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Product Design Program
From Undergraduate Engineering Handbook
2013-14 Requirements
- UG Program Director: William Burnett, Bldg 550, Room 137, firstname.lastname@example.com
- Student Services: Jennifer Fallin (firstname.lastname@example.com) Bldg 530, Room 125
The mission of the undergraduate program in Product Design is to graduate designers who can synthesize technology, human factors, and business factors in the service of human need. The program teaches a design process that encourages creativity, craftsmanship, and personal expression, aesthetics, and emphasizes brainstorming and need finding. The course work provides students with the skills necessary to carry projects from initial concept to completion of working prototypes. Students studying product design follow the basic mechanical engineering curriculum and are expected to meet the University requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree. The program prepares students for careers in industry and for graduate study.
Completion of the undergraduate program in Product Design leads to the conferral of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering. The subplan "Product Design" appears on the transcript and on the diploma.
- 20 units minimum (one course in statistics recommended, e.g. STATS 60)
23 units minimum; at least 15 units must be from School of Engineering approved list
- Required: One year of Physics 40 series (PHYSICS 41, 43, 45), 12 units
- Additional course from the SoE Approved Science Course List
- At least 8 units of Behavioral Science:
1. PSYCH 1 (required) 5 units
2. PSYCH Elective (courses numbered 30-200) 3-5 units
Technology in Society
- ME 120 History and Philosophy of Design will still be allowed to fulfill TiS for seniors taking the course spring 2014. However, this is a transition year for use of this course and non-seniors must petition to use the course for TiS and be prepared to complete additional coursework. Prof Burnett will explain the change in his fall meeting for PD majors. 3 units
Engineering Fundamentals
- ENGR 40 or 40A. Introductory Electronics (required), 3-5 units
- ENGR 70A same as CS 106A). Programming Methodology (required), 5 units
- Fundamentals Elective -- Choose from ENGR 10, 15, 20, 25B, 25E, 30, 50, 50E, 50M, 60, 62, or 90 (may not use CS 106B or X, or ENGR 40C or 40P)
51 units minimum; required courses:
- ENGR 14. Intro to Solid Mechanics, 4 units
- ME 80. Mechanics of Materials, 4 units
- ME 101. Visual Thinking, 4 units
- ME 103D. Engineering Drawing (take concurrently with ME 203) 1 unit
- ME 110A. Design Sketching, 1 unit
- ME 112. Mechanical Engineering Design (satisfies WIM requirement), 4 units
- ME 115A. Introduction to Design Methods, 3 units
- ME 115B. Human Values in Design, 3 units
- ME 115C*. Design and Business Factors, 3 units
- ME 203. Manufacturing Technology (take concurrently with ME 103D), 4 units
- ME 216A. Advanced Product Design: Needfinding, 4 units
- ME 216B. Advanced Product Design: Implementation I, 4 units
- ME 216C. Advanced Product Design: Implementation II, 4 units
- Three ARTSTUDI (Studio Art) courses numberd 100 or higher (12 units)
* ME 115C only will be waived if student takes a quarter abroad. Students should plan their overseas quarter to take place in sophomore year, or spring quarter of Junior year only.
Instructions for Declaring Major in Product Design (ENGR-BS: PD)
Detailed instructions can be obtained from the ME Student Services Office (Building 530, Room 125)
1. Print a copy of your transcript from Axess.
2. Download and complete the program sheet from Program Sheet page. If you need instructions on how to download, consult the School of Engineering Student Affairs Office in 135 Huang. Please note: When completing the sheet, include courses you plan to take as well as those you have already taken.
3. Pick up a Product Design major declaration form from the Student Services Office in Building 530.
4. Identify an undergraduate program advisor from the list on the back of the major declaration form. If you prefer, the Student Services Office will assign one for you.
5. Discuss the program with your advisor and have him/her approve the program sheet AND the declaration form.
6. Return completed documents to the ME Student Services Office
7. Login to Axess and formally declare your major. NOTE: Select "Engineering" as your major (NOT Mechanical Engineering), with a subplan in Product Design.
8. Email Jennifer Fallin (firstname.lastname@example.com) to let her know that you have declared your major so that she may approve it.


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Leaks and investment delays threaten the US water system, exposing the value of a commodity that in short supply disrupts businesses, according to a web campaign.
The "Water is Your Business" site went live today, sponsored by the National Association of Water Companies and US Chamber of Commerce. It urges companies to stop neglecting infrastructure upgrades as water use for energy and electricity production doubles worldwide in the next 25 years, according to International Atomic Energy Agency forecasts.
"The water leaked across the nation every day could supply California," the campaign says, describing a supply network that's 30 times the length of the US national highway system as "outdated, overused and underserviced."
In the US, most of the water infrastructure dates from the first half of the 20th century. Some pipes go back to Civil War days. The average age of a broken water main is 47 years, with almost a quarter of all water mains more than 50 years old, according to the website.
Maintenance delays mean 45 percent of all pipes were described as in "poor shape" in 2010, up from 10 percent in 1980, according to the campaign, which said the country has "outgrown" the system.
Water index
Last month, International Business Machines Corp. and New York-based Waterfund LLC agreed to develop a water cost index to help businesses calculate the unsubsidized expense of freshwater production using IBM Research analytics.
Water use has increased at more than twice the rate of population growth in the past century as urban expansion and changing weather put pressure on supplies. About 41 percent of the Earth's population now live in water-stressed areas, according to the United Nations.
The UN defines a water-scarce region as one where freshwater withdrawals exceed 40 percent of renewable supplies. Agriculture accounts for 70 percent of the freshwater consumption worldwide.
Water demand is inextricably linked to the global increase in food and energy consumption, according to food and drink manufacturer Nestle SA, which owns more than 60 water brands.
"Water needs to move up governments' priority lists," Nestle Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe wrote last month in his Water Challenge blog. "Governments should aim to build comprehensive water-resource management strategies that also take into account the water-food-energy nexus."
Texas bank
Lawmakers in Texas, which is enduring a drought that has cost farmers billions of dollars and forced communities to limit water use, are considering a water infrastructure bank to help fund projects.
SunPower Corp., majority-owned by Total SA, last month began operating a water-treatment plant powered by almost 23,000 solar panels in Phoenix to cut electrical needs and help save about $US4 million in a city that gets 300 days of sun a year.
A state away, "population growth is straining California's water infrastructure," according to the campaign website. "The story is the same all over the country. Investment isn't keeping pace."
Waiting means higher repair and replacement costs, more flooding, loss of service and business disruptions, with billions of dollars wasted from water and energy losses, the site shows. It's even caused sinkholes in such places as Pennsylvania's capital, according to NAWC Executive Director Michael Deane and the Chamber of Commerce, the world's largest business organization.
Failing system
The warning isn't new: The American Society of Civil Engineers' report card from 2009 gave the US's drinking-water infrastructure an almost-failing D- grade. New grades are due next month, the Chamber of Commerce said in an interview.
Xylem Inc., whose pumps helped clear Hurricane Sandy floodwaters from New York tunnels, published a nationwide survey in November on the value of water, which showed heightened concern among Americans that water systems were inadequate.
Almost 90 percent of those polled said US water pipes and networks need modernization, compared with 80 percent two years earlier. The survey showed more Americans are willing to pay for system upgrades even with rate increases. The majority thought they used 50 gallons (189 liters) of water a day at most, when it's almost double that.
Triple bills
Leaking pipes lose about 7 billion gallons of clean drinking water a day, according to the ASCE. The US needs as much as $US1 trillion to pay for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in the next 20 years, which may triple some household bills, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Grundfos, the biggest maker of circulator pumps, has suggested water companies dealing with growing repair needs and shortages craft a campaign similar to the dairy industry's "Got Milk?" advertisements.
The campaign could be called "Got Water?" Jes Munk Hansen, president of Grundfos North America, said at an American Water Intelligence conference last November in Chicago.
