole the puck from Neil McCann and gave it to Graham. Graham put it between his legs for a drop shot, drawing Stathos with him and that allowed Butterwick to find the empty net.
The barrage continued as Mikael Hammarstrom took a turnover from Princeton and fired one that got between the post and the right skate of Stathos.
The score went to 4-1 when Henkel outraced a Tiger defenseman to the puck and softly pushed a shot towards Stathos that got through his legs and ended Stathos' night after one period of play.
"There's no way that you're at home and you're playing a good team that you're not ready to play," Tigers captain Kirk Lamb said. "There's no way that happens. It's unacceptable."
"No, we weren't ready to play tonight," Tigers coach Len Quesnelle said. "If we can learn anything, it's that you have to play 60 minutes of hockey."
The Tigers got a power-play goal from Lamb in the second, but that was matched by a Jim Vickers power-play goal. Marc Cavosie added an unassisted goal on another Princeton defensive miscue to make the final score 6-2.
The Engineers were bolstered once again by the Murley-Graham-Butterwick line. Friday night, the trio accumulated four goals and two assists and on Saturday it had two goals and six assists.
"As the season goes along they've been picking up momentum," Fridgen said of his No. 1 line. "They're feeling more comfortable with each other and they're finding some chemistry and they're improving and they're a tough line to deal with."
Princeton (5-4-3, 4-4-2 ECAC) will travel to New Hampshire next Saturday while the Engineers (9-3-1, 3-2-1 ECAC) will take time off for final exams and the holidays and come back to action against Northeastern in the Rensselaer/HSBC Holiday Hockey Tournament on Dec. 29.
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Four Napa Valley experts share their Thanksgiving wine pairing tips
Thanksgiving is next week and the question on many minds is what wine to pair with the big feast. To help answer the question we spoke with a few local experts to get their advice.
The following interviews were conducted a couple years ago, so the people may have since changed places, but the Thanksgiving wine advice still rings true.
Rob Renteria, former wine director at the now defunct Martini House, advises keeping things simple and not forgetting to take into account the numerous side dishes that a typical Thanksgiving meal includes. Read more from Renteria.
John Clews, winemaker at Clos Du Val, recommends pairing the typical turkey day meal with pinot noir, other soft red wines like Cru Beaujolais and even older Cabs. Read more from Clews.
Rom Toulon, former sommelier of Michelin rated Restaurant at Meadowood, cautions against pairing a traditional Thanksgiving meal with buttery Chardonnays, high alcohol whites, younger Cabernets, Syrahs and Petite Sirahs. Read more from Toulon.
Ken Frank, Chef of La Toque, highly recommends pairing your Thanksgiving wines with the people not the feast and reminds us not to forget about the magnums. Read more from Frank.


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My Philosophy
I believe that every student should have an opportunity to be successful. Students should be afforded a multitude of opportunities to think above-and-beyond what the standards tell them to think; they should apply their knowledge to things that they regularly see in their community. This, I believe, is the only way that students will really care about what they're learning, because it has personal significance to them.
My Community
I teach at Buchser Middle School, which is in the heart of Silicon Valley. The socioeconomic status of the families of our students is extremely diverse; approximately 54% percent of our students receive free of reduced lunch. Although we are surrounded by an abundance of high-tech companies, many of our students don't have a computer at home. Santa Clara University sits adjacent to the school. Museums, parks, and community centers are available mostly in nearby San Jose, which is accessible through public transit.
My Environment
I have 3 student computers and a networked color laser printer. Our school has 32 student computers available in a computer lab for about 2000 students that attend Buchser Middle School.
My Roles and Responsibilities
I teach Math, Language Arts (Writing), Leadership, and am currently the Student Council Advisor for my school. My students participate in a variety of math projects, including Making a Multiplication and Division Board Game (decimals), Designing a Student Store (percents), and Designing a Dream House (geometry). In Writing class, I teach various expository essays with an emphasis on organization of ideas. I provide various visual guides which aid students in organizing their thoughts. In P.E., I enjoy teaching newly-invented games and soccer. Students in my classroom are at many different levels, including Far Below Basic to a few at Exceeding Standards, so over the years I have learned to differentiate my class work so that all students can be successful.


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Maine Sea Coast Mission
The 1918 convention chose the Maine Sea Coast Mission as Sigma Kappa Sorority's first national philanthropy in honor of Sigma Kappa's founding in Maine and the early Sigma Kappa members who volunteered their time in support of this missionary society. Through annual contributions from Sigma Kappa chapters and members, the Foundation provides funds to the Maine Sea Coast Mission in support for the mission's Christmas program, emergency relief program and scholarships.
The Christmas program provides gifts to needy families during the holiday season. Many families benefit from the emergency relief program which provides assistance with food, clothing, shelter, and medical needs. The scholarship program benefits young men and women from the islands who might not otherwise have the opportunity to pursue educational opportunities beyond high school. Click here to view the Mission's Christmas Program Wish List


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Category: Situation Models
Orwellian Event Processing
Recently we completed the installation and training of an open source Bayesian classifier to replace a rule-based approach to manage forum spam. In a nutshell, we found the rule-based approach was highly prone to both false positives and false negatives; however, a statistical approach using a Bayesian approach has turned out to be far superior. […]Read more
A US Constitutional Failure Regarding Our Protection
Like most of you, I am still in complete shock over Northwest Flight 253 and how our government still cannot connect-the-dots in simple intelligence matters to protect us from harm. In this case, the well-respected father of a radical-Islamic Nigerian named Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab reached out to the US Embassy and other organizations in an […]Read more
Processing Complex Events at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC)
Here is an excellent Google TechTalk by Dr. Majorie Shapiro (LBL & LHC ATLAS), June 18, 2007, on processing complex events at the LHC called, Supersymmetry, Extra Dimensions and the Origin of Mass: Exploring the Nature of the Universe Using PetaScale Data Analysis. This is really what I would call "real-time CEP." Bean collisions at […]Read more
A Review of Zabbix – Zabbix Rules! (Part 2)
In A Review of Zabbix – Zabbix Rules! (Part 1) we provided a brief introduction to Zabbix in the context of network and security management. In this post I will discuss Zabbix as an event processing platform. Zabbix is like most event processing platforms. Zabbix provides both agent-initiated events as well as server-requested events. In […]Read more
Peter Lin on Situational Awareness and CEP
Recently Peter Lin was kind enough to stop by and post this comment to our post, CEP Software Saves the Universe! Here's my [Peter Lin's] bias perspective as a user and developer of expert system shell[s]. A business rule engine, expert system shell or CEP engine at best provide[s] a foundation for creating an expert […]Read more
Reasoning and Complexity
In a short follow-up to CEP Software Saves the Universe!, I thought it would be helpful to post some quotes from Wikipedia on reasoning and complexity. Cognitive science sees reasoning by the analogy to a data processing, where relations between observed properties of reasoning are used in numerous models leading to evident logically correct conclusions […]Read more
CEP Software Saves the Universe!
