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We only review complete applications. There are no conditional admissions. We make admission decisions on a rolling basis. Meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee admission.
GPA Requirement for Graduate Programs
For our MBA programs, we require at least a 2.75 GPA.
GMAT/GRE Requirement
We accept either the GMAT or the GRE exam. No preference is given to either test.
Minimum GMAT requirements:
- 500 overall score; 4.0 Writing score; 4.0 Integrated Reasoning.
- Applicants must show a balance between the quantitative and verbal sections with percentiles at or above 20% in each section in order to be considered for admission.
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- At least 150 in each verbal and quantitative section. At least 4.0 in the writing section.
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Students must forward the official test score sent to them by the testing agency to the MBA Office as part of their application.
Work Experience
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text: An EXgirl friend of mine had one.. I loved driving it..... [h=1]The Last 1987 Buick Grand National[/h] By: PB Editor Friday, October 19, 2012 Documentary chronicles the end of GM G-body production. The last Buick Grand National, built Dec. 11, 1987, will star in "BLACK AIR: The Buick Grand National Documentary" produced by Andrew Filippone Jr. The documentary is set to be released Dec. 11, exactly 20 years after the last production Regal Grand National rolled off the assembly line.The final GN signaled the end of GM G-body (Cutlass, Regal, Monte Carlo) production. Owned by Buick-Chevrolet-GMC Truck dealer Bob Colvin in Springhill, La., the Regal Grand National is arguably the most documented of any GN or GNX vehicle, according to a press release. Bob Colvin and the last Buick '87 Grand NationalThe 245-hp '87 Grand National is monochromatic turbocharged and intercooled with rear-wheel drive. Known for being available "in any color, as long as it's black," it was built a few months into Buick's 1988 model year. The vehicle came off the line with a plethora of mechanical parts signed by final-line workers, including a special time-and-date-stamped window sticker. An additional GM emblem was installed on its header panel to distinguish it as the last built. "We chose Bob Colvin's GN for our movie poster and a starring role in 'BLACK AIR' because of its historical significance to Buick GN owners, as well as muscle car enthusiasts regardless of brand loyalty," said Filippone. Interest in the GN in the 1980s sparked Buick to not limit production and build as many Grand Nationals as it could. While GN production in 1982, '84, '85 and '86 averaged 2,500 units per year, the '87 GN finished its run with 20,193 units—approximately eight times the average, the release stated. Additionally, Buick built 1,547 T-Type Regals with GN powertrains and 547 limited edition GNXs. Second-generation Buick dealer Colvin, his wife Charlotte and son Matt, followed the car down the final assembly line and documented every stage of the build process. The Regal Grand National is displayed in its own temperature-controlled room at Springhill Motor Co., surrounded by memorabilia from its build at the long-gone Pontiac plant. It has accumulated just 14 miles since rolling off the assembly line almost 20 years ago. For more information about "BLACK AIR: The Buick Grand National Documentary," please visithttp://gnmovie.com/.

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Peter & Shannyn – Monday, Jan 6
Today, the first Monday of a New Year, is sometimes called "Blue Monday" – the most depressing day of the year.
Here are some things you can do to help prevent Seasonal Affective Disorder, from WebMD:
- Try to spend some time outside every day, even when it's cloudy. The effects of daylight are still beneficial.
- Begin using a light box when fall starts, even before you feel the effects of winter SAD.
- Eat a well-balanced diet, including sufficient amounts of vitamins & minerals. This helps provide energy.
- Try exercising for 30 minutes a day, three times a week.
- Stay involved with your social circle & regular activities. Social support may be even more important during winter months.
Mrs. Beeton's Easy Layered Apple Charlotte
- 9 slices of bread and butter
- About 6 good-sized apples
- 1 tablespoon of minced lemon-peel
- 2 tablespoonfuls of juice
- Moist sugar to taste.
- Butter a pie-dish, and place a layer of bread and butter, without the crust, at the bottom.
- Add a layer of apples, pared, cored, and cut into thin slices.
- Sprinkle over these a portion of the lemon-peel and juice, and sweeten with moist sugar.
- Place another layer of bread and butter, and then one of apples, proceeding in this manner until the dish is full.
- Cover with the peel of the apples, to preserve the top from browning or burning;
- Bake in a brisk oven (350 degrees) for rather more than 3/4 hour.
- Torn the charlotte on a dish, sprinkle sifted sugar over, and serve.
Sufficient for 5 or 6 persons.
Peter & Shannyn – Tuesday, Jan 7
Chip Brown with Zondervan joined us this morning to talk about the newly released "Ragamuffin Bible", inspired by the works of Brennan Manning.
Peter & Shannyn – Friday, Jan 10
This morning we unveiled the 2014 Open Doors World Watch List. 100 countries that are the worst persecutors of Christians around the world. To find out more, including how to pray, click here.


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A skinny-fat guy in scotland, preferably wearing a kilt. Like a haggis hung in the middle of a thin rail. Skinny arms and legs, kilt, big beer gut.
Aye Hamish, ye better lay off the ale, I ken yer startin' ta look a bit like a haggis rail, ya grinchy bastard.
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Former GED graduates invited to HCC's 2014 ceremony
By Haywood Community College | Mar 24, 2014
Haywood Community College invites anyone who received their GED from HCC prior to 2000, or those who did not participate in their graduation ceremony between 2001 and 2013, to join the 2014 graduating class at 7 p.m. Friday, May 2, for this year's ceremony.
Participants should plan to provide a black cap and gown. These items can be purchased in the HCC Bookstore.
Anyone who wishes to participate in this event should call 565-4188 or 627-4700 before April 18.


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Improvements have led to greater efficiency, lower static tension, less belt pull, reduced maintenance, and more
Since their invention nearly 100 years ago, V-belts have been the drive of choice for commercial and industrial air-handling applications, providing narrower widths, lower tension, higher horsepower capacity, better alignment capability, longer life, higher efficiency, and lower cost than the flat belts they replaced. In recent years, synchronous belts have been improved significantly. Today's models offer narrower widths, lower static tension and belt pull, lower operating ...
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Reptile expert Brady Barr hosts Dangerous Encounters on the Nat Geo Wild channel. As the first person to capture and study all 23 species of wild crocodilians, Barr knows his way around a swamp. But, he takes some unexpected turns in Season 2 of the interactive TV game, Kinect Nat Geo TV for Xbox 360. Players will guide Barr through dangerous habitats while they test their own wilderness knowledge. During eight episodes of Nat Geo Wild TV programs, players are transported from their living rooms to oceans, lakes and forests. Kids can play mini-games that use Kinect's camera to transform themselves into hungry bears, snappy alligators and much more!
If you prefer Muppets to wild animals, Microsoft also released Kinect Sesame Street TV: Season 2 to let you interact with Big Bird, Grover and other characters from the Street. ($29.99 each, plus $4.99 each for additional episodes) –Stephanie Kraus
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Genre: Massively Multi-Player Online First-Person Shooting Game (MMOFPS)
Platform: PC Online
Developer: WEBZEN, Inc.
