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After being No. 20 St. Mary's, Kent State achieved a No. 23 ranking in the Associated Press poll.
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Before I get to the articles, let me give credit to Kent State for a huge win over St. Mary's last night.
A great performance by point guard Al Fisher and an awful shooting night for the Gaels led to a 65-57 Flashes win.
Unlike Akron, Kent State has managed to improve throughout the season. The Zips, of course, have been hampered by injuries. They still could find momentum before the MAC Tournament.
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The nation will watch a matchup of two rising mid-majors tomorrow morning.
The difference between the teams: Virginia Commonwealth has consummated its rise, while Akron is searching for it's first NCAA Tournament berth in 20 years.
The Rams dispatched the Duke Blue Devils in the first round of the 2007 NCAA Tournament.
Eric Maynor's 22 points and eight assists were a large reason. Maynor leads the Rams again this season in points (18.2) and assists per game (5.2). Stopping the 6-foot-2 guard will be a priority for Akron.
Fellow guard Jamal Shuler also shoulders some scoring burden. As Duke found out, you can't leave him alone on the perimeter. Shuler went 4-for-5 on 3-pointers in that game.
Despite the scoring tandem, VCU leads the Colonial Athletic Association because of defense. They give up the fewest points in the CAA (59.5), and it's not even close. The Rams allow 38.7 percent shooting. Larry Sanders, a 6-9 forward, gets a lot of blocks. Shuler is a league leader in steals.
VCU's weakness is interior offense and rebounding, but the Rams are still pretty good. I expect the Zips to open as a five-point favorite.
I will liveblog from Rhodes Arena tomorrow morning. The game starts at 11 a.m.
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As the lesser of two deadline-day deals, Cleveland traded Ira Newble and Donyell Marshall to Seattle for Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West.
It's not too often two college teammates are traded for each other. It's even rarer when they are MAC players.
The other trade was Drew Gooden and Larry Hughes to Chicago for Ben Wallace and Joe Smith.
This trade bodes well for the Cavaliers this season. They essentially traded two rotation players for four. One of the four (Wallace) was a superstar as recently as two years ago. Thinking long-term, Wallace and Szczerbiak might not have much left, while Gooden and Hughes are in their primes.
Overall, I like it. Don't bother discussing this issue here. The ABJ's Brian Windhorst has a nationally renowned blog on Ohio.com. Click the link above.
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Cedrick Middleton went to the free throw line with a two point lead over Miami.
There were less than 10 seconds on the clock.
Sound familiar?
This time, Middleton swished both. Doug Penno, meanwhile, sat on the sidelines as a spectator. No bank shot prayer this time, pal.
The Zips beat the RedHawks 56-52 -- their first victory in Oxford since 2001.
Perhaps the play of the game was when Nick Dials drew a charge from Tim Pollitz. If the referee did not blow the whistle, it would have been a three-point play for Pollitz.
Quade Milum dunked home the winning bucket for Akron with 30 seconds left. Dials sprawled to the rim and Milum crashed the boards. It almost appeared to be a set play.
Both teams played great defense, but Akron's shooting was superb. The McKnight brothers, who both started, made critical shots in the perimeter-oriented offense. Chris McKnight also blocked a key shot from Michael Bramos with a minute left.
Middleton is back. He's making shots, streaking to the hoop and playing confidently. If it continues, Middleton's resurgence is a great story about how a coach's faith in a player can pay off. You might remember a similar occurrence with Nate Linhart after the forward suffered through a tumultuous start of the season. Linhart had a tough game tonight, though, going 1-for-10 from the field.
With the win, Akron opened a two-game lead over Miami and all but secured a first-round bye in the MAC Tournament, considering Akron also holds a tie-breaker over the RedHawks.
This is exactly the kind of game where Jeremiah Wood excels. Without him, Akron's offense was relegated to jump shots and slashing. I can only remember one set play to a post player. The Zips will get him back Saturday for a 11 a.m. game against Virginia Commonwealth.
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The Zips are five-point underdogs against Miami tonight.
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UofAZips.com is reporting that Keith Dambrot expects Jeremiah Wood to return by Saturday's nationally televised game against Virginia Commonwealth.
While not quite a John Mackey return, seeing Wood back in half the expected time would provide a great boost. My concern is bringing him back against a nonconference opponent. There's nothing wrong with giving him another week in order to get him back at 100 percent, rather than 80.
Jason Taylor will participate in the next season of "Dancing With the Stars."
He will butt heads with the likes of Adam Carolla, formerly of "The Man Show."
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Since Akron thumped Miami, the RedHawks have returned to their status as a MAC favorite.
I'm not certain that is 100 percent warranted.
Miami has played an easier crossover schedule. How can it be easy if every MAC East team plays every MAC West team regardless?
Well, Miami played the more difficult teams at home and the cupcakes on the road, which is part of the reason the RedHawks were 5-1 in crossover action.
Despite that, you can't discount their momentum. And they also improved their defense, which was allowing about 70 points per game in their five-game losing streak.
While Michael Bramos has played better, he is still the most inconsistent player in the conference. Tim Pollitz still isn't getting enough touches on offense.
The Zips will travel to Oxford for a 7:30 p.m. game Tuesday. At stake is the third seed in the MAC Tournament. Right now, Akron holds the spot at 8-4, but Ohio and Miami lurk at 7-5.
Millett Hall is a difficult place to win for Akron, but Kent State did it this year. Look for Miami to open as six-point favorites.
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Akron weathered a Bowling Green surge with free throws to win, 65-56.
Cedrick Middleton and two other Zips led the team with 14 points.
Although Akron is on a streak of poor play, a resurgence from Middleton could provide a boost to carry the team until Jeremiah Wood returns. The Zips will play next at Miami on Tuesday.
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Bob Whaley, who earned All-American honors as a senior at Akron, passed away this week, succumbing to lung cancer.
Whaley is 19th on the Zips' all-time scoring list. He served in Ravenna's school district as a coach and teacher for many years.
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ABJ -- Keith Dambrot called last night's game the worst defensive effort he's seen from Akron in four years.
Plain Dealer -- Ricardo Patton's gameplan focused on defensive rebounds.
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If there is one cupcake on the MAC schedule, Akron has reached it.
Northern Illinois has a scoring margin of -10.5. The Huskies have averaged a blowout during their 5-17 season, which includes an 0-9 record away from home.
Their defense suffers from terrible perimeter defense, which allows 41 percent shooting on 3s. The offense averages 18.1 turnovers -- the MAC's worst by a good bit.
When the Zips are at Rhodes Arena, they feed off this very sequence: opponent turnover, Zips 3-pointer, repeat. It's how they open wounds and turn the spear. The Huskies will travel to Akron for an 8 p.m. game tomorrow.
Northern Illinois' strength is grabbing offensive rebounds. Egan Grafel, a 6-foot-10 juco transfer, helps that as a MAC leader in the traditional big-man categories. Grafel averages 5.5 rebounds per game.
The Huskies' scoring is divided among two guards: Darion Anderson and Jarvis Nichols. NIU counted on a third guard, Ryan Paradise, for scoring until he quit the team because of injuries last month. Anderson, nicknamed "Jake," is a freshman who has a chance to be a decent MAC point guard eventually. Nichols is a juco transfer who can shoot the 3.
The truth is, there must be some scorers on every team. NIU is bare bones in that category. The Huskies are in trouble offensively unless they can find a hot shooter each night. Besides Nichols, the other Huskie capable of a big night is Shaun Logan, a do-all juco transfer who resembles a less talented Nate Linhart.
If Akron pays attention to Logan and Nichols, then this won't be close.
The Zips wasted no time wooing next year's targets. Three are among Rivals.com's top 100 in the nation.
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For the first time since I can remember, I missed the Zips game.
Turns out they played pretty well without Jeremiah Wood.
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Jeremiah Wood will miss four weeks with a torn lateral meniscus in the same knee that caused him to sit out most of the 2005 season.
The Zips will have to rely on Chris McKnight, Quade Milum and Mike Bardo to usurp Wood's 13.4 points and 7.8 rebounds per game.
Ideally, the Zips would love to get him back for the game at Ohio for limited action so he can be closer to full strength when Kent State visits Rhodes Arena on March 9.
It's definitely a setback. It could be good, in a way. Wood's knee has been bothering him for a while. It's better to get him healed before the games that really matter. Also, the Zips need to develop their post players for next season.
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There's nothing like a trip to the cellar dweller after losing three out of five.
Ball State scores an anemic 56.7 points per game. By contrast, the Zips' lowest outputs this season have been 55 points against Ohio and 58 at Dayton.
You can blame the Cardinals' shooting: 39 percent from the field, 28 percent from 3. Both are bottoms in the MAC. They also get killed on the boards, suffering a -3.3 rebounding margin.
The Cardinals only give up 12.5 turnovers per game, which is lowest in the MAC. However, their assist totals are second lowest.
That shows Ball State takes a lot of jump shots.
The team does have a couple pretty good players. Anthony Newell would be the conference's leading scorer (18.6 ppg) if he had not sat out nine games with a foot injury. He would also be third in the MAC at 7.8 rebounds per game.
