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Corn futures sustained their overnight bounce through midsession Friday. It was rather obvious that other factors were boosting the market, since there was very little pertinent fundamental or weather news available. Ultimately, the rebound was almost surely driven by profit-taking on the part of recent short position holders ahead of the three-day Presidents Day weekend. March corn had rallied 3.75 cents to $6.985/bushel in late-morning trading, while December rose 0.75 cents to $5.645.
Soybean futures also rallied moderately Friday morning, with widespread profit-taking very likely playing a major role in that rebound as well. The market also lacked for substantive news. Given the looming three-day weekend, we tend to doubt prices will shift much before the afternoon close. The fact that nearby futures face numerous layers of moving average resistance at modestly higher levels could limit the upside price potential as well. March beans climbed 3.75 cents to $14.2075 late Friday morning, while March soyoil edged 0.18 cents lower, to 51.50 cents/pound, and March meal gained $1.2 to $408.4/ton.
Wheat futures also lacked for news, so it was not very surprising to see that market post short-covering gains as well Friday morning. One might argue that news of a major Brazilian purchase of U.S. product and talk of improved Indonesian buying supported the market, but we think short-covering was also the driving force in the wheat pits. Traders will probably reconsider their positions when trading resumes next Monday. March CBOT wheat futures surged 6.0 cents to 7.38/bushel before noon Friday, while March KCBT wheat inched just 1.75 cents to $7.7675, and March MGE futures ground out a 2.25-cent increase to $8.215.
Cattle futures continued rising after rebounding from eight-month lows Thursday. The latest cash and wholesale markets do not seem very supportive of a sustained advance, but it is entirely possible that the early-2013 breakdown across the cattle/beef complex will spark renewed demand interest in time to exaggerate the traditional late winter-early spring rally. April cattle climbed 0.60 cents to 130.37 cents/pound in late-morning activity Friday, while August advanced 0.52 cents to 126.57. Meanwhile, March feeder cattle surged 0.70 cents to 143.37 cents/pound, and August had jumped 0.77 cents to 157.00.
Hog futures proved the exception to the general bullish advance posted Friday morning. Unlike the other markets, the short-term technical picture in the swine pit looks unpromising, especially after the Thursday breakdown seemed to set the stage for a sizeable follow-through breakdown. Unfortunately for bullish interests, recent fundamental news has done little to support their cause. April hogs dropped 0.50 cents to 83.82 cents/pound Friday morning, while June dipped 0.20 cents to 92.50.


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The draft is by far the most important part of the season. Improvements can be made to your roster during the season but the core of your team is going to made up of players you draft.
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If you go to the TOYS section on the site, then click on the 2011-2012 PLAYER STATS, you will find all the info that can help you put together a very competitive team.
1. The most important number to look at is Fantasy Points Per Minute or FPPM. This column is on the far right and if you click on the FPPM at the top of the column it will refresh with all players from last season listed in order with the highest points per minute listed first.
2. The next number I consider is Fantasy Points Per Game or FPPG. The 2 guys with the highest FPPM play so rarely that neither of them will help you. You need to find a balance between guys with high FPPM and very good FPPG.
3. Since our scoring is based on players covering 5 positions each playing a 48 minute game. You'll need to draft players that actually play enough to cover your 240 minutes (5 players x 48 minute game = 240 minutes). To do this you should keep an eye on just how many minutes a player actually play during an NBA game.
4. Finally, but just as important as minutes played is Multi-postional players. These can either be a center that also plays forward, or the other way around CF. A forward that can also play guard, or the other way around as well FG. These players are very important in helping to cover your minutes, maxing your score and assisting in getting that extra W that will get you into the playoffs.
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The market is set to have its best January since at least 1994, after the fiscal cliff was averted and as retail money returns for the first time in over four years. We will have many hiccups and will have to navigate many challenges.
To begin this trading week, let's embrace the "risk on" sentiment on equities. Here are three cheap small-cap stocks that should do fine in a middling market but could shine in an environment of economic growth where mergers-and-acquisitions activity accelerates. All are selling for less than $10 a share, and two are just under the $5 level, below which some institutions are prohibited from purchasing shares.
Silicon Image (SIMG) provides wireless and wired connectivity solutions that enable the distribution and presentation of high-definition content for mobile, consumer electronics and personal computer markets.
Here are four reasons Silicon Image provides value at just under $5 a share:
- The company has a fortress balance sheet with some $145 million in net cash on the books (just under 40% of its market capitalization).
- Revenue is on track to rise almost 15% in fiscal 2012, and analysts see similar growth in fiscal 2013. The stock sports a five-year projected price/earnings-to-growth ratio of under 1 (at 0.90).
- The mean price target of the six analysts who follows the stock is north of $7.50 a share, and insiders have been slight net buyers of the stock over the preceding six months.
- Subtracting cash, the forward price-to-earnings ratio is right around 10. The stock's five-year average forward P/E is over 29.
Power-One (PWER) manufactures power-supply products for the renewable energy, servers, storage and networking, telecommunications, industrial and network power systems industries worldwide.
Here are four reasons Power-One is cheap at just over $4 a share:
- The company's balance sheet is beyond pristine. It has about 60% of its market capitalization in net cash, or nearly $300 million.
- The stock is selling at the bottom of its five-year valuation range on the basis of price to earnings, price to sales, price to cash flow and price to book value.
- Despite the downturn in the alternative energy space, the company is still making money. It is tracking to just under $0.45 a share in the black in fiscal 2012, and analysts currently estimate earnings of near $0.35 a share in fiscal 2013.
- Power-One has good technical support at these levels and has traded at much higher prices in the past.
Quality Distribution (QLTY) is a logistical and transport company that operates in three segments: intermodal, energy and chemical logistics.
Here are four reasons Quality Distribution is a good value play at under $8:
- Even though the stock has run up more than 20% since I bought it around $6 a share around a month ago, the stock still trades at under 9x forward earnings.
- All three lines of its business are benefiting from the rapid expansion of domestic energy production. This is a long-term secular trend that should provide a tailwind for the company for the foreseeable future.
- Insiders have been frequent buyers of the shares over the last year, and the stock traded at north of $14 a share less than a year ago.
- Management has brought its debt-to-EBITDA leverage down from 6x in 2008 to the current 4x for this ratio, on its way to its goal of 2x to 2.5x leverage. Management recently approved a $15 million stock-repurchase program. It also has $77 million in net tax-loss carry-forwards.


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Jeremy Bernard, a native Texan formerly on staff at the U.S. Embassy in Paris, today became the first male AND the first openly gay person to serve as social secretary in the White House,according to this report in the Los Angeles Times.
Bernard worked in the financial industry in California and was a consultant for Obama's 2008 campaign. He also served on the LGBT Advisory Committee for the L.A. County Sheriff's Office, the L.A. Police Department and the mayor's office. And he's done work on behalf of A.N.G.L.E — Access Now for Gay and Lesbian Equality — and the National Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund.
In appointing Bernard, President Obama said, "Jeremy shares our vision for the White House as the People's House, one that celebrates our history and culture in dynamic and inclusive ways."


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Sutta here:
http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka ... .than.html
The gist of it below, as I see it.
There are four ways of answering questions:
- A categorical answer
- An analytical answer
- A counter-question
- Saying the question should be put aside
You should answer people in the manner in which seems most useful, not just say "yes" and "no" to everything, or being overly verbose in every situation because you like to hear yourself talk.
You should:
- Stand by what's possible and impossible. Don't tell people what's possible is impossible to discourage them or what's impossible is possible to flatter them.
- Stand by agreed-upon assumptions. Don't expect other people to have your own particular assumptions about the world, like arguing with an evangelical Christian on the basis of assumed Buddhist doctrines.
- Stand by what you know to be true. Don't say what's false or deny what's true just to make people feel better about themselves.
- Stand by the normal, accepted way of speaking. Don't try to be overly dramatic and poetic in order to impress others.
The verses are nice:
Those who discuss
when angered, dogmatic, arrogant,
following what's not the noble ones' way,
seeking to expose each other's faults,
delight in each other's misspoken word,
slip, stumble, defeat.
Noble ones
don't speak in that way.
If wise people, knowing the right time,
want to speak,
then, words connected with justice,
following the ways of the noble ones:
That's what the enlightened ones speak,
without anger or arrogance,
with a mind not boiling over,
without vehemence, without spite.
Without envy
they speak from right knowledge.
They would delight in what's well-said
and not disparage what's not.
They don't study to find fault,
don't grasp at little mistakes.
don't put down, don't crush,
don't speak random words.
For the purpose of knowledge,
for the purpose of [inspiring] clear confidence,
counsel that's true:
That's how noble ones give counsel,
That's the noble ones' counsel.
Knowing this, the wise
should give counsel without arrogance.


