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SRM tools require serious purchase consideration
SRM tools have emerged to help administrators understand their evolving storage landscape, optimize utilization and performance, automate some of the most routine and error-prone management processes, and make informed decisions about future storage expenditures. SRM tools analyze the relationship between storage and the applications using that storage. Analytical results are then reported to the storage administrator who can make informed choices about storage issues, like utilization, capacity planning and storage budgeting. While the number of SRM tools is fairly limited, it's crucial to select a product that interoperates well in your environment, while providing the timely reporting and control features that you are looking for. This segment first focuses on specific considerations for SRM software, then you'll find a series of specifications to help make on-the-spot product comparisons between vendors.
Ultimately, choosing the right SRM tool can save unneeded storage expenditures and alleviates burdensome management time, but picking the right tool can be problematic. While the number of SRM tools is fairly limited, it's crucial to select a product that interoperates well in your environment, while providing the timely reporting and control features that you are looking for. Now that you've reviewed the essential issues involved in any SAN upgrade, this segment first focuses on specific considerations for SRM software. Following the considerations, you'll find a series of specifications to help make on-the-spot product comparisons between vendors, including BakBone Software Inc., CA Inc., EMC Corp., Onaro Inc. and others.
Look for deep integration and compatibility in your main areas of interest. Organizations that are mainly concerned with databases should first identify the databases in use across the business (e.g., Oracle or SQL) and then select an SRM tool that integrates well with those databases and the underlying storage subsystems. In these cases, vendor-specific SRM tools, like EMC's ControlCenter software, will often yield the best detail. However, if your main interest is managing files, opt for a more general SRM tool, like Veritas CommandCentral software, that is designed to accommodate a broad variety of network file servers. In terms of overall interoperability, tools that support standards, like SNMP and SMI-S, can also help interoperability between disparate storage systems.
Determine the role of software agents. Some SRM tools require the use of agents, while other SRM tools do not. Since agent software requires more maintenance and attention, storage administrators may prohibit the use of agents. If your organization's IT department prohibits the deployment of server agents, focus on "agentless" SRM tools and verify that your SRM tool can collect the required suite of data across your storage platforms without agents -- but remember that reporting may not be as detailed or comprehensive as the reporting from SRM tools that rely on agents.
Consider the availability and analytical value of reports. Any SRM tool will be required to produce reports. Verify that the tool can begin producing reports directly after installation and understand the contents of each report type. Testing the SRM tool in a lab setting will often allow you to experiment with reporting features and options that are most relevant for your particular organization. Know what information you need and ensure that the tool can provide it. Also, consider any analytical capabilities of the SRM software. In many cases, there is so much effort put into managing SRM tools and collecting data that meaningful data analysis is often overlooked. Test the tool's ability to process and analyze the data it collects and see that the tool can provide tangible advice and recommendations that can actually save money.
Consider the need for multisite support. The growth in distributed organizations often means that corporate data resides across two or more locations -- usually between a main data center and remote offices, or between regional data centers. Regardless of the way data is distributed, pay particular attention if your SRM tool will be used for centralized reporting across multiple sites. Only a few SRM tools can provide that capability, and it's certainly worth testing in advance of any purchase.
Evaluate integration with storage management suites. There is an ongoing trend to bundle SRM functionality with other tools to make a software suite. For example, a suite may include features, like data classification tools, information lifecycle management (ILM) capability, email or file archiving, or even encryption tools. Some organizations may find that opting for a software suite may ease integration problems if those tools are added separately. If the SRM component must coexist with other tools in the organization, evaluate the level of integration and see how those different tools work together (if at all).
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Lacrosse 101
Lacrosse is played on a field that is 110 yards long and 60 yards wide, divided into two halves by the midfield line. In the center of the midfield line is the faceoff X, where faceoffs take place at the beginning of each quarter, as well as after a goal is scored. There is one goal on each half of the field, measuring at 6 feet high and 6 feet wide. Both goals are surrounded by a crease, into which no player from the opposing team may enter. Offensive players are allowed to use their sticks to reach into the crease, but no parts of their body may enter. The crease is circular, with a radius of 9 feet. Players on the defensive team may enter the crease, but only if they do not have possession of the ball at the time of entry. No player may enter the crease with possession of the ball.
Because MLL uses a 60-second shot clock, there is no "restraining box" such as in college lacrosse. The shot clock is reset after a goal is scored, a shot hits the post, is saved by the goalie or there is a change of possession. If the clock runs out, possession is granted to the other team. Teams have 20 seconds to clear the ball across the midfield line. MLL also has a 2-point arc on the field, 16 yards out from the goal. Players must have both feet behind the line before shooting the ball in order for a 2-point goal to be scored.
In MLL, teams play four quarters of 15 minutes each. A goal can be scored after the horn sounds to end a quarter as long as the shot was released prior to the horn. If the score is tied at the end of the four quarters, the game will go into sudden-victory overtime. Overtime will occur in periods of 10 minutes each until a goal is scored to decide the winner. All overtimes begin with a faceoff.
MLL teams are allowed to dress 19 players per game, while 10 players are permitted to be on the field at a time. The positional breakdown of those 10 players includes one goalie, three defensemen, three midfielders and three attackmen.
The goalie's job is to defend his team's goal against shots by the opposing team's offense. Defensemen are charged with the task of guarding the opposing team's offensive players around the goal area. They play almost exclusively on the defensive half of the field, though they are permitted to enter the offensive half. Defensemen also are allowed to use sticks that are about twice as long as those of offensive players. Teams are permitted to have up to four players on the field carrying long sticks, employing what is known as a "long-stick midfielder" or "LSM." These players normally occupy the midfield position on defense and for faceoffs, and substitute out of the game when their team gains possession of the ball in the offensive end.
Midfielders operate mostly in transition, often running up and down the field playing both offense and defense. Attackmen create the majority of a team's offense. They operate near or behind the opponent's goal, and look to initiate offense through passing, dodging and shooting. Attackmen play the majority of the game on the offensive half of the field, though they may enter their team's defensive half.
In addition, teams have one or two players designated as faceoff specialists. These players are typically listed under the midfield position, though they often perform as a "face off, get off" or "FOGO" player. During a faceoff, these players crouch down on their respective team's side of the midfield X, sticks resting parallel to the midfield line on the ground, and with the back of their stick heads and pockets facing each other. The ball is placed between the two heads, and the players must remain still until the referee blows the whistle and gives the signal to begin. At this point, each player attempts to use his stick and body to gain control of the ball.
Teams share a substitution box which measure 20 yards long, with 10 yards on each side of the midfield line. The substitution box runs parallel to the bench sideline. Player substitutions can be made at any time during play, but all substitutions must occur through the substitution box. The substitute player cannot leave the box until the player leaving the field has entered the box.
Bait ("Bait the Shooter"): A technique used by the goalie, leaving part of the goal to look unprotected, tricking the shooter to aim for that area they are anticipating, making an easy save.
Back Door: An offensive player without the ball sneaks in, close to the goal behind the defense, where the ball carrier zips a pass to him for an easy score.
Cage: Slang for the goal
Check: An attempt to dislodge the ball from another player's stick by poking or slapping their stick or arms with either end of your stick.
Clear: A play designed to move the ball from the defensive end to the offensive end after a save or turnover.
Cradle: The fluid side to side motion of the stick in order to maintain possession of the ball using its own gravity and inertia while running at full speed.
Crease: A circle around the goal with a radius of nine feet into which only defensive players may enter.
Crease Dive (Dive): When a player dives into the crease while shooting. The ball must cross the face of the goal before the shooter touches the ground, goal or keeper. This move is illegal in college and high school lacrosse.
Crosse (Stick): The equipment used to throw, catch and carry the ball.
Dodge: Any move that gets a ball carrier by a defender.
Extra man Offense (EMO): Offensive scheme geared toward taking advantage of man-up situations after penalties on opposing players. Also referred to as being "Man Up" or on the "Power Play."
Faceoff: How the ball is put into play at the start of each quarter, or after a goal is scored. The players squat down and the ball is placed between their crosses at the center of the field, or "X". When the whistle is blown, each player attempts to gain possession of the ball.
Fast Break: A temporary extra-man situation caused by a quick steal or outlet pass from the defensive end.
Feed: A pass that finds a teammate cutting to the goal; An assist.
Five Hole: A shot that goes between the legs of the goalkeeper.
Give-and-Go: The act of passing and then quickly going for a return pass.
Goal Line Extended (GLE): The imaginary line of the goal extended to the sidelines for the purposes of planning plays and describing positioning on the field.
Groundball: A loose ball on the playing field.
High to Low: A shot that is taken overhand but hits the net low.
Low to High: A shot that is taken underhand but hits the top of the net.
Man Down: The situation that results from a time-serving penalty, causing the defense to play with at least a one man disadvantage. Also referred to as playing "Shorthanded."
Offsides: A rule that requires three players from each team to always be on the offensive side of the midline, while four players are on the defensive end.
On the Fly: Making player substitutions while the ball is still in play.
Pick: An offensive maneuver in which a stationary player attempts to block the path of a defender guarding another offensive player. Sometimes also referred to as a "Screen."
Post: The upright, metal side pipes of a goal.
Ride: Trying to prevent the defensive unit of the team with the ball from "clearing the ball" or moving it up field to their offensive end.
Run Out: The sprint for the endline after a missed shot. When a ball goes out of bounds on a shot, the player closest to the ball gets the ball.
Slide: When a defensive player is beaten on a drive and a teammate must slide over to stop the player with the ball.
