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The objectives of this research project are to (1) analyze aphid resistance sources from different origins to determine genetic diversity of the resistance in wheat germplasm using genetic and genomic methods, (2) conduct genotyping experiments to facilitate genetic characterization of those aphid resistant materials, (3) develop DNA markers to aid selection of breeding lines through marker-assisted selection, and (4) develop and evaluate elite breeding lines with improved resistance to greenbug and/or Russian wheat aphid. Thus, the overall goal of this specific cooperative research project will contribute to a better understanding of host resistance to cereal aphids in wheat and to the development of high-performance wheat cultivars/germplasm with enhanced genetic resistance to greenbug and Russian wheat aphid.
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In this study, various resistance sources of wheat germplasm from different origins will be evaluated for specific reaction between host resistance and aphid virulence to determine genetic diversity of aphid resistance and to document the relatedness of these resistant sources. The initial phenotypic evaluation then will be confirmed by molecular analysis with AFLP markers. Briefly, various resistant lines will be infested with selected biotypes of greenbug or Russian wheat aphid in the controlled greenhouse environment. During infestation, phenotypic responses of the host plants will be evaluated at various time points to determine the resistance mechanisms. Then genomic DNA will be extracted from all lines and the genetic diversity and relatedness among the resistant lines will assessed with AFLP (amplified fragment length polymorphism) markers. In a parallel approach, mapping populations will be developed to identify genetic factors or loci that influence aphid resistance using SSR markers and to determine the recombination distance. DNA markers will be developed to estimate linkage relationships between aphid resistance and other related traits based on recombination events between alleles of different loci. DNA markers closely linked to the resistance traits will be identified and optimized in this study, which offers valuable tools to enhance the efficiency of wheat breeding through marker-assisted selection and to facilitate isolation of aphid resistance genes via the map-based cloning.
3. Progress Report:
During the current year, research efforts focused on genetic analysis of two mapping populations of wheat for their responses to infestation by greenbug and Russian wheat aphid. Both phenotyping and genotyping experiments were completed, resulting a large amount of valuable data. Data analysis is underway to develop a linkage map and identify markers associated with genetic resistance to greenbug and/or Russian wheat aphid. This project was conducted by a post-doctoral research associate.
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28th March 2013 05:38 AM #1
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Home or Hospital? Is there a 'best' birthing option?
Hi all
One of the questions many women contemplating homebirth will ask themselves is what the 'best' choice is. With conflicting media coverage, the weight of public opinion, and family and friends who may be opposed to the idea of homebirth it can certainly be hard to know which way to turn.
Sometimes when considering this choice in the present it can be good to consider how we, as birthing women, arrived here from our past. I watched a great lecture recently by Caroline Homer, a well-respected and published midwife and advocate for home birth. With a good dose of humour thrown in, it takes you on a whirlwind ride through the history of the home versus hospital debate, how we got here, and what makes a 'good' birthing option.
You can view it here: Home or Hospital? Is there a 'best' birthing option?
If you opted for a homebirth, was it all you hoped? If you chose a hospital birth were you satisfied with you decision? Would you choose different 'next time?'
28th June 2013 03:57 AM #2
Thank you for this interesting post and lecture clip.
My two births have both been hospital births. The first was in a midwife led birth centre and the second was in the midwife led section of the labour ward. However, with my second birth I didn't go into hospital until I was around 9cm dilated and then my baby was born around 40 minutes labour. With this birth I had a doula to support us as I laboured at home (for around 7 hours of active labour - I am estimating being I did not have any internal examinations until I got to hospital) so, to some extent, a lot of this labour was a 'home birth'.
Sometimes, when my mind is wandering and I am thinking of the future, I wonder if I would like to have a home birth in the future. I don't think there is a right or wrong answer to this - because every woman (and every family) is different. I would like to have a home birth because I would be in my own, comfortable environment. I feel this would help me to relax more and to breathe through the contractions better than if I was in an unknown hospital environment. However, in both my labours I can distinctly remember being pleased when I was in hospital that I was close to medical care if I should require it.
Now I know the statistics and I know that (especially for me with my medical history) I am very unlikely to need medical interventions in labour (particularly urgent medical interventions) but I still know that my labouring mind likes to know that it is available.
So, I guess my answer to your questions are
* yes, I am satisfied with my previous decisions to have hospital births
* 'would I choose a different next time?' - maybe...! As I learn more about home births I am more inclined to go down this route as I feel that it gives the most chance of having a natural, smooth labour.
I'm interested to hear others' thoughts on this, particularly women who have experienced both a hospital and a home birth.
Best wishes,
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I have only had a home birth. I researched my options extensively and became convinced it was the best way to have my baby. I have no regrets and will do it exactly the same way with the next one. If anyone has any questions about home birth I'm happy to answer them.
2nd July 2013 02:11 AM #4
It's fab to here that you had such a positive birth experience with your first child Moomin.
I'm very interested to know more! Did you use a birthing pool for your home birth? How did you prepare for your birth in the final trimester? At what point did your midwife join you?
I wish you a wonderful birth for your second baby,
23rd August 2013 01:39 PM #5
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Hi Dolanrader
The issue of safe hospital birth is an interesting one. There are a number of studies which demonstrate that there are certainly some downsides to hospital births which can bring about interventions and outcomes which would not occur at home.
This has led many women to consider home the safer alternative. Certainly there needs to be more objective research, but there are strong indicators thus far that suggest that for a woman considered low risk, birthing at home does not present an increased risk of a negative outcome.
It is important for every woman to be supported to make informed choices about where to give birth. It is important too to remember that in choosing 'hospital' it is not so much the choice but the first step in the choices - Will you birth in a birth centre? Will you go through the system as a public patient? Will you hire a private OB/GYN? Will you hire an Independent Midwife? These are all decisions which impact on likely birth options and outcomes beyond choosing between home and hospital.
23rd August 2013 01:48 PM #6
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Hi Moomin
Wonderful to hear you planned and succeeded in a homebirth. My first daughter had a glorious homebirth. My second daughter was a planned homebirth which ended in a less than glorious emergency cesarean.
Like you though, I have no regrets. I fought hard for a homebirth, felt supported during pregnancy and labour by my wonderful Independent Midwife and in the end I have accepted the outcome. There are certainly things I would change if I could turn back time, but I have made peace with what happened.
The experience was a learning experience for me. Even though nothing went to plan or ended how I had hoped, I was able to make peace because I had been empowered throughout. I was able to look at the experience and say in complete honesty that I did all I could and was fiercely advocated for. This has enabled me to put behind me the disappointment and embrace the joy that is my daughter.
