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Other names
GBL, butyrolactone, 1,4-lactone, 4-butyrolactone, 4-hydroxybutyric acid lactone, gamma-hydroxybutyric acid lactone, and oxolan-2-one
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|86.09 g mol−1
|Colorless liquid
|1.1286 g/mL (15 °C), 1.1296 g/mL (20 °C)
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|Solubility in water
|soluble in CCl4, methanol, ethanol, acetone, benzene, ethyl ether
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|1.7 cp (25 °C)
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|98 °C (closed cup)
|17.2 mL/kg (orally, rat)
|Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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gamma-Butyrolactone (γ-butyrolactone or GBL) is a hygroscopic colorless liquid with a weak characteristic odor which is soluble in water. GBL is a common solvent and reagent in chemistry as well as being used as a flavouring, as a cleaning solvent, as a superglue remover, and as a solvent in some wet aluminium electrolytic capacitors. In humans it acts as a prodrug for GHB, and it is used as a recreational intoxicant with effects similar to alcohol.
GBL has been found in extracts from samples of unadulterated wines.[3] This finding indicates that GBL is a naturally occurring component in some wines and may be present in similar products. The concentration detected was approximately 5 μg/mL and was easily observed using a simple extraction technique followed by GC/MS analysis. GBL can be found in cheese flavourings but typically results in a content of 0.0002% GBL in the final foodstuff.[4]
GBL can be synthesized by the dehydration of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), this can be achieved by distillation.
It may also be obtained via the oxidation of tetrahydrofuran (THF), for example with aqueous sodium bromate.[5]
GBL is a lactone. It is hydrolyzed under basic conditions, for example in a sodium hydroxide solution into sodium gamma-hydroxybutyrate, the sodium salt of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid. Under acidic conditions it forms an equilibrium mixture of both compounds. These compounds then may go on to form a polymer. When treated with a non-nucleophilic base, like lithium diisopropylamide, GBL can become an alpha-carbon nucleophile. The related compound caprolactone can be used to make a polyester in this manner.
GBL is not active in its own right; its mechanism of action stems from its identity as a prodrug of GHB.
The hypnotic effect of GHB is enhanced by combination with alcohol. A 2003 rat study showed that GBL in combination with ethanol showed a potentiated hypnotic effect, as the sleep-timing measure was longer than both of the individual components combined.[6]
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GBL is rapidly converted into GHB by paraoxonase (lactonase) enzymes, found in the blood.[7][8] Animals which lack these enzymes exhibit no effect from GBL.[7] GBL is more lipophilic (fat soluble) than GHB, and so is absorbed faster and has higher bioavailability. Because of these pharmacokinetic differences, GBL tends to be more potent and faster-acting than GHB, but has a shorter duration; whereas the related compound 1,4-butanediol (1,4-B) tends to be slightly less potent, slower to take effect but longer-acting than GHB.
The levels of lactonase enzyme can vary between individuals, meaning that first-time users can show unpredictable results, even from small doses. In many this manifests as slow onset of effects, followed by headaches, semi-consciousness which is distinct from GBL sleep in normal users. If the user decides to try again at a later date, they appear to be able to enjoy the effects normally.
Use as a nutritional supplement[edit]
Due to its property of being a prodrug of GHB which increases sleep related growth hormone (GH) secretion,[9] GBL was sold as a nutritional supplement after the scheduling of GHB, under the names Revivarant and Renewtrient[10] in the U.S. at least until the end of 1999.[citation needed]
Recreational use[edit]
GBL is a prodrug of GHB and its recreational use comes entirely as a result of this.[11] To bypass GHB restriction laws, home synthesis kits were introduced to transform GBL and/or 1,4-B into GHB.
GBL overdose can cause irrational behaviour, severe sickness, coma and death.[12] GBL has a distinctive taste and odour, described as being comparable to stale water, synthetic melon aroma or burnt plastic. This differs significantly from GHB, which is described as having a decidedly "salty" taste.[13]
If taken undiluted by mouth, GBL can cause esophageal and gastro-intestinal irritation. It is possible for oral ingestion of GBL to cause nausea and other similar problems, possibly more so than with GHB.
GHB has biphasic effects, a euphoric effect at low doses (the reason for the term liquid ecstasy), and a sedative effect[14] at higher doses. As a result of this sedation it can cause unconsciousness.[15] When combined with alcohol the increased sedation and risk of vomiting results in a high risk of fatality. Many harm reduction organisations suggest never mixing the two drugs as a result.[16][17]
There have been news reports of several deaths associated with GBL, usually in combination with alcohol or other depressants.[18]
Frequent use of GHB/GBL, even when taken long-term and in moderate doses, does not appear to cause significant physical dependency in the greater majority of its users. In many people, quitting or temporarily abstaining from use of the drugs is achieved with minimal or no difficulty. However, when consumed in excessive amounts with a high frequency of dosing, physical and psychological dependence can develop.[19]
There are some reports of GHB/GBL users adopting a '24/7' dosing regime.[20] This is where the user has become tolerant to the effects of the drug, increasing the dosage and frequency of dosage simply to avoid withdrawal symptoms.
For those users who do report withdrawal symptoms upon quitting the use of GHB/GBL, symptoms seem to depend on the dosage and the length of time the drug was used for. Light to moderate users often experience insomnia and sleep-related problems, whereas heavy, prolonged use can cause severe withdrawal symptoms similar to Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome (BWS).
A milliliter of pure GBL metabolizes to the equivalent 1.65g of NaGHB, the common form, so doses are measured in the single milliliter range, either taken all at once or sipped over the course of a night.
Legal status of GBL[edit]
Australia: GBL is a border controlled substance and is illegal to import into Australia without a permit. The importation of a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug (over 1 kg of GBL) is punishable by up to life imprisonment and/or an $825,000 fine.[21]
Canada: GBL is a Controlled Substance under Schedule VI of the "Controlled Drugs and Substances Act" in Canada. Schedule VI of the "Controlled Drugs and Substances Act" requires vendors to collect information regarding purchases of GBL. The Act also prohibits the import and export of GBL into or out of Canada classifying it as either an indictable offense punishable with up to 10 years in prison or an offense punishable on summary conviction liable to imprisonment for up to eighteen months.[22] It is not illegal for an individual to possess GBL in Canada.[citation needed]
Germany: GBL is not listed in the narcotics law, but its distribution is controlled. Possession is not illegal, but may be punished according to the Medicines Act, when intended to be sold for human consumption or synthesis of GHB. In recent years, an increase of GBL consumption has been observed due to the prohibition of GHB.
Hong Kong SAR: GBL is a dangerous drug controlled under Schedule 1 of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Cap.134 (with exemption clause at Paragraph 16D). Any person who is found to have in his possession of it not in accordance with this Ordinance can be liable, on conviction upon indictment, a fine of HK$1,000,000 and to imprisonment for 7 years.
