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Men's basketball
Below is the press release regarding Akron's schedule. Scroll down for the poll...
If any Zips fan tells you he knows what will happen this year, he's either a liar, a psychic, a Pollyanna, or a persistent pessimist.
Heading into camp, I wasn't optimistic. I'm still not. But now I recognize the potential the Zips have to make a run at a bowl game.
Aside from beating Gardner-Webb and losing at Temple, the entire schedule is uncertain to me. Can you say for sure that Akron will beat Miami in the last game of the season? Can you rule out a win at Indiana or Kentucky? No and no. It's a middling schedule that will provide an opportunity for Rob Ianello to surpass his dirt-low expectations for Year One.
Let's take a look at each position heading into Saturday's opener:
Quarterback STARTER -- Patrick Nicely looks like a stronger player than when we last watched him. At best, he's the MAC's best passer. At worst, he's average. DEPTH -- You can't ask for a better backup than Matt Rodgers.
Running back STARTERS -- Alex Allen and Nate Burney will share carries. Allen is running at his best, and Ianello is impressed with how Allen has improved his running between the tackles. Burney is a coaches' favorite, although I can't say I've seen so much from him personally. DEPTH -- Allen better stay healthy. That is one of the keys to the season. I haven't seen much from Dale Martin or Larry Dawson this month, so you'll probably see Giorgio Bowers lose his redshirt if an injury occurs.
Wide receiver STARTERS -- Jeremy LaFrance is a steady No. 1 option. Jalil Carter, from all accounts, has All-MAC ability. DEPTH -- Receiver looked like a weakness after Akron lost its top two from last year. I would say this is now a strength. Anthony Meriwether has raw skill. Gary Pride is ready to get his chance. True freshmen Keith Sconiers and Antoine Russell are going to be really good players. The question is whether they are needed this season.
Offensive line STARTERS -- Like the last few years, Akron will have a dependable starting line. Jake Anderson will start at right tackle; Zac Kasparek at right guard; Mike Ward at center; Mitch Straight at left guard; Corey Woods at left tackle. DEPTH -- Here is where the problem lies. Keeping the line healthy is the second key to this season. Akron needs to stay completely healthy. There are only a few guys beyond the starters who I can envision playing this year. Paul Simkovich is one, and the coaches won't say when he'll be back.
Defensive line STARTERS -- You have to like Shawn Lemon and Hasan Hazime on the ends rushing the passer, with Almondo Sewell and Dan Marcoux inside clogging the running game. This is a strong line, for sure. It will get stronger when Sean Fobbs returns from injury, too. DEPTH -- But this is the most exciting part... Akron can easily establish a third string at each position. The second string ends are probably Fobbs/Lemon and Deni Odofin. You are likely to see Joe Rash, Cowles Stewart and James Harvey at tackle. Ianello intends to have the second string rotate in and out, giving the starting linemen an extra dose of energy.
Linebacker STARTERS -- Few linebacking corps in the midwest can compare to the unit of Brian Wagner, Mike Thomas and Troy Gilmer. They're smart, athletic and make huge plays. DEPTH -- But they must stay healthy. The second string is quite thin. Ianello will call upon sophomore Matt Little and true freshman Jamar Williams. Redshirt freshman Blake Fraley might also be pressed into service. Along with offensive line, this is the other position that Ianello wishes he had more depth.
Safety STARTERS -- Josh Richmond and Doug Richardson have combined for 15 career tackles. Ianello says he's comfortable with his starters. These guys have a lot to prove before I'll be at ease. DEPTH -- Akron has Jared Province and Kevin Davis in case the starters don't produce. Province is a sophomore who sat out most of last year with an injury. Davis, a juco transfer, had a quiet junior season in 2009.
Cornerback STARTERS -- Manley Waller and Diamond Weaver have been the clear starters since the spring. Waller will be responsible to cover the opponent's top receiver. I trust he will do a good job. I need to see a lot more out of Weaver before I have faith in his coverage ability. DEPTH -- Akron has a slew of young corners to jump in, but they have little experience. The list includes sophomore Marvase Byrd and freshmen Emmanuel Lartey and Randy Greenwood.
Special teams KICKER -- Igor Iveljic, T.J. Marchese and Branko Rogovic are all candidates. Ianello said he might follow his predecessor's lead and have one guy kickoff and one guy placekick. Placekicking is the third key to this season. Akron must have a dependable field goal option. PUNTER -- This is Zack Campbell's job. Who can forget his 76-yard blast at Syracuse last year? RETURNER -- LaFrance will do most of the returning, but I'd like to see Weaver back there, too. LONG SNAPPER -- Sophomore Adam Steiner will play the Brian Flaherty position for the rest of his career.
Akron has never beaten a BCS school when it is favored to win.
It's true that oddsmakers have only picked the Zips once (vs. Indiana), but that is one way to positively spin the line against Syracuse. The spread is Orange minus 8 or 8.5.
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Men's soccer
Akron easily beat Virginia Commonwealth in an exhibition match last night, 3-1.
It was the men's debut for the renovated Lee Jackson Field. The most interesting part of the match occurred 1:28 into the game. Per GoZips.com:
As I've been writing since the spring, Rob Ianello's offense is ideal for sophomore quarterback Patrick Nicely.
Combine that fact with Nicely's strong camp and it wasn't a difficult decision for the coaches, who named Nicely the starter today over junior Matt Rodgers.
"As we evaluated the body of work, (Nicely) got far ahead of Matt," Ianello said. "We believe in both of them, but the team needs one quarterback."
Ianello has been silent about his passers until today, when he repeatedly stressed the ability of Nicely to make all of the throws in the Zips' new pro-style offense.
"I think the offense really fits Patrick very well," Ianello said.
Nicely responded by telling reporters that he is thrilled to be one of only 120 starting quarterbacks in Division I football. Ianello said he also noticed Nicely picking up a better comfort level.
"Obviously, he feels more comfortable now that he's been named the starter," the coach said. "He can say it's his huddle."
Rodgers is a solid player. Akron is lucky to have a backup with game experience, present ability and upside.
Still, this isn't really "news" to Zips fans. Nicely's selection was such a foregone conclusion that a joker on ZipsNation.org posted a headline stating that Rodgers won the job -- a practical joke.
The greater question might be: Who is blocking for them?
Tonight, Ianello listed his starting offensive line. Jake Anderson will start at right tackle; Zac Kasparek at right guard; Mike Ward at center; Mitch Straight at left guard; Corey Woods at left tackle.
So are you comfortable, coach?
"Comfortable with the depth? No. Comfortable with the guys who will play? Yes."
Fortunately, offensive line injuries are relatively rare. Akron will get Paul Simkovich back from his injury soon. Pat McCloskey is a junior who can contribute.
The cornerstones of the line are Woods and Ward. They have been best friends since freshman year -- when the two roomed together at the Brown Street Dormitory. That building, since demolished, sat on the current site of the FirstMerit Press Tower at InfoCision Stadium.
Their bond is likely to strengthen the line as a whole.
"It's the culture of the offensive line," Ward said. "They're always a tightly knit group. We rely on each other. If one guy screws up, the whole play gets blown up."
Woods and Ward have played every single game after sitting out their true freshman year -- 36 games in all. Kris Kasparek -- brother of Zac -- currently holds Akron's record for games played in a career with 50. Woods and Ward could tie that mark by taking Akron to the MAC Championship and a bowl game.
While today was all about the quarterback, it is the five guys in front of him who need to be at their best for Akron to have a chance at putting Woods and Ward in the Zips' history books.
Other notes...
I watched about an hour of practice today. A bulk of it was dedicated to special teams. One thing I found unusual was that two true freshman quarterbacks -- Dylan Potts and Adam Charles -- were on the kick return teams.
Diamond Weaver looked explosive returning kicks. I couldn't really get a feel for Jeremy LaFrance because the senior didn't seem to exert his best motor. Ironically, LaFrance put a lick on Weaver once the team moved into 11-on-11 drills. LaFrance caught a pass and trucked over Weaver, a cornerback.
Nicely found freshman receiver Keith Sconiers for a couple long gains. They seem to have nice chemistry. I'll bet you'll see at least 2000 passing yards from Nicely to Sconiers before their careers are over.
On the post-practice sprints, freshman receiver Antoine Russell again made an effort to be the fastest player. Akron lacks proven talent at receiver, but the future looks bright.
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The No. 1 ranked University of Akron men's soccer team will host VCU at 7:30 tonight in an exhibition match at newly renovated Lee Jackson Field.
The Zips are the top-ranked team in the country according to polls conducted by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America and College Soccer News. UA posted a 23-1-1 record last season and finished national runner-up to Virginia.
UA returns eight of 11 starters – including Hermann Trophy candidates Anthony Ampaipitakwong, Darlington Nagbe and Kofi Sarkodie. Ampaipitakwong is senior midfielder, Nagbe is a junior forward and Sarkodie is a junior defender.
Ampaipitakwong, Sarkodie and junior midfielder Michael Nanchoff are tri-captains this season for coach Caleb Porter.
Nagbe is the team's top returning goal scorer from a year ago after netting 10 in 2009. Ampaipitakwong, contributed eight goals and five assists last season. Sarkodie, senior Chris Korb and sophomores Zarek Valentin and Chad Barson are also back for a defense that played in front of sophomore goalkeeper David Meves and recorded 19 shutouts in 25 matches, the second-highest, single-season total in NCAA history. The unit's goals-against-average (0.27) and shutout percentage (.760) were third all-time.
Sophomore midfielders Ben Speas and Scott Caldwell, and junior defender Matt Dagilis should also see playing time.
The Zips 2010 recruiting class is ranked No. 2 in the country, according to College Soccer News. The recruits are junior Michael Balogun and freshmen Reinaldo Brenes, Richard Diaz, Gabe Genovesi, Perry Kitchen, Darren Mattocks, Andrian McAdams, Martin Ontiveros and McKauly Tulloch.
