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Eveland was traded on Saturday from the Oakland Athletics to the Toronto Blue Jays for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
"Oakland made a couple of moves, got these young kids who have come up this last season who bumped their way past me - rightfully so. Then they got Ben Sheets, who I've seen pitch and he's a great pitcher," said the 26-year-old left-handed pitcher. "I'm just happy to be out of there, but sad to leave my teammates."
Eveland's opportunities in Oakland shrunk with the addition of Sheets, who the A's signed to a one-year, $10 million deal on Jan. 26.
In his fifth Major League season, Eveland bounced up and down from the A's to their Triple-A affiliate.
In Oakland, he went 2-4 with a 7.16 ERA in 13 games. He was 8-6 with a 4.94 ERA in 21 games for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats.
"I was as confident as I could be (in 2008), but this last year I kind of took a step backward," Eveland said. "But I've busted my butt to get in shape (this offseason)."
Eveland said his mechanics were tinkered with in 2009 and he had a tired arm late in the season, but pitched through it.
If he makes the Blue Jays in 2010, it will be his sixth Major League season.
In parts of five seasons, he is 13-17 with a 5.54 ERA in 83 games.
After dealing ace Roy Halladay to the Philadelphia Phillies this winter, there are no proven starters in Toronto's rotation, leaving the door open for Eveland.
The lefty had a similar opportunity when he was dealt to Oakland from the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2007 - a deal that shipped Dan Haren to Arizona.
The next season, Eveland went 9-9 with a 4.34 ERA in 29 starts.
Eveland, a Palmdale High graduate, led College of the Canyons to the Super-Regionals of the California state tournament in 2003.

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Hazel Koechley, 97, of Bellevue, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at The Willows at Bellevue.
She was born Jan. 11, 1915, in Ithica, N.Y., to Frances and Florence Hollenbeck. In 1935, she married Raymond Koechley in Fremont and he preceded her in death April 12, 1994.
Hazel was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, the Altar Rosary Society and the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed antiquing, cooking, sewing, bowling, baking, but most importantly being a mother.
She is survived by two sons, James of Chagrin Falls and John (Kimberly) of Geneva, Ill.; two daughters, Janet (Edwin) Roberts of Lake Placid, Fla., and Joanne (Terry) McClintock of St. Charles, Mo.; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
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Congress has erected so many barriers to the creation of oil refineries and put so many areas off limits to drilling that world demand is now setting U.S. prices. Sen. Frank Lautenberg is actually running on his history of keeping oil drilling away from New Jersey. Then again, his car, gas and oil are paid for by taxpayers.
Government-subsidized agriculture is reaping windfall profits as the world degenerates into rioting due to a shortage of corn and rice that once were food and now are fuel. Did Congress miss the effect that biofuels would have on the cost of food? If we can't afford our food, who will feed the world?


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1. Haddonfield (30-0)
The No. 1 seed in the Meet of Champions.
2. Cherokee (18-3)
Upset Cherry Hill East to win South Jersey Group IV.
3. Cherry Hill East (15-2)
Wrapped up Olympic American title.
4. Lenape (12-4)
Won three straight 3-2 matches.
5. Seneca (17-5)
Three straight 5-0 victories after sectional final loss to Moorestown.
6. Ocean City (13-2)
Three good wins this week, including one over Mainland.
7. Egg Harbor Twp. (14-2)
Undefeated since playoff loss to Cherry Hill East.
8. Mainland (12-4)
Took tough losses to Ocean City and Egg Harbor.
9. Clearview (18-1)
Has 15 wins by 4-1 or 5-0 score.
10. Pennsville (19-3)
Won second consecutive state Group I title and third overall.
11. Sacred Heart (15-1)
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13. Bishop Eustace (11-6)
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By no stretch of the imagination are they Mellons or Saatchis or Thyssen-Bomemiszas, those glittering patrons whose very names can shake the world of art. They aren't within hailing distance of chic, and they have never, ever, been photographed boogying in Area. In fact, Herbert and Dorothy Vo-gel look and act like any mousy, middle-aged couple who have to watch their pennies. A librarian, Dorothy, 51, leaves her Manhattan apartment every morning at 7:45 and, dressed in a modest business suit, rattles off on the express train to answer reference calls at the Brooklyn Public Library. Herbie, 64, used to be a postal clerk in the City. Now he's retired and spends most of his day on the phone chatting with friends or bumming around art galleries in short-sleeve shirts.
But the Vogels' unassuming exterior camouflages a skill that is a kind of genius: They are inspired collectors of late-20th-century art. Working like moles, the Vogels have quietly amassed a first-class collection, most of it colorful, idiosyncratic minimalist and conceptual art. Against sizable odds, they have spotted talent before other, richer collectors, and have acquired their treasures on a shoestring budget. These days the Vogels are fawned over by museum curators and art dealers, who have even offered to adopt their pets, and are besieged by requests to lend their goods. Affable sorts, they are happy to oblige, so on Sept. 7 an exhibit of 105 of their drawings opens at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock (the show will later travel to the University of Alabama and Penn State). Next fall about 300 Vogel pieces will be on display at the Brooklyn Museum.
Over the years the Vogels have brought home 1,500 works by such now-acclaimed artists as Christo, Robert Mangold, Carl Andre, Sol LeWitt and Eva Hesse. They have never sold, and rarely swapped, a work. But Herbie and Dorothy didn't always collect art. In the early '60s they made it. They took adult ed classes at NYU at night and on weekends painted in a little studio downtown. Then, slowly, they began to take down their own stuff and put up works by others. Herbie (morosely): "I was terrible." Dorothy (cheerily): "Yes, I think so." Herbie: "I know it, but then I began to do something I was good at, collecting."
The Vogels have not proved as talented at storing. Because of limited funds—they live on Dorothy's salary and use Herbie's pension for art—they have simply transformed their one-bedroom flat into a warehouse. Dimly lit to protect the art, the place is, in a word, a mess. A thrilling, creative, pack-rat mess, the kind the Collier Brothers would have made if they had been art hounds. Everywhere are stacks of paintings, drawings and sculptures sealed in brown paper and bubble wrap. Heaps of books, magazines and newspapers litter the floor, and art has consumed the walls. It has even invaded the bathroom, where Dorothy, in a flight of fancy, painstakingly scribbled wall drawings. In the bedroom, a brightly colored latex sculpture by Lynda Benglis is stashed under the bed, while a finger painting by Charles Clough hangs by the door. "He is one of my most important artists who hasn't been discovered yet," says Herbie. The door itself has been painted silver on red and inscribed with the words Taking Place, Intend and However by the artist Robert Barry. On a near-by wall are Bluebird{a branch painted blue), by Richard Tuttle, and an oval piece studded with red, blue and black glass, by John Torreano.
Even their headboard holds treasures. A sculpture of mildew and dried yogurt, by Dieter Rot, sits next to a miniature crushed automobile, by John Chamberlain, which made an appearance in a 1971 Guggenheim show. "It was the first piece Dorothy and I bought together," says Herbie.