Then there's Peyton Stovall, who seemingly has been on campus since the turn of the century. At 13.1 points per game, he is capable of a big scoring night. Stovall also is a top-10 rebounder in the MAC (6.3 rpg).
Still, the team stats tell a sad story. Despite giving Kent State an overtime scare, Ball State has won just three games. Akron shouldn't be the fourth.
In case you were wondering about Kent State's recruiting class, the ABJ's Stephanie Storm touted their new long snapper.
The real "get" of the class, juco cornerback Josh Pleasant, made coaches nervous by faxing his letter of intent a little late.
By the way, if you haven't heard about the Kevin Hart hoax, you should read about it. It's one of the funniest stories you'll see all year.
Here's the jist: Hart is an offensive lineman at a rural school in Nevada that has never produced a Division I player. Hart held a party/press conference to announce his college decision: Cal, Oregon and others. Problem is, none of these schools had ever heard of Hart, much less offered the full-ride scholarship that Hart claimed.
Of course, word got back to Cal that their newest "commitment" was thrilled to be a Golden Bear. Hart admitted he lied. Then some members of the media rushed to defend his lies as a product of the highly competitive system. Please shut up. The kid lied. Every part of society pressures people to make themselves look better than they really are through fabrications. To excuse this kid and blame the Signing Day media machine is asinine.
It's not a sad story about the state of recruiting, Jay Mariotti. It's a funny story of a loser who couldn't control his ego. Anyone disagree?
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Without a healthy Jeremiah Wood, Akron got drilled on the boards, in the paint and on the scoreboard, 86-66.
Here are the news clips...
Akron Beacon Journal
Kalamazoo Gazette
The ABJ's David Lee Morgan wrote about Will Fleming's choice of Akron over the beaches of Hawaii and BCS bowl game winner Boise State.
Out of high school, Dashan Miller was a three-star athlete with offers from UTEP, Oregon State and Arizona State. He spent one year redshirting at UTEP before transferring to Bakersfield C.C.
The two decommitments appear to be Marcus Cooper, who signed with Rutgers, and Ryan Gardner, who signed with Colorado State. Both are talented receivers but Miller looks to be a good substitute.
Kevin Davis' stats are somewhat unimpressive. He had only four interceptions and six pass breakups at his junior college. You'd expect a bit more dominance from a player transferring to Division I.
Possible sleeper: Nadir Brown. The Zips must have thought a lot of Brown to keep following him despite an injury his senior year. He still had offers from Temple and Buffalo. Georgia Tech and Vanderbilt showed interest, too. Because of his injury, Brown is also a sure bet to redshirt.
Jeremy Bruce got nine carries while playing for West Virginia. That really says something about Bruce's running ability, considering all that talent the Mountaineers have at running back. Akron pursued the receiver out of high school.
Ryan Bain, meanwhile, was a four-star player coming out of high school. He turned down UCLA, Wisconsin and others in favor of Iowa.
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The Zips are trailing at the half, 47-33.
I'm just listening to the radio like the rest of you.
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Akron's road quest begins tonight in Kalamazoo.
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Western Michigan might be the most balanced team in the MAC.
The Broncos get great interior defense, scoring and rebounding from a corps of big men led by All-MAC center Joe Reitz.
Then they get great guard play from Michael Redell and David Kool. Redell is fourth in the MAC with 4.33 assists per game. Kool is a great shooter with pro potential.
Reitz and Kool comprise the MAC's best inside-outside punch. That's the reason they are 6-2 in the MAC and will end up being one of two teams in the nation to beat Davidson this season. WMU also is 7-1 at home.
The Broncos' weakness is that they don't shoot that well aside from the Big Two.
Still, this will be Akron's third hardest game in the MAC season (behind KSU and Ohio). The Zips can win with a great 3-point shooting night and terrific defense.
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Akron remained 10th in today's Mid-Major Top 25 following a perfect week while Kent State slid four spots to 11th after its loss at Toledo.
Ohio continued its rise. The Bobcats went from 21st to 14th.
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In ESPN's BracketBuster game, Akron will play Virginia Commonwealth, the team that knocked off Duke in the first round of last year's NCAA Tournament.
The teams will play at Rhodes Arena on Saturday, Feb. 23. Television schedules will come out tomorrow.
Other MAC action includes George Mason at Ohio, Kent State at St. Mary's and Miami at Valparaiso.
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Bring umbrellas Saturday.
It will rain 3s.
Eastern Michigan loves to heave from behind the arc. Carlos Medlock, Jesse Bunkley and Jarred Axon are all top-10 in the MAC in 3-pointers attempted. Medlock, a senior point guard, is among league leaders in points (13.8) and assists (4.2).
The Eagles also give up a lot of 3 pointers, which has been the Zips' specialty at home. EMU rebounds well but isn't great at protecting the ball, with 15.9 turnovers per game.
EMU's biggest win of the year was against Western Michigan, who has only lost twice in the conference schedule. With the MAC West's parity, it's far too early to rule out the Eagles. Their lack of fan support hurts. EMU averages 931 fans per game at the Convocation Center in Ypsilanti.
As I mentioned last game, Keith Dambrot should rest Cedrick Middleton and Jeremiah Wood. The team must take advantage of a mushy week in the schedule by regaining some health.
The game will start Saturday at 7 p.m.
I had fun chatting with Joe Dunn last night on the radio.
My girlfriend was sitting next to me, hoping for my voice to crack (like it regularly does). It didn't.


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The NFL's Mindless Misogyny: Why Was Ray Rice Given A Slap on the Wrist For Beating His Fiancée?
This is a thing that happened. A man in peak physical condition, possessing strength that would put the average person to shame, was caught on video dragging his unconscious, much smaller fiancée (now wife) by the hair out of an elevator at a casino in Atlantic City.
You can watch it here.
What occurred prior has not been made public, but according to witnesses thatspoke to Deadspin, the alleged assailant threw an "uppercut," while another said he struck her "like he [would punch] a guy."
The gentleman in question is Ray Rice, star running back for the NFL's Baltimore Ravens. Today, it was announced that as "punishment," he will be suspended for the first two games of the regular season, and levied an additional fine of $58,000 in addition to a prorated loss of salary.
If you think two Sundays of sitting at home seems like a fairly light slap on the wrist for what by all accounts was a brutal assault, you'd be absolutely right, especially in light of the punishments that the NFL has meted out for other transgressions—namely those that concern performance enhancing drugs and/or controlled substances.
Josh Gordon of the Cleveland Browns is looking at a year on the sidelines for marijuana and alcohol use. Granted, he's a repeat offender with what appears to be an actual substance abuse issue, but Ace Sanders, the Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver, just got four games for a second violation.
Daryl Washington got sent home for a season, but not because he got busted for two counts of aggravated assault of his girlfriend, for which he received a year's probation.
And the list goes on and on. Via Aaron Gordon of Sports on Earth, here's a list of the 27 players that have been suspended since 2006. According to the NFL's math, a helmet-to-helmet hit that occurred during a game is the equivalent of Rice's vicious attack.
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Lorde performed "All Apologies" with Nirvana at Thursday's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and concert in Brooklyn.
The group was inducted 20 years after singer Kurt Cobain's death, and had women rockers including Lorde, Joan Jett, Kim Gordon and St. Vincent take turns fronting the band at the festivities.
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President Obama's upcoming Africa trip expected to cost between $60 and $100 million
(NEWSER) – Barack Obama is set to take his first extended tour of sub-Saharan Africa this month—and it ain't gonna be cheap. Obama's security for the trip could cost as much as $100 million, according to planning documents obtained by the Washington Post. What's all that money going to pay for?
- A Secret Service detail numbering in the hundreds.
- An air-lift for 56 support vehicles, including 14 limousines.
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WATCH: Clerk With Machete Chases Off Armed Robber
(NEWSER) – In a move police strongly recommend others don't try to emulate, a machete-wielding clerk chased a would-be armed robber out of a Long Island deli—even after the suspect fired a warning shot from his handgun. Surveillance video captured the clerk pulling out the machete after the masked man walked into the store and demanded cash. Another clerk at the Brentwood store says his colleague didn't realize the gun was real. "He thought it was a fake gun—it was a very small gun, so that's why he reacted like that," the clerk tells CBS, adding that "in some part, we're proud of him, but in some way he risked his life."


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The Lady Antebellum family is growing. Band member Dave Haywood and his wife Kelli are expecting.
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Anyone can be the victim of domestic violence. Recognizing the characteristics of an abuser and having a safety plan in place can save your life.
What Is Domestic Violence?
Domestic violence is violent or controlling behavior directed by a person toward a current or past intimate partner. Intimate partners can be any two people that are dating or living together, married, separated, or divorced. Domestic violence is also referred to as battering or partner violence. The abuse can be physical, emotional, and/or sexual, and may occur occasionally or often.
Domestic violence is a pattern of behavior in which the abuser is trying to gain and maintain power and control over the victim. According to Elaine Alpert, MD, MPH, associate professor of public health and medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, "Many victims of domestic violence have been led to believe that the problems they see in their relationship are their fault. They think it is their responsibility to change themselves and/or their partner so that the abuse will end. However, the abuse is NOT the victim's fault. It occurs no matter what the victim does."
