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Site: Flushing, N.Y. (Citi Field)
Event: Metropolitan Lacrosse Classic
Score: Colgate 10, Michigan 7
Records: U-M (0-8, 0-3 ECAC), Colgate (6-2, 1-0 ECAC)
Attendance: 15,656
Next U-M Event: Saturday, March 23 -- vs. Loyola (Md.) (Michigan Stadium), 3 p.m.
FLUSHING, N.Y. -- The University of Michigan men's lacrosse team fell, 10-7, to the Colgate Raiders Sunday (March 17) in the Metropolitan Lacrosse Classic at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets. Michigan was tied with the Raiders at the 8:36 mark of the second quarter at 3-3 but was unable to retake the lead. Sophomore Will Meter (Bloomfield Hills, Mich./Brother Rice) had a career-best four points with two goals and two assists to lead the Wolverine scoring charge
The Wolverines took the early lead on an unassisted goal from sophomore/freshman David Joseph (Westlake, Ohio/St. Ignatius) at the 11:58 mark. After a Colgate goal, Meter scored his first goal of the day at the 8:01 mark on a crease feed from freshman Mike Hernandez (Piedmont, Calif./Piedmont) to bring the score to 2-1 in favor of the Wolverines. The lead lasted for a little more than six minutes, but Colgate scored back-to-back goals to take a 3-2 lead.
Following a tally from freshman Peter Kraus (New Canaan, Conn./New Canaan) on a helper from Meter at the 8:36 mark, the Raiders closed the half on a 3-0 run to carry a 6-3 lead into the break. After 'Gate added another score to stretch the lead to 7-3, a Hernandez crankshot goal broke the run at the 12:45 mark of the third.
After the Wolverines and Raiders traded goals to close out the third, a goal from 2012 Teewaraton winner Peter Baum marked his third goal of the day at the 14:17 mark of the final quarter to stretch the score to 9-5. After an outstanding individual effort from freshman Kyle Jackson (Sarnia, Ontario/The Hill School) on an alley dodge score at the 10:58 mark, Colgate notched its final score of the contest with 7:42 left on a score from Jimmy Ryan.
Colgate then iced the game by putting the clamps down on defense, holding U-M scoreless for 10-plus minutes in the final quarter. Jackson ended the scoreless streak with a goal off a dodge from the left wing with his second goal of the contest with only 26 seconds left.
Michigan outshot an opponent for the first time this season, besting the Raiders 37-31 in the category, and was perfect on clears for the first time of the season, going 17-of-17.
Freshman Brad Lott (Louisville, Ky./Trinity) went 13-of-22 at the faceoff X, while classmate Gerald Logan (Wading River, N.Y./Sachem East) made nine saves. Long-pole Chase Brown (Severna Park, Md./Severn School) was a force on defense, as well as the wings, collecting four ground balls and causing two turnovers, while Joseph led the squad with 10 shots.
U-M plays its first home game since Feb. 9 on Saturday (March 23) at Michigan Stadium, hosting the Loyola Greyhounds, currently ranked No. 10 nationally. The contest is slated for a 3 p.m. start.


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Skip to comments.David Bowie bassist Trevor Bolder dies aged 62
Posted on 05/21/2013 4:40:25 PM PDT by the scotsman
'Trevor Bolder, the bassist in David Bowie's legendary 1970s backing band Spiders From Mars, has died from cancer at the age of 62.
Rock band Uriah Heep, whom Bolder joined in 1976, announced the death of "a world-class bass player" and "world-class friend" on their website.
He stopped playing with the band a few months ago because of poor health.
Bolder appeared on classic Bowie albums including The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.
"Trevor was an all-time great, one of the outstanding musicians of his generation and one of the finest and most influential bass players that Britain ever produced," Uriah Heep said in a statement.
The death comes a few weeks after the 20th anniversary of the death of guitarist Mick Ronson, another of the Spiders From Mars.'
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...
R.I.P. - a lot of my partying days as a teen in the Midwest during the seventies had a Ziggy Stardust soundtrack.
i liked the heep with gary thain
ray manzarek is dead too
You aren't alone. The Ziggy album was a sound track to my youth.
Wow.. A lot of my favorites as a teen are leaving. I saw Uriah Heep in the summer of 1970 ('71?) in Asbury Park, and David Bowie during his Aladdin Sane tour in Philly in the early '70s (1973?). By the way, I can't believe Uriah Heep is still going. I thought they were through when David Byron left in the mid '70s. (He died in 1985.)
Anyway, RIP another Spider.
Yikes, my daughter told me Ray Manzarek died, too. What's going on? The Doors have always been my all-time favorite American band.
The whole band was tight. Mick Ronson's guitar was a razor.Great production through out.
Wham-Bam Thank You Mam.
It's a bad day for classic rockers
The Doors Ray Manzarek also passed away today (cancer)
Ronson had a unique sound. But although he joined after the Spiders era, I was partial to Carlos Alomar.
Now that so many aging rock stars will be kicking the bucket, I think it's time for a separate forum. Rockers of the Age or something?
YEa I hope I'm not one of em lol! RIP to Both Fine artists!
I will have a special spot for them wed night on my show!!
Rock and Roll Heaven is forever expanding with the greats!
For a rock musician to reach 62 years of age is like a regular human being living to be 124.
brings back some memories.. dimly but.. rockers are dropping like flies.. just like the old days. ;-]
I'm surprised Steven Tyler is still around.
Re Steven Tyler, I was surprised that a guy who looked like something the cat dragged in could have a daughter who looks like Liv Tyler.
Keith Richards hasn't aged a day in the last 40 years. Of course, he looked 105 back then.
Youre too old to lose it, too young to choose it
And the clocks waits so patiently on your song
You walk past a cafe but you don't eat when youve lived too long
Oh, no, no, no, you're a rock n roll suicide
Chev brakes are snarling as you stumble across the road
But the day breaks instead so you hurry home
Don't let the sun blast your shadow
Don't let the milk float ride your mind
Youre so natural - religiously unkind
Oh no love! you're not alone
Youre watching yourself but you're too unfair
You got your head all tangled up but if I could only
Make you care
Oh no love! you're not alone
No matter what or who youve been
No matter when or where youve seen
All the knives seem to lacerate your brain
Ive had my share, I'll help you with the pain
Youre not alone
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Submitted to: Dust Aerosol, Loess Soils and Climate Change Meeting
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Publication Acceptance Date: 10/11/1998
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Citation: N/A Interpretive Summary: Soil surface roughness is one of the most important factors determining the wind or water erodibility of a soil. The chain technique, whereby the foreshortening of a roller chain laid on the surface measures its roughness, is a recent and highly practical tool for helping farmers and conservationists estimate soil erosion risks on the farm. A leading soil erosion scientist has questioned use of the chain method because of the notion that a fine chain would give the same measurement for a surface with many small roughness elements (clods, aggregates, etc.) as for one with a smaller number of larger roughness elements. A computer simulation study conducted by the senior author of the current paper showed that use of a set of roller chains, where each chain had a progressively greater linkage length (i.e., 2, 4, 8 units, for example), would completely overcome this problem and give better information than a single chain. This paper reviews the simulation study and gives results of research using an actual set chain of roller chains with linkage lengths from 0.5 to 30 cm (0.2 to 12 inch). Measurements made on soils covered with clods and aggregates confirmed the findings of the simulation study. Comparisons of chain set measurements with those of a laser scanner (a device that measures fine details of soil topography) showed that chain measurements would correlate well with wind erosion indicators calculated from laser scanner data.
Technical Abstract: The chain method for measuring soil surface roughness is practical for wind and water erodibility assessment. Chain roughness is: CR = (1 - L2/L1)*100, where L2 is horizontal distance between ends of a roller chain and L1 is chain length. Concerns arise because a single chain of sufficient fineness could yield similar values for a soil with many uniformly small roughness elements (RE's) versus one with a smaller number of large RE's. Aerodynamic parameters are sensitive to larger RE's. Surface roughness was simulated by random sequences of hemispherical RE's. Calculated CR values for a chain with 0.89-cm links were 20% to 18% for sequences of uniform RE's with 45 to 2.0 cm diameters. CR values were 19% to 3% for a 22.4-cm linked chain on same simulated surfaces, with intermediate results obtained for 2, 5, and 10-cm link lengths. Regressions of CR values (Y) vs. log of chain link length (X) showed decreasing slope with increasing RE size variance (greater "fractal character"). Measurements with an actual 7 member chain set with 0.5 to 30 cm link lengths on randomly rough soil surfaces confirmed results of simulation study: the aerodynamically dominant (larger) RE sizes could be distinguished and soils with differences in fractal character produced distinct chain set results. Comparisons of chain set and laser microtopographic scanner measurements indicated that chain set readings correlated significantly with a wind erosion-relevant index, shelter angle distribution.