But there's more. The Vogels, who are childless, also share their quarters with seven cats—six Persian and one Abyssinian—named Whistler, car-Picasso, Tiffany, Corot, Manet, Renoir and Cézanne. The cats, who snooze where they can, have never damaged any of the valuables, but one of the Vogels' 20 turtles once left a splash mark on an Andy Warhol poster.
The Vogels' passion for art emerged fairly late in life. "When I was a kid," says Herbie, who grew up in New York City, "I didn't know anything about art. I was like any other kid." But in the late '50s Herbie began working night shifts at the post office so that he could try art classes during the day; he just got interested. Dorothy, who has a master's in librarianship from the University of Denver, didn't think twice about such things until she started going out with Herbie. They met in 1960 at a reunion of Poconos resort alums. On their first date they went out to dinner and a movie.
Today the Vogels don't have time to go to the movies. Besides regularly scouting the galleries, they have developed close friendships with many of the painters whose work they buy. "I knew the Vogels when you could still go in and walk around and sit down on a couch in their living room," says Robert Barry. "Most people who collect my work buy it like a commodity or yacht. Herbie and Dorothy make a kind of relationship with you." Painter Lucio Pozzi agrees. "To participate in their collection is a creative act," he says. As for the quality of their collection, Brooklyn Museum curator Charlotta Kotik says, "The Vogels are courageous. It is a very diversified, exciting group of work."
What makes them so good? Herbie and Dorothy themselves can't say, and anyway, they're in too deep to get out. "It has sort of taken over our lives," Dorothy admits matter-of-factly. "When you find something, you just know it. You say, 'I want it.' It's like a high. It's like falling in love."
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PHOENIX -- Suddenly, the Memphis Grizzlies are a team to be reckoned with.
O.J. Mayo scored 25 points and reserve Sam Young added a career-high 22 to help the Grizzlies beat the Phoenix Suns 128-103 on Saturday night.
The victory lifted the Grizzlies to the .500 mark (16-16) after a 1-8 start. This is the first time they have been at .500 or better this late in the season since 2005-06. They did not get their 16th victory last season until March 4, in their 60th game.
Marc Gasol scored 19 points for the Grizzlies, Zach Randolph had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Rudy Gay scored 16 points, and rookie Hasheem Thabeet had 10.
Amare Stoudemire led the Suns with 29 points, Steve Nash had 19 points and 13 assists, Lou Amundson had a season-high 14 points and Goran Dragic added 13.
Memphis' resurgence started after they disposed of Allen Iverson on Nov. 17. Since then, they are 14-8, including a team-record 9-4 in December. During that month, they beat three division leaders -- Dallas, Cleveland and Denver.
"It's hasn't been easy," Gasol said of the Grizzlies' comeback from the depths of the NBA to a respectable record. "We never gave up. We continue to improve. When we were 1-8, we wanted to play good basketball and be winners. It hasn't been good for us the last few years. Now, we want more. This is just the beginning."
Coach Lionel Hollins credits his team's resurgence to camaraderie.
"We've come together as a team," he said. "We believe in each other. We've developed great chemistry. This was an awesome game ... from wire to wire. We took control right from the start. I preached yesterday [Friday] and today at practice that we can't give up easy layups to this team -- and we didn't give up many. That gives you a chance to win.
"Nobody would have thought we could come back from 1-8."
Mike Conley, the Grizzlies' playmaking guard, was smiling broadly over the ease with which Memphis dominated the game and how they've played recently.
"We believe we can win, any game, any night," Conley said.
The Suns, meanwhile, were coming off consecutive victories over two of the NBA's elite: Boston and the Los Angeles Lakers. Instead, they played poorly in one of their most one-sided defeats of the season.
Phoenix coach Alvin Gentry was impressed with the Grizzlies and disappointed in his team.
"We can sugar coat it and we can say different things, but they beat us in every phase of the game," Gentry said. "They were tough on the boards, they made plays, they made shots, they were better defensively."
Nash called this a big game, bigger than beating the Lakers or the Celtics.
"The Lakers and Celtics are bonuses," he said. "The key thing is to beat the teams below you in the standings. These losses hurt, especially the way we played tonight."
"We didn't bring the effort tonight," Stoudemire said. "We didn't play hard, we didn't shoot well and with that being said, it results in a loss. We've got to do a better job."
The Grizzlies went on a 16-0 run early in the second quarter -- mostly against the Suns' reserves -- and built a 19-point lead three times in the period, including 69-50 at halftime. Young was the catalyst during the spurt with nine points and he finished with 14 in the quarter. Memphis scored 36 points in the period, tying its season high.
At the half, the Grizzlies, who never trailed, had dominated in every phase of the game. They were shooting 57.1 percent from the field (28-48), hit four of seven 3-point attempts -- compared to the Suns' 4 of 14 -- and had 25 rebounds to Phoenix's 14.
Also by that time, they had five players in double figures, led by Mayo's 16. In contrast, the Suns had only two double-digit scorers, Stoudemire with 19 and Nash with 15.
Memphis continued to pour it on in the third quarter, extending its lead to 100-76.


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Jake ... Are the Rangers in serious pursuit of Matt Garza? Could this be one of those deals that JD likes to do under the radar like the Cliff Lee trade? If so, what do you think it will take to pry him away from the Cubs, and, do you think he would be a good fit?
Evan Grant: Every deal Daniels does, he does under the table or out of sight. The Rangers are more guarded with gossip than most organization. Usually if you read a rumor about Rangers interest in a player that's a good sign that it's probably not happening.
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Evan Grant: In terms of due process, I believe it is a huge factor. He's not going to serve a suspension without getting a chance to present his side of a case. I just can't see that.
Rey Caballero ... With Puig having such a great start to the year since being called up, why was Profar ranked ahead of him among top prospects?