Over time, domestic violence usually occurs more frequently and worsens. It often follows a three-stage cycle:
- Stage 1—Tension builds. The abuser may criticize and threaten the victim.
- Stage 2—The abuser becomes physically violent and/or emotionally abusive.
- Stage 3—The abuser apologizes, promises to change, and may seem very loving. Although the apologies and apparent acts of love may offer hope that things will change, the cycle of violence almost always starts again. It does not end until the abuser seeks help and makes a concerted effort to change or the victim leaves.
Who Is Affected?
Domestic violence cuts across all ages and all economic, educational, cultural, and religious backgrounds. Although most of the victims are women abused by men, domestic violence is also committed by women against men and in gay and lesbian relationships. Children are also at risk of exposure to domestic violence.
What Are the Characteristics of an Abuser?
Although abusers come from all walks of life, they tend to have some characteristics in common, such as:
- Being possessive and jealous of any other relationships their partner has
- Wanting to exert control to keep their partner from leaving
- Being verbally and/or physically hurtful
- Blaming others for their problems
- Being moody and explosive (eg, quickly moving between abusive and loving)
What Are the Common Signs of Abuse?
Physical Abuse
Examples of physical abuse include:
- Hitting, shoving, punching, kicking, choking
- Throwing or destroying things
- Blocking you from leaving the room or house
- Subjecting you to reckless driving
- Threatening or hurting you with a weapon
Emotional Abuse
The abuser does things to make the victim feel scared, worthless, and helpless. Again, this is a pattern of behavior, not just an occasional insult. Examples include:
- Insulting, blaming, criticizing, name-calling
- Humiliating you in public
- Accusing you of having affairs
- Controlling all the money and making you account for every penny
- Telling you what to do, where to go, and who you can see
- Threatening or hurting your children
Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse can be sexual acts, demands, or insults. Examples include:
- Unwanted touching or sexual comments
- Calling you sexual names, such as "slut" or "frigid"
- Forcing you to have sex
- Attacking your sexual body parts or hurting you during sex
Are You or Is Someone You Know Being Abused?
Ask yourself these questions about your partner:
- Does your partner shove, hit, shake, or slap you?
- Does your partner make light of the abuse, insist that it did not happen, or shift the responsibility for his abusive behavior, blaming you for it?
- Does your partner continually put you down, call you names, or humiliate you?
- Does your partner intimidate you through looks or actions, destroy your property, or display weapons?
- Does your partner control what you do, who you see and talk to, and where you go, limiting your involvement outside the relationship?
- Are you made to feel guilty about the children, or has your partner threatened to take the children away?
Ask yourself these questions about your friend or family member who may be experiencing abuse:
- Does she appear anxious, depressed, withdrawn, and reluctant to talk?
- Does her partner criticize her in front of you, making remarks that make you feel uncomfortable when you are around the two of them?
- Do you see or hear about repeated bruises, broken bones, or other injuries that reportedly result from "accidents"?
- Does her partner try to control her every move, make her account for her time, and accuse her of having affairs?
- Is she often late or absent from work, has she quit a job altogether, or does she leave social engagements early because her partner is waiting for her?
How Are Children Affected?
"Children are not just innocent bystanders when there is violence in their home," says Dr. Alpert. "They are often victims themselves." Child abuse occurs much more often in families where there is domestic violence. Also, domestic violence against the mother has been associated with an increased risk of death for the children.
Whether children are being abused directly or just living with abuse around them, their lives are disrupted. They can experience fear, confusion, and pain. This greatly increases their chance of developing emotional and behavioral problems, such as low self-esteem, withdrawal, self-blame, aggression toward others, and problems in school and relationships. They learn that violence is acceptable, they are at greater risk for committing criminal or self-destructive behavior, and they are more likely to become abusers as adults.
What Kinds of Help Are Available?
If you or someone you know is being abused, seek help. Talk with someone you trust, such as a close friend or relative or your doctor. Consider calling a domestic violence hotline and talking with a counselor.
Remember, domestic violence is not your fault, and no one ever has the right to abuse another person. You have a right to be safe! And, help is available.
How Do You Plan for Your Safety?
If you are in an abusive relationship, it is important to have a safety plan. Such a plan can be helpful whether you are trying to stay in or leave the relationship. A domestic violence counselor can help you develop a plan tailored to your needs. Listed below are some common elements of a safety plan:
- Set up a signal with your neighbors so they can call the police if you are in danger.
- Get a restraining order if you need legal protection to keep your abuser away from you.
- Plan an escape route and a safe place to go, such as to relatives, friends, or a domestic violence shelter.
Keep items listed below easily accessible for an emergency or if you want to leave. Consider keeping some of them, including copies of important papers, with a trusted relative or friend.
- Important phone numbers and phone calling card
- Money, checkbook, ATM, and credit cards
- Driver's license
- Keys for home, car, and office
- Important papers for you and your children, including birth certificates
- Social security cards, health insurance cards, and medical and school records
- Restraining order and information—including photographs—that will document past abuse
- Medications
- Change of clothes
- Children's favorite toys/blankets
If you suspect that you will be leaving the relationship, try and obtain a credit card or debit card in your own name so that your abuser cannot cancel the cards. If you are ever in danger—or feel that you or your children are about to be in danger—call 911. In a growing number of cities and towns across the United States, law enforcement personnel are trained specifically to handle cases of domestic violence.


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(WABC) -- Eyewitness News has obtained new video of the assault on an SUV driver by a group of motorcycle riders last month.
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Instagram Could Help You Lose Weight
(NEWSER) – The next new big diet fad could be Instagram and Pinterest, thanks to a new study that found just looking at photos of food can make eating less appealing. Researchers at Brigham Young University showed 232 people photos of food—half salty, and half sweet—and asked them to rate the pictures. The test subjects were then fed salted peanuts, and asked to rate their enjoyment. The study found that those who had looked at photos of salty foods found the peanuts less satisfying than those who looked at sweet photos—even though they weren't shown any photos of peanuts, reports TechCrunch.


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2nd giraffe may be killed by Danish zoo
(NEWSER) – First Marius, now ... Marius? After a young male giraffe was shot, dissected, and fed to animals at the Copenhagen Zoo on Sunday over concerns of inbreeding, a second Danish zoo says its giraffe of the same name may face a similar fate. Jyllands Park has two male giraffes, and it's just gotten the OK join a breeding program. "We can't have two males and one female. Then there will be fights," zookeeper Janni Poulsen says, and Marius has been deemed the one "unsuitable" for breeding. And so if a female is found, Marius will likely be put down, as finding him a home would be no easy feat, the zoo says, per theGuardian. Poulsen certainly expresses no qualms: "If we are told we have to euthanize [Marius] we would of course do that."
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WATCH: Empire State Building lights up to holiday music
On December 20, 2013, the Empire State Building kicked off the first of its five Christmas light shows by illuminating its world-famous LED tower lights in holiday hues. Over 15,000 channels of the building's LEDs were synchronized to holiday-themed music that was broadcast on New York iHeartRadio Station 106.7 Lite fm.
Fans from around the world can watch the official videos on the Empire State Building's YouTube channel. Worldwide internet activity determined the selection of the Empire State Building's and iHeartRadio's Christmas Eve grand finale show on December 24, at 7 p.m. EST. Activity included Facebook likes, shares and comments, Twitter favorites and retweets, and YouTube views.
Friday night's song selection included "Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives and "Christmas Wrapping" by The Waitresses. Internationally-acclaimed lighting designer Marc Brickman choreographed the show.
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On December 21, 2013, the Empire State Building displayed the second of its five Christmas light shows. Saturday night's song selection included "Let It Snow" by Dean Martin and "All Alone on Christmas" by Darlene Love. Internationally-acclaimed lighting designer Marc Brickman choreographed the show. Watch below!
Sunday, December 22, 2013's song selection included "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee and "Sleigh Ride" by Karmin.
Monday, December 23 2013's song selection included "Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helm and "Run Rudolph Run."
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One major goal of spring football was to decide who would take over for Luke Getsy as quarterback.
Mission failed.
If anything, the battle became more misty. Frontrunner Carlton Jackson had a very mediocre spring, which was broken up by an early concussion. Chris Jacquemain, last year's third-stringer, suffered an early shoulder injury and returned to move the offense impressively. Sean Hakes benefitted from his competitors' injuries by getting a lot more snaps than he would have; he showed some terrific ability, yet committed some colossal errors.
This is a crucial decision for J.D. Brookhart because it will determine the team's offensive leader for the next three or four years. In April, I wrote Hakes should be the choice. My reasoning is that he has a higher ceiling than Jacquemain, fewer character issues than Jackson and one year more of eligibility than both.
With three qualified candidates, don't be surprised to see one or both of the losers to change positions or transfer. And that's not to mention touted true freshman Matt Rodgers, who will join the team in July. A friend joked to me: "Wouldn't it be funny if Brookhart said, 'Forget you guys. We're going with Rodgers.' " I suppose the humor would depend on your perspective.
Anyhow, the quarterback decision is very important. I really don't think Akron can go wrong (unless Jackson's character issues are worse than I think). Although I endorsed Hakes, my hunch is that Jacquemain will start Sept. 1 against Army.
Here are some recruiting notes I dug up from Rivals.com, starting with a new offer...