I will never forget the moment before she was born. I lay in the operating theatre staring up at the blue curtain... waiting... and contrary to how I had expected to feel, I felt completely at peace. I remember thinking to myself - 'I did all I could. I am where I was meant to be... I just want to hear her cry.'
And then she did and it was the most glorious sound, which quite literally shattered all that had come before.
In the days and weeks after, late at night when sadness would start to creep in and I would begin to experience grief for my lost homebirth I would think of that moment and it helped me to refocus on all that I had gained.

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If you are neither looking to buy art nor quite understand the glut of it before you, what do you do at the Armory Show? To an ill-informed visitor, it's like being at the Louvre, but without the benefit of history to fall back on. The show's aesthetic labyrinth is thus the source of a certain amount of bafflement. I dealt with this quandary partly by writing down what it was I happened to see and enjoy, as though to come back to it later: Ai Weiwei's porcelain owl houses; some distorted nudes by the photographer André Kertesz; a series of vegetables in gelatin-silver prints by Charles Jones; the Turkish artist Irfan Onurmen's tulle portraits; totem poles by Charlie Roberts; a photograph, called L'Oiseau dans l'Espace, by Brancusi.
I arrived late on the last day of the show and spent the first twenty minutes of my visit searching for the press office (ah, the other pier), explaining why I did not possess any sort of business card, failing to locate the down escalator and descending alone in an elevator twice the size of my kitchen. I eavesdropped on a couple trying to decide if they could afford two seventeen-thounsand-dollar Weegee prints, agreeing they had space in their home. Then a young man told his friend just how badly he wanted to fuck someone's sister ("so bad"). Next to the champagne bar, beneath a huge neon sign reading scandinavian pain, I allowed a kind Norwegian to apply a temporary tattoo to the underside of my wrist with a damp paper towel. I was surprised at how intimate this was—he might have been taking my pulse.
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Almost by chance I found the booth for "As They Were: American Masters Through the Lens of James Salter," a combined effort by Loretta Howard and Nyehaus galleries, showcasing some of James Salter's films and photographs taken between 1962 and '63 while he had a studio in Peek Slip. In the event you don't know who Salter is, the curators have obliged by providing a few old editions of his books in a glass case, along with the script for his film Downhill Racer next to a bluish spiral of canistered film sitting atop the receipts from its printers. There is a photo of the bearded Salter, standing behind his camera in a field, and another of the author as an old man, being greeted by Robert Redford. So, you see: legit. Read More


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OHSU Accepts Knight's $1 Billion Cancer Challenge
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and its Knight Cancer Institute plan to take on Phil and Penny Knight's challenge to raise a cumulative $1 billion in two years to build a next-generation research program that will expand upon its exploration of cancer at the molecular level with an emphasis on developing better tools for early cancer detection and more precise diagnosis.
It was this vision for making a difference for cancer patients that inspired the Knights to make an unprecedented pledge of the first $500 million to the Knight Cancer Institute.
Phil Knight, Nike's co-founder and chairman, electrified an audience of 400 supporters at the cancer institute's biennial gala on Friday when he surprised the audience and OHSU leaders with the challenge. "This is an opportunity to take an all-out stand against cancer that has the potential to change the world," said OHSU President Joe Robertson, M.D., M.B.A.
University leaders and OHSU's pre-eminent cancer researcher Brian J. Druker, M.D., had been in ongoing talks with the Knight family about the future of the cancer institute, but they did not anticipate how Phil and Penny Knight would turn that conversation into a high-profile challenge to others to join in supporting the institute's vision to end cancer as we know it.
"The idea behind all this is simple: if we find cancer early, we can usually control it. If we find it late, we usually cannot," Druker said. "There is no reason that a concerted effort by today's greatest minds can't develop early, accurate detection if they have the time, resources and collaborative environment that will make it possible. We will be the ones to make that possible." The plan distributes philanthropic dollars among programs in clinical and translational research, clinical trials and further enhancement of OHSU's arsenal of exclusive laboratory tools for cancer research.
"People know to expect the unexpected from the people behind Nike – the world's boldest brand. The donors' generous pledge shows they share our confidence that OHSU will do the unexpected in cancer," Druker said.
"Penny and I hope to motivate every person who has a stake in curing cancer to come forward and support Brian Druker's incredible vision," said Phil Knight. "This is the man who can get this done."
But Druker pointed out that no individual or institution can do it alone. The challenge pledge will build on the Knight Cancer Institute's efforts to join with other innovators to solve the problem of cancer, he said.


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GSA Announces USA.gov
Government Made Easy
January 18, 2007
Contact: Viki Reath (202) 501-1231
Washington, DC – U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Administrator Lurita A. Doan renamed the official Web portal of the U.S. government Thursday, pledging that "USA.gov" will build on FirstGov.gov's remarkable success in simplifying citizen access to government information and services.
"Look under the hood and you'll see that this is far more than an update of last year's model," Doan said. "There's more horsepower in the search engine, we've added live chat capability, and more upgrades are coming. But we also want more traffic. USA.gov is a name everyone can remember."
Administered by GSA, USA.gov provides trustworthy, convenient and user-friendly government resources and services. Users can quickly find information on taxes, passports, federal benefits and countless other topics from multiple federal, state, local, territorial and tribal government sources.
USA.gov is one of President Bush's Electronic Government (E-Gov) initiatives—part of an extensive plan established in 2002 to help federal government agencies work together to focus on serving citizens and businesses more efficiently and cost-effectively by making their information and services easily accessible online.
"At the conclusion of 2006 we celebrated the fourth anniversary of the E-Gov Act. I want to congratulate the agencies on their accomplishments they've achieved through President Bush's E-Gov Initiatives. The USA.gov launch is another critical step forward in improving citizen access to government information," said Karen Evans, Administrator of Electronic Government and Information Technology at the Office of Management and Budget. "The E-Gov initiatives were designed to better serve our citizens by providing them a user-friendly experience when accessing information and available services offered by the federal government. USA.gov is an invaluable resource, including for teachers looking for educational materials to use in their classrooms, individuals searching for job opportunities in the federal workforce, small and minority-owned businesses pursuing federal contracting opportunities, and military personnel and veterans seeking benefits eligibility requirements."
Over the past year, feedback from users indicated a need for a name that was easier to understand and remember. Last year more than 600,000 people typed in "usa.gov" when searching for government information. And in a 2006 telephone survey, 79 percent of respondents preferred the name USA.gov. Spanish speakers also responded positively to GobiernoUSA.gov as the new name for the Spanish-language portal, a name that gives assurance that the user is on a government site.
To enhance its powerful search technology, USA.gov recently added new features that provide faster, easier access to more resources and services. USA.gov now connects users to the latest news items and images from government sources that can't be found easily on commercial search engines. Whether it's photographs taken on Mars or the
latest news from the National Institutes of Health, USA.gov has it all in one easy-to-navigate place.