Business leaders are starting to understand the need for water investment and water management, Nestle's Brabeck and Anders Berntell, executive director of the 2030 Water Resources Group, said last month:
"CEOs of many companies have begun to realize that water underpins all economic activities, including their own."

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Thursday, April 12, 2012
Laetitia Casta
By Mario Testino (Vogue Paris May 2012) - Emmanuelle Alt
By Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott (Vogue Paris December/January 2010) - Carine Roitfeld
Same super model, under very different creative direction.
You can't deny that both covers have something going on, and I think my own personal style makes me more attracted to the May/Emmanuelle cover, which is so easy and beautiful. But then I see the DecJan/Carine cover and I feel like I take my time with it, and at the end I do admire it more.
Which cover do you prefer? And while we're on that topic, thoughts on Emmanuelle VS. Carine?
Likes, dislikes, everything on your mind... I want to read it! xx
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I like them both! :)ReplyDelete
Definitely prefer Emmanuelle!ReplyDelete
Love this blog. Keep up the good work!
Ive started a new blog, just testing out a few ideas at the moment. I would love if you had a chance to check it out www.studentfab.blogspot.com
I possibly prefer Emmanuelle's version, not only for the picture but also because i find Laeticia such a natural beautiful person... much sophistication don't suit her.ReplyDelete
Have a wonderful day dear,
loovee the Emmanuelle's version better..ReplyDelete
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very coolReplyDelete
I like the Emmanuelle cover best. It's much more delicate and romantic :)ReplyDelete
i prefer carine! emmanuelle's cover could be on any magazine. carine's cover is very vogue.ReplyDelete
Since one cover is for May and one for December/January it's hard to compare. These two SHOULD have a different (creative) direction. It's not just a different editor in chief. I think you have said it yourself perfectly. I love the risk in Carine's cover, but in the end Emanuelle's cover is more approachable I guess.ReplyDelete
Love, Sam
I prefer the one by Emmanuelle Alt :)ReplyDelete
I prefer the first one;) she looks perfect there!!!ReplyDelete
xx alex
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i think she looks so much more beautiful in the first cover.amazing face and hair.gorgeous woman!ReplyDelete
I love this first cover, the other one has quite a different idea, it's nice too, but the first one is more beautiful.ReplyDelete
Have a great weekend,
Manu Luize.
I prefer Emmanuelle - I think the other is intriguing and beautiful in it's own way, I can't help but be drawn more towards the first.ReplyDelete
i love the may cover a tiny bit more.ReplyDelete
but i am a HUGE carine fan because she´s fearless and takes more risks. I LOVE THAT.
xx Mode Junkie
Thanks a lot!ReplyDelete
Yes I'll try, but school is very exhausting when it comes to the final exams. I hope I will make it :)
Love, B.
P.S: Your blog is great!
So beautiful! Take a look at my blog and maybe you wanna follow each other?! :XReplyDelete
love the first photo cover!ReplyDelete
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Awesome blog! Love looking at covers of Vogue.ReplyDelete
Both are gorgeous! But i prefer the first one, the second one has too much going on I think xReplyDelete
I adore them both - great post!ReplyDelete
OMG that is crazy! i had no idea they were the same model until i read the text. thats crazy. i like the first one better, its more natural!ReplyDelete
xo Kelly
Love first one, it's gorgeous, really perfect picture :)ReplyDelete
Hope you had a great day, kisses
Laetitia is sooo beautiful, she looks amazing on both covers, although I prefer the first one (even though I think it's a little too "safe").ReplyDelete
Mmm... I'm not sure about the Carine vs Emmanuelle issue, they're very different. I like what Emmanuelle is doing now, although maybe everything is a little bit "too her style" (hope you get what I mean).
While they're both nice, I like the first cover better. She seems more soft and angelic as opposed to the second image.ReplyDelete
Vonae Deyshawn
Nice post sweetie!!ReplyDelete
Nuevo post en mi blog!!
New post on my blog!!
Wow, the only one that it's getting older is me!ReplyDelete
Laetita looks absolutely stunning in both covers, but, like you I think the first one is more my cup of tea...
¡Abrazos, Arden!
I personally like how the model looks in #1 but I know in #2 she really is showing off the fashion more than herself!ReplyDelete
wow both are beautiful photos!ReplyDelete
Wow, she is beautiful. I prefer Emmanuelle version.ReplyDelete
Both covers are impressive, but I think I prefer the white visual esthetic of Emmanuelle.ReplyDelete


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From OpenWetWare
A clean or minimal genome refers to the minimum set of genes that an organism needs to survive and reproduce. This implies that there are genes that are "nonessential" to the organism's survival and can be removed without destroying the cell or disrupting its growth cycle. Proposed minimal genomes would eliminate extraneous DNA like duplicate genes, transposable elements and catabolic pathways used for the intake and breakdown of complex biomolecules.[1][2]
Advantages of a Minimal Genome
As the complexity of synthetic biology projects increases, so too will the problems it will run into due to the somewhat inherent randomness inside each cell. A minimal genome would give synthetic biologists a reliable and predictable "chassis" that could provide an ideal platform for perusing new research.
Current model organisms used in modern research contain deleterious DNA and gene products (like insertion sequences and unforeseen molecular interactions) which could disable or prohibit future endeavors by interacting unfavorably with whatever the "subject of interest" is.[1][3] Smaller amounts of extraneous gene products would simplify and reduce the cost of extraction and purification of cell parts, biomolecules and pharmaceuticals, many of which would be more expensive and time consuming to separate from a population of cells by conventional means.[4]
Gene stability in reduced genomes has been improved by removing transposable elements (TEs), error prone DNA polymerases and the enzymes responsible for the SOS response. Spontaneous, random genetic changes would be extremely harmful toward a minimal cell lacking a number of redundant systems. A stable genome would be a very desirable trait for research and experiment replication.[4][5]
Future advances in genome replication, unnatural amino acids, drug development, fuel production and biomaterial synthesis could be accelerated by simplifying and streamlining the genome used to code for a cell.[1][3]
Genome Reduction
One approach to creating more reliable, efficient host organisms for synthetic constructs is the reduction of the genome to eliminate extraneous genes, mutagenic mobile elements, and other unnecessary or destabilizing factors. This can be viewed as a form of reverse engineering of extant strains.
Systematic Genome Reduction
One natural approach to engineering strains with a reduced genome is to systematically identify and delete regions of the genome not necessary for host cell survival. Posfai et al. created the MDS strains (multiple deletion strains) by aligning the genomes of multiple genomes of E. coli, identifying regions which were absent in multiple strains, and deleting them via Lambda Red recombination. All IS elements were removed as well, lowering the mutation rate and increasing the stability of genetic constructs introduced into the cell. The strain had comparable growth rate compared to wild type.[4][6]
Ara et al. constructed a minimal version of the B. subtilis genome in 2007. [7] This strain had slightly decreased growth rate compared to wild-type, but displayed normal morphology and similar protein production capabilities.
Selection for Reduced Genome
Long-term evolution of strains under the correct conditions could select for a genome of minimal size. Such conditions may include growth in rich media lacking sugars to favor the loss of biosynthetic pathways or sugar metabolism operons, growth in structured environments which favor a smaller cell, or growth under other conditions which favor the loss of unnecessary genes.
Minimal Genome Synthesis
Another approach is the synthesis of a minimal, designed genome from scratch using DNA synthesis technology and the transformation of this genome into cells to create a viable, novel, synthetic organism. This approach can be viewed as forward engineering of a novel organism, but would likely be informed by studies which determine the minimal set of genes necessary for a living organism.
Mycoplasma mycoides Synthesis
Gibson et al synthesized the first artificial cell by generating the Mycoplasma mycoides genome from digitized genome information and transforming it into Mycoplasma capricolum cells devoid of genomic information. These cells were capable of continuous self-replication and were identified by "watermarks" inserted in the genome. This technology could be utilized in the future to create cells with novel and useful properties from scratch.[8][9]
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How do we measure impact?