This is a slow time for Zips sports.
Except for the NCAA track championships next week, there is nothing going on. Recruiting is quiet, too.
In the next few days, I'll be breaking down the football team, however, position by position.
In the mean time, there are rumors I'm working to confirm or dispell about top receivers David Harvey and Jermaine Lindsey possibly being academically ineligible.
Tomorrow, I'll talk a little about the quarterbacks.
I can't remember the last time Akron went after a player in Michigan.
First, the talent isn't all that great up there, compared to Pennsylvania, Ohio and Florida. Second, there's about a bajillion colleges that will fight the Zips on each one.
Anyhow, here are three new scholarship offers, including one from Michigan.
"Smooth" Dan Kadar previewed Miami's season.
After a disastrous 2006 season, the RedHawks return a lot of starters. But will they be much better?
In a regional meet that saw near misses, weird rulings and injuries, one bright point is that high jumper Natalie Sako earned an at-large invitation to nationals.
With Stevi Large (hammer throw) and Auston Papay (shot put and discus), that makes three athletes representing Akron in four events in the NCAA Championships -- the team's smallest group of national qualifiers since 2002.
"Even though we had our largest contingency ever and one of the larger groups in the region, unfortunately we came away with our worse showings ever at this meet," head coach Dennis Mitchell said.
There were some odd happenings that prevented Akron from having more national qualifiers. Crystal Goldsmith, for example, sat in a three-way tie for fourth after the pole vault finals. She injured herself, however, and the Zips coaches tried to stall a little to let her recouperate. No one complained -- not the official or the other coaches. A meet referee, however, stepped in an disqualified Goldsmith.
"That event was crazy," said Mitchell, who protested the call and tried to have it overturned.
The Zips performed well in the 4x400 relay, but were disqualified for a lane violation. It was a violation that officials announced along with the event's results, so the coaching staff had no chance to protest.
Further, Cadeau Kelley had a great leap in the long jump, but it was called a fault, despite video evidence to the contrary.
"That was a tough one to swallow," Mitchell said. "It was one of those types of meets."
Mitchell said he still is confident Akron will have a strong performance at nationals, despite the smaller contingency.
"The three we have going to nationals should do a great job," he said. "They are all veterans of the meet."
Tom Gaffney wrote a season synopsis of the Zips' rise to prominence.
If you haven't kept up on the team, you should read it.
Taking 23 athletes to regionals is impressive.
Having two advance to nationals is not.
Stevi Large (hammer throw) will compete for a national championship in two weeks. Shetook third. Crystal Goldsmith took fourth in the pole vault, but missed an automatic bid in the jump-off.
Large joins Auston Papay, Akron's lone male representative for the meet in Sacramento. Ryan Jones finished just one spot away from qualifying for the high jump. Jones and Natalie Sako, who both took sixth, have an outside chance at earning an at-large bid. Sako, with her high national ranking in the high jump, probably has the better shot.
If you're into team rankings, the men came in 23rd with nine points. The women were 21st with three.
The NCAA Championships begin June 6. Last year, Akron sent six athletes to nationals, and it very easily could have been more.
This is a pretty young team, so it's not really a complete letdown. Just as we're seeing in the NBA playoffs, experience is invaluable when the competition matters most. But in that vein, Papay has been to nationals before. He did not qualify for finals, however.
With a third place finish in the discus, junior Auston Papay will make his second trip to nationals in two weeks.
Natalie Sako finished sixth in the high jump, just one spot away from qualifying. She still might, however, earn an at-large berth.
Kenny Anunkike runs a 4.6 in the 40-yard dash, is 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds. His coach calls the Lewis Center, Ohio tight end a relentless blocker.
But it's all a moot point. Rivals.com is reporting 1) that Akron offered him a scholarship and 2) Anunkike already committed to Duke.
Other tight end targets include Johnstown, Pa.'s Mike Cruz (whom they won't get) and Jermyn, Pa.'s Justin Virbitsky (whom no one else wants). A fourth tight end, Demetrius Boone from California, has similar stats as Anunkike, reports interest in Akron, but has not received a scholarship offer from the Zips coaching staff.
I took a look at the players who notified Rivals.com of their interest in Akron. Thirteen of them have offers from other schools, making them likely Division-I players and possibly the next scholarship offers for the Zips.
Kurt Davidson and Doug McNulty will return for their senior seasons as All-MAC First Team players.
With these two guys in the middle of the order, Akron's offense should be a powerhouse. Like I wrote earlier, the Zips will need some young pitchers to step up in order for the team to be a conference contender.
The Midwest Regional begins
It's way too early to analyze or rank 2008 recruiting classes in the MAC.
In fact, only Bowling Green has received a commitment so far.
However, we can tell how many scholarship offers each team has made, according to Rivals.com.
In his trek through each Division I-A team, Dan Kadar broke down Indiana -- Akron's third opponent on Sept. 15.
You'll want to read it for yourself, but in short, the Hoosiers have great receivers and a speedy defense. Luckily for Dennis Kennedy, they can't stop the run.
Still, a winnable nonconference schedule and Big Ten season devoid of Ohio State and Michigan should make Indiana a bowl team.
Men's basketball
When I last checked on Lance Jeter's status, all that was holding him back from being a Zip was some paper work.
Now it appears there is a lot more.
The former University of Cincinnati football player announced recently he is heading to Hutchinson Community College in Kansas. He plans to stay there only one year while he gets in basketball shape. Then he's probably headed to Kansas State to team with Bill Walker and the rest of Bob Huggins' excellent recruits.
I think that means the coaching staff will have five, not four, scholarships to grant this year.
Here is a new basketball scholarship offer...
After a complete-game four hitter against Miami on Thursday, Frank Turocy is the MAC East Pitcher of the Week.
With a team ERA of 6.08 -- nearly a run higher than the opposition -- pitching was the team's weakness this year. The Zips' rotation should be stronger next season, despite the loss of seniors Billy McKinney and Pat Gliha.
Turocy, Zach Yike and Steven Zemanek -- all underclassmen -- should be anchors of the rotation for the next two years. Assuming he doesn't leave for pro baseball, Tom Farmer will return from injury as the team's ace -- and perhaps the MAC's best pitcher.
As far as the offense goes, Charlie Lenhard is the only senior. Kurt Davidson must be a preseason player of the year candidate.
I'm not very high on Pat Bangston's first two years as coach, but there's no arguing the team's record improved eight games in his second season.
In the aftermath of the Toledo point-shaving scandal, Kent State has banned its football team -- and even the support staff -- from Facebook.com, the social networking Web site adored by college students nationwide.
At Toledo, shady bookmakers supposedly contacted Scooter McDougal through Facebook. He went on to recruit fellow players to participate in the scandal where they were allegedly paid thousands for sitting out a game.
Several Zips players are still signed up on Facebook, so it does not appear Akron also has restricted its players.
This information comes from a softball teammate of mine. It seems reliable.
Miami shelled Pat Gliha in his final career appearance for eight runs in 3.2 innings in a 13-0 blowout.
The Zips' season concluded with a 23-24 record, as Miami also won 5-4 in game two of the series.
UA sports are almost over for this school year. The track team has several athletes who will compete at Regionals this week.
Frank Turocy allowed only four hits and one run in a complete game 2-1 win over Miami Thursday.
The Zips (23-22, 8-14 MAC) will finish their season with two more games against the RedHawks -- one today and one tomorrow.
I suppose an above-.500 record would be a decent consolation prize.
"Dandy" Dan Kadar previewed Toledo's season today.
I know the Zips won't play the Rockets this year, but it's interesting to know what they're up to over in the MAC West (besides point shaving).
Perhaps the Zips coaches are concerned their three current quarterback recruiting targets are out of their league.
Akron extended a fourth recently to New Philadelphia's Jordan Miller.
Jordan Miller, quarterback, New Philadelphia, Ohio Offers: Akron Height: 6-2 Weight: 207 Speed: 4.7 Notes: Miller only completed 47 percent of his passes as a junior. He acknowledges that as an area for improvement. He showed good arm strength and footwork at the Elite Skills Camp in Cleveland earlier this month. Rivals.com called him one of the camp's greatest surprises. Likelihood: Miller also has interest in Ohio State, Michigan and Penn State. He has received mail from Big Ten schools for several months. His height and accuracy might keep BCS schools from offering a scholarship, however.
Dan Kadar, formerly of the Buchtelite, previewed Army's season for NewEraScouting.com.
From the sounds of it, this team is pretty bad.
They have a decent secondary and receiving corps but awful quarterbacks and a shoddy offensive line.
The Zips will play Army to open the season at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Sept. 1.
This looks like a certain win for Akron. There are a few of these, such as Temple, Bowling Green and Buffalo. There also are some sure losses, such as games at Ohio State and Western Michigan.
The important games are versus Indiana, Connecticut, Miami and Central Michigan. They will determine the team's chances for a MAC Championship and bowl game.
Mike Jones, cornerback, Harrisburg, Pa. Offers: Akron, Iowa, Syracuse, Virginia and Miami (Ohio) Height: 6-1 Weight: 200 Speed: 4.42 Notes: Jones has family near Notre Dame, Penn State and West Virginia. He liked the Virginia Tech teams under Marcus Vick. (That must be a typo.) Likelihood: Luckily for Akron, Jones values academics and wants to be an engineer. That, and his interest in law could provide a boost to the Zips.