In response to worldwide interest in the site, USA.gov also now features a new section for those outside the country who want to learn about the United States.
"We've been seeing a growing number of people who come to USA.gov to get information about the United States before visiting, studying in, or doing business with our country," said Martha Dorris, Deputy Associate Administrator of GSA's Office of Citizen Services and Communications. "When that number reached 25 percent of our traffic, we knew it was time for a special gateway devoted to these visitors. "The new 'Visitors to the U.S.' gateway gives USA.gov an opportunity to increase its global presence and to provide individuals and businesses with easily accessible links to relevant and useful topics."
And because GSA is dedicated to responding as quickly as possible to citizens' requests for information and help, USA.gov now features "Online Personal Assistance." In addition to calling toll-free 1 (800) FED-INFO or sending an e-mail, people can now chat live online with a representative to get answers to their government-related questions Monday through Friday, noon to 8 p.m. EST.
"Adding these new features and renaming USA.gov as the government's official portal will bring citizens and government even closer, said Administrator Doan. "It's part of GSA's continuous effort to improve the way people receive the information and resources they need from the government. And we hope the public will keep coming back, because GSA will continue to add new services and make USA.gov and GobiernoUSA.gov even better in the future."
Founded in 1949, GSA serves as a centralized procurement and property management agency for the federal government. GSA manages more than one-fourth of the government's total procurement dollars and influences the management of $500 billion in federal assets, including 8,300 government-owned or leased buildings and 170,000 vehicles. GSA helps preserve our past and define our future, acting as a steward of more than 420 historic properties, and as manager of USA.gov, the official portal to federal government information and services. GSA's mission to provide superior workplaces, expert technology solutions, acquisition services, purchasing and e-travel solutions and management policies, at best value, allows federal agencies to focus on their core missions
Did you know? USA.gov received more than 84 million visits during the past year.


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Clonic Seizures
- Clonic means repeated jerking.
- Clonic seizure movements cannot be stopped by restraining the person.
- Clonic seizures are rare.
- Much more common are tonic-clonic seizures, involving jerking and stiffening of the muscles.
What is a clonic seizure?"Clonus" (KLOH-nus) means rapidly alternating contraction and relaxation of a muscle -- in other words, repeated jerking. The movements cannot be stopped by restraining or repositioning the arms or legs. Clonic (KLON-ik) seizures are rare. Much more common aretonic-clonic seizures, in which the jerking is preceded by stiffening (the "tonic" part). Sometimes tonic-clonic seizures start with jerking alone. These are called clonic-tonic-clonic seizures! These seizures tend to last for a few seconds to a minute.
Brief and infrequent clonic seizures in infants usually disappear on their own within a short time. Other types may need prolonged treatment
Who is at risk for clonic seizures? Clonic seizures are not seen very often. They can occur at various ages, including in newborns.
What's it like to have a clonic seizure? Clonic seizures consist of rhythmic jerking movements of the arms and legs, sometimes on both sides of the body.
What happens after a clonic seizure? When a clonic seizure ends, the person may simply continue what they are doing. First aid is not a typical requirement for this seizure type.
If someone has clonic seizures, how often will they happen?It depends a lot on the cause and the person. Some people may have rare seizures and others may have them more frequently.
How can I tell if someone is having a clonic seizure?Clonic seizures consist of rhythmic jerking movements of the arms and legs, sometimes on both sides of the body.
Occasionally "jitteriness" in a young infant can be mistaken for a clonic seizure, especially if it is severe (during crying, for instance). Changing the position of the baby's arms or legs should reduce or stop jitteriness. The jittery infant also will be more alert than an infant who is having a clonic seizure.
Children with neurological impairments sometimes have repetitive movements that could be mistaken for clonic seizures.
How are clonic seizures diagnosed? The doctor should recognize the appearance of a clonic seizure if he or she witnesses an episode. The EEG pattern will change during a seizure, so video-EEG is very useful. A factor distinguishing clonic from tonic-clonic seizures is that clonic seizures are not followed by a period of tiredness or confusion. Tonic-clonic seizures usually are.
How are clonic seizures treated? There are medicines that can help prevent clonic seizures.
What should I do if I think my child or loved one may have clonic seizures? If you think that you or your loved one may be having clonic seizures, talk to your child's or loved one's doctor as soon as possible for immediate diagnosis and treatment.
Authored by: Joseph I. Sirven, MD | Orrin Devinsky, MD on 7/2013
Reviewed by: Joseph I. Sirven, MD | Patricia O. Shafer, RN, MN on 3/2014


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Parent University is coming to your neighborhood! Parent University offers free workshops and seminars for parents of New Haven Public School students on a variety of topics that are helpful for parents and beneficial in helping parents support their children.
All workshops are free and will offer lunch or dinner; free childcare (for evening workshops only); Spanish translation and free youth programming by Parks & Recreation. To register for any of the workshops below, please visit www.punh.org or call (203) 497-7055 (English) OR (203) 497-7056 (Spanish).
Managing Stress with MOMS This workshop will be held on Thursday, May 16 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at Troup School Rm 306 (259 Edgewood Ave)
College Questions Drop-in: Bring your questions and talk to New Haven Promise This workshop will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 12:00pm-2:00pm at the Hill Regional Career High School Library (140 Legion Ave)
Soft Skills Job Training & Opportunities This workshop will be held on Tuesday, May 21 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Wexler Grant School Library (55 Foote St)
Behavioral Issues with Dr. Akbar This workshop will be held on Thursday, May 23 from 5:30pm-7:30pm at
Hill Central Library (140 Dewitt St)
To register, please visit www.punh.org or call (203) 497-7055 (English) OR (203) 497-7056 (Spanish).
NHPD Recruitment
The New Haven Police Department (NHPD) will begin recruiting new officers on June 10th. For three weeks, from June 10th through June 28th , those who are interested in becoming a New Haven police officer will be able to apply online at www.Policeapp.com Applicants must be U.S. citizens who will be 21 years of age by December 31, 2013.
Prior to the application period, the New Haven Police Academy will be holding several informational sessions that will thoroughly explain the recruitment process and provide an opportunity for prospective applicants to ask any questions they may have. Individuals who are interested in applying to become a police officer are strongly urged to attend one of these informational sessions.
All informational sessions will be held at Gateway Community College, 20 Church Street Room N100A on the following dates:
� Thursday May 23rd, 4pm-7pm
� Tuesday May 28th, 4pm-7pm
� Thursday May 30th from 4pm-7pm.
There will also be an Open House and informational session held at the New Haven Police Academy located at 710 Sherman Parkway on Saturday, May 18th, from 10:00am- 2:00 PM.