For those of us who work to create and share messages, we tend to think a lot about impact. Will this call to action move people? Does this commercial speak to you? We think about impact because we want to know if we are getting it right. Does our message stick? Whether you are looking to inspire social action or convince people to purchase a product, impact is your first opportunity to move your audience.
I've been thinking a lot about this word: IMPACT. Synonyms: shock, collision, clash, effect.
Measuring impact can be elusive. It can mean surveys and other data collection. It can be measured in products sold, links clicked, and donations received. Although these measurements can direct us, my brain looks for a little something different. In many ways impact is an event, which means it is part of a story. Storytelling is what moves me. Tell me a story, bring my thoughts and imagination along for the ride, and I will be able to hear, see and feel impact. If I can feel impact, I'll also be able to share those words, images and emotions.
Over the past week, I have felt impact. In the wake of hurricane Sandy, I have felt fear for myself and loved ones, grief for those who lost everything, and immense thankfulness to have electricity, warmth, security and safety. Although my life resumed relative normalcy on the Wednesday after the storm, as I continue to hear stories from those lives and areas affected by the storm, I know there is still an impact.
The first stories I heard about the impact of Sandy were the images of the tremendous flooding and damage in Manhattan that were being shared on social networking. Then came the mixture of news reports: floods, fires, power loss, injury. Texts and updates from friends and family members in north New Jersey and New York who lost power further captured the impact.
Many are still without power, heat or sufficient shelter. Others are now without a method of transportation or with limited access to gas. The nature of oppression is that this impact is felt most by those already under economic stress, and we also know these conditions put individuals at greater risk of sexual violence. I continue to hear stories from family and friends that bring the impact of Sandy to life. Stories of impact: grocery stores smelling of rancid meat, the many hours waiting for gas and inaccessibility of public transport, the people who go to bed each night hoping to wake up with power. There are also the stories of thankfulness and resilience, community and neighbors coming together with a sense of pride and hope to rebuild and restore.
These stories have moved and shaped me. For the first time in my life, the impact of a disaster is very close to home. The impact is something I can hear, see and feel. The impact moves me to gratefulness, and I am thankful to be able to support disaster relief efforts. I know there will continue to be stories of impact and recovery, and I know disasters have an added impact on those who have experienced sexual violence and the programs serving these individuals. The increased needs of sexual assault coalitions and programs affected by disasters is why NSVRC and national partners created the disaster relief fund for sexual assault victims. If you are looking for a way to support those that have been impacted by Sandy, the relief fund is a way that you can lend a hand and heal a heart.
Has Hurricane Sandy or another disaster impacted your life, community or region? Share a comment below.
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Wargame: European Escalation and YOU
Hello fellow Hivemind peeps, I'm here to talk to you about Wargame: European Escalation.
What is Wargame: European Escalation?
Wargame: European Escalation is a strategy game by the developers of R.U.S.E. The game is set during the late Cold War and East Germany is invading the West Germany. Suddenly NATO and the Warsaw Pact get involved in the conflict and thus eight nations clash.
What sort of gameplay am I looking at here?
The gameplay is similar to World in Conflict. However, there are no commander abilities such as airstrikes or the fatal tactical nuke. Instead there is just you and the units you have and making the best with what you have. You capture tactical positions which will earn you points to spend on reinforcements over time and/or they can be a reinforce position, providing a route for your units to come in from.
Within your units you have to take into consideration of their morale, their ammunition and even their fuel. You can use cover to your advantage, line-of-sight and higher ground has more meaning as you have a higher range and view below you while some tanks may not be able to hit you as their barrels cannot aim that high.
There are several different types of units you can select from, which comes in various categories such as tank and support. You get these units from your deck. A deck is composed of units you unlock within a faction and a deck has a limit with how many units a deck can be composed of, and how many units in each category are allowed. You can create your own number of decks to suit whatever purpose you wish, but you can only bring one with you into battle.
There are also states into which your units can get in that can cause frustration. Such as going over rough terrain and the wheels are muddy, thus they're slowed for thirty seconds or during a heavy firefight your beast of a tank gets hit by a lucky shot and his optic aiming computer is busted for a minute. Suddenly your tank cannot fire for a whole minute, and the same can happen to your opponents.
Units will also earn XP in how they perform in battle, which when they gain a level gives them better morale, better aiming and so forth. You can also select the level of reinforcements you wish to have. Although the higher the level the more expensive they are. This brings into a whole new strategy of wanting to keep your units alive. Not just because you probably cannot afford reinforcements, but because they can gain levels and thus more powerful than the opponent.
This is by no means a click-per-minute type game here. It's slow paced and a match can and usually will take up to a half hour to finish.
How do I unlock these units?
You can unlock units by earning Command Stars. Command Stars are earned through the single player campaign by completing Primary and Secondary Objectives. Their difficulty is measured in the amount of Command Stars you earn. You also earn Command Stars by gaining levels in multiplayer.
Spending these stars on units with a ton of stats, with each unit having a cost to bring into the field and sometimes upgraded versions themselves, is a strategy in itself. An enjoyable one at that, as you don't know which type of infantry to go for and how it's to be transported to the type of missiles you want your anti-tank infantry to use.
How is Single Player and Multiplayer?
Single player takes the form of skirmish and the campaign. In campaign you're given a pre-determined deck to use, but with the advantage of earning Command Stars. While skirmish you use your own deck, but earn no Command Stars. The AI is competent and sometimes has surprised me, to the point where I had to admit defeat in the third mission in campaign because the AI snuck around and took my forward base, thus preventing me to call in reinforcements.
Multiplayer, however, seems to be where the meat of the game is at. You can play using your own servers with your own rules or you can play rank matches. Both of which allow you to earn levels and Command Stars, but obviously the ranked one is what gets you on the leaderboard. Multiplayer can be played up to a maximum of teams of three or four and reinforcement points are split equally to all members of a team. Teamwork is the name of the game in these team based matches, and while you don't need coordination to guarentee a win, it does help immensely.
What are the graphics and sound like?
Beautiful, on both accounts. I play on Medium with DX11 enabled and it's awesome. The sound of scouts using grenade launchers in the middle of a fight is very cool, and extremely loud. Zooming into a fight taking place is very cool and highly enjoyable. Especially the artillery...cool people don't look at explosions but I cannot resist whenever I rain missile fire into enemy tanks and support, hearing the missiles screaming down before impact. It also runs really smooth on my machine.
Where can I get this game?
You can get this game from any retailer you wish. All CD keys can be used on Steam so even a purchase on Impulse or Amazon's downloadable service can be used to unlock and download it from Steam. Normal retail price is €30.00 but recently there have been sales. It's also definately worth the price tag as I'll be playing this game for a long time to come, and the first DLC is free to all people who have the game.
Cool. Anything else?
RPS has talked about this game before, but alas there is no WOT I THINK just yet. This is by no means a Hivemend's Wot, just an impression of a game that made me want to write one of these types of articles for the first time ever. This is a highly enjoyable, slow paced RTS game and I one I hope that many other people will enjoy.
Thank you for reading this.
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but here's the news. McCabe will play with Eminger and wear No. 28, and play on the power play. Duh.
Fedotenko is out, so Newbury will play.
Del Zotto is still here, even though the Rangers made a paper transaction to send him to the Whale yesterday. It could be for a roster spot, as Tortorella claimed. It could also be that a defenseman might be departing tomorrow. Or it could be nothing. But when Marc Staal returns, the Rangers will have eight, and there's no way they're keeping eight around and Del Zotto sitting and not playing.
Lundqvist in goal again.
Back in a bit.
In the meantime, I wrote for The Journal News and LoHud.com today on Bernie Ryan … whom you may not know, but you've certainly seen. He's the guy who has been manning the Rangers penalty box since the 1980s.
Bryan McCabe:
"It was a long day yesterday, but I I'm very excited today. Original Six team, man, what else can you say? I'm excited."