Transition: When a team goes from offense to defense, or from defense to offense.
Unsettled Situation: Any situation in which the defense is not positioned correctly, usually due to a loose ball or broken clear.
There are two different kinds of fouls in lacrosse: personal and technical. Fouls and infractions are enforced by removal of the offending player from the field of play, and/or awarding possession to the opposing team. Most penalties allow the offending player to be released from the penalty box if the opposing team scores a goal before the penalty time has expired. However, some personal fouls carry an "unreleaseable" penalty, where the offending player must serve the entirety of his penalty in the box, regardless of how many goals are scored.
Personal and Misconduct Fouls: Personal fouls are those of a serious nature, generally involving an infraction that has a malicious intent. Any personal foul that is malicious, or done with the intent to injure, will result in a game misconduct foul in addition to the personal foul, or an expulsion foul. The penalty for a personal foul can be ONE MINUTE (1:00) to THREE MINUTES (3:00), depending on the Official's judgment of the severity and perceived intent of the personal foul. A Player can be assessed a misconduct penalty in addition to any personal foul(s).
Types of Personal Fouls
Illegal Cross-Check: When a player uses the handle of his crosse to strike an opponent on any portion of the opponent's body in an off-ball situation, or when on-ball, striking an opponent on any portion of the opponent's body other than on the arm below the shoulder.
Illegal Body-Check: When a player uses his body to block an opposing player, including any of the following actions: (a) when initial contact is made with an elbow or on the helmet; (b) body-checking of an opponent who is not in possession of the ball or within five yards of a loose ball; (c) avoidable body-check of an opponent after he has passed or shot the ball; (d) body-checking of an opponent from the rear or below the waist; (e) body-checking of an opponent by a player in which contact is made above the shoulders of the opponent. A body-check must be below the neck, and at least one hand of the player applying the body check must remain in contact with his crosse; (f) body-checking an opponent during a dead ball situation; (g) body-checking an opponent who is not in the field of play; (h) body-checking an opponent who has any part of his body, other than his feet, on the ground.
Illegal Crosse: When a player uses a crosse that does not conform to required specifications. A crosse may be found illegal if the pocket is too deep or if the crosse was altered to gain an advantage.
Use of Illegal Equipment: When a player uses equipment that does not conform to specifications.
Slashing: When a player uses his crosse to strike or swing at an opponent, making contact in any area other than the crosse or gloved hand on the crosse. To be a "strike," the contact must be a definite blow and not merely a brush.
Tripping: When a player obstructs an opponent at or below the waist with the crosse, hands, arms, feet or legs.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct: When a player or coach commits an act which is considered unsportsmanlike by an official, including, but not limited to, taunting, obscene language or gestures, arguing and flagrant physical contact.
Technical Fouls: Technical Fouls are those of a less serious nature than personal fouls, and include all violations of the rules of the Game expect those specifically listed as personal or misconduct fouls. The penalty for a technical foul is a THIRTY SECONDS (:30) suspension of the offending Player from the Game if the Team fouled had possession of the ball at the time the foul was committed. If the Team fouled did not have possession of the ball at the time the foul was committed, the ball will be awarded to the offended Team.
Types of Technical Fouls
Holding: When a player impedes the movement of an opponent or an opponent's crosse.
Illegal Procedure: Any action by a player of a technical nature that is not in conformity with the rules and regulations governing the play of the game, including, but not limited to, failure to advance, touching the ball, delaying the game, having to many players on the field and entering the game from the penalty box before penalty has been served in full.
Interference: When a player interferes in any manner with the free movement of an opponent, except when the ball is in flight and within five yards of the players, or both players are within five yards of a loose ball.
Offsides: When a team does not have at least four players on its defensive side of the midfield line or at least three players on its offensive side of the midfield line.
Pushing: When a player thrusts or shoves an opponent from behind. Pushing is permitted from the front or side when an opponent has possession of the ball or is within five yards of a loose ball. In this case, pushing must be done with a closed hand, shoulder or forearm and both hands must be on the crosse.
Warding Off: When a player in possession of the ball uses his free hand or arm to hold, push or control the direction of the movement of an opponent's crosse or body when applying a check.
Withholding Ball from Play: When a loose ball is on the ground, a player may not lie on the ball, trap it with his crosse longer than is necessary for him to control the ball and pick it up with one continuous motion, or withhold the ball from play in any other manner.


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Mu Dynamics announced a test suite for IPv6 that custom generates tests based on the user's existing IPv4 network traffic rather than from pre-determined, standard test cases. Early customers include network operators and equipment vendors such as Juniper Networks as well as test labs such as the University of New Hampshire InterOperability Lab.
IPv6 is the long-anticipated upgrade to the Internet's main communications protocol, which is known as IPv4. IPv4 uses 32-bit addresses and can support 4.3 billion devices connected directly to the Internet. IPv6, on the other hand, uses 128-bit addresses and supports a virtually unlimited number of devices. Experts say IPv4 addresses will be depleted in 2011 or 2012, which is why the Internet infrastructure must be upgraded to support both protocols.
The Mu Test Suite for IPv6 helps network operators upgrade to IPv6 by automating the process of creating test cases for native IPv6 and dual-stack environments that support both IPv4 and IPv6. "What our solution enables customers to do is to take their own traffic and custom applications and use them for test case creation," says Dave Kresse, CEO of Mu Dynamics. "Our solution enables them to… generate test cases that are accurate and specific to their service or product, and it is done very quickly."
The Mu Test Suite for IPv6 can rapidly generate tests that mimic complex interactions that will occur in applications that use protocols such as the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) that have embedded IP addresses. It also can be used to test security gateways and application-aware systems.
MU Dynamics said a Tier-1 global service provider is using the tool to perform tests on more than 200 service elements on its network in preparation for migrating its internal network to IPv6. "About 80% of our business today is split between network operators and network vendors," Kresse says, adding that "we do a lot of work with government agencies, and they have a deadline of July 1 this year for acquiring network equipment that supports IPv6."
Kresse says network operators can use the Mu Test Suite for IPv6 to test for interoperability, resilience and security. "We can test for IPv4 over IPv6, or IPv6 over IPv4 and all sorts of permutations," Kresse says. "The more interesting thing is all the security devices including intrusion prevention and firewalls. There's a whole set of known vulnerabilities in the IPv4 world that these devices are able to detect. But when we move to the IPv6 world, it is unclear… that those devices will be able to find those same vulnerabilities unless a bunch of thorough testing is done."


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Note: All three toothbrushes are mine. I can't remember my currently using toothbrush. My currently using toothbrush isn't new, either. Been using it a month, maybe two. The other two, older toothbrushes? One I've been using to clean my jewelry, in particular my anniversary ring, to keep the teeny diamonds shiny. The other, I'm not even sure why it's there. I'm guessing I've used it to clean something else or the other. Something bathroom-ish.
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What I did after police killed my son
After police in Kenosha, Wis., shot my 21-year-old son to death outside his house ten years ago - and then immediately cleared themselves of all wrongdoing - an African-American man approached me and said: "If they can shoot a white boy like a dog, imagine what we've been going through."
I could imagine it all too easily, just as the rest of the country has been seeing it all too clearly in the terrible images coming from Ferguson, Mo., in the aftermath of the killing of Michael Brown. On Friday, after a week of angry protests, the police in Ferguson finally identified the officer implicated in Brown's shooting, although the circumstances still remain unclear.
I have known the name of the policeman who killed my son, Michael, for ten years. And he is still working on the force in Kenosha.
Yes, there is good reason to think that many of these unjustifiable homicides by police across the country are racially motivated. But there is a lot more than that going on here. Our country is simply not paying enough attention to the terrible lack of accountability of police departments and the way it affects all of us - regardless of race or ethnicity. Because if a blond-haired, blue-eyed boy - that was my son, Michael - can be shot in the head under a street light with his hands cuffed behind his back, in front of five eyewitnesses (including his mother and sister), and his father was a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel who flew in three wars for his country - that's me - and I still couldn't get anything done about it, then Joe the plumber and Javier the roofer aren't going to be able to do anything about it either.
I got the phone call at 2 a.m. on Nov. 9, 2004
. It was my oldest daughter. She said you need to come to the hospital right away, Michael's been shot by the police. My first gut reaction was, "Michael doesn't do anything serious enough to get shot by a police officer." I thought he'd gotten shot in the leg or whatever. When I arrived, I saw the district attorney huddled with about five police officers. The last time I saw my son alive he was on a gurney, with his head wrapped in a big towel and blood coming out of it. I learned that an officer had put his gun up directly to Michael's right temple and misfired, then did it again, and shot him.
From the beginning I cautioned patience, though Michael's mother and sister were in an uproar. They had watched him get shot. But as an Air Force officer and pilot I knew the way safety investigations are conducted, and I was thinking that this was going to be conducted this way. Yet within 48 hours I got the message: The police had cleared themselves of all wrongdoing. In 48 hours! They hadn't even taken statements from several eyewitnesses. Crime lab reports showed that my son's DNA or fingerprints were not on any gun or holster, even though one of the police officers involved in Michael's shooting had claimed that Michael had grabbed his gun.
The officer who killed my son, Albert Gonzalez, is not only still on the force ten years later, he is also a licensed concealed-gun instructor across the state line in Illinois - and
was identified by the Chicago Tribune in an Aug. 7 investigative story
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and Michael Bell shake hands after the former passed a bill into law mandating that investigations of police officers be turned over to an outside party. | Family of Michael Bell
From the beginning I allowed the investigation to proceed and didn't know it was a sham until many of the facts were discovered. But before long I realized a cover-up was under way.
