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Born in the middle of winter on Vancouver Island, British Columbia amid ferns, moss, trees, the ocean, and abundant rain, the natural elements were Robyn's primary influence.
Since early childhood she was encouraged to pursue her need to make things.
Then along came the influence of human relationships; mindfulness practices; compassionate communication; circus arts; dance; the wonders of cutting-edge biology; cosmology; travel; languages; culture. These would guide her through a decade-long endeavor of soul-searching, blood, sweat, and tears of joy (& sorrow), known as a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts. Thank you Montreal, Mexico, Vancouver Island!
She now shares a studio with a much respected colleague, and they are living happily ever after in production of plenty more beautiful questions than answers!
The imagery and symbols that come through Robyn's work encourage one's gaze inward to the cellular realms. There, one discovers playful depictions of chemical processes; they are the basis for the macrocosm, and our human consciousness becomes an interface between the seen and the unseen worlds.
Her involvement in production is the spark, but the viewer fans the flame of dialogue with the piece.
In the land of titles and occupations, it would be easy for her to say she is a ceramicist, when asked. In truth, the scope of her endeavors includes as wide a range of media as she can get her hands on. It is cross-pollination and mixing of media that truly turns her proverbial crank, as each medium informs the next, and something novel occurs when combining two or more. She envisions herself as more of a 'matter-amalgamating nexus point in space-time,' than as a 'creator of artwork.' She does her best to get out of the way and let the ideas roam wild and free through the landscape of her body.
There are myriad materials, and more ideas. Some are fortunate enough to be in the proper place and moment to tease out harmonious proportions of each simultaneously. Robyn gets a glimpse of this from time to time, gratefully. These moments set the bar high, and become a experiences worth working for and sharing with whomever is inspired to take part.
Her deep love of experimentation with, and manipulation of materials, acts as a crucible in which a personal distillation and transmutation takes place, rivaling that of the materials being altered. She cannot participate in the shaping of physical reality without also experiencing an internal shift.
In her functional ceramic work, the influence of Chinese and Japanese tea ceremony encourages moments of contemplation. The viewer-participant can loose her or his train of thought while meandering through considerately composed collages of geometries, molecules, plants, and creatures, all woven together by strands of double-helical DNA. A flash of recognition. A momentary mirror.
A goal in this work is balance and harmony between the form, and the micro-mythologies encircling it. Moments of personal ritual in daily life beget even deeper, more conscious presence. Little by little over time we gain insight into what makes us tick.
Robyn's goal is to provide a platform (however small), on which to rest, and off of which to launch forays into the luscious and potent realms of imagination, self-inquiry, and discovery during moments of solitude and engaged contemplation. So let us celebrate alone and together!
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Fort Worth Golf at the Whitestone Golf Club
Whitestone was created with one thought in mind... offer Texans and visitors the best possible golf experience at an unbelievably affordable price. We are proud to say that we have done exactly what we set out to do!
Our Fort Worth golf club first opened in May 2000 and we immediately knew we had something really special! Whitestone was soon selected as one of Texas' Top 10 New Public Courses. Whitestone Golf Club is located on 150 acres of beautiful rolling land, which has enabled us to build a course that is really unique for the Northern Texas area.
For our Fort Worth golf club, we selected the newest and best type of grass for our greens, tees, and fairways. Tif Eagle is considered to be the finest grass for putting surfaces that you can get for a climate like ours here in the Fort Worth area.
Our Bermuda 419 tees and wide, accommodating fairways give our golfers great lies to hit those important approach shots to our large, receptive greens.
Our 18-hole championship Fort Worth golf course was co-designed by nationally-known golf architects Jeff Brauer and Jay Morrish. Brauer has designed such well-known Texas courses as the Cowboys Golf Club and Tangleridge Golf Club.
Morrish designed Los Colinas Sports Club in Irving and La Cantera Golf Club in San Antonio. He previously teamed with PGA Tour great Tom Weiskoph to create some of the world's most beautiful courses, such as Troon North Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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We have four sets of tees that let every player decide exactly how challenging you want our course to be. If you have the game, you can play it from the Gold Tees at 7,117 yards. Our other tee choices are 6,615 yards, 6,084 yards, and 5201 yards. So you can see that no matter how you play, we have a set of tees that will make your round fun and enjoyable.

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This is the most beautiful country in the world, according to travelers
Every country has its own unique sort of beauty, and just because a country isn't one of the most popular destinations doesn't mean it's not a complete gem. This is evident in Rough Guides' most recent edition of their annual list, compiled based on reader votes, ranking the most beautiful countries in the world - and the nation at the top is none other than Scotland.
The northernmost of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom, Scotland's domination of the list shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone who's ever been there. Stunning castles and quaint villages like something out of a fairy tale, relatively untouched beaches and gorgeous lochs characterize this gorgeous nation. There's also plenty of things to do, from discovering ancient history to tasting Scotch whisky to taking on the great opportunities for exploring by car, by bike or on foot. With so much to do and so much to see, it's no wonder Scotland was voted the most beautiful country in the world.iStock
Isle of Skye
The largest island of the Inner Hebrides, the Isle of Skye has one of the most incredible landscapes in the world. Historic castles dot the island against a backdrop of mountain scenery, and famous sights include the Old Man of Storr - a rocky crag rising from grassy slopes - and the enchanting Fairytale Pools, made up of beautiful blue and green waterfalls and natural pools you can swim in.iStock
Rannoch Moor
A stretch of 50 square miles of boggy moorland home to all sorts of interesting and unique wildlife, Rannoch Moor is at the midpoint of the cross-country hike that is the West Highland Way. Catch glimpses of beautiful deer and rolling hills in this expanse of wilderness that's relatively isolated.iStock
Loch Lomond
Located in the southern part of the country, Loch Lomond is Great Britain's largest inland body of water. Both highlands and lowlands surround the freshwater lake - which lies right on the bounder between the two - and you'll find serene scenery filled with oak trees and red deer, as well as footpaths and bike trails on the lake's eastern side for you to explore.iStock
Dunnottar Castle
Along the country's northeastern coast lies Dunnottar Castle, a ruined medieval fortress made up of remnants from the 15th and 16th centuries. It's held quite a bit of significance in Scottish history due to its advantageous location, and it is believed that the site has been fortified in some form since the Early Middle Ages. Though the castle went into decline after playing a major role in the Jacobite rebellion of 1715, it saw a restoration in the 20th century and is open today to tourists who want to see this piece of history and the breathtaking scenery surrounding it.Dougall_Photography/istockphoto.com
Isle of Iona
The Isle of Iona is one of the Inner Hebrides' smaller islands, and a serene locale where many people go for spiritual retreats. Its quaint abbey is now a church but remains a feat of medieval architecture that's of interest to visitors with interest in both history and religion.iStock
A village of less than 400 people in the Scottish Highlands, Glencoe is filled with gorgeously green scenery and mountainous landscapes. Located at the northwest end of the glen of Glen Coe, the village is situated along the River Coe where it enters Loch Leven. Get a breathtaking look at the whole area from the top of the Pap of Glencoe, a spot picturesque enough to propose at.Joe Dunckley/Shutterstock.com
Bealach na Bà
Connecting the towns of Applecross and Torridan, Bealach na Bà is a mountain pass that was built in 1822. It's known for its hairpin bends, as well as for having the steepest incline of any road in the United Kingdom. Not for amateur drivers, it's still a great experience for those looking to take an exhilarating and scenic drive.iStock