Former Zips now Rams
VCU is located in Richmond, Vga. The Rams are led by first-year head coach Dave Giffard, who spent the previous four seasons as an assistant on Porter's staff.
The Rams' roster features two former Zips, junior goalkeeper Josh Pantazelos and sophomore forward Yoram Mwila.
University of Akron women's soccer player Katie Wise has been named the Mid-American Conference Offensive Co-Player of the Week.
Wise, a sophomore, scored three goals in the Zips season-opening 3-0 win over Illinois State this past Friday before a crowd of around 1,000 in the inaugural game at the newly renovated Lee Jackson Field.
It is the second hat trick in the history of the UA women's soccer program.
Senior Leigh Cullen and freshmen Kelly DeNiro and Paige Foughty assisted on Wise's goals. Junior goalkeeper Jeny Wolbert recorded the shutout.
''It feels great to be recognized individually, but it was my team that put me in such great situations,'' Wise said.
The Zips host Morehead State at 1 p.m. Sunday.
The team elected three captains today, coach Rob Ianello announced on Twitter.
Linebacker Mike Thomas is the defensive captain. Lineman Mike Ward and running back Alex Allen are co-captains on offense. Each player is a senior.
Akron opens the season in 11 days at home against Syracuse at 6 p.m.
Akron wrapped up training camp with a 60-play scrimmage in which the defense was sturdy.
Camp concludes without Rob Ianello having chosen a starting quarterback. Here is Tom Gaffney's story, and here is the GoZips.com recap.
I plan to attend another practice next week, as the Zips will soon begin preparing for the Syracuse game. One recent storyline I need to address is how the offensive line will look early in the season.
As camp draws to a close, Akron players experienced more of a gameday atmosphere today. Some spectators sat in the stands. The blimp flew overhead. The band attended and played the fight song.
I dropped by for the tail end. Here are my notes:
The offensive line is a position that a lot of us, me included, took for granted. With several returning starters, it was a given that the Zips line would be solid. Injuries have complicated the situation. Mike Ward was injured for part of camp. Paul Simkovich is still out. Coach Rob Ianello has not been able to properly assess the unit as a result. The coach has been happy to tell me his starters at every position, but on the line, he is very uncertain. "The one thing we haven't had with the line is continuity," Ianello said.
During spring, the line had a problem with the snap to Patrick Nicely. The centers seemed to have corrected that issue, so that's one positive. But the coaching staff has concerns about the depth here. The Zips will need to get some production out of freshmen Joe Pachuta and Joe Vidovic and sophomores Mitch Straight and Adam Bice.
The only other position that is troubling Ianello regarding depth is linebacker. Although he has plenty of quality with Brian Wagner, Mike Thomas and Troy Gilmer, he is quite low on quantity.
One reason for the shortage of linebackers is position changes. Sean Fobbs was a productive linebacker last year before being switched to defensive end for his senior season. Fobbs has been injured during camp, so he won't start immediately at his new position. (The status and location of Fobbs' injury is classified information. I asked Ianello and he said it's on a "need to know basis." My best guess is aliens, until the coach corrects me with the truth.)
The defensive line has depth with or without Fobbs. Starting at tackle will be Almondo Sewell and Dan Marcoux. The ends are Shawn Lemon and Hasan Hazime. Joe Rash, Cowles Stewart, James Harvey and several others will easily provide depth. "I think we'll be able to establish a two-deep (rotation) where people don't have to play every down," Ianello said.
I haven't really touched on special teams much. Like his predecessor, Ianello is toying with the idea of using Branko Rogovic for kickoffs and Igor Iveljic for place kicking. That decision is not final. He might just pick one. Zach Campbell is the punter. Jeremy LaFrance will be the primary returner on punts and kicks. He is next in a long line of successful Akron returners (David Harvey, Domenik Hixon, etc.).
I only caught a few plays of practice. Matt Rodgers was manning the quarterback position. He threw three unimpressive balls. Two should have been interceptions. I think Rodgers would make a decent West Coast style quarterback, but he might not have the arm to make some of the throws in a pro-style offense.
I plan to attend another practice sometime next week.
This article speaks for itself.
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I came out to watch practice today. I spoke with Manley Waller and Alex Allen.
Manley Waller
Waller has always been thought of as a natural athlete. His mother, Gwen Torrence, was a world-class track star. His father, Manley Waller Sr., was an All-American track athlete at the University of Georgia.
The junior cornerback learned this summer that that perception might be holding him back. Defensive coordinator Curt Mallory told Waller that his athleticism will only take him so far. He must focus on the fundamentals, such as exerting the proper body motions in going from a backpedal to coverage.
Waller brings these new skills to camp, hoping to earn All-MAC honors and the status of a shut-down cornerback.
"If I can take away a team's primary threat, it makes it a lot easier for the coaches to call plays," he said.
Waller claims he has never been in better physical shape. He believes the entire team is in its best shape ever. Rather than spending the summer in their hometowns like usual, Waller says "everybody" was in Akron working.
Pass protection will be critical for Akron's defense. If the secondary holds up, Akron's talented front seven can be more aggressive.
Coach Rob Ianello has already solidified three of the four starting positions. Waller and fellow junior Diamond Weaver will play cornerback. Sophomore Josh Richmond will start at safety, along with either junior Doug Richardson or sophomore Jared Province.
I asked Ianello if he felt comfortable with his secondary. He paused before saying "yes." But he added a caveat: "They've got to get better. They've given up some big plays."
Ianello also mentioned two true freshman who could see time at safety -- Anthony Holmes and ShelDon Miller. Holmes "has a good nose for the ball," said Waller, who also played as a true freshman. Holmes made a quick impact by pulling down three interceptions in the first two days of camp. Miller, meanwhile, has shown strong fundamentals and a good attitude.
Overall, it's a relatively young unit. As I spoke with Waller, I got the sense he will be a great leader for the group.
"We just have to keep getting 2 percent better every day. That's our motto," Waller said. "Pretty soon, we will be 100 percent."
Alex Allen
Alex Allen has an undeniable resume for team captain.
He has been in the program for five (going on six) years. He is the starter in a featured position. He works hard and can speak up when the time is appropriate.
Oh, and he's a college graduate.
Allen graduated after this summer session with a degree in business organizational communications. His sixth year of eligibility will allow him to delve into a master's program in exercise science.
Endurance has been a hurdle to Allen's career. He has suffered two major injuries. A running back with brittle bones or bad knees is like a boxer with a glass jaw. The question is: Has Allen been the victim of horrendous luck, or does his body not hold up to big hits like other running backs?
The NCAA awarded Allen a sixth year of eligibility. The way Allen spent his time waiting for the decision is a great illustration of Allen's character. He kept working.
"I was just out practicing every day, and they never told me to go home," Allen said.
Allen will share carries with a former high school rival. Nate Burney attended Cardinal Mooney High School, which pitted him against Allen's Ursuline High School annually. Burney was a junior when Allen was a senior.
"We didn't like each other in high school," Allen said. "Now we're like best friends."
Burney brings a different running style to the offense. At 5-foot-6 and 170 pounds, Burney is six inches shorter and 40 pounds lighter than Allen.
"I think he's a great back," Allen said of Burney. "He's shifty. He's hard to find in the hole."
Regardless, most fans understand that the offense will rely heavily on Allen returning to the form he showed in 2008, when Allen trampled Syracuse for 103 yards. Allen's leadership is also a big plus.
After his graduation ceremony, Ianello allowed Allen a chance to address his teammates. The running back pulled out his Bible and quoted Ecclesiastes 9:11, which reads:
The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all
Allen provided that scripture in order to preach endurance to his teammates. "It's going to be a long season," he said. "You're not going to win the MAC Championship -- which is our goal -- in the first game."
Choosing that passage shows wisdom. There are dozens of motivational quotes in the Bible. No doubt Allen has those memorized, too. But he has been around for a long time. He knows that every team leaves camp energized. He recognizes that every team experiences hardship.
Only the team that endures that plays in December.
Other notes
Ianello ended tonight's practice early. It concluded immediately after Patrick Nicely beat the defense deep with a perfect strike to Jeremy LaFrance for a touchdown. The coach was happy with today's "good productive work."
As camp winds up, Ianello wants to do more 11-on-11 practicing. The team ran 85 plays yesterday. Fans will get a chance to see a scrimmage on Saturday at 10 a.m. at InfoCision Stadium.
A Temple blogger interviewed me on my thoughts of the upcoming season. Scroll down a little to see my answers.
I plan to attend another practice on Thursday. After Saturday, the team will begin preparing for Syracuse.
Akron fans will not be surpassed when it comes to voting.
On Facebook, the MAC's official page stated this:
I attended practice today -- or at least the last 15 minutes of it. (I fell asleep watching the PGA Tournament. As big of a golfer as I am, I acknowledge that TV golf's best attribute is a cure for insomnia.) Watching practice wasn't why I showed up, though. I wanted to talk with a couple of important young players.
Brian Wagner
Wagner intrigues me as a guy who isn't really a physical specimen. As the featured defender in Jim Fleming's defense, he stepped in and provided stats unseen since John Mackey -- as a freshman. "Going in, I really never had a plan," Wagner explained. "I tried to show the older guys I can play."
And he did. He earned a spot on the All-MAC Second Team and logged the second-most tackles in the conference, averaging 11 per game. "I just tried to hustle and have a nose for the ball," Wagner said.
An optimist, and perhaps a realist, sees Wagner as a sure-fire stud for the next three years. A pessimist would point to Kevin Grant, another linebacker who starred under Fleming as a freshman and who earned a spot on the Freshman All-American team. Grant had a good career at Akron, but he did not continue to accelerate after his first year, like fans hoped he would.