Israel: GBL was classified as a proscribed substance from 2007.[23]
The Netherlands: GBL can be freely bought as a cleaning agent. Retailers do not need a licence to sell the substance.[24]
Poland: GBL is not classified as a drug and can be purchased in chemistry shops as a solvent.
Sweden: GBL is not classified as a drug but as a health-endangering substance. Although recently passed legislation to enter into force on 1 April 2011 will make it possible to handle narcotics for industrial purposes will enable GBL and 1,4-Butanediol to be classified as controlled substances.[25]
United Kingdom: Because of their legitimate uses, regulation 4B of the 2001 regulations makes it lawful to import, export, produce, supply, offer to supply or possess GBL and 1,4-BD. Except where a person does so knowing or believing that they will be used for the purpose of human ingestion.[4][26]
United States: GBL is regulated as a List 1 controlled chemical. As a GHB analog, it is treated as a controlled substance under Schedule I of the "Controlled Substances Act" if intended for human consumption.[27]
See also[edit]
- gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
- 1,4-Butanediol (1,4-B)
- Succinic anhydride
- ^ Merck Index, 12th Edition, 1632.
- ^ Lide, David R., ed. (2009-06-03). CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics (90th ed.). Boca Raton, Florida: CRC Press. ISBN 1-4200-9084-4. Retrieved 2011-07-18.
- ^ Vose, J.; Tighe, T.; Schwartz, M.; Buel, E. (2001). "Detection of gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) as a natural component in wine". Journal of forensic sciences 46 (5): 1164–1167. PMID 11569560.
- ^ a b http://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/100526/21-2009.pdf
- ^ Metsger, Leonid; Bittner, Shmuel (March 2000). "Autocatalytic Oxidation of Ethers with Sodium Bromate". Tetrahedron 56 (13): 1905–1910. doi:10.1016/S0040-4020(00)00098-3.
- ^ Van Sassenbroeck, D. K.; De Paepe, P.; Belpaire, F. M.; Buylaert, W. A. (2003). "Characterization of the Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Interaction between Gamma-Hydroxybutyrate and Ethanol in the Rat". Toxicological Sciences 73 (2): 270–278. doi:10.1093/toxsci/kfg079. PMID 12700396.
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- ^ Van Cauter, E.; Plat, L.; Scharf, M. B.; Leproult, R.; Cespedes, S.; l'Hermite-Balériaux, M.; Copinschi, G. (1997). "Simultaneous stimulation of slow-wave sleep and growth hormone secretion by gamma-hydroxybutyrate in normal young Men". Journal of Clinical Investigation 100 (3): 745–753. doi:10.1172/JCI119587. PMC 508244. PMID 9239423.
- ^ "Erowid GHB vault: FDA Warning about Gamma Butyrlactone". Erowid. 1998-11-21. Retrieved 2013-10-10.
- ^ Meyer, Jerrold; Linda F. Quenzer (2005). Psychopharmacology: Drugs, the Brain and Behavior. Sinauer. p. 370. ISBN 0-87893-534-7.
- ^ "USDOJ: U.S. Department of Justice Archive National Drug Intelligence Center". Usdoj.gov. 2012-06-15. Retrieved 2014-01-22.
- ^ Galloway, G. P.; Frederick-Osborne, S. L.; Seymour, R.; Contini, S. E.; Smith, D. E. (2000). "Abuse and therapeutic potential of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid". Alcohol 20 (3): 263–269. doi:10.1016/S0741-8329(99)00090-7. PMID 10869868.
- ^ van Nieuwenhuijzen, PS; McGregor, IS (Aug 1, 2009). "Sedative and hypothermic effects of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) in rats alone and in combination with other drugs: assessment using biotelemetry.". Drug and alcohol dependence 103 (3): 137–47. doi:10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2009.03.004. PMID 19446408.
- ^ Edwards, Richard (23 July 2009). "Coroner's 'Russian roulette' warning over GBL party drug". The Telegraph. The Telegraph. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ "GBL/GHB". London Friend. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ "GHB and GBL". GMFA. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ Casciani, Dominic (23 December 2009). "GBL drug death identified by UK doctors". BBC News. Retrieved May 1, 2012.
- ^ GHB addiction, GHB physical n psychological dependancy levels[dead link]
- ^ Crew 2000 | GHB/ GBL Dependancy | | Drugs information, advice & support, Scotland, UK
- ^ LAW AND JUSTICE LEGISLATION AMENDMENT (SERIOUS DRUG OFFENCES AND OTHER MEASURES) ACT 2005 NO. 129, 2005 - SCHEDULE 1 http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/num_act/lajladoaoma2005722/sch1.html
- ^ Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (S.C. 1996, c. 19) http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-38.8/page-3.html
- ^ section 7c of chapter B of part A of the 1st appendix of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1973 http://www.nevo.co.il/Law_word/law01/P170_001.doc
- ^ "Verkopers schoonmaakmiddel verdienen fors aan partydrug GHB". Trouw (in Dutch). 11 April 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
- ^ Socialutskottets betänkande 2010/11:SoU5 - Riksdagen
- ^ "UK Statutory Instrument 2011 No. 448". 2011-02-18.
- ^ Information Bulletin: GHB Analogs; GBL, BD, GHV, and GVL
External links[edit]
- Erowid on GBL
- "The paint stripper drug that kills". BBC News. October 7, 2005.
- "All About GHB," a NIDA Neuroscience Consortium and OSPC "Cutting Edge" colloquium (27 June 2000 at the Doubletree hotel, Rockville, MD)


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"Don't be a dick." That simple notion is the first of Victor Lucas' 3D rules. The others? Don't dick around and don't hang out with dicks. Some would lead you to believe the games press is filled with dicks. It's not. With this in mind, I seek out the best games writing - from news to interviews to reviews and beyond - and highlight it here.
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That newfangled Xbawks has sure been taking a beating, but it's particularly easy prey, given the ludicrous costs to the consumer (and they're more than monetary). But it does take a master to present the arguments as to why Microsoft is failing here. Rob Fahey and John Teti do well.
Read: The Xbox One Question: Why Did Microsoft Do It?
Why did Microsoft do what? Shoot itself in the foot, basically, with those, uh, features it has on Xbox One. Here's part of why:
The first is that people are already familiar with the idea of licensing over ownership…This focus on technicalities to the exclusion of a broad understanding of a wider picture that includes complicating factors like sentiment and public opinion is a common flaw in the games business, as well as being easy to identify in other parts of the technology and entertainment businesses.
Read: Who Do You Think You're Talking To?
A little different, this take, saying Microsoft is misguided in their marketing.
"Talking to us" is an exception to the rule at Microsoft's Xbox events. Their default mode is to address a demographic caricature who was born in a marketeer's binder. That caricature, as far as I can tell, begins with a 20-something white male who only loves to shoot at things, except he also thinks magic knights are cool, just not as cool as the shooting. Plenty of those people exist, but the other thing about Mr. Demographic is that he just fell off the turnip truck.
This article has some other gems in it, too, including why bugs and issues at these events mean so much to us.
