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Nov. 8 - Coors Events Center - Boulder, Colo.
Nov. 10 - Huntsman Center - Salt Lake City, Utah - Pac-12 Networks
THIS WEEK: The sixth-ranked Stanford women's volleyball team (16-5, 9-3 Pac-12) travels to Colorado (15-7, 7-5 Pac-12) on Friday, Nov. 8 and Utah (17-7, 6-6 Pac-12) on Sunday, Nov. 10. The Cardinal will face the Buffaloes at 6 p.m. PT, while first serve against the Utes is scheduled for 11 a.m. PT.
SCOUTING COLORADO: Colorado enters the week with a 15-7 overall record and a 7-5 mark in the Pac-12. The Buffaloes are undefeated at home in conference play (5-0) and rank third in the league with 1.26 aces per set. As a team, Colorado is hitting .235 while holding its opponents to a .182 clip. Junior outside hitter Taylor Simpson leads the team with 3.38 kills per set and 2.59 digs per set. Senior middle blocker Nikki Lindow ranks sixth in the Pac-12 with 1.23 blocks per set and adds 2.10 kills per set. Sophomore setter Nicole Edelman controls the offense with 10.30 assists per set, ranking fifth in the conference.
THE SERIES WITH THE BUFFALOES: Stanford is 10-0 all-time against Colorado. The Cardinal swept the Buffaloes, 25-17, 25-19, 25-21, on Oct. 12 at Maples Pavilion. Senior Rachel Williams led the team with 10 kills and 12 digs, while senior Carly Wopat added 10 kills and four blocks. Junior libero Kyle Gilbert led all players with 16 digs.
SCOUTING UTAH: The Utes enter this week's matches 17-7 overall and 6-6 in the Pac-12. They rank second behind the Cardinal with 2.91 blocks per set, while hitting .247 as a team and posting 1.15 aces per set. Senior middle blocker Erin Redd-Brandon leads the conference with 1.41 blocks per set and ranks 10th with a .355 hitting percentage. Junior middle blocker Bailey Bateman adds 1.25 blocks per set, good for fourth in the Pac-12. Junior right side hitter Shelby Dalton leads the team with 2.66 kills per set and averages 1.12 blocks per set. Sophomore Kendall Cygan and junior Kalee Kirby split time at setter, averaging 5.81 and 5.32 assists per set, respectively.
THE SERIES WITH THE UTES: The Cardinal holds a 7-1 advantage in the all-time series against the Utes. Stanford swept Utah, 25-17, 25-18, 25-18, on Oct. 11 in Maples Pavilion. Senior middle blocker Carly Wopat was the only player in the match to register double-digit kills (10) to go with five blocks. Sophomores Jordan Burgess and Brittany Howard chipped in with nine kills apiece. Junior libero Kyle Gilbert tallied a match-high 19 digs.
CATCH THE CARDINAL: A live stream link for Friday's match can be found on GoStanford.com. Fans can catch Sunday's match live on the Pac-12 Networks. KZSU radio will be broadcasting both matches at 90.1 FM or online at http://kzsu.stanford.edu/. Live stats for the matches will also be accessible on GoStanford.com.
LOOKING AHEAD: Stanford will remain on the road next week, travelling to Oregon and Oregon State. The Cardinal will take on the Ducks in Eugene on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. and the Beavers in Corvallis on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m.
SOCIAL NETWORKING: Fans will have access to unique behind-the-scenes content on the team this season by liking Stanford Women's Volleyball on Facebook or following the team on Twitter and Instagram (@StanfordWVB). Instagram will house the Cardinal's off the court photos and videos all season long.
LAST WEEK: Stanford split it matches at Maples Pavilion last week, dropping a five-setter to No. 4 USC before defeating UCLA in four. Sophomore outside hitter Brittany Howard led the team with 3.44 kills per set and 1.11 blocks per set, inlcuding a career high seven blocks against the Bruins. Sophomore Jordan Burgess added 3.00 kills per set and 4.44 digs per set. Defensively, junior libero Kyle Gilbert averaged 6.44 digs per set, tying the school's single match record with 33 digs against USC.
NATIONAL POLL: Stanford remained at No. 6 in the AVCA top 25 this week. In fact, the top 5 - Texas, Penn State, Washington, USC and Florida - stayed the same for a second straight week. Four Pac-12 squads are ranked in the top 25, while Oregon, Colorado, Arizona State and Arizona are all receiving votes.
RPI: In the latest Rating Percentage Index (RPI), the Cardinal dropped to No. 7. Texas remained in the top spot in the poll, while Penn State, Florida, Washington and USC sit ahead of Stanford. Three Pac-12 squads are ranked in the top-10 and six in the top-30.
SENIOR CLASS AWARD: Senior middle blocker Carly Wopat has been named a top 10 finalist for the Senior CLASS Award, which focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities. The winner will be announced at the Final Four in Seattle in December.
BLOCK CITY: Stanford's team blocks per set mark of 2.99 leads the Pac-12 and ranks fourth in the nation. Senior Carly Wopat is second in the conference and 18th nationally with 1.39 blocks per set, while sophomore Inky Ajanaku is averaging 1.34 blocks per set (25th nationally). Wopat recently eclipsed the 500 block plateau, while Ajanaku tallied the 200th of her career against Colorado on Oct. 12.
1,000 KILL CLUB: Senior outside hitter Rachel Williams joined an elite group of players as she registered her 1,000th career kill at UCLA on Oct. 2. Senior middle blocker Carly Wopat joined her on that list against Washington on Oct. 20. The pair are two of just 10 active Pac-12 players to have reached that plateau and become the 13th and 14th Stanford players since 1986 to accomplish the feat. They are also just the second classmates in Cardinal history to each tally 1,000 career kills (Foluke Akinradewo ('08) and Cynthia Barboza ('08) were the first).
Stanford Players with 1,000 Career Kills Since 1986 1. Ogonna Nnamani (2001-04) 2450
2. Alix Klineman (2007-10) 2008
3. Logan Tom (1999-02) 1939
4. Kristin Klein (1988-91) 1909
5. Kristin Folkl (1994-97) 1833
6. Kristin Richards (2003-06) 1819
7. Bev Oden (1989-92) 1753
8. Foluke Akinradewo (2005-08) 1682
9. Cynthia Barboza (2005-08) 1639
10. Kerri Walsh (1996-99) 1553
11. Cary Wendell (1992-95) 1353
12. Rachel Williams (2010-13) 1074
13. Teresa Smith (1984-87) 1070
14. Carly Wopat (2010-13) 1041
SPREAD OFFENSE: Stanford setter Madi Bugg has controlled the offense this season, leading the Pac-12 and ranking ninth in the nation with 11.61 assists per set. She has been spreading the love amongst her teammates in the process as five Cardinal players are averaging at least 2.45 kills per set - Carly Wopat (202k/2.93kps), Brittany Howard (207/2.92kps), Rachel Williams (190k/2.71kps), Jordan Burgess (190k/2.64kps) and Inky Ajanaku (164k/2.45kps).
CLIMBING THE CHARTS: Senior Carly Wopat already ranks among the top 10 in school history with 554 career blocks. Recently, she moved from sixth place to fourth on the Cardinal's career charts, passing former All-American Kerri Walsh ('99) and Laura Olesen ('90), and needs 25 more to match Cardinal great Foluke Akinradewo ('08) with 579. Her 1.36 career blocks per set average would be tied for third in school history with Kim Oden (1982-85).
SENIOR STATEMENT: Senior outside hitter Rachel Williams is one of the Cardinal leaders this season with 2.71 kills per set. She posted double-doubles in three consecutive matches (vs. Pacific, Florida & Texas) and leads the team with eight overall. Her 21 kills against then-No. 8 Florida are the most by a Cardinal player this season.
DOMINANT DEFENSE: Junior libero Kyle Gilbert has led the defensive side of the ball for the Cardinal this season and ranks second on the Pac-12 charts with 4.97 digs per set. She set a new career high and tied the school's single match record with 33 digs against USC on Oct. 30. Gilbert is averaging 3.94 digs per set for her career, ranking second in program history behind Gabi Ailes (4.57).
CONFERENCE CHARTS: Senior middle blocker Carly Wopat is second in the Pac-12 with a .457 hitting percentage this season. Sophomore Inky Ajanaku is third in the conference with a .424 attack percentage. Wopat is also ninth in the Pac-12 with 3.92 points per set.
HEAD COACH JOHN DUNNING: Now in his 13th season at the helm of the Cardinal program, head coach John Dunning is one of the most accomplished coaches in the collegiate volleyball world. Dunning has four national championships under his belt, has taken teams to nine Final Fours and carried six of his 12 Stanford teams to the national championship match.
MILESTONE FOR DUNNING: John Dunning secured his 700th career win during the 2010 season and will likely capture win No. 800 during 2013. In 29 years as a head coach, he is 794-168 (.825), giving him a winning percentage that ranks amongst the top-5 all-time for Division I coaches. Dunning is 357-66 in his 13 seasons on The Farm, leading all active coaches in the conference by winning percentage (.844).


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Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney has died according to an April 6 report. The actor was 93.
TMZ was the first to report the news, but little details about the actor's passing were unknown. The site reported that Mickey Rooney passed away due to natural causes and that he had been in poor health for "quite some time."
Mickey Rooney acted for nearly all of his life, beginning at the age of two in his parents vaudeville act before hitting the big screen in his first film when he was 6. Rooney was signed by MGM when he was just 14 and from there his career took off.
However, Rooney was known for more than just his acting talent. The actor was married eight times and had nine children.
It is sad news to learn that Mickey Rooney has passed away, but there is no doubt that the 93 year old lived a full life. More details of his death will likely be available throughout the week.


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To use the deferred payment plan, you must fill out a Payment Plan Enrollment Form. Contact the Business Office at (860) 701-5061 or firstname.lastname@example.com for a copy and with questions.