A group of islands located off of Scotland's northeastern coast, Orkney is home to majestic whales and a lot of ancient history. Neolithic sites can be found here, particularly a group of sites on its largest island that are over 5,000 years old, such as Maeshowe, a burial chamber with Viking carvings from the 1300s and Skara Brae, a preserved ancient village where you'll find a reconstructed house from the era.iStock
The picturesque parish of Crail on the western coast of Scotland is known for its architecture and scenic location. With many buildings that date from the 17th to early 19th centuries, many of which have been restored thanks to the National Trust of Scotland, the historic fishing village is perfect for a stroll down its cobbled streets.lucentius/istockphoto.com
Finnich Glen
Finnich Glen is a 70-foot-deep glen located in Stirlingshire near Craighat Wood. A circular rock located in the glen is known as the "Devil's Pulpit," while a steep staircase, built in 1860, is known as the "Devil's Steps." Hidden away under a small stone bridge that people cross to enter the nearby village of Croftamie, the mysterious gorge is made of sandstone that sometimes makes the water look red, a striking contrast against the moss-covered walls.iStock
The Scottish capital is an interesting combination of tradition and modernity, with modern architecture standing alongside Gothic churches and medieval palaces. Both Edinburgh's New and Old Towns are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with the latter being the home of the iconic Edinburgh Castle that looms over the city from one of its highest points.iStock
Isle of Mull
The main attraction on the Isle of Mull is its capital, Tobermory, a waterfront town that's home to the island's only single malt Scotch whisky distillery as well as a main street filled with buildings painted bright colors and housing some great shops and restaurants. Mull also has some great beaches, beautiful hills and fascinating wildlife, and it's where you'll find the Gribun Cliffs, wonderful for a hike or drive by the water.iStock
Loch Ness
You may not be able to spot the famous monster of Scottish legend, but a trip to Loch Ness is still one filled with mystery and wonder at the beauty of this large and deep freshwater lake, surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. Visit the ruins of the 13th-century Urquhart Castle, which overlooks Loch Ness on its western shore, to learn a bit about Scottish medieval history.argalis/istockphoto.com
The New Zealand cabbage trees in the village of Ullapool are often mistaken for palm trees, and the North Atlantic Drift's moderation of temperature here make this tiny destination a veritable oasis in some ways. Flowing through the village is the Ullapool River, and rugged mountains surround the area, giving brave hikers breathtaking views.Shutterstock
The Victorian vibe is very apparent in the town of Pitlochry, which lies right along the River Tummel. A tourist resort since Queen Victoria visited the area in 1842 and the construction of a railway in 1863, it's known for both its historic architecture and for the surrounding hills and mountains, perfect for a gorgeous hike.
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On Vampire Capitalism and the Fear of Inoculation: Why efforts to contain disease are often seen as conspiracies to sell vaccine
"Capital," Marx wrote, "is dead labor, that, vampire-like, only lives by sucking living labor, and lives the more, the more labor it sucks." Vampires sucked the blood of the sleeping in Ancient Greece and spread plague in Medieval Europe, but after the industrial revolution, novels began to feature a new kind of monster, the well-dressed gentleman vampire who would become an enduring mascot for capitalism. During his 2012 presidential campaign, venture capitalist Mitt Romney, whose status as living or undead was the subject of some sporting debate, frequently found himself compared to a vampire. After transforming into a "vulture capitalist" in the primaries, he became a full-fledged vampire capitalist in Obama's campaign ads. "It was like a vampire," a steelworker said of the company Romney co-founded, Bain Capital, "it came in and sucked the life out of us."
The thought of an ambitious vampire sucking the life out of honest workers was resonant in a country where the value had so recently been sucked out of nearly every home. We were reminded of the vampirism behind the housing crisis, which was set off by a rash of "predatory" loans to homeowners who lacked the ability to repay them. These loans, bundled and sold to investors, came to be known as "toxic assets" when they lost their value.
The understanding that capital can itself be toxic leads, almost inevitably, to a fear of capitalism polluting every endeavor. At the close of the 2009 H1N1 pandemic, when it was clear that the flu had not caused the high mortality rates health officials had initially feared it would, the chair of the health committee for the Council of Europe accused the World Health Organization of colluding with pharmaceutical companies and creating a "false pandemic" to sell vaccines. The WHO met this accusation with equanimity, their spokeswoman saying, "Criticism is part of the outbreak cycle." The organization then invited twenty-nine independent influenza experts from twenty-six countries to evaluate its actions during the pandemic.


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The draft order looks fine to me as it was layed out in Dressel's PM - the only problem is that my friend hadn't signed up yet and it appears that she's not included on the list of 10. Unless juanelopezrosario is a placeholder for her?
This time through can I pick the random sequence of numbers? Can I, can I???
Also, I guess I can't do any worse than I did during that, um, trial run
I'll send random numbers as soon as someone sends the random list.Just leave her in as Rob's Friend for the moment and we'll get her signed up shortly.
Dang, I dropped a position from last year. Can I ask for clarification of who's whom? And oh yeah, if no one else is ready, I'll draft first
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According to TechCrunch, Microsoft is set to unveil a product called "Worldwide Telescope" on February 27. This product will be used through a Windows-only downloadable application.
It sounds a whole lot like the "Sky Mode" in Google Earth. From the article:
Users will be able to pan around the nighttime sky and zoom as far in to any one area as the data will allow. Microsoft is said to be tapping the Hubble telescope as well as ten or so earth bound telescopes around the world for data. When you find an area you like, you can switch to a number of different views, such as infrared and non-visible light.
They say it will be much better than Google Sky for two reasons:
- More data, which sounds reasonable. I don't have the numbers to say for sure if that's accurate or not, but it certainly sounds like this will launch with a TON of data.
- A better user interface, which is "seamless as you move around the sky and zoom in and out".
I don't know about you, but Sky mode in Google Earth is pretty seamless to me, especially with the SpaceNavigator. I sure hope Microsoft includes support for it when they release this new product.


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Well, I have read the instructions several times. I really have devoted quite a bit of time trying to solve this issue. I have researched quite a bit on-line as well. Unfortunately, the instructions aren't that ...descriptive. There are 4 stations, and each has an a, b, and c program. I have a 5 am start time set on the "a" program for each of the stations. There are no start times programed on the b and c stations because I don't want the lawn watered more than once per day during the winter. You're right, I probably have messed something up. If I can figure out the correct watering times for my lawn, I will restore the timer to the factory pre-sets and start over.
I was watering my lawn once per week (during these winter months), but found that the ground is staying very, very wet. The water is pooling up in the yard and the soil is never drying out. So I changed it to once every 2 weeks (or, 15 days). Again, I don't know what it the CORRECT interval for winter watering for Arizona lawns.
Lawns watered at 15 day intervals in Arizona are dead lawns. It's likely you have programmed additional watering cycles, or otherwise screwed up the programming. Step one is to read the instructions. Find them online if you don't have a printed manual.
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Saturday, December 13th 2008, 10:31pm
Sunday, December 14th 2008, 12:36pm
I think I hear what you are saying. I must ask you a seemingly simple question. How do you know that you don't have any other start times on Program A,B,C? This answer may explain a lot. Are you sure that you have seen all of the start times on program A,B,C? Or are you coming from the position "I didn't set any start times so there must not be any start times". What is the Brand and Model of the Clock?
Some clock are inherently customer unfriendly, and if you have one of the few particularly unfriendly clocks you will have it set wrong and think that it is right.
The great thing in your situation is that you understand that there is a problem and are in the right place to get help. I can't speak for Arizona drip. I am Texas, but I have seen far too many people not familiar with their Timers think that they are programmed for one situation and the clock will reveal its own issues, but you have to go through the step by step. Maybe you already did all of this and my comments are a waste of your time, but in my humble experience the problem is going to be with the programming of the clock and the difference in what you think the clock says and what the clock says.
Bottoms up in Houston.
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New multi-platform VueXtreme video player to offer latest trailers, clips, star interviews and red carpet premieres.
Vue Cinemas have announced that they are to offer high definition streaming of the latest trailers, clips, star interviews and red carpet premieres, becoming the first UK exhibitor to do so.
The new multi-platform VueXtreme player has been built and developed by MyMovies and is designed to offer its users an enhanced online video experience, aiming to showcase the benefits of upgrading to VueXtreme screenings by showcasing the superior audio and visual technology that VueXtreme provides.
Clare Mellor, digital manager at Vue Entertainment commented: "We are thrilled to be building on our VueXtreme brand and offering film fans the chance to experience the immersive qualities of VueXtreme."
"We're excited to extend our longstanding content and technology partnership with Vue, connecting the VueXtreme brand with consumers in a dynamic new way and driving incremental revenue through premium ticket sales," added Nick Austin, digital director at MyMovies.
VueXtreme screens are available at Vues in Westfield London, Westfield Stratford City, Bolton, Finchley Road, Plymouth, Bristol Cribbs Causeway, Bury The Rock and Islington.


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EPA Awards $860,000 to Communities to Reduce Water Pollution, Build Resilience to Climate Change; Fall River, Mass. and Bath, Maine selected for New England Communities
Release Date: 04/30/2014
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Boston – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced $860,000 to help 14 communities across the nation expand their use of green infrastructure to reduce water pollution and boost resilience to the impacts of climate change. The funding is in support of President Obama's Climate Action Plan, which directs federal agencies to identify climate-resilient investments such as agency grants and technical assistance for communities across the country.
Two New England communities, Fall River, Mass. and Bath, Maine were selected to receive assistance under this program.
"Investing in green infrastructure pays off for our environment and our economy. It reduces water pollution and energy consumption. It creates jobs and boosts local economic activity," said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. "And these investments help local communities build resilient systems to protect from severe storms, floods, and other impacts of climate change."
In the last three years, EPA has provided $2.2 million to 37 communities for green infrastructure. This new funding continues the agency's support for communities using green infrastructure to reduce water pollution and protect human health while increasing economic activity and neighborhood revitalization, job creation, energy savings, and open space. Green infrastructure builds resilience to the impacts of climate change, particularly by reducing the burden on local water infrastructure.
The two communities in New England are:
• Fall River, Massachusetts – EPA assistance will help with an evaluation and concept design of tree filters to address Combined Sewer Overflows, stormwater, air quality, Urban Heat Island, and adaptation to climate change.
• Bath, Maine - EPA assistance will help produce a feasibility study and conceptual design for a green infrastructure project in order to mitigate flooding and combined sewer overflows while stabilizing and improving the neighborhood.
Green infrastructure decreases pollution to local waterways by treating rain where it falls and keeping polluted stormwater from entering sewer systems. Green infrastructure tools and techniques include green roofs, permeable materials, alternative designs for streets and buildings, trees, rain gardens and rain harvesting systems. Communities are increasingly using innovative green infrastructure to supplement or substitute for "gray" infrastructure such as pipes, filters, and ponds.
Fall River will receive $56,000 of technical assistance from EPA to implement a new energy efficiency tree planting initiative. "We are honored to be selected as the only Massachusetts city to receive this federal assistance," said Mayor Flanagan of Fall River. "This will allow us to reduce the combine sewer overflow into the Taunton River while also expanding the area of tree cover in the City."
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Most of the excitement in the June primary has been over Republican match-ups, but a lesser-noticed Democratic face-off in Arapahoe County has been the evening's cliffhanger.
As of 11 p.m., Jovan Melton was leading Terry Todd for the House District 41 race by a scant 41 votes. The Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder's Office reported that Melton had 2,255 votes to Todd's 2,215. That's well within recount territory if things don't change.
The district is an open seat in the southwest portion of Aurora and part of unincorporated Arapahoe County.
Todd is the husband of former state Rep. Nancy Todd of Aurora, a Democrat who was termed out and is running for a state Senate seat. Melton had the support of many of the state's top black politicians, including former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb, while Terry Todd had the backing of some big-name Democrats, including Congressman Ed Perlmutter.
The district leans heavily Democratic in voter registration and performance, and because there is no Republican in the general election, the winner of the primary will cruise into the legislature unchallenged, barring a write-in candidate.


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STATUARY WARNING : IF youre in IITR 3rd year...i wouldnt advise you to read this post...still if you read and find yourself boiling , I suggest you take 1 tab Paracetamol (its an effective medicine for bringing down body temps!!) ... I do not wish to be approached for what I write here under any circumstance ,or at any given point of time.... Those about whom I write here will definitely know it ,and all I'd say is - I had immense pleasure showing you a mirrror!!! For every1 else and for those I wish would read this, this post should be a waste of tym..unfortunately...muahaha!!!
Hmm...51 posts old and my blogging frequency is already on the dowturn ...i wonder what brought me to this ....looking bak ,i used to be such an avid blogger....Maybe i shouldnt think so much ,considering whatever has happened since this year began has been positive and I intend and hope to keep it that way
So after a long time and after about 2 drafts that i finally decided to dump, i'm here with a KRAZZY post (minus the Hrithik and SRK "stolen" item nos.!!! ) ,and make no mistake...this aint no ordinary post...this one's the real expose on the frickin IITians ...well ,not all of em...bt the ones I wanna expose!!! :D
Mélange-(n)-a mixture, or a group of different things or people. This is how the dictionary puts it. One can't help but wonder how apt it is to our lives ,such as they've become. The tumultuous yet carefree lives of IITians – a confused mélange of the possible events and the impossible castles in the air . A mélange of aims, aspirations and ideas –the common thread that runs through us and binds us all together .The mélange of courses and rigorous schedules wer'e put through.....
..... The mélange of sounds one hears entering the bhawan premises is something not to be missed- be it the cacophony of the 2nd yearites while playin cricket/football ( who seem to play less and scream more) , or the blaring sound of guns and ticking bombs (ohh…our hostel isn't exactly a war front… ye sab to Counter Strike ki mahima hai!!) …the most gothic rock numbers to the most sober songs,and even the bathrooms in the morning when you get to hear the clear, unfiltered notes of the falling water, and the singer(ahem…bathroom singer to be precise) boldly holds his ground, in a mélange of all kinds of voices –the list just keeps on increasing( did I miss the chirping birds early in the morning…ohh most of us know it apparently, with all those night outs!!)
This is what I recently wrote for my hostel magazine ,and couldnt have articulated more perfectly ...the thoughts just flowed ,except for that first para where I was forced to mention how everyone of us seem to be in perfect harmony. Actually ,all through this article i wrote ,I've silently poured out my hatred for everyone out there (except a few) ,but written it so subtly that they'll never be able to see it through ...they do have a reputation of making a fool out of themselves ...they'll do that once again when they read this article and feel happy(oh I sure know they would ).
Before i let myself lose and let my emotions overflow, lemme introduce u to A New Breed abundantly found in my college -
1) The ALPHA IITian: These are the kind of people who'd be all over you when they need a favour ,and looking into their eyes will find you in hot water...literally!!! The amount of brotherly love and care they'd show in moments of urgency is amazing for a breed which tore away the pages of the dictionary which had these adjectives...or verbs...or whatever.... Gosh! they'll want you near em in the exam hall if they know u've prepared for the exam, they'll want your notes if u ever do make em, they'll almost lick at your feet for proxies... but ask for the same favour in return and the kind of look they give u will burn u into pieces at the place where u stand .Try and give them a taste of their own character ,and u'll have to confront their inflated ,and now bruised -EGOs!!!! And ego here is in the real sense of the world ,which ofcourse isnt the proper way in which it should be defined!!! (i'm the most egotistical person u'll come across ,if only ego could be defined the way I want to!!! hehe!!)
2)The BETA IITian: These are the kind of people who'll pretend to their capacities to be the best of your friends ,and would assert it time and again by saying and sorry and getting away with it and then catching you by the collar and asking you for forgiveness... With them u'll wish to plead for mercy just when u see a slight hint of it in their eyes... They'd be sugar coated nice to you when u talk to them ,but behind ur back they'l bitch about u... when in a group ,this breed tends to isolate you and join the whims of the whole group ,esp when theyre directed entirely against u!!! Moreover, they are characterised by their sadist natures which is fed on the gullibility of a chosen few....bloody parasites.... :P
3)The GAMMA IITian: This breed is not too unique and wouldnt come as a surprise coz this is what every IITian is to the outer world... A ghissu (read bookworm) .... These are the people who are so proud of their high CGPAs that they almost wanna trample upon the feet of their not so blessed counterparts. They'll not wanna discuss with u matters pertaining to academics ,and hence ,they wont discuss anythin with you ,coz they hardly,if ever talk about anythin other than academics. They'll rightfully hold their heads high when the results come out ,and would give a dirt sideways glance to all those 8 or 7 pointers standing in the vicinity ,and would leave with a fart of loud chuckle at their face . They wouldn't help one pass an exam if the unlucky one happens to be outta their league ,and would come up with awsome excuses for not having helped. If only they could realise that every1 in IIT is worth an ounce of his brain and can study the way they study (if only he wastes lesser amount of time in doin unnecessary jobs!!) ,this world would be such a better place to live
4)The FIITians: Well...this refers to the non-existent ,or call it rare if that comes as a consolation- female breed . I do not incude this breed here just for the heck of it. I say this is rather the most hated (by me!!) breed here. With 7 guys' hostels and just 1 of the opposite sex, they sure have guys swooning over them in large flocks ,and this is what has given them the luxury to take every guy for granted -coz most apparently ,when there are too many things of the same kind , each one of them becomes less precious!! And oh, this breed is so characterised by the absence of any bond ,any respect for people of its own kind. I fail to understand why- girls here dont get along well together (dont eat my head if ur'e one of the exception kinds!! :P ) .If only ,someone could tell them how they dont deserve a pinch of respect for the kind of pride they have in their behaviour ,and that they cannot hold the entire institute to ransom just coz theyr'e rare- things would pretty much make a lotta sense!!! Phew!!!
5)The CHOC-A-BLOC IITians: Hmm...in other words ...people like me...together constitute 1% of the population here!!! Wer'e the ones wholove ourselves ,and who're trying to love everyone else around them. Most of the times its a futile effort and we end up falling face down ,but we still dont lose hope ,and thats when we collide into each other - finding solace in each other's warmth... talking (literally) about all those mundane things that make life so beautiful (and ugly as well ).... for once we dont have to thin about what we speak.... we let our hearts do the talking...and leave our minds to rest for a while...we meet as infrequently as rain in a desert ,but when we do ,people cant help to notice the kind of energy we radiate ...be it just another talk over coffee,or a dance at the fest ,we love to let our hair down ,for all to see...I hope we can be good examples for people to emulate...till then, we'll rejoice in the recognition of each other and an acknowledgement of the other's presence...somewhere... :)
On second thoughts ,everyone is a different person ,everyone has a choc-a-bloc "them" in themselves...they lose their identities somewhere along the way in a bid to get along with people and gain larger acceptance from society . I dont know why but this trend of being in synch with "what people say" is ruining the very nature of people in this place, and in all my efforts to find exceptions , i'd say i've hardly (and most fortunately for that) found just about a couple of them...
There are so may people who're finally bidding goodbye to their college this year ,and I see so many happy memories splashed across orkut ,or blogs ...I see them share the same camaraderie with each other as at one point (and even now) i shared with my school mates. And i keep wondering-will I ever be so emotional about the last 4 years when i finally punch out of IIT...will I want to remember the people around me and capture their gleeful smiles on the reel?? Will I have atleast a "few" memories that I'd wanna live out in the last few days?? And the only answer that comes out is a big NO... i'd rather leave a dark black hole to fill in these 4 years of my life... I used to wish if I could rewind my life ..but now I wish I could just forward it by one year!!!


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This unwavering commitment to quality and customer service has earned NTConnections a reputation as a leading provider of Washington DC IT support services and enabled us to expand our information technology services on an international level. Today, we serve small to mid-sized businesses throughout the United States, Virgin Islands and Canada, providing our clients with the most responsive, reliable and reasonably-priced IT support services.
The target market for this Tri-fold will be new customers, companies that have between 5 and 50 employees, located in the Virginia / DC area. The primary reader of the material will be CEO's / CTO's / Technical staff. The target client is the average small to midsized company in all industries (typically white collar industries). Most of our clients do not have an IT staff, we are their IT staff. We do, however, supplement some IT staffs with technical expertise and sometimes additional resources for projects or 3rd party system audits.
We would like to emphasize security, cloud computer, helpdesk services.
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Steve Perry says he's been recording a new, long-awaited solo album for about a year.
Source: Steve Perry Says He'll Release a 'Cathartic' New Solo Album in 2017
Journey Albums Ranked Worst to Best
Ultimate Classic Rock ranks every Journey album, from worst to best.
Steve Perry's Birthday Note
January 22, 2016
So far, 2016 has been a really bad year for music. The timeless contributions from those we've lost will never be forgotten.
I'm busy in my studio working on music….
No finish date yet….
I must finish these songs….
Before Life finds out where I Live.
Many thanks for all your birthday wishes!
Love ya, Steve Perry
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Death of Iconic Musical Artists
Within the last week we have seen the death of two well-known musical artists.
David Bowie died on January 10th, 2016 two days after his 69th birthday.
Founding member of the Eagles, Glenn Frey died January 18th, 2016 at the age of 67.
As I was driving to work this morning, I listened to some of Glenn Frey's music, both with the Eagles and as a solo artist. Songs like "Take it Easy":
I lived in Arizona for more than 20 years, and the "Standing on the corner on Winslow, Arizona" reference in this song had special meaning to me and many other Arizonans that have visited Winslow to stand on that unremarkable corner themselves.
I came across one of Frey's solo pieces from the 80's "Smuggler Blues". It was from the Miami Vice era, but for some reason, I really dig the groove of the guitars in this song:
The line I love the most (for some unexplained reason) is "You be cool for twenty hours and I'll pay twenty grand." Fun lyrics to sing considering the dark, drug-trade topics in this song.
I underwent the same ritual last week, listening to much of David Bowie's hit catalog. "Changes" was one of the first songs of his that I remember hearing in my youth:
Then I heard about Bowie's new album Blackstar that was released just before his death. I sought it out on vinyl and found it at a local Austin record shop, Sound Gallery Austin. I'll admit, many or most of Bowie's songs can be an acquired taste. Still, I encourage you to listen to "Blackstar" and "Lazarus". They demonstrate his musical genius.
Reconnecting Through Binge-Listening
While listening to these songs among so many of others in each of their respective catalogs, I was contemplating why I feel the need to reconnect with Bowie and Frey's music now that I know they have died.
I've begun to realize, that, with streaming music so readily available on services like Spotify and Pandora, it's incredibly easy to binge-listen to music. Music that I may not have listened to in years, decades or, quite likely, ever. Pick an artist, band, genre, whatever, and I have quick access to a curated list of greatest hits as well as those deep cuts that didn't know existed.
I feel connected to the artist and begin to self-identify as a fan because I've consumed so much in a compressed space of time. Does this make me a true fan of David Bowie or Glenn Frey or [enter any name here]? Is this why I'm diving so deep into their music when two weeks ago, they weren't on my radar? Am I just a bandwagon fan (no pun intended)?
Is It Really This Simple?
No, I don't think so. Music has played a large role in the daily rhythms of my entire life. I've often thought of the songs of various singers, songwriters and bands as the soundtrack and mile markers of my life. It's quite likely that I've heard and listened to the voices of these artists more than most people I actually know.
When one of these artists die, because of the role their art played in our lives, large or small, we feel as if we knew them. This may be why so many of us go through a sense of mourning at their loss, feeling as if we've lost a close family member or friend. How many of you have had a conversation with someone in the last week that starts something like "Can you believe David Bowie died?" or "Did you hear about Glenn Frey?". And in lowered voices and sadness on our faces, we share how we heard and a memory of a particular song.
In this day and age where the skill of listening and actually hearing people is practiced less and less, the power of song fills a space and need that we may be severely lacking. Music and song provide us the opportunity practicing the skills of listening with the intention of understanding.
To me, it feels like my exercise of diving into the musical history of a singer, songwriter or musician, help me understand their view of the world, and by extension, broaden my own view and understanding of the world around me.
Or maybe, I simply like the way the music makes me feel.
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Humans have been accused of having damaged the Earth in some ways, but the major alterations that humans have made to the Earth have been largely ignored, while trouble and noise has been put into climate, which is a perfectly natural thing, and while it is normal and natural for rivers to change courses, it isnt natural for them to run on the high ground while a lower course is immediately available.
People have been altering rivers to suit them for more than six thousand years.
For some reason I started thinking about the Guelphs and Ghibellines, Tories, Know Nothings, Northern Leagues, and various other names that political parties have chosen. While some of the names were intended to show what the party was about, the stance of the party on issues and political preferences tend to evolve over time; thus the name might cease to be appropriate. And some of the names are just words that were applied to a political group.
Perhaps the most interesting terms
Empty Barrels Make the Most Noise.
For something else that I am writing, I have been thinking about evolution of humans. It is somewhat surprising that intelligence didnt increase in similar amounts to all people during evolution, but has been noted that there is considerable breadth in the range of "normal intelligence".
This came to mind in regard to drunks, bums, petty criminals, the mentally ill, and the underclass, those who are outside the economy
I was thinking about how the U.S. economy would go from the upswing that Trump takes credit for to the Even Greater Depression that his trade war will bring on.
Trump should be separated from the claims of strong economy, and he could be thrown out of office and not have a chance of re-election, and he may have undone himself with the additional tariffs. I wasn't expecting the stock market to tank for a considerable time, as it happened during the 1920's. I'm not the only one who
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Best Oscar Try Something New: Tina Fey
Just wanted to point out – Seth Meyers and Ricky Gervais were part of the Oscar writing staff last night. I'm sure Tina also had something to do with the fact that Steve Martin was way funnier presenting an Academy Award than he was hosting Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago.
Tina not wearing black or grey. LOVE.
Tina's hair swept to the side in a dinner roll. Not love. Good idea, bad execution. But from most angles you can't tell anyway. And it fit her so beautifully. And she totally belongs there. And everyone wants to work with her. And one day she could very well be accepting one of her own.
Tina can. Tina will.
Why aren't you watching 30 Rock???
PS. Dustin Lance Black is now the fantasy of every gay man in the world and my new hag objective.
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Tony McCabe has a plethora of silver trophies in his house.
The one his Diamond Bar High School girls golf team brought home Tuesday afternoon may be the same color, but that is its only similarity to the rest.
The burgeoning Brahmas program continued its ascent with not only its first appearance in the CIF-WSCGA State championship, but a runner-up finish to three-time state champion Torrey Pines.
Diamond Bar's team total of 420 left it 19 strokes ahead of third-place Mission San Jose. With the first three sets of golfers in the club house, Diamond Bar trailed Torrey Pines by eight strokes, but the defending champions widened the gap down the stretch to post a 401 total.
"We've been chasing Torrance, Palm Desert and Torrey Pines for seven years now, and we've caught everybody but (Torrey Pines)," McCabe said. "It was a great year for us."
Just eight years into its existence, Diamond Bar's program is stronger than ever. The Brahmas, who won their first CIF-SS Eastern Division championship this season, graduate just two seniors from a starting six that includes two freshmen and two sophomores. One of those sophomores, Bethany Wu, won the CIF-SS individual championship this season, another first for the program.
In hot conditions that only increased the speed of the greens on Tuesday, Wu and senior Kristie Yang led the team with scores of 81 on the par-74 course. Torrey Pines' Shiyang Fan won the individual state title by shooting a round of even par.
"I thought I would have to shoot close to even to win it," Wu said. "The course played really tough. The greens were fast and the fairways were narrow. But this season was better than last year and next year we should be just as good."
Diamond Bar has reached the CIF-SS finals seven times and the state semifinals four times. After its second-place finish in state, there's only one barrier left for Diamond Bar to break.
"I think they may have replaced Torrance as the dominant team in the Southern Section," Torrey Pines coach Chris Drake said of Diamond Bar. "Of our three (state championships) in a row, this one was probably the toughest. I think the state championship in the future will go through the Southern Section."
It may have been a first of the negative variety that propelled Diamond Bar to new heights. This season marked the Brahmas' first-ever loss in a league match, a defeat at the hands of Walnut that snapped its dual-match winning streak at 63.
What followed was a CIF title, a clutch performance that included seven collective birdies on the final four holes between Wu and Isabelle Shee to advance by a single stroke to the state semifinals, and an impressive performance to reach the state finals that included a 76 from freshman Josephine Chang.


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Loney's double rallies Rays past Rangers
Price allows four runs over six innings; Escobar, Joyce homer
ST. PETERSBURG -- A good moment occurred for the Rays in the eighth inning of Saturday night's game.
Obviously, taking the lead in a 5-4 come-from-behind win over the Rangers was the biggie. That clinched the series while moving the team to 4-2 on the season. But the execution of that rally -- how it unfolded -- could pay rich dividends as the season progresses.
The bottom line: The Rangers decided to pitch around Evan Longoria, and James Loney made them pay. Thus, the Rays could well benefit from future doubts about whether to pitch to Longoria or the hitter behind him, which could create potential RBI opportunities for Longoria.
Texas took a 4-3 lead into the eighth when Wil Myers drew a leadoff walk and moved to second on Ben Zobrist's sacrifice bunt. Rangers lefty Neal Cotts then intentionally walked Longoria to pitch to the left-handed-hitting Loney.
Longoria "is the one guy in that lineup we weren't going to let beat us," Texas manager Ron Washington said. "He's the one guy in that lineup that always comes up big for them."
Still, the call had to be tougher for Washington than face value. Cotts held righties to a .154 average in 2013 while lefties hit .204 against him. And Loney had doubled and walked twice while Longoria was hitless in three at-bats.
"The way that Cotts pitches, it's almost the Mariano Rivera effect, he can be more difficult on the opposite side because that cutter bores in so much," Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "I really felt good about James there, honestly."
Then again, Maddon couldn't fault Washington for choosing the path he did.
"Longo has done some pretty good work. He's done some good work against these guys," Maddon said. "You can't fault Wash for taking that chance right there. Loney could just as easily hit the ball on the ground right there.
"The way Cotts is, and the kind of pitcher that he is, there's no specific advantage right- or left-handed, except he was pitching around our best hitter. Which I totally get."
Loney admitted to being a little surprised by the move.
"I was actually," Loney said. "They had a one-run lead. ... People like to do lefty-righty thing. But we're all individuals. I like when people do that."
Loney drove a 2-2 fastball over the head of Rangers left-fielder Shin-Soo Choo, and both runners scooted around the bases to give the Rays a one-run lead.
"I felt good with Cotts vs. Loney," Washington said. "I was hoping for a ground ball and a double play. We just didn't get it."
Cotts lamented how the inning began rather than what happened later.
"That's the big thing about that inning," Cotts said. "I had the leadoff guy down, and I let him go. I gave him a free pass and you can't do that."
Closer Grant Balfour held the lead in the ninth to pick up his first save since returning to the Rays. Brandon Gomes got the win after pitching a scoreless eighth, one of three scoreless frames posted by the bullpen.
David Price started for the Rays, though there were doubts that he would start since he had been fighting flu-like symptoms. And the Rays ace looked a little sluggish in the beginning when Texas scored two in the first on an Alex Rios double with two outs, and they pushed the lead to 3-0 in the second when Elvis Andrus singled home Josh Wilson.
Yunel Escobar, who agreed to a contract extension that will guarantee him $13 million over the next two seasons, homered in his first at-bat with his new deal in place when he sent a 1-1 cutter from Nick Martinez into the left-field stands to cut the lead to 3-1.
Texas added to the lead in the fourth when Robinson Chirinos scored on Choo's sacrifice fly to make it 4-1 Rangers.
Matt Joyce answered for the Rays in the bottom of the fourth when he homered down the right-field line with Loney aboard to cut the lead to 4-3.
Price did not appear to have his best stuff, but gutted it out through six innings, allowing four runs on nine hits while striking out six. Maddon praised Price's effort.
"I want you to know David really fought through a very difficult night," Maddon said. He was sick as a dog last night. Pretty high fever, got through it, came out today and went out there and gave us six innings. Truly, I don't even know how he did it because he was that bad yesterday, but no walks, six punchouts. Understand, he performed very well for us today, and then the bullpen has been outstanding. They picked it up, so kudos to David."


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Quebec breakfast at its best, this pâté-like spread is a treat on toast or crackers anytime.
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- Makes about 5 cups
- Active Time
- 30 min
- Total Time
- 6 1/4 hr
- 2 lb boneless fatty pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 lb fresh pork fat (not salted), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 cup water
- 1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
- 2 Turkish or 1 California bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- Pulse pork shoulder and fresh pork fat together in 2 batches in a food processor until finely ground (be careful not to pulse to a smooth purée), transferring to a 2- to 2 1/2-quart heavy saucepan.
- Add water, onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and allspice to pork and bring to a boil, stirring to break up clumps. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until meat is tender and liquid is still visible below surface of meat, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours.
- Discard bay leaves from pot, then transfer pork to 5 (8-oz) ramekins with a slotted spoon. Spoon remaining liquid over pork (use caution).
- Place a small round of wax paper on surface of creton in each ramekin and chill until firm, at least 3 hours.
- Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.
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Creton keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week (flavor improves during the first few days).
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Nutritional Info
- Calories306
- Carbohydrates2 g(1%)
- Fat26 g(40%)
- Protein15 g(30%)
- Saturated Fat9 g(44%)
- Sodium307 mg(13%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat4 g
- Fiber0 g(1%)
- Monounsaturated Fat11 g
- Cholesterol67 mg(22%)


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Last night's Warriors-Spurs double-OT thriller was exciting, but many fans at home struggled to fully integrate themselves into the game experience thanks to a shrill Spurs fan whose voice came through loud and clear on TNT's broadcast.
We think the screamer is one of the people sitting directly behind announcers Dick Stockton and Chris Webber, because her voice can only be heard on the center channel of the 5.1 surround mix. (We've isolated that channel in the above "highlight" reel.) TNT uses a standard mix of patching the announcers to the center channel, court microphones to the L and R channels, and crowd mics to the rear surrounds. Thus, we're pretty sure the screamer is one of these people:
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This may sound strange, but $54 million is chump change--when you're talking about a $91 billion budget.
Still, considering the circumstances of the found state parks money, the discovery of $54 million could sink Jerry Brown's $8 billion tax proposal next November.
As with so money things in politics, symbolism trumps substance.
Brown has shown incredible willingness to turn the state inside out in search of every wasted cent. He recalled 48,000 cell phones and sold off what he declared surplus automobiles. People smiled.
He sat on liberal Democrats in the legislature until they reduced welfare eligibility rules and the time recipients could receive it. A restless public nodded in approval.
He even persuaded most unionized state workers to accept pay cuts. At a time when many view state workers as the face of a greedy bureaucracy, the voters pumped their fists in victory.
Brown has done all these and more to show he's one cheap guy--the political version of Jack Benny.
And now there's evidence of sloppy bookkeeping in the state Department of Parks and Recreation, the same department where Brown threatened to close facilities because of a lack of funds.
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He didn't know the funds were "parked" in a couple of bank accounts; the head of the agency didn't know, either.
California government is big--make that huge--and mistakes like this can happen in the world's eighth largest economy.
But now?
If Brown's tax initiative goes down in November, it won't be because of the found parks money fiasco. It will be because of an electorate that understands little about the gravity of the state's financial crisis and wants to know even less.
Truth be told, the parks problem is a tempest in a teapot. But when the teapot is already steaming of long-existing political alienation, it may be just enough to blow its top.
Larry Gerston teaches political science at San Jose State University and is the political analyst for NBC Bay Area.
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The Intersection of Faith and Film
The past decade has seen a significant increase in literature attending to the subject of film and faith particularly around the question of theology and film. From the early beginnings of cinema right up to the present there has been a thread of thinking that focuses on the alleged moral and spiritual impact of film on the viewer. This is now a diminished voice as we find theologically informed writers engaging in film criticism.
Evidence that there has been a shift is the number of books and articles now available that explore the links between film and faith. Cambridge theologian David Ford has edited a massive volume of 800 pages under the title The Modern Theologians (Blackwell 2005 3rd edition) in which he includes a section on theology and the arts - specifically, visual arts, music and film.
Jolyon Mitchell's article on film is a valuable place to begin the discovery of where things have been and where they are now in relation to theology and film. Mitchell observes that while "some critics have shunned the cinema as a medium that can corrupt morally, socially and doctrinally, …others have embraced it as a catalyst for theological exploration or even an art form with transcendent potential" (The Modern Theologians, p. 739)
Current writing on film and theology is diverse and there are different agendas. Robert Johnston in his book Reel Spirituality: Theology and Film in Dialogue speaks of how some critics begin with ethical presuppositions providing an account of the film's moral content. Others who value the revelatory power of film give themselves to the artistic and aesthetic qualities of the film before engaging the theological critique (see p.739)
Forays into the arena of faith and film have often been limited to the productions of Hollywood giving less or no attention to what the Academy calls foreign films - Asian, Indian or European films which are often more astute at raising questions about the human condition than what is found in Hollywood. Signs are afoot that theological exploration into film is giving attention to productions well beyond the Hollywood genre and beyond those movies that have explicitly religious themes. If film as an art form is committed to probing the deeper questions about what it means to be human then surely it is a place for reflective faith to engage. It should be noted that often the most theologically interesting films are not necessarily those with the most religious content.
In 2005 customers in the USA spent $45 billion on movies. Clearly there is something that is drawing us to the movies. Just what that may be can be answered in a number of ways. Perhaps we in North America are in need of escape - escape from the demands of work, the social pressures of life or from boredom. It may be that the narratives of film - the stories we are able to enter into - give us perspective on our own lives. Or is it that we gather in the theatres and living rooms of the nation to get some help with our values to discover what we ought to believe and maybe a little bit more about who we are. At its best film can have the power of a religious parable - providing insight and direction for the lives of its viewers.
This dialogue between theology and film is still very young and we should not expect too much of it for now. There are strong signs that the level of discussion is deepening with time and new works being published hold good promise for the future. Mitchell concludes his article with a number of questions about the film industry here are three of them: "How far has the film industry become an alternative kind of church, with its own sacred times and spaces, its own viewing rituals and canonization ceremonies? How far does it promote the accumulation of wealth and individual celebrity over the formation of character and caring communities? How far does the industry create cinematic distraction from the real and endemic violence in the world?"
It is this kind of conversation that we would like to foster in the Imago network.


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U.S. Women's Update - Dec. 15
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Dec. 15, 2009) – The current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update released on Dec. 15 includes briefs on U.S. players competing overseas, player information, Volley-Tweets, trivia questions and much more.
For the complete PDF version including a complete list of players training at the team's facility at American Sports Centers in Anaheim, Volley-Tweets, the U.S. international transfer list, 2009 season stats and other fan interaction sections, click here.
TRIVIA QUESTIONS: 1. Who is the only player competing in the 2009 NCAA Division I Women's Championship semifinal round this week in Tampa who also was part of 2009 U.S. Women's National A2 Team? 2. What two major events will U.S. Women's National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon be attending this weekend? 3. What is the current consecutive match win streak that Megan Hodge and Alisha Glass, who both trained with the U.S. Women's National Team this past summer, hold while competing at Penn State? Answers can be found on page three in the full PDF version (click here) of the current U.S. Women's National Team Weekly update.
HANEEF-PARK, JOINES TAMAS TALK TALL ON DR. PHIL: Tayyiba Haneef-Park (Laguna Hills, Calif.) and Jennifer Joines Tamas (Milpitas, Calif.), both members of the U.S. Women's National Volleyball team and part of the silver-medal roster at the 2008 Olympic Games, know a thing or two about being tall. Haneef-Park stands 200 centimeters tall, or 6-feet, 7-inches. Only two other women's volleyball players were taller than her at the 2008 Olympic Games – both Russian players who are 202 centimeters tall, less than one inch taller than Haneef-Park. Joines Tamas is listed on international rosters at 191 centimeters tall, nearly 6-3 1/2 in feet and inches. At the 2008 Olympic Games, she was the second tallest player on the U.S. Women's Olympic Team roster behind Haneef-Park. In October of 2009, Haneef-Park and Joines Tamas jumped at the opportunity to share their story of growing up tall when asked to appear on the popular nationally syndicated television show Dr. Phil. Joines Tamas was contacted by her friend and editor of Volleyball Magazine, Erin Pryor, who had a friend working for the Dr. Phil show looking for tall, confident women to be part of a Dec. 2 episode titled "Parents' Biggest Fears." The episode would feature individual segments dealing with children's height, designer babies and sick children facing extreme odds for recovery. For the full feature, click here.
BERG PUSHING ITALIAN TEAM TO TOP: Lindsey Berg (Honolulu), a setter on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team which won the silver medal in Beijing, is playing for MC-Carnaghi Villa Cortese of the Italian Serie A professional league this winter. Villa Cortese, which moved up to Serie A this season, continues its transition to a top team as it defeated league-leader Monte Schiavo Banca Marche Jesi 25-20, 22-25, 25-11, 25-17 on Dec. 12. Berg set her team to a .273 hitting efficiency converting on 38 percent of its kill opportunities. The victory puts Villa Cortese in the league leadership with a 7-2 record and 20 points, one more then second-place Scavolini Pesaro. Villa Cortese challenges seventh-place Riso Scotti Pavia on Dec. 20 in its next Serie A match. To follow Berg throughout the season, check out her blog at http://lindseyberg.blogspot.com.
TOM, ASYSTEL VOLLEY NOVARA: Logan Tom (Salt Lake City, Utah), a three-time Olympian and member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Games silver medal roster, is competing for Asystel Volley Novara in the Italian Serie A professional league this winter. Novara won its second Pool D match in the CEV Indesit Champions League first round with a 25-18, 25-18, 28-26 victory over Romania's Metal Galati despite Tom's absence from the roster. Novara challenges Poland's Bank BPS Fakro Muszynianka on Dec. 17 in its third Champions League match. In Italian Serie A action, Novara dropped a 25-15, 25-16, 23-25, 25-18 match to Despar Perugia on Dec. 13. Tom played in the first three sets in a starting role, compiling five kills and a block for six points. Novara, now 4-5 on the season with 10 points, is in ninth place in the league standings. It will try to get back on the winning side with a Dec. 20 match against Zoppas Industries Conegliano, which is in 12th place in the 12-team Serie A Division.
BOWN COMPETING FOR JESI: Heather Bown (Yorba Linda,Calif.), a three-time Olympian with the U.S. Women's National Team, is competing for Monte Schiavo Banca Marche Jesi in the Italian Serie A professional league. Bown scored 10 points for Jesi on Dec. 12, but her team dropped a 25-20, 22-25, 25-11, 25-17 match to now-league leader MC-Carnaghi Villa Cortese. She tallied eight kills on 18 swings, one block and an ace in the loss. Jesi falls to 6-3 on the season and is in a tie for third place with Foppapedretti Bergamo. Jesi returns to the court on Dec. 20 against second-place Scavolini Pesaro.
RICHARDS HELPING OMICHKA TO RUSSIAN LEAD: Kristin Richards (Orem, Utah), an outside hitter and 2008 U.S. Olympic Team alternate, is playing in the Russia Super League for a third year in a row – this time with Omichka in Omsk. She led Omichka to a 33-31, 23-25, 25-18, 20-25, 15-9 victory over Dinamo Krasnodar on Dec. 12. Richards totaled 19 points with 15 kills, three blocks and an ace. Omichka is now 5-1 in league play and tied for second place with 11 points. Although the league is on hiatus until Dec. 26, Omichka will be in action hosting the Russian Cup on Dec. 21-22. The Russian Cup Finals includes Omichka, Dinamo Moscow, Zarechi-Odintsovo and Uralochka-NTMK. All four teams won their round-robin pool group of four teams to advance to the Russian Cup Final. To read about her Richards' trip to Israel to obtain her Russian visa, click here.
NNAMANI, GLASS PACING PROSTEJOV IN CZECH REPUBLIC: Ogonna Nnamani (Bloomington, Ill.) and Kim Glass (Lancaster, Pa.) continue to lead their Czech Republic professional team Prostejov to a 12-0 start. Prostejov evened its CEV Indesit Champions League Pool C record to 1-1 with an 18-25, 25-18, 21-25, 27-25, 15-10 victory over Poland's Aluprof Bielsko-Biala on Dec. 9 at Prostejov. Glass pocketed a match-high 22 points with 20 kills on 44 swings and two blocks. She chipped in a 66 positive percent and 53 excellent percent on service reception. Nnamani added nine kills and four blocks for 13 points in the five-set victory. Prostejov takes on Russia's Dinamo Moscow in its next Champions League match on Dec. 15. In Czech Republic league action, Prostejov won its 12th straight match to start the league action as it downed SCM-CVS-JKY 25-12, 25-21, 25-20 on Dec. 13. Nnamani hammered 10 kills on 19 swings with only two errors to go with a block and ace for 12 points. Glass added nine kills, a block and an ace for 11 points. Prostejov plays Slavia Praha on Dec. 19 as its last league match in 2009 before a Jan. 9 restart of the league against Brno.
BARBOZA STARTS PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Cynthia Barboza (Long Beach, Calif.), an outside hitter with the U.S. Women's National Team and alternate on both the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games rosters, is playing in her first professional volleyball season in Japan V-League with Toray. Her team split its matches this past weekend and are now 3-3 overall and tied for third place in the league standings. Barboza was a reserve in the second and third sets against Toyota on Dec. 12, netting two kills on four swings and a block, including a kill on match point yielding a 25-17, 25-16, 25-13 victory. On Dec. 13, Barboza played all five sets, including starts in the middle three sets, in a five-set marathon loss (26-24, 23-25, 25-18, 30-32, 21-19) to Denso. She was credited with 14 kills on 43 total attacks an only two errors to go with two blocks. Toray will compete in the Emperor's Cup next week as the V-League is on hiatus through the rest of 2009.
METCALF GEARING UP FOR BRAZIL START: Nancy Metcalf (Hull, Iowa), a member of the 2004 U.S. Olympic Games roster, is in Brazil playing for Usiminia/Minas of the Brazilian Superliga. In the season opener, Metcalf scored a match-high 13 points in leading Minas to a 25-17, 25-16, 25-14 victory over Macae Sports on Dec. 10. She provided 11 kills on 24 swings while adding two blocks. However, Minas dropped its second match of the week 26-24, 25-19, 23-25, 25-19 to Unilever on Dec. 12. Metcalf tallied 21 points in the setback that included 20 kills on 49 attacks and a block. Minas returns to action on Dec. 17 against Pauta/Sao Jose/SC, followed by a Dec. 19 match versus Cativa/Opnnus.
DAVIS, HARMOTTO WITH LANG PING: Nicole Davis (Stockton, Calif.), the libero on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team that won the silver medal, and Christa Harmotto (Aliquippa, Pa.) are playing for Guangdong Hengda in the Chinese Professional League under the direction of "Jenny" Lang Ping, who served as head coach for Team USA at the 2008 Olympic Games. The squad defeated provincial rival Guangdong on Dec. 12, but needed to rally from an opening set loss to win in four sets. Hengda won its fifth match of the season on Dec. 15 by dominating a team from Guangxi, despite its setter Feng leaving during the match after a ball hit her in the eye. No match statistics are available for either match. Davis was honored as the Best Defense after the match, while Lang Ping was Best Coach. Hengda's Zhou Suhong earned Best Attacker after the match. According to Davis, Harmotto would have won Best Blocker if it were a post-match honor. Hengda now is the only undefeated team in the league at 5-0 and is off until Dec. 26.
U.S. WOMEN'S NATIONAL TEAM OPEN TRYOUTS: USA Volleyball will hold its annual open tryouts for the U.S. Women's National Team and Associated Training Programs Feb. 19-21, 2010, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (USOTC) in Colorado Springs, Colo. Hugh McCutcheon, the U.S. Women's National Team Head Coach, will lead the evaluation process for the tryout. The online tryout registration, which must be completed by Jan. 14, 2010, can be found by clicking here. Upon confirmation of registration, tryout participants will receive and must complete additional USOTC forms to be fully enrolled in the tryout. As part of the tryout, athletes will compete for spots on the U.S. Women's Volleyball National Team program and the U.S. Women's Senior A2 teams. The U.S. Women's National Team program is open to athletes who have concluded their college eligibility and who wish to train full-time. This program could begin as early as February 2010, or when an athlete's scholastic or professional club season has concluded. Athletes who will have remaining collegiate eligibility may still participate in the program with participation beginning May 2010 or when their scholastic calendar ends. For the full press release, click here.
U.S. WOMEN NEARING END OF FALL TRAINING SESSION: The U.S. Women's National Team has 17 players taking part in the fall training session and continue to show improvements as they are being put to the test by U.S. Women's National Team Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) and his coaching staff. The session started on Oct. 12 and will go through December at the team's training headquarters – the American Sports Centers in Anaheim, Calif. Training sessions, generally starting at 9:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, are open to the public at no cost. On Fridays, the team has weights and either an indoor or beach training session. Middle blockers training include Jen Joines Tamas (Milpitas, Calif.), Tracy Stalls (Denver), Alexis Crimes (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.), Mekana Barnes (Highlands Ranch, Colo.) and Cheryl Weaver (Washington, D.C.). The outside hitter group includes Angie Pressey (Lake Mary, Fla.), Julie Rubenstein (Camarillo, Calif.) and Katie Kimmich (Lakeside, Calif.), who previously played for Team USA as Katie Wilkins. Setters in the fall training session are Courtney Thompson (Kent, Wash.), Nellie Spicer (Barrington, Ill.) and Bryn Kehoe (North Bend, Ohio). Heather Hughes (Fallbrook, Calif.) and Nicole Fawcett (Zanesfield, Ohio) are taking training reps at opposite during the fall training period. The libero position has Stacy Sykora (Burleson, Texas), Jessica Fine (Tarzana, Calif.), Holly Benson (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and Jaimi Gregory (Westminster, Calif.) working out at American Sports Centers. McCutcheon is hopeful the current training group will expand during the second phase of the off-season training period starting in mid-January with the addition of current collegiate seniors.
McCUTCHEON AMONG SPEAKERS AT HP COACHES' CLINIC: Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) will serve as one of the featured speakers at USA Volleyball's Seventh Annual High Performance Coaches' Clinic held Jan. 21-23, 2010, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The clinic theme is "Getting Up to Speed for London" in reference to the site of the 2012 Olympic Games. The 2010 USA Volleyball High Performance Coaches' Clinic costs $425 for United States citizens and $520 for non-United States citizens. The clinic cost includes instruction, material and room and board at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. In conjunction with the USA Volleyball High Performance Coaches' Clinic, the USAV Coaching Accreditation Program (CAP) will have additional CAP Level II on Jan. 20-21 and CAP Level III on Jan. 21-24 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. The clinic is open to the first 100 coaches who complete the registration process, which can be started by click here.
AH MOW-SANTOS PART OF CLINIC: Robyn Ah Mow-Santos (Honolulu), a three-time U.S. Olympian and part of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team that won the silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games, will be part of clinic coaching girls ages 9-18. She along with three-time AVCA All-American Tanya Fuamatu are hosting Advanced Girls' Setters and Hitters Sessions from Dec. 2-30. For additional information, contact Melissa Lum at email@example.com or click here.
TRIVIA ANSWERS: 1. Libero Christine Tan of Minnesota; 2. Hugh McCutcheon will be presenting at the American Volleyball Coaches Association Annual Convention and attending the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championship semifinals and finals in Tampa, Fla.; 3. Penn State won its 100th consecutive match on Dec. 12 against California.


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