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Below you will find the updated Privacy Policy for TripShock!, effective December 1st, 2009. We understand that booking online involves significant trust on your part. We value your trust, and make it a high priority to ensure the security and confidentiality of the personal information you provide to us. Please read this policy to learn about our privacy practices. By visiting this website, you are accepting the practices described herein.
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In General. We receive and store any information you enter on our website or give us in any other way. This includes information that can identify you ("personal information"), including your first and last name, telephone number, postal and email addresses, and billing information (such as credit card number, cardholder name, and expiration date). You can choose not to provide information to us, but in general some information about you is required in order for you to participate in a survey, contest, or sweepstakes; ask us a question; or initiate other transactions on our site.
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We use sensitive billing information (such as cardholder name, credit card number, and expiration date) for the purpose of completing the travel bookings you conduct on our site. We use other information about you for the following general purposes: to provide you with the products and services you request; to provide you with travel confirmation and updates; to manage your account, including processing bills and providing travel notifications; to communicate with you in general; to respond to your questions and comments; to measure interest in and improve our products, services, and website; to notify you about special offers and products or services that may be of interest to you; to otherwise customize your experience with this website; to reward you as part of any reward and recognition program you choose to join; to solicit information from you, including through surveys; to resolve disputes, collect fees, or troubleshoot problems; to prevent potentially prohibited or illegal activities; to enforce our Terms of Use; and as otherwise described to you at the point of collection.
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Other than as set out above, you will be notified when personal information about you will be shared with third parties, and you will have an opportunity to choose not to have us share such information.
We also may share aggregate or anonymous information with third parties, including advertisers and investors. For example, we may tell our advertisers the number of visitors our website receives or the most popular hotels and vacation destinations. This information does not contain any personal information and is used to develop content and services we hope you will find of interest.
How you can access your information
Since we do not offer user accounts at the moment, you can still access your itinerary and voucher information by visiting our view order page. Just have your access code available that you receive when you book a trip.
Your choices with respect to collection and use of your information
As discussed above, you can choose not to provide us with any information, although it may be needed to book travel or to take advantage of certain features offered on this site.
Once you purchase a travel service on TripShock!, you have the option to receive email communication for future updates and specials. However, some communication may be sent in response to a recent experience with TripShock.com regardless.
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Data collected by this website to serve you with relevant advertising. TripShock! is committed to providing you with relevant content and information. To do this, we may, through cookies and other technologies, collect information about your travel-related searches, such as whether you are looking for attraction or service. We use this information, together with other information we have collected about you, to serve you with ads, on our website or elsewhere online, that match your apparent interests. So, for example, if you search for a attraction in Florida on this site, you may see an ad for a Florida travel package on this site or on another website you visit.
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This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 1st, 2009. Last updated January 10th, 2015


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Owen D. Young Library (ODY)
This is the main library on the St. Lawrence campus. It's holdings include books, periodicals, media and special collections in the humanities. There is lab and study space on each of its three floors. It's also home to the WORD studio, IT's Educational Technology department and the Center for Teaching and Learning.

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giveplay necesitaba un nuevo diseño de botón o icono y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 236 diseños de 41 diseñadores freelance.
We're trying something different. We're not sure if anything like this has every been done before on 99designs. We need 64x64 pixel spaceship sprites for a video game, and since you can never have too many spaceships we're offering $5 to the top 50 designs.
Because of we want as many spaceships as possible (I repeat, you can never have too many), we're doing something different. Rather than offering a large prize to a single winning design, we're offering lots of little prizes to just about anyone that enters.The top 50 pieces of art will all get $5. If only 40 pieces are entered then everyone will win. We need both "good guy" spaceships and "enemy" spaceships. Think of the old Defender Arcade game or R-Type
In other words we want space-ships for a horizontal side-scroller... All drawings need to be a of the spaceship as viewed from the side.
Here's an example: Good Guy Sprite
Here's an example: Enemy Sprite
Use the examples as a quality guideline but don't feel constrained by the style. We want to see your style, we want to see spaceships you think look awesome.
