text:
B.J. Hoeptner Evans
Manager, Media Relations and Publications
Phone: 719-228-6800
ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 25, 2008) – The U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team will face host Brazil at 9:15 a.m. PDT on Saturday in the semifinals of the FIVB World League Final Round in Rio de Janeiro.
The U.S. Men advance thanks to Serbia's sweep of Poland (25-16, 25-18, 25-21) in the last pool-play match on Friday. Team USA finishes second in Pool F with a 1-1 record in the Final Round.
Serbia wins Pool F with a 2-0 record and will face Russia on Saturday (6 a.m. PDT) in the other semifinal.
Brazil won Pool E on Friday, finishing with a 2-0 record after a sweep of Japan (25-16 25-23 25-15). Russia finished second and Japan was eliminated from the competition along with Poland.
Brazil has been the World League champion for the last five years.
View the U.S. Men's World League Media Guide at www.usavolleyball.org/media/national/08WL_MNTMediaGuide.pdf.
The U.S. World League site is www.usavolleyball.org/national/08WL.asp.
The FIVB World League site is www.fivb.org/EN/Volleyball/Competitions/WorldLeague/2008.
2008 FIVB World League Final Round
U.S. Men's Roster
1 Lloy Ball (S, 6-8, Woodburn, Ind., Indiana-Purdue, Fort Wayne)
2 Sean Rooney (OH, 6-9, Wheaton, Ill., Pepperdine)
4 David Lee (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Calif., Long Beach State)
5 Rich Lambourne (L, 6-3, Tustin, Calif., BYU)
8 Reid Priddy (OH, 6-5, Richmond, Va., Loyola Marymount)
9 Ryan Millar (MB, 6-8, Palmdale, Calif., BYU)
10 Riley Salmon (OH, 6-6, League City, Texas, Pierce College)
12 C Tom Hoff (MB, 6-8, Park Ridge, Ill., Long Beach State)
13 Clay Stanley (OPP, 6-9, Honolulu, Hawai'i, Hawai'i)
14 Kevin Hansen (S, 6-5, Newport Beach, Calif., Stanford)
15 Gabe Gardner (Opp, 6-9, San Clemente, Calif., Stanford)
18 Scott Touzinsky (OH, 6-6, St. Louis, Mo., Long Beach State)
Head Coach: Hugh McCutcheon
Assistant Coach: Ron Larsen
Assistant Coach: John Speraw
Team Doctor: Michael Wynn
Technical Coordinator: Jamie Morrison
Athletic Trainer: Aaron Brock
Results and Schedule (all times PDT)
Pool E
July 23: Brazil def. Russia, 25-23, 25-18, 25-15
July 24: Russia def. Japan, 25-14, 26-24, 25-18
July 25: Brazil def. Japan, 25-16 25-23 25-15
Pool F
July 23: Serbia def. USA, 25-23, 25-29, 25-17
July 24: USA def. Poland, 25-18, 23-25, 27-25, 18-25, 16-14
July 25: Serbia def. Poland, 25-16, 25-18, 25-21
Semifinals – July 26
6 a.m.: Serbia vs. Russia
9:15 a.m.: Brazil vs. USA
Finals – July 27
5:30 a.m.: Bronze medal match
8:30 a.m.: Gold medal match


text:
iHerb Customer Reviews
Savings of: AU$3.96 (16% off)
All round healer
Posted by Reviewer2942512 on Sep 25, 2008
If you are suffering from any ailment ferrus phos will help and give relief. Good for building energy, take when you have to be up late or are going out for the evening when you are knackered. All round healer of the body and mind.
Thanks a lot
Posted by Reviewer1740464 on Mar 13, 2008
Appreciate your fast & efficient service. It is excellent
Ferr Phos
Posted by Reviewer2383282 on Jul 16, 2008
this little pill helps improve the functioning of just about any other natural meds you are taking. I swear I can feel the oxygen zinging through my sistem.
Ferrum Phos
Posted by Reviewer1771944 on Jul 15, 2010
A wonderful formula for anti-inflammatory issues. Has also been known to reduce fever.
Great for the start of colds
Posted by Reviewer3355855 on Mar 12, 2011
Nips a sore throat in the bud! Great for the start of colds and fever. We always have a bottle on hand with two small kids in the house. Works like a charm!
Ferrum Phos.
Posted by Reviewer1273651 on Feb 12, 2009
Individual cell salts are great for many conditions. Ferrum Phos has been used by me many times.
Hyland's 4 Ferrum Phos. 6x 1000 tab.
Posted by Reviewer2681202 on Oct 07, 2009
Excellent product. Easy to take. I find it especially good for irritations in the mouth. I melt 4 tablets on a gum or tongue irritation, ect. for quicker healing.
Items 1-7 of 7 total

subset: commoncrawl


text:
FiltersShow / Hide
- All Events
- Rock & Pop
- Acoustic
- Alternative
- Americana
- Indie
- Metal
- Pop
- Punk
- Rock
- Rock & Roll
- Tribute Bands
- Dance & Urban
- Ambient
- Electronic
- Experimental
- Hip-Hop
- Reggae
- Modern RnB
- Ska
- Jazz, Blues & Soul
- Big Band
- Blues
- Classic RnB
- Easy Listening
- Gospel
- Jazz
- Soul
- Swing
- Folk, Roots & World
- Celtic
- Country
- Folk
- Latin
- World
- Classical
- Brass
- Choral
- Classical
- Decades
- 50s
- 60s
- 70s
- 80s
- 90s
- Comedy
- Theatre & Arts
- Shows & Events
- Cinema
- Festivals
- Venue Week
- All Tickets
- My Tracked Artists
- Latest Tickets
- Free Events
- Special Tickets
- Disabled Access Venues
- Festival Offers
- Anywhere In The UK
- Location: Anywhere in the UK
Radius: ... miles
This event has been and gone!
Catch the next one:
Check out the info below for future tour dates, and track them to receive alerts when they tour near you
Never miss another 'Russell Brand' show
Messiah Complex World Tour: Russell Brand
Outrageous and flamboyant comedian turned actor, writer and radio presenter, Russell Brand heads out with his new comedy show, Messiah Complex.
Messiah Complex is a mental disorder where the sufferer thinks they might be the messiah. Did Jesus have it? What about Che Guevara, Gandhi, Malcolm X and Hitler? All these men have shaped our lives and influenced the way we think.
All great people are flawed, all of us, flawed people are capable of greatness and for every identifiable icon there is an anonymous mob of unrecognised bods doing all the admin and heavy lifting.
Always pushing the boundaries beyond what is both politically and culturally acceptable, catch Russell Brand as he looks at the importance of heroes in this age of atheistic disposability. Plus there's sex. Obviously.
Image © Dean Chalkley 2015
Russell Brand
Russell Edward Brand is an English comedian, actor, radio and television presenter, singer, columnist, and author. In 2004, Brand achieved mainstream fame in the UK as the host of Big Brother's Big Mouth, a Big Brother spin-off. In 2007, he had his first major film role in St Trinian's. He became known in the United States in 2008, after his major role in Forgetting Sarah Marshall; the film led to a starring role in Get Him to the Greek in 2010. He also worked as a voice actor for animated films Despicable Me in 2010 and Hop in 2011. He starred in the 2011 remake of the 1981 Dudley Moore film Arthur.
'He is a very sharp stand-up and a hugely engaging live performer' (The Guardian).
Russell Brand tour dates
Track this event
- Event has been added to your calendar
- Any important updates will be sent to your email address
- Add to your personal Ents24 calendar
- Sync with iCal, Outlook and others
- Receive important updates
- 9 people currently track this event
Venue Facts
Venue: Portsmouth Guildhall
Website: portsmouthguildhall.org.uk
Bookings: 0844 847 2362
Disabled Bookings: 0844 847 2362
Seating Plan: View the Seating Plan
→ Portsmouth & Southsea 4 min walk


text:
Provides cover-to-cover full text for 25 national and international newspapers, selected articles from over 260 regional U.S. papers, and some television and radio news transcripts, in addition to indexing for a far larger number of papers.
Miami University has a long and proud tradition of student involvement in both radio and television productions. This exhibit will celebrate five decades of students in broadcasting. Many of these productions can be found online in the WMUB Archives. For questions about the exhibit, contact Marcus Ladd at firstname.lastname@example.com or (513) 529-0462.
Classic Catalog | OhioLINK | Lane Public | WorldCat |
More Options:
Research by Subject |
Databases A-Z
More Options:
OhioLINK Home |
OhioLINK Catalog |
Research by Subject |
Databases A-Z
More Options:
Miami University Search |
Miami University Directory
A man of many hats, Bricker reflects on his Miami Libraries career
Grabach maps an ambitious course for retirement
Havighurst Special Collections included in $2.3 million estate gift
Staff Spotlight—Thom Gerrish


text:
Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (134 votes).
In short: Continues to be a superb eventIn full: 4th year in a row I've done this one. Speaks for itself. Great challenging course. Gets mixed up year-on-year. Wet or dry it makes for excellent terrain. Great marshalling, great organisation and great fun. Lots of heavy shading as well on parts of the course which is greatly appreciated when we get a sunny one. This is definitely one of the best trail HMs around the south.Date of review: August 15, 2011
In short: Exactly what a trail run should beIn full: In this game its all about the course and this is a cracker.Lots of narrow tracks, steep climbs and descents, great views. There were some tricky bits around 7 miles which are very fun and well signed.Good organisation on the day, good route marking and friendly marshals.Really don't need to change anything about this race. Date of review: August 14, 2011
In short: Brilliant raceIn full: I agree- scenery great / marshals supportive / well organised / tough2 observations - I'm a novice at trail running and would have benefitted from some advice on shoes - my ordinary running shoes were unsuited to some of the very narrow slippery tracks and downhill precipices.I made the 10 mile marker and subsequent were about .4 mile short? I guess this helped us - thinking we were closer to the finish !A great morning run anyhowDate of review: August 11, 2011
In short: done it before, will do it again!In full: This run, plus the Eridge 10miler and the North Downs 30K are my 3 favourite runs of all time! All hard but so rewarding to finish, and great scenery to boot - I love a trail run.Date of review: August 11, 2011
In short: A real test but a great raceIn full: This is a race that has got all of the details right, from the administration/ parking/ toilets etc, to the excellent and supportive marshalls, the incredibly scenic location and a course which is hard but fair. A bit tricky this year with the mud but still a superb day out and one I look forward to next year.Date of review: August 9, 2011
In short: torture, but return every year for moreIn full: Fantastic race, does not matter being a slow runner. I return every year for more punishment.Thanks to all,Date of review: August 9, 2011
In short: Brutally hard! The uphills are tough, the downhills even tougher!!In full: This was my first time running at Milland and it is a tough one indeed - lots and lots of punishing hills! However the fantastic scenery, and the fun and friendly atmosphere, more than make up for the pain! Be warned though - the downhills are very steep, and a little dangerous in places. This is proper trail running and the hills, and tricky conditions underfoot, make the event what it is - a very tough but extremely satisfying challenge for any standard of runner.PS: Many thanks to the two medical students (and the fantastic marshalls) who assisted my mum after she took a nasty tumble down one of the aforementioned steep descents.Date of review: August 8, 2011
In short: tough but one brilliant raceIn full: yes it was hard, muddy and hilly but a very enjoyable race. very well organised and hilly, great mile markers and marshalls (and the most encouraging marshall at mile 8 thank you)and hilly, fantastic scenery if you could see through the sweat and hilly, loved this race and will be back again next year... oh almost forgot to mention its hilly :)Date of review: August 8, 2011
In short: enjoyable run with ever changing scenery.In full: enjoyable run and a nice coarse, very well marshalled, and friendly. Date of review: August 8, 2011
In short: Ouch! That was tough. A real mini Grizzly. A brilliant race.In full: If you like mud, steep hills and plenty to trip you in a beautiful setting then you'll love this. Very well organised. Probably the best race in the world!Date of review: August 8, 2011
Visit the official Runner's World page
Follow Runner's World on Twitter
Click here
Other Natmag-Rodale Sites
Run For Charity
Injury Clinics
About Runner's World


