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"BBCrackman's V7 RELEASING SOON! – "OFFICIAL V7 FINAL REPORT" A Detailed Review of BBc's V7
"Official V7 Final Report"
BBCrackman, a proven savior among BlackBerry Storm users has done it once again!
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Are you ready to be taken by "Storm?" Are you ready for your Storm to react the way you want it to? The wait is over. BBCrackman's V7 is coming very SOON!
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BBCrackmans latest hybrid release labeled "V7" is getting closer to the "Gold Code" that Storm users have been longing for. With an overwhelming record of previous hybrids behind him you have to ask yourself; "How can it get any better?" The answer Blackberrians is here, only at Blackberry OS.
The highly anticipated V7 hybrid has many new implemented features and fixes detailed in the review below.
Implementations, New Features, Positive / Negative Findings, Ongoing / Addressed Issues and Improvements will be addressed in Color Coded Format.
Blue Text will = Positives, New Features, & Improvements, & Acutely Noticeable Changes
Red Text will = Negatives, Work in Progress, & Ongoing Issues.
"Device Type(s) tested on"
"Base Software Version & Platform Utilized"
"Reason for chosen base version"
.132 or .148 is requirement for the base on V7.
Polls also currently show the majority are in favor the 220.127.116.11 platform.
"Hybrid Version Tested"
BBCrackman's V7 Hybrid
"Reason for chosen base version of 126.96.36.199 over 22.214.171.124 "
The V7 Hybrid will install over either base, however 22.214.171.124 has a better track record and more reliable, thus resulting in the last known release. Some devices experienced issues with 220.127.116.11 and overall it did not perform well. I would not recommend .132 as the base unless you absolutely want to. The best base for optimal performance would be 188.8.131.52 thus what we acutely and thoroughly tested.
"Allocated Time Tested"
Testing Cycle of 24 Hours on a fully charged standard battery.
"Testing Stragety "
To ascertain the results of an 9530 unit being used thru regular or normal conditional use in the course of a 24 hour period.
"Begin Of Testing Cycle"
00:00:00 Start
"Implementation of Transitional Animated Windows "
One of the most incredible and noticeable features that is sure to amaze you will be the new Implementation of Transitional Animated Windows. This makes the Storm feel truly responsive. The fading effects do not take a toll on the os or slow the speed of launching programs or the closing of them. The transitional phases look appealing to the eye and make the storm react more like the expensive high-tech unit that it truly is. The windows transitions work their way deep into the os giving birth for a whole new meaning to Storm users. The animation are not to fast and not so slow that they become a headache or a burden we actually found ourselves longing for the launching of a program or window just to see the animation at work.
"New Web Browsing "
Say good bye to the old slow unresponsive browser from the past and say hello to a new feel of speed. The new browsing experience is like no other. In recent and past testing web browsing with a normal and moderate signal produced usually .02 to 1.5 seconds to our advantage in variance when upgrading to a newer hybrid. This for us Storm users was exceptional itself. However now BBC has raised the bar and delivered browsing that performs better than any other hybrid to date. Proven test results, show increased web page loading speeds 2-3 seconds faster than before! Now that is truly amazing.
"New Folders In Email "
There are some new folders that we noticed in the email program that could be accessed by opening the email program and then clicking on the blackberry button and choosing "View Folders" or "Move Folders" In recent testing I have not seen these folders in the past and can only ascertain this is a new implemented feature. The folder selection is very handy when it come time to sorting thru your emails, however we did not have the opportunity to determine how to create, rename, or delete any of them.
"Increased Operational Speed "
Obviously the hardware has not changed, just the implementation of a new hybrid. However with the implementation of the new hybrid you can feel a difference in the overall speed of the os. It is very responsive and reacts accordingly. Integration with third party application produce good results as programs open and close quickly as they should. Huge improvement by far.
"Color Saturation"
Color improvement is excellent and it is noticeable. While color banding is still slightly present you cannot see the vast lineage as before between the transitional phases as in previous releases. Rich color saturation is a major improvement showing better visibility, better color flow, and a higher level of detail. Images are very clearer and Bright. Color depth seems at it's highest that I have seen compared to any other releases yet. Viewing videos is not an eyesore anymore and relaxation now takes over letting you enjoy what you're viewing as you would expect to be able to do from a mobile device.
"Color Banding"
Still Slightly Present with exception(s) listed below:
Colors are more vivid in detail, crisp in texture, and rich in depth resulting to a more relaxed viewing. Color banding is hardly noticeable at all. This is a huge improvement over any other release out.
"Battery Life"
Under typical usage; placing and receiving regular calls, enjoying watching a movie, listening to MP3 music, surfing the web with the NEW Web Browser, SMS, MMS, sending and receiving email, BBS, video recording and taking a few pictures; we have ascertained the battery life has been INCREASED Phenomenally. I don't how it was done but the batteries in both 2 units are still running STRONG. Neither Battery has required a charge yet. Absolutely outstanding battery life. This would be one of the best noticeable changes I have seen in regards to prior releases. Everybody needs battery life improvement, and if so then this looks like the one. I was impressed by the life of the battery cycle so far that I would give High Marks for that alone.
"Lockup's / Freezes / VSOD"
None! Running strong and smooth. No failures to report.
"Application Integration"
ALL of my 3rd Party apps work perfectly. Storm Slider, Quickpull, StopTilt, BofA, File Manager Pro, Forward w/Edit, PDF to Go, Forward w/Edit, Shazam, Kenny Powers, BBOS Launcher, Memory Manager, Battery Booster, Premium Doc to Go, Quicklaunch 1.5 and 2, Visual Voice Mail. In the past there have been some reports of certain third party applications causing memory leaks. Some severe and some not. This hybrid V7 has experienced no problems with any applications yet.
"Camera and Video"
Camera Speed is noticeably fast. It is faster than all previous versions and works every time. 75 photos taken using the max resolution and no issues. We did not use the flash due to fear of depleting the battery cycle unfairly. 10 Videos were taken and played back with no issues. No freezes, unwanted lockups, reboots, or system hangs on camera usage or video usage. Playback was smooth, transitional, and for once exceptionally enjoyable.
I am on BES with my company and it works flawlessly and punctually. Emails come in quick and decisive as they should. This is how BES should have always been from the beginning.
"Using DM 4.7 and 5.0"
I can do my back-up's and restores with DM 4.7 and 5.0 with no issues. Tested with two separate units for more accurate testing.
"Music Multimedia"
Played a large variety of mp3's using the factory supplied ear buds and had no problems at all. Music played back flawlessly!
"Video Multimedia"
Played a few short video clips and 1 movie. Very clear color depth. Color saturation is definitely better. Colors are crisper! Able to actually sit down comfortably and enjoy a video since the beginning of the Storm existence.
"Phone Operational Speed"
Phone operational speed is FAST. There is really nothing more that could be said. It's Just FAST. Even with several apps running and several emails going at the same time the phone was extremely fast and responsive. This is a best improvement over any prior releases!
Current storm users happy with the prior V6 hybrid installed will be amazed by the noticeable feel of having a responsive mobile device loaded with V7. Finally the wait is over for the speed. It is here in V7
"Loading from Card"
All of my pics and vids loaded and were picked up perfectly from my 16 gb card.
Experienced no lag! I sent many SMS, MMS, and emails and even while browsing the New and Improved web browser, I had no lag on any of the testing phases. This is a MAJOR improvement.
BEST SIGNAL STRENGTH. The radio is the best out yet. I did not experience any lost or dropped calls. Not one Kb of data loss. Then sound is crisp much clearer. Volume louder. SIGNAL HOLDING STRONG at 4.5-5 bars all day long. I usually only get 3-4 bars at the same exact locations but not now. Not anymore. Signal was constantly by far the best yet. This applied with the new and improved web browser makes surfing the web on the Storm a very enjoyable experience.
Best Accelerometer to date! Responsive, but not too responsive that it would change when you didn't want it to change. No lag. Finally it changes when it should. Picture rotation was almost instantaneous.
