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Over the past week I've visited Paris and Vienna and become enraptured by their bike sharing programs. Both cities boast cheap memberships for out-of-towners, which charge you by the half hour (Paris) and hour (Vienna) to ride. The first little while is always free encouraging members to quickly pick up bikes for short jaunts (rather than long scenic hauls). Here are a few general observations about both systems and the cycling communities that use them:
1. The bike share and it's community (unsurprisingly) reflect the temperament of the host city. In Paris I felt myself transported back to 2000, shortly after I graduated from high school when I had no consideration of rules of the road aside from how to most quickly get from point A to B. The traffic insanity provoked by cyclists, moto-scooters, cars, trucks and pedestrian all flooding the cramped (buggy/horse and wagon designed) streets is impossible to exaggerate. Meanwhile in Germany, everyone, cyclists and bike share folks alike obeyed the little green man on the light like their life depended on it. The effective difference on traffic (and safety) is hard to over-exaggerate.
2. Hills make a big difference. During our time in Paris, we were staying in Montmartre, at the top of one of Paris' highest points. When we tried to pick up bikes we had to go to 5 bike depots before we could find a pair of free bikes. The simple reason? The number of people going down far outranked the number of Parisian bike guys charged with hauling bikes back up the hill.
3. Don't expect many gears. Most bikes might have 2-3 gears. No problem of flat European cities – but a very different situation if you're talking about a hilly city.
4. The more stations the better. The more dense, the more stations. Unsurprisingly, Paris' system was far larger and more intricate than Vienna's. However both cities are Euro-standard dense. My feeling is in order to make these things worthwhile, you need to put them in an area where there are a lot of people (metro stations, popular parks, historical monuments) and a fair amount of short "hop" movement of those people.
5. Celebrate the system. This is yet another layer of sustainable transportation that thanks to telecommunications, just adds to a city's transportation and people moving infrastructure.
6. Cycling in the rain (if you don't have the proper clothes) isn't so romantic. Nope, we didn't see many jolie girls in summer dresses happily peddling through puddles and a downpour. We did see business attired professionals using the bike share in Paris, but only when it was nice out. If you have a sketchy climate, consider factoring that into usage.
In Vancouver, there's quite the discussion about whether we North Americans can transplant the bike share concept. The biggest hurdle we face right now is our helmet laws. But I think the other question we need to ask is if we have the transportation density and culture to make this addition to transit (cause in the end it needs to be about transit not just tourism) work.

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- Shattered nails are all the rage and can be easily done by painting over a base coat with "shatter" or "crackle" polish. I'm loving hot neon color combos, like hot pink and electric blue, or something more demure like baby pink with silver over the top. Check out an MGA Copywriter's shattered pink and black nails – so punk rock!
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Dubbed "America's Finest City," San Diego offers many hotel options near all of the world-famous San Diego attractions. From the many luxury San Diego hotels and resorts, eclectic Pacific Beach hotels to family-friendly lodging – choose your vibe of the amazing city and you will effortlessly find a place that will suit your taste and budget.
Whether you're visiting San Diego for business, family fun, or a romantic getaway, you'll find a variety of options to help you settle in to enjoy this beautiful city with over 55,000 hotel rooms and 500 hotels. If your destination is downtown San Diego, you will be pleased to find incredible art galleries, boutiques, amazing restaurants, and nightlife – all within walking distance from your hotel. The popular historic district, Gaslamp Quarter, is host to a number of beautiful San Diego hotels, many featuring Victorian-style architecture.
Atop the La Jolla bluffs, breathtaking Pacific views of the magnificent San Diego shoreline offer not only some of the most beautiful parts of the city but the most fun as well. Surfing, swimming, sunning, and walks on the sandy beach and in the parks will add wonderful adventures, and quite a few photo ops. Pamper yourself in the luxury of a high-end resort and spa, or stay in a more affordable family-friendly hotel, then set out to explore this magnificent 4,600-acre aquatic playground. Mission Bay is truly a little gem tucked away just minutes from downtown San Diego and is home to SeaWorld, Belmont Park, and LEGOLAND.
If you're looking for budget hotel deals in San Diego, visit Hotel Circle, which is centrally located and offers great trolley service. For those interested in the more remote areas of San Diego, check out Temecula – the gorgeous wine country of San Diego.
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The city of San Diego, nicknamed "America's Finest City" and "the birthplace of California," is California's second-largest city and the first place ever settled in the state by Europeans. The city is located close to Mexico, and the warmest month is in August, when average highs are 77 degrees Fahrenheit and average lows are 67 degrees. The coldest time of the year generally occurs in December, when average highs are 65 degrees Fahrenheit and average lows are 48 degrees. For people who are planning a trip to Southern California, it is also a popular vacation destination. Unfortunately, finding both affordable, quality hotels in San Diego, CA, and cheap tickets can be a difficult goal to accomplish. Courtesy of Travelocity, booking inexpensive airfare and accommodations isn't impossible. As a matter of fact, through Travelocity, you'll find a wide variety of hotels in San Diego that are affordable as well as additional deals on flights and car rentals. In addition, Travelocity does not charge a fee if you book, change, or cancel a stay at most San Diego hotels.
There is no shortage of things to do in San Diego. Hotels can be found all over the city, including many that are within a convenient distance from any of the city's many attractions. San Diego has several main attractions that are a must-see for visitors of all ages. One of these attractions is the San Diego Zoo. At the zoo, you can enjoy the mammals, birds, reptiles, and arthropods that call it home, schedule one of their exciting tours, and/or take in a show. Visitors can also go shopping or dining at one of the zoo's restaurants. Other popular attractions that are suitable for everyone include Balboa Park. Located in downtown San Diego, this is an important attraction, as it is the home of the San Diego Zoo and a multitude of other attractions and things to do, from museums to gardens. Adjacent to the zoo is the Balboa Park Carousel. Additional attractions outside of Balboa Park include the famous Gaslamp Quarter for dining, shopping, and entertainment, Sea World San Diego, and the USS Midway aircraft carrier.