This is an experiment. We'd love to do it again, but that's going to depend in large part on how the response is for this one. So enter early and enter often!
Special note: Let's be honest, this is more about having fun and doing something cool, than making a big chunk of money. So have fun! Go crazy! Take all those spaceships you used to doodle in the margins of your notebook when you were in elementary and submit them!
- It needs to be full color. No black and white submissions. It needs to be something you would be proud to see in a game you're playing.
- Final format needs to be .png with "alpha transparency" enabled. (Or something that can be easily converted into that.)
- It needs to be at least 64x64. You can go bigger, but you don't need to, so don't waste any time unnecessarily.
- If anything we're looking for slightly more "enemies" than "good guys" so if you're worried about making the top 50, look at which category is under served, and do that.
- For ease of judging, please only submit one design per entry.
- We don't want anyone to enter who's not going to have fun. :)


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Our latest installment of Robert's Refinements spotlights the living room of ELLE DECOR reader Daniel Kutz, a DJ and music producer living in Los Angeles. While Robert was a fan of Kutz's look, he's suggested a few changes to lend the room a more finished look.
1. Try Table Lamps: Rather than a floor lamp that's much taller than the sofa.
2. Experiment with something new on the silver block: Perhaps a flatter dish or a sculpture.
3. Add flowers: A vase of white tulips can add another dimension.
Plus: Don't miss the past editions of Robert's Refinements


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viviansullivan needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 33 designs submitted by 9 freelance designers.
We would like a logo to commemorate our 10th Anniversary. If possible, we would like to incorporate our existing logo without bastardizing it.
Mobile Loaves & Fishes SM
10 Years of Miracles
Desired Color Scheme:
See description
Accepted File Formats:
Standard Web Formats (.jpg, .gif or .png); Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai); Layered Formats (.psd or .tiff)
Our existing logo can be seen on our website: http://www.mlfnow.orgÂ
The components of the existing logo are:
- fish: Pantone 7455 C
- gold color in loaves: Pantone 153 C
- dark brown in loaves: Pantone 4625 COne of the catchphrases we would like incorporated in the new design is "10 Years of Miracles"Â
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit that feeds the homeless and working poor.
For more information, please contact Vivian Sullivan:
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Sunday 9th May 2010
Around 60 people took part in the Biodiversity Walk organised by the Stop Expansion at Manchester Airport coalition. Local residents and campaigners visited green belt areas threatened by the planned expansion of Manchester Airport to learn about the habitats and species which are under threat.
Members of other environmental campaigns around Greater Manchester came along to share their experiences of fighting to protect our natural landscapes from development. As well as a number of homes at Hasty Lane, several important habitats are either scheduled for destruction or likely to be badly affected by expansion plans.
On a family-friendly day out, residents and campaigners were able to see first hand some of the natural beauty still thriving in the shadow of the airport, as well as to learn from the Save our North West Green Belt and Save Chorlton Meadows campaigns about how best to build support and take on a process which too often disregards public opinion and environmental issues.
Manchester Airport has plans to remove areas such as parts of Sunbank Woodfrom the Greenbelt in order to build more carparks and freight sheds. (Source: Manchester's Core Strategy, Manchester Airport Issues Paper, Refining Options Consultation April 2009 - page 8)
The event is a continuation of the 'Adopt a Resident' scheme where campaigners have teamed up with threatened residents at Hasty Lane to help save their homes.
The areas visited included irreplaceable ancient woodlands directly adjacent to the site of planned development. These woodlands are home to a wide variety of plants and tree species as well as animals like badgers, foxes and buzzards. The proposed airport development would drastically alter the landscape in the area affecting for the survival of these woods.
Campaigners also visited an ancient pond which is home to a population of great crested newts, an endangered species found only in north west England. As well as the destruction of habitats like this, development can separate and isolate populations of a species; this interrupts the natural movement of animals and reduces their genetic diversity, harming their chances of survival.