"Visual Voice Mail"
Well if you use it, it does work perfectly.
"Browser Speed"
Well if you were impressed by V6 then you will be amazed by V7's new and improved browser. It's FAST. Lightning Fast. "Don't let others tell you how fast their browsers are. Let V7 SHOW you how fast a mobile browser is supposed to be." That is what it proved in testing. This one will pass any other prior release browser by far. The fastest browser compared to others. Side by side comparison test showed this browser consistently and enjoyably loaded the exact same pages 2-3 seconds faster. Good Bye to my old browser. I have found the cure for my storm.
Clean install with a clean boot resulted in 54MB at start up vs. 51MB before. Now keep in mind, this is BEFORE any applications were loaded. With all of the apps listed above running I am holding strong at 44MB. No Loss So Far. Memory is actually reclaiming itself on program closure. There have been reports of this before however with V7 it happens appropriately and accurately when it should.
"Battery Pulls"
3 sixty second battery pulls are required for the installation of the new hybrid V7. The battery pulls must be done no less than 60 seconds apart as instructed. You may ask how many battery pulls have been to be done since the testing cycle began, and the answer is 0. That's right, 0 battery pulls to date.
Works Perfectly!!!
End Cycle Test 24:00:00
"The Final Analysis"
BBCrackman's V7 is Absolutely the best built hybrid to date. It is not just my opinion but the results and facts show it. Acutely tested on 2 storms and both are still running strong. BBCrackman's V7 in my opinion, needs no improvement as he has passed the bar of our expectations and led again by example. With V7 you can experience what it feels like to be able to complete those tasks at hand. V7 truly delivers and outperforms the latest hybrids to date. While again I would highly remind you not use the .132 platform unless you are just absolutely decisive on it. V7 does not need anything more in my opinion. Credit has to be given for this ingenious developer for an excellent built hybrid. Color, Video, Radio, Speed, Browsing.... It's All There. Finally there is reason & resolution for the Storm.
To BBCrackman:
Thank You for the opportunity you have given us Storm users with you unquestionable, reliable and stable hybrids. Your dedication and persistence in perfection makes you and your V7 truly a remarkable piece of art.
To the BBOS Team:
Thank You for having it here first and for pulling together a community of dedicated Black Berry users looking for something more than just the average Black Berry website. BBOS, Your team of supportive professionals delivers dedication and willingness to every individual, leaving no question unanswered, and that is what draws the BlackBerry users to your website.
All software contained in the Hybrid were developed and owned by Research In Motion.


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Dean Saunders insists his number one objective at Wolves is survival
Manager Dean Saunders insists his number one objective at Wolves is now npower Championship survival.
Last Updated: 06/02/13 3:03pm
The Welshman is still waiting for his first win since taking charge a month ago, drawing two and losing two of his four matches, with promotion hopefuls Wanderers now winless in eight in all competitions.
It is a sequence which has left the club teetering just above the drop zone, but Saunders, while recognising the immediate threat, is confident Wolves have got the quality to get themselves out of trouble and climb up the table.
"We've got enough to keep us in the division as we are," he told the club's official website. "We've got good enough players.
"I watched them train on Monday morning and there are a lot of them who train properly, they put their foot in and they want to win. They're all moaning about decisions and the attitude has been good in training. But I've been brought here because something is wrong. I've got to sort it out and I will.
"Is it now a battle to stay up? You look at the league table and think 'we shouldn't be there'. But if we're not careful, it (relegation) can happen.
"You can slide into trouble like we've done. We stopped the rot with two draws and we had two narrow defeats which could have gone the other way and if we'd won, we could be 12th or 13th. So I don't think we're far away from putting a run together.
"Although we've done alright performance-wise - we've drawn two and lost two - the teams around us and below seem to have won, so my main objective now is we stay up.
"But we were talking about it on Monday morning and if we win a couple of games, we can get to 13th quite quickly. If we win one game, we can win five or six quite easily."

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PHILADELPHIA — In less than 24 hours, the season-long grip that Harvard held over the Ivy League slipped away.
Looking to bounce back from a loss Friday night at Princeton, the Crimson appeared sluggish and sloppy at times, and clutch and determined during others. Ultimately, an early double-digit hole proved too steep to overcome. They tried, getting as close as 2 points in the closing seconds, then launching a 23-foot 3-pointer at the buzzer that would have forced overtime. It missed, the final play of a 75-72 loss to Pennsylvania on Saturday at the Palestra.
Combined with a win by Princeton (16-9, 9-2) over Dartmouth, Harvard (17-9, 9-3) now trails the Tigers by a half-game heading into the season's final stretch, with the conference title and automatic NCAA Tournament berth left to be decided. Princeton closes with three road games; both of Harvard's remaining games come at home next weekend, against Columbia and Cornell.
"As I mentioned to our kids, we've seen a lot of interesting things happen in our league already," Harvard coach Tommy Amaker said. "We have two games to play, we're going home, and we're going to strap it on and see what happens. No matter what happened tonight or last night, our mind-set is the same: We're going home to finish out our regular-season schedule, and we'll come up for air and see where that puts us, see where it is. It's all that we can do.
"Are we upset and disappointed? Absolutely. But give them credit."
Christian Webster, whose 3-point attempt to tie the game came up well short, painted a melancholy picture when asked to describe the locker-room mood.
"It's the worst it's ever been. It's doom and gloom, but we've just got to play it out and hope for the best, that somebody else knocks off Princeton," said Webster, the team's lone senior, who scored 16 points. "It's as disappointing as it gets, especially for me, my last go-round. To lose two big games down here is frustrating."
Harvard didn't go down without a fight. After trailing by 16 points in the first half, 12 points at halftime, and as many as 13 in the second half, the Crimson got back into the game by shooting lights-out from long range, one night after missing all eight of their 3-point tries.
Against the Quakers, Harvard went 10 for 21 from behind the arc, and knocked in 8 of 11 in the second half to spark a rally. The Crimson pulled within 3 (72-69) on a 3-pointer by Siyani Chambers with 13.3 seconds left, and after a pair of free throws by Penn's Miles Cartwright, Webster made it a 2-point game with his fifth 3-pointer with four seconds left. But the Quakers (8-20, 5-6) did just enough to keep the Crimson constantly playing catch-up.
Penn never trailed, and jumped out to leads of 9-3, 17-8, 28-16, and 38-22, its largest. Harvard's problems in the first half came mostly on offense; the Crimson shot just 26 percent (6 for 23) and turned the ball over nine times.
Wesley Saunders paced Harvard with 20 points. Tony Hicks had 24 points for Penn, and freshman Darien Nelson-Henry added 18 points and 11 rebounds. The Quakers will have another chance to be spoilers, a bid supported by Harvard: They close the season March 12, hosting Princeton.
"We're all playing for something," Penn coach Jerome Allen said. "I give our guys credit. We played with a sense of desperation, a sense of urgency."
It showed. Penn was in attack mode, even though Harvard's Kenyatta Smith was guarding the basket. Smith nearly had the first triple-double in Harvard history the first time the teams met, scoring 20 points with 10 blocks and 9 rebounds. The Quakers were undeterred, slashing and driving to the goal any chance they got; they outscored Harvard in the paint, 34-14.
The news wasn't good from a few miles up I-95, either. Princeton, which trailed by 9 points in the first half, came back and beat Dartmouth, 68-63. It's the Tigers now, not Harvard, who control the Ivy. If the Crimson want to force a playoff — or win the Ivy League outright — they'll need to win, and get help from somebody else. And if it doesn't come, the lost weekend at Jadwin Gym and the Palestra will be the primary culprit.Michael Whitmer can be reached at email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @GlobeWhitmer.


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Liverpool winger Stewart Downing believes goalkeeper Jose Reina is returning to top form again after the Spain international played a crucial role in the 4-0 win at Wigan.