text:
Rachel Hahn (firstname.lastname@example.com)
Academic Advisor
Saginaw Campus
(989) 393-2614
My name is Rachel Hahn, and I am an advisor located at the Saginaw Campus. I currently advise on campus, online, and military students. In 2006 I earned my B.A. from Saginaw Valley State University, and in 2010 I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University. For my counseling program, I completed 600 hours of counseling services to college students in Flint, MI. During this time, I realized that good advising is very similar to counseling, as it has the ability to impact someone's future by helping them work towards their personal goals.
Davenport University's effort to support students by providing them with their own (reachable!) advisor is something I am happy to stand behind. All students have previous experiences that impact what brought them to school, and I am here to help all students find their path to educational success.
In my new endeavor to specialize in military advising, I am honored to work with military students in order to make their transition to school more comfortable. We understand that our military students face unique challenges when returning to school, especially if they are coming home from war. We are your new support and know that you chose a school that truly cares about its students!


text:
Serta Sydney Nightstand
by Serta | Item #: 782766 | Model #: 588V-2D-NS-CP |
We're sorry, this item is not available in your selected Club. Check another Club
About this itemThe Serta Sydney Two-Drawer Nightstand imitates the distinctive styling of the Serta Sydney bed and is ingeniously designed to include clever little storage places such as felt-lined hidden drawers; perfect for the storage of precious belongings.
The Serta Sydney two-drawer night stand in a satin cappuccino finish is a classic style. It features a hidden top space with velvet lining for safely storing and protecting your watches and jewelry.
- Cappuccino Finish
- Solid wood and veneers
- Metal
- Solid wood drawer boxes with English dovetail fronts and backs
- Center mounted metal drawer glides ensure smooth and quiet operation
- Sanded interior and exterior of all drawers
- Dust proofing on the bottom drawer
- Recessed and screwed on back panel
- Satin nickel metal knobs
- Comes assembled with minor assembly on the knobs
- Exceptional Case good construction
- Top drawer boxes lined with felt; making for an ideal storage place for precious belongings
- Solid wood drawer boxes with English dovetails front and back
- Sanded interior and exterior of all drawers
- Dust proofing on the base
- Center mounted metal glides for smooth, quiet drawer operation
- Recessed and screwed on back panels
- Satin nickel metal knobs
Assembled Country
Assembled Size
25"L x 16.77"D x 25.96"H
Component Country


text:
Ravinder Nath, PhD, FACR
Professor of Therapeutic Radiology; Chief of Radiological Physics; Director, Cesium-137 and X-ray Irradiation Facilities for Research
Research Interests
Brachytherapy; Cesium; Physics; Radiation; Radiometry; Radiation Oncology
Research Organizations
Therapeutic Radiology: Radiological Physics
Cancer Center: Radiobiology & Radiotherapy
Research Summary
More than half of the cancer patients receive radiation treatment. The goal of radiation treatment of cancer is to deliver a lethal dose to the tumor volume without exceeding the tolerance of surrounding normal tissues. This is achievable by current treatment techniques for about half of the patients receiving radiation with a curative intent. About half of these patients fail locally within the tumor volume itself.
Our research is aimed to benefit these patients who should not have failed locally. The overall objective of the research in radiological physics is to develop and utilize new physical techniques of tumor and normal tissue imaging, dose calculations, dosimetry measurements and delivery techniques, and to develop new physical modalities such as new brachytherapy sources, new radiation devices, etc.
Specialized Terms: Radiation Oncology Physics; Dose calculations; Dosimetry measurements and delivery techniques; Brachytherapy sources and Physics; Radiation devices; Tumor and normal tissue imaging; Radiation Biology
Extensive Research Description
Current projects include development of new brachytherapy modalities, dosimetry of new brachytherapy sources using TLD and gamma ray spectroscopy, stereotactic radiosurgery, evaluation of the impact of edema on the dosimetry of prostate implants.
Selected Publications
- Abolfath RM, Carlson DJ, Chen ZJ, Nath R. A molecular dynamics simulation of DNA damage induction by ionizing radiation. Phys Med Biol. 2013 Oct 21;58(20):7143-57. doi: 10.1088/0031-9155/58/20/7143. Epub 2013 Sep 20.
- MJ Rivard, S Chiu-Tsao, PT Finger, AS Meigooni, CS Melhus, F Mourtada, ME Napolitano, DWO Rogers , RM Thomson, R Nath, "Comparison of dose calculation methods for brachytherapy of intraocular tumors. Med Phys 2011 in press.
- R Nath, WS Bice, WM Butler, Z Chen, AS Meigooni, V Narayana, MJ Rivard, Y Yu, "AAPM recommendations on dose prescription and reporting methods for permanent interstitial brachytherapy for prostate cancer: report of Task Group 137. Med Phys 36(11):5310-5322, 2009.
- R Nath, Z Chen, "Silver fluorescent x-ray yield and its influence on the dose rate constant for nine low-energy brachytherapy source models". Med Phys 34(10):3785-3793, 2007.
- R Nath, P Bongiorni, Z Chen, J Gragnano, S Rockwell, "Dose rate dependence of the relative biological effectiveness of 103Pd for continuous low dose rate irradiation of BA1112 rhabdomyosarcoma cells in vitro relative to acute exposures". Int J Radiat Biol 81(9):689-699, 2005.
- R Nath, H Amols, C Coffey, S Jani, Z Li, M Schell, C Soares, J Whiting, PE Cole, I Crocker, R Schwartz, "Intravascular brachytherapy physics: report of the AAPM radiation therapy committee task group no. 60". Med Phys 26(2):119-152, 1999.
- R Nath, LL Anderson, G Luxton, KA Weaver, JF Williamson, AS Meigooni, "Dosimetry of interstitial brachytherapy sources: recommendations of the AAPM Radiation Therapy Committee Task Group No. 43". Med Phys 22:209-234, 1995.


text:
Jump to navigation
Be a donor
The Doomsday Clock is an internationally recognized design that conveys how close we are to destroying our civilization with dangerous technologies of our own making. First and foremost among these are nuclear weapons, but the dangers include climate-changing technologies, emerging... Read More
Research associate at the Russian Nuclear Profiles Database Center for Nonproliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies.
View the discussion thread.


text:
Ron Guth:
This is a scarce Period One octagonal Quarter Dollar, one of only two such coins of this type (making it much more rare than the 1853 round Quarter Dollars). Breen & Gillio assigned this a rarity rating of Low Rarity 4, meaning "about 150 to 200 known." PCGS alone has certified over 100 of these, so the surviving population is probably well above 200. It is relatively easy to obtain in Mint State, with most examples appearing at the MS63 level. The finest known examples are a trio of PCGS MS65s.
In its intermediate die state, this variety develops a crudely shaped, circular defect around the second L of DOLLAR. The 8 of the date is always weak. Late die states show considerable, fine die rust on both sides.


text:
Comprehensive DescriptionRead full entry
BiologyInhabits lagoon and seaward reefs (Ref. 9710). Also found in bays (Ref. 9768). Schooling species. Nocturnally active (Ref. 9768).
Species recognized by Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) • Remove classification filter
© Barcode of Life Data Systems
729668 other items
326412 other items
203753 other items
This taxon hasn't been featured in any communities yet.
EOL content is automatically assembled from many different content providers. As a result, from time to time you may find pages on EOL that are confusing.
To request an improvement, please leave a comment on the page. Thank you!
Become part of the EOL community!
Already a member? Sign in


text:
Here's a tip! Switch between calendar views (Posterboard, Monthly, Weekly, Daily and Agenda) by clicking on the first button. Categories of art events you'd like to view can be selected by clicking the second button labeled… CATEGORIES. Enjoy!
- Share via:
- Bookmark on Delicious
- Digg this post
- Recommend on Facebook
- Share on Google+
- Share on Linkedin
- Share on Orkut
- Pin it on Pinterest
- Share on Posterous
- share via Reddit
- Share with Stumblers
- Share on technorati
- Tweet about it
- Buzz it up
- Subscribe to the comments on this post
- Print for later
- Bookmark in Browser
- Tell a friend
- Categories
acting actors Actors del Arte Ensemble application art Art in the Park art show ARTaste ARTaste of Rockford artist artists artwork auditions ball band Be An Olympian For The Arts Bella Vista Church benefit Board business camp carnival Carol for Tiny Tim carols carving cast ceremony charity children Children's Choir chili cookoff Chirstmas choir Christmas church City Clark Retirement Community class classes community community band Community Choir concert concert series dance decorative Dennis Brad Nielsen Diana's Cafe dinner display Donna Chase Gallery Dr. Larry Gerbens East Rockford Middle School elementary event exhibit exhibition exhibits family festival fiber First Friday Artwalk food Freedom Village Freshly Framed fun Gallery garden Garden Club Park gifts gourds Harvest Festival holiday Holland Huntington ice ball ice festival instruction Israel juried Karen Salyer Kayla Rae Cellars Kent Theatre kids Krause Library Krause Memorial Library lecture lesson library lighting lights Lila Harmon Lois Carpenter Maribeth Weadock meeting membership Michigan music North Rockford Middle School orchestra outdoor paint painters painting party performance photography play plein air plein aire practice production RC3 reception REF rehearsal Renee Vande Wege Vocals retirement home RHS 2013 Women's European Touring Ensemble Rockford Rockford Area Arts Commission Rockford Community Choir Rockford Education Foundation Rogue River Artists Rogue River Artists Association Rogue River Blues Series Rogue River Community Theatre Company RRAA RRCTC sale sales samples sculpture September 2013 series service session Sherlock Holmes show showcase sing singers singing snow songs Spring Start of Summer strings students summer summer arts camp sweetheart splash symphonic symphony theater theatre Tom Scott venues vocal voice VW Vocal Students watercolor wine winery winter workshop
There are no upcoming events to display at this time.
Subscribe to filtered calendar


text:
Print & GoSave Time and Money! Buy and print your tickets at home. Buy Now
Cedar Point Online Fun
Can't visit the park today in person? Need some time to kill surfing the internet? Look no further than our Online Fun section! Take a virtual ride on some of our coasters, check out live images on our webcam, follow us on Twitter and Facebook or download desktop wallpapers.
OnPoint - The Cedar Point Blog
Follow our blogger Tony Clark, as he gives you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Roller Coaster Capital of the World!® Get all of the best inside information including exclusive photos and video!
Live Webcams
When you're away, see what's happening LIVE at Cedar Point! You might even have to go get a separate monitor just for this!
Social Channels
Get connected with Cedar Point on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and Vine!
Connections Newsletter
Sign up for the Connections Newsletter to get the inside scoop on deals, rides, events and more!
Nothing screams "this is my favorite ride" better than your digital wallpaper or screensaver!


