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NBA Preseason Milwaukee Bucks Player Power RankingsOctober 15, 2012
NBA Preseason Milwaukee Bucks Player Power Rankings
The Milwaukee Bucks have a bevy of young players on their roster, and before the season begins, it's fitting to analyze their player power rankings.
The Bucks almost squeaked into the playoffs last season, but came up short despite the midseason addition of Monta Ellis.
This year, they hope to land a playoff berth with Brandon Jennings, Ellis and developing big man Ersan Ilyasova leading the way.
This is a very realistic hope, but it could be difficult in a deep Eastern Conference. Some of their younger players will really have to improve if they hope to play into May.
Let's unveil the current preseason player rankings for Milwaukee's youthful roster.
Numbers 13-15
15. Doron Lamb
Doron Lamb was an integral member of the University of Kentucky's national championship last season. The shooting guard's role will look much different in his first year in the NBA. On a team that already features Monta Ellis, don't expect to see much, if any, of Lamb on the hardwood.
14. Joel Przybilla
Joel Przybilla is a big body, and that's it. If the Bucks need a bruiser to go bully an opposing big man, Przybilla is the guy. However, on a roster that contains a slew of young big men, it's likely that Pryzbilla will be in street clothes for the most part (because he's left off the active roster, not because he's hurt).
13. Marquis Daniels
Veteran Marquis Daniels is a versatile slashing guard, but his career is sloping downward. He spent the last three seasons with the Boston Celtics, supplying a marginal role off the bench. With the Bucks, he will play a similar or lesser role, and Lamb will likely leap ahead of him on the depth chart in due time.
12. Larry Sanders
Larry Sanders stands 6'11'' and possesses stellar athleticism. This makes him an imposing shot blocker and defender in the lane.
Unfortunately, his value doesn't extend much further.
Offensively, he lacks a post game and is an ineffective mid-range shooter. As a result, his scoring opportunities are mainly centered upon dunks and lay-ups.
Further, he's not a quality rebounder because he lacks strength. He can move well, but his lack of strength inhibits him from snagging his share of boards.
Sanders has value in playing spot minutes, but even those could be few. He needs to show further versatility to warrant a more consistent role.
11. John Henson
Rookie John Henson is raw, but he has the tools to become a productive power forward.
He stands at 6'11'' but is rather skinny, weighing just 220 pounds. His length enables him to block shots and rebound well, but his offensive game is in drastic need of development.
He doesn't hit the mid-range shot with respectability, nor does he have a post game. Therefore, he is really not that much different than Sanders.
As a rookie, he'll likely struggle to see court time. He may occasionally spell Ersan Ilyasova, but those minutes will almost surely be limited. Veteran Drew Gooden is also in front of him in the rotation, so Henson will have to make the most of the few chances he receives.
If he can develop an adept mid-range jumper and begin to add a post game, his value will skyrocket.
Until then, he'll just be an energy player who can block shots and net a few boards.
10. Beno Udrih
Veteran Beno Udrih is nothing to write home about, but he is capable of taking care of the ball and distributing.
Brandon Jennings will be running the show for the most part, but Udrih will take the reins when Jennings needs a quick breather.
When Udrih gets his chance, don't expect anything flashy.
The lefty can get into the lane and finish with a crafty array of moves, and he can also knock down the mid-range pull-up jumper. But, beyond that, his game is limited, and he struggles on the defensive end to contain quick guards.
Udrih is a serviceable backup point guard, but if Jennings were to miss time due to injury, the Bucks should look for an upgrade. In a conference laden with elite floor generals, Udrih is not suited to serve an integral role.
9. Luc Richard Mbah A Moute
Luc Richard Mbah A Moute (which is so fun to say) comes in at No. 9 because of his defensive prowess. Frankly, he could be even higher, but his status for the regular season opener is unclear to due a knee injury.
He's developed a reputation as a tough-minded defensive player who can actively contain opposing wings. His defensive ability is the sole reason he's in the league, and his lockdown ability has undisputed value.
Mbah A Moute helps the Bucks do the little things well. His defense is obvious, but his rebounding and slashing ability are also present.
All these strengths could warrant him a starting spot upon his return, but youngster Tobias Harris may have already solidified a starting role at the three spot by then.
Mbah A Moute's downsides are centered upon his offensive game, where he doesn't handle the ball well nor can he shoot from the outside with any efficiency.
His grit earns him a No. 9 ranking, but it's hard to list him any higher when his overall game is rather limited and it's unclear how he'll recover from his injury.
8. Ekpe Udoh
Ekpe Udoh is yet another long, young big man on the Bucks' bench. Similar to Sanders and Henson, he is versatile on the defensive side, but he is incredibly lacking offensively.
He can protect the rim with long arms that enable him to swat shots at quite a rate.
And he is an all-around elite defender, which is the primary reason he's ahead of Henson and Sanders on the Player Rankings list.
He could rebound better and he also needs to show more discipline when it comes to fouls. But his defensive instincts are undeniable and worth utilizing off the bench.
Offensively, his range extends to about 15 feet, but he remains very confined in what he can do.
If Udoh became a full-time starter, he could potentially lead the league in blocks. He's that active in the lane.
But until he shows more facets to his game, he'll likely remain a high-energy reserve.
7. Drew Gooden
Drew Gooden isn't projected to start, but he possesses a great deal of experience and has what the young big men on the roster lack: offensive ability.
