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K-State Play 14/14 Gonzaga in Battle in Seattle Saturday
K-State Play 14/14 Gonzaga in Battle in Seattle Saturday
Dec. 13, 2012
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Game 9
Kansas State (7-1, 0-0 Big 12) vs. 14/14 Gonzaga (9-1, 0-0 WCC)
State Farm Battle in Seattle
Saturday, December 15, 2012 * 8:05 p.m. CT *
Seattle, Wash. * KeyArena (17,459)
Television: ESPN2
Dave Flemming (play-by-play); Fran Fraschilla (analyst)
Internet: WatchESPN.com
Available on Time Warner, Comcast, Verizon and Brighthouse
Radio: K-State Sports Network
Wyatt Thompson (play-by-play); Stan Weber (analyst)
Satellite Radio: Sirius 85/XM 85
Live Stats: http://www.kstatesports.com/multimedia/ksu-gt-live-stats.html
Live Audio: http://www.k-statesports.com/allaccess (free)
Twitter Updates: twitter.com/kstate_gameday
K-State vs. Gonzaga: K-State leads 2-0 (W, 81-64, 11/22/10)
K-State vs. West Coast: 11-5 (6-1 neutral)
Weber vs. Gonzaga: 3-1 (0-0 neutral)
Kansas State (7-1, 0-0 Big 12)
Head coach: Bruce Weber (Wisconsin-Milwaukee `78)
School Record: 7-1 (1st season) * Career Record: 320-156 (15th season) * vs. Gonzaga: 3-1
14/14 Gonzaga (9-1, 0-0 West Coast)
Head coach: Mark Few (Oregon `87)
School Record: 351-91 (14th season) * Career Record: 351-91 (14th season) * vs. K-State: 0-1
The Game
Kansas State (7-1) will face yet another stiff non-conference challenge on Saturday, as the Wildcats trek west to play perennial power and No. 14/14 Gonzaga (9-1) in the 10th annual State Farm Battle in Seattle at the 17,072-seat KeyArena. The game will tip off at 8:05 p.m. CT on ESPN2 with Dave Flemming (play-by-play) and Fran Fraschilla (analyst) on the call. It will be the first of a two-year scheduling agreement between the schools with Gonzaga returning the contest in 2013. Although this will be the Wildcats' first appearance in the Battle in Seattle, first-year head coach Bruce Weber is familiar with the event, as his Fighting Illini squad knocked off the Bulldogs, 73-61 on Dec. 4, 2010. Illinois played Gonzaga four times in Weber's nine seasons with three neutral site games in 2004 (Indianapolis) and 2010 (Chicago and Seattle). Weber is 3-1 vs. the Bulldogs, including 2-1 at neutral sites. Gonzaga has played in all nine Battle in Seattle games, posting a 5-4 record, including a 71-60 win over Arizona last year.
Neutral Site Norm
K-State has made a habit of playing in high-profile neutral sites games of late, as Saturday's Battle in Seattle event will mark the 24th regular-season neutral site game in the last seven seasons. Gonzaga will mark the fifth one against a ranked team (including the second against a ranked Bulldog squad) at a neutral site and includes three wins over No. 18 Dayton (2009), No. 18 Gonzaga (2010) and No. 23 Alabama (2011) and loss to top-ranked Duke (2010). The Bulldogs will be the second of possibly three match-ups with Top 15 teams in non-conference play, as the Wildcats dropped a 71-57 to No. 4/4 Michigan on Nov. 23 in the NIT Season Tip-Off Final and faces current No. 5/5 Florida (7-0) in the Hy-Vee Wildcat Classic at the Sprint Center on Dec. 22.
The Opponent
No. 14/14 Gonzaga (9-1) has built itself into one of the top men's basketball teams in the country, advancing to 14 consecutive NCAA Tournaments and winning 11 of the last 12 West Coast Conference (WCC) regular-season championships. The Bulldogs return a veteran squad, which produced a 27-7 record in 2011-12, and won its first nine games by an average of 21.6 points before losing to undefeated Illinois on Saturday at home. For the season, Gonzaga is averaging 82.7 points on a nation-best 52.7 percent shooting, including 38.1 percent from 3-point range, while allowing opponents just 61.4 points on a 38.8 percent clip. Senior All-America candidate Elias Harris (16.6 ppg.) paces four players in double figures on 55.8 percent shooting to go with a team-best 8.0 rebounds per game, while junior Kelly Olynyk adds 14.1 points on 66.7 percent shooting and 7.1 rebounds per contest. The squad is led by veteran head coach Mark Few, who has posted a .794 winning percentage (351-91) over the past 14 seasons.
Last Meeting: K-State 81, Gonzaga 64 [Nov. 22, 2010]
K-State connected on 50.9 percent from the field, which included 12 3-pointers, and held Gonzaga to 33.3 percent shooting, as the Wildcats earned an 81-64 win over the Bulldogs in the semifinals of the CBE Classic at the Sprint Center on Nov. 22, 2010. Senior Jacob Pullen led all players with 18 points, while current Wildcats - Will Spradling (13) and Rodney McGruder (10) - also scored in double figures. In all, six current Wildcats played in the game, including Jordan Henriquez (0), Martavious Irving (5), Shane Southwell (0) and Nino Williams (3). Gonzaga was led by Robert Sacre's 17 points, while five current Bulldogs saw action, including Sam Dower (2), Elias Harris (4), Michael Hart (0), David Stockton (5) and Kelly Olynyk (6).
This will be the third overall meeting between K-State and Gonzaga on the hardwood and the second in the last three seasons. The Wildcats are 2-0 all-time against the Bulldogs, winning 66-64 at home in the Postseason NIT on March 22, 1994 and 81-64 in the semifinals of the CBE Classic at the Sprint Center on Nov. 22, 2010. This will be the school's 10th game in Seattle (first since 1995), but the first at KeyArena, the former home of the NBA's Seattle Supersonics. The other nine visits came against Washington with a 4-5 record. The Wildcats are 11-5 against teams from West Coast Conference, including a 3-2 mark in neutral site games.
Quickly on Kansas State
--K-State is off to a 7-1 start to the season for the fourth consecutive season. Bruce Weber's 7-1 record ties for the best start by a first-year K-State head coach in the program's history, along with (current Oklahoma head coach) Lon Kruger, who also went 7-1 to start the 1986-87 season. The best campaign by a first-year coach in school history is still held by College Football Hall of Fame coach Zora G. Clevenger, who led the Wildcats to a 15-2 (.882) mark in his inaugural season in 1916-17.
--Five of the eight games have been at home, where the Wildcats have won 26 consecutive non-conference home games in the month of December and boast a 37-1 mark in the month at Bramlage Coliseum the past 10 seasons with the last loss coming to Rutgers on Dec. 28, 2004. The squad is a combined 92-21 (.814) at home in November and December since 2003-04.
--Saturday's game with Gonzaga at Seattle's KeyArena will be the 44th neutral site game (20th in the regular season) in the past seven seasons with K-State posting a 21-22 (.488) record in those contests. The Wildcats are 11-8 (.579) in regular season neutral site games since 2006-07, including an 81-64 win over the Bulldogs in the CBE Classic semifinals on Nov. 22, 2010.
--The Wildcats have posted a .500 or better record in true road games in the past four seasons, including a composite 24-16 (.600) road record since the 2008-09 season. The team has won seven of its last eight non-conference road games, including six straight wins (Cleveland State, UNLV, Loyola Chicago, Washington State, Virginia Tech and George Washington).
--K-State ranks in the Top 35 in 10 categories, including first in offensive rebounds (19.3), second in 3-point field goal percentage defense (22.2), sixth in rebounding (44.6), 13th in scoring defense (54.6), 14th in scoring margin (+18.5), 15th in rebounding margin (+10.4), 24th in assist-to-turnover ratio (1.3), 25th in turnover margin (+4.3), 31st in assists (16.3) and 32nd in field goal percentage defense (37.4). The squad also ranks among the Top 5 in 13 categories in the Big 12, including first in scoring margin, rebounding, offensive rebounds, 3-point field goal percentage defense, turnover margin and assist-to-turnover ratio
Elite Company
K-State is having a stellar start to the 2012-13 athletics season, as the Wildcats have one of the best winning percentages among Bowl Championship Series (BCS) schools when combining football and men's and women's basketball records. As of Wednesday's results, the school's .926 winning percentage (25-2) is second only to Notre Dame (.929, 26-2), while it is one of just eight schools in the nation with 25 or more combined wins among its three major sports. The others include Louisville (27), Notre Dame (26), Michigan (26), South Carolina (26), Florida (25), Ohio State (25), Stanford (25). The Wildcat football team produced just its second 11-win regular season in school history and its first since 2003, while they are headed to a BCS bowl game (Fiesta Bowl) for the first time in eight years. The men's basketball team is off to its fourth consecutive 7-1 start, while the women's basketball team (7-0) has posted its best start in four seasons. If you take into account the success of the women's volleyball team, which won 20 matches and advanced to NCAA Tournament for the ninth time in 12 seasons, the Wildcats are 46-11 (.807) since August 24.