Coach Rob Ianello probably falls into the latter camp of thinking. He recognizes that Wagner is a great asset, but he is looking to make Wagner into an even better player. After watching tape of Wagner's first season, Ianello saw a player who could improve in pass defense and who needed to add some weight.
Wagner will start at middle linebacker, flanked by Mike Thomas and Troy Gilmer. After position changes by Sean Fobbs (DE) and Will Fleming (TE), Akron's once-ironclad linebacking corps can use a little better depth.
Ianello will call on two young players for some depth. Matt Little, a sophomore, is one. True freshman Jamar Williams also has impressed coaches and players with his great attitude and work ethic. He has made a lot of plays during camp, Wagner said. Ianello listed Williams as one of the true freshmen who is most likely to play.
Wagner, like all the Zips, is hoping for a revival season. Last year was a rollercoaster of great highs (i.e., beating Kent State, which Wagner said was "awesome") and deep lows. Wagner says he doesn't have personal goals for this year.
"We just need to win," he said. "I want to give Akron a team to be proud of."
Patrick Nicely
If there is one constant in the MAC, it's that you have to pass well to win.
Akron has been inconsistent in that department since Luke Getsy graduated. Nicely showed off a strong arm and poise beyond his true freshman status in 2010.
If you're buying stock in players, it's time to empty the account into shares of Nicely. He is getting married this summer. It's a perfect love story. The groom: A 6-foot-4 smart kid with a rocket arm. The bride: The pro-style offense. The two had never consummated their relationship.
For years, people have told Nicely that he would fit best in a pro-style offense. In high school, he ran the spread. As a freshman, he operated J.D. Brookhart's "multiple" look offense that was basically a spread offense, as well.
Now that Ianello has come with the same offense that led Tom Brady and Brady Quinn to success, Nicely should be able to fully exploit his physical gifts.
But there have been growing pains. In the spring, it was excruciating to watch Nicely biff snaps from under center. Before the spring, Nicely had never taken a snap from under center. After months of fine-tuning, Nicely thinks he has nixed his problem.
Nicely is self-aware. He knew he had other attributes to strengthen, too. He worked on his footwork and timing with the receivers. Mechanically, he improved his balance when throwing, which he believes will reduce the balls that sail over their intended targets.
The Zips offense also must overcome the loss of Andre Jones and Deryn Bowser -- two top-tier receivers. Jeremy LaFrance showed his ability to be a No. 1 or 2 receiver last season. Jalil Carter is one player whom Nicely believes can surprise the conference.
Carter "is just plain and simple a freak athlete," Nicely said. "Once he gets his ball skills down . . . You're going to know his number by the end of the year."
Junior Gary Pride will likely play a role at receiver, along with sophomore Anthony Meriwether. If Akron needs depth or perhaps a spark at receiver, Ianello will not be reluctant to call upon true freshmen Keith Sconiers or Antoine Russell. Ianello mentioned Sconiers, Russell and Williams (the linebacker) when I asked him which of the true freshmen were likely to play.
There might be a question as to whether Nicely himself will start in 2010. Ianello said he has assessed both Nicely and fellow competitor Matt Rodgers, but the coach declined to say much more.
Nicely desires to get Akron back to a bowl game in 2010. Cognizant that a winning MAC team needs a sturdy quarterback, Nicely personally desires to earn at least Honorable Mention All-MAC honors.
Predicting the Zips to finish last in the division, the media doesn't share Nicely's confidence.
"They're basing their stuff off last year," Nicely said. "They're not in camp. They don't see how hard we're working. If we don't get to a bowl game with this kind of talent . . ."
Other notes
-- Today was Akron's eleventh practice out of 30. The team focused on red zone offense today. "Although the offense made some plays, there were too many turnover situations," Ianello said. The coach has been very positive about the team's work ethic during these hot evening practices.
-- There is no question camp has a different feel this season than the prior four that I have covered. But (and this is a big "but") the question is whether this positive motivation can persist through a losing streak or through a string of injuries. New coaches always bring new energy. As I wrote a few months ago, the question is whether Ianello can maintain this level of focus and energy.
-- If you're champing at the bit to see Akron football, your opportunity will come next Saturday (the 21st). The Zips will open up InfoCision Stadium for a scrimmage from 10 a.m. to noon. The ZipsFest inflatables (etc.) will be there. Afterward, there will be a "meet and greet" and autograph session. Kudos to "Coach I" for another positive step in connecting with fans.
Men's soccer Women's soccer
The women's team played an exhibition game on the newly renovated Lee Jackson Field today. The Zips won, 1-0. Beforehand, I snapped some shots of the construction progress.
Showing the west endzone. The scoreboard has been moved from the northwest corner to the location you see.
I wanted to give you a look at the drainage system surrounding the entire field. The turf look immaculate. I can only compare it to the fairways at Firestone Country Club.
This is the east endzone. I think it was a brilliant plan to have the bleachers overlooking the bern, where the AK-Rowdies will dwell. That should be a nice place to sit for fans who want the rowdiest experience, but also want to be seated.
The south sideline is where the most drastic action is taking place. The old bleachers were ripped out (and split up and placed in the end zones). The old press box remains in place, but the field was moved to the northwest to provide room for construction of a brand new press box atop the bleachers. Underneath the bleachers are two team rooms. As you see, there are three big "steps" at the bottom. That is where the chairback seats will be located.
Men's basketball
Akron added another forward to the mix with the transfer of Brian Walsh, a 6-foot-4 forward who played five minutes a game in his sophomore year at Xavier.
Playing behind NBA draftee Jordan Crawford, Walsh did not get the playing time he hoped for. He felt comfortable with Keith Dambrot, who recruited him three years earlier.
Walsh had 11 scholarship offers coming out of Moon High School in Coraopolis, Pa., from schools in the MAC, Atlantic-10, ACC and Big Ten. His two finalists were Xavier and Maryland.
Akron still has another scholarship to fill for 2011 because point guard Dylan Ennis reopened his recruitment, although he insists that the Zips are still in play.
Eleven bloggers who follow MAC teams, including me, voted on their predictions for the conference outcome.
While the regular media picked Akron last in the division, the bloggers were slightly more gracious. The bloggers picked Akron sixth, in front of Miami. That might be because of my fifth place vote for the Zips, which got the title of "homer." The bloggers predictably went for NIU and Temple as division champions.
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I plan to report from another practice this week. Maybe Thursday.
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I dropped by practice today and spoke with coach Rob Ianello. My notes follow...
This was the fourth of 30 practices in August for the Zips. They won't be in full pads until tomorrow.
I made a conclusion while watching. Here are the premises that led to it: 1) Patrick Nicely looks great. 2) Nicely is a pro-style pocket passer. 3) Matt Rodgers looked just OK in pocket passing situations, like you normally see when players don't wear pads. 4) Rodgers' greatest asset (his scrambling) is jeopardized by his serious knee injury. 5) Ianello runs a pro-style offense. ... Now here is my conclusion: Nicely will have to really blow it this month not to be the starter.
Nicely hit Jeremy LaFrance in stride on a beautiful post pass. By the end, LaFrance went for about 50 yards. Not surprisingly, Ianello is happy with LaFrance's work so far. The question will be, can a few other receivers step up to give Nicely other options. Ianello mentioned that Jalil Carter and Gary Pride also are part of his top three. "Carter is a better player than he was in the spring," the coach added. Anthony Meriwether will play, too, but he was set back by a hamstring injury in the spring.
On the injury front, there is one important piece of news: Broderick Alexander is out for the year with a torn Achilles' tendon. He will redshirt. In the spring, he had a freak injury to his pectoral muscle while lifting weights. Having just recovered from that, Alexander tore the Achilles before camp began while running. He started the later games last season as a true freshman.
Luckily for Akron, Alex Allen is churning at top capacity. Nate Burney, too, is earning praise from Ianello. Allen broke through the defense on two long runs while I was there. Burney and Larry Dawson also had carries deep into the secondary.
Mike Ward (OL) and James Harvey (DL) both had their knees cleaned out recently. They should be back soon, though.
Tight end Rhyne Ladrach looked good today. He caught two balls in traffic. The sophomore appears to have good hands. Akron hasn't had much tight end production since the Merce Poindexter/Kris Kasparek years. I was surprised to see that Will Fleming has been moved from linebacker to tight end.
It was another tight end who was involved in the last (and most fascinating) play of the day. Jon Root, a freshman, found himself wide open. He caught the ball 20 yards from the line of scrimmage. He ran for 30 more yards until a cadre of defenders brought him down like a wildebeest on the African plains. Root coughed up the ball and the group of defenders aimlessly tried to scoop it up (rather than just falling on it, like TV analysts always preach). This gave freshman fullback Austin Bailey a chance to catch up to the pack. He snatched the ball and rumbled to the goal line before he was tripped up. Coach Ianello pointed to this play as an example of execution needing to tighten up. Today "wasn't as crisp as I had hoped for," he said.
On the whole, Ianello has been "impressed" with team effort. He has liked the front seven on defense, as well as the running game.
Three players who signed in February are not here. Zach D'Orazio (QB), Marvin Staten (RB), and Carl Washington (DB) will not enroll until January. The NCAA gives players five years to play four from the moment they enroll full-time in college. By not enrolling until January, these three players delay the clock from ticking.
Four scholarship players will take their place. One is Antoine Russell, a true freshman receiver who signed late. I don't know much about him, except that he made it a mission to be the fastest in post-practice sprints. The second is Jawon Chisholm, a 6-foot running back from Harrisburg, Pa. Chisholm did not have any other scholarship offers. Like Russell, he signed later. The third is Marquelo Suel, a 6-3 juco wide receiver who signed this June. Suel, whom Scout.com calls "one of the more explosive juco wideouts in the country," has three years left to play two.