text:
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
As far as equipment, I have a standard oven which I hate, a toaster oven which is pretty good, and a pizza maker which I absolutely love.The pizza maker I can take to the poolside and either cook, or keep warm, pizzas. The oven inside has three racks, it's convection, but it has no bottom heating element and is overall junk. But it's all I have as far as regular oven.The toaster oven can fit one 8 in square or round pan. It has too much power on the top element, though.I plan to make a mix of pizzas, including cheese, pepperoni, Hawaiian, and maybe sausage.
.I'm still trying to gauge how much food the typically person eats, in either grams or ounces or pounds.


text:
PREP WRESTLING: Gomez, Vandegrift lead 'Cat grapplers
CEDAR RAPIDS – Marshalltown seniors Matt Vandegrift and Pedro Gomez both went 2-1 and both placed at the J-Hawk Invitational in Cedar Rapids on Saturday.
Gomez earned two pins in his first two matches at heavyweight and then was pinned in the championship match by undefeated Dean Broghammer of West Deleware.
Vandegrift had two wins at 195 as well and lost to Jacyn Goebel (28-1) of West Deleware in the championship match.
The only other wrestler who walked away with a placing was Derek Mann, who placed sixth at 170 pounds. Mann was 2-2 on the day. Zach Slocum was 1-2 at 138 pounds.
Lutes takes first at South Hardin Invite
ELDORA – Tyler Lutes went 3-0 and claimed first place, while Luke Asche and Carter King both finished second during wrestling action at the BCLUW-South Hardin Invitational.
Lutes had two pins in his three wins to claim the title at 160. King's day included a major decision, while Asche also went 2-1.
Third-place finishes were claimed by Blake Cooper at 195 and Sawyer Anderson at 126. Deonce Cushinberry was fourth at 220.
Cooper lost his first match by fall but then recorded two straight pins and a major decision to finish the day 3-1. Anderson was 1-1 on the day while Cushinberry was 2-2 with two pins.
Judge's first-place tally leads EM/GMG
HUDSON – Nate Judge led the East Marshall/Green Mountain-Garwin wrestling team to a third-place finish at the Hudson Invitational on Saturday.
Judge, the fifth ranked wrestler in Class 2A, earned two pins on the day and took first place at heavyweight.
Luke Johnson, Zach Underhill and Dalton Beadle all finished third on the day as EM/GMG scored 135 points and trailed champion Charles City and Don Bosco.
Underhill went 2-1 with two pins at 120, while Johnson went 1-1 with a pin at 195.
Beadle earned two wins by fall at 160 and went 2-1 on the day.


text:
3.60 Withdrawal from Courses
Students may drop a course without a grade appearing on their record or withdraw from a course with a "W" appearing on their transcript for the course grade up to specific dates each term. Refer to the Class Schedule for the time periods that are applicable to dropping or withdrawing from a class.
Students who stop attending a course and do not make an official withdrawal through WINGS Express or the Office of the Registrar will receive a grade of "F" or "X" at the instructor's discretion. The "X' grade remains on the students' permanent record and is computed in the grade point average as an "F". Non-attendance of the courses or notification to an instructor does not constitute official withdrawal.


text:
MHSAA boys district, girls regional basketball tournaments in full swing
MARQUETTE – It's the boys turn to take center stage this week with MHSAA district basketball tournaments set to involve every area team today, Wednesday and Friday.
The girls won't go away quietly, however, as their regional tournaments proceed on Tuesday and Thursday with 11 Upper Peninsula teams still vying for a shot at a state championship.
Seven area boys teams take to the hardwood tonight with three playing at home, three on the road and one at a neutral site.
Home games will be played tonight in Class A when Marquette hosts Petoskey at 6 p.m., and in Class C, with Manistique welcoming Indian River Inland Lakes and L'Anse entertaining Calumet, both at 7 p.m.
Traveling to hostile gyms will be a pair of Class D teams. Superior Central travels to Big Bay de Noc at 7 p.m., and Republic-Michigamme heads over to play at Bessemer at 8 p.m. EST. In Class C, Newberry goes over the Mackinac Bridge to play at Harbor Springs at 7 p.m.
The final game tonight will be played in Chassell where Baraga faces Dollar Bay at 6 p.m.
On the girls side, a majority of the teams left play at two U.P. sites this week – four Class C teams converge on Marquette Senior High School, while another quartet from Class D goes to Kingsford.
That only leaves Class B representative Kingsford having to go downstate to Cadillac and a pair of eastern U.P. teams from Class D – St. Ignace and Pickford – playing in a regional in Gaylord.
Here is a breakdown of the rest of this week's action:
Girls regionals
Class C at Marquette – On Tuesday, the semifinal matchups are Mid-Peninsula Conference rivals Ishpeming (16-6) vs. Manistique (8-14) at 6 p.m., followed by the West PAC contenders Houghton (20-2) vs. West Iron County (12-9) at 8 p.m.
The championship game is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, with a berth in the Tuesday, March 12, quarterfinals at Petoskey against the McBain regional titlist on the line.
Class D at Kingsford – Tuesday's matchups include Superior Central (23-0) vs. North Central (14-8) at 6 p.m. EST, followed by Forest Park (21-1) vs. Lake Linden-Hubbell (12-10) at 7:45 p.m.
The regional final is at 7 p.m. EST with the winner advancing to a March 12 quarterfinal in Escanaba against the Gaylord regional champion, likely to be undefeated St. Ignace.
Boys districts
Class A at Marquette – As host of a seven-team nontraditional district, Marquette gets the privilege of playing all of its games at home.
If the Redmen win tonight, they play Traverse City West or Traverse City Central – both teams they defeated at a Christmas holiday event downstate – at a time to be determined on Wednesday evening.
The championship game, which would feature Sault Ste. Marie, Gaylord or Alpena, is Friday night, again at a time not yet set. One of Marquette's two losses was at the Sault.
Class C at Gwinn – Play opens Wednesday in this four-team, all-Mid-Peninsula Conference district with the same matchups in the same order that were played in last week's girls tournament – Ishpeming vs. Gwinn at 6 p.m., followed by Negaunee vs. Westwood at 7:30 p.m. Only the site, now Gwinn, has changed.
The championship game is set for Friday night at a time to be determined.
Negaunee won the M-PC at 12-0, Gwinn was a strong third and Ishpeming and Westwood finished in the middle of the conference pack.
Class C at Manistique – If they win tonight, the host Emeralds and Newberry won't play again until the end of the week in this four-team nontraditional district.
The championship is set for 7 p.m. Friday, at Manistique if the Emeralds make it that far or at a site to be determined if they don't.
Class C at L'Anse – With all games in this five-team district being played in L'Anse, the Purple Hornets will host Ironwood at 6 p.m. Wednesday and the championship against either Houghton or Hancock at 7 p.m. Friday.
Class D at Munising – Though this is a six-team nontraditional district, all games starting Wednesday move to Munising.
On Wednesday, Grand Marais plays the Rapid River-Engadine winner at 6 p.m., while the Mustangs face the SC-Big Bay winner at 8 p.m. Friday's championship game is at 7 p.m.
Class D at Bessemer – All games in this six-team traditional district will be played in Bessemer.
If R-M wins tonight, the Hawks play Ewen-Trout Creek at 8 p.m. EST Wednesday, while the championship will be at 8 p.m. Friday and include either Forest Park, Wakefield-Marenisco or Watersmeet.
Class D at Chassell – Another six-team traditional district means all games are being played in Chassell.
If Baraga wins tonight, the Vikings face host Chassell at 6 p.m. Wednesday, with the championship at 7 p.m. Friday against either Lake Linden-Hubbell, Jeffers or Ontonagon.
Steve Brownlee can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 246.


