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2011 Faculty & Staff News
Two Longwood faculty members honored for mentoring students in scholarly activities
August 23, 2011
Two Longwood University faculty members have been recognized by the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences for excellence in mentoring students in undergraduate scholarly endeavors.
Dr. Kristen Welch, assistant professor of English and director of the Writing Center, received the John Cook Award. Dr. Melissa Rhoten, associate professor of chemistry and chair of the Department of Chemistry and Physics, received the Waverly Cole Award. Both are new awards that include a check for $1,000 each and are named for longtime Longwood benefactors.
The John Cook Award is given to a tenure track faculty member who has exhibited achievement and promise in mentoring undergraduate scholarly activities and whose students have disseminated their work at professional conferences and in peer-reviewed publications.
The Waverly Cole Award is given to a tenured faculty member who has shown a sustained outstanding record of mentoring undergraduate scholarly activities and whose students have disseminated their work at professional conferences and in peer-reviewed publications.
"The type of collaboration engaged in by Dr. Welch and Dr. Rhoten represents one of the college's signature programs," said Dr. Charles Ross, dean of the Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences, who presented the awards Aug. 16.
Welch trains and mentors tutors and a graduate assistant as director of the Writing Center, has twice co-presented with students in the annual Mountain Lake Leadership Conference, has supervised numerous internships, has mentored several students on various projects, and was creator and co-adviser of the new Rhetoric and Professional Writing Club. She and two freshmen from her English Composition course in fall 2008 published an article, "Teaching Visual Rhetoric in the Composition Classroom," in the peer-reviewed journal Teaching English in the Two Year College (Special Issue): 21st Century Literacies in March 2010.
Rhoten also has worked closely with students in a number of ways. She has served as research adviser to three Cormier Citizen Scholars in multidisciplinary research projects, has had several students conduct one-on-one research with her for multiple semesters, and has actively encouraged students to seek out research opportunities outside of Longwood. Several chemistry majors/minors have participated in Research Experiences for Undergraduates programs (funded by the National Science Foundation) at other institutions. Many of her research students have traveled to local, regional, and national meetings to disseminate their results.
Rhoten has also been involved in significant curriculum revision, which has allowed for the creation of a new laboratory-intensive, capstone sequence for chemistry majors. This sequence provides a research-type experience for all chemistry majors prior to graduation.
Longwood's College of Arts and Sciences was named for two of Longwood's most generous benefactors in 2006. Dr. Cook, who is among Longwood's first male graduates (B.S. '52, M.S. '60), is a nationally recognized leader in guidance and counseling who served as supervisor of guidance for the Virginia Department of Education. Dr. Cole, who died Aug. 28, 2009, was a prominent anesthesiologist. His mother, Sallie Sterling Manson Cole (1904-2002), was a Longwood alumna.


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King's 1963 Detroit march remembered with walk
Dignitaries at the front of the Freedom Walk include, left to right, Rev. Wendell Anthony, president of the Detroit Branch of the NAACP; Martin Luther King, III; Rev. Al Sharpton of the National Action Network, Roslyn Brock, chairman of the NAACP; Detroit Mayor Dave Bing; and Rev. Jesse Jackson of the Rainbow Push Coalition Saturday, June 22, 2013 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Detroit News, John T. Greilick) DETROIT (AP) — Thousands participated in a Detroit march commemorating the 50th anniversary of one that Martin Luther King Jr. led in 1963. The walk down Woodward Avenue on Saturday morning culminated in a riverfront rally at Hart Plaza. The civil rights icon visited Detroit on June 23, 1963, to lead tens of thousands in a freedom walk and also previewed his "I Have a Dream" speech.


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OAKLAND -- When Harrison Barnes is 24 or 25, still well off in the distance for a young man who turns 21 on May 30, what Warriors fans saw from him Sunday might well become the norm.
Game in and game out, Barnes could evolve into a go-to scorer, a guy who routinely shoots 20 or more times a game, a player who might average 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Then again, that evolution might not take that long. With Stephen Curry and David Lee ailing and the San Antonio Spurs doing their best to clamp down on Klay Thompson, Barnes' future might suddenly be his present with Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinals series Tuesday in San Antonio.
Clearly the Warriors determined -- as did Barnes -- that to beat the Spurs with Curry and Lee both essentially playing on one leg, the performance curve for the rookie forward had to be fast-forwarded.
Barnes responded remarkably in Game 4 -- 26 shots, 26 points, 10 rebounds, stellar defense, perfect free throwing (7 for 7), exhibiting an inside-outside game that the Spurs didn't handle very well. They might not have the personnel to do it.
The upshot of that development? The kid might have to do it again Tuesday night, even though he logged 51 hard minutes during the victory that knotted the series at 2-2.
"I was exhausted after the game, I was gassed," Barnes said Monday. "But I guess that's the blessing of being 20 -- I really don't feel it today."
Attrition becomes so much of a factor in these grinding, grueling playoff series that a youthful, healthy player with Barnes' exuberance and explosiveness becomes more significant the deeper things go. What amazes coach Mark Jackson is that such a young player has answered the bell in this pressure-packed situation. He said he wouldn't have believed it in training camp.
"There's no rookie who's doing what he's doing right now," Jackson said. "He's starting for a team in the second round of the playoffs. He's defending, he's scoring, he's rebounding, he's playing with an edge. He's elevated his game in the postseason, and it's great to see. His future is incredibly bright."
How much has Barnes elevated? In the regular season he averaged 25.4 minutes, 9.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.8 shots per game. In 10 playoff games, he has vaulted to 39.1 minutes, 15.9 points, 6.6 rebounds and 13.4 shots. He has had double-figure points in eight of the 10 games, and he reached 20 or more three times. And he has made 26 of 29 free throws (89.7 percent) after shooting 75.8 percent during season.
The Spurs have to be as surprised as anybody. When Barnes faced them Jan. 18, he played nearly 38 minutes but took just five shots and made one. He had a lot of games like that. In 81 games, he had double-digit shot attempts only 21 times, with a high of 17. He missed that many Sunday, and that was still irking him a day later.
"The shots kind of fell into place," Barnes said. "It would have been much nicer if I'd made some more. I can't recall ever missing that many shots before. But Coach just told me to keep applying pressure and attacking, because eventually the refs are going to make a call or it's going to go in."
Jackson said it wasn't Barnes' fault that he wasn't turned loose in such a manner during the season. It was simply a function of the scorers' pecking order, where the rookie was the fourth or fifth option behind Curry, Lee, Thompson and Jarrett Jack.
But Barnes has also progressed, gaining more confidence in his dribble drives and his long-range shot.
"My game has changed a lot since I got into the NBA," he said. "I was joking around with Carl (Landry) in midseason that me and him played the same position -- we were both facing fours. That was the only play I used to get, that one in the post. But as I got more comfortable and as Coach got more confidence in me, I was able to go out to the 3-point line and start working on my drive."
Eventually, Barnes sees himself as a player who is dangerous from anywhere on the floor. He said he didn't spend much time watching forwards while growing up. He watched Kobe Bryant and yearned to emulate him.