I hadn't understood at first how closely related the DA and the police were - during his election campaign for judge, the DA had been endorsed in writing by every police agency in the county. Now he was investigating them. It was a clear conflict of interest.
The police claimed that one officer screamed that Michael grabbed his gun after they stopped him, for reasons that remain unclear though he was slightly intoxicated, and then Gonzalez shot him, sticking the gun so close against his temple that he left a muzzle imprint. Michael wasn't even driving his own car. He'd been out with a designated driver, but the designated driver drank and was younger, and so my son made the decision to drive.
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I dutifully photographed every step in the preparation of dinner... and then deleted all of the photos from my computer (have I mentioned that?). I do, however, still have small versions of my photos - just not the big pretty ones. Even though these are not big and beautiful, I still wanted to share the party with you and our menu.
Barefoot Contessa Dinner Party
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Tuscan Mashed Chickpeas, page 42
Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta, page 66
Straw & Hay with Gorgonzola, page 156
Sticky Toffee Date Cake with Bourbon Glaze, page 220
I planted African Violets in my latte cups (Sur La Table, $6... deal!) that I used as a simple centerpiece.
With wine before dinner, I served my version of Tuscan Mashed Chickpeas with Crusty Bread. After reading Ina's recipe, I realized it sounded a lot like a favorite starter at one of my favorite restaurants, Lidia's. Lidia Bastianich, who is co-owner of Eatly in NYC with Mario Batali, also owns a fabulous authentic Italian restaurant in KC. So, I modified the recipe to exclude the tomatoes and added basil instead. It was so tasty and definitely reminded me of dining at Lidia's.


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Vipin, PM and Kishore, NK and Nagabhushana, GR and Jayaram, BN (1990) Degradation Of Metal Oxide Surge Arresters Under Simulated Natural Conditions. In: ACE '90 (XVI Annual Convention and Exhibition of the IEEE In India), 22-25 January, Bangalore,India, pp. 165-169.


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The entire sports world is talking about it. On Tuesday, the NFL officially will address the controversial call that ended the Seattle Seahawks' 14-12 victory over the Green Bay Packers, NFL Network and NFL.com's Steve Wyche reported on "NFL AM."
Seahawks wide receiver Golden Tate was awarded a touchdown on a 24-yard Hail Mary pass to win the game when officials ruled that he and Packers defensive back M.D. Jennings had simultaneous possession of Seattle quarterback Russell Wilson's pass. One official ruled touchdown, but another appeared to rule a touchback, which would have given Green Bay the win.
The play was reviewed, and the touchdown stood.
Rule 8, Section 1, Article 3, Item 5 of the NFL rulebook discusses a simultaneous catch.
"If a pass is caught simultaneously by two eligible opponents, and both retain it, the ball belongs to the passers. It is not a simultaneous catch if a player gains control first and an opponent subsequently gains joint control," the rule states.
That strongly indicates Jennings should have been awarded an interception. Tate never seemed to truly gain joint control. A little-known part of the rule explains why the call wasn't overturned.
The rulebook also states when a simultaneous catch is ruled, you can't review who made the catch. You can only review if it was complete or incomplete.
It will be interesting to hear the NFL's response here. Barring the league awarding the victory to the Packers -- which is beyond unlikely -- the response likely will not satisfy the Packers and their fans.
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The deadly derailment of a Metro-North train in New York City has revived discussion of the widely embraced "push-pull" method of switching commuter trains' directions after they've reached the end of their lines.
The practice, first implemented decades ago, allows a locomotive to pull a train toward one destination and push it on the way back, sparing the time and expense of turning the train around.
All of the nation's major commuter lines do it. Rail operators can't imagine how they'd manage without it. But whenever there is a major crash involving a train in the push mode, like Sunday's crash that killed four and injured more than 60, there are renewed questions about the safety of the method.
Among experts, though, there really is no doubt: pushing a train rather than pulling it doesn't make an accident more likely, or the result much worse.
"I don't think the outcome would have been any different," former Federal Railroad Administration engineer Gordon Davids said of the crash in the Bronx on a holiday weekend.
"The cars might have rolled in the opposite direction had the train been pulling, but the fact is I think they would have rolled and we probably would have had the same injuries," said Augustine Ubaldi, a railroad engineer and consultant for Robson Forensic.
The pushing of trains has "been done for more than 50 years without any significant problems," said Steven Ditmeyer, professor at the Railway Management program at Michigan State University.
A similar debate erupted in 2005, after a commuter train in push mode got into a collision that killed 11 people in Glendale, Calif. Afterward, officials imposed a rule that prohibited passengers from sitting in the first 11 seats of a car at the front end during push mode. Among engineers and investigators, the move was seen as unnecessary.
"It was a knee-jerk reaction," said Rick Gallant, who was the lead investigator for California's railroad regulatory agency at the time.
Gallant pointed out that Metrolink, the agency that made the rule, has since abandoned it.
"I don't think there's a commuter railroad in the country that leaves the first 11 rows," said Gallant, who is now a vice president for commuter rail operations at Transportation Certification Services in Kansas.
After the Glendale crash, the Federal Railroad Administration conducted a study that concluded trains in push mode had slightly higher rates of derailments, but the difference was so small that it didn't justify eliminating the practice.
Gallant, along with other experts, acknowledged that, in the case of a head-on collision, it is preferable to have a heavy locomotive rather than a car full of passengers bear the brunt of impact. But they emphasized that the forward-placed cab cars are built to withstand tremendous force.
"The main reason you don't have more casualties in passenger trains today is that riding in one of those cars is like riding inside a piece of pipe," Davids said.
Gallant added that the Metro-North disaster probably could have been avoided if a new technology called positive train control had been in place. The system can automatically slow a speeding train, but it is only in testing mode and won't be mandated on commuter rail lines until 2015.
Last month, the MTA approved $210 million to design a positive train control system for Metro-North.
In a press conference Monday on the Metro-North derailment, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer was asked about the push-pull issue, and said he'd talked about it with investigators who assured him pushing was just as safe as pulling.
The search for a cause, meanwhile, has turned to the train's speed, which the NTSB said was clocked at 82 mph as it went into the deadly turn, a location where the speed limit was 30 mph.


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Q3.1. Consider the class below which models a counter object that has two methods to increment or
decrement its only instance variable, counter. (15 marks)
a) You are required to apply the wait-notify mechanism in order to make the class threadsafe. Of course the methods need to be synchronized first. Assume that the value of the counter
should be kept between 0 and 10.
b) Repeat (a) using a different technique which allows multiple condition variables for different
locks, and uses the Java.util.concurrent.locks package. Assume that you have two
conditions: notFull and notEmpty.
public class Counter {
private int counter = 0;
public void increment() {
try {
} catch(Exception e){
} finally {
public void decrement() {
try {
} catch(Exception e){
} finally {
Q3.2. Consider the MyClient class below. When the main method is executed, the user is asked to
enter his/her name and location. This data is sent to a server located at the localhost (i.e. on the
same computer). Copy this code to a new project in NetBeans IDE and run it. (12 marks)
a) Does the code run properly? Justify your answer.
b) Develop a server class, Server_toScreen, to the following specifications:
The server should first display a message Waiting for next client connection . (use
System.out.println statement here).
The server should listen for incoming connections at port 5555.
The server should read data sent to it using an instance of BufferedReader class.
The server should display the data sent to it on the screen. Use JOptionPane class for
this part.
The server should keep repeating (a) to (d) in order to receive data from other clients.
In your solution document, you will need to run the project and include screenshots of the results,
before and after writing the server class. The screenshots should include evidences that the code
was run on your own machine. import java.io.*;
import java.net.*;
import javax.swing.JOptionPane;
public class MyClient {
Socket socket;
PrintWriter out;
public void run() throws IOException{
String s;
socket = new Socket("localhost", 5555);
out = new PrintWriter(socket.getOutputStream());
s = JOptionPane.showInputDialog("What is your name?");
s = JOptionPane.showInputDialog("Where are you now?");
public static void main(String[] args) throws IOException {
new MyClient().run();
Q3.3. In this question, you will re-write the server class in question Q3.2. However, in this time the server
is required to save the received data in a database instead of displaying them on the screen. This
database should be located at the same computer as the server (i.e. localhost). The name of the
database is clientsData, and the data will be saved in a table named CLIENTS which has two
text fields: name and location. Name your server class Server_toDB. (13 marks)
You will need to create the required database in NetBeans before writing your program. To do
this, go to Window menu, click on Services, then right-click on Java DB and select Create
Database. Next, build the required table as described in the question. Note the connection
string for later use in your application, e.g. jdbc:derby://localhost:1527/clientsData.
The SQL statement used to insert a new row in a table is INSERT INTO. For example:
INSERT INTO CLIENTS VALUES('Ahmed', 'Egypt')
Dont forget to run the database server and load the database driver into the JVM before
running your program in NetBeans.
Q3.4. Assume we have an entity bean, ClientsEntity, which models a database table, clients,
with two fields: name and location. This entity bean has getter methods for all its instance
variables. In this question, you need to do the following: (15 marks)
a) Develop a session bean that utilizes the above entity bean in order to retrieve the names of the
clients stored in the database. The session bean is stateless, and it will be accessed remotely. In
your solution document, you need to provide the following:
The code for the remote interface implemented by the session bean. The interface should
include one abstract method, void getNames().