If you are interested in holding an informational session for your group or to request recruitment campaign materials, please call Officer Jackie Hoyte at the New Haven Police Academy, at 203-946-6119.
This Friday is Bike to Work and School Day in New Haven!
Join dozens of other cyclists for National Bike to Work (and School) Day this Friday, May 17, from 7:30-9:30 a.m. Free breakfast will be served at Pitkin Plaza in front of the Devil�s Gear Bike Shop, 151 Orange St., a sponsor of this month�s breakfast, in collaboration with Elm City Cycling. And at 8:30 a.m., a short program will feature Director of Transportation, Traffic and Parking Jim Travers, who will discuss some exciting new bike-related developments, and Liam Brennan, a member of Elm City Cycling�s board of directors, who will explain the organization�s priorities in its 2013 Bike Plan.
May 16-19, The Meaningful Magic of David Reed-Brown at Lyric Hall. http://www.lyrichallnewhaven.com/events/1839-2013-05-16/
May 16.Lecture: The Yale University Art Gallery - Preserved for the Future. YUAG Lecture Hall. 6-8pm. Rsvp to firstname.lastname@example.com.
May 16. Lecture: The Yale University Art Gallery - Preserved for the Future. Yale University Art Gallery, Lecture Hall. 6-8pm. RSVP 203-562-5919 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
May 17. Pilobolus Dance Theatre. Shubert Theater. 8pm. www.shubert.com
May 17. Armen Donelian Trio. Firehouse 12. 8:30- 10pm. http://firehouse12.com
May 18. Shubert Family Fun Day. 11am-3pm. Film screenings, face painting, arts. www.shubert.com
May 18. Community Conversation-Race and Real Estate in New Haven. Stetson Library. 1pm. www.longwharf.org
May 20. Community Conversation-Race and Real Estate in New Haven. Mitchell Library. 6pm. www.longwharf.org
May 21-Jun 2. Frank & Malachy McCourt's "A Couple of Blaguards". Long Wharf Theatre. www.longwharf.org
May 22. Mayors Community Arts Grant Program Information Session. Mitchell Library. 5:30pm. (203) 946-7172.


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Ferguson Protests Turn Violent Again
(NEWSER) )–Protests in Ferguson, Mo., turned violent again last night after Thursday's relative calm. The shift happened about midnight, when protesters stormed into the convenience store that Michael Brown—the teen whose fatal shooting at the hands of police has set off the unrest—was accused of robbing. Some in the crowd began throwing rocks and other objects at police, said Missouri State Highway Patrol Capt. Ron Johnson. One officer was hurt, though details were not available. Johnson said police backed off to try and ease the tension. "We had to evaluate the security of the officers there and also the rioters," Johnson said. "We just felt it was better to move back." No arrests were made.
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The Brevard College women's soccer team wraps up a three-game road trip with a midweek nonconference match at USC-Aiken in Aiken, S.C. Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
• The Tornados are amidst a road trip that includes five of six away from home. BC has won more games this season (three) than it did all of last year (two).
• On Saturday, BC suffered its first loss when it fell 3-1 to North Greenville. The Tornados were held scoreless until the 87th minute when Megan Jenkins found Sarah Fonger open in front of the net. Fonger drilled home her second goal of the season.
• Five different Tornados have scored a goal this season, while Fonger, Katherine Nickels and Yuki Soga lead the team with two apiece. Lindsay Pritchard and Kasi Benskin have chipped in a goal each.
• BC has outshot its opponent, 47-37, including a 24-19 advantage in the first half.
• USC-Aiken is 2-2-0 on the season. The Pacers saw their two-match win streak come to a halt following a 2-0 loss to Barton on Friday. USC-Aiken junior forward Hannah Allison leads the offense with three goals.
• This marks the fourth consecutive season that the teams have clashed. USC-Aiken has proven victorious in the last three matches and has outscored the Tornados 7-2 during the streak.
• Brevard was tabbed to finish 12th in the 2013 preseason coaches' poll in the SAC, while defending champion Lenoir Rhyne earned the top spot.
• The Tornados will be led by fifth-year coach Shigeyoshi Shinohara. Shinohara's squad returns 16 players from last season.


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Prius more damaging to the environment than a...
Wow. This is a good read. The nickel in the batteries in a Prius is smelted at one of the worst polluting plants in the North America.
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LOL, I wonder how their farts smell to them now! </Southpark reference>
The most environmentally friendly energy we have that can produce enough power to satisfy our economy is the one Greenies go the most nuts over.
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I went past the Sudbury plant when I was a kid 30-35 years ago, and the landscape was lunar for 10-15 miles downwind due to all the H2SO4.
My Dad passed through about 6-8 years ago and claims that it's getting better.
As for greens losing it over nuclear, keep in mind that this is not universally the case. Link here.
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It's good to see that, now if we only had a competent President who could actually lead we might see nuclear power plants being built. What a disappointment that boob has been.
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Without nukes, it will be impossible to take advantage of the battery advances which could make electric powered vehicles viable as a significant portion of the vehicles on the road. Wind, solar, biomass, other renewables are all just nothing but "feel good" stories -- liberal propaganda -- which can't make a dent in satisfying ELV demand. So .... we're still stuck with oil, and ultimately we may be competing with the Red Chinese Army for control of the Arab oil fields.
Maybe Nancy Pelosi, fresh from her MidEast diplomatic "coup", will show us what a real leader is like and solve our energy problems.
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For the above renewables listed by Mista T:
1) Wind - The UK has quite possibly the highest ability to harvest wind energy and there's no real prospect of wind energy making up anymore than 10% of OUR energy requirements and that's even with combining on and off shore.
2) Solar - Has a role, but it's a minimal one, very useful for solar heating systems. Put one in your roof, pays itself off in about 5 or 6 years with British energy prices and can produce hot water even in the depth of winter in Britain, good option for domestic purposes, non-starter on a larger scale.
There are renewables that can close the gap of oil and gas, but it's easier for Europe because we have smaller energy demands and have Green Party's all across Europe who have real power so have tougher green legislation. HEP is another one that is an effective source of energy, but the quantity isn't good and you have to use energy to pump the water back up.
I attend the Uni with the best Environmental Sciences school in the UK (I don't do Env, I'm an ecologist, I get to observe animals and plants :D, though my dissertation was on education :() and the energy lecturers have assured us that basically the emphasis has got to be cut down consumption, put in place loads of stop gaps and basically sit and wait the 40 or 50 years until nuclear fusion is a with us.
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There is no reason to cut back on consumption, which is another way of saying "devestate our economy." We need to tap into ANWR and start building nuclear power plants. Along with wind, solar and hydro (we do a pretty good job with hydro) we could use nuclear to eliminate oil. If we have to switch to coal for a while. We also have incredible natural gas reserves off our Atlantic coast the greenies won't let us tap.
