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Research groups have treated more than 120 patients with different types of blood and bone-marrow cancers using gene therapy
Singapore: Over six research groups have treated more than 120 patients with many different types of blood and bone-marrow cancers using gene therapy. It started with a few patients with one type of leukemia were given this one-time, experimental therapy several years ago and some remain cancer-free today.
"It's really exciting. You can take a cell that belongs to a patient and engineer it to be an attack cell," said Dr Janis Abkowitz, blood diseases chief at the University of Washington in Seattle and president of the American Society of Hematology.
In one study, all five adults and 19 of 22 children with acute lymphocytic leukemia, had a complete remission, meaning no cancer could be found after treatment, although a few have relapsed since then. These were gravely ill patients out of options. Some had tried multiple bone-marrow transplants and up to 10 types of chemotherapy.
Cancer was so advanced in eight-year-old Emily Whitehead of Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, that doctors said her major organs would fail within days. She was the first child given the gene therapy and shows no sign of cancer today, nearly two years later.
Results on patients with myeloma, lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia were to be reported at a weekend conference in New Orleans.
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It's often said that money isn't the answer to problems in education, and that's true as far as it goes. But without adequate money, most improvement efforts are hindered from the start.
Buildings and the necessary equipment for classroom instruction cost money. Still-underpaid teachers do as well.
Mississippi has never adequately funded its public schools on a sustained basis – even after it passed the Mississippi Adequate Education Program 15 years ago. Since it went into full effect in 2002, MAEP has been fully funded under the law's formula only twice, in election years 2003 and 2007.
MAEP is the most significant post-1982 public education milestone chronicled in today's installment of the ongoing Daily Journal series "The State of our Schools." It attacked the indefensible condition that the quality of a child's education depends in large measure on where he or she lives.
Some districts have a lot of valuable property to tax in generating local school support. Some poorer areas have a paucity.
MAEP addressed this inequity with a formula designed to increase funding for all districts but provide a disproportionate share to districts where local taxes can't generate sufficient local support. It has saved Mississippi from the equity lawsuits faced by many states while serving as strong testimony to the state's commitment to public education.
Mississippi has made dramatic strides in per pupil funding and is no longer in the lowest tier of states after spending most of its history at the bottom. As Daily Journal education reporter Chris Kieffer reported in Sunday's paper, in the mid-20th century per pupil spending in Mississippi was a mere 37 percent of the national average and only 57 percent of the southern states' average. We had a huge gap to overcome.
The correlation between state per-pupil spending and academic performance isn't absolute, but it's there, with notable exceptions. Mississippi's $9,708 figure still trails the nation's $11,665 by a wide margin. While it represents progress, as the state with the nation's highest poverty rate Mississippi faces special challenges that can be costly.
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Pitt's power forward combination young, talentedJanuary 9, 2014 9:06 PM
Pitt has averaged 77 points per game through 15 games, and although the sample size is small, there hasn't been a drop through the first two games of ACC play, either.
The Panthers (14-1, 2-0) scored 74 points in their win Saturday at North Carolina State and 79 in their win Monday night against Maryland.
And in both cases, they clearly could have scored more. They opened the game against the Wolfpack by missing nine of their first 10 shots. Against the Terrapins, they had such a large lead that they spent most of the final 10 minutes running the clock and trying to shorten the game.
There are plenty of theories as to why the Panthers seem to be a little more offensive these days, and while coach Jamie Dixon buys some and not others, one thing he does know is the power forward combination of freshmen Michael Young and Jamel Artis has been a bit of a game-changer.
Those two, Dixon said, fall into the category of the "stretch four" — a power forward who can step out to the perimeter and shoot, but also drive to the basket.
The Panthers haven't had many, if any, true power forwards with that skill set in the past, but Young (6 feet 8) and Artis (6-7) are skilled and versatile enough to play outside and in the post.
Dixon said that while the two — who average a combined 11.3 points and 8.1 rebounds per game — have a long way to go and a lot to learn, they clearly add another dimension to the offense.
"For us, the way we played, what your four man does has always sort of dictated what we can do offensively," Dixon said. "And we were recruiting them, but just the skills that they brought were ideal for what I think they can do and you could sense that, but you don't [know] that until they are here. The physical characteristics are there, and the mental ability to pick things up and adjust and understand things has been there.
"I think they may have learned some stuff in the Maryland game when we talked about a stretch four and a guy who can go out and shoot the ball. But, [before that], I don't think they quite understood it to the level we needed them to."
Dixon said having two players who are big enough and physical enough to defend traditional power forwards while being able to play on the perimeter on offense creates difficult matchups for most opponents.
And that's because it stretches out defenses, opening things up for other players.
Young said he likes the role that he and Artis have carved for themselves, but knows there is a lot to learn.
He said their role has been slowly but surely expanding, and their ability to contribute offensively has grown as they become more comfortable and Dixon trusts them more.
"I think we are used to the pace and know our roles and what we need to do, and our confidence level just keeps rising every day," Young said. "Right now, we are just taking shots as they come, but if I get the ball in scoring position I try to make a play. All of us freshmen are just trying to not be too aggressive but also not be too passive and taking what the offense presents us.
"We have a lot to improve on. We have been able to give a different outlook on the position and become a great 1-2 punch. Whenever we switch and I am in the game or he is in the game, there isn't a drop-off, either, we both can do the same things maybe in different ways."
Dixon said that while learning good shot selection is always difficult for freshmen to understand because most are used to being the focal point of the offense, freshmen forwards often struggle to understand the concept of defending on the perimeter.
He said Young and Artis have improved dramatically in this area from the start of the season but, as is always the case with any of his players, they have a ways to go to defend at the level he expects.
Young said learning how to play great defense has only been one part of the growth process for him as a freshman, and that he and Artis have committed to becoming great defenders. And he said the two make each other better every day in practice because they compete and work hard.
"We can learn from each other," Young said. "I tell him every day, come at me as if you were coming at someone you don't know. Play me your hardest and I will play you at my hardest every day and that is the only way that we are going to get better. Coach, for the most part, he just wants us to go out there and focus on playing defense and rebounding, so that is what we do. We run the offense and just try to play how we know how to play.
"Right now, the offense is flowing great. … If the opportunity presents itself for Jamel or I to make plays and put the ball on the ground, we will, but our offense is running smooth and we are moving the ball and all of us are trying to make plays."
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Perichondritis is an infection of the skin and tissue surrounding the cartilage of the outer ear.
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Perichondritis is usually caused by injury to the ear due to ear surgery, ear piercing (especially piercing of the cartilage), or contact sports. Ear piercing through the cartilage is probably the most significant risk factor today. Surgery, burns, and acupuncture also increase the risk of infection.