text:
"Inside every old person is a young person wondering what happened. "
Suze Orman
Though Suze Orman proclaims her whole life "fabulous," her early years bore little resemblance to the world she inhabits now. In Berkeley, Calif., when she was in her 20s, she slept in her Ford Econoline van for two months while working for a tree service. Then she spent six years as a waitress, earning about $400 a month. After that, she borrowed money with the hope of starting her own restaurant, but she quickly lost every cent of the loan by investing it in stock options.
At that point, it would have been hard to predict the career that has followed: a stint as a Merrill Lynch account executive; a vice presidential slot at Prudential Bache Securities; the launch of her own financial-planning firm; and then a rapid rise to become probably America's best-known financial adviser-the "Money Lady," as her fans call her.
She hosts the top-rated Suze Orman Show on CNBC-TV and Sirius XM satellite radio; appears frequently on CNN and The Oprah Winfrey Show; and has starred in six top-rated PBS specials that have won her two Emmy awards. She has written seven consecutive New York Times best-selling books, including The Road to Wealth, Women & Money and, most recently, Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan. (About a million copies of this latest volume are in print, and more than two million have been downloaded, according to her publisher.) In 2007, Business Week named her the top female motivational speaker in the U.S. and, last year, Time selected her as one of the world's 100 most influential people.
When we recently watched her tape her TV show and interviewed her at CNBC's New Jersey studios, the reasons for her appeal were on full display. Though she had begun taping at 6:30 a.m. and had been at it for four hours by the time we met her, she smiled almost constantly, exuded energy and self-confidence and colorfully expressed strong opinions about every issue we raised, from health insurance to fractional jet ownership shares.
You may not agree with all of those opinions (and we invite those who don't to address comments to firstname.lastname@example.com), but whatever you think of Orman's views, give her this much: She speaks from the heart, is almost exactly the same on and off camera and never pauses after hearing a question to concoct a reply that would bolster her image. She just tells you what she thinks-and in no uncertain terms.
You've said your greatest pleasure is flying privately.
It most certainly is. On a business level, time is money. Everybody made a big deal about the car executives flying private to Washington, but give me a break. We're in the middle of a meltdown. Every second matters. Millions of jobs are on the line. Could they have gone on one private plane? Maybe. But the fact that they drove [on their second trip] was the most ridiculous waste of time and money I ever heard of.
What does flying privately do for you?
It's efficiency, first; health, second; pleasure, third. When you take a commercial flight, it's either late, been postponed or whatever. Years ago I had the luxury to say, "All right, I missed a plane." I can't afford that anymore. I have to fly in, fly out, be in another place the next day. The only way to do that is on a private plane.
Also, the chances are very great [on an airliner] that some kid's gonna sneeze on me and then I get sick. I cannot afford to be down one day. If I am, it's millions
of dollars on some level somewhere.
And after 9/11, things changed. I cannot afford to not have the makeup and the things that it takes as a woman to be presentable the next day, and half those things you can't take as a carryon now. And I checked my bags too many times and didn't have a suitcase when I arrived. So then what do I do?
Do you remember when you first flew privately?
You betcha-Dec. 4, 1996. It was on Sy Newhouse's [chartered] plane. At the time, he owned Random House, which was putting out my book, Nine Steps to Financial Freedom. I got a call saying, "Would you like to fly on Mr. Newhouse's plane with him?" I was beside myself.
Are you using charter exclusively now?
Only when I'm doing business. I fly Jet Blue from La Guardia to Fort Lauderdale. And when I fly cross-country, I fly Virgin America. I fly on Fridays because it saves me $350.
When you charter, I understand it's always the same model.
A Hawker 400XP, because I can control my heat from my seat. All the other planes, you have to say, "Excuse me, can you raise it? Can you lower it?" It drives me nuts.
I heard you were thinking of moving up to full ownership.
I was when I traveled more. But I'm flying privately only 100 hours a year now, if that. You have to fly over 150 hours for owning to make sense-which, by the way, Mr. Newhouse told me way back when. I said, "You're worth $9 billion. Why do you charter?" He said, "It will never make sense for me to own my own plane. It's just easier to charter."
What about fractional shares or jet cards?
I think they're rip-offs. First of all, you tie up a quarter-million dollars or whatever for the luxury of having the plane whenever you need it, at supposedly a reduced per-hour cost. Oh, give me a break: They charge you round-trips even if you're going one way. I would not own a fractional share if my life depended on it.
Let's talk about investing. I've heard you advocate dollar-cost averaging, but I've also heard you suggest selling after small declines and buying on the rise. That sounds as if you're telling people to try to time the market.
Here's the thing: I can say dollar-cost average until I'm blue in the face, but unless they're forced to dollar-cost average via a 401k, how many people do it? And since they don't, I have to give them another guideline. If you buy something that goes down 8 percent and you are not going to dollar-cost average for 10 years or more, you need to get out.
When you talk to callers on your show, it often sounds as if you're blaming them for managing their money irresponsibly, which obviously some people do. But in most cases where people have really serious money problems, aren't the factors involved beyond their control-like a major illness, a spouse's death or a job loss?
It is true that the number-one cause of bankruptcy in the U.S. is medical bills that aren't paid but that is because people didn't have medical insurance. It is also true that people made the choice not to have medical insurance because something else might be more important. Maybe it is also true that people decided it would be better to pay $300 a month to keep their credit cards open rather than to take that money and have health insurance. So they created the situation they are in. A lot of people have chosen to get rid of their health insurance to pay their credit card debt so they can continue to charge things they don't need.
A lot of what you say suggests that you think people have emotional roadblocks to wealth. For example, you called one of your books The Courage To Be Rich. But isn't it true that if you're in a low-paid profession, such as teaching, or you don't have much education and work in a grocery store, you won't get rich no matter what your attitude or how responsible you are with money?
You're never going to be rich in the way you're defining rich. But will they live a rich life, meaning they don't have to worry about not being able to retire one day and not being able to live the life that they want? They most certainly will. That's because people who make less spend less. They actually have more disposable income than people who are making a serious sum of money and feel they have to show everybody how much they have.
But if you make $25,000, you can't afford $12,000 a year for health insurance.
No, but it's possible you work for a grocery store that gives you health insurance. Anything is possible. And if you make $25,000 a year, in many states you qualify for programs where you can insure your kids for nothing. And it's possible there are other programs out there that could insure you and your spouse for $100 or $200 a month.
In your New York Times Magazine interview in 2007, the shocker to me was that you had only 4 percent of your money in stocks and the rest in general obligation municipal bonds.
I begged everybody to do what I was doing. On my bond portfolio, I am up 20 percent since last year.
In this very unusual time, it looks like a brilliant move, but...
It was a brilliant move back then when I was locking in high interest rates and I knew this was going to happen. In August 2004, I said, "Don't be surprised if in 2008 you see the S&P back at 700 and the Dow at 7000."
You've written that people who grow up without much money and later earn a comfortable living sometimes spend too much to make up for what they didn't have as children. Do you think that applies to you?
I live very frugally. One would look at my real estate holdings and think, "She's very flamboyant." However, my largest home is 2,200 square feet and there's method to my madness in every place I've purchased. When the economy is down, you want to own real estate that people will buy no matter what. The Plaza Hotel [in New York, where Orman owns an apartment] is a place where people will buy no matter what.
On average, our readers have a net worth approaching $18 million and annual income over $1 million. What financial mistakes do you see among people in that demographic group?
It can be summed up in one word: [Bernie] Madoff. Or two words: financial advisers. Or three words: not taking responsibility.
How do you think so many sophisticated people got sucked in by Madoff?
How many wealthy people have financial advisers who don't really care, aren't as smart as they say they are and invested your readers' money with Madoff? Do you think Steven Spielberg called up Bernie Madoff and said, "Here's my money"? Spielberg probably had an adviser who got him involved with Madoff. The financial advisers who did that to their clients should have their licenses stripped from them.
People with $18 million net worth and million-dollar incomes are just too busy to take care of the money themselves. They're trusting some financial adviser who's probably an idiot. That's why we say on The Suze Orman Show, "If you want to find the best financial adviser in the world, look in the mirror."
Let's talk about you. What was your childhood like?
But I understand there was a lot of financial struggle.
My father and mother didn't have money. My father had one failure after another. He got caught in a fire. He got emphysema. My mother was an Avon rep to help get the family through, along with being a legal secretary. But it was fabulous and I'll tell you why: because those hardships made me who I am and if every one of those things hadn't happened to me when I was younger, I would not be as fabulous as I am to this day.
Did you have any background in finance when Merrill Lynch hired you?
Are you nuts? I was a waitress and my degree was in social work. I believe the manager needed to fill his women's quota, so he hired me and told me that women belong barefoot and pregnant and I would be out of there in six months.
Why do you think you've been so successful?
Because I tell the truth. Because I will never do something for money if it isn't right for the people first.
What doesn't your audience know about you?
I think when people look at me, all they think is the "Money Lady." They might not know that my number-one priority is not money. It's people. They might not know that these boots are my same boots from seven years ago. My earrings are from 20 years ago. I really don't like to change things much at all. I love stability. And I like everything around me to be small, simple, clean. I am meticulous. In my houses, everything is exactly where it should be. I have no paperwork around. I do everything from one computer. I don't have any employees. I think people would be shocked to know that I do it all myself with K.T., my life partner.
What does money mean to you?
It means that not only do I have security for myself, but I can help people. It means that my mom at age 94 can have two full-time nurses, a trainer, a masseuse and a driver and can live a lifestyle that she can't even believe she's living. And that I never have to worry again and that K.T. never has to worry again.
What do you like to do when you're not working?
I love to watch CNBC and CNN. I'm not joking. My greatest joy in life is watching CNBC America, then at 6 p.m. I switch to CNN, then at 11 p.m. I switch to CNBC Asia. When I'm in South Africa, I'm watching CNBC Europe and CNN. I could do it 24 hours a day.
Not sports, travel, hobbies?
No. My greatest gift that I was given this year was my little satellite XM radio, so when I'm on the beach in Florida, I can listen to CNBC. I'm just fascinated with how it's become a worldwide economy. I love that.
Speaking of the economy, you told Larry King in March 2008 that you thought America had gotten through the worst of the economic downturn. You said, "We're closer to the end of the crisis than we were six months ago." In retrospect, what did you miss?
I missed that the financial institutions could be lying through their teeth as much as they were. I believed the CEOs when they went on CNBC and said, "We're fine. We don't need money. Everything is under control." I believed them. I thought far better of these executives who should all be in prison right now. How dare they have lied to the American public!
There are those who think the Obama stimulus plan is too big and those, like economist Paul Krugman, who think it's much too small. What's your view?
I think it's much too small. The commercial real estate debacle hasn't happened yet. We have prime mortgages that are now defaulting faster than subprime mortgages defaulted. It would not surprise me to see another stimulus package have to come out in September or October.
But you're hopeful about Obama?
Yes. I don't think anybody else could have done it and I think he will. Because he's young enough-and because he still plays basketball. What does that have to do with whatever? He's President of the United States and he's still playing basketball! This position needs somebody who thinks he can do anything and everything.
Well, George Bush rode a bicycle when he was President and he didn't stop the economy from sinking.
Yeah, well, don't get me started on George Bush.
Fast Facts
Name: Suze Orman
Age: 57
Occupation: Best-selling author and TV personality
Education: University of Illinois
Transportation: Hawker 400XPs, chartered from Elkhart, Ind.-based Travel Management Company
Personal: Lives in New York City, San Francisco, Florida and South Africa with partner Kathy Travis (K.T.)
Add your comment:
By submitting a comment, you are allowing AIN Publications to edit and use your comment in all media.