On whether this was the only place he was willing to go (he had a no-trade clause):
"I think so. Obviously I have a lot of roots here. We spend our summers here on Long Island, my wife's born and raised here, so it's pretty much home. Like I said to some other people yesterday, three years ago when I was on my way out of Toronto, this is one of the teams I really wanted to come to. Things didn't work out, but I'm glad they did now. I'm really excited to be here."
"Obviously there's always an atmosphere, a buzz. It's one of the best buildings in the world. So it's been a lot of fun (to play here as a visitor). Obviously we have a good team here, a great goaltender. I just hope to bring some veteran presence and leadership. Obviously they have a young team so hopefully I can help out with that."
On what Tortorella said about his role"
"I spoke briefly to him. I think just coming in and bringing leadership, like I said. Obviously I've been around a long time and we have a pretty young D back there, so it's good to try and bring in some experience."
Beyond this season?
"I'm just here to play it out and have fun and hopefully make a run in the playoffs and chase a Cup. Obviously I'm getting down to the dog years here, so hopefully it's a long run."
On the Rangers:
"They are a great young team, obviously have a great goaltender. What else can you say? They work hard. Torts is a demanding coach and expects a lot out of them and that's a good thing."
He said the only players on the team he knows are Eminger, who was a teammate briefly in Florida, and Newbury, who was a teammate in Toronto.
… Tortorella quotes to follow.


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Fremantle coach Ross Lyon says he's thrilled by the prospect of playing off for a place in the AFL top four against Port Adelaide next week, after his Dockers cruised to victory against Brisbane on Sunday.
The Dockers ran out 15.16 (106) to 6.12 (48) victors over the Lions in front of a 17,473 crowd.
Fremantle now need to avoid defeat at Patersons Stadium next Saturday to cement fourth position.
"The reality is it's sudden death for the top four next week," Lyon said.
"We're really thrilled with that. We're excited by the challenge. We accept the challenge as Port do.
"It will generate a lot of interest at our home ground.
"They're going to ask some questions of us and we're going to ask some serious questions of them."
That the Dockers won so comfortably after taking the longest trip in the AFL and without three of their most important players in Nat Fyfe (suspended), Michael Barlow (broken thumb) and skipper Matthew Pavlich (late withdrawal with a quad injury) illustrated the difference between a top-four side and the 15th in the ladder.
Without their attacking spearhead Pavlich, small forwards Hayden Ballantyne and Michael Walters both kicked three goals for the Dockers but could have had a couple more each, with kicking at goal the only negative aspect of their performance.
This profligacy may cost Fremantle if they lose to Port Adelaide next week as the Power boast a slightly higher percentage.
Lyon insisted he is not interested in the "hypotheticals" of points percentage, but warned his side that a repeat of their third quarter performance, when they were outscored 2.3 to 1.3, could cost them in the business end of the season.
"We tried to be a bit cute, they turned the ball over and scored," Lyon said.
"There was too much handball trying to be cute. It was a really valuable lesson for us."
"They (Port Adelaide) are clearly in impressive form - they're a real threat. Hopefully we won't turn the ball over as much.
"You don't sneak your way into the top four. You've got to win your way and we're excited by that."
The Lions posed very little scoring threat with specialist tagger Ryan Crowley stopping Irishman Pearce Hanley from having any meaningful impact in the game.
All-Australian contender Tom Rockliff was once again a ball hawk for the Lions, amassing 45 disposals but had little effect on the game, as his two inside 50s attest.
After a mostly forgettable game, Ashley McGrath, the Lions' last remaining Premiership player, gave the home fans brief reason to cheer by kicking a fourth quarter goal in his 214th and final AFL match.


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BEN Reeves is determined to show his best form when Southend United head to Accrington Stanley tomorrow.
The on loan Southampton midfielder impressed in Tuesday night's 1-0 win at Leyton Orient in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy.
But the 21-year-old feels capable of producing improved performances.
And he is eager to do so as he attempts to sort out his future in the game.
"I'm in the final year of my contract at Southampton and I've had no indication about whether or not I'll get a new deal so it's a massive few months for me," said Reeves.
"I want and need to play well during my time with Southend and then we'll see who believes in me and who doesn't.
"I certainly believe in myself and what I can do but the game is all about opinions and I don't know what will happen.
"I just want to do the best I can for Southend and although I was fairly pleased with how I played at Leyton Orient I feel like there is still a lot more to come from me."
Reeves, who is with Blues for an initial month, hopes to show that against Accrington Stanley.
And he has no qualms about playing on what could be another difficult pitch.
"The conditions were tough at Orient but I actually enjoy playing on different types of surfaces and learning how to deal with them," said Reeves.
"It's good to experience these things and to be honest I'm just enjoying being involved in first team football again."
Reeves had not figured for Southampton since November before joining Southend but he insists his fitness is not an issue and he is desperate to continue his bright start with Paul Sturrock's side.
"We've won two out of two since I've been here and I've settled in well," said the youngster.
"I'm enjoying it here and hopefully we can make it three wins out of three by beating Accrington.
"But being away from home I expect it will be difficult and we will have to dig in if that is to happen."
Blues head in to the game sitting fifth in the League Two table, while Accrington are down in 20th.


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What are the advantages and disadvantages of waterbirth?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of waterbirth?
Many women choose a waterbirth. The advantages of having a waterbirth are:
- The warm water acts as a natural form of pain relief.
- Many women enjoy being in water e.g. them will have a warm bath to relax. If you apply this philosophy during labour then it makes sense that being in water can help a woman to relax. The more relaxed you are in labour, the easier labour tends to be because the surges (contractions) are more efficient and, therefore, the whole labour can be quicker. These are excellent reasons to choose a waterbirth!
- Labouring in a birthing pool creates your own 'birthing space'. This can help you to focus on your baby and your breathing and not be distracted by the environment/sounds around you.
The disadvantages of having a waterbirth are:
- Some women find that it just does not provide adequate pain relief. Every woman and every labour is different. However, you could still use gas and air or have a waterbirth alongside Hypnobirthing.
-You cannot use a tens machine in the water.
I hope you find this information useful in making your birthing choices.
Best wishes,
I had 5 homebirths. I gave birth to 3 babies outside of the tub, and gave birth to 2 babies in the tub/water. My water births were the fastest and easiest of all of them.
Another benefit was that the warm water helped my perineum to relax so that I did not need an episiotomy and I didn't tear at all which meant I also avoided stitches.
Do you have any concerns about a water birth?
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In the small Minnesota town of Deephaven, an entire family has been killed. To Lucas Davenport, it looks an awful lot like the drug killings he's seen. But this is an upscale town, and a victim was an executive vice president at a big bank. It just doesn't seem to fit. Until it does.
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A horrific crime—the torture murders of Patrick Brooks, his wife, son, daughter, and three dogs at their palatial lakeside home in Wayzata, Minn.—propels bestseller Sandford's solid 22nd novel featuring Lucas Davenport of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (after 2011's Buried Prey). That DEA officials believe the killings to be the work of Los Criminales del Norte brings Mexican detective David Rivera and assistant Ana Martínez to the Twin Cities area, though Brooks's Spanish-language company, Sunnie Software, which peddled its product in Mexico, appears to have been an unlikely money laundry. Since the author makes it clear who the bad guys are early on, the slow revelation of what they've done and how they've done it gives the story its kick. Meanwhile, Lucas, after a couple of meth addicts rob him at an ATM, turns for help to series regular Virgil Flowers, who gets surprising results. Once again, Sandford smoothly blends action and suspense with a soupçon of humor. Author tour. Agent: Esther Newberg, ICM. (May)


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Hello guys, I'm thinking of upgrading my desktop after I'm done with my major examinations and before I have to enlist in my country's military (its compulsory, but pretty safe and its only 2 years). I'm thinking of playing Battlefield 3 and Skyrim on as high a setting I can manage, so I was wondering about some upgrade options. As of now, all that is left is me battling with my self control over how much I spend
1st off, I NEED to change the GPU, its an Nvidia FX540 (as far as I can recall at this moment). The computer was my sisters' and she's an architect, but I inherited it. I was thinking of going for Nvidia and also thinking of splurging a bit. So, the cheapest card I would go for would be a GTX560ti, but the greedy elitist part of me wants a GTX580. The real question is, how much difference can I expect between the 2? Or should I go for the middle ground (GTX570)? I can afford the 580, but I wonder if its actually worth it.