Situational awareness is a complex concept that cannot be accomplished by any of the "CEP" software on the market today. In his post, Human CEP: the gut feeling?, Paul Vincent of TIBCO says, [A] firefighter avoiding death by analyzing his situation …. is provided by event-driven CEP systems. The fact of the matter is that […]Read more
Classification in Complex Event Processing
Following up on the excellent discussion in Predicting Events with Logistic Regression I think it is time to talk a bit about the importance of classification in complex event processing. CEP is, by definition, about detecting business opportunities and threats in real-time. It follows, that by definition, CEP is centered around classifying and discriminating complex […]Read more
Lessons Learned from High Tower's Demise
In November 2008, Aliso Viejo-based High Tower Software, a venture-backed developer of security, compliance, and log management software, shut down. Like many of our "CEP/ESP vendors", High Tower orchestrated numerous "awards" for their security information and event management (SIEM) software, However, these fluffy marketing awards were not enough to keep HT from a nose dive. […]Read more
Complex Systems and CEP
A complex system is defined as a system composed of related components that as a whole exhibit one or more properties not obvious from the easily observed properties of the individual parts. This is certainly true of the CEP notion of the "event cloud" in network systems. A modern energy or telecommunications network is […]Read more


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Things to see and do - Diksmuide
Leaving for Belgium
Tour de l'Yser :
Nearby tourist site
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Notarishuys "Pure Hotel" from85 €Book
Best Western Hotel Pax from88 €Book
Hotel De Vrede from90 €Book
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Cotation :
Type de cuisine : Modern cuisine
Tour de l'Yser
Tour de l'Yser : Michelin's recommendations
This 84m-high tower is a memorial to the heroes of the Battle of the Yser on the river's opposite bank. It bears the letters A.V.V.-V.V.K. for the motto: "All for Flanders, Flanders for Christ". The panoramic view from the top covers the Flanders plain and Dixmuide and, on a clear day (right to left), the belfries of Bruges, Ostend and Nieuwpoort, as well as the De Rode and De Zwarte Flemish peaks. A first-floor museum recalls the battle.
Useful Information
- Address : Ijzerdijk 49 B - 8600 Diksmuide8600Diksmuide
- Phone : 051 50 02 86
- Website : http://www.ijzertoren.org
- Prices : 8 € (-25 years old 2.50 €)
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- 9am-6pm, weekends 10am-6pm (Oct-Mar 5pm) - closed 3 weeks after Christmas school hols, 1-2 Jan, 24-26 and 31 Dec


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Plant type
Evergreen shrub
Flower colour
Fruit, Scented flowers
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Also known as 'Aureovariegata', this is perhaps the best-known and most reliable variegated form. This vigorous, spreading shrub from Japan is very adaptable, and may be grown on most soils except shallow chalk and is also tolerant of coastal sites. The rich gold variegation provides a striking addition to a border and is useful for lifting a dull corner of the garden. It can be planted as a hedge and clipped twice a year for a formal finish or trained as a wall shrub. Insignificant but strongly scented white flowers are produced over the winter months. The foliage is also popular in flower-arranging. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Family: Elaeagnaceae
Genus: Elaeagnus
Species: pungens
Cultivar: Maculata
Plant type: Evergreen shrub
Flower colour: White
Foliage colour: Golden variegation
Feature: Fruit, Scented flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 400cm
Spread: 400cm
Time to take cuttings: May to July
Flowering period: October to November
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Michael Lamar Merriweather
Position: LB
Height: 6-2 Weight: 230 lbs.
Born: November 26, 1960 in Albany, NY
High School: Vallejo
College: Pacific (school history)
Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 3rd round (70th overall) of the 1982 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 73 (500th overall since 1950)
3-time Pro Bowler (fine print)
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Crystal Defenders
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- December 26, 2013
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Crystal Defenders is a defensive strategy game in which players deploy popular jobs from FINAL FANTASY Tactics A2, such as Black Mages and Soldiers, to fend off encroaching enemy hordes and prevent them from stealing their party's crystals. Players can enjoy 240 stages of action in one of two different game versions: W1 and W2. In W1, players can learn game basics. In W2, the introduction of Power Crystals opens up new doors, allowing for deeper, more detailed strategies.
- Deploy units on the area map to protect crystal reserves from encroaching monster hordes.
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◆Game Objectives & Features:
- Deploy units on the area map to protect crystal reserves from encroaching monster hordes.
- Monsters will enter an area and march through it until they are defeated or reach an exit, at which time they will steal one or more crystals.
- Simple touch panel-driven controls and up-tempo play make Crystal Defenders easily accessible whether at home or on the go.
- Innovative level design allows for high replayability.
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*Recommended handset OS : Android OS 2.1 and 2.2
Screen Size too small! Screen size of game does not scale to full screen of most new devices. Be ready to squint if you purchase!
Fix screen issues Update needed to adjust resolution or fix size on display for current smartphones and tablets. Otherwise this would get 5 stars. Come on Square..time to update this you haven't touched it since launch.
Really tough game Just remember you can stack up to 4 crystals of the same color per unit.
Best tower defense on the market Love it. For those complaining about touch being off..its nice to see where you're placing units w/out your finger in the way. And please please please...more levels!
Dont be fooled The description of 200+ levels isnt accurate. There are only 8 stages but potentially 200+ waves you can fight through. For me: replayability is low. But it WAS 83% off when i bought it so oh well. Also, it says you can use summons but i saw no prompt or anything to do that. Very basic, kind of boring
Too small I wish it wasn't so small I played this before on my nano and it was fun so I got it again to find it tiny. A great game! Just too small.