The match was not as easy for the Reds as the scoreline suggests with Reina pulling off brilliant saves from Emmerson Boyce and Franco Di Santo at 2-0 and 3-0 in the first half. The Spaniard has been criticised for errors this season but Downing feels the goalkeeper is back to his best.
"It's hard for keepers. As players, we make many mistakes in games, but they get overshadowed by other things," he said.
"A keeper makes a mistake and it's in the back of the net. It is a tough position to play. But you see his save at 2-0 and if we had gone in 2-1 at half-time that would have made it more difficult. People don't tend to see that, but we as players could see it was an important save.
"It gave us the platform to go on and get the third goal and it was easy from then on.
"He's a top-class goalkeeper. Everyone has dips in form and things like that. It's about the way you bounce back and he certainly has."
Downing was also impressed with the contribution of Philippe Coutinho, the £8.5million January signing from Inter Milan making only his third appearance for the club. The 20-year-old provided assists for the first two goals, crossing for Downing and then sliding the pass through for the first of Luis Suarez's hat-trick in an encouraging 70-minute display.
"He's had two good games (his other match was a 12-minute debut as a substitute)," added Downing.
"He will find it hard physically because this is different from the two leagues he's played in.
"I think he's settled in well and he's had two really good performances. If he can keep playing like that - and with Luis banging in the goals - then we've got a really good chance."
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New Marijuana 'Controversy' Being Pushed by Bureaucrats, Newspapers
With the economy struggling and cities going bankrupt left and right, you would think that bureaucrats in the state of California would focus on shoring up the spending problems before expending more precious resources toward a crackdown on medical marijuana. But that is not the case. The Los Angeles City Council voted to ban medical marijuana dispensaries back in July, a decision that won the ire of voters.
This unanimous 14-0 bipartisan agreement that cut off commerce and jobs at a time when they are so desperately needed was so reviled by voters that signatures were quickly collected in enough time to get a repeal measure on the ballot in November. With marijuana being more widespread and popular than ever, it is very possible that these bureaucrats will have their prohibition overturned and the medical marijuana industry will be allowed to grow without senseless laws stifling them.
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As engines rumbled, gasoline pumped and the prayers started to flow, Bert Heitstuman said he was confident the Kenai Peninsula is a generally safe place to ride motorcycles.
But that's not to say a biker's worst nightmare can't come true at any moment.
"I had a woman here last year look right in my eyes as I was coming down the highway and she was coming out of a parking lot," he said. "She looked right at me and pulled out right in front of me. She says, 'Well, I didn't see you.' Lady, you looked right in my eyes."
A few minutes later, Heitstuman, a Kasilof resident and a road captain for the Kenai Peninsula chapter of the Harley Davidson Owners Group, and his motorcycle were blessed Sunday during the annual Biker Blessing ceremony at Kenai Christian Church.
More than 50 cycles filled the church's lot after coffee, doughnuts, and the traditional morning service. Cyclists lined up two-by-two for their blessings -- an extra insurance policy, of sorts, in hopes of easing their minds as they take to the Kenai Peninsula and Alaska roadways this summer.
Last year there were four motorcycle fatalities on the Peninsula -- the most of any area in Alaska, according to statistics provided by the Alaska State Troopers. There were 10 fatalities total in the state making it the deadliest summer for motorcyclists since 2003's 12 deaths.
Since 2002, 86 motorcyclists have died on Alaska roadways, 11 of which were on the Peninsula. Over the last decade, 31 percent of motorcycle fatalities occurred in Anchorage, 20 percent in the Matanuska-Susitna area, 15 percent in Fairbanks and 12 percent on the Peninsula.
Kenai Peninsula Borough Mayor Mike Navarre declared May as Motorcycle Awareness Month at a recent borough assembly meeting surrounded by representatives of the Alaska Bikers Advocating Training and Education, Gold Wing Road Rider Association, and the Harley Owners Group.
Heitstuman and Kenai resident Susan Fore agreed there is almost always a motorcycle death or close call on the Peninsula each summer. Fore said some of the blame rests with the general driving public's distractions or failure to watch out for the oftentimes hard-to-see motorcycles.
"Look and then double look," Fore said.
But, it's a two-way street and motorcyclists must also be safety-minded.
"Even as riders, we have to pay more attention," she said. "If they start slowing down, then back off. Get off their butts. I have no problem hitting that brake and throwing that hand up."
Heitstuman agreed.
"If you get in that blind spot and they can't see you, that's your fault," he said. "I did that and the car decided to change lanes and pushed me into the center lane."
Heitstuman said cyclists are already on the road. His group rides on Wednesdays, but before each outing they take a moment to talk about safety, road conditions and possible hazards.
Kasilof resident David Bivens, who goes by Hambone, said he's noticed more and more cyclists on the Peninsula and in Alaska in general during the last decade. The Kentucky native who serves as Northwest Regional Director for the Iron Order motorcycle club said he usually attends a blessing each year.
He noted many of the law-abiding group's members also attend blessing ceremonies around the nation.
"They get to see who you are, they get to see your bikes and get to know you," he said. "A lot of people believe that the blessing of the bikes helps protect you against any hazards or anything. Of course there are a lot of hazards here in Alaska with moose (and others). People aren't looking for bikes right now because it is still cold."
Bivens said the blessing fits with the tradition of considering travel by two wheels and open air a spiritual act in itself.
"You're free -- you're like the American eagle," he said. "You get on the bike ... you're in the wind, you're enjoying it and it relieves any stress you have."
But, then again there's always the risks. Bivens said he was almost run off the road once by a woman on her cell phone and a close friend of his was killed by a drunk driver in Tennessee. He said he appreciates any extra help the blessing provides.
"People in cars, they can run over a bike in a heartbeat," he said. "Run them off the road, anything. They need to be aware. It helps everyone out."
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Field Hockey Wins National Championship!
For the first time in program history, the Princeton field hockey team won the NCAA Division I National Championship in a comeback 3-2 victory over No. 1 North Carolina Sunday in Norfolk, Va. In a battle between the top two teams in the nation, it took another resilient effort by the Tigers to top the six-time national champions.
Like Friday's semifinal victory, Princeton won the game off a penalty stroke, this time in regulation from Amanda Bird in the 60th minute. Many referred to this team as a team of destiny, returning four U.S. National Team players, including Olympians in sisters Julia and Katie Reinprecht, but getting to that point proved to be a constant battle.
The opening minutes of the match saw a hustling pace, as both sides looked to possess the ball; however it was North Carolina to take the initial advantage.
The Tar Heels earned consecutive penalty corners in the third and fourth minutes, but Princeton managed to deflect off their set piece plays. Before the Tigers were able to fire off a shot of their own, UNC was awarded another series of corners. On North Carolina's fourth corner of the match, Charlotte Craddock sent in the opening goal at 11:26.
Down 1-0, Princeton found an offensive surge and moved the ball into the Tar Heel circle. On a Kathleen Sharkey drive outside the cage, she was fouled and the Tigers set up their first penalty corner of the game. J. Reinprecht fed the ball to K. Reinprecht and Sharkey was there to slam in the tying goal at 17:01. The ball tipped off a UNC defender, but was on target the entire time.
At the 31:38-minute mark, Princeton set up for its fifth penalty corner of the game. Unable to find a lane on the initial attempt, the ball would move between Tigers and J. Reinprecht nearly had a chance to put Princeton up for the first time in the game.
Knotted 1-1, the second half opened similarly to the first, both sides exchanging possession and unable to convert on penalty corners.
The Tigers saw one of their best chances to take the lead in the 44th minute off a Kelsey Byrne drive down the right flank. She found an open Allison Evans in the circle, but her point blank shot was stopped by UNC's goalie Sassi Ammer.
On North Carolina's ensuing drive, Craddock connected with an open Katie Plyler sitting on the far post to tip in the go-ahead goal, 2-1, at 46:03.
With 17 to play, Princeton set up another opportunity in front of the Tar Heel goal. Sydney Kirby dished the ball to a charging Evans from the left side, but Evans was unable to redirect the ball into the cage.