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Sony says it could cull PlayStation VR games that don't hit 60fps
Virtual reality makers know that fending off motion sickness is absolutely crucial if the sector hopes to have a successful future.
PS3 and 360 versions of Black Ops 3 will miss series' 60fps benchmark
Although games running at 30 frames per second are pretty standard nowadays, Call of Duty is a series that has always valued the benefits of 60fps.
Shenmue 3 can't promise 60fps but can promise 'cute' and 'sexy' girls
Series creator Yu Suzuki has said that he can't promise 60fps performance in Shenmue 3, although he seems he can guarantee that its female characters will be sexually attractive.
UPDATED: Bloodborne producer says 30fps is 'best'
The producer of upcoming PS4 exclusive Bloodborne has said that the decision to target 30fps was a specific and deliberate design goal.
'Frame rate is more important than resolution', says Xbox boss Spencer
The boss of Xbox has argued that people shouldn't get too hung up on game resolutions.
The Last of Us: Remastered offers optional 30fps lock
PS4 owners will have the option of locking The Last of Us: Remastered to 30fps, developer Naughty Dog has said.
Xbox exec 'defies you to see resolution and framerate differences on sub-60 inch screens'
The UK marketing boss of Xbox has said that one of Microsoft's challenges is to overcome the disparity between the perceptions and realities of differing framerates and resolutions.
VIDEO: Grand Theft Auto V compared on PS4 and PS3
The extent of the visual upgrade between Grand Theft Auto V on PS4 and PS3 has been detailed in a new video.
1080p is 'tougher' on Xbox One than PS4, Lords of the Fallen dev says
CI Games has admitted that it's finding it tougher to hit 1080p on the Xbox One version of Lords of the Fallen than on PS4.
Thief runs at 900p on Xbox One, 1080p on PS4
Square Enix's Thief is the latest game to run at a lower resolution on Xbox One than it does on PS4.
Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes hits 720p on Xbox One, 1080p on PS4
Yet another high-profile multi-platform release has been confirmed as running at a higher resolution on Sony's next-gen console.
MGS V Ground Zeroes 'looks slightly better' on PS4 than Xbox One, is under two hours long
Hideo Kojima has confessed than one next-gen version of Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes looks better than the other.
Microsoft: Xbox One and PS4 graphics comparisons are 'way overblown'
The differences in framerates and resolutions between multiplatform games on PS4 and Xbox One are "way overblown" according to one senior Microsoft exec.
Tomb Raider hits 60fps on PS4 but only 30fps on Xbox One - report
It is being claimed that Tomb Raider is the next big release to enjoy a notable performance advantage on PS4.
Microsoft: 'Games should be defined by more than framerate and resolution'
Head of Microsoft Studios Phil Spencer has at last responded to the weeks of criticism being levelled at the Xbox One over its resolution support.


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We aren't sure what to make of this: the search for a San Jose Police Chief has (apparently) hit a bump in the road. You see, Chief Moore is leaving next week. City Manager Deb Figone wanted to have the person in place before he left. That won't happen. But delays in hiring happen all the time – heck, the person the City would presumably hire is already in a high-profile position and may not be able to leave that post immediately. But today, we read that the search is being extended by Figone and her mouthpiece, David Vossbrink does backflips trying to explain why this isn't unusual, which makes us think this extension is unusual. Protect, care to venture a guess about what' going on?
To the Shirakawa file…
First, former-Shirakawa friend, Rich Robinson, while discussing what may lay ahead in terms of Silicon Valley politics on San Jose Inside… he predicts this about a County Supervisor: "…one may be looking at jail time…"
Second, Ken Yeager, the new President of the Board of Supervisors, decided to fast-track a vote on how and when to audit folks' credit cards at the County. Yeager wants this issue off his plate before his State of the County at the end of the month. We can't wait to hear how Yeager addresses the most pressing issue (safeguarding taxpayers' money) in his speech.
If you think Santa Clara/Silicon Valley would be a great place for a Super Bowl, join the club. But did you know that the NHL is looking to have Santa Clara sign their lives away in order to get it? It's true. It turns out that if you host a Super Bowl you are required to hand over all increased tax revenue you might actually receive directly to the NFL. Seriously. Just ask Mike Rosenberg at the Merc.
Tread carefully Palo Alto, that's The Daily Fetch's advice to you… Palo Alto is considering upending their current garbage collection system and starting a new, 12-month pilot project. All you need to do is look at San Mateo County for reasons why caution is warranted…
Finally, there's a new Mayor and Vice Mayor in Mountain View. John Inks = Mayor, Chris Clark = Vice Mayor.


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yohar started his adventure when he traveled to Asia at the age of 21. He got fascinated by the underground gypsy lifestyle and has remained a traveler at heart ever since. Traveling and living mostly in India, Thailand and Japan he experienced many different cultures and the wild psychedelic underground movement which had a strong impact on him. This would eventually lead to a life-long love affair with spirituality and meditation.
In 1993 he met the teachings of the spiritual master Osho in Pune, India. This stirred a deep longing in him for freedom. The spiritual merging with Osho opened the door to meditation, mysticism and expansion of consciousness, that was revealed to him during this times as he traveled to and from Pune, Goa and eventually, the Himalaya mountains of India. There, his awakening blossomed into oneness and a let-go of the illusion of self happened.
After a period of traveling in Europe and North America and digesting the powerful realization of no-self, Tyohar began to share the fire of freedom and the overflowing energy that he had tapped into, in spontaneous meetings in Pune. The meetings attracted a trickle of seekers and curious people from the spiritual path. The number of people grew rapidly and a satsang-movement began to grow around him. This developed into the vision to establish a space where the inner work could take place unhindered by the cares of the world. A place dedicated to meditation, spiritual exploration and the discovery of our Buddha nature.
In the year 2000 the vision turned into PachaMama, a spiritual village in the forest of Costa Rica, which is a cacophony of an alternative lifestyle, seeking and healing fueled by the fire of awakening that Tyohar emanates. Hundreds of seekers, travelers and meditators with an adventurous spirit visit the village every year. The spiritual work in PachaMama is based on physical rejuvenation, intense emotional release and purifying spiritual retreats for the body, mind and soul.
Tyohar is the founder and inspiration for this living social experiment along with the PachaMama family - the dozens of people that have settled there permanently. PachaMama is a non-profit organization. All the work that Tyohar does in the village is done voluntarily. The income from the work goes to maintain and develop the village. Tyohar says that a spiritual master is not a prestigious social status but a mirror that reflects our true nature, that which is beyond the personality. By living in a 'Buddha field', the community reflects the intention of living a life with high awareness.
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It is a continuous movement out of our old skin to freshness.
We need to keep this energy field safe and protected, so those who come here will feel invited and be inspired to let go of the known skin of the personality and dive into the mystery of the moment, into the vastness of a silent being.
By keeping it safe and protected I mean that we need to make sure that the meditative space of PachaMama is held with grace and consistency.
This meditative space is our inner shower.
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The Intersection Between HIV/AIDS and Domestic Violence in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Women The purpose of this White Paper is to provide a brief introduction to the intersection of HIV/AIDS and domestic violence in the AA and NHPI community through a reproductive justice framework. A reproductive justice analysis of this intersection reveals that traditional HIV interventions fail to account for the societal and structural barriers women face, the effect that social constructs such as gender, patriarchy and culture have on women's health, and the effect of violence on women's reproductive health. In addition, this analysis is used to identify specific challenges AA and NHPI women face.
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Born: January 8, 1927 in Gates, TN
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Looking for affordable, fashionable shoes and bags for this fall? Nine West has partnered up with InStyle and launched a Fall 2014 capsule collection of expertly-crafted and editor-designed shoes, handbags and jewelry.
Priced from $40-$229, the sophisticated collection includes 6 runway-inspired shoes made from suede, calf hair, and leather. All in trendsetting prints like leopard and camouflage and opulent colors like, cabernet and navy. The Nine West and Instyle collection also includes an elegant convertible clutch and edgy satchel, along with both gold and silver jewelry.
"For the past two seasons, we've gained more insight about what our customer wants, how they consume fashion, and who they look to for style advice through the InStyle for Nine West partnership." said Erika Szychowski, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Nine West Group. "The Fall 2014 collection truly speaks to our ability, in partnership with InStyle, to act as the ultimate fashion resource for consumers worldwide."
Inside this month's issue of Instyle will announce the Fall 2014 collection with a special in-book placement.
"We've received such a positive reader response to our past collections with Nine West, showing us that our consumer really values having InStyle's expertise at the retail level. Nine West is the ideal partner to actualize our editors' inspirations from the runway in a way that perfectly blends craftsmanship and wearability," said Ariel Foxman, Editor, InStyle. "For Fall 2014, the end result is a luxe, timeless collection that will add everyday elegance to our reader's lives."
The InStyle for Nine West capsule collection for Fall 2014 is available at Nine West stores and online.
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I wasn't a war hero, but I made it.
An Unassuming Hero
-An oral history of Billy Miller
When Billy Miller was only sixteen years old, he made a decision that plunged him deep into the flow of history. He joined the Texas National Guard and was assigned to the 36th Infantry Division. The 36th crossed the Atlantic in early April of 1943, headed for Algiers in North Africa to assist the British in the North African campaign. The British regained control of the disputed territory by the time the 36th arrived, so Billy and his division began amphibious training and working with new weapons. On September 9, 1943, the 36th landed at Salerno, Italy and made history.