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Families of nursing graduates feel the pain, fearing the worst as they anxiously await news from Christchurch; Thai government offers Bt2.3 million in assistance to New Zealand; holding talks to dispatch relief supplies
Pensioner Ruangyut Intarang-koon was going through the most painful wait of his life yesterday as all efforts to locate his youngest daughter in earthquake-hit Christchurch were proving fruitless as of press time. "We have tried to contact her, but we cannot reach her or any of her friends," the anxious father said from his hometown in Buri Ram. "We are so worried about her."She is one of six Thai students missing in Christchurch, Thailand's ambassador to New Zealand Noppadon Theppitak confirmed yesterday.Ruangyut feels there is only a 50 per cent chance that his daughter Thanida is alive. Thanida, 36, was studying in Christchurch under a scholarship when the 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the city - New Zealand's second largest - on Tuesday, causing massive casualties.Said Ruangyut: "The best I can do now is to keep abreast of the news and be ready to pack my bags for a trip to Christchurch if there's any news about my daughter." Thanida had in fact called him on Monday, saying that her course was almost over but she planned to stay on in New Zealand to work. Thanida graduated from Chiang Mai University with a degree in nursing. She used to work at Bumrungrad Hospital and then took a course in France, before heading to Christ-church.Her family contacted the Thai Embassy in New Zealand but was told it could not locate her. Thanida was among a batch of nurses sent to New Zealand for an advanced course and to take a test to become a certified medical worker there."New Zealand has a shortage of nurses so we sent them there," Providence Education Group director Tatchaporn Nimsakulthamrong said yesterday. She said she could not confirm whether the students from her institute were at the CTV building when the earthquake hit at lunchtime. "But they usually stay in the class at that time," Tatchaporn said. She said the missing Thais were from Chiang Rai, Buri Ram, Nakhon Pathom and Bangkok. "We are in contact with the Thai Embassy there because we want to give up-to-date information to the families of those missing," Tatchaporn said. She said her institute had also contacted the Prime Minister's Office, urging the government to send a rescue team to the area to search for victims. Her institute has been able to locate only 10 of the nurses it had sent to Christchurch."We were actually going to send 10 more nursing assistants there. But we will now suspend the plan until the situation there returns to normal," Tatchaporn said.The other students missing besides Thanida are Wanphen (Nok) Pree-naklang, Pimporn (Meaw) Liangchua, Siriphan (Fon) Wongkulkarn, Jitra (Ta) Visuthithadapong, Haruetaya (Jeab) Luangtheerasakul. Hotline 001 64 214 19300 has been established for Thais in New Zealand. The ambassador's phone number is 001 64 214 03570.The Thai government will donate Bt2.3 million to New Zealand to help the earthquake victims, according to Thani Thongphakdi, director-general of the Department of Information and Foreign Ministry spokesperson.Meanwhile, the Thai government is holding discussions with New Zealand about providing more assistance and to dispatch relief supplies.
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2nd Quarter 2010 Commentary - ASTON/Veredus Aggressive Growth Fund
2nd Quarter 2010 Commentary
Volatility was reintroduced into the stock markets during the second quarter as sovereign debt risk reared its head. Greece and Portugal credit default spreads spiked, encouraging the bears to warn of a double-dip recession. These events also begged the question of whether the recent market selloff is just a correction in an ongoing cyclical bull market, or the precursor of something more. We are in the camp that this is more like 2004, when we experienced a similar growth scare, and not like 2007-2008 when these events signaled a real downturn.
The last and only double-dip recession of the past 100 years was in the early 1980s as Paul Volcker crushed inflation by spiking short-term interest rates and inverting the yield curve. The yield curve now is at one of its steepest points in history. If that isn't enough, bears then point to the sovereign debt issues of southern Europe. Despite the fears of many, the spreads on credit default swap rates of Greece and Portugal have come off a lot, and recent bond offerings have been very successful. In our opinion, the behavior of the Eurodollar confirms that things aren't quite as bad as some would make it. Why is it acting so well if Europe is going into a double dip? Our contention is that a devaluing of the Euro enhances the economic picture of that continent far more so than a declining dollar does the U.S. The U.S. only derives 7.5% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from exports, while Europe gets almost 25% of GDP via exports.
The housing market is another risk that is being bandied about, and it certainly could be a risk. Prices in California, the largest market in the country, are up 10% year-over-year and it should not have surprised anyone that the national market would soften once the housing tax credits expired at the end of April. The same phenomenon occurred once "cash for clunkers" expired last fall. Mortgage rates are at all time lows and we feel that once the jobs picture starts to turn, which will most likely coincide with an improved stock market, the housing market will start to move higher. Although most view the jobs picture as another negative, in fact private household employment has surged by 1.5 million as the American entrepreneurial spirit is at least alive and well.
Probably our biggest concern during the second quarter was the BP oil spill and what that could mean to oil prices, especially since the Obama administration placed a moratorium on offshore drilling. The good news is that, as we write this letter, BP has stated they are within days of capping the well and perhaps the worst case scenarios can be taken off the table. We'll see.
Economic Signs of Hope
On the plus side, earnings have been phenomenal and inventories are very lean across a multitude of industries. A direct result of this is that most industries have kept additions to capacity well within check, including semiconductors, airlines and many more. According to data from the ISI Group, nominal GDP and nominal consumer spending are both already in expansionary territory.
Rail car loadings are up 18.8% year-over-year and 0.4% higher than in the same period in 2008. This was the sixth highest reading ever. Apartment rents are moving higher, credit card delinquencies are at an eight year low and the commercial real estate collapse has failed to materialize. In fact, commercial prices have been moving up. Balance sheets are flush with cash and the average strategic takeover during the past year has paid an average 35% premium, as we saw this week when AON announced its acquisition of Hewitt Associates for $4.9 billion—a 41% premium.
Quarterly Results
As far as the portfolio performance for the second quarter, the Fund lagged the Russell 2000 Growth Index by a little more than a percentage point. Surprisingly, small-cap stocks outperformed large-caps, which again indicates to us that this is a correction amid an ongoing bull market. Weakness came from exposure to Technology, Industrials, and Financials. Technology was the biggest detractor in the portfolio as semiconductor stocks were beat up on concerns that the recent up-cycle is over. If it is over, it will be the shortest semiconductor cycle ever. We don't buy it given that the average PC in this country is 5-years old. Bucking the trend was the stellar Rubicon Technology, the sapphire substrate LED maker and top-10 holding, as it completed a successful secondary offering enabling it to double its capacity in a supply constrained market.
The portfolio's Financials exposure suffered from the uncertainty of the proposed FinReg legislation moving through Congress. The Fund owns a small handful of hotel REITs that are classified by FactSet as being within the Financial sector. This is one of the few ways that we can gain exposure into the hotel group as there are not many small-cap names in that industry. This group was down 15.7%. Industrials were only down 1.9% on an absolute basis, but the sector lagged on a relative basis despite the takeover in Dollar Thrifty Rental Car for a nice premium and a strong performance by US Air.
Holdings within Consumer Discretionary outperformed the index despite posting an overall loss for the quarter. We did cut back the portfolio's exposure to the sector somewhat as we felt that China's move to revalue the Yuan higher would result in higher cost structures for some apparel and retail names. Chipotle Mexican Grill was the Fund's best name within the sector as the company reported another superb quarter.
All in all, when volatility spikes like it did during the middle of the quarter, we would have expected to lose more ground to the benchmark. We believe that this is the result of the portfolio's focus on earnings surprise and revision characteristics that far exceed that of the index. In fact, we saw a significant acceleration since the first quarter. This is what we think ultimately drives stock prices.
To conclude, the wall of worry has been rebuilt and expectations have again been lowered. While the rest of the summer may still be choppy, we feel the rest of 2010 will most resemble 2004, economically, politically and from a market standpoint. We have weathered the storm and we feel that the market will challenge the highs of the year before the year runs out.
B. Anthony Weber
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Michael E. Johnson, CFA
July 14, 2010
As of June 30, 2010, Rubicon Technology comprised 2.25%, Dollar Thrifty Rental Car – 0.00%, US Air – 0.00%, and Chipotle Mexican Grill – 1.15%.