Watch: Official PlayStation Used Games Instructional Video
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Some negative commentary (with positive spin) on E3 compiled. Two common threads—sexism and violence—emerge here just as they do in gaming at large. It's predictable that E3 prompts these conversations, but it's not going to go away. Sooooooo…
Kuchera, Ben. "Banning E3 booth babes isn't good manners, it's good business." (The PA Report: June 13, 2012) <http://penny-arcade.com/report/editorial-article/banning-e3-booth-babes-isnt-good-manners-its-good-business>.
The amount of female flesh on display before you even enter the show floor was impressive, and impossible to miss.
The message it sends is clear: This is a show for men, with advertising, promotions, and booth design aimed at grabbing male eyes.
Williams, Katie. "I Can Be Just As Capable. Let Me." (Kotaku AU: June 18, 2012) <http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/06/513794/>.
Katie talks about the issues she faced at E3—where she wasn't treated as an equal:
It continued to happen through the next few days of E3. Upon checking into a booth, I would often be asked by the PR rep whether I wanted someone to play my "hands-on" demo for me. During booth tours, I would more often than not be guided towards the Facebook games. Following demonstrations, I was often offered fact sheets just in case I didn't "understand". People would regularly take note of the publications listed on my badge and say, "But you don't really play, right?" I was assumed to be eye candy, the pretty face of a publication whose content was provided by people with actual talent. Every time I protested, the offender would say — as if it were a proven fact — "Well, girls aren't usually into this stuff, you know."
Then there's the violence…
Handrahan, Matthew. "A History of Violence: So Where Do We Go From Here?" (GamesIndustry.biz: June 12, 2012) <http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-06-11-a-history-of-violence-so-where-do-we-go-from-here>.
Violence has been a selling-point in games for as long as I can remember. I'm not so naive that I expect that to change, and I accept that others may see things differently, but I can't recall a time when it felt so dominant, so unapologetically central to how these companies see their audience and judge the value of their products.
This was never more clear than during than during the climactic demonstration of The Last of Us at the Sony conference.
Boone, Steven. "The Last of Us, and other video games that leave absolutely nothing to the imagination". (Capital New York: June 20, 2012) < http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/culture/2012/06/6026394/last-us-and-other-video-games-leave-absolutely-nothing-imagination >.
Steven Boone compares videogame themes as they stack up to film. It's an interesting analysis…
2009's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, the second highest-selling video game of all-time in the U.S., was in many ways the Dark Knight of gaming. It solidified an ongoing franchise while exploring themes of terrorism and reprisal from the point of view of American protectors working Dick Cheney's "dark side" to produce results. As Seth Seichel wrote in a New York Times review of the game, "Basically, the player, in the guise of an American commando, can participate in a massacre of unarmed civilians. 'It will cost you a piece of yourself,' your commander says of the mission. 'It will cost nothing compared to everything you'll save.'"
And finally, a chap that ignored E3.
Holmes, Dylan. "Why I Ignored E3" (Nightmare Mode: June 11, 2012) < http://nightmaremode.net/2012/06/why-i-ignored-e3-19796/ >.
Most conversations in the gaming community take place about games that have yet to come out, and if you don't follow the trending news, you won't be able to participate in these dialogs. I think this is the chief reason why gamers flock to E3: it's the most-watched event in the industry, and discussions of the games revealed and debates about the "biggest trends" of the show will dominate gaming websites and Facebook alike for weeks to come…
[T]his year, I chose to sacrifice the conversation.
There are debates aplenty when it comes to videogames. Sexism is the hot button topic now, though, and there are plenty squabbling on both sides. "Straw man" arguments are often used to defend games that face issues of sexism and racism, and this is disappointing.
Can't we act like adults?
The bulk of the rapid responses which have defended the Hitman trailer are complete straw man arguments. They defend things which are not being attacked, arguing for the right to include sexy women in trailers (which is a bit tiresome but not the issue here), the right to include violence against women in games (which again, isn't the issue here) or simple arguments from the standpoint of freedom of expression (again, absolutely not the issue - nobody says Square Enix shouldn't be allowed to make a trailer like this, just that they should have more sense). Absolutely none of the responses that I have seen have actually addressed the issues being raised.
Either those responding simply don't understand the issue as it's being presented, or they understand that the real nub of this matter is something quite indefensible, and that the best way to defend it is by distraction and whataboutery.
(Emphasis mine).
Fahey, Rob. "Can't We Discuss This Like Adults?" (GamesIndustry.biz: May 31, 2012) <http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-05-31-cant-we-discuss-this-like-adults>.
Thanks Jamie!
Rob Fahey examines new Sony CEO Kaz Hirai's position…and what it will mean for him in coming weeks, months, and years. Will Sony soar again? Will it crash and burn? Who knows.
I don't think it's right, though, to be too disappointed by Hirai's failure to stand up to that inertia and rapidly divest the TV business. There's no question that he's going to have to take some incredibly tough stands against Sony's elder statesmen if he's going to turn around the company - and he's going to have to seriously challenge much of the company's corporate culture if he's to rescue it from itself. Picking such a major fight within weeks of his accession, however, wouldn't be a good move. Hirai needs to move his pieces into place carefully, and in that regard one could argue that he did a pretty good job on Thursday.
Fahey, Rob. "Hirai's First Test" (GamesIndustry.biz: April 13, 2012) <http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-04-13-hirais-first-test>.
I've been following HTML5's growth for some time — I'm quite optimistic about it. Matthew Handrahan explains why in his opening:
In that respect, the promise of HTML5 is a sort of Holy Grail: game experiences once only available through native apps and plug-ins, now achievable seamlessly through the browser on any device that can support one - mobile, PC, tablet, smart TVs, you name it. Write a game once, take it anywhere.
Grant Goodale, a developer, comments on the costs associated with development:
"Then along came the web and Flash, and we thought, 'Oh great, we're free. We can publish our games anywhere we like. We're free of this tax to just put out a game. And then the web became Facebook, and all of a sudden it's a 30 per cent tax on everything that happens."
Of course, it's not all sunshine and lollipops. There are downfalls to HTML5, and there are competitors. If you want to find out more, this is as good a read on the subject as any…maybe even the best.
Handrahan, Matthew. "Future Proof: HTML5, Native Client and the Battle for the Browser" (GamesIndustry.biz: March 23, 2012) <http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-23-future-proof-html5-native-client-and-the-battle-for-the-browser>.
I thoroughly enjoyed the comparison in this piece between videogames and amusement park rides. We don't really think about the storytelling going on at places like Disneyland, but there seems to be more thought put into these rides than I'd initially thought. It's the type of insight that, of course, comes from someone on the dev side:
[A]s you move through the queue [of "Star Tours"], you see that you are in the docking area of a spaceport. You see laser scorching on the side of a ship, hear the droids talking about how the ships are breaking down, and all of the dialogue and actions are deliberately humorous. You know from simple observation that this ride is going to feature some wacky hi-jinks…Story mood, tone and foreshadowing can be conveyed through audio environment, visual design and smart use of images. The less that a player needs to actually read, the better.