The men of the 36th Infantry Division were the first American troops of World War II to land on European soil, Mr. Miller modestly proclaims. He vividly remembers the fear that gripped him when the enemy began firing during the invasion. What you are scared of, Billy explains, is things you dont know. . . . Yes, I was scared, but I didnt know. We had never been familiar with war. The 36th battled across Italy and participated in the Rapido River action, a maneuver intended to divert the Germans while Allied forces landed at Anzio and prepared to take Rome. The 36th Infantry Division had one of its biggest casualty losses on the Rapido River, Mr. Miller recalls. It was swift and cold and about eight feet deep . . . You couldnt swim it. The divisions engineers made repeated attempts to build a bridge across the river, but never succeeded. We could put a [pontoon] bridge across that thing, but it wouldnt last. The [German] artillery . . . in three shots would have it knocked out. Nonetheless, the 36th landed at Anzio in May of 1944 and fought its way towards Rome. After weeks of fighting, Mr. Miller took part in another historical event when he participated in the capture of Rome.
Following the taking of Rome, the 36th moved to Naples where the division was resupplied and retrained in preparation for the divisions impending landing in southern France on August 15, 1944. There, the 36th continued fighting, making its way along the Riviera and into the Rhone Valley. The unit moved around Switzerland and into Austria where it accepted German Field Marshal Hermann Goerings surrender. By the end of the war, the 36th Infantry Division had suffered the ninth highest casualty rate among all American Army divisions. Mr. Miller and his comrades had made it through four hundred days of combat. He estimates that 28,000 soldiers in his division were killed. I was very, very fortunate, he solemnly says. We were in some pretty bad situations.
When the war ended, Mr. Miller was working in personnel, and although he had more service points than you could imagine, he had to remain in Europe to process the soldiers being discharged. He did, however, make it home for Thanksgiving 1945. Mr. Miller had little trouble adjusting to life back home, but he did have trouble sharing his wartime experiences. When I came home, I never talked about it . . . and actually forgot ninety-nine percent of what happened, he explains. Mr. Miller eventually began meeting with the Houston chapter of the 36th Infantry Division and sharing his stories, but he does not like to boast about his service. I wasnt a war hero, but I made it. Mr. Billy Miller did more than just make ithe made history.


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Tom Moore Co-authors Statistics Textbook
WIth statistical modeling, new textbook gives students a powerful and flexible approach to a wide variety of data.
WIth statistical modeling, new textbook gives students a powerful and flexible approach to a wide variety of data.
Daubechies explains how wavelets were used to detect fraudulent art, capping a semester of fascinating speakers.
Jeff Blanchard and his Oxford collaborator Jared Tanner release compressed sensing software.
Professors Jeff Blanchard, Joe Mileti, and Jen Paulhus spent some, or all, of spring break working on research outside of the United States.
Jeff Blanchard visited a collaborator in Edinburgh for a week of intensive writing for an ongoing project. The trip to Scotland paid off with a 50 page paper submitted at the end of Spring Break.
Studying the mathematical sciences develops your skills in logical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and data analysis — skills germane to many disciplines. Our students frequently participate in national competitions, student seminars, summer research, and internships. Our faculty members have strong research careers and actively engage students in their research.
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Grinnell College student Alice Nadeau has been awarded a Goldwater Scholarship for up to $7,500 toward tuition and other expenses during the 2012-13 academic year. The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Program was established by Congress to encourage excellence in science and mathematics for American undergraduate students with excellent academic records and outstanding potential.
Nadeau, a third-year mathematics major from Waterloo, Ia., plans to pursue a Ph.D. and teach at the university level. "I am currently trying to explore as many areas of mathematics as available to me," Nadeau said. "This is important in both teaching and research since connections and correlations can and frequently do come from outside one's own specific field of study."
As a Grinnell student, Nadeau serves as a student assistant for the Grinnell Science Project pre-orientation program; works in the costume studio for the theatre department; swims for the varsity swim team; and is an active participant in student government.
Grinnell student Rebecca Mandt, a third-year biology major from Mendota Heights, Minn., was named honorable mention in the competition. She plans a career in biomedical research.
Grinnell College is a nationally recognized, private, four year, liberal arts college located in Grinnell, Iowa. Founded in 1846, Grinnell enrolls 1,600 students from all 50 states and from as many international countries in more than 26 major fields, interdisciplinary concentrations, and pre-professional programs.
The facility includes refurbished teaching and research laboratories, classroom and office space, a science library, a computer laboratory, and several study areas. The addition connects two of the wings with a courtyard in between. The building houses the departments of biology, chemistry, mathematics and computer science, physics, and psychology. Containing modern scientific equipment and instrumentation, the facility has laboratories, classrooms, and seminar rooms, which are equipped with electronic and other modern instructional tools. The building also houses the Kistle Science Library and the Physics Historical Museum. In the northeast section of the building, a greenhouse is used as an instructional and research facility.
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The CBS "Sunday Morning" news will feature Johnny Weir and Evan Lysacek in one of its upcoming broadcasts. The segment will include footage of both skaters and will discuss their rivalry.
No word yet on which Sunday the segment is set to hit the airwaves. The Nov. 16 schedule listd "ice skaters" as one of the last segment but breaking news of the California wildfires bumped the piece. No new broadcast date has been confirmed yet.
Last season, in a result that was debated for some time afterward, Lysacek inched past Weir to win his second straight U.S. men's title.
The two tied numerically overall at the 2008 U.S. Championships at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., but Lysacek, who won the free skating portion, the deciding factor in the event of a tie, claimed gold.
The two skaters each compiled 244.77 overall points. Lysacek was deemed the winner because he took the free skate by a 162.72-161.37 margin.
"If you were scripting this whole deal, you probably couldn't have done any better job than this," said Lysacek after the competition concluded.
Lysacek missed the 2008 World Championships due to an injury. He is a two-time (2005-06) World bronze medalist.
Weir, who won three U.S. titles from 2004-06, won his first World medal, the bronze, at that 2008 global competition.
In their only head-to-head meeting this season, at Skate America, Weir took silver and Lysacek bronze. A relative unknown skater, Japan's 19-year-old Takahiko Kozuka walked away golden.


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Last Friday afternoon, as Josie was putting her coat on and gathering her things, Mrs. H. grinned and said she needed to show me something. "Josie made the quite the creation!" As I turned around to see what it was Bug created, I couldn't help laughing out loud. Sitting on the blue table, next to her classmates projects, was a marshmallow+toothpick tower that Josephine built.
As you can see, there's no comparison, and no words. Looking at these pictures still makes me laugh.
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"Switching to a whole-cell pertussis priming strategy could reduce incidence of whooping cough by up to 95%, new research indicates.
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Booster injections may be needed at the time of injury in older children and adults if it has been 5-10 years since the last tetanus vaccine was received. Booster injections should also be given every 10 years even if no injury has occurred. This injection or an injection with tetanus/diphtheria or tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis may be used for the booster.
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Frequently asked questions
Getting started
My devices used to connect, but now they don't. What do I do?
Why does the Android application _______ (ex: Netflix, Google Maps, etc.) not get Internet when using Open Garden?
Why am I having trouble receiving internet with my device that runs a version of Android older than ICS (4.0)?
I have Bluetooth on my PC, but Open Garden can't find it and says I need to use the Microsoft Bluetooth Stack. How do I switch?
I just upgraded my device to Android 4.4 (KitKat) and Open Garden stopped working! What's wrong?
Security and privacy
Open Garden is prompting to enable Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/location. How do I avoid doing that?
Why does Open Garden need location information?
Symantec/Norton says the Windows version of Open Garden is WS.Reputation.1. What is this?
What is with the VPN permission pop-ups?
Why doesn't Open Garden work on my device that is already running a VPN?
Helping us help you
What does FireChat do?
FireChat allows people to exchange messages and pictures, like most chat and social networking apps. You can join different chat groups called firechats, or create your own firechats about the topics, people or communities that interest you.
How is FireChat different from other chat apps?
What makes FireChat so different is that it works even when no Internet connection or cellular coverage is available.
How does FireChat really work?
On iOS, the magic comes from one of Apple iOS's most advanced technologies: the Multipeer Connectivity Framework. For Android, we use mesh networking technology developed by Open Garden. The latest version of FireChat enables nearby chatting between iOS and Android devices.
I can't see my messages! Have I been banned?
FireChat uses automatic abuse detection. Inappropriate use of FireChat can result in your IP address being temporarily banned from the service. You should be able to log in again after 7 days.
FireChat says I'm disconnected. What do I do?
To connect to firechats and the Everyone chat room, you must have an Internet connection. Nearby mode works best at distances of about 10 meters, so you won't see anyone there unless someone running the app is quite close to you.
How can I connect to friends who are nearby?
After turning on your phone's Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, Firechat will connect you to your friends automatically. Open the 'Nearby' chat to see who's around!
What does Open Garden do?
Gives you Internet through mesh networking.
How is Open Garden different from tethering?
Besides the fact that Open Garden and tethering are technically almost completely unrelated, this is how you use tethering:
- Get your phone out of your pocket
- Unlock screen
- Go to Settings
- Tap MORE...
- Tap Tethering and personal hotspot
- Tap Enable personal hotspot
- Pay $20-30/month
- Open your laptop
- Select your hotspot's SSID from the list and join
- Use the Internet ← this is what you actually wanted
- Unlock phone
- Turn personal hotspot off. (If you forget to turn it off, your battery will be dead in less than two hours.)
Here is how you use Open Garden:
- Open your laptop
- Use the Internet
In other words, Open Garden, even if used just to provide connectivity to a laptop from a phone, removes all the silly boring steps that tethering has. Additionally, Open Garden can provide connectivity to the phone as well, plus version 2 of our app has implemented "channel bonding" (using multiple sources of connectivity together) and "multi-hop" (extending the range of Internet access through a daisy-chain of devices) features.
Will my carrier charge me a tethering fee or block my traffic when I use Open Garden?
We are not aware of any carrier detecting Open Garden usage. However, T-Mobile seems to block all browser traffic originating from a desktop or laptop unless you pay for tethering. If you experience this, simply use websites that support HTTPS or change your browser's user agent to mimik that of a mobile device. To learn how to change the user agent on your favorite browser, search the web for "change user agent *favorite browser*".
How does Open Garden affect my battery time?