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Sanchez defeats Stevenson!
From the O2 Arena in London, TUF Season One middleweight winner Diego "Nightmare" Sanchez won a hard-fought unanimous decision over TUF 3 welterweight winner Joe "Daddy" Stevenson in a lightweight battle. Fighting for the first time at 155 pounds, Sanchez entered on a two fight win streak, and capitalized on a strong first round to make it three with a nod via 29-28, 29-28 and 30-27 scores.
In other action Nottingham's Dan "The Outlaw" Hardy pleased the home crowd with a knockout victory over Rory Markham at 1:02 of the first round. In a battle of middleweight contenders Nate "The Great" Marquardt finished a worn and beaten Wilson Gouveia by TKO at 3:10 of the final stanza. Undefeated Brazilian jiu-jitsu phenom Demian Maia easily submitted former WEC title challenger Chael Sonnen via first round triangle choke. With the victory Maia has won all five of his UFC bouts by submission; three of those in the first round. Also welterweight hopefully Josh Koscheck was upset by undefeated Paolo Thiago who made his UFC debut by first round stoppage, a stoppage disputed by Koscheck.
In off-TV bouts, it was Paul Kelly over Troy Mandaloniz by unanimous decision; Mike Ciesnolevics won via first round heel hook over Neil Grove; Evan Dunham TKO'd Per Eklund in round one; Junior dos Santos TKO'd Stefan Struve in :54; and Terry Etim won by Tko over Brian Cobb at :10 of round two. Check back for full report tomorrow!


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Mon., June 11 – Glen Hansard on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
On June 19, Glen Hansard, the Irish singer-songwriter of Once fame, will release his debut solo album, Rhythm And Repose. After touring for years with his ex-girlfriend and oftentimes musical muse, Marketa Irglova, Hansard is now on the road solo. He has remained out of the late-night TV circuit since an appearance with Irglova in 2007 on Letterman.
Wed., June 13 – Norah Jones on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
Norah Jones has remained in the spotlight since her 2002 debut album, Come Away With Me, catapulted her to the top of the charts. Her newest album, Little Broken Hearts, has been hailed by many as her best work in years. A few weeks ago, she played the lead single, "Happy Pills," on Letterman. The performance was a lovely one, so be sure to catch her on the tube on Wednesday.
Thurs., June 14 – Temper Trap on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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GARDEN CITY, NY – The Merrimack women's basketball team was defeated on Wednesday night by the Adelphi Panthers in their first road contest since December 1 by the score of 73-60. The Warriors were outscored by 17 in the second half of play after entering halftime with the four point lead.
Merrimack (8-4, 4-4 NE-10) will return home for a conference game with New Haven on Saturday at 1 p.m. Merrimack will be looking to improve to 6-1 at Bert Hammel Court on the season.
"We came out and played well in the first half but we could not sustain the pressure into the second half" said second year head coach Monique LeBlanc. "Our shot selection in the second half was really poor which prevented us from being successful on that end of the floor."
Offensively the Warriors were led by senior Kelly Schatzlein (Tolland, CT) who finished with 15 points and six rebounds while sophomore Chloe Rothman (Newton, Mass.) finished with 12 points, nine boards and two steals. Ashley Weissmann (Highland, Calif.) came off the bench for the Warriors and scored nine points and racked up a career-high three steals while fellow freshman Tia Scott (New York, NY) finished with seven points on 3-4 from the floor in 15 minutes off the bench.
With the Warriors down only three, 55-52, with 9:43 to play in the game, Merrimack went cold from the field, allowing the home team to go on an 11-2 run over the next eight minutes to take hold of the game. Merrimack closed out the game with six points while the Panthers scored eight, finishing with their biggest lead of the game, 13.
Schatzlein got off to a hot start as she scored the first six points for the Warriors, all layups in the lane to give Merrimack the early 6-4 lead just over two minutes into the first half.
The two teams went back and forth over the next eight minutes of the half as Schatzlein converted on a layup to give the Warriors their biggest lead of the game up to that point, three points, and her 10th point of the first half.
With the game tied at 27 with six minutes to play in the first, Merrimack finished off the half on a 12-8 run to take a four point lead into the locker room after shooting 59 percent from the floor. Rothman closed out the opening half with seven points while Scott scored five points including a old fashion three point play with just under two minutes left.
Shelby Secor (Antioch, Calif.) opened up the scoring in the second half for the Warriors and Weissmann drained a three pointer minutes later to extend the Merrimack lead to a game-high five points.
Over the next six minutes the Panthers dominated the action as they took a four point lead with just over 10 minutes to play before Weissmann drilled a free throw to cut the lead to three mid way through the second half.
For the game, Merrimack shot 41 percent from the floor while the Panthers finished shooting 47 percent. The Warriors turned the ball over 22 times and forced only 17 turnovers by Adelphi while the Merrimack bench was able to outscore the Panthers.
The Panthers had five players score in double figures including Jessica Kitrys who finished with 15 points and nine boards while Kelly Mannix racked up 14 points, six boards and a game-high four steals. Sade Jackson nearly recorded a triple-double with 11 points, eight boards and eight assists in the victory.
Women's Basketball Drops Second Straight, 73-60 At Adelphi
GARDEN CITY, NY – The Merrimack women's basketball team was defeated on Wednesday night by the Adelphi Panthers in their first road contest since December 1 by the score of 73-60. The Warriors were outscored by 17 in the second half of play after entering halftime with the four point lead.


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Photo by Don Lee. Submitted on 12/13/2010.
Check and Mate – The first meeting of the new Ozarks Tabletop Gaming Society was a solid success, according to President Bill Eldridge (middle, left). Although the new club hopes to eventually encompass multiple games, the first meeting focused on chess. The winner of the first OTGS Chess Tournament was Sean Atkins, with second place going to Professor Robert Wilson.


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[VIDEO] Onyewu scored both goals off corner kicks by Salim Toama -- the first with his knee and the second with his head -- for Standard and was also responsible for the penalty kick that Anderlecht converted in the second half. Next up for Standard, the Belgian league champion, is the first leg of its UEFA Champions League qualifying series against Liverpool, but Onyewu is suspended.
Before almost 29,000 fans, Rennes got off to a flying start at home when it went ahead in the sixth minute, but Marseille's Ivorian signing, Bakari Kone, beat Bocanegra five minutes later and scored the first of three goals OM would put past Rennes in the first half an hour. In a wild finish, Rennes drew even on an OM own goal in the 90th minute, Marseille went back ahead two minutes into stoppage time, then Rennes made it 4-4 a minute later.
Like Standard, Rennes has a midweek European date. The French club faces Stabaek of Norway Thursday in the first leg of their UEFA Cup second qualifying round series.
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Marcus Hahnemann and Bobby Convey both went 90 minutes in Reading's 0-0 tie at Nottingham Forest, its first game back in the second tier of English league soccer.
In Mexico, Daniel Hernandez returned from suspension to start for Jaguares in their 2-0 loss at San Luis. Also starting were Pachuca's Jose Francisco Torres (2-1 loss at Atlante) and Santos defender Edgar Castillo (0-0 tie with Puebla).
Former California prep star Carlos Ochoa (who returns to Mexican national team training camp with Castillo on Tuesday) scored for Monterrey in its 1-1 tie with Guadalajara.


