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Academic Catalog 2019-2020 > College Policies > Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Policy
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) afford eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records. (An "eligible student" under FERPA is a student who is 18 years of age or older or who attends a post-secondary institution.) These rights include:
A student should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, a written request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The College official will make arrangements for access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are not maintained by the College official to whom the request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the request should be addressed.
A student who wishes to ask the College to amend a record should write the College official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.
If the College decides not to amend the record as requested, the College will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student's right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
The College discloses PII without a student's prior written consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to College officials with legitimate educational interests. A College official is a person employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person serving on the board of trustees; or a student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee. A College official also may include a volunteer or contractor outside of the College who performs an institutional service or function for which the College would otherwise use its own employees and who is under the direct control of the College with respect to the use and maintenance of PII from education records, such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent or a student volunteering to assist another College official in performing his or her tasks. A College official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the College. Upon request, the College also discloses PII without consent to officials of another institution in which a student seeks or intends to enroll.
Except for disclosures to College officials, disclosures related to some judicial orders or lawfully issued subpoenas, disclosures of directory information, and disclosures to the student, §99.32 of FERPA regulations requires the institution to record the disclosure. Eligible students have a right to inspect and review the record of disclosures.
The College may release student record information designated as "directory information" without a student's consent. Directory information is information that is generally not considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released. The College identifies the following student information as directory information: student's name, address, telephone listing, electronic mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, student ID, major field of study, dates of attendance, grade level, enrollment status (e.g., undergraduate or certificate; full-time or part-time), participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, degrees, honors and awards received, and the most recent educational agency or institution attended. If you do not want the College to disclose directory information from your education records without your prior written consent, you must notify the College's Registrar, in writing. Your request shall remain in effect until withdrawn by you in writing.
If the College receives a request for student recruiting information from the Department of Defense (DOD), or one of its affiliated agencies, the College will release the student recruiting information requested. Because the information sought by the DOD may include information not designated as directory information under the College's policy, compliance with the DOD's request may result in the nonconsensual release of PII. When student recruiting information is released pursuant to a DOD request, notice of the request and the release of the information will be posted in a conspicuous location in the College's Registrar's Office for a period equaling one academic semester.
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Title 28B
Chapter 28B.10
Section 28B.10.029
Property purchase and disposition
Independent purchasing authority
Purchase of correctional industries products.
(1)(a) An institution of higher education may, consistent with RCW
, exercise independently those powers otherwise granted to the director of enterprise services in chapters
RCW in connection with the purchase and disposition of all material, supplies, services, and equipment needed for the support, maintenance, and use of the respective institution of higher education.
(b) Property disposition policies followed by institutions of higher education shall be consistent with policies followed by the department of enterprise services.
(c)(i) Except as provided in (c)(ii) and (iii) of this subsection and elsewhere as provided by law, purchasing policies and procedures followed by institutions of higher education shall be in compliance with chapters
, 39.26, and
RCW, and RCW
, and
(ii) Institutions of higher education may use all appropriate means for making and paying for travel arrangements including, but not limited to, electronic booking and reservations, advance payment and deposits for tours, lodging, and other necessary expenses, and other travel transactions based on standard industry practices and federal accountable plan requirements. Such arrangements shall support student, faculty, staff, and other participants' travel, by groups and individuals, both domestic and international, in the most cost-effective and efficient manner possible, regardless of the source of funds.
(iii) Formal sealed, electronic, or web-based competitive bidding is not necessary for purchases or personal services contracts by institutions of higher education for less than one hundred thousand dollars. However, for purchases and personal services contracts of ten thousand dollars or more and less than one hundred thousand dollars, quotations must be secured from at least three vendors to assure establishment of a competitive price and may be obtained by telephone, electronic, or written quotations, or any combination thereof. As part of securing the three vendor quotations, institutions of higher education must invite at least one quotation each from a certified minority and a certified woman-owned vendor that otherwise qualifies to perform the work. A record of competition for all such purchases and personal services contracts of ten thousand dollars or more and less than one hundred thousand dollars must be documented for audit purposes.
(d) Purchases under chapter
, 43.19, or
RCW by institutions of higher education may be made by using contracts for materials, supplies, services, or equipment negotiated or entered into by, for, or through group purchasing organizations.
(e) The community and technical colleges shall comply with RCW
(f) Except for the University of Washington, institutions of higher education shall comply with RCW
, and
(g) If an institution of higher education can satisfactorily demonstrate to the director of the office of financial management that the cost of compliance is greater than the value of benefits from any of the following statutes, then it shall be exempt from them: RCW
(h) When any institution of higher education exercises its independent purchasing authority for a commodity or group of commodities, the director of enterprise services shall not be required to provide those services for that institution for the duration of the enterprise services contract term for that commodity or group of commodities.
(2) The council of presidents and the state board for community and technical colleges shall convene its correctional industries business development advisory committee, and work collaboratively with correctional industries, to:
(a) Reaffirm purchasing criteria and ensure that quality, service, and timely delivery result in the best value for expenditure of state dollars;
(b) Update the approved list of correctional industries products from which higher education shall purchase; and
(c) Develop recommendations on ways to continue to build correctional industries' business with institutions of higher education.
(3) Higher education and correctional industries shall develop a plan to build higher education business with correctional industries to increase higher education purchases of correctional industries products, based upon the criteria established in subsection (2) of this section. The plan shall include the correctional industries' production and sales goals for higher education and an approved list of products from which higher education institutions shall purchase, based on the criteria established in subsection (2) of this section. Higher education and correctional industries shall report to the legislature regarding the plan and its implementation no later than January 30, 2005.
(4)(a) Institutions of higher education shall set as a target to contract, beginning not later than June 30, 2006, to purchase one percent of the total goods and services required by the institutions each year produced or provided in whole or in part from class II inmate work programs operated by the department of corrections. Institutions of higher education shall set as a target to contract, beginning not later than June 30, 2008, to purchase two percent of the total goods and services required by the institutions each year produced or provided in whole or in part from class II inmate work programs operated by the department of corrections.
(b) Institutions of higher education shall endeavor to assure the department of corrections has notifications of bid opportunities with the goal of meeting or exceeding the purchasing target in (a) of this subsection.
2016 c 197 § 1;
2015 c 79 § 1;
2013 c 291 § 27;
2012 c 230 § 4.
2011 1st sp.s. c 43 § 303;
2011 c 198 § 1;
2010 c 61 § 1;
2004 c 167 § 10;
1998 c 344 § 5;
1998 c 111 § 2;
1996 c 110 § 5;
1993 c 379 § 101.
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2011 1st sp.s. c 43:
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1998 c 344:
"It is the intent of the legislature to provide the necessary access to quality upper-division and graduate higher education opportunities for the citizens of Spokane. The legislature intends that the Spokane branch campus of Washington State University, offering upper-division and graduate programs, be located at the Riverpoint Higher Education Park and that Washington State University be the administrative and fiscal agent for the Riverpoint Higher Education Park. In addition, those programs offered by Eastern Washington University that meet the rules and guidelines established by the higher education coordinating board's program approval process may serve students at the Riverpoint Higher Education Park. The legislature intends to streamline the program planning and approval process in Spokane by eliminating the joint center for higher education; thereby treating the Spokane higher education community like other public higher education communities in Washington that receive program approval from the higher education coordinating board. However, the legislature encourages partnerships, collaboration, and avoidance of program duplication through regular communication among the presidents of Spokane's public and private institutions of higher education. The legislature further intends that the residential mission of Eastern Washington University in Cheney be strengthened and that Eastern Washington University focus on the excellence of its primary campus in Cheney.