Gooden is crafty and finds way to score in the lane. He can also knock down the mid-range jumper. He will most likely not "posterize" anybody, but he can score in bunches.
Because of this, he figures to log minutes ahead of the younger, raw power forwards. He's also an adequate rebounder and an improved passer.
What could be a hindrance to Gooden is the presence of Ersan Ilyasova, who is now the premier power forward on the roster.
Gooden can also play center and see time alongside Ilyasova, but that could also be limited since Milwaukee has a handful of centers.
Gooden has offensive skills so he will be in the rotation, but the way he's used could change from game to game.
6. Mike Dunleavy
Mike Dunleavy had a productive 2011-12 and he figures to establish a very similar role this season.
He moves exceptionally well without the ball, catching and shooting off screens with great proficiency.
He is also the Bucks' most reliable three-point shooter, and he should benefit from the penetrations of Jennings and Ellis. Their ability to attack the lane should leave Dunleavy open for kick-outs.
Dunleavy also has value in his keen basketball mind. He understands the game remarkably well and isn't susceptible to having a mental blunder.
Further, this keen basketball mind helps him defensively. He's not lightning quick by any means, but he defends competently and takes a good amount of charges.
5. Samuel Dalembert
Samuel Dalembert is very similar to the slew of young big men on the Bucks' roster, except he's older and possesses more experience.
Further, he's proven himself in the league and has been a polished shot blocker for years. He also rebounds well and is a surprisingly capable free throw shooter (shot 79.6 percent last season with the Houston Rockets).
You can expect Dalembert to chip in around eight points per game, eight rebounds per outing and close to two blocks/game. He has typically been around these numbers for most of his career, and he should receive the minutes this season to continue this.
Offensively, Dalembert can hit the short jumper, but his post game is inept and he can't handle the ball well (the continued theme throughout the Bucks' centers is that their offensive game is essentially nonexistent, and the veteran Dalembert is no exception to this).
Expect Dalembert to contribute at the beginning of the year, but don't be surprised if the younger big men get more and more minutes in place of him as the season progresses.
4. Tobias Harris
As a rookie last season, Tobias Harris showed potential, but there remains a big question.
The question is what position is best suited for him. He's a tweener, as he's likely too small (6'8'', 226 pounds) to thrive at the four position but too slow to play the three spot.
The likelihood is that the Bucks will use him at the small forward position, and he has already started a couple pre-season games in this slot.
Harris can reveal his value in this slot by utilizing his post game, which is superb for a young player. At the small forward position, he can post up smaller players and take advantage of his size.
Compared to young forwards Henson and Sanders, Harris has much greater maturity on the offensive end.
Now he needs to add a more consistent defensive game, and he should be en route to becoming a solid starter.
3. Ersan Ilyasova
The Bucks' top three players are leaps and bounds ahead of anyone else on the roster. The final three players will need to carry this squad, and Ersan Ilyasova will be desperately needed in the frontcourt.
Ilyasova is on the rise towards stardom. The 6'10'', 25-year-old averaged 13.0 PPG and 8.8 RPG last season.
You can expect those numbers to increase dramatically. He should receive more minutes than last year (27.6 a game) and should be a focused part of the offense.
Ilyasova will be largely effective in the pick and pop, and Milwaukee's savvy playmaking guards (Jennings and Ellis) should enjoy kicking to their big man.
Ilyasova shot an astounding 45.5 percent from long-range last season. It's unlikely he'll shoot at this high of rate again this season (it was a career high), but the long ball is clearly in his repertoire.
He can also score from the inside and is a top-notch rebounder, giving him the versatility that could vault him to All-Star status.
His only downsides are that he's an average defender and doesn't block shots particularly well. But the Bucks can live with those things, especially since the majority of their other big men are defensive-minded.
Ilyasova should have a breakout year in 2012-13, and his play is at the center of the Bucks' playoff hopes.
2. Monta Ellis
Monta Ellis is the definition of a stat-stuffer. He is a potent scorer and can also rack up a good number of assists from the shooting guard position.
What's more, he's also a thief on defense, often swiping balls and in turn leading the fast break.
When Ellis is on his game, he can help the Bucks beat anybody. He is that lethal of a weapon.
Ellis does have some questionable aspects to his game, though. He is trigger-happy and often settles for difficult jumpers. He's also turnover prone and can quickly become a coach's chief frustration.
But you have to live with those things if Monta Ellis is going to be a core member of your team. His playmaking ability is unquestioned, but it comes with clear negatives.
The main concern with Ellis is whether he can mesh with Brandon Jennings, another trigger-happy, smaller guard. After the Bucks added Ellis in the middle of last year, the duo wasn't able to lead Milwaukee to a playoff berth.
This season could be no different. They are almost too similar as players and they both demand the ball.
Ellis, in particular, may need to learn how to play more off the ball, something he's not accustomed to doing but could be necessary if this backcourt tandem is to flourish.
1. Brandon Jennings
Brandon Jennings is electrifying to watch. His quick penetrations, dazzling ball-handling skills and smooth lefty jumper make him one of the league's most exciting young players.
As the Bucks look towards the future, they need to make it their distinct focus to keep Jennings around.
Jennings will soon be a free agent, and he has expressed an interest in re-signing with the Bucks.