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You've browsed through our available quality, cheap hotels in San Diego and have made all of the appropriate travel reservations. Now's the time to plan an itinerary of activities that will keep your vacation days filled with active adventures for the duration of your stay. San Diego is the perfect place for people who like to stay physically active. The city has 70 miles of coastline that provide the potential for a variety of adventures. Go on a day hike on one of the trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve. Traveling with the family dog? The Ocean Beach Dog Beach is a great place to run and play with your dog. Snorkeling and scuba diving can be done at La Jolla Cove, which is a small yet beautiful beach that is located within the La Jolla Underwater Park Ecological Reserve. The largest aquatic park that is also man-made can be found in San Diego, and it is a great location for physically active travelers and their families. This park is Mission Bay Park, and it offers activities to enjoy both on the water and off. On land, which is 46 percent of the park, travelers may go jogging or bicycling on one of the park's paths, fly a kite, or get in on a game of basketball or volleyball on one of the appropriate courts. There's just as much fun to be had in the water, which makes up 54 percent of the park. In addition to swimming, you may enjoy water-skiing, wind-surfing, or sailing the bay. If planning a trip to San Diego in May, why not sign up online, train, and participate in the Rock n' Roll Marathon. This annual event will test your endurance and is great fun, too.
Things to Do for the Non-Physically Active
For some people, the nature of their visit and subsequent stay in one of the fine hotels in San Diego is to relax. These people may prefer to partake of activities that are more passive than physical. Other tourists may be physically unable to participate in the more active pursuits that the city has to offer. For them, there's no need to worry. The city has an abundance of relaxing, enjoyable, and less taxing things to do. What could be more relaxing than a leisurely stroll taking in the beauty of any of the city's gardens? In Balboa Park alone, there are a number of gardens to visit, including Alcazar Garden and the Japanese Friendship Garden. The later includes a Zen garden where visitors may go to meditate quietly and a koi pond for relaxing. People may even attend calligraphy or bonsai gardening classes during weekend visits. In addition to gardens, museums such as the San Diego Museum of Man, the San Diego Air & Space Museum, and the Maritime Museum of San Diego are just a few examples of things that non-active tourists may take advantage of during their stay. Other passive activities include visiting Birch Aquarium and spending time sunning at any of the area's beaches. There are several events that are perfect for people interested in more passive pursuits. Examples of these events include sitting back and enjoying some jazz during the Dixieland Jazz Festival in November or bundling up with the family in December to watch the San Diego Parade of Lights.
The Best Time to Visit San Diego
As with any city, there are certain times of year that are better than others to visit. When it comes to San Diego, the best time to visit depends on one's preferences and reasons for visiting. For those who are looking to avoid big crowds, the periods from March to May and September to November will be the best times to visit San Diego. Hotel deals, which are available all year long on Travelocity, are even easier to find during the months of November to March, making the winter season the best time for thrifty travelers to visit.


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In the Terrace Club, you can watch the game in comfort and style on the exclusive 200 level of the ballpark. Enjoy the game from your seats or step inside the Terrace Club lounge - complete with plasma TVs, a full bar and specialty concession stands - for a relaxing and casual ballpark experience.
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The Australian Water Safety Council is deeply committed to drowning prevention in Australia and is a collective voice for Australia's leading water safety organisations.
The Australian Water Safety Council (AWSC) was officially formed in February 1998 as a result of strong industry consultation and Federal Government support.
The Council acts as a consultative forum comprising the major water safety and related government agencies and focuses on the presentation of key water safety issues to governments, industry and the community.
The Australian Water Safety Council does not represent an additional layer of organisational bureaucracy and does not receive funding directly. The Council provides a collective voice for its member organisations. It liaises closely with kindred bodies at State, National & International levels.
The AWSC is committed to improving Water Safety in Australia as demonstrated through the production and implementation of three National Water Safety Plans. These plans have generated bipartisan support for Water Safety in Australia and have seen the improvement of Water Safety throughout the country. The AWSC member bodies continue to demonstrate their commitment to Water Safety by directing resources of their respective organisations towards the development and implementation of the Australian Water Safety Strategy.
Launched on Monday June 4th, 2012, the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2012-15 aims for a 50% reduction in drowning deaths by the year 2020. The Australian Water Safety Council (AWSC) believes this ambitious undertaking is entirely achievable through a strong, collaborative and evidence based approach.
National Drowning Prevention Summit 2014
The AWSC will host the National Drowning Prevention Summit 2014 in Sydney on Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 August 2014 at the PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney. The Summit will bring a vital focus to the Australian Water Safety Council's goal of 'Reducing drowning deaths by 50% by 2020'. A series of symposiums will provide a forum for those working in the water safety and drowning prevention sector to review the progress of the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2012-15, with the expectation that the Summit will identify the critical steps needed to achieve this goal.
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Is Apple jamming too much new product into our hands this Fall?
This Fall season, Apple is busier than ever before. Back in 2010, Apple had their product launches spaced out. Spring saw the original iPad. Summer had the iPhone 4 in its traditional spot. Fall saw new iPods. This year, however, they just finished rolling out the iPhone 5 and iOS 6, and they've given us impressive new updates to the iPod lineup as well, mirroring many of the updates in the iPhone 5. Soon enough it looks like we'll be seeing the iPad mini announced.
This prompts the question: Is Apple weighting product too much towards the Fall? Does it leave them vulnerable to competitors who can now counter-program them by launching products in the Spring and Summer of 2013, when Apple is in mid-cycle, without having to worry about any major new Apple launches?
I look at this in simple terms. The market for smartphones and tablets is growing very rapidly. Tablets are well on their way to becoming everyday mobile computing devices in the home, school, workplace, and all sorts of industries. They are a complete paradigm shift from yesterday's notebook and netbook trend.
The multitouch market has only been around for a few years. I think when this market is 10 years old, we'll look back and realize we underestimated how important it would become. And Apple ... well they pretty much popularized it. So they better capitalize on it.
