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On the back of his powerful second place win in New Hampshire, Ron Paul has urged his supporters to switch to a higher gear in order that the campaign can continue the momentum into South Carolina where the next primary takes place in ten days' time.
In an urgent email shot, Paul told supporters "I'm going to try my best to spend a few hours relishing this great finish. But the truth is, I'm already thinking about South Carolina, Florida, and beyond."
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Ron Paul is currently polling fourth in South Carolina with around 12 percent. Both Gingrich and Santorum are marginally ahead with around 18 percent. Romney is leading at 37 percent. Paul needs to eat into his rivals' numbers in order to secure a top three finish and continue the momentum from Iowa and New Hampshire.
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With the campaigns of Gingrich, Santorum, Huntsman and Perry all failing to significantly challenge Romney over the opening two states, Paul also urged the rest of the Republican field to drop out of the race and unite behind him in order to defeat Mitt Romney.
"After my incredibly strong showing tonight in New Hampshire, it's clear I'm the one Republican candidate with the resources, volunteers, and organization to take on and DEFEAT both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama." Paul wrote, adding that it was now a two man race meaning "there is only one true conservative choice."
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I am in the process of writing the first scenario for the ParaSpace Role Playing System.
Scenes from the mall
begins with a wraith awakening and zombie uprising (although, along with a magical awakening, the game is intended to become a post apocalyptic fantasy filled with all manner of creatures). I have played the scenario through with several groups and each have given some very positive feedback. However, now coming to write it out in full, I am finding it quite a struggle to set down all of its many intricacies.
Although, at first glance, the scenario seems to be a �standard� zombie romp (dawn of the dead style) and can certainly be played through in this manner, during play tests, I have explored many side plots involving character development and emotions. In particular, I am attempting to provide enough detail with each �named� NPC to enable a GM to provide his players with some opportunities to build tensions within the group of survivors that might, depending on character actions, lead to some great role playing and, possible, confrontations. The idea being to get the players to interact with these NPCs as real people (rather than a bunch of stats to overcome).
For my part, I've been GMing for over 25 years but, having never written a scenario out in full and always preferring the thrill of the unexpected, I am trying to gage an interest as to what amount of information other GMs prefer. In the writing, I have tried to keep things basic and simple (so as not to overload the GM with things he must remember) but offer enough to detail to form a fabric from which to base any situations that may occur. I would therefore be really grateful for some feedback and advice with regard to the information I have so far provided; in particular, the NPCs.
Thanks in advance
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What kind of "intricacies" are we talking about?
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By intricacies, I am referring to the fact that their are a number of elements that combine together to build the scenario. As well as, what I refer to as �the overarching plot� where the characters struggle to survive the awakenings of wraiths, zombies, ghouls, magic and more, there are also a number of, what I refer to as �sub-plots� that will unfold. This section is very much a work in progress and I intend to add a fragment to the end of each day in a section called �Personal and Social Development�. In this I am hoping to steadily build tension and fractions within the community. What I aim for is to have provided enough NPC information to enable the GM to adequately be able to role play these scenes.
In particular, early in the game, there are moral issues to consider when putting to rest two youth zombies. Another issue occurs soon after as an NPC is bitten and must too be dealt with (while his girlfriend looks on). Further into the story, as food begins to get scarce, issues of rationing and sharing must be overcome and natural disease will also take its toll and may require quarantine (or extermination) of the victims. There is an obvious social gap when rich meets poor (some of whom have a dark secret) and there are cracks in personality and friendship that will be driven between some NPCs (and player characters). With no law and order, and several thefts taking place, any of these situations could explode and divide the group at any moment.
It is also worth mentioning, at this stage that, through Father Miller and Queen Mab, there is a sub-plot that deals with Christianity and Paganism; albeit within a post apocalyptic fantasy setting (I am obviously wary of this sensitive subject and would seek any advice in order to do it justice).
During play tests, I have tried many of these (and other) situations across a number groups. Obviously, each group responded differently (which makes it hard to predict how others will react) and, therefore, makes it very difficult to write conclusions. However, as previously stated, I personally prefer the excitement of the unexpected and so am happy to leave these sub-plots as open ended stories for the player characters (and the GM) to solve in their own way. Unfortunately, as a result, in order to continue with the overarching plot, I am finding myself writing statements like �It is the assumption that
x, y, z
has occurred. If this is not the case within your game you will need to adjust the following events as necessary�. Do people think that is acceptable or would they prefer to see notes on how to steer the game in a particular direction (or is that just railroading)?
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September 16, 2011, 04:05:05 AM »
It's a choice. You can choose for the sub-plots to be left to the GM and the players, since you cannot possibly predict what kind of characters your players are going to create. They might all just be random people enjoying their day in the mall when all hell breaks loose, but who's to say there isn't a character that is trying to find something of importance in the mall? Perhaps at the time of hell breaking loose one person is already on the lookout for his or her son or daughter... Do you have to write out rules for this possible sub-plot? In that case, you need to write out all possible sub-plots.
I, personally, wouldn't mind if I were forced to choose from a list of "sub-plots" from the get go, so this IS a possibility, mind you... I am of the belief that "complete freedom" in character creation is nonsense, so if I had to choose a person, whom I can name, for who I can create a certain look, but whose previous life has been written out for me, alongside his initial goals in the aftermath, then that would be fine by me. In fact, I might just throw that idea into my own game Chronicles... I shall henceforth call it "Destinies".
It is not railroading!! :D
You should consider what you want.
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September 17, 2011, 02:02:49 AM »
It is my intention to include some archetypal pre-drawn characters. However, I hadn't considered including a specific background or "destiny" with them. That is certainly food for thought. Even if all payer chose not to use an archetype or pre-determined background, it would enable me to create specific examples for the GM as to how a particular sub-plot might play out with a certain type of character.
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October 05, 2011, 09:50:03 PM »
There's certainly no shame in pre-gens... they're even kind of stylish right now (as if that matters).