Publisher: ijji.com (NHN USA, Inc.)
Live Service Date: Late-2009
URL: http://huxley.ijji.com/
Game Description:
ijji.com introduces Huxley: The Dystopia, one of the most ambitious online games ever created - the first massively multi-player online (MMO) game to combine the twitch-based fast action of a first-person shooter (FPS) with the cerebral character development of a massively multi-player online game (MMO) to deliver an intense and exciting online entertainment experience of a complete MMOFPS.
In the not so distant future, a huge swarm of Nuclearite clouds passing through our solar system shatter the Earth's moon. Lunar fragments mingled with the radioactive Nuclearites shower Earth with debris, catapulting the World into the greatest upheaval in history. In this post-apocalyptic world human beings have mutated and divided into Sapiens, Alternatives and Hybrids. The Sapiens and Alternatives both battle for control of the Earth's resources as the Hybrids, a crossbreed third race, fight for their very survival. Do you have what it takes to obliterate and dominate the competition? Choose your side, create your character, grab a weapon and get the enemy in your cross-hairs in Huxley: The Dystopia!
Product Features:
FPS Game Play in a MMO Persistent World. Huxley: The Dystopia defines a new hybrid online game genre allowing players to battle against newly-mutated human races in large scale FPS combat. Unlike traditional FPS games, players may augment their skills and weapons depending on their battle classes, and gain licenses to drive vehicles and command their squads.
Unique Character Development System. Players can enhance their combat styles by obtaining futuristic weapons and new skills, which in turn continuously challenges players to adopt different game play tactics as they progress. Characters can rank up in levels for a wider variety of skills and weapons specialization while also ranking up in class for more powerful armor, weapons and skills.
Outlast Enemies in PvP Battle Zones. From smaller squad-size skirmishes to adrenalin-pumping mass-scale battles involving dozens of players, Huxley: The Dystopia offers a range of intense PvP combat systems. Battle for Sapien or Alternative victory in standard Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag modes. Other advanced battle zones include Parts Pick-Up and Radar Domination.
Squad Commandeering. Specific squad tactics, skills and commands allow for unique cooperative play with 4-person teams. Engage in more strategic battles by utilizing a variety of equipment, facilities and vehicles that are available in different maps.
Vibrant, Thriving Cities. Backed by online servers capable of simultaneously servicing up to 5,000 users each, players will be drawn into a new world where they can enjoy the traditional online elements of character growth, all the while taking part in an array of game elements previously missing in FPS games, such as trading, banking and housing.
Superior Technology. Utilizing proven networking and server technology that supports thousands of players and the legendary Unreal Engine 3 graphics engine, Huxley: The Dystopia provides the utmost stability during gripping battle in exotic, futuristic environments.


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4455 Cameron St, Las Vegas, NV, 89103
Location: Off-Strip
Type: Transportation -Bus Charter
(702) 261-0131
Triple J Tours is an independently owned tour company with modern luxurious coaches that are available for various events including airport transfers, family reunions, convention shuttling, dude ranch trips, weddings, school functions and guided tours. The fleet consists of 15 comfortable coaches that are air conditioned and video equipped. Passenger capacity varies with up to 58 passengers on some! Now, every seat is a front row seat, with the new RoadViewer camera system. Each seat has a monitor that displays the road ahead, as though you were in the front seat!


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OK I am rambling now. I have a summer cold and am working on getting rid of it!
Have a wonderful day ladies, Marybeth
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
OK I am rambling now. I have a summer cold and am working on getting rid of it!
Have a wonderful day ladies, Marybeth
Give a smile away today, someone you meet might need one!
I got a squishie today from marytoddliz.
Received my first 2 fabrics from marytoddliz and goldendog55 today. Thank you.
I will be mailing mine out tomorrow ,addressed and sealed. Everyone should receive by weekend.
MaryBeth I got your teacher apple fabric today. I do not understand what you want. I am to use your fabric with a school teacher fabric or make a block using your fabric and something that I think might go with it, is this right?
So happy to see you all moving along
"Changing IHave to IHad"
Boom 9 Blocks I have made : http://www.quiltingboard.com/members...bums18057.html
I will just post all F8 from all groups this way since some didn't put what group they are on just easier for me….
Received F8 from 08/22/2012
Ssnare-guitar fabric
Abby's Mom – green with flowers
Jahaper – Light green with flowers
Goldendogg55 – blue with orange flowers
Misswigglewings – blue with ladybugs & Black, green and white
The Mama Hauser – pinkish Baltics
Roseysue – pink with flowers – purple with flowers
Ljdugas31 – blue and light blue flowers swirls
Elisabrat – blue with bumble bees
Yosamitesa – white Dr. Seuss
Moonrise – white with assorted flowers
Marytoddliz – green, white, pink – blue with apples
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I got three today, ssnare, lahaper, and goldendog55 thanks.
That's 4 total. I have a question. Everyone has sent using one stamp, but today I went and tried to mail mine and the post office wanted over a dollar for each envelope, because they were considered squishy and flexible and therefore a parcel. I am using envelopes that are the size of greeting cards. I was first told that I needed to pay more because they were "large envelopes" but I totally disagree as they are greeting card envelopes, but they refused to allow me to mail at regular price because they were flexible and squishy. Yet they were still under weight for regular mail. Anyone else have problems? Also, has everyone else needed to to Canadian customs declarations?
(continued) I don't want these to get postage due, but this seems weird. What has been everyone elses experience?
I put 2 stamps on each. That worked last time. I had to go to the p.o. and fill out a Customs form for Canada. I will be sending 3 blocks home tomorrow.
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Valdez with another quick out...wait, a single?
Valdez with another quick out...wait, a single?
Followed by Leake with a sacrifice bunt. Kind of wish they'd just let him hit.
Leake does all of the other things really well. Great fielder, great bunter, great hitting pitcher, great baserunner for a pitcher...when he can give you 6 innings and 3 runs or so he's the kinda guy that gives your team a great chance to win.
It is amazing that Stubbs has so few doubles with the speed that he possesses.
Boom goes the dynamite. I am calling Stubbs' shot for him.
Three grounders to short for Stubbs in four innings of play.
Well Stubbs' work with Jacoby has mastered that groundball to SS. I hear next they'll be working on the flyball to the CFer.
No strikeouts yet for Stubbs somehow makes this his best game in weeks.
Wow. Im my opinion, that was a championship caliber inning of heads-up baseball.
There are only two seasons - Winter and Baseball.
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Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, Department of Radiology
Conditions Treated:
About Me
I am a board-certified diagnostic radiologist with special expertise in the care of patients with bone tumors and soft-tissue sarcomas. As an integral member of the Bone Tumor Disease Management Team, I collaborate closely with orthopedic surgeons, medical oncologists, and pathologists to optimize the accurate diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with these rare and often difficult-to-treat tumors.