"But he's a long way from where I am, to say the least," Barnes said.
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BLM Finalizes Plans to Open 190 Million Acres to Geothermal Power
The BLM has revised 114 of its resource management plans to encourage the construction of new geothermal power plants in the West, such as this 10-megawatt power plant that was recently built in Utah. Enlarge this image.
The U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has made official its plans to open more than 190 million acres of federal lands for leasing and potential development of geothermal energy resources. On December 18, the BLM published the "Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan Amendments for Geothermal Leasing in the Western United States." The publication followed the release of the Final Geothermal Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS), which the Interior Department published in October 2008. That PEIS was open to a 60-day review by the governors of the affected states, but none of the governors objected to the proposed plan amendments. The newly issued Record of Decision amends 114 BLM resource management plans and allocates about 111 million acres of BLM-managed public lands as open for leasing. An additional 79 million acres of National Forest System lands are also legally open for leasing, although the U.S. Forest Service will need to evaluate its land use plans and amend them as needed through a separate environmental review process. The Record of Decision was published in the Federal Register on December 30.
The BLM's Record of Decision and amendments of its resource management plans is intended to simplify the process for future geothermal leasing. From now on, when a BLM office receives a nomination or application for geothermal leasing, it will be able to quickly determine if the proposed leasing area falls within the scope of the new Record of Decision. If so, the office can proceed to evaluate the proposed leasing area without preparing further plan amendments or Environmental Impact Statements. However, the BLM office will still need to conduct additional environmental reviews to comply with such laws as the Endangered Species Act and the National Historic Preservation Act, and to assure that no thermal or hydrological features of nearby National Park System lands would be affected by geothermal power development on the proposed lease areas. Of course, any lands that are administratively closed to geothermal leasing, such as wilderness areas and national parks, will remain unavailable for leasing. By the way, until recently there was no official name for BLM-managed lands, but as of December, they finally have a name: the National System of Public Lands. See the Interior Department's press releases on the geothermal leasing and the National System of Public Lands, and for detailed information, see the official Record of Decision (PDF 2.3 MB). Download Adobe Reader.


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Definition of Argive in English:
1Relating to the ancient city of Argos.
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- The Argive king Tantalus began a pattern of destruction for Argos after he offended the gods by feeding them his son Pelops at a banquet.
- Perhaps the most famous statue of the classical period is the Doryphoros by the Argive sculptor Polyclitus, which he also referred to as the Canon.
- But the author also lets us know that his heroine is committed to ideals of 'tenderness and justice 'that transcend national frontiers at a time when the Argive state is under threat.'
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1A citizen of Argos.
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- Now that Spartan backing was no longer a guarantee of political ascendancy, one Euphron, who had previously exploited Spartan favour, persuaded the Argives and Arcadians to help him install democracy.
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From Latin Argivus, from Greek Argeios 'relating to Argos'.
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Take the Family and Friends to UNO's Labor Day Weekend and Benefit Autism Speaks!
Participating* UNO's restaurants are donating 20% of all sales to Autism Speaks during the Labor Day Weekend as part of its UNO Dough Rai$ers promotion. Host a lunch, dinner or both at your local participating UNO's and have a great meal while knowing that part of the proceeds are going towards helping our families struggling with autism everyday. Spread the word to your friends and families! Don't cook this weekend, go to UNO's!
*Restaurants in Florida, Massachusetts, New York City area, Chicago, Northern Virginia and Maryland (excluding Deep Creek, Md.)
September 3, 2010 at 2:31 pm
I need some information mailed to me….Please! My nephew has been so traumatized from this Autism….So much if fact…Here is my story…He has been kicked out of school…First his school sent him to a school for troubled kids…Just found out that, He tried to escape ,and ran through the woods and tried to get over a fence….This was at recess…It took 4 grownups to bring him back up to the school…He got so stressed out…That they called the clay county law…They came handcuffed my 10 year old Nephew….:( Tried to call his Father..He missed the call…He tried to call that number back and he couldn't get through…So he went to pick up my Nephew and that is what he saw….On his little belly handcuffed …My brother in-law asked them to release his son…The officer said..(when he calms down I will)My brother in-law said he is calm….Then the officer pulled my brother in-law to the side and said he was about to tase him…..wth!!!!Could've killed him!!!!! So now the so called Doctor is requesting in home schooling…He is not allowed back at school…He also throughs fits on buses and they had to pull over and call my sister to come get him….He claws,punches and attacks others….The bus driver was also clawed up from him….Please someone help us and tell us what to do!!!I beg of you….The doctor puts him on so many medicines…Nothing last, he also has black outs and doesn't remember half of what he has done….Then he just breaks down crying….So sad! They only do blood work on him ….I seen on here about urine testing….Please write me back as soon as possible…..Truly,Tammy Jacksonville,Fl
September 3, 2010 at 11:57 pm
Dear Tammy…your message is heartbreaking. Even more so because I believe yours is a common story. See http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/02/business/02kids.html?_r=3&pagewanted=1&partner=rss&emc=rss for a recent article on how medications can do more harm than good for kids with autism. Our kids are not lab rats! I recommend getting in touch with Dr. Robert Sears…author of The Autism Book (See his website: http://www.theautismbook.com/)…he is a minimalist (meds are a last resort). Tell him what is going on, the meds your nephew is on, and why the doctors told your family those meds were necessary. See if Dr. Sears agrees with your nephew's doctors based on what your nephew was like before he started taking the meds. It sounds to me like your nephew needs new doctors (who believe in first DOING NO HARM to their patients) and some good support services (check with your local disabilities rights center / center for disabilities studies – perhaps run through a large university in FL?) that can come to your home and provide care and intervention for your nephew, as well as support and respite for your family. There are resources out there for kids with autism diagnoses. The support services group should be able to hook your nephew up with a school that will be a good match for his abilities and your concerns for his security. In the meantime I can only offer my prayers for your family and your nephew. Please let me know if you get this message and how things turn out?
September 4, 2010 at 12:26 am
I found another website for you that will be helpful and provide FL contacts with experts on autism and its various treatments…
"FDDC" stands for "Florida Developmental Disabilities Council"
Please reach out to them and tell your nephew's story. They can help…and they want to!
September 10, 2010 at 2:00 am
I took the liberty of contacting the FL agency I mentioned with the link for this webpage and this was their reply…
"Please ask Ms. Dickerson to get in touch with the Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities at 1-800-342-0823. They may be able to help.
Rose Coster
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC)
124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203
Tallahassee, Florida 32301-2981
Ph: (850) 488-4180 | (800) 580-7801
Fax: (850) 922-6702
September 3, 2010 at 2:41 pm
How do I find a location that is paricipating in this? Every Uno's I have called today is a franchise that knows nothing about the fundraiser. I live in Horsham, PA, north of Philadelphia.
September 6, 2010 at 4:47 pm
I am very disappointed in this promotion/event. We went to UNO's, but they only contribute the 20% to Autism if you have a voucher from online. We spoke to the manager, and they agreed to contribute for our meal, but I am sure many many people ate there this weekend thinking their money was going to autism and it isn't. The promotion was hidden by handouts at the counter that you would never see if anyone is standing there, and that's where everyone stands. The sign was only visible as you were leaving, so if you missed it, and didn't ask about it as we did, your money would not go to autism by simply eating at UNOs. Very tricky promotion – felt like a big scam to get people into the restaurant without having to pay out money for the cause.
