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Our volunteer opportunities have been updated for the 2012 season. Please check them out and contact us to get involved, or come to our next board meeting. EYSA is a completely volunteer run organization. Help foster a love for soccer while developing a strong sense of teamwork, sportsmanship, respect and community.
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In the Greenpeace office, staff have developed a bad habit. We take our seats, switch our computers on and click on the bookmark to the National Snow and Ice Data Center website. Today was like any other day, except that today the extent of sea ice melt surpassed that of 2007, the lowest year on record. The plummeting line on this seemingly innocuous graph shows that the Arctic has already lost more ice than ever before in recorded history - and it's still melting. Across the office it was met with a sharp intake of breath.
Just 30 years ago, the Arctic Ocean ice cap covered an area roughly the size of Australia. Within a few decades, it will almost certainly disappear completely in the summer months.
Back in June when we launched the 'Save the Arctic' campaign Paul McCartney was one of our first signees to the Arctic scroll, which has since gathered nearly 1.5m signatures. In his blog for us he spoke of the first time the Earth was seen from space and how that image, of our beautiful Earth rising, inspired a generation and in part sparked the environmental movement across the world.
Without the ice at the top of the world, Earth will look radically different from space – utterly changed from the first photographs we took of our home planet just four decades ago. Our movement must change gear radically in response.
In a sense, the Arctic is where Greenpeace was born. Just over 40 years ago, eleven activists committed to peaceful protest sailed a boat to the Alaskan Arctic to stop nuclear testing. Their struggle was long and hard. But over the years the movement grew and finally, against all the odds, the campaign was a success.
But now we face perhaps our biggest challenge ever.
As The Economist recently said: "Perhaps not since the felling of America's vast forests in the 19th century, or possibly since the razing of China's and western Europe's great forests a thousand years before that, has the world seen such a spectacular environmental change. The consequences for the Arctic ecosystems will be swingeing."
From the narwhal to the walrus to the polar bear, the Arctic is home to some of the most incredible animals on the planet. For hundreds of other migratory species, including humpback whales, it is a vital summer feeding ground. Millions of people live in the Arctic too, including Indigenous Peoples whose ancestors first settled thousands of years ago. All this is under threat.
I wonder what expression Peter Voser, the CEO of Shell, is wearing today? Could it possibly be one of hungry anticipation? In a tragically ironic twist, as the ice recedes, energy companies like Shell are scrambling to claim the oil that lies beneath the seabed. So they can make more money. By burning more oil. And melting more ice. It's a vicious circle driven by greed.
The exploration being planned for the Arctic is not inevitable. Like climate change it is not an impersonal force of nature. It is man-made. And it has a cause; burning fossil fuels. And it has an instigator, companies like Shell and Gazprom. And it can be stopped and replaced by investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
We want to convince the UN to create a global sanctuary in the High Arctic and make the Arctic Ocean off limits to the oil industry and unsustainable fishing. But we cannot do this alone; we need everyone who cares about the Arctic behind us. We have developed a plan that can make this a reality if millions of people join us to demand Arctic protection.
We've done it before. Just over twenty years ago, Antarctica was facing similar threats. Greenpeace led the campaign to turn the area into a global sanctuary. We won that campaign. And now we're determined to save the Arctic.
It is one of our most ambitious campaigns to date but it can only be won if people and organisations globally join the movement. Everyone needs to grab this historic moment and reclaim the earth that belongs to everyone, animals and humans alike.
(Unregistered) Javik
Uh...it took this long for you to realise that? It's been all over the BBC and the Planet Earth website for ages.
27 August, 2012 at 23:05
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My Final Auditing figure is 2.5 billion years remaining. A Scotsman thinks 1.2 billion years remaining according to his data. There are 263 years of...
My Final Auditing figure is 2.5 billion years remaining. A Scotsman thinks 1.2 billion years remaining according to his data. There are 263 years of industrial revolutions along the time line.
Why can't they integrate solar panels into car panels at least given that they were bailed out in the 1970's and at the behest of a war criminal being American President. They could insert carbon scrubbers in the bumper, run on CH⁴ with carbon granules to scrub emissions. Why are seperate legal entities hydraluic frackturing upon and underneath beef land when there are enormous CH⁴ deposits all along each coast of the Continental US. Hydralic oil is very hard and dangerous and rises to the surface according to a lifting engineer. Entities, Riches, Media, Pensions and Conspicious Consumption, Non Canton Style Government, Lobbing, Bickering, Greed, Drugs, Short Termism, Ivory Towerism manifest unparalleled destruction and Human Being Damage and Habitat Damage. Walking, Swimming, Self Defense, Agility, Velocity, Endurance, Strength, Organic Food, Nurture, Conversation, Thinking and Perambulating are Healthier. What about solar roofs and Batterys for houses/factories/trucks/trailers and cliff top turbines to help the Earth Cool. Growing food on house walls, rainwater capture and filtration and or a solar lawns are cool. Where is the fertile soil? A car does not need to be over 1.1 litre capacity really. Bigger cars make no sense due to gross weight, inefficiencies and the specifications of requirements. I am very concerned about industrial car ownership growth expansion throughout the far east, se asia and mid asia.
There is fuel leakage and PM10 all along the roads and even in the fields. Mercury from coal burning especially at Foynes in Clare on the Shannon Estuary (which should have not been built according to contractor/politician and Rings End Dublin. Some Coal that was used domestically was supplied by our family with an entity years ago mined in Wales. The Irish Sea is apparently anilated by Nuclear Cooling Powering Ions. There is something extremely toxic causing a expodential birth defects in at least the Louth Area eminating from the possibly the Blessington Resevoir I think which has a toxic unmanaged landfill nearby. There are also health promlems from the Pharma Cluster here in Cork Harbour and the Subsidised Irish Ipsat Mittal Irish Steel Facility that has left 23 acres of partial ceisuim and other unknowns crust in the middle of the harbour that can't be fished.
Hydralic Fracturing is used at sea also, even in Cionn Tsaille (Kinsale, Cork, Ireland). I am worried by BIO-ACCUMULATION and also the reactor dumping in the Kara Sea because FISH like bomies (Slg: Aust) meaning pieces of rock.
The oil business does not make sense over the lifetime of the Planet. I am worried by XTO Corp. in Hustion Tx There is also an abundance of Radiation in Tx, Colorado, Arizona and Nevada following 137 Nuclear tests and the manufacture of 200,000 approx. nuclear weapons. I hate war. This possibly damages cortex and genes. I am auditing/analysing Exxon Mobil Corp. and its strategic partners and director affiliates with a view to buying shares to have a voice.
I am worried by agressive legal quagmires on indigenious inuit peoples in Russia and the agressive selling of thirsty snowmobiles. I prefer Gazprom to Rosneft and percieve opportunity for extended funnel and pipe CH⁴ capture in the Large Cavern in Turkmenistan if systematically extinguished under its sovereign approval. I am very worried by Depleted Uranium Bullets Shrapnel and Residue and Flux in Iraq and Afghanistan and in US testing grounds with a half life of 24000 years (est.) and the perverse increase in Birth abnormailities of citizens of both countries that were invaded. I have crudely detected Uranium in the water here in Ireland following a torrent about one month ago. I am worried about the fertility of the oceans due to discharge and hopefully not leachate from the seven reactor building TEPCO FUKUSHIMA DAICHI NUCLEAR ELECTRICITY GENERATION FACILITY. It IS BEING PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER ONE I think. Exxon Mobil Corp. possibly placed theose plants there. The sea water is attracted by paint apparently but why didn't the plants disengage in time under an explosion proof device following US$120 million worth of disaster mitigation consulting having inspected the Japanese Coast (media input unkown) following the Indonesian Tsunami. Tsunami is a worldwide known Japanese word, I hear that some reactors have been turned on along the coast and that they are old and poorly maintained. The elders said "it happened all the time". There is a global risk of reaccurance. I would recommend steel guirdir piling, harbour piling to contain water, mining+plating and brickshit house with modern monitoring to secure the Yashimoto CAVEAT. Polytunnels and ABS embossed plastic drainage is poor personal protective equipment in my view. I know there are drainage shredders however are there drainage filters that are 100% effective.