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Contact Jim Taylor 315-859-4685
Posted December 2, 2009
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Fans of Hamilton College men's basketball have a variety of free options available to follow the action on Wednesday, Dec. 2, when the Continentals travel to Utica College for a non-league game.
Click here for a video stream, with audio provided by Utica's student radio station. Click here for an audio stream, courtesy of WIBX. Click here for live statistics. If you live in the Utica area, tune to WIBX 950 AM, or WPNR 90.7 FM. You can also listen to the WIBX broadcast on your cell phone by calling 315-533-0070. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.


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Weather makes for slippery driving
Wet snow falling throughout Central Alberta made driving conditions treacherous for motorists on Monday, especially along Hwy 2.
RCMP freeway patrol had their hands full, dealing with dozens of vehicles careening into the ditch as well as into each other.
Collisions were reported throughout the region, including a crash at Gasoline Alley and another on Antler Hill just north of Innisfail.
Cpl. Jerry Court of Ponoka RCMP Traffic Services said that drivers were dealing with blowing snow and slushy conditions.
Ponoka RCMP patrol from Hwy 11A near Red Deer all the way up to the Millet overpass, 40 km south of Edmonton.
"We had up to 20 vehicles in the ditch, but no one had any serious injuries," said Court mid-Monday afternoon.
"The vehicles were going off the road, usually an indication of not adhering to the road conditions."
Drivers were simply going too fast, he said.
RCMP Innisfail Integrated Traffic Unit were dealing with a three-vehicle collision in the northbound lanes of Hwy 2 just south of Red Deer when a transport truck lost control, sliding to the right, striking a police cruiser at about 9:40 a.m.
An RCMP officer inside the car wasn't hurt. At the time, the far right lane was closed and conditions were icy.
Police are now looking for the driver of this truck, described as a white Kenworth hauling a white tri-axle van body trailer with silver vertical ribbing on the side. The trailer also has a small logo on the side near the upper rear corner.
Anyone with information is asked to call RCMP at 403-343-4135.
Alberta Transportation had sanders and plows out trying to handle the worsening conditions on Hwy 2.
Cpl. Leanne Molzahn, spokeswoman for Red Deer city RCMP, said that police were handling numerous calls of collisions, including one along Kennedy Drive where a vehicle struck a light standard.
From 7 a.m. to close to 4 p.m., police received 15 calls of collisions in the city.
It sounds like Hwy 2 was seeing most of the brunt of road problems, though, she added.
Portions of the highway were closed off.
City of Red Deer Public Works Department manager Greg Sikora said that sanding crews were out in full force starting early Monday morning.
Crews were expected to plow Priority 1 areas overnight.
That involves hills, bridges, overpasses, high-hazard locations and hospital accesses.
City crews would then concentrate on Priority 2 areas (arterials with focus on high-collision intersections) over the next 72 hours.


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Bosse Lindquist, Director
Bosse Lindquist, born in 1954, is a Swedish radio and TV producer and director who was head of the Swedish Radio's Documentary Department between 2007-2011. He has been working with TV documentaries since 1988. Lindquist has made a long series of award-winning documentaries,including "WikiRebels" about the WikiLeaks founders Julian Assange and Daniel Domscheit-Berg and The Genius and the Boys about Nobel laureate Carleton Gajdusek who discovered the Kuru disease among a cannibal tribe in New Guinea, and who also was a self-proclaimed pedophile. His films have been screened in broadcasters around the world, and at festivals like IDFA, Thessaloniki, and Nordisk Panorama, among others. His films have also been awarded the Prix Europa, the Association of Swedish Investigative Journalists prize and the Ikarosprize.
David Herdies, Producer
David Herdies was born 1974 in Stockholm, Sweden. He has a background in photography and music, and studied Religion, Culture and Media at the Universities of Stockholm and Uppsala. He has also done a post-graduate course in Arts and Culture at the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm. Herdies is one of the founders of Stockholm-based production company Momento Film. He has directed and produced the feature-length documentaries The Guerilla Son and Citizen Oketch, and several short documentaries for TV and festivals. David is currently the Chairman of Filmcentrum Riks, a national organization for institutional distribution and for filmmakers' rights.


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• Who: Detroit Pistons (18-30) at New York Knicks (30-15)
• Tipoff: 7:30 p.m. at Madison Square Garden
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• Latest spread: Knicks -10 (197 1/2)
Jose Calderon, for the time being, remains sidelined. The newly acquired Piston is going through the often-tedious process of acquiring a U.S. work visa after he was acquired from the Toronto Raptors, via the Memphis Grizzlies, in a three-team trade Wednesday. The situation wasn't worked out early this morning so the Pistons did not conduct a game-day shootaround and Calderon's status remains in question tonight.
But as a Spaniard working for a Canadian employer, Calderon essentially has to wait his turn as he obtains a visa to work for his new U.S. employer. It isn't like no one knows who Calderon is. When he was grilled at the border by U.S. Customs coming into Michigan, after several minutes of the process, the border agent asked Calderon if he thought the Pistons could make up the five games then needed to catch Boston for the last playoff spot.
That gap has grown to 6 1/2 games since last Wednesday's trade, the Pistons have played twice, and still no Calderon, which harkens this question: Should there be a process in place to allow non-citizens traded within professional sports leagues, from one country to another, to obtain a work visa to allow him or her to compete uninterrupted, or should athletes be subject to the same cattle call as everyone else?
First, this happens with some regularity. It's nothing new at all. The NHL has had several visa-related issues with foreign-born players traded between Canadian and U.S. teams over the years. Major League Baseball has several players who come to spring training each February and find difficulty obtaining work visas. Amir Khan almost wasn't allowed into the U.S. for a major fight a couple years ago for the same reason, yet Time Warner, which owns HBO, couldn't prevail upon authorities to grease the way for the English boxer.
It would seem, in the case of professional sports leagues in particular, that there could be a system in place to ease this transition. Generally speaking, obtaining this kind of work visa is much easier in Canada than in the U.S., and if Calderon had become a Canadian citizen during his 7 1/2 seasons playing in Toronto, this process likewise would have been much easier -- or, if the trade had worked in reverse, and the Spaniard had been traded from a U.S. to a Canadian team, it also would have been expedited quickly. It simply takes longer here.
It's convenient to say yes, that the major American pro leagues should have some system in place whereby any non-U.S. citizen playing for a Canadian team could have two work visas, one Canadian and one U.S., in the event of a trade, and vice versa. But start gerrymandering those boundaries for one international company and you'll have hundreds more asking why they can't get the same treatment when their employees are transferred. A better system would be nice, just not feasible.
No. These guys are playing a game, not trying to cure cancer or solve international problems between two countries that are at odds and threatening global peace.
A better system would be indeed be nice but if one can't be put into place, is the world really going to be impacted negatively because a basketball player misses a couple of games? And should the government spend valuable time worrying about how the absence of Calderon will hurt the Pistons' rotation? Of course not.
If the average person has to wait a week or two for visa issues to be cleared up there's no reason somebody like Calderon can't do the same thing. Athletes get enough special privileges as it is. Do we really have to change immigration rules for them, too?