My research interests cover a wide range of topics in oncologic imaging, often evaluating the effectiveness of various imaging techniques used in the diagnosis and care of patients with cancer. I am currently studying MR imaging and CT scanning of bone and soft-tissue tumors. I was the lead investigator on the National Cancer Institute/National Institutes of Health multi-institutional project which compared CT and MR imaging for the staging of musculoskeletal cancers.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities and research, I serve as Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Radiology and Vice Chairman of the Graduate Medical Education Committee at Memorial Hospital, as well as Director of Educational Programs in Radiology. I am proud to help train new physicians, and I received the Robin C. Watson Award for Excellence in Radiology Teaching from our radiology residents.
I was elected as a Fellow of the American College of Radiology in 2002 and as a member of the International Skeletal Society, and I serve on the editorial board of Skeletal Radiology. I am also a Co-Chair of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Task Force on Oncologic Imaging and Therapy, which involves organizing lectures for radiologists and radiation oncologists from around the world who attend the annual RSNA meeting. In addition, I serve as an oral examiner for the American Board of Radiology, which determines whether a radiologist is awarded board certification.
- Clinical Expertise: Cross-Sectional Body Imaging (CT, MRI); Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
- Languages Spoken: English
- Education: MD, Cornell University Medical College
- Residencies: The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center
- Board Certifications: Diagnostic Radiology
Visit PubMed for a full listing of David M. Panicek's journal articlesPubmed is an online index of biomedical articles maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.
Clinical Trials
As home to one of the world's top cancer research centers, Memorial Sloan Kettering is typically involved in more than 900 clinical trials at a given time. Currently, clinical trials focused on the conditions I treat are enrolling new patients. If you're interested in joining a clinical trial, click to learn about the trial's purpose, eligibility criteria, and how to get more information.Learn more
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text: First be sure your hive is level. Put a half inch to 1 inch of veg. oil in the tray of the West trap. The 3 wooden strips should be nailed together and the beetle trap sits inside this and rests on the bottom board between it and the 1st super. It works well if used correctly. Post again if you need more details as a lot of us in the South are using it with success. Good luck.


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Got this a flea-market close by. Think I could mod it to make a (light up+lazer sound+vibrating) EE-3 blaster? I think it even has lazer tag lol
FP helmet and WoF trash can armor...still in progress
Got this a flea-market close by. Think I could mod it to make a (light up+lazer sound+vibrating) EE-3 blaster? I think it even has lazer tag lol
FP helmet and WoF trash can armor...still in progress
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57 views...and no reply....thanks lol
IMHO nothing on it is close in seze to the EE3, dont know what you want it to work for really thats a question youd have to answer really cuse for 501st approval it wont work.
well I cant find any kits. so i decided that ill just make a cheap one until then...lol just add some pvc pipe, woodstock and ect.... ill just move all the electronics over to my better ee-3 when I get it.
Didnt look very hard and found these...
Can it be done, yeah sure, Ive seen builds from nothing, the real question is how much work. Modding this could work, but you're looking at a lot of scratch/custom work ahead my friend, so ask yourself, do you have the time, motivation and resources to see the build to the end.
In my opinion theres NOTHING there that can be reused to make a decent accurate looking EE3
yeah...your right Fett 4 Real...not worth the time.....BUT THE ELECTRONICS lol...might just get a blaster core 4v for $110
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[QUOTE=Fett 4 Real;581360]http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f31/h...rmrider-45403/ PM...taking for ever lol
http://www.thedentedhelmet.com/f31/w...sin-kit-45435/ SOLD yesterday
Seven had a couple of "2nds" castings available. You might check with him.
You'll be poor afterword but here you go. Jump on it fast if you want it.
Castle- sorry bout the lack of response there. I saw you got in touch with Seven.
Boba fiend- thanks for posting the link.
I'm in the bloodfin garrison in Indiana. feel free to pm if you have questions on where to get things. I remember when I was new and won't give you a smart **** reply
lol thanks 22ssplt!


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Early on a Saturday morning next March, an unlikely collection of machines will hop, roll, crawl and drive into the rugged country outside Los Angeles. The vehicles will be autonomous, but their human sponsors will have a compelling goal: A cash award of $1 million for the first one to reach Las Vegas within ten hours.
The scene will mark the start of the DARPA Grand Challenge, an off-road race of robot vehicles through the California desert. The contest is the brainchild of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the central research and development arm of the Department of Defense. In order to reduce casualties and increase combat effectiveness, Congress mandated in 2000 that at least one of every three future Army battle systems be unmanned. The National Research Council recommended that the Army begin by creating autonomous vehicles that can perceive their surroundings and avoid obstacles. Organizers hope this civilian competition will spur some useful innovations.
The precise route of the Grand Challenge will be revealed only two hours before the race starts on March 13, but DARPA promises "extremely rugged, challenging terrain and obstacles" and says the race will go forward in any weather. The autonomous vehicles must find a series of latitude/longitude waypoints along a 250-mile course that includes paved and graded roads, trails and open terrain, ditches, open water, rocks, underpasses and construction.
In order to encourage diverse approaches, DARPA has set no size, weight or propulsion limits on the ground vehicles, though guidelines note that "an extremely heavy vehicle with steel tracks that destroy road pavement, a vehicle that clears a path by setting everything in its way on fire, or a vehicle that digs large holes, are unacceptable." Vehicles cannot attack their competitors and must be able to avoid collisions with noncompeting motor vehicles. They need not obey traffic or driving conventions, but DARPA says it might impose its own speed limit on portions of the route for safety or environmental reasons.
Word of the contest has been spreading steadily. Col. Jose Negron, who is organizing the race for DARPA, notes that a recent competitors' conference in Los Angeles drew more than 400 registrants, ranging from representatives of major corporations and universities to individual enthusiasts in fields such as robotics, off-road racing and computers. Faced with such a challenging course, teams have discussed models ranging from a mechanical centipede to "a hamster in a volleyball" to a leaping automaton known as "the 500-mile-per-hour frog."
Bob La Quey, a former research physicist at the University of California, San Diego, says his team will likely convert a simple dune buggy and focus their energy on sensors and programming. "Our goal is to make this essentially a software project," he says. The team plans to divide the project into modular subsystems and invite open-source software developers around the world to contribute code to be tested on a "mule" near Ensenada, Mexico.
Rhett Creighton is more skeptical. An MIT graduate student who recently won the school's autonomous robotics contest, Creighton plans to assemble a team of up to 10 alumni, graduate students and undergrads.
"Refueling is out of the question for almost any approach," he says. "The only way to win that I know of is to make a robot that fits within their rules but circumvents the hardest design challenges. Right now, it seems like they want something like a jeep to average 30 miles an hour over off-road desert terrain autonomously. That won't be possible for 30 years, simply because your 'bot can't make a mistake at those speeds."
La Quey agrees that the time limit poses a challenge. "The speeds required are high enough so that one mistake and you can lose your vehicle," he says. "Acting on the data from multiple sensors and the best maps possible, one must avoid obstacles and the various vehicle-killing crashes that are all too possible. Integration of all of this and the intelligence needed to make decisions based on this data is going to be very difficult."