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Funeral Notices – Jan. 3, 2013
Tanya Abbott — 11 a.m., Shiloh Community Church. (Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, Belding)
Dan Ashley — 1 p.m., Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, Belding.
James Clark — 11 a.m., First Church of God, Edmore. (Brigham Funeral Chapel, Edmore)
Howard Jorgensen — 11 a.m., First Baptist Church, Stanton. (Barden Funeral Home, Stanton)
Trudi Magoon — 11 a.m., Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville.
Eric Medlar — 2 p.m., Belding VFW Hall. (Barden Funeral Home, Stanton)
Delores Workman — 11 a.m., Greenville United Methodist Church. (Marshall Funeral Home, Greenville)
Donelda Chapin — 11 a.m., Greenville First United Methodist Church. (Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville)
William Lucas — 11 a.m., Brockway Wesleyan Church, Morley. (Brigham Funeral Chapel, Lakeview)
Mary Ellen Wood — 11 a.m., Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville.
Forest Yakes — 11 a.m., Brigham Funeral Chapel, Edmore.
Edward Hansen — 1 p.m., Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville.
Jan. 12
Randall Nielsen — 11 a.m., Turk Lake United Methodist Church. (Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville)
Edward Bernard Hansen, 87
GREENVILLE — Edward Bernard Hansen, 87, of Greenville, died Wednesday at home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Christiansen Cremation & Funeral Care, Greenville, where funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday. A complete obituary will be published in Friday's Daily News and online at www.ChristiansenCares.com.
William A. Lucas, 102
LAKEVIEW — William A. Lucas, 102, of Lakeview, died Monday at Reed City – Spectrum Health. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Brockway Wesleyan Church, Morley. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 Friday at Brigham Funeral Chapel, Lakeview.
Arlene Mathisen, 68
LANSING — Arlene Mathisen, 68, of Haslett, formerly of Stanton, died Sunday. Arrangements are by the Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Home Lansing Chapel.
Mary Ellen Wood, 95
GREENVILLE — Mary Ellen Wood, 95, formerly of Greenville, died Dec. 4 in Florida. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville.


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Tacomans may soon be able to generate income and electricity at the same time.
A community solar power program was established a number of years ago through action of the Legislature. Several years ago a new component was added that allows private citizens to make money from electricity generated on public property.
Brad Burkhartzmeyer, owner of Sun's Eye Power Company, said the state law requires at least two people to be partners in such a business venture. They can invest up to $45,000 in the solar panels and other equipment. It can be done on land owned by local governments such as cities, ports and school districts, but cannot be done on state or federal land. This program is already in place in about 10 cities around the state, including Ellensburg, Kingston and Olympia. Burkhartzmeyer said it is being considered in about eight others.
Once a parcel is identified and the government that owns it agrees to allow it to be used, the equipment is installed. Once power starts to be generated, it is sold to the host government, usually at a price lower than it would pay to a utility.
Burkhartzmeyer said this fits well with efforts of our city's government to promote sustainability. "It directly ties in to that. This produces clean, green electricity and there is no financial outlay for the city."
Citizens who participate receive a solar incentive from the state of $1.08 for each kilowatt of power produced. This will be available until 2020. "It is an awesome incentive," he said. The return on investment is 10 to 15 percent, he added. "It is a good investment in these economic times."
Burkhartzmeyer began working in the solar power field in 2004. His company, which is based in the North End, installs solar power systems. Nearly 60 businesses and residences in the city are generating electricity from solar panels on private property, he said.
About a dozen sites around the city have been identified as potential places for the community solar program, including the landfill, convention center and the police station in Northeast Tacoma. He said a number of Tacoma residents are interested in participating.
He recently briefed several members of Tacoma City Council on the idea and he said they seem supportive. He hopes this program could begin sometime in 2012. Public meetings on the topic will likely be announced in the near future.


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Father's Day is Sunday and there are plenty of films out there which look at the relationship between a father and son. There's probably no better father/son movie than "Field of Dreams," although "Frequency" is also up there on my own personal list.
One of the most recent films that delves into the idea of just what lengths a father will go to save his son is "Snitch," which arrived on DVD and Blu-Ray June 11. The movie stars Dwayne Johnson ("Fast & Furious 6") as a father who goes undercover to help bust drug dealers in order to reduce his own son's sentence.
"Snitch" somehow manages to be a pretty straight-forward action movie, but also a thought-provoking one, if only for the real world implications its story holds.
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The Dana Medical Library is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new clinical resource. Procedures Consult Emergency Medicine Procedures is an online procedure reference tool that offers access to complete details on how to prepare for, perform and follow up on the most common emergency medicine procedures performed in today's hospital setting. Procedures Consult covers the procedures required by the ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine) and conforms to ACGME (Accrditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) standards to help physicians and residents achieve the best patient outcomes.
Dana patrons have access to other procedure videos as well. In April The New England Journal of Medicine introduced a new article type called Videos in Clinical Medicine. NEJM describes the new article type as "peer-reviewed educational videos that capitalize on the ability of moving images to teach procedures requiring skilled techniques and specialized physical examination. This first series of teaching videos is intended to help students, trainees, and younger physicians to learn procedural techniques from experienced colleagues. Our ultimate goal is to provide effective clinical instruction and improved patient care."
For some time now, MedlinePlus, the premier consumer health information database put out by the National Library of Medicine, has offered streaming online videos of common surgical prodedures. While they are intended for patients, they are also frequently viewed by medical students. Simply follow the link and browse by procedure.


