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How the Strongest US Rocket Compares to a Heavy Duty Pickup Truck
PickupTrucks.com has put together the heaviest comparison of all time, pitting a Delta IV, the ULA's largest rocket, against a Ram 3500 Heavy Duty pickup. Although the pickup wins the 0-to-60 contest, that's about all it wins. Astounding infoporn below.


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SCB yearbook design winner
From staff and wire reports - Apr 25, 2013
St. Charles Borromeo School recently held their 2012-2013 yearbook cover design contest.
The competition was open to third through eighth grade students to design the cover with the schools theme: "Do all you do for the Glory of God".
This years winner was fourth grader McKenzie Grundmeyer. McKenzie will receive a complimentary yearbook for her accomplishment.
Other students recognized for the cover designs were second place - Samantha Bach, sixth grade and third place - Daniel Bosco, eighth grade.
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It's been just about a year since One 19 North Tapas and Wine Bar opened at, not coincidentally, 119 N. Kirkwood Road, bringing the tapas trend to Kirkwood. We made our way to the eatery not long ago to have a taste, and if they keep doing what they're doing, their first anniversary won't be the last.
From the outside, the restaurant doesn't stick out much from the hustle and bustle along this busy strip of restaurants and retail. But the interior is a whole different story. The walls have a stucco-type finish, and the bar area is framed with a stone arch, evoking a Mediterranean villa. The atmosphere is casual but classic, as well. We'd feel comfortable arriving in a suit or shorts.
The tapas on tap at One 19, for the most part, aren't the traditional Spanish version. Instead, the offerings are more of a small-plate take on a variety of cuisines.
The menu is broken down into Primas (starters), Seafood, Vegetables and Meat, and we decided to get a sampling from each. We started with the Oven-Baked Goat Cheese ($7) from the Primas list. It came out hot and gooey with a really nice, tangy Italian puttanesca sauce and some crispy bruscetta.
Under Seafood we picked the Grilled Tuna Filet ($11) and the Grilled Crawfish Etouffee ($10). The tuna was sushi-grade and perfectly seared, topped with small slices of avocado and served with a citrusy Japanese ponzu sauce and a dab of high-grade wasabi. It was as delicate and flavorful as the tuna served at most sushi bars we've been to lately. The etouffee had plenty of Louisiana crawfish swimming in a creamy roux, though no trace of the usual white rice we're used to with this dish. It wasn't missed though, as the idea was to use it to spoon it over pieces of French baguette.
From Vegetables, we chose the Roasted Potatoes ($5). These came with a chorizo sauce, but it was fairly light, not heavy and meaty as the name would suggest. Very simple and very good.
Our Meat of choice was the Pan-Seared Tenderloin ($11). We ordered ours medium rare, as all red meat should be cooked in our humble opinion, and the pieces came to the table rosy pink and juicy. The meat was topped with crumbles of Maytag blue cheese, quite possibly the perfect complementary flavor. We also were very fond of the mound of sauteed pine nut spinach that came on the side.
We finished off our One 19 experience with a dish of the house-made Vanilla Bean Ice Cream ($4), with berries and a drizzle of red wine. It was an ideal way to beat the early summer heat.
Along with the eclectic variety of plates available, we really liked the fact that the menu included suggestions for wine pairings for each dish. And of course, the beauty of smaller portions is that there's more opportunity to explore more tastes! LN


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Diversion - The ultimate 3D platformer: 4 worlds, 111 levels, 170+ characters to unlock!
Diversion is the ultimate 3D platformer for Android with 4 unique worlds, 111 levels, and 170+ characters to unlock and collect!
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FREE PRIZE CODE - Press 'Redeem' on the title screen and type 'FREEGEMS' to unlock 500 bonus gems!
A big thank you to the over 1.5 million players who have downloaded and made Diversion so popular on Android!!! You guys rock!! Also, the game is now XPERIA PLAY optimized and fixed for Evo 3D and Sensation devices. Keep the great feedback coming - it really inspires us to keep the updates coming!
- Challenging gameplay requires timing and puzzle solving
- Redeem codes for in-game prizes: gem packs, characters, levels!
- New: Daily Bonus! Earn gems every day you play!
- Boss battles!
- 111 Levels
- 4 Unique 3D Worlds
- 170+ fully-animated playable characters to unlock and collect
- Lush 3D environments
- Physics powered by PhysX
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- Different every time you play!
- High Resolution graphics
- Play your own music
- Remove banner ads: Make any purchase from the gem store and in-game banner ads will be removed - forever!
Be amazed at what you can do : run, jump, climb, hang, swim, zip, slide, and even fly! As you progress through levels you'll unlock more challenging gameplay and hazards, including: spikes, chasms, zip-lines, slides, ledges, holes, buttons, spiderbots, bouncer bombs, water, laser walls, meteors, security drones, aliens, mutant sharks, chompers, stompers, lava, steam vents, blast vents, reversers, stoppers, portals, spike rollers, and more! 100 challenging levels will require timing and puzzle solving skills to complete and unlock the 170+ playable characters including: Ninja, Alien, Rocket, Karate, Robo, 60s, Zombie, Burglar, Tiger, Egyptian and even the Freaky Chicken and Future Banana!
Will this be your next Diversion?
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William Warren Wassall
Found 10 Records, 10 Photos and 4,919 Family Trees
Born in St Louis, Missouri, USA on 19 Aug 1901 to Charles Fredrick Wassall and Kate Edith Braznell. William Warren married Catherine Coulson and had 3 children. He passed away on 9 Sep 1954 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.


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The most vulnerable children in Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou, May 27, 2011 - UNICEF donated on 27 May 2011 a batch of equipment to disabled people living in dire conditions.
The equipment is intended to hundreds of families headed by persons with disabilities who live in the poorest areas of the city of Ouagadougou, who were victims of heavy flooding in 2009 and have lost everything in the floods.
"UNICEF is fully committed to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This special attention to this convention is quite in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child which states in its principles that every child should be given the chance to live and grow in dignity", said Ms. Sylvana Nzirorera.
The donation is composed of two buses of 32-seats, a 4x4 vehicle, 20 motorized tricycles, 125 tricycle bike, and 512 kitchen utensil kits. The two buses will support families in the daily transportation of children with disabilities into their day care centers.
A joint UNICEF and Government of Burkina Faso endeavor, the donation is in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This convention was ratified by the Government of Burkina Faso in 2009. A national law on the rights of handicapped people was adopted by the National Parliament in 2010.
The ceremony was chaired by the Ministry of Social Action and National Solidarity. The equipment was officially delivered, on behalf of UNICEF, by Ms. Sylvana Nzirorera, Deputy Representative and Officer in Charge to Thérèse Kafando, president of the FEBAH (Federation of associations in charge of handicapped people in Burkina Faso) in presence of the officials heads of various associations of persons living with disabilities as well as handicapped children, young people and parents. There are more than 1,700 handicapped people (children and adults) in Burkina Faso affiliated to associations by the kind of disability.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries the President of Executive board of FEBAH thanked UNICEF for the donation, stressing how the equipment was very important for the people living with disability who lost everything in the floods of 2009, including their homes and personal belongings.
Ms. Rosalie Bassolet, FEBAH's Technical Permanent Secretary meanwhile recalled the efforts made by UNICEF towards the reduction of vulnerability of poor populations, including annual support the last few years to children living with disabilities, allowing them to be eligible for adequate supervision in specialized centers, be provided with care and with special education. "Support for the rehabilitation of disabled victims of the 2009 floods confirms once more, the commitment of UNICEF", she said.
The equipment had been ordered by early 2010 but local manufacturers, among them disabled people, have been slow to finalize the order.
"Better late than never," said Amina, a woman with a disability among the beneficiaries. "With this motor bike, I will be able to carry small goods to sell them in neighborhoods where I can find clients. I do not need to bother my daughter anymore who has been carrying these goods on her head. She will now go back to her school she had left for me. Furthermore, I'll earn more to pay for her books. Food for her three sisters and his little brother is also guaranteed now, "she added.
"I am pleased to see the brightness of the faces of those people who have received the equipment," said the Deputy Representative of UNICEF. "I feel that this gift will make a difference in the lives of many vulnerable families. This is an example of the meaning of equity".
UNICEF is also very committed to inclusive education in Burkina Faso with advocacy with government and pilot projects underway.