He could become the face of their franchise for the long-term future, and Milwaukee would be wise to pursue this.
This would be especially wise because Jennings can flat-out play and he's only 23. He figures to be an elite point guard for many years.
Plus, Milwaukee isn't a desirable location for superstar players, so it's a good choice to keep one of their own budding superstars, because they likely aren't going to lure any top-notch free agents.
Jennings has what it takes to become an All-Star, even in a conference loaded with top floor generals. He can dominate a game in so many ways offensively, which makes him the premier face of the Bucks.
Bucks fans can only hope he remains the premier face of their team for many years into the future.


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Summer attented the Firefly reunion panel on Friday as scheduled but little did we know that she would join the Alphas panel too on Saturday.
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NAFCU and CUNA have each produced videos that urge credit unions and affected members to contact their senators in support of member business lending legislation, while lawmakers are home during the Senate's spring recess.
While nobody knows exactly when the Senate will vote on S.2231, the bill is on the Senate's calendar after it returns April 16, CUNA President/CEO Bill Cheney told viewers.
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The videos come as President Obama signs the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act on Thursday. The JOBS Act aims to provide capital to small businesses, but credit unions were unsuccessful in adding a member business lending provision to that bill and face a tougher task rounding up at least 60 votes to pass S.2231.


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May 9, 2011, Greencastle, Ind. — Attorney, civil rights legend and presidential adviser Vernon E. Jordan Jr. will provide the principal address at Saturday's commencement exercises for the Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis. The event begins at 2 p.m. at the Indiana Convention Center.
A 1957 graduate of DePauw University, Jordan is a senior managing director of Lazard Frères & Co. LLC in New York. He was previously a senior executive partner with the law firm of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, where he remains senior counsel.
Jordan has also served as president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, Inc.; executive director of the United Negro College Fund, Inc.; director of the Voter Education Project of the Southern Regional Council; attorney-consultant, U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity; assistant to the executive director of the Southern Regional Council; Georgia Field Director of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and an attorney in private practice in Arkansas and Georgia. (above right: Jordan delivers DePauw's commencement address in 1993)
His presidential appointments include: the President's Advisory Committee for the Points of Light Initiative Foundation; the Secretary of State's Advisory Committee on South Africa; the Advisory Council on Social Security; the Presidential Clemency Board; the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission; the National Advisory Committee on Selective Service; and the Council of the White House Conference "To Fulfill These Rights." In 1992, Jordan served as the chairman of the Clinton Presidential Transition Team.
An advisory member of DePauw's Board of Trustees, Jordan earned his law degree at Howard University Law School and honorary doctoral degrees from more than 60 colleges and universities in America, including DePauw. He is the author of Vernon Can Read! A Memoir and Make It Plain: Standing Up and Speaking Out.
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In December 2009, Jordan was one of eight individuals presented with the Du Bois Medal, the highest honor awarded by the Harvard University Institute of Politics' W.E.B. Du Bois Institute. He's also been honored with the Spingarn Medal, the NAACP's highest honor for achievement, the Trumpet Award, and his alma mater's Old Gold Goblet and McNaughton Medal for Public Service.
In his 1993 commencement address at DePauw, Jordan declared, "DePauw expanded my mind, broadened my horizons, lifted my sights, prepared me to serve and to lead and nurtured my growth and maturity. I made lasting friendships here. If I had my life to live over again, I would return to this place."Back


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A 75 year old woman from Karlstad in central Sweden has been thrust into the IT history books – with the world's fastest internet connection.
Sigbritt Löthberg's, who had never had a computer until now, is no ordinary 75 year old. She is the mother of Swedish internet legend Peter Löthberg who, along with Karlstad Stadsnät, the local council's network arm, has arranged the connection.
Sigbritt will now be able to enjoy 1,500 high definition HDTV channels simultaneously. Or, if there is nothing worth watching there, she will be able to download a full high definition DVD in just two seconds.
The secret behind Sigbritt's ultra-fast connection is a new modulation technique which allows data to be transferred directly between two routers up to 2,000 kilometres apart, with no intermediary transponders.
According to Karlstad Stadsnät the distance, in theory, is unlimited – there is no data loss as long as the fibre is in place.
"I want to show that there are other methods than the old fashioned ways such as copper wires and radio, which lack the possibilities that fibre has," said Peter Löthberg, who now works at Cisco.
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Encinitas artist Tim Richards carves the 12-foot stump of a Torrey Pine that was recently cut down at Swami's Park in Encinitas into a tiki face, like the minature version lying at the base of the stump. Richards said it is the largest sculpture he has ever done and also the most public. "With public art, everyone has an opinion," he said, "and most everyone has been positive." He said it will take 2-3 weeks to complete the piece, which he started Monday. (Photo by Bill Wechter - Staff Photographer)
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Minister announces probe into alleged spy
Johannesburg - State Security Minister David Mahlobo has announced a probe into weekend reports claiming misconduct by an alleged State Security Agency (SSA) spy.
"In the wake of weekend newspaper reports alleging improper conduct against persons reported to be associated with the State Security Agency, the Minister of State Security Mr David Mahlobo, MP has requested the Inspector General of Intelligence Advocate Faith Doreen Radebe to conduct an investigation in terms of the Intelligence Services Oversight Act, Act 40 of 1994," his office said.
"The investigation will seek to establish the facts and get to the bottom of the allegations made about members of the State Security Agency."