The best-selling turn-based-strategy blast-a-thon is now available on Android.
Alien Creeps: The most action packed tower defense strategy game on Google Play!


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The game is scheduled to hit stores on November 9, but GameStop has announced a "Surprize Attack" sweepstakes and promotional campaign for preorder customers. Gamers who reserve the Xbox 360, PS3, or PC title can enter their receipt code on the special site to try to win over one million Black Ops-inspired prizes in 34 daily drawings until the launch date of the game.
Modern Warfare 2 broke sales records across entertainment industry; it generated $550 million in sales during the first five days available, beating all other video game launches and raking in more cash than any movie in the same timeframe. On the other hand, it was also the most pirated game of 2009.


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The PS Vita was released earlier this year to fantastic reviews from critics everywhere, as it is indeed one of the most powerful handhelds ever made. Since then, the handheld has sold over 2 million units. You would think that would be a good thing, but in this day and age, that number is well below average for a new system and the only one to blame for the recent staleness in the Vita market is Sony themselves.
I know, I know, it has just been 6 months and we all know what a rocky start the 3DS had, but Sony doesn't really seem to have a smart gameplan with with Vita thus far, which is a bit worrysome considering how important the first year is for any type of new platform. That needs to change, and if Sony are listening, here are some tips on how to get the Vita to stick around all throughout this next generation.
Let's start off with the very scary term of the "price drop". At $250 USD, the Vita is quite expensive, and many retailers have been resorting to desperate measures to sell the Vita since launch. How many times have you walked into a store and seen an ad that read "BUY THE VITA, Get xxxx and xxxx FOR FREE!"? To this day, these deals are still popping up everywhere, but the sales still remain sluggish.
Look at the above ad. A free game and memory card with the brand new Madden bundle. Yes, there is a niche market for the bonuses, but free is still free and I personally would consider all of that to be a fantastic deal. The thing is, the hardware is still being priced at the same retail value of a Playstation 3, and most consumers are of course going to go for the platform that makes the most sense due to it's library (which we will touch on in a moment).
$199.99 would be a much more sensible price-tag for the Vita. This way, Sony would not have to shoot themselves in the foot when it comes to software, and still get their own handheld into the paws of all of those kids who glared at the display case, only to walk away sadly due to the steep asking price. Nintendo had to make the sacrifice of selling their own 3DS at a loss in order to improve sales numbers, and that move alone saved the 3DS entirely and put it at the forefront of the portable gaming market. It's not science. You cut the price, and people will be more inclined to buy your system. When more people buy the system, they are going to have to buy the software, which should make up for that loss greatly in the long-run. Technology improves fast as well, meaning that a cheaper method of producing the Vita would be plausible later on, and with all of those Vitas in the wild from the price-drop, demand would only rise over time.
It sounds so simple on paper, but with the Vita, the price isn't the only problem, unfortunately. Nintendo do great with many of their handheld franchises, but that is because they have software to back it up and always have a list of upcoming titles ready for those nervous about making the investment. Sony certainly got off on the right foot with the likes of Uncharted: Golden Abyss, but have such clouded focus of what a handheld game experience should be that we have yet to see a defining title for the Vita. We get it, it's pretty damn awesome to see a current gen title running smoothly on a portable. When your game isn't an exclusive, there really isn't much left to get giddy over after the visual effect wears off.
Look at Mortal Kombat and Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3. Both were fantastic games and easy to recommend to anyone looking for guaranteed quality. So is it a good idea to have both of these titles on the Vita? No. Why should consumers pay for a game that is on a console if it does nothing better? Sure, ports are going to sell to some, but Sony seem to think that portable gamers want a console-like experience. Nintendo thrive upon producing these types of games because they think backwards and forward at the same time, and care little about pleasing that power-hungry crowd. This means that Mario, Zelda, and Kirby will always feel distinct on a portable, giving plenty of incentive for gamers to invest in the handheld itself. If you already have Mortal Kombat on a current generation console, why would you pay for the same exact game on a handheld with the restrictions of battery life and screen size?
We have all seen Sony take ideas from the other guys and try to make them into their own, and I am not a fan of that idea. The portable market is different though, and it would be wise for the Vita to get some inspiration from the Game Boy Advance, the DS, and even the PSP at the moment. When you have fans that are quenched for a game like…God of War (just as an example), why not create an exclusive game that stands tall on it's own, yet still captures that feel of the console experience? Imagine if a God of War title came out on the Vita for a minute. Now think of using touch screen controls for a good portion of the experience, while it also dabbled into other genres that the franchise had never seen. Make it an RPG, make it a card game, just make it good and unique in it's own right. When the PSP came out, titles like LocoRoco and Metal Gear Acid seemed to get the idea of what a portable game should be, and to this day are two of the most memorable entries into that system's entire library. I would bring up God of War's PSP entires, but those were ported to the PS3 and have lost their handheld exclusive luster due to the nickel and diming of Sony's current wave of unnecessary ports.
Summing this up, I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea due to the comparisons I previously stated with Nintendo, as the Vita is great as it is. It doesn't need 3D or any kind of gimmick. The Vita just needs support from Sony to succeed, and that is just not being given at this very moment. What Sony is doing is giving both of their kids a present, when only one of them are celebrating a birthday. You can't have your cake and eat it too, and it makes no sense to deliver the same game to the Vita that was already produced on the PS3, especially when both platforms are at the same asking price. If it were a game like Crash Bandicoot HD or even Final Fantasy X (which is coming eventually), then sure, knock your fanbase in the face with nostalgia and make them want the Vita. You can't really run to a main retailer and buy either new anymore, and the other guy does it too and it works fine for them. Sadly, consumers are going to pick console versions as their first choice in most cases when the option is given, and unless Sony can differentiate their two markets, the Vita is going to continue to be steamrolled by the competition.
Comparing handhelds to consoles is ridiculous, rendering most of this article garbage.
When you've figured out a way to play your PS3 copy of Mortal Kombat or Rayman Origins on the train during your daily commute, then we'll talk about why the Vita has no place in the market.
Until then, have a long hard think about what the point of a PORTABLE BATTERY POWERED system may be (hint: it's not to play at home when you've got a HD console connected to a big screen and surround sound sitting in front of you).