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November 20, 2013
The Lineup Card
10 Free Agents Who Are Likely to Be Overpaid
1. Roy Halladay
2. Fernando Rodney
In other words, I'm expecting at least $7 million a year on the back of that one awesome season in 2012, a strong enough 2013 that nobody thinks he's done yet, and a collection of 152 saves since 2008 when Detroit gave him the chance to close. In fact, the Tigers are a likely suitor and willing victim, given their failing in the playoffs, their ongoing bullpen issues, and their proclivity to solving holes with free agent deals. Keep your eyes out for a three-year deal paying out about $25 million and hope your favorite team's owner isn't the one signing the front of the checks. —Ben Murphy
3. Edward Mujica
By the way, has anyone seen Mujica? He was last seen hanging out with Shelby Miller. —Russell A. Carleton
4. Jacoby Ellsbury
Of course, if I landed on Ellsbury, I'd probably break his tibia. —Jason Wojciechowski
5. Ubaldo Jimenez
Much has been made of his 1.84 ERA during the second half, but his remarkable numbers didn't really start until late August—consider that he walked 5.2 batters per nine innings (13.2 percent of batters faced) in his first five starts following the All-Star break, in which nearly 20 percent of his runs allowed were of the unearned variety (his RA/9 was 3.34 during the span). Jimenez certainly turned things around for the final six weeks, including five games of nine or more strikeouts (he had one such outing in his first 24 starts of the season) and a mere 10 walks across 54 1/3 innings (only 1.7 BB/9, or 4.7 percent of batters). His velocity crept up a tick above his seasonal rate, averaging 93.6 mph during the home stretch, and he was able to repeat his delivery with better-than-usual consistency.
His shiny performance at the end of the season for a team with playoff aspirations drew attention on the baseball radar. Combine that well-timed run with his memorable 2010 season in the Colorado sun, and sprinkle in some four-year old radar readings in the high-90s, and you have the recipe for a player to be vastly overpaid. Even during his best stretch of 2013, Ubaldo's velocity was down three mph from his masthead 2010 season, and his average velo of 2013 reflected a continuation of his downward overall trend. His mechanics are a lesson in what not to do, and his saloon-door stride pattern contributes to haphazard positioning that adds to his complete inconsistency of timing and mechanical sequencing (explained in more detail here). Expecting him to showcase the same delivery that marked his brief stretch of dominance is a fool's errand, given such erratic mechanical baselines as well as a long-standing history of shaky deliveries. The more likely result is that Jimenez performs along the same downhill slope of his career-to-date, and whoever buys is in for a frustrating few years that are loaded with walks. —Doug Thorburn
6. Curtis Granderson
But take away the claustrophobic Yankee Stadium fences that helped him ding 40 homers a season and he's a 33-year-old center fielder coming off multiple injuries who rejected a qualifying offer and therefore will cost his new team a draft pick in addition to the $15 million or so per year he'll reap. He still has viable years left, but probably not at that list price. —Matt Sussman
7. Matt Garza
That being said, there's plenty working against Garza and the prospect of giving him a five-year deal is downright scary. Garza has seen his K/9 fall in each of the past two seasons, has only been worth 2.0-plus WARP three times in his career, and hasn't surpassed 200 innings since 2010 (although he missed that mark by just two innings in 2011). Garza has a history with arm issues and is seeing a modest decline in velocity, and he's generally pitched more as a middle-of-the-rotation type rather than the frontline starter we saw in 2011.
Garza certainly might be productive on the front end of this deal, but there's not much reason to assume he'll regain velocity or stay healthier on the wrong side of 30. A five-year pact has the potential to look ugly halfway through the deal. —Ben Carsley
8. Corey Hart
A one-year deal for Hart is reasonable for both sides, as it's a way for a team to minimize its risk and Hart to try and rehabilitate his value in order to get that One Last Big Contract. Unfortunately, there's probably a team or two out there willing to give him a multi-year deal, and with the amount of money likely to be involved, it's bound to be full of buyer's remorse by the time it's over. Life is tough for an tall, aging slugger and one team is about to find that out the hard way. —Bret Sayre
9. Joe Nathan
The problem isn't with what Nathan has done, but rather with what he might do going forward. Nathan will be 39 years old on Opening Day 2014. Conventional wisdom is pointing to a two-year deal for Nathan with a handful of analysts speculating that a three-year pact is possible. Since 1975, only five relievers have saved 50 or more games at age 39 or older:
Top 10 Relievers by Saves since 1975, Ages 39+
*Yes, I know, pitcher ERA is a terrible way to measure pitcher value, and reliever ERA is even worse.
While four relievers on the list saw their ERAs drop, two of these relievers (Fryman, Reed) were converted starters who were experiencing a lighter workload in the twilight of their careers. The other eight pitchers come closer to the modern definition of a closer and of those eight only Rivera excelled, while Hoffman and Timlin were very good. For the most part though, these pitchers declined. Even elite, Hall of Famer Eckersley ran out of gas.
The lack of data points to analyze bothers me more than the actual data. Maybe Nathan will become another one of the limited examples that continues to shine into his 40s. It's possible, though, that he has one more good year in him and then falls off of the map. He's also a reliever, and while good relievers are valuable, spending over $10 million per season to purchase the proven closer tag is a risky proposition. Unless you're obtaining the rights to the one and only Mariano, you're better off shifting your free agent dollars elsewhere. A one-year deal for Nathan is okay. But anything past that is chancy, and it's highly unlikely that Nathan will sign for anything less than two years. —Mike Gianella
10. Raul Ibanez
Still: Ibanez will turn 42 in June, and he finished last season with a .203/.295/.345 second half. Barring an undisclosed injury, it's hard to see how he could have gone from being one of baseball's best power hitters to an easy out over the All-Star break, but a sudden decline in skill wouldn't be much more mystifying than his lack of decline for a decade before that. (Maybe he should have left that painting alone.) Given that he was already a low-average/OBP guy, a liability against left-handers, and a GIF factory in the outfield, the disappearance of his power would remove most of his remaining value. Signing him won't be anywhere near the worst mistake the market will make this winter—one-year deals don't do that much damage, and Ibanez does have a reputation for being a positive clubhouse presence—but a team that pays for last year's full-season stats won't get its money's worth. —Ben Lindbergh
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you are obviously not taking granderson's 80 grade smile into account. in terms of $$$/smile quality, he has a chance to offer more value than anyone in baseball.
Nov 20, 2013 09:33 AM
I will believe Ibanez is retired when he's wearing a coach's number and looking overly concerned with what's going on in the field.
Nov 20, 2013 11:17 AM
11. Carlos Ruiz. Some team will probably go more than two years.... oh wait........
Nov 20, 2013 11:53 AM
Part of me feels like the evil Qualifying Offer is going to suppress the market on a few of these guys...especially the riskier flavors like Jimenez and Granderson.
Nov 20, 2013 12:03 PM
Also take a good look at the teams Jimenez was pitching against during that late season surge.
Nov 20, 2013 18:31 PM
David Joseph
You don't sat at what $/year on a one year deal, Ibanez is "over-market." Please advise. Here at Mariner Nation, Ibanez was about the only "value" transaction our world's-worst management cam up with during the last 5 (!0, 15?) years.
Nov 20, 2013 18:44 PM
"Yes, I know, pitcher ERA is a terrible way to measure pitcher value, and reliever ERA is even worse."
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But because Republicans still control the House of Representatives – and because soaking the rich cannot solve the problem – a successful resolution will depend even more on the answer to a question that, for all its obvious importance, is too often considered taboo:
What do the growing number of people dependent upon government programs – including the poor – owe America?
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney earned widespread criticism during the campaign when he suggested that the roughly 47 percent of Americans who pay no federal income taxes consider themselves "victims," but surely those who would exempt millions of Americans from any responsibility for their own well-being or that of their families and country are no less demeaning or paternalistic.
Because failure to reach a deal by January would trigger $671 billion in tax increases and spending cuts members of both parties agree could devastate the nation's fragile economy, some Republicans have expressed willingness to increase taxes for the richest Americans, and some Democrats have appeared to be open to cuts in social programs. Unfortunately, too many on both sides still appear unwilling to compromise – the kind of doctrinaire intransigence that helped create the $16 trillion debt in the first place.
At a certain level, Republicans are on solid ground when they argue that revenues could be increased simply by eliminating deductions, not by raising tax rates.
That's just what happened after President Reagan cut the top federal income tax rate from 70 percent to 50 percent then 28 percent in the 1980s and revenues doubled.
The problem is that President Obama has made it clear he cares more about "fairness" than increased revenues, and polls (not to mention the election) show broad support for making the rich "pay their fair share."
Just what that is not even Obama seems to know, and the top 1 percent already account for 39 percent of federal income taxes (as of 2009). But with the top rate of 35 percent still low by historic levels – it was 91 percent before falling to 70 percent under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson in the 1960s – a small rate increase at the top end is both economically absorbable and politically necessary.
If the Democrats are willing to compromise, that is.
President Obama has signaled willingness to deal with so-called entitlement spending but many leading Congressional Democrats do not appear ready to guarantee those cuts in exchange for Republican compromises on taxes. Illinois Sen. Richard Durbin, for example, said changes to Medicare, Social Security and other programs should be discussed only after a the fiscal cliff is avoided. It would be deja vu all over again: Taxes would go up, the promised cuts would never materialize, the debt would continue to swell and the bloated federal bureaucracy would consume and redistribute even more of the nation's wealth.
Republicans should reject any pay-now, cut-later offer because, in truth, only spending cuts can address deficits that, sooner or later, will create economic conditions that will hurt the poor most of all.
With the number of Social Security disability recipients growing from 6.7 million in 2000 to 11 million this year, and with 14.7 million people added to food stamp rolls since 2009, it is not unreasonable to suggest that such trends are not only unsustainable but counterproductive. No nation can survive when achievement and excellence is punished through punitive taxation, or when "poverty" becomes too comfortable.
Decades ago President Kennedy implored Americans to ask not what their country could do for them, but what they could do for their country. And so, yes: The rich should pay their taxes. But there would be far less need for the programs those taxes provide if more people stayed in school, deferred having children until they were emotionally and financially prepared, saved some of their money, cared for their families, avoided self-destructive behavior and choices, and possessed the kind of work ethic that finds pride in honest labor and discomfort in handouts.
Would cuts in programs cause hardship for some? Probably. It could also help spur the economy and create jobs. That's what it's like out here in the real world, where "having to live on a fixed income" isn't necessarily a bad thing.
Or we can all refuse to think beyond our own needs and go off the cliff together. And unlike that cartoon coyote, some of us won't get up unscathed.