But yeah, the constant struggle with scenario design is how to have anything resembling a linear plot without railroading, versus how to have a big enough sandbox without having to design for literally every possibility under the sun. I kind of favor a story I heard once about how Raymond Chandler used to plan his novels: he'd meticulously outline every aspect of a dozen subplots all the way up to... around halfway through the novel. Then he'd finish the novel by playing it by ear.
If you haven't I'd recommend looking at
The Armitage Files
, a scenario for
Trail of Cthulhu
. It's exemplary in this department.
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Thanks Mike, I shall check this out.
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The wiretap captured a man identified as Client 9 on a telephone call confirming plans to have a woman travel from New York to Washington, where he had reserved a hotel room, according to an affidavit filed in federal court in Manhattan. The person briefed on the case and the law enforcement official identified Mr. Spitzer as Client 9.
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Before speaking, Mr. Spitzer stood with his arm around his wife; the two nodded and then strode forward together to face more than 100 reporters. Both had glassy, tear-filled eyes, but they did not cry.
As he went to leave, three reporters called out, "Are you resigning? Are you resigning?", and Mr. Spitzer charged out of the room, slamming the door.
The governor learned that he had been implicated in the prostitution inquiry when a federal official contacted his staff Friday, according to the person briefed on the case.
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The Republican state party and a leading Republican legislator called for the governor to step down. James Tedisco, a Republican Assemblyman from Schenectady who has clashed loudly and publicly with Mr. Spitzer, called on the governor to step down if the allegations are true. "The governor who was going to bring ethics back to New York State, if he was involved insomething like this," Mr. Tedisco said, "he's got to leave. I don't think there's any question about that."
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The man described as Client 9 in the affidavit arranged to meet with a prostitute who was part of the ring, Emperors Club VIP, on the night of Feb. 13. Mr. Spitzer traveled to Washington that evening, according to a person told of his travel arrangements.
The affidavit says that Client 9 met with the woman in hotel room 871 but does not identify the hotel. Mr. Spitzer stayed at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington on Feb. 13, according to a source who was told of his travel arrangements. Room 871 at the Mayflower Hotel that evening was registered under the name George Fox.
The law enforcement official said that several people running the prostitution ring knew Mr. Spitzer by the name of George Fox, though a few of the prostitutes came to realize he was the governor of New York.
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Mark Webber is one of Those Guys that you saw in That One Movie, seeming to pop up in indie films just long enough to deliver a memorable performance but never really getting the chance to be the star. That may change with "The End of Love," a brutal, heartbreaking film that Webber wrote, directed, and stars in opposite his own son, about a single father struggling to make it as an actor and failing in almost every conceivable way. We spoke to Webber about the indie world, the importance of vulnerability on the screen, and whether or not firearms are part of a typical Hollywood night out.
You had a big year last year, with roles in "For a Good Time, Call…" and "Save the Date." What was the impetus behind writing, directing, and starring in your own indie?
Mark Webber: I love filmmaking in all ways, and it's been incredibly rewarding for me to provide myself and other actors the opportunity to do things in a way they hadn't before. And writing, for me, is a very therapeutic process and very exploratory about themes and stuff I've experienced in my life and coincided with me wanting to make another film as a director.
You went to some dark places as your character here.
Webber: I was ready for that. I love vulnerability in film and to have the core of this film be incredibly vulnerable was such a relief to me. Let me make a movie that is undeniably authentic that people will relate to. When I meet people at a party and they're just totally themselves, it gives me permission to be myself and I'm like, "Thanks, that's a relief!" And the movie is one big version of that in a way. Even in big popcorn flicks, it's those moments that seem real, like a real thing I would do. And then you connect with that character.
You got some great actors to cameo! Amanda Seyfried, Michael Cera, Aubrey Plaza. Did you have to twist their arms?
Webber: It wasn't pulling teeth! Michael was like totally, that sounds cool. And Amanda was like, "I'll do anything for you!" I've really found my voice as a filmmaker with this film, and it's nice to feel like my peers admire that and respect that and are willing to go on that journey with me.
That's one thing that really stands out about the indie scene these days—it feels like a really great team effort.
Webber: It's such a reassuring feeling. I think there's a definitely a sense of community happening. There are definitely people who just want to be cool and alienate people and do their own thing. But there's also a whole separate world where it's like, "I love that movie, and you're doing this, and I want to do that with you!" It just makes the medium better and it makes the films better and for me it makes life better. I like feeling like part of a community.
So do people really pull guns out at Hollywood parties, like Michael Cera does in "The End of Love"?
Webber: [Laughs] No one knew that was going to happen. That day I had an additional camera operator, a woman who hadn't been working on the film, and five minutes into that bit she was inching away further and further and finally put down the camera. And she was like, "I'm sorry is that a real gun?" And it's not a traditional film in any sense where if you have a firearm on set you show that it's empty. So we all had a sobering moment. But the Hollywood parties I'm accustomed to going to are a slight version of that, where we sit around and play some board game. But I've never been to one where Michael Cera pulls out a gun!
What's next for you?
Webber: I acted in a bunch of films this past year including one I'm excited about called "Angry Little God," which is my first lead in a studio film since "Snow Day." It's my first action thriller, but still very character driven. I really lucked out; I got to be part of a bigger movie but it was still made in the way that I make all these indies. And right now I'm putting the finishing touches on a script I wrote with Teresa Palmer, "The Fun in Forever." She's producing with me and I'm directing and we're both starring as a married couple dealing with a tragedy in our relationship. We're setting out to create a love story that you haven't seen before.
You really go for the dark stuff!
Webber:I guess because I have gone through a lot of darkness and I've become such a light-hearted, fun-loving person because of it. I like tales of adversity and coming through pain, and this next film is very much a hopeful piece. It is dark and tough but it's inspiring because ultimately you can overcome these things and become a better person for that.