This brings us back to the question of whether or not Apple is doing too much this Fall. I think we're looking at a rare land grab in the market right now. Apple is in a dog fight with Google (Android) and to a lesser extent with Microsoft (Windows) and RIM (BlackBerry).
In my mind, there is absolutely no point waiting to bring firepower to the fight. If you have a new weapon, unleash it on the market. Win customers and grab land. Why wait?
The holiday season is massively important in this market. By launching a new iPhone, iPod family and an iPad mini all in time for the holidays, Apple is setting themselves up to grab a lot of new land in the most important time of the year.
Since customers tend to be fairly sticky when it comes to mobile computing platforms, this plays into Apple's favour. This is good. As a shareholder, I love seeing this.
So, will Apple potentially face a slower Spring or Summer season? Yes, of course that's a possibility. But we don't know what Tim Cook and Team Cupertino have planned for next year. Even if they aren't ready to disrupt the next market (whether it be the TV or something else), I'd rather see Apple win at the mobile computing land grab by pushing out incredible products quickly.
I also think that an iPad mini shows Apple's willingness, under the leadership of Tim Cook, to grow their markets. Sure, Steve Jobs said that a 7" tablet would be too small. He also said no one wanted to watch video on an iPod, that no one was reading anymore, and that Apple wasn't making a phone.
Amazon and others proved people will buy them and enjoy them, just not in iPad numbers. I see no reason why Apple should sit out on this game. It's like Samsung making a 50" and 70" TV but deciding not to make a 42" model. It's just a form factor. We don't need 10 different sizes, but the market will certainly appreciate more than one.
I like seeing Apple push, and I like seeing Apple get stuff into consumers' hands quickly. Instead of thinking of this as a potential hole for competitors to attack in the Spring and Summer, I think of it in terms of how much further ahead Apple will be.
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Is Apple jamming too much new product into our hands this Fall?
Hmm, that render needs to be updated with the real iPhone 5 and the rumored iPad mini (side bezels are smaller), and maybe a thinner 9.7" iPad with Lightning connector. ;)
I think the answer is a maybe. ;) It does bring up a interesting prospect of one or the other iPad, be it the 7.85" or the 9.7" having a short product cycle, because I would think Apple would want them released at the same time eventually.
Also, it's not guaranteed that the iPods are on yearly refresh cycles anymore. The iPod touch may not be refreshed until 2014! So, if the products are ready, sell them.
Can't argue with any of that. And ideally, Apple would like the new iOS version to benefit all iOS product launches. Where in the past, the new iOS update would go to waste pretty much on the ipad...marketing wise..because there's no new hardware to review. It'd only benefit the iphone launch.
It's not like we've seen revised reviews of ipads or even a mention of them hardly during the iOS 6 release. You don't get that unless you refresh the hardware.
The competition is already there. The small tablet market has many takers in the Nexus 7, Kindles in both e-ink and Android flavors,Galaxy Tab and Galaxy Note. Sure, it seems logical that people will just jump on an iPad mini because Apple sells it, but it might not be that way. I know plenty of iPad owners and I know plenty of Kindle (e-ink) owners. With the exception of a few, the Kindles owners I know would not have purchased an iPad mini instead. There is something about the convenience of the size AND PRICE of the Kindle. $99 and you toss in your backpack or purse and nobody cares if it's dinged up. Pay $349 for a 7" iPad mini and you're babying that thing around. No taking iPad mini to the beach!
Apple iPod touch (the 4" iPad) sells for $299 at the low end. So Apple is going to sell a 7" iPad for less than the 4" iPad? Just doesn't make sense. I still don't 100% buy that Apple is going to present an iPad mini. Just doesn't fit on the shelf with their current SKUs. It would have to be between the 4" and 9.6" pricing. So, I'd guess the iPad mini will be one memory configuration (8 or 16 gb), wifi only for $449?
I agree about the difference between a $99 eink kindle and an iPad. The intro. Priced Kindle is now $69. At that price it's practically disposable. I bring it everywhere and leave it in the truck all time. The story with the mini iPad will depend on what price point we end up seeing. If we end up with $199 (I doubt it) it's close to the Kindle level. If you're right about the $349 then the device will be babied.
I think the product lineup for this season is just perfect. I expect a refresh every year and this is exactly what we are getting.
Apple cannot follow in the footsteps of those clowns at RIM and believe loyalists to the brand will stick around with occasional new offerings. If Apple wants to remain competitive they must continue to push the envelope with consistent new product releases which adds excitement to current iOS and prospective new consumers.
The demise of RIM came when they felt no competitor could touch their stronghold on the corporate client business and that it was theirs forever. Physical buttons on a phone? No touchscreen? ...........no way any Blackberry loyalist would leave for those features because, well, it's a Blackberry.
Game, set, match.
So you have shares in Apple? And you happen to write for a very influential news site devoted entirely to Apple? Isn't that something that should be disclosed on a regular basis?


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The Kingston, NY FCCP office will be hosting its 2nd Annual Fundraiser on October 10, 2011 at noon. The golf tournament and dinner banquet will be held at Blackhead Mountain in Round Top, NY, to raise funds for our Children's Resilience Fund to be used toward activities and necessities to build inner strength and self esteem, in our foster children. These activities include, but not limited to, sports, summer and arts camps, musical instruments, enrichment activities, independent living skills-building activities and other "everyday items" all children should have. The event will be a great opportunity for golfers to get one last game in before the end of the season and to have the opportunity to golf one of the most beautiful courses in the Hudson Valley. Anyone interested in learning additional information can contact the Kingston, NY office. The $85 registration fee includes lunch, dinner, greens fees and golf cart. There will be great raffle prizes, and a wonderful time will be had by all. Last year's event was a huge success and allowed the kids in our program to attend dance camps, take driving lessons, get senior portraits taken and many other things we were not able to do in the past. Please contact KidsPeace Foster Care, 200 Aaron Court, Kingston, NY 12401. Phone: 845-331-1815.


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San Diego, CA (Sports Network) - Will Venable drove in the winning run in the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres took the rubber match of a three-game set, 3-2, against the Colorado Rockies.