Should athletes traded from one country to another, within a single professional sports league, be granted a special courtesy to continue competing while his or her work visa issues are resolved?
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Computers are not just an incredible convenience: They're a cornerstone of the modern world. They make it possible to share documents with a few clicks of a mouse or communicate face-to-face via webcams and microphones. They have unified the world in ways that airplanes couldn't, and each new breakthrough promises a host of benefits that will change things for the better.
That's why it's important for technology companies to adopt sustainable practices and for consumers to support the ones who are pushing the industry in that direction.
Don't mistake this for a call to selfless idealism; there are numerous benefits to buying green, not the least of which is electrical efficiency.
The average PC contains a 250W or 300W PSU, but don't be fooled by those markers. A 300W power supply can draw 500 watts to match its promised output. This adds hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars to the user's electric bill over the course of a few years, especially if the computer is rarely turned off. It's not unusual for PCs to be left on, and even when they're idle, they can draw 100 watts or more depending on the user settings. When there's more than one computer in the house, it's like leaving all the lights on all the time.
While nothing can replace good computing habits, a quality power supply can dramatically reduce the burden.
One of the best examples is Antec's EarthWatts line, which offers PSUs ranging from 380W to 750W.
Every EarthWatts PSU is 80 Plus bronze certified, which means that they're at least 82% energy efficient at maximum output. To put that into perspective, a 380W PSU would draw slightly less than 450 watts when pushed to its limit whereas a less efficient model could draw far more. While few people do anything that demands the most power possible from their PSUs, increased efficiency is better at every level whether it's cost, longevity or the user's carbon footprint.
How do efficient PSUs add to a computer's longevity?
They run cooler, and less heat within the case means that there's less stress on the machine overall. Some models don't even need internal fans because the cooling system within the PC itself is enough. As a general rule, the less efficient a PSU is, the harder it has to work to run a PC, and the harder it works the more heat it produces, leading to problems like sudden shut downs and a shorter lifespan for the computer overall. Now that there are over seventy 80 Plus certified PSUs on the market, it doesn't make sense to purchase anything else.
Generally speaking, more powerful components are bigger energy sinks. That's not the case with processors. Engineers at both AMD and Intel have worked tirelessly to eliminate waste from their newest products, and the result is a line of CPUs that are not only far more capable than their predecessors, they're the best choice for anyone going green. Every Intel and AMD product currently on the market has at least two cores, and they're designed so that each one activates as needed, giving the user only as much processing power as they need. This has a domino effect that reduces waste, lowers power consumption, and puts less stress on a PC throughout its lifetime.
Graphics cards are the big power sucker, and currently there's no way to get the best graphics without sacrificing some efficiency and eco-friendliness. It can be assumed that a top-of-line graphics card adds at least 100 watts to a computer's general power consumption, and this increases with video games that are played at the highest settings on large monitors, especially if there's more than one GPU installed.
The green solution is to use integrated graphics, but unfortunately the built-in graphics chips on most PCs are only barely adequate, if they can play modern titles at all. A good compromise would be one of the many mid-range cards that are priced between $100 and $200. They can usually play anything released within the last few years at high settings, and new releases run fairly well on medium. They consume less power than the latest-and-greatest, and anyone that isn't a major gaming enthusiast won't notice a huge difference in quality.
Small Versus Large
It's a myth that smaller computers are greener. It's true that most pre-built machines from major companies like Dell are smaller than other consumer PCs, but depending on what the computer is intended for, a larger case can provide some benefits, like better heat distribution. It's something to keep in mind for anyone that's building their own machine, but yes, if there's a large case on the shelf at Wal-Mart, it's probably filled to the brim with inefficient components, and there are better buys available.
The one place where smaller is always better is laptops. With few exceptions, small laptops are more efficient, have better battery life, are more portable, and consume less power when connected to an AC adapter. Notebooks, the smallest laptops on the market, are the kings of green because they're designed from the ground up to consume less power, and some of them can boast incredible gains over their fatter cousins. They're insufficient for gamers or video editors on the go, but since desktops are primarily used for those purposes, most consumers lose nothing by choosing the smaller and less powerful machine.
There are some things that aren't covered here, like monitors, but the general rule of thumb is that smaller is better and less powerful is greener. Thankfully, it isn't necessary to be a technological luddite to go eco-friendly, but a few sacrifices have to be made by power users that are making the shift. Even if they decide to get the best stuff on the market, everybody benefits from choosing the most efficient components, and perhaps in another decade technology will have made another quantum leap that provides a thousand times more functionality while practically eliminating the user's carbon footprint. In the meantime, things are pretty good for those going green.
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is a premier destination entertainment resort situated on 26 acres in Las Vegas. Built in 1995, the property recently completed its $750 million expansion in early 2010. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino offers an energetic entertainment and gaming experience with the services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury resort hotel.
The property is known for its innovative nightlife and music scene where such acts as The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Paul McCartney, Incubus, Nine Inch Nails and The Killers have all performed.
Features of the property include an 11-story Hard Rock Hotel tower with 640 guest rooms, 17-story Paradise Tower with 490 rooms and suites and the all-suite HRH Tower with 359 suites, eight spa villas and seven penthouse suites; 72,000 square feet of casino space; the luxurious Vanity nightclub; Reliquary Water Sanctuary & Spa; Reliquary Hair Salon; 4.8 acres of tropical pool paradise; Rehab, the trendsetting Sunday afternoon pool party; The Joint concert venue; a Poker Lounge; restaurants including Italian Cuisine, world-renowned Nobu, Johnny Smalls, Pink Taco and Mr. Lucky's 24/7 diner; numerous cocktail lounges; several retail stores; and the Fitness Center
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino invites guests to unbutton their culinary inhibitions and discover the premier resort's dining destination, 35 Steaks + Martinis.Pink Taco
Pink Taco is popular for putting a California spin on traditional Mexican dishes.Nobu
The sushi and seafood at Japanese restaurant, Nobu, are fresh and the entrees introduce a guest's taste buds to delirium.
Johnny Smalls takes a no-hassle approach to dining with no sequence of service, and no problems. The restaurant offers small plates and big fun with shareable dishes.
The world-famous Mr. Lucky's Cafe does a little growing up and introduces to patrons a more refined and modern look.
Fuel Café is a coffeehouse that specializes in assorted Illy branded Italian coffees and espresso drinks, loose leaf teas, blended smoothies, European pastries and gelato.
With a commitment to remarkable sound, stage lighting and talent, The Joint has earned its reputation as one of the most sophisticated and authentic venues in Las Vegas.Soundwaves
There's no better way to enjoy a concert than at the SOUNDWAVES Stage at Nirvana. Live bands, warm weather, good friends, and cool drinks add up to a great way to start the weekend.


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Germán has 4+ years of experience with Drupal, but his web experience began well before his Drupal career began. Germán's interest in web development began back in the summer of 1996 while a student of the Upward Bound program at California State University, Long Beach. Germán, along with other local high school students, created personal web pages as part of the technology class for the program. Germán's experience that summer sparked an interest that led him to expand his knowledge in web technologies.