The fourth is the most intriguing. Oren Wilson is a defensive tackle transfer from Michigan State. He started 12 games last season for the Spartans. He will have one year remaining after he sits out per transfer rules in 2010. He is transferring because of an incident before Michigan State's 2009 bowl game that landed him 21 days of jail time. This article suggests that Wilson wanted to return, but Spartans coach Mike Dantonio said otherwise.
Last month, I got on Ianello's case for not connecting with fans. He took a great step in the right direction by starting a Twitter account that he updates quite frequently. Click here to view it.
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The University of Akron men's soccer team is ranked No. 1 in the nation according to a preseason top-30 poll conducted by College Soccer News.
UA will face six opponents in the CSN top-20 this season with four ranked in the top-10. The Zips will face all but one of those opponents away. They host No. 5 Tulsa on Sept. 24.
According to College Soccer News: "The Zips impressed everyone last year. Expect more of the same in 2010. Don't fret about personnel losses. The backline of Kofi Sarkodie, Chris Korb, Zarek Valentin and Chad Barson is the best in the country. David Meves is stellar in goal. Forward Darlington Nagbe and midfielder Anthony Ampaipitakwong can run and gun with anyone."
The Zips will officially kick off their training schedule on Monday, Aug. 16. They return eight of 11 starters from a team that matched an NCAA single-season record with 23 consecutive victories a year ago and advanced to the national championship game for the second time in school history.
College Soccer News Preseason Top 30 Poll:
1. Akron, 2. North Carolina*, 3. Maryland, 4. Virginia, 5. Tulsa*, 6. UC Santa Barbara, 7. Wake Forest*, 8. UCLA, 9. Monmouth, 10. Ohio State*, 11. Boston College, 12. St. John's, 13. South Florida, 14. Stanford, 15. Duke, 16. Penn State*, 17. UNC Wilmington, 18. Northwestern, 19. Michigan State*, 20. UC Irvine, 21. Indiana, 22. Connecticut, 23. Portland, 24. Louisville, 25. Charlotte, 26. Bucknell, 27. Princeton, 28. Sacramento State, 29. Green Bay, 30. Evansville.
* indicates a 2010 UA regular-season opponent
Ampaipitakwong, Nagbe and Sarkodie honored
Ampaipitakwong, Nagbe and Sarkodie were named to the College Soccer News Preseason All-America Team.
UA's three representatives were the most by any school in the nation. Just four other schools – Maryland, North Carolina, Tulsa and Virginia – had more than one player honored. UA will travel to Chapel Hill on Sept. 3 to face the Tar Heels in the first game of the regular season before hosting Tulsa on Sept. 24 at Lee Jackson Field in a rematch of last year's NCAA quarterfinal game.
Ampaipitakwong, Nagbe and Sarkodie each achieved All-American status a year ago and may all be in the running for the Missouri Athletic Conference Hermann Trophy – considered the highest individual honor in collegiate soccer.
Ampaipitakwong (first team) and Nagbe (second team) were named to the NSCAA All-America Team in 2009 while Sarkodie was named to the CoSIDA Academic All-America First Team after posting a 4.0 cumulative GPA as a microbiology major.
Ampaipitakwong, a senior midfielder, was the catalyst of the nation's top-ranked attack a year ago and became just the 10th player in the history of the men's soccer program to earn NSCAA All-America honors in multiple years as a first-team selection in 2009 and a third-team honoree in 2008. The senior midfielder was also a semifinalist for the Hermann Trophy a year ago after recording eight goals, including four game-winners, and five assists for the Zips.
Nagbe, a junior forward, was also dangerous in the final third in 2009 with 10 goals, including five game-winners, and three assists. He recorded the first hat trick of his career in one of Akron's most impressive wins of the regular season, a 5-1 route of Michigan in Ann Arbor last October, earning him a spot on national teams of the week from Soccer America, College Soccer News and Top Drawer Soccer.
Sarkodie, a junior defender, was a key component on one of the most dominating defensive units in NCAA history in 2009. He helped guide the Zips to 19 shutouts, which was the second-highest, single-season total in NCAA history. UA's goals-against-average of 0.27 and shutout percentage of .760 were the third-best, single-season marks in NCAA history.
Sarkodie also scored a pair of goals and had seven assists.


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Pomona, CA, Sept. 4 -- HRTV (R), The Network for Horse Sports, will add another prominent racing meeting, the Barretts Race Meet at Fairplex, to its programming schedule when it presents live, on-site daily coverage for the annual 13-day meeting, beginning on opening day, Friday, Sept. 6.
The traditional meeting, which takes place during the L.A. County Fair in Pomona, CA, will conduct racing on a Wednesday through Sunday basis through Sunday, Sept. 22. Excluding Wednesdays, when post time is 4 p.m. PT, the remaining four days will have a 1 p.m. PT first post.
HRTV's talent will be stationed at the unique setting for all 13 racing days, providing racing fans with the latest up-to-date information, interviews with owners, trainers, and jockeys, as well as race analysis, and much more.
The Barretts Race Meet at Fairplex will offer a stakes race on the majority of racing days, but the stakes schedule is topped by three $100,000 events -- the Barretts Debutante (Sept. 14) and Barretts Juvenile (Sept. 15) for 2-year-olds, along with the closing day feature, the Ralph Hinds Pomona Handicap on Sept. 22.
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"Glee" cast gathers for private Cory Monteith memorial
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The cast of "Glee" is taking time to remember Cory Monteith, gathering for a private memorial on Thursday.
In a statement to "E News!," Fox said "Glee" producer Ryan Murphy and actress Lea Michele brought the group together for the first time since Monteith's passing to "share memories and music in an emotional celebration" of Cory's life. The actor, who played Finn Hudson on the show, died unexpectedly in Vancouver earlier this month at the age of 31. His cause of death was determined to be the result of a mix of alcohol and heroin. Cory had struggled with substance abuse since he was a teenager.
His co-star and girlfriend Lea has remained out of the public eye since his passing but Murphy revealed in an interview with E! that she was involved in the decision to have his character die on the show's upcoming season.
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I love this item
By Penny
from Quebec, Canada
This item reminds me of radio frequency treatments I used to receive except I used to pay $70. a treatment; it was based on the same principal as this except I would have to wait until the hair grew back before going for another treatment. They could keep me going forever, I was a paying customer. I am already seeing the hair weakening and I am following the instructions given. My hair is fair so laser is not an option. My suggestion for people buying this product is simple. Be patient and it will work. I am not being paid by this company nor receiving special favors. I am a happy customer who was tired of tweezing.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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By Hairless Wonder
from Pittsburgh, PA
I love this product! It saves me time and money. Normally I would use tweezers to remove hair, but I wanted a simpler way to do it. I had always consider laser hair treatments but they are way too expensive. Although, this does not work over night it is a very effective way to remove unwanted hair, PERMANENTLY!
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By Clever Lady
from Virginia
This little gadget really works! It doesn't hurt. Keep extra batteries nearby. The ones that come with lasted about a week.
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By rangi
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It is used to destroy hair on the skin, and it does it well. But the first two items stopped working too soon, one after a few months and the other never worked. Wish the manufacturer could perfect it.
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I have just started treatments with it and am happy with the results. The only thing is you have to pluck the hairs when you are done. But the results are great.
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I use this product a lot.It is so easy to use there is no reasons not to use it. the gel that comes with the kit is somewhat soothing on the face. The thing I love is that it weighs nothing. There really isn't anything negative to say about this product. And the price was right!!!
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Excellent Product - Easy to Use
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This is a bargain. It's so much easier and more effective than I had thought after looking at the picture of all that came in that little carrying case. That was scary. It turns out though that I only use the wand with one of the roller tips (although switching to the other one is easy)and/or occasionally the tweezers. The cleansing gel and conductive gel are no-brainers. I've been using expensive laser, but it doesn't work for white, gray, or blond hair. This does. I'll eventually use everything, but until then, it stores nicely in that case, which makes it easy to find what I'm looking for: the wand, tweezers, and 2 gels. This is easy, effective, and the least expensive option I've found. It works; not instantly, of course, but if you have the motivation and patience, it works!
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I am using this product for hair removal and I am surprised at how easy it is to use. The built in shut off system ensures that you cannot over use and thus avoids potential problems. Thank goodness the instructions are easy to read and the product easy to use. Love it!