September 7, 2010 at 8:36 pm
Thanks so much Gilda for clarifying that. Next time Uno's does this promotion, I'll be sure to just donate to Autism research / advocacy groups directly instead of using a middle man.
October 7, 2010 at 2:58 pm
check out the website http://www.wired.com and u would see an excluive news that first autistic presidential appointee speaks out in usa so could say that autistic persons cant do any thing or could excell in any thing looking forward to your reply.


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Schools to go tobacco-free
Henrico County public schools and school-sponsored events soon will be entirely tobacco-free, following the School Board's 4-1 vote Sept. 27 to enact a tobacco-free policy.
The policy likely will not take effect officially for a period of at least a few months, so that staff members and visitors who smoke or use tobacco have time to become adjusted to it.
Board member Lisa Marshall of the Tuckahoe District cast the dissenting vote.
More than 30 other school systems in the state – including Hanover County – already have similar tobacco policies. Henrico school officials believe the policy will promote healthier environments for students, staff members and visitors alike while encouraging healthier lifestyles at the same time and serving as a reinforcement to students about the dangers of tobacco.
Existing HCPS policy allowed individual principals to set their own conditions for tobacco and cigarette use on their campuses by adults, staff members and visitors. Twenty-four elementary schools in the county, three middle schools, five high schools and two specialty facilities already banned all tobacco use on their campuses prior to
the board's vote last week. Other schools and specialty centers allowed smoking in designated areas.
The change is not without detractors. About a third of the 1,263 faculty members who responded to a school system survey last month said they favored the existing policy, while two-thirds said they favored the new one.
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On stage and off, Rihanna can't help but make headlines. Here are five examples.
CHRIS BROWN: She's drawn fire for getting back together with the R&B star who savagely beat her in 2009. Brown was convicted of assault and was sentenced to community service, but that service is now under investigation for possible fraud. Rihanna and Brown say his violent days are behind him.
30 MILLION: That's how many albums she has sold worldwide. She's also sold more than 120 million singles, and 12 of her songs have hit No. 1 on the Billboard charts. Not bad for a 25-year-old.
AWARDS: Rihanna has won seven Grammy Awards, five American Music Awards, 18 Billboard Music Awards and two BRIT Awards. Forbes magazine named her the fourth most powerful celebrity of 2012 with an income of $53 million.
ON-SCREEN: Rihanna had a supporting role in the widely panned 2012 film "Battleship," and is set to appear in the 2012 film "This is the End" and in the DreanWorks animated film "Happy Smekday!," due for release in 2014. She also starred in the British TV program "Styled to Rock" and appeared on "The X Factor."
FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES: Rihanna has collaborated with such A-listers as Eminem, Coldplay, Jay-Z (who was instrumental in launching her career), Timbaland, will.i.am., Drake and Kanye West, among many others.
FASHION AND SUCH: Rihanna has released two fragrances and debuted a fashion line earlier this year, which drew mixed reviews. She has long been considered an influential fashion figure with her sultry public appearances. Her "bob" hairdo in 2007 was widely copied around the world.


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Hard to feel part of a society that denies you a voice.
To save money and act humanely, Ohio needs to release dying prisoners.
Refusal to challenge ruling has put Youth Deterrent on ice.
The 211 line has given this community a chance to do better.
Ohio has made it difficult for him to clear his name and get paid.
Most white Americans won't go back to old ways of thinking.
As judge, I'd sentence dealer to speak to young people.
Whenever a prosecutor, judge, or cop talks about sending a message, it's time to duck.
Peer mentors teach prisoners life skills.
Other cities get creative to prevent gun violence. So should Toledo.


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Asia's High-Flying Homes of 2012
Asia's real-estate market may have shown signs of cooling, but the appetite for luxury homes in the region has remained hot as ever. From Hong Kong to Fiji, Australia to Sri Lanka, here's a look back at some of the most popular homes featured in Asia's House of the Day section this year.
Two Houses in One in Hong Kong: A 10,000-square-foot house (with elevator) is sure to stand out in Hong Kong, where space comes at a steep premium.
Price: $64.4 million
A Village-Size Estate in Fiji: Near the peninsula of Fiji's Vanua Levu island lies a cluster of residences on 150 acres, including two private beaches and a chapel.
Price: $13.9 million
Open-Air in Koh Samui: Hilltops, sea and plantings are the backdrops of this five-bedroom villa in Koh Samui, Thailand, which has a living room that is open to the outdoors.
Price: $2.7 million
A Tech-Savvy Ski House: This chalet in Hakuba, Japan, comes equipped with iPads to control and monitor the home, 3-D televisions that retract from the bedroom ceilings and a view of the snow-covered slopes.
Price: $5.4 million
3 Villas in 1 in Bali: This Indonesian home is made up of three villas that the owners call 'Dream,' 'Joy' and 'Smile,' each with its own pool.
Price: $1.95 million
Duplex Penthouse in Hong Kong: This two-story home in Hong Kong has a two kitchens for Western-style and Chinese cooking, and a master bedroom that takes up an entire floor.
Price: $11.6 million
A 'Holy' Abode in Bali: This waterfront property is a popular wedding site and has been dubbed the Sanctus Villa by its owner.
Price: $6.3 million
Mornington Peninsula Glass House: Perched on 27 acres of land, this 14,000-square-foot home includes a croquet lawn, courtyard and private theater.
Price: $12.8 million
Mediterranean Living in Australia: This sprawling waterfront home near Australia's Great Barrier Reef has a private marina and a helipad. It's also a butterfly haven.
Price: $26.1 million
'X-Files' Star's Sri Lanka Home: Gillian Anderson, who played Dana Scully on 'The X-Files,' restored this Sri Lankan property. With 40-foot ceilings, it was originally built big enough to accommodate an elephant.
Price: $5.75 million
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STOCKTON - Police arrested a man on suspicion of armed robbery Thursday afternoon after conducting a traffic stop in central Stockton, authorities said.
The man robbed a business at gunpoint about 2:15 p.m. in the 2400 block of East Fremont Street, police said. The man demanded cash before fleeing in a black Audi, officers said.
Police later stopped the car near California and East Worth streets, authorities said. Inside the vehicle, officers found an Airsoft gun - which shoots plastic, BB-like pellets - and cash. The driver, 29-year-old Israel Quintana, was positively identified by a witness and arrested on suspicion of robbery, authorities said.