City Press on Sunday reported that Belinda Walter, an advocate, laid a complaint against SA Revenue Service (Sars) group executive Johann van Loggerenberg after their relationship ended in May.
This was after their relationship allegedly went sour when Van Loggerenberg discovered that Walter was acting as a lawyer for alleged tobacco smugglers he and Sars were investigating for tax evasion, fraud, and money laundering.
According to City Press, Walter confessed to Van Loggerenberg that she was also working as a spy for a unit of the SSA, which was investigating the same tobacco smugglers Sars was probing.
The unit, which reportedly operated from a house in Pretoria east, had worked with the alleged tobacco smugglers. Convicted drug trafficker Glen Agliotti, who testified against former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi, allegedly recruited the smugglers.
The group also allegedly had a hand in trying to reinstate former crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli and the ousting of National Prosecuting Authority prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach, and replacing Sars top management.
The Sunday Times and Rapport also published reports on the matter.
'Outlandish, ridiculous'
Walter this week dismissed the reports as "outlandish, ridiculous and spurious statements" and threatened to take legal action against the newspapers.
The state security minister said in his statement announcing the probe on Wednesday evening: "We remain accountable and would conduct our tradecraft within the spirit of the Constitution and the law.
"As indicated before, we are committed to professionalise the service and will deal decisively with ill-discipline irrespective of any person involved."


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A welcome message from Sen. O'Brien
Hello and welcome to my official Senate site! I'm excited to launch this page and my official Facebook and Twitter accounts today. It is very important to me to communicate with the people of my district, and I'm excited to have these new tools at my disposal to keep you up to date.
Our electronic communications are a fantastic way to give the people of Monroe and Ontario counties a quick and easy way to stay in touch with our office and get a quick overview of our current activities and plans for the future.
Thank you so much for taking the time to visit the site, and if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions for me and my staff, please use the 'Contact' link above or the social media account of your choice to reach out!


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you take 'em!
When I told my husband I was bringing home a lemon tree he said we could start making 7-Up, since we already have a lime tree. Good thing we have sliding glass doors instead of walls in our living room, because citrus needs lots o' light.
Aren't they pretty?
These fruits are all that remain, as I left some in Tennessee. But there will be more, I'm sure of it. Everything I've read about Meyer lemons (and this may be a Meyer after all) indicate they can take some abuse, which it surely has had the last few days. A little fertilizer, a little water, a lotta sun and I expect it to be full of fruit in another six months or so.
The lime tree has more limes than I can count, but they're very tiny. I don't know what variety of lime I have, though, so maybe they're supposed to be tiny. And I just found out today that limes are orange when they're mature; limes are picked before they're fully ripe.
My miserable cold moved to my head overnight and I'm not nearly as sick as I was when I was supposed to be useful. I can be merely decorative now that I'm home, so of course I'm feeling better. Heh.
Today is not the day to start walking again, although my heel pain is miraculously gone. (Not miraculous at all – rest, stretching and ice will heal plantar fasciitis.) We're having company this weekend and I'd rather be completely free of this cold when they arrive. So I will rest and knit today (the newsboy cap I started, oh, a couple weeks ago?), and make something warm and comforting to eat, and drink tea with honey.
And lemon.
Monday, November 7, 2011
When life gives you lemons …
Labels: being sick, knitting, Meyer lemons, resting
3 comments:
- denise said...
Hate it that you got sick - hope you're feeling much better very soon!
Lemon tree looks great. With your green thumb, I'm sure it will thrive.
- November 7, 2011 at 2:02 PM
- jen said...
Do they do well indoors in cold climates? I think it would be great to have fresh lemons.
- November 9, 2011 at 1:13 PM
- Debbi said...
The lime tree has done very well indoors in the three winters I've had it. We shall see what happens with the lemons. This is the first year it's ever fruited (it's three years old). I'm not expecting additional lemons, it takes about six months from blossom to fruit. I'll be happy if it lives!
- November 9, 2011 at 3:27 PM
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Eto'o agent ponders 'big offer'
Samuel Eto'o could leave Inter Milan if the club receive an "indecent proposal", according to the striker's agent.
Eto'o has been linked with a move away from Inter this summer after Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admitted to his interest in the forward.
Inter, however, have insisted they wish to retain the Cameroon international's services, while the player has stated he is happy at the San Siro.
"Inter have stated that they are happy and proud that Samuel is one of their players and he appreciated that," agent Claudio Vigorelli told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
"He's said the same thing to president Massimo Moratti. The truth is that they are happy to stay together and they will, so long as nothing changes between now and the end of August.
"What may change? Inter could receive a big offer for Eto'o, let's say an indecent proposal, that up until now hasn't arrived.
"Inter are not going out and looking for offers and neither is Eto'o, but nothing is to be excluded in football.
"If a big offer was to come in then the president and Samuel will go and have a coffee together, then we'll see what happens."
Eto'o, 30, joined Inter from Barcelona in 2009 and won a memorable Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League treble a year later.
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How can his numbers not go up with Romney and Ryan both in self destruct mode? Love it.
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(Newser) President Obama has been doing very well in the polls lately—and it's looking less and less like the product of a post-convention bounce. According to the FiveThirtyEight prediction model, Obama now has a 76.1% chance of winning reelection, up from 75.2% on Wednesday, Nate Silver writes for the New York Times. But that number assumes Obama is still riding a convention bump, and there's some evidence to suggest that bump has dissipated. Remove the post-convention penalty the model imposes, and Obama's odds go up to 83.9%.
