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Musseling in
From Bob Butler
Martin J. Greenwood's tale of the mussel-choked inlet at a gas plant (15 March, p 32), reminded me of working at Carmarthen Bay Power Station in the late 1950s, where one of my jobs was monitoring chlorine levels in the turbine cooling systems. The coolant was seawater, drawn in through screens to catch large fish – which those lucky enough to work in the pump room took home – and then through the machinery before being discharged back into the sea. Chlorine was added to prevent the growth of mussels.
Back then, there seemed to be no concerns about the ecological effects of this practice, which denuded large parts of the Burry estuary of much of its shore life, already devastated by a red effluent from a nearby factory. Thankfully, the power station is long gone and this beautiful stretch of coast has now become a coastal park. The Good Old Days? You can keep 'em!
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We have ignition
From John Feather
In discussing underground coal gasification (15 February, p 36), Fred Pearce misrepresents the process used to manufacture town gas from coal half a century ago. He says that people used to ignite coal, producing carbon dioxide and enough heat for the CO2 to react with steam to form carbon monoxide, methane and hydrogen. In reality, this was a three-stage process in the 1950s.
Simplifying the gory details, it involved blending coal gas (a mixture of gases released when coal is heated in ovens) with water gas (hydrogen plus carbon monoxide, released when steam is passed through white-hot coke) to produce the town gas supplied to consumers. Producing a flammable gas by igniting coal was a 19th-century technology.
Turning coal into carbon dioxide and then methane in a separate stage is thermodynamically misconceived.
London, UK
True colours
From David H. Clarke
In his article on disruptive camouflage (22 March, p 38), Ed Yong states that the dazzle painting on allied ships during both world wars was black-and-white geometric patterns. This is not entirely true.
Dazzle camouflage came in a whole range of colours including blue, green and buff. London's Imperial War Museum holds a number of contemporary ship models showing the various patterns used.
Seaford, Sussex, UK
Babies still booming
From Eric Kvaalen
Wang Feng argues that China's one-child policy "will go down in history as a textbook example of bad science combined with bad politics" (22 March, p 26). It may be an example of dictatorial tyranny, but it wasn't an example of bad science.
It is not scientific for him to claim that "populations and societies shift to fewer births, once they see infant mortality rates decline". It is simply a pattern seen in certain countries to date. Europe may no longer be facing a population explosion, but some other parts of the world still are, due to the poverty trap and their culture.
Les Essarts-le-Roi, France
Savings racket
From Nick Hunn
Further to Reg Platt's discussion of what he claims is the rising cost of energy, and whether this makes tackling emissions unaffordable, (15 March, p 28), we should realise that cutting domestic energy use has become a massive industry.
Last year in the US, almost $7 billion was spent on energy efficiency schemes, covering everything from insulation to demand management. The cost is passed on to consumers through their energy bills. None of these schemes requires any evidence that they succeed in reducing energy use.
Energy efficiency and consumer education are important, but they need to be based on good science and evidence, not industry press releases.
London, UK
Twin heresies
From Nigel Henbest
Thanks for a great article by Colin Stuart (15 March, p 38) on habitable planets. I keep telling people the idea of the habitable zone is outdated, and this feature sums it up brilliantly. But I was a bit perturbed that it kicks off with a couple of historical mistakes.
Galileo was never tried for "heresy", rather for teaching the Copernican theory – muddling the two is a bit like confusing a conviction for speeding with one for causing death by dangerous driving. And Galileo's telescope was not good enough to show "moons crossing the face of Jupiter"; he observed the moons alternately to the left and right of the planet, and concluded they were orbiting.
Loosley Row, Buckinghamshire, UK
Game not over
From Tony Park
As a computer gamer and hobbyist computer-game author, I was disappointed to see video gaming included in a list of apparently self-evidently bad things in your article on evolutionary traps (15 March, p 43). You might just as well have included fish-keeping or railway modelling.
Playing board games is generally considered a wholesome family activity, and television and film-viewing are mainstream. Why does New Scientist succumb to portraying a combination of the two as the bogeyman of human hobbies?
Dunlop, Ayrshire, UK
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McGlinchey's Brewery, Portland, ca. 1850
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The caption on this image reads, "The last building used as a Brewery in Maine."
It also was also known as the Casco Brewery and was located on Fore Street on Munjoy Hill in Portland.
Patrick and James McGlinchey started the business in 1858. They could not sell beer in Maine because it was a dry state.
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- Title: McGlinchey's Brewery, Portland, ca. 1850
- Creation Date: circa 1850
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Love this little tea pot, keeps the tea warm longer, easy to handle and clean, it looks great with a simple mug or an elegant china tea cup. Worth every penny,another great product from Paderno
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I'm very fussy when it comes to my tea pot. I have several in my collection. This is one of the best teapots I have ever used. First of all, it pours PERFECTLY with zero drips. The handle fits your hand very naturally. The size is perfect for several cups and it keeps the tea hotter than my porcelain teapots. It also has a beautiful finish with easy care. I don't use the insert on a daily basis but if I buy loose tea it's very handy instead of using a tea ball. Paderno is excellent quality.


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WASHINGTON - According to U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), a new FDA mandate would change artisanal cheese production methods.
The FDA issued a mandate that would prevent cheese-makers from using wooden boards to age their cheese.
" The artisanal cheese industry is a small but rapidly growing part of the dairy sector in New York State, with more than 125 cheesemakers creating world class dairy products," New York Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball said. "These businesses create many jobs and provide diversity to the food choices of all New Yorkers."
The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets says in 2010, the FDA began inspecting cheesemaking facilities in New York looking for pathogens.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has also written to the FDA about the mandate.
"Our small businesses and artisan cheese makers in New York and around our nation rely on the centuries-old process of making cheese and worry that they may still be targeted," said Sen. Gillibrand. "The FDA must immediately clarify their rules to assure our producers that they would be able to continue to use wood to age their cheese, which is an integral part of their process."
Sen. Schumer says cheese-makers will be forced to use new material for cheese-aging which will be costly and could alter the taste of cheese.
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Why rebore your Rifle? Most often this is done to save an old gun. It is especially useful when you have an expensive barrel with special sights, original markings, barrel bands, quarter ribs, or full ribs built in. There are many reasons why you might want to keep the original profile of the barrel, reboring allows you to do that with a minimum of expense. If you would rather just rebarrel, click here.
The first step in reboring is to pull the barrel from the action. Next it goes in a machine similar to a lathe where a special boring cutter is used to remove the rifling. This rough boring step leaves the bore 0.006 to 0.008 inch under the final bore diameter. A bore reamer of the desired caliber is then pulled through the bore to give the final bore diameter and a smooth finish. When the reaming is done, a rifling head of the appropriate size is installed, and the rifling is cut into the bore. We use a single point hook cutter for rifling. It takes an average of 75 passes per groove to cut the rifling to depth
There is no guarantee that any barrel will rebore successfully, but in most instances there is no charge for an unsuccessful rebore. Sometimes the barrel can rebored to the next caliber above the one requested if the first rebore doesn't come out. The exception is post WWII European made barrels. Due to various reasons that I won't go into, these barrels stand a higher then normal chance of not reboring well. Most American and postwar Japanese made barrels as used by Browning, Howa, Weatherby, etc are very nice to work with in both stainless and chromoly steel.