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TAHOE/TRUCKEE — Below is the official list of Truckee/North Tahoe races for the 2012 general election, according to Nevada and Placer counties, and the qualified candidates for each.In all, seats are up for election in 14 local districts/agencies. While there are a number of seats featuring only one candidate, races will occur within the following districts:• Truckee Tahoe Airport District: four candidates for three 4-year seats.• North Tahoe Fire Protection District: two candidates for one 4-year seat (District 1).• North Tahoe Public Utility District: all three 4-year seats (Districts 2, 4, 5) have two candidates running.• Truckee Donner Public Utility District: four candidates for three 4-year seats.• Tahoe City Public Utility District: two candidates for one 4-year seat (District 3); two candidates for one 4-year seat (District 4).• Truckee Town Council: three candidates for two 4-year seats; three candidates for one 2-year seat.Details of each race, along with important dates to remember, are below. For detailed information on these and other California races, and to find out in which races you are eligible to vote, visit the elections websites for Placer and Nevada counties.
September 10: Write-in candidate-filing period begins.September 27: Sample ballots may be mailed to voters. October 5: Last day to file 1st pre-election campaign statements (from last statement to 9/30/12).October 8: First day to issue vote-by-mail ballots. October 21: Last day to file 2nd pre-election campaign statement from 10/1/2012 – 10/20/2012).October 21-November 5, 2012: Contributions and independent expenditures of $1,000 or more need to be reported within 24 hours.October 22: Last day to register for this election. October 23: Close of write-in candidate-filing period.October 25: Last day to file 2nd pre-election campaign statements (from last statement to 10/20/12). October 30: Last day to request vote-by-mail ballot by mail. November 6: Election Day


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The Tensor Foundation has provided funding for the MAA to award grants for projects designed to encourage the pursuit and enjoyment of mathematics by students who are members of groups historically underrepresented in the field of mathematics. Projects may be designed for middle school students, high school students, or college/university students.
College/university mathematics or science faculty may submit proposals. Mathematical sciences faculty should be integrally involved in the proposed project. If the project includes high school or middle school participants, then collaboration with high school or middle school mathematics faculty, as appropriate, should be included.
Proposed projects may replicate existing successful projects, adapt components of such projects, or create new, innovative projects. Project design should reflect strategies that have been shown to be effective in increasing underrepresented minority achievement.
Projects should provide enrichment activities which lead to heightened interest in mathematics and deeper appreciation of it. These projects are not intended for remedial help for students who need assistance in order to succeed in their coursework in mathematics. They should encourage students to continue studies of mathematics in high school and college and should better prepare them for those studies. Undergraduate and graduate students may serve as role models and work directly with students under the tutelage of faculty from both the college or university and middle or high school.
Active engagement in doing mathematics is an essential feature. Participants should be made aware of career opportunities in mathematics and mathematically intensive disciplines. Implementation of a mentoring component is encouraged and desirable. Please assure that any mentoring component for youth that is included is consistent with local laws and regulations for implementation of such projects.
Projects should be conducted over a sufficient period of time to engage student participants in learning and applying new and interesting mathematics that they would not encounter in their classes. Projects may be conducted during summer or during the school year, on weekends or after school.
Funds may be used to supplement existing projects in order to increase the number of minority students participating in those projects or may be used to initiate new projects. Participation may not be barred to members of any group, but it must be clear that the project will seek to recruit and serve participants from historically underrepresented groups.
Grants will be awarded up to $6000 and will be made to the institution of the project director for a one-year project. An institution is expected to supply matching funds or in-kind support as an indication of commitment to the project. These grants will not support any institutional indirect costs or provide fringe benefits. To provide maximum flexibility, unexpended funds may be carried forward. Grant may be awarded for a maximum of three years, but grant recipients must reapply each year, should they wish to continue their projects.
Applications will be accepted from college and university mathematical sciences faculty. They must be working with high school or middle school mathematics faculty if the projects targets those students.
While projects will have a high degree of variability, there are effective projects targeting underrepresented minorities wich share some characteristics:
Please submit all proposal materials online by February 12 of the year for which you would like the grant. Proposals received after the deadline will not be considered. You will receive notification of the outcome of your proposal by the end of March.
Make sure you have the following documents ready as separate PDF files as you will be asked to upload them in appropriate sections of your application:
Project Description should not exceed 5 pages. Please use nothing smaller than 12 point font. Address the following guidelines in the order listed:
Proposals will be reviewed by a panel which will include members of the MAA Committee on Minority Participationin Mathematics, other MAA members, and a trustee of the Tensor Foundation acting as an advisor.
For further information regarding proposed projects, please contact the MAA Tensor-SUMMA Program Director Rosalie Dance by email email@example.com.
For consultation on your ideas and the scope for projects, proposers are encouraged to contact the MAA Tensor Program Outreach Director Florence Fasanelli by email firstname.lastname@example.com or phone 202-966-5591.


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Friday, January 31, 2014
Timepieces to memoirs
Posted by Shreve & Co. at 9:33:38 AM in Jaeger Lecoultre (30)
A timepiece doesn't only tell time. But it can also a be a memoir of your life's greatest milestones. Each of us has a sentimental core, that no matter how pre-occupied we are, we always find time to cherish the past. Jaeger Lecoultre allows you to put personalized special engravings on your watch. It transforms them into precious mementos, that remind you of the people you love or your good memories with them. May it be a birth of a new baby or a 50th golden wedding anniversary, have its symbolds engraved on your Jaeger Lecoultre watch. You can visit the Jaeger Lecoultre and create the design yourself. There is also a wide-array of watch collections under this fine brand that you can choose from and have personalized. Jaeger Lecoultre has been there since 1833, crafting every watch with passion in its ongoing quest for technical perfection. Every Jaeger Lecoultre you wear is a product of 180 years of excellence.
Jaeger Lecoultre is available in Shreve & Co. at San Francisco, California and Portland, Oregon.
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An informative guide on how to write a good essay (written by someone who has graded a heck of a lot of them), it contains essay writing strategies, helpful tips, and a step-by-step process guide. Learn how to get the highest grade possible for your work and avoid the mistakes that so many students make.
Language: English
Written in: 2010
Published: 2010-11-17
Word count: 1,625 words (≈ 7 minutes)
License: Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives (cc by-nc-nd)
Tags: essay help, essays, Research
Dr Hercules Bantas has been teaching and reading political science for the better part of a decade. It is his opinion that he is too often immersed in some weighty tome or other, the authors of which always use one thousand words where one hundred words would suffice. It was while juggling no less than three weighty tomes by the same author and trying to understand what the fellow was trying to say that the idea of The Reluctant Geek Guides was born. He is well aware that publishing clearly written and unambiguous guides to important ideas in the human sciences is frowned upon in some circles, but he's going to do it anyway. Despite his well documented grumpiness, Hercules claims to like people and can be contacted by email at reluctantgeek[at]iinet.net.au.


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Published: Friday, July 5, 2013 at 4:54 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, July 5, 2013 at 4:54 p.m.
SARASOTA - A 22-year-old man has been charged with capital sexual battery and incest. His alleged victim is 14.
According to reports, Joshua Riley, of Sarasota, began abusing the victim when she was 10, but the abuse may have begun when she was even younger.
A capital sexual battery charge carries no bail and could have a sentence of life in prison without parole.
The victim said Riley would use a butter knife to unlock her bedroom door and have sex with her.
On June 27, the victim told a friend what was occurring and detectives were called.