Organic Land has an infinite return in my view and is a definate perpetuity. China Organic Land seems like a bargain you could also buy Origin Resources Ireland PLC. Kerry Group PLC is diversified however it is intensive. I also like bicycle and related component companies. Is there a CH⁴ (not hydraluicly fracked) within a 4 stoke moped currently on the market with a carbon scrubber and tough leather seat. I admire mechanical hybrid technology and especially natural human being health with enduring legacy. I also admire being frugal, resourceful and natural.
Mar Focail Scoir: www.aliexpress.com will keep costs down.
I don't like Pacific Lionfish allover the Caribbean or Piranha in the Yangtze. There is irreparable introduction of invasive species throughout the world. Fish who are genetically engineered have been introduced since the mid eighties and possibly the 70's re Mutated Sea Bass who are very aggressive. These are unquantifiable errors.
I am angered by the constant recklessness and lack of information. Safety should be improved and nations/natural nature has to be respected.
Why did the http:www.eper.eu website stop being updated in 2004?
There are 235,000 new chemical compounds in the last 80 years. Liquid discharge is in trillions of tonnes from China alone.
There is industrial, military land, atmosphere and groundwater is so badly damaged that it irrepairable and highly toxic.
Water does not like to be trapped so we have a problem.
There is alot of prior hypotheseis bias. What strategies are being implemented?
Human Beings and habitats of nature being all must survive.
Again I must stress that there are 2.5 billion years remaining.
Peter Kelly Auditor
28 August, 2012 at 15:25
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I don't like Origin Resources Plc actually. It was a prompt. They are from Australia and I was mislead. I think it might be a serious hazard. ...
I don't like Origin Resources Plc actually. It was a prompt. They are from Australia and I was mislead. I think it might be a serious hazard. Therefore CAVEAT and investigate carefully.
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And what is happening now? Everbody "fights" climate changes and we have a new record. Let's hope that we will actually start a fight. U...
And what is happening now? Everbody "fights" climate changes and we have a new record. Let's hope that we will actually start a fight. Unfotunatelly the human kind is so confusing thaht the fight should be with ourselves. I'm finding here - http://igreenhero.com/carbon-emissions-lets-blame-volcanoes/ an adequate an interesting information about climate change and new clean technologies for reducin CO2
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Sometimes learning about healing herbs can be overwhelming. There are so many plants to meet and learn about! Even in one cup of tea there can be a beautiful synergy of a dozen different herbs, flowers, roots and more!
Here at Twin Star we like to think of plants as friends, allies, & partners. Much like new friends, it is much easier and magical getting to know each Plant Partner one by one. Join us in this new monthly event at Twin Star Herbal Education as we take the time to meet one plant ally at a time. We will discuss botany, parts used, actions, energies, traditional uses, essences, remedies and more! There will be visual and tangible examples of the herb, along with various different remedies made with the herb to taste, smell and feel. Each month you will go home with informational handouts, herbal remedy recipes and some dried herb to experiment with!
This is a great opportunity for anyone who is brand new to the healing herbal world wanting to learn about healing plants and perfect for the budding herbalist to dive deeper in relationship with our herbal allies.
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Last month Atlus asked Catherine fans to send in their video responses to questions about love and marriage. Those answers are now part of a brand-new trailer for the game, laced with some sexy new footage and packaged with new screens for those that could care less about other people's marriage habits.
I'm perfectly fine with marriage myself, as long as the person I'm getting married too doesn't mind me crushing on the redheaded waitress from these latest Catherine screens. Luckily for me, the mother of my upcoming children would more than likely crush right along with me, so it's all good.
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Chicago Bulls forward Taj Gibson has been fined $25,000 for his outburst at a referee, and New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith has been penalized $5,000 for flopping, the NBA announced Friday.
Gibson and Joakim Noah each received two technicals and were ejected from Game 2 of their playoff series against the Miami Heat, who went on to a 115-78 victory that evened the series.
Gibson did not leave the court in a timely manner, continuing to shout at referee Scott Foster as he was led off the court by teammates and staff with 10:13 left in the fourth quarter.
There were nine technicals called in the game, which happened to be the largest margin of victory in Heat playoff history as well as the biggest margin of defeat in Bulls postseason play. Game 3 is Friday night in Chicago.
Smith, the NBA's sixth man of the year, has been in a scoring slump during the playoffs, making only 26.3% of his shots in the last five games. The league decided he flopped in an attempt to draw a call when fighting through a screen in Game 1 of the Knicks' series against the Indiana Pacers.
Smith is the third player fined for flopping in the playoffs, along with the Pacers' Jeff Pendergraph and the Oklahoma City Thunder's Derek Fisher.
MLB suspends umpire, fines all four for Angels-Astros fiasco
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Narrators Kirsten Potter and Erik Davies deliver a lively, vibrant reading in this rich, varied, and consistently engaging volume. What's Next: Dispatches On the Future of Science is a collection of essays by a few of the world's most brilliant young scientists on the issues and questions that matter most to them and to the coming generation. Editor Max Brockman asked these scientists to discuss their work for the general public, and the 18 essays that result are an engrossing peek into some of the most compelling and consequential scientific questions of our time. Each scientist takes us to the heart of their research, in fields ranging from neuroscience to theoretical physics to paleoanthropology. In an essay by Katerina Havarti, we learn about the paths to extinction of our own hominid ancestors, and consider the possibility of extinction in our own species. Sean Carroll takes us into the depths of space-time, where it seems we know ever less than was previously thought about the nature of the universe. David M. Eagleman zooms in to the human mind to puzzle out the mysteries in our perception of time. Despite the broad scope of topics, the essays are held together by their common interest in the most fundamental questions of humankind questions about where we came from, who we are, and where we're going.
In their reading, both Davies and Potter demonstrate a firm grasp on their scientific subject matter, whether they are delving into mirror neurons and the morality of the human mind, as in an essay by Christian Keysers, or leading us on an exploration of the way language shapes our thinking with an essay by Lera Boroditsky. Davies' voice is smooth and controlled even soothing but never soporific, and his pacing and tone are sensitive to the complexity and nuance of his subject matter. Potter reads with a voice that is at once melodious and polished, and her experience and talent in fiction narration is evident in her ability to bring the authors' voices to life.
With its solid narration and keen insights on the big scientific questions of our time, What's Next is a captivating listen from beginning to end. Emily Elert
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How does our sense of morality arise from the structure of the brain?
What does the latest research in language acquisition tells us about the role of culture in the way we think?
What does current neurological research tell us about the nature of time?
This wide-ranging collection of never-before-published essays offers the very latest insights into the daunting scientific questions of our time. Its contributors - some of the most brilliant young scientists working today - provide not only an introduction to their cutting-edge research, but discuss the social, ethical, and philosophical ramifications of their work.
In essays covering fields as diverse as astrophysics, paleoanthropology, climatology, and neuroscience, What's Next? is a lucid and informed guide to the new frontiers of science.