text:
A Fierce Radiance by Lauren Belfer
(June 2010, Harper)
I am an evangelist for this book. I can't even count how many times I've recommended it. A Fierce Radiance has everything - a love story, a murder mystery, business, politics, and it's all set against the dramatic background of the beginning days of World War II.
(July, St. Martin's Press)
As difficult as this story was, I couldn't put it down. And when I turned the last page, I sobbed as if I were there. The characters were so real. As heavy as the book was, Chevy Stevens artfully paces her story to alternate between horrific events and a lighter sarcastic tone, not allowing readers to become too forlorn. It's not for everyone, but Still Missing stuck with me for a long time.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
(July 2009, Dial) The title kept me from reading this book before this year, isn't that silly? I also wasn't sure I was going to enjoy a book written as a series of letters. I loved this book so much. I felt like I came across a box of letters in my grandmother's attic. I fell in love with this cast of characters, the book made me want to get on a plane to England and go meet them all.
(September 2010, Little,Brown)
Brilliantly written from the perspective of a 5 year old boy, Room took a horrific premise and tugged at your heart without stomping on it. I hesitated in reading this book, but I am so glad I didn't miss it.
(May 2010, Knopf)
I felt like I was watching a movie as I read this book. The characters, the places, the action, it all came alive for me. Larsson and his "Girl" books are unmatched. The last book in this unfinished series did not disappoint.
The Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
(June 2009, DoubleDay)
The first book I read in 2010...and I knew it was going to be on this list 12 months ago. I fell in love with Zafon's work when I read The Shadow of the Wind. This book isn't a sequel, but more of a companion piece. It's tough to critique a book in comparison to another by the same author. They set the bar so high for themselves, yet no one else can touch them. I didn't love Angel's Game in the same way I loved the first book, but still one of my favorites of the year.
(January 2010, Little,Brown)
An exquisitely written novel. Elizabeth Kostova, critically acclaimed writer of debut novel, The Historian, delicately weaves a story together that spans centuries and continents. Even though the plot may have been somewhat predictable, the writing and attention to detail was art in itself.
(May 2010, Reagan Arthur Books)
I am putting this book on my list for purely selfish reasons. This was my kind of book. Drama on and off the stage! Pair the drama with a quick pace and subtle connections, and I had myself an amazing book. It was full of drama and script notes, angst and insecurity, scandal and lies. I loved it!
(May 2008, Bantam)
After reading this book, I immediately became a fan and couldn't wait to get my hands on Allen's other books. I still maintain that Sugar Queen was my favorite. It's funny, smart and unique with just a touch of magic that no one does like Sarah Addison Allen.
(August 2010, Harper Perennial - paperback)
I read it in just two days, and the story spans only 6 days, but in less than 200 pages, Labor Day is bursting at the seams with some of the most vivid and honest characters I have ever experienced.
Special Award:
How could I possibly put this kind of masterpiece on a list with any other book? It is truly in a class of its own. I read The Fountainhead for my book club, and I am so glad I did. It's one of the longest books I've ever read, yet I was sad to say goodbye to the characters when it was over. I am truly in awe of Ayn Rand, and understand why this novel is so beloved.
(November 2010, Dutton)
I knew it was a favorite before I even finished it. Great family read, Matched sparked discussions within my own family. It was smart and interesting, thought-provoking and poignant. Ally Condie's writing is superb, I can't wait to read more! The sequel, Crossed is due Fall 2011.
(October 2010, Knopf)
Original, funny, smart, and heartbreaking. This one really surprised me. There were so many aspects of this book to talk about - love, loss, friendship, parents, responsibility, forgiveness - it was amazing.
(July 2009, Wendy Lamb)
I read it twice...in one sitting! Once you find out the big mystery at the end, you'll want to read it again knowing what you didn't know the first time around. This is another book I have given as a gift many times, especially to girls between the ages of 10 and 15. A great coming of age story, set in New York City, with just a touch of magic...and the desire to read L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. Any book that motivates a young reader to read more is a winner!
(July 2010, Scholastic)
The sequel to Shiver did not disappoint us this year. Readers were treated to even more of Maggie's beautiful prose in Linger. There was one chapter, which I think was my favorite chapter in all of YA this year - Grace's chapter 47. Gave me chills! This is one of the few books on my shelf that I have read more than once, and it's safe to say I will read it again. Looking forward to the third installment in this Wolves of Mercy Falls series, Forever due July 12, 2011.
Once again, I'm putting all the books of a series under the same rank number. I can't separate any of the books in Julie Kagawa's Iron Fey series, but that's not to say that each of her books can stand on its own. Each book has a very clear beginning, middle and an end, which I have learned to appreciate in YA fiction. Julie gives us a satisfying end to each book, but leaves us thirsty for more - I love that! It's fast-paced, action-filled, and has the best love triangle since a certain girl moved to Forks.
(October 2010, Delacorte) Another big hit in the dystopian YA category. The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials were everything a crossover series should be - fun, exciting, interesting, and thought-provoking. I can't wait for the final book in the trilogy, The Death Cure, due October 2011 (sounds creepy!)
(August 2010, Scholastic)
How could I not include a book that enticed so many great discussions both in and out of the blogosphere? The final book in a trilogy that sparked another great wave of readers, Mockingjay was a force of nature. Katniss will always be one of the great heroes of children's literature.
(February 2010, Knopf)
I LOVED this book. Nothing supernatural about it, this book was amazing I missed meeting Josh Berk due to illness, but I do have a signed copy of Dark Days on my shelf, which will be treasured. A great book for boys and girls alike. It's a special read - funny as hell, mysterious and touching too.
(March 2010, HarperCollins)
Oh, I had a hard time placing this book, because it doesn't feel like it belongs in the last spot of the group. The writing was amazing, the story was gut-wrenchingly honest, and it's not a series. I know that sounds weird to point out, but it's so rare that a great YA book like this comes along that stands out in the crowd, all on its own. I am really looking forward to reading Oliver's next book, Delirium, due out Feb. 2011.
Spaceheadz (Book #2) by Jon Scieszka
NERDS (Book #2) by Michael Buckley
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff KinneyThe Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger
Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
How Rocket Learned to Read by Tad HillsDear Tyrannosaurus Rex by Lisa McClatchy
Can I Play Too? by Mo Willams
Knuffle Bunny Free by Mo Willams
Dog Loves Books By Louise Yates
A very special Thank You to all the publishers and publicists that have been so good to me this year!!
I can only imagine what amazing books we will be reading in 2011!


text:
Joan Powell Blog for July 5 Versus Turkey
U.S. Women's National Team Journal with Joan Powell
July 5, 2008 * Taipei * FIVB World Grand Prix
A duplicate day from yesterday prepared us for our rematch with Turkey. While the team was getting their shoes on and preparing to stretch, I walked a couple blocks to Chiang Kai-Shek's memorial. It was magnificent. I took my camera and walked up to the temple area. I had seen a post card, but had no idea I would be able to see it.
Back to work and some serious floor wiping as the team worked out for almost two hours at the practice site without air condition.
During my run today, I stumbled upon the Grand Hotel. Doctor Ho commented on it from the bus one day. He said that he and his family stayed there when he was a youngster. It was breathtaking. I also came upon a memorial for fallen soldiers. The sign outside asked the question something like: "Do you know the sacrifices made during the establishment of the Republic of China?" The sign went on to say that this memorial was to honor the spirits of the fallen soldiers. It too was a highlight.
Back to volleyball . . .
USA was victorious tonight over Turkey: 25-16, 25-20, 20-25, 25-17. With a little lull in the third set, we dominated by out-blocking and out-hitting our opponent. Interestingly enough, I thought in the first set, "This is not the same team that beat us earlier in the WGP, nor the team that played Italy so tough last night."
Rotation 1 was submitted throughout the match: Robin Ah Mow-Santos, Kim Willoughby, Danielle Scott-Arruda, Taayiba Haneef-Park, Logan Tom, Heather Bown and of course "Steady Eddie" Nicole Davis as libero.
We established and maintained the lead in the first, second and fourth sets. It was a different story in the third set. Turkey came alive even though their hopes for a trip to Japan next week were dashed.
Some changes were made in the third with Barboza in for Robyn and Berg in for Taayiba and Kim Glass saw some action for Logan Tom, but to no avail. It was as if we just had to get that set out of our system and move on to the fourth set.
And that we did! It was all USA. The double sub entered at 21-14 along with Foluke in for Bown at 23-15. Foluke was dished the quick at 24-17 – set and match.
In the press conference, the Turkish coach (from Italy), praised the Americans' serving, blocking and defense. He too, saw a completely different team on the floor tonight and even apologized in his broken English. "Jenny" Lang Ping helped Alessandro Chiappini's answer to a question by conversing in Italian so he could say that his team lacked "the will to win and concentration."
Jenny traded compliments to her coaching friend telling the press corpse that the USA had to prepare for the Turk's strong hitters. She was pleased with her team's blocking tonight. She also admitted that the USA needs to control their unforced errors; she commented on the 10 hitting errors in set 3 and said that that was way too many.
Tomorrow it's Italy!!
Joan Powell
Team Leader, U.S. Women's National Team at World Grand Prix
Journal Archives for 2008 FIVB World Grand Prix
July 4
July 3
July 1
June 29
June 28
June 27
June 26
June 23:
June 22:
June 21
June 20
June 19
June 18


text:
A Day Of Remembrance
To The Reader's Forum:
The 50th anniversary, of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy's assassination and untimely death on November 22, 1963, inspiring our hearts forever.
"He belongs to the country," Jacqueline Kennedy had said, expressing her wish to have the President laid to rest in the National Cemetery at Arlington rather than in the family plot in Massachusetts.
More than that: he belonged to the world.
Monarchs, presidents, chancellors, prime ministers, had flooded into Washington from five continents the day before, when all bells tolled, for the moment when king and commissar, Frenchman and Ethiopian, South American and Asian, would alike follow John F. Kennedy's black caisson to the funeral on foot. Countless Americans across the land – how many millions no one will ever know – had switched off their sets and gone, in silence, to their own churches and temples, to pray.
Let November 22, 2013, mark a day of remembrance as we attend our personal house of choice, in prayer,across America and elsewhere, pray for a family, that, symbolizes a moment of change not because of what they did, but of who they were.
President Kennedy who challenged the power of darkness who was composed and unafraid. We came to share in his death. There were no souring acids in his spirit. A zealous crusader and missioner who knew he was going.
Mary Christine McNamara


text:
National Sports
Adding Insult To Injury
Pittsburgh, PA (SportsNetwork.com) - Starling Marte's three-run triple highlighted a five-run opening inning against Justin Verlander, and the Pirates rolled to an 11-6 victory over Detroit on a night the Tigers were knocked from their perch atop the AL Central.
Verlander was taken out after the top of the second inning due to right shoulder soreness. He will have and MRI Tuesday. Verlander has never been on the disabled list in his career and has never missed a start due to injury.
"Warming up, long tossing and then going to the bullpen, it (shoulder) didn't feel great," Verlander said. "Then it started to loosen up a little bit toward the end of my bullpen. When I got on the mound there were no sharp pains or anything. The ball wasn't coming out of my hand good at all."
For Verlander (10-11), the 2011 AL MVP and Cy Young Award winner, it was the shortest start of his career. He was charged with four hits and four earned runs, while walking two and fanning three. His ERA climbed to 4.76.
"I just didn't feel great," Verlander said. "It's disappointing. On a night the team really needed me, it was the toughest game I've ever had to watch."
Travis Snider belted a pair of homers and drove in four runs, while Russell Martin and Ike Davis smacked back-to-back home runs for the Pirates, who won for the fourth time in six games.
Rajai Davis went 3-for-5 with two RBI for the Tigers, who endured a 19-inning loss at Toronto Sunday afternoon. The Tigers have lost three in a row and are now a half-game behind Kansas City for first place in the AL Central. The Royals edged Oakland, 3-2, Monday night. Detroit had been alone in first place every day since the start of play June 21.
Jeff Locke (4-3) gave up eight hits and four runs over five-plus innings, but got the win.
Miguel Cabrera's RBI single gave the Tigers the lead in the first inning, but the Pirates sent 10 men to the plate in the bottom half and capitalized on a pair of errors. Marte tripled to the right-field corner and then came home when Snider's ground ball went under the glove of first baseman Victor Martinez. Consecutive singles from Jordy Mercer and Jayson Nix expanded the lead to 5-1.
"Our game plan was to go up there and see pitches, be aggressive within the strike zone, and try and make him (Verlander) work," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said. "We were able to get those things accomplished."
The Pirates also displayed solid defense. In the second inning, Snider threw Alex Avila out at home when he tried to score on a lineout by Rajai Davis. Gregory Polanco nailed Rajai Davis at the plate in the eighth when he attempted to come home on Cabrera's single.
Snider smacked a two-run shot during a three-run second before the Tigers came alive in the sixth with three runs, one of them coming on an RBI double from Torii Hunter.
Jared Hughes diffused the rally after Locke allowed the first five hitters of the inning to reach base.
Kevin Whelan, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Toledo on Monday, took the mound to start the home sixth for his third major league appearance and first since 2011 with the Yankees. Martin homered to left with one out, and Ike Davis followed with a blast to right.
Rajai Davis hit a two-run double in the eighth before Snider homered to left- center in the bottom portion of the inning.
Game Notes
The Tigers have lost nine of their last 11 games in Pittsburgh ... It was the first of four straight meetings between the clubs. They will play in Pittsburgh Tuesday before Detroit hosts contests Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon ... Before the game, the Pirates placed reigning National League MVP Andrew McCutchen on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 4, due to a fractured left rib. To take McCutchen's spot on the active roster, the club recalled pitcher Casey Sadler from Triple-A Indianapolis ... Buck Farmer will make his major league debut by starting on the mound Wednesday for the Tigers. They pushed back Rick Porcello to Friday because he pitched in Sunday's game ... Verlander had won 14 straight interleague decisions.