Germán obtained a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science from the California State University, San Marcos.
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Dandelion Greens
Dandelion Greens are very healthy and makes a nice side dish or can be used as a meze or small dishes.
500grams dandelion leaves juice of one lemon garlic to taste or 4 cloves salt oil
Wash the dandelion leaves well and chop roughly. Put into saucepan and just cover with water, boil for about 5 minutes. Drain the leaves. ?n a frypan sautee diced garlic cloves for a couple of minutes then add the dandelion leaves and continue for about another 3 minutes. Take off the heat and place into serving bowl, pour the lemon juice over the leaves and chill. (for this recipe ? am generous with the oil, ? usually cook with no oil or very little for this ? would probably use 3 tablespoons of oil)
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In July 2009 I took an 8000 km road trip with my wife, two young children, and my mother- and father-in-law. Yes. That sounds a little crazy – but in order to keep my sanity (and test theirs) – I took along 10 cameras and 40 rolls of film. We passed through 10 American states and 3 Canadian provinces, and only 1 massive and fascinating carved mountain.
We arrived at one of the Old Faithful parking lots at about 10:30 in the morning, and it was packed. There was a lot of construction going on and we couldn't find our way to the geyser at first. After a few minutes we found the right direction and noticed an unending line of people standing and waiting – two or three deep – for a view of this predictable geyser. I asked a fellow tourist if he knew when it was predicted to erupt; "apparently, any minute" was his response. We pulled up a few square feet of board walk and got our cameras ready; the kids with their Lomolitos, my lovely wife with the trusty point-and-shoot digital, and me with my bag of analogue-insanity.
The geyser was on schedule and fired its load of steamy ammo into the air – the sound was an original combination of roaring steam, crashing water, and a chorus of imitation shutter sound-bytes from a thousand digital cameras nearly drowning out the Oooohs and Aaaahs of the impressed onlookers.
Old Faithful is not the highest, loudest, wettest, most regular, most frequent, or most powerful geyser in the park, but it is the most popular. The are around this geyser is one of the most developed in Yellowstone National Park: restaurants, lodges, gift shops, a visitor centre, more gift shops…
I like to buy consumable souvenirs when I travel, so we grabbed a six-pack of Old Faithful Pale Ale to celebrate our arrival on the other side of the state at our hotel tonight.
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Five suspicious packages were sent to buildings in Ocala on Friday.
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A Marion County hazardous materials crew was first called to the Ocala Police Department after a records clerk opened an envelope with a white powder inside. The powder was determined to be cornstarch.
A similar package was sent to the Marion County Courthouse.
Later in the afternoon, the county jail, superintendent's office and Ocala Star Banner office all received suspicious packages that were revealed to be harmless.
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Dmitry Sklyarov
Russian computer programmer arrested in the United States in 2001 for violating the
. He wrote programs that could crack the encryption on Adobe's e-books, converting them to regular PDF files, and his company offered these programs for sale on its Russian web site. Interestingly, one of his company's biggest customers was the FederalBureauOfInvestigation
He also exposed a number of copy-protection schemes which were so insecure they could be described as fraudulent; one of them was charging $3000 for ROT-13 encryption built into a hardware dongle. Read his presentation:
is currently out on bail. His employer paid the $50,000 bail.
I think there's a lot of people who think Sklyarov is in jail for breaking some incredibly simple cipher. However, Adobe used some crazy mutation of RSA encryption. It was their key distribution scheme that was weak, that he broke, and that's what he's in jail for. It's still stupid, though.
Err, his software also broke the ROT-13 encryption (an option in ebooks). That is also technically illegal.
Sklyarov was allowed to return to his home in Russia. His videotaped testimony was used in a trial of Elcomsoft in the USA. Elcomsoft was found not guilty by the jury.
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November 7, 2010
Wow this is an awesome product, just bought it.
I'm 5'11" with 32 waist and the large fits perfectly.
It looks great with a pair of colored tights or pantyhose (I'm using AA shimmer tights!)
Not to sound slutty but if it looks like its going to be small on you that's good, it stretches and makes your butt look fantastic.
I wish they had this in blue or black like the "last night" one. But I think they're discontinuing this due to the 30% sale, and lack of new colors. If you want this buy it soon!
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July 6, 2010
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November 10, 2009
the skirt is absolutely fabulous! looks even better in person :)
only flaw (aside from the unhemmed bottom)...it was poorly constructed. stitching was coming undone before i even but it on.
nonetheless, it don't stop me from looking fabulous! lol
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This skirt is so hot but I wish it came in more colors. Please add black. Please!!!!
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August 7, 2009
Yes..Please Please Please make this in black. That would be HOT! I ordered the gold skirt today. Can't wait to see how that will fit. But I love it in the pics.
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July 23, 2009
I just got this in the mail yesterday and was very surprised on how thin the material is. But, as soon as I put it on, I realized it is not a problem at all!
I am 5'8" and 150 lbs and this fits perfectly - ordered a size small. The skirt looks perfect on me and really makes my butt and legs look FANTASTIC.
Please make this in a lame matte black and other colors!! I will buy them all!!!
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Matt black please.
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July 18, 2009
Im 5'7 with really thick legs. when i got the skirt, i was surprised by the material. i thought it was going to be thicker but it was really thin. I ordered the size large and it was really long on me. I had to take it to the tailors to make it shorter. Aftter that I was content with it, my friend said it reminds him of austin powers / wonder woman. im not sure if thats a compliment or not.
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May 22, 2009
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May 20, 2009
I love this skirt. Very funky but classy at the same time!
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Wonderful, I bought it and wore it for a party everybody was like WOW !
I want it in black to!
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In addition to the financial data processing, the program will require User Registration, User Login, User Modification, Forgot password/password reset, & User Payment capability. Also included will be links to a site such as You-Tube for tutorial videos, which I will supply.
The developer should be Proficient in MySQL, PHP, HTML, Javascript, JQuery, etc. Additionally, the developer should be familiar with Access & Excel. Basic accounting knowledge is helpful, but not absolute.
A big advantage for the developer is that he will be able to utilize the desk top version as a "blue print", to replicate the design for the web version, with certain variations. (I have other ideas that I wish to add to the web version, and your creative input is required!) I will have a phone/Skype interview & demonstrate the desktop program through a site such as "Team Viewer" to the web programmer. Additionally, I provide sample CSV files which he could familiarize himself for use in the desktop version.
I wish to have the program developed in phases. There will 7 phases, possibly more. I will contract with the programmer per completed phase. Once I have paid for the completed phase, I will take possession/ ownership of that work, and commence to the next phase. Consider each phase as a new contract, working toward the goal of a competed project. I can terminate the project after any completed phase if I determine the project is lagging in production. I will not pay money up front.
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MARTINSBURG - The second production of the new Apollo Youth Theatre Company is Disney's "Aladdin Jr." with performances Friday and through Sunday.
Noah Gross, 14, was last seen at the Apollo in last fall's Youth Theatre production of "The Little Mermaid Jr.," in which he played Prince Eric. Now, he stars as Aladdin.