You need to install Open Garden on every device that will use it, whether to provide connectivity, consume it, or both. This includes Android phones, Android tablets, Windows PCs, and Macs. iPads, iPods, iPhones, and Linux are not currently supported.
I am on the "Install Open Garden on your laptop/phone" screen. What now?
Assuming you already installed Open Garden on a nearby device, press "Connect" on one or both devices and wait.
For the very first connection, Open Garden needs to learn about nearby devices and will do so using one of three methods: WLAN, when the devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network; location services, when the devices are connected to separate networks; and Bluetooth, when one of the devices is without Internet access completely, in this situation you can manually pair the devices with Bluetooth to force a connection over Open Garden.
If Open Garden is not installed on a nearby device it will not work.
I am trying to use Open Garden to access the Internet from my device which has no Internet connectivity at all. How do I get Open Garden onto it?
Finding temporary Internet connectivity is the quickest solution, perhaps in a library or cafe.
However if this is not possible, you can download the correct client onto a device with Internet connectivity and transfer the installer over via Bluetooth to the device without Internet. For example, if you have an Android phone with a data plan and a Windows laptop without Internet connectivity you can download the Windows installer on the Android device from https://opengarden.com.
Then use Bluetooth file transfer to send the downloaded EXE file to the Windows machine. Note: The Bluetooth file transfer process varies between devices and operating systems. Once transferred, install the Windows client as you would normally. Once running, press "Connect" to trigger Open Garden to find the phone (which presumably also has Open Garden installed). The pairing process required to transfer the file over Bluetooth is the only way Open Garden will be able to detect the offline device, so don't try to transfer the file over a USB stick unless you pair the devices with Bluetooth separately.
My devices used to connect, but now they don't. What do I do?
If the automatic connection doesn't seem to work for you, press "Connect" on both devices to attempt a force connection.
Why does the Android application _______ (ex: Netflix, Google Maps, etc.) not get Internet when using Open Garden?
Short story: Try doing whatever you were trying to do through the browser. Also, help to draw Google's attention to this problem by starring the the related Android issue.
Long story: You actually do have Internet connectivity on the client device - any app can call any normal network functions and they will work. Many apps do just that: they establish a connection and if that fails, give you an error.
Some apps, however, call a system function that basically checks whether Wi-Fi or 3G is on. If that function says there's "no network", the app doesn't even try connecting. This is generally pointless and not a good coding practice, but some apps have this check.
Since it's the app doing the check, there's really not much that we can do to convince it to just try anyway.
We have alerted Google to this problem and they recognize that the network check function should return true when there is a VPN, but that is of little help to you in the short term, since the fix would come only in a future version of Android, after Jelly Bean.
Since Chrome doesn't have the problem, you could just load whatever you were trying to do as a web app.
Why am I having trouble receiving internet with my device that runs a version of Android older than ICS (4.0)?
I At this time any Android before 4.0 (ICS, Ice Cream Sandwich) is limited to the use of mobile Firefox browser, so installing a mobile Firefox browser + the Open Garden FF addon will be necessary.
*Note this is only necessary for Android devices attempting to receive internet through Open Garden and NOT for primary Android devices sending out internet to share with others.
I have Bluetooth on my PC, but Open Garden can't find it and says I need to use the Microsoft Bluetooth Stack. How do I switch?
Try Bluetooth Installer. Let us know if that works for you.
I just upgraded my device to Android 4.4 (KitKat) and Open Garden stopped working! What's wrong?
Android's KitKat broke compatibility with Open Garden. Please help us alert them of this major problem by starring this Android bug report: VPN issues on KitKat (version 4.4)
If you're interested in downgrading to 4.3, post a new discussion with the specifics of your device in this forum. We don't officially recommend this solution but can help if you'd like to try.
Open Garden is prompting to enable Bluetooth/Wi-Fi/location. How do I avoid doing that?
When the app asks for something, it really does need it. It would help us understand why you want the service turned off.
Why does Open Garden need location information?
To help devices find nearby devices.
Symantec/Norton says the Windows version of Open Garden is WS.Reputation.1. What is this?
Short story: Disable Symantec/Norton.
Long story: WS.Reputation.1 is Norton-speak for "new software." When they see something they haven't seen much before, they just delete it. Our Windows app is scanned by Norton and clean. It is also signed with a Symantec code signing certificate. Norton has a way to whitelist executables, and they did it for our installer once, but their whitelisting is only applicable to one specific version. It takes them longer to whitelist the app than it takes us to release a new version. You could complain to Norton, I suppose, but the much more practical option is to disable Norton and install. If you insist on more pain, you can re-enable Norton afterwards.
What is with the VPN permission pop-ups?
Currently, the way Android processes the VPN permission is on a per-instance basis rather than for the duration of install like they do for other permissions. If you'd like to help us tell Google to change this, please star this issue: Allow permanent VPN approval for apps
Why doesn't Open Garden work on my device that is already running a VPN?
Since the Open Garden clients use VPN functionality to route traffic and it is not possible to run simulaneous VPNs on the operating systems we support, Open Garden cannot work when a VPN is running. If you are concerned about personal privacy, we recommend looking into and configuring Tor to work with Open Garden. For more info, read this blog post: Using Tor Over Open Garden.
I'm having issues using Open Garden that are not resolved in the FAQ. What now?
Post a new discussion with details of your troubleshooting. This information should include but not be limited to: device type, model and operating system for all devices you are trying to use with Open Garden, the version of Open Garden on your devices, detailed steps to reproduce the issue and how this affects your device.
I'd like to obtain a debug log to debug an issue and/or attach it to a discussion for troubleshooting. What's the best way to do this?
There's a thread dedicated to obtaining logs from all supported operating systems.


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Los Angeles, Calif. ?- Arizona seniors Dianne Hollands and Maja Mlakar will compete at the Riviera/ITA Women's All-American Championships in Los Angeles Oct. 7-10. Hollands and Mlakar are the top-seeded doubles pair for the tournament and were ranked No. 1 for doubles in the pre-season ITA poll.
This will be Hollands and Mlakar's second tournament of the year together. Their first tournament came at the Baylor Invitational, where they were upset in the quarterfinal round by Georgia Tech's Kristi Miller and Alison Silverio. Arizona's top-ranked pair finished the 2003-04 season with a 19-8 record and a season-high No. 5 ranking. The pair reached the semi-finals of the 2004 Pac-10 Doubles Championship, before losing to Stanford's Lauren Barnikow and Erin Burdette. After earning a trip to the NCAA Tournament, Hollands and Mlakar's 2003-04 campaign came to an end in the first round following a loss to New Mexico's Maja Kovacek-Sandy Lukowski.
Hollands, ranked No. 7, will also be playing as one of top eight seeded players in the tournament. After losing her first match of the year, Hollands won the consolation bracket of the Baylor Invitational, and currently holds a four match win streak. In the 2003-04 season, Hollands went 31-12, finishing the season ranked No. 13. Her achievements were recognized, as she was named First-team Pac-10 and First-team Pac-10 All-Academic.
The Riviera/ITA Women's All-American Championship is the first of three national championship events during the 2004-05 season at the NCAA Division I level. There were 128-singles player and 64-doubles team pre-qualifying tournaments played October 2-4 at UCLA. The pre-qualifiers feed into 64-player and 32-doubles team qualifying tournaments October 5-6 at Riviera. The 32-player, 16-doubles team main draw takes place Oct. 7-10. More than 60 schools from across the country will be sending players to compete.


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At this time, several dogs and cats desperately need to find their way out of Anderson County P.A.W.S. and into loving, forever homes. If you can help this sweet baby by providing a caring home, please contact the shelter at the information below.
Bert is a playful puppy, and the shelter believes he's around four months old. He was turned in as a stray, and desperately needs someone to take him home and play with him.
Bert can be adopted for only $35.
NAME: Bert
BREED: Border Collie Mix
SEX: Male/Neutered
EST. AGE: 4.5 months
EST. WEIGHT: 25-30lbs
HEALTH: Appears healthy
TEMPERAMENT: Playful puppy
ADDITIONAL INFO: Stray
Providing Best Friends for Life!!! Anderson County P.A.W.S. is located off of exit 19A from I-85 Drive 1.5 mi take ramp right onto Bypass 28/ Pearman Dairy Rd. Drive 5.9 mi turn right onto Hwy 29 south. They are 0.5 mi on the right. PAWS can not accept online applications at this time.
Please contact them during hours of operation if you are out of town and would like to adopt. MAILING ADDRESS: PO BOX 8002; ANDERSON, SC 29622
If needing to turn in an animal you must arrive to the shelter 1 hour before closing. PAWS is always in need of Purina Pet Foods; Puppy Pads; Bleach; HE Laundry Detergent; Cat Litter; Towels; Blankets; and Pet Toys. Thank you for your support.
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Feb. 15, 2005
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - UCLA sophomore right-hander Brant Rustich has been named the Pac-10 Pitcher of the Week for the week of February 8-14, Commissioner Tom Hansen announced Tuesday.
Rustich, from El Cajon, Calif., was masterful on Feb. 13 against Cal State Northridge as he picked up his first win of the season with a complete game performance, allowing just one unearned run. Rustich struck out eight and needed just 113 pitches en route to his first career complete game. He got stronger as the game progressed, retiring seven of the last nine batters he faced. The right-hander was not scheduled to pitch in the game because of a rainout two days earlier, but due to Bryan Beck's sore pitching shoulder, Rustich was reinserted into the starting slot. Rustich lowered his season ERA over two full runs down to 2.08. Opposing hitters are now batting a meager .197 against him.
The Pitcher of the Week honor is the first ever for Rustich and the 37th selection all-time for UCLA.


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Scrabble word: CLAM
In which Scrabble dictionary does CLAM exist?