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Breckenridge police nab suspect in convenience store robbery
summit daily news
Breckenridge police say a Dillon man threw hot nachos on a convenience store employee before stealing several items early Sunday morning.
The clerk was surprised by the incident but was not injured.
"I was totally stunned," said Cory "G-Man" DiPaolo, a 17-year veteran of the graveyard shift at the convenience store. "I didn't know what to do. It totally freaked me out."
He said incidents like this one are rare. He has only had to call the police four times in all his years on the job.
Max S. Bigley, 20, is currently being held at the Summit County Jail on one felony count of robbery of a business. Bond has been set at $7,500.
Bigley reportedly entered the Breckenridge gas station with two friends just after 3 a.m. Sunday morning. One of the three exchanged words with the store clerk before Bigley threw the nachos he was holding at the employee, spraying him with chips and hot cheese sauce. He then allegedly grabbed an undetermined number of items and, along with the other two individuals, fled the store without paying for them, according to a statement from the Breckenridge Police Department.
Officials said Bigley initially admitted to stealing three things from the store, and then later said he took additional items.
Authorities were able to use the store's video surveillance to identify Bigley. He was arrested the next day.
It is unclear whether Bigley was intoxicated at the time of the incident, authorities said.
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The University of Cincinnati Alumni Association (UCAA) and the various UC colleges expect "many happy Alumni Weekend. Hundreds of alumni are expected back to campus — whichever UC campus they attended — to visit with old and new friends and connect with their university.returns" for April's annual
Wait … Doesn't all of that happen in the fall at Homecoming? It sure does — but Alumni Weekend is the spring version of Homecoming, and it's growing. Each year more colleges participate in the festivities with programs customized for their particular family of grads. The festivities are anchored by a number of all-university events.
Alumni Weekend is billed to run Friday through Sunday, April 11-13, but it actually begins Thursday, April 10, with an Athletics breakfast and golf outing for football lettermen alumni, a Distinguished Awards Celebration and Alumni Silent Auction at UC Blue Ash, and President Ono's State of the University address and Faculty Awards Celebration.
College events dominate the next two days and evenings, and the noon MainStreet Stride foot parade through the heart of campus marks the midpoint of Friday's agenda. Then everyone is invited to an all-alumni luncheon (Skyline and Graeter's!) midday Saturday at Myers Alumni Center. The iconic Sigma Sigma Carnival will be held Saturday evening on Sigma Sigma Commons.
The weekend officially ends with Sunday's Golden Bearcats Brunch, where the Class of 1964 will be inducted into the Golden Bearcats Club at the Alumni Center.
For avid Bearcat-watchers, the UC Baseball team is playing a three-game home series against Connecticut all weekend, and the UC Track & Field squad is hosting the All-Ohio Championships Friday and Saturday.
"Staying connected to the university has tremendous value for alumni throughout their lives," said Dee Robinson, UCAA's interim executive director. "All of us on campus are thrilled to provide this important springtime opportunity to welcome Bearcats home."


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niko27 needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 79 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
Looking for a logo for a clean energy start-up called "UrbanGreen."
Desired Color Scheme:
colors from website (but still flexible)
Looking for a logo for a clean energy start-up (we make and distribute wind turbines) called "UrbanGreen." The full name is Urban Green Energy, but we emphasize the UrbanGreen part of it. I am leaning towards having "energy" in the logo, but could go either way.
Our website is urbangreenenergy.com and can now be seen there in draft form.
On the website, the logo will be in the green box on the upper left hand corner.
Other than that, I'm pretty flexible! I'll reply to questions asap.
Edit: After seeing the first batch of entrants, I'm really liking ones that are sleek and modern, but am still pretty flexible. Thanks for all the entries - I can't believe how good they are!
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Frame: Large / Orange
Rear Shock: Fox Float RL
Fork: Fox 32 float 29 100 RLC FIT 15QR
Drivetrain: 2x10 Shimano XT Front Derailleur & Cranks (38-26 / 12/36 Rear Cassette), SRAM X9 Rear Derailleur and Shifters
Wheels: Easton EA70 XC
Saddle: WTB Silverado Ti Rails / Thompson Seatpost
Stem: Thomson 90mm Flat
Bar: 710mm low-rise carbon Pro Tharsis / ODI lock-on grips
Brakes: Shimano XT with IceTech Rotors
Tires: Specialized Captain Front / Maxxis Ikon Rear (Run Tubeless)
Pedals: XT M780
Weight: 27.6 lbs
Just wanted to share some thoughts after my first month or so of riding on the new Superlight 29:
Quick bit of background .Ive spent the last few years mainly pedaling on a Yeti 575, with occasional days on a 29 inch steel single speed hard tail. I like the big wheels, but was craving the cushion of a rear shock. I bought this new frame in June and built the Superlight 29 as my all around XC steed. I live and ride in Durango, Colorado .typical high desert and alpine trail riding.
Im still adjusting to big wheels once and a while, but Im very happy so far. This bike is surprisingly snappy and fun particularly compared to my prior 29er experiences (Jamis Dragon One and Giant XTC). I havent noticed any rear flex (I weigh 165 lbs) and overall the bike is quite stiff and very responsive. The bike climbs like a goat. I havent had any issues with pedal bob and so far I see no issues at all with the single pivot design. I havent pedaled a Tallboy, so I cant compare, but this thing climbs very well IMHO.
Important Improvements/Upgrades:
The Fox Float RL is ok but I think an upgrade to an RP23 or one of the new 2013 CTD Shocks would be a worthy purchase. Id like to have a few more options in the platform and not just a full lockout. This is on the short list.
This is largely personal preference, but I swapped out a pair of 670mm bars to the 710mm Pro Tharsis and what a huge difference! I love the wider bars and wont consider going back to anything less. Ill try a shorter (70mm) stem for fun in the next month, but at 90mm, zero rise, the steering is still quick.
Wheels I was hoping to get the bike under 27 lbs. New wheels will do this. The Easton EA70 XCs get the job done, but they are not light. Looking at possibly the new Crossmax SLR. That should also have a pretty significant impact on handling and acceleration.
This bike does exactly what I want. Climbs very, very well, and on the downhill is still fun and lively. I was really looking for this combination....I dont want a bike that completely mutes the trail through a perfectly efficient suspension design. I still love the experience a 26 bike provides; lots of rider input, quick and agile performance ear to ear smiles on the downhill! I wanted this in a 29er as well and I think Ive found it. Just needs a few more tweeks and I should be there.
Id highly recommend the Superlight 29 for all around XC use. Will probably be a great rig for endurance races too. In my opinion, I still think the 26er 6 inch trail bike is the way to go for long, epic rides in the Colorado high country. Maybe throw a 120mm fork and dropper seat post on the Superlight 29 and you could prove me wrong .but then the bike starts to get heavy. Whatever .its all fun.
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How to construct sophisticated femininity with a splash of eccentrism
Hair stylist Mai Ha has unexpected ideas, albeit a consistent vision
Mai Ha is a Manchester-based hair stylist and makeup artist. After finishing school, the Northampton native went to college where she took a film makeup course and also completed her hairdressing training. As a part of the Trevor Sorbie Manchester artistic team, Mai brought home first place of the L'Oréal Colour Trophy Awards 2018.
What makes her a standout hair stylist is the coherent artistic vision that can be seen running throughout her work. Heavily inspired by cutting-edge fashion, Mai enjoys experimenting with unexpected materials – such as paper cut-outs, strings, or metal rods – and incorporates them into hairstyles to create unique textures. Even when these materials are used as an aiding tool in shaping the hair, she doesn't hide them, but instead accentuates them as part of the visual concept.
When did you know you wanted to be a hairdresser? I kind of fell into it, some of my friends were doing it and I didn't know what I wanted to do at the time, so I thought I'd give it a go.
You also do makeup – do you focus more time on one over the other or is it a pretty balanced work load? Yeah, I would love to do more makeup work, but always end up doing more hair as people know me for doing hair more I suppose.
What is your favourite thing about being a hair stylist? I love the job. It's always changing and giving me new challenges all the time. I never get bored of it.
You have a very interesting approach to incorporating non-hair elements into hairstyles and making them part of the texture and aesthetic. Where do you find inspirations for these hairstyles? I love the fashion industry and get a lot of inspiration from designers like Iris Van Herpen. She uses a lot of different materials apart from the obvious ones and still makes it look beautiful, so I adapt that concept for my hair ideas.
What was the single most time-consuming look you've ever done? Probably the paper looks, as they take so much time to make. And if you do the look again, you have to remake all of them which just takes a lot of time.
Last year you won the L'Oréal Colour Trophy. What was that like? And how important is it to receive recognition from your peers? It was amazing and it's been such a good year. L'Oréal has given me lots of opportunities and I really enjoyed the journey I've been on. I entered the competition for a number of years and it was good to finally win it for the Trevor Sorbie team and for myself.
Are you going for a second win this year? I'm in for the men's category this year. We will see. You never know because the competition gets tougher every year, but it's always fun taking part in it.
What is your least favourite part about working in the hair industry? And what is your favourite? When assistants work for free. I think that everyone should get paid for assisting. And my favourite thing is that there are always so many different opportunities in the industry.
Photographs Craig Fleming, Davide Sometti, Jack Eames, Marta Julve, Rosemary Pitts, Tom Connell, Xanthe Hutchinson
Interview Katharina Lina
Pablo Kümin, Hairstylist and Wigmaker Extraordinaire
On juggling work and staying inspired in times of scarcity
Tom Connell discusses the new stripped-back aesthetic of the Trevor Sorbie Art Team
"Shooting this way hopefully made these experimental ideas look as real and natural as possible."