Perichondritis can cause severe damage to the ear structure if it becomes chondritis -- infection of the cartilage itself.
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Perichondritis is diagnosed based on the person's medical history and by looking at the ear. If there is a history of trauma to the ear and the ear is red and very tender, then perichondritis is diagnosed. There may be a change in the normal shape of the ear. The ear may look swollen.
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I've been working on my advogato diary client today. It saves the opening a browser, and makes it easy for people who keep a diary elsewhere to mirror it onto advogato. This message was sent with it. I'll start a project for it once it's done.
I've been working on my advogato diary client today. It saves the opening of a browser and makes it easy for people who keep a diary elsewhere to mirror them onto advogato. This message was sent with it. I'll start a project for it once it's done. [ No, it doesn't post doubles, that was my fault :-) ]
I was scheduled to take a CS placement test at the University of Maryland. The coordinator in charge handed me the exemption test for CMSC 106, Introduction C Programming. It's pretty funny that this class, an introduction to C programming, had both a C and C++ version -- I asked for the C version.
I exchanged a few emails with the coordinator before coming to the test, and she had seen my resume. I asked her if she was sure this was the right exam and she asked what data structures I knew. I told her that I know hashes, linked lists, and binary trees among others and she replied with ``Oh, then you must be here for the C++ exam'' and handed me a page infected with C++ code that I hadn't messed with in quite a while. This exam was still basic; it was testing knowledge of linked lists, dynamic memory allocation, and stuff like that. However, I didn't want to lose points for forgetting some of C++'s idiosyncrasies, and since the previous exam had a C and C++ version, it was only logical to ask for a C version of this test. When I did, I was told ``But C doesn't have classes!'' packaged with a condescending smile -- as if it's impossible to implement a linked list in C! I tried to explain to her that I prefer a test on data structures that uses C, but I guess I didn't do a very good job because I kept getting the same response.
I ended up taking the simpler C test, which was a joke. I have no choice but to review some C++ and then get exempted from the two other courses before I can start taking real classes. I'm just annoyed by the ignorance of the coordinator..
Oh well, I guess I should be thankful my school doesn't use Java instead.
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I'm assuming that the led pins are all in a paralell circuit, right? Otherwise what are you using to power the whole thing?
Well i mean a series circuit is, for example, having leds one after another on one line of power. Where as a paralell would be more having 1 led part off into its own line and then reconnect.Are you using any capacitors on your project?
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The disparity in talent was evident immediately. Kansas, streaked out to a 15-0 start through the first 5 minutes and 47 seconds as UMKC simply couldn't find a way to match up. The Jayhawks continued to create turnovers and run all night on their way to a 99-52 performance. Despite losing Markieff Morris in the first two minutes to foul trouble, Kansas pulled away immediately. Led b...


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Freshman right-hander Brady Bramlett allowed two hits, struck out seven and walked none in five innings Wednesday in his first start for No. 8 Ole Miss, a 7-2 win over visiting Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
Catcher Stuart Turner hit a two-run home run in the third inning, his second long ball of the season.
Austin Anderson had an RBI triple in the third and Auston Bousfiled followed with a run-scoring single before Turner's homer put Ole Miss up 4-0.
Jake Overbey's ground ball to short in the sixth inning scored Andrew Mistone to put the Rebles up 5-0.
Ole Miss added to the lead with a run in the sixth when Andrew Mistone scored on a ground ball to short from Jake Overbey that gave the Rebels a 5-0 lead.
The Rebels added two more runs in the seventh when Austin Knight hit an RBI double and later scored on a wild pitch.
Bramlett's seven strikeouts came a week after he fanned all three batters he faced against UT-Martin.
Ole Miss plays its first road game at Florida International at 5 p.m. Friday.
Mississippi State 17, Rhode Island 5: The Bulldogs turned a 4-3 game in the fifth inning into a rout by scoring 13 runs over the fifth, sixth and seventh innings to remain undefeated.
Adam Frazier and Alex Deta each went 3 for 4 with two runs scored and Sam Frost drove in four runs for the Bulldogs.
None of Mississippi State's four runs in the fifth inning came on a hit. The Rams' Lou Distasio walked Frost with the bases loaded, and Nick Naradowi hit two batters and walked another with the bases loaded to put the Bulldogs up 8-3.
Mississippi State's first seven batters reached base in the 7-run seventh before the Rams recorded an out.
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Writers Darryl Pinckney and Colson Whitehead will read from their work at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, in the Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau St.
Pinckney's works include the novel "High Cotton" and essay collections such as "Out There: Mavericks of Black Literature" and "Sold and Gone: Essays in African American Literature and U.S. Society." He has been awarded the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for fiction and the Harold D. Vursell Award for Distinguished Prose from the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
Pinckney's work has appeared in numerous anthologies and publications such as Granta, The New York Review of Books, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair and The Village Voice. A former Hodder Fellow at Princeton's Council of the Humanities, he also has taught at Harvard and Columbia universities.
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Trying to peek out from beneath that fedora.
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In a grey fedora to go with his grey blazer. What are the rules when it comes to fedora matching?
What's going on here?
Fedoraing in concert. Does he need a permit for that?
Bruno, a fedora is not a baseball cap! Nice form, though. We anticipate a strike.
Trying to peek out from beneath that fedora.
This photo was taken in Germany. So that should explain it.
Breaking out the brown hat. We feel like he should be offering us cigars.
Bruno with a fan! (Of fedoras.)
Don't let your hat catch on fire!


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Oklahomas struggles this season show in certain parts of Willie Warrens situational statistics.
A player once projected to be selected near the top of the lottery, Willie Warrens fall from grace shows in his numbers. He turned the ball over on 22.7% of his overall possessions, the highest amongst twos projected to be selected in the draft. Warren sits right at the average in overall scoring percentage at 42.5%, but is second lowest prospect in terms of transition scoring percentage at 45.1%, nearly 20% less than Evan Turner.
On the positive side, Warren shot 47.8% from the field in half court situations, the highest mark amongst all prospects. Much of his success against a set defense comes from his ability to score in isolation situations. His explosiveness played a key role in his 52.5% shooting in one-on-one scenarios the highest percentage on our rankings. He also shot the highest adjusted field goal percentage in pick and roll situations at 60%. These are qualities that are in high demand in todays NBA, and could make him an intriguing change of pace option in some teams second unit, granted hes able to hone the rest of his game.