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- Roy
- Beaumont, TX, United States
- 07-15-09
Worth the Time
Max Brockman has done a great service by producing "What's Next?" The book is a series of brief "papers" on various science topics each making current research questions and science issues available to the general public. The first by Laurence Smith, "Will We Decamp for the Northern Rim?," places what we know about aspects of global warming into persepective. Katerina Harvati in "Extinction and the Evolution of Humankind" addresses this environmental issue and its implications. Another by Nick Bostrom, "How to Enhance Human Beings," considers brain enhancement. Steven Alexander brings us up to date with "Just What is Dark Entergy?"
There are a number of papers related to the latest research in pscyhological science and neuroplasticity. Deena Weisberg speaks to the importance of imagination. Engleman approaches our perception of time and how it is changing.
This is a wonderful compilation of fine science writing with something for everyone. The topics have public policy implications, raise philosophical and ethical concerns, and generally informs anyone taking the time to listen.
Well written and well read.
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- Kenton
- Highland Park, IL, United States
- 07-21-09
I love to hear it straight from the mouth of those doing the work, and this book delivers exactly that.
I also found it interesting to see the effect the internet has had on this generation of scientists, especially in the psychology fields - they're all focused on distributed network theories. Very interesting.
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- Kenneth
- LEESBURG, VA, United States
- 11-15-10
Selections that Seem Likely to be Important
The book contains about a dozen short essays by young (e.g., 30) very prominent scientists about their work.
I read this kind of book about every 2 years; its part of trying to learn what I need to learn about. The trouble is that this type book tends to disappoint. Either they talk about things like jet packs, which were novel 40 years ago, but are hardly interesting today. Or they talk about things like living on Mars or Artificial Inelegance, which seem likely to remain beyond the state of the art for a while. In my opinion this book excels because of its ability to avoid both pitfalls. The choice of topics focuses on things like brain research that are pretty likely to increase in importance over the next 15 years, to a level of some prominence.
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- Frederic Simon
- HOD HASHARON, Israel
- 03-01-10
Truly inspiring!
I just loved this book!
First, it's more about neuroscience than all of Science, but this field is discovering so many amazing things, that was the best choice.
Knowing, not just guessing, how you're brain works and can trick you is mind boggling (pun intended).
I truly learned something deep in here...
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- Randolph
- Lawrence, KS, USA
- 11-15-09
Fascinating Research Summaries
I found this book fascinating and perfect for auto traveling. The short pieces highlight important new findings in a number of fields. I particularly enjoyed the sections on cognitive neuroscience. I will probably purchase the hard copy book also because it would be nice to have reference materials to continue my research on some of the areas noted in the recording.
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Aaron Van MatrePDGA#: 35186 Advanced Amateur (927 rating)
Began Playing Disc Golf: Jan 2007 started playing more often and competitively....before that i was a "one disc" guy throwing thumbers mainly
First Disc: DX Firebird
Favorite Hole at Morley: #5, #10, #19
Morley Field Aces: 5 (#1D, #2B, #13E, #14B, #15C twice)
Favorite Disc: Right now it is the Pro Firebird
Favorite Drivers: Champion Wraith (165g & 172g) and Boss (Champion and Star)
Favorite Midranges: Z-Buzz & 1st run Cro
Favorite Putter: Voodoo & KC Aviar
In My Bag: Champion Monarch (172), Champion Wraith (165), Champion Wraith (172), 1st run CFR Boss (175), CFR Destroyer (175), Star Boss (167), CFR Xcaliber (175), Champion Leopard (170), CFR TL (172), Pro Firebird (172), Sparkle Tsunami (172), 2 Champion Firebirds (175), Champion Monster (175), Elite-Z Flick (169), Elite-Z Buzz (176), 1st run Star Cro (172), CFR Gator (175), Pro Pig (175), KC Pro Aviar (175g) & SS Voodoo (175).
Tourney Top 5 finishes (not necessarily from Morley): 18th - The Memorial in Scottsdale, AZ (qualified for AM Nationals) 5th - Emerald Isle Open 2nd - 2008 Halloween Classic in Scottsdale, AZ 2nd - 2008 Sun Valley Open 4th - 2008 Santa Maria Open
Favorite Disc Golf Website: discgolfersr.us, primediscs.com, pdga.com, discgolfcenter.com
Favorite Pro Player: Dave Feldberg, Nikko Locastro, & Paul McBeth
Tips for newer players and players looking to improve: Find an open field and throw! just go out and throw as often as you can. good thing about throwing in an open field is that you can see what your disc can do when you throw it with nothing in the way. because when you "learn" your discs and understand what they can do, you build confidence. and confidence on the course will translate to lower scores. also, practice your putts with purpose. putting practice will also instill confidence in your game. find twenty minutes in the day that is NOT before a round of disc golf. otherwise, you will rush through or even skip putting before playing a round.
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Remember when student loan rates doubled in July after a lack of congressional action to stop it? That's been reversed, after President Obama signed a law that restores lower interest rates for students. Republicans and democrats were finally able to come up with, what the President called a sensible, reasonable approach. The compromise came about after a series of summer negotiations. President Obama cautioned, however, that to job for lawmakers "is not done." Though lawmakers agree that doubling student rates is bad for students, they still disagree on the how future loan rates should be set. The legislation compromised upon currently links student loan rates to financial markets. It only allows rates to lower for the fall because the government is currently able to borrow at cheaper rates. As a result, some 11 million students will receive lower interest rates. This equates to saving an average undergraduate student nearly $1,500 in interest charges on their loans this year. The President is hoping that the current compromise is the first of many that will make college more affordable for students in America, since college has become a necessity for many to remain competitive in the workplace. "The cost of college remains extraordinarily high," said President Obama. "It's out of reach for a lot of folks. We've got to do something about it." As his presidency proceeds, the President is looking to continue bipartisan efforts to ease the burden of families having to pay for higher education. White House officials have reported that the President is planning to lay out more aggressive strategies in the upcoming months to lower the cost of higher education. Additionally, congressional officials are hoping to attempt a rewrite of the Higher Education Act come fall, in hopes to begin the process of curbing college costs for students. Without action, the loan rates would have remained at the doubled rate of 6.8 percent. Students can breathe easy – at least for the 2015 academic year. Once the academic year has passed, rates are expected to climb once again, according to congressional estimates based on the Treasury notes. Let's hope a successful solution is implemented before then or students will be back to the panic they experienced in July.
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Climate Change and the Governor's Race: Calbuzz takes a closer look at a Reuters/Ipsos poll on the impact of green policies on jobs. [Calbuzz]
Necessities Out of Reach: The elimination of many small expenses add up for some families when incomes drop. [Daily Bulletin]
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Snow expected in Summit County, new terrain likely to open
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An impending snow storm, expected to bring around 3 inches of accumulation at the local ski areas, will provide a nice dusting on newly open trails this weekend.
Hosting the Dew Tour this week, Breckenridge Ski Resort has taken the lead in the county for its total acreage offered, bringing the tally to 344 skiable acres.
Keystone Resort announced Friday 90 acres of additional terrain will open this weekend, including the season debut of North Peak, Keystone's second of three peaks.
Also newly open for the weekend are first runs of the season on Last Alamo, which will provide bump skiing and riding and Prospector. Portions of the intermediate slopes Paymaster and Mozart will also make their season debut Friday.
Terrain park enthusiasts can enjoy the new jump line on Main Street, which opened a large jump and several rail features Tuesday. Overall, 320 acres will be available for the weekend, thanks to snowfall and continued efforts by Keystone's powerful snowmaking and grooming team, according to ski area officials.