According to reports, Riley agreed to talk with detectives and at first denied any wrongdoing, but during a polygraph examination he confessed to the crime.
Riley told detectives he made the victim have sex with him at about the age of 8, after watching her have sex with another person who was not named in the police reports.
Police spokeswoman Genevieve Judge said the case is still an "active investigation," and that additional arrests are possible.
Riley allegedly told investigators he loves the victim, "more than he should, in a girlfriend kind of way."
The victim told police Riley would wear a condom, which he would later dispose of in his room.
Detectives searched Riley's room and found numerous used condoms exactly where the victim had described.
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Smart Network 3D Blu-Ray Disc™ Player DMP-BDT220CP
Details http://shop.panasonic.com/support-only/DMP-BDT220CP.html
- Smartphone Remote Control
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- 2D to 3D Conversion for VIERA Connect
- HDMI Cable Included
- Featured
- Cables
Firmware & Drivers
FIRMWARE Download Instructions
DMP-BDT220 Firmware Update DOWNLOAD Download and install instructions
- Version: 1.63
Issues Addressed:
VIERA Connect™ compatibility and other improvements
Wireless LAN Connectivity
VIERA Connect™ Update
Playability of Blu-ray Disc™
Stability and functionality of VIERA Connect™ Apps
Netflix Connectivity
Improves Netflix connectivity
VIERA Connect™ Compatibility
- Release Date: 11-27-2013
- Operating Systems: windows/mac
- 2012 How to Lock VIERA Connect Applications
- 2012 Blu-ray How to Obtain Surround Sound from Netflix
- Basic Audio Video Connections
- 2012 BDT220 Convert 2D to 3D
- How to Log In and Search on Netflix
- DMPBDT220 How to Stream Media via DLNA
- 2012 DMPBDT220 How to Connect to Your Wireless Network
- 2012 DMPBDT220 How to Update the Firmware
- 2012 DMPBDT220 How to Install Free Applications from Viera Market
- 2012 Blu-ray/Home Theater - How to Test the Skype Camera
- 2012 Blu-ray/Home Theater - How to Make a Video Call using Skype
- 2012 How to Troubleshoot Network Problems
- How to Register with Pandora
- 2012 How to Connect Your Blu-ray Player to Your TV
- 2012 Blu-ray/Home Theater - How to Enable Netflix Subtitles
- 2012 Blu-ray How to Connect a Mobile Device to the VIERA Connect YouTube App
- How to Connect the Blu-ray Player using an Optical Audio Cable
- 2012 Blu-ray How to Change the Player's Remote Code
- How to Connect the Blu-ray Player to a Home Theater with Analog Cables
- 2012 Blu-ray How to Change the Player's DNS Settings
- How to Connect the Blu-ray Player to a Theater system and TV
- 2012 Blu-ray How to Change the Audio Output
- 2012 Blu-ray How to Turn Off the VIERA Connect Beep
- 2012 How to Register with Amazon Video on Demand
- How to Find the Networks Default Gateway
- 2012 How to Change the HDMI Output Resolution
- 2012 How to Lock VIERA Connect Applications
- 2012 How to Output a Blu-ray Disc in 24p
- 2012 How to Adjust the VIERA Connect Screen Size
- How to Connect External Devices to your TV
SpecificationsExpand All
Playable Discs
- FULL HD 3D yes
- BD-Video yes
- BD-RE/ BD-RE DL (Ver.3)
- MPO yes
- BD-R/ BD-R DL (Ver.2)
- MKV yes
- DVD-Video yes
- DVD-Video yes *1
- DVD Video Recording yes *1
- AVCHD yes *1
- FLAC yes *1 (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL)
MP3yes *1*2 (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL)
- MKV yes *1 (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL)
JPEGyes *1 (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL)
- MPO yes *1 (DVD-R/ DVD-R DL)
- Video yes *1
- AVCHD yes *1
- CD-DA yes (-RW*3)
- FLAC yes (-RW*3)
MP3yes *2(-RW*3)
- MKV yes (-RW*3)
JPEGyes (-RW*3)
- MPO yes (-RW*3)
Audio System
- Dolby® Digital Plus/ Dolby® TrueHD yes Decode(5.1ch) and Bitstream Output*4
- DTS™-HD Master Audio Essential/ DTS™-HD High Resolution Audio yes Decode and Bitstream Output*4
SD Memory Card
- Slot yes
Compatible MediaSD/ SDHC/ SDXC
- Playback
- MPO yes
- MPEG2 / AVCHD yes
- Slot yes (2)
- Front For Playback
- Rear For Communication Camera only
- USB Standard USB 2.0 High Speed
- Playback
- FLAC yes
MP3yes *2
- MKV/ MP4 yes
- MPO yes
High Quality Picture
- Adaptive Chroma Processing yes
- 2D-3D Conversion yes (BD/ DVD/ CD/ SD Memory Card/ VOD/USB/NAS)
- 3D Effect Controller yes (BD/ DVD/ CD/ SD Memory Card/ VOD/USB/NAS)
- Full HD Up Sampling (New P4HD) yes
1080/24p Playbackyes *5
- Deep Color yes
- x.v.Color yes *6
High Quality Sound
- Pure Audio on HDMI yes
- High Clarity Sound Plus -
- Digital Tube Sound -
- Audio D/A Converter 192kHz/32bit
- Analog 7.1ch Output -
96kHz Surround Re-Masteryes *7
Easy to Use
- Touch Pad Remote -
- Smartphone Remote Control yes *8
- Smart Sensor for Eco Quick Start -
- Multi-User Mode/ Stylish GUI / Wallpaper yes
VIERA Link™ (HDAVI Control 5)yes
- VIERA Connect™ yes *9
- Wireless LAN System yes (Built-in)
- DLNA (DMP&DMR) Function yes
- Network Drive Access yes
- BD-Live™ yes *11
- HDMI Output yes
- Video Output yes
- Optical Output yes
- Coaxial Output -
- Analog Audio Output 2ch
- LAN (Ethernet) Terminal yes (for DLNA, BD-Live™*11, VIERA Connect™*9 and Firmware Update)
- Video System NTSC
- Audio S/N 100dB
- Dynamic Range 100dB
Power SupplyAC 120V, 60Hz
- Power Consumption
- Normal Use[Approx.] 8.9W
- Standby - Quick Start Off[Approx.] 0.1W
- Standby - Quick Start On[Approx.] 3.2W
Dimensions, Weight
- Main Unit[Approx.]
- Dimensions (W x H x D) [Approx.] 16-15/16 x 1-1/2 x 7-1/16 inch*13
- Weight [Approx.] 3.3 lbs.