Twenty-one high-quality polls have been run in swing states since the conventions, and Obama has led in all of them, by an average margin of six points. If that's really the case—and not just the result of a temporary convention bounce—then Romney "will probably need some sort of external contingency to give him much of a chance at winning," Silver says. And Romney "will need to see Mr. Obama's numbers decline fairly soon if he wants to bank on the convention bounce hypothesis."
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Students dispersed to various service locations in the area such as the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children, Union Mission, the Society of St. Andrew and the Bridge Christian Fellowship Swap & Shop. There, students volunteered for a variety of activities, including sorting food and clothing donations, facilities work, gleaning and oyster restoration.
Jeffrey Brauch, dean of the School of Law, explained that students' participation in these different community service projects is a simple reflection that Regent students' priorities are in the right place.
"They come to this school because they see law as a means to serve others and their communities," said Brauch. "It's immensely gratifying to see our entire student body display that heart to serve right at the beginning of a new year."
As a third-year law student, Erica Weston explained how easy it is to get caught up in focusing on studying, classes and her future career. Weston spent the day volunteering at the Bridge Christian Fellowship, where they were preparing for a clothing swap. Her favorite part of service was being able to visually see their work making a difference as large stacks of clothes that were donated for the swap were folded and organized.
"My focus should be on others, and the community service day is a great way to connect with the local community," said Weston.
Second-year law student Jessica Clark spent the morning aiding the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Oyster Restoration team. Throughout the day she learned about collecting and cleaning oyster shells shipped from local restaurants in order to provide a home for newly spawned oysters to attach to in the ocean.
"I think it's important to serve others because of the example Christ set for us during His time on earth," said Clark. "It was so great to be able to participate in a short-term project with a cause that helps the community in the long term."
This willingness to serve is what Darius Davenport, director of Career and Alumni Services in the School of Law, believes molds legal scholars into legal practitioners. And though it is, perhaps, contrary to what many assume, the role of a lawyer is primarily to be a "servant."
"There's no better way for a law student to begin his or her law school experience than to be in service to their community," said Davenport. "Over the last six years I've witnessed how Community Service day has transformed and inspired many students to continue to serve in Hampton Roads."
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QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Dr Abdul Malik Baloch Saturday vowed that the government would not bow down before the terrorists and continue fight against them till their elimination.
He was talking to the families of victim officials of the Quetta Police Lines tragedy here.
At least 40 members of the police force, including a DIG and SP, were killed and 60 others injured on Thursday when a lone suicide bomber penetrated through a strict security cordon placed around the Police Lines (a residential compound meant for the city police) and blew himself up, causing one of the worst tragedies for the Balochistan police force.
Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions Lt. Gen (retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch, provincial ministers Abdul Rahim Ziaratwal and Nawab Mohammad Khan Shawani, and Inspector General of Police Balochistan Mushtaq Sukhera were also present on the occasion.
The chief minister said the government was mindful of the threats and ready to take the terrorists head on. "We are not scared of them at all and will fight them until the last bullet," he resolved.
He said the terrorists would not be allowed to reign in Quetta, which was, he said an identity of the province. The chief minister paid tribute to the martyred police officials and assured the families of every possible assistance.
He asked the IG Balochistan police to keep the force's morale high to counter the terrorists' strategy of demoralising law enforcement agencies by taking them on.
"The police force is not alone in their fight rather they have the complete support of the government and the public," the CM said and appreciated performance of the force against the miscreants.
Referring to the Police Line tragedy, he described it as a reaction to successes of the law enforcement agencies, which had managed to arrest several members of the terrorist outfits in recent days.
Speaking on the occasion, Federal Minister Lt. Gen (retd) Abdul Qadir Baloch assured every possible support on behalf of the federal government.
"The federal government will provide the latest security equipment, gadgets and funds as demanded by the provincial government," he added.
Referring to the Bannu and D I Khan jailbreaks, attacks on ISI office in Sukkur and Balochistan IGP's residence, he said the terrorists were bold enough that they attacked and got freed their imprisoned accomplices.
He said the Police Line tragedy indicated that Balochistan had emerged as the second battlefield after the Federally Administered Tribal Areas.
The Taliban could now only be defeated through a tough fighting, he said and added that for the purpose, the law enforcing agencies should be fully prepared to counter the threat and properly man the Pak-Afghan border.
The minister said he had visited residences of several victims of the tragedy to convey sympathies of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to their families.


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Appeal Filed Against Lesbian Pastor's Acquittal
The Presbyterian Church (USA)'s Redwoods division is appealing the case of a lesbian activist and longtime pastor who was acquitted of charges that she violated the church's ban on performing same-sex ceremonies.
According to an article by the Presbyterian News Service on Friday, the stated clerk of the Redwoods Presbytery said the notification of the appeal against the Rev. Jane Adams Spahr has been sent "to all the parties."
Spahr was acquitted on Mar. 2, 2006 following a brief tribunal where she testified that she performed hundreds of same-sex ceremonies throughout her 30-year career. During the trial Spahr said she called those ceremonies "marriages" if that is the term the couples preferred.