In addition, the legislature finds that the Spokane intercollegiate research and technology institute is a vital and necessary element in the academic and economic future of eastern Washington. The legislature also finds that it is in the interest of the state of Washington to support and promote applied research and technology in areas of the state that, because of geographic or historic circumstances, have not developed fully balanced economies. It is the intent of the legislature that institutions of higher education and the *department of community, trade, and economic development work cooperatively with the private sector in the development and implementation of a technology transfer and integration program to promote the economic development and enhance the quality of life in eastern Washington." [
1998 c 344 § 1.
*Reviser's note:
The "department of community, trade, and economic development" was renamed the "department of commerce" by 2009 c 565.
1993 c 379:
"The legislature acknowledges the academic freedom of institutions of higher education, and seeks to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in carrying out their missions. By this act, the legislature intends to increase the flexibility of institutions of higher education to manage personnel, construction, purchasing, printing, and tuition." [
1993 c 379 § 1.
1993 c 379:
"If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [
1993 c 379 § 407.
Effective date
1993 c 379:
"This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and shall take effect July 1, 1993." [
1993 c 379 § 408.
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DENVER -- Center fielder Dexter Fowler was not in the starting lineup on Sunday. He was hit with a pitch on the right hand on Saturday and fouled a ball off his left foot last week.
"Dexter's been getting dinged up over the last week or so," manager Walt Weiss said. "Then on top of that, day game after a night game, I just felt like it was the right time to give Dexter a day [off]."
Fowler pinch-hit in the ninth inning of Sunday's 5-4 loss to the D-backs, drawing a one-out walk before being stranded at third base with two outs representing the tying run.
After Fowler was hit with a Trevor Cahill pitch in the third inning Saturday night, trainer Keith Dugger brought Fowler into his office and said he took seven images of Fowler's hand and wrist with a fluoroscope that Dugger had just received Saturday.
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Program Goal IX: Reflection and Professional Development
The Education Department's conceptual model recognizes the prominent role that reflection plays in effective classroom decision-making. Like Cooper (1999), we believe that "reflection is the decision-making system's way of correcting itself" (p. 8) in that it adds to one's body of knowledge for use in future decisions. Though reflection may take place before or during teaching, it is our view that the most important reflection occurs after teaching and away from the hustle and bustle of classroom interactions. It involves self-evaluation through a critical analysis of teaching decisions and their outcomes to determine how effectively each of the three teaching functions (planning, implementing, and evaluating) were handled (Cooper, 1999).
Dewey was among the first to promote reflection as a means of professional development in education. He believed that critical reflection is the most important quality a teacher can have and that it has more impact on the quality of schools and instruction than the teaching techniques one uses (Dewey 1916). Dewey (1933) added that when teachers speculate, reason, and contemplate using open-mindedness, wholeheartedness, and responsibility, they will act with foresight and planning rather than basing their actions on tradition, authority, or impulse.
More recently, Donald Schon (1987) has suggested that the ability to reflect on one's actions is a defining characteristic of professional practice, and Osterman (1990) wrote that reflection is an essential part of the learning process because it results in making sense of and extracting meaning from experiences. Similarly, Snowman, McCown, and Biehler (2012) noted that reflection is an essential component of professional development and can put a novice teacher on the path to becoming an expert teacher.
Schunk (2012) sees a connection between reflection and constructivism. Through reflection, teachers mentally construct knowledge about themselves, their teaching, and their students and continually add to and change their concept of effective teaching. Similarly, Osterman and Kottkamp (2004) noted that reflective practice incorporates key elements of constructivism, experiential learning, and situated cognition, including an understanding that learning must be an active process, that knowledge is constructed through experience, and that learning is most effective when it involves collaboration
Definitions of Reflection: Though reflection and reflective teaching have been defined in a variety of ways, Valverde (1982) viewed reflection as examining one's situation, behavior, practices, effectiveness, and accomplishments by asking: What am I doing and why? The self-evaluation that follows involves active, persistent, and careful consideration and contemplation of the practitioner's beliefs and knowledge and leads to professional development, growth, and greater understanding of self and the profession. Valverde went on to state that to be truly considered reflection, this self-examination must be constructive, deliberate, and undertaken periodically. Similarly, Kottkamp (1990) defined reflection as "A cycle of paying deliberate attention to one's own actions in relation to intentions . . . for the purpose of expanding one's opinions and making decisions about improved ways of acting in the future, or in the midst of the action itself (p. 182).
Kottamp's definition acknowledges Schon's (1983) perspective that reflection can take place in different time frames. When reflection takes place before or after an act, it is called "reflection-on-action." This sort of reflection in teaching occurs before a lesson when a teacher plans and considers possible lesson outcomes and after teaching when one considers the lesson's actual outcomes. "Reflection-in-action" occurs during teaching such as when a teacher modifies and adjusts teaching based on unexpected student behaviors.
Stages of Reflection: Van Manen (1977) described reflection as consisting of three stages: Stage one is confined to analyzing the effects of strategies used. The second stage involves reflection about the assumptions underlying a specific classroom practice as well as its consequences. Stage three entails questioning the moral and ethical dimensions of decisions related to the classroom situation. It involves reflection on the assumptions underlying a decision or act and on the broader ethical, moral, political, and historical implications behind the assumptions on which the decisions are based. It also involves technical, educational, and ethical consequences of those decisions. For reflection to have the maximum effect on professional growth and development, educators must engage in all three stages.
Elements of Reflection: Stones (1994) suggested that three important elements are necessary for reflection to occur: practical experience, a meaningful knowledge base, and interaction with other human beings. Practical experience, Stones contends, is the basis for learning, but learning from these experiences will not take place without reflection. Clark (1995) added that educators become more aware of the contradictions between what they do and what they hope to do by reflecting on successes and failures in the classroom. All experiences educators have, inside and outside the classroom, provide building blocks for continued development within the profession. This does not happen automatically, however. By themselves, experiences do not provide guidance for and development of future practices. Only by reflecting on, considering, and wondering about these experiences do they become a major source of strength in the quest for becoming a more accomplished teacher.
Meaningful knowledge about pedagogy and theories of learning as well as social, historical, and political foundations of education are also considered by Stones (1994) to be crucial for productive and meaningful reflection. Knowledge of content, as well as information about students, availability of instructional resources, and educational research are other aspects needed in the knowledge base of a successful reflective teacher. Lasley (1989) added two other crucial elements to Stone's vision of an effective knowledge base: philosophical awareness and understanding of what constitutes good practice. He cautioned that without these components, reflection may lead to repetition of mistakes and preoccupation with techniques, rather than to discovery of the values and assumptions that underlie practice.
In addition to the above components, Stones (1994) suggested that collaboration with colleagues is also of critical importance for fostering professional growth through reflection. Teachers must continuously make difficult decisions about instruction and a host of related issues, but when actively sharing experiences and using professional colleagues as support for reflection and problem-solving as well as for seeking and giving feedback, these decisions are more likely to result in informed actions.