As for nuclear fusion, we might have it in 3 years, 30 years or maybe not for 300 years. We need to proceed as if it won't come and use fission.
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E70 BMW X5 produced between 2007 and 2013. Discuss the E70 X5 with other BMW owners here.
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I leased a 35d last November. This past week, on my first service visit after being nagged constantly by the DEF warning for a week, I noticed that my dealer was renewing leases. I was able to get into a 2012 35i Premium with more options, for the exact same monthly payment, with only first month and partial taxes down (this also included another free year of Sirius, new registration (mine was up), an extra year on a lease, and not having to repair the front bumper where someone ripped out my front license plate frame!)
I was not a fan of the diesel from the beginning for a few reasons that may or may not apply to you:
The difference in the engine noise was dramatic to me. At idle, it's much louder, especially if you're in drive-thru line or somewhere where there is anything to the sides to bounce sound back to you. I'm not sure it's much louder driving at speed but the engine note is much different. It always sounded like it was out of tune to me. I hated it. Accelerating also often sounded like there was metal grinding on metal. The noise was a big issue for me. I never felt happy driving the car because of the sound.
Getting diesel was rarely a problem around where I live, but when it was it was annoying. Traveling outside of my area for example, was not fun. If I could locate a car diesel pump, it wasn't a problem, but often I was left with truck pumps, and I inevitably ended back up in the car with diesel all over my shoes and the smell just added to the stress.
The steering always felt heavy and sluggish to me. I even over-inflated the tires by 2PSI to try to make up for it. It was great when you are driving on the highway or pushing the engine, but slow turns and whatnot just felt off. The heavy steering did not give me any greater sense of the road than I had in my previous X3 with active steering. It could be that the 18" wheels contributed to this but I'm very happy I'm getting the active steering on the 35i. Loved it on my X3.
Driving in D mode also felt sluggish, even with the extra torque. Driving in DS mode, though, was great. Really showed with the engine could do. In DS, everything felt smoother, faster, and more appropriate for the engine. So, I drove mostly in DS, but that took away some of the mileage advantage. The 8-speed in the 35i does a better job, I think, but I will probably miss some of the power in DS mode.
The constant DEF warning with a 1000 miles left was really annoying. I drive about 1000 miles a month or less, so that's a month's worth of constant reminders that don't go away until you click them away.
In the end, I think I like driving the car with an eye towards working the engine and gears (downshifting, etc.), so I am fine with less torque at lower revs. I don't know that I'd have turned in the diesel if it would have cost more but I'm happy I did and I wouldn't buy another unless they work on the sound.
I also cannot get past the FEDEX truck under X5 disguise.
1999 Prelude SH / Pearl White /
2007 X3 Sport / Jet Black /
2010 X5 Sport / Sapphire Black /
2013 X5 M-Sport / M-Power / Alpine White /
Just out of curiosity - given what you knew about diesels, what were the reasons that got you to try a diesel?
I have a 2011 X5d and my other car is an 8-cylinder, 4.8L petrol engine. You are right about the noise - particularly the note they produce . . . IMO they are both very nice in their own respective ways, can't say I like one better than the other.
Regarding DEF warning, sorry to hear about that, I read that was a software glitch and is now fixed. I have ~24,000 miles on mine, never had an issue, and I have gone through two DEF refills during routine service visits.
Diesel availability was never an issue for me - most of the branded fuels (Shell, Chevron, etc) all list their stations and the fuel they offer. Here is the Chevron website. Most also have a smartphone app showing the same info. I have never had to stop at a truck stop and got messy like you indicate.
Improved mileage IMO cannot be overlooked . . . for me, it translates to fewer visits to the pump!
Again thanks for the write - as mentioned earlier these are DEFINITELY the relevant issues one should consider before getting into a diesel.
My next X5 (say 8-10 years from now) will hopefully be a diesel-hybrid! Wishful thinking - doubt BMW will produce a diesel-hybrid.
I would say go for the diesel if: you want amazing acceleration at any speed(I accidentally took my x5d from 55 to 90 in around 1.8 seconds..got a speeding ticket for that), and better gas mileage(as you said), also if you don't mind using dirty diesel nozzels at he pump
Go for the petrol on the other hand if you want: an x5 that revs more than 5500 rpm(redline), and you want the deep sound of gasoline rather than the ticking of diesel(you can't hear the diesel ticking inside the cabin but outside it's pretty noticeable), the petrol will not accelerate as fast as the diesel though
"Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana."
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I actually didn't know much about diesels when I leased my 35d. It was my first. My one test drive was in less than ideal circumstances, including having a idling 18-wheeler at the dealer so I attributed the idle sound to that and not the car. I was also backed into a corner on the end (and extension) of my previous lease and had to jump quickly. The diesels (and diesel fuel) were cheaper at the time, got better mileage, and had a tax credit, so I gave it a go. But I immediately knew the car wasn't for me. I actually called the dealer the next business day to see if I could return it for a 35i Premium, but was told it was too late. I tried to love it for a year, and honestly driving in DS mode did give me pause -- the car is meant for the gear ratio -- about letting it go.
But the engine just never sounded right to me. I tend to be somewhat in tune with the engine. Years of driving a manual, I guess. The engine sound just always bothered me. Always felt off.
I don't drive enough (about 10k a year) to make the extra mpg a huge deal, though it does of course help and was really amazing on long car rides. I was able to make a trip that used to require one-two stops with no stops. Amazing. With the rising diesel prices, though, it's little actual savings for me now. If I was doing mostly highway driving, I'd probably stick with the diesel.
I do have a few of the fuel finders for my iPhone, and most of the time it was fine. I had a handful of problems in more rural areas when traveling out of town, though. The fuel finders also didn't distinguish between car pumps or truck stops.
All this said, If I hadn't got the new 35i for the same monthly payment, I wouldn't have made the swap. It was too good a deal to pass up, and I got a bunch of additional options and a newer car.
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35d 6.9 0-60
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Unless you have owned both cars or driven both extensively (like Tion) I don't think the negative commentary helps. Also the one word replies and "baby-art" are an unwanted addition.
2014 F15 X5 sDrive 35i (Carbon Black / Ivory)
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2012 E70 X5 35d (Alpine White / Oyster)
2008 E60 535i (Black Sapphire / Natural Brown)
2006 E90 330i (Jet Black / Sand Beige)
2003 E46 325i (Black Sapphire / Natural Brown)
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I know the feeling about being "in tune with the engine" . . . I learned how to drive on a stick shift with no AC. Very quickly I got used to shifting gears based on the "engine sound"! It took me a few days to get used to a car with an AC . . . initially my shifts were like a beginner shifting gears!