The old Winchester nickel steel barrels usually bore and ream well but are tough to get a real nice finish in the bottom of the grooves. The steel is tough and stringy and while the barrels will look a little on the rough side, they usually shoot well. Barrels made before WWI and especially before the turn of the 20th century tend to be non-uniform in their make up. Steel making was more of an art then a science at that time. Normally they will rebore OK. WWII production barrels can run the gamut from very good to work with to horrible. Standards were relaxed in order to hurry production and get weapons into the hands of the troops, and reboring can be an iffy thing on some of these barrels. This is also true of the 1917 Enfield barrels both from WWI and WWII.
Cost to rebore your barrel, $395. A pretty good savings over a new barrel which starts at $675. If your barrel has special sights setup, integral ramps, ribs, or quarter ribs, integral swivels, or if it's octagon, or any other special or unique barrel then reboring really becomes cost effective. One limitation is diameter of the barrel, a rule of thumb is if the muzzle is at least .250" bigger in diameter than the desired caliber a rebore will likely work. Calibers to choose from, see 'Cartridges I have Loved.'
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First 50 Years (2009)
|Artist: Kenny Rogers
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|Kenny Rogers is a country/pop crossover star of epic proportions whose solo breakthroughs in the late 70s just hinted at the greatness and longevity to come. He faithfully blends all American music-pop, country, soul and gospel-garnering fans in every decade with his easy-going style and warm personality.
Now, in celebration of his first fifty years in the music business, Time Life is proud to release The First 50 Years, a 3-CD box set of Kenny's greatest hits, plus three new songs only found in this release, including a new duet with Dolly Parton.
The box set will feature three themed discs: Duets, Story Songs and Love Songs. Every disc features original versions of his well-known hits, some of Kenny's personal favorites, plus one new recording per disc!
Disc-1 Track Listing
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|Liner Note Author: Colin Escott.
|Time/Life's The First 50 Years is a triple-disc box set where each disc is built around a specific theme: "Duets," "Story Songs", and "Love Songs." These themes are a new, easy way to recycle the same hits that appear on every Kenny Rogers collection like clockwork, but it's an effective move, resulting in an enjoyable collection of the original hit recordings where the enticement is a brand new recording added to each themed disc. Perhaps it's not much of a bait to the hardcore fans, but they're not really the audience for this: The First 50 Years is for anybody who wants all of Kenny's hits but never has bothered to pick them up. Now they have another chance. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Producer: Colin Escott (Reissue); Jim Mazza (Reissue); Bas Hartong (Reissue); Mike Jason (Reissue)
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Associated Artists and Works
|Campbell, Glen
|Fender, Freddy
|Kenny Rogers/Dolly Parton
|Laine, Frankie
|Nelson, Willie
|Once Upon a Christmas ~ Parton, Dolly
|The First Edition
|The First Edition [Digipak] ~ The First Edition
|West, Dottie
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|Release Date : 11/16/2009
|Original Release Date : 2009
|Catalog ID : 24834D
|Label : Time/Life Music
|Number of Discs : 3
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My sister bought a kindle, which incidentally is a rather interesting product, and was looking for accessories. DealExtreme then went in and bought the two capes photo below:
The story was as follows: damn Amazon not clear box which model of Kindle you bought. I had to figure, in forums and other sites on the internet, that my sister Kindle, original bought on Amazon, was the model 4 (and do not touch, fire and other). As I had thought initially that the model was "paperwhite" (one that has backlight) I ended up buying this red cape below, that does not fit the Kindle 4 common.
I will sell this capinha in MercadoLivre. Someone is interested? The product is very good, great quality and durability.
On the inside there is a back cover to save some paper. Strange this concern, was not for the Kindle replace paper?
The part where the Kindle is also quite good. I liked the product, sorry that does not fit the Kindle we!
The cover for the Kindle is correct this rose, which is not as good as the red. Both covers are very similar, but the cover for the paperwhite does not allow access to the buttons you need to control the Kindle 4.
The quality does not look very good in this pink cover, but considering the price is reasonable to.
Here is the hint: if you own any model of Kindle, covers not buy on Amazon or shopping stores. In China these capes come out for U.S. $ 30 with free shipping. I leave the links for those interested:
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hello newbie with a modena rpm120
Hello ,
I am currently in the process of buying a pizza place that has a approx. 3 year old Modena rpm 120 in place,
if all gos well we will pass papers on april 2,
looking for tips and tricks to get the most out of this oven, what are some dos and donts
which is the best woods for this oven, ,
I grew up in the boston area and am somewhat of a pizza nut, living in NH the choices are slim for what I consider a real pizza , so my goal is to offer the real deal, I have just about 2 months until the grand opening and would like to absorb any and all pertinent information on this oven and its use
I had eaten at this place in the past and found it to be one of the best pizzas in NH .. appreciate any and all input thank you....
Re: hello newbie with a modena rpm120
I have no experience with commercial operations, but I have spoken with a WFO restaurant owner....he stressed the importance of finding a good supplier of dried wood. Thats all I know about commercial ovens...
Re: hello newbie with a modena rpm120
thanks for the reply , we are trying to setup with the supplier that the previous owner used kiln dried, one thing about NH theres plenty of would
I did notice a crack in the floor of the oven wonder if this would be an issue or is there something we can fill it in with...appreciate all input...
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This is one of those CD''s that I have been waiting too many years to release. Unfortunately the collapse of ICTUS and my following musical adventures haven''t given me the possibility to produce ICTUS records anymore. 30 years later finally with the ICTUS RECORDS re-birth I''m proud to present one of the best duet ever recorded on ICTUS. This recording has been made in the studio, opposite to the one issued as Clangs LP. So far is my favorite performance with my great master Steve Lacy. But let''s go back to those years. 1976 was a year full of problems; not only for a bad shoulder that made me stopping to play for months, but also for the disbanding of the Gaslini quartet, my main source of work. Two months later all this, everything was once again reduced to nothing by the disastrous earthquake which hit Friuli, destroying my house and nearly all my desire to make music. From both emotional and realistic perspectives, working on my music in the face of this human tragedy was impossible for nearly a year (when we moved to Pistoia). Yet it was during this terribly trying period, in 1976, that one of the most important musical meetings in my life took place - I met Steve Lacy - one of the musicians that I most admire. The first meeting with Lacy took place in Paris during the period of the shoulder treatment and I took the opportunity to ask the saxophonist to listen to my first records. Upon my return to Italy, I was excited to have received a letter from Lacy in which Lacy said he would be willing to undertake a tour with ...me!. The idea of playing in duo with Steve - with his complicated, spiky music - worried me. After his arrival my anxiety increased - this man was always thinking, but never spoke. For three concerts I couldn''t figure out what he wanted from me, until finally we managed to talk things through right before the last performance. The concert was recorded and the result was the best thing I had done to date, because I was so stimulated by this exchange of views with Steve, who sees music as a mystery to be discovered every time you play, and I managed to play in a truly free and creative way. When I had asked Lacy how he should intervene with the percussion behind Lacy''s thematic statements and subsequent improvisations; the enigmatic Lacy replied: "Play what you feel." Since then, this has been the guiding principle behind each work of art and everyday action of my artistic life. Here you can hear what Steve Lacy did mean saying that. This CD is dedicated to his memory. Even if we spent just short periods together I always kept a great memory of him in my heart: I''ll always miss you, Steve. (Andrea Centazzo)
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Fighting for a good spot to watch the Fourth of July fireworks is an annual tradition in Chicago, but you can elevate your fireworks experience with an unobstructed view and a private party at the W Lakeshore's seventh floor patio the WET Deck.