Teaching is not a solitary act. It is more like a continuous interaction between teachers, students, parents, colleagues, and the community where problems are discussed and possible solutions suggested. This interaction gives the participants new perspectives on teaching and supports their development. Not only does reflection on interactions with others lead to stronger decision-making, but it may also lead to stronger communication skills. Brookfield (1995) contended that through reflection a teacher becomes better able to justify and explain educational actions to self and others. Reflection aids educators in speaking about their practice in a confident and informed manner.
Ginsburg (1988) believes that problem-solving skills are also an essential element of effective reflection as they provide a means to modifying and enhancing understanding of professional practice. This is particularly the case when teachers are trying to make sense of difficult situations, identify areas in need of improvement, and develop action plans.
Reflection and Moral Stewardship: In addition to the aforementioned effects of reflection on professional growth and development, Goodlad (1990) suggested that reflection also aids the educator in becoming a moral steward. By reflecting on daily practice, the educator is more likely to understand and practice the standards of professional conduct spelled out in the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
In summary, we believe that the act of reflection is a key factor in one's professional growth and development. It helps teachers confront and challenge their current conceptions of teaching, and learning, assess their current practice, identify areas for improvement, and become better educational decision-makers.
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Dewey, J. (1916). Democracy and education. New York: Free Press.
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moral dimensions of teaching (pp 3-34) San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
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Kottamp, R. (1990). Means of facilitating reflection. Education and Urban Society, 22.2 pp. 182-203.
Lasley, T. (1990). Editorial. Journal of Teacher Education 40, (2), March - April 1998.
Osterman, K. F. (1990). Reflective practice: A new agenda for education. Education and Urban Society, 22 (2);
February 1990, p 133-152.
Osterman, K.F. & Kottamp, R.B. (2004). Reflective practice for educators. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
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Schon, D.(1987). Educating the reflective practitioner. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Schunk, D. (2012). Learning theories: An educational perspective (6th Edition). Boston: Pearson Publishing, Inc.
Snowmn, J., McCown, R., & Biehler, R. (2012). Psychology applied to teaching (13th Edition). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
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The changing faces of BMX Park
Next generation
In years past, BMX Park at X Games has been ruled by either Daniel Dhers or Scotty Cranmer. This year at X Games, BMX Park has experienced a new wave of BMX pros who are applying steady pressure to the more established riders. These riders, including Daniel Sandoval, Kevin Peraza, Kriss Kyle and Kyle Baldock, are the next generation of X Games BMX Park pros, and they're all returning for X Games Munich at the end of June. Introducing the changing faces of BMX Park.
Daniel Sandoval
Sandoval made a name for himself on the international BMX scene, traveling to events all over the world and firing out first-time tricks, such as the double tailwhip 720 and tailwhip to barspin 720. This year, Sandoval placed sixth at X Games Foz, but had difficulty emerging from his first heat at X Games Barcelona. Sandoval will return for X Games Munich.
Daniel Sandoval
Sandoval hails from Corona, Calif., and is part of a new breed of emerging BMX Park riders who toe the line between ridiculous box jump riding and technical lip tricks. According to Daniel, "I got into riding by just moving to Corona. There was a local skatepark, and I just rode it every day." Daniel quickly amassed enough skills to get an invite to X Games Los Angeles 2012. "I just fell in love with the sport," he adds. Daniel now rides for Total BMX, Vans, Profile Racing and pedal brand Xpedo.
Kevin Peraza
Hailing from Tucson, Ariz., Peraza was born into a family with BMX in their blood. At 3 years old, he began riding his bike alongside his brother David. He got an early start racing BMX at the age of 5, and by 10, he had transitioned into freestyle events. By 13, Peraza had begun competing at a professional level. Now 19 years old, Peraza recently signed with a new bike sponsor, Mongoose.
Kevin Peraza
Earlier this year, Kevin Peraza blew away the competition at Simple Session Estonia, landing the first 540 opposite double downside whip. A few weeks later, he was on a plane to Brazil, selected as a last-minute alternate for BMX Park at X Games Foz. Peraza didn't get the chance to ride at the competition, but his time is soon to come.
Kriss Kyle
Kriss Kyle hails from Dumbarton, Scotland, where he lives inside the depths of Unit 23 Skatepark. It is here that he has been able to hone his skills as a progressive BMX Park and Street rider. Kyle rides for BSD, Nike, Red Bull, Unit 23 Skatepark and Source BMX Shop in England.
Kriss Kyle
Kyle was selected as a last-minute alternate for BMX Park at X Games Barcelona. He did not get to compete, but was able to impress the crowd during Park practice. Kyle will return to X Games Munich as an alternate, but his time in the spotlight is not far off.
Kyle Baldock
In years past, Kyle Baldock had been invited to compete at X Games Los Angeles, but he always seemed to struggle with adjusting to the courses. This year, Baldock turned heads when he won double gold medals in BMX Park and Dirt at X Games Foz. "I kind of relate it to my early days in BMX -- you don't really care, and you end up doing well because you're just focused on riding and not making excuses because everything's not perfect," says Baldock on his formula for winning double gold medals.
Kyle Baldock
Heading into X Games Foz, Baldock was dealing with the effects of a concussion suffered in March. "During practice, I was really struggling with the park course until the last day. I couldn't do anything, I couldn't physically trick the box, I just wasn't dialing in the course," Baldock said. In Barcelona, Baldock had similar problems adjusting to the course and did not qualify for the finals. He is looking to redeem himself in Munich.
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The 1940 census records for Colorado can now be searched by name
The 1940 census records for Colorado, Delaware, Kansas, New Hampshire, Oregon and Virginia can now be searched by name.
When the 1940 census was first released this past April, the search was limited to geographical areas.
Since then, thousands of volunteers have indexed the data and Colorado is one of the first six states searchable by name. It's a huge help for geneology research.
Go to this link at FamilySearch.org and enter a name. Once you have located the right person, click on their name and the census information will come up.
If you want to see the actual census image, make note of the enumeration district number (ED) and search by it on the National Archives site at this link.
We found that having an updated browser helps when viewing the census image. It allows the image to be easily increased or decreased in size.
Colorado Population Changes:
Total Population
1940 – 1,123,296
2010 – 5,029,196
Largest Cities
Colorado Springs
1940 – 36,789
2010 – 416,427
1940 – 322,412
2010 – 600,158
Fort Collins
1940 – 12,251
2010 – 143,986
Grand Junction
1940 – 12,479
2010 – 58,566
1940 – 52,162
2010 – 106,595
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Dear all,
I am returning to these forums after a while now; so greetings to all. CG has been my best ever place to find a solution to my coding queries. And, today I am returning with one of my queries.
I have a C-sharp Add-In project with certain functionality implemented in custom Form Regions (.ofs, .cs, .designer.cs, .resx) files. The Form Regions are invoked via a Ribbon menu (.xml and .cs) file(s). Since, there are multiple applications for different users, right now, we have to re-implement the design and code in all the applications. Hence, we are trying to include a group of Form Regions associated with a particular functionality, in one or more individual assembly(ies). Which ever application needs the functionality(ies), will refer the assembly(ies). I have tweaked the designer code a little bit and got it working some how; till the point that, it does not invoke the custom Form region (.ofs) for Appointment item. However, I am successfully able to build the assembly with Form Regions as resource files.