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There's also some great stuff on that older Bear Family comp of his Sun Records recordings. A lot of it is just plain nuts, especially stuff like "Popcorn Polly." It seems like whenever Rich tries to write a straight forward teen hit, he can't help but take it some oddball directions. One of those guys who sound nice and conventional on the surface, but when you peel it back is profoundly weird.
― leavethecapital, Saturday, 9 May 2009 18:46 (eleven years ago) link
at the end of the day, it's really all about that slow walkin', fast talkin', good lookin' Mohair Sam...
― henry s, Sunday, 10 May 2009 16:52 (eleven years ago) link
Nice 'N' Easy, damn, that's a sexy tune.
― that's not my post, Monday, 6 July 2009 03:48 (eleven years ago) link
That CMA clip is on youtube now...Charlie was Fuuuuuuuuuuuucccckkkked Up...the cut to Glen Campbell after it's over is priceless.
The whole show is up as well:
― Mr. Mojo Readin' (C. Grisso/McCain), Wednesday, 19 June 2013 04:06 (seven years ago) link
that clip is awesome. but poor dude who had to keep that timpani roll going for 25 seconds.
― fact checking cuz, Wednesday, 19 June 2013 04:54 (seven years ago) link
thnaks for posting is all i can type thru tears of laughter
― screen scraper (m coleman), Wednesday, 19 June 2013 09:52 (seven years ago) link
kanye rich
― screen scraper (m coleman), Wednesday, 19 June 2013 11:16 (seven years ago) link
The man is so desperate, he's casual: Music Sounds Better With Two talks about Charlie Rich (and musical isolation) - http://musicsoundsbetterwithtwo.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/endless-quest-charlie-rich-most.html
― agincourtgirl, Tuesday, 26 August 2014 11:30 (six years ago) link
It Ain't Gonna Be That Way the Complete Smash sessions is pretty essential methinks.Some of his early 70s stuff had me wondering if he was a conscious influence on Nick Cave, Tindersticks and a few others.
― Stevolende, Tuesday, 26 August 2014 11:55 (six years ago) link
The most recent Oxford American music issuue has a great Rich piece:
― Okay, there's lil' Zipper again (Dan Peterson), Tuesday, 26 August 2014 13:50 (six years ago) link
That Oxford American article is fantastic. Mind-blowing to think he didn't start singing until he was 22. Would be on my short list for favorite singers.
― that's not my post, Wednesday, 27 August 2014 05:56 (six years ago) link
In 1966, when Charlie Rich was at a nadir in his career, Sy moved him to Hi Records, a small-time local studio, and Natalie brought Isaac Hayes in so Charlie could take a shot at one of his songs, "When Something Is Wrong With My Baby." As Natalie recalls, the backing band was composed of legendary session players from Stax and Hi—the Memphis Horns, Andrew Love and Wayne Jackson, along with Tommy Cogbill on bass and Willie Hall on drums. Hayes sat next to Charlie at the piano and taught him the song before they recorded it in one take. For "Pass on By," Sy Rosenberg himself blew a meandering trumpet solo in the background.The Hayes track was never released
The Hayes track was never released
― Visions of Mojo Hannah (James Redd and the Blecchs), Wednesday, 27 August 2014 12:55 (six years ago) link
As I said way up thread, one of the most versatile pop musicians ever. Him and Ray Charles, anyway. Going to hunt down that Oxford American issue today.
― Jazzbo, Wednesday, 27 August 2014 13:18 (six years ago) link
I need to see that too
― curmudgeon, Saturday, 30 August 2014 15:20 (six years ago) link
You can read online, I think.
― The Jody Valgrind (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 30 August 2014 15:29 (six years ago) link
Yup, that link right above. Maybe Jazzbo just wanted the hard copy of the magazine
― curmudgeon, Saturday, 30 August 2014 15:41 (six years ago) link
Is it in the latest print issue or it in the Music issue from end of last year? I have a physical copy of that but keep misplacing it.
― The Jody Valgrind (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 30 August 2014 16:00 (six years ago) link
Dan says its the music issue above, and I have also misplaced mine...
― curmudgeon, Saturday, 30 August 2014 16:27 (six years ago) link
Found it
― The Jody Valgrind (James Redd and the Blecchs), Saturday, 30 August 2014 18:51 (six years ago) link
Charlie Rich, country & western singer ...
― Monica Kindle (Tom D.), Monday, 3 December 2018 10:18 (one year ago) link
Is the RCA & Groove stuff as good as the Smash recordings? There was a 2cd put out by Ace at the start of the year which was called Too Many Teardrops: The Complete Groove & RCA Recordings. So I wonder if i need that as much as the Smash stuff.
― Stevolende, Monday, 3 December 2018 10:31 (one year ago) link
I don't see a big difference in terms of quality between the two; if you like the Smash stud even half as much as I do then I strongly recommend that new CD (apparently there are a few bits on the new edition that I haven't heard so there may be a few duffers on it but I know most of it and it's gold IMO.)
― Tim, Monday, 3 December 2018 11:25 (one year ago) link
Thanks for mentioning Too Many Teardrops! Hadn't heard of it. After a couple of listens, I've found it surprisingly easy to get used to the strings and choirs, although some Disc 2 incidents are still annoying, and maybe scale-tipping on the more dubious material---that's okay though; that's what he and/or the suits get for turdpolishing .like Elvis, Sinatra, Willie etc. he's found that he can effectively apply his signature sound to inferior imitations of his top-shelf line of goods, and so he does, and I admit there are at least partially redeeming moments in most(?) of the worse, though not worst, tracks. Not many of this last category though!A good number of the rolling piano jazz-blues-rock tracks I always favor, starting right off with "Big Boss Man," soon followed by "River Stay Away From My Door," later a very sassy "Ol' Man River," such as Jerry Lee might approve, then a more respectful vocal on "The Twelth of Never," though that beloved tearjerker now goes thunkin' along. Mercy!Also a couple of intriguing ballads written by Freddie Hart:"Too Many Teardrops" starts out feeling for a fella who lost his love to the narrator, yet"I did what any man would do"---emphasis on "man" because the cry guy wasn't "strong enough to play the losing hand"--crying and drinking yourself to death doesn't count as a well-played losing hand, so what does? Revenge, mebbe? Doesn't say.The other Hart-written track, "There Won't Be Any More, " has a terse lilt that somehow reminds me of some British Invasion tracks, like uhhh covers like "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying"? But with more attitude.The Riches-written (lots of originals here) "The Grass Is Always Greener" advises that, "You may think you're rollin' in clover/But you better think it over." Shaddup with that, I must not think bad thoughts! The Complete Smash Sessions is the one to start with, but this is def worth checking out.