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Official Scrabble (OSPD)
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Definitions of CLAM in dictionaries:
- noun - burrowing marine mollusk living on sand or mud
- noun - a piece of paper money worth one dollar
- noun - flesh of either hard-shell or soft-shell clams
- verb - gather clams, by digging in the sand by the ocean
- Any of various usually burrowing marine and freshwater bivalve mollusks of the class Pelecypoda, including members of the genera Venus and Mya, many of which are edible.
- The soft, edible body of such a mollusk.
- A close-mouthed person, especially one who can keep a secret.
- A dollar: set me back 75 clams.
- A clamp or vise.
- verb - to dig for clams (bivalve mollusks)
There are 4 letters in CLAM: A C L M
Scrabble words that can be created with an extra letter added to CLAM
All anagrams that could be made from letters of word CLAM plus a wildcard: CLAM?
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ancient Egyptian gods "a"
This god is usually shown by a pair of conjoined Sphinx that
faces away from each other (or back to back). The lions are Sef
(meaning yesterday) and Duau (meaning today). Aker was an
ancient earth god and was also known as the protector of the
eastern and western horizons. It was common practice for ancient
royal Egyptians to place lions in front of their residences,
palaces, and/or tombs. It was believed that this practice would
ward off any evil spirits from their dwellings.
This was the female equivalent of the god Amun. Both Amaunet and
Amun refer to "the hidden ones." Amaunet is first mentioned in
the Pyramid Texts. The time period that this god was worshipped
was in the New Kingdom Period. She was worshiped along with Amun
in the temple of Karnak and is closely associated with him. In
addition, she is known to be one of the Hermopolitian Ogdoad
(group of eight gods).
Amun, Amen, Amon, Ammon, Amoun: This god was regarded as the
local deity of Thebes from the Middle Kingdom onward. In the
beginning he was considered only a regional deity until the
kings further conquered the full rule of Egypt and then his
popularity increased. He was often depicted wearing a tall
double plumed crown, sprouting a beard and in human form. The
principal place where he was worshipped was at Karnak along with
Mut (his consort) and Khonsu (his son). He was considered a god
of the whole kingdom; whereby, the common people gave him the
title of the vizier of the poor. In the New Kingdom, the cult of
the sun god Ra (also known as Re) and his following came
together with Amun and as a result Amun-Ra (Amun-Re) came to
fruition. He than began to be worshiped as the king of the gods
and creator of the world and all its inhabitants. He also wore
the title of a god who could regenerate himself into millions.
Amun was said to be the friend of all kings and to swiftly aid
them in their time of battle. He was also recognized as a god
who assisted the poor and the friendless.
Towards the end of the New Kingdom, Amun was depicted as a
curved-horn ram and sometimes as a sphinx with the head of a
ram. This was the primary form whereby the Nubians and Libyans
worshipped him. This god also had associations with the
fertility god Min and as such he became known as the ancient
deity who had created himself. As he took on the role of Amun-Ra,
he guaranteed that the world would be in constant creation. It
was written that he ruled the spheres of earth and heaven as the
king of all deities and even at one point that he united with
the Egyptian queen to sire an heir to the throne. This mythical
royal-birth legend continued up to the Greco-Roman Period where
stories were told of how Amun was the father of Alexander the
Great. He secured his place in history as the supreme deity
during the Twenty First Dynasty in Thebes until Alexander the
Great came along and confirmed himself as the son of a god by
the oracle of Amun at Siwa.
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The Bruins took the lead at the halfway mark after strong performances on vault (49.35) and bars (49.25) but had three sub-9.6 scores on beam that allowed Florida to regain the lead by three-tenths of a point. UCLA narrowed the gap in the final rotation with a killer floor exercise set that saw all six routines go 9.8 or higher, but Florida's 49.1 on beam was just enough to secure the win.
UCLA's veteran trio of Olivia Courtney, Samantha Peszek and Sydney Sawa led the Bruins with confident, high-scoring routines. Courtney tied her career-highs on vault with a 9.975 (Watch Here) and bars with a 9.9 to capture first place on those events. She also scored 9.9 on floor to place second. Peszek had a successful return to competition after redshirting in 2013 with a torn Achilles. Peszek won beam with a 9.925 and tied for third on bars with a 9.875. Sawa added a pair of 9.9s on vault (3rd place) and floor (T-2nd place).
Sophomore Danusia Francis continued to provide the buzzworthy moments in the sport, becoming the first collegiate gymnast to connect a sideways aerial into a full-twisting dismount off the side of the beam (Watch Here). Her unique and challenging dismount led her to a score of 9.9. Francis also set a new career-high on her saucy floor routine, scoring 9.875, and scored 9.85 on bars.
Redshirt sophomore Ellette Craddock returned to competition after sitting out a year and performed solid routines on bars (9.775) and beam (9.575), and Sadiqua Bynum set a new career-high on vault with a 9.725 and debuted a double layout on floor that led to a career-high-tying score of 9.85.
UCLA's freshmen made strong debuts, with Angi Cipra recording 9.85s on both vault and floor and Hallie Mossett scoring 9.775 on beam and 9.75 on bars.
"Obviously I'm disappointed with how beam went because that's definitely not how we've been training beam," said UCLA head coach Valorie Kondos Field. "But the thing that I am pleased with was they looked good up there. They didn't look nervous. Hallie Mossett started off a little nervous, but as she got going, she got more and more confident, and that's something that I look at to see if they can compete under pressure, and she definitely can. I was just really thrilled with how the whole team did."
UCLA (0-1) returns to action on Sunday, Jan. 19 vs. Oregon State in Pauley Pavilion at 6pm. The meet will be televised live on the Pac-12 Networks. Tickets are available at uclabruins.com/tickets.


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After catching some heat this week, the anchor of an MSNBC show has apologized for what he called an "ill-advised" segment that aired Monday to mark Cinco de Mayo.
The segment in question aired during the network's show Way Too Early, hosted by Thomas Roberts from 5:30-6:00 a.m. As Roberts mentions the origin of the Mexican holiday, correspondent Louis Burgdorf is seen wearing a sombrero and shaking maracas while downing tequila.
In response, president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Hugo Balta issued a statement sternly criticizing the segment, calling it "simply the worst example I have seen of a discriminatory stereotypical portrayal of any community by any media."
Balta also criticized the show's producers and decision-making, noting in his statement that several people at MSNBC had agreed on the content and execution. Appearing on CNN, former federal prosecutor Sunny Hostin also commented on the segment and said her first thought was whether there were any Latino producers or anyone in the newsroom who might have advised against the bit.
Roberts apologized on Wednesday, saying:
"On Monday, Cinco De Mayo, 'Way Too Early' made sarcastic references to the way some Americans celebrate the holiday. It was not our intention to be disrespectful and we sincerely apologize for the ill-advised references."
In an update on the matter, Balta said on the NAHJ website Thursday that Roberts and Burgdorf had reached out to him. He added that after discussing Monday's segment, they also talked about "what happens next" and how it can affect their content in the future.
Roberts wasn't the only one to apologize for a Cinco de Mayo segment incident this week. Lara Spencer of ABC's Good Morning America also appeared in a sombrero and appeared to be holding a margarita while calling the holiday "Cinco de Drinko" in one segment on Monday.
Spencer apologized over Twitter the following day, saying she got "carried [away with] excitement" and added that she was thankful to journalists Pedro Rafael Rosado, Julio Ricardo Varela, and ABC's John Quinones for making "great points." Balta also commented on the ABC segment over Twitter, linking to a report from the National Hispanic Media Coalition about the impact of media stereotypes on Latinos.


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Weight woes for Adrien Broner dominated the lead-in to the main event at the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio Saturday, in a bout shown on HBO, and in fact, almost scrapped the event for TV. But Broner showed the skills that had us talking about him, as opposed to his flippant disregard for some of the standards of the sport, as he patiently hacked away at Vicente Escobedo, and whaled away at him in round five, forcing the loser's trainer to wave a white flag towel in surrender.
The end came at 2:42, as ref Gary Rosato concurred with trainer Joel Diaz, and we can now all keep our fingers crossed that weigh-in foolishness is over for Broner, who probably lost as many fans as he gained in the last two days with his disregard for the rich tradition of trying to adhere to some basic rules.
Broner went 114-257, while the loser was 58-232, so it was clear he had the edge in punchstats, if not class and dignity. Escobedo got teary post-fight, as he lamented the loss and contemplated what the stoppage means to him moving forward, a first time father now entrusted with providing for a baby girl.
After the scrap, Broner, down on one knee, hinting at a proposal, asked a galpal to brush his hair. He then got a bit more serious. Max Kellerman said he had a weight advantage, and he said he outgrew the weight class, and that is that. Max gave him the opportunity to be humble, but he eschewed that, and joked that he Tweeted a pic of Twinkees because he is addicted to them, and was asked by HBO pre-fight about any secret weakness. He said Antonio DeMarco, or Juan Manuel Marquez or Brandon Rios could be next. He then asked people to follow him on Twitter. Props must be givem he has us fooled, thinking he would propose to the lady; I do wonder if she was in on it, or is now an ex galpal, not happy with being a pawn in this prank. I will say this, same as I say of Floyd Mayweather--Broner does help me do my jab, by being "interesting."
Esco said after that Broner was faster, had power, and did back up his talk. Did the weight matter? "I'm not the judge of that," he said. He said, though, that he was pro, made weight, Broner didn't, but that Broner was the better man. He got teary, and said that was because he missed his family, and was bummed he didn't get a "fair fight." It was clear he was trying not to offer excuses, but that the circumstances did nag at him.
The WBO junior lightweight belt was on the line for Escobedo, but not Broner, who was stripped of the strap for being over weight.
The Cinci resident Broner (23-0 with 19 KO coming in) was 133 1/2 pounds on Friday, 143 on Saturday AM, while Escobedo (26-3 entering), coming down from 135, was 130 on Friday, and 142 on fight night. Broner was 147 on fight night, for the record.