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Optometrists perform eye exams to check for vision problems and diseases. They prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed.
Careers within optometry are diverse and provide many opportunities for challenging and rewarding service. Most optometrists are general practitioners, handling a variety of vision needs. Other optometrists practice in various specialty areas:
The Doctor of Optometry degree requires the completion of a 4-year program at an accredited school of optometry. All states require optometrists to be licensed.
A few applicants are accepted to optometry school after 3 years of college and complete their bachelor's degree while attending optometry school. However, most students accepted by a school or college of optometry have completed an undergraduate degree. Because a strong background in science is important, many applicants major in a science, such as biology or chemistry; however, students are encouraged to major in any subject.
There are 20 colleges of optometry in the U.S. and 1 in Puerto Rico that offered programs accredited by the Accreditation Council of Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association. Admission to optometry school is competitive.
Optometry programs include classroom and laboratory study of health and visual sciences and clinical training in diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. One-year postgraduate clinical residency programs are available if you wish to obtain advanced clinical competence within a particular area of optometry. Specialty areas for residency programs include family practice optometry, pediatric optometry, vision therapy and rehabilitation, low-vision rehabilitation, cornea and contact lenses, refractive and ocular surgery, primary care optometry and ocular disease.
College Major
You are not required to select a particular major in order to be eligible for admission to an optometry program. In selecting a college major, consider how you will satisfactorily complete the prerequisite courses for your designated optometry program(s) in addition to the college/university's degree and major requirements. Work with your academic and/or pre-optometry advisor to plan your course schedule.
You have the option to choose from a wide variety of undergraduate majors to prepare you for an optometry program. Suggested undergraduate majors include Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry and Neuroscience.
Most programs look for a minimum undergraduate cumulative 3.0 GPA but the average GPA for matriculates is a 3.5 cumulative and a 3.5 in the sciences. Keep in mind these numbers are averages and various schools can have their own averages that are higher or lower. Also, these averages are climbing higher each year and admission to optometry schools is more competitive than ever. Be sure you take your studies seriously and put in the proper time for reading, studying, and review for each course.
The OAT is required by every school of optometry in the U.S. and Canada. A minimum OAT score of 298 is typical while the average for matriculates is about 327/400. You should aim to have a score between 300-330 in order to stay competitive.
Most students take this exam the summer before their senior year. In order to register for the OAT you will need to complete the following:
In multiple locations throughout Michigan and the United States.
All applicants need to be aware that the Admissions Committee also views one's knowledge of the profession of optometry to be of vital importance. This is best achieved by visiting one or more optometrists on several occasions to observe patient care on a first-hand basis. Seeking to volunteer or working in an optometrist's office is a certain way to gain understanding of and appreciation for the profession. Having strong career experiences and life accomplishments will allow you to validate your professionalism and maturity, which are strongly considered in the application process.
Other qualifications. Optometrists must have self-discipline and the ability to deal tactfully with patients. The work also requires attention to detail and manual dexterity.
All 20 optometry schools use the OptomCAS (Optometry Centralized Application Service) site as a centralized application site. You may file one application and send it to multiple optometry programs.
The choice of an
undergraduate major while preparing for optometry school is not especially critical for successful admission, but the selection of certain coursework is important.
Certain basic requirements must be fulfilled before you can be accepted to optometry school. This is a GUIDE only. Students must consult with their advisors AND the appropriate optometry schools on a regular basis for revisions to course requirements and to identify and ensure completion of all required courses. These requirements include:
Below are the CMU courses we recommend to meet these requirements:
Some optometry schools may have additional courses required or recommended. Review the admission requirements of the optometry schools you plan on applying in advance.
All required courses must be taken for a grade. Each school has its own policy regarding AP credit. Usually, AP credit in these areas should be followed with additional upper level work in the discipline including labs.
To further strengthen you application and your ability to succeed in optometry school, here are some additional CMU courses you could take:
The CMU Pre-Optometry club is a group of students who all share the same ultimate goal of attending optometry school. The club discusses various things such as the optometry admissions test (OAT), volunteer opportunities, and touring local offices and nearby optometry schools
The club meets bi-weekly on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
For more information,
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Optometrists held about 33,100 jobs in 2012.
Employment of optometrists is projected to grow 24 percent between 2012 and 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Median annual wages of salaried optometrists were $97,820 in May 2012.
For information on optometry as a career and a list of accredited optometric institutions of education:
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April 11, 2012
ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- The University of Michigan Athletic Department will paint the FieldTurf at Michigan Stadium with the hashtag #GOBLUE for the upcoming Mott Spring Game presented by PNC Bank. The Wolverines will use the opportunity to generate exposure inside the stadium, on the nationally televised broadcast, and most importantly in the social media world.
The annual spring football scrimmage and the "Battle at the Big House" men's lacrosse game against Ohio State will be held Saturday (April 14) at Michigan Stadium. The Victors Classic alumni flag football game will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the annual spring football scrimmage at noon. The lacrosse game is tentatively slated to start at 2:30 p.m.
The hashtag #GOBLUE will be painted maize at two locations, straddling the 25-yard line on the northeast and southwest sides of the field.
"Our goal is to challenge the status quo and to create innovative ideas that speak to our fans," said Jordan Maleh, U-M's director of digital marketing. "This initiative will help our athletic department use technology as a competitive advantage to engage and connect to fans, build brand loyalty, grow the digital audience and monitor and listen to what is being said through the digital engagement cycle."
It's believed to be the second time that a collegiate program has painted a hashtag on its football field. The other instance was a Mississippi State football game against Mississippi last fall when the Bulldogs painted #HAILSTATE in one end zone.
The Michigan Athletic Department already has the Michigan Athletic Ticket Office Twitter account, @umichtix and MGoBlue.com painted into the court in front of both benches at Crisler Center. In addition, U-M promotes its social media platforms -- Twitter and Facebook -- on the video boards at Michigan Stadium, Crisler Center and Yost Ice Arena.
Michigan Athletics will introduce a "Tweet Board" for the Mott Spring Game presented by PNC Bank that will showcase tweets from fans throughout the Victors Classic alumni flag football game and the Mott Spring Game. Michigan Stadium video boards will highlight the #GOBLUE hashtag throughout both games by including a dedicated #GOBLUE bug and call-to-action asking fans to tweet and use hashtag #GOBLUE. Michigan, in real time, will monitor and approve fan tweets in order to showcase on the "Tweet Board."
"When a brand 'gets it', they stand out from the competition," said Kathleen Hessert, founder and president of Buzz Manager, Inc., the company Michigan is partnering with to provide a social media audit of the #GOBLUE hashtag. "Michigan combines the best of iconic tradition with a view to the future. Their use of digital and social media is driven by clear business objectives. Michigan is committed to being in the middle of the public's passionate conversation about sports and, by listening deeply to their fans, they also earn the right to lead."
#GOBLUE Contest
The official University of Michigan Football Twitter account, @umichfootball will begin to tease the #GOBLUE hashtag by activating a #GOBLUE contest, starting Wednesday (April 11). Fans will have the opportunity to win the following prizes leading up to the 2012 Spring Game:
- 1 of 10 VIP seats to the 2012 Spring Game
- 1 of 4 scoreboard messages during the 2012 Spring Game
- 2 tickets to Michigan vs. Michigan State on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Michigan Stadium
- 1 of 2 $50 M Den Gift Cards
To enter, begin following the @umichfootball Twitter account (www.twitter.com/umichfootball) and wait for the announcement by Michigan Football that will note the start of the contest.
Winners will be announced via the @umichfootball Twitter account on Friday (April 13).
Media Contact: David Ablauf (734) 763-4423
» Learn about ticket packs and individual game tickets for the 2017 Michigan football season.