The defense agency is still accepting new teams. Applications and design plans are due October 13; the plans will be made available to the public, but intellectual property will remain with the designers. Details are available at http://www.darpa.mil/grandchallenge. "We certainly hope that someone wins in 2004," says Negron, "but if not, our plan is to do it again at some future date."
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Delicious. Small GF menu, but their famous BBQ Chicken pizza is available and that's all I need! They take great caution and care in preparing it. Very happy with the food and service.
Delicious pizza!!!
1201 S. Hayes St., Suite F, Arlington, VA
Pizzas from the gluten-free menu are made in a very dedicated kitchen space. Truly gluten-free. Good pizza.
1328 Stoneridge Mall Rd, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Love this place. Eaten here many times and have not gotten sick. Just be sure to get the gig approved pizza.
2284 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
While they technically have a GF menu,, the staff is not understanding of what thateans. Our pizza was a wheat crust pizza and we had to send it back twice.
551 Oak Brook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523
My gluten free pizza was hard as a rock. Unable to cut it. Or tear it. Or chew it. How do other people rate this pizza as good?!?! Worst gluten free pizza I have ever had
1645 Briargate Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Good selection on GF Options including several pizza options. This time I had the GF Waldorf Chicken salad full size was huge and delicious! I've had GF pizza in the past which is also a good choice.
4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, IL 60077
Limited options since I only will order off the certified gluten free menu but I have ate here 3 times with no issues. The best part is the pizza crust is egg free - very hard to find for me.
551 Oak Brook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Reviewing just the pizza... yes, a gfree crust is back on the menu. It's carefully prepared and quite good. Server was kind and patient with our "gluten free questions." We will add this place as a good option for pizza.
1997 West Gray, Houston, TX 77019
They have 4 pizza options that are completely gluten-free along with a few other gluten free menu items. The staff was very happy to adjust the pizza to my liking and satisfaction is guaranteed. They told me if I did not like the one I chose, they would make me one of the other options for free. I have the Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage pizza without mushrooms and it was the best GF pizza I have ever had! 100% recommend them 😍
350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT 06338
The gluten free pizzas (they have 5 certified) are prepared in a separate area. The best GF pizza crust I have ever had, isn't chewy or tough like others can be.
156 South 400 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
4/2017 Yummy crust--they offer a couple GF entrees and pizza. They have several certified GF (crust and ingredients--ask for a separate menu) and can do any pizza GF but can't guarantee due to potential cross-contamination. Waiter was knowledgeable and super nice. Not bad for a pizza place.
28258 Diehl Rd., Warrenville, IL 60555
Absolutely love that they have a dedicated section of their kitchen for the gf pizza. It's nice not having to worrying about getting sick but it's a huge bummer to have to watch your dinning companions eat appetizers and dessert when you can't because they don't offer any gf versions. I don't understand with a certified gf kitchen how you don't have even 1 appetizer or dessert (sorry a kid's sundae does not count for me) for your gf patrons. Hope this changes in the future.
1200 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ 07078
Delicious gluten free pizza!
4200 Conroy Road, Orlando, FL 32839
Very nice pizza and great service
400 S. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, CA 91007
great experience.very aware .very cautious.
6227 South State Street, Murray, UT 84107
I watched their staff make my pizza and when they prepared to bring it out to me They carried it unboxed passed the regular pizza crust says they were being tossed in the air. in fact boxing of all pizzas gluten-free or not happen in this area being exposed to flour in the air. While they don't claim to be a gluten-free facility this was particularly careless. I've been in there three times and gotten sick all three times they are not Celiac's friendly. I tried pointing this out to the manager but he didn't seem to care and just looked at me and said "that's how we do things". I would say skip California Pizza Kitchen and just go to Wasatch Pizza instead
401 NE Northgate Way, #944, Seattle, WA 98125
Limited options but accommodating. Make sure to tell them you are allergic!
37546 Six Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48152
I didn't get sick, but our waitress could of cared less. I asked for an allergen menu and she said the didn't have one...what? I have had the best pizza ever in DC at CPK-GF, disappointed in the crust at this location. it was chewy and way undercooked. I won't go back
1850 South Val Vista Drive, Mesa, AZ 85204
Knowledge staff about gluten free foods and avoid cross contamination. Good food and I've never been sick eating here! Feel very safe to eat here!
One Airport Drive, Oakland, CA 94621
Nothing gluten free here.
11602 Carmel Mt. Rd., San Diego, CA 92128
Best gf pizza! I order this once a week
876 Marsh St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
They not only have the best gluten-free crust I've had but they also have some certified gluten-free pizzas for celiacs. If you're just intolerant, you can order any pizza on a gluten free crust.
200 Central Park Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
I had wheat in my gluten free food
500 West Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
The pizza is amazing! There are 4 pizza options that are certified gluten free. We go often and I have never had any issue. The Margarita pizza is my favorite!
156 South 400 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
I was skeptical to eat here, but my kids wanted pizza so I thought I'd just check it out. I asked the host, who took a few minutes to even show up in the middle of lunch hour, if they had GF options. He said yes and gave me their GF menu. Only 4 different pizza options, but it sounded good, so we sat down. Server was super slow getting to us, but apologized for the delay. I asked if they used separate utensils for serving the pizza and she said yes, she even washes her hands before bringing it out. Sounds good, so I ordered the margarita pizza. 10-15 minutes later she came out and notified me that they didn't have any more GF crusts. I wouldn't have even sat down had I known that. Super disappointed and hungry. I will not be returning. They did give me a discount though.
695 North Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828
Never have had an issue here and hope I never do .! I love their pizza and feel safe eating here .Separate kitchen and the staff is knowledgeable of the allergy .
98-1005 Moanalua Road #219, Aiea, HI 96701
The gf pizza is grainy and bland. However, the worst part is that, even though they assured me they take very careful precautions, I have been violently ill for days. My body is rejecting everything since I ate there, even fresh fruit which usually calms my system down. Maybe it's okay for people who are slightly intolerant, but it is clearly not celiac safe. I will not be dining there again.
10150 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield, CA 93311
I am Celiac and they said the only items they can guarantee gluten free is 5 pizza. I wanted a salad and they said it "has gluten free ingredients" Not very celiac friendly and VERY little options.
5555 Tamiami Trail North, Naples, FL 34108
Can't say enough about the gf pizza here. 2 thumbs up and very attentive staff to cross contamination issues. Can't wait to go back.
17350 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038
I did not like the pizza crust, but it is nice that they have a few options. Just not the best gluten-free pizza I have ever had.
183 Linden Street, Wellesley , MA 02482
Amazing gluten free pizza. They sell by the whole and are good for catering. You can use them for birthday parties. Definitely recommend and are very cautious. They are certified gluten free for their pizza. One of the only places to trust.
3786 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
nice restaurant in the park area. had a salad and pizza and didn't get sick.
1500 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
Gluten-free menu. Follows protocol for Celiacs food prep and handling.
1515 Lake Cook Road, Northbrook, IL 60062
Very accommodating. They took extra precautions and my son with celiac loved it, ate a ton and didn't have a reaction!