Not sure how accurate these numbers are, but this site (http://www.zeroto60times.com/BMW-Bim...mph-Times.html) lists the following:
2011 BMW X5 xDrive35i 0-60 mph 6.0 Quarter Mile 14.4
2011 BMW X5 xDrive 35d 0-60 mph 6.8 Quarter Mile 15.0
This does suggest the 50-80 might not be as fast. Then again, they may not be accurate. What I do know is that at 60mph, if you step on the pedal in the 35d, it moves. No hesitation. Very comforting feeling.
I posted facts given out by BMW, not something I made up........... and I also posted my personal opinion of the d, sounds like a FEDEX truck. Why are you so thin skinned my friend? Does the whole world have to be following your flow?
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2007 X3 Sport / Jet Black /
2010 X5 Sport / Sapphire Black /
2013 X5 M-Sport / M-Power / Alpine White /
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I hear what you are saying, but calling it a FedEx Truck is a little extreme. OK, you don't like the diesel sound, I get it, but I personally love it. It sounds meaty and strong. That's me...
I don't think these diesels sound anything like trucks or buses though. Just my two cents
2014 F15 X5 sDrive 35i (Carbon Black / Ivory)
Gone but not forgotten:
2012 E70 X5 35d (Alpine White / Oyster)
2008 E60 535i (Black Sapphire / Natural Brown)
2006 E90 330i (Jet Black / Sand Beige)
2003 E46 325i (Black Sapphire / Natural Brown)
AutoUnion is right on. One thing I noticed, that perhaps is unique to me, but the ride is different. When you order the sport package, which I think is very desirable, the sport suspension is deleted on the 35d. The ride of the 35i that I test drove was jarring at best. The 35i "crashed" into and over potholes, while the 35d was more compliant. I like the torque in the 30-60 range of the diesel, but the 35i is a bit faster off the line. Both have significant turbo lag that may surprise you when you are off boost, such as halfway through an intersection. The diesel is actually quieter on the highway. If the diesel had not been available, I would not have purchased an x5. Probably would have waited for the new ML diesel.
one useful tidbit I didn't see mentioned. You can program the nav to list local diesel stations.
I've had my 35d since Nov 09 and have been very satisfied. I'm in the efficient dynamics camp. No bimmer can beat x5d in that department. if you are concerned about the urea system, do a bit of research. It's a proven technology and is widely adopted in the automotive industry.
I always used the smartphone to look up the pumps with diesel . . . most of the time I just look for the green price board.
Here is how you set up the diesel search page - starting from the iDrive home screen:
Select Nav screen => Points of Interest => Category Search => Category => Car => Fuel Station => Category Details => Fuel Type => Diesel.
You cannot hot-key anything after Category . . . but if the last search you did was for diesel fuel, all of the fields subsequent to Category will be set to locate fuel stations that sell diesel.
I sure would have paid money to be in the room when the BMW engineer who designed this UI reviewed this UI design with the late Steve Jobs . . . this is surely not "an amazing" design!
Of course for Mr. Jobs anything less than this would be simply "un-amazing"!
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1999 Prelude SH / Pearl White /
2007 X3 Sport / Jet Black /
2010 X5 Sport / Sapphire Black /
2013 X5 M-Sport / M-Power / Alpine White /
Present: 2011 BMW X5 3.5d (luxury Grp / Executive Grp / Premium Sound / Navigation Grp) /Roof rack / Running boards
Present: 2010 Audi A4 2.0T
Present: 2001 Honda VFR 800 Interceptor
Present: 2002 Kawasaki ZX-6
Present: 1998 Suzuki GSX-R 750 (Track)
Retired: 2007 Subaru Outback H6
Once I went diesel, I don't think I could ever go back. People complaining about the sound are upset they don't have a sports car sound coming from an SUV. The diesel sounds like a truck, and I like it that way, sounds powerful. The torque is addicting and so is going 600 miles on one fuel tank. 425lbs/torque in the diesel vs 300lbs/torque in the gasser is a BIG difference especially when it comes to moving a 5000lb vehicle with passengers.It has 41% more Torque which is what moves the car. ALL the power is available from about 1600 rpms-3200 rpms meaning its right there ready to use. I thouroughly enjoy blowing by cars when needed, but get embarrassed having to rev the engine to do so, with the diesel it quick and effortless when passing, tap the pedal and go. Torque is what moves the car, horsepower is about moving up the rpm band, which u dont really do in an SUV. Go Diesel. Diesel is everywhere nowadays if u live in any normal area. Also not sure how long u plan on keeping it, but diesels get better with age.
Current Rides:
2011 X5D Loaded (Oil Burner)
2012 VW Passat SEL TDI (Oil sipper)
2008 Honda CBR 1000
2007 Harley Davidson Sportster XL 1200
2010 Mercedes GL350 (in the shop too much)
2008 Audi A6 3.2 Quattro loaded
2005 BMW M3 Black compertition Pkg with Nav
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People all mini coopers frogs...so what?
I'm on my second diesel and won't be going back anytime soon. In fact, I'm waiting on the F30 diesel to add a second BMW diesel to the garage
Here's my 2 cents -
I have 2011 X5 35d. Prior, I had a 335d. The HPFP isn't an issue for the d. My 335d wasn't recalled for the 35i issue when I owned it (confirmed it with BMW). Different pump used supposedly and infrastructure.
Overall the engine is incredible. It was fantastic in the 335d, and it's great in the X5. It's obviously a heavier car, but the engine and torque make driving the SAV fun and engaging. Yes, it may be louder at idle and initial acceleration (you don't hear it in the cabin), but once going, the sucker growls. I'm getting 25.2 MPG according to the computer. More highway than city. But nothing like leaving a toll booth and flooring it. Awesome!
My area in Northern NJ seems to have diesel readily available, so not an issue for me.
Also, resale is higher with the diesel. KBB the difference - typically a couple $K difference between the gas engine and the diesel.
I love my X5 and loved the 335d. I really hope BMW brings more diesel options to the US!
Here's my take: some people love the diesel, some people don't.
Lot's of folks will highlight the diesel's strengths (and there are quite a few). I averaged 20+mpg with mostly city and some long highway trips factored in. This was awesome for such a heavy car. The car has a ton of torque, which gives the impression (and smile on your face feeling) of speed, especially in DS, even if the actual numbers are not any better than the gas. It's fun to push the pedal and go. On the highway it is mostly effortless to pass. The gas is no slouch here either but the diesel just feels solid in this respect.
It's a solid engine that has fewer moving parts so should theoretically require fewer service visits. Then again, many people have complained about having to have the DEF filled early (I did too), and that's a service visit that is unexpected. They are now covering the cost of the filling (they apparently did not for a while) the DEF under the service plan but it's still time and energy. Because of this, I had my diesel in more than my X3 during the same amount of time.