Warrens outstanding numbers in those sets are largely result of his ability to get to the rim and finish athletically. Warren ranks as the top finisher in our group at 1.31 PPP in a slightly below average 3 shots per-game at the rim. Similarly, he is the second best pull up jump shooter at 1.04 PPP in a meager 1.6 possessions in game. He ranks below average in both catch and shoot metrics, and it seems clear that Warren wasnt always playing to his strengths last season.
Looking at those numbers alone, Warren seems like a high caliber offensive weapon who could win games for his team when his shot was falling, but theres much more to the story. Despite his outstanding shooting in pick and roll situations and prolific one-on-one ability, he turned the ball over on nearly one-third of his possessions running the two-man game and on a quarter of his isolation touches. He was also the worst spot up player in terms of PPP (0.72). Warren clearly has some outstanding natural offensive tools, but his decision-making leaves a lot to be desired, that became much more apparent this season in the absence of Blake Griffin than it was last year.
Willie Warren is not particularly long (6-6 wingspan), but he should be fine seeing minutes at the shooting guard position, considering his 6-2 ½ height. Measuring a legit 6-4 in shoes was a hurdle he needed to clear, and he managed to do so.[Read Full Article]
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Few players in recent memory have seen their NBA draft stock and overall reputation take as big of a hit as Willie Warrens has this past season. Considered a likely top-10 pick had he elected to declare a year ago, Warren decided to stick around for another season and has seen his stock plummet to the point that its anyones guess where he might be picked at this point.
Some terrible losses early in the season, being benched in one game for undisclosed reasons, getting called out by his head coach in the national media at one point for his immature behavior, a nagging ankle injury that seemingly wont heal, an untimely bout of mononucleosisits tough to see how this season could have possibly gone any worse for the super talented sophomore.
Its been a disaster for Oklahoma as well, as theyve gone from being ranked in the top-10 in some preseason polls to sporting a 13-14 overall record and a disappointing 4-9 in the Big 12. His head coach Jeff Capel has pointed the finger directly at the player he convinced to return to school, repeatedly discussing agendas, a failure to buy in and showing off for NBA scouts as some of the reasons his incredibly talented team has underachieved so badly.
Warrens on-court production has taken a significant hit in virtually every category. His 2-point percentage is down 5%, his 3-point percentage is down 6%, his turnover rate has nearly doubled and his assists and scoring are only up slightly in turn. Clearly playing alongside the best player in college basketball last year in Blake Griffin was far easier than the two hot-shot freshmen McDonalds All-Americans that replaced him--Tiny Gallon and Tommy Mason-Griffin--who obviously have their own agendas and difficulties in regards to playing winning team basketball.
Warrens role in Oklahomas offense has changed significantly in turn from last year to this, as hes gone from being a complimentary spot-up shooter, transition finisher and occasional pick and roll player to a guy expected to shoulder a significant amount of the teams half-court offense, often through his one on one play.
The place where Warren is struggling the most is with his jump-shot, as he just cant seem to knock down catch and shoot jumpers at the same rate as he did last season. Much of this obviously has to do with the quality of looks hes getting, as feeding off the double-teams Blake Griffin garnered on a regular basis is a lot easier than having to create all of his open looks himself. Losing a pass-first point guard in senior Austin Johnson and seeing him replaced with a wild, ball-dominant freshman in Tommy Mason-Griffin obviously hasnt helped either.
Warrens shot-selection isnt doing him any favors, though, as you regularly see him spotting up for jumpers a good 3-5 feet beyond the NCAA 3-point line. Although hes shown the ability to make this shot, there is simply no good reason for him to be taking such difficult attempts.
While Warren is surely a better shooter than the 31% hes making from beyond the arc this season, he needs to do a better job of understanding his limitations and not rushing as many contested look as he does each game. Still, its surprising to see him convert on just 30% of his wide-open spot-up jumpers (according to Synergy Sports Tech) considering his consistent, compact form and excellent touch.
Warren has improved his ability to make shots off the dribble, something hes been forced to do in his newly featured role. Hes converting an excellent 44% of his pull-up jumpers, again showing that outstanding knack for throwing the ball in the basket that had NBA types so excited about his prodigious scoring instincts this time last year.
As a shot-creator is exactly where Warren continues to show the most potential as an NBA player. Despite all of his shortcomings this season, his terrific talent is always looming in the background, reminding you how good he could become down the road if hes ever able to put it all together.
Warren has a great first step and is extremely strong with the ball, being capable of simply overpowering his man on the way to the basket, but also possessing the body control and agility to contort himself and get his shot off in a variety of ways. He takes contact extremely well around the rim, drawing fouls at a solid rate, and finishes acrobatically with terrific touch and instincts, showing a variety of floaters, runners, scoop-shots and all kinds of other elegant moves. His skill-level is, once again, obviously incredibly high, but he just doesnt always know how to harness it on a consistent basis, eventually getting out of control.
Warren has a tendency to dribble the air out of the ball, freezing out his teammates and looking quite selfish at times. He doesnt seem to trust the other players on his team that much, and tends to get frustrated easily if things arent going his way, which leads to terrible body language and even worse decision making. His turnover rate is sky-high this season, 4.6 turnovers per-40 minutes pace adjusted, as he coughs the ball up on 24% of his possessions, which is simply an unacceptable rate.
The unfortunate thing is that Warren actually knows how to create shots for others, even if hes always going to be more comfortable creating shots for himself first and foremost. He shows outstanding ability to drive and dish, particularly on the pick and roll, and will make some very creative passes from time to time that has led some scouts to believe that he may actually have a future at the point guard position at some point in time. Right now hes far too much of a ball-stopper to be a teams primary ball-handler, but with good coaching and added experience, thats not something you can rule out down the road in a Rodney Stuckey or Tyreke Evans-style role.
Defensively, Warren is unimpressive, as is Oklahomas entire squad, which ranks a dismal 182nd in the country in defensive efficiency according to Ken Pomeroy. He puts very little effort in for the most part, getting beat off the dribble on a regular basis, possessing neither the size, length or fundamentals to come up with many stops, and often just resorting to reaching for steals. Hes going to have to improve significantly on this end of the floor if he wants to see minutes for most NBA coaches, but does appear to have the quickness and instincts to become at least decent here if he is willing to put the time and effort in.
The season Warren is having obviously doesnt bode well for his NBA draft stock considering the reputation he had coming out of high school, that of a selfish player and malcontent. Certain NBA teams would be willing to put up with that when dealing with a superior talent and clear-cut difference maker, but now that Warrens flaws as a player have been put under the microscope in the absence of Blake Griffin, his NBA draft standing is now a lot murkier.