Further Specifications
- NOTE *1 Discs recorded and finalized on recording devices. / *2 For contents recorded disc media from CDs for your personal use. / *3 Playability may vary depending on the contents, discs and quality of the recording. / *4 HDMI connection required. / *5 For BD,DVD and VOD via HDMI in BBT01, BDT500, BDT320 and BDT220. For BD via HDMI in BD87 and BD77. / *6 This function is effective only when reproducing AVCHD data recorded with x.v.Color technology. The function cannot be used with BD-ROM or DVD-ROM discs. HDMI connection is required.x.v.Color is a registered trademark. / *7 CD sampling is done at 88.2 kHz. MP3 data can be re-mastered only on CD. / *8 Requires the device with the App installed and the player to be connected to the same home network. / *9 Requires broadband Internet service. / *10 With purchase of Wireless LAN Adaptor DY-WL5. / *11 To enjoy content, you will need to insert an SD card in BBT01, BDT500, BDT320 and BDT220 or USB flash drive in BD87 and BD77 (1GB or more of free space/ sold separately). Requires broadband Internet service. / *12 Using included AC adaptor. / *13 Excluding the projecting parts and the pedestal. / *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and dimensions are approximate.
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Where can I find more support or ask questions about my product?
Click Here to visit the Panasonic Community to search for specific FAQs or tutorials for your product or ask questions directly to Panasonic or other customers.
Where can I find Firmware for my product?
1. Visit http://shop.panasonic.com/support 2. Enter your model number into the search box in the middle of the screen and click on the blue "Get Support" button. 3. Click on "Firmware & Drivers" in the floating menu on the left side of the screen.Note: If "Firmware & Drivers" is not listed in the floating menu, there are no firmware or driver updates available for your product.
Where can I find Warranty information for my product?
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Where can I find the Owner's Manual for my product?
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This information is produced and provided by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The information in this topic may have changed since it was written. For the most current information, contact the National Cancer Institute via the Internet web site at http://cancer.gov or call 1-800-4-CANCER.
Depression is different from normal sadness.
Depression is not simply feeling sad. Depression is a disorder with specific symptoms that can be diagnosed and treated. About one-fourth of cancer patients become depressed. The numbers of men and women affected are about the same.
A person diagnosed with cancer faces many stressful issues. These may include:
Sadness and grief are normal reactions to a cancer diagnosis. A person with cancer may also have:
Not everyone who is diagnosed with cancer reacts in the same way. Some cancer patients may not have depression or anxiety, while others may have high levels of both.
Signs that you have adjusted to the cancer diagnosis and treatment include being able to stay active in daily life and continue in your roles such as:
This summary is mainly about depression in adults with cancer. There is a section at the end of the summary about depression in children with cancer.
Some cancer patients may have a higher risk of depression.
There are known risk factors for depression after a cancer diagnosis. Factors that increase the risk of depression are not always related to the cancer.
Risk factors related to cancer that may cause depression include the following:
Risk factors not related to cancer that may cause depression include the following:
There are many medical conditions that can cause depression.
Medical conditions that may cause depression include the following:
Depression and anxiety are common in patients whose cancer is advanced and can no longer be treated.
Patients whose cancer can no longer be treated often feel depressed and anxious. These feelings can lower the quality of life. Terminally ill patients who are depressed report being troubled about:
Depressed terminally ill patients feel they are "being a burden" even when they don't depend very much on others.
Family members also have a risk of depression.
Anxiety and depression are also common in family members caring for loved ones with cancer. Children are affected when a parent with cancer is depressed and may have emotional and behavioral problems themselves.
Good communication helps. Family members who talk about feelings and solve problems are more likely to have lower levels of anxiety and depression.
Major depression has specific symptoms that last longer than two weeks.
It's normal to feel sad after learning you have cancer, but a diagnosis of depression depends on more than being unhappy. Symptoms of depression include the following:
Your doctor will talk with you to find out if you have symptoms of depression.
Your doctor wants to know how you are feeling and may want to discuss the following:
This information will help you and your doctor find out if you are feeling normal sadness or have a depressive disorder.
Checking for depression may be repeated at times when stress increases, such as when cancer gets worse or comes back after treatment.
Physical exams, mental exams, and lab tests are used to diagnose depression.
In addition to talking with you, your doctor may do the following to check for depression:
The decision to treat depression depends on how long it has lasted and how much it affects your life.
If you cannot adjust to the cancer diagnosis after a long time and you have lost interest in your usual activities, you may have depression that needs to be treated. Treatment of depression may include medicines, talk therapy, or both.
Treatment of major depression usually includes medicine.
It's important to use antidepressants only under the care of a doctor.
Antidepressants help relieve depression and its symptoms. When you are taking antidepressants, it's important that they are used under the care of a doctor. You may be treated with a number of medicines during your cancer care. Some anticancer medicines may not mix safely with certain antidepressants or with certain foods, herbals, or nutritional supplements. It's important to tell your healthcare providers about all the medicines, herbals, and nutritional supplements you are taking, including medicines used as patches on the skin. This can help prevent unwanted reactions.
Many antidepressants take from 3 to 6 weeks to work. Usually, you begin at a low dose that is slowly increased to find the right dose for you. This helps to avoid side effects.
Check with your doctor before you stop taking an antidepressant. You may need to slowly reduce the dose of some types of antidepressants. This is to prevent side effects you may have if you suddenly stop taking the medicine.
There are different types of antidepressants.
Most antidepressants help treat depression by changing the levels of chemicals called neurotransmitters in the brain. Nerves use these chemicals to send messages to one another. Increasing the amount of these chemicals helps to improve mood. The different types of antidepressants act on these chemicals in different ways and have different side effects.
Three types of antidepressants are commonly used to treat depression in patients with cancer:
There are other types of antidepressants that may be used:
The antidepressant that is best for you depends on the following:
St. John's wort may change the way some of your other medicines work.
St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is an herbal product sold as an over-the-counter treatment for depression. St. John's wort has not been proven to be better than standard antidepressant medicines. Many studies have been done to compare St. John's wort with antidepressants, placebo (inactive) medicines, or both, and have shown mixed results.
Be sure to talk with your doctor before taking St. John's wort. It may change the way some of your other medicines work, including anticancer medicines. Also, there are no standards for companies that make St. John's wort, so the amount of active ingredient may be different in each brand.
Counseling or talk therapy helps some cancer patients with depression.
Your doctor may suggest you see a psychologist or psychiatrist for the following reasons:
Most counseling or talk therapy programs for depression are offered in both individual and small-group settings. Some of these include:
More than one type of therapy program may be right for you. Therapy programs for cancer patients teach about the following:
Patients in therapy often form a close personal bond with an understanding health care provider. Talking with a clergy member may also be helpful for some people.
It's common for cancer patients to feel hopeless at times.
Cancer patients sometimes feel hopeless. Although few cancer patients are reported to die by suicide, talk with your doctor if you feel hopeless or have thoughts of suicide. There are ways your doctor can help you. Getting treatment for major depression has been shown to lower the risk of suicide in cancer patients.
Risk factors for suicide may be related to the cancer or other conditions.
General risk factors for suicide include the following:
Risk factors that are related to cancer include the following:
An assessment is done to find the reasons for hopeless feelings or thoughts of suicide.
Talking about thoughts of suicide with your doctor gives you a chance to describe your feelings and fears, and may help you feel more in control. Your doctor will try to find out what is causing your hopeless feelings, such as:
You can find out what may be done to help relieve your emotional and physical pain.
Controlling symptoms caused by cancer and cancer treatment is an important goal in preventing suicide.