It may hold it's value better, but I'm pretty sure this will depend almost entirely on the cost of diesel when you sell, which you can't predict. I am leasing, so this wasn't an issue for me.
And as others have said it's not difficult to find diesel, usually. But you should drive around your neighborhood and plot out which stations you usually go to and which you'll have to go to with the diesel. It wasn't a huge issue for me, but it definitely took me out of my way a mile (each way) or so each time I wanted to fill up. Diesel prices seem to vary much more at stations as well, so plan to get Fuel finder. Use it before you buy the car to see what's available in your area. You may also want to pack some nitrile gloves in the car. When you get diesel on your hands, it does not go away easily. It dissipates much more slowly than gas, so the smell stays longer.
The noise is a factor some and not others. People will tell you you can't hear the engine in the cabin at speed. I can. Always. Radio blasting or not. At idle or acceleration, the tone is cringe-worthy...to me. Not to everyone. My wife doesn't notice it at all. It may not bother you at all. It may be music to your ears. Only you can tell. To me it sounds like I'm driving a box truck. That may float your boat. It may make you want to do a Tim Allen grunt. It bothered me constantly. I want my BMW to sound like what I expect in a BMW. That's me. It may be you too. If you're considering the diesel, do yourself a favor and take it on a long test drive. Sit in it while it's idle for a while. Drive it in as many different road conditions as you can. Take it through a drive thru. Drive it in the rain if you can (the engine noise is amplified in the rain). Play with the acceleration in different scenarios. Ply the radio loud and soft. Try talking on the phone. In my short test drives, I didn't think it'd bother me. I does. It may bother you. It may not.
Lots of other folks have mentioned the heavy steering in the X5. Do yourself a favor and try to test drive one with and without active steering. It's not available on the diesel. Starting from a dead stop in 2nd gear and with the heavy steering, the diesel can feel absolutely piggish to me (DS mode solves most of this, and I would switch back and forth constantly). The 8-speed in the 35i is more accurate to my mind.
The DEF warning is really annoying. It starts at 1000 miles from the point where your car won't stop. Unlike the iDrive warning that you get when you start the car, the DEF warning does not go away until you click it away. And a warning symbol remains on the instrument panel at all times. I get the need for the warning, but I like the idea of not having to deal with that again. That to me has to be considered in the service issue.
As I said, it was not difficult for me to find diesel in my local area, even if I had to drive out of my way to do so. But when it is more difficult to find, it's a bit nerve wracking. Traveling out to more rural areas, for example, was a challenge. Finding a station with Fuel finder could put you easily 5-10 miles out of your way. Not a big deal except when you're on your 500th mile, have two cranky kids in the car, and you just want to get to your destination. I was also in plenty of places where the only diesel was a truck stop and it required the pump adapter. This is a pain in the neck, if you ask me. It may not bother you at all but think about having to take the adapter out, fill your tank, and then figure out what to do with this diesel soaked plastic thing when you're on a long trip. Plus truck stop diesel pumps almost inevitably have diesel all over the ground. You'll get it on your shoes. Between your shoes and the adapter, your car will smell like diesel. Again, this may or may not bother you.
Anyway, my point is try the diesel before you buy. Try it as extensively as you can. You may be one of the many who love it. It's still a BMW and it's a beautiful car. But, you may not and when you don't it definitely takes away from the enjoyment of a very, very expensive car.
Here's another plus for having a diesel, based on personal experience. I had a diesel truck when we evacuated (from Houston) for Hurricane Rita. It took us 12 hours to drive what normally took 3 hours. Whenever we stopped for fuel, all the stations were out of gas, but they all had diesel. If you live anywhere near the ocean, it's definitely something to consider. Not to mention putting your left foot on the brake and your right on the gas and revving to around 3000 rpm's and then letting go of the brake never gets old. Diesels rock.
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The former U.S. secretary of defense, the home-grown lead singer for Hootie and the Blowfish and the former U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom are among the speakers for the May 2013 commencement ceremonies at the University of South Carolina.
Robert Gates, chancellor of the College of William and Mary, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency and secretary of defense appointed by President George W. Bush, will address graduates at the Friday, May 10, commencement exercises. The 3 p.m. ceremony in the Colonial Life Arena will include students from the Darla Moore School of Business, College of Mass Communications and Information Studies, College of Nursing, South Carolina College of Pharmacy and the Arnold School of Public Health. Gates will receive an honorary degree of doctor of public service.
Also at the Friday ceremony, J. Brady Anderson, a former ambassador to Tanzania and the former administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, will receive a doctor of public service honorary degree. Leo Twiggs, one of South Carolina's preeminent artists and arts educators, will receive an honorary doctor of fine arts degree.
On Saturday, May 11, Darius Rucker, a country music artist who rocketed to fame as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist with the rock band Hootie and the Blowfish, will speak at the 9:30 a.m. commencement ceremonies. Rucker will address graduates of the South Carolina Honors College and the College of Arts and Sciences. Rucker, who formed Hootie and the Blowfish with three fellow USC students in 1986, will receive a doctor of music honorary degree.
Also at the Saturday morning ceremony, Benjamin B. Dunlap, author, lecturer and president of Wofford College, will receive an honorary degree of doctor of education.
At 3 p.m. Saturday, Philip Lader, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom and chairman of the world's largest communications services group, will address graduates of the College of Education, the College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management, the Fort Jackson Military Base Program, Interdisciplinary Programs, Palmetto Programs, the School of Music and the College of Social Work. Lader, the former president of Winthrop University, is a partner in the Charleston offices of the Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough law firm and chairman of the communications services firm WPP Group Plc.
Also at the Saturday afternoon ceremony, Kessel Stelling Jr., chairman of the board and CEO of the Georgia-based Synovus Financial Corp., will receive a doctor of business administration honorary degree.
The Columbia campus commencement ceremonies begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday, May 10, when Stephen Zack, the former president of the American Bar Association and the first Hispanic-American to hold that position, addresses graduates of the School of Law on the historic Horseshoe.
Also Friday, Dr. Richard E. Besser, a physician and chief health and medical editor for ABC News who previously served as acting director for the Centers for Disease Control, will address graduates of the USC School of Medicine at 12:30 p.m. in the Koger Center for the Arts.
At 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, the doctoral commencement and hooding ceremony will take place at the Koger Center for the Arts. Charles Bierbauer, dean of the College of Mass Communications and Information Studies and a former CNN correspondent, will address the graduates.
The university's other campuses will hold commencement ceremonies this spring, including:
USC Aiken: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, Convocation Center. Martin M. Koffel will address graduates and receive an honorary degree.