Takayuki Shibata
Exploring the exquisite, dreamlike creations of the Tokyo hairstylist and headpiece designer Takayuki Shibata
In conversation with Angelo Seminara
"My style is very eclectic. I like to go where people don't usually go."
Aurora Borealis
Saturated in intoxicating colour, Heath Grout captures sculptural shapes by designer Jivomir Domoustchiev in this story inspired by the northern lights
Betty Blue: Elizabeth Jane Bishop captured by Boy/Girl
Hairstylist Mark Francome Painter reworks cinematic waves in this collaboration with photography duo Boy/Girl
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Filled with brand new and exclusive content, INFRINGE Issue #3 is a visual feast of art, design, beauty and fashion, all based around the theme of hair. Choose from 5 different covers, each created exclusively for Issue #3
In honour of Michael Baker
We pay tribute to the editorial hairstylist and self-confessed 'Fiber-Sculptor', who has passed away aged 59
Immerse yourself in Evanie Frausto's head-turning, hair-raising creations
Never one for minimal hair, the New York based hairstylist gravitates towards the gloriously kitsch
Meet the man behind Lady Gaga's favourite hairy headpieces
Japanese hairstylist Shinji Konishi's animal props are a work of art
Lyle XOX Reimer
The Canadian mixed media artist using trash to create otherworldly beauty looks
How to construct sophisticated femininity with a splash of eccentrism
Hair stylist Mai Ha has unexpected ideas, albeit a consistent vision
Session stylist Erol Karadag on the inspirations behind his unique hair aesthetic
"During some periods of time, my vision of structure for hair was the only kind of structure I had in my life"
Dennis Lanni – a sincerely playful hair visionary
On growing up in a barber shop and collecting yard sale items
Roxie Jane Hunt is the holistic hairdresser wanting to redefine the beauty industry
"Beauty is a birthright to everything born under the sun."
Antoine Mancini is a theatre turned film hair stylist and wig specialist
Mancini takes us through establishing his career and what to do when hair colours don't match
Session stylist Keith Harris on facing up to mortality and creative rebirth
"When you stare at a white wall you end up over-thinking everything until your thoughts morph into creative ideas."
Glitch Hair – the hair trend taking Moscow by storm
Kseniya Sukhova on what inspired her to create this explosive rainbow look
In conversation with Akin Konizi
"Some people think that hair is like an organ or a limb – it isn't. It's cloth."
Joy Matashi on how her two loves, architecture and hair, inform one another
"The exciting thing about working on a smaller scale is that there's more room to experiment, change, adapt - the versatility of Black hair is incredible."
Why Angelo Seminara's exhibition hairpieces are like miniature artworks in themselves
Seminara's collaborations with fashion curator Judith Clark illustrate the synergy between fashion and hair
Drawing hair inspo from classical paintings
Canadian hairstylist Letizia Slaayer Sprio on nurturing your inner artist, and achieving sustainability in hair salons
Meet the Japanese hair artist with a taste for the unconventional
Masayoshi Okudaira's quirky headprops are crafted from a variety of unexpected materials
The radical theatre group turning the act of styling hair on its head
Osadia's show-stopping performances merge hair with theatre
In conversation with Annie Humphreys
The celebrated colourist and 'mother of colour' reflects back on her extraordinary career
Malorie Shmyr's macro shots reveal the intricacies of catwalk hair
The photographer's backstage shots reveal the craft behind Fashion Week hairstyles
Maverick maker Lydia Chan on her otherworldly headpieces
"Most of the hairpieces I make are based around monsters and aliens."
Photographer Chloe Orefice on the perfect backstage hair shot
"For me, it's about making hair look interesting even to people who know nothing about it."
Australia's leading hair creative Frank Apostolopoulos shares his inspirations
"The most important thing is to have an open mind and accept that there might be better ways of doing something than what you already know"
Parisian hairstylist Olivier Schawalder reveals his many creative outlets
"I love to draw, because unlike hair, it can be completely controlled and I can really go into detail."
New York hair artist Bob Recine on the role of magic in his life and art
"The whole area of the head is my realm and domain, it's been my fascination for a very long time."
New York hairstylist Joey George shares his visual diary of hair
The session stylist fills scrapbooks with doodles, paintings and collages – all dedicated to hair
Asami Nemoto's immersive art installation combines hair with light and sound
Created for Tokyo arts hub Pavilion, the Japanese session stylist's atmospheric piece features hair-covered lanterns
Janine Ker's hair carvings transform heads into technicolour artworks
The Californian hairstylist sculpts intricate carvings and stencils inspired by the 80s
LA hair guru Candice Birns on styling for the music industry
The hairstylist to Calvin Harris, Haim and Bastille talks trends, inspiration, and what it takes to style for the music world
In conversation with Christel Lundqvist
The award-winning colourist talks trends, colour predictions and the experience of opening her first salon
Explore genre-defying hair pieces by Nicolas Jurnjack
"I enjoy creating all kinds of hairstyles, from the simple ponytail to the most intricate and elaborate of styles."
Meet Brick Lane's dancing barber
Armed with nothing but a chair, boombox and willing client, his unique barbering style never fails to draw a crowd of curious onlookers
The artist sculpting her own hair into animated artworks
Ivorian artist Laetitia Ky shapes her hair into elaborate shapes, scenes and characters
In conversation with John Rawson
The former hairdresser-turned-photographer speaks to Anthony Mascolo about trading in his scissors for a camera
Session stylist Tina Outen on her colour-filled world
"My hair has started an obsession that has overtaken my life. I have become my own colour palette of expression."
Gianni Scumaci
"A hairdresser's job is not only to make people look good, but feel good. They fulfill a really high social function all over the world."
Akos Bodi, European Creative Director for TIGI, reflects on his 25 years in the world of hair
"I got pretty lucky, because I fell into a world where I loved being from day one."
In conversation with Angelo Seminara
"My style is very eclectic. I like to go where people don't usually go."
Takayuki Shibata
Exploring the exquisite, dreamlike creations of the Tokyo hairstylist and headpiece designer Takayuki Shibata
In conversation with Sam McKnight
"Collaboration is key, I think that is the most important advice I could offer."
The Provocateur: Inside Charlie Le Mindu's iconoclastic world
Much has been said about the transformative power of hair, an idea truly embodied by the anarchic creations of Charlie Le Mindu
Glasgow born hairstylist Howard McLaren on culture, heritage and Antoine de Paris
The Creative Director of R+Co discusses his hair icons
Cos Sakkas: We meet TONI & GUY's Artistic Director and Head of Education
Born in London with Cypriot roots, Cos Sakkas's first brush with the world of hair was through trips to the local barber with his dad.
Cyndia Harvey's love affair with hair
The London hairstylist on buzz cut love and growing up in her mum's salon
Iggy Rosales: Talking creativity with the Hair Editor of Laud Magazine
"At primary school I used to choose my friends on the grounds of their hair!"
Holli Smith: The radical New York hairstylist talks Prince, Tumblr and favourite hair trends
Her bold, edgy style has made her a key player in the world of hair
Jake Gallagher's world of iconic characters, bad taste and 'ugly pretty'
The London hairstylist discusses pop-culture inspirations, hair icons and what his own hair means to him
Hairdresser Allan Hogg on why music will always be his biggest inspiration
"Hair is such an important part of expressing your identity in music"
Stockholm session stylist Rudi Lewis on why he is inspired by imperfection
Rudi Lewis on musical icons, his love of photography and the importance of collaboration
Dolled up with Dejan Cekanovic
The Stockholm based hairstylist discusses his 'Doll' Series
Jiv D on creating wearable sculptures, styling for the hair industry and why he loves latex
The stylist on trends, inspirations and what it is like to style for the hairdressing industry
The mask maker transforming faces into enigmatic artworks
We visit the studio of Muriel Nisse, who uses hair to create experimental masks and headpieces
Princess Gollum and Snake shot by Coral Garvey
The multi-hyphenate talks to us about how to deal with social media, growing up sheltered and allowing yourself to break free and live your truth
Inside Katsuya Kamo's Tokyo studio
INFRINGE meets the Japanese designer and artist, renowned for crafting his unique headpieces for Chanel and Junya Watanabe
Watch the Popovy Sisters create their intricate dolls by hand
Go behind the scenes at the studio of Russian dollmakers Lena and Katya Popovy
Until The Day I Die
How barbering helped Walied leave the violence of gang life
Bree 'Shag Queen' Ritter
A hair stylist with a mission: to make the world a shaggier place
Tunga: The legacy of one of Brazil's most prized contemporary artists
INFRINGE meets the late artist's son and visits his former studio in Rio de Janeiro
In conversation with Sally Brooks
INFRINGE meets the reigning British Hairdresser of the Year Sally Brooks and talks daring career moves, and reworking the industry's reputation
Multimedia artist Luisa Popovic on how art, craft and hair co-exist in her world
"One thing hair has taught me about making art is to finish what I start. You can't walk away from a haircut halfway through because you're over it."
Jawara on working with Solange and the changing face of the beauty industry
"I think the beauty world has become a lot more inclusive and versatile."