To clarify further, I have performed the following steps:
[1] Excluded the imported FormRegion(s) {.ofs, .cs, .designer.cs, .resx files} from the main Add In project.
[2] Added a new class library project to the existing solution.
[3] Added all the necessary references needed by the Outlook Add In project to the assembly project.
[4] Added .ofs, .cs, .designer.cs, .resx files of the Form Regions to the Assembly project and got to build it successfully.
[5] Add the assembly project reference to the main AddIn project
[6] Removed the partial implementation of WindowFormRegionCollection (containing a single property) from the Form Regions designer code and implemented it in ThisAddIn.designer.cs with the Fully qualified class name as return type of the property.
[7] Comment out the Factory property and _factory field from the Globals class in ThisAddIn.designer.cs and moved it to a separate Globals class (in Global.cs) in the assembly project.
After doing these changes, I was able to get the ribbon UI displayed properly. I am not sure, how to get this thing working. Please guide me further.
The following article says something about separating Form Regions in an assembly:
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Game One
June 29, 2007
This Afternoon's Lineup
Rollins, ss; Bourn, rf; Utley, 2b; Howard, 1b; Rowand, cf; Dobbs, lf; Helms, 3b; Barajas, c; Durbin, p.
J-Roll Heroics
Jimmy Rollins' game-winning single obviously was big last night. The only more dramatic finish would have been a walk-off home run which would have given him the cycle.
His triple was his 10th. He's now had double figures in doubles, triples, homers and stolen bases five times. He and Juan Samuel were tied for the most in Phillies history until last night.
Green Light
Getting a green light on a 3-0 pitch many times results in an out because the hitter is over anxious. Greg Luzinski was a good 3-0 hitter, Mike Schmidt the opposite.
Chase Utley did the impossible last night, homering in back-to-back at-bats and a 3-0 count in each case. The late Gene Mauch, the Phillies winningest manager ever, once said, "Exceptional players to exceptional things."
Chase and Jimmy are certainly in that class.
Another One
Following the 1:35 afternoon game today, game two of the four-game series will begin at 7:05 tonight. Gates won't open until 6:05 p.m. to allow the cleaning crew to do a quick but thorough job. Somewhere around 300 people will be busy readying the park for the night game. The cleaners are unsung heroes. Another Independence Blue Cross fireworks show is on tap post-game.
What will the players do between games? Rest, check their voice mail messages, grab a bit to eat, shower, change uniforms, hit in the indoor batting cages or work out in the weight room. Some of the hitters will spend time in the vide room watching tapes of RHP John Maine.
Tonight's game as well as 3:55 tomorrow afternoon and Sunday's game are sold out. That will make 18 sellouts for the season.
Early to Bed
Because their Thursday night game was rained out before it started, the Mets got to Philadelphia around 11:30 last night. They crawled into their Philadelphia beds before the Phillies.
Because the late night last night, Phillies players were told to be dressed by 12 noon today.
TV Swap
During the third inning of this afternoon's game, Mets TV announcer Keith Hernandez will join the Phillies broadcast team and Garry Matthews will move over to the NY crew. In the second game, Chris Wheeler and Ron Darling will switch for one inning.
National TV
Phillies will be on FOX TV tomorrow afternoon (Kenny Albert and Tim McCarver). Another Tim, as in Tim McGraw, will throw out the first ball.
FOX will also televise the 3:55 Saturday, July 14, Phillies-Cardinals game. The next day, a Sunday Night ESPN telecast with a special 6:00 p.m. start.
Phillies TV Show
WB Mason Behind the Pinstripes is a 30-minute Phillies TV show that airs every Sunday on CW Philly 57. Scott Palmer is the host. Fans can now watch the show on phillies.com. Look for "Phillies Show" on the Fan Forum section home page: http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/fan_forum/index.jsp?c_id=phi


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We've been learning about gaming from students this spring, and on this episode of Teachers Teaching Teachers we were joined by two ninth graders from Susan Ettenheim's class in NYC, a tenth grader from Paul Allison's class in Queens, an eleventh grader from Austin, Texas, and a senior from Chris Sloan's class in Salt Lake City.
We learned so much about gaming from Jake a few weeks ago (TTT #190) and Robin more recently (TTT #192) that we invited both of them back to talk more specifically about Alternate Reality Games and Evoke! On this episode, you'll hear Jake and Robin, and a few other students talk about their experience of playing Evoke!
Is Evoke a game? Or is it just a trick to get people to use a social network? Why do serious gamers seem to know what Jane McGonigal is up to (See recent TED talk.), and get engaged with this game, while other students are less engaged? We invite you to join us as we listen to our students and our colleagues respond to these questions.
- Jake is a senior in Chris Sloan's New Media class at Judge Memorial High School in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Robin is a sophomore in Paul Allison's English class at the East-West School of International Studies in Flushing, NYC.
- Perez and Phil are freshman in Susan Ettenheim's class at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, in New York City.
- Nathan is a junior and he's a game-runner for Evoke from Austin, Texas.
- Suzie Boss is the co-writer with Jane Krauss of Reinventing Project-Based Learning, and she has recently interviewed Jane McGonigal for WorldChanging.
- Rachel Smith is the Vice President, NMC Services the New Media Consortium, and has taken on the role as a community organizer for teachers on Evoke.
Please enjoy. And find out more about all of us and our work on Evoke at Teachers Teaching Teachers #192.
Click Read more to see a copy of the chat that was happening during the webcast.


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Clarksville, TN – A holiday tradition returns to the corner of Franklin and First! John McDonald is Ebenezer Scrooge in the Roxy Regional Theatre's production of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol", December 10th – December 20th.
Under the direction of Tom Thayer, Dickens' classic tale of Christmases Past, Present and Future meets such holiday standards as "Deck the Halls," "Silent Night," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and more.
Scrooge Returns to the Roxy Regional Theatre in "A Christmas Carol", December 10th – December 20th
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Clarksville, TN – You have through Saturday to go celebrate Christmas at the Roxy Regional Theatre, with their production of the Dicken's classic A Christmas Carol. This wonderful Christmas story has become a yearly tradition at the Theatre and one that will keep you coming back year after year.
I watch this show every year and somehow The Roxy Regional Theatre manages to keep the story fresh, fun, and entertaining. They manage to do this through the addition of new songs, bringing in new actors, and by giving area children the opportunity to work on a professional stage.
Scrooge learns a Christmas lesson from Tiny Tim in A Christmas Carol at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Clarksville, TN – Following the flurry of out-of-town guests and turkey dinners, unwind at the Roxy Regional Theatre with a rollicking musical favorite sure to put you in the holiday spirit. In keeping with tradition and in celebration of Charles Dickens' 200th birthday, John McDonald will once again don his top hat as Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol", running through December 22nd.
Under the direction of Tom Thayer, Dickens' classic tale of Christmases Past, Present and Future meets such holiday standards as "A-Caroling We Go," "Silent Night," "Christmas Is Here," "Do You Know How Christmas Trees Are Grown" and more.


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The Sox's victory was witnessed in front of scouts from Washington, Arizona, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Cincinnati and San Diego.