Local biology enthusiasts explained how development has effects on biodiversity beyond the direct destruction of habitats, and how attempts by developers to offset the damage they cause are no substitute for leaving existing natural environments untouched. The areas earmarked for development should be protected by green belt status, but the airport seems determined to have this status removed to clear the way for development.
Hasty Lane resident Holly Johnson said, "This biodiversity walk aims to give people a visual experience of what airport expansion looks like. Not only is it bad for the climate and responsible for knocking down people's homes, it's also destroying beautiful green spaces. You cannot replace a 400 year old ancient woodland by planting some new trees down the road. That's not how biodiversity works."
Biodiversity enthusiast Alison Hunt said, "I never realised what historic and untouched corners of countryside still exist around the Ringway airport boundaries- ancient woodland and hedgerows, historic cottages and farms, tranquil fields and ponds. These hidden gems are now all threatened by the Airport's expansion plans to become the 'Heathrow of the North'."


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Hi everyone! My first look for Navratri 2017 is a purple smokey eye with a hint of blue. Since many of you requested purple and blue makeup on Instagram, I decided to use these to create the following look! I've paired this dramatic eye makeup with a peachy pink lipstick and super glowy skin! Hoe you like this look!
List of products used :
– Iconic London Illuminator – Original
– Farsali 24K Rose Gold Elixir
– Makeup Revolution PRO Illuminate Spray
– PAC HD Liquid Foundation 2.1
– Australis Metallix eye shadow Blink-18 Blue
– Miss Claire eye shadow 0210
– NYX Faux Black Eyeliner – Midnight
– Inglot eye shadow 446 Pearl – purple
– Inglot eye shadow 428 Pearl – blue
– Makeup Revolution Banana Luxury Powder
– MAC Pro Longwear Concealer – NC42
– NYX Photogenic Concealer Fresh Beige
– L'Oreal Paris Super Liner
– Isadora Flashing Volume Mascara
– L'Oreal Paris Brow Artist Genius Kit
– L'Oreal Paris Infallible Contour – Deep
– NYX Sweet Cheeks Blush Palette
– PAC Baked Highlighter 08
– Nicka K Silky Matte lipstick – Tosca
– Earrings, bindi, dupatta from Local shop in Mumbai
– Lenses : Freshlook Colorblends Brown / monthly lens
Do you have any requests for festive makeup?
Let me know in the comments below!


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Frontline Original
Protect Your Pets, Family and Home from Fleas! Only $29.95 for Frontline Original for Cats or Small Dogs (Valued at $47), $29.95 for Frontline Original for Medium Dogs (Valued at $50), $32.95 for Frontline Original for Large Dogs (Valued at $53), or $33.95 for Frontline Original for Extra Large Dogs (Valued at $55). Includes Delivery Australia-Wide
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Protect your pets, your family and your home with a month's Frontline treatment and keep free from fleas
Option One: Only $29.95 for a four pack of Frontline Original for Cats, valued at $47
Option Two: Only $29.95 for a four pack of Frontline Original for Small Dogs (up to 10kg). Valued at $47
Option Three: Only $29.95 for a four pack of Frontline Original for Medium Dogs (10 - 20kg). Valued at $50
Option Four: Only $32.95 for a four pack of Frontline Original for Large Dogs (20 - 40kg). Valued at $53
Option Five: Only $33.95 for a four pack of Frontline Original for Extra Large Dogs (40 - 60kg). Valued at $55
Fast acting and long lasting, frontline is recommended for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations and control of ticks
Safe for use on breeding, pregnant and lactating cats and dogs, it treats and controls flea allergy dermatitis and biting lice, as well as being water fast
Australia-wide delivery is included for your convenience
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Look after your cats and dogs with top quality flea treatments
Stock up and ensure flea-free pets all year round
Check the 'Fine Print' tab for the deal specific conditions
Please enter delivery details at checkout. Once purchased your goods will be automatically sent to your address in approximately two weeks from the end of the promotion, no further action will be required
Delivery to PO Box addresses is not possible.