Plotetcher, Matt. "The Best Stories You Can't Read" (GamesIndustry.biz: March 20, 2012) <http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-20-the-best-stories-you-cant-read>.
Thanks Jamie!
Skylanders surprised many with its release. Not only was the emphasis less on Spyro than a new cast of characters, but the emphasis was also less on longtime fans and instead on introducing the character to a new generation. Here's just a little on that:
Among those plastic carcasses are more than a few unloved Guitar Hero instruments and unopened Tony Hawk: RIDE skateboards. Activision has sailed these waters before, and returned with only diminishing sales and, in RIDE, its most high-profile failure of recent years. The difference with Skylanders, Ness argues, is its focus: Activision may be a game publisher and Toys For Bob may be a game developer, but the popularity of Skylanders is all about the toys.
"Skylanders is bringing your toys to life," he says. "A lot of ideas as we were making the game got scrapped because they didn't fit into that - making the toys come first.
Handrahan, Matthew. "Dark Horse: The Secret of Skylanders' Success" (GamesIndustry.biz: March 12, 2012) <http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-03-12-dark-horse-the-secrets-of-skylanders-success>.


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Time: February 16, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm
Location: Dennos Museum Center/Milliken Auditorium
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City/Town: Traverse City
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The Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre presents Song of Wyoming, a new original ballet choreographed by artistic director Thomas Morrell.
The "Old West" themed ballet has an original compilation score of film and television western theme songs with stunning costumes by Laura Bremer and dazzling sets by Amy Cyr.
Two shows: 2pm and 7pm.
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It doesn't always happen, but Friday's second-round playoff game between No. 2 Parkview and No. 3 Norcross lived up to its hype.
The two Gwinnett County powers battled through two overtimes before the veteran Norcross club was able to put away a 59-51 victory. The Blue Devils (24-5) advance to the Class AAAAAA quarterfinals for a game at Cherokee. It was the first loss for Parkview, which finished 28-1.
"It was like a heavyweight fight and they finally got us at the end," said Parkview coach Tony Watkins.
And in the end it was the team with the two heavyweight players who won the game. Norcross got 25 points and nine rebounds from Diamond Deshields, a North Carolina commitment who many consider the best player in the state, and 25 points and eight rebounds from Shayla Cooper, who has signed with Georgetown.
Deshields scored 19 of her points in the first half, as Parkview spent final two quarters with two players on her almost all the time. That opened the inside game up for Cooper, who had 21 of her points in the second half.
"Diamond and Shayla played their tails off," said Norcross coach Angie Hembree. "But I'm so proud of all our these kids. Parkview is a very good team and I can't tell you how proud I am of all of them."
Parkview jumped out to a quick 10-0 lead, much to the delight of the packed home crowd. But the roars soon switched to the raucous Norcross side, which cheered as the Blue Devils responded with 10 straight points to tie the game, eight of those coming from Deshields.
"They got out like gangbusters," Hembree said. "I thought we were OK and they settled down. We were OK."
Norcross kept the pressure up and led 21-12 with 4:10 left in the half, only to have Parkview regroup and cut the lead to 25-19 at halftime and tie the game at 25-25 by scored three straight buckets to start the second half.
From that point neither team led by more than three points. With the score tied at 40-40, Norcross called timeout and had 14.9 seconds to attempt to win the game. Parkview's pressure made it tough and Norcross forward Sierra missed the potential winner at the buzzer.
Norcross grabbed a four-point lead in overtime, but Parkview tied it on a 3-pointer by Makenna Pouengue and a free throw by Tatiana Wayne. Norcross had a chance to take the lead when Cooper was fouled with 5.4 seconds left, but she missed the front end of the one-and-one. Parkview grabbed the rebounded and hurried downcourt, only to miss a last-second winning effort by Genesis Perrymond.
Parkview was running out of players by the second overtime. Floor leader Marissa Mandeldove and center Vicki Harris fouled out, leaving the Panthers without two of their best players. Norcross was able to take advantage this time, with Cooper converting a 3-point play and dropping in a layup to get the Devils ahead to stay.
"We fought hard all game," Cooper said. "We had put in too much hard work not to bring it home."
Parkview was led in scoring by Mandeldove with 17 points and Wayne with 12. Mia Marshall had 13 rebounds.
"We had a good game plan and we had them confused early," Watkins said. "But they've got those two (Deshields and Cooper) that are hard to stop. I think they'll go on and play North Gwinnett for the state championship."
February 23rd, 2013
8:32 am
Instead of beating up on teams 97-7 in the regular season, maybe Parkview should play a little tougher competition.
February 23rd, 2013
9:23 am
and play with some class
February 23rd, 2013
12:28 pm
The basket at t
February 23rd, 2013
12:31 pm
The basket at the end of the quarter that the ref counted cost P the game. Horrible call, coach should protest.
These 2 should bee in Macon not in the 16 round! GHSA do something.
February 23rd, 2013
5:05 pm
I agree with Gakat1, these brackets suck! Why are #2 and #3 playing in the second round?!?!
February 23rd, 2013
9:22 pm
Happening in 3a, too…st. Pius and Buford….
February 23rd, 2013
9:24 pm
Happening in 3a too…st pius and Buford…
February 23rd, 2013
9:45 pm
Don't matter when you play them you can't lose ……………………………
February 24th, 2013
5:06 pm
Parkview had to have something to go undefeated and to carry Norcross into double overtime,really ashame these teams didn't meet for the championship game.
February 26th, 2013
12:52 pm
I agree with Hubert Green. I reviewed Parkview's schedule and the closest game they had all season was by 27 points. They would do well in the future to get in some tougher holiday tournaments, risk a few losses but be battle tested so that when adversity hits, they will know how to deal with it. Just my 2 cents.


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ninjaroy November 27, 2012 12:24:30 AM CET
This fatalistic dream of theirs, where nothing is ever really achieved, destroys them, yet they beg and fight to feed us with "It"….remarkable isn't it? --The consistency of the Machine.
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psychicfiles November 1, 2012 8:58:55 PM CET
oh ffs they must think we are pretty stupid to try to debunk this lol...
Lotor September 18, 2012 9:17:01 PM CEST
Ha Ha lamestream media you are a mockery of information gathering and releasing . And AFAIC you haven't the right to call yourself journalism professionals or journalist for that matter . OH and those stupid fucking ufology shows on history and natgeo and discovery networks are all ran by shills who more than happily proffer disinfo and misinfo . I think they all should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves.
Roggenwolfe September 17, 2012 4:02:03 AM CEST
yeah,we can catch this shit on mainstream tv no problem.Its like the UFO/Conspiracy documentries on mainstream,a Government controlled docu talkin about a government conspiracy,aye aye popeye ! mainstream aint really mainstream anymore thank God almighty.Its just a term we use to define the people who sell you the lie.What is it gunna take to let these folkers know that this is really serious and we mean it ! FUCK OFF !? Oh note on cue the mocking little green martian clip thrown in as if to say " remember but,those guy's are nuts "
Fliegezeug September 14, 2012 4:43:02 AM CEST
Good one!