― dow, Friday, 14 December 2018 20:22 (one year ago) link
40 tracks, and I like at least---28? Love at least an LP's-worth.
― dow, Friday, 14 December 2018 20:23 (one year ago) link
Was just listening to "Behind Closed Doors" today, the first half of this album is glorious, tails off a bit though.
― It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christ (Tom D.), Friday, 14 December 2018 22:02 (one year ago) link
Silver Linings is awesome.― The Wild Shirtless Lyrics of Mark Farner (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, May 8, 2009 3:22 PM (ten years ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
― The Wild Shirtless Lyrics of Mark Farner (C. Grisso/McCain), Friday, May 8, 2009 3:22 PM (ten years ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink
Just got another vinyl of this, and 10 years ago me OTM.
― a large tuna called "Justice" (C. Grisso/McCain), Saturday, 25 May 2019 23:07 (one year ago) link
― tandoor vittles (unregistered), Monday, 27 May 2019 17:41 (one year ago) link
ILX shall now be split into three warring factions.
― pomenitul, Monday, 27 May 2019 17:42 (one year ago) link
Never forget that one time a decade or so ago when the only working thread was for a Canadian Zeppelin clone.
― TS The Students vs. The Regents (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 27 May 2019 17:43 (one year ago) link
I don't remember that
― tandoor vittles (unregistered), Monday, 27 May 2019 17:47 (one year ago) link
but lol
Can't open it now but wonder if it will link? https://www.ilxor.com/ILX/ThreadSelectedControllerServlet?boardid=41&threadid=20850
― TS The Students vs. The Regents (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 27 May 2019 17:51 (one year ago) link
― pomenitul, Monday, 27 May 2019 17:51 (one year ago) link
In any case found cached version and no evidence therein. Believe we lost seventeen days of history at the time.
― TS The Students vs. The Regents (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 27 May 2019 17:53 (one year ago) link
Well at least a few people might discover Charlie Rich, that's a plus.
― Ned Caligari (Tom D.), Monday, 27 May 2019 18:08 (one year ago) link
Well I make it alright.
― TS The Students vs. The Regents (James Redd and the Blecchs), Monday, 27 May 2019 18:12 (one year ago) link
Who Will The Next Poxy Fule Be?
― a large tuna called "Justice" (C. Grisso/McCain), Monday, 27 May 2019 18:33 (one year ago) link
Behind Closed Threads
― Ned Caligari (Tom D.), Monday, 27 May 2019 18:35 (one year ago) link
I'm listening to The Essential Charlie Rich as we speak :O
― Number None, Monday, 27 May 2019 18:36 (one year ago) link
the titular song of this album was used in an advert by the scottish executive raising awareness regarding domestic abuse and has been forever ruined for me due to the association
― findom haddie (jim in vancouver), Monday, 27 May 2019 18:38 (one year ago) link
Wait they used "behind closed doors" rather than "have a heart" for an abused dog campaign?
― Heez, Monday, 27 May 2019 21:31 (one year ago) link
Ugh sorry not abused dog. I think I did I mistaken that for a US commercial
― Heez, Monday, 27 May 2019 21:33 (one year ago) link
Ugh sorry not abused dog. I think I did I mistaken that for a US commercial.


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If there was an award for the team that does the most with the least, Rock River Yamaha would definitely be in the running. Despite the lack of funding from a deep-pocketed title sponsor, the team finds a way to get their semi to every single round of Monster Energy Supercross and Lucas Oil Motocross, as well the Monster Energy Cup, all while maintaining a professional presence and look for their sponsors. The team even provides integral parts support to any and all Yamaha-mounted privateers. We got in touch with Team Manager Christina Denney to see what 's in store for the team in 2013.
Racer X: Let's start with a little team background.
Christina Denney: Rock River Racing was originally formed as a stepping stone for amateur riders to transition from the amateur ranks to the pro ranks. We saw a need for the kids who did not have factory support, and wanted to make sure the transition for them was as smooth as possible. We chose to set up our pro program, with first priority being those riders who represented our company as an amateur and needed transport, sponsorship, motors, etc. at the pro level. It has since evolved into a full blown supercross and outdoor national team and Monster Energy Cup, offering trackside support for all Yamaha riders.
You also have a special parts program for Yamaha riders, right?
Yes. The pro parts program offers parts for all factory and privateer riders and teams. The truck stocks OEM parts to make sure all the Yamaha riders can finish the event. This service is offered as a "Thank You" to all the riders representing Yamaha at the Pro events. It has helped us as a team and also many Yamaha riders alike. With the growing number of Yamaha riders and teams, I am anxious to see how well it facilitates the riders this year.
Denney (pictured above) is the Team Manager for Rock River Yamaha.
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What are some of your long-term goals for the team?
Rock River's pro and amateur teams will continue to grow, and we look forward to promoting all the sponsors that have been helping us since inception. We will continue with our primary focus of bringing amateur riders to the pro ranks, but we will also have another transporter to house our elite pro riders, much like we are currently doing with the pro team. This will allow us to take our pro riders to the next level.
What do you mean when you say next level?