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ONE of Blackburn Rovers' longest serving supporters who has spent 50 years commentating on Rovers games for hospital radio received a special gift from the club.
Barry Illsley, 81, was invited to meet manager Gary Bowyer at the club's training ground at Brockhall, but was unaware he was being given a special present, a personalised signed shirt, which had been arranged to celebrate his milestone.
It came as Mr Illsley, celebrated 50 years of commentary at Ewood Park for Radio Hospitals Blackburn.
Mr Illsley said: "It was a complete surprise and I was absolutely delighted about it.
"It was great that Gary took time out to speak to me and I must give a special mention to the two people, Stuart Wearden, RHB sports commentator, and Rob Gill, Rovers' press officer, who went behind my back to arrange the surprise.
"I was sat in the manager's office and Terry McPhillips asked me who the best centre half was that I had seen play for Rovers and then next thing, Colin Hendry and Craig Short walked in.
Mr Illsley said he had supported Rovers all his life.
He said: "My grandfather was the club dentist, so that was the connection.
"I went to my first match in 1938. It was against one of the Nottingham clubs, either Forest or County. The best players I have seen were Ronnie Clayton and Brian Douglas, without question, and Alan Shearer and Colin Hendry."
Among his other memories, Mr Illsley said he recalled walking from Hoghton to Ewood and back with his dad to watch Preston beat Arsenal in the 1941 League War Cup Final.
He also regularly walked to the ground from Mill Hill railway station with star players of the time such as Bill Eckersley.
"Footballers were a bit different then. I'd like to see them walk from the station now," he said.
And Mr Illsley gave his backing to current Rovers boss Bowyer, in spite of recent difficulties on the pitch.
He said: "Without a doubt the club should stick with Gary Bowyer.
"If you look at all the players he has brought in they are all very young so he needs to be given time."
Mr Bowyer said: "We were delighted we could play our part in the surprise, because it is important you reward people that have given so much to others.
"Barry is a good bloke. I have met him several times and he offers me some good advice and his opinion on the game."


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Travis Johnson, a standout athlete during his years at The King's Academy in Sunnyvale, has pinned down a host of accolades this season, tackling opposing ball carriers for San Jose State's nationally ranked football team.
The biggest honor came earlier this month when the 6-foot-3, 244-pound defensive end was named the 2012 Western Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year.
Although fifth on the team in total tackles with 60, Johnson leads the WAC in tackles for loss with 19 for 106 yards. He also tops the WAC and is seventh nationally in sacks with 12 for a loss of 66 yards. Johnson became the WAC's all-time leader in sacks with 31 and ranks fourth all-time in tackles for loss with 46.5.
Earlier, Johnson was chosen by team coaches as the Spartans' Outstanding Defensive Player, and he was named a second team Capital One Academic All-America.
During each of his first three seasons, Johnson was an Academic All-WAC honoree and an SJSU Scholar-Athlete. As a junior in 2011, the talented tackler became the first Spartan in 11 years to earn WAC Player of the-Week honors twice in a season, and he was selected as a first-team all-WAC defensive lineman.
His No. 24-ranked San Jose State team played Bowling Green in the Military Bowl in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 27.
Moss headed to St. Mary's
Softball pitching ace Katie Moss has signed a letter of intent to play Division I softball next year at Saint Mary's of Moraga.
Moss, who posted an 18-5 record, an earned run average of 0.99 and 206 strikeouts for the Mustangs during her junior season last spring, accepted an athletic scholarship offer from St. Mary's.
Leigh churns out star players
Leigh High School is turning out some quality athletes. Sam Delaplane, a pitcher and catcher in the baseball program, has signed his letter of intent to play baseball for Eastern Michigan University next year.
The Longhorns have also produced Lauren Holt. Holt is both a volleyball and basketball player at Leigh, but signed her letter to play basketball at Portland State University.
Lauren Saunders is a catcher for the Leigh softball team and has been the starting varsity catcher since her freshman year. She also signed a letter to play softball for-UC Davis next year.
Mack signs with UCLA
Pioneer High senior and Osprey Aquatics club member Linnea Mack recently signed a national letter of intent to compete in swimming at UCLA starting next fall.
Mack, who swims under coach Brian Bolster at Osprey and excels for coach Gordon Smith's team at Pioneer, is a nine-time All-American, earning the honors in the 50 free, 100 free and 400 free relay in 2012; the 50 free, 100 free and 100 fly in 2011; and the 50 free, 100 free and 100 back in 2010.
Mack, who participated in the Olympic Trials, owns six school records and numerous Pacific records, including the 100 back mark (55.05) set in 2010, which was previously held by 12-time Olympic medalist Natalie Coughlin.
"Linnea is a very versatile sprinter who can sprint freestyle, backstroke and butterfly," UCLA coach Cyndi Gallagher said. "She has just scratched the surface on what she is capable of."
Morgan climbs all-time lists
San Jose native Savannah Morgan, a 2010 graduate of Presentation High School, is starring for the Emory University women's basketball team, helping the Eagles get off to an 8-1 mark and a No. 18 national ranking among Division III programs.
Morgan, a 5-foot-7 junior guard, has started in all the team's games this season and leads the team while ranking second among University Athletic Association players in assists with a 5.1 per-game average. She is also logging a team-high 27.7 minutes per game and is tied for the No. 1 spot in the UAA in assist/turnover ratio (2.1).
In the scoring department, Morgan has posted six double-figure scoring performances and her 12.6 points-per-game average is second on the team and seventh in the conference.
Careerwise, Morgan stands fourth on the school's all-time list with 293 assists and holds down the No. 12 spot on the Eagles' all-time chart with 111 steals.
Emory returns to action on Dec. 29 when it hosts Piedmont College.
SCSC relay unit lowers record
For 13 Santa Clara Swim Club (SCSC) athletes, a trip to the University of Tennessee Dec. 6-8 was a productive one, especially for the women's 800 free relay team.
Sandra Soe (Pioneer), Sarah Shimomura (Archbishop Mitty), Catherine Ladd (Willow Glen) and Elise Locke (Presentation) combined to swim the 800 in 7:18.56, more than a second better than the previous standard of 7:19.73, set in 2010.
The high-caliber meet featured about 900 male and female swimmers, all who ranked among the top two percent of all USA Swimming athletes aged 18 and under.
SCSC placed seventh overall, as several swimmers reached the finals and placed in the top 16 of their respective events.
Ladd placed fourth in the women's 100 free with a new team record of 49.55, and she was eighth in the 200 free. Although Ladd did not reach the 50 free final, she set a new team record in that event, too.
Soe, Chloe Isleta (Presentation), Ladd and Shimomura teamed for fifth in the 400 free relay, while the men's 400 FR team of Cooper Burrill (Bellarmine), Jackson Locke (Bellarmine), Stephen Shilling (West Valley College) and Aidan Burns (Bellarmine) finished sixth.
Burns finished seventh in the men's 1,650 free and 12th in the 500 free. Soe took eighth in the women's 500 free and 11th in the 200 free.
Locke, Burrill, Burns and Tim Kou placed 10th in the 800 free relay.
Local students nab scholarships
Each year, three high school students received $1,000 scholarships from the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame and this year, Kyle Kevorkian of Los Gatos was one of the recipients. Chidobe Awuzie of Oak Grove and Tomson Mathai of Evergreen Valley also received the award.
In order to qualify for the scholarship the students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. The applicants must prove their ability on the football field and have letters of recommendation from coaches, athletic directors and/or principals. Finally the students must prove they serve in leadership roles and are active in their community. They need to provide lists of the places and hours of community service and leadership or a letter confirming service.
Each award winner receives $1,000 from the NFFCHF at a banquet held to honor them and the Northern California winners and marks the 53rd Annual Awards dinner. The dinner will take place Feb. 21 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel.
Berg's big day
Former Los Gatos football standout Andrew Berg broke into the starting lineup this fall as a junior wide receiver for the Harvard Crimson of the Ivy League.
In the fourth game of the season, Oct. 6 against Cornell, Berg became the fourth Harvard player to score three touchdown receptions in a game. He did score the Crimson's first three possessions of a 45-13 victory, and he finished the game with 10 catches for 132 yards.
Berg had more catches and touchdowns, helping Harvard to an 8-2 record this fall. The 5-foot-11, 195-pounder finished with 36 catches for 486 yards and five touchdowns.
SHS freshman quite a fencer
Saratoga High freshman Jarred Gou earned a sixth-place medal as a member of USA Fencing's foil team at the Cadet European Cup in Budapest, Hungary in early October.
Seeded fourth after pool competition, Gou won his next two bouts before losing 15-6 to a French athlete in the table of 32. Gou rebounded from the loss to win his next three bouts and reach the quarterfinals, where he lost by the same score to the same opponent.
Falcons earn polo honors
Several members of Saratoga High's water polo teams received all-Santa Clara Valley Athletic League honors for their play in the El Camino Division this fall.
The boys' team featured three first-team winners, juniors Stephen Cho and Cameron Borch and senior Sean Lee. Senior Tyler Tanaka received second-team laurels.
Three Saratoga girls also earned first-team awards, junior Nikki da Roos and sophomores Mackenzie Rosenthal and Puck da Roos. Sophomore Madison Greis made the second team for the falcons