After two close calls, Evans finally was there to put in a goal in the 56th minute. Kirby fed the ball to Sharkey on the right side. She passed it back to Kirby and her first attempt was deflected off Ammer's pads. The ball bounced to the left side and Evans was there to tap in the tying goal.
A reenergized Princeton side continued to penetrate the Tar Heel circle, looking for the elusive advantage. At 59:52, Michelle Cesan dribbled the ball into the right side of the circle. Like in the semifinals, she was tackled to the right of the cage and the Tigers were awarded a penalty stroke. Junior Bird went to the chalk mark and sailed it in to the right side to give Princeton a 3-2 lead. The stroke was the first of the season for her and the Tigers conclude the year going a perfect 4-for-4 on strokes.
With less than a minute to play, UNC took a final penalty corner and the ball would be sent in high and wide. The clock then ticked to 00:00 and a jubilant Princeton side rushed the field celebrating.
North Carolina held advantages in shots (13-11) and saves (7-6), but Princeton had a 10-9 differential on shots on frame.
The Tigers have won the first NCAA national championship at Princeton since women's rowing in 2010.
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Megan Frazer (Maryland), Jill Witmer (Maryland)
Charlotte Craddock (North Carolina), Caitlin Van Sickle (North Carolina), Emily Wold (North Carolina)
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Tim Staples was watching television with his family in the living room of their Antioch Township house when he noticed headlights in his front yard.
"Your instincts just know something's wrong," Staples said.
He called 911, then quickly put on a hat and coat and went outside with a flashlight. The construction worker trained in first aid initially checked to make sure the scene was safe before coming upon the vehicle that crashed into a 24-inch-diameter tree on his property, killing two teenagers.
Lake County sheriff's police said Joel Wittkamp, 16, of Antioch was behind the wheel of a 2007 black Chevrolet TrailBlazer and heading west on the 27000 block of Wilmot Road when it veered off the pavement. Authorities said the sport-utility vehicle went through Staples' yard and into the tree about 7 p.m. Monday.
Deputy Coroner Orlando Portillo said the crash's force killed Wittkamp and his passenger, 17-year-old Ashley Seay of Lindenhurst. Both were pronounced dead at the scene, Portillo said. Police said Seay and Wittkamp were wearing seat belts.
Wittkamp was a student at Antioch High School, while Seay attended Lakes High School in Lake Villa. Their Facebook postings indicate Wittkamp and Seay were in a relationship at the time of their deaths.
Staples' neighbor, Phil Delany, said he had just finished dinner with his family and was settled in to do some reading when he heard what sounded like thunder. He went outside to investigate and joined Staples in the hope of helping the teens in the TrailBlazer before rescue personnel arrived.
"You could see there was nothing we could do, which breaks my heart," said Staples, whose wife operates her Rusty Gate Ranch horse training business on the couple's property.
Police said the crash force was strong enough to uproot the tree, causing it to land partially on the vehicle. Authorities said the crash remains under investigation and that weather appears to have played a role in the one-vehicle wreck.
Lakes High School Principal Stephen Plank said the building's corridors were much quieter than usual Tuesday, which he took as a sign of respect students were showing for Seay and her family. He said Seay, a junior, divided her time between Lakes and the Lake County High Schools Technology Campus in Grayslake, where she devoted herself to studying cosmetology.
"Like all students, she was a pretty happy and a pretty energetic young lady," Plank said.
Michele Hawksworth of Lake Villa remembered Seay as a social and respectful young woman who visited her home to swim or just hang out with her son, Nathan, and other teenagers.
"She had her future well planned," Hawksworth said. "She definitely was going in the right direction."
Antioch High School Principal John Whitehurst said Wittkamp, also a junior, was a defensive back on the football team. Wittkamp was described by those who knew him as a teen with an unusual sense of humor who was enjoyable to be around.
Wittkamp's coach and Antioch High social studies teacher, Brian Glashagel, said there were many heavy hearts at school Tuesday. He said Wittkamp was a great football teammate who had many friends and possessed a good nature.
"Joel Wittkamp was a dedicated, hardworking kid that us coaches have had the pleasure of watching improve not only as a student-athlete but in his academics as well," Glashagel said. "He primarily was a (junior varsity) player for us last season and would have been a contributor somewhere this upcoming season on defense and special teams. Personality-wise, Joel was the guy in class and on the field that provided laughs."
Lakes High junior Joe Sisk said he was friends with Wittkamp and remembered him for an easygoing personality and not taking things too seriously.
"You wanted to be around this kid," Sisk said. "He liked to make people laugh."
Students decorated Wittkamp's locker, Whitehurst said, and several spoke with counselors. A planned assembly Tuesday to celebrate the school's achievements was canceled.
"It seemed inappropriate," he said.
Antioch High School also was struck by tragedy in November when freshman Nicole Parfitt, 14, a member of the varsity dance team and her father, Todd, were killed in when their single-engine plane crashed in a Wisconsin field.
"It's not been an easy year for kids. This brings up a lot of those old memories," Whitehurst said.
• Daily Herald sports writer Joe Aguilar contributed to this report.


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My 2 grams - I have python skins for my Hennessey Hammock and Nest Underquilt. I used them for the first time on a trip this past weekend and learned a few things. First, I liked that I could wrap the quilt inside of the hammock before skinning the whole thing, but did not like how tight the skins were to pull over the whole thing. Also, once skinned, the whole thing becomes very stiff and difficult to fold. Once I packed the skins, I did not like that I had lots of unused space in my pack because of the skins. Im working on gettin a Black Bishop sack that is large enough for my HH, Underquilt, and top quilt. The sack more easily conforms to the outline of my pack and IMO will work better for me. But, thats what I believe will work for me. Try lots of different things until you find what works for you! BD
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The skins won't create extra space if they're big enough to let the underquilt poof a bit. Just like an almost-full stuff sack fits better in a pack than one stuff tightly.
Are skins worth it? Sure...if they fit your style. They're a great product. I've been using the BB sack for a while now and I like it. No need to seal the bottom hole, IMO - I use a pack liner anyway. But snakeskins aren't waterproof either so you don't really lose anything that way. I just think stuffing and packing the sack is easier than the skins. YMMV.
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Police activity reports
Compiled from selected police activity reports.
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• April 29: Police were dispatched to check on the welfare of a juvenile at a Lakeforest Drive home. The complainant said the child's mother was abusing drugs. The child was staying with grandparents when police arrived. Police said the home was very clean and there was no sign of drug abuse.
• April 29: Police checked out a report of flashlights behind the elementary school at 9:25 p.m. Three juveniles were playing flashlight tag. They were advised to stay off school property after dark.
• April 30: Police checked out a report at 12:14 a.m. of someone on the Ohio 79 overpass at US 40 throwing objects at passing vehicles. No one was on the overpass when police arrived.
• April 30: Police on patrol at 6:56 a,n, saw a man walking northbound on Ohio 79 stumbling back and forth. He smelled of alcohol and said he was walking back to his Buckeye Lake home from Millersport. Police gave him a courtesy ride home and turned him over to his mother.
• April 30: Police on patrol on 11:44 a.m. saw someone speeding down Main Street on a four-wheeler. Police went after it but lost sight of it when the vehicle turned on North 9th St. Several residents told police that the vehicle had headed back towards High Street. Police found it at the Park National Bank ATM. The driver was warned for riding on public streets and told that the next time he would be cited and the vehicle could be impounded.
• April 30: Police assisted a Licking County Sheriff's Office deputy with a BAC test. The suspect refused to take the test.
• May 1: Police assisted a Licking County Sheriff's Office deputy with a BAC test.
• May 1: Police took a report on a private property accident in the Kroger lot. One driver was cited for driving on a suspended license.
• May 1: Police assisted the Hebron squad with a combative patient. The patient was transported without incident.
• May 1: Police responded to a 9-1-1 hang-up call at a Hebron Road trailer. The trailer was secure and no one answered the door.