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I was told if I opened up a CD and borrowed a loan against it (slightly confused on that, but don't worry about the details) it would improve my credit score. Only problem is it's going to tie up my downpayment for the house for 6 months while I pay it off. So I'd only want to do it if it would help my credit score thus lowering the interest on the mortgage and make it easier to get a loan.
I've had a secured credit card for just under 2 years (greatly improved my credit score)
I've paid off all my collections that I could (One Capital One credit card still remains, they'll take a 'donation' but will not remove it from my credit score)... Sooo I'm not paying.
Credit Karma's scores are 690 and 691 but my FICO score is 621 (I want at least 640, so I just need a bit more to get over the hurdle) P.S. for some reason credit karma doesn't have the Capital One card on my credit score anymore, but it's still on Equifax.
Just for giggles I disputed the capital one claim on Equifax a few times, no luck obviously.
And if anyone else can think of a better way or any way to improve my score I'm all ears. Thank you! :)
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Opening a cd account and borrowing against it. Basicly what your doing is borrowing against your own money with paying interest to the bank at a smaller interest rate. But cd's right now aren't paying enough to balance that kind of loan.
Best thing to do is talk to a loan officer at the bank which you bank at. Use as much money as you can for a down payment on a home. You should also find out how much home you can afford as well. Most people get over their head thinking they can buy more house than they can afford. Remember you will also have to pay home owner insurance as well as flood insurance when purchasing a home. This is an added cost most people don't think about as well.
Making plans to buy a home is a big step. You will also want to think about how you want to finance a home and save money in the long run. Buying a home at 30 year morgage I would never recommend unless you like giving money away. Think about the terms as well as they payment that you can pay.
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I believe what you are referring to is a Secured Loan. See if you can find a Secured Loan for a small amount. Just make sure that the lender reports to all three credit bureaus before applying. If you only have one credit card right now, you should get another one, even if it has to be secured, but I highly doubt it would need to be, you should be able to get an unsecured credit card now. A second credit card will give you a score boost at least with fico scoring. I would get the second credit card before getting the secured loan, but you should do both. You can probably find a secured loan for five hundred dollars or maybe even less, so search around.
Make sure that you have the current credit card paid down to below ten percent of the credit line if you don't already. Don't dispute the Capital One account anymore as when you dispute the account updates and looks like a recent derogatory on your credit. You can try sending "goodwill letters" but it would be tough to get Capital One to agree. Be aware that you can most likely get another credit card with Capital One as they do not hold grudges. Check their website to see if you are preapproved for an Unsecured credit card with them for the second card that you need to add.
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I don't mind about losing a couple dollars in interest, I'd save more with a better rate on a house. I decided to go with the secured loan, I'll post back in 6 months if it does or does not improve my credit score. As far as a credit card, I have two inquires on my credit report already and I'd rather not get a third... Unless that wouldn't lower my score by more then a couple points, then I don't suppose I'd mind (I do like those Discover IT / Chrome cards). I keep less than 10% on my credit card every month, haven't missed a payment since I got it almost 2 years ago.
On a side note I have used several home affordability caculators, they say I can afford 160,000 house, but I'm only looking for 130,000 max. As you said, I don't want to come up short. I also am looking for the 15 year mortage, its not much more per month.
Thank you both! :)
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Irrevocable vs. Revocable Trusts
This post originally appeared on Dummies.com.
Estate planning often involves setting up revocable or irrevocable trusts. Each one of those trusts begins with an intervivos trust — a trust you set up that goes into effect while you're still alive. You then decide if the intervivos trust is revocable, meaning that you can change your mind, or irrevocable, meaning sorry, what's done is done.
Irrevocable trusts are the easier of the two to understand. After you place property into an irrevocable trust, you can't retrieve the property. For all intents and purposes, that property now belongs to the trust, not to you!
With a revocable trust, however, you can place property into the trust and at some point in the future, undo the transfer by removing the property and terminating the trust.
Very often, if you die or become incompetent, the provisions of a revocable trust call for the trust to become an irrevocable trust. For example, you can terminate a revocable burial trust at any time, usually before death or incompetency. But if the burial trust still exists when you die or become incompetent, the trust becomes irrevocable and the money is used for your burial expenses.
You most likely have gift tax consequences when you establish an intervivos irrevocable trust, so make sure your accountant is "in the loop," along with your attorney. Also, certain transfers within certain time periods prior to your death can be included in your estate as "gifts in contemplation of death" under both state and federal statutes. So watch out for possible death tax implications!
How revocable and irrevocable trusts affect estate taxes
The most significant distinctions between revocable and irrevocable trusts are the estate tax considerations. Property that you place in an irrevocable trust is no longer considered part of your estate, meaning that the property typically isn't included in your estate's value when it comes to determining if you owe death taxes and, if so, how much.
However, you still own property that you place into a revocable trust, and therefore that property is still subject to death taxes. If you can change your mind about the trust and retrieve the property from the trust at any time while you're still alive, the property is really yours and should be considered part of your estate.
Check out the rest of the post on Dummies.com.
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Westcoast warlord Lajim Ukin's outburst against Sabah Umno chief Musa Aman has rattled the latter.
KOTA KINABALU: Musa Aman is in damage control mode as the bitter in-fighting under his leadership has flared once again in Sabah Umno and the state Barisan Nasional.
In a hasty call for calm after Umno supreme council member Lajim Ukin said last week he was seeking a meeting with Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak to register his lack of confidence in the top leadership of Sabah Umno, the normally reticent Sabah Chief Minister said he wished to "mend fences" for the good of the coalition.
He said he had no intention of politically taking down any leaders of Sabah Umno or leaders of the other BN component parties in the state and, if there were differences, he was ready to discuss these with them.
Musa also reiterated that he had and will never look down on any BN leaders in the state.
He said he valued cooperation from all leaders of the coalition government in Sabah, adding that as the state Umno head, his "door is always open if there is any problem involving leaders. Come and discuss and together we will solve any problem."
Speaking during a function in Beaufort, the constituency under the sway of Lajim, on Sunday, Musa said there must be respect and honesty among leaders.
He said the struggle is for the party and coalition, and not individuals.
Not naming any particular leader, the state BN chief said he believed the people of Sabah are politically matured and could tell without fail which leader "is telling the truth and which one is not".
"If there is something that you feel not satisfied about, just come and see me. I will try to help where I can.
"It is always important and incumbent upon all leaders to continue to uphold the spirit of consensus in our action," he said.
Observers noted that Musa was obviously referring to several Sabah Umno leaders who are not in his camp and particularly Lajim, a force within Sabah Umno, who is also the federal Housing and Local Government Deputy Minister.
After months of speculation that all was not well between Lajim and Musa, the Beaufort MP came out in the open to say that Musa was only looking after his own interests when managing the state.
He also said he had been told that he would not be selected or given the opportunity to defend his seat in the next general election.
Umno leaders chide Lajim
The outspoken attack that came after months of rumour and speculation forced Musa to hold out an olive branch to those aligned against him during a function at his alma mater SK Mempagar within the Beaufort parliamentary constituency.
Meanwhile, several Sabah Umno leaders chided Lajim for his outburst against Musa.
Yahya Hussin, Putatan divisional head, said Lajim's criticism of Musa was an indication that he was about to ditch Umno.
"This could only come from a person who is ready to cross to the other side and becoming a traitor," said Yahya, who is a Deputy Chief Minister.
Sabah Umno treasurer and Tuaran divisional chairman Hajiji Mohd Noor said his division felt hurt by what Lajim had said of the chief minister and led his division in declaring full support for Musa to continue leading the state government, Sabah Umno and state BN.
Kota Belud Umno head Salleh Tun Said said leaders must be sincere by wholeheartedly working hand-in-hand with all leaders and not just a selected few or their own circle of friends.
"One must not put one leg inside BN or Umno, and the other outside for this will mean that at any time this kind of leaders will jump ship for their convenience or self-comfort. Both legs must be in one place," the State Legislative Assembly speaker told FMT.
This is the second time a senior leader in the Sabah BN coalition has questioned Musa's leadership.
More than a year ago, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) also criticised the chief minister for allowing those believed to be close to him to do a hatchet job on BN members who were not subservient to him.
Lajim helped hasten the downfall of Parti Bersatu Sabah government in 1994 when he quit and joined Umno.