Anyway, I bought my Vita on launch day with free 8GB memory card and 50% discount on Rayman Origins – far cheaper than the hundreds of dollars that the masses of idiots seem quite happy to throw away on inferior smart phones that cost more. People really have no perspective, which is not a problem that Sony or anyone else can really solve unfortunately.
With regards to the 3DS, people seem to forget that an important reason for cutting the 3DS price was that the 3DS hardware is inferior to the Vita. It's also worth remembering that Nintendo consistently overprices the vast majority of their software. Ever noticed that you pay twice as much for N64 VC games as you do for PSOne Classics? Yeah.
Not one time did I compare a handheld to a console. The point I was making, which is clearly written in the article is that Sony seem to want to put all of their PS3 titles onto the Vita in order to make it look like they have a large library of games. Copy paste, repeat. When you have a handheld that is equally matching your console kin, you should not fill shelves with direct ports just to show off how powerful the system is. Impress with substance and style, not just cheap glimmers from a previous release.
Nowhere did I mention that there wasn't a market for ports. I was making a point that Sony, themselves have done very little with the Vita on the software front in the terms of true handheld experiences. Portable gaming is about portable game experiences, and Sony doesn't seem to get that people can get all of the same products on a console with the same price point. You can play Rayman and Mortal Kombat on the go. Yes, that's great. I love both games. In terms of software however, ports of Rayman and Mortal Kombat are not going to be the games that make you go "Yes, I can only get this on a Vita!"..
When Nintendo launched the 3DS, they made it a point to show how much they had lined up. Sony have yet to pull a trick card out of their large hat that is full of IPs and prove that they can make their titles fit on a portable without still pasting it onto the PS3.
This comment proved this article's point.
Thanks moron.
It pretty much all comes down to software. Some of the hardware capabilities of the Vita are really interesting, I'm just not seeing enough games to warrant a purchase yet.
I was keen on the 3DS as well, but I didn't bother buying one at launch, purely because there were no interesting games in that window. I always planned to wait until November to pick one up, closer to the release of Super Mario 3D Land, Mario Kart 7, Resident Evil Revelations, Kid Icarus: Uprising and (I thought) Luigi's Mansion 2 and Paper Mario.
Had even one of those been available at or near launch, I would have happily forked out the $350 for the hardware.
over 3 millions sold ? in gamescom sony told 2.3millions shiped how it sold 1 million in less than a month ?
small error on my part, thanks for the heads up 😉


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Arizona 2011
Started all 60 games at shortstop ... An All-Pac-10 first team honoree ... Hit .335 - eighth-best in the league - on the season, but more impressively hit .369 in 27 Pac-10 games, second-highest average of all league players in conference-only games ...Tied for second in the conference with 197 assists on the season ... Committed just three errors in last 24 games of the season ... Helped club turn the most double players (31) of any school during conference season ... Struck out only 23 times in 230 at-bats on the season ... Struck out just five times in last 92 at-bats, hitting .359 with a team-best 21 RBI in that 23-game stretch to close season ... Named to the College Station Regional All-Tournament Team ... Collected four hits, three RBI, a run scored and 20 defensive assists in the five regional games (6/3-7) ... Combined to hit 4-for-12 with four RBI and three runs scored in final regular season series against Washington (3/27-29) ... Went 6-for-11 with an RBI and a run scored in three-game set at Stanford (5/20-22) ... Scored a run in all three games at Washington State (5/14-16), collecting six base hits, including a double, and two RBI ... Tallied six hits, six RBI and three runs scored in three-game sweep of Alcorn State (5/6-8) ... Scored and run and collected an RBI in each game to go with four total base hits in three-game series against USC (4/29-5/1) ... Went 2-for-4, including a double, with a run scored and another batted in against Arizona State (4/26) ... Went 1-for-10 with an RBI in three game set at Oregon (4/21-23) ... Collected two hits in 11 at-bats in three games at UCLA (4/15-17) ... Combined to go 5-for-8 with two RBI and a run scored in double-header against California (4/10). Two days earlier, drew a walk and scored a run against Golden Bears in series-opening victory ... Hitless in three at-bats, but recorded a sacrifice against Arizona State (4/5) ... Picked up an RBI in three straight games and went 7-for-12 with three runs scored in series against Oregon State (4/1-3) ... Collected a hit and an RBI in each of two games against New Mexico (3/29-30) ... Two hits and a run scored in three games at Arizona State (3/25-27) ... Tallied four hits in series, including three hits, two runs scored and an RBI in finale against San Francisco (3/19-21) ... One base hit and one RBI in two games at Wichita State (3/15-16) ... Three hits, four runs and four RBI in three-game set against Northern Colorado (3/11-13) ... Four RBI on three hits with a run scored in two games at UNLV (3/8-9) ... Collected four hits and three runs scored in series against Utah Valley (3/4-6) ... Picked up two hits, a run scored and an RBI in five total at-bats against Rice (3/1-2). Was hit by a pitch in each contest and had one sacrifice bunt ... Went 2-for-13 in three games at Long Beach State (2/25-27), with both coming in second game ... Tallied two base hits in all three games of season-opening series against North Dakota State (2/18-20). Tallied five runs scored, an RBI, a double and a triple in series.