Number 2 on the list would be regarding my CPU. The computer has a core 2 quad q9550, would upgrading to a... say i5 2500k be worth it? If I do upgrade, I'll have to get another motherboard and stuff, but I've expected it and saved enough. Any thoughts on the performance difference? That being said, my self-control is being stretched to the limit by my desire to just say "to hell with it" and do a full system upgrade. The rest of the parts aren't great and I may have to replace my 450W PSU, but I still want enough capital to test out a SSD.
Any input would be great. Thanks.
First off, make sure your PSU can handle whatever new hotness you'll be plugging it into.
Have a look at AnandTech's Bench tool - you can compare your current CPU and GPU to modern ones across a wide variety of synthetic benchmarks and games. Be wary of anecdotal hardware hooey. Groups like AnandTech, Tech Report, PC Perspective, etc, have been testing and using this sorta hardware for a decade or more and are pretty unbiased.
Base your GPU purchase on the resolution you'll be gaming at. 1920x1200 and smaller, a 560 Ti or 6950 would be plenty, any larger and you'd want a 570/6970 or something beefier. I recommend Nvidia right now as they seem to have driver fixes out quicker, but I have an AMD card in my main PC (6950 flashed to 6970) and it's absolutely fine. Flip a coin or follow whatever brand loyalty you might have...
CPUs aren't taxed much by shooters but apparently BF3's engine can use eight threads. We don't know how scalable the engine really is (i.e. how often will it use eight threads?) but I'd guess it'll use two and perhaps four threads quite efficiently. I just recommended somebody update from your exact processor to a 2500 platform for this season's games. Intel has the handy Ark website where you can compare their processors — here's the i7 2600 and 2600K alongside the i5 2500 and 2500K.
i7's have HyperThreading enabled so each core can work on 2 threads, effectively giving you an 8-core processor. The K versions lack stuff which is specific to virtualization software but they have an unlocked multiplier making for straightforward overclocking. Otherwise they're all the same (they are in fact, afaik, exactly the same hardware, only different in software). The K's also have the beefier version of the on-die GPU which isn't really much of a difference at all if you're using a discrete GPU anyway.
If you use your PC with efficiently-threaded software (e.g. professional 2D/3d or A/V stuff, scientific apps, etc) the 2600 would be worthwhile, otherwise the 2500 is fine.
As far as the necessary mobo and RAM is concerned, I recommend Asus motherboards right now because they have the best UEFI BIOS at the moment. You'll want a P67 or Z68-chipset. They're the same hardware but Z68 has some extra software which allows the PC to tap the CPU's onboard GPU when you do stuff like video en/decoding — that provides a massive speed improvement. Z68 isn't much more expensive (if at all anymore) so I just recommend people get it instead.
I like one board in particular and have worked with it myself — this one. It's cheap ($120 over here) but it has plenty of expansion slots and it has an internal USB 3.0 header which is great if you have a modern case. Very few boards have internal USB 3.0 headers right now, let alone ones in price range. The board isn't for OC'ing, though, so if you want to really push a K-series processor you'll want one of the pricier motherboards with more power phases (e.g. the "Pro" model).
RAM is commoditized and interchangeable; just get a kit of two 4GB 1333 or 1600 modules from somebody like Kingston, G.Skill, Crucial, Mushkin, GeIL, Patriot, Corsair, etc. DDR3 RAM is at an all-time price low right now... it's absurdly cheap. I recommend against 16GB as 1) most people will rarely even use 8GB and 2) you often have to tinker with the RAM's voltages in the BIOS to get 16GB working with Z68 boards. But if you're fine with that, feel free.
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Iceland's hopes of becoming a global hub for data centres came a step closer on Thursday, when plans for a new transatlantic subsea cable were announced, that would link New York and London via Iceland and Ireland.
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When ENIG Doesn't Solder.Sunday, November 25th, 2012
One of the misconceptions about Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold (ENIG) is that it remains solderable for an unlimited amount of time. This misunderstanding is based in the fact that gold is a noble metal. Noble metals are metals that are resistant to oxidation and corrosion. Hence the belief that ENIG remains solderable since gold is the metal that we see. Some people in the electronics industry are surprised when they learn that ENIG has a solderable shelf life of (more…)


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THE Australian Taxation Office this week issued an information sheet about recent and future changes to superannuation. In what almost reads as a press release for the Gillard government, it detailed the improvements that the government will be making to ''protect and grow the savings of all Australians''.
The information sheet was split into three sections detailing the changes affecting individuals, employers and SMSF trustees.
The changes outlined for individuals covered the increase in the compulsory employer super contribution rate that will apply from July 1, 2013, the new information to be included on pay slips by employers relating to superannuation contributions and a new system for helping people find lost super.
This new system, called SuperSeeker, allows people to log on to a secure online service and, using their tax file number, view details of all of their active superannuation accounts. The site, superseeker.super.ato.gov.au, will also detail any lost super held by the ATO on their behalf and provides them with one simple form to request a transfer of superannuation between accounts.
In addition to their tax file number, anyone wanting to use the SuperSeeker site will need two of the following documents to create a secure login:
■ A notice of assessment or super account member statement not more than five years old.
■ Bank account details, a PAYG payment summary, a dividends statement or a Centrelink payment summary not more than two years old.
One of the changes detailed that does not have a start date will require employers to put super contribution information on each employee's pay slip. What information must be shown has not been specified.
This measure is expected to enable employees to more easily monitor whether employers are making the required super contributions, and details steps that can be taken to have the situation corrected if they aren't.
The information sheet detailed three changes being passed by Parliament and that the ATO says are improvements to help people more easily increase their money and be protected for the future. These changes include:
■ A Commonwealth government super contribution of up to $500 for eligible low-income workers that earn less than $37,000 a year.
■ The increase in the compulsory employers' contribution from 9 per cent to 12 per cent.
■ The removal of the upper age limit of 70 for compulsory employer super contributions.
The low-income super contribution came into effect on July 1. The increase in the compulsory employer super contribution rate, from 9 per cent to 9.25 per cent, and the removal of an upper age limit, apply from July 1, 2013.
Slipping back into PR mode the ATO, under the heading ''Making it fairer for everyone'', detailed the concessional super contribution limits for the 2013 financial year. Having only one contribution limit of $25,000 for everyone, considering that people who were 50 or older before July 1, 2007, had a contribution limit of more than $100,000, seems far from fair.
The information on SMSFs detailed the changes relating to keeping SMSF investments separate; valuing investments at market value; new regulations relating to collectable investments; and the need to regularly review the investment strategy for SMSF.
Interestingly, the requirement for SMSFs to consider insurance for members was not included.
This information sheet, although appearing to be a big endorsement of Gillard government policies, does provide valuable information and can be found at ato.gov.au/content/00320488.htm.


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trendy bean soup photo by vsimon
How many food trends can you fit into a bowl? Let's count.
- Local.
- Organic.
- Backyard gardening.
- Low carbon.
- Heritage seeds.
- Naturally nutritious.
- Food is the new health insurance.
- Gluten free.
- Frugal.
- Make ahead meals.
OK, that is enough for one abundant bowl of bean soup.
We grew many beans this year in our back yard garden. You can't get any more local than that. Pesticide free and organic, there was plenty to share with the bugs. Together these trends lead to another -> low carbon.
The seeds are saved year to year, from an old heritage line.