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Manatee Performing Arts Center's TARZAN Begins Today
The Manatee Players' production of Disney's TARZAN opens at the Manatee Performing Arts Center today, August 7 and plays through Sunday August 24.
Performances are Tuesday - Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $27-$37 including facility fee for adults, $15-$18 including facility fee for teachers and $13-$16 including facility fee for students. Tickets may be reserved by calling 941-748-5875 Monday - Friday from 9-5 and one hour before curtain on performance days or on the Manatee Players' website: www.manateeplayers.com. All performances are at the Manatee Performing Arts Center at 502 3rd Avenue West in downtown Bradenton.
Based on Disney's epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough's Tarzan of the Apes, TARZAN features heart-pumping music by rock legend Phil Collins and a book by Tony Award-winning playwright, David Henry Hwang. High-flying excitement and hits like the Academy Award winning "You'll Be in My Heart" as well as "Son of Man" and "Two Worlds" make TARZAN an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Washed up on the shores of West Africa, an infant boy is taken in and raised by gorillas who name him TARZAN. Apart from striving for acceptance from his ape father, Tarzan's life is mostly monkey business until a human expedition treks into his tribe's territory and he encounters creatures like himself for the first time. Tarzan struggles to navigate a jungle, thick with emotion as he discovers his animal upbringing clashing with his human instincts.
Starring as 'Tarzan' is Brian Kleinschmidt, best known as a contestant on CBS's THE AMAZING RACE: Season 15. Playing 'Jane' is Sarah Cassidy, who starred as 'Fantine' in last season's hit production of LES MISERABLES and 'Princess Fiona' in SHREK. Also in the cast are MaryKate Duignan as 'Kala', Dave Downer as 'Kerchak', Miranda Wolf as 'Terk', Maverick Wolf as 'Young Tarzan' and Jack Harkleroad as 'Professor Porter'. A large ensemble of singers, dancers and acrobats rounds out the cast. Aerial effects are being created by On The Fly productions, who currently has The Mothmen appearing on NBC's America's Got Talent.
The show is being directed and choreographed by Rick Kerby with Rick Bogner as musical director.
The Manatee Players is an award-winning non-profit community theater located in downtown Bradenton, Florida. Our Mission is to represent, enrich and stimulate people through the art of live theatre by providing entertainment, education and an artistic outlet. The Manatee Players and its performance venue serve as a significant cultural, educational and economic resource for the Florida Gulf region.


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The Music Man
The Music Man
Copper Hills High School will present "The Music Man." Tickets can be purchased www.copperhillstheatre.org or at the door.
When • , Nov. 8-10, 7 p.m., Nov. 12, 7 p.m.
Where • Copper Hills High School, 5445 New Bingham Highway, West Jordan
Tickets • $7
Backpacking the Grand Canyon
Join REI Adventures Grand Canyon Backpacking Guides Tom and Todd, as they take us on a pictorial journey through one of the natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon. Visit www.rei.com/Sandy or call 801-501-0850 for information.
When • Nov. 13, 7 p.m.
Where • REI - Sandy, 230 W. 10600 South, Sandy
Tickets • Free
Healthy Homemade Food for Kids
Students can discover techniques to secretly include more healthy veggies and accommodate common diet allergies.
When • Nov. 8, 6-8 p.m.
Where • Gygi, 3500 S. 300 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $51; visit continue.utah.edu/lifelong/class/llfw_429_healthy_homemade_food_for_kids
An Evening with Carrie Fisher
The Utah Film Center will honor actress, author and mental health advocate Carrie Fisher with the Peek Award for Disability in Media.
When • Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m.
Where • Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Children ages 8+ are welcome; $50-$150; visit www.arttix.org/tickets/production.aspx?performanceNumber=9359
Salt Lake Freedom Film and Storytelling Festival 2012l
The Salt Lake Freedom Film and Storytelling Festival, a daylong celebration of the art of telling stories and moviemaking. For more information, call 801-532-2766.
When • Nov. 10, 7:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where • Post Theatre, 245 S. Fort Douglas Blvd., Salt Lake City
Tickets • Morning, afternoon, and evening sessions available for $5 for adults and $3 for children per session.
Donut Dash 5K - Utah Heritage Foundation Fundraiser
The Donut Dash is 5K race to benefit Utah Heritage Foundation. At the turn around point, runners will have the opportunity to eat donut holes and receive a time deduction for the number of donut holes eaten. For more information visit utahheritagefoundation.org/education/d4.
When • Nov. 10, 9 a.m.
Where • Utah State Capitol Building, 300 N. State, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $25; visit active.com/running/salt-lake-city-ut/donut-dash-5k-to-benefit-utah-heritage-foundation-2012 to register
Movie: To Kill a Mockingbird
Turner Classic Movies will present Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. Visit cinemark.com/movie-detail.aspx?node_id=75326 for a list of Cinemark theaters presenting the movie.
When • Nov. 11, 7 p.m.
Where • Cinemark Century 16 Salt Lake, 125 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $9.50-$10.50