Valid for delivery Australia-wide
Members can purchase up to twenty vouchers (gift vouchers aren't available for this offer, but you can purchase multiple vouchers and give the product as a gift)
Your product will be delivered to you by the supplier of the product. The estimated delivery time for this product has been provided by the supplier
Please allow more time for delivery to regional areas
Not valid in conjunction with any other offer and not redeemable for cash
Health Condition/Dietary;
Consult a veterinarian before using on medicated animals, animals using this product with other pesticides, and debilitated or aged animals. Frontline Original for dogs is safe for use on pregnant and lactating animals. For use on puppies from 8 weeks of age.
Advice & Care
Monthly application is recommended. Two weekly application recommended for protection against ticks. This product is flammable. Keep away from heat and open flame. This product causes eye irritation in humans and is harmful if swallowed. Avoid contact with skin. Seek medical attention if swallowed. If on skin, wash with plenty of soap and water. If in eyes, flush with plenty of water. Dogs with a known hypersensitivity to insecticides or alcohol should avoid contact with Frontline Original for dogs. Dogs should not be allowed to swim in watercourses for 2 days after application
Please ensure you address is correct. Incorrect addresses will incur a re-delivery fee


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Toronto is generally considered to be one of North America's top food cities. It has the same variety as New York or San Francisco and the compact and safe downtown keeps them closer together. As one of the most (if not the most) multicultural cities in the world, Toronto has authentic ethnic cuisine like no other city in North America. It is easy to eat out in Toronto and have a superb meal for cheap.
Surrounded by the extensive fertile farmlands of Southern Ontario, Toronto has an abundance of farmer's markets - one is happening, in season, almost every day. Several markets are year round, while others are seasonal, generally running from May to October.
In Yorkville it's more about being seen than actually eating but there are a few hidden gems - Toni Bulloni is an Italian spot. Sushi Inn is one of the most popular (though decidedly low-end) sushi restaurants in the city. The Coffee Mill is a Hungarian bistro with a surprisingly varied menu. Yorkville, an area famous for sightseeing celebrities, often charges premium for otherwise mediocre meals. Mere 1 subway stop away from Yorkville, a meal of similar size and quality can be purchased for nearly half the price.
Source: Wikitravel. A list of contributors is available at the original article on Wikitravel.


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About Jeff Masters
Cat 6 lead authors: WU cofounder Dr. Jeff Masters (right), who flew w/NOAA Hurricane Hunters 1986-1990, & WU meteorologist Bob Henson, @bhensonweather
By: Dr. Jeff Masters , 4:28 AM GMT on December 30, 2008
As we look back at the weather events of 2008, perhaps the most impressive record set during the year occurred during Hurricane Gustav, which pounded Cuba as a Category 4 hurricane in August. Gustav set a new world record for highest wind gust ever measured in a hurricane. As Gustav passed over the Paso Real de San Diego meteorological station in the western Cuban province of Pinar del Rio, Cuba, on the afternoon of August 30, 2008, a wind gust of 211 mph (94.4 m/s) was recorded (it was originally pegged at 212 mph, but has been "downgraded" to 211 mph after an official review by the World Meteorological Organization). The powerful winds blew down the anemometer, and it is possible that higher gusts occurred after the instrument failed. Not only is this the highest wind speed ever measured in a hurricane, it is the second highest wind gust ever measured at a non-mountain location on Earth, and is the third highest wind gust ever measured on the surface of the planet. The highest wind gust in recorded history is the amazing 253 mph reading recorded on Barrow Island, Australia, during Tropical Cyclone Olivia in 1996. The second highest wind speed ever measured was 231 mph (370 km/hr) on the top of Mt. Washington, New Hampshire, on April 12, 1934, during passage of an extratropical storm. The fourth highest wind gust on record was the 207 mph gust measured in Greenland at Thule Air Force Base on March 6, 1972. The previous highest wind gust measured in a hurricane was 186 mph at Blue Hill Observatory, Massachusetts, during the notorious 1938 "Long Island Express" hurricane.