text:
Core'dinations and Xyron all week long!
September 30, 2013 by Ellen
Filed under Core Blog, Imaginisce, Sizzix, Xyron
We are excited to share Xyron projects with you all week long.
And do not forget to head over to the Xyron blog for MORE inspiration AND a giveaway! I heard a rumour that it might be a sticker maker?!??!?!
Designer Shaunte Wadley is up first with some mixing and matching of Tim Holtz Kraft Core Season Impressions, Kraft-Core and Fancy Pants Core Impressions. And see that super cool strip of pumpkins? Shante used her 2.5 Sticker maker so keep scrolling to check out easy it is to adhere that with Xyron tools.
How is easy is that???
It's like magic…it's sticky and NO MESS!
Here's a close up of it finished with the die cut layers:
THEN after you sand with your Sand it Gadget, take your chalks and apply desired color for a really cool look! Not sure if you saw Friday's post but Designer Kate Nolan Denham did that on her layout, too, but with some Black Magic..super cool!
And next up is Designer Vivian Keh working the Black Magic! Just love how she chose Black Magic for her Thanksgiving card. For some step by step photos check out her blog HERE.
Core'dinations – "Black Magic" Collection, Sand-It Gadget, Dust Buddy
Sizzix – Fancy & Floral Frames Embossing Folder Set #657197, Brenda Walton "Gift Tags" Bigz die #658730
Clearsnap – PetalPoint Ink Pad Collection in "Provence," Frost White Pigment Ink
And don't forget to comment to win because we have some awesome prizes up for grabs for commenting this week. How about some Core AND a Xyron Mega runner? We have more in store for prizes this week so STAY CLOSE!


text:
Artist Collection: (1 of 72)< Previous | Next >
- + MOUSE OVER image to zoom in
- + CLICK to enlarge
magical waterfallsby david hatton
- Medium
- Traditional
- Artist Notes
- Abstract fantasy in oil on canvas 100x100cm original for sale info at email@example.com Colours on original painting may slightly differ All The Materials Contained May Not Be Reproduced, Copied, Edited, Published, Transmitted Or Uploaded In Any Way Without My Permission. My Images Do Not Belong To The Public Domain. Using this image for any purpose and in any way, without prior permission, may lead to legal action. greeting and postcards also available at http://www.redbubble.com/people/davidhatton
- Contact Artist Send Artist an Email
More about david hatton
- Location
- , germany
- Artist Biography
- I work for an Airline full time and painting is something that I`ve taught myself. Abstract is my style of painting. I live near Munich Airport in Bavaria. I try to let my feelings go through my soul and into my paintbrush,the result is a colourful world of fantasy in abstract form which I h ...


text:
So today, I stumbled upon this blog, Then Play Long (http://nobilliards.blogspot.co.uk/), which is reviewing every UK number one album in order. (I got there via Popular [http://freakytrigger.co.uk/populist/], which is reviewing every number one single and is a great, great read).
Anyway, I thought the entries on McCartney II and Tug of War were great (and pretty much what I think of them). (You can also see the person's thoughts on Ram, BOTR and VAM, I don't think they've got to broadstreet yet. And then there's FITD.


text:
View This Report »
Get Industry Insights. Simply.
Talk to Amrita
+1 718 303 2019
"An increasing need to safeguard acts of piracy and terrorism will drive the maritime safety market" The maritime safety market size is estimated to grow from USD 16.71 billion in 2016 to USD 23.67 ...
Rising need for precision weapons and increasing demand of laser weapons in naval forces are the major factors expected to drive the growth of the directed energy weapons market in near future." The ...
"Increasing demand for UAVs for commercial applications is the key factor impacting the growth dynamics of the UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) market" The UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) market is estimated ...
Aerospace And D...
United Kingdom
Reportlinker.com © Copyright 2017. All rights reserved.


text:
Body Solid 105 lb Kettlebell Set with Rack
Product Information:
Update your home gym with the Body Solid ® KBCS105PACK 105 lb Kettlebell Set with Rack. This rack comes with everything you need to start your kettlebell routine in the convenience of your own home. The kettlebell set ranges from 5-30 lbs and the rack stores up to six bells. Discover all of the benefits of kettlebells with the Body Solid ® KBCS105PACK 105 lb Kettlebell Set with Rack.
- Includes 6 kettlebells: 5 lb, 10 lb, 15 lb, 20 lb, 25 lb, 30 lb
- Single kettlebells in 5 lb increments
- Rack provides storage for 6 kettlebells
- Rack stores any sized kettlebell up to 50 lbs
- 3 off-set storage shelves provide easy access
- Ideal for performing pulls, squats, rotational training, core exercises and more
- Rubber encased body with solid chrome handle
- Weight labels permanently stamped
- Rack dimensions: 19" Length x 20" Width x 21" Height
Country of Origin: ImportedWeb ID: 11913794


text:
June has begun, and the Major League Baseball season will head into the dog days of summer. As the weather starts to heat up, so have some of the finest players the National League has to offer. While some names may continue to surprise, others have been there before. Some players wish May had offered a few more chances, while some just assume forget the second month of the season and move on. These are the best bats in the National League as of June 5th.
1) Matt Kemp – LAD (Last Week: 5)
After finding himself near the top of this list all season long, Matt Kemp has finally vaulted himself into the number one spot. (more…)


text:
Educators analyze latest MCA results
MARSHALL – The 2013 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) scores were released by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) this week, providing public schools with a tool to help gauge student progress in meeting state standards for reading, math and science.
Minnesota continues to be a national leader in setting higher standards, having ranked at the top of the nation in ACT scores for the eighth straight year, though educators would still like to see even more student progress on state tests. For that reason, the bar was raised in reading this year, requiring students to take a more challenging reading test which was aligned to career and college-ready standards.
Not surprising, little more than half of the 58,557 to 62,389 students in each of the grades (3-8 and 10th) met or exceeded state expectations. The state went through a similar process with testing in math, giving students a more rigorous test (MCA III) in 2011.
"Anytime a new test based on new standards is given, a drop in scores is to be expected," MDE Commissioner Brenda Cassellius said in a news release. "But setting high standards is the right thing to do. If we want our students to compete in a global economy, we must continue to stretch and hold ourselves accountable for helping students meet higher standards."
The state is not only committed to developing high standard tests, it is also working hard to provide teachers and students with the best process of administering those tests so that results can be returned to educators in a comprehensive and timely matter.
"We can be proud of the fact that Minnesota is a pioneer in setting high expectations for students and in using online testing that give more timely information to teachers and parents," Cassellius said.
More than 95 percent of students reportedly took their math test online this year, highlighting the importance of an online environment.
"Moving to better tests that provide teachers with timely accurate feedback on students' progress requires an online environment," Cassellius said. "And while no online system is perfect, reaching our goals requires these data systems to help us drive aggressively toward results. As we enter the season of test results reporting, we'll have many data sets to look at and gauge how Minnesota students are doing."
Cassellius warned, however, that the recently released test results are only a snapshot in time. The true measure of progress is better served by analyzing trends established over a number of years rather than on the ups and downs that can occur from year to year, she said.
"These tests, while important, are just one piece of the overall picture of how students and schools are doing," Cassellius said. "Nothing can replace talking to your child's teacher, reviewing their daily work and visiting your child's school. We should stand proud of our students' success, use the data to identify challenges and then do the hard work it takes every day – not just on testing day – to ensure every child is successful."
Educators can break down assessment data to pinpoint how many students fell into each of the four categories (did not meet, partially met, met or exceeded standards), and they can also analyze how ethnicity and other factors play into the test results as well as compare data to state averages.
The number of 11th-grade students who met or exceeded expectations on the MCA II test rose 9 percentage points from a year ago. When compared to state math averages, area public schools did well overall. Seven area schools scored above the state average (1,149.1), with Murray County Central (1,154.8 average score), Minneota (1,154.6), Dawson-Boyd (1,154.3), Wabasso (1,152.5), Ivanhoe (1,152.5), Russell-Tyler-Ruthton (1,149.7) and Tracy Area (1,149.3).
Lakeview (1,147.5), Westbrook-Walnut Grove (1,147.1), Marshall Public School (1,146.3), Yellow Medicine East (1,144.3), Canby (1,141.1) and E.C.H.O. Charter (1,140.6) students scored below the state average.
"We recognize that we were below the average, but we did see a fairly nice increase from where we were from the 2011-12 assessment year, so we were excited to see those improvements," Marshall Superintendent Klint Willert said. "It's important to remind people that there is more than just this assessment that we use to gauge our school. We look at advanced placement results, which we've shown improvement on, and other measures."
Area third- through eighth-grade students taking the MCA III had varying test results. Because of the state's flexibility waiver from federal No Child Left Behind provisions in 2013, students were not able to take the best of three scores like they did the previous year. Though statewide performances dipped slightly from a year ago, the scores do reflect an increase from 2011 when the more rigorous standards were given.
Ivanhoe third- through seventh-graders scored well above the state averages in each of the classes, while eighth-grade results were not calculated since there were fewer than 10 tests recorded.
Average scores from third-, fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders at Lakeview scored well above the state averages, while eighth grade scored were slightly above. Seventh-grade scores fell below. MCC fourth-, sixth- and eighth-grade students surpassed the state average, while third-graders matched the state average and fifth- and seventh-graders fell below.
Students at Dawson-Boyd scored above in third, seventh and eighth grade and fell below in the other three grade levels. Lake Benton had two classes score above the state average (grades 4, 6), while two fell below (third and fifth grade). RTR had three groups of student exceed the state average (grades 5, 6, 7) and three fall short (3, 4, 8) as did WWG (grades 4, 5, 6 above and 3, 7, 8 below).
Marshall students topped the state average in seventh and eighth grade but fell below in third through sixth grade.
"Those are areas that we're going to take a look at when our data teams meet," Willert said. "That's something we do on an annual basis once we get results back. We'll analyze everything to find where we met benchmarks and where we didn't."
Willert pointed out that Marshall looks for two specific areas.
"In our process, we look at trends to see if there's something that is consistently missed at a specific grade level but also from a cohort group as well," he said. "Last year's fourth-grade results aren't compared to this year's fourth-graders. The results are compared to the actual fifth-graders who took the test. We're able to make some pretty good assessments and work with teachers to come up with practices to improve on."
Canby fifth- and sixth-grade students were above state averages, while grades 3, 4, 7 and 8 were not. Student scores at Tracy Area fell below the state average in all except seventh grade. Average student scores in all six classes that were tested at Wabasso, Minneota, Lynd, YME and E.C.H.O fell below the state averages.
"Just because somebody receives one speeding ticket, they're not necessarily a bad driver," Willert said. "It's the same with testing. Just because we might have a hiccup here or there, we're not a terrible school. We're more than just a single test."
New reading assessments, which note an increased rigor consistent with Minnesota Academic Standards, established a new baseline in which to monitor progress in the future. MDE reports reveal that this year's scores reflect additional text complexity, including making connections between two passages and increased cognitive demand based on Depth of Knowledge.
"It's important to look at today's test results for what they are: a snapshot in time that tells us how students are doing in mastering our state standards," Cassellius said. "What is needed now is to focus our efforts and stop moving the goal posts so teachers and students have a consistent target to hit."
Students from Marshall Public School and Dawson-Boyd tested above the state reading averages at every grade level except for seventh. Seventh-graders from Lakeview also fell below the state average, while 10th-graders matched it, and all the other grades surpassed the mark.
"Our reading results have really emphasized what our district has been focused on over the last couple of years," Willert said. "We've had a strong focus on reading, so it's nice to see that validation for what you're doing by investing in a program and in a service, that it does pay dividends if you stick with a plan."
Willert noted that reading coaches had been hired to work directly with teachers and assessment data in order to get the correct interventions in place.
"Our results are a direct reflection of that," he said.
Three other schools had scores above the state average in all but two classes. Canby and RTR scored above except for seventh and eighth grade, while MCC only fell below in fourth and sixth. Ivanhoe had three grades above (4, 6, 7) as did Tracy Area (3, 7, 8), while the others were below.
Lake Benton fifth- and sixth-grade scores topped the state average, though third- and fourth-graders did not. E.C.H.O. sixth-graders surpassed the state mark, but grades 4, 5, 7 and 8 did not. Milroy was below in eighth grade and Clarkfield was below in third grade, with all other grades not applicable at either school.
Test results showed that Lynd and WWG students were below the state average at every grade level except for sixth grade (Lynd had two that were not applicable). Wabasso fell short of the reading average in all scores except for 10th grade. Minneota students were above in fifth- and sixth-grade scores but below in all of the others. YME was shy of the state average at all levels.
While diversity, poverty and other issues affects some schools, others don't necessarily have those challenges, which makes growth and improvement a better measurement. The state's Multiple Measurement Ratings (MMR), which provide even more comprehensive data for educators, will be released on Oct. 1.
Current results can be found on the MDE website at: w20.education.state.mn.us/MDEAnalytics/Reports.jsp.