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Each time you turn on your Wii U console, you'll be greeted by Mii characters from around the world, and the Wii U community's most talked about games in the WaraWara Plaza.
From the Wii U GamePad controller, choose the software you'd like to launch.
The HOME Button on your Wii U GamePad gives you immediate access to game manuals, Miiverse, and Internet Browser at any time—without having to exit your game.
Manage and keep track of game save data and details for up to 12 users on one Wii U console. Everyone in your family can play as a different user. You can also set unique parental controls for each user.
Keep track of how much you've played your Wii U games and applications by date, or in a handy graph. You can even track the daily records for each individual user registered on the console.
Register friends from anywhere in the world either by exchanging your Nintendo Network ID, sending a friend request to someone you recently played online, or submitting a friend request through Miiverse. Within your Friend List you can see if your registered friends are online, and what game they are playing.
Miiverse is Nintendo's unique online gaming community, where gamers of all ages and skill levels can discuss and share moments from their favorite games.Visit https://miiverse.nintendo.net/
Each Wii U title has a dedicated community, where you'll find Play Journals, Drawings, and Discussions.
Share a Play Journal to show off your unique game experiences using a screenshot and text. You can also post drawings you've created with the touchscreen and stylus—and see what others have created. Or post your game tips and questions. There are all kinds of ways to express yourself within Miiverse!
You can connect with specific Wii U gamers in Miiverse, too, including game developers! Verified Miis have a green mark on the corner of their Mii icon. Follow their posts by searching for specific creators in the search field, or simply tapping "Get the latest news here!" to see the latest posts from a variety of game creators.
Miiverse can be accessed at any time from the Wii U GamePad controller's HOME Button Menu—even in the middle of a game—to share your thoughts as they come to you. Miiverse is also accessible from the Wii U Menu when not playing.
Read and reply to comments made by other people and get involved. Looking for game hints, or have some of your own? Share them here.
Use the "Yeah!" button to relay your feelings, or choose a facial expression for your Mii to display. These fun and simple actions make it a breeze for you to communicate with others.
Many games are also integrated with Miiverse. For example, in Splatoon, you'll see Miiverse drawings throughout Inkopolis. Mario Kart 8 lets you post your racing video to Miiverse, while Art Academy Home Studio makes it easy to post your artwork. And in Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars, you can share your original levels.
From the moment you turn on your Wii U console, you'll be greeted by Mii characters gathered from all over in the WaraWara Plaza. You'll see what software people are talking about represented as cubes, with Mii characters gathered around them. You'll also see messages and comments about these topics appearing right in the plaza.
From here, you can also tap a software icon to go directly to its download page in the Nintendo eShop to purchase.
If you follow another player, that person's posts will show up in the feed "Everyone's Activities." That way you can always keep up with what they are up to.
Become Friends with another player, and you can also send direct private messages to that player, or even invite them to a multi-player gaming session.
You can set the publish range of your profile or posts to "Everyone," "Friends Only," or "Private." This lets you control who sees your posts.
You can set the publish range of your profile or posts to "Everyone," "Friends Only," or "Private." This lets you control who sees your posts.
If a post about a game is determined to be a spoiler, the full text will be hidden at first. If you want to see the info, a quick button press can reveal it. You can also mark your own posts as spoilers, and they will be shown in the same way to other users.
Broadband internet connection required. Learn more.
Save yourself a trip to the store! You can buy and download tons of games directly from the Nintendo eShop. You'll find both new and classic titles, plus indie games, downloadable content, and more.
You can earn My Nintendo points on digital purchases, then redeem your points for fun rewards (like game discounts!).
Try before you buy! Enjoy demo versions of select games. Just download and play.
Nintendo eShop also offers a suite of Video-on-Demand options.
brings you thousands of movies and TV series, instantly streamed to your Wii U system.*
lets you discover and watch videos shared by others, including Nintendo's official Wii U channel.
Select games have additional, optional content that can be purchased from the Nintendo eShop to make the games you own even more fun. You may find new levels, additional characters, and other unique content.
Enjoy the latest trailers and gameplay videos for games in the Nintendo eShop, all viewable on your TV screen or on the Wii U GamePad right in your hands.
Use the Parental Control setting to limit access to games based on their ESRB rating for specific users on your Wii U console, or to restrict Wii U Shopping Services. For more info, visit our support page.
Be ready to buy immediately—or give the gift of fun—with a Nintendo eShop Card.
Broadband internet connection required to use the Nintendo eShop on Wii U. Learn more.
The Internet Browser lets you surf the web any time on your TV, using the Wii U GamePad. Simple controls let you share the browsing experience with everyone in the room, or from just the GamePad.
View websites and play your favorite web videos* on the TV screen for everyone to enjoy—viewable in HD on supported TV sets. Get a more detailed look at small text by using the view of the GamePad—or, use both screens at once with supported websites.
Scroll through pages, enter keywords, switch between tabs, and more all using the Wii U GamePad touch screen or buttons. Browse with ease, any way you like.
Using the built-in gyro sensor of the Wii U GamePad, you can scroll up and down a webpage for a unique and intuitive browsing experience using motion controls.
Using only the Wii U GamePad, you can browse the Internet with ease while someone else in the room uses the TV for something else. Use the browser to look up info on the program you're watching, or anything else you like.
Continue to browse on the GamePad while a web video is playing on the TV, and find the next video to show off without interruption. Surprise and delight your fellow viewers by setting the stage and revealing the video from behind a curtain and drumroll.
Access the Internet Browser while in the middle of a game using the HOME Button. You can pause your game at any time and go look up information about it online. The game will still be visible as you browse, and you can quickly return to it when ready.
Go through the game and find a scene you want to upload, then press the HOME Button and select "Internet Browser." Then you can easily send screenshots from your game to sites which allow image uploads.
When posting to Twitter, Facebook, or Tumblr, using the Wii U Image Share will make things easier.
Use of the Internet Browser can be restricted entirely by the Wii U system's Parental Controls. For more info, visit our support page.
Broadband internet connection required. Learn more.
Wii U Chat enables video chat with friends and family who also have a Wii U console, from anywhere in the world. Enjoy video conversations with your loved ones, at no additional cost—all you need is your broadband Internet connection.
See the smiling faces of friends and family from afar on your TV screen, and enjoy conversations as if they were right in your living room. Set the GamePad on a stand in front of the TV, and the wide-angle inner camera of the GamePad can get the entire family in the picture.
Once you've registered a friend on your Wii U console, you can call them in just two easy steps.
Step 1
From your friend list, choose the Mii that represents the friend you'd like to call. You can see who's online from this list.*
Step 2
Just touch the call button to place the call, and catch up with your friend in seconds.
Hand draw pictures or written text on the touch screen of the GamePad while you chat. You can share these drawings with your friend while chatting to add a creative and personal touch to your conversation.
While playing a game, the HOME Button on the GamePad will emit a blue light when you have an incoming Wii U Chat call. From there, you can press the HOME Button to pause your game and take the call.
Calls you missed while your Wii U console was off or calls that you didn't answer can be viewed from the "Missed Calls" list. You'll also receive a message in Miiverse letting you know that the call came in.
Broadband internet connection required. Learn more.
Create original Mii characters that represent you, your family, friends, or anyone you like using the built-in Mii Maker application. These Mii characters will appear in Miiverse and specially designed Wii U games, putting you right into the gaming experience!
If you want a head start in creating your Mii, take a picture of yourself using the built-in camera on the Wii U GamePad. Mii Maker will automatically create a Mii. You can then edit further to complete your creation.
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You can transfer Mii characters created on a Nintendo 3DS system using either its QR Code® pattern, or via direct wireless communication.
From Wii
When you perform a Wii System Transfer, the Mii data on your Wii console will also be transferred.
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Using all of the various ways to create and import Mii characters, plus any Mii that visits to play over the Internet, you can save up to 3,000 on one Wii U console shared between all users.


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North Carolina announced Tuesday that forward James Michael McAdoo is returning for his junior season.
"There will certainly be a time when I want to play in the NBA, but right now I truly enjoy college life," McAdoo said in a statement released by the university.
McAdoo was second on the Tar Heels with 14.4 points per game last season. He led the team with 7.3 rebounds per game.
Coach Roy Williams is glad to have McAdoo in a lineup that will include fellow returning starters Marcus Paige and P.J. Hairston.
"I am ecstatic about having the opportunity to coach James Michael for another season," Williams said in the statement.
The Heels are losing junior guard Reggie Bullock, who declared for the NBA Draft. Senior guard Dexter Strickland is graduating.