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Advanced switches customize, optimize automotive HMIs
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User interface is an extremely important aspect of any vehicle experience. Obviously, electromechanical components, such as switches, in automotive applications must provide high reliability and long operating life. But these switches must also add to the look (design) and feel (functionality) of a vehicles keyfob, center console, steering wheel and other in-cabin interfaces.
Known in the industry as haptics, the touch, feel, and sound of a switchs actuation are paramount to a users experience and impression of a particular vehicle. Automotive design engineers want user interfaces to respond and provide feedback in specific ways that are unique to their vehicle.
Essentially, user feedback is part of the identity of a vehicle and its manufacturer. Haptic features are often customized for specific vehicles and manufacturers, and are often accomplished through advanced switch configurations. These switches must combine ruggedness with design flexibility to meet automotive requirements
A commonality of every harsh environment application is the need for ruggedized components that can withstand the brutal environmental conditions. Switches sealed to IP40, IP65, IP67 and IP68 specifications that are resistant to contamination by, dust, dirt, salt, and water are necessary in automotive applications.
Combating environmental elements is often accomplished with switch designs featuring an internal seal to protect the switching mechanism, as well as an external panel seal designed to keep liquids from entering the panel or enclosure. Silicon rubber caps are also employed to prevent the ingress of fluids that could adversely affect the function of standard switches. Additionally, the materials used in these switches, such as PBT (polybutylene terephtalate), must be robust under exposure to chemicals, water, and other potential contaminants.
Rugged switch designs for automotive vehicles also need to be resistant to extreme temperatures, vibration, and shock. Depending on the specific application within or outside the vehicle, advanced snap-acting, tactile, pushbutton, and toggle switches are available with IP67/IP68 ratings that provide high levels of reliability and predictability.
Reliability and predictable behavior is directly linked to the compatibility of the switch based on the mechanical environment of the unit and the final OEM specification. Switch manufacturers must simulate the potential environmental conditions a switch will encounter over its operating life to ensure their design achieves the specified robustness.
As the gateway to a user interface, a switch configuration must have a desirable appearance, feel, and sound. Switch manufactures must work closely with automotive makers to optimize aesthetics, ergonomics, and performance.
For typical switching functions in automotive applications, such as front-panels and dashboards, robust pushbutton switches are often utilized. Sealed up to IP68-ratings, pushbutton switches can be designed to provide excellent tactile feedback with specific travel and actuation forces. Pushbutton switches also provide a long operating life of more than one million cycles, making them to be well-suited for use in automotive vehicles.
Ultra-miniature tactile switches are ideal for keyfobs, as they combine a high-operating life with long-term reliability and low current compatibility, while a snap-switch would most likely be used in a vehicles fob reader. Both switches can be customized to provide precise feedback.
The audible response of a switch is another important way for vehicle manufacturers to differentiate their vehicles. This feature can be customized to deliver a specified sound or click when actuated. Automotive OEMs are focusing more on these sound responses and consider the acoustic response as part of their branding. The audible response is highly dependent on the switch design, and vehicle manufacturers need to get the same sound response for all units, regardless of the advanced switch configuration.
In order to provide solutions that deliver repeatable audible responses, switch manufacturers have developed established platforms that allow designs to carry over to different applications. These switches provide high-reliability and consistent haptics in an automotive proven series, while also achieving drastically reduced development cost and time.
Implementing new technologies
Consumers are by now familiar with touch screens in their smart phones, vehicle infotainment systems, navigation/GPS systems, and even computer monitors. Similarly, touch sensing controls, including tactile screens, can now be implemented into almost any electronic device, including center console interfaces. The clicker function (see below) can be enabled with any touch-sensitive surface, and provides uniform haptics over any surface. The simple mechanical system integrates low-profile tactile switches with the actuating superstructure to provide a clickable touch sensing system.
Based on a structure with supporting points, the actuator collects and transmits the force from the touching surface to the switch with a minimum of distortion or power consumption. Pressure on any surface will apply a force on the supporting points at the edge, which will then in turn send back the force to middle arms and then to the appropriate tact switch. The technology is more efficient than hinged solutions by providing a smooth and uniform click. Multiple configurations, structures and profiles can be developed depending on the application and room available for integration, from 2.5 to 10 mm.
In addition, the clicker technology can combined with multiple key areas based on the same actuating surface. The keys/buttons are managed via touch sensing in that each area is used for pre-selection of the function. Selecting the function is managed by actuation on the whole surface. The main benefit is that instead of managing separated keys/buttons, the unit can be managed by a single flush surface with haptics, reducing integration issues and simplifying some features like key alignment, backlighting, and tactile difference between keys.
In terms of assembly and maintenance, electromechanical components for automotive applications often feature quick connections that support modular installation so that they can be plugged into the panel and locked firmly into place, simplifying both assembly and maintenance. This arrangement also lets the OEM store individual switch elements separately and configure them during final assembly to meet application-specific needs, while saving storage space and costs.
One such example of this is seen with illumination, as automotive vehicles contain a large number of visual indicators for informational and safety purposes, signifying the current state or function of vehicles features. LED indicators can be mounted independently of the switch and interfaced with an IC that controls it for slow or fast blinking, or to produce various colors that indicate the status.
Adding illumination at the switch level significantly reduces materials costs, as some switch designs with optional illumination allow users to order the base switch with or without the cap, providing the ability to order one base switch together with multiple color caps, or snap-on caps, during the installation process to suit each specific application. This modular solution not only allows OEMs to have fewer part numbers to inventory, thus simplifying materials and assembly processes, but it also gives engineers greater flexibility with circuit and panel designs.
Manufacturers have also developed pushbutton switches that offer panel-mounting options to help simplify assembly. Rear panel-mounting switches, such as C&Ks rugged pushbutton switches, are ideal for applications where multiple switches are going to be mounted to a PCB. Customers can mount them to the PCB first, then the entire assembly can be installed into the armrest or panel. This allows for a much easier installation compared to traditional front mounted switches that require the mounting hardware to be tightened from behind the panel, which is sometimes hard to access; as well as having to run all the leads to the mating connectors on the PCB. Rear mounted switches allow customers to install the hardware from the top and still achieve the same look while simplifying the installation process.