text:
Vampire squid
The vampire squid (Vampyroteuthis infernalis, lit. "vampire squid of Hell") is a small, deep-sea cephalopod found throughout the temperate and tropical oceans of the world. Unique retractile sensory filaments justify the vampire squid's placement in its own order: Vampyromorphida (formerly Vampyromorpha), which shares similarities with both squid and octopuses. As a phylogenetic relict it is the only known surviving member of its order, first described and originally classified as an octopus in 1903 by German teuthologist Carl Chun, but later assigned to a new order together with several extinct taxa.
Physical description[edit]
The vampire squid reaches a maximum total length c. 30 cm (1 ft). Its 15-cm (6-in) gelatinous body varies in colour from velvety jet-black to pale reddish, depending on location and lighting conditions. A webbing of skin connects its eight arms, each lined with rows of fleshy spines or cirri; the inner side of this "cloak" is black. Only the distal half (farthest from the body) of the arms have suckers. Its limpid, globular eyes, which appear red or blue, depending on lighting, are proportionately the largest in the animal kingdom at 2.5 cm (1 in) in diameter.[1] The animal's dark colour, cloak-like webbing, and red eyes give the vampire squid its name — it does not feed on blood.[2]
Mature adults have a pair of small fins projecting from the lateral sides of the mantle. These fins serve as the adult's primary means of propulsion: vampire squid "fly" through the water by flapping their fins. Their beak-like jaws are white. Within the webbing are two pouches wherein the tactile velar filaments are concealed. The filaments are analogous to a true squid's tentacles, extending well past the arms; but differ in origin, and represent the pair that lost by the ancestral octopus.
The vampire squid is almost entirely covered in light-producing organs called photophores, capable of producing disorienting flashes of light ranging in duration from fractions of a second to several minutes. The intensity and size of the photophores can also be modulated. Appearing as small, white discs, the photophores are larger and more complex at the tips of the arms and at the base of the two fins, but are absent from the undersides of the caped arms. Two larger, white areas on top of the head were initially believed to also be photophores, but are now identified as photoreceptors.
The chromatophores (pigment organs) common to most cephalopods are poorly developed in the vampire squid. Although the animal is therefore incapable of changing its skin colour in the dramatic fashion of shallow-dwelling cephalopods, such ability would not be useful at the lightless depths where it lives.
Habitat and adaptations[edit]
The vampire squid is an extreme example of a deep-sea cephalopod, thought to reside at aphotic (lightless) depths from 600 to 900 metres (2,000 to 3,000 ft) or more. Within this region of the world's oceans is a discrete habitat known as the oxygen minimum zone (OMZ). Within the OMZ, oxygen saturation is too low to support aerobic metabolism in most higher organisms. Nonetheless, the vampire squid is able to live and breathe normally in the OMZ at oxygen saturations as low as 3%; an ability that no other cephalopod, and few other animals, possess.
To cope with life in the suffocating depths, vampire squid have developed several radical adaptations. Of all deep-sea cephalopods, their mass-specific metabolic rate is the lowest. Their blue blood's hemocyanin binds and transports oxygen more efficiently than in other cephalopods,[3] aided by gills with especially large surface area. The animals have weak musculature, but maintain agility and buoyancy with little effort because of sophisticated statocysts (balancing organs akin to a human's inner ear)[4] and ammonium-rich gelatinous tissues closely matching the density of the surrounding seawater.
Like many deep-sea cephalopods, vampire squid lack ink sacs. If threatened, instead of ink, a sticky cloud of bioluminescent mucus containing innumerable orbs of blue light is ejected from the arm tips. This luminous barrage, which may last nearly 10 minutes, is presumably meant to daze would-be predators and allow the vampire squid to disappear into the blackness without the need to swim far. The display is made only if the animal is very agitated; regenerating the mucus is metabolically costly.
Few specifics are known regarding the ontogeny of the vampire squid. Their development progresses through three morphologic forms: the very young animals have a single pair of fins, an intermediate form has two pairs, and the mature form again has one. At their earliest and intermediate phases of development, a pair of fins is located near the eyes; as the animal develops, this pair gradually disappears as the other pair develops.[5] As the animals grow and their surface area to volume ratio drops, the fins are resized and repositioned to maximize gait efficiency. Whereas the young propel themselves primarily by jet propulsion, mature adults find flapping their fins to be the most efficient means.[6] This unique ontogeny caused confusion in the past, with the varying forms identified as several species in distinct families.[7]
If hypotheses may be drawn from knowledge of other deep-sea cephalopods, the vampire squid likely reproduces slowly by way of a small number of large eggs. Growth is slow, as nutrients are not abundant at depths frequented by the animals. The vastness of their habitat and its sparse population make procreative encounters a fortuitous event. The female may store a male's hydraulically implanted spermatophore (a tapered, cylindrical satchel of sperm) for long periods before she is ready to fertilize her eggs. Once she does, she may need to brood over them for up to 400 days before they hatch. The female will not eat towards this culmination and dies shortly thereafter.
Hatchlings are about 8 mm in length and are well-developed miniatures of the adults, with some differences. Their arms lack webbing, their eyes are smaller, and their velar filaments are not fully formed. The hatchlings are transparent and survive on a generous internal yolk for an unknown period before they begin to actively feed. The smaller animals frequent much deeper waters, perhaps feeding on marine snow (falling organic detritus).
What behavioural data are known have been gleaned from ephemeral encounters with ROVs; animals are often damaged during capture, and survive only two months in aquaria. An artificial environment makes reliable observation of non-defensive behaviour difficult.
With their long velar filaments deployed, vampire squid have been observed drifting along in the deep, black ocean currents. If the filaments contact an entity, or if vibrations impinge upon them, the animals investigate with rapid acrobatic movements. They are capable of swimming at speeds equivalent to two body lengths per second, with an acceleration time of five seconds. However, their weak muscles limit stamina considerably.
Unlike their relatives living in more hospitable climates, deep-sea cephalopods cannot afford to expend energy in protracted flight. Given their low metabolic rate and the low density of prey at such depths, vampire squid must use innovative predator avoidance tactics to conserve energy. Their aforementioned bioluminescent "fireworks" are combined with the writhing of glowing arms, erratic movements, and escape trajectories, making it difficult for a predator to identify a single target.
In a threat response called "pumpkin" or "pineapple" posture, the vampire squid inverts its caped arms back over the body, presenting an ostensibly larger form covered in fearsome-looking though harmless spines (called cirri).[8] The underside of the cape is heavily pigmented, masking most of the body's photophores. The glowing arm tips are clustered together far above the animal's head, diverting attack away from critical areas. If a predator were to bite off an arm tip, the vampire squid can regenerate it.
Copepods, prawns, and cnidarians have all been reported as prey of vampire squid.[dubious ] Recent research has shown they are the only cephalopod not to hunt living prey. They lack feeding tentacles; but in addition to their eight arms, have two retractile filaments (hypothesized homologous to cephalopod tentacles), which they use for the capture of food. They combine the waste with mucus secreted from suckers to form balls of food. They feed on detritus, including remains of gelatinous zooplankton such as salps, larvaceans, and medusae, moults of crustaceans, and complete copepods, ostracods, amphipods, and isopods.[9][10]
Vampire squid have been found among the stomach contents of large, deepwater fish, such as giant grenadiers,[11] and deep-diving mammals, such as whales and sea lions.
The Vampyromorphida are characterized by such apomorphies as the possession of photophores, a peculiar type of uncalcified endoskeleton (the gladius), eight webbed arms, and the two velar filaments. Until fairly recently known only from the modern species and some fossil remains tentatively allocated to this group, a batch of Middle Jurassic (Lower Callovian, c. 165–164 mya) specimens found at La Voulte-sur-Rhône demonstrated vampyromorphid cephalopods clearly were in existence for far longer than had been believed.
These were described as Vampyronassa rhodanica. The supposed vampyromorphids from the Kimmeridgian-Tithonian (156–146 mya) of Solnhofen, Plesioteuthis prisca, Leptoteuthis gigas, and Trachyteuthis hastiformis, cannot be positively assigned to this group; they are large species (from 35 cm in P. prisca to > 1 m in L. gigas) and show features not found in vampyromorphids, being somewhat similar to the true squids, Teuthida.[12]
In popular culture[edit]
- A 2009 Rolling Stone article[13] by Matt Taibbi likened investment bank Goldman Sachs to "a great vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity, relentlessly jamming its blood funnel into anything that smells like money."[13] Although the metaphor was faulty, since vampire squids do not suck blood or have a "blood funnel", it was later used by other critics of Goldman Sachs, such as the Occupy Wall Street movement.[14]
- In the 2012 Futurama episode Naturama (Futurama) during the Elephant Seal segment Zoidberg appears as a stylized Vampire Squid.
- Episode 28 of the marine adventure animation The Octonauts was devoted to an encounter with an injured vampire squid.[15]
- In Moriarty: The Hound of the D'Urbervilles, Kim Newman has Professor Moriarty use vampire squid to bring down a scientific rival in disgrace. The rival is induced to believe that they are Martians of the sort described in H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds, leading to his confinement in a madhouse after a disastrous lecture to the Royal Society.
- In the most recent Pokémon video game series installments, Pokémon X and Y, the Pokémon "Malamar" is based on the Vampire squid.[16]
- ^ Ellis, Richard. "Introducing Vampyroteuthis infernalis, the vampire squid from Hell". The Cephalopod Page. Dr. James B. Wood. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- ^ Seibel, Brad. "Vampyroteuthis infernalis, Deep-sea Vampire squid". The Cephalopod Page. Dr. James B. Wood. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
- ^ Seibel et al. 1999
- ^ Stephens, P. R.; Young, J. Z. (2009). "The statocyst of Vampyroteuthis infernalis (Mollusca: Cephalopoda)". Journal of Zoology 180 (4): 565–588. doi:10.1111/j.1469-7998.1976.tb04704.x.
- ^ Pickford 1949
- ^ (Seibel et al. 1998).
- ^ (Young 2002).
- ^ "Vampire Squid Turns "Inside Out"". National Geographic. February 2010. Retrieved June 2011.
- ^ Hoving, H. J. T.; Robison, B. H. (2012). "Vampire squid: Detritivores in the oxygen minimum zone". Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. doi:10.1098/rspb.2012.1357.
- ^ Vampire squid from hell eats faeces to survive depths
- ^ Drazen, Jeffrey C; Buckley, Troy W; Hoff, Gerald R (2001). "The feeding habits of slope dwelling macrourid fishes in the eastern North Pacific". Deep Sea Research Part I: Oceanographic Research Papers 48 (3): 909–935. doi:10.1016/S0967-0637(00)00058-3.
- ^ Fischer & Riou 2002
- ^ a b By Matt Taibbi (2009-07-09). "The Great American Bubble Machine | Politics News". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2013-05-19.
- ^ Roose, Kevin (2011-12-13). "The Long Life of the Vampire Squid - NYTimes.com". Dealbook.nytimes.com. Retrieved 2012-01-04.
- ^ The Octonauts And The Vampire Squid
- ^ Malamar - Pokémon[unreliable source?]
- Bolstad, Kat (2003). "Deep-Sea Cephalopods: An Introduction and Overview". (Version of 5/6/03, retrieved 2006-DEC-06.)
- Ellis, Richard (1996). "Introducing Vampyroteuthis infernalis, the vampire squid from Hell". In Knopf, Alfred A. The Deep Atlantic: Life, Death, and Exploration in the Abyss. New York. ISBN 0-679-43324-4. Retrieved 2007-04-30.
- Fischer, Jean-Claude; Riou, Bernard (2002). "Vampyronassa rhodanica nov. gen. nov sp., vampyromorphe (Cephalopoda, Coleoidea) du Callovien inférieur de la Voulte-sur-Rhône (Ardèche, France)". Annales de Paléontologie 88 (1): 1−17. doi:10.1016/S0753-3969(02)01037-6. (French with English abstract)
- Pickford, Grace E. (1949). "Vampyroteuthis infernalis Chun an archaic dibranchiate cephalopod. II.". External anatomy (Dana Report) (32): 1–132.
- Robison, Bruce H.; Reisenbichler, Kim R.; Hunt, James C.; Haddock, Steven H. D. (2003). "Light Production by the Arm Tips of the Deep-Sea Cephalopod Vampyroteuthis infernalis". Biological Bulletin 205 (2): 102–109.
- Seibel, Brad A. (2001). "Vampyroteuthis infernalis". Archived from the original on 2005-12-24. Retrieved 2006-12-06.
- Seibel, Brad A.; Thuesen, Erik V.; Childress, James J. (1998). "Flight of the vampire: ontogenetic gait-transition in Vampyroteuthis infernalis (Cephalopoda: Vampyromorpha)". Journal of Experimental Biology 201 (16): 2413–2424.
- Seibel, Brad A.; Chausson, Fabienne; Lallier, Francois H.; Zal, Franck; Childress, James J. (1999). "Vampire blood: respiratory physiology of the vampire squid (Cephalopoda: Vampyromorpha) in relation to the oxygen minimum layer". Experimental Biology Online 4 (1): 1–10. doi:10.1007/s00898-999-0001-2. (HTML abstract)
- Young, Richard E. (June 2002). "Taxa Associated with the Family Vampyroteuthidae". Retrieved 2006-12-06.