2284 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
Short list, I think 4 pizzas, that are assured GF, which was very re-assuring. The waiter was knowledgeable, helpful and friendly, fulfilling all of our requests for GF info on ingredients and processes. Our table had both GF and Non-GF eaters and special care was given to the GF food. I ate well, enjoyed the outside balcony table and had no ill effects. Will definitely eat there again.
1202 Commons Drive, Geneva, IL 60134
I have celiac. I ordered my all-time favorite CPK pizza, BBQ chicken, and enjoyed every bite. They knew exactly what they were doing and I felt fine after my meal.
4211 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816
Fantastic place! Certified gluten free pizzas that taste delish. Lots of other menu items to choose from too.
52 East Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Quick and super yummy. Couldn't tell the crust was gluten free.
17350 Hall Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038
Crust was very thin and slightly burnt but had a great flavor. I'm very picky and have tried many gf pizzas. I had the margarita pizza with gf ranch. Overall very good!
4712 River City Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246
I love eating here and feel safe eating here. I think their gluten free pizzas are delicious!
350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT 06338
RUN RUN RUN I ordered a GF pizza to go. I told the manager how sensitive I was and she assured me they would be very careful. When the pizza came out of the oven I saw the man making regular pizza keep the same gloves on and take his hand and proceed to put it in the oregano container and then sprinkle it all over my GF pizza. When the manager brought the pizza to me I asked her about it and she clearly understood the error and apologized. No pizza for me!!!
1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu, HI 96814
Tried the pizza a few times and the crust is never fully cooked. I gave up.
350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT 06338
GF BBQ chicken pizza with bacon no onions and no Gouda cheese FANTASTIC!!!!!
23181 Village Shops Way, Suite 113, Estero, FL 33928
GF pizzas were very good.
71-03 80th Street, Glendale, NY 11385
Great GF pizza,good labeling on menu. Wish there was more
61 S. Pine Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
I got a "Certified gluten-free" pizza from their GF pizza list. (4 on the list) I got the pizza to go. It was delicious! The crust is obviously made off-site and is really good! I got the BBQ Chicken gf pizza and I had no issues.
2284 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815
If you are going for pizza I am sure it's celiac friendly. Otherwise there s NOTHING else on the menu for a celiac- even salads as all the ingredients are pre-prepped. Last time I was at this restaurant in Waikiki I was able to eat their salads but obviously the chain has gone toward the fast food end of the market and there is no room for adapting fir celiacs. In fairness the server knew to warn me and that is a plus!
1870 Annapolis Mall, Annapolis, MD 21401
Best GF pizza. Dedicated prep area and pizza cooked in a pan and covered with a top as well.
551 Oak Brook Center, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Ran out of gluten free crust. They have no pasta options for kids.
3 South Evergreen, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Worst pizza I ever had.
1245 Worcester Rd., Natick, MA 01760
Has very limited selection. Left without eating since staff is not educated about cross contamination. My server served bread to another table and with the same hand put down my plate. When confronted manager was amazing but waitress simply couldn't understand the error.
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The Life and Visions of Yeshe Tsogyal
The Autobiography of the Great Wisdom QueenThe many layers of the heroic life of Yeshé Tsogyal, Tibet's best-known dakini and female master, are revealed in this inspiring work. Translated here for the first time, this terma, or "hidden treasure," presents an outer narrative of her birth, family, and struggles in a traditional male-dominated society; an inner account of her meetings with the great master Padmasambhava; and a secret chronicle of her retreat at Chimpu and her… Read More
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BETHANY -- The state's first co-housing community is beginning to take shape.
Co-housing is where residents actively share and participate in the operation of their neighborhood. Homes are designed to be close together to promote relationships with each other. Residents and friends socialize in the community building where group gatherings are held along with other activities.
Green Haven, a New Haven-based co-housing core group of 12 families, has an option to purchase 31 acres on the former Halter property on Meyers Road. The site was previously approved for 48 units each with its own septic system.
Jack Nork and Marie Pulito of Bethany are two of the core members.
Nork is a project manager for a software company and Pulito is a lactation specialist at Yale-New Haven Hospital.
Both say they are drawn to the co-housing concept of living because they miss the community aspect of residing in their suburban homes. They also said they believe the world needs to be better respected and cared for.
"I can live simply, share with neighbors and not have to own so much stuff," Pulito said.
"I moved into a suburban lifestyle and feel isolated far from neighbors. Any social action has to be planned. I love Bethany," Nork said.
Plans for Green Haven include 25 to 35 environmentally friendly homes with a small farm for organically growing food, a barn for farm animals and whatever else members choose to include. The property will be developed in a sustainable environmentally friendly way.
"We want to make the land better than when we started. This will be a thoughtful development," Nork said.
"Usually developers do the minimum. We want the land to be in better shape than when we started," Pulito said.
Nork and Pulito said the core group has raised the necessary funds to place an option on the property and to hire an architect.
Each household will own its own home and co-own the property, community house and any other buildings on the property.
"We are not going to make money off this," Nork said. "This is sweat equity."
While it is too early in the planning process to have a cost per home, Nork and Puilito said they expect a two-bedroom unit to sell for about $265,000.
They said they hope to be moved in within two years.
They have already had an initial meeting with the zoning department to discuss their concept.
"They were very receptive and interested," Pulito said.
Zoning Enforcement Officer Isabelle Kearns confirmed the meeting.
"We need to compare their site plan and proposed use of the property against the appropriate land-use regulations and against prior approvals associated with the property. Without anything before us to review, it is difficult to comment on the application process. However, it is likely that a public hearing would be required," she said.
Green Haven is looking for like-minded individuals and families who might be interested in joining the co-housing group.
Nork said there will be no rules to adhere to in the community. Pulito said Green Haven will base its system of governance on consent-based decision making among members.
According to Green Haven's vision statement, "Our communications, relationships, actions and behavior are honest, direct, respectful, nonviolent and caring. We are committed to equal access to power in decision-making. Our primary way of attaining this goal is by using formal consensus."
Co-housing is not a new concept.
According to the website cohousing.org, the idea originated in Denmark and was introduced in the U.S. in the 1980s.
There are 213 co-housing communities in the United States that are either operational or in the planning stages.
Nearby Massachusetts has 18 co-housing communities, New Hampshire 2, New York 7 and Vermont 8.
Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm in Peterborough, N.H., has a co-housing community with 29 eco-friendly homes, a common house with office space in a renovated historic home, an organic farm, walking trails and pond.
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UTSA hosts 'Flock of Dodos' film, discussion
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(Feb. 14, 2007)--The UTSA College of Education and Human Development will present the film, "Flock of Dodos," followed by a panel discussion, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 16 at Frio Street Building Room 1.406 on the Downtown Campus. The event is free and open to the public.
"Flock of Dodos" is the first feature-length documentary to present both sides of the evolution and intelligent design argument that recently was featured in Time and Newsweek magazines.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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The film by American evolutionary biologist and filmmaker Randy Olson provides equal amounts of laughter and serious thought to prompt discussion between advocates of both intelligent design and evolution.