From US marine to one of LA's most sought-after celebrity hairstylists
Daniel Moon on trusting his intuition and doing unnatural hair colours before they were en vogue
This hairdresser is documenting every client they see over the course of a year
Ross Cosgrove's Instagram serves as a revealing visual diary into the tiny, often beautiful details that occur during a haircut
The Colour of Hair
Fabio Hendry and Martijn Rigters are the innovative duo behind this new printmaking process involving hair
Toni & Guy's Artistic Director Indira Schauwecker on her love of Avant Garde hairdressing
"I try to take my inspiration from things that have been created in another art form, like stitching and sculptures."
In conversation with Luís Llongueras
INFRINGE meets the iconic Spanish hairdresser-turned-artist, renowned for his collaborations with Salvador Dalí
Moonage Daydream: Robert Lobetta shares his latest collages
"The power of collage relies on a strong idea and focus on the content, much like hairdressing."
My Hair: Ryon Wu
Meet our new favourite part-time noodle house server and full-time A.I. entity
In conversation with Paul Hanlon
"It doesn't matter if people like what I do or if they don't, as long as they feel something."
Pablo Kümin, Hairstylist and Wigmaker Extraordinaire
On juggling work and staying inspired in times of scarcity
LA hairstylist Dylan Chavles on rejecting 'Hollywood' hair
"I try my best to stay away from stereotypical West Hollywood hair. I feel like I'm doing myself and Los Angeles a disservice by entertaining that aesthetic at all."
In conversation with Robert Cromeans
The prolific platform artist talks showmanship, controlled chaos and on-stage swagger
Meet the twin doll-makers bewitching the world with their hyperreal creations
Russian twin sisters Lena and Katya Popovy, aka the Popovy Sisters, create highly bespoke dolls from their St Petersburg studio
Behind the scenes with New York Wigmaker Raffaele Mollica
INFRINGE meets trailblazing wigmaker Raffaele Mollica, who has been in the industry for over 40 years
X-presion merges hair with technology in search of new hairdressing techniques
A hair studio like no other, X-presion discusses the creation of their pixel hair trend and why it's vital for hairdressers to embrace modern technology
London based session stylist Ryuta Saiga on how his Tokyo roots influence his work
"In Shibuya and Harajuku, where I grew up, people are very individual and not scared of being different."
How swapping hair for sculpture reignited this hairdresser's passion for his craft
"I got some old hairdressing scissors and literally started trying to do haircuts into the clay."
A rare glimpse inside the studio of a Tokyo wig maker
81-year-old Kanehisa Osawa has been styling traditional Japanese wigs for over 60 years
'Hair Magician' Ryoji Imaizumi reveals his inspirations
Using everyday objects to craft his quirky headpieces, the Japanese hairstylist transforms the mundane into the extraordinary
Photographer Alex Black on the satisfaction of shooting hair
"I love working with hair. For me it feels like the last space in fashion photography that is still innovative."
The London hairdresser providing free haircuts to the homeless
Josh Coombes is the founder of the movement #DoSomethingForNothing which encourages people to reach out to a person in need through simple acts of kindness
Session stylist Anthony Turner shares his inspirations
"I love it when risks are taken in order to stand out from the crowd."
Maria Kovacs, TIGI's European Session Director, on mentoring the next generation of session stylists
"It is such a great feeling when you are able to really tap into the story the designer wants to tell."
In conversation with Trevor Sorbie
"The most important thing in life is to be inspired, that's what makes you want to get up in the morning and do something important."
ASOS unveils campaign showcasing a myriad of colourful hairstyles
We speak to the hairstylist behind 'Go Play', the new beauty line from ASOS
Tom Connell discusses the new stripped-back aesthetic of the Trevor Sorbie Art Team
"Shooting this way hopefully made these experimental ideas look as real and natural as possible."
French hairstylist Jean Baptiste Santens shares his inspirations
"I know that if a wig is very well prepared it could be magical on set."
Bad Apple Hair unveil their latest collection 'PLAY'
"You get one chance to catch someone's eye."
Hairstylist and head prop extraordinaire Tomihiro Kono reveals the inspirations behind his new book
"Head props are pieces of transformative and wearable art. I don't see them as headpieces used to decorate hair but as a way of creating one-off characters." - Tomihiro Kono
INFRINGE meets the punk rock sisters behind iconic hair dye brand Manic Panic
Tish and Snooky Bellomo, founders of Manic Panic, look back on their rock 'n' roll roots
Transformative hair: Robert Masciave's unique outfit created entirely out of human hair
The French hairdresser merges fashion and hair with his handcrafted pieces, which push the limits of hair artistry
In conversation with Eugene Souleiman
"I'll be very truthful; I've never wanted a job. I'm probably not particularly employable, I just want to enjoy what I do."
INFRINGE meets the World's Oldest Barber
INFRINGE meets 105-year-old Anthony Mancinelli, who has been barbering for 90 years… with no plans to retire
Californian colourist Alaina Manibog documents her work in these weirdly wonderful photographs
These images will make you want to dye your hair
Mark Francome Painter: The London session stylist on his favourite hair trends
"The best hair in the world belongs to those who love their own"
Matthew Kazarian: The LA-based Sassoon instructor on why he documents all his haircuts
With a candid, snapshot aesthetic, his images examine hair from every angle
Eugene Souleiman: In pursuit of the extraordinary
Student for life!! - Eugene Souleiman
Errol Douglas on his East End childhood, favourite hair era and unusual sources of inspiration
INFRINGE meets the iconic London hairdresser
Hairstylist Philippe Tholimet on the role of beauty in his work
The Parisian session stylist discusses his inspirations
Alex Barron-Hough on icons, pioneers and shooting for the hair industry
The photographer and producer discusses his inspirations
Robert Lobetta on his early years as a hairdresser
Robert Lobetta on manipulating hair to create art, and being punched in the face by the punk movement
Vidal: Anthony Mascolo on photographing his icon Vidal Sassoon
"He completely changed the world of hair" - Anthony Mascolo
Tamas Tuzes on his unlikely introduction into the world of hair
New York hairstylist Tamas Tuzes on his 60s inspirations and working with Bjork


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Truck YeahThe trucks are good!
I'm on my way to some fancy resort where I'll be allowed to poke, prod, and maybe even drive the 2015 Lexus NX crossover. What should I look for? What should I ask the folks showing it off?
I understand Lexus has quite the day of journalist-bribery planned for me and my compatriots tomorrow, so I might be drunk off free shrimp by the time I'm able to write you answers.
Kidding, my secret weapon of journalistic integrity is that I don't like seafood. Bring on your feeble attempts at persuasion!
Image: Lexus


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About the Show
Australia's favourite motorsport panel show, RPM, is back. After a three-year hiatus, RPM is back on TEN to coincide with the return of the Supercars and a new broadcast agreement that will see the FIA Formula One World Championship™ on Network 10 for the next five years.
With a brand new set and some of the biggest names in the business, RPM also welcomes 1980 F1 World Champion Alan Jones, former V8 Supercars driver and team owner Mark Larkham and 500cc motorcycle champion Daryl Beattie as regular experts.
Hosted by TEN Sport's Matt White, RPM will deliver all the latest in race previews and reviews, as well as feature stories covering Formula One, MotoGP, V8 Supercars and all things motorsport. Join the conversation #RPMonTEN


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Watch What Your Ministry Is Up To: Winter Confrence 2011
Want to know what your ministry is up to?
We are here with 16 students from SF State, and 784 other students, for Winter Conference 2011. A 5 day conference in San Diego, CA where we hope students from all over the Pacific Southwest will hear from the Lord and be charged and changed to effect both their campus and the people around them their entire lives with the good news that is Jesus Christ.
You can watch too! There will be some great speakers, here is the info.
San Diego Winter Conference Live Stream
Watch Live: Go to... http://www.sdwinterconference.com then click on Watch Live! Or watch via Facebook... http://facebook.com/sdwinterconf
Also, please be praying that the Lord would work in the lives of our 16 students. Specifically, pray Ally decides follow Christ this and that Jie would experience and be rooted firmly in God's truth and love.


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|China, an ancient, mysterious and beautiful land, is always appealing to adventurous foreign visitors. As the third largest country in the world occupying an area of 9,600,000 sq km, it spans 62 degrees of longitude and 49 degrees of latitude. A wide variety of terrain and climate shape its numerous natural attractions. Abundant in a variety of resources, plants, animals, and minerals, the land has nurtured countless generations of Chinese people.
|China has a continental climate, and a latitude spanning nearly 50 degrees. Much of the landmass is situated in the temperate zone, with the tropical and subtropical zones to the south, and reaching the frigid zone in the north, so temperatures differ strikingly across the country. The northern part of Heilongjiang Province has long winters but no summers, while the Hainan Island has long summers without winters. The Huaihe River valley( parts of Anhui provinces and the north part of JIangsu province) is marked by distinctive seasonal changes, but it is spring all year round in the south of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. In the northwest hinterland, the temperature changes dramatically. China's high tundra zone is situated in the Qinghai-Tibet, where the temperature is low in all four seasons, and incredibly low in winter. Some desert areas are dry all year round.
|Transportation is of particular importance in China, as it covers such vast territory and is home to such a large population. In 1876, the first railway was built in China, and in 1906 the first highway was constructed. In 1929, the government began work on civil aviation. The following decades saw tremendous developments within the transportation industry.
|In 1999, the total length of the national transportation line in China was about 3,073,200 kilometers (1,909,598 miles). In 2004, the number of passengers transported reached 17.67453 billion. As the transportation industry continues to expand in both quality and scale, it significantly contributes to the advancement of society as well as the national economy.