Balanced Attack
K-State has proven to be a balanced team across the board with eight players averaging five or more points, including just two in double figures, and seven averaging three or more rebounds per game. Senior Rodney McGruder (12.9 ppg.) and sophomore Angel Rodriguez (10.5 ppg.) are the only Wildcats to average in double figures, while two other players - Will Spradling (8.9 ppg.) and Thomas Gipson (8.1 ppg.) are averaging better than eight points per contest. The team has seen nine players collect 25 double-digit scoring games with Rodriguez leading the way with six. In all, the Wildcats have had five players lead or share the lead in scoring in eight games. Gipson (6.9 rpg.) paces the squad in rebounding despite leading in a game just twice, while three others - D.J. Johnson (5.6 rpg.), McGruder (5.6 rpg.) and Jordan Henriquez (5.0 rpg.) - average better than five rebounds per game. The team has had nine players either lead or share the lead in rebounding with Gipson and Johnson doing it twice.
The Wildcats have also been diverse in other categories, including five players with double-digit assists and eight with at least five steals. Rodriguez has dished out a team-best 36 assists with six players either leading or sharing the lead in assists in eight games. Spradling paces all players with 11 steals, while seven have either led or shared the lead in steals. Weber has played at least 12 in five games with players posting more than 20 minutes of action 25 times, including 30+ on 10 occasions. Spradling (27.6), McGruder (27.5 mpg.), Rodriguez (21.8) and Gipson (20.5) are each averaging more than 20 minutes for the season.
On the Defensive
K-State has continued to be one of the best defensive teams not only in the Big 12, but nationally, where the squad ranks second nationally in 3-point field goal percentage defense (22.2), 13th in scoring defense (54.6 ppg.), 15th in rebound margin (+10.4) and 32nd in field goal percentage defense (37.4). In all, the Wildcats rank either first or second in six Big 12 categories, including first in rebounding (44.6), 3-point field goal percentage defense, turnover margin (+4.3), assist-to-turnover ratio (1.3) and second in scoring defense and rebounding margin (+10.4). The squad is fifth in field goal percentage defense (37.4).
The 437 points surrendered through the first eight games are the fewest in the shot clock era (1985-86) and the fewest since the 1982-83 squad allowed just 428 points (53.5 ppg.) through the first eight games. The defensive effort was nearly historic in the 87-26 win over Alabama-Huntsville on Nov. 13, as the 26 points allowed were one shy of the Bramlage Coliseum record of 25 set against Savannah State on Jan. 7, 2008. The Chargers' 16.4 field goal percentage (9-of-55) was only surpassed by Savannah State's 15.5 percentage. The Wildcats have held five of eight opponents to 55 points or less.
Points Off Turnovers
A trademark of Frank Martin-coached teams were their ability to score points off of opponent's mistakes and Bruce Weber has continued that legacy in his first season. The Wildcats are out-scoring their opponents, 137-79 (an average of 17.1 points), through the first eight games in points off of turnovers, including a 34-7 edge over Lamar on Nov. 12. The team is forcing their opponents into 16.4 turnovers per game, including a season-high 26 by Lamar, while turning the ball over an average of 12.1 times per game. The 1.3 assist-to-turnover ratio (24th) and +4.3 turnover margin (25th) are both in the Top 25 nationally. In Martin's five seasons, the Wildcats scored 3,081 points off of 2,763 turnovers in 169 games - an average of 18.2 points per game. Nearly 25 percent of the points scored in that five-year period came off of offense generated from turnovers. The school has scored 500 or more points off of opponent turnovers in six straight seasons, including 577 (17.5 average per game) in 2011-12.
Rebounding Prowess
K-State continues to be one of the best rebounding squads in the country, as the Wildcats rank sixth nationally in rebounding (44.6), including first in offensive rebounds (19.3), and 15th in rebounding margin (+10.4). The team ranks first in the Big 12 by one-tenth of a rebound over Iowa State, while they are the clear leader in offensive rebounds (19.3 to West Virginia's 17.7). Overall, the Wildcats have out-rebounded their foes by a 357-274 margin, including 154-92 on the offensive end. The team has collected 40 or more rebounds in six of its first eight games, including a season-best 55 vs. Alabama-Huntsville on Nov. 13, while they have tallied 20 or more offensive boards three times. The squad grabbed 42 defensive rebounds vs. UAH, which ties for the second-most in school history and the most since also posting 42 against Cal State Fullerton on Nov. 16, 1998. The team has had players grab at least five rebounds in a game 30 times this season, including five posting at least five boards vs. USC Upstate.
The Wildcats have taken advantage of its rebounding skills this season, averaging 32.4 points in the paint and 17.3 points off of second-chance opportunities. The team has at least 30 points in the paint in five of eight games, including a season-high 44 vs. UAH on Nov. 13, while it has tallied at least 17 second-chance points five times with a season-best 23 vs. USC Upstate.
K-State has finished among the Top 5 in the Big 12 in rebounding in each of the last five seasons, including first in 2007-08 and 2008-09, while the squad has led the league in offensive boards for five consecutive years, including a school-record 559 in 2009-10. The Wildcats have tallied 700 or more defensive rebounds in each of the last six seasons, including 756 in 2011-12.
Protecting the Ball
Head coach Bruce Weber made ball security a big emphasis after a turnover-plagued trip to Brazil and so far those efforts are paying off, as K-State ranks first in the Big 12 in both assist-to-turnover ratio (1.3) and turnover margin (+4.3). The squad ranks in the Top 25 nationally in both categories, including 24th in assist-to-turnover ratio and 25th in turnover margin. Through the first eight games, the Wildcats have produced 12.1 turnovers per game (second in Big 12 to West Virginia), while forcing its foes into an average of 16.4 turnovers (second-most in the Big 12 to Texas Tech). The team has 14 or fewer turnovers in six of eight games, including just six against No. 4/4 Michigan on Nov. 23, while they have forced their opponents into 19 or more turnovers three times, including a season-high 26 by Lamar on Nov. 12. K-State has also capitalizing on its opponent's mistakes, averaging 17.1 points off of turnovers, while allowing opponents to score just 9.9 points per game on its miscues.
More on Ball Protection
Six Wildcats have posted an even or positive assist-to-turnover ratio this season, including its four primary ball-handlers (Angel Rodriguez, Martavious Irving, Shane Southwell and Will Spradling) combining for 91 assists to 39 turnovers (2.3 ratio). The current ratio is nearly double for the quartet after posting a 1.4 ratio (302 assists to 211 turnovers) as a group in 2011-12. Spradling (2.7) and Rodriguez (2.1) rank first and second in the Big 12 in assist-to-turnover ratio and are two of just four players with a ratio above 2.0. Spradling, who has 24 assists to just nine turnovers, led the team with a 1.7 assist-to-turnover ratio a season ago, while Rodriguez has made a notable improvement (36 assists to 17 turnovers) in the area after posting a 1.2 ratio (101 assists to 85 turnovers) as a freshman in 2011-12. Irving has also doubled his ratio (2.9 from 1.5) with 20 assists to seven turnovers, while Southwell has registered a solid 1.8 ratio (11 assists to 6 turnovers) after posting a 1.6 ratio last season.
Bench Production
Adding to the K-State's balanced attack is the production it's getting from its bench, where the Wildcats are averaging 28.9 points, including a 231-151 edge over opponents. The team has collected at least 20 points from its bench in six games, including 45 points vs. North Dakota on Nov. 9. Reserves have scored nearly half of the team's points four times with Thomas Gipson tying for the scoring lead from the bench against North Dakota and Delaware (before earning his first start vs. USC Upstate) and Shane Southwell leading the way with a career-best 16 points off the bench vs. Alabama-Huntsville on Nov. 13. The rebounding leader has come from the bench in five of eight games with D.J. Johnson posting the team-high vs. North Dakota (nine) and Lamar (eight), Southwell recording a career-high nine boards vs. UAH, Adrian Diaz with a career-best 10 vs. North Florida and Gipson tying Will Spradling for the rebounding lead (six) vs. Delaware. Nearly 50 percent (177) of the rebounding total has come from its bench, while 40 percent (231) of the scoring total has come from reserves.
Quick Starts
K-State has used quick starts in three of their first eight games to jump out to big leads, helping the Wildcats hold a 280-182 edge at halftime. The squad jumped out to 15-0 lead on Lamar en route to a 43-15 advantage at halftime, while they broke out to a 19-2 lead on UAH en route to a 47-11 edge at the break. The 36-point halftime lead ties for the largest in Bramlage Coliseum history, tying a 55-19 lead over Kennesaw State on Dec. 17, 2006. The team led by as many as 17 in the first half against North Florida before leading as many as 30 in the second half. The squad used an 18-2 run in the last 5:46 of the first half against USC Upstate to break an 18-all tie to a 36-20 lead at halftime. The only home game the Wildcats didn't jump out to a big lead - North Dakota - they broke open a one-point game with a 10-2 run right before the half to take a 36-27 advantage at the break. The lead ballooned to as many as 35 in the second half, as the Wildcats outscored North Dakota, 49-25, on 53.1 percent shooting.
Weber Era Opens with a Win
K-State opened the Bruce Weber Era with a dominate 85-52 victory over North Dakota on Nov. 9. The Wildcats broke open a one-point game with a 10-2 run to end the first half then used stellar shooting (53.1%) in the second half to post its 10th straight season-opening win. The squad is now 85-24 all-time in season openers, including a 73-8 mark at home. Overall, the Wildcats have won 19 consecutive openers at home, including a 20-1 record at Bramlage Coliseum. Weber is 14-1 (.933) in his 15-year career as a head coach in season openers (SIU and Illinois), including a 14-0 mark in home openers.