Connected to the W's chic and modern restaurant CURRENT, the WET Deck's party will include patriot drinks, a healthy assortment of grilled fare from Executive Chef Gregory Elliott, and DJ to keep you moving all night.
Unlike you the ten square feet you need to fight for on the ground, the 50-seat outdoor
patio oasis offers a modern and funky vibe with a spectacular view of Lake Michigan and Navy Pier (see photo above).
The Fourth of July fireworks start at 9:30pm, but WET Deck's above the masses party starts promptly at 7pm.
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Vandals shoot out at least 100 car windows in Centreville
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CENTREVILLE, Va. (WJLA) - Someone is shooting out car windows in Fairfax County. Police say they've hit at least 100 cars this month.
The glass has been blown out by what appears to be a BB gun. Several cars line the streets wrapped in plastic - the glass still inside.
Since Feb. 8, Fairfax County police say over 100 cars have had their windows shot out in Centreville alone, enough for Diana Washington to reconsider what she does with her vehicle at night.
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Plugged Ears? Eustachian Tube Dysfunction? Welcome!
Plugged ears, otitis media with effusion, and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction affect quality of life and travel. This blog provides more information about how the EarPopper may be a "Product Worth Packing" for those who suffer from these ear issues.
My name is Anya Clowers and I am a nurse consultant in the travel industry. I professionally represent the EarPopper and strive to educate those who suffer from ear issues about this fantastic device. In 2007, I attended the American Academy of Pediatric Conference in San Francisco looking for products beneficial for those traveling with children. I was thrilled to find the EarPopper, a device that opens the Eustachian tubes with a gentle flow of air to relieve ear pressure in the middle ear.
Although the device has amazing, clinically-tested results in restoring hearing loss due to otitis media with effusion, I was more interested in the fact this little device could help the Eustachian tubes deal with changing air pressure when flying – eliminating the pain, fullness, and hearing loss when that ear just won't "pop" during or after a flight!
I went home from the AAP conference and wrote the following entry into my blog:
Almost 15 years ago as a Mayo Clinic nurse, I worked on a surgical unit specializing in ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) surgeries. I witnessed how even minor ENT issues can affect quality of life. When there are issues going on in your head, it's difficult to not be distracted. Life and travel are affected! In the travel industry, I observed how quickly a medical issue can decrease the quality of travel if not prepared with the right "tools".
I began to truly appreciate the EarPopper after witnessing several of my family and friends enjoy pain-free flying and even restored hearing loss! I wanted to tell people about this amazing device! In my various travel seminars (family travel, active senior travel, and business travel), I have shared news of the EarPopper with travelers of all ages.
For the past two years, I have encouraged Summit Medical to join the online conversation and reach out to those who suffer from "plugged ears" or pain and hearing loss associated with negative ear pressure. I am honored they have asked me to represent the EarPopper as they enter into social media and the world of blogs!
Join me on this online journey as I introduce the incredible EarPopper device to travelers, pilots, flight attendants, scuba divers, physicians, nurse practitioners, and all those who suffer from negative middle ear pressure.
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In keeping with its tradition of constant evolution The Country Trader is thrilled to introduce Australia to a stunning range of new furniture items as part of the Contemporary Collections.
Over 200 new furniture pieces and decorative items that cannot be found elsewhere in Australia have just arrived and are ready to be explored by our discerning clients. Following our tradition of quality design and craftsmanship this beautiful selection includes our own creations, and those of leading International Designers
Promoting the art of living well, The Country Trader team always aim to please their clients with a degree of humour, quirk and wit! See for yourself what new delights we have in store!
Every day at The Country Trader is like Christmas morning when you receive containers of new exciting pieces that we can't wait to explore.
Today is no different as we are thrilled to announce the arrival of the C19th French Marble Fireplaces which are waiting to accentuate the living space of its new owners.
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If you want to create elegance, drama or have some gorgeous interior eye candy, these stunning new pieces will be hard to miss.Level 1, 197 young St Waterloo02 9698 4661www.thecountrytrader.com.au
The Country Trader is excited to present a fresh spring-loaded addition to its already bountiful "Designer Collections". Off the boat and onto the floor today, the range is set to make a great impact on Australian interiors. Focusing on the enjoyment of light and living, this sublime collection features elements of indigo cane, worn zinc, cool linen and elm. Imported just for our clients, these newly made pieces are both classically inspired and crafted.
Anticipating warmer weather and the joys of entertaining? Oh yes we are! Indeed, The Country Trader is excited to present its stylish new range of cane furniture.
Visit The Country Trader showroom for an exotic montage of celadon, teal and sea green porcelain, surrounded by the eclectic selection of vintage furniture and decorative pieces The Country Trader is renowned for.
From kitchen cupboards that inspire laid-back living to cabinets of curiosity, the shelf is nowadays way more than an organisational tool. The hottest spot in the home to display your personal style; be inspired this month by The Country Trader's guide to accessorising.
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An easy-shifting eight-speed bike suitable for all cities, the D8 Bicycle is an elegant workhorse. Providing power and speed, the frame style is based on the classic diamond frame geometry that has been the standard among bike design since the 19th century. An ideal choice for urbanites who are hard on their bikes or who frequently encounter potholes and bumpy streets, it comes almost completely assembled and ready to go. If taken care of, the steel frame is guaranteed to last for life. It's the only thing standing between you and a much more fun summer.
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According to recent polling, the overwhelming majority of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track. Congress now has an approval rating of only 12.9% and people are leaving the political parties in droves. As liberty-minded individuals, we often … Continue reading →
The God Devine Allah registers to vote in Hamilton County, Ohio
"The God Devine Refinement Allah" is the latest of Ohio VIP's challenged voters at the Hamilton County Board of Elections (BOE). Registered to vote on October 3, 2012, Mr. Allah was accepted by the Hamilton County BOE and entered onto the voter rolls at an address which does not exist.
This is NO JOKE! Click here to view the registration.
At the Hamilton County BOE meeting on Tuesday 8/27, Mary Siegel, who challenged Mr. Allah, put […]
Ohio VIP voter challenges upheld in Franklin County
(Columbus, Ohio) – June 7, 2013 – Yesterday the Franklin County Board of Elections (BOE) unanimously voted to accept thirty seven (37) challenges of voters registered at USPS and UPS stores. The challenges were submitted by Carol Bicking of Ohio Voter Integrity Project (Ohio VIP), a non-partisan group dedicated to helping maintain accurate voter rolls for Ohio.
Under Ohio law, voters are required to register where they reside: it is not legal to […]
Stopping the Medicaid Expansion in Ohio with an Orange Juice Can?
Most of you have heard of "gerrymandering" and how it has been applied by the parties to carve out "safe" political districts. These are the districts about which it is said, "You could run an orange juice can here and as long as it has an R or D next to its name, it will win". Some now calculate that over 80% of Congressional Districts are considered to be one party dominated. Similar protectionist […]
Ohio Special Elections are February 5th
Here's what you need to know about the special elections taking place in Ohio on February 5th 2013. In total there are going to be 9 issues in 7 counties. All issues are related to local taxes–no candidates or statewide issues will be voted on.
