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Back in January, InfoQ published a User Survey and asked for people to take a few minutes and fill it out. Our reasoning for doing so was pretty straightforward - we wanted to know how we could improve the InfoQ experience for you, the user.
We were pleasantly surprised that within a few days of posting the survey we had received several thousand replies. Not only did people take the time to complete the questions but most people also left comments and even their email addresses if we wished to follow up with them. That really meant a lot to us.
The Data
Below are a few graphs showing some of the data we received from the survey. What do you think? Does anything here stand out or are the results what you expected?
What languages have you programmed with in the past year?
What Frameworks/Technologies have you worked with in the past year?
Which Agile-related practices do you use during development?
Are you planning or implementing either of these Cloud Computing options?
We also received a lot feedback from the form of comments. Two things came through loud and clear; you really like the content we put out and want to see more of it, and you really, really want the video interviews and presentations to be downloadable.
We're glad that you enjoy the content we put out because we enjoy producing it. We're always working on bringing new writers on board so you can expect the content quality to continue and the amount to increase.
We also heard that a lot of you are not terribly enthusiastic about the site layout and would like to see a redesign. Many people said it was too crowded, it "felt like reading a newspaper", and that the website felt like an "endless series of columns". The good news is that we are working on a redesign; the bad news is that it originally involved adding more columns:
Because of this feedback we've gone back to the drawing board and are committed to involving you, the reader, from day one. Here's a quick mock-up that someone at InfoQ put together as an alternative to the "let's add more columns" design, purely for conversation purposes (Note: this is NOT even close to a mockup, it was made by our CEO using MS Paint and Publisher just to show what might happen if we remove the left bar):
We still have lots of work to do on this and still have a lot feedback to collect so you can expect to hear more about this in the coming months as well as some surveys regarding how you use the site. Our plan is to create a variety of potential site mockups and to offer them to interested users to click around in, so that the pros and cons of each design is better understood. We will then continue to iterate towards a final design for InfoQ.com, and will eventually apply the selected design to the main site. Of course we're always open to comments and suggestions. You can always reach us at email@example.com and on Twitter @InfoQ.
What's Next
So there you have it, the results of our survey. After reading through this, do any of these replies surprise you? Do you agree or disagree with any the feedback we received?
We want you to know that while we'll be asking for you feedback from time to time on specific topics we want you to feel free to talk to us anytime about anything. Did you like (or dislike) an article that we posted? Do you have a suggestion for a new feature? Just want to say hi? You can say all that and more to us through one of the following feedback channels:
- Twitter via @InfoQ
- Email via firstname.lastname@example.com
- Google Groups via the InfoQ group
- LinkedIn via the InfoQ group
- Commenting on news posts
This will be something that's ongoing for us now. You can expect to see user surveys running every so often so keep an eye out for them as we're using this information to make InfoQ what you want it to be. You'll also see updates every so often from different people at InfoQ about what's going on behind the scenes; what we're doing, why we're doing it, and how you can help.
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Current design is OK for me
Volkan TUNALI
Shimon Amit
Keep up the good work!
Re: Current design is OK for me
Senthil Kumar
Re: Current design is OK for me
Senthil Kumar
Re: Current design is OK for me
Adrian A.
Don't make the errors of TSS.
Their new "design" is not TSS anymore - looks almost like an IBM mockup but with more ads.
Readability is very important and a gray background in your mockup above wouldn't help at all.
Mock ups
John-Paul Grabowski
One thing I would like to point out is don't focus on the new mock up the was posted. That was just a quick mock up that was made in as an alternative to our current, and planned, multi-column layout. The actual site redesign is still in the very early stages and nothing has been set in stone so don't worry if you're not fond of what was posted here :)
Switching topics, I'm also interested in hearing if anyone had any feedback or questions about the user survey that we ran.
on video downloads - not ready yet
Floyd Marinescu
thanks all! :)
Floyd Marinescu
InfoQ Co-founder / CEO
Rene Saarsoo
It would be so much better if they were ordered by the percentage values.