Venable drove in Everth Cabrera, who had a pair of hits and scored twice as the Padres won for the seventh time in their last nine tries.
Dale Thayer (2-2) picked up the win after tossing 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief of Ross Ohlendorf, who recovered from early-inning struggles to twirl 6 2/3 strong innings. Ohlendorf gave up two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out six on his way to a no decision.
"All year we've talked about timely hitting and good pitching, and today was a culmination of all that," Padres manager Bud Black said.
The Padres also made some news off the field, signing outfielder Carlos Quentin to a three-year contract extension worth a reported $27 million. He went 0-for-4 on Sunday.
DJ LeMahieu had two hits and drove in a run for the Rockies, who lost for the sixth time in their last eight games.
Rockies starter Christian Friedrich picked up a no decision after allowing two runs on three hits and three walks over five innings.
"I thought he did a competitive job, but there was the possibility today for him to go longer," Rockies manager Jim Tracy said about Friedrich. "However, he got himself into where he had to get back into counts and it cut his outing short."
Adam Ottavino (2-1) was handed the loss after being charged with the losing run in his one-plus innings of relief work.
Cabrera lined a single off Ottavino to start the seventh inning. Matt Reynolds replaced Ottavino and, after a sacrifice moved Cabrera to second, gave up a base hit to Will Venable to allow the decisive run to score.
Huston Street retired the Rockies, his former team, and threw his 15th straight scoreless appearance to pick up his 16th save of the season.
Eric Young, Jr. tripled to start the game and then scored on Marco Scutaro's base hit, giving Colorado a quick 1-0 lead after the top half of the first.
San Diego evened up the score in the home half. Alexi Amarista led off the bottom half of the frame with a double and advanced to third on a wild pitch. He scored on Chase Headley's sacrifice fly to tie the game after one.
The Rockies regained the lead in the second when Josh Rutledge singled and scored on LeMahieu's double.
Cabrera ignited the Padres to tie the game in the fourth. He walked with two outs in the inning and advanced to second on a wild pitch. John Baker lined a single to center and Cabrera just beat the throw to the plate to tie the game.
Friedrich has allowed four runs in 16 innings across three starts against the Padres this season (2.25 earned run average)...The Padres reinstated pitcher Eric Stults from the 15-day disabled list prior to the game and optioned pitcher Nick Vincent to Triple-A Tucson...The Padres are 21-14 since June 12...Over their last 12 games, the Padres bullpen has allowed five runs in 36 2/3 innings...Street has not allowed a run in 13 2/3 innings...San Diego stole two bases, both by Cameron Maybin, and rank second in the major leagues with 85 steals...Colorado went 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position and stranded five men on base...San Diego went 2-for-11 with runners in scoring position and left six.


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Media Guide Available for Sale and Download
Below are the pages to the 2007-08 Men's Basketball Media Guide. They are in PDF format so you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view or download them. Click HERE to download the latest version.
The media guide is also available for sale through the UK Ticket Office and the Media Relations office. The price is $15 if you pick one up at the Ticket office or Media Relations office in the Joe Craft Center or $20 to have it shipped. The 2007-08 Men's Basketball poster is also available. Find out how to order them and get free pocket schedules HERE. You can call with your credit card order (859-257-8000) or send a check (made out to UK Athletics), money order or your credit card information to:
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I continue my benchmarks of Intel SSD 910, previous time I compared it with Fusion-io ioDrive https://www.percona.com/blog/2012/09/07/intel-ssd-910-in-tpcc-mysql-benchmark/. Now I want to test this card against RAID over spinning disks.
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Testing Intel SSD 520
Following my previous benchmarks of SATA SSD cards I got Intel SSD 520 240GB into my hands. In this post I show the results of raw IO performance of this card.
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While working on the service architecture for one of our projects, I considered several SATA SSD options as the possible main storage for the data. The system will be quite write intensive, so the main interest is the write performance on capacities close to full-size storage. After some research I picked several candidates (I show […]
Testing Intel® SSD 910
Intel came on PCI-e SSD market with their Intel SSD 910 card. With a slogan "The ultimate data center SSD" I assume Intel targets rather a server grade hardware, not consumer level. I've got one of this card into our lab. I should say it is very price competitive, comparing with other enterprise level PCIe […]
Intel 520 SSD in MySQL sysbench oltp benchmark
In my raw IO benchmark of Intel 520 SSD we saw that the drive does not provide uniform throughput and response time, but it is interesting how does it affect workload if it comes from MySQL. I prepared benchmarks results for Sysbench OLTP workload with MySQL running on Intel 520. You can download it there.
Percona Server vs MySQL on Intel 320 SSD
If you are terrified by the stability of the results in MySQL in my previous post, I am going to show what we can get with Percona Server. This is also to address the results presented there Benchmarking MariaDB-5.3.4
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I have a chance to test a system with Intel 320 SSD drives (NewRelic provided me with an access to the server), and compare performance with SAS hard drives.
Intel 320 SSD write performance – contd.
I wrote about Intel 320 SSD write performance before, but I was not satisfied with these results. Somewhat each time on Intel 320 SSD I was getting different write performance, so it made me looking into this with details.
Intel 320 SSD read performance
(this is cross-post from https://www.percona.com/blog/) While PCI-e Flash cards show great performance, I am often asked about alternatives, as price for PCI-e cards is still significant and not acceptable for small companies and startups. Intel 320 SSD appears to be a popular drive with a quite acceptable price. I wrote about write performance of these […]


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I Heart Rutland: I choose RutlandBy Shana Duval
Commentary | October 30,2013
Shana DuvalIn 2007, I returned to Vermont fresh from college. Four years spent outside Philadelphia strongly reinforced my decision to return to my roots. I craved the authenticity that defines the Green Mountain State.
When the decision to return to Rutland or relocate to Burlington arose, I chose Rutland. Allow me to share with you why.
As a Rutland area native and longtime resident, I am more excited about Rutland's future now than I have ever been. There is something special happening here. A momentum of energy is flowing through our community, making Rutland an inspiring place to be, and to be part of.