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Hair Remover works great
By Sue
from Maryland
The product worked as described
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from Dayton, TN
It is compact and has it's own case
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Cruise Itinerary Details
Carnival Splendor
Departing from: New York, New York
Ports of Call:
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Portland, Maine
- Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Saint John (Bay Of Fundy), New Brunswick
Bars, Clubs & Lounges
Lounges & Bars
Intimate Lounge
The Oceanview Bar
Lobby Bar
The Splendor
Wine Bar
El Mojito Wine Bar
Sports Bar
Our House Sports Bar
Pool Bar
Liner Bar
Splendido Pool Bar
Cigar Bar
Robusto Grand Bar
Music & Dancing
Piano Bar
Grand Piano
Dance Club
Red Carpet Dance Club
Jazz Bar
The Cool
Las Vegas Style Lounge
El Morocco Aft Lounge
Teen Spots
Top Score Video Game Room
Teen Lounge
Club O2
Casino & Gambling
- Royal Flush Casino
- Over 200 slot machines
- 19 Gaming Tables: Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, 3 Card Poker, Let it Ride, Roulette, Craps and Texas Hold'em
- Tournaments: Blackjack and Slots
- Card and game lessons can vary by itinerary
- Currencies accepted: U.S. Currency and Sail & Sign® accounts
- Casino Hours may vary due to cruise Itinerary
- Cloud 9 Spa
- Thalassotherapy Pool
- Thermal Suites
- Outdoor Relaxation area
- Two VIP treatment rooms
- Wide variety of body treatments
- Beauty Salon
- Additional charge for spa and salon treatments
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness Center: features state-of-the-art equipment
- Exercise Classes: Various classes including aerobics, Yoga, Pilates, Resistance training, spinning, and more. Exercise programs vary by ship itinerary (additional fee for some classes)
- Outdoor jogging track
- Personal Training (additional fee)
Sports Deck
- Mini Golf
- Basketball/Volleyball Court
- Jogging Track
- Splendido Lido Pool
- Liner Lido Pool and whirlpool
- Thunderball Pool and whirlpool
- Kids Pool: Wading Pool
- Twister Waterslide
- Serenity - Adults-only sunning area
- The Fun Shops
- Logo clothing, souvenirs, jewelry, perfume, liquor and sundries
- The Photo Gallery - photos and fun ship films video services
- Formalities: tuxedo rentals, cards, stateroom decorations
- Spectacular Main Lounge
- Carnival Seaside Theater
- The Punchliner Comedy Club presented by George Lopez
- Broadway Musicals
- Carnival LIVE (Select sailings)
- Vocalist Shows
- Dance shows
Parties and Theme Nights
- Captain's Celebration: "Meet and Greet" and "Farewell"
- Past Guest Reception: offered on cruises 5 days or longer
- Late Night Deck Party
- Pool parties
- Deck parties are cruise specific based on destination or itinerary
Music & Dance
- Dance Classes
- Karaoke
- Live Bands
- DJs
Contest & Tournaments
- Backgammon Tournament
- Bridge and Card games
- Bingo
- Trivia games
- Scavenger Hunt
- Lido Deck and Pool Games
- Battle of the Sexes
- Superstar Live Karaoke: on cruises of 7 days or longer
Other Features
- Art Auctions
- Shore excursion briefings
- The Web
- Port preview lectures
- The Alexandria Library
- The Pink Pearl Card Room
- Laser Tag - cost $5 per person
- Golf lessons
- Health and Wellness instructors
- Wine Tastings
Kids & Families
Family ActivitiesWhat is a vacation without a little family game time? Carnival Cruises wants to promote fun- filled vacations for the whole family by offering a selection of family activities.
- Family Welcome Aboard Parties
- Ice Cream Eating Contests
- Kids Talent Show
- Family Scavenger Hunt
- Family Arts and Crafts
- Family Name that Tune
- Family Karaoke
- Cookie Decorating
- Teddy Bear Workshop
- Family Water Wars
- Seuss @ Sea and Seussa-Palooza - timeless stories of Dr. Seuss come to life with special onboard character parade, interactive story time, and arts & crafts activities.
- Green Eggs & Ham Breakfast - This breakfast is part meal and part journey into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss - fun for the whole family! (Extra fee of $5 per adult or child - subject to change)
Camp Carnival
Camp Carnival is a year-round program that includes a wide range of fun activities designed for three different age groups - Toddlers (Ages 2 to 5), Juniors (Ages 6 to 8) and Intermediates (Ages 9 to 11). All are supervised by staff that's either college educated in a related field or have professional child-care experience.
Toddlers (Ages 2 to 5)
- Sing-a-longs
- Play dough sculptures H2O Ocean Activity
- Picture Bingo
- Story Time
- Kid's Talent Show
- Face Painting
- ExerSeas Indoor Ball Games, Parachute Games, Kids Aerobics
- PS2's, Gameboys
- Slide Equipment
- Night of Fun Parties (additional fee)
Juniors (Ages 6 to 8)
- PlayStation 2 and Gameboys
- Spin Art, Sand Art and Candy Art
- Face painting - during themed activities
- Kids Talent Show
- ExerSeas - Ball Games, Mini Olympics, Water Balloon Games
- Edu-Cruise Activities - feature rockets, turtles and Knight's Night
- H2O Activities - make your own Ice Cream, Goop and Cosmic Catch
- Karaoke
- Drawing, water colors
- The Mini Late Night Party (additional fee)
Intermediate (Ages 9 to 11)
- Kids Disco
- DVD Bingo
- PlayStation 2 and Gameboys
- Music Jeopardy
- Water Color Activities
- Pizza Pig-Out: make your own pizzas
- ExerSeas - feature basketball, water balloon and volleyball
- Swimming under the stars
- T-shirt decorating
- Late Night Party (additional fee)
BabysittingCamp Carnival Night Owls offers babysitting for children 6 months to 11 years in the Camp Carnival playroom, allowing parents time to enjoy the nightlife without having to worry about their little ones. This service offers a "slumber party" atmosphere for your children with movie time, cartoons and room service snacks.
- Each evening 10 PM to 1 AM
- $6.75 per hour plus a 15% gratuity, per child
- Children sleep on pillows and blankets; cots are not provided.
- For infants, Pack & Plays are available for usage.
- Please Note: Carnival doesn't offer any in-cabin babysitting services.
Circle "C"
Circle "C" is the ultimate young teen program for kids ages 12 to 14 years of age. The facility features a dance floor with high-tech sound and lighting system, the latest in video gaming, and 42-inch plasma TV's that display movies and music videos. The Circle "C" program also offers a full schedule of activities and a chance for kids to meet up with people their own age in an inviting and vibrant lounge. A list of some of the activities offered follows:
- Talent Show
- Video gaming consoles
- Dance Parties
- Late Night Teen Hang
- Late Night Movies
- Video game tournaments
- Scavenger Hunts
- Karaoke
- Sporting Activities - including dodge-ball, basketball, mini-golf
- Carnival Twister Waterslide Races
Club O2
This unique club designed and dedicated for teens ages 15 to 17 years old, features its own teen director and special teen activities. The lounge offers a place for teens to hang out, meet new friends, listen to music, play video games or just chill out away from the parents. No kids or adults are allowed. Club O2 is a non-smoking and a non-alcohol lounge. A list of some of the activities offered follows:
- Music World
- Amazing Gaming
- Lounge Life
- Scavenger Hunts
- Pool Functions
- Sporting Events - volleyball, basketball, ping pong and more
- Video Game Tournaments
- Theme Parties: Hip-Hop night, Punk Rocker Night
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Guy Gets Rid of Demons By Setting Closet on Fire
(NEWSER) – If you're convinced your bedroom is beset by demons, what is there to do but set your closet on fire? That's the tactic Adam Glenn Hamilton used, according to police. The 30-year-old Arizona man is accused of wandering around near his Avondale home on July 20, reciting Bible verses, before starting the closet fire with paint thinner. His roommates were home at the time; Hamilton explained to police that he meant to inform them about the conflagration but it slipped his mind. He ran away barefoot and was eventually found with burned feet and a lighter, taken to a hospital, and arrested there Monday on arson and other charges, the Arizona Republic reports.


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DC Official Knocks ObamaCare Fix, Gets Fired
(NEWSER) – The District of Columbia's insurance commissioner criticized President Obama's latest ObamaCare concession on Thursday and was fired on Friday—without being told why, the Washington Postreports. A top deputy to Mayor Vincent Gray canned the commissioner, William White, saying that the mayor "wants to go in a different direction," White said. But White's statement on ObamaCare was never mentioned. In the statement, White pushed back against Obama's plan to let insurance plans slated to be canceled continue for an extra year.


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Time to Change the Batteries in your Smoke Detectors
Last week, we sent this reminder out so that you would remember that along with the time change, you need to change the batteries in your smoke detectors. . . .and following that, the Sausalito Rotary Club stepped forward with the following announcement:
"The Rotary Club of Sausalito will provide free inspections of smoke alarms, and replacements of batteries and/or smoke alarm units for all residents of Sausalito over the age of 65 as needed on Saturday, November 9, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Any seniors that are interested in this free service can either send an email to email@example.com or leave a phone message at 415.549.6780. Please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number, and street address. You must be available on Saturday, November 9, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to take advantage of this complimentary service from your local Rotary club."
Fall 2013 Sausalito People Program Schedule
After hours inside the Sausalito Public Library
Friday, November 1st @ 7:30pm
Barry Brukoff: Photographing Ruins
Professional photographer and Sausalito resident Barry Brukoff grew up in Chicago and studied at the Chicago Art Institute. Barry's visit to the temples of Cambodia prior to the Pol Pot War instilled a lifelong fascination with archaeological ruins. His most recent books are Royal Cities of the Ancient Maya (2012) and Temples of Cambodia (2011). In his multimedia talk, Barry will discuss the creation of these two works and the process of putting them together for publication.
Friday, November 8th @ 7:30pm
David Wronski: Tor des Geants
Ultrarunner David Wronski returns to Sausalito People with a report on his experiences at this year's Tor des Geants, a 200-mile, non-stop footrace through the Alps in Italy, France, and Switzerland. David finished in just under six days. All told, the course required 80,000 feet of climbing.
A Sausalito Village, Age Friendly Sausalito Task Force and Sausalito Library Presentation
Thursday, November 7th @ 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers
Francine Toder, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Writer & Consultant - The Vintage Years: Finding Your Inner Artist (Writer, Musician, and Visual Artist) After Sixty
Did you know that every day for the next 18 years, 10,000 baby boomers will reach 65?
Recent discoveries in neuroscience confirm that the brain even beyond age sixty, if it's fed a diet of complexity, newness and problem solving can continuously develop throughout life. Dr. Toder's newest book delves into the latest brain science findings in everyday terms while also opening a window into the lives of more than twenty late-blooming artists who first took up the violin, memoir writing, or other artistic pursuits after they turned sixty. Please join us for a lively and inspirational exploration of this timely topic.