Re: Mock ups
Volkan TUNALI
Re: Mock ups
Bill Burke
Re: on video downloads - not ready yet
Ievgen Lukash
Re: on video downloads - not ready yet
Slobojan Ryan
One of the biggest challenges by far with our presentations is that the vast majority of them were recorded under an agreement that said that we would only offer them for online viewing, and that they would not be downloadable. That poses the biggest hurdle for us just opening up our presentation archive. Interviews are another matter since those are more like "InfoQ original material", so when downloadable video is implemented, we wouldn't need to worry about licensing and agreements for those.
Another consideration is that, right now, we have synchronized slides for our presentations and a time-indexed transcript for our interviews (click a question to seek to that point in the video). I'm not aware of a way offhand to offer these with a downloadable video (apart from finding some creative/hacky way to merge them into the video stream, with the likely result being a doubling of download size), but suggestions/ideas/comments on this are always welcome.
Ryan Slobojan
Chief Editor, InfoQ.com
Re: Charts
John-Paul Grabowski
The blue bars are ordered that way becuase that's the order the choices were originally presented in.
Re: on video downloads - not ready yet
Kumarasamy Mani
It's still OK, if we are not able to download the videos, we look for frequent updates on the topics and education content columns.
Thank You.
Iphone app
Gabriel Klappenbach
I would like to be able to watch the seminars and interviews on my way to and from work everyday.
RSS video feed would be great for media centres
Russ Freeman
Two wishes from me: -
It would be great to have an easily-accessible RSS feed of the videos like MS Channel 9 does so that the feed can be easily added to media centres as an IP TV feed (I do this in Plex (www.plexapp.com) on my Mac mini - fantastic).
Also, it would be really useful to have a playback layout such that you have the speaker video on the left and the slides on the right, only (ok, ads on the bottom if you have to). On wide screen TVs it's possible to watch both side by side.
Slides from Video presentations
Right now, I need to invest time to watch the video to see the slides --
would rather get a quick sense of the presentation by looking at the slides first, then watch the video if I want to see the details.
BTW, the transcripts of talks is great! another way to survey and assess the info in a very efficient way! Thanks for providing great content!
Survey Responses
Robert Brown
For the record, I like the current design and selection of articles. Keep it up!
The first mock up is much better than the second
Dmitry Novoselov
Re: RSS video feed would be great for media centres
Floyd Marinescu
Re: Slides from Video presentations
Floyd Marinescu
One suggestion: would be great to have access to the slides in video presentations.That is on our backlog, thanks DF.


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Ethnic Cuisine Offers Innovation Opportunities For Food Manufacturers
Authentic flavor is a start, but ethnic food ingredients now face the same scrutiny as their apple pie neighbors.
Taco Bell reportedly has sold half a billion Doritos Locos Tacos since they were introduced in March 2012. That was the figure tossed out in August as the chain launched the third flavor (Fiery) of the co-branded taco.
It's been nearly 50 years since the Frito-Lay Co. purchased the Doritos brand from a small Disney vendor doing business as Alex Foods. The success of Doritos (and how they have transformed the salty snack and condiment segments) speaks volumes about how ethnic foods have become big business. And mainstream.
Today, ethnic food trends reflect the diverse ethnic mix of North America, and they are also influenced by broader factors such as nutrition, dietary and food sustainability concerns, and heightened consumer interests in cooking and cuisines. On the horizon, there may be an even more complex array of ethnic foods available in a wider variety of forms.
However, for future consumers to embrace them, those foods will also need a clean label, a reasonable sodium count and certification demonstrating that they were produced carefully and thoughtfully without harm to the environment or exploitation of workers.
"Ethnic cuisines are associated with healthy eating, and as Americans become more educated about food, they are experimenting, seeking out bolder flavors," says Magda Dziembowski, a marketing specialist at Kikkoman Foods, San Francisco. "There's definitely room for innovation among food manufacturers here."
Ruiz Foods, Dinuba, Calif., was started in 1964, the same year that Frito-Lay acquired Doritos. It is now the market leader in Mexican-style frozen foods, selling burritos, snacks and entrees under the El Monterey brand in a variety of retail and foodservice channels.
Ruiz Foods' president and CEO Rachel Cullen says other trends that dovetail with ethnic foods include the rampant popularity of hand-held foods. She says the types of ingredients used in Mexican foods have diversified as more consumers have grown up with authentic but American-made Mexican foods.