Reuben Johnson, cornerback, Atco, N.J. Offers: Akron, Boston College, Syracuse and Kentucky Height: 5-9 Weight: 175 Notes: For as good of a program Boston College is, the Eagles are consistently battling Akron for recruits. Likelihood: Both of these corners look like solid D-I players. If the Zips land either over a handful of BCS schools, I'd be surprised.
Jermaine Reid signed on to play with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.
With the league's stipulation that favors Canadians, it's no wonder Reid, Jason Nedd and Jabari Arthur have long futures playing up north.
Eleven Zips earned all-conference honors this season, the most of any team in the MAC.
With seven of J.D. Brookhart's known targets for 2008 residing in Northeast Ohio and 11 more in other parts of the state or Pennsylvania, the coaching staff hopes playing at Cleveland Browns Stadium against Army will help recruiting, the ABJ's David Lee Morgan writes.
ESPN will televise the game, and that could lure in other high school players from North Carolina, Florida, New Jersey, Georgia and Maryland, as well.
In the story, Army's athletic director says he thinks his team is America's No. 2 sweetheart, following Notre Dame. Kevin Anderson, originally from Cleveland, also believes the Black Knights can sway the crowd at Browns Stadium.
Sorry, Kevin. The next time most of America watches an Army football game will be the first. All I know about the Knights is they were part of the ugliest football game I've ever watched -- a 20-0 slop-fest at the Rubber Bowl.
Anyhow, I do like the Patriot Bowl. 1) It gives Akron more visibility in Northeast Ohio. 2) It gives the Zips publicity across the nation. 3) It's one less game sitting on those broken benches at the Rubber Bowl.
In fact, I applaud Akron's entire 2008 schedule. It's not really favorable this year, but it's smart to move the Indiana home game to 2009 when Akron can invite two BCS schools to Summa Stadium, or whatever they will call it. (Kentucky also is slated to come to town.)
It's good to think long-term in that regard. Consider the publicity the Zips will get in this area with a brand new stadium, third-year quarterback, two BCS home games and a winnable third BCS matchup at Syracuse.
p.s. It's good to talk about football again. I'm getting tired of this down time in Zips sports.
Akron added a final home game to the schedule.
Youngstown State, whom the Zips (21-22, 7-14 MAC) planned to play April 11, will come to town Tuesday before Akron finishes off its season this weekend at Miami (Ohio).
Kent State won this weekend's series at Lee Jackson Field by taking Sunday's rubber match in extra innings. Ryne Romick and Steven Zemanek surrendered a boatload of runs in the 11th inning.
Now that the team has no chance at the postseason, you are excused from paying attention.
Akron extended an offer to Okechuckwu Okoroha, a safety from Maryland.
Forget three times fast, just say his name once if you can.
Okoroha has several offers, including one from Penn State, which made him cry in happiness upon receiving it.
I don't expect Akron will beat out the Nittany Lions, along with Boston College and Virginia for the 6-foot, 180-pound prospect, although he only runs a 4.8 in the 40-yard dash.
It's hard to be disappointed when a team makes history, but the men's track team came close.
The Zips held a strangle hold on the MAC Championship heading into the final event, the 4 x 400 relay.
All Akron needed was a second-place finish in the event to clinch the title. They took third, allowing Eastern Michigan sneak to the top of the podium by one point.
"The 4 x 400 was as exciting as a sporting event could go," coach Dennis Mitchell said. "We were very confident with our team. Going down the last home stretch it looked like we would at least get Kent and win the meet. However, Kent's anchor leg came alive just to edge our top 400 runner James Howell at the line."
It really wasn't a choke job by the Zips either. The top three relay teams, including Akron's, qualified for NCAA Regionals with their times in the finals. Akron even set a new school record.
"Unfortunately, it was not enough," Mitchell said. "This is an extremely hard one to swallow."
In the end, Kent State played spoiler by taking second in the 4 x 400. The top three total scores were EMU (182 points), Akron (181) and Kent State (178).
Mitchell, of course, wasn't completely dismayed. His women easily took first, their fifth MAC Championship in six track seasons (indoor and outdoor). And if you combine men's and women's scores, the Zips blew out the second-place school Kent State, 335 to 218.
"I would have wanted, for anything, to put both teams on the awards podium," Mitchell said. "It is a wild thing being a coach of both men and women at the same time. (EMU has separate men's and women's staffs). Unless you win both, you always feel like you have lost in some way."
Fellow coaches did not think Mitchell lost at all. They named him Women's Coach of the Year. His star thrower Stevi Large was Women's Field Athlete of the Year.
"It is a big roller coaster ride -- three days, all day of super intensity," the coach said. "It is amazing, with the heat, people were not collapsing right and left. Instead there were great performances after great performances."
The season is not complete. Twenty-three athletes will head to NCAA Regionals at Colombia, Mo., for a combined 48 events. They are...
If not for one measley point, Akron's men would have joined the women as MAC Champions.
Still, it was the highest finish ever for the men, and the fifth championship in the last six track seasons for the women.
Akron's Dennis Mitchell earned the Women's Coach of the Year Award. Stevi Large was the Women's Outdoor Athlete of the Year.
The women extended a two-point lead they held after day two to a 19-point trouncing of second-place Western Michigan. The men nearly completed a comeback after being in third place early in the weekend. Eastern Michigan (182 points) edged the Zips by one point in a three-team race that Kent State (178) was in, as well.
The men's title came down to the final event of the weekend -- the 4x400 relay, which the Eagles won by nine-tenths of a second over Akron's foursome.
Natalie Sako helped the Zips mount their lead by winning the high jump conference championship.
I plan to have more on this tomorrow.
After day two of the MAC Championships, Akron's men moved to second place while the women retained their hold on first.
Among the highlights were Cadeau Kelley taking first in the long jump and Auston Papay setting a school record in the shot put.
The men trail Kent State by 17 points. The women lead Buffalo by 15.
The Sporting News mentioned J.D. Brookhart in its list of the top five coaches who are 45 and younger.
The magazine also said Brookhart is the 17th-best non-BCS coach.
Men's soccer
The MAC added Hartwick College to the conference for only this sport to take the place of the departing IPFW.
This will put the number of teams at six and retain the MAC's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
J.D. Brookhart quietly shifted some positions around on his coaching staff.
Mauro Monz takes over as director of football operations, the job previously held by Reno Ferri, who is now the wide receivers coach.
Click on the above link for the new assignments.
Stevi Large led the Zips women with a new MAC record in the hammer throw. They lead after the first day of the conference championships while the men sit in third.
The women also racked up major points in the pole vault, taking first, second and fourth in the specialty event of head coach Dennis Mitchell.
Kent State (47) and Central Michigan (35) pace the seven-team men's field. Akron trails with 23 points. On the women's side, the standings go Akron (35), Ohio (17) and Toledo (13).
Men's basketball
As the Zips coaches enter the summer recruiting season, they have a larger task ahead than most years.
They will grant four scholarships. The level of success Akron has in bringing in its top targets -- or more importantly, players who fit in Keith Dambrot's system -- could determine the team's success from 2009 to 2013.
That's not to mention that the team will need to replace Nick Dials, Jeremiah Wood, Cedrick Middleton and Quade Milum.
"2008 is a big year for us," assistant coach Jeff Boals said this morning. "After we lose that class, we'll be pretty young.
Akron has a database of a couple hundred high school juniors, broken down into three lists (A, B and C).
"Out of that class, we''ll probably bring in two guards and two power forwards or big kids," Boals said. "We just try to identify the guys we really want."
Per NCAA policy, coaches cannot discuss players they are recruiting until the player signs a letter of intent. The two major recruiting sites, however, say Akron already has extended six scholarship offers.
UA sent out a press release about the inaugural Patriot Bowl between Akron and Army Sept. 1 at Cleveland Browns Stadium.
For the most part, it was big-wigs saying how great it is. It struck me as odd how the authorities expect 30,000-plus fans in attendance.
When the teams played in 2005 at the Rubber Bowl, only 12,203 showed up.
GoZips.com recently profiled senior outfielder Charlie Lenhard.
Akron will wrap up its home schedule this weekend versus Kent State. Lenhard talks about that rivalry's importance to him.
Men's basketball
I'm trying to get ahold of the coaching staff to see how the offseason is going.
I'll have that soon hopefully.
Men's basketball
It's now official that Copley guard Andrew Moss will attend UA.
I'm almost certain he will play as a preferred walk-on.
Here's another scholarship offer Akron recently made...
Do you like college football but wish you could be a bit more knowledgeable about the national scene?
Dan Kadar, formerly of the Buchtelite, has a college football blog, and he is breaking down each Bowl Division team in the next 100 or so days.
Here are some notes from perusing Rivals.com's stories on Akron recruits...
Kurt Davidson is doing his best to redeem another lackluster Zips baseball season.
The junior first baseman set a new school home run record today when he belted an 0-2 pitch over the left-center wall. It was the 29th of his career, surpassing Mike Doerbecker and Dick Duncan, who hit 28.
Akron still lost 12-8 to Ohio. Duquesne will visit Lee Jackson Field Wednesday at 3 p.m.