The Spring Mills High School freshman already has quite a few shows on his resume. He said he started while in the third grade at Rosemont Elementary.
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Aladdin, portrayed by Noah Gross, and Princess Jasmine, portrayed by Chloe Ervin, perform in the Apollo Youth Theatre Company production of "Aladdin Jr." at the Apollo Theatre from Friday to Sunday.
"I was in the library club, and everyone in the club had the chance to be in a play," he said. "I did it and loved it. I've been in plays ever since."
Those shows include "A Christmas Carol," "Beauty and the Beast" and "The Sound of Music" to name a few. He performs not only at the Apollo, but at the Capitol Theatre in Chambersburg and at Washington County Playhouse.
"I'd like to end up in musicals on Broadway," he said. "I like them better than regular plays because we get to sing or dance. I just like theater overall. If I don't do it as a career, I'd like to keep doing it on the side."
"Aladdin Jr." is presented through special arrangement by Music Theatre International. Amanda Hartman is the director, Megan West is musical director and Tiffany Leighton is stage manager.
For 30 years, the Apollo Youth Summer Theatre Workshop has given young people a way to learn about many aspects of the theater. Classes and workshops teach acting, singing, dancing, set design and more to students fourth grade through 12th grade students. Apollo YSTW volunteers started the Apollo Youth Theatre Company in 2013 for those entering first grade to finishing 12th grade.
"Our goal is to foster a love of theater for generations to come," co-producer Kathy Burriss said. "The Apollo Youth productions are Jr. shows, one-act plays, which run about an hour in length."
Cast members range from 6 to 17 years old. Burriss said some of the younger children have caught the acting bug and have shown an interest in participating in YSTW.
"Joanne Kulp and I decided that if they participated in both of the after school productions they could be invited to join the YSTW program," she said.
The Apollo Youth Theatre Company is a 10-week program, starting in September with a show in November. The second production work starts January with a show in March. Kulp and Burriss are preparing for "Cinderella" for YSTW, which opens in July.
Performances of "Aladdin Jr." this weekend are Friday at 7 p.m. Saturday at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Friday's performance will be an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performance, provided by Deafnet Association. Also, canned foods can be dropped off at performances to send to local food banks.
Tickets are $10 adults and $5 for children or students. For more information, email email@example.com or call 304-263-6766.


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> i have a problem with callback beetween my work and my home.
> The problem is that i used ppp in linux (Mandrake 9.2) but when i call
> number of server RAS(NT with autentication MS CHAP V2), the remote
> modem respond without ask me the number for the callback.
> i would try to make a script that:
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using Microsoft CBCP.
You need to read README.cbcp in the pppd source package which has an
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MOBILE, Alabama -- After 7 p.m., Mobicon becomes an adults-only cos-play land of decadent deviance.
On Friday night, attendees of the three-day comic, sci-fi, anime, gaming, horror and fantasy convention at the Riverview Renaissance Mobile Plaza, indulged in inebriated costumed karaoke and engaged in a "Kinky Q and A" session.
Tonight's deliciously depraved event totally tops those in terms of weirdness.
From 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., there will be a "Slave Auction"; a costumed master and servant sale that can get quite risque. There are no racial elements involved.
It's just all kinds of people in weird costumes purchasing the time of other people in weird costumes. And it's strictly voluntary.
The top bidders get to order their slaves around for two hours.
So if you've ever wondered what it would be like to boss an alien or an anime character around for a little while, and you've got the cash, this could be your night.
Of course, it's also OK just to watch.
And you should know that all of this raunchy fantasy revelry is for the greater good.
Mobicon is going to use a portion of that slave money and the proceeds from the entire event to benefit The Teal Life Foundation, a non-profit supporting women with ovarian cancer.
So get your freak on for freak's sake! And expect to see some seriously hungover and possibly slightly shamed and awkward conventioners tomorrow at Mobicon's final day.
The Riverview Renaissance Mobile Plaza is located at 64 S. Water St. in downtown Mobile. Mobicon continues through Sunday, May 25. For more information about Mobicon, including a full schedule of events, visit http://www.mobicon.org/.


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Kuntz Named NEC co-Defensive Player of the Week
Nov. 4, 2013
PITTSBURGH - Sophomore linebacker Christian Kuntz (Pittsburgh, Pa./Chartiers Valley) was named Northeast Conference co-Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in Duquesne's 21-10 win over Saint Francis on Saturday.
Kuntz had 6 tackles including 3.0 tackles for losses of 10 yards as the Dukes held the Red Flash to 131 yards to stay atop the conference standings. The Pittsburgh native set the tone for the defense with a deflected pass that was intercepted by Sam Martello on the third play of the game. The Dukes turned the play into a quick score to take a 7-0 lead.
Kuntz also ended Saint Francis' final possession with a fumble-forcing sack. His 14.0 tackles for loss this season lead the team, and his 1.75 TFLs per game rank fifth nationally.
Duquesne (5-3, 3-1), takes a half-game NEC lead to Fairfield, Conn. for a match up with Sacred Heart (8-2, 2-2) on Saturday. The game, set for a 12:00 p.m. kickoff, will be available nationally on ESPN3.
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FLINT, MICHIGAN — Utekas Abhisek knew all about the Michigan university that was prestigious even in his home country, India — but he didn't know it had a Flint campus until a college fair in his city last spring.
And the recruiter's selling points for the University of Michigan-Flint were obvious: the famous brand name at an affordable price.
"The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, is comparable to Ivy League schools and is ranked really high even globally," said Abhisek, 28, who is in his first semester as a graduate student in UM-Flint's health care management program.
"Even though I'm studying in Flint, it's in the same family and my degree still says UM."
And the Flint campus appears to be earning a bigger spot on the global map — with a record 40 percent increase in its international student population from last year, according to fall enrollment announced Tuesday. The increase represents quadruple the number of international students from 2004.
The demographic group did its part to help UM-Flint reach a historic milestone of 8,138 students this year, beating its five-year-old strategic plan to enroll 8,000 students by 2010.
Fall numbers mark the campus's fourth straight year of growth as it maintains its ranking as the fastest-growing public university in the state.
Transfer students were up 5.1 percent to 904 students, graduate students increased by 6 percent to 1,264 and the 191 student veterans represent a 28.2 percent increase.
The freshmen class also rose by 13 students from 768 to 781 students this year for a 2 percent increase.
But the breakneck speed of the booming international student community is making the biggest news here, up from 164 students to more than 230 in just one year — and four times the population of just 55 students in 2004.
Administrators credit the campus's strong emphasis on international recruitment in recent years.
Over the last three years, the university has addressed what used to be the biggest deterrents for international students by building residence housing in 2008 and starting an English language program.
And campus leaders are making big steps to go to students.
This year, UM-Flint representatives will visit 23 cities in countries around the globe, including India, Sri Lanka, Canada, Jamaica, Japan, South Africa and the Middle East.
Five years ago, the only out-of-country trip UM-Flint recruiters took was to Canada.