Arizona 2010
Played in 57 of the team's 58 games, starting each game at shortstop ... Led club with .360 batting average in Pac-10 only games ... Committed just four errors over final 24 games of the season ... Set UA freshman record with 12 sacrifice hits, one shy of overall school record ... Sparked Wildcats offensively at Fort Worth Regional (6/4-6)), going 7-for-11 at the plate with seven RBI in three games. Keyed UA to opening victory over Baylor with three hits and four RBI ... Combined to hit 1-for-7 at Oregon State after missing series opener for an administrative issue (5/28-30) ... Went 5-for-11 with a run scored and an RBI in series against Stanford (5/21-23) ... Collected five hits in 11 at bats in three games against Arizona State (5/15-17) ... Hit 5-for-12 in three games against Cal State Bakersfield (5/7-8) with three runs scored ... Hitless in three trips to the plate in single game against Arizona State (5/4) ... Went 3-for-7 with two RBI in three games at USC (4/30-5/2) ... Hitless in six at bats in first two games against UCLA before going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Sunday victory (4/23-25) ... Went 0-for-3 in single game at Arizona State (4/20) ... Combined to hit 7-for-12 with five runs scored in series against Washington State (4/16-18) ... Hitless in four trips to plate in single game at Gonzaga (4/12) ... Tallied one hit and scored a run in three games at Washington (4/10-12) ... Batted 4-for-12 in three games at California (4/1-3) ... Went 4-for-12 with three RBI and a run scored in three games against Oregon (3/26-28) ... Racked up six RBI over two games on 3-for-9 hitting against New Mexico (3/23-24). Hit first career home run - a grand slam - in second game ... Went 2-for-10 with a double in three games against Sacramento State (3/19-21) ... Collected two hits in each game against Wichita State (3/16-17) and tallied three combined RBI and two runs ... Scored five runs and went 4-for-12 in three games against Northern Colorado (3/12-14) ... Combined to collect two hits in eight at bats with a run and an RBI in double header against St. Joseph's (3/10) ... Two hits, two runs and three RBI - all in the opener - in three game series against Cal State Fullerton (3/5-7) ... Hitless in eight at bats but scored a run and collected an RBI against UNLV (3/2-3) ... Went 2-for-8 with two runs scored and an RBI in two games against Long Beach State (2/26-27) ... Three hits, two runs and two RBI in first collegiate series against Utah Valley (2/19-21). Collected two hits, including a double, in season opener.
High School
Graduated from El Camino Real High School in Sylmar, Calif., in 2009 ... Earned varsity letters for coach Josh Lienhard ... Named second team All-City as a senior ... Hit .368 in his final season at school ... Scored 17 runs and drove in 17 ... Hit one home run, two triples and six doubles as a senior.
Full Name: Alejandro DeJesus Mejia ... Born 1/18/1991 in Sylmar, Calif., ... Son of Carlo and Norma Mejia ... Has three siblings,: Krystal, Carlo and Bianca ... Father, Carlo, was an All-American third baseman at Pepperdine in 1975 ... Sister, Bianca, plays softball at Long Island University, where older sister Krystal also played ... Cousin, Marco Estrada, plays AAA baseball in the Washington Nationals organization ... Is enrolled in the College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences with a major in general studies, but has yet to declare a minor.


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University of Colorado senior Julie Seabrook just wrapped up playing basketball for Team Canada at the 2011 World University Games, in Shenzhen, China. A 6-foot-3 forward from North Vancouver, B.C., Seabrook helped Team Canada to a 2-3 record and a sixth place finish at the games. (WUG announcement)
Tuesday, Aug. 23
Hey Buffs Fans,
Sorry I have left you hanging the past couple of days. It's been a whirl wind couple of days with LOTS of traveling.
So we ended up losing to Russia again but by less than the previous game so there was some improvement. Overall we finished sixth out of 15 teams. So we are decently happy because the showings by Canada in the past at the FISU games have not been as successful.
I am pretty happy with how I played during the tournament and I think it was great preparation for this upcoming season. Anytime you get to play against some of the best players in world it is a prefect opportunity to learn� and to improve your own game.
As the FISU games came to a close and I was packing up my bags to come back to Denver. I realized as soon as I get on the plane, I am heading into my senior year at CU. I got SO excited! I can't wait to get back and to start playing again in Coors and for all of you.
I'd like to thank all my coaches at CU for helping me to prepare for FISU games, as well as Ceal Barry, (Academic Coordinators) Ryan (Kataoka) and Mindy (Sclaro) for helping me figure out my summer academic schedule and making it possible for me to participate in FISU. I'd also like to thank Canada Basketball for giving me this amazing opportunity and also for the chance to wear Canada across my chest again.
Lastly I want to thank my family for supporting me and traveling half way across the world to watch me play. It was an experience I will never forget and a great beginning for a memorable senior season at CU.
Over and out!
Julie Seabrook (now back to # 15)
Friday, Aug. 19
Hey Buffs Fans,
WE WON!!! We beat Finland 71-66!
The game was really exciting! We were down in the first quarter 25-16. Then in the second quarter we battled back going in at half up 42-35. Then in the second half they played zone, which we had not faced all tournament so needless to say we struggled a little. Finland also was hitting some really tricky shots. But anyways at the end we pulled ahead for the win.
NOW, we advance to the fifth-sixth place game on Sunday, (in the big stadium YAY!) where we get another chance to play against Russia. I say, BRING IT ON!!!!
Over and out,
Julie Seabrook #14
Thursday, Aug. 18
Hey Buffs Fans,
So not so good news...we lost to Australia in the quarterfinals. We had a pretty good first half. We stopped the bigs well in transition and the only thing we needed to adjust in the second half was a longer hedge on the down screens for the guards. However in the second we didn't continue doing the things offensively that were working in the first like the ball screens and open set with the handoff. We also let the Aussies run more and they hit their lead post for deep catches in the paint.
But anyways, looking ahead we play Finland tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. (Friday, 6:30 a.m. in Colorado). This is to get into the 5th and 6th place game on Sunday.
Over and out.
Julie Seabrook #14
Tuesday, Aug. 16
Hey Buffs Fans,
Lots to report on! Since we last talked our team has played two games. Our first game was against Poland where we won 52-50. It was a really close game all the way through. However we weren't particularly happy with our offensive execution, but a win is a win.
The second game was against Russia who outsized us by 6-inches in every position. We lost. :( We didn't shoot well (26%), but we out-rebounded them offensively.
So now the pools look like this: We are in Pool C with Poland and Russia and South Africa, which dropped out so we count that as a win. If all goes as planned Russia will beat Poland tonight. That will mean we finished second in our pool and we will cross over and play the number one seed in Pool D in the quarterfinals. That will most likely be Australia. This game takes place on August 18th.
Also my family all arrived here safely and have been cheering their hearts out. It is awesome!! And to my teammates and coaches... I MISS YOU GUYS!! I hope everything is going well in Colorado and at your homes.
Get back to you soon!
Over and out,
Julie Seabrook # 14
Friday, Aug. 12
Hey Buffs Fans,
Alright, a lot has happened since I last spoke to you. On August 11 we played our first exhibition game versus Great Britain. They restarted the score at the beginning of each quarter, but we won. (I calculated the point spread :)) For those of you who don't know the International Rules for basketball, there are four quarters and each quarter is 10 minutes.