Akron capped a tailspin end to its season with a 2-0 home loss to Central Michigan.
The Zips (17-25, 7-11 MAC) had a chance to earn a berth in the five-team MAC Tournament but were swept in the season's last two series.
They tried to do it with first-year head coach Julie Jones, who I have heard is a disciplinarian to say the least. The team loses five seniors, none of whose names I recognize as being major contributors.
Akron lost this weekend's series with Ohio, with both teams dealing alternating blowout losses.
The Zips are 20-19 and 6-12 in the MAC after dropping two games to the Bobcats, one of the conference's worst teams.
Many Zips performed well at this weekend's Campbell-Wright Open.
Hopefully, it served as good preparation for next weekend's MAC Championships at Miami (Ohio).
Akron built a 10-stroke lead in the early rounds of the MAC Tournament.
The Zips had a few slip-ups. Eastern Michigan began to charge.
In the end, the Eagles (14-under) won the MAC by three strokes.
If there's a consolation, it's that the Zips (11-under) fended off Kent State (5-under).
Brad Wright gave the Zips a shot, shooting 7-under for the weekend. That was good for second place individually. Graham Hill of EMU was medalist at 11-under.
EMU 15-under Akron 14-under Kent State 11-under
If Akron is to win, it's up to Brad Wright. He is one of three players yet to finish.
Who wants to win the MAC Tournament?
Akron retook the lead after Eastern Michigan dropped several strokes. The leaderboard now looks like this: Akron (-14), EMU (-13) and Kent State (-11).
Scores today have been considerably higher than the first three rounds. I don't think it's the weather, but it could be the fatigue from playing 72 holes in three days.
Akron is suffering from a late-tournament collapse.
The Zips are now two strokes behind Eastern Michigan. Kent State might even catch up. The Flashes are two behind Akron.
The Zips are only ahead one stroke heading into the final holes at the MAC Tournament.
You can follow it live at Golfstat.com.
Eastern Michigan picked up a stroke on the front nine to narrow the gap to four heading into the final nine holes of the MAC Tournament.
The Eagles are 6-under on the day. Akron is 5-under, as is Kent State, who sits in third, 10 strokes off the lead.
You can follow the tournament on Golfstat.com.
Eastern Michigan cut the Zips' 10-stroke lead to five in the third round of the MAC Tournament.
Ryan Culbertson's score of 5-under was the day's lowest card.
The tournament will conclude with one round Saturday morning. You can follow it live at Golfstat.com.
Akron leads by 10 after the first two rounds of the MAC Tournament.
Four of the Zips' five golfers are in the tournament's top six, individually.
Leading the whole thing is Brad Wright, who is 6-under. Colin Clemente (3-under), Ryan Culbertson (2-under) and Blake Sattler (2-under) are close behind.
Ten strokes back, Ball State is in second place, followed by Kent State (11 behind Akron), Eastern Michigan (12 behind) and Ohio (14 behind).
The nine-team field will play a round Friday and a round Saturday to determine the conference champ. If Akron can close it out, it will be the first secondary sport that actually followed through on a promising nonconference performance to win the MAC (track and soccer not included).
The Buchtelite's Tony Bosma covered Akron's 2-1 extra-innings win over Ohio State.
His story also discusses what the Zips must do to earn a berth in the five-team MAC Tournament.
Tonight was my last issue to be editor of the school newspaper.
If there's one piece of advice I can give, it's to take part in your college paper. It's an unforgettable experience that teaches life lessons in leadership and how to work with people. If you're a student, I'd consider applying if you can write at all. If you're an alumnus, push your son or daughter to do it eventually.
It was an outstanding four years that I wouldn't trade for anything and gave me a lot of great friends.
Jabari Arthur and Jason Nedd were taken sixth and 10th, respectively, in the Canadian Football League Draft.
Cam Yeow is the highest Zips player drafted, being taken second overall in 2005.
Jermaine Reid was selected ninth last year. He is currently trying out for the Minnesota Vikings.
Zips coaches often have struggled to pick up the best prospects in the campus's own city.
One prime target this recruiting season should be Whitney Mercilous, a defensive end from Akron Garfield High School.
Lately, BCS teams have beefed up their interest in the 6-foot-3, 225-pound prospect. He now has offers from Akron, Illinois and Kansas. Joining the list soon could be Arkansas, Indiana, Bowling Green, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Purdue and West Virginia.
The recruiting sites aren't showing updates for other city prospects whom Akron has offered, Larry Dawson (North HS) and Will Fleming (Hoban).
It may not seem like a big deal to get the local guys when similar talent can be found in Florida or western Pennsylvania, but it should help with fan support and building credibility locally for the Zips. Look what Dru Joyce and Romeo Travis did for the basketball program.
I have written about 150 columns in the Buchtelite to go with my about 300 straight news or sports stories.
Since I'm graduating in two weeks, here is my final column, summing up the four years of Zips sports I witnessed...
This is my last week before graduation.
In this final installment of "Rasor's Edge," I will be your guide as we reminisce through the roller coaster's hills and valleys of the past four years in University of Akron sports.
The ride noisily creaks to a start.
"Who's got the WD-40?" asks a smart-aleck Dru Joyce from the back.
To your left, you will see the building of a great foundation for the men's soccer, men's basketball and football teams. There is J.D. Brookhart and Keith Dambrot. They are signing contracts to become head coaches at UA. On the other side of the train is Ken Lolla, recruiting Sinisa Ubiparipovic and Ross McKenzie.
Riders begin to sense the train is about to descend.
"Holy cow!" former athletic director Mike Thomas shouts. "Is the coaster seriously going down there?"
(Heh. You have no idea where this thing is going, I think to myself.)
In Brookhart's first year, and Charlie Frye's last, Akron will be the only bowl-eligible team not to play in the postseason.
"Dang. That hurt my groin just seeing it," Dambrot jokes to assistant coach Jeff Boals.
Don't get too comfortable, coaches. This ride shifts quickly. As a matter of a fact, the men's basketball team will miss out on the NIT in Dambrot's first year as head coach, despite an RPI that almost qualified the Zips for the Big Dance.
But please nurse your bruises quickly, gentlemen. We are preparing for a steep incline. This is the fall of 2005. The men's soccer team will reach the ultimate regular season pinnacle: a No. 1 national ranking. The football team will shock the Mid-American Conference by coming back to score two touchdowns in the final minutes to win the title over Northern Illinois. Yep, that's right. Wee-little Akron is on SportsCenter and getting national publicity. There's Chris Berman, calling the Zips the athletic department of the week.
"You've got to be kidding me," a bitter Buckeyes fan says from the back of the train. "The only school in Ohio is The Ohio State University."
Jay Rohr and John Mackey, the most intense football players you'll meet, begin to growl. Concerned about self-preservation, the OSU fan buttons up.
Don't get too excited Zips fans. This won't last. As you'll learn, one of the themes of this ride is that the powers-that-be won't let this roller coaster reach too high. And so begins our descent. The NCAA gave the soccer team a nine-seed for the national tournament, despite Akron losing only one game. The courageous Zips will fight to the Elite Eight, but lose in a shootout against Maryland, the eventual national champions.
Thomas and Lolla unlatch their harnesses.
Sirs, I don't recommend…
Thomas and Lolla leap off the train. Their parachutes open to reveal logos for the universities of Cincinnati and Louisville, respectively.
Ladies and gentleman, we just lost two talented men, but the coaster will continue as planned. Actually, we're heading up. Welcome to the ride, Mack Rhoades and Caleb Porter.
On your left, you can see Dambrot leading the Zips to a 23-win season in 2006. This team actually got an NIT berth and beat Temple on the road in the first round, thus ending the career of the legendary coach John Chaney.
All of a sudden, riders on the train begin to stir. They anticipate the football team has a chance to be special in 2006.
I hate to disappoint you, but this team is going nowhere. Look to your left as the offensive line won't protect quarterback Luke Getsy. The kickers will miss extra points. Players will squabble. No leaders will emerge.
"So what's the damage?" asks Rhoades, the new athletic director.
(Gulp.) Five and seven, including a blowout at the hands of Kent State.
But please remain in your seats. Don't follow your colleagues off the rollercoaster. Joyce and Romeo Travis are about to take this train to new heights. How does 26 wins sound?
The riders erupt into a chorus of cheers.
"Obviously, this means we're going to the Big Dance," a giddy Cedrick Middleton says with a giant grin consuming his face.
Ced, you're not going to like this. But take a look to your right. That is you clanking a free throw with 6.6 seconds left in the MAC Championship. After Miami's Doug Penno banks in a 3-pointer, the Zips' two-point lead will turn into the most disastrous defeat in tournament history. And no, Cedrick, the NCAA Tournament did not invite Akron. (Gulp.) … Neither did the NIT.
"That's utter bull----," Dambrot says as he loosens his harness.
I know, I know. Try to sit tight, coach.
The other riders slip out of their seatbelts, too.
People, please!
Rather than taking the plunge, the riders crawl across the train to console Middleton, Dambrot and the team.
Dozens of fans write letters to the selection committees and the MAC, decrying the injustice. About 700 fans plan to meet for a postseason pep rally to give the Zips a proper sendoff.