• May 1: A West Main Street resident called about a domestic dispute across the street. Police were told that the female had locked the man out of the house. The man was said to be very intoxicated and then got into his vehicle and rove to a friend's house on South Street. The complainant was concerned about the man driving in his intoxicated condition.
• May 2: An East Main Street man said his daughter did his tax return and he was a due a refund. After checking with the IRS, he learned that his refund was released February 18, but his daughter hadn't given it to him. He told police he confronted his daughter about it and she was very dismissive. He wanted a police report to file with the IRS.
• May 2: A driver was cited for going 77 mph in a 55 mph zone on Ohio 79 at US 40.
• May 3: Police were dispatched at 4:21 a.m. on a dispute at a Canal Road apartment. A woman and her ex-boyfriend were arguing about property. The parties exchanged items and separated for the night.
• May 3: Police were called to Sunfield Equipment concerning two employees being terminated. One was refusing to leave, but left before police arrived. Police stood by while the other employee was being terminated. She left without incident.
• May 3: A Wooster Street resident called about a man wanting to look her shed. He told her he saw someone in a vehicle on Ohio 79 shooting a gun Saturday night and wanted to look for bullet holes in her shed. She called police after he left. She was asked to call police if the man returned. He did, but she didn't call until he left.
• May 3: Police on patrol ran a license check on a vehicle at the Duke station. It came back as suspended. The driver was cited and the vehicle was impounded.
• May 3: A Broadway Street resident called police to press charges on her neighbor for spreading rumors about her. Police told her it wasn't a criminal offense.
• May 4: A driver was cited for going 65 mph in a 50 mph zone on Ohio 79 south of US 40.
• May 4: Buckeye Lake Police asked police to check the area around the Duke station for a man wanted for a theft in Buckeye Lake. Police located a man matching the description in that area. He gave police a false name, but Buckeye Lake Police arrived and identified him as the wanted suspect.
• May 5: A driver was cited for going 40 mph in a 25 mph zone on Canal Road.
• May 5: A driver was cited for a stop sign violation on North Street at 8th Street.
• May 6: Police assisted a Licking County Sheriff's Office deputy with a BAC test. The man ultimately refused to take the test.
• May 6: A driver was cited for going 64 mph in a 50 mph zone on Ohio 79 at US 40.
• May 6: A driver was cited for driving under non-compliance, license forfeiture suspension and expired tags.
• May 6: Police took a report about a possible identity theft at a Kelly Court home.
• May 6: A driver was cited for going 65 mph in a 50 mph zone on Ohio 79 at US 40.
• May 6: Police stopped to assist the driver of a disabled vehicle on Ohio 79. The driver said his vehicle had run out of gas. Police asked to see his ID and when he pulled it out, he also pulled out a small baggy. When asked, he said it was bath salts. He gave police permission to search the vehicle and they found a set of scales. The driver denied knowing anything about the scales. Since the vehicle was owned by his sister, the scales were confiscated but he was not charged.
• May 6: A Buckeye Lake woman reported a dog left out in the rain. The dog's owner said the pet had shelter under roof's drip edge. Police said the dog appeared to be fine. The owner was advised to bring the dog inside if the rain continued.
• May 6: Police assisted a Licking County Sheriff's Office deputy with a BAC test.
• May 7: Police were called to Evans Park about several vehicles parked on the grass. Police parked with their emergency lights flashing to highlight their presence. Several drivers moved their vehicles off the grass. Police issued three parking citations to vehicles that weren't moved after 10 minutes.


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Livestock census key to better policies and investments
1 November 2013, Dakar, Senegal - Senegal's Minister for Livestock Aminata Mbengue Ndiaye received FAO Director-General Graziano da Silva for a wide-ranging discussion of challenges facing pastoralists, including improving data on livestock.
The Minister thanked FAO for the organization's support, particularly in the area of livestock vaccinations, while the two discussed other ways to improve animal and human health and well-being.
Graziano da Silva highlighted FAO's great concern about the control of animal diseases which affect productivity and competitiveness, but also human public health, to the extent that some diseases can be transmitted to people. He informed the minister that FAO support to the control of animal diseases through vaccination, developing guidelines, and also the upgrade of existing laboratories in Senegal will be considered.
The discussion also touched on the issue of livestock census, which was raised during the forum organized by the World Bank on pastoralism.
Graziano da Silva affirmed FAO's engagement with the Permanent Interstate Committee for Drought control in the Sahel (CILSS) and its member countries to improve data collection and identification of livestock in the Sahel. He emphasized the importance of this aspect for better policy formulation and decision-making.
The Director-General also commended the Senegalese government for its work in pastoralism and securing zones for pastoralists, thereby avoiding conflicts.


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ALBANY - Growing the state's agriculture industry and helping family farms prosper is the goal of the "Grown in New York" plan, unveiled recently by Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I-Olean) and Senator Patty Ritchie (R-C, Heuvelton).
The Senators were joined at a Capitol news conference by other members of the committee, as well as leaders of the New York Farm Bureau, to announce a plan to strengthen the state's $5.2 billion agriculture industry by expanding markets for New York-grown products, improving the bottom lines of family farms and investing in the future of farming.
"All across New York State, from my district in Western New York, to the tip of Long Island, to the North County, the agricultural industry is a thriving and vital component of the economy, but we need to do more to support our farms," Young, Chair of the Legislative Commission on Rural Resources and current member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, said. "The average age of the farmer keeps increasing. According to national statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for every one farmer under the age of 25, there are five over the age of 75.
"We need to cultivate younger farmers," Young said. "It needs to be attractive for them to stay or enter in the agricultural industry. Also, we need to keep promoting biofuel crops through tax incentives. These crops produce green, locally produced energy and provide many jobs to Upstate New York. This package of bills will be a boon to our state's vibrant farms."
"Agriculture is New York's leading industry, and Senate Republicans have been at the forefront of efforts to bolster agriculture and help farmers grow," Ritchie, Chair of the Agriculture Committee, said. "Over the past two years, we have worked to restore budget cuts to vital marketing, research, and educational programs farmers depend on to strengthen their bottom line. 'Grown in New York' is the Senate Republican plan to build on that success and help farmers grow and build for the future."
"Our Grown in New York plan will dramatically strengthen New York's critically important farming and agriculture sectors for years to come by reducing taxes on farmers and helping farmers expand their markets, boost productivity and increase their profitability," Senate Republican Leader Dean G. Skelos said. "The plan would also help keep farms in the family, remove burdensome and duplicative regulations, and ensure the future success of New York farmers."
"New York Farm Bureau has long held to the proven belief that when you grow New York's farms, you grow New York's economy," New York Farm Bureau President Dean Norton said. "The efforts put forth today by Senate Republican Leader Skelos, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Ritchie and their conference colleagues will do just that. We appreciate their hard work to lower the high cost of farming to help ensure the next generation of farmers can continue the time-honored tradition of providing healthy, local food to the people of this state and the world."
The Senate's Grown in New York plan would:
Reduce taxes on farmers;
Eliminate the burdensome 18-a energy tax surcharge;
Curtail red tape and outdated regulations;
Improve farmers' access to customers by expanding farmers markets and food hubs;
Put more New York-grown products in schools and government facilities;
Encourage the growth of New York's maple and wine industries;
Put idled farmland back in production; and
Improve farm safety.


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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
10 a.m. Jan. 21. Downtown Savannah. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day Parade, featuring more than 285 entries, will celebrate the legacy of the civil rights icon in downtown Savannah. The parade will start at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Anderson Street; head north on MLK to Broughton Street; head east on Broughton Street to East Broad Street; and finally head south on East Broad Street, ending between Liberty and Jones streets. Volunteers are still being sought for the celebration of Dr. King's life and works. For more information, call 912-234-5502 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Pine Gardens meeting
7 p.m. Jan. 21. United Baptist Church, 2310 Causton Bluff Road. The Pine Gardens Neighborhood Association will meet Jan. 21 at United Baptist Church. Issues involving the betterment of the community will be discussed. All neighbors are welcome.