Following the screening, a panel discussion will feature four community leaders supporting both sides of the argument. Panelists will be Harlandale ISD administrator Steve Sippel, UTSA biology lecturer Craig Jordan, attorney Carl Williams and Rev. James Murguia of St. David Episcopal Church.
Free parking will be available in lot D-3, under the freeway cattycorner to the Downtown Campus at the intersection of S. Pecos-La Trinidad and Durango streets, adjacent to the Interstate 35 exit ramp.
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What? So we didn't win by "luck" today? Next time, get yourself a real QB before you come on here talking smack! What's Alex QBR now? What a BS useless stat!
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The rugged, casual look of concrete creates a handsome contrast to our table's pedestal base. Styled with rolled arms and curved backs, the weatherproof chairs capture the organic beauty of natural rattan.
- Abbott table is crafted of solid acacia wood and durable concrete that's hand-finished for weather resistance.
- Torrey chairs are woven from ecolene® maintenance-free all-weather wicker with a rust-proof welded aluminum frame.
- Polyester canvas cushions in Natural included. Cushion core made of resilient QuickDry® reticulated foam, designed for fast water drainage and air circulation.
- Kiln-dried wood and mortise-and-tenon joinery provide superb strength and durability to our Abbott table.
- Hand finishing and natural highs and lows make each table unique.
- Table and chairs include adjustable levelers for uneven floors.
- Cushion cover removes for machine washing.
- Table: 48" diameter, 30" high
- Chair: 28.25" wide x 28" deep x 34" high
- Set includes one dining table, four chairs, and four chair cushions.
- Customize with additional cushion slipcovers; sold separately.
- Dimensions & Care
- Overall: 48" diameter, 30" high
- Top: 48" diameter, 3" thick
- Clearance Under Tabletop: 27"
- Distance Between Legs: 15"
- Weight: 145 pounds
- Overall: 28.25" wide x 28" deep x 34" high
- Seat: 17.75" wide x 18.75" deep
- Seat Height (without cushion): 16.5"
- Backrest: 28.25" wide x 21" high
- Arm Height Above Floor: 25.75"
- Clearance Under Chair: 9.5"
- Distance Between Legs: 18.75" side to side; 21.5" front to back
- Maximum Weight Capacity: 300 pounds
- Weight: 22.5 pounds
- Cushion: 18.5" square, 2" high
We recommend the following care for best results:
- Cover wood furniture with outdoor covers (sold separately) when left outside during inclement weather or when not in use.
- Make sure furniture is completely dry before covering.
- Store cushions separately from furniture to prevent possible transfer of moisture.
- Wipe spills with a clean dry cloth.
- Wash frame with a mild solution of soap and water; rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly.
- Avoid the use of harsh cleaners and abrasives.
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Two local United Ways announce merger
United Way Virginia Highlands and Twin County United Way announced today that they will merge to form one organization committed to improving lives and creating lasting community-level change across the region.
The combined organization will operate under the title United Way Virginia Highlands and will continue to serve all five counties of Carroll, Grayson, Russell, Smyth, Washington and the City of Galax, Virginia.
Moving forward, United Way Virginia Highlands will have a greater capacity to engage donors, advocates, and volunteers to address the critical issues facing our local communities.
Travis Staton, President and CEO of United Way Virginia Highlands will continue to serve as President and CEO of the growing organization.
"By coming together and sharing our talent, resources and best practices, we will be able to deliver greater impact to those who need us most in our communities across the region," said Staton. "While for-profit mergers are often about increasing shareholder value, non-profit mergers are about amplifying mission.
As an organization, United Way Virginia Highlands believes in the power of collaboration and partnerships to solve problems because we know the whole truly is greater than the sum of its parts."
The process was led by a team comprised of dedicated staff and volunteer leaders from each organization, who spent time exploring the opportunity and working together to ensure the combined United Way is positioned for success.
"This has been a thorough and thoughtful process. We are excited to come together and build on one another's strengths to create a lasting impact for the region," said Alan Jones Jr., Senior Vice President and Controller, Alpha Natural Resources, and Board Chairman of United Way Virginia Highlands.
The monies raised through the annual campaign will continue to be used to serve the communities from which the monies are raised.
A Board of Directors made up of individuals from each of the six localities will manage the governance of the new regional organization. Members joining the board from the Twin County region are Larry Bolt, Commissioner of Revenue, representing Grayson County, Franklin Jett, of Mt. Rogers Carroll Counseling Center, representing Carroll County, and Dana Olson, also from Mt. Rogers Carroll Counseling Center, representing the City of Galax. United Way Virginia Highlands will maintain an office in Galax which will serve as a base for Twin County related operations and as a convenience to the general public, leaders and workers in the Twin County Region.
"This merger is the product of hard work and diligence on the part of the Board of Directors of both Twin County United Way and United Way Virginia Highlands," said Ron Passmore, past Board Chairman of Twin County United Way. "I am confident in the work that will be done regionally and believe that it will only be strengthened by this decision."
The newly merged entity will encompass more than 28 towns and one city, serving over 168,000 residents, covering nearly 2,500 square miles and will continue to serve as one of the largest non-government health and human services funders in Southwest Virginia. United Way Virginia Highlands currently supports more than 70 non-profit agencies across Carroll, Grayson, Russell, Smyth and Washington Counties and the City of Galax, Virginia.
In 1963 a group of local citizens formed the United Way of Washington County. In August 2009, United Way of Washington County grew to encompass Russell County and was incorporated into United Way of Russell and Washington Counties.
On September 4, 2012, United Way of Russell and Washington Counties merged with Smyth County United Way, and the organization's name was changed to United Way Virginia Highlands.
United Way Virginia Highlands is a volunteer organization providing support and visibility through tools, partners, advocacy, and other resources to advance the common good.


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Sinusitis involves inflammation of the sinuses. About 30 million cases of sinusitis occur in the United States annually, yet its cause can be difficult to detect. For a long time, it was thought that the sinuses were sterile, but scientists now know that microbes do exist in the sinuses. A recent study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine has found that, not only do microbes exist in the sinuses, but that a loss of microbial diversity occurs in those people with sinusitis when compared to healthy people.
Specifically, people with sinusitis had higher amounts of Cornebacterium tuburculostearicum, while healthy people were colonized with Lactobacillus sakei, a bacteria that helps prevent the development of sinusitis, based on previous studies. The lead researcher, Susan Lynch, suggests that the sinuses are home to a diverse microbiome, which includes beneficial bacteria that help protect against sinus infection.
Often, sinusitis is treated with antibiotics, yet the original cause of infection may not be bacterial at all. Sinusitis is one condition for which antibiotic overuse is cautioned against. Another author of the study, Andrew Goldberg, stated, "The premise for our understanding of chronic sinusitis and therapeutic treatment appears to be wrong, and a different therapeutic strategy seems appropriate."
Although too early to draw conclusions about specific alternative treatments, this study alludes to the eventual use of probiotics in the treatment of sinusitis. More studies will be needed to determine what bacteria are helpful, and what treatment might work.