China currently has a comprehensive system of modern transportation which includes civil aviation, railway, road traffic and water transportation. As transportation in China becomes more accessible and more reliable, it is also becoming more technologically advanced. Modern modes of transportation such as express highways, electrified railroads, metros, light rails, and maglev railways are becoming increasingly common, especially in large cities.
|China is famous worldwide as the cradle of human civilization. All visitors may easily visit museums, archaeological sites, monuments, cultural centers throughout the country, all year round. From the majestic Forbidden City, Terra Cotta Army to the breathtaking natural beauty of Yangtze River, Three Gorges and Guilin, no matter you want to take an overview of China with a big round trip or discover the ancient silk road following the step of Marco Polo, we will show you an endless variety of sightseeing all over China.
|Arts and Crafts
China is a treasure house of arts and crafts which are an important part of the Nation's cultural inheritance. Products such as carving, embroidery, pottery and porcelain, glassware and dyeing, replicas of ancient cultural relics are all exquisitely crafted. Other well-known crafts are weaving, printing and dyeing. Cloisonne is a special traditional handicraft of Beijing while Jiangxi Jingdezhen ware is a representative of China's fine porcelain. China's handmade carpets are much sought after in international markets. Suzhou, Hunan, Guangdong and Sichuan embroidery are four of China's best-known embroideries. Some of the regional art and craft specialties include the wood carving of Dongyang and the bamboo products of Shengxian from Zhejiang Province, the clay figurine of Master Zhang from Tianjin, the grass and wickerwork from Shandong Province, the three color-glaze Tang ware of Luoyang from Henan Province, the batik from Guizhou Province and the Huishan clay figurine of Wuxi from Jiangsu Province. Also well-know are the four treasures of study of Xuan paper and ink stick from Anhui Province, Duan ink slab from Zhaoqing, Guangdong Province, and Shanlianhu writing brush from Wuxing, Zhejiang Province. There are many other famous handicrafts, such as folk paper cuts created by women farmers.
Other popular Chinese products include:
Silk: Chinese silk is famous in the world for its magnificent quality, color and variety. Representative samples are brocade from Hangzhou, Sichuan brocade from Chengdu, the fine, tough silk and pure silk crepe from Suzhou and tussah silk from Dandong.
Tea: China is the home of tea. Tea is divided into green, black, perfumed, white and Wulong tea. Longjing (green tea) and Biluochun (green tea), are famous throughout the world.
Liquors and Wines: Since ancient times, China's spirits and wines have developed in their unique way and have won many international awards. Famous liquors include Maotai from Guizhou, Fen and Zhuyeqing from Shanxi, Wuliangye, Jiannanchun and Luzhou Laojiao from Sichuan, Gujing tribute liquor from Anhui, Yanghe Daqu from Jiangsu and Dong Liquor from Guizhou. Fruit wines include gold medal brandy, red grape wine and Weimeisi from Yantai, China red grape wine from Beijing, Shacheng white grape wine form Hebei, Minquan white grape wine from Henan. Yellow rice wines include rice wine from Shaoxing, sinking-in-jar wine from Longyan and sealed jar wine from Danyang. Yanjing and Qingdao are two famous brands of the many varieties of fine beers available in China.
Traditional Chinese medicine: The body of knowledge that makes up traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has been accumulated over thousands of years. It is a school of its own. Numerous herbal and other drugs are being used for their high curative efficacy, and those with a high tonic value are favorites with the Chinese.
|The most popular cuisine in Shenzhen is Guangdong style cuisine while international cuisine is also strong here. Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Korean and Japanese food is available throughout the city.
The Dongmen area of the city is one of the best districts to check out local cuisine. Seafood is also hugely popular and generally very fresh and full of flavor here.
The city's "Food Street" and "Dapaidang" road are good places to try local snacks and dishes. Most of the places around here are open all night.
|2011 China Public Holidays
|1 Jan:
|New Year's Day
|3 Feb:
|Chinese New Year
|4 Feb:
|Chinese New Year
|5 Feb:
|Chinese New Year
|5 Apr:
|Ching Ming Festival
|1 May:
|Labour Day
|2 May:
|The First Day after the Labour Day
|3 May:
|The Second Day after the Labour Day
|6 Jun:
|Dragon Boat Festival
|12 Sep:
|Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
|1 Oct:
|National Day
|2 Oct:
|The First Day after the National Day
|3 Oct:
|The Second Day after the National Day
|2012 China Public Holidays
|1 Jan:
|New Year's Day
|23 Feb:
|Chinese New Year
|24 Feb:
|Chinese New Year
|25 Feb:
|Chinese New Year
|4 Apr:
|Ching Ming Festival
|1 May:
|Labour Day
|2 May:
|The First Day after the Labour Day
|3 May:
|The Second Day after the Labour Day
|25 May:
|Dragon Boat Festival
|30 Sep:
|Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
|1 Oct:
|National Day
|2 Oct:
|The First Day after the National Day
|3 Oct:
|The Second Day after the National Day
|Chinese Spring Festival: Spring Festival is the most important occasion for the Chinese people. No matter how far people stay away, they are eager to go home and stay together with their families on this special festival.
Lantern Festival: The night of 15th of January according to Chinese lunar calendar is the first full-moon night in the New Year. People treat it as a symbol of New Year and celebrate on that day. They appreciate the bright moon and the beautiful lanterns, burn fireworks, guess lantern riddles and eat yuanxiao (stuffed dumplings made of glutinous rice flour served in soup) together.
Dragon Boat Festival: Dragon Boat Festival or Duanwu Festival is a traditional festival and statutory holiday in China. The main celebrations of course include the dragon boat racing but eating Zongzi (A pyramid-shaped glutinous rice dumpling wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves) is also customary.
Mid-autumn Festival: August the 15th according to the lunar calendar is the traditional Mid-autumn Festival in China. On the night of Mid-autumn Festival, looking at the bright full-moon, people stay far away from home miss their families very much.
|Shanghai Exhibition
|Beijing Exhibition
|1,321,851,888 (July 2007 est.)
|In order of population,[1] this is the list of the 56 ethnic groups in China that are officially recognised by the government of the People\'s Republic of China. The governments of the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau, however, do not distinguish between different Chinese ethnic groups.
|Ethnolinguistic map of the People\'s Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan)
| 1. Han (zh:汉族; Traditional: 漢族; Hàn Zú)
2. Zhuang (zh:壮族; Traditional: 壯族; Zhuàng Zú)
3. Manchu (zh:满族; Traditional: 滿族; Mǎn Zú)
4. Hui (zh:回族; Huí Zú) (Also includes Utsuls of Hainan, descended from Cham refugees.)
5. Miao (zh:苗族; Miáo Zú) (Hmong)
6. Uyghurs (zh:维吾尔族; Traditional: 維吾爾族; Wéiwúěr Zú)
7. Yi (zh:彝族; Yí Zú)
8. Tujia (zh:土家族; Tǔjiā Zú)
9. Mongols (zh:蒙古族; Měnggǔ Zú)
10. Tibetan (zh:藏族; Zàng Zú) (including Amdowa and Khampa)
11. Buyei (zh:布依族; Bùyī Zú)
12. Dong (zh:侗族; Dòng Zú)
13. Yao (zh:瑶族; Traditional: 瑤族; Yáo Zú)
14. Korean (zh:朝鲜族; Traditional: 朝鮮族; Cháoxiǎn Zú)
15. Bai (zh:白族; Bái Zú)
16. Hani (zh:哈尼族; Hāní Zú)
17. Li (zh:黎族; Lí Zú)
18. Kazakh (zh:哈萨克族; 哈薩克族; Hāsàkè Zú)
19. Dai (zh:傣族; Dǎi Zú, also called Dai Lue, one of the Tai ethnic groups)
20. She (zh:畲族; Shē Zú)
21. Lisu (zh:傈僳族; Lìsù Zú)
22. Gelao (zh:仡佬族: Gēlǎo Zú)
23. Lahu (zh:拉祜族; Lāhù Zú)
24. Dongxiang (zh:东乡族; Traditional: 東鄉族; Dōngxiāng Zú)
25. Va (zh:佤族: Wǎ Zú) ([[:zh:Va)
26. Sui (zh:水族: Shuǐ Zú)
27. Nakhi (zh:纳西族; Traditional: 納西族; Nàxī Zú) (Also included are the zh:摩梭; Mósuō))
28. Qiang (zh:羌族: Qiāng Zú)
29. Tu (zh:土族: Tǔ Zú)
30. Xibe (zh:锡伯族; Traditional: 錫伯族; Xíbó Zú)
31. Mulao (zh:仫佬族; Mùlǎo Zú)
32. Kyrgyz (zh:柯尔克孜族; Traditional: 柯爾克孜族; Kēěrkèzī Zú)
33. Daur (zh:达斡尔族; Traditional: 達斡爾族; Dáwòěr Zú)
34. Jingpo (zh:景颇族; Traditional: 景頗族; Jǐngpō Zú) (Known as Kachin in Myanmar.)
35. Salar (zh:撒拉族; Sǎlá Zú)
36. Blang (zh:布朗族; Bùlǎng Zú)
37. Maonan (zh:毛南族; Màonán Zú)
38. Tajik (zh:塔吉克族; Tǎjíkè Zú)
39. Pumi (zh:普米族; Pǔmǐ Zú)
40. Achang (zh:阿昌族; Āchāng Zú)
41. Nu (zh:怒族; Nù Zú)
42. Ewenki (zh:鄂温克族; Èwēnkè Zú)
43. Jing (zh:京族: Jīng Zú) (The same group as Vietnamese or Kinh in Sino-Viet and historically referred to as 越 Yuè, or Sino-Viet Việt. See Yue (peoples).)