For us, the next level is getting more support for our riders. We have a semi and nice, professional pits, so it may look like we are fully funded, but we definitely aren't. The majority of our funding comes from the Rock River Power Sports Yamaha dealer in St. Jefferson, Wisconsin. The guys that ride for us aren't getting paid, their entry fees aren't paid for, they pay their own travel costs and they're on their own during the week. They don't pay us to pit under our truck or anything like that, but we unfortunately aren't able to help with their outside expenses. They are true privateers. So for us, the next level is to be able to pay some of their expenses and be able to pay them a salary. From there it would evolve into a program with high-level riders, complete with more exposure for potential sponsors, namely a title sponsor.
That's an interesting point. You do have a big and professional looking presence at the races, so a lot of people may not realize what a struggle it still is for your riders.
Right. For Ben LaMay to go out and put together some of the results he did at the Nationals is a huge deal. We don't have a shop everyone works out of or anything like that. We're not a traditional team where the riders go practicing and testing together. Everyone is on their own with that kind of stuff. Our goal is to secure a title sponsor so that we can start covering more expenses for our riders and create the structure that riders need to succeed at this level. LaMay is on the bubble of doing big things, and we want that for him, and riders like him. We want to be able to give him the chance to become a supported rider with a salary and see what he can do with it. He's very deserving of it, and he has the potential to be a top-ten guy consistently.
And Yamaha has helped us out. They've been great, and we're very thankful to them for the support they've provided, but in order to progress and provide the next level of rider support, we need to find a title sponsor. For example, it'd be great to be able to get a guy like Kyle Chisholm, who didn't have a ride, but we don't have the means to secure a rider like that. Thinking outside the box and looking for someone outside the industry is what we are working toward, and right now we are waiting for the right fit to make this happen. We know we have a lot to offer in representing a company who is ready and willing to take Rock River Yamaha to the next level. Anyone interested should contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com to see what we can do for a company that is ready to take the next step in supporting a race team.
What's new for 2013?
Ben LaMay is back with Rock River Yamaha for 2013 and hopes to continue the success he had in 2012.
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2013 is going to be an exciting season for us. Yamaha Racing has stepped up their program for us, and we have Ben [LaMay] returning to pilot a YZ450. He is capable of running up front and we are working hard to make sure that he gets there. With the addition of 250SX riders, Chris Johnson and Bryce Stewart, our 250 program has evolved to have riders on both the East and West Coasts.
We will also continue our Pro Parts Program for 2013 with a broader range of OEM parts to support the vast array of riders who depend on this program week in and week out. With Yamaha's contingency program for 2013, we expect to see more Yamahas at the races.
Education has become a large part of our focus for 2013. We want to make sure our riders understand that there is a lot of preparation that goes into professional racing, and if they are educated correctly, and come to the race prepared, the results will happen on their own.
Who will the riders be?
Ben LaMay, Chris Johnson, Joey Peters, Dalton Carlson, Bryce Stewart and Seth Caldwell. We are supported by Yamaha Racing, GYTR, YamaLube, RoostMX, FMF, K&N, Xtrig, Renegade Fuels, Race Tech, Dunlop, FrithCo., Vertex, Bell, Vortex, GUTS, EVS, Cycra, Boyesen, LiftMaster, MotoStar, Ziios.com and PSN.


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Men's Basketball To Play Five Games In Canada
BALTIMORE – Loyola University Maryland men's basketball will take a seven-day trip to Montreal, Quebec, and play five exhibition games against Canadian universities and club teams this month, an opportunity that has been funded through externally raised sources.
"We are very fortunate to have supporters of our program who have externally-funded this trip that will be a tremendous cultural and basketball opportunity for our team," Smith said. "Because of their dedication to being student-athletes, most of our players do not experience study-abroad trips like over half of Loyola students do, but this trip will give them that opportunity in world-renowned cities."
The Greyhounds will compete against four Canadian Interuniveristy Sport teams – University du Quebec a Montreal, Universite Laval, McGill University and Concordia University – and a club team, Brookwood Elite, during their trek north.
"This trip has afforded us the opportunity to bring our players in early for practices, and with five newcomers to the program, it is a great opportunity to get players in-sync with each other on and off the court," Smith said. "We also will be playing some top Canadian teams, so both of these things will be great as we grow together and learn about ourselves as a team."
While in Montreal, the team will experience the most European-like city in North America while learning about the Franco-Canadian culture.
The Greyhounds will tour two of the world's most visited shrines, Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal and Notre Dame Basilica, in Montreal early in the trip before departing for Quebec City on the Saint Lawrence River. This former fortified city that was founded in the early 17th century boasts a beautiful Old City where the team will spend part of its day.
Back in Montreal, the Greyhounds will also tour Parc Olympique, site of the 1976 Olympic Games, Old Montreal, Saint Joseph's Oratory and Mount Royal Park and Champs de Mars.
"We know that other NCAA teams who have toured this area have been thrilled with the experiences their players have in Montreal and Quebec City," said Smith. "The cities have a great mix of European styles and North American conveniences that we think our guys are going to enjoy."
Follow the Greyhounds' trip on LoyolaGreyhounds.com, Twitter (@LoyolaMBB) and Instagram (LoyolaMBB).


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Every fall and spring my dining room becomes an art room for elementary homeschool students. Last semester I had 22 students between the ages of 5 and 12.
This year I wanted to challenge my 4th-6th graders with a multi-stage project that would be exciting for all students, and use materials (like plaster casting) they wouldn't normally use at home.
I found the Recycled Robots project in the May 2014 edition of Arts and Activities magazine. I knew this would be a great project that we could do over the course of two weeks.
At the beginning of the semester I asked the students to begin collecting cracker boxes and paper towel rolls, and things they thought might make our robots interesting. The criteria for the assignment was that it had to show thoughtful craftsmanship and their robots had to stand on their own.
On the first week they built the bodies by taping the boxes together and making sure they were balanced when standing in an upright position. Then they used plaster casting (hint: find a medical supply store, walk-in or online, and buy plaster bandage rolls used for casting. These were half the price of the same product found in art supply stores.) We found cutting the long strips into 2-4 inch pieces made them easier to handle and gave the kids more control over placement and finishing. This process took the entire 90-minute class period for both classes. One student was finished in an hour. The rest of the students stayed after class for another 15-30 minutes to finish up.