The PC(USA) allows pastors to oversee same-sex ceremonies as long as they are not equated to heterosexual marriages the only type of marriage recognized by the denomination.
In its 6-1 decision, the Redwoods Permanent Judicial Commission (PJC) acquitted Spahr on the basis that the denomination views same-sex marriages as "improper" by not necessarily "forbidden."
Conservatives immediately criticized the decision and predicted a quick appeal.
The appeal will be heard by the PJC of the Synod of the Pacific and will likely be taken up to the denomination's highest court, the General Assembly PJC.


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Gender Studies Major
Current students: To see the requirements for your major please see the Faculty Handbook for the year in which you enrolled.
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Pathway through the major
A major in Gender Studies requires 36 senior credit points, including at least 12 credit points from core units of study at 2000 level and at least 6 credit points of core units of study at 3000 (each unit of study is worth 6 credit points). The Gender Studies units of study that are on offer can be found here.
Junior units of study (1000 level)
In first year you will complete GCST1602 Introduction to Gender Studies plus at least one of the following: GCST1601 Introduction to Cultural Studies and GCST 1603 Screen Cultures and Gender: Film to Apps.
You may replace one of these units with any junior units from Anthropology or Sociology or PHIL1011 Reality, Ethics and Beauty, PHIL1013 Society, Knowledge and Self, ENGL1008 Australian Texts: International Contexts or ENGL1026 Constructing the Fictive Self.
GCST1602 Introduction to Gender Studies familiarises students with foundational concepts in the study of gender, including how gender organises our lives, bodies, sexualities and how it situates us in relation to human rights, the environment, post-coloniality, race and class.
Senior units of study (2000 and 3000 level)
You can choose from a range of senior intermediate (2000 level) units of study that are designed to broaden your knowledge of issues related to the study of gender, including sexuality and identity, sexuality and violence, theories of intimacy and friendship, masculinity and environmental issues. You need to complete a minimum of 12 credit points at 2000 level from core units of study.
Progression is achieved through both breadth and depth, allowing you to explore the diversity of approaches to the study of gender, sexuality and identity.
Senior-advanced (3000 level) units of study extend the research and learning experience for students. These options build on junior and senior-intermediate areas of study, including sexuality, queer theory, the body and ideas of intimacy, community and belonging, but allow for a greater depth of focus either through the use of sophisticated theoretical tools or research methods, or both. For a major in Gender Studies you complete a minimum of 6 credit points of core units at 3000 level.


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LOS ANGELES (CBS/AP) — Real estate agents from across California are calling on lawmakers and banks to make it easier for homeowners facing foreclosure to sell their home.
The California Association of Realtors on Thursday took out full-page ads appearing in the Los Angeles Times and six other of the state's largest newspapers calling on banks, government officials and others with a stake in the housing market to make so-called short sales easier, faster and more efficient.
The ads note that some potential home buyers have had to wait more than three months for banks to respond to short-sale applications.
Short sale transactions allow distressed borrowers to avoid foreclosure by selling their homes for less than what is owed on them.
The association says in its ad that the transactions can help the state's economic recovery by speeding sales and reducing the inventory of bank-owned homes on the market.
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Hong Kong is a fun cosmopolitan to visit especially with kids. We took a trip to Hong Kong last summer during our month long family trip to Thailand. With great public transportation system, it is a great Asian country to visit especially if you don't have much experience traveling outside the US. English language is widely used by locals and all the public signs. So there hardly is any language barrier to overcome yet the culture is vastly different from the West.
We stayed for only 4 days and 3 nights. It's enough to explore this small island but I wouldn't mind stay a bit longer to allow us more time to explore each area. There will be more detail posts on fun things to do in Hong Kong with kids. But the most memorable experience we had in Hong Kong has to be the various type of transportation we tackle in these 4 days.
Plane – Air Asia
We flew Air Asia, the popular low cost airline in Asia, to Macau. Why Macau you ask. We picked Macau mainly because Air Asia ran the promotion at that time that we were able to purchase tickets from Bangkok to Macau for about $100 per person. Can't beat that. Plus Macau is a popular day trip from Hong Kong that we already planned to visit so it worked out quite well.
With low cost airline, everything is very efficient and minimal. We pre-ordered food online since the flight was in the break of dawn and we knew we would be hungry by the time we were enroute. Self check-in kiosks are lined up and free for passenger. With no luggage and only carry-on, we saved additional fee. It's weird to think that when the airlines in the US announced the plan to charge for additional fee to select your seats, there were many outcry from travelers but here in Asia, Air Asia has done it for years and yet people just accept it with no complain.
The flight was uneventful. It was way too early to start the trip but I have to praise my kids that they were just going along with no complain. Once we landed in Macau International Airport, we took a taxi to the ferry terminal to Hong Kong.
Ferry – Turbojet from Macau to Hong Kong
There are a few ferry companies that service Macau – Hong Kong at Macau Maritime Ferry Terminal and we chose to go with Turbojet since they have more schedule time and run on a more frequent basis. If you stay in Kowloon island, you can also take a ferry directly from Macau to Kowloon but there will be less frequent services. When we arrived at the terminal, we had only 15 minutes but luckily we made it on the ferry even after the immigration and custom. But don't worry if you miss the ferry, you can catch the next one.