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Bay Area Wedding at Caballo Estate Wedding by This Love of Yours… PhotographyWhy is it that every California wedding instantly makes me want to pack my bags and head for those beautiful hills? Something about the laidback elegance. And the dreamy sunsets. The kind of weddings that feel so entirely effortless and
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There will be a bailout or a stimulus or a huge tax break to the industry on the back end.
quote:How is Obama gong to get the state insurance regulators on board? They have approved the rates and plans proposed for Obamacare. They would not know what rates would be necessary for the cancelled plans to ensure their viability. Contracts between insurance companies and healthcare providers have been altered to take into account Obamacare requirements. How can those contracts be arbitrarily cancelled and cancelled contracts arbitrarily reinstated? What would be the payment/reimbursement terms of the reinstated contracts?
At some point, he's going to have to bring the insurance bigwigs to the White House and work out a deal with them whereby they honor the plans they had to cancel under the ACA until the government can get the website operational.
I doubt they just shredded the old models.
I doubt they just shredded the old models.
I'm not saying it would be easy, but it is probably the most workable solution if the website is still fricking up.
Basically, today's worst-case scenario is that HealthCare.gov takes months to fix and the mandate is delayed until 2015, resulting in widespread adverse selection. Insurers wouldn't recoup all losses, but the risk corridor program provides their bottom line with a substantial buffer. Importantly, it doesn't need to be budget neutral; if the math demands it, the government can pay out more than it collects through the program. This could be expensive—the CBO scored the health law as though risk corridors were budget neutral—but it could also be offset by foregone subsidies.
Insurers have a stake in Obamacare's success; that doesn't magically disappear if 2014 enrollment is rockier than anticipated. The the risk corridor program continues through 2016, which would allow plans to weather 2014's uncertainty and probably keep the following year's premiums relatively unchanged as the risk pool normalizes.
The real risk of delaying the individual mandate is long-term political fallout from Obamacare being labeled a "fiasco", not the dreaded insurance death spiral.
My bet is he is going to delay the individual mandate but who knows. He make get some cover with Yellen testifying today.
"I think it can be done administratively. The president will offer a proposal today, is my understanding," Pelosi said at the World Ideas Forum, hosted by The Atlantic.
Pelosi seemed to suggest that Obama will propose an administrative solution, which is significant because a growing number of Democrats are supporting a legislative fix. Meanwhile, Pelosi also said congressional Democrats are working on a separate solution. "We have our own proposal, which we think is really good," she said. "I think that we'll see in the next 24, 48, 36 hours something to the effect of how do we accommodate
Supposedly he will making a big announcement
Dems will go for it because it takes some heat off of them for the atrocious rollout. It puts Republicans in a tricky place. Voting for it would alleviate short-term suffering and voting against it is basically telling the American people to just suffer for the short-term.
I agree, but that is the only way to prevent a bigger calamity.
Even if changes are made that allow people to keep their old plan, the premiums on those plans will HAVE TO SKYROCKET in order to cover the new risks(pre existing conditions, no lifetime caps) mandated by obamacare for the exchange plans.
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Gator Baseball Drops Game 2 to Maryland
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Maryland freshman right-hander Mike Shawaryn carried a shutout into the sixth inning in his collegiate debut and the Terps (1-1) held off No. 20 Florida (1-1), 9-7, to even the teams' weekend series on Saturday at McKethan Stadium. Freshman Brandon Lowe and sophomore Anthony Papio each went 3-for-4, scored three runs and belted solo shots to lead the visitors' 13-hit offensive attack. Trailing 6-0 in the sixth, the Gators closed to within 8-7 with a three-run eighth-inning outburst.
Sophomore Kevin Martir staked the Terps to a quick lead with a two-run double in the first inning off of freshman right-hander Brett Morales (Tampa, Fla.) (0-1). Junior Charlie White (2-for-4, two RBI) had opened the game with a single through the right side of the infield and Lowe drew a walk before Martir sliced a two-run double down the right-field line.
Junior Andrew Amaro (2-for-4) extended Maryland's margin to 3-0 in the second frame with an RBI single up the middle after a leadoff double from Papio and a sacrifice bunt by sophomore Jose Cuas.
The Terps added two more runs in the fourth for a 5-0 advantage. Freshman Nick Cieri began the inning with a double to right field and stole third on a walk to Cuas. Freshman A.J. Puk (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) replaced Morales (3.1 IP, 5 H, 5 R) and Cuas swiped second base before the southpaw struck out Amaro. White legged out an infield single that scored Cieri and Lowe followed with a base-knock into left field that brought home Cuas.
Papio connected on his first homer of the season to right center to start the sixth for a six-run cushion. The Gators countered with three runs on two hits and an error in the home part of the inning to pull within 6-3. UF mounted a two-out rally on a walk to junior Casey Turgeon (Palm Harbor, Fla.) and a single into left field by junior Taylor Gushue (Boca Raton, Fla.) (2-for-5) that prompted a pitching change, with freshman Tayler Stiles replacing Shawaryn (5.2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER). The reliever plunked freshman pinch hitter Peter Alonso (Tampa, Fla.) to load the bases and uncorked a wild pitch that enabled Turgeon to come home. A fielding error at third base on a grounder by junior Justin Shafer (Lake Wales, Fla.) drove in Gushue and junior Braden Mattson (San Antonio, Texas) came through with a pinch-hit single that trimmed UF's deficit to three runs. Stiles preserved the lead with a strikeout of junior Josh Tobias (Greensboro, N.C.).
In the seventh, Maryland used a squeeze bunt by senior Blake Schmit for a 7-3 lead. The Terps had consecutive singles off of freshman Kirby Snead (Alachua, Fla.) to begin the inning and Martir sacrificed his teammates over with a bunt against sophomore Aaron Rhodes (Venice, Fla.) before Schmit's well-placed bunt plated Lowe. For the Gators, freshman Buddy Reed (Finksburg, Md.) drew a leadoff walk in the seventh and scored on a two-out wild pitch from senior Ben Brewster to cut the margin to three runs. However, UMD answered with another run for an 8-4 score in the eighth on a fielder's choice by White.
Another two-out rally by the Gators in the eighth narrowed the gap to 8-7. After Shafer was hit for the second time in the game, sophomore pinch hitter Jason Lombadozzi (Chambersburg, Pa.) earned a free pass and sophomore closer Kevin Mooney was summoned from the bullpen. Making his collegiate debut, freshman John Sternagel (Rockledge, Fla.) caromed a pinch-hit single off of the pitcher's glove to load the bases. Reed delivered his first hit at Florida with a two-run single into left field and sophomore Richie Martin (Brandon, Fla.) brought the hosts within a run by punching a single into right center. Mooney kept the Terps in front with a strikeout of freshman Ryan Larson (Orlando, Fla.). Lowe finalized the 9-7 margin with a leadoff homer in the ninth.
Postgame Quotes
Head coach Kevin O'Sullivan:
Opening Statement:
"I thought Maryland swung the bats well. They scored in seven out of the nine innings and we couldn't quite stop them. We obviously didn't get off to a great start on the mound but they're young and they'll learn. The positive that we'll pull out of tonight is that they battled back. Those experiences will help them down the road."