For this reason, I choose Rutland.
There are incredible people doing incredible things in our community. We have a thriving agricultural movement that is second to none, led by an organization that continues to forge new ideas for growth. What were once empty spaces in Depot Park and the old Mintzer Brothers buildings are now booming gathering places connecting people with local food.
At the edge of our city lies a 300-acre recreational jewel, namely Pine Hill Park, which attracts thousands of outdoor enthusiasts each year. The park's unique trail system continues to grow with projects like the Rutland Creek Path and the restoration of the old carriage route to Proctor. The trails are valuable because they connect people to places, but they also connect people to people in a positive and healthy way.
In the heart of our city we find another gathering place through the doors of the Paramount Theater. The Paramount offers varied cultural experiences and performances to our community. Last week I had the opportunity to watch Game 1 of the World Series on the Paramount Theater's HD screen. Although the 24-by-30-foot screen was impressive, I was more amazed by the rows of faces behind me all sharing the same excited expression. True, it was a riveting game, but I believe that enthusiasm transcends the love of baseball and speaks to Rutland's transformation.
It is important to remember, these vital community resources did not appear out of thin air. They were the result of countless, dedicated residents working together to address the well-being of our community. In Rutland, we do not sit and wait for solutions. We create solutions.
To be sure, Rutland is a work-in-progress kind of town. Let us use that to our advantage and paint the canvas how we see fit. Let us stand up and define our own future. I want Rutland to be a community that engages its citizens to take responsibility for what is ours; empowers its youth and recognizes them as the leaders they are today; creates opportunities for good health and personal growth; and uses its flaws as fuel for creativity and innovation. In many ways we are well on our way to achieving this vision, but there is more work to be done.
Simple physics tells us that momentum is the product of mass and velocity. Loosely translated, we need more people to join the cause to continue on this path. There are many ways to be active in your community. It could be coaching a team, serving on a nonprofit board or volunteering to build a playground. You decide how you want to get involved. The point is we must all do our part. We are all accountable. I look at what this town has accomplished in recent years, and I feel a sense of pride. It is that pride proclaimed by our community that puts Rutland on the map.
For this reason, I choose Rutland.
Shana Duval is the board chairwoman for the Boys & Girls Club of Rutland County and works for the Vermont Electric Power Company in Rutland.MORE IN CommentaryOn Friday, the government of Puerto Rico announced that it was about to miss a bond payment. Full StoryThe first Republican presidential primary debate is Thursday, and the leading candidate is almost... Full StoryIran and the P5+1 (China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States plus Germany) have now... Full Story
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Saturday, September 28, 2013
Senior Donavan Thompson scored three first-half touchdowns to lead Ashley Ridge to its first win of the season.
The Swamp Foxes (1-4) earned a 27-20 victory over Cane Bay (0-5), which is still looking for its first victory.
"We'll take a win any way we can get it," Ashley Ridge coach Kenny Walker said. "We played well in the first half, but looked really sloppy in the second. We have to clean that up because good teams play four quarters. I'm happy with the way our offense moved the ball and the way our defense played in the first half."
Ashley Ridge dominated the opening half, totaling 300 yards of offense while holding Cane Bay to 43 yards. Running back Tyler Garland put the Swamp Foxes on the board with a 4-yard touchdown run that capped the opening drive. Then Thompson took over.
Thompson scored on a 6-yard run as well as on a 42-yard pass from Chandler Avenel and a 35-yard pass from Sean White.
Ashley Ridge used multiple quarterbacks and finished the first half with more than 200 passing yards.
But once the Cobras got going, the Swamp Foxes had trouble slowing them down.
The Cobra surge began after Ashley Ridge took a 27-0 lead with 3:26 remaining in the second quarter. Cane Bay defensive back Tracy Gilliard returned the ensuing kickoff 95 yards into the end zone for a 27-7 score entering the half.
Then Cane Bay kept Ashley Ridge off the scoreboard for the final two quarters while scoring on a pair of passes to Devin Dingle. The receiver scored on a 37-yard pass play in the third quarter and on a 4-yard pass play with 21 seconds remaining in the game.
Cane Bay QB Devin Kilgore passed for more than 200 yards in the final two quarters.
"We didn't show up in the first half and we made too many mistakes in the second half," Cane Bay coach Russell Zehr said. "Twice we were in scoring position and had bad snaps. We just aren't disciplined enough to beat a good football team like Ashley Ridge. This team has potential, we just have to cut out the mistakes."
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C – Tracy Gilliard 95 kickoff return (Phillip Jackson kick)
C – Devin Dingle 37 pass from Devin Kilgore (Jackson kick)
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The Origin line of computers launched earlier this week with great fanfare. We had the opportunity to check out the Origin EON 11-S laptop. See how it fared in our exclusive review.
Read more of Arden Bartlett's Origin EON 11-S Laptop Review.
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this is just too random.
Why a laptop review??
Most MMORPGs aren't that power hungry, you could play them on really crappy old machines (which I still do today) and even newer games or 3D games play great on machines that are 3-4 years old.
My MMO laptop that I log around to play occasional AoC/Eve Online/World of Tanks/other misc, is a 2007 model and I run everything on the highest settings without any problems.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is that top of the line gaming laptops meant for groundbreaking new graphics and MMORPGs in general are not a compatible topic.
It's almost as if there are no better news to report on...oh wait...some of the biggest MMORPGs are about to come out in the next few months, so yeah...
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MMORPGs require hardware regardless of game lalartu. Not every computer has the capability of playing at the highest settings (My old one was a Toshiba satallite for casual reasons and it suffered from many a fps hit at times.)
The newest line of Origin computers came out this week and since they are brand new PC models they may as well be reviewed to see if one of them has the ability to play the best of games for the longest of times without eating too much from the customers pocket due to them also having to buy the games in general. Sadly this review shows that this computer won't be able to do it (The size alone is a turn off and no actual numpad.)