The Californian Esco came to the ring to Phil Collins "In the Air Tonight" with the knowledge that his purse, win or lose, would go toward a few years of college for his six week old baby. The first time father said he has more drive now to succeed in the ring. "I have a lot on my plate, but it's good food," he said of the baby girl new to the world.
Kellerman, before the fight started, opined that Broner should have moved to 135 if he knew 130 was not doable for him. He said if Broner wins, and looks spectacular, he will only break even, probably, in the eyes of the fans. Broner came to the ring mugging for the camera, chains heavy around his neck, with rapper Wacka Flocka alongside him. He didn't look repentant.
In the first, both men used the jab to set things up. Broner had a hand speed edge for all to see. In round two, a right uppercut buzzed Esco. Broner chopped rights to the body, as he calmly assessed the man on the defensive. Trainer Mike Stafford asked for feints after the round, and said he wanted the right hand over the top, and more body work, to both sides. He also asked for uppercuts from Broner.
In the third, we heard Roy Jones say that a man showing that left shoulder, a la Mayweather, as a defensive tactic, can be exploited. But he then refused to say how, saying it was not his place, rather bizarrely, in my opinion, so we didn't hear how Esco might be able to get at Broner. Harold Lederman had Broner up 3-0 after three, liking his jab and his D. Esco smartly tried to work downstairs, mostly with the left hand, in round four. The round was pretty darned close.
In the fifth, Broner stepped it up. Blood came from Esco's nose and face. He looked to back him up, but still tilted his head back, a la Floyd, and kept that right tucked high in defense. Joel Diaz stepped up with a white towel as his man took clean shots. I didn't see that intercession coming, but always always always, I like to see a trainer, or a ref, pull the plug too early, rather than too late.
What a dick. I rather not watch broner .that was beyond stupid
Broner is on my **** list. Classless little show-off prick, like Mayweather was when he willingly dishonored the contract and any honorable effort at a fair fight against Marquez. End might have been the same regardless of weight, but this is a kid who needs a beating - and at the higher weight, being shorter and easier to hit than Mayweather, someone will be able to do it.
Wow! The jury is still out on the Lil FLoyd clone. Holla!
Entertainment fellas y'all dislike for him is only going to make him a bigger star.
ali i disagree, the dude is a prick, having dude comb his hair does not make one a star.
the guy has no class. and most dont find it entertaining to watch him act like a
classless clown. the guy wants to be a clone, he is not even original, he is a wanna be
a follower, pretty sad if you ask anyone with class and humility.
once he moves up to his normal weight and fights guys his OWN size he will get
sparked out.
does anyone see broner beating garcia or mathysee or even zab at light ww? i dont..
At this time, Adrien is Floyd's equal. I want to see NEW Money vs. OLD Money. Now is the time. Can't wait for Floyd to get any older, can't wait for Broner to get any stronger. SUPER Superfight!!! Free Money May!!!
The kid has the skills to pay the bills and the personality of attention whore that will gain many fans and many haters. I ain't mad, do you Broner, nothing would be worse than a cookie cut world. Keep it diverse... That's wasssssup!
Not making the weight; what angers me most is the lack of oversight of the athletic commission. It's nonsense for fighters to negotiate their own weights let alone day of the fight extorting and holding all involved hostage till they settle amongst themselves. I hate rules but sometimes they are necessary to protect and to serve integrity. I am dead against catch weights! Takes away from the win or loss or whatever. I hate you Mr Commissioner! You're a joke and a sham and Id like to sucker punch you right about now.
amayseng I do agree with some of your post he's not original and I can't stand a copycat (I guess that's why i don't like Kobe ) 2nd when he does moves up i could see him getting scaped we'll just have to wait and see. Now what i don't agree with is u don't need to have class to be a star Roy Jones clowned during alot during fight. Mayweather, Ali ect as longas Broner keep winning he will be huge star.
If this cat really applies himself the sky is the limit. PAC vs Broner at 140...omg....fireworks!
I wrote yesterday the kid has the skill and talent
to carry the torch for america in the future.
The problem- no one is going to want him to because
He is a prick, plain and simple. Only a few personalities will support
this guys antics.
Broner vs anyone great or elite is interesting but let's not get ahead
of ourselves, floyd would give him a boxing clinic easy money
and Pacman would starch him out in 3 rounds no doubt.
Broner just doesn't have the proper experience to deal with those two yet.
It's OHIO BABEEE,... WE produce champs, presidents, fortune 500 companies and world class athletes from every variety.
Call us the cornfields, or the breadbasket.... or the talent capitol of the nation.
That being said,... Broner did win by an unfair advantage.
However those of you still looking for moral inspiration from a boxer should take notice that this is the blood sport of boxing,...these are not applicants for knightship at king Arthurs round table.
I don't expect Broner to be recruited for the next face of a wheaties box,.. or his deeds to be extolled from a preachers pulpit.. but in the ring he displays undeniable talent,.. that fans will pay to see him get brutally KO'd and others will pay to watch him win via a merciless stoppage... .
How far he goes will be interesting to watch.. although I don't think he's better or as good as Mayweather was at the same level of development. But he's not too far behind.
time will tell.
Just like Donaire,.. the road for Broner will become increasingly more difficult as he fights in the weightclass he belongs in.
props and sympathies for Escobedo who is another casualty of war,.. a fine fighter who chose not rock the boat in exchange for a little more cash and the opportunity to give the fans a show,. went out on his shield tonight... I wish him well and a speedy return.
I thought Thurman was riveting,.. even though he dismantled a "C" class fighter he showed remarkable vision, taking advantages of a wide array of angles and opportunities from every unconventional and unorthodox angle imaginable. his corner was poised and always provided compentent instruction which Thurman dutifully implemented.
I'd take Thurman over Bradley by KO today.
Al Hamon is an invisible beast,... quitely growing an impressive stable of boxers like, Lopez, Garcia, Thurman, Broner, Mayweather and many more.
Folks talk about Top Rank and Golden Boy,... but Haymon may be the unlikely candidate to take over as the supreme boxing powerbroker once the smoke clears.
It's good to see new talent being developed, Boxing is not dead,.. what we saw last night is just the tip of the iceburg.
I'm sure HBO didn't appreciate the prefight Chaos..... HBO has or will undoubtedly make it clear to Broner that they'll not tolerate such dramatics in future fights. But they probably view the overall results as a success in terms as entertainment value.
The Cincinnatti fans seemed to have gotten their monies worth.
I'd like to see much more of Broner, the guy can fight and is very watchable,.. hope he doesn't become another Brandon Rios, or Juan Guzman as far as the weights concerned.
As much as I enjoyed watching Broner I think the real highlight was the emergence of Thurman. He may not have arrived yet,.. but he's already knocking on the door.
Ok, I agree that not making weight was very unprofessional by Broner. However, there was only a 5 pound advantage on fight night. Broner rehydrated to 147 and Escobedo to 142! If Escobedo had the skills, 5 pounds wouldn't have made a difference. I'm glad that Broner is finally moving up to the lightweight division because there is a lot more money to be made and I would love to see a Broner vs. Gamboa match. I predict that Broner will eventually rise to the top of the P4P charts if he doesn't self-destruct outside of the ring; thats my only fear about the young man. Inside the ring, his skill set is already P4P worthy (defense, speed, power, ring generalship, etc). I don't see anybody at lightweight or jr. welterweight beating this kid!
We all know what Broner did was very unprofessional. I think he is trying to emulate Floyd by doing what he did to Marquez, he is reading the Floyd Mayweather handbook/groupie guide. I disagree with he only came in five pounds over on fight night. He had a huge advantage over this kid. Making weight is about sacraficing and sweating out and going through maybe a little bit or a lot of hell to get to the contracted weight. For one opponent to avoid that is a decidely unfair advantage. I don't blame Escobedo for taking the fight. I can understand why he prostituted himself for the payday. That is what was so interesting about Mayweather and Pacquaio's negoitations each fighter had enough money that they couldn't be bullied into an unfair disadvantage. This fellow needed the money. That is the sad reality. I would have done the same thing if I was in his shoes. HBO's main concern was that the fight went on. That is understandable but as Editor Mike said these networks have to reign this behavior of not making the contracted weight, especially when it it done with contempt he showed, right now. The penalty has to be very severe. If this kid hadn't taken the fight he would have left with nothing. I don't know which is worse agreeing to take an unfair fight or agreeing to not fight and going away with nothing for all your efforts. While I acknowledge Broner's skill I would be ashamed of him if I were his fan. He sends the wrong message and it is hard to defend.
Broner beating Escobedo is nothing closed to a bigger and experience Pacquiao and Floyd... esp. in this point of their careers. We'll see if broner can look brilliant agst the BEST in his fight categories... between 122 pple moving up and 130 or 135 pple catchweighting or on the weight limit. Yes he's good, but let's see if he can be great... agst another potentially great opponent: garcia, lopez, russell, gamboa, hasegawa, gonzalez...
Gamboa vs Broner would be an incredible fight I hope that fight happens real soon.
I was very high on GAmboa. Sort of forgot he's even still around. Another cat missing the mark on the scales. Good match up though.
Gamboa vs Broner, explosive! Good one. Someone mentioned Joan Guzman. Sort of forgot he's even still around. Another cat missing the mark on the scales but that too has the makings for explosives. The IED!
WOW! I'm always AMAZED -- NO, kinda DAZED -- how marginal fans and fanfaronades and groupies get all hyped up about a lot of NOTHING YET!
Broner is speedy, talented and explosive, but has no discipline or self-confidence. What is, thus, driving him is the thought of people telling him that he is remindful of Money May. But he is NO MONEY MAY -- not even quite a clone. [One can do the wrong thing and get the results for years. Money May has shown this. But one must also bullsh*t and duck opponents who would kick his arse. Money May has done this. Apparently Broner is not that smart. Especially if he goes after the people he named at lightweight and catchweight.]