One thing I didn't think about when I was planning the class was storage. I had a combined total of 9 students in these classes, and each robot was at least a foot tall and just as wide (if not more). The work table in my studio was very full for several weeks! It was a lesson learned for me... next time I'll be a little more strategic about storage space.
The second week we used sliver acrylic (left over from another project) to paint the robots. Once the paint dried the artists were able to take other recycled items such as bottle lids, floppy disks, wire, rope and leftover art supplies from my studio to give their robots character.
I was really proud of the efforts my students showed during the whole process. Initially everyone was very excited about the project. They all jumped in with gusto, but as the construction carried on, a few began to get discouraged. Getting your hands to create what your mind is thinking is a challenge, but it was a great lesson in learning to persevere; to not quit when the going gets tough. I did my best to encourage those whose excitement got buried under the weight of whatever was holding them back, and in the end they all had amazing pieces that they proudly displayed in the spring art show.
There was a lesson in it for me as well. There are many things I put my hand to, in the studio or in my home, that come easy to me. This is a gift and I am thankful, but when I encounter things I cannot do (or that seem too hard to figure out) instead of choosing perseverance, I often choose to quit. What a shame giving up is! Perseverance, in life and art, holds a gift that cannot be purchased any other way. The outcome might not be what we envisioned... but it might just be better.


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Is there any room for iPhone or Android?
Just look at the market share: with the big exception of the North America (That is too enterprise engaged) smartphone is nearby a Symbian synonym.
As in the PC operating system market, share means software and software means users making the market share grow.
In such a contest appears clear that the key for having more and more users is to give the possibility to have more and more software. Google is trying to create a community around its android in order to give innovative service to users, but it can not be enough. Apple after the first prohibitionist phase released iPhone SDK, but it is too limited and their phone is still a fashion object.
Why I should abandon my S60 Symbian? I don't think I could find more features, I don't mind of having a cool but useless iPhone and Android is still more a prototype than a product.


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Chromebooks are functionally like laptops, and yet they're not. So when you're planning a Chromebook training, teachers need some time to explore their differences in order to feel comfortable using them.
In planning our 3-day "Integrate-to-Inspire" Chromebook Institute for this summer, we decided to let teachers collaboratively ferret out the idiosyncrasies of the Chromebook on their own. We also wanted it to be engaging, since this was going to be the first activity on the first day.
And so was born Chromebook Tic-Tac-Toe.
Chromebook Tic-Tac-Toe is played just like regular Tic-Tac-Toe: two players get their Chromebooks and one game board, then they decide who will be X's and who will be O's. To take a space on the board, they have to demonstrate on their Chromebook how to do the task is in that space.
In the example below, X took the top-left square by turning their Chromebook on. Then O got the middle by signing in to their Chromebook. X then took the top-right square by finding how to right-click on a Chromebook, then O captured the middle-right by opening the app launcher.
- It's part ice-breaker, part learning, so it gets people talking and working together.
- It encourages participants to look up what they don't know (I politely refuse to give answers while they're playing and instead ask them how they would find the answer if I wasn't there).
- They remember what they learned later because they had fun doing it.
- They start learning to be self-sufficient and solving problems on their own.
You can get a copy of Chromebook Tic-Tac-Toe by following the link below. There are three games, and each one increases slightly in difficulty. Depending on the ability level of your group, it takes from 30-45 minutes to get through all three boards. Have fun!


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Augustana FRIENDSLink Now an Agency of Sioux Empire United Way
Augustana FRIENDSLink provides young adults with disabilities opportunities for continuing educational and social growth. Until now, the program has been supported by a United Way Community Impact Grant and other assorted grants.
Augustana Designated as a Best College in the Midwest
According to The Princeton Review, Augustana is one of the best colleges in the Midwest. The education services company selected Augustana as one of 158 institutions it profiles in its "Best in the Midwest" section of its Web site feature.
Augustana Students Involved in Summer Research Projects
This summer, sixty-one Augustana undergraduate and graduate students are participating in research projects on- and off-campus. Participating students are listed, and where available their mentor/advisor, project funding, and where the research is taking place.
Alumnus Who Created "Ole" Statue Dies at 72
Peter Eide, 72, class of 1966, died Tuesday, July 21, 2009, in Scottsdale, AZ, following a lengthy illness. Eide designed the concrete statue of Ole in the Viking Ship that stands today near the center of the Augustana campus.
Alumnus Receives Educator of the Year Distinction in Ohio
Dr. M.C. "Terry" Hokenstad, class of 1958, was named 2009 Educator of the Year by the Ohio Association of Gerontology and Education, honoring his commitment to gerontological education and greater understanding about aging and the issues and concerns of older people.
Work Progressing on Huether Tennis Centre
When the project is completed in October, the facility will cover 37,400 square-feet and contain six championship-level courts. Mike and Cindy Huether provided the lead gift for the new facility, which will be used for practice, competition, classes, and recreation.
Augustana Physics Major Receives Rossing Scholarship
Augustana junior Bethany Jochim from Pierre, SD, has been named a Rossing Physics Scholar for 2009-2010. Jochim will receive a $10,000 scholarship from the Thomas D. Rossing Fund for Physics Education Endowment within the ELCA Foundation.
Professor Published in The Journal of Bacteriology
A paper by Augustana's Dr. Paul Egland, Assistant Professor of Biology, has been accepted for publication in The Journal of Bacteriology. The goal of his research is to understand the mechanism and results of communication between bacterial species.
Research Grant Renewed for Augustana
Augustana College has received official notice that the South Dakota BRIN (Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network) grant was renewed by the NIH (National Institutes of Health) for another five years. This summer, the grant is supporting 24 Augustana students doing research.