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NASA delays Atlantis launch
Shuttle managers said they would try again Friday, provided the problem can be solved before then.
Engineers were testing the four engine-cutoff sensors in Atlantis� liquid hydrogen tank when two of them failed. Even though they were commanded to indicate the tank was empty, the two kept showing the tank was full, said NASA spokesman Paul Foerman.
At least three of the sensors must work properly to proceed with a launch.
Officials said the problem might be related to wiring and connectors, rather than the sensors themselves. It was not immediately clear how any repairs might be made.
The sensors are critical to ensure that the shuttle�s three main engines don�t shut down too soon or too late during liftoff. Problems with the sensors have delayed shuttle launches before, most recently in September 2006. The trouble began cropping up following the 2003 Columbia disaster.
NASA had been hoping for an on-time takeoff. Each of the year�s three previous shuttle countdowns had ended with an on-the-dot departure. Atlantis is loaded with Europe�s long-awaited space station lab, named Columbus. The seven astronauts had yet to board their spaceship.
About 750 Europeans connected to the scientific laboratory � a $2 billion project begun nearly a quarter-century ago � were in town for the launch and had begun gathering at the space center.
It was yet another disappointing flight delay for the European Space Agency, which has been working on Columbus for more than 22 years.
Columbus is �our cornerstone, our baby, our module, our laboratory,� Alan Thirkettle, the European Space Agency�s station program manager, said Wednesday.
Columbus will be the second laboratory added to the international space station. NASA�s Destiny lab made its debut in 2001, and Japan�s huge lab Kibo � which means hope � will go up in three sections beginning on the very next shuttle mission in February.
Scientific work will start almost immediately inside Columbus, which is essentially packaged and ready to go.
Thirkettle sees Columbus as a stepping stone for Europe to the U.S.-led moon expeditions planned for late in the next decade. To gear up for that, NASA is under presidential orders to finish the space station and retire its three remaining shuttles in 2010.
Counting Atlantis� upcoming flight, that leaves 12 shuttle missions to the space station and one, next summer, to the Hubble Space Telescope.
NASA Administrator Michael Griffin said he doesn�t expect that number to change, which means some space station equipment and experiments will never make it up.
Aside from the interruption caused by the 2003 Columbia tragedy, the actual building of the space station in orbit has gone well, Griffin said. That�s in stark contrast to the space station�s planning and development, which dragged on for years and contributed to Columbus� prolonged grounding.
�We the United States, as the senior partner in the space station coalition, did not plan it well,� Griffin said on the eve of Columbus� launch. �It has taken far too long and I�ll just leave it at that.�
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Florida Atlantic receiver William Dukes had a breakout game vs. Georgia, but he may not be available for this week's contest at No. 1 Alabama.
Against the Bulldogs, Dukes had 98 yards receiving on five catches including a 48-yard reception that put the Owls at the 1-yard line and set up their second touchdown of the game.
However, Dukes was carted off the field after receiving a leg injury late in the game.
Owls coach Carl Pelini said Dukes' injury, and a leg injury to backup quarterback Stephen Curtis, were not serious, but could keep them from playing Saturday when FAU faces Alabama.
"Both of them are short term," Pelini said. "I don't know about this week, but neither of them have any kind of fracture."
Dukes Tweeted on Monday that he had a "calf contusion" and was receiving treatment on Sunday and Monday.
If Curtis doesn't play vs. Alabama, redshirt sophomore Nick Bracewell could see action. Bracewell saw the playing field for the first time late in the Owls' 55-20 loss to Georgia on Saturday.
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News, Jan. 8: It's a Boy for Kate, Minnelli Begins First Leg of Divorce, Ford Officially Divorced, more……
Top Story: It's a Boy for Kate
Kate Hudson and husband Chris Robinson gave birth to their first child yesterday, making her mom Goldie Hawn a proud grandmother, Reuters reports. Ryder Russell Robinson weighed in at a healthy 8 pounds, 11 ounces. Hudson, who was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in Almost Famous, has been married to former Black Crowes frontman Robinson since 2000. This is the first child for both and Hawn's first grandchild.
Minnelli Begins First Leg of Divorce
Liza Minnelli and her lawyers attended the first pretrial hearing in her divorce case, but her soon-to-be ex, David Gest, was a no show, AP reports. According to Gest's lawyer, the producer and promoter is in Hawaii getting physical therapy treatments to resolve the injuries inflicted by Minnelli during their brief marriage. Gest is seeking $10 million in the civil assault case he has filed against her in addition to the petition for divorce. Minnelli is suing for $2 million in restitution, a financial accounting, legal fees and a court order requiring Gest to keep all financial records that may pertain to her. Minnelli is the daughter of Judy Garland and Vincente Minnelli.
Ford Officially Divorced
Harrison Ford and his wife of nearly 20 years have officially divorced after living apart for more than three years, AP reports. Ford and his wife, screenwriter Melissa Mathison, met on the set of Apocalypse Now and married several years later. Ford's current relationship with Calista Flockhart has caused a few raised eyebrows due to their nearly 20 year age gap.
Carrey Makes Bank
Jim Carrey is the top moneymaker of 2003, according to Quigley Publishing Co., a company which polls theaters on which stars made them the most profit over the last year, Associated Press reports. The poll, which has been taken by the publishing company every year since 1932, also named Ashton Kutcher and Scarlett Johansson as future big earners for theaters. Other stars who found box office success in 2003 were Nicole Kidman, who finished second behind Carrey, followed by Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts, Johnny Depp, Russell Crowe, Tom Hanks, Will Ferrell and Renee Zellweger.
Paltrow Defends Choices
Gwyneth Paltrow is tired of all the scrutiny surrounding her life and career, AP reports. The 31-year-old actress, who won an Oscar for her role in Shakespeare in Love and recently married Brit rocker Chris Martin of Coldplay, tells Vanity Fair in the February issue it doesn't matter to her if she's not number one in Hollywood–her heart's in London. "I feel like in L.A. everyone is looking over their shoulder, and in London nobody does that," Paltrow says. "I'm really (expletive) good at my job, and people who are interesting and good know that, and that's all that matters."
In America Wins Top Producers Award
Jim Sheridan's semi-autobiographical story of Irish immigrants trying to make it in New York City has been tapped for the Producers Guild of America's Stanley Kramer Award for excellence in portraying relevant social issues, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film, which has also been nominated for six Independent Spirit Awards, was co-written by Sheridan's daughters Naomi and Kirsten. The award celebrates the late director, who created such seminal works as Guess Who's Coming To Dinner and Inherit the Wind. The Guild will present the award January 17 in Los Angeles, California.
Nemo Swims to Top of Annie Noms
Last year's record breaking hit Finding Nemo leads the pack at the 31st Annual Annie Awards presented by the International Animated Film Society with 12 nominations, AP reports. The awards, doled out annually, recognize accomplishments in feature-length film, television, commercials and short subjects. Awards will be given for best directing, character design, and voice acting as well as many other categories during the February 7 ceremony in Glendale, California.
Simmons Leads Voter Registration Charge
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons will record public service announcements encouraging young people to register to vote as part of an effort to register 2 million new voters in 2004 and 18 million more over the next five years, AP reports. The announcements, which will feature a number of hip-hop stars and other celebrities, will air during syndicated radio personality Doug Banks' show as part of a deal with The Hip-Hop Summit Action Network, founded by Simmons. The program, "One Mind. One Vote." will launch in Times Square January 19.
Role Call: Producers To Be Re-Reproduced
The Producers, which began as a Mel Brooks film in 1968, will return to the big screen in an adaptation based on the current Broadway hit, AP reports. The film will star Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, whose recent return to their Tony Award-winning roles to packed houses ends in April. Mel Brooks will produce the new film with the play's director Susan Stroman as director. The Producers is slated for a Christmas 2005 release.


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The Case of the Professional Tap Dancer
The resource person should begin by reading the following situation to the children.
Rights in Conflict
Harry and Bill lived in an apartment building. Harry's apartment was directly above Bill's. They were pretty good friends. Sometimes they went bowling together. Their friendship ended when Harry decided to become a professional tap dancer.
"I don't have anything against tap dancers, Harry," Bill said. "But do you have to practice every evening. The noise is driving me crazy. I can't sleep."
"Sorry," said Harry. "But I have to practice if I'm going to be a pro. Besides it's a free country, and I can do whatever I want in my own home. My home is my castle, as they say."
"Sure," said Bill. "But what about my rights? You're disturbing the peace. My peace."
Harry and Bill have a problem. Their rights are in conflict. Conflicts are a natural part of human relationships. Everyone gets into fights or arguments once in a while. Sometimes people can resolve their conflicts but sometimes they cannot. A third person can often help to resolve the conflict between two people. That person has to be someone who can see both sides of the argument and come up with the solution that's fair to both people. In a court that "third person" is a judge.
Sorting It Out
The resource person can then help youngsters think clearly about the situation. Ask them to:
- Identify the problem;
- State some possible solutions;
- Consider the consequences of each solution;
- Make a decision that is legal and fair to all.
In this case, what are the two rights that are in conflict?
- Harry's right to practice his profession in his own home. Many people do this.
- Bill's right to have peace and quiet in his own home. People have a right to reasonable amount of quiet in their home.
There are many ways to resolve this conflict and some solutions are better than others because they are fairer to the people involved.
Use a role play to state these points. Tell half the class to pretend to be Bill and the other half to be Harry. Lead a general discussion, calling on Bills and Harrys. (For older children you can have them pair up and try to resolve the problem in a way that satisfies both parties.)
Sometimes the class comes up with some interesting solutions, such as carpeting Bill's ceiling or having them switch apartments. It is important to encourage children to try to resolve conflicts initially without third party intervention. The court should not be seen as a first resort for dispute resolution.
Or you can present solutions and ask the children to decide if they are fair.
This problem can also be used to discuss the basic point that "there should be rules made in advance and fair procedures to enforce them." There was no rule in this apartment against tap dancing. Would it be fair for the landlord to make one after Harry started tapping? What if there was a rule against pets and Bill got a huge dog that barked every time Harry tapped? What about Bill's right to a certain amount of peace and quiet? How can this be balanced with Harry's right to practice his profession?
Encourage children to discuss why it is important to know the rules ahead of time. Ask them about games they play and the rules for them. What happens if someone breaks or changes a rule?
This strategy, by the late Arlene Gallagher, is adapted from Living Together Under the Law: An Elementary Education Law Guide, published by the Law Youth and Citizenship Program of the New York State Bar Association and the New York State Department of Education in 1982.