Senior Citizens Inc.'s Annual Blanket Drive
Through Jan. 31, anyone donating a new blanket at the following Starbucks coffee stores and at SCI headquarters will receive a coupon for a free tall cup of coffee from Starbucks. Locations include: 49 E. Montgomery Crossroads; 2106 E. Victory Drive; 1 E. Broughton Street; 5500 Abercorn St. (Twelve Oaks Shopping Center); and 7804 Abercorn St. (Oglethorpe Mall).
Habitat Savannah announces dates for applications
Habitat for Humanity Savannah has opened its 2013 Habitat Homeownership application process. Eligibility is limited to Chatham County residents who have completed and submitted applications before the 5 p.m. Jan. 21 deadline. Applications submitted after that deadline will not be considered. Applications are available online at www.habitatsavannah.org/apply.html or at the organization's office at 1106 E. 70th St. A receptacle containing applications is placed on the front porch during the pre-application acceptance period, through Jan. 21.
Sisters Network
6-7 p.m. Jan. 21. Second floor Conference Room, Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute at Memorial University Medical Center. Sisters Network is a national organization committed to raising awareness about the devastating impact that breast cancer has in the African American community. For more information, call Annie Quarterman at 912-224-2561.
Lantana Trio and friends in concert
7:30 p.m. Jan. 21. Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church. The highly acclaimed Lantana Trio, recognized for its wide range of musical styles and appearances in concert halls and chamber music series since 1996, will appear in concert at the Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church on Jan. 21. The doors open at 7 p.m. A free will offering is available for those who wish to contribute. All proceeds go toward the Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church music program.
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Harrisburg business leaders undeterred by city's continued fiscal issues
Despite all of the capital city's fiscal challenges and lingering questions about recovery plans items and timelines for real progress, Harrisburg business leaders haven't wavered in their optimism for long-term development opportunities.
"You can always do better," said H. Ralph Vartan, CEO of Susquehanna Township-based Vartan Group Inc., one of the largest private landholders in the city.
Vartan recently completed the 1500 Project, a mixed-use condominium building at North Sixth and Reily streets, adjacent to the site of a future federal courthouse.
He was one of several business leaders on hand this morning for the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and Capital Region Economic Development Corp.'s State of the City breakfast at Hilton Harrisburg.
The developer said he is absolutely committed to the city and expects years of company investment in new projects.
He said that most of the city's problems are "paper problems" and that a high quality of life exists in Harrisburg.
Harrisburg has an activist business community, said David Butcher, president of city-based WCI Partners LP, a leader in Harrisburg redevelopment projects. WCI's primary focus has been buying and renovating residential properties in the Olde Uptown neighborhood, which is near the Governor's Residence.
"The best thing any government entity can do is set the table for the business community," Butcher said.
He called Mayor Linda Thompson's proposal to bring back tax abatement — a five-year ordinance is on the table — a great first step.
"We're very encouraged," he said. "I think businesses want stability and clarity."
The city had a 10-year ordinance that expired at the end of 2010 and was the catalyst for a few recently completed development projects, including the 1500 Project and WCI's Second and State commercial office building.
Year of clarity
In her lengthy opening remarks, Thompson called 2012 a "year of clarity," a year the city bottomed out but gained some direction through a court-approved recovery plan.
Last year was a year of recovery proposals under the state's Act 47 distressed cities program and subsequent rejections by the City Council, which led to changes in the law and a new receivership process.
Harrisburg remains the only distressed municipality in Pennsylvania where its officials rejected a plan under Act 47 — which has been around for 25 years — and ended up with a fiscal overseer appointed by the Commonwealth Court.
Thompson noted several development projects, including those from the aforementioned developers, and said she is confident everyone knows where the city has been and "where we are going."
The mayor reiterated that the city is open and still doing business.
"We have a clear focus on economic development," Thompson said.
She said the city is moving beyond political conflicts and toward a real recovery. She also said the tough times of today still require "tough decisions," citing a need to increase the city's earned income tax.
Receiver William Lynch, who shared the stage with the mayor, said his primary focus remains on the future, which is "bright with potential."
His office is negotiating the sale of the city's troubled incinerator with the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority. Today, it will begin negotiating with an entity known as Harrisburg First on the city's parking garages, he said.
Harrisburg First is a group led by Guggenheim Securities — a unit of privately held global financial services firm Guggenheim Partners — and includes Standard Parking and AEW.
Standard Parking operates parking facilities nationally in more than 300 cities. AEW is an experienced real estate asset manager with parking assets in its portfolio.
Lynch said he remains optimistic that a consensual solution will be reached with all parties, including creditors. If not, he is prepared to look at bankruptcy protection, he said. The city has more than $330 million of incinerator debt, plus recurring annual deficits to address.
"It's nice to have that club under the table," he said.
Lynch said the city has an opportunity here and should "seize that."
"We need to get on with the future," he said.
On the city's distressed status and recovery process, he added: "This is who we are, and we have to make it work."


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Extension > Garden > Insects > Caterpillar pests of cole crops in home gardens
Caterpillar pests of cole crops in home gardens
Cole crops (including, but not limited to, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale, rutabaga, radish, turnip, and collard) can be hosts to many different insect pests. The most common caterpillar pests are imported cabbageworm (Pieris rapae), cabbage looper (Trichoplusia ni), and diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella). Of the three, imported cabbageworms are encountered most frequently and usually cause the most damage in home gardens. All three caterpillar species cause similar damage to cabbage and related plants.
Imported Cabbageworm adults are white butterflies with black spots on the forewings that are commonly seen flying around plants during the day. Eggs are yellow and oblong, and are laid singly on both upper and lower sides of leaves. The caterpillars are velvety green with faint yellow stripes running lengthwise down the back and sides. Full grown caterpillars are about 1 inch in length. They move sluggishly when prodded.
Cabbage looper adults are nocturnal moths with a 1½ inch wing span. They have mottled grayish brown wings with a small silvery white figure 8 in the middle of each of the front wings. Eggs are easily seen on the leaves. They are creamy white, aspirin-shaped and about the size of a pin head, and are most often laid on the undersides of the lower leaves. The caterpillars are pale green with narrow white lines running down each side. Since cabbage looper caterpillars have no legs in their middle sections, they have a characteristic looping motion as they move across vegetation. Full grown caterpillars are about 1½ inches in length.
Diamondback moths are also nocturnal flyers. The moths are light brown and slender. When the moths are at rest, their folded wings show a pattern of three white diamonds. Eggs are laid near leaf veins on leaf surfaces, and are creamy white and tiny. Diamondback caterpillars are much smaller than both imported cabbageworms and cabbage loopers. Mature caterpillars are about 1/3 inch long, light green, tapered at both ends, and wiggle vigorously when touched.
All three species have similar life cycles. The eggs hatch into caterpillars, which is the stage that damages plants. After feeding for a period of weeks on cole crops, the larvae pupate in protected areas on the plants, and then emerge as adults.
Imported cabbageworms overwinter in the upper Midwest in green pupal cases. Adults start appearing in gardens in mid-May and are a problem through the remainder of the growing season. There are 3 to 5 overlapping generations a year.
In contrast to imported cabbageworms, cabbage loopers do not overwinter in the upper Midwest. Although the time they arrive from the south varies from year to year, cabbage loopers generally migrate into Minnesota from early July to late August. In the upper Midwest, there are 1 to 3 generations a year during the growing season depending on their arrival time and late summer temperatures.
Diamondback moths overwinter in protected locations as adults. They may also be transported into the upper Midwest on transplants shipped from the South. Diamondback moths start appearing in northern gardens in mid-May. Although they can be pests through the remainder of the growing season, they are usually less severe after spring. There are generally 3 to 5 generations a year.