Having constant discomfort or pain can cause you to feel desperate. Keeping pain and other symptoms under control will help to:
Treatment may include antidepressants. Some antidepressants take a few weeks to work. The doctor may prescribe other medicines that work quickly to relieve distress until the antidepressant begins to work. Patients usually are given only a small number of doses at a time. For your safety, it's important to have frequent contact with a health care professional and avoid being alone until your symptoms are controlled. Your health care team can help you find social support.
Losing a loved one to suicide is especially hard for the family and friends.
The shock and grief felt after the loss of a loved one to suicide is very difficult. Family members and others who loved the patient may feel like they have been left or rejected. They may feel guilty or angry or they may feel responsible for the suicide. Talking with a professional or a support group can be very helpful for family members and others who loved the patient. Support groups can:
It may help just to know that these feelings are felt by others.
Sedation may be considered for comfort.
Patients with advanced cancer or near the end of life may have:
Sedation can be given to ease these conditions. This is called palliative sedation. Deciding to use palliative sedation may be difficult for the family as well as the patient. The patient and family can get support from the health care team and mental health professionals when palliative sedation is used.
Choices about care and treatment at the end of life should be made while you are still able to make them.
Your thoughts and feelings about end-of-life sedation may depend on your own culture and beliefs. Some patients who become anxious facing the end of life may want to be sedated. Other patients may wish to have no procedures, including sedation, just before death. It is important for you to tell family members and health care providers of your wishes about sedation at the end of life. When you make your wishes about sedation known ahead of time, doctors and family members can be sure they're doing what you would want.
Most children cope well with cancer. A small number of children may have:
These problems can affect the child's cancer treatment and enjoyment of life. Children with severe late effects from cancer treatment may be more likely to have symptoms of depression. A mental health specialist can help children with depression.
Assessment for depression includes looking at the child's symptoms, behavior, and health history.
As in adults, normal sadness in children is not depression. Depression lasts longer and has specific symptoms. The doctor may assess the child for depression if a behavior problem goes on for a long time. To assess for depression, the doctor will need the following information about the child:
The doctor will talk with the child and may use a set of questions or a checklist that helps to diagnose depression in children.
A diagnosis of depression depends on the symptoms and how long they have lasted.
Children who are depressed have an unhappy mood and at least 4 of the following symptoms every day for 2 weeks or longer:
Treatment may be therapy or medicine.
Talk therapy is the main treatment for depression in children.
Individual and group talk therapy are the main treatments for depression in children. This may include play therapy for younger children. Therapy will help the child cope with feelings of depression and also understand the cancer and its treatment.
Medicines for depression may be used with care.
The doctor may prescribe antidepressants for children with severe depression and anxiety. Children taking antidepressants must be watched closely.SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are a type of antidepressant that usually have few side effects. However, in some children, teenagers, and young adults, SSRIs make depression worse or cause thoughts of suicide. The Food and Drug Administration has warned that patients younger than age 25 who are taking SSRIs should be watched closely for signs that the depression is getting worse and for suicidal thinking or behavior. This is especially important during the first 4 to 8 weeks of treatment.
See the section on Depression and Suicide in the PDQ summary on Pediatric Supportive Care for more information.
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Quick run through of some thoughts on 3 of the 4 Bay Area teams that played simultaneously Wednesday night, and ALL WON...
1—Tim Lincecum, as always, is the third rail of Giants-dom. Talk about him in any analytical way, and the franchise might try to electrocute you.
Bruce Bochy and Brian Sabean don't seem to like it at all when Lincecum's starts are put under the microscope, and REALLY don't like it when Bochy re-arranges the lineup -- due to ONLY coincidental reasons, naturally -- so that Buster Posey isn't catching him and we wonder why.
The Giants' overt twitchiness on the subject, of course, means I'll follow it even more. Sorry, guys!
The facts: Last night, Lincecum survived five fretful innings in LA, surrendered a career-high-tying 7 walks, but worked out of jams and survived unscathed when Bochy let him finish the 5th inning and then five relievers took it home from there in the Giants' victory.
Oh, and due to Brandon Belt's illness, Bochy made the late call to move Posey to first base and inserted Hector Sanchez -- Lincecum's most regular catcher over the last year-plus -- as the catcher. Nothing to see here!
Here's the practical reality of this: Unless things change dramatically, the Giants are going to keep throwing Lincecum out there (who else do they have?) and he's going to keep walking the high-wire because his command and his stuff aren't what they used to be and may never get back there.
Sometimes he'll battle through, sometimes he won't. Just like last year.
That means the bullpen is going to get chewed up on a regular basis during his starts, as it was last year.
The difference between the start of this year and last year is that Bochy has now lined #4 starter Barry Zito right behind #3 Lincecum, which could prove to be enormously grueling for the bullpen down the road. (They get a break with an off-day Thursday, but won't get one the next turn, then get another 3/4 break the turn after that.)
So you're talking about a bullpen that might have to eat up at least 6 and maybe going on 9 innings in a two-day span every time Lincecum and Zito throw on back-to-back days... and that's not counting the possibility of extra innings on either day.
My easy proposal: Bochy eventually has to flip Zito and current #5 Ryan Vogelsong in the rotation order, which, presuming Vogelsong regularly goes deep into games, gives the bullpen a bit of a break in between Lincecum/Zito high-work days.
This would make the pitching lineup: Lincecum 3, Vogelsong 4, Zito 5... then go back to #1 Matt Cain.
The Vogelsong/Zito flip probably should've been the way this season started, but Bochy does love Zito and probably wanted to give him the home opener... The 4/5 flip can be done whenever there's a well-timed off-day or just by skipping a Zito start in the coming weeks.
And I know Zito's another SFG third-rail, but again: Oh well.
Side issue: As Wendy Thurm mentioned a few days ago on the Bay Area Sports Guy blog, lining up Linecum and Zito back-to-back makes it tougher for Bochy to avoid letting Zito cross the 200-innings threshold, which would vest his $18M option for 2014.
And the Giants DO NOT and SHOULD NOT want that to happen.
Zito has never thrown more than 1991/3 innings in his Giants career -- and never deserved to, once Bochy realized he had to pull Zito whenever he started looking shaky, and that has been the proper way to do this since about 2008.
But remember, Zito is amazingly durable; he's always healthy for 32-33 starts. And this year, if Zito's consistently pitching after Lincecum short outings, there will be some pull on Bochy to let Zito try to survive a rough 4th inning or tough out a scraggly 6th... just to let his bullpen breathe.
And that's how you might push that innings count near 200.
So the Giants have to split Lincecum and Zito for a lot of reasons. There is no way they can pay that $18M vesting option -- that's not just bad money to pay a 5th starter, it's money that could be committed elsewhere if the Giants can just plop a $3-4M guy into that slot in 2014.
Which they easily could.
And last point: The Dodgers still look exactly like what they were last year -- great when Clayton Kershaw's pitching, not-so-great when he's not... and that fielding is awful.
2—The Warriors won last night and cut their playoff magic number to 3.
That means if they win in Phoenix on Friday, the Warriors can clinch a playoff spot by beating the Jazz at Oracle on Sunday evening.