Plain old beans are naturally nutritious. You couldn't pack more fiber in if you tried. And are great sources of many vitamins and minerals, no need to add more. This type of food makes the best health insurance.
Beans are inherently gluten free and frugal. They might be the definition of frugal in a dictionary somewhere. Ours were free!
Our beans
They are mostly scarlet and pink lady runner beans, with a few coco rubicos thrown in. We grow them on 7' tee-pees, hummingbirds buzz and hover from one to another all summer long.
These colorful beans cook to a lovely coco brown.
scarlet runner dry bean photo by vsimon
How to cook beans
The traditional way to cook dry beans is to soak overnight in a large amount of water. The beans swell and double in size, or more.
In the morning you can drain the water and add fresh, or not. Some say draining gets rid of the trouble makers in the GI compliant department.
Bring the beans and water to a simmer and cook until they are soft. How long to cook beans varies on the size, age, and type of bean. This could take an hour or more. Skim off any foam that forms. You'll have to do this several times.
The runner beans are very large, the size of a butter bean or big lima. The coco rubicos are half as big. If the little ones fall apart by the time the big ones were done, no worries.
coco rubico dry bean photo by vsimon
Quick soak
I wanted to pressure cook this soup and hadn't soaked the beans overnight. So I quick soaked these beans. That means to cook for a little bit, then let them sit, and swell.
Put the beans in the cooker and see how far they come up the side. Then add water to a level two times higher than the beans.
Make sure you have a large enough pressure cooker. Foam can plug the safety vents. Don't fill a pressure cooker more than half full with beans and water.
Bring them to pressure and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, and leave the cooker on the burner. Allow the pressure to release naturally (slowly). You can achieve in one hour what an overnight soak would accomplish.
After the quick soak, I added a bit more water. Enough to so there were equal layers of the plump beans and water above them.
Then I cooked these for only 15 minutes. I quickly released the pressure to see if they were tender, they were. If they weren't, I'd lock the lid back on, bring to pressure, and cook a bit longer.
pink lady runner dry bean photo by vsimon
Cook without a recipe
I could write a recipe for this soup, but I am not sure know how useful it would be to you. You only need to follow the general cooking instructions above.
Or follow the specific instructions on the package of beans you buy. There are many, many kinds to try.
You can add onions, celery, and carrots to the mix while you cook it. When it is done, puree it smooth, or chunky. Or leave it brothy.
There are many seasoning suggestions beyond salt and pepper. Make it Mexican with cumin, oregano, and garlic. Make it savory with thyme and sage. Smoked paprika makes it lovely. Make it Midwestern with chili powder and tomatoes.
*Don't add tomatoes until he beans are soft though. If you add them in the beginning, your beans may never get soft.
Bean soup is a filling vegetarian meal. Or you can add any leftover meat you like, such as ham, pork, or sausage.
I added sausage and leftover pork roast from pasture fed animals, purchased directly from a local farmer. Is that another trend I spot?
Be sure to serve bean soup with a splash of vinegar! I learned this from the folks at the nursing home I worked at years ago. And my husbands family does it too. It adds zip and ups the saltiness, without ever more salt. I like good vinegar here, apple cider, sherry, or Champaign. Don't use malt vinegar, it is not gluten free.
Make ahead
Bean soup freezes (and thaws) beautifully. Make a big batch, cool it, package it, freeze it. You can have lunch or dinner in February from soup you make tomorrow.
What are your favorite dry beans for soup?
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QUIZ the deputy West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner during a Question Time-style event next month.
Barrie Sheldon will take questions during a discussion of crime and the criminal justice system in the Cotswold Suite at the University of Worcester's St John's campus from 5.30pm on Friday, March 7.
Mr Sheldon will be joined by chief superintendent Amanda Blakeman of West Mercia Police; chief crown prosecutor Harry Ireland, the head of commissioning for West Mercia youth offending service Philip Kendrick, Worcestershire Probation Service's deputy head of services Les King and he Mayor of Worcester, cllr Pat Agar.
John Ryan, the University of Worcester's secretary and pro vice chancellor, will chair the evening, which has been organised by Ruth Jones as part of the work of the National Centre for the Study and Prevention of Violence and Abuse.
For more information and to submit a question in advance, go to worcester.ac.uk/discover/question-time.


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Cards cruise past Bucs amid testy tone
Hit batsmen, ejections set mood early as Cardinals take home win
ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals kicked off the first inning of a series against the Pirates with back-to-back blasts and a bruise, the latter of which set the tone on an evening of increased tension between two clubs that entered the night separated by only a half-game in the division standings.
Yet, even amid all the extracurricular noise, St. Louis exited with a 9-1 win Friday behind another strong performance from Lance Lynn and Carlos Beltran's two home runs. A sellout crowd of 44,090 fans was at Busch Stadium for the first game of a six-game homestand.
Matt Carpenter and Beltran opened the first with consecutive home runs off Pirates lefty Jonathan Sanchez. It had been a little more than nine years since the Cardinals last started a game with back-to-back homers.
Matt Holliday followed with a sharp single to center, after which Sanchez's next pitch -- a 92-mph fastball -- struck Allen Craig on the left shoulder. The timing of the plunking was enough to prompt home plate umpire Tim Timmons to immediately eject Sanchez.
"It surprised me," Sanchez said of his first career ejection. "I just wanted to get the ball inside on him, and the ball kept going up, and it hit him. That was it."
Pirates manager Clint Hurdle was tossed, too, after arguing on behalf of his pitcher. Timmons issued warnings to both dugouts, yet there were more hit-by-pitches and brushbacks, and another ejection later in the game.
"You've got two home runs, and then you've got a line-drive single up the middle, and then the very first pitch is up around the shoulder and head area," Timmons told a pool reporter after the game. "He threw intentionally at him, and in that area I deemed that intentional, and he's done. Very dangerous."
Neither Cardinals manager Mike Matheny nor Craig speculated afterward on whether they sensed similar intent by Sanchez.
"It's not my job to judge intent on stuff like that," Craig said. "I'm not the one throwing the ball."
Added Matheny: "I'm not really going there on that. The umpire, that's his call, that's his decision. My opinion doesn't really matter on the topic."
After seeing 17 pitches from Sanchez, the Cardinals faced reliever Jeanmar Gomez for the next four-plus innings, during which they built a five-run lead. Craig drove home a run with a third-inning single. Two innings later, Beltran followed Carpenter's walk with his second homer of the night.
The two-run shot gave Beltran the 35th multi-homer game of his career and pushed him to sixth on the all-time list for home runs (340) by a switch-hitter. He hit a home run from each side of the plate Friday, a day in which he took the field while still battling the effects of a stomach virus that began bugging him Thursday.
Beltran did not alert Matheny of the illness until after he knew he was in the lineup.
"I feel weak, but sometimes when you feel like that it's good, because you go out there not thinking about anything and not trying too hard," Beltran said. "Good things happen when you play the game, not sick, but relaxed."
As the Cardinals built up their lead, sparks continued to fly between the two teams. Lynn hit Pirates outfielder Starling Marte on the hand in the third inning and then again in the fifth. Because Timmons did not perceive there to be intent behind either plunking, Lynn was not ejected.
"The pitch is just off the plate," Timmons said. "It's up, but it's not intentionally throwing at him."
"You never want to hit anybody, in general," Lynn said. "And then in that situation, to hit him twice, I wasn't even trying to. Both of them just ran back up a little bit and got him in the hand."
Pirates hitting coach Jay Bell was ejected for comments he made from the dugout after Marte was plunked for the second time. Marte, who has been hit by a pitch five times this season, said afterward that he had no issue with the way Lynn pitched him.
"They were just pitching me inside all game," Marte said.
In the bottom of the fifth, Gomez brushed Craig off the plate on a two-strike changeup. An inning later, Lynn, while squared to bunt, fell to the dirt to avoid an inside pitch from Jared Hughes. Lynn said Pirates catcher Russell Martin immediately spoke up, telling him the sinker had gotten away from Hughes.