Then on August 12 (yesterday) we played three quarters against Japan. We won by three. Japan has a very different style of play from Great Britain and from what we are used to playing in Canada and the U.S. They are very quick and small and like to shoot a lot of deep 3's. So it was really nice to get both ends of the spectrum on style of play.
I finally found (CU golfer) Emily Talley. Their team arrived yesterday. She flew from Denver to Chicago to Beijing to Shenzhen. Quite a long haul! But she is in good spirits and heading out to the course to practice this morning.
Last night was the Opening Ceremony and it was BREATHTAKING! I mean words can't describe or do it justice. But hopefully I can get some of the video from it. It was similar to the Opening Ceremony at Olympics. All the countries were introduced and we all paraded into the stadium. There are 152 countries from all over the world. When China walked in the whole stadium went crazy!! They had some speeches welcoming us and the FISU flag was raised, some performances and lastly the lighting of the torch!
Anyways, we have a final practice this afternoon. Then tomorrow our games begin with Poland. Wish me luck! I can't wait.
Over and out!
Julie Seabrook #14
Monday, Aug. 8
Hey Buffs Fans!
So I have spent a day in the athlete's village. All of the the other countries and teams are arriving. Team USA is still not here but I look forward to seeing Emily Talley (a CU Buffs golfer) who plays for Team USA for golf. I am very impressed by the organization and the helpfulness from all the Chinese volunteers.
We practiced yesterday and we practice again later tonight. Practice is going well and our offense is looking pretty good. It is really humid here though so we sweat a lot! The food has been pretty good so far. The dining hall has food from all over the world and a McDonald's.
Anyways I am looking forward to have our games start. Unfortunately, South Africa has dropped out of our pool. So now we only play two games vs. Poland and then Russia and we have to win one to advance to the next round.
Over and out.
Julie Seabrook #15 (#14 for Canada :) )
Sunday, Aug. 7
Hong Kong -- It's like no other city I've seen before. All high-rise buildings and hundreds of them. Beautiful neon lights illuminate the bridge and all the sky scrapers. Each high-rise looks to have thousands of little rooms: some lit up and some not, gives the city a twinkling effect. All these colors reflect off the water while there are also dark shadows of mountains rising above the city. It's beautiful at night! We are in our bus following the coast line.
Shenzhen -- AMAZING! (similar to Hong Kong, but all decked out in summer games). Soccer field is ballin!!!! We have a police escort that has stopped all the traffic for us! We are heading to athletes village... Can't wait!
|Colorado's Julie Seabrook (right) with Team Canada teammate Miyazaki
Saturday, Aug. 6
Hey Buffs Fans,
So I am kind of new to this blogging thing, but I will try my best. Training camp was great. We practiced twice a day and we also had an exhibition game against Ole Miss. We won by 20! :)
I am currently in the Vancouver airport waiting for our flight. The flight is 13 hours long to Hong Kong, and then a three hour drive to Shenzhen. AH! But I am prepared with snacks, books, magazines, and my great teammates to talk to. I finally got my Tim Horten's, which for those of you who don't know, it is a coffee and donut shop.
It is so exciting being at the airport and seeing all the rest of the Canadian teams here. We are travelling with women's and men's soccer, men's basketball, and I think men's volleyball. It really puts into perspective how big these games are. I am also really excited because my family (mom, sister, aunties, and cousin) will be there to cheer us on!!
Anyways we are about to board. So I will get back to ya'll once I am in China.
Over and out,
Juie Seabrook #15


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College Hockey:Dartmouth Tops Brown, Remains Perfect at Home
Maturo Scores Twice; Big Green Improves to 7-0 at Thompson Arena
HANOVER, N.H. — Thompson Arena isn't the loudest or most imposing rink in the ECAC, but Dartmouth has made it a hellish place for opponents to visit.
Riding a two-goal night from team scoring leader Mike Maturo, the Big Green shut out the visiting Brown Bears, 3-1, before 3,108 fans on Saturday to polish off a perfect weekend and improve to 7-0 at home in 2001.
The game-winner came late in the second period, when Maturo tallied his second of the night on a four-on-four. Collecting a hard rebound off goaltender Yann Danis' pads, the left winger slapped it through to give the Big Green a 2-0 advantage. Maturo's goal was his team-leading 13th of the year.
With the win, Dartmouth (11-10-2, 8-6-2 ECAC) improved to 9-4-0 at home on the season, compared to just 2-6-2 on the road. The Bears, meanwhile, suffered their sixth consecutive loss and fell to 4-17-2 (2-12-2 ECAC).
"It's important for us to make this place a very difficult place to play for the opposition," said Dartmouth coach Bob Gaudet, who improved to 3-4-1 against the team he used to coach.
"I felt all along that when we start drawing people — even though I'd like to have a more boisterous crowd at times — that that would make it a much better home-ice advantage. Tonight, I thought the energy helped us to stay focused and played a good game."
A night after crushing Harvard, 7-0, the Big Green faced a stingy defensive effort from the Bears. Dartmouth outshot Brown, 41-36, but a good portion of those shots (19) came in the third period.
Before then, Dartmouth managed to capitalize on its opportunities.
Most of all, netminder Nick Boucher had a fantastic weekend for the Big Green, making 35 saves to go along with a perfect 22-for-22 night against the Crimson on Friday.
Against the Bears, Boucher was especially crucial on special teams, including a stretch in the first period when he made five saves on one Brown power play.
"The four guys we put on the ice to kill penalties were excellent," Gaudet said, "but the guy with the pads is such a key thing. Boucher had a super weekend."
Brown played a solid game in front of the NESN Game of the Week audience, playing strong defense — especially in the first two periods — and receiving a nice night from Denis.
The freshman Denis made 38 saves and played a smart, conservative game, only getting beaten on two impressive goals from Maturo and a strange goal late in the game.
"Our goaltending has been good," said Brown coach Mike Grillo, whose young team is in danger of missing the playoffs for the second straight season.
"Our defensive play has been solid, too. We're struggling at the offensive side of the rink, and I think it's pretty obvious."
The Bears outshot the Big Green, 13-10, in the first period, thanks mostly to a vigorous effort on three power plays, but the home team still managed a 1-0 lead.