The new terrain on North Peak can be accessed by the Outpost Gondola from the top of Dercum Mountain and both the Santiago Express and Ruby Express chairlifts.
Arapahoe Basin celebrates the grand opening of the new Pika Place Learning Area and Ace's Kids' Park kicking off 11 a.m. Saturday.
"We wanted to give the next generation of skiers and riders a special place to explore the mountain and transform their skills," said Alan Henceroth, Arapahoe Basin's chief operating officer. "Many of our guests grew up skiing the Basin, and now they're sharing their love of the mountain with their own kids."
Pika Place, with a conveyor lift that allows for a gradual introduction to lift-served skiing, is located adjacent to the Black Mountain Express lift in the base area.
Touting progression, A-Basin officials are promoting a new offering: The Ace's Kids' Park, a beginner-level terrain park also adjacent to Black Mountain Express, that exposes younger guests to freestyle terrain elements in a safe, controlled environment.
Ace's Kids' Park will open with two small, ride-on boxes which give the guest the feeling of sliding on a box without the intimidation of it being a large feature.
"The goal of this park is progression," said Matt Hauke, terrain park manager. "These features serve as stepping stones to the larger features we have in our other two parks."
Copper Mountain will open West Village with Union Creek Express and Kokomo lifts and trails Vein Glory, Sno Deal and Lower Roundabout today.
The ski area's Rosi's Run will also be accessible from the Super Bee Lift this weekend.
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Three Colorado men's soccer players named to D-II All-America teams
Several local players were selected to the Daktronics NCAA Division II Men's Soccer All-America team Wednesday.
Colorado School of Mines senior Tesho Akindele received his third first team selection. The senior forward scored 19 goals and had nine assists, helping lead the Orediggers to an 11-6-1 record. Akindele was also named the 2013 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference player of the year.
Regis Univeristy forward Martin Maybin was named to the second team for the third consecutive season. Maybin, from Belfast, Northern Ireland, scored 17 goals and added nine assists.
Metro State men's soccer defender Andrew Mejia was selected to the third team for the second time — first since 2011. The 6-feet senior scored a goal and had two assists. He was also named the RMAC defensive player of the year.
Mejia, a 2008 graduate of Mullen High, is a three-time all-RMAC first team selection. The Roadrunners finished with a record of 10-6-3 this year.


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FKOHT is scenic from start to finish. It's a beautiful venue for walking, running, cycling, in-line skating, and even fishing. The trail crosses 23 historic Flagler Railroad bridges, many of which now have cantilevered fishing platforms. Anglers will want to check out Channel Two Historic Bridge and the Tom's Harbor Channel Historic Bridges.
10 Florida State Parks are located along the trail, making it easy to explore different sections of the trail without traversing it entirely by bike or on foot. These parks also provide great opportunities for snorkeling, paddling, and swimming.
While it is true that every traveler wants a unique experience, immersing oneself in the natural beauty of the Florida Keys is an essential part of a Key West vacation. The Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail helps people–both travelers and locals–get close to nature. It provides safe opportunities for walking and cycling, and scenic opportunities for fishing and picnicking. In addition, it has many good launching points for kayaks.
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Q&A with Michelle Torres
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The UC San Diego women's volleyball team returns to the court for the 2008 campaign in August, taking on the defending national champions from Concordia-St. Paul. UCSD's schedule includes several tough match-ups, and the always challenging California Collegiate Athletic Association. The Tritons return 10 letterwinners from last year's team which advanced to the NCAA Pacific Region semifinals, losing to national runner-up
Q- What are some of your top volleyball memories?
Torres- There are a lot of great moments with teammates that come to mind when I think about the past three years but the one that stands out the most is our four game victory over CSUSB in the Pacific Regional Finals two years ago. They have always been one of our biggest rivals and we were 1-1 with them in conference that year, so to end their season in their gym and earn our way to Nationals in
Q- You played some outside hitter during your freshman year and have been a defensive specialist since. Are there times where you'd like to go back to playing OH?
Torres- Sometimes I miss it because it was the primary position I played throughout high school as well. The move to the defensive specialist position was necessary at the time because of a back injury that prevented me from hitting. But I think I've grown as a defensive player over the past couple of years and have accepted it as my role on this team. I really enjoy it and I don't ever think about playing OH anymore.
Q- How did you feel about this past Spring Season? Did any of your teammates impress you?
Torres- As with all of our off season training, I was impressed by all of my teammates and felt that everyone really stepped up and showed a genuine desire to improve as much as possible during the spring. It makes a huge difference when you're surrounded by people as motivated as my teammates are, and it gives me a lot of confidence going into this next season. I'm also really excited to have Sylvia Schmidt back who has been recovering from shoulder surgery.
Q- How do you spend your summer time?
Torres- I usually just try to go to the beach as much as possible. Unfortunately, this summer I'm stuck taking summer school, but I'm also assistant coaching the volleyball team at the high school I attended which has been a lot of fun.
Q- Which other UCSD sporting events do you enjoy attending?
Torres- My teammates and I have been very fortunate in receiving a lot of support from other UCSD athletes, so we try and reciprocate as much as possible. I really like watching soccer and basketball games in particular, because those are the sports I played before I picked up volleyball. The men's volleyball team is always really fun to watch as well.
Q- Do you have any hobbies?
Torres- I love going to the beach and I really like to snowboard.
Q- What do you enjoy about head coach Tom Black?
Torres- I have a lot of respect for Tom as a coach and also just as a person in general. He's so passionate about volleyball and very committed to this program. I don't think any coach could have taken this team as far as he has in the short time he's been at UCSD.
Q- As one of four seniors on the team, do you have any added responsibilities?
Torres- I think as a senior and a veteran on any team, there is always the responsibility of providing guidance to the younger players. I have the advantage of knowing what is expected and what it takes to be a part of this program and it's my job as a senior to pass that along to the incoming freshmen and set a good example. Often with experience comes the added role of leadership.
Q- What is something about you that most people do not know?
Torres- I grew up playing soccer for most of my life and didn't start playing volleyball until high school.
Q- Do you follow any other college or professional teams closely?
Torres- Outside of UCSD athletics, the only college team I follow is the USC football team. My parents both graduated from USC so we've always been pretty big fans. I also follow the Lakers and the AVP (professional beach volleyball) pretty closely.
Q- What are your after-graduation plans?
Torres- I plan on applying to physical therapy school this fall. Ideally I would love to spend some time traveling in
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They're a non-profit company, which means they only charge the cost of manufacturing the device, US$50, but the reading and math programs cost US$20 per student. The initial rollout will be at 500 Chicago elementary schools. We'll have a quick hands-on of this later—not with an actual K-2 student, but just someone with a K-2 student's intellect (me). [Teachermate]


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Bedrosian follows in father's footsteps
Cam Bedrosian's mom tells him she sees her husband every time he takes the mound, because Steve and Cam look so similar facially and because what they do -- come out of bullpens, with command of a fastball and a slider -- is so identical.
"But he was a little more crazy on the mound," Cam Bedrosian said with a big smile on his face. "I'm more calm, I should say. I try to be aggressive. But he was just so hard-nosed."
Cam Bedrosian's mom tells him she sees her husband every time he takes the mound, because Steve and Cam look so similar facially and because what they do -- come out of bullpens, with command of a fastball and a slider -- is so identical.
"But he was a little more crazy on the mound," Cam Bedrosian said with a big smile on his face. "I'm more calm, I should say. I try to be aggressive. But he was just so hard-nosed."