See the following list put together using data from the Secretary of State to determine if you need to be at the polls Feb. 5th.
Hillsdale Local School District – […]
Senator Portman's justification for voting 'YES' on the Fiscal Cliff bill
In case you missed it (which would have been easy because it's not published on the senator's Facebook page, Twitter account, campaign website, or senate website), on January 4th, Senator Portman published an extensive explanation for his vote in favor of the "fiscal cliff deal" which raises taxes on 77% of Americans and includes no spending cuts. We've included his article below.
To see how the rest of our Ohio representatives voted, see our prior article, Ohio […]
Did you witness Ohio voter fraud?
by Lisa Woods
We are disappointed with how little progress has been made to diminish voter fraud in the past four years, despite a lot of effort by a lot of good people. Hopefully, we'll make more progress in the next four years. We are pleased that our friend Chris Long, President of the Ohio Christian Alliance, has begun a new effort to identify, document and initiate action against voter fraud through the Secretary of State, the state Legislature, […]
VIDEO: Ohio Supreme Court Candidate Forum
Last week the Columbus Lawyers Chapter of the Federalist Society held a forum with the candidates appearing on the November 2012 ballot. The forum was moderated by Maurice Thompson, executive director of the 1851 Center for Constitutional Law. We were in attendance and posted live updates from the forum on our twitter account (see tweets on October 3). By reviewing the video, we think you will learn quite a bit of helpful information on […]
Reminder: Last day to register to vote in Ohio is Tuesday, October 9th
The subject says it all. According to the Ohio Secretary of State election calendar, tomorrow is the last day to register to vote for the November 2012 election. Your unregistered friends and family can fill out this online form to take to their local county board of elections tomorrow to register. You can also refer them to our Ohio November 2012 Voter Resources Guide for help in researching candidates and issues.
Vote NO on Ohio Issue 2, the redistricting amendment
Dear friends of liberty,
Before you review the well-written piece we've attached below by Ohio director of Americans for Prosperity and CPA, Seth Morgan, we want you to also be aware that the Ohio Office of Budget Management (OBM) released a report today that estimates Issue 2's passage would cost taxpayers between $11-15.2 million over eight years. From an article released today by Gongwer News Service:
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Stanford medical school is giving iPads to all its new incoming students this fall in order to cut down on paper costs.
The iPads have other advantages too. Here's what Dr. Charles Prober, Stanford's senior associate dean for medical education, told the San Francisco Chronicle:
I think the iPad will also be useful for these future doctors to explain to patients what medical conditions or surgeries look like. They can pull out the iPad in the exam room and enhance their explanations with diagrams or pictures. And they'll always be able to have their medical school notes with them, even after they graduate. It's impossible to do that with a textbook.
I talked last week to Dr. Cameron Powell, an obstetrician (no longer practicing) who co-founded Airstrip, which makes an iPhone/iPad App that lets doctors and nurses monitor a mother's contractions and her baby's heart rate during labor -- at any time, from anywhere, as long as there's a wireless connection.
Airstrip just raised its first venture funding (from Sequoia Capital, amount undisclosed), and was featured onstage last year at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference by Steve Jobs -- even though Airstrip's software runs natively on all mobile devices. But in the U.S., at least, over 80 percent of its business is on the iPhone, and the iPad is gaining fast.


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Washington Heights Preview: Ludwin's Girlfriend Diana Sulks at His Graduation Party (VIDEO)
Love isn't easy, but when it comes to Ludwin and Diana's relationship on MTV's Washington Heights, it's damn near impossible.
Ludwin is charismatic and social, while his girlfriend Diana is anything but. To quote his friend Rico, she's one of the most "awkwardest" girls ever. When Ludwin's friends come together to celebrate his graduation, Diana sulks in the corner, putting Ludwin in a seriously uncomfortable position.
When he goes over to try and cheer her up — he totally wins the award for cutest BF! — Diana tells him she "hates" him. Ouch! Poor Ludwin. Watch the drama go down in our exclusive clip below.
Sure, Diana might suffer from some pretty debilitating social anxieties, but should Ludwin have to suffer the consequences?
We think it's time for Ludwin to dump his Debbie Downer girlfriend Diana and explore other options (preferably his BFF Frankie, who is the definition of a social butterfly).
What do you think? Should Ludwin dump Diana? Sound off in the comments!
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Until last year, you would find George Jaber at Encinal Hardware Store and Pharmacy, either poking around in the rows of inventory helping a customer or behind the cash register, ringing up a sale.
In the latter part of 2008, he took more breaks, sitting in the chair by the pot belly stove, while his sons remained busy. Philip, a pharmacist and Michael, who learned the hardware business at the hands of his father. And also advising customers was George's wife Frida. Other relatives, including daughters Kathy and Linda, and some of George and Frida's 12 grandchildren, as well as the non-family employees always made (and still do) customers feel welcome, as if they were stopping by neighbor's place to chat a little about what was going on around town. That's the way it still is, whether you're buying a 10-cent bolt or a new barbecue or picking up a prescription.
George died last December. Frida followed this month. The family's store and pharmacy are still busy with customers who have learned to rely on the personal service and advice for those of us who didn't know a sheetrock screw from a ball-peen hammer
George was born in 1925. In 1947 he emigrated from Ramallah, Palestine to the United States. He attended Tulsa University in Oklahoma, and was one of the first Arabs to receive a degree in Petroleum Oil Engineering. In 1954 he returned to Ramallah, where he met and married Frida, who was born in 1938 in Jerusalem, Palestine. She was the youngest daughter of six children. After George worked for a few years in Oklahoma in the oil industry, and then in Kuwait, the couple and their children moved to Alameda.
Daughter Kathy Adranly says her parents were traditional old world people. Their pleasure during non-working hours was to be with their families. Frida loved cooking what her grandson George calls "big Arabic meals." When George wasn't working at the store, he worked in the garden. The couple didn't watch a lot of TV, but George did enjoy "Sanford and Son" and Frida had recently taken a liking to the celebrity dancing competitions. The family, except for daughter Linda, who moved to San Jose last month, still lives in Alameda.
They left a legacy for everyone in town. A sculpted water fountain bubbles on High Street at Encinal Avenue. The couple had traveled to Italy, and, impressed with the fountains there, donated a three-bowled fountain studded by lion's heads. In fact, they wanted to give the city one or two more of the watery works of art, but because the city has to pay for the upkeep, the couple stuck to giving one fountain.
Another gift came after the entire family battled with the city to have a stop sign placed at the much-traveled intersection of Encinal and Versailles avenues. From the store windows they saw too many close calls between speeding vehicles and pedestrians. They finally won their request, but only after one of their own employees was knocked down by a car and suffered multiple injuries. Fortunately, she recovered.
In George's and Frida's wake is a non-fictional history of an American success story, evidence that hard work and honesty and families really can persevere. It surely wasn't always easy, but it was right. As headlines focus more on scoundrels and scammers and general sadness, theirs is a refreshing and much-needed true story that, like many supposedly small stories, carries the biggest, and most hope-filled, messages.