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Spring 2007 Fashion Week Notebook | Proenza Schouler
September 20th, 2006
Photo Credit: New York Magazine
Key Takeaways: 80s inspired looks–power chic with a tough edge. Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez alternate between light and dark looks, repeating silhouettes between the two.
Color Palette: Black, dark turquoise and green express Proenza Schouler's dark side, while beige, yellow, pink, and orange round out their light side.
Silhouettes: Silhouettes were either large over small or small over large and included: fitted shirts that hit at mid-thigh, kimono sleeved tops, tops with wide straps, tight bustiers, shorts, and 7/8 sleeved blazers.
Accessories Report: White rimmed sunglasses, belts worn at the natural waist, and heavily laced up sandals adorned the models on the runway.
What's Wearable: Proenza Schouler's outerwear–cropped jackets, blazers, and swing coats–was especially fetching.
What's Not Wearable: Runway models, dressed by a stylist, can pull off pairs of loud prints. However, these combinations are often best left on the runway. More specifically, we found some of the bustiers severe, and the jumper with Daisy Duke bottoms won't do short legs any favors.
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[…] Spring 2007 is all about pieces–and about continuing, not departing from, the big trend from Fall 2006: volume. Bubble silhouettes, trapeze shapes, and puff sleeves all graced the runway. Neutral colors continue their run as well as designers combine shades of black, white, and grey with accent colors from royal blue to fire engine red. SILHOUETTESControlled VolumeAshleigh Verrier, Carolina Herrera, Marc Jacobs, Y & Kei, Proenza SchoulerHigh Waisted StylesDerek Lam, Cynthia Steffe, Zac PosenDrop Waist StylesMarc by Marc Jacobs, Doo Ri, Ports 1961Babydoll ShapesJay McCarroll, Derek Lam, Peter Som, Cynthia Steffe, Ports 1961, Atil KutogluBubble SilhouettesMarc Jacobs, Ports 1961, Sass & Bide, Tuleh, Oscar de la Renta, AraksTrapeze ShapesReem Acra, BCBG, Peter Som, Ports 1961Tulip SilhouettesPeter Som, Ports 1961, Atil Kutoglu, Y & KeiDouble Breasted StylesY & Kei, Proenza Schouler, Zac Posen, Marc by Marc JacobsDETAILINGRufflesPorts 1961, Betsey Johnson, Zac Posen, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Y & KeiCuffed StylesZac Posen, Manuel, Trovata, Kai Kühne, Jay McCarroll, Peter SomTops with PeplumsAshleigh Verrier, Tocca, Carolina HerreraTuxedo DetailingDoo Ri, Oscar de la Renta, Marc by Marc JacobsWide StrapsAshleigh Verrier, Reem Acra, Sass & Bide, Proenza Schouler, Peter Som, Narciso RodriguezDresses with PocketsSass & Bide, Derek LamPuff SleevesReem Acra, Tuleh, Y & Kei, Peter Som, Doo Ri, Marc by Marc JacobsNautical Ashleigh Verrier, Trovata, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Cynthia SteffeEyeletCarolina Herrera, Oscar de la Renta, Jenni KayneOversized CollarsCarolina Herrera, Jenni Kayne Grecian DrapingCarolina Herrera, Doo Ri, Zac PosenBlack and White ColorsAraks, Carolina Herrera, TulehAccent Color: RedCostello Tagliapietra, Reem Acra, Atil Kutoglu, Zac PosenFlutter SleevesBCBG, Narciso Rodriguez, Atil Kutoglu, Jenni Kayne, Zac PosenKimono SleevesBaby Phat, Proenza Schouler, Derek Lam, Ports 1961Off the Shoulder SleevesCarolina Herrera, Calvin Klein, Ports 1961, Proenza Schouler, Y & KeiDotsMarc by Marc Jacobs, Zac Posen, Jay McCarrollWild GraphicsDiane von Furstenberg, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Tocca, Oscar de la Renta, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Jay McCarrollKnits & CrochetDerek Lam, Ports 1961, Marc by Marc JacobsStripesJohn Bartlett, Ashleigh Verrier, Peter Som, Atil Kutoglu, Zac Posen, Jay McCarrollChevron StripesJay McCarroll, J. MendelGARMENT CLASSIFICATIONSShortsJohn Bartlett, Tocca, Carolina Herrera, Ports 1961, Atil Kutoglu, Y & KeiSkinny PantsDoo Ri, Atil Kutoglu, Proenza Schouler, Y & Kei, Zac Posen, Jay McCarrollCapes/CapeletsAlexandre Herchcovitch, Ports 1961, Atil Kutoglu, Zac PosenWrap DressesCostello Tagliapietra, Diane von FurstenbergOverallsJay McCarroll, Proenza SchoulerTunicsPorts 1961, Atil KutogluACCESSORIESTie-Front BeltsNarciso Rodriguez, Zac PosenBowsZac Posen, Carolina Herrera, Peter Som, Ports 1961, Doo Ri, Oscar de la Renta, Jenni Kayne, Y & Kei […]
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DENVER, Sept. 27 (UPI) -- Jordan Pacheco hit a three-run home run and DJ LeMahieu had a two-run shot Thursday, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Chicago Cubs 7-5 for a three-game sweep.
Pacheco put the Rockies up 3-0 with his first-inning homer and LeMahieu made it 5-1 Colorado with his second-inning shot.
Chris Nelson and Matt McBride each drove in a run for the Rockies, who won their fourth straight after a nine-game losing streak.
Jhoulys Chacin (3-5) went five innings, giving up three runs on seven hits with four walks and two strikeouts, to get the victory.
Cubs' starter Chris Volstad (3-11) allowed seven runs on 10 hits in three innings.
Anthony Rizzo hit a solo home run in the third and drove in a run in the ninth, when the Cubs scored twice to cut the lead to two. Rafael Betancourt then set down the next three batters and collected his 31st save.


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Open Your Heart to Love includes an instructional track as well as three hypnosis tracks for you to choose from: One containing a short induction that allows you to fall into a deep state of relaxation quickly. Great for those who are short on time or for those experienced in hypnosis and familiar with the induction process. Approximately 10 minutes of relaxation induction. One containing a beach induction that will lull you into a deep state of relaxation with the soothing sounds of waves hitting the shore, allowing you to let go of any mental inhibitions and be completely open to positive change. Approximately 20 minutes of relaxation induction. And one containing a staircase induction that will walk you down a mental stairway into a deeply relaxed state that ends with you in a peaceful, safe place where you can feel comfortable enough to completely open up to these hypnotic suggestions. Approximately 20 minutes of relaxation induction.
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A car was struck by bullets in a shooting Tuesday afternoon, however no injuries were reported, police said.
Witnesses reported hearing shots fired about 3:15 p.m. in the 2400 block of E. James Avenue, West Covina police Lt. David Lee said.
Responding officers discovered a car that had several bullet holes in it, but no signs of a shooting victim, he said.
Several vehicles were reported to have been seen leaving the area shortly after the shooting, however it was not clear Thursday whether they were involved, Lee said.
No description of the shooter was available.


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EUR/USD (a 4-hour chart)
General overview
The EUR/USD pair ignored the weak Industrial Production report in the Eurozone. The quotes remained at the previous levels.
Current situation
The pair is trading in a consolidation range, not far from the recent lows. The euro gets under selling pressure on any up-move towards 1.1270. The price remained above the 50-EMA which acts as a support. The 50, 100 and 200 EMAs are neutral in the 4 hours chart. The resistance is seen at 1.1270, the support stands at 1.1200.
MACD remained at the same level which confirms the strength of sellers. RSI is neutral, the indicator is close to the negative territory.
Trading recommendations
In the event that the sellers manage to force below 1.1200 the price will decrease towards 1.1130. An uptrend will start as soon, as the pair rises above resistance level 1.1270.


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LA Galaxy center back Omar Gonzalez is headed to join the U.S. National Team for their upcoming friendlies against Scotland and Austria.
Gonzalez is one of 23 players called up for the match against Scotland at Hampden Park in Glasgow on Nov. 15 before taking on Austria in Vienna four days later. The team will gather on Monday afternoon in Glasgow.
Not on the squad is Galaxy forward Landon Donovan, but on Monday, the LA Galaxy's official twitter account stated that Donovan is still dealing with an ankle issue that caused him to miss out on international duty. Donovan has been dealing with a left ankle inflammation issue for several weeks.


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Barcelona players dominate UEFA award nominees
Six players who helped Barcelona beat Manchester United 2-0 in May's Champions League final were included in the list of nominees for UEFA's Club Footballer of the Year awards to be presented in Monte Carlo next week.
Goalkeeper Victor Valdes, defender Gerard Pique, midfielders Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta and forwards Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto'o, now with Inter Milan, were on the list released by UEFA on Monday.
The six other players come from either Manchester United, Chelsea or Liverpool.
The three United players are goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar, defender Nemanja Vidic and forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who has since joined Real Madrid for a world record transfer fee of £80m.
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech and defender John Terry and Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard were also nominated.
The players were proposed by the coaches of the 16 teams that reached the Champions League knock-out phase, with votes cast for a winner in each position as well as the overall UEFA Club Footballer of the Year.
The announcement will be made during the Champions League group stage draw on August 27.
Goalkeeper: Petr Cech (Chelsea), Victor Valdes (Barcelona), Edwin van der Sar (Manchester United)
Defender: Gerard Pique (Barcelona), John Terry (Chelsea), Nemanja Vidic (Manchester United)
Midfielder: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Xavi Hernandez and Andres Iniesta (both Barcelona)
Forward: Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi (both Barcelona), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)
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News » Premier League news » Arsenal news
Adebayor press conference
Arsenal have reportedly called a 1pm press conference and are expected to announce the departure of Emmanuel Adebayor to AC Milan. The Gunners have always maintained that they wished to hang on to the Togo international.
"Milan have already stated their position, while Arsenal have started moving in the market in the hunt for an attacker to replace Adebayor," Adebayor's agent Morabito told Italian television channel Mediaset.
"Until that search ends the deal won't move forward but I am quite optimistic because Arsenal are looking for a player. They're talking about (Mario) Gomez, (Roque) Santa Cruz, and (Peter) Crouch.
"I'd say there's a 70 to 80 percent chance Adebayor will go to Milan."


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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. (KOIN 6) — An explosion ripped through a Lake Oswego restaurant late Saturday night, blowing front windows into the street and starting a fire off the main restaurant area.
The explosion at Scratch Restaurant, 149 A Avenue, happened around 11:30 p.m., authorities said. Firefighters controlled the fire within 10 minutes and checked nearby businesses for any damage. The fire was contained inside the restaurant, officials said.
The restaurant was empty at the time and no one was hurt.
Fire investigators said late Sunday afternoon that they were unable to "absolutely determine a cause of the fire." However, the investigators also said a ceiling fan was found that "may have contributed to the fire," but at this time, the cause is listed as undetermined.
The cause of the explosion was listed as a possible smoke explosion.
"A smoke explosion occurs when the products found in smoke mix with air, creating a flammable mixture. When this flammable mixture finds an ignition source, it creates an explosion similar to what happens when a cloud of gas reaches a ignition source," said Battalion Chief David Morris.
Investigators said there was no evidence that anything from the kitchen was involved in the fire or subsequent explosion.
Authorities have turned the building over to the owner, and it is believed that there may be about $50,000 worth of damage.