If you are prone to seasick, it will be best to take motion sickness medicine. The ride is smooth but this is an hour long ride. For me, I would rather sleep than battle the seasick. The kids were much better than me so I'm glad we can keep the kids entertained with new DSi games. With the combination of comfortable seat and dramamine, before I knew it we had arrived at the Hong Kong Macau Ferry Terminal.
Train – MTR
I wouldn't call myself an expert in mass transit system but by far Hong Kong is one of my favorite city in regard of mass transit system. The Hong Kong MTR is clean, efficient and easy to navigate. Plus the underground system that connect various exit/entrance within the MTR makes it easy to travel around regardless of weather. Each stop in MTR in the city center area has at least 3 or 4 exits that will take you closer to your destination without having to walk above ground at all.
With huge population who use MTR daily, there seems to be little chaos going on. People walk fast but stay on the right side and follow the arrow to avoid collision. Slow walkers like us were past by commuters and locals alike. One of the first thing we did was to purchase the Oyster card, the rechargeable smart card that can be used with not just the railway but buses and various retail shops as well. Fares are discount when used with the Octopus card but there is a deposit fee that you will get back once you return the card. We decided to keep 2 of our cards as a souvenir, quite inexpensive souvenir I must say.
Cable car – Ngong Ping 360
A trip to Hong Kong won't be complete without visiting one of the popular destination in Lantau Island, Ngong Ping and the Giant Buddha. Our last visit to Ngong Ping was over 5 years ago so things have been improved. They have introduced the crystal cabin, the clear bottom cable car. It wasn't as scary as I thought and it made a fun ride up to the Ngong Ping village. With the length of 5.7 km between Tung Chung and Ngong Ping, the 25 minutes ride was fun for the whole family. The view from the cable car was amazing to be able to see the airplanes took off and landing at the airport, the ships in the bay and the Giant Buddha became more prominent the closer we got to Ngong Ping.
Escalator – Central Mid Level Escalator
I know it might sound weird to be so excited about riding the escalator but the Mid Level escalator is more than just a typical escalator. It's the world longest outdoor covered escalator systems. And with Mr. Z who is chasing after anything and everything with title world longest, largest, biggest from the Guinness book world record, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to check it out. Plus it's a chance for me to redeem myself. See, the thing was when we were here 5 years ago we tried and failed to find the central mid-level escalator. In order to put my shame to rest, I came with more information and determination.
The central mid level escalator is a system of multiple escalator connected via the covered that provide a better commute for locals linking Central and Western district. The 800 meters in distance ride up the hill was fun and easy but make sure you have a plan on how to get back because there is no down escalator. However, you can easily catch a bus or taxi at the top or like us just walked down. It was fun and easier than I thought until we left our tripod behind at one of the coffee shop and had to went up and down again!
Double Deck Tram – DingDing Hong Kong Tram
Just the name itself, DingDing, I couldn't help but had to add that to our itinerary when I planned our Hong Kong Trip with Kids. The double deck trams run on a double track along the northern coast of Hong Kong Island from Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan. The fare is HK$2.30 for adults, HK$1.20 for children under 12. It's a bargain for a way to sit back and enjoy the city for a little while. The blending of old wooden seat, turnstile, antique open-air bus and cityscape provides the great contrast of Hong Kong.
Incline Railway – The Peak Tram
Another popular tourist attraction in Hong Kong is none other than the Peak. And there is no better way to enjoy the full experience of the Peak by riding the Peak Tram. The view as the tram made it way up the cliff is breathtaking. We visited on the weekend and Hong Kong holiday so the line was long and the queue was crazy. I wish they have a better system on getting people to board the tram. So with that, my experience was prejudice by long wait, crowd and quick ride but it was an must-do experience nonetheless. So my advice will be plan to go during non-weekend or holiday to avoid crows and long line.
Ferry – Victoria Harbour Crossing with Star Ferry
Another fun transportation experience that not only affordable but awesome was the victoria harbour crossing with Star Ferry. It's one of the best way to enjoy the view of Hong Kong from the Victoria Harbour without costing a fortune. For as little as HK$2 per adult, we enjoyed a ride with Hong Kong island skyscraper as a backdrop. Just a note, the octopus card is also accepted here.
So here you have it, our adventure in all types of transportation in Hong Kong. It was one of the most memorable experience we had in Hong Kong. Just to be able to move around the city with ease and with so many options make me want to go back there again!


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The USC Sports Awards are an annual event held by the University to recognise the sporting achievements of its students.
Sportsperson of the Year
University student considered to have produced the best results in their sporting arena as determined by the Sports Awards Committee.
2016 recipient
- Kyle Bridgwood - Cycling
Previous recipients
- 2015 - Kyle Bridgwood (Cycling)
- 2014 - Blake Cochrane (Swimming)
- 2013 - Blake Cochrane (Swimming)
- 2012 - Tessa Wallace (Swimming)
- 2011 - Andy Yates (Kite-boarding)
- 2010 - Brodie Gardner (Triathlon)
- 2009 - Chloe Turner (Triathlon)
Team of the Year
This award goes to a team that has shown outstanding achievement on and off the field. The team that has produced the best results without bringing any disrepute to the University. The team has possessed a high level of sportsmanship and team spirit at all times.
2016 recipients
- Womens Volleyball - Cecilia Webbe, Bronwyn Oberholzer, Maike Bertram, Kiana Schimak, Angela Johnson, Chloe Wolski, Calista Theron.