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> On Sunday 12 May 2002 02:24 pm, Peter Jay Salzman wrote:
> > discovery #136:
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> > it is possible to accidentally touch the insides of a power supply,
> > before rectification and regulation, and live.
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> > however, i don't recommend it; cheap thrills are better obtained through
> > the binary usenet newsgroups...
> Ouch, did you get burned?
no. it's hard to describe the sensation. it's like your brain goes
back and forth quickly. there were two sensations:
1- a moving back and forth sensation (but i don't think it was physical.
i think it was just in mind).
2- a panic upon realizing what i just must have done. sort of a "danger
wil robinson" kind of thing. the "danger" thought happened much
quicker than the thought "pull my hand away".
for a few minutes afterward, i felt like i was on a caffeine high. an
unpleasant one though.
> Just remember the one hand rule;
> "When working with high powered circuits keep one hand in your pocket"
> The idea being that this prevents a path accross your chest. You'll also want
> not to have your body grounded........
yeah, i know. even though lucifer isn't my main system, it's my gaming
computer. it's also the big-bruiser machine i run my simulations on
when i need for them to finish in a short amount of time. basically,
it's my work and play computer. there's kind of a panic that sets in
when your computer is down. i was working way too fast.
btw, i was going to buy a new power supply from fry's. 80 bucks for a
400W amd approved supply. the woman at the hard drive/CPU section
told me there was a case that was being cleared out. it included a 425W
amd approved power supply. only 32 bucks. go figure.
the downside is that i just discovered there's one less power cable than
my last supply. so i'm going to be without my jaz drive until i get
ps- i just bought fallout/fallout 2 at frys. both games combined for
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amazing. for some reason i had it in my head that fallout was a fps.
it's not. it's a modern RPG that borders on being a strategy game.
very similar to jagged alliance 2 which was ported to linux by tribsoft
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Return of the Kyocera Smartphone! But not in North Am
FYI. For the past few years, about every six months, I contact Kyocera asking if they will ever come out with a new smart phone. They always say they have no plans to do so. Well, about two weeks ago I sent an email to Kyocera asking them if they would ever come out with a follow up to the 7135 (I am a previous 7135 user), and the response I got back was that in fact, they do plan to come out with another smart phone, but it will not be available in North America. Hopefully, if their return to the smart phone market is more successful this time, they will make it available in NA. Keep hope alive!
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VIDEO: Disney to Prep Stand-Alone STAR WARS Flicks in Addition to New Trilogy
In an interview today with CNBC, Walt Disney Pictures' CEO Bob Iger confirmed the stand-alone STAR WARS feature film rumors. For the full interview, check out the video below!
As BWW Movies World previously reported, rumors that Disney is planning a slate of 'stand-alone' STAR WARS films which will be unrelated to the new sequel trilogy but will feature characters from the franchise. The first in the series will focus on the beloved character YODA.
Back in October, Disney announced that it has agreed to acquire George Lucas' Lucasfilm Ltd, that included complete rights for the Star Wars franchise. The companies also announced a target for a 2015 release for Star Wars: Episode 7.
Kathleen Kennedy, Co-Chairman of Lucasfilm, became President of Lucasfilm, reporting to Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn. Additionally she will now serve as the brand manager for Star Wars, working directly with Disney's global lines of business to build, further integrate, and maximize the value of this global franchise.
Kennedy will serve as executive producer on new Star Wars feature films, with George Lucas serving as creative consultant. Star Wars Episode 7 is targeted for release in 2015, with more feature films expected to continue the Star Wars saga and grow the franchise well into the future.
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It's something from nothing. A random number generator that harnesses the quantum fluctuations in empty space could soon sit inside your computer.
A device that creates truly random numbers is vital for a number of applications, including cryptography.
Algorithms can generate numbers that pass statistical tests for randomness, but they're useless for secure cryptography if the algorithm falls into the wrong hands. Other methods using entangled ions to generate random numbers are more reliable, but tend to be slower and more expensive.
Now Christian Gabriel's team at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light in Erlangen, Germany, has built a prototype that draws on a vacuum's random quantum fluctuations. These impart random noise to laser beams in the device, which converts it into numbers.
"It's an easy method, and it's good value," says Gabriel.
The team sent a laser into a beam splitter, sheltered from external light sources. Without influence from the vacuum, the two emerging beams would have been identical. However, the lowest energy state of the electromagnetic field carries just enough energy to interact with the laser as it passes through the beam splitter. "The beams carry this quantum noise," says Gabriel.
The exiting beams were captured in two detectors which turned the light into electronic signals, and the signals were subtracted from one another, leaving only the noise from the vacuum and electronics. The team used a mathematical function to tease out the truly random signal of the vacuum. Because they could calculate the total disorder in the system and the portion which comes from the vacuum, they were able to reduce the set of numbers so that the electronic contribution was eliminated and only a fully random string remained.
Though reduced, the stream of bits comes at speedy 6.5 million per second. This is already in line with the speed of commercially available quantum random number generators, say the researchers, but they hope to achieve rates more than 30 times higher.
Collaborator Christoph Marquardt says the generator's optimised speed will be "faster than anything you could buy or that is available in other comparable systems nowadays".
The lab set-up costs about €1000, and the researchers estimate that the cost could fall to about €100. As the device functions at room temperature and could be made to fit in the palm of your hand, it may one day be integrated into a desktop computer.
Antonio Acín of the Institute for Photonic Sciences in Barcelona, Spain, points out that although the quantum noise of the vacuum is tamper-proof, most users won't be able to verify the workings of their random number generators – meaning they'll find it impossible to tell whether they are receiving a unique random stream from the generator or a pre-programmed, statistically random set from elsewhere.
Journal source: Nature Photonics, DOI: 10.1038/nphoton.2010.197
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Lisa Henning leads all Big 12 players in kills per set during league play.
Oct. 6, 2011
Match Info: Mizzou (14-6, 1-3 Big 12) at Baylor (13-6, 2-3 Big 12)
Date: Oct. 8
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Waco, Texas
Arena: Ferrell Center
Audio: MUTigers.tv
Live Stats: Click Here
Twitter Updates: @MU_Volleyball
Game Notes: Media Notes
The Opening Serve - What You Need to Know
Mizzou will wrap up its week-long road trip this Saturday as it will play Baylor at 1 p.m. on Saturday (Oct. 8) at the Ferrell Center. Mizzou will look to make it three-straight wins in the series against Baylor as Mizzou won both meetings last season, including a 3-0 sweep of the Bears in Waco. MUTigers.com will have live stats and live audio.
Senior middle hitter Brittney Brimmage hit .529 with 11 kills in the Tigers' loss at No. 22 Oklahoma as she recaptured the top spot in the Big 12 with her .395 attack percentage this season. In fact, the match marked the first time she had hit better than .500 since Sept. 3 against Florida International.
Sophomore Lisa Henning moved into first place in the Big 12 with her 4.35 kills per set average during Big 12 play. She posted 16 kills on Wednesday at Oklahoma as she passed K-State's Kaitlynn Pelger for the top spot. Henning has 61 kills over her last three matches as she is averaging 4.36 kills per set in that span. Overall, she is fourth in the Big 12 in points per set (4.26) and fifth in kills per set (3.77) this season.