Thank you!
Rachelwordsmith September 13, 2012 5:08:25 PM CEST
The press will do anything but speak the truth. Where are the details? How far was the chopper from the object? They make a good story into a none-story with lazy, obfuscating journalism.


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Product DescriptionPick the adjective of choice for the Moto: Burly. Brawny. Beautiful. Bump-aliscious. For all-mountain riders on steeper terrain, the Moto shines. Revolutionary floating shock technology gobbles up baby-head sized rocks, and delivers premium suspension performance. Ultra-stiff bottom bracket shell resists torsional stress and the sloppy flex that takes away from the riding experience.
Available as Moto Carbon 1, Moto Carbon 2, or Moto Carbon 3
Read the Pro Review on the Cannondale Moto 2 Here>>
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Date Reviewed: July 16, 2012
Strengths: every aspect of the bike and its abilities amaze me.
frame geo and suspension are very confidence inspiring
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $1000.00
Purchased At: Pinkbike
Similar Products Used: Transition Blindside in terms of how it feels in FR and DH use.
Marin quad xm in terms of its climbing accelerating abilities.
Bike Setup: Talas R, Deemax's, Xo dh cranks, xo derailleur, elixir cr brakes
Bike weight only 27.5lbs with deemax's!!! not bad
Date Reviewed: February 12, 2010
Strengths: Solid and stiff for most downhill riding, but
light enough to maneuver on climbs and tight pedalling.
Weaknesses: Carbon frame finish subject to chipping.
Mylar protection needed.
Bottom Line:
(32.5 lbs), but rock solid on the downhills.
Lack of 1-1/8 headset adaptor is a definite miss from Cannondale! Could be a much more versatile bike with a
wider range of fork selections.
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $1500.00
Purchased At: Used
Similar Products Used: Specialized S-Works Enduro, Ellsworth Joker.
Bike Setup: Frame with Fox5, Sherman 150 fork, XTR cranks,
DT Swiss 4.2 wheels, Magura Marta brakes, Rase seatpost,
X9 drivetrain.
Date Reviewed: November 19, 2009
Strengths: Weight, Suspension, Geometry
Weaknesses: Too noisy in rough DH. Continental tubeless are worthless
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Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid: $7000.00
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Bike Setup: Factory with Maxxis tubeless
Date Reviewed: June 22, 2009
Strengths: Rear end eats every bump
Front end stiffness
Build quality
Life time warranty
Weaknesses: Hmm.. Maybe little twangy on rear end
Nervous handling on slow speed technical terrain.Maybe because of 60mm stem.
High bb takes use to it.
It bops but just turn pro pedal and it is gone.
Bottom Line:
Bottom line is that it is modern full suspension bike and I'am quicker on places where jekyll coughs.Anyone who hasn't try formula one brakes, they are suberb.Lots of power with 180 rotor and modulation.
Ride on!!
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid: $4000.00
Similar Products Used: Jekyll for 5 years.Tested intense tracer vp, Pivot mach 5&firebird. Raced on dh with perp.
Bike Setup: Medium stock model 1 2008 but I changed brakes to a Formula one gm edition.
Date Reviewed: May 18, 2009
Strengths: Climbs like a XC bike yet bombs the downhill. Plush, yet no bobs when climbing. Wicked fast in the tight twisty stuff.
Weaknesses: a bit pricey.
The continental tires are worthless.
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I recently rode the bike on a two-week trip in Western U.S. at many epic destinations including Bootleg Canyon in Boulder City, NV, St. George, UT, Gooseberry Mesa, Moab, Fruita, and Grand Junction, CO. Conditions ranged from fast and flowy in Fruita, to technical and steep at Bootleg. The Moto never faltered.
One of the first things I noticed on the bike is how quickly and easily it accelerates. The lightweight bike offers no resistance to pedal power. Secondly, the carbon frame matched with Fox suspension tames the trails, almost making small bumps and normal roughness go unnoticed. The Fox suspension is extremely smooth and supple, from small bumps and chatter to bigger hits, jumps, and drops. With the engagement of the Pro Pedal on the Fox Shock, climbing is almost fun, as the bike wastes no time powering it's way up hills. The 36 Talas fork is also easily turned down for a better climbing experience.
The trails I rode on the first couple days of the trip were generally fast, smooth and flowy. I was impressed at how well the Moto handled, whether cornering in soft dirt or holding it's line on fast, all-out pedal sections. The SRAM X-O drivetrain is crisp and responsive, and the Avid brakes are always there when you need them, though they will somewhat annoyingly offer a "squeaky" reminder that you can only go so fast.
I think I put the bike to a good test on a few black diamond downhill runs at Bootleg Canyon. It's amazing that the same bike I had just ridden on an epic all-mountain all-day ride was handling black diamond trails like a downhill bike! Just drop the seat, open the fork and the Moto blazes over the boulders, soaks up the drops, and holds steady in the technical loose-over-hardpack that Bootleg is famous for.
This bike is the perfect choice for an aggressive rider who wants one bike that can do it all, and do it well.
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: nothing compares
Bike Setup: mostly stock with Maxxis rubber
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Samsung to Asus: 5 Monitors Balancing Price + Features
Computer monitors have certainly come a long way in the last 5-10 years. Companies that weren't on the map back then are now in the top 5 and that's a pretty big progression. There's a lot to keep in mind when you're in the market for a new computer monitor and we've found the best 5 models that balance features and energy consumption.
• 23" LED Monitor, $339.99: Features include: Black Cabinet Color, 1920 x 1080 Resolution, LED backlit for ultra-thin profile, automatic dual-monitor management and crisp color from every angle. Samsung has really stepped its game up and we seem them pretty often in home offices.
• 22" LCD HDTV Monitor, $288.99: Another Samsung we really love because of the features for such a great price. The design is attractive and an item we certainly wouldn't mind putting on our desk — it would be a welcomed addition. Full HD Resolution and HDMI plus Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Capability to name a few features.
• LED Backlit LCD Monitor, $399.95: Based on looks alone we really love the LG monitor, but there's much more to it than that. LED backlit display, full HD 1080p, auto-bright censor and 2,000,000:1 digital fine contrast ratio are some of the most important features. Plus it only has a 28 watt power consumption.
• Diagonal Full HD Widescreen LCD Monitor, $249.99: HP hasn't always been on the best lists in the past, but maybe they're making somewhat of a come back with their recent line of computer monitors. 60000:1 contrast ratio, 50 Watt power consumption and anti-glare display are the top specs.
• Smallest Full HD 1080p LCD Monitor, $144.95 on Amazon: 21.5-Inch Wide with 16:9 aspect ratio, 20000:1 contrast ratio, sleek design weighing in at only 10.8 pounds.
And on the horizon? 3D computer monitors, like this one at the Samsung booth at CES promise another dimension of performance with stylish housing.