Graphics is always a topic of MMOs. The better the graphics and fluider the animations you can play with the more potential enjoyment you may have. In other words Scenery Porn. For those competitive streamers, sometimes particle effects can slow down your fps if there are too many and thus more power would be needed from your computer to draw them all out.
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For what it's worth, though pricier, the bigger models (15 and 17") have the same horsepower AND the features Arden was missing. They just come with a much higher pricetag.
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The adult I am takes care of most things real life. However my inner-child is a GAMER!!
Lalartu: highest settings on a laptop from 2007 do not sequel highest setting on a 2012 gaminglaptop. I see many people make that mistake.
On topic, the origin laptop do deen Nice.
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How long is the battery life while playing games? Has anyone any information?
Let's start with the obvious: complaining about the form factor constitutes missing the entire point of the laptop. The only reason to consider this laptop is if you want an 11" gaming laptop. Being able to cram real gaming hardware into an 11" form factor is an impressive feat of engineering, which is why no one had done it before. Dell might tell you about their Alienware M11x, but anything with a ULV processor isn't a gaming laptop.
Next, the reviewer doesn't seem to be aware of what laptop he's reviewing. It's a Clevo W110ER. Clevo's business model is that they'll build barebones laptops and sell them to a variety of vendors, which can then add a processor, memory, storage, software, peripherals, and maybe some other bits, and then sell them to the general public. You can get the same laptop elsewhere from a variety of sources with different configuration options:
The 15" and 17" laptops that Origin offers aren't a larger version of the one that was reviewed. They're the Clevo P150EM and Clevo P170EM, respectively. The latter two are very similar to each other, but not at all similar to the one reviewed. Rather, the Clevo P150EM and P170EM are high end gaming laptops.
They offer a GeForce GTX 660M in the base model, but if you pick that card, you've missed the point of the laptop. If that's the hardware you want, you can get it much cheaper elsewhere. The point is to grab a top of the line Radeon HD 7970M or GeForce GTX 680M (which are about as fast as each other, but the former is a lot cheaper), together with an Ivy Bridge quad core processor, and then you've got a powerful gaming system in a laptop form factor. Like other Clevo laptops, these are also available from many vendors.
The reviewed laptop comes with only a GeForce GT 650M. The review neglected to mention that it's a DDR3 version of a GeForce GT 650M, not a GDDR5 version, so it will be somewhat crippled for lack of memory bandwidth. It's still the most powerful video card to ever be sold in 11" laptops, and by a wide margin. But on an absolute scale, it's not really that fast; you'll probably be able to get integrated graphics that are faster in about two years, or whenever DDR4 memory is ready. It's about as fast as this:
Note the price tag on that. That's about the lowest end that you can go and call it a gaming card without being a complete liar. But again, that's a desktop card, and you can't put it in an 11" laptop form factor, which is the entire point of the reviewed laptop.
Originally posted by Oracle_Fefe
They've been available for about three months already. I don't know if Origin has sold them for that long or if they just got around to offering them this week. They are current generation hardware, but this is hardly a launch day review type of thing.
Originally posted by Vrika
Ordinarily with a gaming laptop, you want to plug the laptop into the wall while playing games.
For the Clevo W11ER, the processor and video card each have a TDP of 45 W. Add in other bits and it might be possible to get a power draw of 100 W. I don't know if the laptop will even let you do that on the battery or if it will throttle back clock speeds severely. If it lets you game normally from the battery, you're probably looking at about 20 minutes of battery life.
If gaming on a battery is your goal, then you need to look for low power hardware. There, the AMD A10-4655M is pretty much unbeatable, as that has a 25 W TDP that includes both the processor and graphics. HP will let you get it configured properly here:
You'd need the A10-4655M processor upgrade ($100 to upgrade), and to properly match the memory channels (two 4 GB modules). HP charges $100 for the memory upgrade, but if it's upgradable by the end user, then you could do it yourself for $25. It would be silly not to grab a 7200 RPM hard drive while you're at it, since it's only $10 to upgrade, unless you're going to replace the hard drive by your own SSD.
Samsung offers the same APU in a smaller form factor here:
The memory is clocked lower, however, and it doesn't say whether it's one 4 GB module or two 2 GB modules; if it's the former, then you'd need to fix it yourself.
The A10-4655M is a low voltage part, designed for thinner laptops. Thinner laptops don't have very much room for a battery, so they tend to come with a smaller battery, and that hurts your battery life. If you need long battery life under gaming loads, you can buy an external laptop battery.
Alternatively, you could go for a laptop that is a little more power hungry but has a much larger battery. HP will sell you one of those here:
The AMD A10-4600M is clocked higher than the A10-4655M, but has a 35 W TDP rather than 25 W. Upgrading to the A10-4600M ($100), 8 GB of 1600 MHz memory ($50), and a 9 cell battery ($30) brings the price tag to $730. If you've got a larger budget, they also offer a 1080p matte monitor ($150), and you can buy your own SSD elsewhere to replace the hard drive (typically around $100 or $200, depending on capacity). That might get you about two hours of battery life under gaming loads, in addition to running games smoothly at moderate graphical settings.
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Everyones a mmo vet these days :P
Illvtake my MSI gt70 onc over the origin 11 s any day of the week! I can play the best games at max 17.5 inch monitor THX sound 16 gigs of ram 2 ssd =128 with a 700 gig hard drive raid 0 blue ray player/burner gtx 670m card back lit display Steele series key board matte display to reduce glair = killer laptop with turbo quad core intel i7 latest gen chip
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although I see that "scenery porn" may be important for a few MMOs out there (SWTOR, AoC, Rift. GW2), about 95% of all games listed on this site can be played on computers that are years old.
Even the newly released Tera played fine on my POS gateway from 2007, I was even able to make a fraps recording while playing it too.
MMORPGs are produced for masses of gamers in mind, meaning that they make them in such a way that you could play and enjoy the game even on a crappy computer. ex: I can play WoW on medium-high settings on my ancient PC at work and had few sessions of LOTRO with my co-workers on low settings as well.
The majority of top of the line gaming PCs however are aimed at people playing the newest 3D single player or small scale multiplayer games.i.e. games like Skyrim, Witcher 2 etc...