"While no ingredients were 'off limits' 10-15 years ago, we have seen an increase in the consumer appeal of such items as chipotle and cilantro … even a touch of habanero," Cullen says.
Ruiz Foods recently introduced El Monterey Shell Shocker Taquitos -- crunchy corn taquitos that are flavored on the outside (in Nacho Cheese and Jalapeno Ranch) with juicy chicken on the inside.
"Authentic Mexican food has always used a wide range of spices and chiles," Cullen says. "With the continued growth of Mexican food in the U.S., as well as consumer's increasing desire for taste variety, we will continue to expand our repertoire of ingredients to deliver exciting, flavorful tastes that delight consumers."
If ethnic foods have only just reached the center aisles of the grocery store, the ethnic foods of the future may look quite a bit different than those we are familiar with today, and they will be immeasurably more complex and varied than those simple, lightly flavored tortilla chips were back in 1964.
More flavors, more places
Most supermarkets in the U.S. feature an international foods aisle or a Latin food section, while others, particularly in more diverse markets, might be focused only on ethnic foods or specializing in one ethnicity.
If current trends continue, however, ethnic-influenced foods will be found in nearly every part of the store, in family-owned or corporate restaurants, including the top fast food chains, and in nearly all segments of food and beverage manufacturing.
While PepsiCo's, Frito-Lay division is dominant in savory snacks, one of the few competing brands it hasn't yet wolfed down is Takis, a spicy-hot salty snack manufactured and sold by Bracel, a division of Mexico's Grupo Bimbo. In taste tests (and even in the sales figures in certain markets), Takis gives Frito-Lay's Cheetos a run for the money.
A competitor with a classic potato chip would have little chance of elbowing much shelf space from Fritos brands, but the authenticity and flavor intensity of Takis has given the product a foothold. And there's a lesson in that.
Meanwhile, in Chicago, a group of marketing and craft beer experts recently launched an independent craft brewery whose innovative beer styles are made with flavors and ingredients drawing inspiration from Latin American cuisine. 5 Rabbit Brewing Co., Bedford Park, Ill., sells beers such as 5 Lizard wheat beer and Huitzi Midwinter Ale to traditional craft beer audiences as well as to restaurants making Latin and other ethnic foods.
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What started out as a complaint about checks allegedly being written on a closed account, ended with two women arrested on drug charges.
Williston Police Officers were called to Hitchcock's May 5 after the manager reported that a woman had bounced several checks and paid for merchandise on a closed account.
The officers met with two women in the parking lot.
When Brenda C. Brust, 43, of Hawthorne was told to empty her pockets, she produced an empty Tic-Tac container, the arrest report said.
The Levy County Sheriff's Office reports the following arrests:
Tammy Michelle Schiappucci, 33, of Bronson was charged May 7 with domestic battery and criminal mischief. Bond was $5,000.
Joseph Vigliotti, 20, of Bronson was charged with Violation of Probation (VOP) grand theft on May 7. No bond was set.
Theodore Radacky, 15, of Williston was arrested May 7 and charged with burglary of a structure, burglary of a dwelling, petit theft and criminal mischief. No bond was set.
The Williston Police Department announces the following arrests:
Timothy Monroe, 41, of Dunnellon, was arrested on a Levy County warrant for fraud swindle under $20,000.
Kenneth Lanarel Graham, 31, of Northeast 41st Street, Williston, was charged with grand theft and burglary of a conveyance after he allegedly stole money from his uncle's truck. He had gone to Gainesville and intended to take a bus to Delaware.
Roberto Gorostieta Cambray, 43, of Ocala, was arrested with driving with no license after being stopped for going 31 mph in a 15 mph school zone.
Sandy M. McClung, 62, of Northeast 76th Place, Bronson, was charged with aggravated assault and animal cruelty after an incident outside her home. She allegedly shot at a dog the victim was walking and then threatened to shoot the victim. A gun which proved to be a BB gun was recovered. Total bond $7,500.
Banyon Elisha Smith, 32, of Northwest 93rd Street, Chiefland, was charged with two counts of grand theft after he allegedly stole a riding lawn mower, washer and dryer. According to police he stole the items to pay for his drug habit. Total bond $10,000.