USC Beaufort: 6 p.m. Friday, May 3, Helen and Brantley Harvey Plaza on the Hilton Head Gateway campus in Bluffton. John Martin Hicks Hart Jr. will address graduates and receive an honorary degree. Emory Wayne Rushton will receive an honorary degree.
USC Lancaster: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Bundy Auditorium, James Bradley Arts and Sciences Building. Elizabeth Daly will address graduates.
USC Salkehatchie: 7 p.m. Monday, May 6, Salkehatchie Commons. Faye Gooding will address graduates.
USC Sumter: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, Nettles Building auditorium. Patty Jaye G. Patterson will address graduates.
USC Union: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Truluck Center. Curtis Rogers will address graduates.
USC Upstate: 7 p.m. May 7, USC Upstate Quadrangle. Katherine A. Dunleavy will address graduates.
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There are lots of articles and essays of interest to modern Pagans out there, sometimes more than I can write about in-depth in any given week. So The Wild Hunt must unleash the hounds in order to round them all up. - T. Thorn Coyle has issued an appeal to help raise money for the American Magic Umbanda House of Oakland, to help rebuild their sacred Lubisha, destroyed last year in a devastating fire. Thanks to generous donations, including one from Thorn's Solar Cross Temple, they've already reached their modest goal of $450. However, I think they could use a cushion, don't you? Any money above the goal will be used towards House related expenses, including their famous Pomba Gira ritual at … [Read more...]
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If you ever wondered where the American political ritual of baby kissing derived, Bonaparte may be the source.
Bonaparte, after all, was a great general, and a man of genius.
All this, Bonaparte explained, was but a beginning, the idleness of summer heats.
Now was the opportunity for Bonaparte to take up the rôle of Cromwell which Hoche had so awkwardly played.
For a day Bonaparte and Wurmser stood confronting each other.
For Bertrand, even in his less amiable moods, Bonaparte ever had the friendly word that feeds the well-spring of devotion.
Bonaparte intended to do as he found necessary in both these cases.
This police enthralled Bonaparte himself in its snares, and held him a long time under the influence of its power.
While his fortunes were linked with Bonaparte's they mounted higher and higher.
In this respect Frederick the Great and Bonaparte are especially characteristic.


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Chris Cornell on Possible Temple of the Dog Gigs: 'I Think That Would Be Fun to Do'
Back in 1990, Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell was the creative force behind the band Temple of the Dog in tribute to his lost friend and Mother Love Bone frontman Andrew Wood who passed away the same year. Temple of the Dog was a musical juggernaut chock full of talent with Stone Gossard on guitar, Jeff Ament on bass (both former members of Mother Love Bone) along with Matt Cameron and Eddie Vedder. A super group by definition, the collective released one self-titled disc and only played live one time together.


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InStyle & Warner Bros Hosts Star-Studded Golden Globes Post Party
Beverly Hills was rife with movie and television stars last night (January 13) thanks to the 70th Golden Globe Awards, and afterwards InStyle and Warner Bros invited all the famous folks to party late into the evening.
Ben Affleck proudly displayed his Best Director award as he waltzed into the Oasis Courtyard at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, sporting a black tuxedo and a well-groomed beard.
Meanwhile, Christoph Waltz also brandished his Best Supporting Actor trophy while posing for the paparazzi in the arrivals area.
"Modern Family" hotties Sofia Vergara and Sarah Hyland each gave the boys plenty to drool over in their fabulous getups.
George Clooney and Stacy Keibler looked cute as a couple as they mingled with folks like Berenice Marlohe, Brittany Snow, Emma Roberts, and Freida Pinto.
Furthermore, celebrities like Hayden Panettiere, Jessica Chastain, Julianne Hough, Josh Hutcherson, Kate Beckinsale, and Sofia Bush also showed up for the soiree.
Enjoy the pictures from the 14th Annual Warner Bros. And InStyle Golden Globe Awards After Party (January 13).
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Simon Conway
I am a very proud Citizen of the United States. That took place in early 2008 after a seven year legal journey. As you can imagine, I have some views on immigration which you will find in these pages from time to time.
I was born in London, England and have been American in my attitudes for as long as I can remember. The Constitution should be regarded as a sacred document. Unfortunately as each year passes it seems to be less important. We have a President who told the American People BEFORE he was elected that the Constitution was a "flawed document". That would have been electoral suicide just a few short years ago. I remember when we were trying to help Iraq write it's constitution I said on the radio "we should give them ours! After all, we stopped using it years ago".
I started work as a journalist in 1976 when at the tender age of 16 I got a job on the Jerusalem Post. Recently I have been guest hosting talk radio around the country. Prior to that, you could have heard The Simon Conway Radio Experience.
I am a radio talk show host whose conservative outlook was forged in my native UK, where I experienced the considerable downsides of European-style socialism. I have a unique insight into health care and all the other trappings of a socialist society because I've already lived through where we are headed.


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PHOTO: Jennifer Lawrence's epic red carpet interview-bomb
Anything can happen on the red carpet, and this year's Golden Globes produced one of the most epic interview-bombs ever thanks to Jennifer Lawrence.
As Taylor Swift was talking to Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet, Jennifer was walking right behind their interview when she took advantage of creating one of the best photos of the awards show.
Never change Jennifer, you are amazing.
Aside from having the best photo of the night, the actress had the best quote of the night. While accepting her award on stage she said, "I watched all the movies nominated .. well not all of them, but you know what I mean."
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Last week shares of VMware (NYSE:VMW) gapped down on a number of unrelated developments, and the stock continues to fall, trading in the middle range of the last 62-week high and low point.
Let's dig into the details and see whether this stock's prospects are still bright.
First, competitor NetApp (NASDAQ:NTAP) announced weak earnings guidance for the next quarter. Investors needlessly panicked, and shares subsequently plunged 20%. Shares of VMW slid on speculation that this could be a sign of larger weakness in the industry. Additionally, an analyst at Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. speculated that market saturation could impede growth.
I must respectfully disagree with this speculation. The opinions of one analyst don't hold much sway when the rest of the analyst community forecasts 21% sales growth and 20% earnings growth for the next quarter — over double the industry average!
In addition, this company has a strong history of earnings surprises; in the last earnings announcement the company trumped the consensus earnings estimate by 10%.
Even though this is one of the largest makers of virtualization software, VMware is clearly in growth mode. The company recently signed a deal to acquire Wanova Inc., which should give VMware better exposure to the market for desktop virtualization management.
So, the long-term outlook for VMware remains solid: I expect this stock to firm up. My current recommendation is to pick up this Moderately Aggressive stock for less than $108 per share, but I will let you know immediately if any other developments arise.