Also: Their magic number to finish no lower than the 7 seed is 4.
Their magic number to clinch the 6th seed? Well, they're only a game ahead of Houston, and Houston has the tie-break advantage, so with both teams having only 7 games left, let's just say that the Warriors have to match the Rockets win for win down the stretch to keep the 6 seed.
At this point, thanks to the Clippers' swoon, the 6 seed would draw 3 Denver in the first round -- and that's a very bad match-up for the Warriors, in my opinion.
So I don't think there's a huge advantage for the Warriors to be in the 6 slot vs. sitting in the 7 spot and playing Oklahoma City in the first round. They're out-matched either way and would need a miracle performance to take the first-round series deep.
First-round GSW miracles have happened, though, I seem to recall.
3—Josh Reddick is 0 for 12 so far this season. Brandon Moss is 0 for 8.
Yes, that's an incredibly small sample size for the A's two most dangerous left-handed hitters. A snapshot. Means nothing in the larger picture. All of that logical statistical stuff.
But let's see what Reddick and Moss do Thursday vs. rookie Mariners starter Brandon Maurer, another right-handed starter after the A's lost to two Seattle RHs to begin the season and then beat-up lefty Joe Saunders last night.
It's just interesting that Reddick and Moss are two of the more unpredictable parts of the A's offense this year (I'm slotting Yoenis Cespedes in for 35 HRs and all the OPS bells and whistles this year, if he's healthy), and they're two lefties who need to pound RH pitching... or else the A's are going to go through some offensive funks.
(Unless the A's get an incredible amount from supplemental left-handed bats Seth Smith, John Jaso and others.)
Basically: Reddick and Moss need to hit a lot of HRs off of RH pitching, like they did last year.
Last year the A's weren't great vs. RH pitching (scored the fifth-fewest runs in the AL vs. RHs), but hit 133 HRs vs. righties, and that was how they did it.
This year I think they'll bash lefties again, with Cespedes, Chris Young, Jed Lowrie, switch-hitting Coco Crisp from the right side, and a few others.
From the left side, the big guns are Reddick and Moss, who have 2012 blasting on their track records and that's just about it.
Again, we're just a few games into 2013. It's all statistical white noise until everybody gets into June or so...
But let's see what happens Thursday.


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SIGMAA RUME Conference
The Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education will be held February 23-35, 2012 in Portland, OR.More.
David Blackwell Memorial Conference
The David Blackwell Memorial Conference will be held April 19-20, 2012, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., to celebrate Dr. Blackwell's legacy as well as the advances he made in mathematics and statistics. Registration is now open.More.
15thAnnual Legacy of R. L. Moore Conference
"The Many Faces of Inquiry-Based Learning," co-sponsored by the MAA and the Educational Advancement Foundation, will take place at the Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark on June 14-16, 2012. Registration is now open.More.
Victoria Xia Represents MAA at White House Science Fair
On February 7, President Obama hosted the secondWhite House Science Faircelebrating thestudent winnersof a broad range of STEM competitions. The MAA was represented by Victoria Xia, a sophomore at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia.Article.
President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
On Tuesday, February 7, 2012, the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) released its report entitled "Engage to Excel: Producing One Million Additional College Graduates with Degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics." This report provides a strategy for improving STEM education during the first two years of college.More.
MathEducation Gets Boost in NSF FY 2013 Budget
The proposed National Science Foundation budget includes $30 million for a new initiative to move successful approaches to teaching and learning in mathematics from early research through to widespread, effective use at the elementary, high school, and early undergraduate levels.Article.
AMC Results
The AMC 10 A/12 A, the first date of the MAA'smathcontest for high school students, grades 10 and below and grades 12 and below, took place on Tuesday, February 7. Check theAMC webpage, for interesting AMC 10/12 A results and statistics as early as February 15! The date for the alternateAMC 10 B and AMC 12 B is February 22, including many university and college administrations. Watch for results and statistics as early as February 29.
The February/March 2012 issue ofMAA FOCUSis nowonline.
Abstract Submission for MAA MathFest 2012 Now Open
Abstracts and calls for papers for MAA MathFest 2012 are now being accepted.More.
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Project NExT
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MathTeachers' Circles Workshops
MathTeachers' Circles can be powerful vehicles for engaging middle school teachers in authentic mathematical experiences that will ultimately impact their understanding and teaching of mathematics. The American Institute of Mathematics (AIM) announces two workshops for teams of mathematicians and teachers who are interested in beginning their ownMathTeachers' Circle. For more details and to apply, please clickhere. Applications due March 16.
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International Summer School for Students
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"Geodesics on the Blogosphere"
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Who's That Mathematician?
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It was late September of my freshman year of high school. One night after practice, the coach took me aside and said, "Let's go into my office. I'd like to talk to you." Uh-oh, I thought. What did I do? Wasn't I working hard enough? Was the coach unhappy with my attitude? He closed the door behind me as I stepped into his office. Here it comes, I thought. But this is what he said to me: "I've decided to move you up to varsity."
Think of the times when someone has taken you aside to speak to you privately. Maybe it was your coach. Or maybe it was your parents or your boss or a co-worker. Sometimes when we're taken aside, it's to tell us good news, like when my high school coach did that my freshman year. Other times, however, what people tell us after taking us aside is not so good. But any time someone takes us aside, we can be sure that it's for an important reason.
Two thousand years ago, Jesus took a man aside. This man was deaf. He also had a speech impediment that made it difficult for people to understand him. His friends had brought him to Jesus, begging him to heal him. And out of compassion for this man, Jesus did just that. But instead of simply restoring this man's hearing immediately, in front of the crowd of people who had gathered around him, Jesus took him aside, away from the crowd. Why? Because Jesus wanted to make sure this man knew exactly what he was going to do. Since he couldn't hear Jesus, he could easily have been nervous or confused about what was going on. So after Jesus had gotten this man away from the crowd, he used some simple sign language to convey to him what he was about to do. Touching the man's ears and tongue, Jesus said, "Be opened!" St. Mark writes, "At this the man's ears were opened, his tongue was loosened, and he began to speak plainly."
Jesus was deeply concerned about this hearing-impaired man. To Jesus, he wasn't just another face in the crowd; he wasn't simply another needy person demanding his attention. He cared personally about him as an individual. And he healed him compassionately.
That's exactly how our savior deals with us. It's easy for us to feel like just another face in a crowd of nearly 7 billion people, each demanding his attention. But that's not how Jesus sees us. Jesus sees us as individuals. He knows us personally. He understands our needs, our wants, our fears, our joys. And he deals with us individually. In one of my favorite verses in the Bible, Jesus tells us that even the very hairs of our head are all numbered. Jesus knows you personally, intimately. He takes you aside and treats you as an individual. Personally, compassionately, individually Jesus tells us, "I love you. I died for you. I forgive you. And I promise you blessing after blessing."
No matter what we face in life, no matter how great our pain or how heavy our guilt, Jesus heals and restores us personally, individually, compassionately.
- Brent Merten is pastor of Mountain Valley Lutheran Church, 802 Brush Creek Terrace, Eagle.