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During Mark Dantonio's tenure, Michigan State has received most of its commitments during spring and summer.
But the Spartan coaching staff is always looking for a potential difference maker to enhance their program. And once that individual has been identified, Michigan State has been fast to act.
In 2012, Michigan State beat both Oregon and Oregon State to the punch in the recruitment of late-rising defensive lineman David Fennell, who played one year of football in the United States after moving to Portland from Calgary late in the summer before his senior year at Sunset High. After signing day that same year, Michigan State added longsnapper Taybor Pepper and offensive tackle Jack Conklin.
Pepper is the only member of that trio to see the field during their first year in the Spartan program, but Michigan State's opportunistic approach to recruiting late-rising seniors has paid dividends in the past.
Le'Veon Bell, Keshawn Martin, and Darqueze Dennard are each examples of players that Michigan State began aggressively recruiting well into or after their senior season in high school.
Michigan State received commitments from defensive linemen James Bodanis and Noah Jones, and defensive back Justin Williams during January. Both Jones and Williams are Florida kids who received a high level of recruiting interest from FBS programs.
But Bodanis (a transfer from the University of Toronto) is arguably further off-the-grid than any recruit Michigan State has signed during Dantonio's seven years as a head coach.
The Spartans were tipped off about Bodanis through former North Carolina State defensive line coach Keith Willis, who helped put Pat Narduzzi in touch with the 6-foot-5, 295-pound University of Toronto starter.
Now that Bodanis has signed a letter of intent, Spartan coaches can talk publicly about specific recruits.
Dantonio will be asked several questions about Bodanis at his signing day press conference later today. But a Tweet from the Spartan coach sheds light on what Michigan State likes about the Canadian.
#18 J.Bodanis (UofToronto, Canada) Big powerful ath, quick, played 2 years of College FB in Canada, explovsive, bright future #Spartans2013- Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) February 6, 2013
Dantonio also tweeted a link to the highlight video embedded below.
Bodanis compiled 32.5 tackles and five sacks in two seasons as a starter on the defensive line for Toronto.
Bodanis started all eight games for the Varsity Blues in 2012. He finished the season with a team-high four sacks, 20.5 tackles, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.
It is also clear that Dantonio likes the ceiling of Michigan State's two other January commits.
Jones is late-bloomer a great deal of upside.
#4 N.Jones (Dillard, FL): Fast rising DL late in rec, BIG upside, ath, ability to run, great get-off. Coach Davis- WR at YSU. #Spartans2013— Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) February 6, 2013
With 10.5 speed in the 100, Williams is one of the fastest members of the 2013 class.
#6 J.Williams (Tre. Coast HS, FL) 10.5/100M, 20.7/200M, great rtn, ball skills, ability to tackle, has size, big play ability. #Spartans2013— Mark Dantonio (@DantonioMark) February 6, 2013


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Former Trowbridge carnival queen Sara Hillman who took 22 years and eight driving tests to finally get her road licence is urging others to not give up.
Driving tests for Miss Hillman, 39, of Fairwood Close, Paxcroft Mead, were a battle of nerves and fear but after passing earlier this year she now wants to encourage those who are struggling that there is hope.
She said: "It almost ruled my life, it was a silly phobia. If I used to see an examiner on the TV I would have to go out in the kitchen that was how scared I was.
"I've had six different examiners, six different driving instructors in 22 years. As the tests went on I got more determined because I was failing on stupid things.
"It was just my nerves so I went and did an anxiety course which helped me."
Miss Hillman, who has a four-year-old son James, feels passing the test hasn't only opened up a whole new world for her but also for her family.
She said: "It's given my boy a better life as I can take him places. It's the freedom and so many doors have opened job wise."
Miss Hillman's key to success was a banana and cup of Earl Grey before the test and her late mother's cross for good luck.
She added: "I don't want anyone to give up. When everybody said it would change your life you don't believe it, but it is true and I love it."