Weber Continues Success by Wildcat Coaches in Debut
Weber continued the success of Wildcat head coaches in their debut with an 85-52 win over North Dakota on Nov. 9. K-State head coaches have now won 17 of 24 debuts, including each of the last four and seven of the last eight. Jim Wooldridge (2000), Bob Huggins (2006) and Frank Martin (2007) each won their coaching debuts, while Tom Asbury (1994) was the last Wildcat coach to lose his debut - a 79-48 setback at Alabama on Nov. 16, 1994. K-State coaches have won their last eight debuts that have occurred at home with the last loss coming way back on Dec. 4, 1944 when Fritz Knorr's squad lost a 53-35 decision to Fort Riley. Only three coaches - Mike Ahearn (1907), Charles Corsaut (1924) and Knorr - have lost their debut at home.
McGruder Named Phillips 66 Big 12 Player of the Week
Senior Rodney McGruder earned his second career Big 12 weekly honor on Monday after collecting his sixth career double-double and first of the season in the 65-62 win at George Washington. Playing in front of numerous family and friends in his hometown of Washington, D.C., he tallied 15 points, 11 rebounds, one assist and one steal in a season-high 39 minutes against the Colonials. He earns the weekly honor for the second time since winning on Dec. 26, 2011 after his MVP performance in the Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic. His performance at GW continues his solid play of late after a slow start to the season. He is averaging 17.7 points and 8.3 rebounds in the past three games (all double-figure scoring) after scoring just 50 points (10 ppg.) through the first five games on 38.8 percent shooting with two double-figure scoring games. He posted his first 20-point game and 14th of his career against USC Upstate on Dec. 2 with a game-high 22 points. He scored 14 of his game-high 16 points against No. 4/4 Michigan in the second half, which means in the last 65 minutes of game action, he has scored 51 points.
McGruder Joins Elite Company
Senior Rodney McGruder joined elite company against USC Upstate on Dec. 2, as he became the eighth Wildcat in school history with at least 1,100 points and 500 rebounds in a career. He joined Rolando Blackman (1,844 points & 607 rebounds), Bob Boozer (1,685 points & 824 rebounds), Cartier Martin (1,546 points & 546 rebounds), Willie Murrell (1,121 points & 576 rebounds), Ed Nealy (1,304 points & 1,069 rebounds), Jack Parr (1,184 points & 889 rebounds) and Jamar Samuels (1,259 points & 716 rebounds). McGruder currently ranks 14th in scoring with 1,132 points (just 52 points from tying Parr for 13th and 172 points from tying Nealy and cracking the Top 10), while he is just the 25th player with 500 or more rebounds in a career.
McGruder Named Preseason Candidate for Naismith, Wooden Awards
Senior Rodney McGruder has been selected as a preseason candidate for two of the most prestigious awards in college basketball, as he was named one of 50 preseason candidates for the John R. Wooden Award on Nov. 8 before he was selected to the early season watch list for the Naismith Trophy on Nov. 12. The preseason lists, which reflects the early frontrunners for two of college basketball's Premier Player of the Year awards, is based on last year's individual performance. McGruder becomes the first Wildcat named to the preseason list for both awards since Jacob Pullen was selected in 2010. McGruder led the squad in 11 categories in 2011-12, including scoring (15.8 ppg.), double-figure scoring (28) and 3-point field goals (50). He was one of six Big 12 players selected to the Wooden list, which includes Baylor's Pierre Jackson, Kansas' Elijah Johnson and Jeff Withey and OSU's Le'Bryan Nash, while he was one of five on the Naismith list, including Jackson, Withey, Kansas' Ben McLemore and OSU's Marcus Smart.
McGruder Named to Preseason All-Big 12 Team
Senior Rodney McGruder was a unanimous selection to the Preseason All-Big 12 team released by the conference office on Oct. 4. McGruder, who was an All-Big 12 Second Team selection in 2011-12, was one of three unanimous picks by the league's head coaches, joining Kansas' Jeff Withey and Oklahoma State's Le'Bryan Nash. The final two spots on the team went to Baylor's Pierre Jackson and Texas' Myck Kabongo. McGruder is the first Wildcat named to the Preseason All-Big 12 Team since Jacob Pullen was named to the squad along with garnering Preseason Big 12 Player of the Year honors in 2010-11. It marks just the third time that a Wildcat (Manny Dies in 1998-99, Pullen and Curtis Kelly in 2010-11) has been selected to the preseason team. McGruder is of only three returning Big 12 players to have ranked in the Top 20 in both scoring and rebounding in 2011-12.
Rodriguez's Improved Play
Sophomore Angel Rodriguez has continued his improvement from his freshman season in 2012-13, as he ranks first or second on the squad in eight categories, including first in double-figure scoring games (six), assists (36) and free throws (18) and second in scoring (10.5 ppg.), field goals (27) and 3-pointers (12). He has helped the Wildcats rank first in the Big 12 in assist-to-turnover ratio and turnover margin and second in assists, while he places second individually in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.1) and sixth in assists. He has scored in double figures a team-best six times, including a career-best 19 points vs. Lamar to go with a 17-point outburst in the win at George Washington. Rodriguez was named to the NIT Season Tip-Off All-Tournament Team after averaging 11 points and 5.5 assists in two games at Madison Square Garden, where the Wildcats finished as the tournament's runner-up.
Spradling Clutch from the Line
Junior Will Spradling has been a model of consistency from the free throw line, knocking down 14-of-14 opportunities, including 6-of-6 in the last 35 seconds in close 3-point wins over Delaware and George Washington. His perfect 14-of-14 attempts has raised his career free throw percentage to 83.7 (139-of-166), which is the second-highest in school history behind Steve Henson's 90 percent (361-of-401; 1986-90). He has not only been stellar on the free throw line, but Spradling ranks first in the Big 12 in assist-to-turnover ratio (2.7), seventh in 3-point field goal percentage (37.1), 10th in assists (3.0), 11th in 3-point field goals made (1.6) and 12th in steals (1.4). He ranks third on the team in scoring at 8.9 points per game and has registered five double-figure scoring games, including a season-high 14 vs. Lamar on Nov. 12 and 10 in the win at George Washington on Dec. 8.
K-State Selected To Play in 2013 Puerto Rico Tip-Off
K-State has been selected to participate in the 2013 Puerto Rico Tip-Off, which is set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21, 22 and 24, 2013 at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, in the Hato Rey district of San Juan. The field for the seventh annual event includes Auburn, Charlotte, Florida State, Georgetown, Long Beach State, Michigan and VCU. Six of eight schools advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 2012, while five are either ranked or receiving votes in the current Associated Press/USA Today Coaches polls.
`Cats Enjoy Memorable Trip to Brazil
K-State got a jump start on its preparations for the 2012-13 season with its 10-day trip to Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from Aug. 8-17, 2012. The NCAA allows teams to make a foreign trip once every four years, but this was the first since playing four games in and around Vancouver, British Columbia in October 2004. Overall, it was the program's fourth trip outside the country, which includes excursions to Japan in 1981 and Finland, the Netherlands and Sweden in 1993. K-State played four games, posting a 2-2 record as the squad had to adjust to international rules. The Wildcats averaged 70 points on 41.9 percent shooting, including 31.4 percent from the 3-point range, while connecting on 75.9 percent from the free throw line. Angel Rodriguez (10.3 ppg.) paced all scorers on 40 percent shooting with a team-best 4.8 assists and 2.3 steals per game. Three others - Nino Williams, Rodney McGruder and Adrian Diaz - all averaged 9.0 points, while Will Spradling and Jordan Henriquez added 8.5 points and 7.3 points per game averages. Williams led in rebounding (6.0 rpg.), 3-point field goal percentage (40.0) and free throw percentage (83.3), while Diaz was tops in field goals (14), field goal percentage (58.3) and blocks (2.5 bpg.).
Up Next: vs. Texas Southern (1-8)
K-State will play its first home game in 16 days, as the Wildcats return home to host Texas Southern (1-8) on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. The Tigers are making progress under first-year coach Mike Davis with three of their last five losses by five points or less.


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Familiar landmarks appear, but the water teems with monstrous, vicious fish. And there appear to be dinosaurs grazing on the plains of Bali. Gradually Matt and his crew must accept the fact that they are in an alternate world---and they are not alone. Humans have not evolved, but two other species have. And they are at war.
With its steam power and weaponry, the Walker's very existence could alter the balance of power. And for Matt and his crew, who have the means to turn a primitive war into a genocidal Armageddon, one thing becomes clear: They must decide whose side they're on. Because whoever they choose to side with is the winner.
Battle stations! Listen to more in the Destroyermen series.
©2008 Taylor Anderson (P)2008 Tantor
Fantasy/Sci-Fi Fan
"It just never grabbed me."
I have not read a lot of alternate history/alternate reality books, but I chose to give this one a try based on the reviews. William Dufris is an excellent narrator and he does a decent job with this book as usual, but the story itself was where it fell short for me.
As a reader of many Fantasy/Sci Fi books, I often wonder what I would do if I found myself placed in the same circumstances as the characters in the book. To me that would be the main attraction of this sub-genre. However, while listening to this book I never found myself with those thoughts. I was always an observer of what was going on and was never immersed. I must admit that I was actually going along for the journey at the beginning, somewhat intriguied by the challenges that would be faced by the crew of a modern ship that all of sudden lost access to the infrastructure needed to keep things running. Then the cat & lizard people were discovered and I knew this wasn't for me.
To be fair, I didn't absolutely hate the story, but for now I won't be picking up book number 2 in the series.
"Entertaining and Well Narrated"
Didn't think I was going to like it as much as I
did. First, it was well written, fast paced,
with genuine characters, all of whom, even the
aliens, seemed realistically motivated. Second,
the narration, overall, was first rate. I have
picked several losers, lately, but this wasn't
one of them. I can only hope that the sequels
are as well done.