Considering the clear-cut rift that appears to exist between him and Jeff Capel, it seems very unlikely that Warren will be back at Oklahoma next season.
The question now becomeshow far does he drop? At some point in the draft Warrens talent as a shot-creator and overall scorer (things which are in demand like never before in todays NBA) have to outweigh his negatives, and being picked up by a strong organization and reputable coach later on in the first round may actually be the best thing possible for him. The incredibly thorough background research NBA teams conduct will play a crucial role in where he gets picked.
Warren is the kind of guy that could quickly fade into oblivion if hes not willing to adapt his game to playing alongside better players than him (and accept that fact), but he could also end up making many GMs look quite foolish if he matures and lands in a good situation. Hes one of the most talented guards in this draft any way you slice it, and its tough not to feel like the more wide-open and up-tempo NBA is far better suited for his style of play.
-Willie Warren- Offensively, there wasnt a more impressive player in attendance, as few possess the shot-creating tools that Warren does from the perimeter. His combination of athleticism, scoring instincts and aggressiveness made him quite a force here, as his shiftiness with the ball and long strides allow him to get nearly wherever he wants to go. When he wasnt creating angles for himself to get to the rim, Warren showed an advanced ability to make contested shots from the mid-range and beyond the arc. On the downside, Warren measured in shorter than advertised at just 6-3 ½ in shoes with a 6-6 wingspan, and didnt look anything like the point guard some experts have billed him as. Its pretty clear that hes most comfortable first and foremost looking for his own shot, as he seems to get tunnel vision once he starts driving down the lane. The coaches that worked with him raved about his attitude, which seems to be a constant theme.[Read Full Article]
Willie Warren has made quite a bit of progress since the last time we evaluated him in late December, establishing himself as arguably the best scorer in this freshman class, but continuing to do so with excellent efficiency. Warren shows a pretty complete offensive repertoire, and has terrific potential to continue to develop down the road, as hes a very good athlete with extremely advanced scoring instincts.
Warrens 3-point shot seems to have steadied out significantly over the past few months, as hes shooting over 38% in Big 12 conference play, up from 32% when we last looked at him. Despite possessing unorthodox shooting mechanicswith his elbow flailing way out and a low release pointWarren gets outstanding elevation on his jumper and shoots the ball identically on every attempt. He has range that extends past the NBA 3-point line, and great touch from anywhere on the floorgiving him excellent potential in this area.
Warren looks increasingly comfortable operating in the mid-range area as well, doing a nice job setting his feet before pulling up off the dribble, which makes him very dangerous when considering his ability to effortlessly create separation from defenders. From time to time Warren will show questionable shot-selection, settling for tough jumpers with a hand in his facebut this has been far less of an issue than previously thought going into the season.
What gives Warren truly special potential as an NBA shooting guard is his ability to put the ball on the floor and create offense for both himself and his teammates. He can handle the ball with either hand, showing a terrific first step, the ability to change gears and directions, phenomenal body control weaving his way through the lane, and the strength to finish aggressively through contact. Its pretty obvious that creating his own shot is something that comes quite naturally to him, and certainly makes him a rare commodity in college basketball. As he continues to gain experience in this area and learns to truly harness his talent, he could potentially develop into a primary offensive option, even at the NBA level.
Warren has looked better and better at running the pick and roll as of late, showing nice patience and surprisingly good vision finding teammates on drive and dish plays. Hes seen quite a few minutes as Oklahomas primary ball-handler, and although its pretty clear that hes most comfortable looking first and foremost for his own shot, he does appear to have the ability to facilitate an offense and handle some spot duties at the point, at least for a few minutes each game. Considering that hes slightly undersized at 6-4, this might be something NBA teams want to see from him.
Defensively, Warren continues to show a good attitude on this end of the floor, looking pretty intense and very much willing to contribute. His strength, wingspan and lateral quickness give him excellent potential here down the road, but his lack of fundamentals and experience look very evident on a couple of possessions every night, where he can get taken advantage of. He tends to lose his focus at times, particularly off the ball, but in time he should be able to develop into a capable defender as long as he continues to display a good attitude here.
Not many players have helped their draft stock as much as Warren has over the past month or so, not only by showing outstanding upside, but also with his production and approach. You dont find many freshman with his combination of shooting, slashing and physical tools, and it wouldnt be shocking to possibly see him emerge as the next shooting guard taken off the board after James Harden. For now Warren is saying that he will be staying in school for another season, so well have to see how things play out once he gets through the tournament.
With player of the year candidate Blake Griffin receiving all of the attention, it's been the impressive play of freshman, Willie Warren, that has not only helped make the Oklahoma Sooners a top five team, but has turned Warren himself into a very intriguing prospect. Coming out of North Crowley (TX) High School and being a McDonald's All-American, Warren was one of the most highly touted freshmen entering this college basketball season, and he has not disappointed. With the ability to score and handle the ball, Warren can cause havoc this season in the Big 12, and is a legitimate threat to light it up on any given nightas he showed just last game by scoring 31 points at Rice.
Warren is a 6'4 shooting guard who displays great strength, excellent athleticism and a very long wingspan. Although he has been asked to play the point on occasion, Warren is a natural shooting guard with a scorer's mentality. He is currently averaging 20 points per-40 pace adjusted on 49% shooting from the field, and is 6th in the country in scoring amongst freshman.
Warren can score in a multitude of ways, yet he relies heavily and settles for too many 3's, where he is shooting a dire 32.1% on 4.3 attempts a game. He has a very low release point, as he shoots the ball from his chin. It has not been an issue thus far, as he gets it off fairly quickly, but it is going to be something to keep an eye on with conference play being around the corner.
He's proven he can hit shots from deep, but he has been very inconsistent thus far, as evidenced by a 22 point effort (11-13 FT Line) against Purdue, followed by a 5 point outing on 2 for 6 shooting against USC. The inconsistency is in his shooting mechanics as well; as he won't always get the same lift off from shot to shot. He can go from shooting a set shot to elevating high off the court in the same game, not a good quality for any shooter. His confidence is never really affected however, as he plays with a certain swagger and self assurance which is easy to see.
In order for Warren to maximize his potential, he will need to better take advantage of his quickness and great ball-handling skills. When he decides to go to the basket or get in the paint, he's proven that he can get by quick defenders because of his ability to change speeds and finish in traffic with his strength. On the other hand, Warren has shown a tendency to play out of control and over commit on a drive instead of utilizing a jump stop. Once he gains experience and learns how to control himself in the lane, his production will skyrocket.