The goal came six minutes into the game, as the junior Maturo took a dish from linemate Mike Murray before skating to the right circle and blasting a slap shot between goaltender Danis' legs. Murray and defenseman Trevor Byrne earned assists on the play.
Boucher kept Brown off the scoreboard throughout the remainder of the period, making 13 saves, including a strong five-save effort on Brown's second power play.
The Bears displayed a strong defensive effort in the middle frame, outshooting the Big Green, 17-12, while limiting the home team to few quality chances.
Dartmouth took advantage of one of those opportunities, however, as Maturo tallied the eventual game-winner on a four-on-four. Maturo's goal, assisted by Pete Summerfelt and Kent Gillings, gave him 12 points in six career games against Brown, including five in two games this year.
On a strange goal, the Big Green upped its lead to 3-0 with six minutes left in the game. After accepting a pass from Frank Nardella, junior Chris Baldwin fired an errant shot that caromed off the glass, bounced all the way into the crease and hit Danis' legs before trickling between the pipes for Baldwin's ninth goal of the year.
Minutes later, Brown snapped the shutout, as right winger John Petricig grabbed a rebound and poked it past Boucher for his fifth of the year. The goal, assisted by Dough Janjevich and Tye Korbl, snapped a 120-minute, 52-second scoreless streak for Boucher.
Both teams will be back in action next Friday night, when the Big Green heads to the Empire State to face Cornell, while Brown returns home to battle St. Lawrence.
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This past weekend John and I visited my home in PA. We first spent the night at my Dad's house and woke ready for the 1000 steps that we had been hearing about. After driving a short distance to Huntington, PA, we were ready to tackle the steps. My dad explained the history to us, but here's a nice ... read more
Sunday: A Day in Review
I don't think I've had such an activity-filled day in a long while. I think it helped that our weather hit 84 degrees yesterday. Let's review the activities, shall we? 9:30 am: I had plans of getting a 10 miler in so I ate gluten-free toast with peanut butter and jelly. 10:30 am: Got ready to go on ... read more
Rewind: Hawaii Hiking
The first three photos are from the Po`ipu Hiking Trail off of Shipwreck Beach. There were actually a few different routes to follow but we stayed by the coastline in order to have a breeze. We tried to hike on an inside trail on our way back to Shipwreck Beach but it was way too humid for it. This ... read more
Brandywine Falls
The Cleveland area has been blessed with the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It is a very scenic, peaceful, and a great way to spend some time in nature. A few weeks ago my husband and I spent some time with our friend Joe around the Brandywine Falls and surrounding trails. Here is the map: I know ... read more


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Hello, my friends, I hope you are doing well!
Around here this time of year is super full with lots of family time, but also lots of down time. Being the passenger in the car, chilling on the computer while the kids watch a new movie, staying up late because you (I) don't have to get them up early for school. Etc…. Or it is just me?
If it's you, too, I have a massive collection of links that were under "Blog" and never made it. And it's not because they weren't worthy, but because the world is full of good stuff and I ran out of time.
So, arranged by category, but not in alphabetical order, are tons links for your downtime perusal. There's lots of gold in here, friends – dig in!
MAKING the World Better
Father and son lunch box comics make everything in this world better So sweet. And what amazing parenting!
Power of Making – Victoria and Albert Museum I. want. to. go.
CraftSanity » We Are Makers. This Is What We Do. A lovely manifesto. Such a great title.
Craft Around the World – a set on Flickr The crafty bits of this travellers wanderings.
progress: stash busting rug Adaiha has a fantastic method for using up all ugly/scratchy yarns well!
Crochet / I love this. Pineapple shawl crochet source: http://www.stitchnationyarn.com/Patterns/sidewalk-shawl.htmlI don't typically like the pineapple motif in crochet, but this has it growing on me.
ceitaspasaule: Turpinu tambor?t segu Ah-mazing crochet hexagon colorwork!!
Yarn Muse: Crocodile Stitch A really sweet stitch. It seems to, rightfully, be gaining in popularity because it's much easier to find now.
You still have lots of time to knit or crochet a scarf for the 2012 Special Olympics
How To Knook – Leisure Arts Has anyone tried the Knook?
They Sewed a House! at My Sister's Cottage A wonderful, whimsical doily fort!
Little Ocean: Monica Canilao I love the photo of the artist dying her doilies and the collages and spaces she creates.
make it yours: lula aldunate | Design*Sponge This bohemian, patchworked space was one of my favorite house tours of the year.
This Pinboard called "Creative Stuffs" is full of great things I haven't seen before. We must read different blogs. ;)
Soul Warmer An amazing art installation in a library letting loose the ideas and emotions in the books.
A Social Sanity Manifesto for 2012 I was surprised at how prevelant the practices she's giving up must be to need to write a manifesto about it. It makes me sad. I love social media, and am constantly surprised and saddened by how much it seems to stress a lot of people out. They are only tools. Twitter, Facebook, et al., are what you make them. It's a whole post really, but in short: Don't waste your time friending/following people who stress you out and don't get on there unless you really want to socialize.
A Complete Handbook of Lettering for Stitchers by Elsie Svennas online! Now that's a treausre!
Gathering Feathers in August – Spirit Cloth SO many lovely embroidered feathers and collages!
Five lessons learned from living in Paris – CNN.com This made me laugh. It's a completely over-the-top, rose-colored glasses view of the world, but I liked it anyway. There's a lot you can critique there, but spirit of slowing down and living well is a good antidote to much of the American lifestyle.
Draw a Stickman Gallery – Creative Stickman Drawings Take five minutes of your life to do this. You'll be glad you did.
The Art of the Novella Great literature championed by a rainbow colored collection- what's not to love?
Interiors Bazaar / Doug & Gene Meyer: Tabletop Just a sliver makes all the difference.
An Open Letter From a Dancer Who Refused to Participate in Marina Abramovic's MOCA Performance | Artinfo Dancing is an art that I don't follow at all, but found this article to reflect a lot of issues in the arts/world where many regular people are expected to "perform" for the elite at great cost to themselves. That people are treated like this and expect to be for their jobs is insane.
Richard Stearns: Cutting Foreign Aid: Not The America I Love I've said it before and I'll say it again: Temporarily broke, or even broke, are not the same as abject poverty.