The Diamondbacks had two scouts, but one major league source said that any talks of a possible three-way deal involving the Sox, Washington and Arizona had not accelerated. …
July 29, 2010
Scouts from 6 teams were at the White Sox game tonight
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fourwhls necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 56 diseños de 15 diseñadores freelance.
Tidewater Sports Car Club
We are a local sports car club based in southeastern VA. The club was established in 1953 and the logo was originally created at that time. It's time for an update. The original club founders are no longer around and the nobody really knows the meaning/inspiration behind the original logo.
Our current logo is very complex and tends to be very tough for screen printers/embroidery shops/decal vendors to deal with.
We are a racing inspired car club that is mainly focused on autocross. We are driven by automotive performance. We take pride in our vehicles, but our members are striving more for a "FTD" (Fastest Time of the Day) than a "Best at show" award.
Please take a look at our website and scan through the forum to get an idea of who we are.
You can also do a youtube search on "Tidewater sports car club" or "acu-4" to find videos from our events.
Existing Market, just a fresh new look
We really don't have a specific direction for the logo. We would like something much simpler than the current design.
Being that we are one the coast, and our events are run at a venue that is right on the water. Ocean or water in the logo would be nice.
It will be used on clothing, banners, decals, and our website.
The design should be able to be used in both color and black/white. If you use a car in your design, it should not be brand specific.
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- splitting the name up loses some of the TSCC-ness of it. I know we have a full name, but most of us refer to the acronym TSCC. It would be nice to emphasize TSCC, while still using the full name in smaller font around the perimeter.
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TWILIGHT fans can enjoy everything that is the TWILIGHT SAGA this weekend as Creation Entertainment brings The Official TWILIGHT SAGA Fan Convention to Burbank for one final event. This must attend event will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 3 and 4 and will take place at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel.
Splash Magazines Worldwide is going to give ten lucky fans general admission weekend passes so that you can enjoy both days of this amazing convention.
This weekend gathering will feature on-stage appearances by TWILIGHT celebrities, exclusive footage screenings, panel discussions, TWILIGHT themed parties, musical performances, costume and trivia competitions, auctions, autographing, merchandising, and photo opportunities as well as plenty of TWILIGHT merchandise just to get things started.
The highlight of the weekend has to be the numerous special on-stage appearances by TWILIGHT stars. Those in attendance will include: On Saturday, Peter Facinelli (Dr. Cullen), Charlie Bewley (Demetri), Tinsel Korey (Emily), Julia Jones (Leah Clearwater) and BooBoo Stewart (Seth Clearwater); on Sunday, Gil Birmingham (Billy Black), Alex Meraz (Paul of the Wolfpack), Casey LaBOW (Kate), Bronson Pelletier (Jared of the Wolfpack) and BooBoo Stewart (Seth Clearwater).
Hosting this weekend's show will be Hilly and Hannah Hindi from The Hillywood Show, a YouTube hit who are known for their hilarious spoofs from various movies. They will also be performing skits, posing for photos and adding to the weekend of fun!
The fun will be kicked up a notch with a Saturday Night Cullen Wedding Reception Party, where attendee can dress in their finest vampire attire and dance the night away. A separate ticket is required for this event.
General admission tickets are available in advance through www.twilightconvention.com and at the door for $20. Show hours are Saturday, NOON – 6:30 PM and Sunday, 11:00 – 6:00 PM. Tickets to the Saturday Night Cullen Wedding Reception Party are $69.
This event is for all ages and if you are a TWILIGHT fan this is one weekend you will not want to miss. If you are not lucky enough to win tickets from Splash Magazines make sure you buy tickets so you don't miss any of this TWILIGHT weekend.
For a chance to win a pair of weekend passes to the Official TWILIGHT SAGA Fan Convention follow @SplashMagWW and @twi_tour on Twitter and tweet the following:
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For more information on Official TWILIGHT SAGA Fan Convention or to purchase tickets in advance, visit: http://www.twilightconvention.com/
Winners will be chosen on Friday, November 2nd and will be contacted via the twitter account that was entered. Contact info must be provided by noon Pacific time to be awarded the tickets.
The event will be held at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel, 2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, 91505, transportation is not provided.


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In retrospect, not doubling LeBron James seems unwise. But would it have really helped?
James sank a game-winning three-pointer to crush Golden State fans' hopes and suck the air out of Oracle Arena. He probably left that tenth of a second on the game clock as a taunt, or maybe a reminder: LeBron James will wreck your shit if he feels like it.
James finished the game one assist shy of a triple-double with 36 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists.


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Friday, November 30, 2012
JOHN 3:16 -I don't understand it
This is so awesome..enjoy..and pass it on..
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22 things that went right on Election Day
22 things that went right on Election Day
1. Republicans retained control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
2. Voters in Alabama, Montana, and Wyoming all passed measures limiting Obamacare.
3. Tea Party candidate Ted Cruz, one of the conservative movement's brightest rising stars, overcame establishment GOP opposition to clinch a U.S. Senate victory in Texas.
4. Corruptocrat Beltway barnacle Rep. Pete Stark was finally kicked out of office in California.
5. Despite entrenched teachers' union opposition, a charter school initiative in Washington state triumphed.
6. Despite entrenched Big Labor support, a radical collective bargaining power grab in Michigan failed.
7. Oklahoma voters said no to government race-based preferences in college admissions, public contracting, and government hiring.
8. Montana voters said no to boundless benefits for illegal aliens.
9. Washington state approved taxpayer-empowering limitations on its state legislature's ability to raise taxes.
10. For the first time since Reconstruction, the GOP won control of the Arkansas state house.
11. Voters rejected tax hike ballot measures in Arizona, South Dakota, and Missouri.
12. Louisiana voted to protect gun rights.
13. Kentucky voted to protect hunting and fishing rights.
14. Parental notification for minors' abortion prevailed in Montana.
15. North Carolina Republicans claimed the governor's office, congressional gains, and control of the state's general assembly.
16. Paul Ryan will return to Congress after winning re-election and continue to carry the torch for entitlement reform and budget discipline.
17. Conservatives won big victories in the Kansas state legislature.
18. Republicans won historic super majorities in Tennessee.
19. Across the country, Republicans reached a post-2000 record number of gubernatorial victories.
20. Conservatives who were devastated by the national election results demonstrated how to lose with dignity and grace. There will be finger-pointing and recriminations and soul-searching, but committed activists can't and won't lose heart. We'll regroup, recover, and keep fighting for our country.
21. Wisconsin: GOP wins back control of state government.
22. Arkansas is sending a 100% GOP delegation to the House of Representatives
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2012 Scenario Update
Ronna Herman / Archangel Michael: It Is Time For a Spiritual Treasure Hunt and more...
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Have you signed the two petitions, Re-Declaring our Independence - 2012?
This is what is still needed - Come ON now?!
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Posted by John MacHaffie at 3:17:00 PM 6 comments
I realize it's a rhetorical question, but it's for the same reason they're not carrying the story of the massive personnel firings (and not the reasons when reported) in the top echelons of the government, military and banks; they're bought, paid and controlled by higher up handlers. Even BO has a new TelePrompTer script; probably the dog, too.
In a message dated 11/30/2012 8:57:54 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, it's writtten:
I find this down-right scary!!!!