In terms of going to the basket, Warren uses both hands effectively, but finishes with his right hand almost all of the time on both sides. He has a good knack of hitting the in-between shot but it would be nice to see him use his gifts to get to the foul line more (3.6 attempts per game). On the downside, he often tries to make the spectacular play, which can result in just that, but can also result in a costly turnover. His 1.44 A/TO ratio and 2.6 APG imply that Warren has done a pretty solid job buying into Oklahoma's system, which was a bit of a concern going into college with the reputation he developed in high school.
In transition or secondary breaks, Warren will almost always spot up behind the arc, instead of getting out and filling the lanes to get an easier opportunity. There are a couple times throughout a game however, when Warren will run by the man he's guarding after a shot attempt to leak out early and beat the defense down the court. This is a play that is commonly reserved for pick-up basketball and not high level division I competition. Although he's been successful at getting out and receiving a long outlet pass from one of the Griffin brothers, Warren will have to learn to pick his spots and not jeopardize his team defensively.
Speaking of defense, this is an area of Warren's game that is also inconsistent. He plays in spurts, not always showing a good stance or a desire to fight through screens. He gambles a lot on this end which is a main reason for his 1.6 steals a game. When he has it in his mind to lock down an opposition, he can do so with great lateral speed and as mentioned a long wingspan.
Assuming the role of Robin and playing in the shadows of a Batman-like superstar makes it difficult to stand out, but that is exactly what Warren has done this season. He plays with his emotions on his sleeve for better or for worse as the highs are often too high and the lows too low. With that said, as he gains some experience and becomes more mature, Warren can hopefully learn how to control his emotions, which will certainly elevate his game.


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Dr. Trygve Johnson, who is the Hinga-Boersma Dean of Chapel at Hope, will be one of the featured speakers at Western Theological Seminary's "A Night at Western | An Evening of Discernment" dinner event on Thursday, Feb. 24, from 5:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
He will discuss his experiences of discernment while considering a seminary experience, as well as the value he perceives this preparation has added to his vocation in ministry leadership. Also during the event, Hope College alumni and current WTS students will answer questions about seminary life; and WTS faculty will talk about the process of formation for ministry and the Master of Divinity programs at WTS. Admission to the dinner event is free.
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Biden was the best Obama could find and BO defends him it really tells you all you need to know about the character of Obama .
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I think its been Obamas plan all along say health reasons will keep Biden from running they probably will push him in front of a bus if thats what it takes Omama doesnt want to give up his fancy digs. People on TV need to stop giving them ideas. Now Obama defended bidens comments so hopefully he's ok but I dont trust him


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My dear Mariane, I'm continuing to pray with you for those precious grandsons. I feel like God put them in your direct path for you and John to love them and encourage them. I'll pray with you that
God will make an early settlement in court and award those boys to their dad. If their mom truly cared for them, she would want their happiness above all.


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I've opened four of my five (I promised Chux Jr she could help with Lady Jaye) and, since I did it before, I'll grade them.
Dark Ninja
Basically yet another re-use of the Storm Shadow/Red Ninja mold. Unfortunately, they cheaped out a bit, and he doesn't have the rocker ankles, and only has a ball joint in one wrist. Aside from those gripes, the figure itself is perfect, and the two-toned grey-and-black scheme is gorgeous. He comes with four sets of claws (two of which are attached to the arms in-package), two swords (I'd say katana and wakizashi, based on the lengths, but neither is curved), a backpack, and this glider thingy. I haven't used the glider much (might re-use it for someone else), but it seems like it fits well, and actually looks pretty cool. The two claws he's wearing in-package are cool, but the other two are comically oversized. And his backpack doesn't fit hardly at all. I'm a bit torn. I have to consider the lack of articulation relative to the earlier Retaliation ninjas, and go with an A instead of the A+ he'd easily get otherwise.
(Also, the packaging shows a second head based on another Storm Shadow figure, but it's not included.)
Cyber Ninja
A partial repaint of the Wraith mold, with some changes. The head is new (online photos have shown the original Wraith head with the face painted to look like an African-American (rather like Marlon Wayans, to be honest)) and I don't recognize it. The legs are either new or re-used from another ninja figure. Curiously, he also cheaps out a bit, having the rocker ankles but not the ball-jointed wrists. He comes with the POC Firefly backpack, the same ninja swords and backpacks the Dark Ninja includes (in a different color scheme), two laser pistols, a laser rifle, and a silly zipline device in multiple parts. The Firefly backpack can hold the handle for his zipline and the two pistols, and the actual zipline itself can attach on the posts where Firefly's mines originally went. However, the zipline itself can't fit in the backpack (it's a bit too long, even without the other small accessories), and there's no accommodation for the scabbard backpack (though it can easily be jerry-rigged to fit in the side when the pack is closed). I really like the paint scheme on him, and, even with the accessory storage issue, he'd be an A+ with better wrist articulation. As it is, he's a solid A, and will be a nice commander to the Wraiths I use as advanced-model BATs since I thought that character was stupid.
Alley Viper
The mold is one we've seen before, but, well, it's awesome. We all know this. This time around, the Alley Viper is wearing a brighter red-and-grey color scheme. He comes with the Alley Viper webgear, two knives (one stores in the webgear, the other on his right wrist), the interlocking shield and billy club from earlier versions, the two-part armored helmet, and two machines guns (one from earlier AV's, the other new to this version, IIRC). He does lack a backpack, though, so at least one accessory has to be left in the cold. Oh, he also has some sort of action doohickey I didn't even bother with. (And, call me stupid, but the picture on the back finally clued me in to what the circular cutouts in the shield are for... duh.) Being a re-use of an older mold, he's lacking a little of the articulation, but I find it tough to hold that against him too much. I love Alley Vipers, and he deserves an A.
General Colton
I was pleasantly surprised upon opening Colton to find that he includes almost the full range of what was once standard articulation, missing only the rocker ankles (which aren't as big a deal to me on non-ninja figures). I thought he had the new one-part ankle joint. This makes John McClane a much better figure than I'd expected. (And, really, I imagine a lot of "classic" collectors are going to use this figure as John McClane, who joins celebrities like Sergeant Slaughter on the Joe team's reserves.) For collectors, he comes with a pistol, revolver, and shotgun. The only complaint I have about his collector-oriented weapons is that he has a detachable shoulder holster, which has a molded-in pistol almost exactly like the one he includes; it would've been nice to have this holster work to hold the third gun. For kids, he has the same neon orange laser rifle last year's Retaliation Duke includes, along with a quadruple rocket launcher that snaps onto it. For Colton (who appears to be a semi-retired older fellow from what previews have shown), it's ludicrous, but I have to admit it doesn't look too bad and I may find a home for it with someone else. The biggest issue is the way the suspenders are molded onto his chest, meaning they look ridiculous if you swivel him at the torso joint. The second biggest (and maybe only other) issue is the paint application on the face; he looks a bit crosseyed, and photos online seem to indicate this is a really common problem. Still, yippee-ki-ay, Cobra f***ers, this guy is an A-. (Had to be a little harsher because the suspender issue does make him look pretty goofy in many poses.)