1 is 2 Many | The White House Vice President Biden speaks out against sexual violence against women, specifically on college campuses.
fabric prints – a set on Flickr via African Fabric Prints – Fly Gasp. Heart attack. Shock. Awe. Heaven.
Leah Evans Textiles Maps! Quilts! Together!
My New Favorite Red & White Quilt at Redwork in Germany What the title says. WOAH.
kelsch – Victoria Lochhead History of gingham.
A.P.C. Quilt Video The making of quilts.
The Playful Knitter: Woven Matchboxes, and Knitted Treasure Chests I'm absolutely enamoured by these wee woven tartans in matchboxes!! They are one of the few things I've seen I'd love to just recreate exactly. I want to make these in the Brodie tartan for my family as little Christmas ornaments.
quillwork Weaving and stitching with porcupine quills! These caught my eye because we have a similar display in the Native American section of our local museum. Talk about using what you have!
An Open Letter to Small Business Owners Put this in your "encouragement" or "motivation" file.
for kids | ORPHAN SOCKS These spare wooden kids' toys and accessories are so great – I especially love the cloud and the totem.
snedkerstudio.dk An old marbling technique on wood! Rainbow grained wood- so pretty!
Arctic Plank Makes Unique Upcycled Floor Wooden shipping pellets upcycled into a gorgeous chevron floor! If I ever build a house….
Seth's Blog: Eliminating the impulse to stall How do we eliminate the impulse to stall? How can we really help each other? Could you be a bone marrow donor?
5 Tips for Staying Inspired! – A Beautiful Mess In case you need it. These are all great. And Elsie's 5 Tips are always great in general.
Don't Overthink It: 5 Tips for Daily Decision Making I overthink. Very helpful.
I want to try this / Opinion | News | Rethink A resolution list creatively written with a lot of good ideas. Would be a great art journal spread or book idea, too.
And speaking of 2012 goals…someone's getting an early start on her "Learn to Knit (for real)" goal while her left-handed grandma is in town!!


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Recently in Jesse Morgan Category
UMass beat writers Matt Vautour (Daily Hampshire Gazette) and Harry Plumer (Springfield Republican) were in attendance at basketball practice Tuesday at the Cage and filed a pair of reports on what they saw.
Daily Hampshire Gazette: Cady LaLanne, Jesse Morgan practice Tuesday with UMass men's hoops
Springfield Republican: UMass basketball forward Cady Lalanne returns to practice, says he feels no pain in previously injured foot
Chaz Williams took the conference by storm in his first season in the Atlantic-10 and only figures to be more of a menace in 2012-13. Potentially the Preseason Conference Player of the Year, Williams should give UMass coach Derek Kellogg one of the league's best back courts with he and talented wing Jesse Morgan, a 6-foot-5 wing who seemed to get better every team he took on the floor. If big man Cady Lalanne can stay healthy and form a potent baseline with Terrell Vinson and Raphiael Putney, the Minutemen should be in position to compete for a conference title and a berth to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in a quite a while.
Morgan and Putney are offering new life to this roller-coaster ride of a University of Massachusetts men's basketball season. What they lack in experience, they are overcoming with their energy level, jarring a team that had seemed to be turning stale.
"They are bringing a freshness with their play and demeanor,'' UMass coach Derek Kellogg said as the Minutemen got ready for Wednesday's home game against Saint Joseph's. "Their eyes are always on me, saying 'Put me in.' I like that.''
Morgan became eligible in late December, when the second semester began. He was preceded by his reputation as one of the best high school players in Philadelpia, a scoring talent good enough to be signed to a letter of intent by Seton Hall, a Big East program.
Morgan is a 6-foot-5, 180-pound guard from Philadelphia, Pa. Lured by the Big East, he initially signed a letter of intent with Seton Hall in nearby South Orange, N.J., in November of 2009, with plans to enter in the fall of 2010.
That is when his mother's reservations about the trouble of the city streets, and his own, kicked in. He never went to Seton Hall, instead spending part of last year at South Kent (a prep school in Connecticut), before enrolling at UMass for the start of the second semester.
Players frequently change their minds after making verbal commitments, but a change of heart after a signed letter of intent is rare. Because of this unorthodox path, Morgan had to sit out all of last year and the first semester of this season, as he squared up eligibility questions and solidified his academics.
Jesse Morgan has been looking forward to next week's game, even before he knew who he'd be playing against.
Like every nonqualifier sitting out his freshman season, the first game has been the goal for what seems like an eternity when they first arrive.
But on Saturday, Morgan will have a locker and a University of Massachusetts men's practice uniform, a new pair of sneakers and teammates for the first time in a year. NCAA rules allow Morgan to begin practice as soon as finals end. If he's earned his 2.0 grade point average and his professors turn his grades in quickly, Morgan could make his Minuteman debut Wednesday against Central Florida at the Mullins Center.
"I'm really excited," Morgan said last week. "I've been waiting for a long time."
The 6-foot-5 Morgan initially signed with Seton Hall. The Big East does not accept non-qualifiers, so when it appeared Morgan might not make the academic cut, he switched plans and enrolled at UMass.
Read the full story from Ron Chimelis in the Springfield Republican.


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Il presente volume raccoglie una suggestione visiva di Civita Superiore , frazione del comune di Bojano, durante il mese di dicembre 2007.
Nelle immagini sono presenti parti del testo originale del brano musicale Piccola storia ignobile di Francesco Guccini. Tutte le fotografie presenti in questo libro sono state scattate con una CASIO Exilim EX-Z70 ed elaborate con la tecnica del cross processing.
This is a collection of visual suggestions of Civita Superiore, a fraction of Bojano, Italy in December 2007.
The images contain the lyrics of Piccola storia ignobile, a song by Francesco Guccini. All the photos where taken with CASIO Exilim EX-Z70 and edited with cross processing.
● Paolo Gianfrancesco was born in Italy in 1976. Nowadays works as an architect in Reykjavík - Iceland. He is educated in traditional photography and black and white darkroom. His artistic skills in this field grow starting from black and white traditional printings through the ancient printing techniques, such as cianography, collotype, chromium plated gum, carbon print, salted paper and the pinhole camera, reaching the digital photography and the digital imaging processes as cross processing and vignetting effect.
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