Figure 1. Anemometer used to measure the record 211 mph gust in Hurricane Gustav. Gustav's powerful winds flattened the instrument against the roof of the observing station. Image credit: Jose M. Rubiera Torres, Instituto de Meteorologia of Cuba.
Is this a believable record?
The instrument used for the measurement in Gustav was a Dines pressure tube anemometer mounted on the roof of the weather office. According to Jose M. Rubiera Torres of Cuba's Instituto de Meteorologia, "The graph is neat and the instrument was in perfect technical working condition. The wind peaked up to 340 km/h and then the anemometer mast fell over the concrete roof of the station's building, sharply interrupting the measurement. The graph [Figure 2], shows that wind gusts were increasing at a regular pace with time, until the instrument broke down when it got to the 340 km/h mark." Dines anemometers have a proven track record of reliability, and have been used in Cuba for over 60 years. A formal committee under the auspices of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) certified the record in 2009.
Figure 2. Trace of the Dines anemometer used to measure the record 211 mph gust in Hurricane Gustav. Image credit: Jose M. Rubiera Torres, Instituto de Meteorologia of Cuba.
How did such a strong gust occur?
At the time Hurricane Gustav moved over the Paso Real de San Diego meteorological station, the storm was rated a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 150 mph, gusting to 185 mph. When the peak wind gust of 211 mph was measured at 22:35 GMT, the western eyewall of Gustav was over the anemometer site, as seen on Cuban radar (Figure 3). The town of Paso Real de San Diego is at an elevation of about 40 meters, and lies 25 km inland, about 12 km south of a rugged line of mountains up to 700 meters high. The counter-clockwise flow of air around Gustav's eyewall meant that the winds arriving at Paso Real de San Diego were forced to pass over these mountains first. The mountains probably focused and accelerated the winds through gaps between the peaks, and the air accelerated further as it rushed downhill under the force of gravity. Strong downbursts due to collapsing precipitation cores inside Gustav's eyewall probably contributed to the extreme gusts. When hurricanes make landfall, the intense thunderstorm cells that comprise the eyewall sometimes collapse suddenly, sending a downward cascade of intense winds to the surface. When this rush of wind hits the ground, it spreads out in all directions, forming a strong surface wind event known as a downburst. It has been theorized that some of the extreme damage noted in Florida during Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and Hurricane Andrew in 1992 may have been associated with downbursts from collapsing eyewall thunderstorm cells. This behavior may also be responsible for some of the extreme damage in Mississippi from Hurricane Katrina. Animations of infrared satellite imagery available from the University of Wisconsin CIMSS Satellite Blog show that the eyewall of Gustav collapsed during passage over the high mountains to the north of Paso Real de San Diego, but this occurred after the world record wind gust was measured.
Figure 3. Radar image of Hurricane Gustav (top) at 22:25 GMT on August 30 2008, five minutes before the world record 211 mph hurricane wind gust was measured. The site of the Paso Real de San Diego meteorological station where the record was set is marked with a red dot. A topographic map (bottom) shows the line of mountains up to 1200 meters high that lies just north of the town. The counter-clockwise flow of air around the eye of Gustav brought the strongest winds of Gustav across the mountain range then downhill to Paso Real de San Diego. Radar image credit: Instituto de Meteorologia of Cuba. Topographic map image credit: Wikipedia.
Note: this post was updated in 2010 to reflect the official WMO review of Gustav's wind gust, plus the addition of the new World Record wind gust set in TC Olivia in 1996.
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Peanut Butter Oatmeal & Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe | Weekend Food
The result? I bring you the cookie that combines all. Peanut Butter, Oatmeal & Chocolate Chip Cookies. Oh my gosh, are they good.
Mike will say, "Oatmeal? Peanut Butter? Why would you mess up a perfectly good cookie?"