Argus Leader: Alumna to Teach in Tanzania
Amy (Jorgensen) Caselli, a 2008 Augustana graduate, and her husband Ian are going to spend a year teaching in Tanzania under the guidance of Village Schools International. The nondenominational program sends missionary teachers to small villages in Africa.


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Campbell wrote:So, I guess that's the comp over?
Campbell wrote:Can you allocate the awards on the competition page?
Campbell wrote:Edit the comp page, and assign the finishing positions.
Campbell wrote:Nope, you don't need to edit the games themselves. Just the competition list. If you edit it, you should be able to change the dropdown next to each game to say which position it finished.
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National Football League commissioner, Roger Goodell, recently issued fines and suspensions related to the "Bountygate" scandal that are unprecedented in league history in terms of their severity and scope. Goodell's strong action has given me pause to reflect on the clarity that power — when used prudently but decisively — can bring to an organization, providing both direction and calm.
In early March, the media began to report that a 3-year internal investigation by the NFL revealed the New Orleans Saints had offered "bounties" (cash bonuses) for injuries caused to opposing players. A week or so into the media storm, Mr. Goodell announced suspensions and fines including: Saints general manager, 8 games; Saints head coach, Sean Payton, the entire 2012 season; and former Saints defensive coordinator, Greg Williams, indefinitely (but at least one year). All were suspended without pay (in Payton's case, costing him most of his $7.5 million annual salary).
When the news came out, you could hear the proverbial "pin drop" from the immediate shock. There was no doubt who was in charge, whether he was serious or not, and what was or was not acceptable in the league anymore. Mr. Goodell had made very clear what wasn't up for debate.
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Well that didn't last long. A week after quitting the Jersey Shore, it appears Vinny Guadagnino
realized he had nothing else going for him has had a change of heart!
Vinny was photographed above over the weekend moving back into the Shore house with the help of his roommates. So what happened? Well according to TMZ, it might have been his costars who convinced him to return to the show.
Sources tell TMZ Vinny met up with his castmates for dinner and a club Saturday night in an effort to heal the wounds between them. Evidently it worked. And despite the reports that the others were happy following Vinny's departure (he was reportedly a pain to live with), his roommates appeared more than happy to welcome him back.
Vinny left the house/show after a fight with one of his roommates in addition to his complaints of "being homesick" and feeling "burned out." Vinny's castmate The Situation also stormed off the show last week after getting into it with producers but quickly returned.
MTV continues to film season 5 of the show in New Jersey while the 4th season is set to premiere August 4.
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NEW YORK, May 8 (UPI) -- "Cuff Me: The Fifty Shades of Grey Musical Parody" is set to open this month off-Broadway, the show's producers announced.
Opening night is scheduled for May 19 at the Actors Temple Theater in Manhattan, Entertainment Events said.
Inspired by E.L. James' best-selling erotic novel "Fifty Shades of Grey," the stage show was written by Bradford McMurran, Jeremiah Albers and Sean Michael Devereux of the Virginia sketch-comedy and improv group, The Pushers. The parody was conceived by Tim Flaherty, who is also a contributing author, along with Sonya Carter, who is directing.
The cast features Matthew Brian Bagley, Laurie Elizabeth Gardner, Alex Gonzalez and Tina Jensen.
"Grab your girlfriends and get ready to laugh at this sexy, and hysterical romp," a news release said. "'Cuff Me! The Fifty Shades of Grey Musical Parody' will have you dancing in the aisles as the cast-of-four belts out hilarious parodies of hit songs from your favorite artists, all while spoofing the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' book."


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Large Sound of the Limfjord, in Northern Denmark – December 1st, 201156.7N 8.8E
This orthorectified image shows the Limfjord, a shallow sound in Denmark that separates the island of Vendsyssel-Thy from the rest of the Jutland Peninsula. It extends from Thyborøn Channel on the North Sea to Hals on the Kattegat.
The sound is approximately 180 kilometres long and of an irregular shape with several bays, narrowings, and islands, most notably Mors (left). It is deepest at Hvalpsund (24 metres). Its main port is Aalborg, visible as a bright white area at the right edge of the image.


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Plans for Walk for Life West Coast in full swing
Pro-lifers rally and stand up for life in San Francisco on January 26, 2013
November 29, 2012 – Pro-lifers on the west coast are energized and making plans for this year's 9th Annual Walk for Life West Coast on January 26, 2013, which will begin at 12:30 PM in San Francisco's Civic Center Plaza. They expect to produce a bigger, more dynamic, grassroots Walk for Life West Coast that will demonstrate a growing trend: America is becoming more pro-life.
Dolores Meehan, Walk for Life West Coast co-founder and organizer, says, "The indomitable spirit of pro-lifers will never be dampened by the seeming success of pro-abortion policies. Public policies come and go, but the courage and righteousness of individuals persevering to protect the most vulnerable in our midst … that's what will be remembered for generations to come. Now more than ever, we must stand and be counted in the public square. We are 'in it' to 'win it'."
The Walk for Life is gearing up for some vibrant speakers this year, including:
- Lacey Buchanan, a young mother whose YouTube video about her blind son went viral and has touched over 11 million viewers;
- Elaine Riddick, a woman who was forcibly sterilized at age 14 under orders from North Carolina's Eugenics Board, whose goal was to purify the state's population by weeding out the mentally ill, diseased, feebleminded and others deemed undesirable;
- Rev. Clenard Childress, the founder and director of www.BlackGenocide.org, a website designed to reach the African-American Community with the truth about abortion;
- Kelly and Matthew Clinger, a post-abortive couple who share their story about the heartache and pain caused by life in the music industry, divorce, addiction, and abortion.
The Walk for Life West Coast team is also excited to announce that actress and model Jennifer O'Neill (www.jenniferoneill.com), who is the national spokeswoman for the Silent No More Post-Abortion Awareness Campaign, will join the Silent No More program prior to the rally.