Full Blue
- Has previously received a Half Blue and has reproduced or bettered their results of the previous year; or
- Produced outstanding results at an international sporting competition (discretion of the selection committee); or
- Competed at a World Championships as part of a National Sporting Team, (the Committee will evaluate the application according to the relative strength of the championship); or
- Competed at Olympic or Commonwealth Games.
2016 recipients
- Annelise Jefferies - Duathlon
- Klade Hauschildt - Sailing
- Taylor McKeown - Swimming
- Braedan Jason - Swimming
- Chelsea Gubecka - Swimming
- Leah Neale - Swimming
- Angela Johnson - Volleyball
Half Blue
A Half Blue award will be awarded to students who have made a minimum level of Green and Gold honours at an AUG, or national representation in a sport not available at AUS events.
2016 recipients
- Jessica Schmidt - Waterskiing
- Emma Sykes - Rugby 7's
- Sophie McCulloch - Surfing
- Chloe Grabs - Archery
- Chloe Wolski - Volleyball
- Cecilia Webbe - Volleyball
- Maike Bertram - Volleyball
Continued Excellence
Has previously received a Full Blue Award and has reproduced or bettered their results of the previous year.
2016 recipients
- Blake Cochrane - Swimming
- Jacob Templeton - Swimming
- Cameron Taylor - Taekwondo
- Michael Anderson - Swimming
- Kyle Bridgwood - Cycling
- Chelsea Gillett - Surf Lifesaving
- Jake Packard - Swimming
Green Award
This award goes to a student who has shown outstanding team spirit, leadership and contribution to sport either through a volunteer or manager position. Recipient has contributed to the success of USC Sport.
2016 recipients
- Yoel Jogiono - Futsal


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Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIII
Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIII
Jacketed in royal purple, SIX WIVES: The Queens of Henry VIII by David Starkey also has a majestic heft befitting its subject --- and its status as the latest PBS history series. Anglophiles, amateur historians, and monarchy watchers alike will have a field day with this latest attempt to stuff Henry's six brides between two covers.
Popular historians Antonia Fraser and Allison Weir have both written biographies of Henry's wives, both of which contributed to the scholarship on the Tudor women. Fraser, whose previous books like 1984's THE WEAKER VESSEL put paid to the idea of passive Englishwomen, brought a feminist slant. Weir chronicled Henry VIII's metamorphosis from vibrant young prince to despotic old king through his marital history.
Starkey takes the subject and makes it his own by shining his historian's lantern on each of the queens in turn, combined with the stuff and sense of her context. The bulk of the book is devoted to Henry's first two wives, Catherine of Aragon and Anne Boleyn, which makes sense given the importance of those marriages to Henry and to history. However, Starkey grants each queen her place, taking special care to define how her particular character, background and circumstances influenced the course of events.
Thus, readers learn how Catherine of Aragon's innate stubbornness and devout Catholicism ("I am Queen and Queen I will die") influenced not only public awareness of Henry's attentions to another woman, but also her fanatically pious daughter "Bloody Mary." Proceeding from Anne Boleyn to Jane Seymour to Anne of Cleves to Catherine Howard, Starkey never forgets the primacy of religion to English society at this point in time, and unlike some previous biographers of Henry's wives, does not neglect the important role Henry's final queen, Catherine Parr, played in the Church of England.
Starkey does not cover any extraordinarily new ground, although he has a few surprises up the sleeve of his academician's gown, such as a careful consideration of whether or not Henry's inability to consummate his marriage to Anne of Cleves led to their divorce. He also provides some little-known images in the sixteen pages of photos included. Since Starkey is the editor of THE INVENTORY OF HENRY VIII, a massive cataloging project, it stands to reason that he would consider places and objects important, and those objects include documents. The letters that the six queens wrote --- to their fathers, courtiers and husbands --- are fascinating.
Starkey has made a sort of dual career for himself as academic specialist and media consultant, and that duality is reflected in his writing, for good and ill. SIX WIVES occasionally gets bogged down by historical detail. Still, this most outspoken and combative of English academics, noteworthy for his provocative lectures, uses his theatrical talents to good effect and keeps readers turning pages as he connects the historical dots with erudite flair.
By book's end, the portraits of the six queens form one of their king that is at odds with the idea of Henry VIII as lascivious philanderer --- yet the six women can still be viewed individually. That is no mean feat and, for history buffs, a real treat.
Reviewed by Bethanne Kelly Patrick on January 23, 2011
Six Wives: The Queens of Henry VIII
- Publication Date: May 4, 2004
- Genres: Biography, History, Nonfiction
- Paperback: 880 pages
- Publisher: Harper Perennial


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Niggle longs only to complete his painting of a tree, which seems to grow as he works on it, leaf by leaf, but he must leave on a journey and is prevented from finishing.
First appeared in the Dublin Review in January 1945. Usually published together with his essay "On Fairy-stories" under the title Tree and Leaf.
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Tuesday, Dec. 10
The Algoma Montrealais discharges cement at the Holcim dock on Rice's Point on Monday. (Photo by Diane Hilden)
Morning: Paul R. Tregurtha, departing; Peter R. Cresswell, arriving to load iron ore pellets
Afternoon: Lee A. Tregurtha, arriving to load iron ore pellets; Elbeborg, departing; Isolda, departing
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