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Former AMD CEO Hector Ruiz has offered the next Intel CEO a few tips to keep Intel headed in the right direction. You can read his thoughts yourself in an editorial he published in Businessweek that is certainly worth a quick read. Ruiz argues that the next Intel CEO will have it tougher than the other recent heads as Intel is no longer the company it was a decade ago and is not the leader in the mobile space. He goes on to say that Intel show split the business and focus on the server market, PC market and mobile market in three properly structured units. His advice makes sense, but it's always easy to give advice from the outside looking in.
"Wall Street and the media may declare that the PC market is dead or that mobile is the future. The truth is that computing, in all its evolving forms, remains and will remain king. The products consumers want will change whenever the industry innovates and offers something new and better. Intel should make its mission continuous innovation in computing of all kinds." – Hector Ruiz
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Built in 1966, the CineArts theater in Pleasant Hill known as "The Dome," has been a destination for moviegoers in Contra Costa and beyond for more than 45 years. But the owners of the building want to replace it with a sporting goods store as part of a large redevelopment project that has already been approved by the city's planning and architectural commissions.
A group called "Save the Pleasant Hill Dome" has appealed these approvals in an effort to stop planned demolition of the theater. Some members of the group have even dreamed up their own ideas for the dome, in the hopes of turning the aging facility near Interstate 680 into a vibrant arts and cultural center.
Here's what some patrons said Sunday on the final day of screenings:
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Royal fever as Canadians plan jubilee parties
A royal wedding tea at St. Matthews on the Plains Anglican Church in Burlington in advance of Kate Middleton and Prince William's wedding.(The Canadian Press / John Rennison)
Vanessa Greco, CTVNews.ca
Published Tuesday, May 15, 2012 12:05PM EDT
Just over a year ago, Canada's royal loyalists came together to celebrate the nuptials of Prince William and Duchess Catherine. Revellers at home waved Union Jack flags, hosted tea parties and praised the young couple getting married an ocean away.
Royal fever endured into the summer when the newlyweds toured Canada, and if chatter among the nation's monarchists is any indication, the enthusiasm hasn't waned.
Except this time, all eyes are on the family matriarch. Though the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's reign was on Feb. 6, many of the most anticipated parties -- taking place throughout the Commonwealth -- are scheduled for late May and early June.
Paying homage to the head of state, Ottawa has put aside a reported $7.5 million for year-round festivities related to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Of that total, $2 million has gone towards a fund for local celebrations.
Communities, schools, not-for-profits and other groups looking to whoop it up royally had two chances to submit applications for funding. The last opportunity passed on May 7, about seven months after the first deadline.
Though the final window has just closed, a report obtained by the Canadian Press suggests the Diamond Jubilee advisory committee has been flooded with pitches.
The Nov. 26 document, acquired through an Access to Information request, said that Canadian Heritage received 232 proposals in the first application round.
Officials haven't said how many pitches have received funding, or provided any examples of event proposals. The fall report, however, noted that the Diamond Jubilee fund was "over subscribed" at the time.
An interview request from CTVNews.ca to Canada's heritage department and the Diamond Jubilee Advisory Committee was declined.
The bulk of the party proposals -- 78 to be exact -- came from Ontario, according to the CP report. Atlantic Canada followed with 50 event ideas. Close behind with 49 was British Columbia, Alberta and the Yukon. Thirty-nine were from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, while Quebec trailed with 16.
Traditional tunes, pealing bells and freshly brewed tea
Though B.C. monarchist Winifred Franklin hasn't requested funding for her jubilee church event in New Westminster, she says she's worked hard to make it an affair fit for a Queen.
The congregation at Queens Avenue United Church will begin with a commemorative church service, during which a choir will perform songs sung at Queen Elizabeth's official coronation. "Music for the Royal Fireworks" by famed composer George Frideric Handel and "Trumpet Tune" by the renowned Henry Purcell are also on the song list.
"The music planned is very special and we have one of the finest organs in the province," Franklin said in a phone interview from Burnaby, B.C.
A formal reception complete with tea, cake and scones will follow. A photograph of the Queen mailed from officials in Ottawa will be displayed on an easel, and the monarch's formal Diamond Jubilee greeting will be read out.
Among the expected attendees are dignitaries from City Hall, members of the fire department, police officers, veterans, girl scouts and cadets.
The piece de resistance, says Franklin, will be a symbolic ringing of the church bells. Organizers needed to obtain special permission from the city before the Schulmerich Carillon could toll 60 times in honour of the Queen's 60 years on the throne.
The sound will float over the city of New Westminster, which was given its name by Queen Victoria as a tribute to the similarly named Westminster area in London.
For Franklin, whose ancestors are of British descent, tradition and ceremony are key parts of a country's existence.
"A prime minister has to split his time between the ceremonial and political, whereas a monarch can be separate from the political and just fulfill the ceremonial. I feel it's necessary to separate those two parts of a country's life," the 82-year-old explained.
Similarly regal occasions are being held around the country, including:
- Winnipeg, Man.: A Diamond Jubilee Garden Party will be hosted by the province's lieutenant governor Philip S. Lee on May 26. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best "garden party hats" to this event, which is modelled after Manitoba's garden party for Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897.
- Toronto, Ont.: Care for some afternoon tea? The famed Le Meridien King Edward Hotel plants to host Diamond Jubilee tea services from June 1 to June 10. But it isn't your grandmother's teatime. Individual tickets are $55 and include a cocktail aptly named "The Elizabeth" as well as a special "jubilee blend" tea.
- Victoria, B.C.: A royal dog show and tea party will be held at the Fairmont Empress Hotel on June 3. Guests have been asked to bring blankets, chairs and their furry companions to this event.
Even from across the Atlantic, the managing editor of Majesty Magazine says he feels that the level of interest in the Queen's jubilee among Commonwealth countries is beginning to mount.
"Excitement around the monarchy came back to a great extent last year for the royal wedding. You could almost regard that as a warm-up for the Queen's jubilee," Joe Little said in a phone interview from London, England.
Whether it's in Canada or the U.K., Little said he anticipates widespread support for the Queen's anniversary celebrations.
"This is your jubilee just as it is my jubilee," he said. "People want to honour the lifelong service she's given to both Britain, Canada and other Commonwealth countries."
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100. Liberal Arts Chemistry. (4 hours) This introductory course, primarily for non-science students, will introduce the basic concepts of Chemistry and how it affects our life. Particular emphasis is placed upon the relevancy of Chemistry today to problems including air and water pollution, energy production, and nuclear energy. Practical applications of Chemistry to the broad exposure of our modern life, such as foods, household chemicals, personal fitness and health, and drugs are included. Includes a 3-hour lab each week. Fall and Spring
102. Liberal Arts Chemistry/No Lab. (3 hours) This course has the same lecture as CHE 100 but does not include a lab. (A student may not receive credit for both CHE 100 and 102, but CHE 102 can be upgraded to 100, by later completing the lab.) Fall and Spring
111. General Chemistry I. (4 hours) This initial course on the principles of Chemistry is for those who may have a continuing interest in the natural sciences. Content includes the structure of matter, stoichiometry, chemical reactivity, gases, thermochemistry, atomic structure, and periodic relationships of the elements. Includes a 3-hour lab each week. Proficiency in math at the level of college algebra (Math 107 or a Math ACT > 22) is strongly advised. Additional lab fee applies. This course carries the Quantitative Flag (Q) in the Foundations and Core Program. Special fee applies, please see Financial Planning and Expenses section. Fall
112. General Chemistry II. (3 hours) This course is a continuation of the material in CHE 111. It will include chemical bonding, molecular geometry, intermolecular forces, solutions, rates of reactions, equilibrium, and acid-base chemistry. Lecture only. Prerequisite: CHE 111; CHE 113 is the separate, co-requisite lab component. This course carries the Quantitative Flag (Q) in the Foundations and Core Program. Spring
113. General Chemistry II Lab. (1 hour) This course involves laboratory experiences that accompany the General Chemistry-II lecture. The activities are designed to develop skills in the chemistry laboratory via quantitative analysis, synthesis, molecular modeling, rates of reactions, and inorganic qualitative analysis. Practical experiments that correlate with the lecture material are designed to aid the understanding of modern chemical concepts. One 3-hour lab per week. Perequisite: CHE 111; Co-requisite: CHE 112. This course carries the Quantitative Flag (Q) in the Foundations and Core Program. Spring
135. Practical Applications of Chemistry. (1 hour) This course is designed to expose science majors to some of the many practical applications of Chemistry, such as nuclear power, plastics, household products, nutrition, or drugs, as well as the interaction of chemistry with other segments of society. Prerequisite: CHE 111. (A student receiving credit for either CHE 100, 102, or 271 may not receive credit for 135.) Fall and Spring
171. Culinary Chemistry Lab. (1 hour) This course will examine the principles of cooking and the chemistry of food using scientific principles. Students will have the opportunity to test theories of improving cooking and to determine how and why certain foods are used in recipes. Co-requisites: CHE102 or CHE271. Odd Springs
201. Organic Chemistry I. (3 hours) The nomenclature, reactions, preparations, electronic and structural features of carbon-containing compounds will be covered in this course. These compounds include many medicines, pesticides, plastics, fibers, solvents, and fuels. The study of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, and alkyl halides is emphasized. Prerequisites: CHE 112, 113. Concurrent with CHE 202. Fall
202. Organic Chemistry Lab I – Techniques and Synthesis. (1 hour) This is a technique-oriented course focusing on the ability to carry out standard operations in the laboratory. Content includes learning how to determine the melting and boiling points of compounds as well as purifying liquids by distillation and solids by recrystallization and sublimation. Also covered are methods of synthesizing and proving the identity of compounds, chromatographic methods of analysis, and general safety considerations. Prerequisites: CHE 112, 113. Concurrent with CHE 201. Fall
208. Science Careers Seminar. (2 hours) An interdisciplinary seminar in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines that will introduce students interested in scientific research to an array of professions and professionals in these fields. This introduction will emphasize comprehension and analysis of published scientific research and provide students with the opportunity to meet the science professional who produced the work. Prerequisites: One science or mathematics course for majors, sophomore or junior standing, and approval of instructor. Fall
211. Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry. (3 hours) Introduction to chemical concepts covered in-depth in advanced courses such as equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and nuclear reactions. The major focus will be on the periodic properties of the elements, descriptive main group and transition metal chemistry, and solid state chemistry. The lab (CHE 213) is optional. Prerequisite: CHE 112. Even Falls
213. Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry Lab. (1 hour) Laboratory experiences to accompany CHE 211 will include qualitative inorganic analysis and Inquiry- based labs on topics relevant to descriptive inorganic chemistry. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHE 113. This course carries the Quantitative Flag (Q) in the Foundations and Core Program. Even Falls
271. Culinary Chemistry: The Science of Food and Cooking. (3 hours) Students will examine raw ingredients and the methods to prepare foods from a chemical perspective. The effects of temperature, acidity, and polarity on the texture and flavor of foods will be examined. No science prerequisite, but a core knowledge of the basic structure of an atom and scientific method will be presumed. Students should have completed the writing sequence prior to taking this course. Odd Springs
305. Analytical Chemistry. (4 hours) Qualitative and quantitative analyses dealing with both the theoretical and practical aspects of classical gravimetric and volumetric chemical techniques, spectrophotometry, chromatography, and electrochemistry are covered. This course places an emphasis on both accuracy and precision in the lab and incorporates a discussion of elementary statistics and uncertainty in measurements. Includes a 3-hour lab each week. Prerequisites: CHE 112, 113. Odd Falls
307. Chemistry and Cancer. (3 hours) This course in applied biochemistry examines the fundamental biochemistry and molecular biology of human cancers. Causes of cancer (genetic and environmental) and treatment of cancer (conventional therapies and emerging therapies) will be discussed. Prerequisites: 1 semester of Biology and CHE 201. Even Falls
309. Organic Chemistry II. (3 hours) This continuation of Chemistry 201 emphasizes the chemistry of aromatics, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, and amines. Multistep synthesis ties it all together. The theory and interpretation of spectral methods is also included. Prerequisite: CHE 201. Concurrent with CHE 310. Spring
310. Organic Chemistry Lab II-Qualitative Analysis and Synthesis. (1 hour) This lab utilizes more advanced synthetic methods than those covered in Chemistry 202. Classical methods of organic qualitative analysis, including refractive indices and densities, are used to determine the identity of unknown compounds and mixtures. Skill in obtaining and interpreting ultraviolet (UV), infrared (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and mass (MS) spectra is emphasized. Prerequisite: CHE 202. Concurrent with CHE 309. Spring
315. Spectroscopy. (4 hours) This course covers modern analytical methodology, including the theory, instrumental analysis, and advanced spectral interpretation of UV-Visible, IR, NMR, MS, Fluorescence, and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy. In addition, this course, like many other upper-level courses, gives students a chance to review the basic concepts introduced in the General and Organic sequences. Includes a 3-hour lab each week. Prerequisite: CHE 309. Even Falls
317. Forensic Chemistry. (3 hours) Students will study the scientific principles and analytical techniques applied to forensic investigations associated with crime scenes, legal proceedings, and current TV dramas. The class will study the history of forensic science and will be introduced to typical analytical techniques used for drug identification, arson investigation, forensic serology, DNA typing, and trace evidence investigation. Prerequisite: CHE 112. Odd Springs
319. Nuclear Chemistry and Electrochemistry Lab. (1 hour) This lab provides experience in the use of modern electrochemical instrumentation and in the study of the characteristics of the three types of natural radioactivity. Materials containing safe, low levels of radioactivity are utilized. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHE 202. Even Falls
325. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab. (1 hour) Advanced synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organometallic compounds using solution and solid state techniques, along with the study of the properties of these materials. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHE 202. Offered concurrently with CHE 400. Even Springs
327. Medicinal Chemistry. (2 hours) This course covers the basic categories of medicinal compounds and the chemical methods by which many are prepared commercially. It will also cover the principles by which pharmaceutical preparations are developed into usable form and the biochemical mode of action and transformations of selected compounds (such as aspirin and penicillin). The chemical and legal processes required to bring a compound to market and the history of the development of some of the important classes of drugs will also be covered. The lab is optional. Prerequisite: CHE 309. Odd Springs
329. Medicinal and Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab. (1 hour) This lab includes the multi-step synthesis and analysis of a variety of medically significant materials using modern instrumentation. One 3-hour lab per week. CHE 327 is optional. Prerequisite: CHE 310. Offered concurrently with CHE 327. Odd Springs
331. Physical Chemistry I. (4 hours) An advanced treatment of chemical principles will include quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, the first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, and chemical equilibria in gas phase reactions. Includes a 3-hour lab each week. Prerequisites: CHE 112, MAT 225, PHY 211. This course carries the Quantitative Flag (Q) in the Foundations and Core Program. Fall
332. Physical Chemistry II. (3 hours) Topics will include molecular spectroscopy, the properties of gases, kinetics, and chemical equilibria in solution phase reactions. The lab is optional. CHE 331 and 332 may be taken in any order. Prerequisites: CHE 201, MAT 225, PHY 211. Odd Springs
333. Physical Chemistry II Lab. (1 hour) In this laboratory course, students will perform detailed measurements of density, viscosity, conductivity, and freezing point depression. A series of unknowns are identified using physical measurements, various types of spectroscopy (UV-Visible, IR, NMR, MS, Fluorescence), and known literature values. One 3-hour lab per week. Co- requisite: CHE 332. Prerequisite: CHE 202 This course carries the Writing Flag (W) in the Foundations and Core Program. Odd Springs
337. Environmental Chemistry. (2 hours) By combining chemical principles with issues of environmental concern, this course explores the flow of energy through nature, air pollution (global warming, acid rain, ozone depletion, photochemical smog, and indoor air), water pollution and purification, and toxic substances. Analytical techniques that are used to measure pollutants in the environment are also covered. The lab is optional. Prerequisite: CHE 201. Even Springs
339. Environmental Chemistry Lab. (1 hour) By working with EPA sampling techniques and using modern instrumentation to separate and analyze real samples for environmentally significant materials, students will gain an appreciation for measuring trace components in complex samples. One 3-hour lab per week. CHE 337 is optional. Prerequisite: CHE 202. Offered concurrently with CHE 337. Even Springs
341. Biochemistry. (3 hours) This class focuses on the molecular structures, functions, and naming systems of the four major classes of biomolecules (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids). It includes the acid-base behavior of biomolecules, enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, and practical considerations of personal nutrition. The biochemistry of glycolysis, the tricarboxylic acid cycle, and electron transport is also covered. The optional lab is offered in Even Springs. Co- or Prerequisite: CHE 309. Spring
342. Biochemistry Lab. (1 hour) Students will be introduced to the theory and application of modern biochemical techniques. Experiments will emphasize amino acid, carbohydrate, and lipid chemistry, protein isolation and characterization via column chromatography and electrophoresis, enzyme kinetics, and membrane biochemistry. One 3-hour lab per week. Co-requisite: CHE 341. Spring
343. Lipid Biochemistry. (1 hour) This course will explore the structural and functional diversity of lipids. The structures and synthesis of a variety of lipids including Fatty acids, Triglycerides, Cholesterol and Steroids, Phospholipids, Eicosanoids, and Sphingolipids will be presented. The roles of lipids in membrane transport and signaling processes will also be examined. Additionally, pathways involving the absorption, storage, and mobilization of lipids in response to hormones will be studied. Defects in lipid metabolism impacting human health will be addressed. Odd Springs
371. Special Topics in Chemistry. (1-4 hours) Selected courses from fields such as chemical energetics, separations, toxicology, surface and materials chemistry, polymers, and mass spectrometry. Typically, one topic is offered each year. Prerequisites: CHE 112, 113. As needed
400. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. (3 hours) Advanced principles of inorganic chemistry will be introduced by focusing on the periodic properties, bonding, and structural theories of the elements, particularly the transition metals. Symmetry and group theory, acid-base theories, coordination compounds, and bioinorganic compounds are also covered. The lab (CHE 325) is optional. Prerequisite: CHE 331. Even Springs
421. Computational Chemistry Lab. (1 hour) This lab will utilize powerful, yet convenient, molecular modeling software suites to model the chemical and physical properties of organic, inorganic, and biological molecules. Modern theoretical methods will examine molecular structure, spectra, bonding, and reactivity. Studies of Quantitative Structure Activity Relationships (QSAR) and the molecular dynamics of physical processes will be included. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHE 201. Odd Falls
440. Independent Research. (1-3 hours) A student will work closely with a chemistry faculty member to identify a problem, define a course of investigation, accomplish the study in the library or laboratory, and submit a document recording the project. One hour of credit for each 3-hour lab per week. Fall, Spring, or Summer
450. Junior Seminar. (1 hour) Students will present several short presentations based on the chemical industry and the chemical literature. Resume preparation, small group activities, and talks by visiting speakers are included. Spring
451. Senior Seminar. (1 hour) This continuation of the seminar series includes a 30-45 minute seminar presentation by each student on a current chemical topic. Prerequisite: CHE 450. Fall