Actor/director/teacher. Split my time between Beijing and Seattle now. Listen to Audible on the subway and while driving or riding my bike.
"You've been there before; a nice trip anyway"
Anderson takes a somewhat tired old idea which has been used again and again and breathes some life into it with his outstanding knowledge of the ships and practice of the U.S. Navy. In addition, he creates an appealing, and even charming, race of lemurians to collaborate with the crew of sailors and Marines which you will instantly recognize if you have ever seen a movie set in the Pacific theater of WWII. In fact, the book feels like nothing so much as a good B movie produced in a simpler time, say the 1950's. Not a bad thing, since it is in perfect keeping with the spirit of the story. American know how and the understated nobility of the common fighting man.
Though the story lacks originality in almost every respect, Anderson tells it well with lots of interesting detail, and the narration is very good. I enjoyed listening and I would consider moving on to the next in the series, but without the compelling excitement or curiosity which is possible when you are in the hands of a truly remarkable creative imagination.
My taste differs from kid books to gory horror books.
When you start listening you may think, you have read this book before. That is because Taylor pretty much borrows from other writers, to write one of the most predictable books, I have ever read. At first you may think you are listening to Master and Commander, but then you are listening to William Fortschen's Ralley Cry Series. In Fortschen's little known book, a Civil War ship full of solders goes into a storm and comes out in an alternative world. That book was no where as popular as this, but it is a much better book. Then you enter Doyle's The Lost World, the characters in the book even mention Conan Doyle and The Lost World.
Then in the Spirit of a Clint Eastwood western the warrior Americans teach a peace loving people how to protect themselves or was that The 13th Warrior?
This is not a bad book and I got it because of the high rating it had, but it is not anything new. For the less read it may be pretty good, for the experienced reader, it may seem a little cliche.
"Into the Breach"
I started this book with some concern that it wouldn't live up to my high hopes. I was very happy to find that it grabbed my attention right away. The description of the battle that led to the ship entering the storm captivated me right away. The author kept up with detail but also came up with an interesting approach to a parallel Earth. I very much enjoyed how the crew of the Walker deal with a local threat and the need to find resources that don't exist yet. The author did a great job of keeping the story interesting and on target. I look forward to the next book in this series!
I can find a book to love in any genre -- a beautifully written classic, an interesting mystery or sci-fi, a trashy romance. Bring it!
"The cover is a little misleading"
Story - First off, I am one of the few females reviewing this book and I thought it was very good. Second, only about the first 20% of the story is battle engagement (like on the cover.) The rest is what the destroyermen find after they emerge from the squall and the challenges they face in their new world. They find several new species and become involved in battles between two of them, but if you're looking for lots of engagements between destroyers at sea, etc., you might be disappointed.
The story is interesting and unusual. There is action and suspense, but not the edge-of-your seat kind. The characters are smart and likeable, but unfortunately I never really got emotionally involved with them. (That would have made the story so much better!)
The book ends at a good "stopping point" as opposed to a cliffhanger ending, but there is much to look forward to in future books. I don't plan to listen to the entire series, but I will definitely pick up an occasional book when Audible has one on sale.
Narration - Good job, but nothing special.
Overall - Recommended, especially if you like hearing about fictitious new creatures and their way of life. And this is not just for guys...
"Fantasy Escape"
I am a sucker for alternate reality. That said, this book was interesting. The initial battle sequence is excellent as are later battle sequences. The world they discover is interesting. Characters are shallow and I feel the author missed lots of opportunities to work the character differences and to make the plot more interesting. This is pure good guys/bad guys but as an escape, it rates a listen. I will probably try the next book. The love interest crept in at the end. Kind of clumsy and clunky. Stick with the action, monsters and technology.
"USS Walker Cat Monkeys vs. Evil Lizards!"
No, that would not work as a title but the "review" of this book doesn't do it justice as a summary either. I realized that wasn't the intention, but that was all I had to go on when I decided to download this book. Glad I did. If your thing is epic SciFi, this book I recommend. Yes it is Book 1 and yes it is a commitment when beginning a series like this (that Book 2, 3, 4, etc. are not already written) BUT this is a "very good" SciFi book. Can't wait for Book 2.
"Destroyermen and The Lost Regiment"
Wow, this is a great series but I'm surprised nobody's mentioned the similarities between the Destroyermen series and the Lost Regiment series by William Forstchen.
The parallels are too close to ignore. USS Walker lost in a weird storm and comes out in an alternate Earth. The 35th Maine regiment on a ship lost in a weird storm comes out in an alternate planet. Lt Commander Reddy of the USS Walker in total command of allied forces, Colonel Keane of the 35th Maine in total command of allied forces. "Cats" joining the ranks of the USS Walker, RUS joining the ranks of the 35th Maine. The traitor Capt. Tobias and his LT remaining loyal to Keane. The traitor Capt. Kaufman and his LT remaining loyal to Reddy. The woman nurse attracted to Reddy. The woman nurse attracted to Keane. The monsters eating people in both books...SGT Major Schuder made a general to train the locals in The Lost Reg. SGT Adler made a general to train the locals in Destroyermen. Overwhelming numers of enemy hordes in both series. "Cats" learning english better than the humans learning the cat tongue. The Rus and others learning English better than Keane and Co.
Still it's a great and entertaining story but completely lifted...Not Exaclty the same but c'mon...Anyone who's read The Lost Regiment Series will recognize it immediately...
If you loved the lost regiment, you'll love this series!!
"Not so difficult to believe"
Yes, the story of a World War II destroyer that slips into an alternate universe inhabited by friendly, intelligent lemur-cat creatures that are engaged in an epic battle with the malignant lizard like Grik might seem a bit farfetched, but this is 2008 so nothing should seem too unbelievable. It is very fun to hear. I'm downloading the sequel, Destroyermen:Crusade tonight.
"Journey into the Unknown"
Well, I'll put my hand up to being stupid. I saw the title, read the first paragraph of the blurb and thought "Great, some bog standard second world war fiction" and just spent a credit. Haven't read many simple war books recently and just fancied it.
Obviously anyone who does their research better than I did on this occasion will know before pressing play that I was in for a shock. Not at first, the opening of the book as an excellent description of a rearguard action that makes no attempt to glorify the US navy as it's aging fleet is whipped into ignomious retreat. I was very happy, a clearly knowledgeable author, good writing and Dufris is a very accomplished narrator.
But then of course things began to change, I'm sure my face was a picture as I realised my mistake . . . should I return the damn thing to Audible or should I plough on?
Well, I rarely give up on a book easily and in this case I'm very glad I didn't. Anderson outlines a richly detailed alternative Earth complete with new races of various types. There is perhaps a hint of a cliche or two in the characterisation of the races but don't be put off as the author piles much thought into how the races are motivated by their societies.
If you're open to this kind of fantasy setting and enjoy an author who will spend time on both the action and detailing the background this could well be for you. For me, it was both a genuine surprise and a pleasure. The only real reason for not giving this five stars was that I did want the action to move a little faster but that is purely personal taste.
So, maybe a little piece of patience is required but it's well worth the investment. On that subject though as this is the first in a series check out the reviews of the subsequent books which also cover the length of the narrative / pace of the action as many have opinions that might be useful.
"Five, five, five"
Yes great story
Good blend of a war and sci fi book
Charectors are easy to identify and also believable
Yes great story line
I rarely buy series but will make the exception in this case
"One of the best books I have had in a while"
Don't expect to get much done if you buy this book or the audio version, it is almost impossible to put down. I am just glad this is part f a series and the first book defiantly sets a cracking passe.
"Gripping. Exciting. Credible.....A real find!"
I like fantasy and science fiction, but I only came across Taylor Anderson by accident. And I am so pleased that I did. The style of the writing is like a cross between Anne McCaffrey's accomplished world building and a Douglas Reaman classic
The WW11 era naval operational practices aboard the ageing 4 stack Destroyer and the attitudes of the men that crew her are played dead straight...(i.e. very Douglas Reaman like) This is after all a ship and a crew at war. Mr Anderson clearly has spent a lot of his time around Navy types. Very convincing.
The new races and cultures the "Walker" encounters, are built quite convincingly in a in a strange but weirdly familiar setting... with plenty of well paced and exciting action too.
I like the way the author has chosen a ship that is passed it's best...it is ageing and has been shot up in previous encounters with the Japs, and so does not have the overwhelming technical superiority that a modern or better armed ship would have.
This means the crew have to work hard and think about how they are going to survive more than just a few days or weeks until stuff all runs out. These themes are well handled in the context of a ship that has just been dumped into the middle of someone (something) else's war. and has to make the right decisions on whether to join in or not. And if so...on what side.
The narrator does a great job too, bring some disparate and alien characters to life. I would be happy to hear more from him.
Although clearly the first book in a sequence, the story ended roundly and properly, whilst neatly setting up the next salivating episode....
And now, I've got a whole series to get obsessed with.... Brilliant.
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"This cocktail is designed to help you shake that 'monkey' of a hangover," Pearson says.
But as Pearson pointed out, the amount the court required was minimal, at $125 a month.
"She said she only felt sad about missing her family but otherwise felt good," Pearson testified at the hearing.
Marjorie Scardino, the American who oversees all of Pearson as its London CEO, understands that.
"Most of the time, moral obligation makes the laws unnecessary" Pearson said.
I said to General Pearson at the time, that I thought we ought to continue to drive the crowd.
Will Pearson, thou and I might have had a right jolly time of it.