You've probably heard of Cam's father, the 1987 National League Cy Young Award winner who saved a Major League-leading 40 games for the Phillies. Through 14 seasons, the standout reliever finished his career with a 3.38 ERA in 732 appearances.
These days Steve, or "Bedrock" as he was nicknamed, lives vicariously through his son -- the 22-year-old Angels right-hander who went from Class A Advanced to the Major Leagues in just two months.
"It's an honor and a blessing," Steve said of having a son who's following in his footsteps.
Cam is the youngest of four brothers. He was 4 years old when Steve retired from the game, and he got the benefit of growing up around his dad. Steve took Cam through most of Little League and was his coach at East Coweta High School in Sharpsburg, Ga., not allowing Cam to throw more than 100 innings in an entire calendar year.
"I was really blessed, because he finished his career right when I was actually getting into playing baseball," Cam said. "It worked out perfect."
Cam went through life known as Bedrock Jr., a gift and a curse that befalls on the son of any famous athlete. But as Steve said, "I think he's handled it great.
"I want him to have his own path, his own distinction," Steve added. "He's going to earn that."
Cam, the 29th overall pick in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft, began that trek shortly after having Tommy John surgery in April 2011. He posted a 6.31 ERA in 21 starts for Class A Cedar Rapids in 2012, and then transitioned from a starter to a reliever early in 2013. As a reliever, Cam finished with a 4.57 ERA in 63 innings for both of the Angels' Class A levels before taking off in 2014 -- where he notched five scoreless outings for Class A Inland Empire. Cam posted a 1.47 ERA for Double-A Arkansas and struck out 45 batters in 24 innings at both levels.
"If you look at the stats after Tommy John, it was a lot of touch and feel and coming back, trying to feel for the fastball, trying to command the fastball," said Steve, now retired from coaching and the Board of Education. "And then probably in the middle of last year, he started getting that last missing ingredient, which was confidence."
Steve isn't shy about providing advice when he deems it necessary, and he of all people would know. But he picks his spots.
"I try to help when things are important," Steve said. "Other things, he has to learn on his own."
Steve's biggest advice?
"To go out there and be a bulldog," Cam recalled. "He said, 'You have one, maybe two innings, and give it all you've got for that amount of time.'"
Steve made it to Houston in time to see Cam make his Major League debut on June 3, the same day he was surprisingly added to the active roster. Steve was there with his wife, Tammy, along with one of Cam's brothers and his only sister. And when Cam came out of the bullpen, Steve stood up, got his iPhone out of his pocket and recorded his son's 1-2-3 sixth inning, which included a strikeout and two groundouts.
Now, Steve has his sights set on the upcoming weekend.
It'll be Father's Day on Sunday, and the Angels will be in Atlanta, which is roughly 40 miles from Cam's hometown of Senoia, Ga. Steve, a member of the Braves for eight years, signed up to attend an alumni event at Turner Field that day. There were several Sundays to choose from when approached by the Braves, but he chose the one that coincided with the Halos coming to town, even though it seemed almost impossible for his son to be in the big leagues by then.
"But in the back of my mind, I thought, 'Wouldn't it be great?'" Steve said. "Moms and dads always think their kids can be there really soon. But realistically, yeah, we figured it would take some more time. We were tickled to death the way he was throwing, but he's come a long way in a short time. It's unbelievable, really."
Alden Gonzalez is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Gonzo and "The Show", and follow him on Twitter @Alden_Gonzalez.


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IRVINE, Calif. (AP) Adam Folker had 16 points and nine rebounds to lead UC Irvine to a 52-45 victory against Cal Poly on Wednesday night.
Daman Starring added 12 points for the Anteaters (11-11, 5-4 Big West), who ended the game on an 8-0 run without making a shot from the field.
With 15 points, Chris Eversley was the only player in double figures for the Mustangs (9-10, 5-4), who went scoreless after Dylan Royer's 3-pointer gave them a 45-44 lead with 2:35 remaining.
Starring, Alex Young, Michael Wilder and Chris McNealy made two free throws each in the final 1:58 for UC Irvine. Meanwhile, Cal Poly had a turnover, missed two free-throw attempts and went 0 for 3 from the floor down the stretch.
Cal Poly shot 34.9 percent (15 of 43). UC Irvine had held 12 opponents under 40-percent shooting this season.


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Crystal Palace manager Ian Holloway believes former player Wilfried Zaha needs to prove his worth if he wants to be selected by new boss David Moyes at Manchester United.
Zaha, 20, has yet to play a competitive match for United since joining the club from the Eagles in the summer. The winger excelled for Palace in his final year at the club, helping them get promoted to the Premier League, and Holloway believes the England international has the quality to make an impact at United if he is willing to work for the opportunity.
"He has to learn what his new manager wants him to do to get picked and he is obviously not doing it," said Holloway.
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The following is an example of how we work out a pension if you have social insurance paid both in Ireland and the U.S.A. You have 280 Irish and 560 U.S.A. contributions over 35 years from the date you started insurable employment up to the end of the tax year before you reach pension age.
We work out the 'notional' pension that you would get if all your contributions, both Irish and the U.S.A., were Irish contributions. To do this, we add together the Irish and the U.S.A. contributions and then we divide the total by the number of years to get the yearly average number of contributions.
A yearly average of 24 Irish contributions would give a weekly personal pension of �225.80* (notional amount). *These figures are based on State Pension rates as at January 2011.
We multiply the notional pension by the number of Irish contributions and divide the answer by the total number of contributions. This gives the pro-rata pension payment.
If you qualify to receive an Increase for a Qualified Adult (IQA) with your Irish pension, we multiply the notional amount, including the IQA, by the number of Irish contributions and divide the answer by the total number of contributions.
These figures are based on State Pension rates as at January 2011.
Once entitlement to a Guardian's Payment (Contributory) or Bereavement Grant has been established either by virtue of Irish contributions alone or by a combination of Irish and U.S.A. contributions, the full appropriate rate is payable.
If you have at least 6 quarters (78 weeks) of social security contributions in the U.S.A. but do not qualify for payment/pension under U.S.A. laws, then your Irish social insurance contributions can be used for payment/pension entitlement purposes.
If you then become entitled to benefit from the U.S.A., you will qualify for a Pro-Rata payment from the U.S.A. authorities based on:


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As I mentioned in my last post of Individual Meginas, Nina and I had a bit of filling left over. Shall I banish it to the back of the refrigerator in a small plastic container only to be forgotten and re-discovered when it is past its prime? No, let's complete the circle and use it right now!
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Manama, Bahrain, May 28, 2013 - The Bahrain Volleyball Development Centre recently completed a five-day VIS course ran by the Volleyball Information System expert Mr. Tomasz KUROPKA from Poland. " />
Volleyball Information System course completed in Bahrain
The Volleyball Information System (VIS) course is aimed at developing and improving data acquisition and analysis so that journalists, press agencies and technicians may report effectively and consistently on game statistics and results.
The FIVB has developed the Volleyball Information System, as it is crucial to deliver clear and comprehensive match information to both the press and the public.
In essence, the Course aims to:
- Train competition organisers on the Volleyball Information System
- Make Volleyball more easily understood by the public and the national and international media
- To report clear match results and statistics on teams and individual players
Effective data analysis, such as VIS, also allows for proper comparison and evaluation of different teams and players both before and after a match. The FIVB VIS is also used to calculate the individual skills of Volleyball players. The information emanating from VIS is then used to identify the top scorers, spikers, blockers, servers, diggers, setters and receivers from FIVB Competitions, and thus adding another element to the game.