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Gold Coast partners with Garden Fresh
Gold Coast Packing Inc., Santa Maria, Calif., has marked its first anniversary in its new processing facility, said Brent Scattini, vice president of sales.
The company also has formed a partnership with San Diego-based Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., which operates the Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes healthy restaurant chains.
Gold Coast produces and sells a broccoli salad kit under license from Garden Fresh that currently is sold at club stores.
That product line may be expanded to "take advantage of Garden Fresh's in-store recipes," he said. Gold Coast also operates Fresh Venture Foods with Santa Maria-based Babe Farms.
GreenGate Fresh LLP continues growth mode
Three-year-old GreenGate Fresh LLP, Salinas, Calif., has added a wash line and two more bagging machines to its Yuma, Ariz., operation, said Jay Iverson, vice president of sales and marketing.
"We're growing the business, and we're growing our capacity," he said.
The firm, which provides items likes salads, slaws, romaine, spinach and spring mix primarily for foodservice, also has hired Stephanie Corda, most recently with D'Arrigo Bros. in Salinas, as a sales associate.
Limoneira introduces foodservice bags
Santa Paula, Calif.-based Limoneira Co. has introduced 2-pound foodservice bags for its pink variegated lemons, said John Chamberlain, director of marketing. "(It) is the perfect item for mixologists in the bartending/cocktail world," he said.
The company offers new packaging for foodservice that includes a 2-pound net header bag, an 8-pound mini pack and a 20-pound family pack.
All packaging uses the "Unleash the Natural Power of Lemons" campaign and features quick-response codes that, when scanned, take viewers to "short videos with messaging that our partners feel is important," he said.
Videos are in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, French and Tagalong.
Hale brothers buy back River Point Farms
Brothers Bob and Rick Hale have bought back control of River Point Farms, Hermiston, Ore., a major onion producer, processor and marketer that caters largely to the foodservice industry and industrial ingredient companies, said Bob Hale, chairman, president and chief executive officer.
The deal also involves a new investor and strategic partner, Taylor Farms, Salinas, Calif., as well as existing shareholder CIC Partners, Dallas.
The brothers also own and operate Hale Farms, a 37-year-old diversified family farming operation.
River Point ships 180 semi-load equivalents per week of whole, skin-on onions and fresh-cut product to customers in the U.S. and Canada, Hale said.


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"I apologize if where was a misunderstanding," Lopez told the Guatemalan radio station Emisores Unidos. "It was a mix-up. We were referring to information generated from the area that there was possibly a crime scene with a dead person resembling El Chapo."
Authorities mounted the search Friday in the tropical state of Peten, an isolated area known for the transport of livestock.
"As of now, we have no verification," Lopez said.
An Associated Press photographer in the area also found no signs of shootout or victims, just a checkpoint of 12 soldiers stopping vehicles in an area considered to be held by Mexico's Zetas cartel, Guzman's biggest rivals.
Guzman heads the Sinaloa cartel, Mexico's most powerful international drug-trafficking network, and has been in hiding since escaping from a Mexican prison in a laundry cart in 2001. He is one of the world's most wanted fugitives, as well as one of the richest. Forbes magazine has estimated his fortune at $1 billion.
Lopez said on Thursday that authorities were investigating whether Guzman was one of at least two men killed in the remote area. But the government later backtracked and said it had only received reports of a battle from local people.
Government spokesman Francisco Cuevas first told Guatevision Television that two drug gangs had clashed in Peten, an area that has seen an increase in drug violence and that at least two men had died in the shootout.
Later, Cuevas told Mexico's Televisa network that authorities hadn't yet found a body or the scene where reports said a shootout took place.
He never said what led officials to think that one of the dead men might be Guzman.
Associated Press writer Sonia Perez contributed to this report from Guatemala City.
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