As Pearson went away, Orville said: "You'll help us out, won't you, my boy?"
Captain Pearson reported at least one hundred and seventeen casualties.
Captain Pearson had, for a moment, towards the end of the action, a ray of hope.


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Hi allI have a mysql table called vehicle_type and it has a column called cylinder_idThe value in cylinder_id is a number that is defined by the value in the column cylinders.
I want to update all the values in cylinder_id to 1 where the value in cylinders is between 0-99
This is my attempt- what am I doing wrong? Thank you
you were just guessing, weren't you
UPDATE vehicle_type
SET cylinder_id = 1
WHERE cylinders BETWEEN 0 AND 99
Thank you Rudy! I am now updating cylinder_id when it is 3 when the vclass is 1 and the cylinders are 200 or more. Does this code look correct? Thank you
UPDATE vehicle_type SET cylinder_id = 3 WHERE vclass = 1 and cylinders >200
what happened when you tested it?
Here is the message so it appears it hasn't changed anything, the valuemust already be correct:
[SQL]Affected rows: 0Time: 0.401ms
you can double-check it by running this --
SELECT DISTINCT cylinder_id
FROM vehicle_type
WHERE vclass = 1
AND cylinders > 200
I get 3 as a result, I have done a new query with but it doesn't affect any rows, I have checked that there are values in the database that are vclass 1 and have cylinders with value 200. They are not being updated and I don't understand why - maybe I have to do change the cylinders to >199 so it will update those values?
alternatively, use
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Pursuant to the California Trial Court Delay Reduction Act (Government Code §68600, et seq.), the Court adopts the following rules.
The goal of the Court is to dispose of the cases subject to the Trial Court Delay Reduction Act within the standards for disposition adopted by the Judicial Council.
In order to achieve timely resolution of general civil actions, the Court will actively manage and supervise the pace of litigation from the date of the filing of the action to its final disposition.
Upon the initial filing of a civil action or proceeding, other than juvenile, probate, family law domestic violence, or civil harassment, the Clerk shall set the matter for a first case management conference on the case management calendar closest to, but not less than 135 days from the date of filing. The clerk shall issue a notice of case management conference with the summons. The plaintiff shall serve a copy of the notice of case management conference along with the summons and complaint. (Eff. 01/01/09)
A request to exempt a case from the Delay Reduction Rules shall be by written motion, supported by declaration showing good cause. A stipulation does not establish good cause. (Eff. 01/01/09)
In order to dispose of cases within the legislative standards, the Court adopts the following time periods for progression of all cases:
(a) Service of the complaint within 60 days of filing.
(b) Service of responsive pleading within 30 days after service of the complaint.
(c) Discovery to commence at the earliest practicable date.
(d) First case management conference to be held approximately 135 days after filing of a complaint.
(e) All discovery, other than depositions of expert witnesses, to be completed by 240 days after filing of the complaint.
(f) Stipulated extensions of time as provided in Government Code 68616 shall be in writing and filed with the Clerk. Any other extensions shall only be after a written motion, supported by a declaration of good cause. (Eff. 01/01/09)
All parties taking part in a case management conference must submit a completed Case Management Statement before the case management conference pursuant to California Rules of Court 3.725. Judicial Council form CM-110. (Eff. 01/01/09)
Case Management Conferences are heard on the second and fourth Fridays of the month at 8:30 a.m. Counsel for each party, and each party not represented by counsel, shall attend the Case Management Conference. Appearance at the Case Management Conference may be made in person or telephonically via Court Call (1-800-88COURT) (Eff. 01/01/09)
The Court may impose any and all sanctions allowed by law upon any party or counsel who fails to participate in the Case Management Conference or who otherwise impedes the Trial Delay Reduction Rules. (Eff. 01/01/09)
(a) The Court enthusiastically supports ADR, and this Court will make every effort to see that any case has the opportunity to go to mediation, arbitration or a settlement conference.
(b) Counsel for the parties will be given the opportunity to select a private mediator of their choice.
(c) The Clerk's office maintains an ADR resource file with the names, curriculum vitae and charges of local mediators and arbitrators as well as other ADR material.
(d) The Court recognizes that not all litigants or their counsel reside in Sierra County, and it may be more expeditious and economical to retain a private mediator or arbitrator from another area more convenient to the parties or their counsel.
(e) Subsequent to the date scheduled for the mediation/arbitration, there will be a follow-up Case Management Conference to confirm that the mediation/arbitration went forward.
(f) If the mediation/arbitration results in the resolution of the dispute, counsel will not be required to appear at the follow-up Case Management Conference but are to notify the Court of the resolution of the dispute. (Eff. 01/01/09)
(a) The Court will schedule a mandatory settlement conference for all cases.
(b) All parties, as well as their agents with authority to settle, will attend the mandatory settlement conference.
(c) Failure of a party to attend, or failure of an agent with authority to attend a settlement conference, may result in sanctions imposed by the Court.
(d) No telephone appearance will be allowed without prior approval by the Court, and will only be allowed under extraordinary circumstances.
(e) The parties shall submit a settlement brief not to exceed 5 pages no later than 5 p.m. on Friday the week before the settlement conference. A copy of the settlement brief shall be served upon the opposing counsel. (Eff. 01/01/09)


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'"It was a great team effort," Myers said. "Millsie played really well, but we gave him a lot more help than we did last game. That's the way we want to play against teams."'
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2010 Volleyball schedule releasedApril 8, 2010
Tornados play a 29 match schedule in 2010
Brevard, N.C. - Coach Brenda Skeffington has released the Brevard College 2010 volleyball schedule, as announced by the BC Sport Information Department.
The Tornados will look to become the first team at Brevard College to qualify for three straight South Atlantic Conference Tournaments, after achieving postseason play for each of their first two seasons as members of the South Atlantic Conference. Brevard went 15-15 last season in earning the eighth seed in the tournament.
This year, Brevard will play a 29 match schedule including playing in two in-season tournaments. Brevard will host 12 matches in Boshamer Gymnasium in 2010, while being on the road for the remaining 17.
The Tornados preseason schedule starts on August 19th, as the Tornados travel to Tigerville, S.C. for a scrimmage against North Greenville University.
Brevard has three other dates in August selected for preseason play, before opening the 2010 regular season schedule on the road on September 2nd, against Converse.
The Tornados will stay on the road on Saturday, September 4th, as Brevard takes part of the Montreat Tournament, before opening South Atlantic Conference play on September 7th in Shuford Memorial Gymnasium against Lenoir-Rhyne.
Brevard's home opener comes on the weekend September 10th-11th, as the Tornados host SAC opponents Tusculum and Mars Hill in Boshamer Gymnasium.
Following a two match road trip against Anderson and Newberry, the Tornados return to Brevard for three straight matches against Belmont Abbey, Catawba and Wingate.
The month of October opens with the Tornados on the road as Brevard travels to Jefferson City, Tenn. on October 1st against Carson-Newman for the first of five straight road matches. Brevard travels to Lincoln Memorial and Queens, before beginning their second trip through South Atlantic Conference play on October 8th against Tusculum.
The Tornados end the trip against Mars Hill on October 9th and return home for three straight conference matches coming against Lenoir-Rhyne, Anderson and Newberry.
After a road non-conference match against Southern Wesleyan, the Tornados will take part of the Columbia College Tri-Match on October 23rd, before jumping back into conference play on the road against Wingate and Catawba.
The Tornados finish up the 2010 regular season on the road with four straight matches, hosting Montreat, Carson-Newman and Lincoln Memorial, before hosting Senior Day on November 9th against King College.


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Val, before Charlie was a candidate for resection, I researched Cyberknife. The doctors at UNC-Chapel Hill told us his tumors were too big to be treated with Cyberknife. The information then (8/07) was that it's usually used to treat smaller areas. UNC was just getting started with it and it was probably going to be at least sometime later in 2008 before they started treating areas other than the brain and spine. I'm sure other medical centers have it and they might be more advanced with it.
On another cc website, I read of a woman who had cyberknife treatments after a liver resectioning. Try posting something to Leonard from Los Alamos California on Cancer Compass.com. He is very knowledgeable and helpful.
We just came back from cyberknife treatment. My husband had to have 5 consecutive days of about 2 hours a day. We will not know how sucessful this has been until we go back for a scan in a month's time.
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Breastfeeding Rates in Australia
The Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy 2010-2015 looks at the breastfeeding rates in Australia with the aim to; raise breastfeeding rates, increase breastfeeding knowledge and raise the length of time babies are breastfed for.
The data shows that by six months of age, only 14% of babies in Australia are exclusively breastfed. This is despite this being the WHO (World Health Organisation) recommendation. This figure lags behind other OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) countries.
What do you feel needs to change to raise these statistics and benefit babies and toddlers throughout Australia?
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Too often, couples have trouble dealing with issues involving children, family, jobs, housekeeping… . They may also love each other but not feel loved by each other. The five channels of love are described and clients are aided in discerning what their own are, and how to get on the same channel. Also, problem solving is taught on a win-win basis; i.e., no walking away from issues or settling for compromise. Dr. Frederick has been effective in doing this since 1971.
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Reflectant of life in general, all counseling has at root the essential element of relationship. Coupling is the desired choice to depend and rely even more so upon another to meet as social creatures, therein implicit social imperatives. Counselors help patients to best relate first to themselves, as well others in this exchange of resource, love and life.