Buying a new PC to play a MMORPG is a huge overkill, in my opinion.
But I guess my main problem with this article is that it just seemed too random and too out of place.
It had very little to say about how MMOs play on this, with the exception of mentioning keyboard layout, which basically is a given, since he was reviewing a standard shaped laptop.
It also had no mentioning of performance of biggest MMOs out there, e.g. he could have given some sort of a review on how this laptop handled games like SWTOR, Rift, Tera and GW2
And overall, there was nothing new mentioned other than what you can already find on sites like Amazon or even the official laptop website.
For what it's worth, a laptop review on MMORPG site should focus on how this machine is good/bad for MMORPG players and give concrete details on the performance
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Joined: 11/10/06
MMOs can run very well even on my crappy laptop. However, 11 inch laptop is not the solution for a gaming laptop. The hardware is perfectly fine to run any MMO on super ultra high but nowadays it's not very hard to spot a good gaming laptop. They are usually geared with the latest i7 generation + Geforce GTX 650, 660, 680 etc. However, this hardware is just an overkill for the MMOs currently on the market. Why would you spend 1k+ pounds on a gaming laptop just to play MMOs :D You would want to play all of the other fancy games :D
Mission in life: Vanquish all MMORPG.com trolls - especially TESO, WOW and GW2 trolls.
If you're buying a laptop and intending to play games on it, then you don't want to buy something that is barely good enough today. When you pick up some new game six months from now, it might not be good enough, and then you'll have to replace it already.
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Originally posted by Quizzical
it should be you doing these reviews mate :)
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Joined: 8/25/06
Originally posted by lalartu
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Joined: 12/01/05
Out of interest, and in the spirit of openess, can you please tell us how many of these they gave you to get you to review it on the site? It seems so out of place on this site that there must be a reason behind it.
"When people don't know much about something, they tend to fill in the blanks the way they want them to be filled in. They are almost always disappointed." - Will Wright
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Joined: 2/27/07
Originally posted by lalartu
Huh? Your game line up must be comprised of all the bottom feeders f2p games and of course Wow. Everything else takes a decent computer.
Personally I prefer a tower for gaming, but if you need mobility, nice to see another company making gaming laptops.
Don't understand all the criticism, any gaming site is going to review hardware along with software for gaming. Like people can't think, just want to whine about something.
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Joined: 7/28/06
Originally posted by Kniknax
Actually, it was only on loan to us for three weeks, and sent back via UPS. :) Nice jab though.
We are merely trying to do more hardware related content, and Origin agreed to let us test drive their new line.
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Joined: 9/26/09
"Evolution thru Revolution"
@ Bill You guys should consider beefing up the hardware section by getting some real hardware guys to do the reviews and also so someone to give tutorials on things like overclocking or even basic hardware upgrading. A lot of the gamers on this site really don't have an idea of how to do a lot of the basic things.
Originally posted by BillMurphy
I don't blame you for reviewing this piece of hardware rather than some other.
But I do blame you for posting a laptop review without apparently even knowing what the laptop was or why a sensible consumer would or wouldn't consider that particular model in the first place.


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Dolly Parton once said, "The way I see it, if you want a rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain." And put up with the rain, we did.
On Sept. 21, just minutes before the SPCA's biggest event of the year kicked off, the skies opened, and it began to rain. Some might even say it rained cats and dogs.
As the rain came down, the umbrellas went up, and the walkers walked on – 90 on two legs (and many more on four) tromped down the twilight- trail-turned-slippery-slope all for the good of the animals.
Kim Coleman, who won the prize for Biggest Team, brought 22 troopers with her, all bedecked in leis and grass skirts and sporting the message "Iwannawalkadoggie."
The Junior SPCA kids took home the prize for most money raised by a team – nearly $3,000!
Defying the rule of never following a kid or pet act, Joya DiStefano won the big prize for most money raised by an individual. DiStefano brought in $3,070, all of which is earmarked for supplementing Aiken County low-cost spay and neuter surgeries through FOTAS/SNAP (Friends of the Animal Shelter/Spay Neuter Assistance Program).
Along with bragging rights, DiStefano took home a high-tech 10-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 from Whole House Audio and Video.
As the walk concluded, the rain continued with an astounding 300-plus in attendance at the party that followed in "Bark-a-rita-ville."
Lo Down Brown played under the covered patio and poncho-clad partygoers darted from booth to booth sampling creative culinary treats and downing delectable drinks in the downpour.
Prizes were awarded as voted on by the partygoers in four categories.
Best Food went to "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Robyn Reilly and Cissie Sullivan for assorted breakfast-inspired petit fours.
Honorable mention went to Matt Miller and Erica Stacjer of Charleston for their braised pork and blue cheese sliders.
Best Drink was awarded to Kevin Staniszewski for Funky Love Punch, a coconut rum concoction which was part of GTI Transport's disco-themed booth.
Honorable mention went to Helen Faulk and Rachel Kepes of Charleston for 'Merican Apple Pie Shooters, a cinnamon spiced and whipped cream topped treat!
"Breakfast at Tiffany's" took first place in Best Theme with elegant decorations inspired by the Audrey Hepburn classic.
The famous blue gift bags surrounded silver trays of scrumptious petit fours and Peach Bellinis in tall champagne flutes.
A chandelier dangled in front of Cissie's hand-drawn New York skyline.
As if that weren't enough to cinch Best Theme for the ladies, a real-life Audrey Hepburn look-alike (Maya Galvan) greeted guests with a radiant smile and a glowing (faux!) cigarette and holder.
The Best Theme honorable mention went to Lori Cefus and Lisa Sommers for Lana's Luau, a grass-skirted booth complete with leis and dedicated to the late Lana Dyer, for whom Lana-PAW-looza was named.
Finally, Best Overall Booth and the winner of a mountain getaway provided by friends of the SPCA, Rod and Lisa Burch, went to Robyn and Cissie's runaway favorite"Breakfast at Tiffany's."