Twenty-one men took part in the seminar from Bahrain and Ukraine. The course was very well organized with a good teaching atmosphere and a full support from both the Bahrain Volleyball Association and the Bahrain Volleyball Development Centre.


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CSA | Crops and Hops Pick-up Day
We are excited to announce something we've been wanting to do for years now: CROPS AND HOPS. We have teamed up with Drift Hill Farm to bring you fresh, local fruits and vegetables. Get your produce straight from the source. You can sign up for their CSA weekly or just shop a la carte every Tuesday. We will also be running some stellar draft specials from local breweries during the CSA pickup hours. Grab all of your delicious produce for the week and enjoy local brews while you're at it. This program will run every Tuesday from May 8th to October 23rd.


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Concierge Auctions Generates Impressive Sale Today Of Private, 112-Acre Ranch Estate In Los Angeles' Upscale Brentwood Neighborhood
In partnership with Hilton & Hyland, an affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate, leading luxury property auction firm identifies 761 buyer prospects and 12 bidders in only four weeks
Nov 30, 2012
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Building upon its successful track record in the sale of premier and unique ranch estates, Concierge Auctions is pleased to announce that a secluded, 112-acre property nestled in the Mandeville Canyon known as the Robert Taylor Ranch, located on Los Angeles' west side within the affluent Brentwood community just 10 miles from Rodeo Drive, sold today at a live auction. The western-inspired ranch home, which once belonged to the famed actor of the same name, served as the backdrop for the auction, which garnered 12 bidders who vied for the 34-room, 11,700-square-foot-plus estate. The sale was conducted in cooperation with Marcie Hartley and Aaron Kirman of Hilton & Hyland, an affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate. The buyer was from Chicago and was represented by Danelle Lavin, also of Hilton & Hyland.
Concierge Auctions' four-week global marketing campaign generated 7,134 website visitors from all US states (led by California, New York, Florida and Texas) and 97 international countries (led by Canada, the UK, Australia and Singapore). 761 buyer prospects inquired with interest, and 12 bidders participated in the sale.
"The Concierge team exceeded our expectations. Their ability to infiltrate the market in such a short amount of time was highly impressive. This auction truly was a team effort, resulting in success for everyone involved," Hartley stated. "I would definitely recommend Concierge to other listing agents. They're professional and focused, their process is effective, and their team clearly understands the luxury market."
"We're very pleased with the sale of the Robert Taylor Ranch," Kirman stated. "Concierge did an amazing job identifying real buyers, resulting in success on auction day. We look forward to working with them again."
Robert Taylor Ranch is a secluded compound with 112 acres of rolling pastures and woodlands. The current structures were built in 1950 for American petroleum businessman Waite Phillips and designed by iconic architect Robert Byrd. The property includes a master suite, five additional bedrooms and five bathrooms. There is also a guest wing, staff wing with three separate apartments, pool and cabana. Additional amenities on the property include a 10-car garage, office complex, guest studio, multiple horse stables, riding arenas, north-south tennis court, spacious pastures and private riding trails that lead to Will Rogers State Historic Park. The Osterman Weekend, the 1983 Sam Peckinpah movie starring Dennis Hopper and Craig T. Nelson, among others, was filmed on the ranch.
"We knew from the onset that the Robert Taylor Ranch was ideal for auction, with its prestigious history, prime location and various ownership possibilities. Bidders jumped at the chance to own more than 100 acres in such close proximity to downtown Los Angeles for their bid price," stated Laura Brady, President of Concierge Auctions. "Our team is skilled at driving the highest market value for premier properties — it's what we do. Moreover, we were able to produce this transaction in only four weeks, after the property had previously been on the market for over four years. We're very proud of the outcome and appreciative to our partners at Hilton & Hyland."
Concierge Auctions has several upcoming auctions throughout the country. If you or someone you know is interested in buying or selling a remarkable luxury property through Concierge Auctions, call 888.966.4759 or visit ConciergeAuctions.com
About Concierge Auctions: Concierge Auctions is the preeminent luxury real estate auction firm serving high-end sellers nationwide through an accelerated marketing process that obtains fair market value for high-end properties in a 60-day timeframe. The company has executed auctions from New York to Hawaii and hosts a database that includes more than 100,000 luxury real estate buyers and agents from all 50 states and 38 countries and territories. The principals of Concierge Auctions have been involved in the transfer of more than $2 billion in luxury real estate sales over the past 10 years. For more information, call 888-966-4759 or visit ConciergeAuctions.com
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HDR on Xbox One X and Xbox One S
Together with 4K, the Xbox One X and Xbox One S can display content encoded with HDR
(high dynamic range). To experience the vibrant colors of HDR, however, you must have a 4K TV that supports it.
Watch the video Set up 4K and HDR. Note This video is available in English only.
What's HDR?
High Dynamic Range games and movies offer deeper colors and richer contrast, so images look more vibrant and realistic than they do in standard high-definition. To appreciate true HDR, look for "HDR Ultra HD" Blu-ray discs, HDR content in video streaming apps, and HDR games. TV manufacturers support two HDR formats: HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
HDR10 is the default HDR experience for Xbox One. Some apps also support Dolby Vision. In either case, two things are needed to enjoy HDR from Xbox. First, you must enable one or both HDR formats (HDR10 or Dolby Vision). Second, your TV must support HDR10 or the latest version of Dolby Vision. Most TVs that support Dolby Vision will also support HDR10, so for the best HDR experience, enable both on your Xbox. However, if your TV supports Dolby Vision but not HDR10, you'll get HDR from your Xbox only while viewing apps that use Dolby Vision.
To see if your TV supports Dolby Vision on Xbox, check your console's 4K TV Details (Settings > Display & sound > Video output > 4K TV details), or check the list from Dolby.
Note The linked file is in English only.
For more info, see Troubleshooting 4K and HDR on Xbox One X and Xbox One S.
Turning on HDR
First, check your TV's settings to make sure HDR and/or Dolby Vision is turned on. Your TV must support the HDR10 media profile to display standard HDR, or the latest version of Dolby Vision.
Your TV might need a firmware update. Also, you might need to turn on Dolby Vision for your TV—check your TV settings menu or manual.
Next, on your Xbox: Press the Xbox button to open the guide and go to System > Settings > Display & sound > Video output > Video modes.
To turn on HDR, check the boxes called Allow 4K, Allow HDR, and/or Allow Dolby Vision.
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Here's A Brief Preview Of Universal Studios Hollywood – Gallery
Welcome to the my Universal Studios Hollywood Photo gallery. I went on a tour of the place, and saw some pretty neat things while I was in Hollywood, and this photo gallery will show you a bit of it.
I've also got a couple videos set up for you as well, which may illustrate the place better than photos. One of the tall office buildings is the location of my internship with Geek and Sundry. Lots of stuff happens in this building, but I obviously don't know the half of it. The building is right next to Universal Studios Hollywood, both the production lots, as well as the theme park.
Some of the experience is in Citywalk as well. While this isn't actually inside the park itself, but is located just outside the park. It doesn't cost anything to get into Citywalk, unless you're paying for parking (which I don't recommend. Save yourself a lot of money, and walk up the damn hill). There's also a really cool iFly machine as well, which is a wind tunnel that simulates the experience of skydiving (minus actually seeing the world below you). It's not cheap though, so if you'd like to try out it's three-part training session, be sure you've got $60 to fork over in order to do it.