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Prosecutor: Prostitution, sharing protected data at center of Moorhead fire chief probe
MOORHEAD - Moorhead Fire Chief Joel Hewitt, who was investigated on allegations he hired prostitutes and illegally shared information about a fatal fire, won't face charges, a prosecutor said today.
Becker County Attorney Michael Fritz said Hewitt was investigated by Moor-head police based on a number of allegations.
One issue, he said, involved claims Hewitt hired prostitutes.
Fritz said he sent Moorhead police a letter this week stating that he won't be charging Hewitt based on those allegations, which he said came from alleged prostitutes.
"I am of the opinion that the allegations of the co-conspirators lack sufficient corroboration. As a result, we would not be able to sustain our burden of proof at a trial or survive a probable cause determination," Fritz wrote in his letter to Moorhead police.
Fritz said another issue explored by the Moorhead police investigation was whether Hewitt violated Minnesota's Data Practices act.
Fritz said he sent Moorhead police a letter in November declining to bring charges on that question. "I do not believe that the conduct at issue violates a criminal law," Fritz wrote in the letter to police.
The city of Moorhead placed Hewitt on paid administrative leave in August.
At that time, an attorney representing Hewitt said police were investigating claims Hewitt shared in-formation about a double-homicide investigation with someone he wasn't supposed to.
City officials released little information, other than to confirm an internal investigation was looking into allegations of official misconduct.
The Clay County Attorney's Office sent Moorhead investigative reports to Fritz to review to avoid any potential conflicts of inter-est.
Reached by phone this afternoon, Hewitt said he would likely have comments to make but he first wanted to confer with his attorney.
Moorhead City Manager Michael Redlinger said recently that there was no change in Hewitt's administrative leave status.
A message left for Red-linger today has not been returned.
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Funny Business @ The Millroom Presents Duncan Trussell
The Millroom
Friday, August 29, 2014 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM (EDT)
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Duncan Trussell @ THE MILLROOM
Friday, August 29th @ 8:00pm
Tickets $12 advance, $15 at the door
Duncan Trussell
An alum of Warren Wilson College, stand-up comedian Duncan Trussell, is returning to Asheville for a live, one night engagement at The Millroom. He currently stars on SyFy Channel's "Joe Rogan Questions Everything". Duncan's popular podcast, "The Duncan Trussell Family Hour", is known for its blend of humor, fringe ideas, eclectic guests, and great interviews. He regularly tours the country as a stand-up comedian and had performed at Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Moontower Comedy Festival in Austin. In addition, Duncan has appeared on "Curb Your Enthusiasm", "Nick Swardson's Pretend Time", Cartoon Network's "Adventure Time", and Funny or Die's "Drunk History".
Buying tickets in advanced is highly recommended. Free parking is available across the street from The Millroom at 66 Asheland Avenue after 6pm. The Millroom offers a full bar and food.
When & Where
The Millroom
66 Asheland Avenue
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Friday, August 29, 2014 from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM (EDT)
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wikiHow to Beat Candy Crush Level 247
Three Parts:Loading the BoardClearing the Required Colored CandiesStopping the Chocolate and LicoriceCommunity Q&A
Level 247 of Candy Crush will require you to collect 60 yellow candies, 60 purple candies, and 60 blue candies. You need at least 10,000 points to pass the level, and you have 50 moves to do so. The goals seem to be easy enough, but getting the 60 candies for all three colors can be challenging. You might not necessarily see these colors all the time on the board. There are two chocolate wheels at the bottom corners that will spread chocolate. Licorice will drop and take space on the board as well.
Part 1
Loading the Board
1Open the game. You can play Candy Crush online on Facebook or on your mobile device using its app. Open the game, then hit the "Play" button on the welcome screen.
2Choose the level. Use the game map to navigate to level 247. Hit the button for the level to begin.
3Study the initial board layout. Once you're in, check how your board is laid out. Analyze if there are any good matches to quickly get a Candy Bomb or two. How about other special candies, can you easily create one or two with the current board?
4Exit and restart. If you don't like your board, you can exit and restart it. As long as you haven't made any moves, you won't lose a life.
Part 2
Clearing the Required Colored Candies
1Focus on the yellow, purple, and blue candies. It may be tempting to match all the other candies for points, but your priority should be on the required colored candies. Do not waste moves matching the others you don't need.
2Make a Striped candy. You can make a Striped candy by matching four candies in a row. When you use a Striped candy as part of a match, it will clear out a whole row or column from the board. You can use this to take out multiple candies of the colors you need from the same row or column.
3Make a Candy Bomb. If you match 5 candies in a row, you will get a Candy Bomb. It can be difficult to get, but not impossible. You just have to work on getting the right candies in place to swap with to form the five-in-a-row. Take out all the yellow, purple, or blue candies on the board with one move by matching a Candy Bomb with the same colored candy.
4Do a Striped candy and a Candy Bomb combo. Put a Striped candy, ideally a yellow, purple, or blue one, and a Candy Bomb side by side and match them. All the similar colored candies will be turned into Striped candies and clear out lots of columns and rows on the board.
- If you the Striped candy you matched was yellow, purple, or blue, you will have cleared lots of the required number, on top of clearing all other colors found in the surrounding columns and rows.
Part 3
Stopping the Chocolate and Licorice
1Stop the chocolate. Watch the two chocolate wheels at the bottom corners. Chocolate will begin spreading as early as your second move. You can break the chocolate by making a match right next to it. Do not let the chocolate spread all over your board. It will be very difficult to complete the level if it does. Stop the chocolate early before it spreads.
2Remove the licorice. As early as your second move, licorice will drop to replace some of the cleared spots. Licorice can take lots of space that should be given to the candies you need. Make matches beside them to clear them out. Do not let your board be filled with licorice.
3Take your time. This isn't a time-limited level, so you don't have to hurry. Take a good look before doing a move. Keep your focus on the required colored candies, and use your special candies well. Eventually you'll beat the level!
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. . .of an excellent product. Just as I always enjoy the level of detail and musical wordflow in Art's reviews, when I heard the Kondo system at the last NY Audio show it was one of a handful of musical listening ephanies I've ever experienced. You're spot on re Kondo's different tonal approach when placed next to Shindo, both manufacturer's wares equally beautiful in their release of the notes.
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The same applies to those audio designers whose craft has approached the level of art. The products of Ken Shindo, Tim de Paravicini, Jean Constant Verdier, J.C. Morrison, Junji Kimura, Don Garber, Denis Morecroft, and a handful of others have all elicited that responseyet none more than the late Hiroyasu Kondo. His Audio Note Ongaku amplifier of 1989 woke the world to a number of possibilities: that a successful commercial amplifier could be designed to operate in single-ended mode; that it could be designed around new-old-stock (NOS) power tubes (footnote 1); that it could provide less than 30Wpc of output power; that it could forgo printed-circuit boards in favor of point-to-point wiring; that it could contain not a single solid-state component; that it could be shockingly expensive.
I didn't hear an original Ongaku until around 1996, by which time the burgeoning single-ended-triode movement had adopted its designer as an unofficial firebrand: understandable, I suppose, but to restrict the Kondo legacy to just one output-circuit variation is to miss the point. For one thing, as revealed in a 1996 interview with former Stereophile contributor Jonathan Scull, Kondo-san also designed and built amplifiers using push-pull architecture, the merits of which, "when properly executed," he endorsed. For another, it seems that, more than any matter of circuit architecture, Kondo's greater concern was to design and manufacture every component part used in his products, down to making his own capacitors by hand, and creating a custom die for the extrusion of his silver wiring.
Those things were brought to mind by two relatively new products in the Kondo line: the Overture integrated amplifier ($33,900) and the GE-1 phono preamplifier ($12,900). Both were designed by Katsura Hirokawa and tuned by Ashizawa Masaki, the latter of whom joined the company in 1990, as Kondo-san's apprentice. Masaki-san is now the CEO of Kondo Audio Note Co., Ltd. in Japan (footnote 2), which remains in the hands of the founder's family. Owing to a change in US distribution, from the former distributor to New York Citybased Rhapsody Music & Cinema, the Overture and GE-1 recently spent two months in my system: the first new Kondo products I've experienced at home in a number of years (footnote 3).