Honorable mention went to Helen Faulk and Rachel Kepes' "'Merica! That's Why!" a booth that was draped in red, white, and blue and featured American iconography like Chuck Norris and Elvis.
Guests could even have their photo made in the seven-foot Statue of Liberty cut out while they enjoyed (what else?) gourmet topped mini hotdogs to go along with the apple pie shots.
Although the dance floor was a washout, kids beautifully decorated it earlier in the day, which also generated much needed funding for the SPCA.
In the 6- to 9-year-old age group, Madison Leslie was awarded first place.
Jillian Boyd took home the prize for the 10- to 13-year-old category, and Cody Kennedy won for 14- to 18-year-olds.
Winners of this competition took home a trophy, a Hobby Lobby gift card, and a free pizza from Little Caesars.
The event was well received despite the rain, raising nearly $30,000 for homeless pets in the CSRA.
We are thankful (and amazed!) at the support from our community – a community far from fair-weather friends!
So, to the donors, the walkers, the cooks, the volunteers, the ticket holders, the artists, and the sponsors, we say "THANK YOU!"
And for those of you who braved the rain and can't wait to do it again, mark your calendar for October 11, 2014! Need I say it? RAIN OR SHINE!
A graduate of Winthrop University in Rock Hill, Chrissey Miller has a bachelor's degree in fine arts. Miller began work at the SPCA in January 2010 as volunteer coordinator. She is thrilled to be able to mesh her creative passion and sales experience together as development director, in charge of programming, fundraising, events and grant-writing. Miller and her husband David live in Aiken with their children, Blair and Gracey; their adopted tri-pawed dog, Zipper and adopted Dogue de Bordeaux/Lab mix, Django.
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No. 1 CHATTANOOGA
No. 2 DAVIDSON
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. --- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball team wrapped up the top seed in the 2013 Southern Conference Tournament with home-court victory win over Davidson on February 25. Five days later, the Lady Mocs pushed its win streak to 16 games with a dominating road win over Appalachian State in the season finale in Boone, N.C.
The Lady Mocs opened the 2012-13 season with an 80-71 victory over then 20th-ranked Tennessee to run its home-court win streak to 14 games. Chattanooga would go on to win 25 of its next 28 games including a 19-1 Southern Conference record and a 16-game win streak to close out the season. The Lady Mocs remained undefeated at home and scored a school-record 26-game home court win streak that is currently the second longest active streak in the nation behind Baylor's 55 straight wins.
Chattanooga has been the No. 1 seed 12 other times in the league tournament and 11 times in the Wes Moore Era and has claimed 13 Southern Conference Tournament titles since 1984.
Wes Moore was selected the league's Coach of the Year for the sixth time by the SoCon Coaches as well as the league media. Senior Kayla Christopher (Oliver Springs, Tenn.), a member of the 2010 all-freshman team, picked up her third all-conference nod and was selected to the SoCon Media first team along with junior Ashlen Dewart (Spartanburg, S.C.). Dewart earn her second all-conference pick and her first since transferring to Chattanooga. She was selected to the league's all-freshman team as a rookie with Appalachian State and followed that up with an all-conference selection in her second season with the Mountaineers.
Junior Taylor Hall joined Dewart and Christopher on the coaches list with her second all-conference selection. Newcomer Tatianna Jackson (Atlanta, Ga.) was named to the SoCon all-freshman team after a standout season off the bench.
Dewart led the Southern Conference this season in field goal percentage making 53.7 percent of her attempts and finished fourth on the scoring list at the end of the regular season with 15.8 points per game. She was ranked ninth in rebounding with 7.0 per game and fourth for offensive boards with 2.9 per game.
Christopher leads the conference in 3-point field goal percentage making 40.6 percent of her attempts and has a SoCon-best 2.0 assist-turnover ratio. She is third in the league for 3-pointers made with 58 on the year and 2.0 per game. With 11.6 points per game, she is 17th in the league for scoring and is seventh for field goal percentage making 44.8 percent of her shots while dishing out 3.1 assists per game.
Hall is third on the team in scoring with 8.6 points per game and second for rebounds with 5.9 per game. She led the Lady Mocs to a season-opening win over Tennessee with 24 points, nine rebounds, five assists as well as four steals and three blocked shots.
Jackson made her first collegiate start in Chattanooga's win over UNCG at home in place of senior Kylie Lambert (Etowah, Tenn.) who has dealt with stress reactions in her shins late in the season. Jackson, with 5.8 points per game, led Chattanooga to a win over Elon a home with a season-best 14 points. At Samford, she pulled down a season-high nine rebounds and 54 of her 104 rebounds are off the offensive glass.
The Lady Mocs lead the league in scoring margin at 15 points per game and holds opponents to a league-low 53.6 points per game. UTC has SoCon-best 4.6 rebounding margin and holds opponents to a league-low 35.9 rebounds per game. Chattanooga has committed 13.9 turnovers compared to 18.2 by its opponents for a league-best 4.31 turnover margin. The Lady Mocs' assist-turnover ratio also leads the conference at 1.1 (15.0-13.9).
Chattanooga averages 68.6 points per game and 6.2 3-pointers an outing, both second-best in the SoCon. From the field, UTC is second making 42.4 percent of its attempts and third in 3-point field goal percentage at 31.1. From the free throw line, the Lady Mocs have struggled this season making just 63.6 percent of their attempts.
The Lady Mocs will hit the court Saturday at Noon at the Kimmel Arena on the UNC Asheville campus. Chattanooga's opponent was decided Friday with No. 8 Georgia Southern defeating No. 9 Western Carolina by a 68-51 margin.Chattanooga defeated the Eagles 75-43 at home on January 12 and then 67-50 on the road at Hanner Fieldhouse. Georgia Southern finished the SoCon season with a 6-14 overall record and are 8-22 on the year.
General Admission all-sessions tickets are available for $85 each. Single session tickets are available beginning at $16 and $20 on Sunday and Monday. Student and group tickets are available as well as VIP tickets for all sessions ($175) or single sessions ($40/$45).


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