Money May is a masterful con man. Broner is a masterful tin man trying to be like the con man, but sooner before later, a whup-a$$ muthasucka will show all the ___ ___ ____ and the boksing world that Broner is without a HEART! He oughta go ahead and holla at a shrink YESTERDAY. The sec that Broner steps in the ring with a "shoulder roll" solver, that will spell the BIG DEEP END.
I know that the Broner's groupies, fanboys and ___ ___ ____ didn't hear it, but a lot of people DID. Roy Jones Jr clearly said that "The shoulder roll has a [lot] of weaknesses." And since -- as Money May also doesn't -- Broner doesn't do the boxing old-school taught shoulder roll, aka Philly crab/shell correctly, his copying-off-of-Lil' Floyd-bootleg version is even more solvable.
A shift puncher is gonna put Broner totally outta business. Broner stands straight up, goes straight back, punches while being straight in front of the opponent and never does any of the Money May's tricks of the trade with that superbad Pops Joy May's bootlegged invention of the Philly crab/shell.
Feinting, jabbing, uppercutting and shift punching will easily EXPOSE Broner. Because, as I said above: Da sucka is ignorant to Money May's tricks of the trade with that PJM's invention. Holla!
I believe I am one who can sort out the bullshit thrown my way; and I've done it with Broner and I can tell you without much hesitation the kid is possibly the next coming. It's there; he's got the all the tools. He ain't trying to be MAyweather as much as he's just selling and marketing himself. Don't let it distract you from acknowledging real talent. He got it. Even if he loses long as he gets back on the horse he be ok. A loss can be a positive thing. Anyhow, Broner gets it. It's working too cause he got us all fired up on this lovely Sunday afternoon talkin' em up. He kinda corny and silly and not as funny as may think but the kid has mad skills to work off. He got it, Radam. Mark my words...
I actually roll my eyes at some of the antics these cats throw are way. The kneeling down and pretending to propose wasn't even funny. I think Max found it pretty stupid too, seemed a bit agitated. Still, I ain't mad. Designed to get under the skin... Keep us talking. Whatever. Someone mentioned Joan GUzman. Thats an interesting match up. Like to see it. 2 very skillful guys. I see a chess match with multiple explosions. Someone would be koyed. I use to be very high on GUzman but maybe to your point.. If you get too ahead of it all and start to not take it as serious as you should..you'll he left behind sort of how Guzman is these days. I really thought he'd be in a much higher fight bracket by now. Go figure. That's the fight game.
@SouthPaul, I'll do no less than to mark your words if it turns out that Broner is a REAL GREAT in da making and coming. As I said, he is speedy, talented and explosive. But just wait until he runs into a shoulder-roll arse thrasher and a lot of reality actuality.
I'm reminded of when I was a little fart. A whole lot of stink was coming out of Ohio about Michael Dokes, Tony Tubbs and Tony Tucker being "GOAT" Muhammad Ali like. YUP! THREE MUTHASUCKAS were supposed to be MUHAMMAD ALI SUPERBAD! NYET!
They got the media attention and that Broner is getting. But when push came to shove, the world saw that the donut-eating Ohio playaz -- I mean muthasuckas -- were not capable of wearing the GOAT Ali's jockstrap. Hehehe!
Broner loves his donuts and baby making. But he won't love getting solved and beat up when he steps up. I'll give you one year, and I'll gentleman bet that Broner will be off the boxing radio screen or somewhere over the rainbow -- I mean being a hobo. Holla!
Lmao at the baby making comment. Yea, wow, 3 or 4 already? Yikes. I ain't trying to anoint him to Ali status just yet but thinking he got what it takes to be special if he can maintain his head. As for the shoulder roll arse thrasher... Who could that be? Ain't no one done it to Floyd yet?
As my pops used to say, he has "the raw". He is fast, has a decent punch, ok defense. However, I feel about Broner the way I do about Canelo; beat somebody before I buy stock in you. However Broner is susceptible to a few things:
1. Unlike Floyd in his shoulder roll, Broner does not move his head nor protect himself as well from left hands. He also needs to tuck that chin a little more.
2. Broner is a little wide with his punches. Someone with a straight left or good uppercut could eat his lunch.
3. I think someone above mentioned it earlier, he stands right in front of his opponent. I think this has as much to do with ego as it does training.
I wish the best for the guy as he does have some personality and gives people something to talk about. Hopefully he refines his craft and takes the talents he has and becomes a great fighter, not just a very talented guy who happens to box.
That description you give reminds me more of Keith Thurman. He's solid but he needs a lot work. Swings wide...throws with his gloves open...squares up to his opponent.. Lacks hand speed, etc. The Floyd comparison is interesting. I'll take the stand in front of the opponent and the belief in ones power and ability to give it as good as you take it all day long over the 1 2 combo and peddle off on a bike ride style. That's what has me excited about this kid. Get him in with someone who can crack. Like to see him take a hard wicked shot. Truthfully, a JUdah fight might be it. Zab is still quick and throws a wicked uppercut. Always entertaining to watch. Give ZAb his last chance! Fun match up. As for stocks..I prefer buying 'em lowest price possible so I'd invest in the kid right now if I could.
One thing I noticed is that he leaves his mouth wide open ala Victor Ortiz. That could spell trouble. I saw he got popped a couple of times pretty good in the head. What happens when a good puncher tags him? Does he really move his upper body that well like Mayweather? It is going to be an exciting ride even if he does turn out to be a flash in the pan. Or not. Oh yeah, Mayweather will be freed after his dues paying time. He is not an innocent victim of the legal system. LOL
Not impressed, if this is who boxing wants to past the torch to then it's a wrap. Broners fundementals are coming apart already and he hasn't done anything yet but got a KO off of Litzau who fought like an idiot. His chin is too high and his legs are too straight, he needs to tuck that and bend his knees. I got Broner getting STOPPed real soon, this dude isn't anywhere close to Floyd, doesn't have half the talent. He tries to hold his gaurd like Floyd and use his blueprint but forgot about hard work and dedication. This dud (spelled that way on purpose) get's in the ring with Gamboa, Rigo, Mares or Nonito his career is over. STAMP THAT!
Donaire would get his *** stomped by Broner. No way Nonito holds off that speed and power...walked thru...walked on... Stopped no later than mid rounds. Stamp that, and boy oh boy hopefully some of these bouts we are discussing materialize. Slightly aroused now at the thought. Lol
I wish I had the ability to rewind Broner and give him an introverted personality then reintroduce him as the same exact fighter. Be interesting to see what the difference in opinions would be from this same group of aficionados.
Broner at 22 with all those kids just typical ghetto hood lifestyle accepted in the ghetto but laughed at in Suburbia by the educated.
People wonder why boxing is declining and the fans are tuned off? Just look at Broner who is a disgrace in and out of the ring. Worst of Luck and a quick KO hopefully soon.
James Holmes was an educated young man who grew up in the suburbs. Just some think before you speak food for thought...
Wow!!! 39 post about Broner for a minute I thought the article was about Mayweather this is just what Broner wanted. Everyone who has posted a negative comment about him will be watching his next fight i can pretty certain of that. The reason why Mayweather is because so many ppl dislike him and want him to get his *** whooa Boxing is a brutal sports so u make the most out of it while u can it's a business first fellas.
Think about it Broner gets more press then Andre Ward and Broner hasn't done nearly as much as Ward. Why? Now there are some fighters who have become huge stars without out all of the dancing and trash talking but everybody is different. Joe Louis, Mohammed Ali both were huge but went about it in different ways and that's great if they all did it the same it would be boring *** hell. Mayweather, Pac different just appreciate the talent.
Broner turns off the good fans who actually purchase the tickets and Cable events. Ghetto antics make me want to throw up.
Dino LMAO!!! I feel u but he ain't the only one Ward isn't there yet but looks like one day he might be.
@alhmiel he's from the ghetto the fake proposal was funny he reminds me a Chad Johnson he's just having a good time loosen up alhmiel.
Thanks for this post.
When it comes to pre-fight weigh-in unprofessionalism, Broner is just following the example set by his hero, Mayweather. And yet, this is just the latest in a growing trend of fighters who are over the contracted weight and don't even try to get down. Brandon Rios had the same thing happen to him recently. This is the problem when you have guys who are undisciplined about what they eat and only fight twice a year. You never saw Alexis Arguello or Roberto Duran skirt the rules and not make weight (even though Duran's weight struggles were legendary). Unfortunately, the power and influence of Al Haymon have this kid believing the rules don't apply to him, and that he can skirt them without consequence. Maybe this kid is the next big thing, and maybe he isn't (I tend to think the latter). The fact is, he's only 22 and we just don't know yet. So far, I think he's a decent imitation of Floyd, but not as talented. By the way, the fact that he already has four illegitimate children by the age of 22 is disturbing.
No sport reveals and exposes a person like boksing. If Broner is the real deal, we will know in about a year. His antics and mouth will earn him a fight with a real dawg, and then we will see if the kid has a bit of bite or just a lot of bow wow!
This kid is no where near like GOAT Ali, SCLA Ali. You need to get your facts together. The GOAT Ali combed his own hair. He never humilated his pops or any one of his babies' mommas by calling them over to comb his hair.
Broner can definitely get down and dirty with the pugilism, but he is immature, mudholed and a jeck with the personality! And he is free to do that. But I predict that somewhere down the line a whupa$$ will show that he has no heart. SURE! Right now, Broner can play the part, because the muthasucka hasn't fought anyone that's hard. [He is just like that black Russian that you muthasuckas were bragging on. And you know what happened to him -- HE GOT EXPOSED AND REVEALED.] Holla!
Let me make one thing clear I do not think Broner is/or will ever be better then Floyd. Radam i never said he was like Ali but i won't wasn't anytime on explaining it to u._
Okay, SCLA Ali, I guess that I misread your second post about the Mayweather/GOAT Ali part. I apologize, but I cannot make out what you post sometimes. Holla!
Danggit! Too bad that I have a heart. My momma didn't like the tin man. She was not gonna be oiling his arse everytime that it rained. Hehehehehe! Holla!