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In 1851, the same year that the colony of Victoria gained its independence from New South Wales, gold was discovered. The rush that ensued saw Melbourne transformed into a confident sprawling city.
Among the fortune hunters were individuals of sparkling intelligence and artistic flair. Fresh from Berlin, London, Cambridge and Dublin, they infused the evolving city with new ideas and institutions, including a fledgling museum, the beginnings of Museum Victoria.
Arthur BARTHOLOMEW (1834–1909)Brown Tree Frog (Litoria ewingii)c. 1860Watercolour on paper
Frederick McCoy was inaugural Professor of Natural Science at the University of Melbourne and the director of the National Museum of Victoria from 1856. His project to publish a Prodromus of the zoology of Victoria began in 1858 and continued for almost four decades. McCoy engaged the best artists in the colony, including Arthur Bartholomew, to illustrate Victoria's fauna.
The cool atmosphere of the university laboratory was ideal for Bartholomew's systematic studies of Victorian frogs. He meticulously recorded details required for the identification of a particular frog, including the strange forms inside the mouth and the distinctive hand and feet pads of each species.
Ludwig BECKER (1808–61)Weedy Seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus)1855Watercolour and ink on paper
The Weedy Seadragon is endemic to Australia's southern coast and is now Victoria's state marine emblem. This bizarre fish has captured the imagination of many who have encountered it. Frederick McCoy noted: 'this most singular-looking Fish must have struck the Aborigines with some superstitious feeling, as I have seen a native drawing of a ghost, manifestly inspired by its strange form.'
DEPARTMENT OF LANDS & AGRICULTURECommon insectivorous birds of VictoriaMelbourne, 1878Lithographic print
Victoria's printing industry started in 1839 with John Pascoe Fawkner's publication of The Port Phillip Patriot. The gold rush fuelled the demand for printed materials, and as the industrial age progressed more sophisticated technology turned out daily newspapers, maps and posters like this one.
Unlike the majority of native animals, insect-eating birds were valued by the colonists for their capacity to control insect pests. This poster was intended to standardise the names for some of Victoria's most common and useful birds. It was issued to schools in 1878, with the Minister for Public Instruction's warning to slingshot-wielding children that 'These birds will be protected by law from destruction.' The charismatic White-backed Crow-shrike, or Magpie, occupies centre stage.
Humanities InquiryWhy was Ludwig Becker such a significant figure in Scientific Illustration during this period?
Research his life and write a short biography of his work. Use the link to Beck biography below to start.
Science InquiryWhat evidence can you identify in the illustrations appearing in this section that reflect scientific concerns with accuracy and detail?
Art InquiryEach artist working in the colony of Victoria brought individual vision and expertise, while working within strict taxonomically-driven parameters.
Look at the drawings of Arthur Bartholomew and Ludwig Becker. Discuss the similarities and differences of their work.
Consider the art elements, materials and style.
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The Complete Interview: Hot Chick in Hard Rock Jackie Laponza of UnSaid Fate
When we interviewed UnSaid Fate front woman Jackie Laponza for the new Hottest Chicks in Hard Rock issue, we discussed several topics, from the roots of Unsaid Fate to her experience as a high schooler.
Unfortunately, due to space constraints, we couldn't include most of the interview. But that's what the Internet is for! Read what she has to say below!
REVOLVER: How did UnSaid Fate form?
UnSaid Fate started to become a reality about a year ago. We were called Jackie for a few years, and we felt we had reached our limit musically with that name — and that we were naturally evolving into something new and fresh. By the way, it wasn't my idea to name us Jackie (LOL). The songs we were starting to create over the last year or so were bigger, heavier, more melodic and more exciting. We felt like we had a bit of an identity crisis with the old name.
It was weird because we would come out and open for bands like Saliva, Halestorm, Theory Of A Deadman, etc., and we didn't have a "rock band name," per se. People would feel a bit hesitant with us until they saw us throw down on stage and hold nothing back, performance-wise. So, UnSaid Fate was born out of the ashes of Jackie!
How would you describe the band's sound?
Active rock with heavy rock riffs, big melodic choruses with harmonies and a bottom-end backbone that doesnt quit!
Since this is also our "back to school" issue, some school-related questions: How would you describe your school experience?
Actually, it was very normal. I played different sports and had really good grades, even though music was my main focus and passion and it took up all my personal time. I did miss all the weekend parties and hanging with friends at the mall or wherever because I always had something music-related to do. If it was practice or weekend gigs, it was always first and foremost.
What kind of student were you? A nerd or a troublemaker or somewhere in between?
I would say somewhere in between the two. I always made sure I stayed true to myself, no matter what I was involved in. I didn't really get into the cliques or groups. I had different hair styles and custom clothes I would make, so my style was extremely eclectic. But as far as trouble, I didn't get in much. I have three older brothers and one younger, so I let them handle the "getting into trouble" thing. I usually just lived vicariously through thier foibles.
What's the worst trouble you got into while in school?
Well, I didn't get in much trouble. To be honest, I didn't have the time. I was going to school, playing basketball, working a job and doing the band thing all at same time. I just kinda skated my ass through under the radar the majority of the time. I did get suspended once. A teammate of mine brought a water bottle to a game filled with vodka and OJ, and a few of us took a sip in disbelief once we heard about it. Sure as shit, Monday morning I was called down to the office and suspended due to a kiss-ass teammate ratting us out (LOL). Other than that, and a few detentions for tardies and absences, I was all good.
Did you ever skip school due to hard rock or metal?
Well, I was in a band and playing at bars and concert venues by the time I was 12. My brothers and I would miss quite a bit of school for long weekend shows or local news stations' morning shows and any other interviews and craziness that came up for the band. All along, teachers would tell me to get a realistic goal to shoot for. I had straight A's, so they all said to go to college, that I'd probably get a scholarship to somewhere good. But it wasn't me. I had no urge to go that route. I knew college wasn't going anywhere. I could always go no, matter how much harder it would be. Sometimes I wonder if I should have listened (LOL). No way — I love what I get to do. I'm living my dream!
Did you ever have any run-ins with bullies?
Not so much bullies, but I was always more of a "hang with the boys" type of girl, a tomboy, if you will. Girls used to hate me, but I can't change how I was brought up. I remember being called a whore by, ironically enough, the pregnant chick at the school! Most girls never really took the chance to get to know me. They just had some sort of fear of me, I guess. I was popular, and an athlete, but I also grew up with my four brothers picking on me, riding dirt bikes, shooting guns, trudging through the mud, and seeing how dirty I could get.
So I never really fit in well with the other girls and all the drama that would follow a good majority of them. I did my own thing, and once I figured out who I was, I couldn't care less what terrible things they would say, even though most of them hadn't had so much as exchanged "hellos" with me. Their words did nothing, except pushed me harder to get them one day to eat their words! Plus the good thing with having brothers is NO guys every pushed too far with me because they knew there would be consequences! Also a bad thing for a girl growing up! (LOL) All the guys were scared to get to know me because my brothers would beat them up!
Did music help you get through school? If so, how?
Music helped me not only get through school but a lot in life. The main thing in my life is music and family, and they work hand and hand with me. Both pulled me through the times that were the hardest. I was an extremely shy girl growing up. I would hide behind my mom's leg up to the time i was 10 when anyone was being introduced to me. I still sit and wonder how my parents sat so proudly when I first started in the band thing getting up there barely looking up tapping away with my tamburine and just utterly destroying the covers I was singing.
But they loved it and encouraged me that I could do anything. They would be supportive and the proudest parents ever. It made me a strong person who has no fears of what's ahead. I have high hopes, big dreams and a fire under my ass to never give in and never give up. When I get on stage, I feel unstoppable, and there I will conquer the world!
I have a strong message to the women of the world and to anyone, for that matter: Stay strong, BE YOU, tall or short, skinny or big-boned. Whatever the color of your skin, hair and toenails, whether you're into men, women or both ... love and live who you are, no matter what anyone says. Be a leader and let others follow!
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Curbside Pickup
Recycling involves the separation and collection of used materials for processing and remanufacturing into new products. Recycling is a great way to keep materials out of the landfill, and turn trash into valuable resources.
Many communities have curbside collection programs where recyclable materials are picked up right outside your residence.
Top Ten Reasons to Recycle
1. Good for our Economy
Manufacturing companies rely on recycling programs to provide the raw materials they need to make new products.
2. Creates Jobs
Recycling in the U.S. is a $236 billion a year industry. More than 56,000 recycling and reuse enterprises employ 1.1 million workers nationwide.
3. Reduces Waste
The average North American discards seven and a half pounds of garbage every day. Most of this garbage goes into to landfills, where it's compacted and buried.
4. Good For The Environment
Recycling requires far less energy, uses fewer natural resources, and keeps waste from piling up in landfills.
5. Saves Energy
Recycling offers significant energy savings over manufacturing with virgin materials. (Manufacturing with recycled aluminum cans uses 95% less energy.)
6. Preserves Landfill Space
No one wants to live next door to a landfill. Recycling preserves existing landfill space.
7. Prevents Global Warming
Each year it is estimated that recycling of solid waste prevents the release of 52 million metric tons of carbon equivalent (MMTCE, the unit of measure for greenhouse gases) into the air.
8. Reduces Water Pollution
Making goods from recycled materials generates far less water pollution than manufacturing from virgin materials.
9. Protects Wildlife
Using recycled materials reduces the need to damage forests, wetlands, rivers and other places essential to wildlife.
10. Creates New Demand
Recycling and buying recycled products creates demand for more recycled products, decreasing waste and helping our economy.
Content from: National Recycling Coalition


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Bergdorf Goodman Unveils the Holiday Windows and the 2012 Holiday Experience
ACT V: "The Mirror Kaleidoscope" is the Grand Finale of the BG Follies of 2012. Twin showgirls are presented downstage, while a colossal, rotating, mirrored starburst rotates behind them. The multiple layers of this starburst contain nearly one thousand individual beveled mirrors. Each successive layer of the starburst rotates in an opposite direction from the layer behind, creating an extraordinary kaleidoscopic effect. The mannequins' matching gowns, studded in mirrors and rhinestones, were specially commissioned from Naeem Khan.
The ACTS continue along 57th Street, 58th Street and across Fifth Avenue in front of the Men's Store.
In addition to the spectacular windows, this holiday season Bergdorf Goodman has created several special and unique initiatives.
Bergdorf Goodman has partnered with TheCoveteur.com, the on-line fashion and retail website, to create an exclusive behind the scenes photo series and video about the making of the Holiday windows. Viewers are given an intimate view into the fantastical world of the Bergdorf Goodman visual team where they will gain access into their various studios for a glance at the teams' old world craftsmanship. The series releases online on BG.com, 5th/58th and TheCoveteur.com on November 21st.
In conjunction with the photo series, Bergdorf's is having a #BGWindows Instagram contest, which begins November 20th; photograph a window for a chance to win a miniature mannequin from the memorable windows or a printed photo by TheCoveteur.com. Submissions can be viewed on Bergdorf Goodman's Facebook page" href="https://www.facebook.com/bergdorfgoodman">Bergdorf Goodman's Facebook page and winners will be announced on or about January 7 and will be notified by Instagram.
This year is the first ever Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Window Audio Tour" href="http://www.bg.com/windows">Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Window Audio Tour, narrated by Bergdorf's own David Hoey, who describes in great detail each of the five main Fifth Avenue windows, viewers will be able to access this via a QR code.
A QR code is also found in this year's Holiday Gift Book. By scanning the code, readers can access a mobile gift wish list that they can share with friends and family. Pinterest will feature exclusive Holiday content and gift-giving ideas throughout the season and the Holiday spirit will continue on BG.com, 5th/58th, Facebook, Twitter andBergdorf Goodman on Google+" href="https://plus.google.com/+BergdorfGoodman/posts">Google+ with gift-giving tips, holiday to-do's and window images.
The Holiday season is in full swing on the Seventh Floor with the following activities:
- The opening of the Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Shop" href="http://blog.bergdorfgoodman.com/seventh-floor-womens-style">Bergdorf Goodman Holiday Shop featuring 8 themed trees including BG 111, Christmas in New York and Gilded Age among others.