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I'm getting tired of these 16:9 monitors. I want a 16:10 1920x1200 monitor, but companies are all moving to 1080 monitors. I get why they do it, the panels are cheap because they are really common, but computers aren't the same as TVs. We don't need to have the same sad 1080p resolution.
Even in TVs 16:9, puts the viewer at a disadvantage. 4:3 programs (of which there are still many) have huge black bars, and a much smaller picture. 16:10 splits the difference, giving both aspects a watchable size.
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A Delphi Study on Brain-based Instructional Model in Science
Development of science instructional model for brain-based learning by using knowledge of the brain to be the tool designed of learning process is now interesting. This study aimed to develop science instructional model for brain-based learning. Delphi method was employed with 18 panel members. The findings can be showed that science instructional model for brain-based learning consisted of five steps of learning organization (PRADA- Preparation, Relaxation, Action, Discussion, and Application). It can provide a framework for science teachers that should be elaborated this instructional model to science classroom and beyond to science education. Keywords: brain-based learning; Delphi technique; instructional model; science learning; science education; teaching model
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LEWISBURG, Pa. — S. Bear Bergman will present the one-person show, "Monday Night in Westerbork" Tuesday, March 4, at 7:30 p.m. in Uptown in Swartz Hall at Bucknell University. The performance is open to the public, but seating is limited.
"Monday Night in Westerbork" is based on the life of Max Erlich, who produced plays in the Westerbork concentration camp. The performance creates connections between Jewish and queer identities and teaches about the Holocaust, according to Bucknell Rabbi Serena Fujita.
Writers at Work
Bergman also will be the guest for a Writers at Work session at the Writing Center (200G Roberts) on Wednesday, March 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration for the workshop is required by calling 577-3141.
The interactive writers workshop is for anyone who is interested in, as S. Bear Bergman says, "thinking about the language of gender, its vernacular and lexicon and ways of making itself heard in writing, and then figuring out personal, useful ways to turn that to their advantage. This workshop is appropriate for anyone who can form a sentence, regardless of their experience as a writer: from novelists writing transgendered characters to transfolk writing about their experiences to academics tackling queer theory to people still exploring the nature of their gender and sexuality in private writing to absolutely anyone else."
Bergman's visit to Bucknell is sponsored by the offices of LGBT Awareness, Campus Jewish Life, The Writing Center and FLAG&BT.
Award-winning performer
S. Bear Bergman is a writer, theater artist, and author of Butch is a Noun and three award-winning solo performances.
A frequent lecturer and at colleges and universities regarding issues relating to gender and sexuality, Bergman has advised the staff of numerous institutions on their policies regarding transgendered and transsexual students.
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American Pie: Reunion - London Photo Call Gallery
The cast of American Pie: Reunion were in London this week (April 16-18, 2012) to promote their film and take part in a photo call. Seann William Scott and Jason Biggs were joined by several cast members, including Mena Suvari and Eugene Levy, as well as co-directors Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg. The film is released in UK cinemas on May 2, 2012.
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A meta-analysis of 24 previous studies concluded that there is "good evidence that prostate cancer is likely a smoking-related tumor," according to researcher Michael Huncharek.
Reuters reported March 3 that Huncharek, a researcher at the Meta-Analysis Research Group in Columbia, S.C., and colleagues found "surprisingly consistent evidence" that the risk of developing and dying from prostate cancer increase if you smoke. Some studies indicated that heavy smokers face a 22-percent higher risk of developing the disease and a 30-percent higher risk of dying from it.
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WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAU) -- A boat sank in Lake Wausau Friday evening. the S.A.F.E.R. Fire District rescue crews were called to the site near the Bluegill Park boat landing. Two of the boaters were rescued by a float plane and the third was assisted by another boater.
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Iaeger Drive-In
Sandy Huff Road & County Road 52/21,
Sandy Huff,
Sandy Huff Road & County Road 52/21,Sandy Huff, WV 24844
270 cars
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While named after the nearby town of Iaeger, this is in a small area called Sandy Huff.
The drive-in, on the corner of Sandy Huff Road and County Road 52/21, became well known as the subject of the O. Winston Link photograph, "Hot Shot Eastbound" (1956), showing a packed drive-in watching a plane on the screen while a train on the railroad next to the drive-in passes by.
The Film Daily Year Book of 1944 shows its capacity was 270, although an earlier edition shows it was 190. The Ieager Drive-In was listed in the 1939 Film Daily Year Book.
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Harvey V. Fineberg, MD, PhD, MPP, the President of the Institute of Medicine, will come to UCSF for a yearlong appointment as a Presidential Chair beginning in September.
May 13, 2014
UCSF scientists have found that industry claims about e-cigarettes are unsupported by the evidence to date, including claims that they help smokers quit.
May 12, 2014
Deadly skin cancers in mice shrank in response to a new treatment that may complement other "immunotherapies" developed recently to boost the body's own defenses against disease threats, according to a new study published by UCSF researchers.
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The American Association of Genitourinary Surgeons awarded its 2014 Barringer Medal to Peter R. Carroll, MD, MPH, chair of the UCSF Department of Urology.
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UCSF Medical Center has the highest one-year survival rate in the nation, among institutions performing more than 20 adult lung transplants each year, according to data from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients.
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Screening for cervical cancer has become more complex in the last few years, leaving physicians and patients in a quandary: do they test with the traditional Pap smear or do they add a test for human papilloma virus? UCSF ob/gyn Karen Smith-McCune, MD, PhD, weighs in.
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The First Warrior Experience, an exhibit depicting the stories of Native American World War II veterans has opened at The Highground, Wisconsin's Veterans Memorial Park, W7031 Ridge Road, Neillsville, Wis.
At an opening ceremony on Jan. 16th, members of the Ho-Chunk nation dedicated the exhibit playing drums and traditional songs.
The display uses vivid black and white photographs to document U.S. servicemen and women's accounts from several Native American nations.
The accounts include the story of Victor Coochwytewa of the Hopi nation.
His display quotes Coochwytewa as saying "I am always praying. Sometimes you just have to do and go, even if it was against all you knew."
Serving as a nurse, Rose Blue Thunder of the Sioux nation is remembered as saying "My message to all of you is god bless America, land of the free, and the brave, the brave."
The exhibit is open and on display through February at The Highground, Wisconsin's Veterans Memorial Park.
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Admissions of Guilt?
Adam Wheeler was hardly the first student to be accused of faking his way into the most hallowed grounds of academia — and he won't be the last. Welcome to the new era of dishonesty.
Many, like T-shirt entrepreneur Jim McFadden, have mixed feelings. "Someone like [Adam] and his actions cheapen the work that the rest of us legitimate Harvard students put toward our accomplishments," he says. And yet, "We did, however, think it was pretty badass that he could pull off such a ruse for so long."