Saturday's matchup should be intriguing as Mizzou leads the Big 12 in digs allowed per set at 13.46 while Baylor is the league's top digging team, averaging 17.46 per set.
What's Inside? - A Quick Look at the Notes
Mizzou will conclude its week-long road trip at Baylor on Saturday. The match will be played at 1 p.m.
The Tigers have lost two straight matches, but both losses came in five sets, including at No. 22 Oklahoma.
Mizzou swept the season series with Baylor last season and will look to make it three straight on Saturday.
Mizzou leads the Big 12 in digs allowed per set while Baylor leads the league in digs per set.
Head coach Wayne Kreklow sits just six wins shy of his 400th as a collegiate women's coach.
Lisa Henning leads all Big 12 attackers in kills per set (4.35) while ranking second in points per set (4.88).
Henning ranks fourth in the league in points per set (4.26) and fifth in kills per set (3.77).
Over her last three matches, Henning has 61 kills while averaging 4.36 kills per set.
Henning surpassed her kill total from last season at Oklahoma, doing so on less attacks and on better hitting.
Setter Molly Kreklow has recorded a double-double in five of her last six matches.
Kreklow now ranks third in the Big 12 in assists per set at 10.51 and leads the league in total assists at 778.
Tiger senior Brittney Brimmage moved back atop the Big 12 in hitting at .395 this season.
Brimmage hit .529 at OU, marking the first time that she has hit better than .500 since Sept. 3 vs. FIU.
Brimmage is hitting .426 with 34 kills (2.43 per set) over her last three matches.
Priscilla Armendariz is just nine digs shy of tying eighth place in career digs all-time at Mizzou.
Armendariz has been better in Big 12 play, averaging 4.24 digs per set. She averaged just 3.47 prior to that.
Mizzou is averaging 14.59 dps in league play versus averaging just 13.51 in non-conference play.
What's On Tap
Mizzou will play its second-consecutive road match as it heads to Baylor for a 1 p.m. match against Baylor on Saturday (Oct. 8) at the Ferrell Center. Mizzou will look to move back into the win column after dropping two-straight five set matches in Big 12 play. Following that match, Mizzou will have played 21 matches this season with 15 coming away from home. Gametracker will be provided on MUTigers.com while fans can listen to the match live on Mizzou All-Access at MUTigers.tv.
Last Time Out
The Tigers lost their second-straight five-set match on Wednesday at No. 22 Oklahoma despite a spirited rally from down, 2-0, to force a fifth set. Sophomore Lisa Henning led Mizzou with 16 kills in the match while the Tiger middle hitting duo of Brittney Brimmage and Whitney Little combined for 21 kills on .333 hitting in the match, highlighted by Brimmage who tallied 11 on a team-best .529 hitting. Mizzou lost the first two sets of the match before battling back to win the third and fourth sets to force a decisive fifth. The Tigers took a 1-0 lead to open the frame, but from there it was all Sooners as they took the fifth, 15-7.
Double-Double Trouble for Kreklow
Molly Kreklow posted her seventh double-double of the season with 42 assists and 12 digs at OU Wednesday. In fact, five of her seven double-doubles this season have come over the last six matches as she now has three-straight double-doubles for the first time this season. She was just three kills shy of a triple-double at Oklahoma.
Kreklow Six Shy of 400
Mizzou head coach Wayne Kreklow sat 20 wins shy of his 400th as a head volleyball coach entering the season, but he now sits just six shy of 400 in his career. Should he reach 400 this season, he will be one of just three coaches in the Big 12 to have cracked the 400-win plateau. Kreklow surpassed his 600th win all-time as a coach (assistant, men's coach, women's coach) at both Mizzou and Columbia College with the Tigers' win over Florida International earlier this season. In all, Wayne and Susan Kreklow have combined for 745 wins as a coaching duo, 236 of which have come during their 11-plus seasons at Mizzou.
Team Notes
In all, the Tigers have been quite impressive this season as they have raced out to an 14-6 start, the team's best since 2005 when the Tigers started 17-3. That year, Mizzou wound up one match away from playing in the Final Four. Below are some quick notes on the team so far this season.
Mizzou's 14 wins are second among all Big 12 teams. Oklahoma leads the league with 17 wins so far. Texas Tech also has 14 wins.
Of the Tigers' 14 wins in 2011, nine have come against teams that won at least 20 matches last season.
Mizzou is one win better at this point this season than it was at this point last season. Through 20 matches last year, Mizzou was 13-7 while it checks in at 14-6 this season. Remember, Mizzou advanced all the way to the Sweet 16 in 2010.
The Tigers have received votes in every AVCA Top 25 poll this season and check in at No. 37 this week.
Mizzou ranks second in the Big 12 in hitting at .258, just behind second-place Oklahoma (.265).
Mizzou reset its season-highs in kills (66), assists (63) and blocks (15.0) in its loss to K-State last Wednesday.
Dating back to last season, Mizzou has lost just 10 times in its last 35 matches. Six of those losses came to top-25 teams while three ranked among the nation's top 15.
Mizzou has played just six of its 20 matches this season at home. Following Saturday, Mizzou will have played 15 of 21 matches away from home this season.
Henning Leads Big 12 in Kills During League Play
Sophomore outside hitter Lisa Henning leads all Big 12 attackers with her 4.35 kills per set during Big 12 play as she surpassed ISU's Carly Jenson with her 16-kill performance at Oklahoma on Wednesday. Not only that, but Henning also checks in at second in the Big 12 in points per set (4.88) during league play. Overall, Henning ranks fourth in points per set (4.26) and fifth in kills per set (3.77) in all matches this season.
Henning's 24 Kills Are Top Big 12 Mark
Staying on the topic of Henning, the Tiger sophomore's 24 kills against Kansas State are the most by a Big 12 player during league play this year. Her 21 kills against Texas A&M the previous match also rank as the third-best total in the Big 12 this season and the top four-set mark. In fact the 21 kills in the four-set match with A&M are four more than the next-best mark in the Big 12 this season.
Henning Surpasses Last Year's Kill Total
With her 16 kills at Oklahoma, Henning now has 279 kills on the season. That total is 13 more than she had all of last season and she has done so one better hitting (.256 vs. .227) and fewer attacks (716 vs. 724). Keep in mind, the Tigers still have 12 more matches this season. The biggest reason for Henning's increased production from a season ago has been her ability to play all six rotations this season. Last year, Henning finished with just 37 digs but there year she ranks third on the team with 156, more than four-times her total from a season ago.
Brimmage Leads the League in Hitting Again
Senior middle hitter Brittney Brimmage has led the Big 12 in hitting for much of the season but had slipped to second over the last two weeks. But Brimmage regained the top spot after out-deuling OU's Sallie McLaurin on Wednesday as she hit .529 with 11 kills. That moved her season clip to .395, passing McLaurin who had occupied the top spot. Brimmage has hit better than .400 in 11 of 20 matches this season and has eclipsed .500 nine times although Wednesday marked her first match over .500 since Sept. 3 against Florida International.
Returning to Form
In all, Brimmage is hitting .426 with 34 kills over her last three matches as she has seemed to regain the form that netted her Big 12 Player of the Week honors following the Middle Tennessee Blue Raider Bash. At MTSU, Brimmage hit .637 with 56 kills in those five matches but hit just .214 with 66 kills in the Tigers' next eight matches. But with her performance of late, she has seemed to regain the form that ranked her as one of the most feared attackers in the Big 12.