Founded in 2005 by a group of San Francisco Bay Area residents, the Walk for Life West Coast's mission is to change the perceptions of a society that thinks abortion is an answer. Walk participants are expected from throughout the Bay Area and across the United States and Canada.
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Ricky Martin hadn't had zero acting experience when he was cast as Antonio D'Amico, partner of Gianni Versace (Edgar Ramirez), in Ryan Murphy's The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story — he appeared on Glee, some Latin American telenovelas and even General Hospital way back in the day — but the initial announcement came as a surprise to many. Could Ricky Martin of Menudo and "Shake Your Bon-Bon" fame deliver the goods in a real-deal dramatic role on par with those in The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story?
If Martin's performance didn't erase all doubt the answer was an emphatic yes, then the announcement heard 'round the world Thursday did: Martin received an Emmy nod for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. He told TV Guide he found out when he was startled awake by a loud banging on his door. "Mr. Martin! Wake up, it's an emergency!" shouted a woman who worked for him; he'd gotten home from a recording studio, where he was working on new material, at 4 a.m. His publicist had dispatched the woman to rouse him, and, in the hours since, he's gotten so many messages his phone's battery just gave up and shut down. "I don't even know how I'm feeling," he said, sounding slightly groggy but obviously thrilled.
He stayed on the line long enough to tell us four things we didn't know about his star turn on American Crime Story. Keep scrolling for the full Martin tea.
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1. The scene that earned Martin a nod had a key edit that the actor himself asked to change up on set.
Martin traversed between catatonic despair, joy and humiliation when Gianni's sister Donatella (Penelope Cruz) shut him out of the Versace family business and home. Martin, who has previously described the experience of shooting the series at the Versace mansion as supernatural, credited Murphy's direction and the sense of trust he created on set as the reason he got noticed — even if the license Martin took surely played a part too.
"Ryan is very specific about the things he needs but once you commit to those things, he lets you fly," he said. Martin asked for permission to actually hold Gianni's bloody body in the now unforgettable scene when Antonio discovers his partner had been shot. "Ryan said, 'Why?' I said, 'I need to feel him,' and I asked Edgar if I could hold him. I was just bawling. They were very difficult emotions to tap into."
2. While the recognition is great, what makes Martin the happiest is the fact that justice prevailed, even if it was delayed.
Martin's role wasn't just good but resonant too; only eight years have passed since Martin publicly came out (on his website) and the now married father of two, who's been famous most of his life, is intimately knowledgable about dealing with homophobia and the pressure to stay closeted as a celebrity, which Versace explores in depth.
"To be recognized by your peers — it doesn't matter how cool you try to act...it is the industry telling you you've done a good job. But for me most important [is that] the show means justice prevailed. We all jumped into this show because of the need to shed some light into this world. The FBI never caught (Andrew Cunanan, played by Darren Criss) in Miami, which is a small city and [Andrew] was not hiding. I guess the FBI said, 'It's a gay man killing gay man, look the other way and let it happen.' We have to be careful because history tends to repeat itself. This heavy atmosphere we're dealing with — the xenophobic atmosphere, the racism — we have to stand up and be aware, eyes wide open to stop injustice."
The Assassination of Versace Showed How Everyone Pays a Steep Price for Homophobia
3. Martin's already planning on making the most of his nomination — and right now that means celebrating with his castmates and family.
Martin said he's going to look for "any excuse to throw a little party" and that starts with his Versace teammates. He's going to Spain in a few days, so he'll look up Penelope Cruz, he said, and though Edgar Ramirez is in Atlanta, he's already making plans to turn all the way up this weekend with Darren Criss and Ryan Murphy — possibly at his house.
As for the most important people in his life — his family — he's pretty sure he knows how they're going to react. "My husband [artist Jwan Yosef] and my kids put up with a lot — my frustration and crying...My husband says to me, 'I forgot I was married to Ricky, all of a sudden I'm married to Antonio.'" His 10 year old sons are in camp, he said, and he has no plans to interrupt their idyllic summer moment to tell them papa got nominated for the highest award possible in TV. "They're somewhere else. 'Dad, look at this! Look at this kick!' They'll care, they'll say 'Congratulations Papi!' and they'll be on to the next."
4. He knows what he's wearing to the Emmys in September.
Martin said he'd wear something "conceptual and chic" the night of the ceremony, but importantly he knows just where to put that glossy hardware if he's lucky enough to bring it home: right next to his two Grammys.
The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards will air Monday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC.


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SUNY Canton Professor Receives Chancellor's Award for ExcellenceTuesday, May 13th, 2014
A SUNY Canton associate professor has been recognized for her passion for research and commitment to student engagement.
Dr. Lawretta C. Ononye is the recipient of the 2014 SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities and was honored for her achievements at the College's 106th Commencement ceremony May 10.
As the principal coordinator for the National Science Foundation Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Grant, her efforts have garnered funding that is used to award scholarships to a diverse group of talented, but financially disadvantaged, students.
She has coordinated events such as the STEM Summer Program and the annual Women in Engineering Day. Through these efforts, she has inspired more students to seek education and careers in science and technology.
"Dr. Ononye is a preeminent teacher at SUNY Canton, a role model for her students, and a pillar of the campus community," said SUNY Canton Acting President Joseph C. Hoffman. "Her peers, her superiors and her students hold Dr. Ononye in the highest regard."
Dr. Ononye developed and coordinates the Applied Physics minor and is in the process of developing a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science and Technology.
She has authored a book and several peer-reviewed journal articles. Her dissertation earned the 2008 Electronic Theses and Dissertation Award.
Dr. Ononye earned her Master of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Tennessee and her Doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Tennessee.
About SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton is Northern New York's premier College for career-driven bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and certificate programs. The College delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, health, management, and public service to students in the North Country, New York State, and beyond. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to their academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as eight exclusively online bachelor's degrees. The College's 14 athletic teams compete in state-of-the-art facilities as provisional members of the NCAA Division III and the USCAA.