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On Friday, November 20, 2009, 27 Rice MBA students met Billionaire Warren Buffett. The visit to Mr. Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway, in Omaha, Nebraska, included a two-hour Q&A session followed by a two-hour lunch treat. In addition to touring some of Berkshire Hathaway's subsidiaries including Borsheims and Nebraska Furniture Mart, each student had a personal photo session with Mr. Buffett.
- Jan Goetgeluk '10
Buffett should not be admired mainly by his wealth, or achievements, but by his
warm spirit, his intelligence and openness, his humble heart which strikes you.
He is almost 80 years old, believes in long-lasting marriage, in commitment, in
peace of mind, in surrounding yourself with the right people, in loving what you
do, in following your passion — all to the way to be willing to work for free —
and that success is getting what you want, and happiness is loving what you've
got. Certainly, Mr. Buffett has success, but undoubtedly, he is one happy man."
- Marcela Alanis Cantu '10
funny observations on Buffett:
got a recreation of the pick-pocket photo that he did with his fraternity
brothers at Wharton. Some guy wanted a photo with Warren putting the guy
in a head lock. Warren just laughed and said, "Sure." The guy goes over
to him, and Warren just grabs the guy like a pitbull on a T-bone. He was
tossing the guy like a rag doll. The look on the guy's face was
school gave Warren a gift and he told us to put it in his car. We asked, "Just
go into your car and put it in there?" Warren says, "Yup. It's over
there. The door is open. Just go ahead and put it in there."
Said it like he's known us for years.
the joke about having a Nebraska football entrance for an AGM, Buffett claps, throws
his fist in the air and jogs for a bit like he is running through the
smoke. It was hilarious. For those of you who are obsessed with Seinfeld,
"it was gold Jerry. GOLD!"
admire Buffett far more after I met him (I didn't even think that was possible.)
He made everyone feel like he was their pal. He comes across like a boy
in an 80-year-old man's body (with the wisdom of a man that has lived 200
years.) He was fist pumping, cracking jokes constantly. He had more
energy than most of the students there. The guy was beaming."
- John S. Reuwer '10 John Reuwer's notes on Buffett Q&A
there's no other business personality that's as complete as Mr. Buffett. He
somehow minimizes his thorough business acumen through a combination of
humbleness, wit, humor and even a paternalistic image so that people in general
(and even those who do business with him) somehow don't mind the fact that he
is the world's most sophisticate investor and does so by achieving high rates
of return on the capital he deploys. For a good example of that, there's his
last year's purchase of Goldman preferred stock with a cumulative 10% dividend.
us as students, this was an opportunity to learn about Mr. Buffett's "mental
latticework" (a phrase coined by Mr. Charles T. Munger, Buffett's longtime
business partner and avid fan of Ben Franklin.) The fact that he is able to
quantify human emotions and takes into consideration issues such as the
relativity of time when analyzing business opportunities, made this experience
all more worthwhile."
- Jose L. Trevino '10
Buffett is an inspiring figure, and is a role model to me and many of my peers.
I was mostly amazed by Buffett's energy — he spoke for two hours straight, took
us out to lunch, and then took individual pictures with at least 100 students.
It was clear that his passions pushed him past the point of exhaustion. There
are very few business leaders who so genuinely take interest in students'
- Rohit
Reddy '10
Mr. Buffett indicated, unfortunately, people don't always pick the right heroes
and they sometimes get disappointed or let down. For reasons other than his
financial position, Mr. Buffett should be viewed as a positive role model and
hero to anyone that knows him or his background. The fact that he doesn't do professional
conferences or sessions, and only does them for the students as he knows
they're still impressionable, validates his preference to avoid the popularity
and the masses and speak directly to those who can appreciate him most.
I entered the session thinking deeply about business with a strong investment
focus, I left thinking more about personal goals, philosophies and morals, and
how I can make sure I'm concerned with what matters most in life. As
people often wonder about how he's become the great person he has, it's amazing
that it boils down to strong morals, passion and selflessness.
Buffett trek was truly a moving experience and will forever be ingrained in my
mind and as part of the wonderful Rice MBA experience."
- Scott
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Floyd Mayweather denies domestic abuse claims
Floyd Mayweather is finally speaking out against abuse allegations.
The boxing champ took time to clear his name in a recent interview with Sister2Sister.
"Okay, I just want to say, what I do for a living, I'm in a contact sport, right? And if they say someone had bodily harm done to 'em, since I'm already a fighter, before even giving me a chance, they're going to say. 'He's guilty,'" he said.
According to Floyd, he is only guilty of restraining a woman from harming him and herself.
"Now, restraining a woman that's on drugs and alcohol, have I ever done that? Yes, from going crazy," he said. "Holding them like, 'Relax. You've been drinking. You're not 100 percent coherent. Relax.' "
He also noted the lack of proof in the allegations that he's a woman beater and insists he's not guilty of the rumored offense.
"You know, to where they say, 'Okay, he's kicked and beat a woman,' but we've yet to have proof. Of course if Floyd Mayweather has brutally beaten a woman, you're going to show pictures. And like I always say, no disrespect to the Simpson family, but you've seen OJ and Nicole. No disrespect to Chris Brown and Rihanna, but you've seen Rihanna," he said. "But you've yet to see pictures of Floyd Mayweather and a battered woman."
According to Floyd, he wouldn't be in such high demand with the ladies if he was abusive.
"And the thing is, if I'm beating all these women, why do so many women find me interesting and want to be within my circle?"
Check out the full interview in the December issue of Sister2Sister.
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Micro-Star International (MSI) has released the N760 Hawk graphics card, featuring a new TWIN BIOS design. For cooling, the MSI N760 HAWK is equipped with the new Twin Frozr IV Advanced, which features two 10cm Propeller Blade Technology-based fans and new Airflow Control Technology. With the Twin Frozr IV Thermal Design, it helps boost the graphics card's cooling performance, dropping temperatures by 10 degrees C and noise by 12.48dB, compared to the reference design.
The graphics card also features dust removal technology to extend longevity. The N760 HAWK uses Military Class IV components that have been tested and certified against the MIL-STD-810G standard by an independent laboratory, these high quality components guarantee the graphics card's stability, the vendor said.
MSI also offers its in-house overclocking tools such as the V-Check Point, which helps monitor GPU, memory and VRM voltages, and Afterburner, supporting Triple overvoltage.
- Wireless broadband developments in Southeast Asia markets
As of 2013, the 10 ASEAN nations had a total of over 700 million mobile subscriptions, with the CAGR from 2003-2013 reaching 24%. This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the various mobile broadband markets in ASEAN and looks at the respective trends in 4G LTE development for those markets.
- 2015 global tablet demand forecast
This Digitimes Research Special Report provides a 2015 forecast for the global tablet market and analyzes the strategies of key market players such as Google, Apple, Intel, and Microsoft.
- 2015 China smartphone panel trend forecast
This Digitimes Research Special Report analyzes the strategies of key China-based major panel makers BOE, Tianma and IVO for attacking the different market segments through technology and pricing, and their relationship to local vendors Huawei, Lenovo, ZTE, Xiaomi and Coolpad.


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What's Trending: September 5th
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2011 BC Men's Soccer Media GuideAugust 29, 2011
Brevard, N.C. - The Brevard College Sport Information Department, in conjunction with Coach Juan Mascaro, is pleased to announce the release of the 2011 Brevard College Men's Soccer Media Guide.
Some of the features inside the guide is the Brevard College Men's Soccer Quick Facts, player profiles, alphabetical and numerical rosters, season preview, 2010 statistics, the preseason All-Conference team and much more.
Cover artwork and design were done by Seth Montgomery, with special thanks to photographers Duane Jones, Christie Cauble and Raul Cardenas.
2011 Media Guide
2010 Media Guide
The Media Guide is available for download by clicking on the link below:
2010 Brevard College Men's Soccer Media Guide
2009 Men's Soccer Media Guide
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text: Article | Strategic Management Journal | May 2014 Clear and Present Danger: Planning and New Venture Survival amid Political and Civil Violence Shon R. Hiatt and Wesley Sine Although entrepreneurs constitute a key economic driving force for many countries, they often face unstable environments due to violence and civil unrest. Yet, we know very little about how environments characterized by high levels of political and civil violence affect new venture processes and survival. Moreover, it is unclear whether standard theories about organizational strategy, such as planning, hold true in such environments. We explore these issues using a sample of 730 new ventures in Colombia from 1997 to 2001. We find that political and civil violence decreases firm survival, increases the benefits of incremental (operational) planning, and decreases the benefits of comprehensive (strategic) planning. Keywords: conflict; violence; political turmoil; civil unrest; Entrepreneurship; Business Startups; Government and Politics; Balance and Stability; Crime and Corruption; Business Strategy; Planning; Colombia; Citation:Hiatt, Shon R., and Wesley Sine. "Clear and Present Danger: Planning and New Venture Survival amid Political and Civil Violence." Strategic Management Journal 35, no. 5 (May 2014): 773–785. View Details CiteView DetailsFind at Harvard Read Now Related


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Finally received my Beast Man feet today so I could get rid of the overly used duck feet on my Stinkor and make him more MYP looking.
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An improvement! Looks really great, 4H should've gone this route for Stinkor instead.
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Whisk(e)y World Tour
78 Degrees
Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Come try five different whiskies from five different countries around the world. Each whiskey will be paired with a taste of a specially crafted dish. We will be announcing the whiskies one by one as we arrive closer to the event. Below are some of the countries you can expect to have a whisk(e)y representation.
U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Scotland, and a Mystery Country
- If you love drinking whiskies, you don't want to miss this event.
- If you don't love whisk(e)y, but want to see what all the fuss is about, you don't want to miss this event.