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Although it appears modestly sized in the photos on Kondo's websiteas would virtually anything when viewed alongside the 75-lb Ongakuthe Overture integrated amplifier is something of a beast in person, measuring nearly 17" deep and weighing over 45 lbs: almost too much for even the top shelf of my Box Furniture equipment rack. The sturdy, meticulously crafted chassis, made from a combination of steel, brass, and aluminum pieces, is described by Ashizawa Masaki as "expensive and complicated, but very useful for sound tuning." Also contributing to the Overture's heft are its custom-wound Tango power transformer and output transformersamong the amplifier's relatively few parts that aren't made in-house.
After removing the Overture's top plateand admiring the all-too-rare beauty of a five-figure audio product whose casework is so well engineered that all of the construction bolts and their threaded holes line up perfectly, and whose chassis does not flex with the weight of the parts withinI couldn't help being impressed with the appearance of the handmade silver-foil capacitors used in the signal path. Each is marked with its precise value, along with the name of the technician who made it and the date of its manufacture. The choke coils and the smaller transformers are also the company's own, as are all of the internal hookup wires. The tantalum resistors, although made at another facility (using Kondo's solid silver wire as leads), are a proprietary Kondo design, and are individually measured and sorted in-house for consistency. The silver input and output connectors, too, are Kondo's own design, made to their specifications.
Adjacent to the audio-signal circuitry, extending beyond the range of the tubes themselves, is another Kondo signature: a ground plane made from pure, solid copper. The present-day manufacturer of Kondo products extols the use of solid copper for its RFI resistance and good mechanical grounding properties; Hiroyasu Kondo, in his writings and conversations, suggested that the electrical current meant to mimic music sounds best when comprising electrons drawn from copper and silver. (Again I'm reminded of the dictum that audio devices tend to sound like the materials from which they're madesomething I learned from writer Herb Reichert, and that Herb learned while working for Audio Note.)
The Overture's volume potentiometer could be regarded as an off-the-shelf part, assuming the shelf in question is sturdier than average. The Alps HQPro, which is completely encased in a precision-machined brass housing, would be too large to fit inside some of the high-end preamps I've owned. (Although the Japanese Alps company appears to aim the HQPro series at their home market only, I found the website of a Polish electronics distributor that offers the Overture's 100k ohm version for the equivalent of $550.) But the Overture's Russian-made tubestwo EL34 output pentodes, one 6072, and one 12BH7 per channelreally are off the shelf, having been supplied by Electro-Harmonix, the company that began life making such guitar pedals as the Big Muff " and Small Stone. These tubes may seem less tony than the rare, NOS tubes supplied by other amplifier makers, but I can vouch for at least the Electro-Harmonix 6072 dual-triodes used as the Overture's input tubes, which sound uniquely clear and noise-free in the input sections of my Shindo Corton-Charlemagne monoblocks (footnote 4).
Speaking of the Corton-Charlemagne, the Kondo Overture shares with that amp its use of a class-A, Ultralinear, push-pull output circuit with minimal (3dB) global feedback, executed by Kondo with split-primary output transformers custom-wound by Tango. According to Ashizawa Masaki, an Ultralinear circuit was chosen in order to ensure "reasonable output power, [while] at the same time we have to reproduce smooth tonal character, like a triode." A fixed-bias circuit was chosen to avoid the need for high-power-handling cathode resistors: "Good-sounding ones are rare," according to Masaki-san, who also points to Kondo's proprietary Constant-Current Bias (CCB) circuit, wherein the music signal is spared from passing through the circuitry used for setting bias voltage. Maintaining an appropriate relationship between the music signal and the circuitry for the amplifier's operating voltages is also stressed throughout the Overture's power supply, where Masaki-san says that circuit-layout techniques are critical.
The 32Wpc Overture isn't big on creature comforts, lacking a balance control, a mono switch, and, as one might guess from its pairing with the Kondo GE-1, a phono stage. But it does offer four pairs of line-level inputsselectable by means of a rotary switch with an unusually solid feeland a choice of 4 or 8 ohm output sockets. Notably, the Overture also offers freedom from that most needless of all extra-cost accessories, the remote control. The Overture comes standard with the company's ACz Avocado silver AC cord, which sells separately for $2450.
With regard to the Kondo Overture's build quality, I can say only that I've never seen a more meticulously constructed amplifier, be it tubed or solid-state, from any manufacturer. The attention to detail and the sheer level of craftsmanship displayed in the Overture are nothing less than staggering.
The same construction quality, as well as the same silver wiring, handmade capacitors, bespoke resistors, copper ground plane, and tuned, multi-metal chassis, are seen in the Kondo GE-1, a moving-magnet (34dB of gain) phono preamplifier with separate, switchable input pairs for two phono pickups. The GE-1 uses three of the aforementioned Electro-Harmonix 6072 dual-triode tubes, which provide a two-stage, zero-feedback gain circuit and a cathode-follower final stage for low output impedance. At the other end of the GE-1, an input-impedance selector switchwith choices of 20, 50, and 100k ohmsoffers the user a nonsignal-degrading means of tailoring response in the face of turntable rumble or other system anomalies. The power supply of the GE-1 is built around an original Kondo cut-core transformer and a 6X4 rectifier tube, with a solid-state (TO3 transistorbased) supply for the heater circuits. The stock AC cord is Kondo's ACc copper, which sells separately for $1150/1.75m.
Footnote 1: Today, new samples of the VT4C/211 output triode are available from China.
Footnote 2: There is inevitable confusion between two companies sharing the same name. Audio Note in Japan, whose Kondo Overture and GE-1 are reviewed in this issue's "Listening," is referred to as Kondo Audio Note; Audio Note in the UK, which is no longer connected with the Japanese company, is run by Peter Qvortrup.Ed.
Footnote 3: Kondo Audio Note Co. Ltd., 242 Shimohirama Saiwai Kawasaki, Kanagawa 212-0053, Japan. Tel: (81) 44-520-3150. Fax: (81) 44-555-8350. Web: www.audionote.co.jp. US distributor: Rhapsody Music & Cinema, 27 W. 24th Street, Suite 506, New York, NY 10010. Tel: (212) 229-1842. Web: www.rhapsodycinema.com.
Footnote 4: The E-H 6072 is available in matched pairs from a number of sources; I bought mine from McShane Design, of Orland Park, Illinois.
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March 20, 2013
Getting PURL-sonal
Getting PURL-sonal
A couple weeks ago Covalent Marketing had the privilege of sponsoring the Rocky Mountain DMA at their annual DM Day event. With our sponsorship we were allowed to set up a small both in the vendor pavilion where we had several good conversations with attendees throughout the day. One topic that came up a few times was PURL's (a.k.a. Personal URL's). I found this interesting because not too many people are utilizing PURL technology these days…but maybe they should.
At a very high level, I believe PURL marketing can be deconstructed into three basic parts:
- Personal, 1:1 marketing
- Traditional direct marketing
- An online response component
And in my opinion it's that 3rd piece, that really makes the PURL 'personal' because without it all you have is variable text direct marketing – Dear <first_name>…
To facilitate the online response component a special URL is given in the direct mail. Most often it takes advantage of people's narcissism and it will include the recipient's name (but doesn't necessarily have to). And in case you doubt that we, as a whole, are narcissistic by nature, how many of you have ever 'googled' your own name? Or how about those people who 'tweet' or give Facebook statuses every hour believing others are that interested in their daily activities?
Below are a few examples of what PURL web addresses may look like, with the personalized part being bolded:
• Http://www.John_Smith.CompanyXYZ.com
• Http://www.CompanyXYZ.com/John_Smith
• Http://www.CompanyABC.com/Englewood
I think most people would agree that the PURL landing page is the meat in this marketing process. It can contain as much, or as little, personalization as you want; usually being dictated by how much budget you want to put in to the marketing effort. The more customized PURL's will take advantage of information the organization may already have about the customer/prospect (their profile, demographics, transactional history, etc.) and showcase the items that they may be most interested in.
To give an example, I am in the market for a new car. I have visited several dealerships and I have even test driven a few cars. One of the dealerships recently sent me a generic Memorial Day Sale email, though this would have been a perfect opportunity for some PURL marketing. Imagine that I had an email that went something like this:
Dear Stanton,
Thanks for coming in to our dealership not too long ago. We are having a special Memorial Day sales event and we have some special deals just for you. You can see your special offers at http://www.CarsABC.com/Stanton
Your Soon-to-be Dealer
Then imagine that I went to my PURL (http://www.CarsABC.com/Stanton) and on it I saw deals specific to the car models that I was interested in, not the entire gambit of what's on sale – 75% of which is of no interest to me. And if they were to think ahead, hopefully I was guided from the PURL landing page to their financing section. There they could display their financing offers and maybe a form for me to fill out to be 'pre-approved' for an auto loan with their dealership.
In conclusion, PURL marketing is an under utilized weapon in our marketing arsenal that can help boost your marketing effective rates. To make it work you'll need a little fore thought, a database with some relevant information about your customer/prospect and a trusted fulfillment partner to help with the subdomain and PURL template execution.