Brimmage Reaches All-Time Top-10
Brittney Brimmage tallied her 220th career block assist against Kansas State last Wednesday as she now ranks 10th all-time in career block assists at Mizzou. She is just two shy of eighth all-time as well. Brimmage also sits just two total blocks back of 10th all-time in that category as well with 255 total blocks in her career.
Pip Cracks All-Time Top 10
Senior libero Priscilla Armendariz etched her name in the Mizzou record books last Wednesday as she collected 18 digs to move into ninth place all-time in career digs with 1,039. She now sits just nine digs shy of eighth place all-time and is one of just 11 players in program history to surpass 1,000 career digs. Armendariz is currently ninth in the Big 12 in digs per set at 3.64 this season.
Kreklow Resets Season-High in Two Consecutive Matches
For the second consecutive match, sophomore setter Molly Kreklow reset her season-high in assists as she spread 56 against Kansas State last Wednesday. Prior to that, Kreklow had passed out 53 in the Tigers' win over Texas A&M. Kreklow followed those two performances by nearly netting a triple-double at No. 22 Oklahoma with seven kills, 12 digs while spreading 42 assists. Her seven kills tie her career-high as well.
Kreklow Third in Assists Per Set
Kreklow comes into the Baylor match averaging 10.51 assists per set as she continues to rank third in the Big 12 in assists per set. She spent the first two weeks of the season averaging well over 11.00 assists per set while ranking first in the league, but the Tiger offense has slowed somewhat since then. All-in-all, Kreklow is putting together a phenomenal year at the setter position as she has been named Big 12 Player of the Week and has garnered AVCA/Sports Imports National Player of the Week honors this season. Kreklow became just the fifth Tiger ever to take home that award and the first-ever Tiger setter.
Mizzou Leads the League In Digs Allowed
Through 20 matches this season, the Tigers continue to lead the Big 12 in digs allowed at just 13.46 per set as their hitters have been very good. However, Baylor enters Saturday's match as the Big 12's top digging team as it averages 17.46 per set, setting up a very intriguing matchup on Saturday.
Passing Improved at Oklahoma
When the Tigers have lost this season it has been because they have struggled on serve receive, but they seemed to turn that around on Wednesday night at Oklahoma. In fact, Mizzou was aced just twice, its lowest since Sept. 3 against Florida International. In fact, Mizzou has been aced at least five times in its nine previous matches before Oklahoma on Wednesday. Individually, Priscilla Armendariz and Katie O'Brien were the biggest bright spots in the match; Armendariz converted all 32 of her chances while O'Brien converted 29 of 30. The 30 service reception chances for O'Brien were a career-high.
Back Row Improves Defensively in League Play
Staying on the topic of back-row defense, the Tigers have seen improved play from their back row during Big 12 play. In fact, Mizzou is averaging 14.59 dps in league play versus averaging just 13.51 in non-conference play. A key reason for that is the increased production of libero Priscilla Armendariz, who averaged just 3.47 digs per set in non-conference play but has seen that mark improve to 4.24 over the Tigers' four Big 12 matches.
Road Warriors
While Mizzou is one of the youngest teams in the league this season, the freshman class has sure gotten used to the grind of college volleyball over the last month. In fact, Mizzou played 13 straight matches away from home and played 18 matches over the first month of the season. The 13-striaght matches away from home marks the longest road trip since Wayne and Susan Kreklow took over the program in 2000. After playing two consecutive matches at home, Mizzou will return to the road for a pair of matches this week. In fact, following this week Mizzou will have played 15 of 21 matches this season away from home.
Big Crowds at Home
Despite only playing the six home matches this year, huge crowds have flocked to the Hearnes Center as a total of 16,324 fans have watched the Tigers this season, good for 2,721 fans per match. Mizzou has eclipsed the 3,000-fan mark three times this season, most recently in its Big 12 home-opener against Texas A&M. Mizzou has had at least 2,000 fans at every home match.
The big crowds are a key reason why Mizzou has been able to race out to a 5-1 start inside the Hearnes Center this season. In fact, since Wayne and Susan Kreklow have taken over at Mizzou, the Tigers are 116-41 at home as they have won nearly 75-percent of their home matches under the Kreklows.
Scouting Baylor
Baylor comes into Saturday's match with a 13-6 record this season and is riding a two-match winning streak after defeating Kansas and Texas Tech earlier this month. Baylor boasts one of the Big 12's most balanced offenses as six players have at least 100 kills on the season while no player has more than 200, making the front line hard to defend. Briana Tolbert leads the way with 182 kills on .347 hitting while Torri Campbell has 172 kills on .324 hitting.
The Baylor back row is also very good as it pulling in a Big 12-best 17.46 per set. Libero Allison King leads the way with 5.10 digs per set as she has corralled 347 on the season. In all, five Bear players are pulling in at least 2.00 digs per set.
Series Information
Mizzou leads the all-time series with Baylor, 17-13, after sweeping the season series in 2010. That season sweep included a 3-0 win in Waco on Nov. 20 last season. That was the Tigers' first win at Baylor since the 2007 season. Baylor won both meetings in 2009 as the teams have split the last four meetings.
The Last Meeting
Mizzou earned its 20th win of the season with its sweep of Baylor in Waco last season on Nov. 20. Mizzou's defense was very good in the sweep as then libero Caitlyn Vann pulled in 25 digs in just three sets (8.33 per set). Senior Weiwen Wang also made her impact felt, coming off of the bench to tally eight kills on 14 errorless attacks. Paola Ampudia led the way for the Tigers with 10 kills as well. Last year's win at Baylor gave Mizzou 20 wins and 12 conference wins for the first time since 2005. It was also the Tigers' 11th win away from home last season as the Tigers played very well on the road last year.
Nifty Fifty Whitney
Tiger freshman Whitney Little (Keller, Texas) surpassed the 50-block mark in the Tigers' 13th match of the season against Denver. She is the fastest Tiger freshman to reach to the 50-block mark under the direction of Wayne and Susan Kreklow (since 2000). Currently, Little has a team-high 70 blocks and her 1.09 blocks per set rank her 10th in the Big 12 Conference. Adding to her production, Little is hitting .358 with 75 kills this season and had six kills on 14 attacks at Iowa State on Wednesday.
Tigers Picked Fifth in Big 12
Despite the youth on the Tiger roster, the league's coaches seem to recognize the level of talent on this year's team as the Tigers were picked to finish fifth in the Big 12 in the annual preseason poll. In all, Mizzou finished the polling with 32 points, just behind fourth-place Texas A&M and just ahead of sixth-place Baylor. The Tigers were picked fifth in last year's preseason poll and ended up advancing to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
Young, but Talented
Despite bringing back four players that started for Mizzou last season, the Tigers will be one of the youngest teams nationally. In fact, nearly 80-percent of the Tigers' roster in 2011 are underclassmen as 11 of the 14 players are freshmen or sophomores. That makes Mizzou the youngest team in the Big 12 and only Texas Tech (16 underclassmen) has more freshman or sophomores on their roster. However, Mizzou's last two recruiting classes have ranked in the top 25 nationally, including this year's freshman class, which checked in at No. 22 nationally. The 2010 class ranked 14th.