- If you love to dine on exquisite cuisine, you don't want to miss this event.
- If you want to learn about the history, tasting notes, and tips on how to pair different whiskies, you don't want to miss this event.
- Plain and simple: YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!!!
At the 78 Degrees Whisk(e)y World Tour, you'll learn all about the different types of whiskies and how each type stands out from one another. You'll experience expansive flavors of bourbon to a well-aged single malt from scotland. You'll try all 5 different whiskies, and experience how they taste paired with different cuisines. And, at the end of the night, you'll pat your belly and smile with a warm, whisk(e)y-inspired glow!
1) Is there a phone number or email where I can contact the organizer with any questions?
You can email email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com with questions.
2) What is your refund policy?
You can request (and will receive) a full refund up until 48 hours prior to the event. After that point, no refunds will be issued.
3) Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
You must be 21 to enter this event.
4) Do I need to print out and bring a ticket to get in?
You do not need to print out a ticket in order to get in. We will be checking IDs at the door, and will simply find you on our registration list.
5) Will you be selling tickets at the door?
If the event doesn't sell out, we may sell tickets at the door. Door prices will be higher than advance prices.
6) Is there parking at the event?
Yes, there is on-street parking as well as several nearby parking lots and structures: http://www.sjdowntownparking.com/parking_map_new.html
7) Is there public transportation to the event?
The VTA light rail L2 Santa Clara stop is two blocks away.
8) Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
About 78 Degrees:
78 Degrees was started by two cognac and scotch enthusiasts. They noticed that many people (including themselves) had misconceptions about scotch, cognac, and other premium liquors. They also learned that many people found exploring scotch and cognac to be somewhat intimidating, and were unsure where to begin. Since then, they have been on a mission to remove the shroud of mystery surrounding the world of cognac, scotch, and other aged spirits, making it more accessible to a larger audience. 78 Degrees will be holding events at bars all around the Bay Area at which guests will be presented with specially-selected flights and cocktails, along with fun and interactive education. A combination of education, fun, and approachability is used at the events to encourage nearly everyone to find a way that they can enjoy these fine spirits.
When & Where
Mosaic Restaurant and Lounge
211 S 1st St
San Jose,
Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT)
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Reds 2014 Cactus League schedule
CINCINNATI (Dec. 4, 2013) — The Cincinnati Reds have announced their 2014 Cactus League exhibition schedule.
The Reds open the 2014 spring training season with three games against Ohio rival Cleveland Indians on Feb. 26-28 at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona.
The Reds will play 33 exhibition games during the spring training season, including 17 at Goodyear Ballpark, and will host Cactus League opponents Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Oakland A's, Arizona Diamondbacks and more.
The Reds will close out the Arizona portion of their 2014 exhibition schedule on March 27 against the Diamondbacks at Goodyear Ballpark.
The Reds then travel to Pensacola, FL for an exhibition game on March 28 against their AA affiliate Blue Wahoos, followed by a trip to Louisville, KY for an exhibition game against their AAA affiliate Bats on March 29.
The Reds return to Cincinnati for Opening Day on March 31 to host the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park.
The full exhibition schedule can be found at reds.com/spring.
Spring Training Ticket Information
Deposits are currently being accepted for 2014 Spring Training season ticket plans. Full season (all Reds and Indians home games) and half season (all Reds home games) ticket plans are available.
Three game mini-plans and group tickets go on sale Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST).
With mini-plans, fans are able to combine Reds and Indians home games to make up the perfect spring training getaway.
Individual game tickets go on sale Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. MST.
Complete ticket details can be found at reds.com/spring or by calling Goodyear Ballpark Ticket Office at (623) 882-3130.


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AT& Who?? San Antonio Gets a New Fortune 10 Company
It's Payback Day for San Antonio.
Back in 2008, San Antonio lost its Fortune 10 corporate headquarters, when AT&T suddenly pulled up stakes after 15 years headquartered in San Antonio under CEO Ed Whitacre, as new CEO Randall Stephenson moved the corporate headquarters to Dallas.
But now, San Antonio has another Fortune 10 company, as the booming domestic oil industry pushed Valero Energy, which was founded in San Antonio in 1980, into the number nine spot.
Valero is now larger in terms of revenues, $138 billion, than such well known corporate titans as Ford Motor Company, Hewlett-Packard, and J. P. Morgan Chase.
Fortune points out that Valero recently shed its retail 'Corner Stores,' spinning them off into a new company, CST, but gushes that "Valero remains the world's largest independent refiner, with 16 refineries and ethanol plants across the U.S., Caribbean, United Kingdom and Canada. Profit margins continue to be tight for the refining business, but as more and more oil and gas companies shed their refineries, Valero remains one of the most powerful games in town."
Ironically, the company Valero muscled out for the number nine spot....AT&T, which fell to number eleven.
Three of the Fortune 10 are based in Texas. Houston based Phillips 66 is Number Four, while Exxon-Mobil, based in Irving, is Number Two.


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Mars Hill, N.C. – On Thursday afternoon the Brevard College women's volleyball team made history, as the Tornados competed in their first ever Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Championship Tournament at Mars Hill College in Mars Hill, N.C.
The Tornados, who went into the tournament as the No. 8 seed, had a tough draw in their first ever SAC tournament, as BC had to take on the No. 1 seeded Wingate University Bulldogs, who are ranked No. 1 in the Southeast Region among all NCAA Division II schools.
Brevard, who finished the season with a conference record of 3-13, took one set from the Bulldogs, who finished the regular season 16-0 in the SAC and on a 25-match winning streak, and forced the quarterfinal match to go four sets.
The Tornados struggled early, as Coach Skeffington's squad fell behind 10-3 to the Bulldogs early in the opening set, forcing a BC timeout. Brevard tried to battle back but found themselves too far behind as the Tornados traded points with Wingate for the rest of the match, never getting any closer than seven points before ultimately falling 25-11.
Down in the match 1-0, the Tornados evened the match play up at 1-1, winning the second set 25-17.
The second set started much different than the first for Brevard, as the Tornados went point for point with the Bulldogs before a kill by junior middle hitter Brooke Seaman gave BC the 13-12 lead. The Tornados would lead for the rest of the set, as BC went on a 12-5 run to close out the set and pick up the 25-17 set win.
In the third set Wingate proved why they entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed, as the Bulldogs went on a 15-0 run to pull away and down the Tornados 25-11. After falling behind 2-0 the Tornados knotted the score up at 2-2 on back-to-back points on a Wingate service error and a Seaman kill. The two teams then traded points until BC took their first lead of the set at 8-7 on a Wingate attack error. Wingate then scored to tie the score up at 8-8, only to have the Tornados answer with a kill from freshman Chelsea Larsen to but BC back on top at 9-8.
Yet that is win the Bulldogs got loose, as a kill by Lauren Billo started a 15-0 run for Wingate, putting the top-seed up 23-9 and ultimately putting the Tornados away with the 25-11 set win.
In the fourth and final set the Tornados again hung tough early with the Bulldogs, as a kill by junior Chelsey Trojan cut the Wingate lead to only two points at 8-6. However, Wingate showed their experience down the stretch, out-scoring the Tornados 17-6 over the remainder of the set to pull away with the 25-12 set win and the 3-1 match victory.
BC was led by juniors Seaman and Trojan, as each one recorded nine kills for the match. Trojan also tied sophomore libero Rebecca Schoonover with a team-high 16 digs. Senior Jami Perry, playing in her last intercollegiate match, dished out 21 set assists and picked up 11 digs. Sophomore Cori Emory recorded nine digs for the match, while Larsen posted six kills over the four set match.
Wingate was led by Stormi Gale, who recorded a match-high 19 kills, and Heather Myklebust and Kathryn Reddick who each had six kills apiece. Maggie Malone recorded a match-high 21 digs, while Gale added 12 digs of her own for the match. Setter Liz Willis dished out a match-high 35 set assists.
With the win the No. 1 seeded Bulldogs will play again on Friday at 1 p.m. against the winner of the No. 4 seed Tusculum College Pioneers and the No. 5 seed Newberry College.
With the quarterfinal tournament loss the Tornados finish the 2008 season with a 14-17 overall record.


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Bill Anderson featured in new PBS country music documentary
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Bill Anderson is sharing his knowledge and memories with PBS. A post on the country star's website says he's one of several artists contributing to an upcoming, multi-part documentary detailing the history of country music.
Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan are developing the project. They were also behind several other award-winning PBS series, including "The Civil War" and "Baseball."
The new series is expected to explore the evolution of country music, from its roots to today. But it'll be a while before the series will hit the tube. The untitled show is slated to debut on PBS in 2018.
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Duluth, Georgia #BestOfTheRoad (VIDEO)
The very first thing you see when you drive into Duluth, GA are American Flags and markers lining the streets around town. These markers bear the names of deceased U.S. military serviceman and women who served their country. It is an awesome and very humbling sight. continue reading..


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Tornados fall to Warriors in five setsSeptember 5, 2009
Southern Wesleyan defeats Brevard 3-2
Brevard, N.C. - The Tornados lost their first match of the season three games to two against Southern Wesleyan. Brooke Seaman and Chelsea Larsen added 14 kills each for the Tornados.
With the loss, the Tornados fall to 4-1, while the Warriors improve to 1-4.
Brevard came out strong in the first set topping Southern Wesleyan 25-17. The Tornados had 15 of their kills in the first set.