Another chase through the streets of Williston came to a predictable end Saturday when a Tallahassee man was apprehended after his car skidded into the front lawn of a private residence.
Otis G. Edwards, 36, was arrested after he twice struck a patrol car while trying to avoid being stopped because he had no tag displayed.
According to the report by Officer Kevin Sheppard, he spotted the car coming into Williston at the east end on Noble Avenue. When he tried to stop the vehicle, the driver aggressively changed lanes and accelerated through the streets of the city.
Tyree L. Brown, 23, of Northeast 4th Avenue, Williston, was accused of sale of crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school and possession of crack cocaine. He allegedly sold approximately 0.5 grams to a confidential source who was working under the direction of the Levy County Drug Task Force. According to the Levy County Sheriff's Office report, the drug transaction took place with 1,000 feet of Williston Middle School and was captured with an audio/video recording device.
Bond was set at $35,000.
Two drivers who chose to flee from police traffic stops have been arrested by the Williston Police Department.
A high-speed chase that reached more than 100 mph ended in the arrest of Tyree L. Brown, 23, of Northeast 4th Avenue, Williston, on charges of aggravated fleeing and eluding (a felony), driving while license suspended or revoked four times, resisting without violence and reckless driving.
A series of burglaries in the Bronson area may have been cleared by the arrest of a local man by the Levy County Sheriff's Office.
Lacey Howard, 30, of East Main Street, Bronson, was arrested for burglary and criminal mischief at Cole's Four Corners and Capano's Restaurant. He was also charged with criminal mischief at Capital City Bank and for burglary and petit theft at Progressive Insurance.
He was also arrested on a Levy County warrant for felony criminal mischief. His total bond was set at $41,500.
A Gainesville man who fled from police is in the Alachua County jail after causing property damage while driving a stolen car in Williston.
Mitchell F. Cooper, 31, of Northwest 13th Avenue, was in possession of a stolen 1978 Chevrolet as he was spotted by Lt. Clay Connolly, who tried to make a traffic stop at about 1:30 in the afternoon on March 30.
Brett Parker Watts, 21, of Northeast 113th Lane, Bronson, was accused of armed burglary and theft of a firearm after he allegedly stole several firearms from a home in Chiefland. He was also accused of domestic battery and aggravated domestic assault for an incident with the person who drove him to the home of the victim and reportedly didn't know he was going to steal the guns. Deputies also recovered some of the weapons from a home in Newberry, just across the Levy County line. He also faces several charges of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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Double-Cheese Beef Panini
* 1/3 cup mayonnaise
* 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
* 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper
* 1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 8 slices white bread
* 8 slices provolone cheese
* 8 slices deli roast beef
* 2 tablespoons butter, softened
* In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese, horseradish and pepper; set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender.
* Spread mayonnaise mixture over one side of each slice of bread. On four slices, layer one piece of cheese, two slices of roast beef, sauteed onion and another piece of cheese; top with remaining bread.
* Spread butter over both sides of sandwiches. Cook on a panini maker or indoor grill for 2-3 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.


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Illuminations in the ED. Clever.
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What a cute anime... and it does have a Spice and Wolf feel to it, and I loved S&W.
Poi is the new Desu!
Great first episode! Great seiyuu talent. Music wasn't standout but that's OK. Will be watching this one for sure.
Hello indeed!
Very bouncy...
Watched the first episode.. all ready addicted.
second the 'addiction' motion. Best start I've seen to an anime in a long while. I see the spice and wolf comparisons but it's also fresh. No way near a spice and wolf reprise.
and then i took a one -two punch to the funny bone...
"Just pretend you never saw that"... "I... I'll try."
Poip! "Those come OFF!!??"
11. Everything is air-droppable at least once.
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The show is a huge reminiscence of Spice & Wolf, especially cast wise. The plot isn't exactly like S&W but I get some of those vibes. I'm not sure how excited I am for this but I'm fairly interested though this may be one of the more interesting shows I'm partaking in viewing for this season.
It's made by the same guy though right? I have high hopes that this will fill the void spice and wolf left.
Maoyu showed some promise. I'm very curious on how they'll subvert the corrupt human society and end the war through deception and manipulation.
I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.