Cardinals reliever Mitchell Boggs then hit pinch-hitter Gaby Sanchez in the eighth. Like Lynn, Boggs was not ejected because Timmons did not perceive there to be purpose behind the pitch.
The errant sinker came during a tumultuous inning for the beleaguered right-hander, who has already lost the handle on the closer's job. Boggs loaded the bases before Randy Choate relieved him and worked out of the jam with a double play.
"I think today could be a big turning point for him," Matheny said of Boggs. "Choate comes in and bails him out, and he doesn't have to suffer any runs on that one."
Choate recorded the two outs without allowing any of the three inherited runners to score. That helped Lynn join teammate Adam Wainwright and New York's Matt Harvey as the National League's first four-game winners. The Cardinals have supplied Lynn with at least five runs of support in each of his five outings.
He struck out nine and allowed only two hits in Friday's seven-inning, 106-pitch outing. Lynn carried a string of 14 scoreless innings into the sixth before the Pirates scored their only run. Pittsburgh had tagged him for four runs in a five-inning start last week.
"I feel like I'm in a little bit of a groove here," Lynn said. "It was good to be able to stay in that."
The Cardinals pushed the game out of reach with a four-run eighth, during which Craig pushed his team-high RBI total to 18. Pete Kozma and Holliday also drove home runs in the frame.
Jenifer Langosch is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, By Gosh, It's Langosch, and follow her on Twitter @LangoschMLB. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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So I got a himalayan salt plate for Christmas last year, I meant to break it out of the summer and honestly just forgot it was in the basement, well I found it and gave it a run this weekend.
Put it on the egg and let it come to temperature slowly. then I threw shrimp in a bowl with some Olive Oil, Garlic, and a tiny bit of Rosemary. Skewered them and cooked them on the salt plate.
The Salt plate add a nice subtle taste which made the shrimp pop. I think I am going to like using this in the future.


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Ever wanted to see local entertainment television be produced first hand?
Ever just want to get out of the house and leave the chores for another night?
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PLYMOUTH, N.H.-An Upper Valley educator who wants to help enrich children's lives is the 2013 recipient of Plymouth State University's Dennise Maslakowski Graduate Education Scholarship. Bonnie Robinson of Lebanon, a teacher at Lebanon High School, was chosen because of her commitment to graduate education in advancing her teaching potential. Robinson is a student in PSU's Doctor of Education in Learning, Leadership and Community advanced degree program. The scholarship was created in memory of the late Dennise Maslakowski, PSU's former Associate Vice President for the College of Graduate Studies.
She was a Plymouth State student in the 1980s and is proud to be the recipient of the Maslakowski scholarship.
"I knew Dennise; she was a remarkable teacher," Robinson noted. "I cannot think of a better way to honor her memory than to uphold the principles for which she was known; scholarship, enthusiasm about teaching and learning and staying active in the field."
Bonnie earned a Master of Education degree and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Educational Leadership from Plymouth State, in addition to a bachelor's in Education from UVM. She hopes to complete her doctoral degree at PSU in 2014. She is the Extended Learning Opportunity coordinator at Lebanon High School, which allows students to earn high school credits through non-traditional learning. Hundreds of students are pursuing classes at local colleges including Dartmouth, Lebanon College, and the Community College Systems of New Hampshire and Vermont. In addition, students earn credits through internships, private instruction, independent study, online learning, and community service.
"Earning an EdD is the next step in my pathway to achieving my full potential," Robinson said. "I know that my students are inspired by my enthusiasm for learning, just as I am inspired by them."
George Tuthill, interim associate vice president of the College of Graduate Studies, noted that Robinson's spirit and commitment to the field of education are exactly the qualities that the Maslakowski Scholarship was created to encourage.
"The selection committee was deeply impressed by her career-long commitment to professional development, from the master's level through to doctoral study, by her devotion to scholarship and by her many contributions to local and statewide education communities," said Tuthill. "She has an enthusiasm for learning and a true dedication to her students, which makes her a deserving recipient of this scholarship."
Robinson is a member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Accreditation Visiting Team, Lebanon High NEASC Chair, and is an active member of the Handel Society of Dartmouth College, the Lebanon Opera House Board of Directors and the North Country Community Theatre.
The $4,000 scholarship was awarded October 4 at Plymouth State University by Maslakowski's husband, Irving Gordon, who created the scholarship.
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SUGAR LAND, Texas - A man was beaten and robbed in a restroom at a popular mall.
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Detectives said the 47-year-old victim, who owns the perfume store, was beaten unconscious in the restroom. Relatives said he was attacked as he washed his hands. A mall employee found the victim and called 911.
The man was taken to Methodist Hospital. Police initially said he had been released, but relatives said he is still hospitalized.
The attacker stole the man's cellphone, police said.
Surveillance video showed the victim being followed into the restroom. The attacker was seen leaving the restroom a short time later and exiting the mall through a service door.
The attacker was described as black, 30 to 35 years old and 6 feet 1 inch to 6 feet 3 inches tall. He was last seen wearing a black button-up polo shirt, black pants and black shoes. He got away in a two-tone, four-door car.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A man who stole deodorant and cookies from two separate dollar stores is being sought by police.
Jacksonville police said the man used a cinder block to smash the glass front door of a Dollar General in the 6800 block of Wilson Boulevard about 3:40 a.m. Nov. 3. Police said the man went in and stole four cans of Axe Body Spray.
The same man was seen on surveillance using the same method to break into a Family Dollar in the 6300 block of Wilson Boulevard at 11 p.m. Oct. 31. He stole a pack of Soft Batch cookies from that store.
Surveillance video of the burglar can be seen here.
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After making some progress, including the formation and reporting of its Olympic Commission – set up on the realisation of some rather disturbing statistics arising from the 2008 Olympics and a trend fuelled over several Olympiads, the organisation now seems to have lost the plot.
The world body of sailing took a battering in November 2007, when its ruling body, the ISAF Council voted by a narrow majority to eliminate the Multihull as an Olympic Event for 2012.
Just over three years later, they will most likely about face and put the Multihull Event back into the 2016 Olympics.
Fixing mistakes is not something at which the ISAF is accomplished. Its modus operandi is more to make very slow deliberate moves, at a pace determined largely by dogma, sailing politics and reshuffling the same old deck of worn cards.
Its previous President, Paul Henderson (CAN), a plumber by trade, realised that the only way to drive the organisation at faster than glacial pace was to lead from the front . And, if that required a banging of heads, slaying of sacred cows and being generally controversial then so be it. That approach bought in new, simplified racing rules, a high performance skiff into the Olympics, stamped out a patch for the ISAF with the America's Cup organisations – and in the eight years of Henderson's presidency the organisation made some real progress.
His successor Goran Petersson (SWE) style is more consensual – which unfortunately leaves the organisation to drive itself in a pace and direction with which it is comfortable. An astute corporate lawyer and sailing rules expert, Petersson has chaired both the Olympic and America's Cup Juries plus led the introduction of match racing umpiring.
Petersson has a back room, low-key approach, preferring to listen an sum-up, as opposed to his predecessor's more combative lead from the front debating style.
Nevertheless with his softly, softly style, Petersson and his Executive Committee almost caught the Olympic monkey when they initiated a major change process by the formation of an Olympic Commission under the tutelage of Brit turned Aussie Phil Jones, which produced the draft Olympic Commission report presented to the ISAF 12 months ago.
Petersson rather neatly got the backing of the powerful Executive Committee, the ISAF's inner sanctum, in one question – by asking 'who did not support the findings of the Olympic Commission?'
There was no dissent, and by definition there was complete support.
The ISAF Council wasn't prepared to take him on either. Again, by definition there was complete support.
The reaction of the sailing world was also highly favourable and the scene seemed to be set for a sea change to take place in the Olympic Regatta.
Key changes identified
Then came the ISAF Meeting in November 2010, when the push had to come beyond just a laying on of hands, and putting down some concrete change.