The caterpillars of all three species feed between the large veins and midribs of cole crops. Young imported cabbageworms and cabbage loopers produce small holes in leaves that generally do not break through to the upper leaf surface. The larger caterpillars, however, chew large, ragged holes in the leaves leaving the large veins intact. When feeding on cabbage, broccoli, or cauliflower, they often crawl toward the center to feed as they mature. They leave large amounts of frass (fecal matter) where they have been feeding. Initially, diamondback caterpillars feed inside the leaves but after a few days move to the outside of the leaves to feed. They often eat all the leaf tissue except the upper layer, resulting in a characteristic windowpane look (fig. 10).
Cole crops, like many vegetables in the home garden, can tolerate some feeding damage. Young seedlings and transplants are the most susceptible to injury. Severe defoliation of young plants can cause distorted growth or even death. Extensive feeding can also prevent the head formation of cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli. Older plants, however, can tolerate some defoliation with little or no effect on yield. Generally, do not allow defoliation to exceed 30%. However, it may be desirable to limit feeding damage for aesthetic reasons, especially if the caterpillars start to damage the heads of cabbage, cauliflower, or broccoli or the leaves of kale or collards.
Start checking for caterpillars on cole crops soon after planting. Many transplants purchased at garden centers may be infested with diamondback moth eggs or newly hatched larvae. Inspect your plants at least once a week, and more often as the season progresses. Check both sides of leaves for caterpillars and their feeding damage. The older, larger caterpillars of all three species cause the most feeding damage.
Destroy crop residue immediately after harvest to eliminate potential overwintering sites for imported cabbageworms. Eliminate weeds from the Brassicaceae family such as wild mustard, peppergrass, and shepherd's purse, as they are alternate hosts for these pests.
Handpicking the caterpillars, especially in smaller gardens, can be an effective means of control. Drop the caterpillars into a pail of soapy water to kill them.
Floating row covers will help to prevent adult moths from laying eggs on plants. A floating row cover consists of lightweight all-purpose garden fabric draped either directly over garden plants or over metal hoops or a wooden frame for support. Fit the row covers over the cole crops at seeding or transplanting. The row covers may be removed upon harvesting the cole crop.
Natural control
Figure 14. Imported
cabbageworm larva parasitized
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Whitney Cranshaw,
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There are many natural enemies of cabbage looper, imported cabbageworm, and diamondback moth that are both native to our area and naturally occur in our gardens. These include predators, such as, paper wasps, and parasitic flies and wasps, e.g., the parasitic wasp, Cotesia glomerata.
Some wasps and flies parasitize the caterpillars while others attack the pupae. As the wasps or flies develop within the caterpillar or pupae, they eventually kill their hosts. Some wasps also parasitize the eggs of these caterpillar pests. These wasp and fly parasites are small and do not sting or bite people.
The best time to treat caterpillars is while they are still small and before they cause too much feeding damage. Insecticides are not as effective in killing older caterpillars. When possible choose a low impact insecticide that is less toxic, and "easy" on natural enemies (i.e., paper wasps, parasitic flies and wasps) and pollinators such as bees and flies.
There are several options when considering a low impact insecticide. Neem is a plant based insecticide and acts primarily as an anti-feedant. Although insects are not killed quickly, it causes them to stop feeding and they eventually die. Spinosad is derived from a naturally occurring soil-dwelling microorganism, provides excellent control, and does not harm natural enemies. Bacillius thuringiensis (Bt) is a bacterium that occurs naturally in the soil. Bt is specific to caterpillars and must be ingested in order to kill the insect which is different compared to residual products. Because of this, good spray coverage is essential.
Conventional, or broad-spectrum insecticides, are generally longer lasting but kills a variety of insects, including natural enemies. Common examples of broad spectrum insecticides include permethrin, carbaryl, bifenthrin, and lambda-cyhalothrin.
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Come to Machine to cook a traditional Gujarati (western India) meal with cooking master, Saroj Sukhadia. This workshop is totally hands on, giving participants step by step insight into making daal (a nourishing lentil based soup), a potato dish, cinnamon basmati rice, and cilantro chutney.
Up to 12 participants will share 6 cooking workstations where they will work alongside Saroj to prepare a delicious lunchtime vegetarian meal. $65 includes all ingredients, recipes, and of course a full lunch. Cooking will begin at 11:00am and lunch will be served at 1:00pm. Registration required.
Saroj Sukhadia, daughter of the famous Girbirdas Bapuji Sukhadia, comes from a family known for their exquisite confections and sweets. Born in Nadiad, Gujarat, Saroj grew up watching her father build a sweet shop in the heart of their town, that now is famous all throughout India. She possesses an immense storehouse of culinary knowledge, and is open to sharing and giving all of her children and students guidance in being the best Indian cooks they can be.


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If by reason of death, sickness, or other disability, a judge before whom an action has been tried is unable to perform the duties to be performed by the court under these rules after a verdict is returned or findings of fact and conclusions of law are filed, then any other judge regularly sitting in or assigned to the court in which the action was tried may perform those duties; but if such other judge is satisfied that the judge cannot perform those duties because the judge did not preside at the trial or for any other reason, the judge may in the judge's discretion grant a new trial.
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Boehringer Ingelheim Presents New Phase II Data for Volasertib in Adult Patients with AML
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-The study evaluated volasertib in combination with LDAC versus LDAC alone in patients with AML ineligible for intensive remission induction therapy
-Preliminary results presented at the 54th American Society of Hematology (ASH) 2012 annual meetingDec. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today reported preliminary results from the randomized Phase II part of a Phase I/II study involving the company's investigational compound volasertib in newly diagnosed patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) considered ineligible for intensive remission induction therapy. In this study, higher rates of objective response (primary endpoint) and a trend for longer median event free survival (EFS) (a secondary endpoint) were observed in patients treated with volasertib in combination with low-dose cytarabine (LDAC) compared to patients treated with LDAC alone.1 Presented at the 54th American Society of Hematology (ASH) annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga., these results support the initiation of a Phase III study of volasertib in combination with LDAC expected to start in early 2013.
AML is one of the most common types of leukemia in adults.2 A common treatment approach is intensive chemotherapy to induce disease remission, followed by consolidation/maintenance chemotherapy.3,4 However, many patients over 65 years of age – whose prognosis is typically poor5 – are ineligible for this approach, which involves large doses of chemotherapy over short periods of time.3,4
The open-label study enrolled 87 adult patients randomly assigned to receive either volasertib in combination with LDAC (n=42) or LDAC alone (n=45). The primary endpoint was objective response (complete remission [CR] or CR with incomplete blood count recovery [CRi]). Objective responses were observed in 31 percent of patients (13 of 42 patients) treated with the combination of volasertib plus LDAC compared with 13.3 percent of the patients (6 of 45 patients) treated with LDAC alone (odds ratio: 2.91; p = 0.0523). The median (range) time to remission was 71 (29–158) days and 64 (30–125) days, respectively.1
Secondary endpoints included event-free survival (EFS), overall survival (OS) and safety. EFS was measured from the date of randomization to the date of disease progression (treatment failure), relapse or death from any cause, whichever occurred first. In patients treated with the combination of volasertib plus LDAC, the median EFS was approximately 5.6 months (170 days) compared with approximately 2.3 months (69 days) in patients treated with LDAC alone (hazard ratio: 0.56; 95% CI: 0.34, 0.93; p=0.0237). Follow-up for overall survival was ongoing at the time of this analysis.1
"The preliminary results from this trial provide insight into the potential of volasertib combined with LDAC in patients with AML not eligible for intensive induction chemotherapy," said Berthold Greifenberg, M.D., vice president, Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, Oncology, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. "Based on the results observed in this difficult-to-treat patient population, we are expanding our volasertib hematology clinical program to further explore this investigational compound."