The Warriors jumped on the Tornados early in the second set. After a timeout, Coach Skeffington's squad came out down 17-11 and started to look alive. Lindsey Rogers' dig kept the ball alive and the Tornados went on a run that brought the score to 20-17. They with in two, however, with the set point at stake the Tornados made a crucial setting error to give the Warriors the win and tying the match 1-1.
Southern Wesleyan led the majority of the third set until a Brooke Seaman kill tied it up 23-23. Jordei Osby then gave the Tornados at 25-24 edge with a kill before Southern Wesleyan was called for crossing the center line giving Brevard the set win.
The Warriors used eleven kills in the fourth set to up-end Brevard 25-15 sending the match into a fifth set.
The Tornados started slow in the fifth set before scoring five straight times to make the score 14-8, the streak, however, ended when the Warriors scored the set point to win the set and the match 3-2.
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SAN BERNARDINO - The family of a woman who was killed when a pickup crashed into her home and crushed two years ago welcomed her accused killer's recent decision to accept a plea bargain.
Christopher Segura, who was charged in the March 2010 killing of Glynna Folkens in the kitchen of her San Bernardino home pleaded guilty last month in San Bernardino Superior Court.
As part of the deal, Segura was convicted of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and is expected to be sentenced on Jan. 11 to six years in prison.
The family is happy about the court outcome.
"We didn't want to go to trial," said Scott Folkens, Glynna's older brother.
He said the family wasn't emotionally ready to testify if the case had gone to trial.
"The biggest frustration is that it took two and a half years," said Folkens, 50, of San Bernardino. "This wasn't a case where you needed forensic scientists.... He was behind the wheel. That wasn't a debate. He obviously drove the car that went through the wall and killed her."
On March 10, 2010, Segura was driving his mother's Chevy Avalanche in the 26200 block of Croyden Street.
The vehicle jumped a curb, went through a brick wall, and came down through the roof of the house, Folkens said. It trapped Glynna Folkens, 45, and crushed her between the vehicle and the stove.
She was pronounced dead at a hospital an hour later.
"They pulled (Segura) out of the car after they pulled her our of the house," Folkens said. "(Segura) had minor injuries. He was arrested and released on bail."
Glynna Folkens, who was deaf since birth, lived with her parents in the house. When the pickup crashed into their home she was in the kitchen getting her mother something to drink.
"She went out to get my mom a soda," Scott Folkens said. "We think she then went to get a straw from the cabinet. She probably felt the vehicle hitting the wall and not knowing what it was went to the window to see.
"The car hit (the house) so hard it sent bricks over the house and damaged cars on the other side," Scott Folkens added.
Richard Carnero, Segura's lawyer, said his client decided to accept the plea bargain and not risk a harder punishment.
"(The prosecution) had a pretty good case on him for that charge," Carnero said.
He said the case was a "real tragedy."
"He's really remorseful," Carnero said of Segura.
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Treasure Island Flea: 2 VIP Tickets + Wine + Food
Treasure Island Flea
Sunday, January 27, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (PST)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
what you get!
- Admission for Two to the Treasure Island Flea Boutique Pop-Up Show
- One Glass of The Winery SF's 2011 Viognier for Each Guest
- Chef's Choice Dish from a Featured Food Truck
- Weekend Wine Pass for Two
This offer will have you uncovering hidden gems at the Treasure Island Flea Boutique Pop-Up Show: Pay $18 for a VIP package for two to this one-of-a-kind Bay area event held in the historic 1939 San Francisco World's Fair building on January 26 and 27. Your package gets you two tickets to the show, where you'll find hundreds of hand-selected vendors showcasing handmade art and photography; antiques and collectibles; and vintage, indie, and up-cycled goods. Additionally, you'll receive two Chef's Choice dishes at any of the featured gourmet food trucks on hand along with two glasses of 2011 Viognier from the Winery SF booth. Afterward, use your Weekend Wine Pass to tour three award-winning urban wineries -- VIE, Sol Rouge, and The Winery SF -- all located within walking distance of the event.
Want more? Check out Treasure Island Flea on Facebook.
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Limit 2 per customer • Each voucher is good for 2 people • Valid on January 26-27, 2013 only; valid both days of event • Event is rain or shine • Must be 21+ with valid ID to consume alcohol • A refund may only be collected within 24 hours of your purchase; no refunds permitted on day of event • Purchaser may change the name of the individual retrieving tickets up to 24 hours in advance of event via the LivingSocial website event details section; no name-changes or alternate pick-ups permitted without notice at venue • Entire value must be used in a single visit
When & Where
Treasure Island Flea
1 Ave of the Palms
San Francisco,
Sunday, January 27, 2013 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM (PST)
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Espresso and Coffee Grinders
Every dynamite cup of espresso or coffee starts with a dynamite grind. Consistency, texture, size - it all matters. Whether you are new to the world of espresso or have been making the perfect cup of coffee for as long as you can remember, fresh coffee grounds are the first step.
Take your pick from our curated collection that includes everything from entry-level coffee grinders to precision-designed espresso grinders. With video tips and reviews of each grinder, you too can master the daily grind!
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Baratza Vario Burr Grinder with Metal PortaHolderWidely known as one of the best home grinders available at its price point, the Baratza Vario offers easy grind adjustments with dual-cam macro- and micro-adjustment dials, intuitive timed dosing controls and consistent 54mm ceramic conical burrs. This model is a fantastic choice for home espresso enthusiasts thanks to its integrated metal portafilter arms. Learn More$479.00
Baratza Encore GrinderImprove your morning cup of coffee with the Baratza Encore Grinder! Designed with consistency in mind, the Encore's specially-designed conical burrs and no-frills operation offers an easily repeatable approach to fresh-ground coffee. A perfect choice for pour over methods and electric coffee makers. Learn More$129.00
Baratza Sette 270 GrinderQuick and consistent, the Baratza Sette 270 offers the newest in grinder technology thanks to its unique transverse-mounted motor and drop through feed design. The Sette's 40mm conical steel burrs are mounted directly below the bean hopper, offering increased grind speed and low retention, while also direct-dosing into your espresso machine's portafilter or your coffee maker's brew basket. The Sette also sports three programmable timed dose controls and a dual stepped macro and stepless micro-adjustment dial for easily repeatable grind doses for your favorite brew method. Learn More$379.00
Baratza Forte AP All Purpose Grinder - Ceramic BurrProfessional power in a small package, the Baratza Forte AP offers high quality grind consistency for every brew method with a beefy motor, macro- and micro-adjustment dials and a high-quality 54mm flat ceramic burr. Controls are equally professional, letting you grind by time or weight for three dedicated grind buttons using the clean touchscreen interface. Learn More$899.00
Baratza Forte BG Brew Grinder - Metal BurrPerfect your cafe slow bar with the Baratza Forte BG Brew Grinder. Designed specifically for drip and pour over brew methods, the 54mm flat steel burrs are specially calibrated for coarse to medium grind settings. Extra functionality abounds, including: optional weigh or time-based dosing, three programmable grind settings, touchscreen controls, dual-cam macro- and micro-adjustment dials, and a commercial-caliber motor for heavy use cases. All this is yours, packed into a compact all-metal case. Learn More$919.00
Baratza Vario-W Burr GrinderTake the effort out of espresso, or any other brew method, with the Baratza Vario-W coffee grinder! Designed to reduce your coffee-brewing steps in the morning, the Vario-W offers built-in weight-based dosing and three programmable dose options for multiple brew methods. Adjusting your grind has also never been easier, thanks to the Vario's unique dual-adjust macro and micro stepped dials, which give you over 230 unique grind settings to choose from. Learn More$559.00
Baratza Virtuoso Coffee GrinderElevate your morning cup of coffee with the Baratza Virtuoso burr grinder! Equipped with a redesigned burr-stabilizing mount, 40 stepped grind settings, and a timed dosing functionality, the Virtuoso is an easy choice for coffee enthusiasts. And, its stainless steel face, anti-static grounds bin and easily-removable hopper offer effort-saving after-thoughts sure to make your cup taste just a little bit better. Learn More$229.00
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Baratza Sette 270W GrinderQuick and efficient, the Baratza Sette 270W offers weight-based dosing in a compact and affordable grinder platform. This 7-shaped grinder design allows for drop-through grinding with little to no retention, ensuring fresh grounds every time you hit the button. Equipped with a bluetooth-capable weight sensor built into its convertible portafilter arms, three programmable buttons let you set grind weight by 0.1-gram increments to get exactly the grounds you need and nothing more. Making grind adjustments couldn't be easier with a stepped macro and stepless micro-adjustment dial. Learn More$499.00
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Boston marks a somber anniversary
(NEWSER) – Today marks one year since two bombs at the finish line of the Boston Marathon killed three people, injured hundreds, and horrified the nation, and the city is preparing for a week of commemorations—including this year's marathon, which will go ahead on Monday under tight security.
- Joe Biden will lead a ceremony at Boston's Hynes Center today, while President Obama will mark the anniversary with a moment of silence at the White House, reports theAP. He will be with aides in the Oval Office at 2:49pm, the time the bombs went off.
- A service of "remembrance, reflection, and renewal" this morning at the chapel of Massachusetts General Hospital, which dealt with some of the worst of the carnage, will be the first of many ceremonies to honor victims and first responders, the New York Times reports. Bells across the city will ring at 2:49pm.
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text: We finally got our blogs back! Especially for the upcoming Google Summer of Code we needed the blogs back that we had back with the old Crystal Space site. We also have a summary site where you can easily read all new blog entries as they appear. Currently it is also listing a few older entries (which it shouldn't) but I'm sure we solve that soon enough.