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Welcome to the planned giving website of First Baptist Church of Geneva. At FBCG we believe generosity is one of the great joys of the Christian life! Planned gifts can help you be a good steward of the assets that God has given you as well as benefit FBCG. They can save you taxes, increase your income, and let you pass on more to your heirs. These important — and completely legal — giving techniques help you advance the work of God's kingdom.
Did You Know?
- You can receive income for life in exchange for a gift?
- Giving "appreciated property," such as stocks or real estate, costs less than giving the equivalent amount in cash?
- Some assets actually can benefit you more if you give them away?
- Some gifts cost nothing now, but leave a Christian legacy for the future?
- Some gifts allow you to pass more on to your heirs and save taxes?
Best of all, giving to FBCG is an investment with eternal benefits. By helping this ministry, you are supplying vital resources for the work God has given us to do.
If you're looking for a way to support FBCG without spending a lot of cash, please explore Gifts Anyone Can Afford. If you are interested in one of the popular gift plans that pay you an income, check out Gifts That Pay You Income. For suggestions about ways to support the mission of FBCG and provide for your heirs look at Gifts That Protect Your Assets. Each page gives you helpful information in a readable format.
If you would like to receive personal assistance with your planning, click on Personal Illustration and submit the confidential form. We'll send you a detailed illustration that is tailored to your individual needs, with several options for you and your advisors to consider.
There are many other helpful resources on this site. Visit whenever you need information about planned giving, and feel free to contact us at any time! May God bless you and your loved ones.


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Glyndebourne 2013: The Rape of Lucretia, review + MORE Oct 20th
Today's News & Buzz
German composer: 'Luther's views on Jews are outrageous' + MORE
Orchestras need to wake up and smell the coffee + MORE
Images and sounds of war + MORE
Alexandre Tharaud: Better with Baroque + MORE
We Break Strings Kickstarter campaign + MORE
Top-Class Mozart Performances Grace London's Newest Concert Hall
– www.seenandheard-international.com
Frock Me – Virtual Verdi.
– lietofinelondon.wordpress.com
Guy de Montfort – Michael Volle
Hélène – Lianna Haroutounian
Henri – Bryan Hymel
Jean Procida – Erwin Schrott
Robert – Jihoon Kim
Ninetta – Michelle Daly
Thibault – Neal Cooper
Le Sire de Béthune – Jean Teitgen
Le Comte de Vaudemont – Jeremy White
Daniéli – Nicholas Darmanin
Mainfroid – Jung Soo Yun
Director – Stefan Herheim
Set Designs – Philipp Hürhoffer
Costume Designs – Gesine Völlm
Dramaturgy – Alexander Meier-Dörzenbach
Choreography – André de Jong
Lighting Design – Anders Poll
Royal Opera Chorus (Chorus Director – Renato Balsadonna)
Orchestra of the Royal Opera House (Concert Master – Vasko Vassilebv)
Conductor – Antonio Pappano
It is both unbelievable but somewhat acceptable that Verdi's Les Vêpres Siciliennes has never before been performed at Covent Garden…
Maturity Will Come, But Fun is Here Now
– www.seenandheard-international.com
Ensemble. A Pleasant Surprise
– www.mvdaily.com
Verdi Les vêpres siciliennes Royal Opera House
– classical-iconoclast.blogspot.com
New Music North West
– www.planethugill.com
The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) and the University of Manchester are presenting New Music North West, the UK's largest festival of new British music, from 26 October to 2 November. The week-long festival takes place mainly at the RNCM and at the university's Martin Harris Centre. There is the opportunity to hear groups such as the BBC Philharmonic, Psappha, Ensemble 10/10 and the House of Bedlam and the Liverpool-born composer Edwin Roxburgh features heavily…
I Hope the (Other) CSO is Embarrassed by This.
– irontongue.blogspot.com
Schubert, Mozart, Beethoven: Tales from Vienna – review
– www.guardian.co.uk
In music there is an infinity of undecidables
– www.overgrownpath.com
Glyndebourne 2013: The Rape of Lucretia, review
– www.telegraph.co.uk
Thomas Adès in San Francisco: A Warm, Welcoming Concert Among Friends
– www.icareifyoulisten.com
Ulysses Kay Project at Columbia University: Panel Discussion Mon. Oct. 21 at 5 PM; Harlem Chamber Players Concert Tues. Oct. 22, 2013 at 6 PM
– africlassical.blogspot.com
Ulysses S. Kay, Jr. (1917-1995)
Ulysses Simpson Kay,
Jr. (1917-1995) is profiled at
AfriClassical.com, which features a comprehensive Works
List by Prof. Dominique-René de Lerma,
http://www.CasaMusicaledeLerma.com. He writes that Ulysses S. Kay, Jr. received a scholarship,
fellowship and awards which allowed him to take up residence in Rome
in 1949 to undertake studies at the American Academy in Rome…
Autumn Music at the Temple: Sacconi Quartet
– www.planethugill.com
The Sacconi Quartet
Picture credit David Merewether
The Sacconi String Quartet
played last night (Tuesday 15 October) at the Temple
church just outside the city of London. The Temple church was
built in the 12th century by the Knights Templar, a
medieval military order of monks whose duty was to protect pilgrims
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Native Plants
Q. Who is Mr. Smarty Plants?
A: There are those who suspect Wildflower Center volunteers are the culpable and capable culprits. Yet, others think staff members play some, albeit small, role. You can torture us with your plant questions, but we will never reveal the Green Guru's secret identity.
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From: Springfield, VA
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Topic: General Botany, Non-Natives
Title: Native vs Non-native Insect Host Plants
Answered by: Anne Van Nest
QUESTION:My understanding of a host plant is that it is a plant that an insect will lay its eggs on. Is this correct? If this is so then can a cultivar be a host plant for the same insect? I have read Mr. Doug Tallamy's book, Bringing Nature Home and several others on native plants and am not sure of the answers to these questions.
Thanks for this interesting question and concern for the nature of insect host plants. It has long been know that insects vary in their host food preference from being a generalist to a very specific "picky" eater. At the one extreme, is the gypsy moth caterpillar which feeds on hundreds of different types of plants (native and cultivated) within many plant families. This hugely diverse group of food plants has allowed this destructive insect to multiply and become a noxious pest over a wide area. On the other extreme are the insects that feed on only one plant genus (or even rarer on only one plant genus and species). These insects are exhibiting oligophagy – feeding on a restricted range of food. An example is the Heliconius melpomene butterfly that feeds specifically on one type of passionflower, Passiflora oerstedii.
Now back to your question. There are many occasions where insects can feed and reproduce on host plants that are cultivars of native plants. There are also situations where an insect has adapted to a new host plant (including cultivars) when their native food was not available. There are also examples when an insect has been reduced in numbers because it could not adapt to new food when their original host plants were scarce. Whether an insect will adapt or die when their native food plants become scarce or non-existent varies from one insect type to the next. But this is a concern.
Dr. Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home, Professor and Chair of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, and Director of the Center for Managed Ecosystems has published some interesting information to draw attention to the use of non-natives in our landscapes and reduction in native host plants that results.
He has a website investigating Lepidopteran Use of Native & Alien Ornamental Plants. Here's the introduction to this issue:
Landscaping paradigms have promoted the use of alien ornamentals over native plants with ornamental value for over a century. The bias toward landscaping with alien ornamentals has been so complete that the first trophic level in suburban/urban ecosystems throughout U.S. is now dominated by plant species that evolved elsewhere. If alien ornamentals are not the ecological equivalents of native species, particularly in their palatability to herbivores that transfer energy to higher-level consumers, herbivore productivity, as well as the biomass of organisms that depend on herbivores will be compromised in landscapes in which alien plants comprise a large portion of the plant biomass.
Dr. Tallamy has posted a spreadsheet list of native and alien plant genera on this website that gives their ability to support insect herbivores (overall biodiversity). He has ranked all native genera (woody and herbaceous) in terms of the number of Lepidoptera species recorded using them as host plants. Ultimately, He would like this ranking to be used as one criterion for plant selection.
Also Dr. Tallamy has published an article in Conservation Biology on this subject.
Tallamy, D. W. and K. J. Shropshire. 2009. Ranking Lepidopteran use of native versus introduced plants. Conservation Biology 23: 941–947.
Further information on the host plants of Lepidoptera can be found in HOSTS - a database of the world's lepidopteran hostplants. This is a project of the National History Museum in London.
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No one had Doug McDermott ranked. Same goes for Tim Hardaway, Jr.
Kendall Williams, Antonio Barton, Keith Shambuerger and Christian Kabongo all stand out as freshmen that had better than expected freshmen seasons this year.
Players emerge and recruiting services don't bat 1.000. That's the nature of the recruiting game. Perhaps that is the beauty of it, too.
You just never know.
Who are the players in the class of 2011 that could emerge as instant impact stars next season? I asked the .com evaluators for their opinions. The results were mixed.
Western Kentucky bound guard Derrick Gordon of New Jersey could be a classic case of an unranked player that turns into a star. Scout.com doesn't have the combo guard in its top 100. That doesn't matter to Gordon, he says. He just wants a chance to play right away.
"I definitely didn't want to go to a school and be a role player. I wanted to go somewhere to be the main guy and main option," Gordon said. "When coach (Ken McDonald) told me that I could be that player, my eyes lit up. I saw it as the perfect opportunity. It's a great school even though it's a mid-major. For a school to tell me that, they must see something special in me so I ran with it."
Gordon is part of a terrific recruiting class coming to WKU next year. He, like many players that find success in college, is going to the right level and has found an opportunity to play from day one.
Gordon only lost one game as a senior at the famed St. Patrick in New Jersey, falling only to St. Anthony. Gordon averaged 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists a game as a senior. He dazzled analysts at the City of Palms tournament. His path to college is somewhat similar to Butler star Shelvin Mack's. Ironically, Gordon said Mack is his favorite college player.
"His game is the game I love," Gordon said. "I hope I can do the same things he did. I'd be lucky to do that."
What other Shelvin Macks in waiting are there? Plenty. Here are some names the .com analysts offered up as future stars in waiting:
Keep an eye on:
Mychal Ammons, South Alabama – Had a senior's physique when young. Leveled off but good sign for USA.
Malcolm Brogdon, SG, Virginia – Could be leading scorer for UVa as freshman.
D.J. Gardner, SF, Mississippi State – Few nationally saw him in high school. Tons of physical ability.
Kader Tapsoba, Texas Tech – Insiders say Billy Gillispie is raving about JUCO transfer.
Anthony Hickey, uncommitted – Had huge senior season in Kentucky. Sounds like Mack part two, doesn't it?
Dominic Lee, Drexel – Classic mid-major producer. One scout called him economical.
Todd Mayo, SG, Marquette – OJ's brother can really score, Buzz Williams loves guards like him.
Nick Moore, Illinois State – Smaller Midwestern point guards are always well-prepared for college.
Adam Smith, SG, UNC Wilmington – The next Andrew Goudelock? Perhaps. Can flat out score.
Jarvis Summers, PG, Ole Miss – Could start from day one in Oxford. Big point guard (6-4).
Greg Whittington, Georgetown – Long, thin face up four man enters team that can be patient with him.