Solid wave so far, and, with Jaye being a repaint of the awesome Renegades Scarlett figure, I expect her to be just as good.


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Midshipmen Travel to Guatemala for Senior Capstone
POSTED ON: Friday, April 11, 2014 8:00 AM by Colleen E. RandolphMidshipmen Travel to Guatemala for Senior Capstone
Colleen E. Randolph
When 1st Class Kathleen Mullen decided upon ocean engineering as a major her plebe
year, she knew that the Naval Academy would provide her with an education in a field
that she was excited and eager to learn.
Little did she know however, that in her first class year she would get the chance to
travel to Guatemala and spend time with the Guatemalan Navy to round out her senior
Mullen, along with Midshipmen 1st Class Drew Gieger, Britta Bly, and Payton Alsup and
ocean engineering Professor David Kriebel got the experience of a lifetime traveling to
Guatemala this year.
"Ensign Pam Guizar-Castillo of the Guatemalan Navy contacted Professor Kriebel to tell
him about some coastal issues on the Pacific coast of Guatemala near Puerto Quetzal,"
explained Mullen.
When Guizar, an alumnus of the Naval Academy and former member of 4th Company,
suggested it as a senior capstone project, the midshipmen jumped at the chance.
Mullen said that there were a multitude of issues that midshipmen were called to gather
information about and analyze.
"Structures and interruptions along the coastline have interrupted the natural transport
of sand along the coastline resulting in an excess of sand in some places, and a deficit of
sand in others," said Mullen. "Puerto Quetzal is a major economic resource for the
country. It is a major import and export port, and naval ships and cruise ships also use
the port. The surrounding beaches are also experiencing significant erosion and a high
amount of coastline change. Inlets built to allow access to the sea are poorly constructed
and clogged with sediment, making them very shallow at low tide and dangerous to
Mids visited the Guatemalan Naval Academy in Puerto Quetzal, spent time with
Guatemalan Naval Officers, met with port authorities and took data with Guatemalan
Mullen's favorite part was presenting the group's preliminary findings to the
Guatemalan midshipmen, officers, locals, and port authorities.
"We made our power point presentation on the last night we were in Puerto Quetzal,"
she said.
Mullen, who also speaks Spanish, translated their project and was overjoyed at the
opportunity to use both her ocean engineering and her language skills.
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How Victoria Beckham Dresses for the Morning After, Plus More!
Your daily style news update.
Victoria Beckham is MyTheresa's latest subject of its "Women Series" and talks about what late nights mean to her now: "These days, I'm up with at least one of my children most of the night, so I always wear a pair of sunglasses and a really good handbag...I love the fitted signature dress and that's a look that people associate with me, but then I also like to wear something looser, whether it's a loose-fitting pant or shirt or whatever it might be." Watch the video below!
-Yves Salomon's jacket collaboration with Opening Ceremony hits stores. Opening Ceremony
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-Trendsetters and philanthropists too—David and Vicrtoria Beckham recently donated 500 pieces of clothing from their own closets to a local London British Red Cross store in support of the group's charitable activity with victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. WWD


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48% to 44% among registered voters in the latest update on Gallup's generic congressional ballot for the 2010 House elections, after trailing by six points in July and two points last month.
Now all the Republicans have to hope for is that the economy doesn't improve, that the health care debate can last another year, and that the war in Afghanistan goes poorly. Of course, they also have to nominate "generic" Republican candidates instead of right wing ideologues.


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Lawmaker to introduce bill legalizing raw milk sales
Dairy industry says raw milk poses health risks
MADISON, Wis. - As one seller of raw milk went to court Monday, a Republican state senator said he planned to introduce legislation at the Capitol to legalize sales.
Sen. Glenn Grothman, R-West Bend, said he would put forward a bill in the next 2-3 weeks.
He said it would include more regulation, such as testing and ensuring Grade A milk quality, than a similar measure that passed the legislature three years ago. Then-Gov. Jim Doyle, citing health concerns, vetoed that bill.
"It'll probably need to (have) a little more regulation in order to get the bill through the legislature," Grothman said.
Gov. Scott Walker would consider a bill to allow limited raw milk sales, if it had food safety protections, said Jocelyn Webster, a spokeswoman.
Right now, 29 states allow for some form of raw milk sales, either at retail outlets or on the originating farm, according to the website RealRawMilkFacts.com, which says it doesn't endorse either side.
The Wisconsin Dairy Business Association and Wisconsin Cheesemakers have urged lawmakers not to sign on or support future raw milk legislation.
Raw milk leads to far more outbreaks and health problems than pasteurized milk, said Shawn Pfaff, who lobbies on behalf of the Wisconsin Cheesemakers for a group called the Wisconsin Safe Milk Coalition.
That could harm the image of the state's $26.5 billion dairy industry, he said.
"We would hate to see an outbreak occur, or a series of outbreaks occur, to cause us to lose that brand," Pfaff said. "If an outbreak were to occur, what would that do if people were to stop drinking milk?"
Meanwhile, the case against one raw milk seller was again delayed in a Sauk County courtroom Monday.
Loganville dairy farmer Vernon Hershberger has been in and out of court since 2011, when the state shut down his raw milk retail operation. At the time, Hershberger ignored a state order not to sell the milk.
Sauk County Judge James Evenson heard arguments on Monday whether religion kept Hershberger from challenging the order in court.
The trial was supposed to start in January, but now won't start until at least May. Evenson is scheduled to make a decision on the latest motion in late April.
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This is a first diary entry so I'm sure I'll run into some silly bogon (like the paragraph tag thing people keep complaining about) but hopefully this will become a regular feature for me.
I want to write two sections to each entry I put in here. The first is what I did for Open Source today, no matter how small. My involvement level with OSS hasn't been as much as it should be recently (esp. since it's responsible for landing me jobs), so this is an attempt to kick me into action.
The second section will be more like a conventional diary, my chance to work personal things out. I'm not expecting any email from psychologists on this (and I better not get any, I don't want to have to go see one!) but I feel most expressive in writing and putting things to text helps me clear my mind.