Rhoades leans over to Dambrot and pulls out his university checkbook. "You mean so much to us," he says, as he rewrites the coach's contract.
Fans alternate chanting, "Rom-e-ooooooh!" and "Let's go Zips!" The school's spirit is higher than ever.
I hate to stop the party, but you must return to your seats. This train is going up again.
You'll never believe the view.
As you might expect to hear from a coach who lost a tournament by one stroke, Tom Porten blamed putting for Akron's second-place finish at the FirstEnergy Intercollegiate.
The team is still going strong heading into the MAC Tournament, which begins Wednesday in Westerville, Ohio.
The Buchtelite's Tony Bosma wrote an interesting feature about coach Dennis Mitchell, who built up a rotten program to one of the nation's elite during his 11 years at the helm.
The Buchtelite's Vincent Dorsey wrote about Andy Alleman's reaction to being drafted by the Saints.
On Sportscenter, Mel Kiper Jr. just said Alleman could be a factor on New Orleans' offensive line soon.


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One British man is apparently a little too good at decorating his house for Halloween.
According to "The Daily Telegraph," police in Stevenage, England have asked James Creighton to tone down his display because it was upsetting at least one of the children in the neighborhood. Creighton filled his front yard with cobwebs, skeletons, and bloodied corpses as part of a creation he dubbed "Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
He admits it is a bit gruesome and gory, but argues that that's what Halloween is all about. Creighton also points out that it's for a good cause.
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House Republicans Brace for Crazy-Making Intra-Party Immigration Fight
How do you expect to spend your July 10th? In staff meetings? Kicking it at the beach? Digging out from the 4th of July holiday backlog?
Whatever your plans, they're likely to be way more fun than the way John Boehner and his fellow House majority leaders anticipate passing their day: namely, listening to their colleagues rant and rage about immigration at a specially organized conference gripe session on the topic.
The closed-door powwow promises to be an electrifying exercise in spleen venting, thrust upon them by their Senate brethren. At some point in the next day or two, the upper chamber is expected to pass its sprawling, blood-sweat-and-tears-drenched overhaul of our FUBAR immigration system. In the run-up to voting, Hill watchers have been aflutter over whether the bill can pull enough Republican support to hit 70 "yeas"—maybe even 71! A procedural test vote Monday topped out at a mildly disappointing 67 (including 15 Rs). But the last-minute horse-trading continues, and reform advocates remain optimistic that the final tally will be big and bipartisan enough to goose the House into passing something similarly sweeping.
Except… When a policy area as complex and crazy-making as immigration collides with a House majority as fractious, divided, and obstructionist as this one, there is only so far momentum can take you. Already, House leadership is clear that it has no intention of taking up anything remotely resembling the wide-ranging Senate bill, with its path to citizenship and lack of hard targets for border apprehensions. No way. No how. It couldn't even if it wanted to, says one Republican aide. "If we tried, it would probably fail."
Everyone pretty much agrees that the House will essentially ignore the Senate's work and put forth a wholly different bill, or, more precisely, a series of four narrowly tailored bills focused on individual policy pieces that the House deems important (read: border enforcement). Then you "wrap those together," says the aide, and it's off to a joint conference with the Senate. "In conference," observes GOP leadership staffer turned strategist John Feehery, "anything goes."
But to get even that far, the House first needs to pass something. "How they get this done is a matter of great speculation," says Feehery. "It's hard to pass anything out of the House."
What about the 70-vote, Big Mo shaming strategy?
Don't put too much stock in it, advises Rep. Tom Cole, whose deputy-whip duties put him in the thick of the House vote-counting. A 70+ win in the Senate would prove marginally helpful at best, he asserts, adding that the composition of Republican support there would matter more than the raw numbers. "If they can start moving guys who are well-identified conservatives" on the issue, that could make a difference, says Cole. Otherwise, "why in the world would a majority of House Republicans, who are on average more conservative than Republican Senators, listen to a minority of Republican Senators?"
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Eliot Spitzer Mobbed by Press, Heckled at First Campaign Stop
Eliot Spitzer emerged from political exile on Monday, taking his first halting steps back to public life with a campaign swing through Union Square.
But it was more a media circus than a whistle-stop tour for New York City residents, with dozens of reporters, television cameras, and photographers surrounding the former governor as he climbed the subway-station stairs, keeping him from finding the voters for whom he was there to ask for forgiveness.
"For many years I worked for the public as a prosecutor, as attorney general, and also as governor, and I think that the public will look at what we did with respect to cleaning up Wall Street, with respect to cleaning up the environment," Spitzer said. But his record was nearly drowned out by a bellowing heckler who asked: "WHY WERE YOU LATE? WERE YOU WITH A HOOKER? DID YOU LEAVE YOUR BLACK SOCKS ON? THIS IS JUST ABOUT POWER. YOU WANT POWER."
As that heckler was countered by another pro-Spitzer shouter, the governor who saw his once promising career flame out in a prostitution scandal, only to reappear in the outer reaches of unwatched cable news, struggled to explain why at the last moment he decided to run for city comptroller. It's an unglamorous position in the governmental firmament that as of Sunday night had just one major candidate in contention, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer.
"If you look at the record I had as attorney general and as governor and as an assistant district attorney, in the private sector, as a teacher of government, how the students reviewed my teaching at [City College of New York], the things I care about, then I think people understand that this is a record of service," Spitzer said. "I hope they do. I am going to make that argument to them, and I will be honored to have their support."
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Mudslide survivor: Homes 'exploded'
(NEWSER) – One of the few survivors to be pulled alive from the devastating mudslide in Washington state last month has described her harrowing ordeal for the first time. Amanda Skorjanc says she was at home with her 5-month-old son when she heard a terrifying sound and looked outside to see the huge mudslide coming down the hillside, the AP reports. "Houses were exploding. And the next thing I see is our neighbor's chimney coming into our front door." She gripped her son as the mudslide hit her home and found herself buried under debris about 700 feet away. "I held onto that baby like that was the only purpose that I had," she says.
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This device painlessly decongests sinus cavities to improve your breathing and mitigate sinus discomfort without medication. Developed by an ear, nose, and throat specialist, the system uses the same principles as jala neti, a millennia-old Indian yogic tradition in which a neti pot is used to pour a saline solution through nasal passages, removing mucus build-up caused by allergies, colds, the flu, or sinusitis. More effective than jala neti and painless, the unit delivers a gentle, low-pressure pulsating stream of saline that irrigates sinuses. Clinical tests proved the pulsating stream facilitates the movement of sinus cilia--microscopic "hairs" that move like oars to rid sinuses of mucus--that are slowed by post-nasal drip and sinusitis. Fill the reservoir with warm water and the included saline mix (or table salt), place your head over a sink, and insert the wand's nozzle inside a nostril. The solution flows in one nostril and out the other, removing nasal impurities in the process. Use once a day for one to two minutes. Plugs into AC. 7" H x 6 3/4" W x 5 3/4" L. (3 lbs.)
"I found this product really effective. I really like it. I am using it every day. " - K, Ontario
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Ahhhh, relief.
By Breathing Easy
from The Americas
The sinus relief system is great. It is easy to use and it does exactly what it is supposed to do. My physician suggested trying sinus rinsing as part of my daily routine to deal with my chronic sinusitis, and it does prevent the need for steroidal nasal sprays. This winter I also had two sinus colds and am now in the midst of the spring allergy system. In the past I have gone through bottle after bottle of drugstore sinus rinses and have made my own saline solution to refill the bottles or use with a neti pot. The sinus relief system is quicker and easier to use than the neti pot or plastic squeeze bottles and the gentle controlled stream is very effective. I use it daily before bed to reduce the symptoms of chronic sinusitis and three times per day if I have a cold or feel my allergies beginning. (When I get up in the morning, when I get home from work and in the evening before bed.) I no longer use steroidal nasal spray, I no longer snore, and I no longer have a chronic cough from post nasal drip. Sinus rinsing made my life better and the Sinus Relief System from Hammacher Schlemmer is a better way to rinse.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Great for sinus infections
By Susan
from Winnetka, IL
When I get a nasal viral infection, I often develop asthma (not wheezing, but spastic coughing) secondary to the viral infection. Usually tough it out. Recent doctors prescribed Zpack--which did nothing, then after 10 days another antibiotic which might have helped, or not as by then my body was recovering on its own. Last time I caught a nasal virus/head cold, I decided to go on a 3 times a day regimine with the irrigator--first thing in the morning, upon returning from work, just before bed, to keep the phlegm from dripping down into my lungs. Took the usual week to get over the virus, but this time I didn't develop the asthmatic coughing problem that has troubled me for decades. Will do this again, as needed. Also use it during allergy seasons, and it is helpful for that, as well, though not as dramatic as the help it provides for nasal infections.
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Satisfaction + confusion
By Scaro
from Los Angeles
The first time, it worked just like the videos, but every time since then it only works on one nostril at a time and won't cross over to drain out the other side - I have to back the nozzle out a bit to let it drain out the input side, or my head will fill up with water. This is the same regardless of which side, what pressure or angle or height. Would love to learn how to resolve this problem.
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: Thank you for your comments. If this product is not completely relieving your sinuses, some users have found that using a steam inhaler before using this product can help in the case of more extreme blockage.