He will try one. (Did I mention we've been through this a couple of times - he didn't even like tomatoes when we started dating. Tomatoes!) He will rave about them and helplessly consume a dozen in 2 days. The cookie jar will be empty. He will still request chocolate chip cookies next time I ask. And I will make these, or try something new.
We have friends visiting this weekend, so a stocked cookie jar is a must.
Peanut Butter Oatmeal & Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
-Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
-In a mixer, combine butter, sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Add peanut butter and vanilla. Add egg and mix until creamy.
-In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, soda, powder, and cinnamon. Whisk together. Add to butter mixture, stir until just combined.
-Add oats. Stir until just combined (do not over mix).
-Add chocolate chips. Stir until just combined.
-Scoop out with ice cream scoop onto baking sheets lined with silpat sheets.
-Bake for 9-12 minutes.
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Mmm, this is one of my favorite cookies. Yours look delish. I have a sweet treat linky party going on at my blog and I'd love it if you'd come by and link your cookies up. http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2011/06/sweets-for-saturday-21.htmlReplyDelete
- AlexKalotinis8:35 PM
Just baked these with my new KitchenAid mixer & was so excited - the batter came out a little dry but I figured I would go with it. Just double checked all my measurements. For some reason it was off. Any suggestions? Tried many other recipes & ABSOLUTELY LOVED THEM - & YOUR SITE! :)ReplyDeleteReplies
I found the same thing - did you maybe use natural peanut butter? I usually do and I found on another recipe that it made a difference. Could be the same thing here. Next time I'll add a little extra butter or peanut butter I think.Delete
I had the same problem :S Seemed like there was more oats and chocolate chips than there was cookie dough! I had to form the cookies on the sheet because the batter was so dry :S The cookies didn't spread out at all, just little oat/chocolate lumps. They still tasted good tho! My three year old didn't seem to mind.Delete
- Anonymous3:15 AM
Hi Jenny, I made these cookies. They were delicious! I love chocolate chip cookies, and I loooove peanut butter! When I saw there cookies on your blog I just had to make them!ReplyDelete
I have post them on my blog (with a reference to your blog)
These look soooo good! I have a similar recipe but use peanut butter chips in the cookie dough: http://www.cookeatdelicious.com/sweets-recipes/cookies-recipes/oatmeal-peanut-butter-chip-cookies-recipe.htmlReplyDelete
Can't wait to try this with chocolate chunks!
I only have Old-fashioned oats. I'm thinking I probably reduce the amount of oats to 1 cup so they won't be dry (like others complained of). What are your thoughts?ReplyDelete


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HOBOKEN, N.J.—Coast Guard's late rally against host Stevens Institute of Technology fell short and the Bears split a pair of matches at the Ducks Invitational with a 3-0 win over NYU-Poly before falling to host Stevens in a 3-2 thriller.
Coast Guard beat NYU-Poly 25-14, 25-21, 25-19 before Stevens held off a rally and beat the Bears 25-23, 25-12, 24-26, 9-25, 15-13.
The Bears are now 9-7 overall and will play Elmira at noon and Richard Stockton at 2 p.m. tomorrow on the final day of the Ducks Invitational.
The Ducks led 6-2 in the first set and led 11-9 before Coast Guard ran off five straight with Elise Sako serving four of the points for a 14-11 lead. The Bears looked like they would win the opening set leading 23-21 before the Ducks ran off four straight for the 25-23 win.
Stevens stayed hot in the second scoring the first six points and led 14-3 cruising to a 25-12 win.
The third set was back-and-forth with neither team leading by more than two points until with the score tied for the 11th time in the set at 15-15, the Ducks scored four straight for a 19-15 advantage. Trailing 21-18, the Bears ran off five straight behind the serving of Sako again to take a 23-21 lead. Stevens fought off a set point and tied it 24-24 before senior Karen Matic had a kill and service as Coast Guard won the set 26-24.
Coast Guard maintained the momentum in the fourth set racing to a 7-1 lead and extended the lead to 16-4 as Matic served seven straight points for the Bears and won 25-9 to even the match at 2-2.