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BASSANO DEL GRAPPA, Italy - Pallacanestro Bassano del Grappa closed the game on a 20-6 run to erase a five-point deficit and earn a 74-65 victory over Loyola University Chicago this evening. The loss is the Ramblers' first on their four-game tour and comes on the heels of a 92-56 win against All-Star Italy.
"We were still sped up executing which forced us into 21 turnovers and with young guys, the problem was they were trying too hard," Loyola head coach Porter Moser said. "Tonight, I thought Kody Williams gave us great energy at both ends of the floor. We had a great 15-minute run in the second half, but part of the learning process is understanding how to finish off games and we will have plenty of teachable moments when we break down the last five minutes of this game. The atmosphere in the arena tonight was incredible and was a great experience for us. Part of being a good defensive team is the ability to play possession by possession. It's good to be making these mistakes in August rather than November."
Loyola opened the contest by switching up the starting lineup from Tuesday's opener, this time sending Cully Payne, Kody Williams, Jordan Hicks, Matt O'Leary and Ben Averkamp onto the floor.
Bassano del Grappa used a 19-9 run in the first quarter to turn a tie game into a 24-14 lead, its largest of the first half. Undeterred, Loyola stormed right back. A bucket by Devon Turk, the final points of the opening quarter, opened up a 12-1 Rambler run that culminated in a pair of free throws by Jeremy King, as Loyola seized a 26-25 advantage early in the second quarter for its first lead since Averkamp connected on a free throw to give the Maroon and Gold a 1-0 lead.
That lead would be short-lived though as an ensuing three by Bassano del Grappa began a half-closing 17-7 surge that sent Loyola into the locker room trailing 42-33. After connecting on 12 three-point field goals in its opening game Tuesday night, Loyola was successful from long distance on just one of its nine tries in the first half tonight.
Trailing 52-44 in the third quarter, Turk drained his first triple of the evening to give the Ramblers some much-needed momentum. A Bassano del Grappa free throw stretched its lead to 53-47, but back-to-back baskets from Joe Crisman and Kody Williams and a three from O'Leary put the Ramblers back on top by a point. Five straight points by Payne, punctuated by a three-pointer from the top of the key, punctuated Loyola's 15-2 spurt and gave it a 59-54 lead minutes into the fourth quarter.
From there though, the Ramblers would struggle at the offensive end of the floor hitting just three more field goals as Bassano del Grappa finished out the contest by scoring 20 of the game's final 26 points.
Averkamp was named Loyola's most valuable player of the game after totaling team highs of 14 points and nine rebounds. Joining him in double-figure scoring was O'Leary (11) and Crisman (10). Cully Payne tallied eight points and six assists and Kody Williams and Turk added seven points apiece.
Tonight began a tough stretch of games in which Loyola will play three games in five days to close out the trip to Italy. Up next for the Ramblers is Zepa Marostica Monday night (Aug. 20), in Dueville.