So far seems pretty good. Same question in my mind after watching the first episode of Humanity Has Declined-- this could be interesting/insightful or annoying/preachy. Hopefully will be the former. (Also wondering what's on the other side of Maou's hug pillow...)
It takes me two episodes or more in any new series to warm up to a show, but this grabbed me in the first few minutes! It gives you plenty to think about with a little comedy and light pervertedness on her part keeps me hooked for every second. I guess what I'm saying is I found my first keeper of the season.
Living with the Parum of manliness, mennnnn!!
Liked the first episode. I'll give it the usual 3-episodes before I decide to keep going or not.
I am a cage in search of a bird.
I'm definitely going to be following this one. I was getting a S&W vibe all the way through it as well. I laughed when I saw that everyone else felt the same way. Guess its to be expected when they have the same director.
This might be the only new Winter 2013 title I watch.
My Jumbo Jet Flies Cheerfully.
really liked the first episode. definitely see why everyone is comparing it to spice & wolf. but, since spice & wolf was so good, I don't necessarily think that's a bad thing.
glass, once broken, can never be restored perfectly
so um long war between humans & demons being going to one day the blue hero go charge in to slay demon king but surprise demon ruler is woman with big "meat".
give demon ruler/ruby eyes had waiting for hero to come give to explain all about the human vs demon war is like economics business to if go no matter who wins it will lead to everyone loses on this war.
so showing memory lantern, reasons to side with ruby eyes, & deals talkings so blue hero agree to contract to side with ruby eyes so all set now team-up find safer way peaceful way to end the battles.
all set give huh memory lantern show ruby eyes with blue hero pillow size & her horn were fake with that now the journey begins.
This is a fun anime, but its explanation of the necessity of war for geopolitical growth and stabilization is scarier than cow tongue lollipops.
What usually happens (as opposed to what they explained).
1) Large wars often produce unprecedented demands on industry and national workforce
2) This increased demand leads to price increases. Commodity prices can rise to over 100% Food, Healthcare, and anime
3)This often creates profiteering networks like our energy sector
4)The government will then put into effect price controls and perhaps rationing (food, healthcare, raw materials [metal for air craft carriers ] etc.).
5) Price controls can mess up your "free market" ideals and your net exports vs imports. Also Unions can become more pronounced to try to balance government and economic mandates.
6) Conscription and increased workforce demand place stress on families this psychology feeds back into the economy into paying off of debt, saving money instead of spending it etc.
7) This can mean the government gets less taxes (definitely State taxes on commodities). OR just borrows 8 days a week from China...
8) Government sometimes takes over essential industries (power, transportation, metal, energy etc). Once the war ends these can be propped up, maybe gracefully restructured (good luck), or just fall apart.
9) Not really expecting anyone to make it to point 9... but if you are reading this, I love you <3


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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) Roenis Elias came through with another positive start to follow up his first complete game.
Elias won his second consecutive start, Dustin Ackley drove in three runs, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 on Saturday.
Elias (5-4), coming off a three-hit shutout over Detroit last Sunday, was chased after giving up a two-run homer in the eighth to Evan Longoria that cut the Mariners' lead to 7-4. The left-hander allowed four runs and five hits over 7 2-3 innings.
''I felt really good out there,'' Elias said through an interpreter. ''I'm doing what I'm capable of doing. I'm working hard to keep that going.''
Elias struck out five and walked two.
''I really liked what I saw today,'' Mariners manager Lloyd McClendon said. ''Probably left him in a little bit too long.''
Ackley hit a three-run double off Alex Cobb (1-4) during a four-run fifth that put the Mariners ahead 7-2. Willie Bloomquist added an RBI double in the inning.
''That's huge,'' Ackley said of getting Elias the five-run lead. ''At point he's throwing the ball well anyway. To have that kind of insurance definitely helps him.''
Fernando Rodney, the former Rays closer, pitched the ninth to get his 17th save in his first appearance at Tropicana Field since joining the Mariners as a free agent in February.
James Loney homered for the Rays, who had a stopped a 10-game losing streak by beating Seattle 4-0 Friday night.
The Rays celebrated the life of senior adviser Don Zimmer before the game. Zimmer died Wednesday night at 83. Joe Torre, Jim Leyland and Tommy Lasorda, along with more than 20 family members were present.