44. Jino (zh:基诺族; Traditional: 基諾族; Jīnuò Zú)
45. De\'ang (zh:德昂族; Déáng Zú)
46. Uzbeks (zh:乌孜别克族; Traditional: 烏孜别克族; Wūzībiékè Zú)
47. Russian (zh:俄罗斯族; Traditional: 俄羅斯族; Éluōsī Zú)
48. Yugur (zh:裕固族; Yùgù Zú)
49. Bonan (zh:保安族; Bǎoān Zú)
50. Monba (zh:门巴族; Traditional: 門巴族; Ménbā Zú)
51. Oroqen (zh:鄂伦春族; Traditional: 鄂倫春族; Èlúnchūn Zú)
52. Derung (zh:独龙族; Traditional: 獨龍族; Dúlóng Zú)
53. Tatars (zh:塔塔尔族; Traditional: 塔塔爾族; Tǎtǎěr Zú)
54. Hezhen (zh:赫哲族; Hèzhé Zú) (the same group as Nanai on the Russian side of the border)
55. Lhoba (zh:珞巴族: Luòbā Zú)
56. Gaoshan (zh:高山族; Gāoshān Zú) (a collective name for all Taiwanese aborigine groups in Taiwan)
|Mandarin (Putonghua), regional: Wu (Shanghaiese), Cantonese (Yue), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects, minority languages
|Daoist (Taoist), Buddhist, Christian 3%-4%, Muslim 1%-2% (officially atheist)
|Country Dialing Code:
|Emergency Contact(s):
|Time Zone:
|Renminbi (RMB, ¥)
|Electric Plug & voltage:
|220V/50Hz (US plug for 2-pin, Australian plug for 3-pin)
|It is a common practice for visitors to tip the tour guide and driver in recognition of their good service. Hotel bellboy expects your tips as well. It is not customary to leave tips at hotel or local restaurant as the bill usually includes 10-15% service charge.
Map of Shanghai Expo 2010 http://www.asiatravelcare.com/mktg/images/20100104/20100104map.htm
Please click HERE for more information on China National Tourist Office.


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It is winter time, and there are certain things one is expected to do in the winter time, when one has grown up in a place near or in the general vicinity of hills and mountains. The major one is ski. Some of us are better off doing other things, like swimming or surfing or lying down very sexily with cookies and some icing in which to dip the cookies in. Yet skiing is constantly thrust upon us. "…eventually the Ski People — or a Ski Person who is very dear to you — gets their way. And there you end up, on a mountain, with two flat rods strapped to your feet, ankles imprisoned and immobile, wearing something absurd, freezing your ass off, with little children whizzing by you like dolphins in a warm surf. Warm surf! you think, longingly. Why did I agree to this?" asks Amy Odell.
Seriously, it was after what felt like the thousandth trip to some Eastern mountain range when I just said ENOUGH ALREADY. I do not want to go plummeting to my death thankyouverymuch. I will stay home and cook dinner for all you tired souls when you get back and then we will play board games and watch the Dane Cook DVDs that are lying around (perhaps a birthday gift? Unclear) and will find them funny because we are all so tired, even me. One day I imagine I will upgrade this high school experience to a hot tub, a nice fur stole, a glass of red wine and a stack of books.
I've been comforted to learn that not everyone loves skiing. Elle's Joe Zee is standing up for those of us who do not enjoy the activity, but comically, of course. Really, all we want to do is look as though we just stepped off the rocket onto the moon, take a glance around at the beauty, and sit right back on that chairlift for the trip down. After a little trip and a nice big fall that felt all too familiar, Zee ends up right where he wants to be: having a nice drink in a warm place. It's cool Joe. I'll meet you up there.


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If you read MNN on a regular basis, you know that consumers are in an uproar about the revelation that SIGG water bottles contain bisphenol-A (BPA), despite the company's previous BPA-free advertisements. The reusable water bottle news continued yesterday when MNN Family blogger Jenn Savedge reported that GAIAM aluminum bottles leach BPA at a rate that is significantly higher than the SIGG bottles. However, savvy consumers may want to consider another source of BPA – cash register receipts.
A new article on the Science News website reports that many receipts from cash registers and credit card machines contain BPA — much more BPA than the aluminum water bottles contain.
John C. Warner, an organic chemist and cofounder of the Warner Babcock Institute for Green Chemistry, explains the use of BPA in receipts. "Manufacturers would coat a powdery layer of this BPA onto one side of a piece of paper together with an invisible ink, he says. "Later, when you applied pressure or heat, they would merge together and you'd get color." Source: Science News
Warner's research shows that the BPA in these receipts can be measured on the milligram level, compared to the nanograms measured in aluminum water bottles. He is so concerned about the possible exposure issues that he considers BPA containing receipts to be the biggest exposure risk to consumers.
As with most items containing toxic compounds like BPA, it's hard for consumers to determine which receipts may have BPA and which don't. There is no requirement in place for businesses to label their BPA containing paper products so your latte from the local coffee shop might come with a BPA-free receipt but the receipt from the neighborhood market might contain BPA.
When I first read this article, I thought that this would be a great opportunity for businesses to embrace the electronic receipt concept used by Apple stores and other eco-minded retailers. As a business owner, you can reduce your company's paper waste by offering your customers electronic receipts sent via email. This not only cuts down on printing costs associated with receipts (which often get thrown in the garbage or recycled anyway) but it could also reduce BPA exposure by your employees and customers.
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Carver Young has lived in the same orphanage ever since he was a baby. But now New York City is shutting the orphanage down, selling the land to property developers to build high-end apartments. With nowhere to go, Carver decides to join the Pinkertons—the best detective agency in the country. Using their resources maybe he'll be able to figure whom his parents actually were and where he comes from.
Before he has a chance to leave the orphanage, Detective Albert Hawking, the best detective working for the Pinkertons, adopts him. Under Detective Hawking, Carver learns the rules of the trade: observation, deduction, and, sometimes, a little bit of trickery. He settles into his new life of becoming a detective until a new serial killer comes into town. Wealthy New Yorkers are dying in an eerily similar fashion to the Jack the Ripper victims in London eight years before.
Carver and Delia, his best friend from the orphanage, work with the Pinkertons to catch the killer, but will they be able to before more people are killed? And what connection might Carver have to Jack the Ripper?
Ripper, by Stefan Petrucha, is a fast-paced read through 1890s New York City. Filled with witty characters and real-life gadgets, it is a good, spooky mystery just in time for Halloween.
-By Lydia


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BALTIMORE – Following two meets in Pennsylvania to start the season, the UMBC track and field teams will stay in Maryland this weekend, but split up, with athletes competing at the Navy Invitational and the Terrapin Invitational on Saturday. The Navy meet will take place at the Wesley A. Brown Field House in Annapolis while the Terrapin meet will be held at the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex in Landover, Md., adjacent to FedEx Field.
The first two meets, the Bison Opener back in December and the Penn State Relays last weekend, saw multiple Retrievers set career-bests and meet IC4A and ECAC Championship standards.
Junior Mercedes Jackson (Huntingtown, Md./Huntingtown), an NCAA Championships participant a year ago, made her 2013-14 debut in fine fashion last week, qualifying for the ECAC meet in both the 60m (7.48) and 200m (24.78) dash events. Jackson will look to lower her times and challenge her own school record (7.34) in the shorter sprint this weekend in Landover.
Senior Kirsten Jones (Brentwood, Tenn./M.L.K Magnet) also opened her season last weekend at Penn State, meeting the ECAC requirement in the 500m run, while finishing third with a time of 1:15.60. Jones is the school record holder in the 400m dash while her time last week was just off her personal-best (1:15.50) which ranks fourth in school history. She will compete in the 60m dash as well as the 300m dash on Saturday.
In the distance events at Penn State, senior Cody Mezebish (Westminster, Md./South Carroll) broke the school record in the 1,000m (2:56.58), with junior Sarah Daly (Lake Orion, Md./Lake Orion) and sophomore Angelina Oputa (Bowie, Md./Elizabeth Seton) also setting career-bests and breaking into the Retrievers' top-ten. Oputa will compete in the one-mile this weekend at the Terrapin Invitational.
Following a break after a championship-winning cross country season, the men's distance crew hit the track last weekend in Pennsylvania, continuing the personal record-breaking trend.
Senior Andrew Smith (Chadds Ford, Pa./Garnet Valley) finished second in the mile with a top personal time of 4:17.18 and will compete in the 1,000m at Navy. Cross country All-Conference honoree Hassan Omar (Frederick, Md./Thomas Johnson) placed second in the 3,000m run at PSU, recording the sixth-fastest time in UMBC history (8:30.71), while senior Jake Albino (Hampton, N.Y./Minisink Valley) was just two spots back. Although Omar will not race this weekend, Albino will join Smith in the 1,000m competition.
In the field events, senior Mo Drammeh (Frederick, Md./Thomas Johnson) and sophomore Caitlyn Davis (Clarksville, Md./River Hill) have both excelled this season. Drammeh recorded his best high jump (2.01m; 6'7.00") in two years at the Bison Opener while Davis set a personal-best in the pole vault by clearing 3.00m (9'10.00") at Bucknell and then equaling it last weekend. Drammeh will have the weekend off but Davis will take part in the pole vault and triple jump competitions this weekend at the Terrapin Invitational.