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Cleaning intake: soda or media?
I have everything cleaned and painted except for my Wieland intake. It's a little bit of a mess. It has been painted at least once and is pretty dirty. I was going to clean and paint it cast coat aluminum but I am interested in having it blasted.
Down the street there is a place that does soda blasting. I have no idea what their prices are like. A little firther there is a place that does sand blasting. I dont know of they do media blasting but their prices are pretty good.
What would work best on an intake? Are both safe? I am worried abour the mating surfaces.
Intake blasting......
Use the soda blasting, it doesnt remove metal, just dirt or particulate on the surface.....it doesnt have enough *** to harm the substrate. Sandblasting, bad idea, you will have the aluminum all messed up. Aluminum is soft, and the sand is harder normally, so the aggressive sand will take some of the metal away also.....
It has a rough finish. I would like to polish but it be tough. I would just like it cleaned up.
I was thinking of uaing clear drom a rattle can after.
I just called the sand blaster. The do use other media. I plan on dropping it off tomorrow.
Is it worth having the manifolds done? I was going to use a wire wheel and engine paint.
It's far from a show truck....
Glass bead gives the best finish. Fine stainless shot also gives great finish. Neither are great for removing paint tho.
It all depends on how clean is "clean"? The traditional method, and I agree with Bob, it leaves among the nicer finishes, is glass-beading. Sand is VERY aggressive, and I agree completely with what has been said about NOT using it. IF one turns the pressure down AND uses kiln-dried, maybe 60-mesh, it won't hurt so much. But sand has "sharp edges" unlike glass beads. If non-dried air is used with sand, it's like injecting rust into iron... I know, it's an aluminum intake. Not the point.
If you have a good automotive machine shop in town, call and ask if they have a thermal cleaner. If they do, it's usually accompanied by a blasting machine. Ours uses stainless steel "shot". You can "clean" the manifold first in a chemical cleaner (Aluma-Brite, transmission shops use it in their "jet washers"). DO NOT let anyone put it in a caustic solution. The media in our blaster leaves a "peened" surface that is both bright and "smooth" (it "folds" the surface irregularities) . We don't use the oven for aluminum, but many shops do (natural gas is okay, propane or electric is not). If your local shop maintains their blaster/vacuum properly, and use stainless shot, they can produce the same results. It's the closest thing we've found to "as cast" new manifolds from Edelbrock. It takes less time and is usually less expensive than getting it glass-beaded.
Like anything else, if left "in" TOO long, it can damage some surfaces. Trust your machinist.
sand use........
I guess I needed to say that the aggressiveness of the sand will leave a finish thats very rough, instead of metal "removal", as I agree with others here. Especially the gasket surfaces.....glass bead does do a great job if going that route....
I've gotten my media from T.I.P. sandblasters in Canfield,Ohio when we where at the Stark family fairgrounds working as a vendor at the swap meets.They are across the street from the fair grounds.
T.I.P. specializes in blasting and is very helpful and knowledgeable in their field.Tell them what you want and they can tell you how to get there.
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Shine from another forum who for a long time has been a blaster stated there are three primary things needed for good blasting.Volume of air,not pressure,correct media,and knowledge of metals to adjust distance.He uses a used construction diesel compressor for the volume of air.The type used for jack hammers.I want to add safety and knowledge of media.To breath in some medias is harmful and you need to wear a air supplied mask.
Contact T.I.P. from the link
I picked it up from being glass beaded. It looks pretty good.
Should I clear it? I have a can of high temp engine clear.
This could be a dumb question but should I wash it? It feels dusty but I am more concerned about what could be inside. Being aluminum it probably wont matter.
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Electric Vehicles Have Best Sales Month Ever in June
There are now more than 100,000 electric vehicles on U.S. roads. A new report from the boosters at the Electrification Coalition hails increasing -- if still small -- EV sales and lays out some optimistic projections.
According to the report, at 8,742 units sold, June sales were the biggest ever for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.
That's still a tiny fraction of overall vehicle sales, which were more than 1.4 million in June 2013. But the Electrification Coalition, an advocacy group promoting electric cars, urges a comparison not between EVs and gas-powered cars, but between EVs and hybrids back when they were first introduced in 2000.
According to the report: "Compared to hybrids' first years on the U.S. market, twice as many plug-in electric vehicles have been sold since market introduction in 2011" during an equivalent time period... The uptake rate of plug-in electric vehicles is nearly three times what it was for hybrids over their first three years on the market."
There are fewer than 8,000 U.S. locations with charging stations and 18,348 plugs total. Just 199 locations have the direct current fast chargers that could make refilling a battery convenient for a long drive.
Tesla's Model S was specifically cited for capturing 8.4 percent of the luxury market in the first six months of 2013, and selling more units than some in-class competitors, including the Audi A8, BMW 7-series, and Mercedes S class. The Nissan LEAF is the best selling EV overall with 3.3 percent of the sub-compact vehicle market.
Additionally, the report charts the reductions in cost of lithium-ion batteries, which are the reason EVs cost more than comparable gas-powered cars. "The progress of battery cost reductions appears to be par with—or slightly ahead of—what was expected in 2010," says the report, leading the Electrification Coalition to conclude that battery prices will halve by 2020 as originally projected by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, a partner in the report.
If that plays out along, then EV prices would drop. "It is also possible that [equipment makers] will choose to increase the range of the vehicles instead of maintaining the range and decreasing vehicle prices," the report states.


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Salon video tutorials shown from the cutters' point of view, offering students a faster and more intimate learning experience.
Google Glass has recreated the image of augmented-reality learning, and salon professionals are looking be a part of this technological trend. Haircare brand Matrix, a subsidiary of L'Oreal USA, is introducing a new Glass app that will provide student salon professionals an educational platform that is unlike anything they've experienced. Said to be an interactive educational course centered around digital data, the Class for Glass features an exclusive blogger video series, the Matrix Eye for Style Google Glass Salon Chair and a salon professional eduction platform.
Class for Glass provides beginners with in-depth hair tutorials documented directly from the eye of the stylists. For people very conscious of their personal style, the Matrix Eye for Style will offer appointments with celebrity stylist George Papanikolas, who will capture each person's style and finish service via Google Glass and subsequently email the video to the client to serve as a personalized at-home tutorials. These unique services will all become available sometime in the spring.
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In Reply to: Modification for the stand posted by Jian on February 09, 2002 at 21:45:00:
I was informed that MG20 had preforated staal in front of the bass panel too.
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20 has preforated metal plate on back. Since it is a push-pull design, I guess it should have prefortated metal plate on front side as well. However, I can't see it on front without opening the sock. For on midrange area, my best guess is it has metal preforated plate on both sides but magnets on back side only.
You have the acoustic chamber sonic character added to the midrange with the added steel, but without the magnet's structural vertical rigidity & improved dynamics. Damn, I'm glad that Magnepan went to a MG20.1 with a push-pull midrange. I just assumed that the steel stopped in front of the MG20 to let the sound through unimcumbered.
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on 20, midrange is quasi-ribbon with magnets on back side only. On the front, the preforated metal plate doesn't cover midrange area. It has about 3x4 openings over the midrange area from top to bottom. I looked really hard this time with a flash light.
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You exercise your body to stay physically in shape, so why shouldn't you exercise your brain to stay mentally fit? With these daily exercises you will learn how to flex your mind, improve your creativity and boost your memory. As with any exercise, repetition is necessary for you to see improvement, so pick your favorite exercises from our daily suggestions and repeat them as desired. Try to do some mentalrobics every single day!
Icebreakers are little exercises that help relax tension and loosen up a formal atmosphere in a meeting where you want to have creative ideas and group participation.
For this one, have everyone sit in a circle. One person is picked to start. They turn to their neighbor and say, "If you love me, baby, please smile." They then must try to get their neighbor to laugh or smile, without touching them, by making faces or other actions. If the neighbor smiles, then it is the neighbor's turn to make the next person smile. If the neighbor does not smile, they must say, "I love you baby, but I just can't smile" and the first person must move on to the next neighbor and try again. The game is over once the entire circle has had a chance.
Our minds thrive on novelty and atrophy when they are under stimulated. Boredom is the negative emotion that results from this under stimulation and lack of interesting things to do. You may have noticed that it is difficult to be creative with a task that you are not interested in doing. This is because boredom is stressful and inhibits our creativity.
The brain quickly adapts to its experiences, which is why you can get bored doing something that previously brought you pleasure. Once something turns into a routine or habit, the mind pays less attention to it. In order to avoid boredom our minds are constantly seeking new experiences.
A new website, called BoredGourd.com, is devoted to helping people find new experiences and avoid boredom. It also helps people have more social interactions by creating communities and conversations around shared interests.
For each item in the list below, close your eyes and try to get a mental picture of the object. Try to make it as clear as possible. Are there any sounds, smells, or tastes associated with this item? Once you are done, grade yourself on how clear each object appeared in your mind (clear, vague, nothing). The next time you see one of these items, pay special attention to it and try to memorize its features. Then repeat this exercise and see if you've improved. There are some items in the list that you are certain to have never seen before. These are designed to flex your ability to put several memories together into one visualization.
1. A tennis ball
2. Your best friend
3. Superman
4. A human heart
5. A two-headed tiger
People tend to classify a situation quickly, which causes us to think and respond to it in predictable ways. A creative thinker will think about situations from different angles.
Try this exercise to think of these situations from the opposite point of view.
1. You just found a $10 bill on the ground. List five reasons why this is unfortunate.
2. You just had a fight with your best friend. List five positive things about this.
3. Your sink is full of dirty dishes. List five reasons why this is good.
4. Your significant other surprises you with a romantic dinner. List five reasons why this is bad.
Criticism is a comment or judgment made to find fault in an idea. This can be bad for creativity, especially when it comes from a boss or a spouse. When someone produces a new idea, it is likely that they are already a little insecure about it. Criticism often feels like a personal attack. As a result, most people become defensive when criticized and will stubbornly defend their idea even if the criticism has merit.
Criticism has no place in a brainstorm, but once you have selected an idea to pursue, it is a valuable tool. Accepting criticism and using it to improve your ideas are critical to producing quality solutions. Remember that the criticism is not about you; it is about the idea. Try to divorce yourself from your idea and pretend that it just fell out of the sky. This will help you look at it objectively and recognize if the criticism is valid.
Avoid being defensive. Instead, ask lots of clarifying questions and find out what changes the critic would make. Be sure to refer back to the goals so that you aren't solving problems that you do not need to solve. Once you fully understand what the critic is trying to say, you can decide if they have any validity.
A supportive environment that gives good criticism and encourages wild ideas will help people become more comfortable with creativity.