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Drugs For Sale! Prescription Slogans Meet the News. . .
Drugs For Sale! Prescription Slogans Meet the News. . .
Last week we heard that the GOP's new slogan — The change you deserve — is the same as the antidepressant Effexor. Hey! The homeless guy on my corner says the same thing, except he substitutes "I" for "you."
Well it got me thinking. Pharmaceuticals, the government, and current affairs are nothing if not bedfellows. Yes. I know that's three and crowded and possibly not legal in some states. But what if I matched up drug slogans with recent news stories? Well, I did — and lemme tell you, it answers the question, "what do Midol and the election have in common?" Here goes!
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) is vying to set a new standard of care for hepatitis C in some of the toughest patients to treat, and today it is reporting some surprisingly strong evidence that suggests the drug is working like researchers hoped it would over the long haul.
The Cambridge, MA-based biotech company offered an interim peek at results from 117 patients who took its telaprevir compound after they failed to fully respond to standard therapy. Vertex looked at "null responder" patients who didn't respond at all to prior therapy, and found that 16 out of 28 of them, or 57 percent, achieved a clinical cure after they got telaprevir in combination with another round of standard treatment. The clinical cure, known formally as sustained viral response, is achieved when the hepatitis C virus disappears from the blood for a full 24 weeks after the course of treatment.
Telaprevir had about the same effectiveness rate for patients who partially responded to an earlier round of treatment (55 percent achieved clinical cure), while that rate shot up to 90 percent for patients who initially were helped by standard therapy, but ended up relapsing later. These results were from a study known as '107. Comparing separate clinical trials can be a dubious exercise because of apples-to-oranges issues, but the clinical cure rates Vertex is reporting today are higher than what it announced in April at a conference of the European Association for the Study of the Liver, in a separate study that also enrolled tough-to-treat patients, called Prove 3.
Side effects from this latest batch of results were consistent with what Vertex has seen in prior studies. Eight of the 117 patients quit taking their medication because of side effects, including four who dropped out because of rash, and one who cited anemia.
For those who are new to the Vertex story, here's a quick refresher on why this all matters. Telaprevir is aiming to be a first-of-its-kind protease inhibitor against hepatitis C, a chronic liver disease. If it can deliver in the final stage of clinical trials, it will change the standard of treatment for the disease just as an earlier generation of antivirals did for HIV infection. The market is potentially huge, because an estimated 3.2 million people in the U.S. have hepatitis C infections, and about 650,000 have failed to get better after the standard treatment.
Telaprevir must be combined with a pair of standard drugs, pegylated interferon alpha and ribavirin, which have to be taken for almost a year, and cause flu-like symptoms that make patients feel miserable. The Vertex drug is eagerly awaited by physicians and patients because it has shown in earlier trials that it can almost double the cure rate for patients when added to standard therapy, and cut the duration of therapy in half for patients who are new to treatment. If approved, the product could generate $2.6 billion in U.S. sales as soon as 2013, according to the investment firm Cowen & Company.
Vertex is running pivotal clinical trials that it hopes will clear the way for the U.S. market introduction of telaprevir in 2011, which could potentially give it the first-mover advantage against deep-pocketed competitors like Schering-Plough and Roche. But besides being first, Vertex wants to set the highest bar for therapy, by recruiting the most difficult patients to treat—the so-called null responders who didn't see any improvement on prior therapy. If it can confirm the results from this preliminary study in an ongoing pivotal study of 650 patients, called Realize—that it can truly cure more than half of the null responders—then Vertex could have a significant advantage that it hopes will give physicians great confidence in its drug for all kinds of patients.
"It's important to keep in mind that this was a small study, there was no control, so it has those weaknesses," says Robert Kauffman, Vertex's chief medical officer. "But it really does suggest to us that we are on the right track in our ongoing Phase III trial. If those results are confirmed in the Phase III trial, then this will be a real advance in treatment."
Still, there are caveats. One of the important things that Vertex learned from this smaller study, known as '107, is that the tough-to-treat patients need to stay on a full 48-week long combination regimen with the interferon and ribavirin. That's how long patients need to take the existing drugs now, Kauffman says.
This was a point of a lot of discussion within the company, because one of telaprevir's big advantages in the so-called "naïve" patient population was that it allows patients to cut their course of therapy down to 24 weeks, meaning they don't have to endure the flu-like symptoms for nearly as long as with the standard therapy. The pivotal study for naïve patients is still designed to test that supposed advantage, but Vertex has found that tougher-to-treat patients are better off staying on the full 48-week long regimen, and enduring all that goes with it, to achieve the clinical cure rates, Kauffman says.
"The null responders really do respond more slowly. They have to stick with the regimen longer," he says.
This latest batch of data came out too late to be presented at this weekend's upcoming meeting of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases in Boston, Kauffman says. Vertex has other data that it expects to announce in Boston from telaprevir studies, he says.
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I am same,as everyone else that is normal.I am not special,as everyone else.The name shall be Shandys.
I'm not a hardcore gamer, but I play games time from time, they're enjoyable. As you might see, I don't have whole lot of badges. But well, when i play games, I don't aim for badges, I admit i really suck at flash gaming, but, i still enjoy playing them for fun :D.
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LEPA Gold Series 750W Power Supply Review
Specifications and Packaging
The LEPA Gold 750W power supply is rated for a combined, continuous output power of up to 750 watts at 40°C operating temperature (internal case air temperature). The PSU includes universal AC line input (automatically adjusts to the AC line voltage) and active PFC, which makes the unit more environmentally friendly to the local power grid. The LEPA G-750 features a single +12V rail that can deliver up to 62A (744W) of power; virtually the entire capacity of the unit.
Specifications from the Lepatek web site:
Dimensions: 160 x 150 x 86mm (D x W x H)
The LEPA Gold 750W power supply comes with three fixed and six ribbon-style modular cables. The six modular cable sockets are color coded and nicely labeled.
Packaging and Parts
The LEPA G-750 power supply arrived securely packed inside a standard retail box that highlights the unit's main features and specifications. In addition to the power supply the package includes a power cord, mounting screws, Nylon pouch with modular cables, and a multi-language User's Manual.
A total of six modular cables come neatly packed inside the black and gold nylon storage pouch.
Seems like a very reasonably priced contender in the 750W range of 80+ Gold PSUs. Have to say that because of this review I certainly would consider it as a replacement or upgrade [situation-pending]. & Thanks for the review.
The cooling is ridiculous inside this one. The fan has to spin quite fast even at moderate load.
Add the fact that the fan itself is complete crap and you get one of the loudest PSU i've ever heard... It's louder than an overclocked GTX570.
I'm really considering voiding my warranty just to change the fan and those cooling plates if the screws are accessible.
The screws ARE extremely easily accesable... to change the PSU fan, ALL you need to do is to unscrew 4 screws and take out the shroud... though, BE careful with that. Make pretty damn SURE you discharge the capacitors before you open up your unit. There's deadly charge can that be hidden behind those two big primary capacitors.
Cant confirm that.
I have an absolute silent machine (you cant tell if its on or off unless looking at the LEDs or monitor)
running watercooling with external fanless radiator, gtx670 with 3 92mm silent fans and MB controlled noiseblocker case fans 11dB, and i cant hear the psu fan.
I even unplugged all case fans and stopped the gpu fans manually and still nothing from the psu...
Of course running a cheaper/older case with top mounted psu (instead of bottom) and not enuf airflow in a cramped case would make any psu-fan turn up on rpm...
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Clemson's Kent wins 2012 Tom Walter College Baseball Inspirational Award
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CLEMSON, S.C. - Rising junior righthander Mike Kent (Springfield, VA) was named one of five winners of the second-annual Tom Walter College Baseball Inspiration Award, announced on Tuesday by CollegeBaseballInsider. The award is named for Wake Forest Head Coach Tom Walter, who donated a kidney to outfielder Kevin Jordan prior to the 2011 season.
The other 2012 winners include Marty Gantt (College of Charleston), Alex Silver (Texas), Carter Smith (Tennessee-Martin), and Tanner Vavra (Valparaiso).
"We feel privileged to highlight and honor such an incredible group of student athletes," said Sean Ryan, co-founder of CollegeBaseballInsider.com, which has covered Division I college baseball since 2002. "The five winners, as well as our five other finalists, epitomize what college athletics is all about, and we are inspired by all they have accomplished on and off the baseball diamond."
Kent recorded a save at Maryland in the first game of a doubleheader on April 21, 2012. Two days later, he endured a six-hour bone marrow transplant for his ailing brother, Matt, who is battling Hodgkin's Lymphoma.
On the season, Kent was 1-2 with two saves and a 3.76 ERA in 38.1 innings pitched over 21 appearances (one start). Kent was an ACC Academic Honor Roll member as well.
"I think about the pain he's going through, pain he's been through the last three years now," Kent told The Post & Courier in May. "He's a fighter, and that's what I'm trying to be."