New Program: Game Night at the Library
Every Wednesday night except holidays - 6:00-8:45 pm in the Library Reading Room
Classic Board Games for Adults
Bring a friend or two and check out one of our classic board games to play inside the library. We have several to choose from: Monopoly, Chess, Checkers, Apples to Apples, Balderdash, Doink It Darts, Jenga, Backgammon, Scrabble and more!
Dates: November 7, 14 and 21 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come Write In: November is National Novel Writing Month
At 12:01 am November 1, people worldwide will begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 pm on November 30. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is for anyone who has ever thought fleetingly about writing a novel. Last year's NaNoWriMo had 341,375 participants across the world! To register for NaNoWriMo, sign up for a free account at www.nanowrimo.org.
Are you ready to join NaNoWriMo and write your novel? The Sausalito Library is here to help! Come Write In at the Library on Thursday nights in November from 7-9pm for coffee, hot chocolate and cookies. No registration necessary.
Cost: Free
Location: Sausalito Public Library – 420 Litho Street, Sausalito
Caledonia Streetlights Project
At its October 22nd meeting the City Council awarded a contract to W. Bradley Electric, Inc. for replacement of the existing series street light circuit with new conduit and conductors to be placed by trenching in the pavement along Caledonia and into Bridgeway. The work includes coordination with PG&E, and furnishing and installation of a new Type III-AF service enclosure with Type V photoelectric control. These activities will take place as soon as possible for pedestrian and motorist safety reasons, and will result in temporary inconvenience to residents, businesses and visitors while construction is underway. The contractor is required to comply with the City's construction noise ordinance. A third light tower unit has been installed to provide temporary lighting near the intersection of Bridgeway and San Carlos for improved pedestrian safety until the work can be completed. The revised schedule for completion, including installation of restored historic fixtures with LED emitters, ends mid-December 2013. The retrofit kits developed for this project will allow the City to similarly restore and retrofit the other Marbelite fixtures to reduce their energy consumption and extend their useful lives. For questions, please contact Director of Public Works and City Engineer Jonathon Goldman email@example.com.
Sanitary District - Main Street Sewer Pump Station Construction Update (although this is not a project of the City of Sausalito, we offer this information here as a part of our partnership with the Sanitary District)
The Sausalito-Marin City Sanitary District is nearing completion of the Main Street Pump Station Rehabilitation Project. This project was necessary to rehabilitate the pump station which was originally constructed in 1952. The last major construction at this station was in 1999. This station serves to convey 95% of the District's waste water from the City and other areas to the treatment plant.
The District appreciates the patience and understanding of the community as we work toward project completion. It has been a difficult project to construct and has taken longer than originally expected. The good news is that completion of this project will allow for reliable and uninterrupted operation of the pump station, or need to compete upgrades, for more than a decade to follow.
The station is currently being bypassed using a temporary pumping station to support the construction upgrades. This station bypass has allowed for the installation of new pumps, upgraded electric service, and repair and coating of underground structures to significantly extend their service life. As of Wednesday November 6, the pump station will be put back on-line for operation and there will be no more overnight bypassing. There will be a portable generator running overnight on Wednesday, November 13, to complete required electrical upgrades, since normal power will need to be shut off completely to the station. The use of this portable generator was originally planned for two weeks, however, with careful planning and coordination with PG&E we were able to reduce this to a single night. There will be some additional follow up work during normal construction hours to close out the project. Project completion is planned by the week of November 18 and the site will be reopened to the public. After completion, the District is planning to implement aesthetic improvements including slurry sealing of the road, landscaping both sides of the station area, and potentially adding a commemorative bench for viewing the bay.
New forum for posting your opinion/comments on agenda items
Have you ever thought about commenting on an agenda item, but didn't have the time to write a letter and deliver it, or you didn't have time to attend the meeting. . . . . check out our new e-Comments. Just go to one of the posted agendas (webcast page) and click on the e-Comments link to post your comment. These comments are instantly availble to council and will gecome a part of the permanent record.
Friends of Dunphy Park and the City of Sausalito to host a Community Forum on the Future of Dunphy Park - Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Bay Model Auditorium, 2100 Bridgeway in Sausalito.
The City of Sausalito is collaborating with the Friends of Dunphy Park, Galilee Harbor, Cass' Marina and other adjacent property owners to develop a Schematic Master Plan for the existing Dunphy Park and also the area between Bridgeway and the park. The plan will be based on input from The purpose of the Forum will be to provide ideas and priorities for an upgrade to the City's Dunphy Park on Bridgeway. The City has also set up an Open City Hall forum with more information and survey questions-- visit it here
We'd appreciate your participation--either in person at the Forum, online or both!
Age-Friendly Sausalito Questionnaire to be released November 6
Are you age 55 or older? Do you reside in Sausalito or on a boat or floating home near Sausalito?
The Age-Friendly Sausalito Task Force has spent the last several months creating a set of questions that will help assess the City's current 'age-friendliness' - how accessible and inclusive is Sausalito for its older residents? Your input is crucial in providing information and insight that will help to shape a strategic plan for Sausalito's aging community. Please take 10 minutes and complete the questionnaire when you receive it. Copies of the questionnaire will also be available at the Sausalito Library, Police Station and Bridgeway Gym (along with a drop off box) starting November 6th. You can also complete the questionnaire online through the website: www.agefiriendlysausalito.com. If you have any questions, please contact Tricia at email@example.com.
Free Fire Inspection of Smoke Alarms for Sausalito Senior Citizens on November 9
The Rotary Club of Sausalito will provide free inspections of smoke alarms, and replacements of batteries and/or smoke alarm units for all residents of Sausalito over the age of 65 as needed on Saturday, November 9, 2013, between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. Any seniors that are interested in this free service can either send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com or leave a phone message at 415.549.6780. Please leave a detailed message with your name, phone number, and street address. You must be available on Saturday, November 9, 2013 between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm to take advantage of this complimentary service from your local Rotary club.
Sausalito Village Monthly Meeting – November 13
Sausalito Village will feature a talk by member Margot Biestman at its monthly meeting at the Edgewater Room, Sausalito City Hall, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito, on Wednesday, November 13 at noon. Ms. Biestman will discuss and demonstrate the process of creating art, inviting members of the audience to participate in dialogue with questions and answers. Participants are advised to bring a brown bag lunch. This program is open to the community and free of charge.
Margot Biestman is a multi-faceted artist. She creates collages, drawings, watercolors, and is primarily interested in creating the art of living as a human being—connecting with herself and others who are interested in living creatively in whatever they choose. Margot teaches breathexperience, breath-art, and breath-writing. She has a B.A. from Stanford, M.A. from Sonoma State University, and a life-time teaching credential. An active woman at 82, Margot says that breathexperience, art, and writing are her passions.
Portugal – a Culinary Journey
The Sausalito Portuguese Hall is proud to announce the first of a series of events featuring the cuisine of Portugal and the Portuguese-speaking world. These events are designed as an introduction to that underappreciated cuisine and, in addition to providing an excellent culinary experience, will place the evening's dishes in both a historic and regional context.
Our first journey will be led by Chef Manuel Azevedo, owner and chef of both Sonoma's top-rated LaSalette Restaurant (2013 Bib Gourmand recipient) and the newly opened Café Lucia in Healdsburg, and author of the "LaSalette Cookbook – New Portuguese Cuisine." During the course of the evening, Chef Azevedo will present twelve dishes - all of which may be found in the LaSalette Cookbook - and lead a discussion of their significance. Winemaker Robert Morey will complement the dining experience with information about the Portuguese wines which will be included with the meal. Seating will be limited to 72 guests.
The details of the evening are as follows:
Date: Friday, November 22, 2013
Time: Doors open at 6:00PM/ Presentation begins at 7:00PM
Venue: Sausalito Portuguese Hall, 511 Caledonia Street
Cost: $50/person for members of the Sausalito Portuguese Hall
$75/person for all others
Further information about the event, including a complete list of the dishes to be served, can be found at http://portuguesecuisine-eac2.eventbrite.com/. Tickets may also be purchased on that site. Information about membership in the Sausalito Portuguese Hall, which is open to all, may be found on the membership page of Hall's website: http://www.idesst.org.
Have you been following the open discussion forums? More and more of you have joined in to offer input. The open topics of discussion on Open City Hall continue to include:
"Dunphy Park" - Participate online by answering the five questions about this site and possible upgrades to the park. In addition, information is provided on the Public Forum being hosted by The Friends of Dunphy Park, a volunteer group, on Saturday, November 16 from 10 a.m. to noon. The meeting will be held at the Bay Model Auditorium, 2100 Bridgeway in Sausalito.
"Recycling and Composting" (Did you know that we must meet certain State mandated recycling goals? This forum offers you the opportunity to make suggestions on how we can meet, or better, our current recycling program.)
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Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz, and Their Craven and Brazen Hypocrisy on Syria
The Republican hypocrisy on Syria is just amazing. Imagine that Mitt Romney were president. Romney took a far more hawkish line than Barack Obama did on Syria during the campaign. He wanted to arm the rebels, supported in-country cover ops, and so on. So if Bashar al-Assad had used chemical weapons during President Romney's tenure, there's every reason to think he'd be pushing for action too. And what, in that case, would Republicans now temporizing or opposing Obama be doing in that case? They'd be breathing fire, of course. There's a lot of chest thumping talk right now about how a failed vote will destroy Obama's credibility. I guess that may be to some. But to anyone paying attention, the credibility of these Republicans is what will suffer, and the vote may well come back to haunt some of them in 2016.
Some Republicans are, to their credit, taking the position consistent with their records. John McCain stood up to those people who looked like they were about two feet away from his face at that town hall meeting last week. Lindsey Graham deserves more credit, since he's facing reelection and is being called "a community organizer for the Muslim Brotherhood." On the other side, Rand Paul and the neo-isolationists are probably taking the same position they'd take if Romney were president, although we can't be completely sure. If Romney were in the White House, by 2016, "was so-and-so tough on Syria?" would probably be a top litmus test (unless, of course, things got really terrible over there). I could easily see Paul declaiming on the unique evil of chemical weapons that just this once required him to break from his noninterventionist views, but as things stand he at least is taking the position with which he is identified.