ALSO CHECK OUT http://fellowshipofminds.wordpress.com/2012/10/20/obamas-blue-shirts-homeland-security-graduates-1st-class-of-fema-youth-corps/
"Everything will be OK in the end and if it isn't OK, then trust me; it isn't the end." from the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movie
"It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds" ~Samuel Adams
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SaLuSa 30-November-2012
Hello All:
Telling us about Ascension must be Salusa's assignment as that is mostly what he talks about. It is important, How ever there is also other things we are interested in that is seldom mentioned any more. Using words he has painted a picture of what it will be like if we choose to ascend. I still have a lot of Questions that for me has not been answered. So far he has been like a salesman. He wants to sell his product, and he does have a great one. However he has not been clear on what happens to the ones that do not Ascend. There may be those that because of family or other reasons may not wish to Ascend at present. I would like to know both sides of the coin before making my decision. God Bless Love to all
Telling us about Ascension must be Salusa's assignment as that is mostly what he talks about. It is important, How ever there is also other things we are interested in that is seldom mentioned any more. Using words he has painted a picture of what it will be like if we choose to ascend. I still have a lot of Questions that for me has not been answered. So far he has been like a salesman. He wants to sell his product, and he does have a great one. However he has not been clear on what happens to the ones that do not Ascend. There may be those that because of family or other reasons may not wish to Ascend at present. I would like to know both sides of the coin before making my decision. God Bless Love to all
SaLuSa 30-November-2012
You are about to enter the final stretch of your journey, and very soon to experience a great increase in your levels of consciousness. Most people would agree that this year has passed quicker than any time previously, and after Ascension it will be even faster. We would like to confirm again that progress is also speeding up where the many needed changes are concerned, and you will not miss out on anything that you expected. The timing has never been that critical, and for obvious reasons we look at the period immediately following Ascension. It is a time where our work and that of our allies will not be hampered by outside influences, and we can be more open about it.
After Ascension you will soon forget the past difficulties and delays, as there will be so much to interest you. Learning about your life in the higher vibrations will be exciting and uplifting, and joy and freedom will draw people together as true Brothers and Sisters. It is your natural inclination to share your love with others, but you have been taught that many countries and their people are your enemies. The fact is that the majority would live in peace if only there were no barriers erected between them. As trust is restored so you will see a great change take place in peoples attitude to each other. Sharing and love for what each other represents, will become the new level at which other cultures will be accepted.
Understand that the changes we speak about, are simply the first of many that will transform your different society's. They are a stepping stone to further your advancement towards not just becoming a Galactic Being, but part of a Galactic Civilization. So even the present changes that are in hand will be short lived, because you are destined to leave the last aspects of a 3D civilization behind. However, rather than leave you confused or bewildered by moving too quickly, we do it in way that will enable you to be fully prepared. Even we are not sure what changes will come first but we do know that when they commence, as you might say, they will become fast and furious. The point is Dear Ones, that we are ready to go speeding ahead as soon as we are given the signal.
At present it is not so much that the dark Ones are a problem, but the size of the tasks that have been undertaken require a lot of co-ordination. Much of the plans are now in place, and to do much of it in secrecy to protect those involved has been demanding. Fortunately there are now so many Lightworkers continuing to uplift the energies, they are preventing the dark Ones from having any real impact. Their days are over to all intents and purposes, but even individuals can be troublemakers. We simply keep on reminding you the need to keep focused on Ascension, and sending your Light to any point in the world that is not at peace. Of course it can also be directed at any individual, for example one who talks against the Ascension process to distract them.
Stay positive as you are almost at the portal that allows you to step into to 5th. dimension. You will feel the change in vibration, and it will be a most uplifting experience. Imagine never having to feel those heavy lifeless energies again, that are cold and uninviting. You will be surprised at what a vast difference there is, which is why people that have already experienced it never want to leave the higher levels. It is your more natural state of being but you have been pulled down by the lower vibrations, and it has been a hard challenge to find your way back. However, with great perseverance and determination you have found the Light again, and it will continue to grow and carry you through many dimensions.
As you must know by now, love is all there is and it is what everything is created of and may be changed in form, but cannot be destroyed. It is the most powerful force in the Universe, and it is what you must learn to control and use wisely. God is that power and has shown how it can be used in the most gentle and beneficial way, and that is what you are also experiencing and learning to do. Understand that when we say you are Gods, you have the full potential to be one which tells you that you have unlimited power. Once you ascend your powers of creation will commence to be returned, and you will become co-creators with God. So do not underestimate your abilities and go forth with confidence, as it is you who are setting the scene for your time in the higher dimensions.
Even now some of you have developed powerful healing abilities, and it is belief in yourself that enables you to do so. Most of you do it subconsciously and do not even realize what you have done. When you do realize be aware that you may not necessarily be successful, as some souls do not wish to be healed and desire to go through illness as a means of experience. So do your best with a positive intention that any healing you send out will be for the best results. Instant healing has taken place many, many times as has been recorded. It may not however last unless the recipient is prepared to eliminate the causes that brought it on in the first place. Most illnesses are self inflicted even to the point of causing the bodies immune system to weaken, and making them vulnerable to disease. A healthy body often goes with a healthy mind and habits.
The Galactic Federation of Light is working hard to bring conclusions to a number of projects that are in their final stages. It is touch and go whether you see them this side of Ascension, but if it has to be afterwards the way will be clear for them to go quickly ahead. Be assured that events are creating their own path forwards, and are like a snowball gathering speed and mass. Nothing is clearly now going to stop progress, and we stand by ready for action. We see the Light on Earth reaching new heights as the grids are stabilized, and ready for the final input before Ascension.
I am SaLuSa from Sirius, and send you our blessings to keep your spirits high, as we do not want to see anyone falling back at this late stage in your preparations. We love every soul, and work for each ones release from the dark energies.
Thank you SaLuSa.
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This is Obama's plan for us
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This is a long article but worth the read. This woman lives in SD. A must read if you want to see how far we have already been taken down this path!!!!! Please pass it on to others....
This is Obama's plan for us.
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Photobomb, Temple style
FOTF was running some scens this weekend and I felt like taking a pic of our BW faceroll zerg.
But in the middle of our photo shoot, a Destro jumped in the middle of scorched earth spam and promptly died. I didn't catch the name.
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"I know what you're thinking. "Did they have three Bright Wizards or only two?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a facerolling class, the most powerful in the game, and would burn you to a crisp, you've got to ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?"


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IBM CIOs and the Reshaping of Storage Infrastructures
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Continuing my coverage of the 30th annual [Data Center Conference]. Here is a recap of more of the Tuesday afternoon sessions:
New projects like virtualization, Cloud computing and Big Data are giving companies a new opportunity to re-evaluate their strategies for storage, process and governance.
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Continuing my coverage of the Data Center Conference 2009, held Dec 1-4 in Las Vegas, the title of this session refers to the mess of "management standards" for Cloud Computing.
The analyst quickly reviewed the concepts of IaaS (Amazon EC2, for example), PaaS (Microsoft Azure, for example), and SaaS (IBM LotusLive, for example). The problem is that each provider has developed their own set of APIs.