It looks really fun though, as you can see from the main video I showed you. If you'd like to see more of the footage from iFly, Click the button below to check that out if you'd like.SEE THE VIDEO
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NAIA Women's Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week - No. 5
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Amy Blucker of Olivet Nazarene (Ill.) has been named the NAIA National Women's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week and Zalika Dixon of Indiana Tech has been selected as the NAIA National Women's Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week, the national office announced Wednesday. Blucker and Dixon were chosen based on their performances from April 7 – 13.
Blucker, a native of Galesburg, Ill., set school records in the shot put, hammer throw and discus at the Lee Calhoun Memorial Invitational, hosted by Western Illinois University, April 10 – 12 in Macomb, Ill. The sophomore's shot put of 14.95m (49'-0.75") not only bested a field of 19 athletes that included three NCAA Division I schools, but also is the top mark in the NAIA so far this season. Blucker also won an individual title in the discus with a season-best 45.14m (148'-1") – eighth-best in the NAIA – and finished second in the hammer throw with a toss of 53.16m (174'-5") – fourth-best in the NAIA. All three of the 2014 NAIA Indoor Track and Field All-American's performances were automatic qualifiers for outdoor nationals.
Dixon, a senior from Brooklyn, N.Y., shined with three 'A' standard times at the Mason Spring Invitational, hosted by NCAA Division I George Mason (Va.), on April 12. She was the top collegiate finisher – second overall – in the 400-meter hurdles with an NAIA top-time of 58.34. Dixon also posted a second-place finish and a NAIA-best mark of 3:44.14 as a member of the Warriors' 4x400-meter relay team. She finished the day with a lifetime best 14.31 – the fourth fastest time in the NAIA this season – in the 100-meter hurdles to place fifth.
For a complete look at the NAIA Women's Outdoor Track and Field performance list, click here.
For the complete Athlete of the Week calendar, click here.
Track Nominees: Emily Schultz, Columbia (Mo.); Lee Anna Sanders , William Woods (Mo.); Aliyah Reams, Missouri Baptist; Beth Sexton, Tennessee Wesleyan; Hannah Segrave, Milligan (Tenn.); Jessica Shepherd, Union (Ky.); Amelia Maguin, Southern Oregon; Ericka McDaniel , Northwest (Wash.); Kadie Booth, Eastern Oregon; Shea Vallaire, Northwest Christian (Ore.); Brianna Keane, Concordia (Ore.); Anna Bos, Trinity Christian (Ill.); Daryll Rodriguez, St. Francis (Ill.); Sarah Ray, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.); Lexi McDermid, Saint Xavier (Ill.); Jane Hawks, Taylor (Ind.); Avante Newsome-Gunn, Bethel (Ind.); Kayla Ewert, Indiana Wesleyan; Jo Boren, Grace (Ind.); Rachel Cundy, Lewis-Clark State (Idaho); Rhianna Grossman, Carroll (Mont.); Neeia Cooperwood, Morningside (Iowa); Sandrae Farquharson, Doane (Neb.); Kim Wood, Concordia (Neb.); Ashton Steckelberg, Nebraska Wesleyan; Karen Hutson, Northwestern (Iowa); Devinn Rolland, Xavier (La.); Billi Pipes, Baker (Kan.); Sarah Niemeier, Missouri Valley; Stephanie Atkinson, Central Methodist (Mo.); Angie Vailas, Friends (Kan.); Valarie Segay, Kansas Wesleyan; Jordan Calderwood, Ottawa (Kan.); Jazmine Alexander, McPherson (Kan.); Cynthia Kinnamont, Berea (Ky.); Bryanna Graat, Indiana East; Sarah Pollmann, St. Louis Pharmacy (Mo.); Darcy Mascotti, Cumberlands (Ky.); Tayler Godar, Georgetown (Ky.); Sarah Biehl, Shawnee State (Ohio); Reini Brickson, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.); Austyn Thier, Clarke (Iowa); Hannah Stouffer, Grand View (Iowa); Aleona Reyes, Jamestown (N.D.); Jura Levy, Oklahoma Baptist; Rileigh Darby-McClure, Oklahoma City; Asia Wilson, Texas Wesleyan; Alexis Browner, Wayland Baptist (Texas); Jess Maggio, Southern Wesleyan (S.C.); Annie Cooks, William Carey (Miss.); Emma Larson, Loyola (La.); Zuwena Carr , Brewton-Parker (Ga.); Halle Green-Anderson, Embry-Riddle (Fla.); Mariah Johnson, Northwood (Fla.); Britta Ebels, Davenport (Mich.).
Field Nominees: Kaylee Ferrier, William Woods (Mo.); Mikayla Westgerdes, Milligan (Tenn.); Emma Buchholz, Concordia (Ore.); Joelle Swanson, Oregon Tech; Kameo Dela Cuadra, Evergreen (Wash.); Harley McBride, Eastern Oregon; Sarah Taylor, Corban (Ore.); Holly Haga, Southern Oregon; Chelsea Rimington, St. Francis (Ill.); Emily Stearns, Indiana Wesleyan; Sabrina Whitaker, Grace (Ind.); Latecia Howell, Carroll (Mont.); Mallory Nelson, Lewis-Clark State (Idaho); Neeia Cooperwood, Morningside (Iowa); McKayla Gowen, Hastings (Neb.); Katelyn Shoup, Concordia (Neb.); Lauren Baird, Doane (Neb.); Devinn Rolland, Xavier (La.); Paige Rockers, Baker (Kan.); Brittany Brisco, Missouri Valley; Kaitlyn Keck, Friends (Kan.); Sharica Pleasant, McPherson (Kan.); Amber (Breanna) Sims, Berea (Ky.); Bethany Chew, St. Louis Pharmacy (Mo.); Courtney Rhodes, Cumberlands (Ky.); Katie Hartney, Lindsey Wilson (Ky.); Val Veiock, Grand View (Iowa); Meaghan Foster, William Penn (Iowa); Micki Glass, Jamestown (N.D.); Ashley Currey, Dakota State (S.D.); Ceara O'Donnell, Our Lady of the Lake (Texas); Akela Jones, Oklahoma Baptist; Ongelic Hill, Texas Wesleyan; Olivia Bush, Southern Wesleyan (S.C.); Mechelle Adams, William Carey (Miss.); Kehtura Merrick, Northwood (Fla.); Reta Woodard, Embry-Riddle (Fla.); Taylor Byron, Siena Heights (Mich.); Darice Bowie, Indiana Tech; Tessa Gryzen, Davenport (Mich.).
2014 Women's Outdoor Track & Field Athletes of the Week (Field, Track)
Week 1 (March 19): Jessica Mattos, Concordia (Ore.); Lexi Mitzel, Corban (Ore.)
Week 2 (March 26): Emma Buchholz, Concordia (Ore.); Ellie Staker, Embry-Riddle (Fla.)
Week 3 (April 2): Jennifer Maag, Hastings (Neb.); Stacy Warrior, Oklahoma Baptist
Week 4 (April 9): Becky Collier, Westmont (Calif.); Hillary Holt, College of Idaho
Week 5 (April 16): Amy Blucker, Olivet Nazarene (Ill.); Zalika Dixon, Indiana Tech


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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Barely a minute into a U.S. Supreme Court hearing, liberal justices began a strategic barrage of questions that came down to this: Why should a time-honored plank of the 1965 Voting Rights Act be invalidated in a case from Alabama with its history of racial discrimination?
What followed constituted a classic example of how justices can try to use oral arguments to dramatic effect and influence a swing vote justice. Key players were Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor, appointees of President Barack Obama and the newest members of the bench. The likely target of their remarks: Anthony Kennedy, a conservative who is often the decisive fifth vote on racial dilemmas.
"Think about this state that you're representing," Elena Kagan told the lawyer arguing against the law on Wednesday. "It's about a quarter black, but Alabama has no black statewide elected officials."