Program Highlights
The Tigers just completed the most successful decade in program history last year. In fact, Mizzou has averaged 22 wins per season since 2000 and is one of just 22 teams nationally to qualify for nine NCAA Tournaments since 2000. The Tigers were on that average last year with 22 wins and a Sweet 16 berth.
Hunter Joins Coaching Staff
There are few Mizzou athletes that are accomplished as Lindsey Hunter and she will look to parlay her success as a player into success as a coach as she joins the Mizzou coaching staff in 2011. Hunter takes the place of former assistant Chris Muscat, who took the head coaching job at Loyola (Chicago) last year. Hunter is Mizzou's all-time leader in assists, assists per set, single season assists and set for the Tigers in the most successful four-year period in program history. She will serve as the primary recruiting coordinator for the Tigers. She spent last season as the color analyst for the Tiger volleyball matches while working towards her master's degree as a graduate assistant with Mizzou's Total Person Program.
Kreklow Sets With USA Junior National Team
For the second consecutive summer, sophomore setter Molly Kreklow set with the USA Volleyball Junior National Team. She has spent plenty of time with USA Volleyball in her career as she was also with the Youth National Team for two seasons. She has now spent four years with USA Volleyball, gaining plenty of high-level experience along the way.
Brimmage Plays With USA Volleyball As Well
Kreklow wasn't the only Tiger to play with USA Volleyball over the summer as Brittney Brimmage led the USA Volleyball A2 Blue Team to a USA Volleyball Women's Open Division Championship. She helped her team go 4-0 (winning 12 of 15 sets) during pool play. The team was then bumped to the loser's bracket and came all the way back to win the tournament. She was one of the team's top middle hitters throughout the tournament.
Henning Tours China
Sophomore Lisa Henning had an experience of a lifetime over the summer as she played volleyball in China, touring and playing some of the nation's top professional teams. Henning and her team compiled a 2-4 record in six matches in China, playing against very disciplined, professional competition. She also visited places like the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven.
Recruiting Class Earns National Honors
For the second straight season, the Mizzou volleyball program has brought in a nationally-ranked recruiting class as this year's checks in at No. 22 nationally. The 2011 class comes on the heels of the Tigers' No. 14-ranked class in 2010. Three of the signees - Jade Hayes, Whitney Little and Emily Wilson - were named to the Volleyball Magazine NFINITY Fab 50. With a pair of top 25 classes in consecutive seasons, look for those nine players to be the nucleus of the Mizzou volleyball program in the years to come.
California Girls
On this year's Mizzou roster, fans may notice something that they haven't seen under Wayne and Susan Kreklow. Two players on this year's roster - Niki Collier and Sarah Meister - hail from California, marking the first California natives that the Kreklows have coached at Mizzou. Both have seen significant court time this year and are am important part of the Tiger freshman class that ranked No. 22 nationally.
Hayes Brings Plenty of Accolades
Freshman utility player Jade Hayes is one of the headliners of Mizzou's 2011 freshman class and she brings with her the accolades to back it up. She is a two-time Gatorade Missouri State Player of the Year and was the AVCA National Player of the Year as a junior in 2009. She led Ozark High School to a state title in 2009 and a third-place finish in 2010. She was also named MVP of the AVCA/Under Armour High School All-America match last year as well and was named to the Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 and PrepVolleyball.com's Defensive Dandy list.
Hayes projects as a libero long term at the collegiate level, but this season she will likely have a utility role due to her versatility, although she will likely battle for the libero job with Priscilla Armendariz. Listed a 6-0, she can hit, serve and defend and will also likely serve as the team's backup setter.
Little Named Forth Worth Player of the Year
Incoming freshman Whitney Little has also gained her fair share of accolades as she comes into Mizzou this season. The 6-3 middle blocker was a PrepVolleyball.com Senior Ace, a Volleyball Magazine Fab 50 selection and a member of the AVCA High School All-America Watch List, but her greatest honor came from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, which named her as the Super Team Player of the Year.
Wilson Continues Nebraska Pipeline
It has been no secret that Mizzou, under the direction of Wayne and Susan Kreklow, has been able to recruit the state of Nebraska with a lot of success. Names like All-Americans Lindsey Hunter, Nicole Wilson and former Big 12 Libero of the Year Tatum Ailes are just a few of the successful Nebraska natives to come through Mizzou in the last 11 seasons. And the tradition with continue this season as Emily Wilson will make her debut with Mizzou. She is the sister of former Tiger middle hitter Catie Wilson and was voted MVP of the All-Nebraska State Team twice in her high school career. The 6-2 outside hitter should figure into the mix right away for the Tigers.
Blue Springs Connection
Looking at the Tiger roster, there is a connection between several players coming from the Kansas City area as four players - Priscilla Armendariz, Lisa Henning and Ashton Bodenstab - hail from Blue Springs, Mo. In fact, Armendariz and Henning actually played for rival high schools as well.
A Competitive Schedule
With the departure of Colorado and Nebraska from the Big 12 Conference, a new-look schedule will take hold in the Big 12 this season. Instead of playing 20 league matches, each team will now play 16, playing each team twice. The loss of four matches has led to an additional non-conference tournament for the Tigers this season, giving the Tigers a chance to test themselves against some of the top non-conference competition in the nation. In fact, Mizzou will play 11 of its 33 matches against teams that qualified for the NCAA Tournament last season.
`Bridging' A Local Connection
The Mizzou volleyball family has always played a very active role in the City of Columbia community, and that trend is continuing at Rock Bridge High School, one of two local Columbia high schools. There is a growing connection between the two schools that has moved beyond coincidence. Former Tiger and 2007 Big 12 Libero of the Year Tatum Ailes is now the head coach as Rock Bridge and her assistant coach is none other than former Mizzou middle hitter Catie Wilson, who graduated last season. Keep in mind that Wilson's sister - Emily Wilson - is a freshman on this year's Mizzou roster as well.
But the connections don't stop there. Current Tiger freshman Niki Collier led Rock Bridge to its first district title in 25 years in 2010 before eventually signing with the Tigers for the upcoming season. Not only that, but Wayne and Susan Kreklow's daughter Allie is a setter for the Rock Bridge volleyball team. The connection shows how connected the Tiger program has been with the community for the 11 years that Wayne and Susan Kreklow have been at Mizzou.
Volleyball on the Air
If you can't be at the Tigers' matches this season, you can still catch all of the action at MUTigers.com as all of the matches will be streamed with audio and home matches will have video and audio. Jim Grundy will be in his first year as the team's play-by-play announcer. All broadcasts can be accessed at MUTigers.tv.
Up Next
The Tigers will be back in action next Wednesday as they take on Kansas on Oct. 12 in its `Bust the House' night. The match will air live on the Mizzou Sports Network with Beau Baehman and Craig Sherman on the call. The match is slated for a 6:30 p.m. start. For all the latest on Mizzou volleyball, stay tuned to MUTigers.com and follow the team on twitter @MU_Volleyball.
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Applying Color Theory to Creating a Perfect Storm Animation
In this learning module, Theresa-Marie Rhyne presents the colorization process of a computational simulation of a hurricane.
We highlight how the color scheme was transferred from a geographic map display into a time series animation. Color theory concepts are applied directly in this scientific visualization process.