In the volasertib plus LDAC treatment arm (n=42), grade 5 non-hematologic adverse events (AEs) were infections (5%), febrile neutropenia (5%) and respiratory/thoracic/mediastinal events (7%). Grade 3/4 non-hematologic AEs were gastrointestinal events (19/2%), general events (14/2%), infections (38/5%), febrile neutropenia (38/7%), metabolism/nutrition events (10/5%) and respiratory/thoracic/mediastinal events (14/2%). In the LDAC monotherapy arm (n=45), grade 5 non-hematologic AEs were infections (9%), and grade 3/4 non-hematologic AEs were gastrointestinal events (7/0%), general events (16/2%), infections (7/7%), febrile neutropenia (4/9%), metabolism/nutrition events (7/0%) and respiratory/thoracic/mediastinal events (11/2%).1
Boehringer Ingelheim intends to begin recruitment of a Phase III study (NCT01721876) to assess the efficacy and safety of volasertib in combination with LDAC compared with LDAC alone in early 2013. The planned Phase III trial, POLO-AML-2, will enroll eligible patients aged 65 or older with previously untreated AML who are ineligible for intensive remission induction therapy.6
About Volasertib
Volasertib, an investigational inhibitor of polo-like kinase (Plk), is one of several late-stage compounds that Boehringer Ingelheim is currently evaluating in clinical trials for various solid tumors and hematological cancers.
Of the company's ongoing research in cell cycle inhibition, the volasertib clinical development program is the furthest advanced. Boehringer Ingelheim is one of the first companies to advance Plk inhibitors into clinical development.
Volasertib is designed to inhibit the activity of Plk1, an enzyme that regulates cell division (mitosis). This inhibition is intended to result in prolonged cell cycle arrest and ultimately cell death (apoptosis).7
Volasertib is not approved by the FDA; its safety and efficacy have not been established.
About Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
AML is a cancer of the bone marrow and the blood.8 It is one of the most common types of leukemia in adults, accounting for 25 percent of all adult leukemias in the Western world,9 and has one of the lowest survival rates of all leukemias.2
AML is primarily a disease of later adulthood; the average age of an AML patient is 65 years.10 In patients diagnosed with AML at age 65 or older, the prognosis is poor.5
About Boehringer Ingelheim in
Building on scientific expertise and excellence in the fields of pulmonary and cardiovascular medicine, metabolic disease, neurology, virology and immunology, Boehringer Ingelheim has embarked on a major research program to develop innovative cancer treatments. Working in close collaboration with the international scientific community and a number of the world's leading cancer centers, Boehringer Ingelheim's commitment to oncology is underpinned by using advances in science to develop a range of targeted therapies for various solid tumors and hematological cancers.
The current focus of late-stage research includes compounds in three areas: signal transduction inhibition, angiogenesis inhibition and cell-cycle kinase inhibition.
About Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals,
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based in Ridgefield, CT, is the largest U.S. subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation (Ridgefield, CT) and a member of the Boehringer Ingelheim group of companies.
The Boehringer Ingelheim group is one of the world's 20 leading pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, it operates globally with 145 affiliates and more than 44,000 employees. Since it was founded in 1885, the family-owned company has been committed to researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing novel medications of high therapeutic value for human and veterinary medicine.
As a central element of its culture, Boehringer Ingelheim has a demonstrated commitment to corporate social responsibility. Involvement in social projects, caring for employees and their families, and providing equal opportunities for all employees form the foundation of the global operations. Mutual cooperation and respect, as well as environmental protection and sustainability are intrinsic factors in all of Boehringer Ingelheim's endeavors.
1 Dohner H. Phase I/II study of volasertib (BI 6727), an intravenous Polo-like kinase (Plk) inhibitor, in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML): results from the randomized phase II part for volasertib in combination with low-dose cytarabine (LDAC) versus LDAC monotherapy in patients with previously untreated AML ineligible for intensive treatment. Oral Presentation at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition 2012.
2 The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Facts 2012.
3 Texas Oncology. Acute Myeloid Leukemia Induction, Overview.
4 Texas Oncology. Acute Myeloid Leukemia Consolidation, Overview.
5 The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Treatment Outcomes.
6 ClinicalTrials.gov. Volasertib in Combination With Low-dose Cytarabine in Patients Aged 65 Years and Above With Previously Untreated Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, Who Are Ineligible for Intensive Remission Induction Therapy. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01721876.
7 Schoffski P. Polo-Like Kinase (PLK) Inhibitors in Preclinical and Early Clinical Development in Oncology. Oncologist. 2009;14(6):559-570.
8 Cleveland Clinic. Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
9 Deschler B et al. Acute Myeloid Leukemia: Epidemiology and Etiology. Cancer. 2006. 2009-2107.
10 National Marrow Donor Program. Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML).
SOURCE Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Posted: December 2012


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The simple answer to "What is GWAR?" is that it is a heavy-metal band that dresses up in grotesque "Road Warrior"-meets-"Predator" costumes, and, for the past 28 years, has put on some of the most oddly entertaining concerts of the genre.
The simple answer to "What is GWAR?" is that it is a heavy-metal band that dresses up in grotesque "Road Warrior"-meets-"Predator" costumes, and, for the past 28 years, has put on some of the most oddly entertaining concerts of the genre.
If you believe the legend, however, GWAR are a band of alien warriors who pillaged their way across prehistoric Earth, destroying the dinosaurs and creating mankind.
If you believe more earthly sources, they formed in Richmond, Va., in 1984, combining elaborate theatrics and blistering satire with heavy-riffing thrash metal bombast.
Led by lead singer Oderus Urungus, GWAR is returning following a hiatus after the death of its previous lead guitarist, Flattus Maximus. The band has just completed its 13th album, it had a live special on AXS TV this week, and they've even branched out into the culinary world with their new sauce, also called GWAR-B-Q.
GWAR is playing The Handlebar in Greenville on Tuesday, and the Herald-Journal spoke with Urungus recently about his band's plans for 2013.
Question: First off, tell me about the GWAR-B-Q sauce.
Answer: Can you believe this stuff actually tastes good? I mean, good if you're a human being. I don't really understand what human taste buds are like; that's not really my thing. But humans are saying it tastes good on stuff. It also marks a phase in our career where there's nothing we won't do to pay off the drug debts we have. We'll prostitute ourselves and market ourselves in any way, shape or form.
Q: Is that what your current tour is about? Paying off drug debts?
A: Oh, it's always been about paying off the drug debts. We're so in debt to (GWAR's manager) Sleazy P. Martini that it's pretty much going to be like that until the end of time. I'm beginning to think that he's immortal. I mean, no human could control GWAR for so many years, even with the aid of crack cocaine.
Q: It's been three years since your last album, "Bloody Pit of Horror." Have you been working on new material?
A: Three years? Has it been that long? We released it pretty soon after (2009's) "Lust in Space." Those two albums were kind of the bookends to our 25th anniversary celebration. But we've actually just completed our first album since the passing of the mighty Flattus and the emergence of (new guitarist) Pustulus Maximus.
Q: Do you have the album title yet?
A: We do, and I can't tell you. It's one of those stupid publicity things where we've got to wait for the right time, and I have to be at a certain place, and then I'll stick my head out the window and I yell it at the top of my lungs. So just hang in there. We're actually playing some of the songs live on the tour.
Q: You have one of the more loyal fan bases on the modern music scene. What keeps them coming back show after show?
A: I really don't know. It makes me wonder, "What the hell is wrong with you people? I know that it's not the music! I guess you guys are just gluttons for punishment." Or maybe we are. I mean, we did create the human race. Everybody knows that. But we're looking forward to seeing all of our lovely, disgusting, ridiculous fans. And it's going to be a big, big year for GWAR. Your lords and masters have returned.


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Mart Poom is one of the most successful players Estonia has ever produced, carving out a career at a host of English Premier League clubs while earning 120 caps for his country. Those feats made him Estonian footballer of the year six times and leave him well qualified to predict the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, which kicks off today, will leave a positive lasting legacy.
"It is a great honour, and a historic moment for Estonia, and the whole country is looking forward to this," Poom told UEFA.com. While the 40-year-old fully believes the hosts can make a real impact, he predicts a bright future for the senior side as well, who only missed out on a place at UEFA EURO 2012 after losing to the Republic of Ireland in the play-offs.
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