But most of them? Please. The Gold Weasel Medal goes to Marco Rubio, asothers such as Tim Noah have noted. Back in April, Rubio thundered that "the time for passive engagement in this conflict must come to an end. It is in the vital national security interest of our nation to see Assad's removal." Removal! Obama's not talking about anything close to removal. So that was Rubio's hard line back when Obama was on the other side. And now that Obama wants action? Rubio voted against the military resolution in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee last week.
Ted Cruz? Just in June, Cruz wanted to go into Syria and rough 'em up. "We need to develop a clear, practical plan to go in, locate the weapons, secure or destroy them, and then get out." Now? Syria is a distraction from, you guessed it, Benghazi. He said last week: "We certainly don't have a dog in the fight. We should be focused on defending the United States of America. That's why young men and women sign up to join the military, not to, as you know, serve as al Qaeda's air force."
There are many others. These two are worth singling out because they want to be president, and their craven and brazen flip-flopping on one of the most important issues to come before them in their Senate careers is more consequential than the flip-flopping of some time-serving senator no one's ever heard of. But the whole picture is contemptible.
Read The Full Article On The Daily Beast
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- Pro-Democracy Forces Still Among Rebels Fighting Assad, Study Finds
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Mysteryland lineup revealed!
Mysteryland is set to take over Bethel Woods, New York this Memorial Day Weekend, and the festival has finally revealed its incredible lineup!
The Mysteryland lineup includes Kaskade, Steve Aoki, Nicky Romero, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Showtek, Moby, Dubfire, Dillon Francis, Nervo, Dyro, Tritonal, and more!
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Top Spy: Women make 'bloody good' agents
(NEWSER) – A British intelligence officer tells the Times of London that women make "bloody good spies" because they are fine multi-taskers who excel at "tapping into different emotional resources." As part of a Secret Intelligence Service recruitment campaign, the top spy dismissed the notion that female agents are over-emotional (Homeland's Carrie Mathison) or obsessed with sex (Mata Hari), the Guardian reports. In fact, a woman with a personality disorder "would not be selected" for service, she says, reports Australia's News Network. "You would be too much of a risk."
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Amanda Knox found guilty in third trial over murder
(Florence, Italy) -- Amanda Knox is guilty. That's the verdict in the retrial of the American student in the murder of her British roommate in Italy in 2007. She has been sentenced to 28 years, six months in jail. However, she may not serve any time since she's currently in the United States due to her acquittal in 2011. Italy doesn't have protections against double jeopardy like the U.S.
Knox and her Italian ex-boyfriend are convicted of stabbing Meredith Kercher to death in a sex game. The international attention earned Knox the nickname "Foxy Knoxy." Knox's defense team says there was only one murderer in the case, and that's Rudy Guede of Ivory Coast. He's currently serving a 16-year sentence for stabbing Kercher. However, it was ruled that he didn't act alone in the killing.


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Ex-Cop's Shooting of Texting Moviegoer End in Tragedy
The attorney for the retired cop charged with shooting a Florida moviegoer who had been texting his three-year-old's daycare provider spared his client from an uproar by not speaking the words Stand Your Ground.
But the legal argument that attorney Robert Escobar put forth on behalf of 71-year-old Curtis Reeves at Tuesday's preliminary hearing in the Pasco County courthouse was the same as if he had uttered the name of the Florida law that says a person is justified in using deadly force if he or she reasonably believes they are in danger of death or great bodily harm.
"The alleged victim attacked him," attorney Richard Escobar told the judge. "At that point in time, he has every right to defend himself."
Escobar reported that 43-year-old Chad Oulson had thrown "an unknown object," maybe a bag of popcorn, at Reeves.
"Which resulted in gunfire," Escobar said.
Judge Lynn Tepper was not impressed.
"It may or may not have been popcorn," Tepper said. "An unknown object does not equal taking out a gun ... It doesn't warrant taking out a gun and firing it at someone's chest."
At one point, prosecutor Manny Garcia told the judge that after Monday's shooting, a woman had come forward to describe an incident at the same movie house in the town of Wesley Chapel last month.
"She was at the Cobb movie theater when she was confronted by the defendant for texting," Garcia reported.
Garcia said that the 6-foot-1, 275 pound Reeves had even trailed the woman when she went to the ladies room in the midst of the movie.
"He was glaring at her the entire time," Garcia reported to the judge.
Tepper ordered Reeves held without bail on a charge of second degree murder. He was already in the Pasco County jail, having participated in the hearing via video-conferencing and appearing in the courthouse only on a flat screen affixed to a wall. He looked as forlorn as might be expected of a retired cop who finds himself the one behind bars. He was bare armed under a protective jacket a jail official termed "a kind of flak jacket." His hands were cuffed together as he rose to return to the cells at the end of the proceeding.
After this initial hearing in Case CRC1400216CFA, the attorney Escobar reminded reporters that Reeves had a distinguished career with the Tampa police. Reeves had served as a street cop and a homicide detective, and he is credited with organizing the department's first Tactical Response Team, the equivalent of a SWAT unit, responding to hostage situations and barricaded suspects, among other emergencies. He had also served as the firearms coordinator when the department was first introducing semi-automatic pistols to replace revolvers.
"A great man," the lawyer Escobar said.
Escobar may figure that between his client's résumé and the Stand Your Ground statue, he has a chance to mount a successful Popcorn Defense.
"Certain circumstances will show that he is innocent," Escobar told the press.
But there are other circumstances--these concerning the victim--that could land Escobar's client behind bars for the rest of his life. Oulson was by all accounts a world class dad, just as his wife, Nicole, is a world class mom. And, as the best parents know, part of making a happy family is to keep a little spark going between dad and mom.
But for dad and mom to go out at night would mean spending less time with their daughter, Lexy. They were away from the child enough while he was at his job running the finance department at a power sports dealer and she was at her job with an insurance company. Dad is off on Mondays and Lexy is at daycare, but it is a regular work day for mom.
Read The Full Article On The Daily Beast
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- Iran Sanctions Battle Heats Up
- Does This Ruling Mean The End of the Internet? Maybe.
- Parents Come Out of the Pot Closet
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Did Lana Del Rey dis Lady Gaga in a new song?
Listen to Lana Del Rey on iHeartRadio | Listen to Lady Gaga on iHeartRadio
Lana Del Rey is going after Lady Gaga is a new song that is making its way around the internet. Titled "So Legit," the track surfaced online Tuesday and finds Del Rey referring to Gaga by her real name, Stefani Germanotta.
Lana goes on to sing that she knows her "words don't hurt," but later brings up the star's name again asking "have we all gone Gaga crazy?" The rest of the song speaks about, in her view, the demise of Brooklyn, asking listeners "what happened" to the borough, where "the streets used to be dangerous and we were born bad."
In a section where she appears to be addressing Gaga, Lana sings that she had once called her "the queen of the downtown scene" and asked how she could "go switch it up and then replace me."
It's unclear if "So Legit" will be featured on Lana's upcoming follow-up to "Born To Die," which is expected out this year.
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Frank Ocean and Maroon 5 added to Grammy lineup
Listen to Frank Ocean on iHeartRadio | Listen to Maroon 5 on iHeartRadio
This year's slate of Grammy performers—Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Mumford and Sons, fun. and the Black Keys—the Most Grammy-ish Lineup Ever. But the Grammys have just added a bunch of new performers, making this lineup the Most Grammy Lineup of All Time.
Don't believe it? Check it out. We've got:
—Frank Ocean, critically acclaimed R&B singer who burst out of "nowhere" with a great story.
—Maroon 5, the favorite artist of corner-store radio stations everywhere.
—Presidentially-endorsed Alicia Keys
—Jack White
That's a list every quadrant could love!
Ocean's presence means that all five nominees in the category of Album of the Year will perform at the February 10 show. The news also has it that Keys and Maroon 5 will be teaming up for a "special performance."
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Democratic Congressional Candidate Offers $100K For Nude Pics Of Teen Hunter
Some guy running for Congress in Virginia is on the hunt for naked pictures of Texas Tech cheerleader and animal-lover Kendall Jones.
The teen caused a ruckus on the Internet when her Facebook page with photos of her big-game kills, including a lion and a leopard, went viral. Facebook removed the photos and then begrudgingly removed a "Kill Kendall Jones" page Thursday.
Now some liberal guy running for congress in Virginia is obsessively tweeting about Jones, asking for nude photos or videos, and it's disgusting:
100k to anyone w nude photos or sex videos of scumbag #KendallJones she hunts animals for fun let's hunt her for fun pic.twitter.com/07Fy8vfltx
— DickinsonForCongress (@VoteMike2014) July 10, 2014
Anyone who kills animals for pure fun is sick in the head. She's no innocent girl. She's garbage pic.twitter.com/Crp9m2d86q
— DickinsonForCongress (@VoteMike2014) July 10, 2014
Scumbag #KendallJones hunts animals for fun. We are hunting her for fun. 100k for nude photos or sex tapes pic.twitter.com/DUKxNW8kF2
— DickinsonForCongress (@VoteMike2014) July 10, 2014


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Don Caballero hail from a hell of a place to father a child: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Affectionately known as "the Don," the band make their musical bid without the din of vocals. The Don spawned in the summer of 1991 as drummer Damon, bassist Patrick, and guitarist Mike met and got the petri dish experiment started.