On how encouraging it is to see the team battling:
"I was excited that we swung the bats better. We almost went a game and a half in where we didn't do a lot offensively, but then we got into a groove there and I thought our timing improved and it was good to see us get our swings going."
On the Gators' freshmen facing pressure spots:
"I think it will help us down the road. That experience that Ryan (Larson) had there in the eighth (inning) will help him. Dane Dunning getting two outs (in the ninth), that will help him. It was good to get A.J. Puk out there and Brett (Morales) will be better. He got to start today because he's been throwing the ball really well, he's obviously better than what he did today. It was probably first start nerves and I expect him to be much better next time."
Junior catcher Taylor Gushue:
On how Florida reacted to Maryland's starting pitcher, Mike Shawaryn:
"We came out of the gates slow, and I didn't think we swung the bat aggressively the first five innings. It is difficult when you don't come out of the gates and be aggressive, but it's understandable. We were just trying to get our timing down and trying to see what he was trying to do as a pitcher—trying to get his pitch count up and see what he had. I would attribute our lack of aggression to that and not able to score runs the first five innings."
On tonight's game:
"Even though we came out on the losing end, I think it was good because we got a lot of our freshmen in there to get them exposed to the competition level, so that was not a total loss. That was a positive to take out of tonight."
On first-time freshmen pitchers:
"Experience trumps everything you can tell a person. You can practice as much as you want, but when the rubber meets the road, you're on that mound, and it's just you up there trying to get somebody out – that's the most valuable thing. It was good that we got them in there tonight to get experience. Hopefully, they will be ready further down the road."
Opening Series by the Numbers:
· Dating back to 2002, the Gators hold an 11-1 (.917) record in opening series at home.
· In Kevin O'Sullivan's tenure, the Gators have swept Siena (2008), Louisville (2009) and USF (2010 & 2011) and captured two of three from Cal State Fullerton (2012) and Duke (2013).
Florida Leaders:
· The Gators scored seven runs on seven hits and used aggressive base-running to add runs on a pair of wild pitches.
· Junior catcher Taylor Gushue led the Orange and Blue with a pair of base hits. He led off the third with a double and dropped a single between left and center in the sixth.
· After drawing a walk, junior Casey Turgeon scored Florida's first run on a two-out wild pitch in the sixth.
· Gushue scored from third the following play when freshman pinch hitter Peter Alonso's hard ground ball was mishandled by UMD's third baseman.
· On the next play, junior pinch hitter Braden Mattson ripped a base hit to left to plate UF's third run.
· The Gators got back on the board in the seventh when freshman Buddy Reed scored UF's fourth run on a wild pitch.
· Reed stepped in with two outs and the bases loaded in the eighth and proceeded to drive home two with a single to left.
· Sophomore Richie Martin kept up the two-out eighth inning rally and narrowed the gap to 8-7 with a run-scoring single to right.
Newcomer Impact:
· Brett Morales made his first career start for the Gators and surrendered five earned runs and five hits over 3.1 innings.
· Designated hitter A.J. Puk made his first career start. The freshman batted in the seven hole and entered the game in the fourth inning in relief of Morales.
· Puk struck out three and allowed one run in 2.2 innings of work.
· Junior Braden Mattson recorded his first Gator base hit and RBI in the sixth.
· Freshman Kirby Snead allowed two hits in his seventh-inning appearance.
· In his second career start in center, Reed drove home a pair of runs on his first career base hit with a single to left. He also scored on a wild pitch in the seventh inning.
· Freshman John Sternagel entered the game as a pinch hitter in the eighth and his first career hit caromed off of the pitcher's glove to load the bases for Reed.
· Freshman righty Dane Dunning made his collegiate debut in the ninth inning and recorded a pair of outs.
Series History:
· With tonight's victory, Maryland evened the all-time series at two wins apiece.
Up Next
The Gators and Terrapins will wrap up the series tomorrow at 12 p.m. In a matchup up of right-handers, redshirt junior Karsten Whitson (Chipley, Fla.) will oppose UMD sophomore Jared Price.
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The entire series is available on GatorVision through GatorZone.com and on the Gator IMG Sports Network with Jeff Cardozo and Steve Russell. Live stats for each game will be available on GatorZone.comand fans can also receive updates of each game on @GatorZoneBB, the official Twitter account of the Gator baseball team.
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Alarm.Com Uses Pebble Smart Watch to Show Off Home Automation Technology
Cloud-based security and home automation provider Alarm.com demos app for Pebble, shows Google Glass for installation purposes and introduces networked server for local CCTV recording
By Julie Jacobson · April 8, 2014
Home automation from the wrist makes perfectly good sense, and if there was any doubt, then you should have seen Alarm.com at ISC West 2014 last week.
A leader in cloud-based security and home automation services, the company showed a Pebble smart watch being used to unlock doors, arm the security system, open the garage door and more.
The Bluetooth watch communicates to the user's smart device, which handles the automation.
Elsewhere in the Alarm.com suite, one of the guys was walking around wearing Google Glass. We've seen demos in the past of how smart glasses can open doors if you just look at the lock. Alarm.com thinks there are some compelling possibilities for the installer. For example, imaging hanging a security camera and seeing in your glasses the image from the camera. You could easily make adjustments on the fly.
On a more practical-for-today note, Alarm.com has been criticized in the past for not offering a local video server to supplement its cloud-based service.
If your Internet line goes down, you want be getting that video of the bad guy tearing up the place.
The new Stream Video Recorder (about $800 retail for 1 TB) sits on the home network, capturing up to four high-def video streams simultaneously, while at the same time sending short clips to Alarm.com's cloud servers.
Multiple SVRs can be installed to monitor a single property, allowing for both residential and light commercial applications. 24x7 video can be accessed from anywhere through the cloud, and makes reviewing footage simple with synchronized multi-camera playback, variable review speeds and timeframe compression.
In addition, Alarm.com introduced at ISC MobileTech 2.0, the company's mobile application for installers. Basically, anything a tech can do at the computer can now be done via a handheld smart device.
Here's how the company describes the upgrade:
With Alarm.com consumers have control over a wide range of connected devices across their home through a single, easy to use app. Now, with MobileTech 2.0, installing and supporting those devices is easier. Security panels with updated Z-Wave firmware can be remotely adjusted into add or delete mode directly from the app for a simpler installation process and remote troubleshooting. To ensure reliable operation of home automation devices the new Link Quality Indicator (LQI) test verifies the connection to each device and displays the results in an easy to read stoplight color system. Dealers can eliminate potential trouble spots during the install and ensure reliable operation of every device right from the start.
In other Alarm.com news, the company now supports Verizon 4g LTE and teased an outdoor camera with IR LEDs to see in the dark and an outdoor rating of IP66. Also demo'd was the integration of Liftmaster's standalone WiFi garage-door opener.
Alarm.com is now compatible with security systems from Interlogix, 2Gig by Linear, DSC and Qolsys.