Radam do me a favor and don't read of my post fam I won't loose any sleep over it. Another thing why do you always have to say something negative about the sh*t I post do u hate your self so much that u have to try and degrade me every chance you get. SMH!!!!!
Firstly, SCLA Ali! No can DO, BABEEEE! I'm gonna keep trying to decipher your sh*t and keep reading it.
Secondly! I don't "always have to say something negative about the sh*t [that you] post."
Thirdly! You MUST BE CRAZEEEE, DUDE! I don't hate myself. [I luv me some Radam G, BABEEEE!] Everytime I look in the mirror, cupids start shooting at my reflection and themselves, so that they will be more in luv wif diz SUPER G CAT! Hehehe!
Did I ever tell you about the time that I was rolling up on 39th and Middleton, but had to turn away because on the babes and hos were looking at a Pinoy like they were going to get on the nasty with him? Hehehehe!
And I will never "degrade" you or any single creature. I don't roll that way. But By The Grace Of God, there go I. I'm UP with the UPGRADING. The "degrade" syet is fo' da faders, fakers, clones, agitators, busters, fibbers, vaporers, etc., etc.
Man, I'm a champ, not a tramp! And biting on TSSU Reader Real Talk: "On that, you can put a STAMP." Holla!
So Broner's prank of marriage proposal is now making it into mainstream new wires. Have seen it a variety of places that rarely cover anything boxing related. Love or hate 'em----- sort of brilliant. No news is bad new specially in this grimy business. Lmao
Rip George Jefferson!
I hope they put on another show in Da' Natti', we are staving for boxing down here in the cornfields....
I'd love to show up wearing a $50.00 "Free Money May" T Shirt and would give less than a damn to anybody who doesn't like it.
I remember Broner in some of his previous outings, they haven't all been that entertaining, as he's been recently.
particularly his sleep inducing win over the War Torn Ponce De Leone.
After that fight Broner was given what employers call..... "a verbal", ......"either produce some in ring action and excitement or the hype train stops here".
Broner has responded with 3 eye catching KO's.
Broner is a pure exhibitionist,.. a perfectionist,... he cannot bear knowing he didn't impress viewers with his performance.
Guys like that have a need to show off and if you criticize them the wrong way they shut down.... and lash out in counter productive ways.
But I guarantee you Broner is enough of an exhibitionist to do anything necessary to insure his continued claim to fame.
Broner has justifiably incurred the scorn, wrath and enmity of hardcore fans all over the net.
he's been preclassified as unworthy to watch... and labeled "a very bad person". and to make matter worse ,.. he's linked with another "bad person" (yes.... the notorious Floyd Mayweather Jr) and every keyboard tapper outside the state of OHIO is lusting to see his crushing defeat....
Not gonna happen anytime soon,... Broner is a product of a popcorn generation. Young fans and a few Old timers will eat his pretty boy antics up like Chocolate covered Jack ***, ....Diamond encrusted Jersey Shore and gold plated Mafia wives. and every other worthless,.. ignorant time wasting prime time phenomenom being recorded off cable....
So what?
This younger generation consumes and basically represents everything an older guy like me hates and dispises.
Broners crime is being young... and undisciplined.... and he's guilty a thousand times over.
Everyone can't be as polished and well rounded as Andre Ward,.. who was mentored to be a social, mental and spiritual marvel.
Broner's immaturity screams out louder than his multicolored socks.
his insecurity is betrayed by an armored facade of aloof arrogance.
and his youth is betrayed by bad judgement, goofy pranks. and a father who follows him around with a hair brush.
But even though he's been judged,..and convicted of being young, and youthful with exhibitionist tendancies,..
his drive for greatness has already forced him back into the gym... less than 2 days after his last fight.....
Whereever the next fight is.....or whomever it's with,.... count me in...
because I just love watching fast handed counterpunchers win in style....
beats watching a fighter like WK beat another fat overweight 39year old cruiserweight. (and yes I did watch those worthless fights with Mormeck and Thompson)
It beats watching Alvarez fighting another Junior welterweight. (call me when he faces Lara)
Or watching Chavez get away with skipping another urine test. (Martinez ain't gonna let you get away with any cheatin son)
Im not burdened with trying to fix a fighters character...
fighters ........who are for the most part a verifiably disfunctional group of the population anyway..... and neither am I concerned with seeing anyone(even the boxers I don't care to watch.... meet some kind of Karmatic Catastrophic blow thru some Unstoppably Cursed Fate... (I'll leave that one up to the haters)....keep on chanting....
I just want to see these young guys fight.... I want to see talent meet talent... in the ring before they get old.
Don't care about their speech, their music, their cloths, their idols, or their maritial status,.. or their social alliances...... just want to see em' fight.
And Broners going to be a very interesting one to watch. Dispite his obvious flaws. He'll get his act together,.. because he's wired to perform.
Sugar well on his way to second crown.
The Andre Ward reference was amazing. Andre has class, character, attractive resume...all the things young Mr. Broner doesn't have. And people, stop comparing him to Floyd. There are planets in our Solar System that are closer to each other by comparison.
@Dino.....just venting my frustration of having to miss Tuesday night poetry because of having to make up time on the day job...sucks.
Got a new idea for a new poem about Ohio boxers.... gonna call it .....
"Children of the Corn"...
He does create buzz, no doubt about that. I just wish in the future he will call out fighters where the matches can actually get made. He would probably pee his pants and HBO would too if Golden Boy and Top Rank actually came to terms to make the Rios or Marquez fights happen. I bet he would backpedal like a mother.
LOL....HA HA Ha!!! You Wish.... If this was proposed just one year ago I would agree with you. Marquez would a killed Brother one year ago. Today he'd be a made to order stepping stone. Even Pac would knock him out JM if they fight again. ( unless he's the Mexican version of Bernard Hopkins ) I'd love to see it.
Interesting observation. I know you are big on Broner but why are you so down on Marquez? He had his last fight, at least to my knowledge, which was a good one. He was supposed to get knocked out and instead gave Pac fits but now you say he is going to get knocked out not only by Broner but Pacquaio too. Who peed in your Cheerios? LOL Man, please make sure you never miss poetry night again. LMBO
Who will win the Sergey Kovalev vs Andre Ward fight?


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Tonight is the hometown dates on "The Bachelorette" 2014 but Andi Dorfman has already picked her man. New spoilers are out that might just reveal who she chooses in the end. On Monday, Wet Paint shared that Andi and one of the other final four guys were both at the lake over 4th of July weekend. This has everyone wondering if they were together.
Andi shared a few photos and said that she was at the lake for the weekend having a perfect holiday. Josh Murray was also on Twitter and was sharing that he was at the lake as well. He was out fishing late at night with his dog Sabel. It is very possible that they were at different lakes considering that a lot of people go on the 4th of July but everyone is wondering if they were together.
Neither Josh nor Andi admitted to what lake they were at this weekend. A lot of people will say where they are in when they post but they both left it out. That could mean that they didn't want anyone to stand a chance of finding them. They both live near each other so if he is the man she picks it would be easier for them to meet up than it has been for couples in the past on the show.
Reality Steve has already spoiled who she picks in the end. If he is right, then Steve says that Josh Murray will be the man that she picks. He will propose and at this point they are still together. That makes it sound even more possible that they were at the lake this weekend enjoying some time together. Get to know more about Josh at this link.
Don't miss "The Bachelorette" 2014 as it airs on Monday nights. There are only a few weeks left before Andi picks her match. Fans can't wait to see if the spoilers are right about who she is doing to end up with in the end.
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Ethics Summer Film Series: The Quiet American
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Ethics Summer Film Series: The Quiet American
In "The Quiet American", an older British reporter vies with a young U.S. doctor for the affections of a beautiful Vietnamese woman.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
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Set in 1952 in Saigon, Vietnam, toward the end of the French war against the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (1945-1954), on one level The Quiet American is a love story about the triangle that develops between Thomas Fowler, a British journalist in his fifties; a young American idealist, supposedly an aid worker, named Alden Pyle; and Phuong, a Vietnamese woman. On another level it is also about the growing American involvement that led to the full-scale American war in Vietnam.
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Natural Gas – Fueling Tanzania Forward
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Natural gas, discovered recently in coastal East Africa, has the potential to change the development equation in regional economic development and planning. Natural gas is coming ashore in Mtwara, Tanzania, a relatively undeveloped region in south-eastern Tanzania, which is creating opportunities and very serious social and environmental challenges. Colonel (Retd) Joseph Simbakalia, Regional Commissioner of Mtwara, is responsible for charting the future economic development plan for Mtwara. He will present the case to the audience and a distinguished faculty panel. This will be followed by responsive remarks from the panel, and an open question and answer period.
Col. (Retd.)Joseph Leon Simbakalia is currently the Regional Commissioner of the Mtwara Region of Tanzania. He has previously held various senior positions in the National Government of Tanzania, as well as the Defence Forces, and Public Sector. He served as Managing Director and CEO of the National Development Corporation (NDC) from April 1996 to July 2006.
Colonel Simbakalia holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the National University of Ireland, and a Bachelor's from Carleton University in Canada. He has more than 15 years of hands-on experience in manufacturing innovation and technology transfer, and has attended various executive training programs covering the fields of innovation, policy, management, corporate law, corporate leadership, infrastructure development, energy, development economics, development finance and good corporate governance at the University of Dar es Salaam, National University of Singapore (Business School), University of Strathclyde (Centre for Energy and Minerals Law and Policy) and Harvard University (Harvard Kennedy School) and University of Pretoria (Gordon Institute of Business Science in collaboration with Harvard Business School).
Colonel Simbakalia has served on the Boards of more than 15 corporate entities in the public and private sector, including Tanzania subsidiaries of multi-national corporations (ABB, Carnaud Metalbox, Siemens and TATA Africa Holdings).
This seminar is co-sponsored by MITEI and the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP).