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In a rural community, the role of government often involves people you bump into in the grocery store or gas station; the names and faces are people who know their constituents at the most basic, real-world level.
What is government?
That, said local public officials, is a broad term that covers many facets of life.
What is the role of government?
That, too, is a broad topic that really depends on the unit involved.
At the local level, when one thinks of government and the role it plays, typically that thought process involves people, such as mayors or chairpersons.
To that end, local government officials, including Gary Revier, Redwood Falls' mayor, and Priscilla Klabunde, chair of the Redwood County Board of Commissioners recently talked about what they believe government entails and shared their vision for the next year for the city and county.
"The role of government is to do for the community at large those things it can't do on their own," said Revier.
That might include keeping streets maintained, offering law enforcement services or even looking at the big picture in terms of where a government entity goes into the future.
For Klabunde, the role of government is to ensure policies and plans are in place that provide those basic services the public requires and to do that in the most cost effective manner.
Whether it is providing for health needs of the public or implementing state mandates, the role of government is to be intentional in the decisions that are made to make sure goals that are set have measurable achievable outcomes.
For Klabunde, the vision for 2013 is to create an environment that allows for more collaborative efforts.
"We really want to explore how we can work with other local government units to create efficiencies," Klabunde said.
She referenced the Southwest Health and Human Services project the county has entered as an example of how the county believes it can move beyond map borders to work together with others who are similar.
She also said this year more of that kind of effort is going to continue as the county moves ahead with its recycling facility project with Renville County.
It is not collaboration for the sake of collaboration, she said, adding the idea is to best serve the public and to do it while being fiscally responsible.
"We can find ways to share our talent and our dollars," Klabunde said, adding it is all about creating partnerships at all levels.
Revier said he also sees the value in collaborating with other units of government, which is evident in the city's efforts with different entities, such as the law enforcement center project between the city police and county sheriff departments.
He also said added efforts with the townships in an effort to help bring services, such as water and sewer to people at a more economical cost than they would be able to do themselves is part of what collaboration is all about. He also said there are ways to work together to avoid redundancy.
"If we can offer it to others cheaper then we should do that," he said, adding different governmental units may be unique in some ways but in other ways they are all serving the same people.
As Klabunde looks toward the rest of 2013, she sees the county continuing to plan for the future, adding a big issue the county is going to discuss this year is how it wants to address the budget.
Does the county want to continue working on a year-to-year plan, or are there discussions that need to take place that look more long term?
Klabunde said the board that is currently in place seems to work well together, adding after being together for some time now they are beginning to understand each other and to develop a level of trust.
"Each of us brings a different set of skills and experiences," she said, adding that is good for the county as it means being able to cover a broader scope of issues.
Revier said looking forward into 2013 he sees some big things happening in the community, especially as it relates to development.
"I am very excited about what we could see by the end of the summer," said Revier.
For both Klabunde and Revier the future of the area looks exciting, as local units of government continue to focus on what is best for people they serve.


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Anti-Defamation League Targets NJ Man for Comments
The Anti-Defamation League says a National Rifle Association board member from New Jersey was out of line to suggest similarities between gun control efforts and Nazism.
Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol Clubs executive director Scott Bach made the remarks last week on an NRA News program. The remarks came during a discussion of a Jersey City policy to ask gun makers about their safety records as part of their bids to sell firearms and ammunition to the police department.
Bach said Democratic Mayor Steve Fulop should know better than to institute the policy because his grandparents were Holocaust survivors.
The Anti-Defamation League has been campaigning against tying the Holocaust and Nazis to politics, particularly in gun control.
Bach hasn't returned a phone message left Monday.
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Beetle Dune Concept Preview Details:
- All-terrain design study of Volkswagen's iconic compact car
- Equipped with two-inch lift, 19-inch wheels, turbo power & electronic XDS diff lock
- Practically production ready
- Bears resemblance to ec's Surf Beetle from 2012
Among the barrage of concepts and production vehicles being unveiled in Detroit next week for the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) will be the Volkswagen Beetle Dune Concept, an all-terrain imagining of the iconic compact in a half shell. Take a second to drink that in.
Exactly how is the Beetle Dune "all terrain," you may be asking. Well, for starters it has nearly a two-inch lift, making more clearance for greater suspension travel. Tucked up in each fender well are 19-inch rims and tires, and while the car is still FWD and not necessarily rocking anything special in the power department, it does retain its electronic XDS differential lock to even out power delivery. Designers also outfitted the concept with a pair of skis buckled to the back of the Beetle - yeah, we don't understand that one either.
The idea of an off-road Beetle is nothing new; back in 2000, VW rolled out the New Beetle Dune Concept in Los Angeles. That car was more fiction than science, though; while we only have illustrations at this point, we're told the Dune of 2014 is looking much more realistically towards a production vehicle. Indeed, everything about this new concept is practically production ready.
Then there's the Surf Beetle european car did for the 2012 SEMA Show, which is where we think VW did most of its biting for the Dune. Rocking a two-liter turbo mill, DSG gearbox and 19-inch wheels in common, the Surf Bug was all about tackling adventures in the great outdoors - just like the Dune.
We're eager to see this thing in the flesh - we'll have pics of the Beetle Dune Concept from the NAIAS and from VW next week!


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The IMB was launched in March 2014 by merging three active research departments of the NIGEB, (i.e. Medical Genetics Department, Basic Sciences Department and Stem Cell Department). The IMB has 26 full-time faculty members, including 1 full professor, 6 associate professors, 19 assistant professors and 5 research assistants.
The research departments of the IMB include:
· Medical Genetics
· Molecular Genetics
· Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
The faculty members of the IMB contribute to pave the way to solve the problems and meet the needs of the country through implementing the mission-oriented projects in the area of cancer, genetics of multiple sclerosis (MS), stem cell and various research projects in the area of medical biotechnology. The IMB provides training opportunities to the guest students of other Iranian universities in the framework of internship or conducting M.Sc. theses and Ph.D. dissertations.
Besides, the IMB independently provides education opportunities in medical biotechnology areas.
1. Medical Genetics Department
1. Medical Genetics Department
Head: Dr.
Research Interests
Research Interests
Genetics of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Study of Genetic Mitochondrial Diseases
Study of Molecular Pathology of Genetic-Based Immune Diseases
Molecular and Genetic Diagnosis of Cancer
Chromosomal Abnormality in Human Disease
Neuro-ImmunoOnco Psychogenetic Studies
Bioinformatics and Modeling
Diagnosis of Genetic Diseases (single-gene and multi-factorial disorders)
MicroRNA and Gene Expression Profiling
Novel Therapeutic Approaches for Cancer and Autoimmune Diseases
Genetics of Hyperthyroidism
Cardiovascular and Diabetes Treatment Studies
Application of FISH Technique in Cancer
2. Molecular Medicine Department
2. Molecular Medicine Department
Head: Dr.
Research Interests
Research Interests
Molecular Mechanisms and Cell Signaling pathways in Cancer and Neurodegenerative Disease
Isolation and Study of Anti-cancer and Anti-inflammatory Compounds from Iranian Folk Plants
Differentiation-Therapy Approaches in Cancer
Application of Nanophotocatalysts and the Role of Genes in Photodynamic Therapy of Cancer
Non-coding RNAs and Epigenetic Regulation of Gene Expression
Gene Expression Patterns in Cancer and Development of Diagnostic Kits
Roles of miRNAs in Development and Human Diseases
Neuroinflammatory Factors and Cell Therapy in Neuronal Damage Diseases
Establishment of Drug Delivery Systems and Nanobiopharmaceutics
Gene Transfer Systems Based on AAV and Lentiviral Vectors
Novel strategies in Production of Recombinant Medicinal Proteins
Study the Mechanisms of Angiogenesis and Plant-derived antiangiogenic Inhibitors
Production of an Angiogenesis Inhibitor for Gene Therapy of Cancer, Blindness and Metastasis
Production of an Angiogenesis Inhibitor for Gene Therapy of Cancer, Blindness and Metastasis
Molecular Mechanisms and Cell Signaling Pathways in Stem Cell Differentiation toward Neural Cells
Molecular Mechanisms and Cell Signaling Pathways in Neuroglial Cells Using Blocks and Inducers of Defined Pathway
Evaluation of Therapeutic Strategies in Animal Models of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Mechanisms of Toxins Secreted from Colonized Bacteria in Large Intestine in Colorectal Cancer
The Role of Apoptosis and Autophagy in Cancer Modulation
Gene Expression Profiling in Cancer
Living Organisms' Natural Products as Valuable Sources of Anti-cancer Drugs
Gene-expression Tools for Metabolic Engineering of Diseases
Cell Replacement Therapy in Neurodegenerative Disease
3. Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Department
3. Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Department
Head: Dr.
Research Interests
Research Interests
Spermatogonial Stem Cells and Fertility
Characterization of in vivo/in vitro Models for Cancer Stem Cells
Genomic-free Induced Pluripotency and their Differentiation
Cardiac/Neural Differentiation of Adipose Tissue Stem Cells
Production of Chimeric Antibodies
Fabrication of Deep Brain Implantable Scaffold for Parkinson Disease Treatment using Engineered Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Fabrication and Characterization of Bulk Metallic Glasses ( BMGs) for Biomedical Applications
Nanostructured Platforms for Gene/Protein Therapy and Tissue Engineering
Human Resources
Human Resources
Full Professors: 4
Associate Professors:9
Assistant Professors:11
Research Assistants: 7
Post-graduate Students (M.Sc. and Ph.D.): 62
Regarding the fact that cancer is among the leading causes of death in Iran and in the world, and due to the fact that the statistics prognosticate its growing rates for the developing countries in the coming years, the main mission of the IMB has focused on the development of new methods for diagnosis and treatment of cancer through:
v Cancer genetics studies for technical knowledge and rapid detection
v Cancer genetics studies for technical knowledge and rapid detection
v Genomics studies for developing the knowledge on cancer pathogens
v Genomics studies for developing the knowledge on cancer pathogens
v Personalized medicine against cancers
v Personalized medicine against cancers
v Application of stem cells in cancer therapy
v Application of stem cells in cancer therapy
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Kings' Richards eager to play at Dodger Stadiumby Dan Rosen
NEWARK, N.J. -- As hard as Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards tries to visualize what the scene will look like at Dodger Stadium on Jan. 25 for the first installment of the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series, he realizes there's simply nothing he's ever been a part of that would even compare.
Seriously, how can a guy who grew up in Kenora, Ontario, where a typical January consists of single-digit (Fahrenheit) temperatures and snow on more than half the days, visualize what an outdoor hockey game will be like under a Southern California sky, amid swaying palm trees and attended by people wearing board shorts and Reefs?
"This is almost going to be like playing hockey outside in the summertime in Kenora because that's almost what the temperature would be," Richards told NHL.com. "Maybe a little bit cooler. It'll be unique."
Richards got the NHL's outdoor experience on Jan. 1, 2010, as a member of the Philadelphia Flyers when they visited the Boston Bruins in the Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic at Fenway Park. The atmosphere that day brought him back to his youth in Kenora, playing outside with snow falling, feeling the cold air in his lungs, seeing his breath and layering up to stay warm.
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None of that will be, or at least should be, present when Richards goes back outdoors for the Kings' game against the Anaheim Ducks at Dodger Stadium. That's what makes the upcoming event so intriguing to Richards.
He recalls his excitement and anticipation leading up to the Winter Classic four years ago. Richards said that excitement and anticipation is amped up even more as he thinks about the game at Dodger Stadium.
"It's going to be similar atmosphere-wise [to the Winter Classic in Boston], with the crowd and stuff, but visually it's going to be completely different," Richard said. "Having palm trees and sand like a beach as we're walking out, it's going to be pretty cool.
"I'm excited to see how they set everything up, because in Boston, they had snow piles and ice, and at some point in the beginning of the game or the end of the game, there was snow falling, but it's going to be different in L.A. It's going to be a different scene from every Winter Classic game I've seen."
While he's right about the temperature and scenery, Richards still expects the feeling of being on the ice and playing in the game to be the same as in Boston. He called the Winter Classic one of the highlights of his career even though the Flyers lost the game in overtime, 2-1.
Richards couldn't remember who scored the goal for the Flyers that day -- it was Danny Syvret -- but he vividly recalls the atmosphere.
"I think it was just warm-ups, when I was first out there and stretching at center ice, just taking it all in and looking around," Richards said. "I remember Shawn Thornton skating by with a big smile on his face. 'It never gets better than this,' he says over to me. I just sat there and thought about that for a second, looking around. That was awesome.
"That two minutes that you sit at the red line to stretch and just try to take it all in, that was probably the coolest thing."


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Fear Gauge Jolted Higher as Stocks Slip
The market's "fear gauge" got a rude awakening Monday from its 2013 slumber, climbing more than it has in one day since 2011.
The CBOE Volatility Index, or the VIX, soared 34% to close at 18.99, its highest level this year. It is calculated from the prices investors are willing to pay for options tied to the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index. It is often used to hedge stock investments because of the way it tends to rise as stocks fall.
The VIX's climb came alongside a steep slide in stocks Monday. Benchmarks posted their biggest single-day losses since November, as investors were shaken by election results in Italy that suggested the region's troubles were far from over. Also looming was the U.S. sequester, a broad raft of government spending cuts set to go into effect Friday.


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Learn about a host of diabetes-related topics such as how many Americans suffer from this disease to how to easily adjust to a new diet after diagnoses. This section will provide you with the information you need to make informed dietary decisions regarding diabetes.
366 million.
That's how many people suffer from diabetes around the world, according to the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF).
That number is expected to climb to 552 million by 2030—which isn't very far away.
18.6 million.
That's how many adults, ages 20 and up, have been diagnosed with diabetes in the United States, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services. A staggering 1.9 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in adults, ages 20 and up, in 2010 alone.
In 2011, nearly 26 million children and adults—8.3% of the population—had diabetes and 7 million people remained undiagnosed.
That's how many American children (below the age of 20) have been diagnosed with diabetes. Each year more than 13,000 youngsters are diagnosed with the disease.
A trend has occurred within American culture—a trend that we should not be proud of. American's waist sizes are ballooning at rapid rates and so are diabetes diagnoses. This is not a coincidence. Thankfully there are diabetes remedies available. Although some may not be as safe as you may think.
More on that later.
What is Diabetes and Why do I Need to Know About It?
Diabetes is a disease that affects your blood glucose. Glucose is your brain's main source of food. If your brain gets hungry and doesn't get enough glucose, you may start to feel light-headed. It is also an important source of fuel for cells that make up your muscles and tissues.
There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and type 2. Type 1 can develop at any age, but typically occurs during childhood or adolescence. Type 2 diabetes can develop at any age and is often preventable.
Genetic and environmental factors contribute to type 1 and 2; however, obesity is a big trigger for type 2 diabetes—but not everyone who has type 2 is overweight.
Diabetes means your body is unable to regulate blood glucose properly. In type 1 diabetes, the body is unable to produce enough insulin, the hormone responsible for transporting blood glucose into the cells to be burned for energy. In type 2 diabetes, the body develops a resistance to the function of insulin, thereby making it ineffective in transporting glucose into the cells.
Diabetes and Could be Enough to Break Your Wallet
According to recent data from this year, the annual cost of diabetes is $245 billion. Think of how many cars that could buy! In 2007, annual costs were $174 billion. Five years later and costs have gone up by $71 billion.
Medical expenditures for people with diabetes are 2.3 times higher than those without and recent estimates project that as many as 1-in-3 American adults will have diabetes in 2050.
This is a huge concern because a lot of Americans cannot afford any additional expenses. Even if you do not have or are not at risk for diabetes, it is always a good idea to maintain a healthy, well-rounded diet and get regular exercise.
Staying in good health will decrease your risk for diseases, especially diabetes.
Why the FDA is Cracking Down
The FDA has recently begun cracking down on companies selling illegal diabetes remedies. 15 letters were sent to foreign and domestic companies whose products were sold under the impression that they were a legitimate diabetic remedy.
Using these products could hinder sound treatment prescribed by a medical professional. They are in no way a substitute for substantial diabetic treatment.
"These people are fraudsters who are scamming people and creating risks that people are going to get very sick," said Howard Sklamberg, director of the Office of Compliance in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
These illegally sold diabetes remedies include:
- Products advertised as "natural" treatments for diabetes, but containing active pharmaceutical ingredients in unknown quantities.
- Dietary supplements and ayurvedic products.
- Unapproved drugs sold over-the-counter, including some at home products, intended to treat complications associated with the disease, which include relieving symptoms caused by nerve damage in the arms and legs.
Prescription drugs for diabetes sold by online pharmacies without a prescription.
The FDA has requested a written response from these companies within 15 business days explaining how the companies intend to fix the problem.
According to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), the products and companies listed in the warning letters were Sugar Balancer from Health King Enterprise & Balanceuticals Group Inc.; Diabetes Daily Care from Nature's Health Supply Inc.; MagniLife Diabetic Neuropathy Foot Cream from Magni Co.; Diaberex from Enhance Nutraceutical; Glytain from Glytain Internal Remedies; and Eradicator from Naturecast Products.
Unfortunately, officials have no way of knowing how many of the 26 million Americans affected by the disease, actually used the faulty products.
However, no serious side effects have been reported.
What to Do if You or Someone You Know has Diabetes
If you have diabetes you should get treatment from a doctor, plain and simple, no buts about it. However, diabetes treatments don't always mean one trip to the doctor after another.
You can manage your diabetes by eating a well-rounded, healthy diet, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight. If diet and exercise don't control your blood sugar, you may need diabetes medications—prescribed by a doctor—or insulin therapy.
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- Increased hunger
- Weight loss
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Slow-healing sores or frequent infections
- Areas of darkened skin
See a doctor if you notice any of these symptoms. Also, see these tips for living with diabetes.
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Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai is a Tamil serial which has Priya Unnikrishnan and Arjun Swaminathan in lead roles who got married just so Arjun's daughter Pooja can be with him. Arjun is a bit harsh but Priya is loving and sweet. Arjun had a hard time recovering from his bitter divorce experience. But before that he used to be a gentle and caring person with his previous wife. Who cheated on Arjun with Arjun's boss. Cruel much?.
The director of this serial is Thai Selvam and written by Marudhu Shankar. Producers are as follows; Venkatesh Ramachandran Global Villagers. Cast includes: Priya, Amit, Kuyili, Nivasinee, Sadhana and Ravishankar. The first episode started on November 3rd 2014 and is shown on Star Vijay and has a season of 1 so far. Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai 25-07-2016 Falls under the genres; Romance Film, Drama and Tamil television soap opera.
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It is becoming almost repetitive in nature at this point. The Raptors once again dig themselves a hole, they dig out of it, but Bargnani back in the game and lose. Kyle Lowy had 34 points and 11 assists but it wasn't enough to hold off the Kings or the curse that has become Andrea Bargnani. He was 3-14 going 0-6 from three point land with just 8 points. Jonas Valanciunas also had tough night at the office with just 3 points and found himself in foul trouble early and did not see much time once he was. DeRozan only had 14 points as well and had another night of frustration in terms of getting calls.
Lost in the losing was also a great performance by Mickael Pietrus with 21 points and a slam dunk that made everyone just stop and say wow. Also during the Raptors struggles and specifically Bargnani's struggles Ed Davis continues to produce with his second double double of the season with 13 points and 11 rebounds in just less than 23 minutes off the bench.
The Raptors now sit with the second worst record in the NBA and a fan base that is absolutely furious. Dwane Casey has stuck to the line he said after the team lost in double overtime to the Spurs. "Come hell or high water" Andrea Bargnani is his guy or their guy.
Fans are at a loss with what to make of this. While many want Bargnani traded and gone that really just repeats a Raptors mistake of the past. Trading players at their lowest point in terms of value has happened before. Something this franchise has been very good at. That said, sending him to the bench as some have suggested doesn't really do much to improve his value either.
It appears the much talked about trading for Paul Gasol that I speculated on weeks ago in the Bleacher Report has now actually been talked about in reality. But the Lakers want to wait on Steve Nash returning from injury before they make any decisions on Pau. Once again Nash screws Colangelo a second time.
Things are just terrible and the Raptors still have three games left on this West Coast Trip all tougher than the Kings. The Raptors could very well be 4-18 the next time you see them at the ACC hosting the Brooklyn Nets next Wednesday. If that is true and Andrea Bargnani is still a Raptor who ever does show up will likely let him hear it.
Things are reaching a boiling point for a lot of fans. Some last night over boiled on Twitter. It may get worse before it gets any better.
Oh yeah….Raptors lost to the Kings 107-100.
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Is Halle Berry Headed Back to the Small Screen?
Silver screen star Halle Berry may just be headed back to the smaller screen where she got her start according to Deadline.com.
Dreamworks TV is shopping a program tentatively entitled Higher Learning and Halle Berry is reportedly attached to the television drama slated to play a college professor. The script was written by 30-year industry veteran Lee Rose, and the show is looking for placement on HBO and Showtime.
Berry has starred in TV films before, HBO's Introducing Dorothy Dandridge got her both a Best Actress Emmy and Golden Globe in 2000.
It's been over ten years since Halle stepped onto the small screen. Stay tuned.
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Teochew Porridge Series (潮州粥): Preserved Turnip with Eggs (菜圃蛋)
It's hard to believe but this time of year, it does get rather cold even here in sunny Southern California. When it's chilly, I love foods that keep me warm—hot pots, soups, or clay pot dishes. I need the extra warmth to get me through the winter blues…I am a tropical island type of girl.
The recent guest post of Teochew Lo Ack inspired me—Teochew porridge and its scrumptious side dishes might well be the best remedy for me.
Porridge (粥/稀饭) is a popular Chinese mainstay. Known also as congee or "jook" (Cantonese pronunciation), porridge is consumed all over China, Southeast Asia, and wherever Chinese are.
My late parents were particularly partial to porridge and I remember vividly my childhood days when my father would take my mother and I to Teochew porridge restaurants in Georgetown, Penang.
There was one that we would always go back to—an unassuming late night porridge joint that served only porridge and well over 20 side dishes to choose from.
My father would slurp bowl after bowl of plain rice porridge with dishes such as fried eggs with preserved turnip (菜圃蛋), soy sauce eggs (滷蛋), Teochew stewed fish (our favorite!), braised bean curd, preserved vegetable with pork belly (梅菜), salted duck eggs (咸鸭蛋), and the sharp smelling fermented bean curd (腐乳)—humble and modest dishes that pair so flawlessly well with porridge.
With this post, I am starting a Teochew porridge series and mark the start with the popular and delicious fried eggs with preserved turnip (菜圃蛋), a wonderful recipe that requires only two ingredients.
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AIKEN, S.C.- The No. 20 Georgia College & State University softball team (4-1) closed out the Early Bird Tournament going 1-1 against the University of Charleston (W.V.) and Kutztown University today (Feb. 8), with the Chandler sisters picking up the decision in both contests.
The Bobcats started the day rough dropping to No. 12 Kutztown 8-0 as Mandy Chandler (Covington, Ga.) gets her first loss of the season (2-1). The Golden Bears had revenge on their minds today after being embarrassed yesterday 8-2 by Georgia College.
After being handed their first loss and shutout of the season, the Bobcats bounced back by beating Charleston 12-5 this afternoon. Mandy Chandler's younger sister, Sabrina Chandler (Covington, Ga.) tossed 2.3 innings, taking over in the fifth inning with two outs while the game was tied at five. Sabrina struck out three Charleston batters and gave up zero runs in the win (1-0).
At the plate, the 'Cats looked strong putting up 14 hits against the Golden Eagles. Outfielder Sherquita Bostick (Florence, S.C.) led the team going 3-for-4 with a home run, her second of the year. Freshmen and high school teammates Stephanie Lezcano (Columbus, Ga.), Anna Parker (Columbus, Ga.) and Haley Burnett (Columbus, Ga.) all had hot bats today. Lezcano went 3-for-5 while Parker went 1-for-5 with a home run and Burnett went 2-for-4. All nine Bobcat starters had hits today.
The Bobcats finished the tournament at 4-1.
The Georgia College home opener is Saturday, Feb. 14 with a doubleheader against Wingate University beginning at noon. Wingate swept the last meeting with the Bobcats in March 2008 1-0 and 3-0.
Visit www2.GCSU.edu/Bobcats to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GCSU Athletics Hall of Fame. The GCSU Department of Athletics sponsors 10 Varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, GCSU prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the Bobcats' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement.


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Library toneAC version 1.2 tested with Uno, Leonardo, Mega 2560, ATmega8 16MHz. Everything is okay.Library toneAC version 1.2 with option TONEAC_TINY tested with ATmega8 16MHz. Also okay, 140 bytes smaller.The TONEAC_TINY version has implications for the source code.If I would use toneAC(1000,5); and switch to TONEAC_TINY, I must change that line. That is not obvious, since it is the same function "toneAC".The second parameter changes from volume to duration. Adding a second parameter (an unused volume byte) changes the size saving from 140 to 106.I don't know what to think of it.
What about a ToneAC page in the Playground section ?
Hi. Can you add ADSR with your library sir? http://en.flossmanuals.net/pure-data/audio-tutorials/envelope-generator/
I don't have the code handy - but waaaay back when I was kid, I remember playing around on my TRS-80 Color Computer with the PLAY command; there was a way, via using certain values (I think random notes played with very, very short durations) with a rapidly decreasing volume level (the CoCo had a 6 bit DAC - so there were 64 volume levels) - you could make an "explosion" or "gun" sound of sort...
Hi ,I was trying to use the toneAC library to produce ultrasound in the 20kHz range. Firstly, the library works brilliantly and thank you for that .The only issue that i have been having is that sound isin't loud enough. I was using a standard 4 ohm buzzer and the sound output coming from it dosnt seem to be loud enough.I tried using an Amp LM386 circuit to amplify the output .. described here http://web.mit.edu/6.s28/www/schematics/lm386.htm But i then had to resort to use one of the 2 pins(9 or 10) which brought the clicking soung back. I have an Atmeg168. Any you help me figure out how can i raise the output volume. I want t be able to detect the sound in a range of abt 10 m.Lastly, Im fairly new to this
Hey Thanks for that... im using ultrasound to transfer a code to a phone... So i actually do want to make sue humans cant here it.... 20k is used because the phone microphone has a die out beyond 22k... i been recording the ultrasound and using a fourier transform library on the phone that give be a power output. So i can measure if the sound is being generated. I will try using the transducer you'v mentioned. Coming back to the amplifier question, how do i connect it to an amplifier. For the time being i am using an 8w 8 ohm buzzer that i got from a set of altec lansing speakers..
Thanks tim. Also.. I do not want to hear the sound. Infact i want to make sure that it cant be head hence i am using this frequency. The only reason i need the amplifier is so that i can increase the volume up to a point that the phone can read it . do a fourier transform and then try and distinguish a particular frequency from another and noise... I can presently do that with a standard audio amplifier circuit but the "Volume" or db value of those frequencies is not high to distinguish them from noise enough beyond a certain distance(1 Meter in the present case) i want to extend it till about 5 M. So can you suggest how can i connect the two outputs from the Arduino to an amplifier circuit?
I found the following line in your code "uint8_t _tAC_volume[] = { 200, 100, 67, 50, 40, 33, 29, 22, 11, 2 }; // Duty for linear volume control.". What is the meaning of this? Can I adapt this to realize my task?Maybe it is possible to change it to something like: toneAC(freq, pulse_length,...) ?


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Manchester United recorded a relatively comfortable 3-1 victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage.
The visitors raced into a 3-0 half-time lead thanks to goals from Antonio Valencia, Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney, who all made the most of Fulham's defensive frailties to heap the pressure on Martin Jol.
Substitute Alexander Kacaniklic pulled one back for the hosts, who piled on the pressure in the closing stages, just after the hour mark - but in the end it was a deserved three points for the reigning Premier League champions.
The home side started fairly positively, Pajtim Kasami testing David De Gea with a low strike, but that was about as good as it got in the first half for the Cottagers.
Jol's side struggled without their injured captain Brede Hangeland. A series of errors from Fernando Amorebieta and Philippe Senderos cost Fulham three goals inside 12 nightmare minutes.
First to profit was Valencia, who tapped home after Rooney broke the offside trap on the tenth minute, while Van Persie doubled the Premier League champions' advantage ten minutes later with an excellent strike into the roof of the net after being played in by Adnan Januzaj.
Before Fulham even had a chance to regroup it was 3-0 - Rooney scoring less than two minutes later, this time from a Van Persie cutback, to stun their opponents.
Barring a Dimitar Berbatov strike, which forced a decent save from De Gea midway through the first half, the Fulham supporters had little to cheer about - and they made their feelings crystal clear when referee Lee Probert blew for half-time, booing their side's inept display.
But while the sight of the half-time cheerleaders may not have been able to raise spirits, the sight of Kasami firing narrowly wide after the break at least provided some optimism around Craven Cottage.
That happened minutes after United boss David Moyes has made a rare triple substitution at the start of the second half, with Jonny Evans, Rafael and Tom Cleverley making way for Chris Smalling, Marouane Fellaini and Shinji Kagawa.
Fulham went on to pull a goal back on the 65th minute when Kacaniklic's strike deflected off Rooney and past the helpless De Gea.
That inspired the home team, who sensed they could salvage something from the match, and they felt they should have had a penalty in the closing stages when Adel Taarabt went down under a challenge by Nemanja Vidic.
However, Probert waved play-on, and although Darren Bent hit bar on 85th minute and Berbatov went close on the 88th, this was a deserved three points for Moyes' men.


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WSJ Columnist Taranto Uses Gabby Giffords' Injuries To Silence Her On Gun Violence
Taranto Doubts Giffords Could "Produce 900 Publishable Words" In Five Hours
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Wall Street Journal columnist James Taranto questioned the authenticity of a New York Times op-ed authored by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords by claiming that the op-ed appeared online too quickly to have been written by someone "who has severe impairments of her motor and speech functions."
Giffords' April 18 op-ed was written in response to the failure of expanded background checks legislation. On January 8, 2011, Giffords was shot in the head during a constituent meeting in an attack that killed six and left 13 wounded.
Taranto's comments occurred on the April 19 edition of the National Rifle Association's news show, Cam & Company, where he said it was "odd" that the Times op-ed, which Taranto described as "Giffords' personal reaction as somebody who's been wounded by gun violence," was published approximately five hours after the Senate voted on background checks. Taranto cast doubt on the idea that Giffords had authored the piece, commenting, "So we are supposed to believe that somehow in less than five hours a woman who has severe impairments of her motor and speech functions was able to produce 900 publishable words and put in an appearance in the White House in the course of it."
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TARANTO: One fascinating thing about this is this piece was published no later than 9:03 PM on Wednesday evening, because that's when it first appears on the New York Times' Twitter feed. The last Senate vote on amendments to the gun bill was a bit after 6 [PM]. Giffords appeared at the White House at 5:35 [PM] when we saw that enraged rant by the president. The Manchin-Toomey [background check] provision was the first vote. That was at 4:04 PM. So if you read this piece it's presented as a cry from the heart, as Giffords' personal reaction as somebody who's been wounded by gun violence to the betrayal of these Senators. So we are supposed to believe that somehow in less than five hours a woman who has severe impairments of her motor and speech functions was able to produce 900 publishable words and put in an appearance in the White House in the course of it. So I think that's a little bit odd.
Taranto offers no evidence for his offensive insinuation that Giffords would not have been capable of authoring the piece herself. He also ignores the possibility that Giffords could have authored the op-ed ahead of time in expectation of the widely-predicted outcome - hardly an unusual practice.
Taranto is one of a group of conservatives who offered personal attacks on Giffords for her Times op-ed. In the April 18 column that Taranto appeared on NRA News to discuss, he claimed that Giffords "turned out to be a practitioner of incivility and unreason" in the gun policy debate.
Other attacks on Giffords by conservatives in media include:
- Writing for the National Review Online, Kevin D. Williamson criticized Giffords' op-ed by stating, "it should be noted that being shot in the head by a lunatic does not give one any special grace to pronounce upon public-policy questions." Williamson added that Giffords' op-ed was "childish" and "an embarrassment."
- Right-wing blogger Glenn Reynolds, who writes under the name Instapundit, had a similar reaction to Giffords' frustration with the Senate, advising her to "Try more respect and reason, less emotional bullying next time."
- In support of Reynold's comments, right-wing blogger Dan Riehl said that Giffords' tactics were "shameful" and "all but anti-American," and added, "I'm sorry you were a victim Ms. Giffords. But I refuse to be yours by surrendering my rights in the face of your over-emotional and fundamentally illogical pleading which is not only a form of bullying but the worst sort of emotional blackmail, as well."
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by Jim Harris
Contrary to the lyrics of most teenage love songs, you can't live on love alone. Not unless you have the lifespan of a flying ant, which lives for about three weeks and spends the entire time making whoopee. Yet love is still the most important thing in most people's lives — more important even than television, rap music or asparagus.
Therefore, on this Valentine's Day, as we celebrate the timeless allure of love, I'd like to share some hard-learned relationship tips with my fellow men. Who am I, you might ask, to presume to tell others about relationships? Well, for one thing, I've been in love over 600 times. It got so out of control that at one point, I even fell in love with a girl who had bladder control problems. And that was one of my more successful relationships!
So they don't call me "Doctor Love" for nothing. And by "they," I of course mean the voices in my head, which is where I get most of my information. Additionally, I have read all 12 of Mickey Rooney's autobiographies, and I have studied with Doctor Ruth, Doctor Phil, Jerry Springer, Jerry Blavat and Jerry Lewis. Now that you know my qualifications, here are some things you need to watch out for on a first date. When dating a woman for the first time, proceed with extreme caution if she:
• Gargles her wine.
• Talks to her food.
• Says her favorite vacation spot is Viagra Falls.
• Is less popular in her own family than colonoscopies.
• Smells like cigarettes, bourbon or burning rubber.
• Tells you to wear condoms just for the warmth.
• Falls asleep while you're talking to her.
• Has a man's name tattooed in giant letters on her neck, even if it's your name.
• Especially if it's your name.
• Her ring tone is a funeral march.
• Her computer is so old that when she calls tech support, she gets an American on the phone.
Try not to date old hippie chicks if they have names like Windy, Puff, Smokey, Buzz, Moonshine, Stoney, Doobie or Patches. These groovy appellations may have had cool connotations back in the '60s, but today they just spell trouble.
Above all, never date anyone from a crime family. Even if you're not philosophically opposed to crime, or even if you, too, are from a crime family. It's just a bad idea. If she has grown relatives with names like "Little Nicky," "Bugsy" or "Tony Two-Face," you don't want these outlaws for in-laws. I once dated a girl named Listerine from South Philly whose brother, "Jimmy Potatoes," once gave me money to spend on his sister that had been laundered by drug pushers in a box of detergent.
And a word of warning to you married guys. Just because you've won her doesn't mean you can take her for granted. Take heed if your wife's grocery list says: "potatoes, corn, brussels sprouts, skim milk, poison husband."
And if you haven't gotten her a Valentine's gift yet, get yourself to the nearest dollar store ASAP and buy something like a chocolate teddy bear or a gravy dish with pictures of cherubs on it. Women love that stuff. And if you are a student, remember that it's OK to have a crush on your teacher unless you're being home-schooled.
And even if your date really burns your biscuits, do not have intimate relations with her on top of your car because you may get a ticket for speeding. And do NOT have a girlfriend who has friends in Al Queda, even if she says you're the only man who can find her Jihad spot.
Of course, if romantic love is not for you, there are other options. Cosmic love is much easier than romantic love. You never have to worry about hurting the universe's feelings, or having the universe leave you for another universe.
It's also easier to love deities than mere mortals. They don't require you to get tattoos or monogrammed license plates. But in the end, I guess we're doomed, er, destined, to need romance for as long as we all shall live.
Finally, here is my suggestion on how to make a small fortune from dating women you meet over the computer: Start out with a large fortune!


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Today's Wall Street Journal carries Frederick Kempe's report on Henry Kissinger's "guide to watching the World Cup" (subscribers only). This is strictly Paul's territory, but I was afraid he might miss the article. Kempe reports on Dr. Kissinger's "tutorial on the fine points of soccer":
"Soccer gets me at a relatively high pitch of attention," he says. He plans later this month to attend a World Cup semifinal match and also the finals, regardless of who is playing. He's fascinated with how national characteristics translate into playing styles: Brazil's unbridled joy, England's noble purpose, Germany's grim determination.
Dr. Kissinger keeps an eye on the TV and the Swiss team's surprisingly strong first-half showing against a French team that on paper is far superior. "I don't want to say anything anti-Swiss, but this is against expectations," he announces. As the match continues, Dr. Kissinger offers up some up other tips for appreciating this year's Cup:
Take your eye off the ball. "Soccer is a game that hides great complexity in an appearance of simplicity," he says. "It looks like 10 people chasing a ball. But they have to be coached scientifically so that they know where to move when the ball is in play."
Dr. Kissinger studies the patterns that teams try to create with their movements, whether they are predominantly attacking teams (which he prefers) or defending teams (which has become more the norm, to his chagrin).
"Oh, my God," Dr. Kissinger says, interrupting himself, as a French player fails to kick the ball into the net when he receives a perfect pass in front of the goal. "A deadly striker would have scored there."
Note the three primary playing styles — but also the way globalization is homogenizing them. Dr. Kissinger separates the approaches to the game into three broad types: English, European continental and Latin. The traditional English style focuses on winning through athleticism — kicking the ball deep and long and then outrunning the opponent, with defenders and attackers well-defined. With the European style, six players typically move forward and pass skillfully and four players remain back. That said, they often shift positions so that defenders can become attackers.
His favorite is the Latin approach, which is about style as much as substance. "When a Brazilian team is in good form, it looks like a ballet coming down the field. There are two troubles with the Brazilians: One is they get so infatuated with their dancing and acrobatics that they sometimes forget to shoot goals. The other is they often don't have a good goalkeeper. My explanation is that he doesn't like staying back and not joining the fun."
Dr. Kissinger worries that globalization is "brutalizing" the Brazilians, who have lost some of their Latin panache. All but three of their 11 players have had their styles dulled by playing in the highest-paying but more-conformist European leagues, he says. The English have also shifted to a more European style. Meanwhile, Dr. Kissinger says Germany is playing a more spontaneous and cheerful attacking style this year, which contrasts with the country's history-laden pessimism.
He has high praise for the Argentinians. "They have many of the skills of the Brazilians, but are ruthlessly oriented toward scoring goals and doing whatever is necessary to win," he says.
Don't underestimate the element of exhaustion in close games. Mr. Kissinger notes that goals are often scored late in the match when players are most fatigued.
It's near the end of the French-Swiss game, and though the French have improved in the second half, there still is no score. Dr. Kissinger delivers his verdict: "The French, while still elegant, have become stodgy," he says. "The French don't have the killer instinct or the killer capability."
PAUL adds: Readers who check out my soccer posts (bless you) have probably noticed that I stay away from the big picture, "soccer explains everything" stuff that Dr. K. and the Franklin Foer favor. I try to write narrowly, as a sports fan rather than a geo-politician. That's not to say there isn't value in the other approach, but I do think it's overrated. In my view, the identity of a national team's coach (and how he perceives the stengths and weaknesses of his players) has more to do with how a team plays than the country's culture does. There have been World Cups (though admittedly not many) when Brazil has played cynically and Argentina has turned on the style, and World Cups when it's been the other way around. Germany is known for defensive play and lack of flair, but as Dr. K notes, under coach Jurgen Klinsmann, a free spirit who chooses to live in California, they have played stylish attacking football so far this Cup. England often plays artistic football when Wayne Rooney is present and fit, but tends to revert to the long ball into the box when 6'7″ Peter Crouch replaces him.


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Although we were not expecting 2008 wimbledons grand slam. I think this maybe one of the greatest matches in the making. It didn't happen in 2011, but in 2012 Novak has his eye set on Roland Garros, can anyone stop him?
Novak was 18-1 on clay last year but did not reach the final at Roland Garros, and although he is the most dominant player in our sport today. The real question we ask is not if Novak will complete the grand slam and win his sixth Major title, but will Nadal buckle under the pressure as king and lose?
I feel Nadal the king of the terre battue has more to lose then gain, and that is why I think he will lose this year in the french open.
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This is the question, isn't it? I just hope that they are both healthy and fresh. Last year there was a sense that Nole lost (to Fed right?) because he was getting drained from all the victories and the long weeks of winning. RG would complete the career grand slam for Djokovic, so there will be a lot of pressure on him too.
Who else could upset the apple cart? Federer... and I am not even going to say the M word.
Don't let Mark T. see this. He's not gonna like this. lol
Your right, I don't like this.
Rafa holds. Djoko will have to go through Fed again, and it won't happen again. Besides that, Murray had given Djoko his hardest time on clay before he lost to Fed. So, even if we don't want to say it, there is still that. And now some others are gaining confidence on clay. I mean who would've thought Isner would become a giant killer, and especially on clay?
What side of the bracket will Isner be on, when the French Open starts? Presuming that he stays around in between the 9th and 11th ranking. Does anyone know?
That would be impossible to know until perhaps a week before the FO. I believe the seedings in the FO is not solely dependent on ATP world ranking. The favorites would be ranked ahead of a higher ranked player if the favorite has a history of performing better at the FO.
Let's just see how the clay court season pan out first. Of course, I will still be cheering for the second best clay court player, the Chairman Fed, to win the French. But we all know the Spanish bull is in his head so we should see. May the Tennis Gods have mercy and make it a bit more competitive for the Fed this year if he should play Rafa again in the final. ;-)
Fed to win the French Open again would be quite a sight for sure. Can it happen? Hmmm...
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Today's featured quilt is Aima's version of Susan Beal's Modern Crosses pattern from the book Modern Log Cabin Quilting.
You can see more of Aima's beautiful work in her Flickr Photostream. We also asked her a couple of questions.
MQG: What do you think makes your quilt modern?
Aima: I think the choice of fabrics is what makes this quilt modern, more so than the pattern. I fell in love with the Pick a Bunch range of fabrics by Nancy Mims the first time I saw it. The colours are vibrant and have that special something. There was no fabric in the range which I did not like.
MQG: What is your all-time favorite block pattern?
Aima: The log-cabin; it is so versatile and with careful choice of fabrics (colour and intensity) you can achieve very different effects. It is also very easy to put together and lends itself to chain piecing (which speeded up the process for me making this quilt).


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Honor Societies Induct Newest Members
Across campus and academic disciplines, St. Lawrence University students have been inducted as the newest members in their respective local, national and international academic honor societies.
Each student who is inducted into an honor society will be issued a hometown news release though a system called Merit, which will be sent by email and also will be sent to his or her local newspapers. Students will have the ability to create their own Merit page and share their achievements through social media outlets, including Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, helping to construct a positive social identity. A complete list of student achievements can be found at http://stlawu.meritpages.com.
This list will be updated, as new members are inducted for the Spring 2014 semester.
Alpha Kappa Delta
Ten students have been inducted into Alpha Kapp Delta, the international sociology honorary society. To be eligible for the St. Lawrence's Epsilon Chapter, students must have an overall 3.3 grade-point average (GPA) and have earned a 3.5 GPA in four or more sociology courses. Membership is open to all juniors and seniors who are declared sociology majors, minors or who demonstrate a serious interest in sociology.
The new Alpha Kappa Delta members are:
- Evan Castiranni '14 of Sellersville, Pa.
- Merrill Clerkin '14 of Beverly, Mass.
- Natalia Cornell-Roberts '14 of Ithaca, N.Y.
- Star-Quana Jackson '14 of Albany, N.Y.
- Renee Lavigne '14 of St. Albans, Vt.
- Morgan McCall '15 of Dedham, Mass.
- Joanna Patouris '14 of Mbabane, Swaziland
- Austin Roney '15 of Fayetteville, N.Y.
- Taylor Washington '14 of Honeoye Falls, N.Y.
- Dayle Wilkinson '14 of Stouffville, Ontario
Art & Art History
Nine students have been inducted into St. Lawrence University's Art and Art History local honorary society. The honorary society offers membership to students who maintain a 3.0 overall grade-point average and have taken four art and art history courses with a 3.5 average, or who have a 3.0 overall GPA and have taken six art and art history courses with a 3.25 average. Applications are solicited twice during the academic year and an induction ceremony takes place in the spring semester.
The new Art and Art history honorary society members are:
- Katharine Mannix '14 of Queensbury, N.Y.
- Erik Miller '14 of Deansboro, N.Y.
- Sophie Miller '14 of West Grove, Pa.
- Madison Schoeberlein '14 Bloomfield, N.Y.
- Victoria Vossler '14 of Buffalo, N.Y.
- Amy Feiereisel '15 of Cedar Park, Texas
- Katelyn Kraunelis '15 Boxford, Mass.
- Samantha Moffitt '15 Lebanon, Pa.
- Carolyn Dellinger '16 of Germantown, Tenn.
Beta Beta Beta
Eight St. Lawrence students have been inducted into Beta Beta Beta, the national biological honor society. The honor society requires students to have an overall GPA of at least 3.25, have completed four biology courses and have earned a 3.5 GPA in those courses. The biology major is one of the most popular programs at St. Lawrence University.
The new Beta Beta Beta members are:
- Martha Wasserbauer '14 of Livonia, N.Y.
- Katherine Bachman '15 of Auburn, N.Y.
- Rebecca Edelman '15 of Hamden, Conn.
- Kathleen Gates '15 of Buskirk, N.Y.
- Casey Hart '15 of Portland, Maine
- Quinn Self '15 of Richmond, Vt.
- Allison Schloop '15 of Sauquoit, N.Y.
- Madeline Wetterhahn '15 of Adams, N.Y.
Chi Alpha Sigma
Sixty-four third- and fourth-year St. Lawrence University student athletes have been inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma, an organization established to recognize outstanding college student-athletes who excel in the classroom, in their sport, and in the community.
Students are nominated to this society by their head coaches for their contributions to their team, for their moral character and for having achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher.
The new Chi Alpha Sigma members are:
Rebecca Allen '14, Softball
Chris Anklin '15, Men's Lacrosse
Kelly Appenzeller '15, Alpine Skiing
Victoria Bean '14, Women's Track and Field
Ariel Beccia '14, Women's Cross Country and Track & Field
Parker Benedict '14, Women's Lacrosse and Squash
Kyle Benzing '14, Men's Rowing
Emma Berry '14, Field Hockey
Trevor Bibb '15, Men's Cross Country and Track & Field
Caitlin Boreyko '14, Women's Track and Field
Marissa Boyer '15, Softball
Michael Brewer '14, Men's Rowing
Elizabeth Canne '14, Women's Swimming and Diving
Greg Carey '14, Men's Hockey
Tim Casey '14, Football
Brady Cooper '15, Softball
Tasha Cornell-Roberts '14, Women's Lacrosse
Amy Cymerman '14, Women's Cross Country and Track & Field
Scott Davies '15, Football
Daniel Driscoll '15, Men's Cross Country and Track & Field
Katherine Figueroa '14, Riding
Erica French '15, Field Hockey
Julia Friesen '14, Women's Soccer
Erika Gobeille '14, Women's Soccer
Cassia Hameline '15, Women's Track and Field
Abigail Horan '14, Women's Lacrosse
Brian Kane '14, Men's Track and Field
Anna Kassab '14, Volleyball
Chris Kellogg '14, Baseball
Dillon Knight '15, Football
Nyssa LaClair '15, Women's Soccer
Elizabeth LaPrade '14, Women's Soccer
Kelsey Leder '14, Women's Cross Country and Track & Field
Bobbi Lesser '15, Women's Squash
Eric Lustgarten '14, Nordic Skiing
Brandon Lustig '15, Men's Golf
Anne Martino '15, Women's Cross Country
Kara McDuffee '15, Women's Basketball
Austin Meng '15, Nordic Skiing
Kathryn Mulcahy '15, Nordic Skiing
Meghan O'Brien '15, Women's Track and Field
Grace O'Neil '14, Field Hockey
Christopher Payton '15, Men's Track and Field
Kevin Prindle '14, Baseball
Mark Provost '15, Men's Soccer
Patrick Raley '14, Men's Hockey
Emily Rebehn '14, Women's Track and Field
Christina Robichaud '14, Men's Rowing
Regina Rogers '14, Women's Lacrosse
Austin Roney '15, Men's Soccer
Graham Scott '15, Alpine Skiing
Alan Shortz '15, Men's Tennis
Cassie St. Hilaire '14, Women's Basketball
Payton Stahler '14, Men's Basketball
Carly Stine '15, Women's Track and Field
Andrea Strauss '14, Women's Soccer
Jenna Street '15, Volleyball
Laura Topf '15, Women's Soccer
Tom Vangel '15, Football
Carly VanTassel '14, Women's Lacrosse
Heidi Weiss '15, Women's Rowing
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Gamma Sigma Alpha
Forty-two St. Lawrence University students have been inducted into Gamma Sigma Alpha, the national academic Greek honor society. To be a member in Gamma Sigma Alpha, students must be a member of a St. Lawrence fraternity or sorority, be a current junior or senior, and must have either a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher or have a achieved a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher during their junior or senior year.
The new Gamma Sigma Alpha students are:
- Sophia Allocco '14 of Greenwich, Conn.
- Megan Amoroso '14 of Marblehead, Mass.
- Kelly Appenzeller '15 of Huntington, N.Y.
- Cecile (Parker) Benedict '14 of Pittsburgh
- Sarah Bent '15 of Etna, N.H.
- Edward Berke '15 of Bow, N.H.
- Colleen Bradley '15 of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
- Kirsta Bray '14 of Branchport, N.Y.
- Katherine Burke '14 of Hingham, Mass.
- Hannah Chute '15 of Orono, Minn.
- Machele Clark '14 of Gardiner, N.Y.
- Merrill Clerkin '14 of Beverly, Mass.
- Matthew Farina '15 of Wellesley, Mass.
- Elizabeth Foster '14 of Rutland, Vt.
- Taylor Gale '15 of Gouverneur, N.Y.
- Anderson Good '15 of Wyndmoor, Pa.
- Andrew Grennon '15 of Cape Elizabeth, Maine
- Alexander Hoimes '14 of San Francisco
- Krysten Koktowski '15 of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
- Sarah Kossak '14 of Bedford, N.H.
- Jessie Lewis '14 of Chesterland, Ohio
- Reka Lodinsky '15 of Budapest, Hungary
- Katherine Mazdzer '14 of Saranac Lake, N.Y.
- Morgan McCall '15 of Dedham, Mass.
- Paige McGhee '15 of Pine Plains, N.Y.
- Frances McNierney '14 of Groton, Mass.
- Colby Nadeau '15 of Walpole, Mass.
- Megan Pattison '15 of Hanover, N.H.
- Christina Robichaud '14 of LaFayette, N.Y.
- Christina Rukki '14 of Forest Hills, N.Y.
- Maili Scott '14 of Vineyard Haven, Mass.
- Margaret Shine '14 of Williamstown, Mass.
- Claire Silberg '15 of Fairport, N.Y.
- Sarah Stichter '15 of New Canaan, Conn.
- Zachary Stockman '15 of Killington, Vt.
- Kendra Sultzer '14 of Swarthmore, Pa.
- Jennette Tario '14 of Ballston Spa, N.Y.
- Victoria Vossler '14 of Buffalo, N.Y.
- Alexandra Warlich '14 of New Canaan, Conn.
- Koby Wolfe '15 of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
- Julia Zarbetski '15 of South Orange, N.J.
Irving Bacheller English Honor Society
Twenty-six St. Lawrence University students have been inducted into the Irving Bacheller English Honor Society. To be eligible for membership, students must have either completed four English courses and maintained a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) in English or completed six English courses with at least a 3.25 GPA in English and a 3.0 GPA overall.
The Irving Bacheller Society is named for a 1882 graduate of St. Lawrence, who went on to write the first best-selling novel of the 20th century, Eben Holden.
The new Irving Bacheller Society members are:
- Jennifer Brown '14 of Grand Isle, Vt.
- Holly Brown '14 of Boxford, Mass.
- Jamie Caroccio '14 of East Elmhurst, N.Y.
- Julie Collins '14 of Burlington, Vt.
- Lindsay Murphy '14 of Clarence, N.Y.
- Amanda Stack '14 of Lodi, N.Y.
- Sarah Argersinger '15 of West Monroe, N.Y.
- Kelly Bartlett '15 of Glenmont, N.Y.
- Christa Burgin '15 of Delhi, N.Y.
- Danielle Capirci '15 of Hamilton, N.Y.
- Hannah Chanatry '15 of Cazenovia, N.Y.
- Jacqueline Colt '15 of South Deerfield, Mass.
- Natalie Dignam '15 of Cohasset, Mass.
- Caroline Fleischauer '15 of Ithaca, N.Y.
- Mallory Garretson '15 of Cherry Valley, N.Y.
- Emilie Holmgren '15 of Excelsior, Minn.
- Kathryn Mulcahy '15 of Glens Falls, N.Y.
- Meghan O'Brien '15 of Granville, N.Y.
- Maureen Pellerin '15 of Ellenburg Depot, N.Y.
- Laura Stasi '15 of Red Bank, N.J.
- Madeline Tiede '15 of Buffalo, N.Y.
- Charlotte Crawford '16 of Litchfield, Conn.
- Emma Cummings-Krueger '16 of Minneapolis
- Rebecca Doser '16 of Penfield, N.Y.
- Raina Puels '16 of Dexter, N.Y.
- Olivia Tompkins '16 of Redding, Conn.
Omicron Delta Epsilon
St. Lawrence University's New York Chi chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon, the international honorary in economics, inducted its newest members during a ceremony held on May 8.
Membership is open to students who have taken at least five economics courses at SLU, including Economics 251 and Economics 252 and at least one 300-level course, and have an economics GPA of 3.3 or higher and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
The new Omicron Delta Epsilon members are:
- Jacob Barker '15
- Elizabeth Bastien '15
- Amanda Carter '15
- George Chapman '15
- Hannah Chute '15
- Lindsey Dirats '15
- Hanna Hamblen '15
- Emily Keable '15
- Sean Kelly '15
- Dillon Knight '15
- Hanane Lahnaoui '15
- Pipeloluwa Mabayoje '15
- David Mango '15
- Anna Manning '15
- Megan Pattison '15
- Corey Peters '15
- Derryen Plante '15
- Graham Scott '15
- John Siuta '15
- Holly Stewart '15
- Thomas Vangel '15
- Alexander Almy '14
- Reena Baskin '14
- Connor Berkery '14
- Matthew Burke '14
- Haley Burrowes '14
- Nikolas Busharis '14
- Stephen Bushnell '14
- Evan Casamento '14
- Stephen Cash '14
- Justin Champlain '14
- Kathryn Christensen '14
- Joshua Ciolek '14
- Michael Dell'Olio '14
- Nicole Evans '14
- Katherine Figueroa '14
- Christopher Frelinghuysen '14
- Ryan Gakeler '14
- Merrit Hall '14
- Nicholas Hart '14
- John Holby '14
- James Hooper '14
- Mallie Kai-kai '14
- Reid Kapinos '14
- Anna Lavanger '14
- Amber Lawyer '14
- Nian Liu '14
- Ngozi Magoli '14
- Samantha Panek '14
- Joanna Patouris '14
- Luke Peleggi '14
- Christina Robichaud '14
- Cassie St. Hilaire '14
- Jennette Tario '14
- Marissa Traver '14
- Victoria Vossler '14
- Arthur Westerfield '14
Pi Mu Epsilon
Eleven St. Lawrence University students have been inducted into Pi Mu Epsilon, the national mathematics honorary society. Membership eligibility for Pi Mu Epsilon varies by class year, but all students must have taken a qualifying number of mathematics courses and have achieved minimum grade-point averages in those courses, as well as overall, depending upon one's seniority.
The new Pi Mu Epsilon members are:
- Kayla Harrison '14 of Yarmouth, Maine
- Kyle Jones '14 of Perth, Ontario
- Son Vuong '14 of Hanoi, Vietnam
- Daniel Driscoll '15 of DeWitt, N.Y.
- Alaina Larkin '15 of Clifton Park, N.Y.
- Abigail Ross '15 of Gilford, N.H.
- Liam Ryan '15 of Cazenovia, N.Y.
- Sven Gustafson '16 of Meredith, N.H.
- Nanjiang Liu '16 of Jinan, China
- Bayard Roberts '16 of Arlington, Va.
- Yunsi Yang '16 of San Pablo, Calif.
Emily Crawford '15 of Morrisonville, N.Y., was accepted in the Fall 0f 2013.
Psi Chi
Ten St. Lawrence students have been inducted into Psi Chi, the international honor society for psychology. The honor society requires students to have an overall GPA in top 35 percent in their class and a psychology GPA of 3.4 or higher.
The new Psi Chi members are:
- Kearsten Cubit '14 of Mercersburg, Pa.
- Stephanie Mergen '14 of West Chester, Pa.
- Colleen Bradley '15 of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
- Krysten Koktowski '15 of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
- Aerial Ramey '15 of Whitehall, N.Y.
- Alexis Reinheimer '15 of Daytona Beach, Fla.
- Meghan Ryan '15 of Lenox, Mass.
- Claire Silberg '15 of Fairport, N.Y.
- Lauren Williams '15 of Simsbury, Conn.
- Julia Zarbetski '15 of South Orange, N.J.
Sigma Pi Sigma
Two students were inducted into Sigma Pi Sigma, the national honor society for physics. Students must have completed three semesters of college and three physics courses, have a physics cumulative average of 3.0 and rank in the top third of their class.
The new members are:
- Sven Gustafson '16 of Meredith, N.H.
- Xiaoying Lu '16 of Beijing, China


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Chess, Rubber Duck Inducted Into Toy Hall Of Fame
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - The rubber duck has squeaked out a win for a place in the National Toy Hall of Fame.
The bath toy joins the ancient game of chess in the class of 2013 inducted Thursday.
The pair beat out 10 other finalists for a spot in the 15-year-old hall. The finalists that didn't make the cut include bubbles, the board game Clue and little green Army men.
Chess is one of the world's oldest games, tracing its history to an ancient Indian war game.
Hall officials say no one knows exactly who hatched the rubber duck, though squeak toys have been around since the 1800s.
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Campus Visitors: Ingrid Frank
Changing the World
Ingrid Frank has faced adversity all her life. A Jew, Frank fled to the United States at age 12 to escape Nazi Germany. By her early teens she was a human rights activist. In the 1960s Frank worked in the civil rights movement; she was arrested and served 10 days in a Washington, D.C., jail for participating in the "Poor People's Campaign" of Martin Luther King Jr.
After her release, she cofounded Periscope Associates with her friend George Richardson, as "a vehicle to continue our work by creating campaigns to develop racial and social healing," she says. Periscope markets books, films, exhibits, and special events aimed at inspiring pride in the African American community, especially among men. While its founders first hoped the organization would provide them with a modest living, that idea has taken a back seat to the exciting projects they're developing. Their current campaign, "Let Hip Hop Heal," spreads empowering messages across race, gender, and age lines.
Frank brought another message to the IC campus in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Week: "How to Change the World." Her keynote speech anchored an event that also featured local activists speaking about race healing in the community. The evening was part of a weeklong series under the theme of "Blueprint for Your Life: Be the Best of Whatever You Are," a title taken from a speech King made in 1967 to a group of Philadelphia junior high students.
"Ingrid's passion and her experience gave a lot of students inspiration to become active in human rights campaigns," says MLK scholar Daiana Amieiro '08, who attended Frank's speech. "Whatever it may be that one wants to get involved with, there is something out there."
Frank is writing Moments in Passing, her second book based on the events of her life. This summer she will be featured in Revolution 67, a PBS documentary about the 1967 uprisings in Newark, New Jersey.
—Alex Meril '07
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Ingrid Grank is an awesome woman. Her gift and compassion for inspiring right where wrong and indiference seem to have their way is truly the stuff of legend. Though I'm sure she does not know it, her spirit of healing has brought healing into my own life. Her ife is golden.


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A new- style hotel called "tree-hotel" is going to be launched in the North of Sweden aimed at "turning a normal tree house into a luxurious hotel" for travelers who like discovering. Visitors can try on living on the tree as the birds. Tree-hotel is located in a far-flung village Harads, including four buildings with specific designs in each room when it will be officially opened on 17th July. Two other buildings are expected to be inaugurated in October.
Tree- hotel owner, Kent Lindvall said that he set a goal to widen his hotel with 24 rooms within five years. The tree-hotel is located from 4 to 6 meters higher than the ground. Its four sides have fitted up with glasses, so visitors can see outside as huge mirrors. It looks like a mysterious and interesting hotel in the wide beautiful garden. "To be free on the tree" is the major target of tree-hotel, and of course the price for your experiment is $555 a room for each two people. According to the manager board, many countries like British, Germany, Greek and some far-flung countries as New Zealand, Australia have booked this hotel in advance.
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His first. Our first with him.
We rented a little cabin on the lake and are trying for the first time in 5 months to RELAX.
Relaxing is a new skill we're hoping to master as first-time parents. We're not awesome at it just yet, but we're giving it the old college try.
One way we've tried to make things easier is getting dinner to-go from local eateries. Lugging the boy to a restaurant after a day of hiking or general exploring just doesn't appeal to either of us. This to-go strategy has been hit and miss with some very hodge-podge meals. Last night after a dinner of salad (finally some greens!), a ravioli, a few spoons of "potato soup" and 1/2 a grilled chicken sandwich, I was craving something sweet and honestly this cool 1950 Wedgewood stove had been calling to me to bake since we arrived!
How to satisfy my craving (to bake)? I looked around our little kitchen and this is what I found:
- almond milk
- cereal (Trader Joe's Honey Oats & Granola)
- coffee
- honey
- formula
- herbal tea
- sugar
- butter
- 4 eggs
- cheap wheat bread
- granola bar
- onion
- 2 packets of salt & pepper
- leftover chili
- half a bottle of chardonnay
- 4 (expensive) bananas
- baby oatmeal
I toyed with making Pain Perdu, but the bread we had wouldn't make it worth the effort. Or maybe a Chardonnay Sabayon, but with only bananas on hand it didn't seem worthwhile. Then it hit me. What about bread pudding? That made sense and I there was this little 8-inch skillet I found in the cabinet that would be perfect. I could even make a coffee caramel sauce to top it with if I was feeling fancy.
Bananas, honey, a couple of handfuls of cereal to keep it interesting. I had a plan.
Oven preheating to 350, I was ready to improvise.
I cracked two eggs in a bowl and added some almond milk and a squeeze of honey and beat it well with a fork. Meanwhile, I toasted the cheap bread a little to dry it out so it would soak up the custard. I mashed one banana and stirred it into the custard then mashed up a second one when that didn't look to be enough. After adding a pinch of salt I tasted it to see what I had--deliciously sweet custard. Just to make sure it would be sweet I added a teaspoon of sugar (didn't need it after all).
The oven was pretty close to temp so I put a healthy tablespoon of butter in the skillet and put it in the oven to brown. This would make sure my pudding wouldn't stick, but would caramelize the crust and add another flavor to the mix.
Back to the pudding. I tore up the toasted bread and threw it in the bowl and mixed it with the custard. Cody and I like a drier bread pudding so I didn't make as much custard as most recipes would instruct. I did add a little more almond milk to make sure I had enough moisture to get a pudding-ish texture and then tossed in two small handfuls of cereal that I crushed before dropping into the bowl.
I pulled the skillet with the browned butter out of the oven and filled it with the custard soaked bread. I drizzled some honey on top and let her bake. The fancy caramel sauce was out the window when I remembered it was bath night for The Boy. Next time.
Bath done.
Pudding baked.
Two little bowls of impromptu sweetness that we didn't need, but enjoyed immensely. Cody said the cereal was a good addition--I liked the little bits of banana that popped up now and again.
I love inspiration baking. And this time it made for a perfect pre-Anniversary treat for my honey and me.


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Collier Books, NY, 1962. 252 pages. (Book originally published in 1946)
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Tallant writes a sensationalistic book on Voodoo in New Orleans. He claims that while Voodoo existed in New Orleans before 1800, that it really took off and became an important part of the culture after the Saint-Domingue revolution and the escaped planters came to New Orleans with their slaves.
However, it becomes clear that the Voodoo of New Orleans bears little relationship to the religion that dominates Haiti today and then. Rather, New Orleans Voodoo is most concerned with three things on Tallant's account:
These things all exist in Haiti, but there it is a part of the larger religious aspects of Voodoo, and much less profit oriented.
But, to what extent is Tallant's account to be trusted? He went looking for the sensationalistic, what one could find from the outside, and he found the most visible side of New Orleans Voodoo. Perhaps he found it's essence, perhaps he did not.
Tallant interviewed many persons, or at least studied interviews carried on by members of the Writers' Project during the depression. He also combed newspapers to find reports on New Orleans Voodoo.
The book is repetitious, anecdotal and with relatively little analysis or scholarship. Tallant mainly just reports stories he heard in New Orleans.
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Many thanks to the guys at Scofflaw's Den for hosting this month. This was a challenging MxMo. Aside from making Old Fashioneds, I don't mix with bourbon much anymore; I just prefer the spicier qualities of rye.
But aside from blogging an Old Fashioned, I didn't feel really inspired. Perhaps this is my own limited imagination speaking, but it's hard for me to think of a bourbon cocktail that wouldn't be better as a rye cocktail. Even my Old Fashioneds, these days, are sometimes rye, when I want that spicier backbone.
All of my pre-Prohibition cocktail books called for rye as the main ingredient in whiskey cocktails, which makes me wonder what pre-Prohibition mixologists thought of bourbon. A skim through Charles Baker, too, shows few whiskey cocktails, and what he does offer is mostly in the Julep family.
At this point, I started wondering what an anthropologist might make of all of this, but I had to stop caring because Mrs. Bitters was riding the 5:40 outta Boston, and I was running out of time to find a drink for cocktail hour.
I decided to go modern, so I grabbed Art of the Bar. Hollinger and Schwartz had a drink called The Battle of New Orleans, which they attributed to Crosby Gaige's Cocktail Guide and Ladies' Companion. Perfect! I thought. Tales is coming up, so I can talk about that. I can talk about New Orleans. I can reference the song of the same name, and since I have both Hollinger/Schwartz and Gaige, I can talk about both recipes.
But then I remembered that Paul Freakin' Clarke had made this… exact… bloody… post 11 months ago. (Hey, at least I linked to YouTube. I don't know whether Paul's even heard of YouTube.)
Baaaack to Square One (not the vodka), and back to the first cocktail book I bought, Gary Regan's The Joy of Mixology. When you see the name of the drink I chose, you'll know that my timing was off, but I owed it to Mrs. B. to have something handy soon. I gave her the Preakness Cocktail, about a month late (sorry, Big Brown):
Preakness Cocktail
- 2 oz. bourbon
- 1 oz. sweet vermouth
- Benedictine to taste
- Angostura bitters to taste
- 1 lemon twist, for garnish
Technique: Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add the garnish.
Whiskey, vermouth, and bitters. Hmm. Sounds like a Manhattan to me. The Benedictine is a nice extra touch. I used Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon and Carpano Antica for the chief ingredients, and about 1/4 ounce Benedictine per drink. Delicious. From the moment I touched Benedictine to whiskey, I knew I loved the combo. I always enjoy a chance to work with it.