Indeed, there is a sense that when it comes to getting into an elite school — and surviving there — gaming the system is part of the deal. While top-flight schools certainly make exceptions to admit academically subpar students (often athletes, legacies, or children of donors), Wheeler is commended, in a way, for getting in "on his own." He neither inherited nor bought his way in; he worked for it. "[Adam Wheeler has] learned our language, mastered our ways, and taken the self-promotion and ambition that we're all groomed for — yes, all — to its natural conclusion," wrote Alex Klein, coeditor in chief of the Ivy League news and gossip blog IvyGate. "If it walks like an Ivy student, talks like an Ivy student, then it is, without a doubt, an Ivy student."
Says Klein, "Knowledge of the system is one of the core tenets of an Ivy League education. The Wheeler phenomenon is that, taken to high art form…. When you think of the Ivy League as a place for self-aggrandizement, which it often is, Adam Wheeler becomes the model Ivy League student."
Or, as one IvyGate blogger wrote: "[Adam] got into the Ivy League the real fucking way — he picked himself up from his bootstraps, and without the help of Mommy, Daddy, and Kaplan SAT review. While he might not have the degree to prove it, Adam Wheeler probably learned more getting into college than most students learn in four years spent here legitimately." Wrote one Crimson commenter: "Adam did something that most people are scared to do, which is fight for something he wanted. Most people go about it on the same path: good grades, SAT scores, connected families, etc. But Adam saw another path, a path not any easier, certainly not any safer, and most certainly not without consequence. I respect the creativity and genius that Adam showed in doing something not many people can do."
Twenge, for one, isn't surprised by such reactions. "This is what happens when you have a narcissist culture and the sort of insane competition in college admissions, which many people think is not fair," she says. "And they're probably right. Eighty percent of the applicants can do the work, but only 6 percent get in. When it's seen that way, there's a growing aspect of, 'Okay, let's game the system.'"
In late September, his Rhodes application file was referred to the Administrative Board of Harvard College, which launched a full and immediate review of his academic history. Wheeler was asked to defend himself at a university disciplinary hearing on the allegations of plagiarism and falsifying documents, according to prosecutors. He declined, saying he'd go home to his parents' house in Delaware to await the school's verdict.


text: May01 repAPAHMAPAHM "re/present: Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM)" is a 31-day writing challenge designed to get you thinking about APAHM, identity and leadership. Below is a list of the 31 prompts that we have established for May 2012. Feel free to start planning out your posts so they can be published "on time"! You are encouraged to submit your posts to us here, or, feel free to also post them on your own blog, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, etc. — just be sure you tag your posts with #repAPAHM! May 1/ Welcome.How are you celebrating APAHM this year? What activities are planned in your area? If possible, include photos, flyers and/or links in your response. May 2/ Fill in the Blank.I am from ____. How would you complete the sentence and why? To what degree does your nationality, ethnic or racial background impact your daily experience? May 3/ Draw Something.Draw and post a self-portrait (doodles are fine!). What setting are you in and why do you have that expression on your face? May 4/ Really!?Write about one thing others would be surprised to know about you. May 5/ Stream of Consciousness.Free write for 15 minutes about a club you are involved in or a volunteering opportunity you loved. May 6/ Gut Reaction.In one sentence, photo, or video, describe what immediately comes to mind when you hear the term "AAPI" (Asian American and Pacific Islander)? May 7/ The Story of Us.May 7, 1843 marks the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in America. Think about your family legacy in the United States. What challenges and accomplishments have you (or they) experienced? May 8/ Snapshot.Post a photo of you, your family and/or community - explain the photo's significance. How do your experiences and/or the experiences of your family fit into the greater Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) experience? May 9/ Polyglot…or Not?Can you speak more than one language? What languages do you speak? How do you feel this skill has helped or hindered you? May 10/ Mission Accomplished.Two-thirds of the 4,000 workers who built the U.S. Transcontinental Railroad were Chinese immigrants, according to these remarks by Honorable John T. Doolittle. Despite the hazardous working conditions and low pay, workers completed the massive, pivotal project on May 10, 1869 in Promontory, Utah. — While the building of the Transcontinental Railroad was a historic undertaking, events in one's own life can also be significant and transformative. Write about a moment in your life where you, your community and/or family came together to accomplish something meaningful. May 11/ How Many of Us?Do you know of the recent demographic shifts in the U.S.? Check out the summary report of the 2010 U.S. Census data regarding the The Asian Population: 2010, which highlights its major findings about the Asian American population in 2010, a group that grew faster than any other racial group in the last decade. (If you're interested in the dialogue around how this affects AANHPIs in higher education, be sure to read the 2011 CARE Report: The Relevance of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders in the College Completion Agenda.) What does this demographic shift mean to you? May 12/ Influence.Are there any familial and/or cultural values that inform how you live your life? If so, what are they and how? May 13/ Just Like Us.During the NFL lockout, Troy Polamalu, a strong safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers, graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor's degree in history on May 13, 2011. In a blog post about his accomplishment, he said, "So I decided to finish what I started and walked that stage today not only because it was very important to me personally, but because I want to emphasize the importance of education, and that nothing should supersede it." — What is your view on the importance of education? How has the importance of education played a role in your own life? May 14/ Difference.Which AANHPI figure (historical, living, famous, or otherwise) made a difference in your life? How have they affected your life? May 15/ Good Reading.What is your favorite book by an AANHPI author? Why? May 16/ Media Coverage.Tell us about your favorite AANHPI actor/actress, correspondent, etc. and what they did to earn your respect. May 17/ True Life.This is the trailer for Hana Surf Girls, a documentary that follows the lives of two girls (including GMS Scholar, Lipoa Kahaleuahi!) from Hana, Hawaii as they explore their identities and make sense of where they belong in the world. — Have you seen this or any other AANHPI documentaries? Which one resonated with you the most and why? May 18/ Visualize.Flip through a magazine and carefully examine how they portray AANHPIs. What message does this send? Is it positive? Negative? Or, are AANHPIs not represented in the magazine? What message does this absence send? May 19/ Words to Live by.What is one of your favorite quotations from an AANHPI? What does it mean to you? May 20/ What's Your Story?Asia Society produced this video to capture the testimonies of various notable Asian Americans (i.e. Sandra Oh, Kal Penn, George Takei and others) who identify as Asian American and what it means to them to claim that identity. We know that their stories are not representative of all of your lived experiences and testimonies of other AANHPI communities are missing. So, what's your story? May 21/ In Your Words.Flex those creative writing skills! Compose a poem about an important moment in AANHPI history. May 22/ Go for the Gold, Part I.Happy 30th birthday, Apolo Anton Ohno! From the gold