Focusing on Shelby County, Alabama, the southern locale that brought the case, Sotomayor asked, "Why would we vote in favor of a county whose record is the epitome of what caused the passage of this law to start with?"
Those liberals were addressing lawyer Bert Rein, but their comments seemed aimed more at Kennedy, often the swing vote on the nine-member court. While appearing overall open to Shelby County's claims, Kennedy quickly picked up on their line of inquiry, asking Rein how a county with a record of bias would be "injured" by the 1965 provision that was intended to prevent discrimination.
One of the most closely watched disputes of the term, the case centers on the civil rights-era law that broadly prohibited poll taxes, literacy tests and other measures that prevented blacks from voting. In the 1960s, such laws existed throughout the country but were more prevalent in the South with its legacy of slavery. Specifically at issue is a provision - designed to be temporary and that Congress has continued to renew - that requires certain states, mainly in the South, to show that any proposed election-law change does not discriminate against African-American, Latino or other minority voters.
The Shelby County challengers say the kind of systematic obstruction that once warranted treating the South differently is over and the screening provision should be struck down.
Convincing Kennedy of lingering problems in Alabama may be liberals' best hope of stopping the conservative majority from invalidating what's known as Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act.
The Obama administration, backed by civil rights advocates, says the provision is still needed to deter voter discrimination. Kennedy's comments during the 75-minute session suggested he was sympathetic to Shelby County's claim that in modern times different states should not be treated differently. Yet the liberals' assertions clearly gave him some pause.
The onslaught, particularly from Sotomayor, the first Hispanic justice, and Kagan, known for asking piercing questions, served as a reminder of how the justices often use oral arguments to try to make their cases. These sessions, which let dueling attorneys present their claims at the lectern, give the justices their first chance to lay the groundwork for their ultimate discussion and vote on a case. The nine justices are due to meet in private on Friday to discuss the merits of the case. An opinion can take months to write, and the decision is not likely to be handed down until June.
Voting rights remain a prominent issue. During the 2012 presidential election campaign, judges nationwide heard challenges to new voter identification laws and redrawn voting districts. The most restrictive moves, including those from places covered by the screening provision in Section 5, ended up being blocked before the November elections.
In Shelby County over the years, Sotomayor asserted, Section 5 had prevented "240 discriminatory voting laws" from taking effect. In a 2008 incident, the city of Calera in Shelby County put in place a redistricting plan that led the one African American on the city council to lose his seat. After the Justice Department forced Calera to redraw the map, the council member regained his seat.
Rein did not challenge Sotomayor's numbers, but he said black-voter registration and turnout in Alabama were "very high." He said evidence on the ground was irrelevant when officials are lodging a broad-based challenge to a law. His main argument was that the criteria by which states fall under Section 5 are outdated. The formula can be traced to electoral practices in the late 1960s and â70s. The nine fully covered states are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia.
U.S. Solicitor General Donald Verrilli argued that Congress compiled a sufficient record to demonstrate that the decades-old formula continues to target the places with the most serious problems of voting discrimination.
Much of the give-and-take on Wednesday echoed arguments in a 2009 challenge to Section 5. In that case from Texas, the five most conservative justices, including Kennedy, voiced doubts about whether Congress had valid grounds to continue singling out the South. Both times Kennedy questioned whether a separate provision of the Voting Rights Act, known as Section 2 and covering intentional acts of discrimination, did not sufficiently protect minorities. Four years ago, the court ended up ruling narrowly and avoiding the larger question about the scope of Congress' power to enforce voting rights.
A marked difference in Wednesday's dynamic stemmed from the additions of Sotomayor and Kagan, who succeeded Justices David Souter and John Paul Stevens, respectively, in 2009 and 2010, and who are more forceful at oral arguments.
Kennedy signaled he wants to make sure that states are able to address their own problems without Washington's intervention.
"If Alabama wants to have monuments to the heroes of the civil rights movement," he asked Verrilli, "if it wants to acknowledge the wrongs of its past, is it better off doing that independent sovereign or ... under the trusteeship of the United States government?"
Verrilli said Congress found that many places because of deep-seated discrimination still needed oversight. Said Verrilli: "Of fundamental importance here is that that history remains relevant."
(Reporting by Joan Biskupic; Editing by Howard Goller and Tim Dobbyn)


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StubHub Signs Exclusive MLB Ticket Deal
Major League Baseball doesn't oppose all Web 2.0 technology as much as it opposes Sling Media. StubHub can attest to that. StubHub announced a five-year agreement with the league on Thursday making it the official online provider of secondary tickets.
This means that each team's Web site will have a StubHub-branded place for fans to go and buy previously purchased tickets. Currently, individual teams place their own secondhand, ticket resale services on the team's site, managed by the team's front office; the San Francisco Giants, for example, call this Double Play. When the agreement goes into effect, all services like Double Play will close and StubHub will become the relief pitcher as of the 2008 season.
StubHub ensures that tickets reach their rightful owner by holding the payment in escrow until a delivery confirmation is received. Once the tickets reach their new home, the money is released to the seller. This system will now be standard for all MLB resale transactions.
"We believe this agreement reflects our commitment to providing dynamic platforms for fans to purchase tickets in authorized locations in the digital arena," said Bob Bowman, president and chief executive officer for MLB Advanced Media, in a statement on Thursday. "Secure, simple and fan-friendly. Those are the hallmarks of this national destination for all of our fans."
Of course, users can still use Craigslist. But fans who want the stamp of MLB authenticity will feel just a bit safer with StubHub.


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Today's NaPoWriMo prompt is to "write a poem that is a portrait of someone important to you. It doesn't need to focus so much on what a person looks (or looked) like, as what they are or were." The corresponding GoodRead's Author's Quote for the A to Z Challenge, begins with the letter I. Thanks to NEEKNERAJ of MindLoveMisery's Menagerie who provided the wonderfully creepy photograph.
"If I'd been born a ghoul, I think I would've killed people. I just happened to be born a human. That's the only reason why I'm allowed to live a moral life." ― Sui Ishida
I knew her as a little girl,
Though others thought her odd.
She had that "something" about her,
People either loved or abhorred.
At first, I thought, she was enormously strange,
But her quirks endeared me to her.
She protected me from those cruel girls,
One smile from her, they stumbled away on their heels.
She had shocking violet hair on one side,
She was never quite a blond.
Always experimenting with new looks,
Trying to glean from her appearance,
Who she was inside herself.
Her eyes a brilliant cornflower blue glimmered,
When some person made her enraged.
Her friends all knew some stupid student,
Would soon regret their actions;
She only had to smile.
And some bullies face turned violet, rouge, or primrose.
My friend was odd but lively,
Never afraid to do anything.
Dragging me along, to be a part of her drama.
Of her wicked practical jokes,
Others whispered she was a bit 'Tim Burton,'
Calling her the 'corpse bride.'
But she would always smile,
In a way that scared many,
Who never knew the truth about her —
She was passionate, kind, and loyal.
If you could get past her walls, her insecurities,
She was most lovely and grew to be a beauty.
Her hair still half-purple — it was her thing.
How we knew her for her.
Her terrifying smile gleamed,
She could now afford braces,
For teeth that had scared everyone.
And when the braces disappeared,
Her teeth stood in straight white rows.
Her grim frown had turned forever upside down,
She was no longer that weird girl.
Though there was still 'something' about her;
Strange became a talent, something sought after,
When she transformed into a swan.
She became a cut diamond, no longer rough, she was —
Perfectly odd.
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