(One exception was [Eucalyptus], which adopts the Amazon EC2, S3 and EBS style of interfaces. Eucalyptus is an open-source infrastrcture that stands for "Elastic Utility Computing Architecture Linking Your Programs To Useful Systems". You can build your own private cloud using the new Cloud APIs included Ubuntu Linux 9.10 Karmic Koala termed Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud (UEC). See these instructions in InformationWeek article [Roll Your Own Ubuntu Private Cloud].)
The analyst went into specific Virtual Infrastructure (VI) and public cloud providers.
If you prefer a common management system independent of cloud provider, or perhaps across multiple cloud providers, you may want to consider one of the "Big 4" instead. These are the top four system management software vendors: IBM, HP, BMC Software, and Computer Associates (CA).
A survey of the audience found the number one challenge was "integration". How to integrate new cloud services into an existing traditional data center. Who will give you confidence to deliver not tools for remote management of external cloud services? Survey shows:
Some final thoughts offered by the analyst. First, nearly a third of all IT vendors disappear after two years, and the cloud will probably have similar, if not worse, track record. Traditional server, storage and network administrators should not consider Cloud technologies as a death knell for in-house on-premises IT. Companies should probably explore a mix of private and public cloud options.
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2008-09 Women's Swimming & Diving News
Blue Devil Swimming and Diving Announces 2009-10 ScheduleJune 23, 2009Central Connecticut swimming and diving, the two-time defending Northeast Conference champions, announced its 2009-10 schedule. The schedule, which is highlighted by meets against the previous America East champions New Hampshire and Boston University, opens with CCSU's Annual Alumni Pentathlon on Saturday, Oct. 3 in the Suydam Natatorium.
Ball Adds Five More For 2009-10 SeasonMay 31, 2009Central Connecticut head swimming and diving coach Bill Ball announced five additions to the Blue Devil squad for the 2009-10 season on Friday. Lauren O'Kelly, Jennifer O'Leary, Christine Smith, Lauren Shortell, and Korinn Taylor have committed to CCSU for next season in hopes of winning a third straight Northeast Conference Championship for the Blue Devils.
Swimming and Diving Finishes ECAC Championships in 6thMarch 01, 2009Sophomore Megan McGorry and freshman Alex Czaplicki won their respective events on Sunday but it was not enough, as the Central Connecticut swimming and diving team finished sixth at the 2009 ECAC Championships at Harvard University. McGorry won the 1650 freestyle by over seven seconds, touching in at 17:03.54. Czaplicki finished the 200 backstroke in 2:00.27, just .55 seconds off of former Blue Devil Lindsey Snyder's school record.
Blue Devils Move Up To 6th After Day Two of ECACsFebruary 28, 2009After two days of competition at the ECAC Swimming and Diving Championships, Central Connecticut is in sixth place with 216 points heading into final day action on Sunday. Six different individuals scored points in three events, while both Blue Devil relays finished in the top six to keep CCSU in the hunt as they try to defend their ECAC Title at Harvard University.
CCSU Swim and Dive Finishes Day One of ECACs in 7thFebruary 27, 2009The Central Connecticut swimming and diving team recorded 45 out of its 86 points in the 500 freestyle during day one of competition at the ECAC Championships at Blodgett Pool on the campus of Harvard University. The Blue Devils currently stand in seventh place out of 23 scoring teams, while the host Crimson lead the way with 161 points. Senior Erin Crowley was the top swimmer for CCSU, taking second in the 500 free with a career best of 4:54.43. Sophomore Megan McGorry and senior Heather Vendetta finished third and seventh in the event with times of 4:57.79 and 5:05.63, respectively.
Nine Blue Devils Named Swimming and Diving All-NEC PerformersFebruary 17, 2009Central Connecticut freshman Alex Czaplicki was named Rookie of the Meet, while fellow freshman Mallory Miller earned the Outstanding Diver award this past weekend at the Northeast Conference Championships. The two first year competitors headlined a league high nine Blue Devils to receive All-NEC honors announced Tuesday. Senior Erin Crowley, sophomores Megan McGorry and Alyssa Carlucci, as well as freshman Kristen Malski also received first team accolades. Senior Heather Vendetta, junior Kandra Kane and freshman Sam Smolicz were tabbed to the All-NEC Second Team. The all-conference first and second teams consist of the first and second place event finishers from the NEC Championship meet this past weekend.
CCSU Swimming and Diving Repeats as Northeast Conference Champions in 2009February 14, 2009The Central Connecticut swimming and diving team led by 18 points heading into the final day of competition and ended it with a 17 point victory to repeat as Northeast Conference Champions on Saturday at Yale University. Despite losing 11 champions from a year ago, the Blue Devils held off Wagner, St. Francis (PA) and all others to win the 2009 NEC Championship with 552 points.
Blue Devils Hold 18 Point Lead Heading Into Final Day at NECsFebruary 13, 2009The Central Connecticut swimming and diving team won six of seven events, but lost ground to second place Wagner as the Blue Devils lead 365-347 after day two at the Northeast Conference Championships at Yale University. CCSU heads into final day action with an opportunity to match last year's record of winning 18 of 20 events in competition at the conference championship meet.
CCSU Wins 5 of 6 Events, Leads After Day One of NECsFebruary 12, 2009The Central Connecticut women's swimming and diving team finds themselves in a familiar position after day one of competition at the Northeast Conference Championships at Yale University. The defending champion Blue Devils lead the way with 192 points, while Wagner and St. Francis (PA) are currently in second and third with 161 and 102 points, respectively. CCSU captured gold in five of the six events in day one action, with victories from Erin Crowley, Megan McGorry, Alex Czaplicki, Mallory Miller and the Central Connecticut 400 medley relay team.
Blue Devils Look To Defend Title at NEC ChampionshipsFebruary 09, 2009After finishing off the regular season with a home victory over Wagner, the Central Connecticut swimming and diving team will attempt to repeat as Northeast Conference Champions on February 12-14. The three day event will be held at Yale University with preliminaries to begin each morning at 10:00 a.m. and finals starting at 6:00 p.m.
Miller Tabbed NEC Diver of the WeekFebruary 03, 2009For the fourth time this season Mallory Miller has been named Northeast Conference Diver of the Week. The Central Connecticut freshman received the honors for her performance against Wagner on Saturday. Miller won the three-meter dive and was second in the one-meter, while qualifying for the ECAC Championships.
Crowley Sets Record, Blue Devils Top Wagner On Senior DayJanuary 31, 2009Senior Erin Crowley won all three freestyle sprints and broke the pool record in the 200 free to lead the Central Connecticut swimming and diving team to a 146-114 victory over Wagner on senior day at the Jack Suydam Natatorium. The Plainville, CT native recorded a time of 1:52.96 in the 200 freestyle to break the previous pool record of 1:54.21set by Tammie Repass in 2001. Crowley won the 50 and 100 free events in times of 25.01 and 53.87 seconds respectively. She holds the Northeast Conference top time this season in all three events.
Erin Crowley and Mallory Miller Awarded NEC Honors Once AgainJanuary 20, 2009For the second week in a row senior Erin Crowley and freshman Mallory Miller were awarded with Northeast Conference honors for their performance this weekend against Miami. Crowley has now been named NEC Swimmer of the Week four times, while Miller has received NEC Diver of the Week accolades three times in her first season as a Blue Devil.