The first record, For Respect, was all dense and menacing bricks of sound that built severe structures as cheerful as the Berlin Wall. That gave way to a second record, just as solid, yet girding melodies skyscraperly, de-emphasizing denseness in exchange for taking up a large area. "Math rock," a definition for which there is little to no agreement, became an easily recognizable concept and word. The members of Don Caballero sought to avoid those markers and released their third record What Burns Never Returns, where time signatures were harder and harder to follow and form was more confusing. After redefining their sound in these more protean terms, a hard rock thread still remained that bound all of the band's efforts up to that point. American Don marred their relationship to "heavy" as much as What Burns troubled the band's relationship to "math rock."
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Rodman Returns to N. Korea to Hang With the 'Marshal'
(NEWSER) – Dennis Rodman is back in Pyongyang, but the family of imprisoned American Kenneth Bae shouldn't get their hopes up: The former NBA star says the five-day visit is about basketball and hanging out with his "awesome" buddy Kim Jong Un, not diplomacy. "I'm not going to North Korea to discuss freeing Kenneth Bae," Rodman told Reuters before boarding a flight in Beijing. "I'm just trying to go over there to meet my friend Kim, the Marshal. Try to start a basketball league over there, something like that." Rodman watched a basketball game with the North Korean leader during his first visit to the country earlier this year and the pair were seen laughing and joking.


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WATCH: Ed Sheeran debuts new song 'Don't' on 'SNL'
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Ed Sheeran is going "live from New York" to debut new music from his forthcoming sophomore album. He premiered the song "Don't" on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend.
It was the British singer-songwriter's first time on the "SNL" stage, where he also performed his recently released single "SING." He had at least one good friend at the show with him -- country star and "Red" touring partner Taylor Swift, who made a short cameo during host Seth Rogen's opening monologue.
Ed took the stage with a full band and backup singers, a new twist to his usual acoustic set. The singer spoke about the track "Don't" during a recent interview with Rolling Stone, saying it was about a fellow musician he used to date who ended up cheating on him. .
The new album, Multiply is set to drop on June 23rd.


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Web Publishing
Drupal (Web content publishing)
Drupal is the most powerful open-source website creation and content collaboration tools. A modular approach to website building, from simple out-of-the-box websites to complex sites is possible with a short learning curve. Get more info on how to get started. Drupal requires an installation of a LAMP server stack; if you have not already installed LAMP, it will be installed along with Drupal. I have found it easier to use the MySQL database (the "M" in LAMP), but Drupal can also integrate with PostgreSQL if you have it installed.
Drupal 7 is available as a package from a package manager or from the command-line terminal:
sudo apt-get install drupal7
- See these instructions for upgrading from Drupal6 to Drupal7.
You can then also see these installation tips for installing through the browser, then see these Drupal site building tips. A Drupal/Ubuntu users group is found at Drubuntu.
Drupal6 is available as a package from a package manager or from the command-line terminal:
sudo apt-get install drupal6
- After everything is installed (and the problems below sorted out), restart the apache2 server:
sudo /etc/init.d/apache2 restart
- Finish installation through your browser:
You can then also see these installation tips for installing through the browser, then see these Drupal site building tips. A Drupal/Ubuntu users group is found at Drubuntu.
Installation quirks
Exim vs. Postfix
Exim and Postfix are mail handlers. I had installed Postfix at the time I installed my Ubuntu server (but was not using it). Drupal6 uses Exim, however, and therefore removes Postfix at installation and installs Exim instead. Therefore, it is better not to use Drupal6 on a mail server that uses Postfix.
WordPress is the most popular free open source web content manager that started as a blog tool and now incorporates many publishing elements. For bloggers and small to medium-sized websites, WordPress provides the fastest installation and customization process with many modules. WordPress requires an installation of a LAMP server stack first. Then install:
sudo apt-get install wordpress
- Make a symbolic link from your Apache2 www folder to your installation folder and install a new MySQL database named localhost to use with WordPress:
sudo ln -s /usr/share/wordpress /var/www/wordpress sudo bash /usr/share/doc/wordpress/examples/setup-mysql -n wordpress localhost
Note: If you already know the name of your (virtual) host URL for WordPress, then use it as the name of your database instead of localhost. For example, my URL is mysite_x.homeserve.org so my command is:
sudo bash /usr/share/doc/wordpress/examples/setup-mysql -n wordpress mysite_x.homeserve.org
- If you will access your WordPress server through a virtual host, then create your virtual host configuration file in the /etc/apache2/sites-available folder. Once you have edited the file, make a symbolic link from it to the /etc/apache2/sites-enabled folder. Restart apache2:
sudo /etc/init.d/apache2 restart
- Install WordPress through a browser:
- http://localhost/wordpress
- or, if you are using a virtual host:
- http:/mysite_x.homeserve.org/wordpress
Note: The Jaunty repositories contain version 2.7.1, which is subject to a security worm. If you install this version, please update immediately to the current version from the Tools -> Upgrade menu. (Alternatively, install the current source version from the website.)
For the automatic updater to work, all the WordPress files, folders, and subfolders must be owned by www-data (which is also the owner of the apache2 process) prior to updating.
sudo chown -R www-data /usr/share/wordpress
Joomla (Web content publishing)
Joomla is a powerful open source website creation and content management tool that allows website creation for use in every arena from the simple to complex corporate environments. Info for beginners is a good place to start.
Scribus (Desktop publishing)
Scribus is an open-source package that provides professional-appearing desktop publishing.
sudo apt-get install scribus
Plone (Content Management System)
Plone is a free, open source (GPL-licensed) multi-platform content management system used by many large organizations around the world. It is available with an integrated installer here. Some users have had some difficulties in Jaunty, due to changes in Python.
Gallery (Photo album website)
Gallery is a PHP-based method of presenting a photo album on a website. A Drupal interface is also available for Gallery2. Install:
sudo apt-get install gallery2
phpBB (Forums)
phpBB is the leading open source platform for Forums. A LAMP server stack (or PostgreSQL database instead of MySQL) will be required and should be installed first. Then make sure the universe repositories are enabled and install:
sudo apt-get install phpbb3
Distance teaching
Moodle is a free open source platform for hosting online learning courses. It can be integrated with webinar software. A LAMP server installation is required (sudo tasksel install lamp-server). Also find free Moodle themes here. Install:
sudo apt-get install moodle
- Database server software for Moodle: mysql-server -> follow remainder of instructions. Assuming the database is hosted on the same computer as the one Moodle is being installed upon, accept localhost for the options when prompted.
- Edit Moodle configuration options (if needed). (Use the gedit text editor instead of kate if using Ubuntu instead of Kubuntu.):
sudo kate /etc/moodle/config.php
- Edit Moodle apache2 configuration file (if needed). (Use the gedit text editor instead of kate if using Ubuntu instead of Kubuntu.):
sudo kate /etc/moodle/apache.conf
- Finish installation through the browser. (I recommend the "unattended" installation.)
- http://localhost/moodle/admin
For more information, see these detailed tips. Moodle can also be integrated with other CMS systems, as well.
Claroline is a free open source platform for hosting e-learning courses and online student collaboration. A LAMP server installation is required. Installation is from source files available at the website, with instructions found here.
Dokeos has a free learning platform, but also a medically-oriented proprietary platform that includes modules for case presentations and imaging. It is widely used in Europe.


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The Rise of the Antiwar Libertarians
If you're among the majority of war-weary Americans who oppose any sort of military intervention in Syria, thank libertarian Republican lawmakers Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky and Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan.
If the House and Senate vote against authorizing war next week, the efforts by these two guys will have been instrumental. Indeed, their outspoken, principled pushback is part of the reason that President Barack Obama—the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize winner—hasn't already pursued some sort of strike "just muscular enough not to get mocked" by the world while not inciting retaliation by Bashar al-Assad's allies, Russia and Iran.
Paul and Amash consistently take on their own party when it comes to limiting executive power, rolling back the surveillance state and other war-on-terror excesses and redefining foreign policy.
Amash is not only conducting an exemplary districtwide listening tour on Syria, he's documenting it via his Twitter feed and the Facebook page he uses to explain all his votes and positions. Paul added an amendment to the Senate resolution on Syria that declares the president in violation of the Constitution if he launches attacks without congressional authorization. Unlike the flip-flops by Republicanswho were hawks on Iraq—and in-the-GOP-tank organizations such as the Heritage Foundation—no one assumes these guys will reverse their stances on bombing Arabs the second that the Party of Lincoln regains the White House.
You may not like their positions on abortion or gay marriage (I don't particularly—and I'm a libertarian), but Amash and Paul's intense ideological consistency is precisely why they are effective in limiting fighting overseas. They are never afraid to take on the president—or their own party. Sen. John McCain has denounced them by name as "wacko birds," and they've been called everything from racists toassholes.
Compare their adamantine spine to rollover Republicans such as Eric Cantor and Speaker John Boehner, or any of the 35 House Democrats (with Nancy Pelosi leading the charge like a latter-day Molly Pitcher!) that Think Progress figures will vote yes on military action. Then there's the bipartisan Senate resolution, which was spearheaded by Bob Corker (R-TN) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ), and hews to Obama's bizarre, pathetic insistence that he wants to send an unambiguous message to the Assad regime without actually toppling it. As First Things editor R.R. Reno devastatingly argues, "Launching cruise missiles or airstrikes simply to 'show resolve' or 'send a message' cannot be justified. At the end of the day, these rationales authorize symbolic killing, which is fundamentally immoral."
Such reasoning is plainly lost on Obama, whose high-flying rhetoric on "dumb wars," transparency, and so much else has been systematically unmasked as nothing more than gas since he's occupied the White House. "The president does not have the power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the nation," Obama told The Boston Globe in 2007, years before his unilateral decision to drop bombs on Libya and back when he was trying to separate himself from the ostensibly pro-war candidate for the Democratic nomination for president, Hillary Clinton. (Naturally, she supports giving Obama carte blanche.)
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