Those changes fell into several areas – all connected – but ran deep through the sport. They included:
- Removal of world championships for Olympic classes and putting the focus on the ISAF World Sailing Cup which would culminate in a Final each year.
- Staging of the ISAF World Cup in both reduced number of events and more geographically spread than the current situation where of seven World Cup events, all but two are held outside Europe – and the Australian opening regatta is poorly attended by European competitors, who won't travel.
- Changing of the Olympic Qualification system to a basis on which half the Olympic places were allocated on a world ranking (ie places in a world qualifier) and the other half of the places would be done on a regional basis. Again the thrust of this proposal was to break the European domination which saw 70% of European countries represented at the 2008 Olympics and just 13% and 18% out of Africa and Oceania respectively. Or, in numerical terms 32 European nations were represented compared to just two each from Oceania and Africa. The imbalance was glaring and was noted by the International Olympic Committee.
- Making the sport more universal – 20% and 22% of the ISAF member countries in Africa and Oceania participated in Olympic qualification for 2008 compared to 78.5% for Europe. (Percentages calculated by taking the average of male and female participation percentages). Clearly not only were many countries not competitive in some regions but they had given up even bothering to compete at world championship level.
In summary, the over-riding issue through the whole debate remains whether Europe recognises there is a world outside their continent and whether they are prepared to share their ample bag of marbles with the developing sailing regions of Asia, Africa, Oceania and to a lesser extent the America's.
Then there were the issues which have been around for many years about whether the Olympic classes represented the proper face of the sport, and whether the class progressions they generated were enticing young sailors into the sport, and retaining them through to Olympic competition.
Many commentators believed this was not the case, and that the current Olympic classes owed their place more to the lobbying power of their respective class associations, and ability to play the political game within the ISAF, rather than on their merits.
The Multihull Mistake
That view was reinforced by the dumping of the Multihull in November 2007, after some neat political footwork 12 months ahead of the normal decision time for the Olympic classes, when the ISAF voted on Events for 2012 and then said that it would decide the classes in the normal time, 12 months later following the 2008 Olympics.
By ditching Multihull Event, when the poorly organised and politically naive Tornado class was caught napping in November 2007, the ISAF reinforced its stereotyped thinking to its sailing constituency.
Fast forward three years to November 2010, the ISAF had the chance to make the hard change required to put a new face on the Olympic sport, but elected to put off the hard decision for another six months, until this week, May 2011.
In November 2010 the organisation had to fit potentially 14 events into a 10 event Olympic schedule.
In doing so they also tried to make some numbers work in a politically correct way to achieve a greater degree of male and female balance, and consequently queered their pitch yet again.
One of the mantras that had been put about the ISAF since the November 2007 debacle was for the five disciplines of sailing to be represented – windsurfer, singlehander, doublehander, multihull and keelboat. That got twisted by some to mean that there also had to be an equal card for men and women. That did not reflect the gender split in the sport – at which 605 male and 40% female would have been generous to the female side of the sport.
Politics over Pragamatism
One of the work arounds put forward by the ISAF Events Committee and confirmed by the ISAF Council last November was to introduce Mixed Events in the case of the Mixed Doublehander which became the lot of the 470 class, and also the Mixed Multihull – in a class to be determined, by Evaluation Trial.
That left the decision to be made on whether to have Kiteboards or Windsurfing – and the solution was to bracket those in one event each for Men and Women. Quite how that would work was never explained.
Lost in the mix was the Mens Keelboat – largely because ISAF Event and Council members could not separate their thinking from pairing an Event to a Class.
In the case of the Mens Keelboat the ISAF representatives literally were Star-struck in the belief that if they voted for the Mens Keelboat then they were in effect voting for the century old Star keelboat.
The fact that there were other keelboat options, beyond the Star did not permeate the ISAF thinking.
Neither did the Council go down the path that if they worked through the Events one at a time – there were other options on each level – which may have been an existing class (where Evaluation trials had been held in the last 15 years), or Evaluation Trials could be staged. Instead the Council voted for a complete Events slate only.
Probably the only given was the ubiquitous Laser class – which deserved its place as a universal Mens and Womens single hander - able to be sailed by sailors from any country.
In touting the Mixed classes, the ISAF got a very lukewarm reaction from its proletariat.
Most realised that there were no classes running an ISAF recognised World Championship for a Mixed crew. That being so – why did there suddenly need to be two Olympic Events for this new dynamic?
Secondly you didn't have to be too bright to work out that in the performance order of life, that a Mixed class would inevitably be helmed by a woman with a male crew.
That being so, and if you totaled up the Events card passed provisionally by the ISAF Council then to field a full sailing team, a country would need 16 sailors – nine female and six males. That is well out of whack with the gender balance of the sport – and would create a new set of issues in the sport, on top of those identified by the Olympic Commission.
The complete Events slate that was developed by the ISAF's Events Committee was put to the Council and passed by a narrow two vote margin. The logic being that the Council accepted while that the Events slate had flaws, however it would rather see the reaction from member countries before final sign-off. More consensus.
After an initial deafening silence the lunatics moved to take over the asylum, and the reaction was a massive 65 submissions from classes and National Authorities to the Mid-Year Meeting which gets underway on 4 May in St Petersburg, Russia.
Most of those submissions are geared to the vexed issue of Olympic Events, and in not leading the decision process in the way they did leading up to November 2010, the ISAF Executive and Council have laid themselves open to the old games of politics and self-preservation that have so beleaguered the sport.
Only one of those submissions, for instance creates a way for the spectacular and attention grabbing foiling Moth to be selected as an Olympic Class – in a new Mens High Performance Singlehander event.
Most would reverse the ISAF up the path of choosing new Event names, but locking in many existing classes – and then orientating Events around those classes.
The nonsense of bracketing Windsurfing with Kiteboarding remains to be resolved.
What to do?
We'll cover that in Part 2 - http://www.sail-world.com/NZ/Gladwells-Line:-For-whom-the-Olympic-Bell-Tolls?-Part-2/83145!click_here to read


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"This is a bitch."
And this feminist is a girl who speaks her mind. I'm loving some of the campaign posters (Special Sneak Peek! this campaign is set to launch later in June!!) that a dedicated NSVRC staffer brought back from the MVP Conference last week. Sadly for me, she doesn't want to share them. I can't say I blame her! These are the kinds of witty prevention campaign posters that I want hang in my house. Coming out of Maine, MECASA and Boys to Men partnered to develop the Backbone Zone Campaign. This concept oozes a primary prevention approach to changing the social norms that perpetuate gendered violence.
According to the Backbone Zone, they developed these materials to help create a safer school climate by educating on sexist and homophobic language, teaching students to choose different words and to become active bystanders. I like that these materials use the words that middle and high school students use and hear regularly. It feels real. As you might imagine, some schools seem to be resistant to posting words like "bitch" or "fag" in their hallways.
This feminist's response: "When you're ready to disrupt the hateful words that are already being tossed out in the hallways, you're welcome to disrupt the campaign's messaging."
Taking words, phrases, and ideas that are inherently gendered and twisting them to be insults when you're sad, disappointed, angry or upset creates a harmful climate and perpetuates a patriarchal, hetero-normative social structure. In a now famous TED-Talk, Tony Porter made a call to men to step out of the man-box by re-thinking, re-evaluating, and re-acting in instances where being a "man" means breaking down women. He talks about a 9-year-old athlete who told him that being told that he was "playing like a girl" by a coach would "destroy" him.
Tony asks, what are we teaching our boys about manhood; what are we teaching young boys about girls? When a 13-year-old walks down the hallway at school and hears gendered slurs on a daily basis with no response or intervention from other students, teachers or mentors, what do they learn about gender? We teach with our silence every day. Say something.
Didn't know where this post was heading by the title, but I am so glad to learn about this campaign! What a powerful, articulate message. These are materials worth sharing!
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