CCSU Swimming Falls to Miami 166-73January 17, 2009The Central Connecticut swimming and diving team was defeated by the University of Miami on Saturday, 166-73. Senior Erin Crowley won the 1,000 freestyle in 10 minutes and 24.22 seconds. She was also third in the 100 free, touching in at 54.36. Sophomore Megan McGorry and freshmen Alex Czaplicki and Mallory Miller each took home a second and third place finish at the Whitten University Center Pool.
Crowley and Miller Receive Swimmer and Diver of the Week HonorsJanuary 13, 2009Senior Erin Crowley and freshman Mallory Miller received Northeast Conference weekly honors for their performances at Central Connecticut's meet against Holy Cross and Vermont on Sunday. Today marks the third Swimmer of the Week honor for Crowley and the second Diver of the Week accolades for Miller. The duo also received the awards together on November 25 after shining in the Terrier Invitational at Boston University.
Blue Devils Split Dual Matchups In First Meet of 2009January 11, 2009Senior Erin Crowley and freshman Mallory Miller each came away with two first place finishes, while the Central Connecticut swimming and diving team split their first dual match-ups of 2009. The Blue Devils defeated Holy Cross 216 to 83, but fell to Vermont 120 to 179 in Worcester, MA on Sunday afternoon. Crowley took first in the 50 and 100 freestyle events, touching in at 24.93 and 54.26, respectively. Miller won both diving events of the meet, scoring 209.90 points in the one-meter and 232.25 points in the three-meter.
Ball Signs Four For 2009-10December 22, 2008Central Connecticut head swimming and diving coach Bill Ball announced four National Letter of Intent signings for the 2009-10 season. Allison Rasile of Branford, CT, Hannah Packer of Manchester, CT, Katie Lang of Monroe, CT and Taylor Friedmann of Berlin, CT have committed to CCSU during the early signing period.
Crowley Receives Second Straight NEC AwardDecember 09, 2008Central Connecticut senior Erin Crowley received her second straight Northeast Conference Swimmer of the Week honor for her performance at the USA Swimming Short Course Nationals this weekend. The Plainville, CT native competed against the best in the country and posted times better than any other NEC swimmer.
Crowley Finishes Competition at National MeetDecember 06, 2008Central Connecticut senior Erin Crowley finished her competition at the USA Swimming Short Course National Championships on Saturday. The Blue Devil captain swam in the 100 freestyle and finished in a time of 52.98. Crowley touched in at 24.45 in the 50 free on Thursday.
Erin Crowley Competes at Short Course NationalsDecember 04, 2008Central Connecticut senior Erin Crowley swam in the first day of competition at the 2008 Short Course Swimming National Championships on Thursday. The Plainville, CT native finished the 50 freestyle in a time of 24.45 seconds. She was .12 seconds off of her conference-best time that she set at the BU Invitational.
Crowley and Miller Receive NEC Weekly HonorsNovember 25, 2008Senior Erin Crowley and freshman Mallory Miller become the fourth swimmer and third diver, respectively, to receive Northeast Conference weekly honors for Central Connecticut this season. Both athletes receive the accolades for the first time in their respective careers. Crowley won the 500 freestyle, while swimming well in three other events this weekend at the Terrier Invitational. Miller set a personal record for the three-meter dive, posting a score 203 during the meet at Boston University.
Czaplicki Shines, CCSU Finishes 6th at BU InviteNovember 24, 2008Freshman Alex Czaplicki placed second in the 200 backstroke, but the Central Connecticut swimming and diving team finished sixth out of the nine teams after the final day of competition in the Terrier Invitational at Boston University. Czaplicki, who also finished second in the 200 IM on Friday, touched in at 2:06.13 in the 200 back at Competition Pool on Sunday.
Blue Devils Compete in First Day of BU Invitational, Czaplicki Sets CCSU RecordNovember 22, 2008The Central Connecticut swimming and diving team competed in the first day of competition at the Terrier Invitational at Boston University on Friday. Freshman Alex Czaplicki took second place in the 200 IM setting a new school and freshman record of 2:06.50. Senior captain Erin Crowley won the 500 freestyle in a time of 4:56.69, while sophomore Megan McGorry placed third, touching in at 5:01.19. The Blue Devils are in sixth place out of nine teams with a point total of 123. The host Terriers are currently first with 266 points.
Swimming Finishes Day Two of BU InviteNovember 22, 2008The Central Connecticut swimming and diving team completed the second day of competition at the BU Invitational in sixth place with 227 total points. Senior captain Erin Crowley had the best individual finish of the day, placing fourth in the 200 freestyle with a time of 1:53.83. The host Terriers continue to lead the meet with 575 points. CCSU will be competing in the final day of the meet tomorrow at Boston University.
Smolicz and McGorry Earn NEC Honors AgainNovember 11, 2008For the second week in a row Central Connecticut freshman Sam Smolicz and Blue Devil sophomore Megan McGorry were named Northeast Conference Diver and Swimmer of the Week, respectively. Smolicz placed fourth in both the one and three meter diving events at Saturday's meet against New Hampshire, while McGorry took home victories in the 500 free, 1000 free and 200 fly against the Wildcats.
McGorry Wins Three Events, CCSU Falls to UNHNovember 08, 2008Sophomore Megan McGorry won the 500 free, 1000 free and 200 fly but the Central Connecticut swimming and diving team fell to New Hampshire by a score of 128-171 at the Jack Suydam Natatorium. Senior Erin Crowley as well as freshmen Kristen Malski and Alex Czaplicki also won events for the Blue Devils on Saturday afternoon.
McGorry and Smolicz Named NEC Swimmer and Diver of the WeekNovember 04, 2008Central Connecticut sophomore Megan McGorry received NEC Swimmer of the Week honors, while freshman Sam Smolicz was named NEC Diver of the Week for their performances in dual meet action this weekend. McGorry broke a pool record in the 1650 on her way to a win in the 2000 freestyle in Sunday's victory over Sacred Heart. Smolicz put up NEC best scores in both the one and three meter dives, while placing first against the Pioneers.
McGorry Breaks Pool Record, CCSU Defeats Sacred Heart, 155-131November 02, 2008Sophomore Megan McGorry broke the Jack Suydam Natatorium record in the 1650 on her way to a first place finish in the 2000 freestyle and the Central Connecticut swimming and diving team defeated Sacred Heart, 155-131 on Sunday afternoon. Senior Erin Crowley and junior Kandra Kane eached captured two individual victories as the Blue Devils played host to the Pioneers in New Britain.
Blue Devils Win 10 of 16 Events, Defeat Southern and SpringfieldNovember 01, 2008The Central Connecticut swimming and diving team won 10 out of the 16 total events on Saturday and defeated Southern Connecticut State and Springfield by scores of 165-132 and 174-124, respectively. Senior Erin Crowley, sophomore Megan McGorry and freshmen Alex Czaplicki and Kristen Malski each came away with two first place finishes at the Jack Suydam Natatorium.
Czaplicki and Vestergaard Receive NEC HonorsOctober 28, 2008Central Connecticut freshmen Alex Czaplicki and Madison Vestergaard were awarded Northeast Conference Swimmer and Diver of the Week honors for their performances at last weekend's meet against Northeastern and Maine. Czaplicki placed second in both the 100 backstroke and the 100 butterfly and was also a member of the first place 400 free relay. Vestergaard took home a sixth in the three-meter dive and was seventh in the one-meter event.