Open Source Good Turn
My Open Source Good Turn for today was to learn everything possible about Keystone, from Stonekeep Consulting. We're using this at work to keep our operations to-do list in and I'm getting used to its ins and outs. Keystone is optimized for speed -- no fancy graphics here, just raw unpadded tables and tiny text. I'm working through some strange/missing features (anyone know how to keep child slips from showing up on the master listing but still allow them to show up under the parent's expanded listing?) but one of the committers hangs out in my usual irc haunt so I'll bug him sometime when he's in.Stream of Keys
I'll inaugerate (ack, need ispell) this piece with some background on myself. I admit it, I'm a textbook geek. Spent most of my school time in my room hacking away instead of being social. That Slashot piece last year on autistic, reclusive geeks? Fits me pretty well (although I object to the autistic part). One of my long term goals has been to be more social, and I'm getting better at that. Thankfully I had friends that moved down to San Francisco with me so I had people I knew down here to work from instead of having to meet people (outside of work!) from scratch. Of course, many of the people they know have moved down as well .. let's just say that Eugene, OR has significantly contributed to the population of San Francisco, CA in the past year or so.
Looks like SF is a popular post-graduate destination for U of Oregon grads. Plenty of cars out there with U of Oregon stickers on them still. :-) I've been tempted to set up a group for SF-area UO alumnus but haven't gotten the gall up to do it and try to promote it.
(short break while I rewire with a longer ethernet cable. I should invest in some AirPort gear.)
Back to social interaction with other humans. It's tough catching up on 8 years of missing social adjustment. Being a whiz kid has its ups and downs. While you're popular because you know something that other people don't (making you economically advantageous), you take a hit because you're different and generally not as glamorous to be around. It's a strange paradox where there wasn't much help around, either in the form of hints or direct assistance, as to how to deal with it. Being of the put-your-head-down-and-work mentality I took the reclusive route. While that's paying off in terms of money and job, it's not getting me anywhere in terms of relationships. (BTW I haven't read Mr. Katz's Slashdot ramblings on this topic, so if this sounds familiar it's totally concidental.)
Trading 8 years of crucial formulative social time for crucial learning time was a gamble, to be sure. While my technical skills are finely tuned, my social skills are not, so even at this late stage I'm in learn mode. Oh well, have to figure it out eventually, first job out of college in a new city sounds like just as good a time as any to catch up on missing time. (Who would have thought that I'd be saying that at 23? Who would have thought I'd have a $80K+options job as first work out of school? :-)) Every so often I've been getting companionship pangs. I currently live alone in my apartment here in downtown SF and there are times when it'd be nice to have someone around to chat with, on whatever topic -- just having someone around would help fill the gap. (This is not an advertisement, so don't get any funny ideas.)
Oh yeah, some poon would be nice too. ;-)
A couple of months ago, I started finding that films about relationships were useful for exploring my own needs for companionship. My last film was High Fidelity with the ever-hard-luck-in-love (ack.. crib from s fbg.com!) John Cusack playing a guy who can't seem to figure out what he wants. Although he has better luck than me, his character goes through a similar kind of "self-awareness" period that resonates with me. ("More research is needed!")
I'll stop boring you all with a small confidence building piece (for me). Although it could run up against my 'involved relationships with coworkers is probably bad' rule, I've found someone at work that hails from Oregon and we kind of share some common ideas and interests. I know what you're thinking, "This is an easy play, go for it." Maybe I will. Dinner sounds like a good next step.
Now, before you all jump on the email buttons and diary-replies, just remember this is one person's mumbling, and I'm not expecting any replies or sympathy from the peanut gallery out there. :-)


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When former Vice President Dick Cheney releases his memoir Tuesday, it may cause the second earthquake in Washington, D.C., this month.
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"There are gonna be heads exploding all over Washington,'' Cheney told NBC's Jamie Gangel in an exclusive interview that will air on "Dateline" at 10 p.m. ET Monday, Aug. 29.
In the book, titled "In My Time,'' Cheney addresses a broad range of topics, including the attacks of Sept. 11; a secret resignation letter he kept in a safe in case he experienced catastrophic health issues, and his thoughts about former President George W. Bush and ex-Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice and Colin Powell. The 46th vice president discusses those topics and more in his candid interview with Gangel, and he'll likely have more to say when he appears live on TODAY with Matt Lauer on Aug. 30, the day his book hits stores.Matt Lauer will interview former VP Cheney
One of the revelations in the book is the secret resignation letter that only one of Cheney's staffers knew about. Signed in March 2001, the letter was locked in a safe at all times.
"I did it because I was concerned that — for a couple of reasons,'' he told Gangel. "One was my own health situation. The possibility that I might have a heart attack or a stroke that would be incapacitating. And there is no mechanism for getting rid of a vice president who can't function.''
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Cheney also expressed no regrets regarding the use of enhanced interrogation techniques, including waterboarding.Slideshow: The private and public lives of Dick Cheney (on this page)
"I would strongly support using it again if we had a high value detainee and that was the only way we could get him to talk,'' he told Gangel.
Cheney was unapologetic about portraying Condoleezza Rice as "tearful" when she admitted to him that he "had been right" after a disagreement. And he insisted that George Bush was in charge of the White House, despite chatter that the Vice President was pulling strings behind the scenes. Bush, he said, was "not as sensitive as I would have expected" about the rumors.Story: Powell says Cheney taking 'cheap shots' in book
"I think some of the staff occasionally were aggravated by a story that said, 'Cheney's, you know, pullin' the strings behind the scenes.' But it was never true," he said. "I mean George Bush was the president."
Cheney also addressed whether Bush will feel hurt or betrayed by the contents of the book, which details private conversations between the two on such topics as whether to attack a target believed to be Iraq president Saddam Hussein.Story: Cheney says he urged Bush to bomb suspected Syria nuke site
"I didn't set out to embarrass the president or not embarrass the president,'' Cheney told Gangel. "If you look at the book, there are many places in it where I say some very fine things about George Bush. And believe every word of it.''
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This is an article written on a blog called Jack of All Spades. Here is a snippit – but I suggest you read the rest on the original blog. Excellant article! When I share stuff like this on places like Facebook I open myself up to people who disagree with my (strong) feelings on gun control. On here – my blog – I feel better about not allowing someone to disagree – lol …
For as long as I can remember, the political officers of the United States have regularly misused tragedy for their own causes. This is in reality just human nature to make the best of a situation but the real issue arises when that person takes a very serious situation and pushes through an agenda on the backs of small children. I deeply regret the tragic events involving recent active shooters and wish a speedy recovery to all involved. I wish that the communities worst hit by these events can move past these events with strength. Life gives us lemons every day; I just don't expect them to come in the form of an active shooter. What I do expect is that no matter the lemon, we can find a way to make lemonade.