text:
January 28, 2009
A special post for fans of the Tribe and golf. Ohio's Golf Magazine is at the FBR Open in Arizona covering everything Ohio. That includes a visit to the Tribe's new Spring facility, Incld. Q&A's with Hafner and Sizemore plus photos of the new digs. PLUS a full sit down interview with Ben Curtis. Everything is online at http://www.ohiosgolf.com look for the special FBR page and the message board postings that reference "FBR"
(will be posted by 8pm est tonight)


text:
Guns make government responsible
Editor, OBSERVER:
The right to bear arms, also known as the Second Amendment, is not so much to protect us against each other or hunt but to protect ourselves from a tyrannical government. Our Founding Fathers in 1776 were afraid that the new government they just founded might get out of hand and that the people may be needed to take back the power if necessary.
Fortunately, as of right now, we have a pretty responsible government that does not bully its own people perhaps because of the Second Amendment. I thank God that I was not born in a place like Syria or Central America.


text:
Place Your Order
About This Rod
Offering the technique-specific characteristics and performance you need for fishing drop shots to their full potential, the Shimano Compre Drop Shot Spinning Rods deliver the exceptional angler value that has made them a staple in the bass fishing world. Now equipped with lightweight, responsive and highly sensitive IM-9 graphite blanks, you'll be able to detect more subtle takes, set more hooks and land more fish. Premium Fuji Aluminum Oxide Guides also offer excellent durability, and help facilitate longer and more accurate casting, while new custom Shimano Reel Seats help reduce weight even further and provide a comfortable, sturdy base for your reel. The newly designed reel seats also fasten from below the reel for a sleek, new threadless look. A new addition to the quality line-up of Compre rods, the Shimano Compre Drop Shot Spinning Rods deliver tournament caliber performance at a reasonable price.
Additional Features:
- Custom Shaped EVA Handles
- Multi-purpose hook keeper
- Etched Technique Specific Badge Butt Cap
-Backed by 1-year Limited Warranty (All warranty claims must be made with Shimano directly. Tackle Warehouse can no longer accept Shimano warranty rods.)
Customer Feedback
Comments: I bought the 6' 8" rod & I love it. It's light weight, feels good in your hand & was an excellent rod for me this year. I would give this a 10/10. By far my favorite rod.
From: Keith: USA 10/11/16
Comments: This is by far the best rod I have ever owned. I bought the 7' 2" drop shot rod and it has has been amazing, and has improved my drop shot fishing by leaps and bounds. I highly suggest buying this rod and tackle warehouses packaging and shipping is the best in the industry!
From: Casey: Millboro, Va., USA
Comments: I bought the 6'8" drop shot model hoping it would feel similiar to my curamas. I was disappointed. My biggest complaint is the location of the hook keeper. I'm not sure about other people but the hook keeper is right where I place my index finger for sensitivaty and while casting. The hook keeper should have been placed on the bottom of the rod to keep it out of the way. I'm having to alter the way I hold my spinning rod because of the hook keeper. I'm thinking about just cutting it off completely. The rod is also not that sensitive. I think the tip is too soft to transmitt a good feel. I have cheaper other brand rods that are more sensitive. Thought about moving this rod to my crappie rod collection. It might make a decent crappie rod. I still love my cumaras but was totally disappointed with this one. Stick with the cumaras. Even though they cost more, you won't be looking for a replacement any time soon.
From: Pao:Boiling Springs, SC
Comments: I purchased the 7-2 drop-shot rod and have hauled in dozens of fish with it. Very light and sensitive, and has great action for hook sets. It's quickly become one of my favorite rods. Awesome bang for your buck here between $100-110 ... I might have to buy more Compres. Can't go wrong with the lifetime warranty too.
From: Aaron: WA


text:
With over 60 employees and hundreds of active volunteers, the South Florida Wildlife Center admits over 12,000 animals annually—about 255 different species of wildlife—and gives them their best chance for full recovery. Watch the video to the right to see how your donation dollars are saving the lifes of wildlife across South Florida every day.
Please provide the following information using the secure form below to make a donation to support our life-saving work. Or, to become a monthly supporter and support our work all year round, click here.
Choose the amountof your donation
If you donate and have not already registered, you will receive periodic updates and communications from The Humane Society of the United States.
Contributions to the South Florida Wildlife Center are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The South Florida Wildlife Center's tax ID number is 23-7086391.
If you have any questions about donating to us online, please send us an email or call us at 954-524-4302.
To send your gift by mail, please make your check payable to the South Florida Wildlife Center and mail it to: South Florida Wildlife Center, Dept. SFLEE101003001, 3200 SW 4th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315. Your donation will be used for our work at the center. Thank you!