medal Duke Kahanamoku earned the U.S. in the 1912 Olympics for the 100 m freestyle, to the 8 medals that Ohno has won in men's short track speed skating, AANHPIs have a rich history in the sports (& Olympic) world. In recent months, Jeremy Lin's success with the New York Knicks lit up the blogosphere as everyone chimed in with their opinions on biases, stereotypes and ability. — What are your thoughts on AANHPI athletes and any obstacles they may or may not face? May 23/ Go for the Gold, Part II.On July 2, 1946, Congress passed which bill to remove restrictions on Asian Indian and Filipino immigration and gave India and the Philippines an annual immigration quota of one hundred, respectively? The first 5 people to respond with the correct answer in the blog comments will win a prize! [The answer is here.] May 24/ Missing in History.AANHPIs have been "MIH" – "Missing in History" – as taught in classrooms, as reflected in the media and the arts and as understood by government policy-makers and program planners. In much of the data used by the federal government, AANHPIs are invisible, relegated to a residual category of "Other." AANHPIs are challenged to reclaim and re-insert their history, their stories, their faces, their voices and their lives into American History and America's future (January 2001 AAPI Interim Report to the President & the Nation). — As a follow-up to yesterday's trivia, share an AANHPI fact or photo that was missing in the history you learned in the classroom. May 25/ Visibly Invisible.The term "model minority" first appeared in New York Times Magazine on January 6, 1960 in an article titled, "Success Story: Japanese American Style". In this article, sociologist William Petersen compares Japanese Americans to African Americans, crediting Japanese culture, with its family values and strong work ethic, for saving Japanese Americans from becoming a "problem minority." "Model minority" created much controversy by pitting one race against another and produced overgeneralizations that come with negative implications for both the African American and AANHPI communities. — What do you think these implications may be? Has this personally affected you and if so, how? May 26/ Excluded.The Immigration Act of 1924 (Asian Exclusion Act) was enacted on May 26, 1924, limiting the number of immigrants gaining entry into the U.S. Specifically excluding immigrants from Asia, except for Japanese and Filipinos, this Act is one example of legislation restricting access based on race or nationality. This instance of exclusion was driven by federal law, but other forms of exclusion occur to this day. For example, the vast diversity within the AANHPI population is often overlooked when research does not provide specific data on different groups within the population. — Have there been moments in your own life where you felt excluded solely because you are AANHPI? What did you do to address those situations? May 27/ Inspiration.APIASF recognizes numerous inspirations contributing to the success and well-being of our AANHPI communities. One individual engaged with us is Penny Semaia, Assistant Athletic Director for Student Life at the University of Pittsburgh. When asked why he does what he does, he responds, "My mission in life is to utilize my God given talents and skills to serve those that need it most and provide opportunities for young men and women to succeed." — Nominate someone you know for a hypothetical #repAPAHM Leadership Award. Explain why you are nominating them. May 28/ Making Your Mark.How would you like to be remembered in history? What would you like people to remember you by? May 29/ Building Solidarity.How does the AANHPI experience relate to the experiences of other communities in the U.S.? May 30/ Synthesize & Summarize.If you had to summarize APAHM in 3 words, what would they be and why? May 31/ I Am.After participating in our APAHM writing challenge, have you learned more about yourself or your family/community? Has your perspective changed at all? Who are you? What does being AANHPI — especially, an AANHPI leader — mean to you? Permalink


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Fall 2013: An All-American in 2012-13, Schutting earned the No. 5 singles ranking in the ITA preseason poll and with Lynn Chi garnered a No. 11 doubles preseason ranking….posted a singles record of 9-5 and a doubles mark of 8-4…in singles, she reached the Blue Final of the Cal Nike Invitational, beating San Francisco's 57th-ranked Andrea Ka, 6-1, 6-1, in the quarterfinals and Santa Clara's 20th-ranked Katie Le, 6-0, 6-3, in the semifinals; she fell to fourth-ranked teammate Zsofi Susanyi, 6-1, 6-1, in the title match…also reached the singles round of 16 in the Riviera/ITA All-American Championships – with a 6-0, 5-7, 6-4, round of 32 win over Pepperdine's 29th-ranked Lorraine Guillermo – and in the USTA/ITA Northwest Regional Championships…in the ASU Thunderbird Invitational, fell to teammate Denise Starr, 7-5 6-3, in the singles quarterfinals…in doubles, Schutting and Lynn Chi reached the Blue Final of the Cal Nike Invitational, losing to 25th-ranked teammates Susanyi and Klara Fabikova, 8-6, in the championship, competed in the Riviera/ITA All-American Championships and advanced to the round of 16 in the regional…Schutting/Chi won one consolation match against ranked opponents in the All-American, topping Clemson's 13th-ranked Beatrice Gumulya/Yana Koroleva, 8-6.
Spring 2013: Played in the NCAA singles tournament and lost in an upset to Rice's 41st-ranked Natalie Beazant, 7-5, 6-3, in the round of 64...ended the season with a final ITA ranking of 10th after after notching a 34-13 overall singles record and an 11-5 mark at No. 1 singles...as the eighth seed, reached the semifinals of the Pac-12 Championships, falling to Stanford's Krista Hardebeck, 6-4, 6-2...partnered with Lynn Chi to claim a final ITA ranking of 29th after compiling a 18-8 doubles record...had a 25-11 doubles record overall.
Fall 2012: Compiled a 14-4 singles record and an 8-3 doubles mark...fell in the singles finals of the USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships and the USTA/ITA Northwest Regional Championships...also reached the Gold Flight singles final at the Cal Nike Invitational, losing to teammate Zsofi Susanyi...paired with Susanyi lost in the doubles semifinals of the USTA/ITA Northwest Regional Championships to teammates Tayler Davis and Annie Goransson...paired with Goransson to win the Gold Flight doubles title at the Cal Nike Invitational.
Spring 2012: Completed her season with ITA singles ranking at No. 30 and a doubles ranking at No. 5...earned a 36-12 overall ranking with a record of 20-7 in the singles...won 10 consecutive matches in the month of March and beginning of April... advanced to the final of the Pac-12 Championship singles...reached the NCAA quarterfinals...partnered with Annie Goransson to reach a doubles ranking of No. 5 in the ITA with a 21-4 doubles record...reached the semifinal of the Pac-12 Championship doubles and the round of 16 in the NCAA Championship doubles.
Fall 2011: Opened her first tournament season ranked No. 88 in ITA preseason singles rankings and No. 53 in doubles with Annie Goransson; No. 13 with Jana Juricova...finished the fall with nine singles wins and 10 doubles wins...advanced to the Cal Nike Invitational singles semifinal before she fell to Jana Juricova...advanced to the singles round of 16 of the USTA/ITA Northwest Regional Championships...advanced to the singles semifinal at the ASU Thunderbird Invitational...went 6-1 in doubles matches with Goransson and appeared in the ITA Regional Championship doubles semifinal...won the Cal Nike Invitational doubles title with Juricova.
Spring 2011: Completed her first spring season at Cal with a 10-10 singles record (9-9 in dual matches)...received a singles ranking of No. 104 on May 2...finished the spring with the No. 33 doubles ranking with Annie Goransson...ranked as high as No. 24 with Goransson on April 19...advanced to the singles round of 16 at the Pac-10 Championships... went 5-3 in dual doubles matches with Marina Cossou, including two match-clinching victories...posted a 9-3 record in doubles with Goransson which included three victories over ranked doubles teams.
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