Disagree all you want – I don't care. But I'm not debating this topic and I'm not going to "agree" with you.
If you don't like guns, fine. You aren't taking mine away. I'll just be the one saving YOUR ass when the shit hits the fan. Don't tell me that "they aren't trying to take your legally acquired guns" – yes, "they" are. They might not be saying it NOW – but I strongly believe that this "gun control" ladder will come to that point.


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First Festival Solos: 20 easy Trumpet solos with Piano Accompaniments.
Carl Fischer presents a new collection of solo pieces with piano accompaniments for use at festival adjudicated events or in recitals.
These solos are written by two of the most popular composers of music for students: Larry Clark and Sean O'Loughlin. The solos range in difficulty from grades 1 to 2 and are progressively arranged in the book.
There is a wide variety of musical styles from original compositions to beautiful arrangements of folk songs and classical pieces. Each volume includes a CD of full-version recordings for the student to use as examples, as well as piano-only recordings to use in practice. The CD also contains piano accompaniments as printable PDF files, so that the student can print the solo they need for the accompanist.
This collection of solos is destined to be on every state contest/festival required music list.


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In a compelling new op-ed for The Atlantic, Distinguished Professor David Reynolds (English) traces the history of the Confederate flag — a flashpoint for national tensions long before the recent Charleston church massacre. Read more
Ph.D. candidate Micki Kaufman (History) was named recipient of the prestigious Paul Fortier Prize in Australia this week, the latest in a string of accolades for her "Quantifying Kissinger" project. Read more
On July 13, 1865, in a spectacular fire witnessed by thousands of New Yorkers, P. T. Barnum's American Museum in downtown Manhattan mysteriously burned to the ground. The museum will soon re-open its doors to the public — this time in virtual form. Read more
The three-year project will explore how to design computer games that sharpen students' learning. Read more
A new study by Professor Irvin Sam Schonfeld (GC/City, Psychology) examines the stresses faced by those who are self-employed, such as freelancers or owners of solo businesses. Read more
A post-doctoral fellow at Baylor College of Medicine, Ivan Assenov Anastassov recently received a $160,000 NIH grant to support his research on how the brain receives and interprets what is seen through the eye. Read more
The GC's Office of Human Resources and the Office of Planning and Professional Development recently hosted an inaugural information session for a new program, "Crossing Bridges: Putting Your Ph.D. to Work in University Administration." Read more
Professor Eleanore T. Wurtzel (GC/Lehman, Biology) has identified a new enzyme in plants that shows promise for ending vitamin A deficiency — a life-threatening health issue that affects 250 million children worldwide. Read more
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In a New York Times op-ed titled "The Myth of a White Minority," Distinguished Professor Richard Alba (Sociology) sheds light on the Census Bureau's "outdated, illogical methods" in forecasting an imminent white minority. Read more


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Posted March 26, 2007; 12:10 p.m.
The Nash Ensemble of London will present two free concerts Saturday and Sunday, March 31-April 1,in Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall.
The ensemble will perform a 40-minute program of works especially chosen for children at 10 a.m. Saturday. There will be a question-and-answer time and an opportunity to meet the musicians.
The group also will perform works of Haydn, Ravel, Francaix and Brahms as well as world premières of works by Princeton composition graduate students Scott Smallwood and Betsey Biggs in a Friends of Music concert at 3 p.m. Sunday.
For well over a decade, on a biannual basis, the Nash Ensemble has been in residence at Princeton, offering public concerts, master classes, composers' workshops, performance coachings and other activities. The group enjoys a worldwide reputation as one of Britain's finest and most adventurous chamber ensembles.
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Long time, no post! Been hiding out for a while 'cause me & the wife just popped out a set of twins a few weeks ago. Couldn't make it to SDCC this year for that exact reason, but I wanted to thank those of you who helped me with my shopping.
Also, I was able to grab a Y-Wing this morning in VN. Great ship! Now that we've seen the Taun Taun & Land Speeder in TVC packaging, I'm drooling over the last 2 medium scale ships, Y-wing & B-Wing. I'll keep buying them just for the cardboard.


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Great looking flies...
Boy do I miss smallies..... None here in Alberta, water is too cooooooool I guess!
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|And lastly, here's a chartruese and yellow combo in a scaled down version (size 8 1730 hook) that's been good for crappie and perch...
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I fiddled around with my version of the Mr. Right pattern and found out a few things.....
First, I fished patterns with and without rubber legs side by side. The smallies didn't seem to care either way. Although the legs may be a triggering mechanism in some patterns, for this one they don't seem to be crucial. For that reason, I omitted them. Saves a step in the tying process to boot.
Second, I tried to give the body some taper. Instead of using alternating or same colored chenille, I tried some lavra lace immediately below the tail of marabou and before the chenille head. Not only was the fly now tapered, but it now had some segmentation from the lace wraps.
Third, the natural muted colors are dynamite for smallmouth bass. Vibrant colors have their place, but generally speaking turbid water conditions that call for bright colors would have me fishing a different pattern anyway.
Fourth, a scaled down version of the same fly is great for any panfish, and bright colors seem to be preferred by them regardless of water clarity.
I already morphed Mr. Right a bit to begin with, and now I've gone and morphed it some more. So now I'm calling this guy scorpio, named after its likeness to a scorpion as it sits tail up on the bottom with the 1730 hook.
Hook: Diachii 1730, size 4
Thread: 3/0
Eyes: Dumbell
Tail: Marabou
Body: Larva Lace
Head: Micro ice chenille
I use 3/0 thread because it secures the eyes and larva lace well.
Here's one in a natural color scheme that has been getting more than its fair share of bass so far this year....
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text: Well, I finally broke down and have a new pup on the way! I'm new at this so, I'm sure I won't do my new buddy justice. But, I am gonna give it my best shot. I'll probably be asking a lot of questions, so y'all bear with me! Hopefully all goes well, I have a good friend who's going to help me. So, stay tuned folks!


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Easy Contest Solos, Vol. 1: Bass Clarinet / Vic Chiodo, bass clarinet; Paul Hartley, piano
1 CD / Mark Custom Recording / 2013-06-25Works: English Traditional: Kemps Jig; Johann Sebastian Bach: Musette in D major, BWV Anhung 126; William Boyce: Symphony no 4; César Cui: Orientale, for violin & piano, Op. 50/9; Frank Erickson: Novel...
Performers: Chiodo, Vic; Hartley, Paul
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