"There is a big market for international students," Abhisek said. "I think they're promoting themselves the best they can."
Abhisek said he did his research on Flint after meeting a UM-Flint representative at an Indian college fair. It took just one "Google" to learn about its urban woes, especially its crime rates.
But UM's reputation ultimately won over the city's image, he said.
And once students attend the university, word of mouth appears to be going a long way.
For Huzaifa Ayubali Ali of Tanzania, UM-Flint was a natural choice because that's where his brother went. And his brother had heard about it from friends.
"I was nervous at first, but everyone said it was a good school," said the 24-year-old marketing major.
Vahid Lotfi, associate provost and dean of graduate programs, said international recruiting trips that include visits to college fairs and high schools overseas have had a ripple effect.
"Students are our biggest recruiters right now. They are bringing their family, friends and other students," he said. "It takes a couple of years to build that trust so that people know about us."
The students hail from more than 30 countries, but the majority are from China, then India, followed by Canada.
Lotfi said international students have proved to be a big economic boon since they become so woven into the community, but their campus presence also benefits local students.
"By far, the biggest contribution international students make to our campus is sharing their culture with our domestic students," he said. "It enriches the educational experience."
Fall enrollment numbers were announced on the eve of the university's next chapter: drafting its new five-year strategic plan through 2015.
Chancellor Ruth J. Person credited staff and faculty for working hard to meet the goals outlined in 2005 and said she looked forward to the yearlong process of hatching new dreams.
"We not only met our goal, but we exceeded that goal," she said. "I think that it reflects a lot of excitement and satisfaction with a job well done, even though the job is never done because we always have to look in the future."


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Buzzer-beater lifts Crowley past Northwest
PRAIRIE RHONDE – The Crowley Gents were on the verge of possibly their most disappointing loss of the season Thursday.
After squandering a 12-point fourth quarter lead and watching the host Northwest Raiders hit the front end of a 1-and-1 to go up 63-61 in the final seconds, the Gents basically needed a miracle to pull out a victory.
Fortunately, that's exactly what they got.
Trailing by two with just 2.3 seconds remaining, the Gents inbounded the ball near midcourt following a timeout and the rest, as they say, was a story-book ending.
Unable to find an open man streaking to the goal, Danny Malbrough got the ball to Charles Onezine, who was at the timeline.
With two defenders hovering over him and time running out, Onezine spun around and launched a shot that kissed the glass and found the bottom of the net, giving the Gents a pulsating 64-63 victory.
"The funny thing is, he practices those shots during practice a lot," said CHS coach Derrick Boone of Onezine. "He's always working on long turnaround jumpers, from halfcourt and the timeline and it worked out for us tonight."
Onezine's shot was even more remarkable considering he had two of Northwest's tallest defenders on him at the time.
"He worked enough to get free and create space to get the shot off," said Boone. "The guys on him had at least four or five inches on him. He did a good job of creating space and getting the shot off.
"That was a big shot for him and our team."
Onezine's heroics bailed the Gents out of a disastrous fourth quarter in which his team scored just 11 points; that after the Gents broke the game open in the third quarter with a 23-point outburst.
Trailing 30-25 at the break, the Gents came out in the third frame and went on a tear, forcing countless turnovers and getting 11 points from senior guard Danny Malbrough to stake a 53-42 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
"Coming out of halftime, we made the proper adjustments and we scored 25 points," said Boone. "We picked up the intensity on defense and that's where our points came from. We know we can't shoot our way back into games so we have to get down and play good old fashion defense."
The fourth quarter was a different story, however.
The Gents hit a free throw early in the fourth to go up by 12 (54-42) before Northwest went on a 14-1 run to take a 56-55 advantage with 3:23 remaining.
"We took some ill advised shots and made some bad decisions down the floor there in the fourth quarter," said Boone. "We took some low percentage shots instead of attacking the basket. We let them hang around and the momentum started swinging their way."
The lead changed hands four times in the final two minutes before Onezine's game-winner.
Danny Malbrough scored six points in the fourth quarter and finished the night with a game-high 23 points.
Andre Mills followed with 10 points, Jesse Harmon added nine and Onezine had seven.
Also contributing were Damon Malbrough with six points, John Davis with three and Marcus Williams, Jeremy Thomas and Leroy Washington each had two.
Kenneth Hicks and Diante Lewis paced Northwest with 19 and 12 points, respectively.
The Gents are hoping the victory will help propel them into the second and most important half of the season that begins Thursday when they take on North Central in the first round of the Northwest Holiday Classic.
"This was a big win for us and our confidence," said Boone. "We know what we can do and what we can accomplish, but that's all talk. We have to do it by winning. This was a good victory and, hopefully, we can build off this. Hopefully this game here will start us on the run that we need."


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Football Makes Additions to Staff for 2013
Ball State third-year head football coach Pete Lembo has announced the addition of three new members to the Cardinals support staff.
Jackson Boyd and Tilmon Clark have been named assistant directors of football operations, while Kyle Gilbert has been named a graduate assistant for the football strength and conditioning program.
"Jackson made a positive impact on our off field operations last year and is well deserving of this promotion," Lembo says. "Tilmon is an Indiana native that has built strong relationships with our staff the last two years. He will be an asset to our operations and recruiting moving forward. Kyle is a sharp young guy that will be a nice compliment to Dave Feeley in the weight room."
Boyd, who spent the 2012 season as a graduate assistant for operations at Ball State, has been named an assistant director of football operations and will focus primarily on internal operations with the team. A 2010 graduate of Indiana, Boyd spent the 2011 season as a graduate assistant at Widener where he served as an assistant linebacker coach and video coordinator. In the summer of 2011, Boyd served as a training camp player personnel intern for the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles. Boyd, who also worked in customer relations with the Indianapolis Colts in 2010, was a student intern for Indiana. He has also worked as an intern at NFL Regional Combines and Elite Pro Football Combines.
Clark, an Indiana native and Earlham graduate, has been named an assistant director of football operations and will focus primarily on external operations with the team. Clark spent the 2011 and 2012 seasons as a graduate assistant coach at Valdosta State where he helped coach the linebackers and specialists. He helped Valdosta State to a 12-2 overall record last season and the NCAA Division II National Championship. Clark spent the 2009 and 2010 seasons as an assistant coach at Butler Community College and helped them to an 11-1 overall record and a runner-up finish at the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championships. As a collegiate student-athlete at Earlham, Clark was a three-year starter and served as a team captain in his career from 2005-09. He was also a four-year starter in baseball for the Quakers.
Gilbert, a graduate and former football letterwinner at Ohio Northern, spent the 2012 season as a recruiting assistant and co-coordinator of football and basketball strength and conditioning at Ohio Northern. He spent the 2011 season as a strength and conditioning intern at Ohio State. After graduating from Ohio Northern in December of 2010, Gilbert served as the assistant weight room coordinator at his alma mater before heading to Ohio State. As a student-athlete at Ohio Northern, Gilbert was a team captain as a senior and earned three letters as a linebacker.