(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)
Excellent sinus wash device.
By Shanker
from Pennsylvania
Great effect on sinus cleansing. Definitely use twice a day. Has done a superb job.Attachment to wash posterior nasal cavity is difficult to use and makes me gag. You don't need to use it if you have a strong gag reflex.
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Easy to use and effective
By Baileybear
from Phoenix
I have been using the system for a couple weeks now, and I am very happy with the system so far. It is easier to use than the manual Neti pots and squeeze bottles and much easier to clean and maintain. I like the fact that the system provides the right amount of pressure and you can keep your head still when using it.
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Works as promised
By Ross
from Memphis
If you live somewhere that the weather changes on a daily basis you need this!I have battled sinus headaches and Post Nasal Drip for years. After using this once I no longer have issues with PND and can get rid of a sinus headache as soon as it starts.
(7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)
Love it!
By Kadels
from Dallas, TX
I LOVE this product. It works great. I have used other sinus irrigation systems, and this is by far the best. I have allergies, have had sinus infections, and even a sinus surgery, and was so glad I had this. Regular use seriously diminishes my allergies (unfortunately I'm not always so diligent).
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By The Big Brain
from Boston
I have not had it long, but a friend highly recommended it. Seems to help. Its a bit "fussy" to use, but if you have sinus problems, its worth it.
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Sinus relief
By Joel
from San Francisco, ca
I had a runny nose for 2 months and self diagnosed it as dust mite allergy, hoping this device would solve the problem. So far it has not helped. I used it with lukewarm water and a teaspoon of salt. The device is very comfortable to use.
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love it
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Great for my mother who couldn't get the netti pot
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(New York, NY) -- It's the worst day of the year for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The Dow fell 353 points today to close at 14-758. Investors continue to be worried about the Fed's indication that it could start easing stimulus efforts. The Nasdaq is down 79 points to 33-65. The S&P 500 lost 41 points to 15-88.


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Used by the National Science Foundation's Division of Polar Programs at the South Pole, this Canadian-made garment meets the challenges of severe cold. The durable outer shell has Teflon fabric protector for long-term water repellency, and is filled with high-insulation duck down for unequalled warmth. An inner adjustable drawcord at the waist, pile-lined internal beard guard, and three-piece hood with drawcord and coyote-fur ruff seal in heat. With wrist-hugging inner sleeve storm cuffs, Velcro-seal storm flap over a two-way zipper, four outer bellows pockets, and side-entry pockets. Two additional pockets (one zippered) inside. Poly/cotton (8 3/17) shell with down-proof nylon lining and duck down fill. Dry clean only. Specify Red or Black. Sizes: S (34-36), M (38-40), L (42-44), XL (46), XXL (48).
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Love the coat, but the zipper control orientation is reversed, i.e. on the left, even though man's coat.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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This jacket is everything advertised and more! Absolutely love it. 2013/2014 was an extremely cold and harsh winter in Ontario. Temperatures were routinely -25 Celsius (-13 Fahrenheit). Wearing this jacket I was warm and comfortable at all times. The hood is fantastic at keeping my head warm and cozy. I was never cold wearing this jacket, even in the most extreme temperatures, while I watched others in lesser jackets freezing their heads off.This jacket made an extremely cold winter very enjoyable for me. Awesome!
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Lady Gaga and Christina Aguilera make beautiful music together. A few weeks ago, the girls made headlines when they gave a stunning performance Gaga's hit "Do What U Want" from her most recent album ARTPOP, on the season finale of "The Voice."
Dressed in gold, with matching blonde hair, the two massive superstars on stage together makes their performance one of 2013's most memorable moments.
To kick off the new year, now you can listen to the divas' version of "Do What U Want" On Demand right here as the very first song of 2014!
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Justin Timberlake addresses 'Take Back The Night' title controversy
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Justin Timberlake is responding to criticism from an anti-domestic violence charity called "Take Back The Night." The organization slammed the singer for using its name as the title for his latest single.
The group told "RadarOnline" it was working to "amicably" resolve the situation with Justin's team. Take Back The Night cited the song's lyrics as reason for not wanting the Timberlake song to be affiliated with their cause.
Justin released a statement to the gossip site to state that his song has no association with the organization. The star also said when he learned about the charity, he was "moved by its efforts" and felt it was "something we all should rally around."
Justin added that he hopes "this coincidence will bring more awareness to this cause."
His "Take Back The Night" single is the first off his upcoming "Part Two" of The 20/20 Experience.


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Best (shirt) I ever had: Drake performs with Jaden Smith's face on his chest
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In case you weren't aware, Drake "started from the bottom." The shirt he wore over the weekend could not better affirm that he is now "here."
Drake wore this shirt bearing Jaden Smith's face during his performance of "Hold On We're Going Home" at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas on Saturday night. If you caught the VMAs, you may recall this as the face Jaden maintained for the duration of Drake's set.
That's right: Drake turned Will Smith's extremely famous son's expression of stunned admiration into a shirt. And wore it.
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Stars share New Year's Eve wishes
New Year's Eve is upon us, and celebrities are taking to Twitter to reflect on 2013 and share their hopes for 2014.
Stars like Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus are excited for the holiday, while Lena Dunham has opted to cancel the overly-hyped night.
Check out what celebs are saying about New Year's Eve below!
Happy New Year's Eve everyone! Have fun, be safe...if you drink, pls don't drive. And i Hope everyone has a hot New Years kiss. Cheers!
— Lucy Hale (@lucyhale) December 31, 2013
Is it really the last day of 2013? My goodness... O_O #WhatAYear #BringItOn2014
— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) December 31, 2013
Explore your dreams in 2014. You deserve it http://t.co/s6yilivxVy
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Bring it on 2014! Finally getting married to the love of my life, moving into our dream house & eventually having more babies💝💝💝👪👪👪 #LETSGO
— Nicole Polizzi (@snooki) December 31, 2013
Let's just cancel New Year's Eve
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) December 31, 2013
Last day of 2013. Not really sure how to feel about that. 😱😳
— Barbara Palvin (@BarbaraPalvin) December 31, 2013
Have a fun New Years
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) December 31, 2013
Happy New Year everybody! With love x
— Adele (@OfficialAdele) December 31, 2013
Rainy wet soggy weather for new year's eve in london.
— Emmy Rossum (@emmyrossum) December 31, 2013
Busy busy night tonight..trying to figure out how to get to 4 things and I don't want to miss any!
— Jonathan Cheban (@JonathanCheban) December 31, 2013
It's New Year's Eve! Don't forget to set your clocks back.
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) December 31, 2013
That's It I'm Not Tanning Again Till Next Year !
— DJ Pauly D (@DJPaulyD) December 31, 2013
so many good memories made this year
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) December 31, 2013
Happy New Year everyone! Have a safe & happy New Year's Eve. Looking forward to 2014!!
— Denise Richards (@DENISE_RICHARDS) December 31, 2013
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Ricky Skaggs named CMHOF's 2013 Artist-In-Residence
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Ricky Skaggs will pay tribute to his country and bluegrass roots as this year's Country Music Hall of Fame Artist-in-Residence.
The honor recognizes artists who have made both large and significant contributions to American popular music, and allows the honoree to create their own shows.
Skaggs will host two concerts at the Artist-in-Residence on November 18th and 19th, and he's invited a number of special guests to join him for the shows. The first show will have a country music focus, and will also feature Brad Paisley, Emmylou Harris, Peter Frampton and others.
Skaggs will put the spotlight on bluegrass for the second show, with some help from Alison Krauss, Del McCoury, and Bruce Hornsby. The Whites and Skaggs' band Kentucky Thunder will take part in both shows.
The shows will take place at the Hall's new CMA Theater, and will mark the first public event at the venue.
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Hot Sauce Prank Sends 3 to Hospital
(NEWSER) – It looked like a normal plate of spaghetti marinara, perfectly edible by school cafeteria standards. But when a Chicago high school student bit into it, he got a rude awakening. Someone had spiked a jar of the school's marinara sauce with "Da Bomb" hot sauce, a brand that prides itself on its near toxicity, ABC News reports. One variety, "Final Answer Hot Sauce" has almost as many Scoville units as pepper spray.


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Justin Timberlake is still one of Britney Spears' music inspirations
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Britney Spears remains close with ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake — his music, that is.
In an interview with USA Today, the singer reveals that Timberlake is one of the artists from whom she draws inspiration.
"This generation is hungry for new sounds. Bruno Mars is so different and fresh, and Justin Timberlake is, too," Spears tells the paper.
She continues, "It's inspiring for me, and it makes people eager to listen to music, which helps everyone."
Spears also gave props to Beyoncé, calling the superstar's surprise album "genius, really brilliant," and expressed approval of Miley Cyrus, who had a verygood time at Spears' Las Vegas residency kick-off.
"She's cool, she's fun to be around," says the performer. "You know, she's got really good energy."
But despite all these talented artists, Spears laments the state of the music industry, which has been reinvented with the rise of digital technologies.
"We're too smart for our own good," she declares.
Spears explains, "We're at the point where the simplicity of buying a CD and the specialness has gone. I think it's a shame. The whole process of buying a record was so special."
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