In the fifth and deciding set, Stevens had a 9-5 led before the Bears scored five straight for its first lead of the set at 10-9. The score was tied at 10, 11, 12, and 13 before the Ducks scored the final two to hold off the Bears and win the match.
Mason had a huge match as she finished with 21 kills and 14 digs while junior Kelsey DePorto added ten kills. Junior Samantha Marmolejo led the Bears with 27 digs while Matic had a team-high 35 assists to go with her nine digs.
Sako and freshman Emily Gilland each added 11 digs while freshman Ashley Dumont led the way with four blocks in the loss to Stevens.


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"The conclusion is ... is that he is insane," [Prosecutor Svein] Holden told a news conference. "He lives in his own delusional universe and his thoughts and acts are governed by this universe."
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A local radio host is openly counting down the losses until No. 100 (the team is on pace for exactly that many). Coaches are being heckled. And yet, fans feel powerless. Their signs are being confiscated. They aren't allowed to express themselves with the time-honored tradition of donning brown paper bags. And worst of all, attendance is still excellent. It's weird to complain about full stadiums, but a full stadium for a team without a plan is the best way to keep things from changing.
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"As a security measure, post-9/11, any clothing which conceals a guest's face is prohibited, including but not limited to, costumes and masks," explained Jay Alves, the Rockies' vice president of communications and public relations. "That would include bags over a guest's head."
And the team's policy about signs critical of the Rockies?
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Despite pulling up the rear of a pretty depressing division, the Rockies are still drawing 34,000 a night. Their TV contract is up in two years, and they're in line for a massive new revenue influx. So there's little incentive for management to change its philosophy, and you can't fairly expect fans to stop watching or going to games. Other legitimate means of public protest are banned. When acts are out, faith is left—faith that with the new TV deal will come a freer-spending team. But that's two long years away, and Rockies fans can't even bring a bag lunch while they wait.
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Financial advice tends to focus on financial assets, and more specifically how those assets are allocated. However, other levers may be more important for most households, according to a new paper from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
"Financial planning tools frequently highlight the asset allocation decision, suggesting that individuals have a lot to gain by adopting a more optimal allocation of stocks and bonds," write Alicia Munnell, Natalia Sergeyevna Orlova and Anthony Webb. "In contrast, they are often silent on the benefits of other options, such as delaying retirement, controlling spending, or taking out a reverse mortgage."
The typical 401(k)/IRA balance of households approaching retirement is less than $100,000, something they call "striking," which suggests that the net benefits of portfolio reallocation have to be modest for the typical household, although it is possible that higher income households have more to gain.
The report states that a simple Excel exercise aimed at determining the required saving rates for individuals with different starting ages, ending ages and asset returns showed that the difference between earning a real return of 2% instead of 6% could be offset by working five years longer.
"This finding suggests a minor role for asset allocation in creating a secure retirement," it says.
The second piece of analysis moved from hypothetical individuals to examining the effects of alternative strategies on actual households. The exercise consisted of estimating target and projected replacement rates for each household for ages 60 through 70. The metric of interest was the percent of households falling short. The baseline results showed that working longer substantially reduced that metric.
"Three other levers were evaluated against working longer: tapping home equity through a reverse mortgage, controlling spending, and investing 100% in 'riskless equities.' The results showed that, for the typical household, asset allocation was unimportant. The importance of asset allocation was somewhat greater for households in the top decile, but less than one would expect."
The third exercise used something the authors refer to as "dynamic programming techniques" in order to calculate a risk-adjusted measure of the potential gain from portfolio rebalancing for both the typical household and the household in the top 10% of the financial wealth distribution. In all but one case, the dollar amount of the cost or benefit was equal to only a few additional months of work. In other words, asset allocation was not important, the authors concluded.
"Given the relative unimportance of asset allocations," they wrote, "financial advisors will be of greater help to their clients if they focus on a broad array of tools–including working longer, controlling spending, and taking out a reverse mortgage."