''It was very emotional,'' said McClendon, who played for Zimmer on the 1989 NL East champion Chicago Cubs. ''I thought it was very on.''
Bloomquist had an RBI single and Endy Chavez hit a sacrifice fly during the fourth. Cole Gillespie hit his first homer of the season, a solo shot in the second. It was Gillespie's first homer since Sept. 28, 2011, while with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Seattle has won five of six.
Cobb gave up seven runs and 10 hits in 4 1-3 innings. The right-hander is 0-3 in four starts since returning from a strained left oblique.
''They had some really good at bats working and they just beat us up,'' Rays manager Joe Maddon said. ''Just not Cobb's day.''
Loney had a solo shot and Ali Solis drove in a run with a sacrifce bunt as the Rays went ahead 2-1 in the second.
NOTES: Ackley had two RBIs in his previous 16 games. ... Seattle 1B Justin Smoak (sore left leg) and OF Michael Saunders (sore right shoulder) were both out of the lineup. Smoak entered as a defensive replacement in the ninth. ... The Rays designated reliever Josh Lueke for assignment and recalled RHP Kirby Yates from Triple-A Durham. Yates entered in the seventh and threw 1 1-3 shutout innings in his big league debut. ... Seattle 2B Robinson Cano singled in the fifth and has a 16-game road hitting streak. ... Rays RHP Jeremy Hellckson (elbow) and C Ryan Hanigan (hamstring) started minor league rehab assignments with Single-A Charlotte. Hellickson gave up two hits in three shutout innings and Hanigan hit a two-run homer against Tampa. ... Seattle RHP Felix Hernandez (8-1) and Tampa Bay RHP Chris Archer (3-3) are Sunday's scheduled starters.


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(Release from the University of Kentucky)
In some ways, it feels like Mark Stoops has been the head coach at Kentucky for quite a while. Some days, his introductory press conference seems to have taken place much longer than eight months ago.
Leading UK through its first scrimmage of fall camp on Saturday, Stoops was reminded that he is still not far removed from his days as a defensive coordinator.
"It's always a little bit new for me to be the head coach, because one side or the other has to do good and one side has to do bad," Stoops said.
The scrimmage began with the offense asserting itself, as the first- and second-string units led multiple long drives. Led by solid blocking by the offensive line, UK was solid in the run game in scoring at least one touchdown and "a couple field goals."
But as the afternoon in Commonwealth Stadium wore on, the defense stiffened. Using pressure from the front four, the defense dominated the latter half and situational portions of the scrimmage.
"We played a little bit better fundamentally," Stoops said. "We played a little bit better up front. We were able to incorporate a few more wrinkles within the defense. But some of that was just poor execution by the offense. We had some dropped passes show up again today, which we haven't seen too much of through camp, so that hurt, and some turnovers."
The turnovers came through the air, as the defense intercepted four passes. Sophomore linebacker Kory Brown took credit for one - though he said he should have had two more - and one of the Blaylock twins, a cornerback and Marcus McWilson had the others, according to Brown.
"I thought one of them, the wide out had a chance to make a play," offensive coordinator Neal Brown said. "The other three were probably-well I know they were definitely bad throws."
Brown credited UK's secondary for making life hard on the wide receivers, but refused to make any excuses for the group. Outside of a Fan Day practice in Commonwealth last week, the receivers had been relatively sure-handed during fall camp, leading Brown to wonder what happened Saturday.
"It was an epidemic in the spring," Brown said. "I thought we had kind of been over that and then we kind of took a step back today."
A week of two-a-days could certainly have played a role - particularly considering the burden placed on receivers in UK's high-tempo attack - but Brown isn't interested in hearing about that.
"You can make an excuse and say, 'OK, well we're two weeks into camp,' " Brown said. "Nobody cares. Nobody cares. Everybody else that's playing college football is at the same point where we are."
But as much as Brown would have liked to see more plays made in the passing game, he knows to withhold judgment.
"I think it's hard to see 'til you watch the video," Brown said. "There's going to be some wide outs that played better than I thought they did and there's going to be some guys that made movements that I didn't see for whatever reason - the ball didn't get thrown their way or whatever it might be."
Taking a look at the tape will be key as the staff begins to make decisions about the depth chart in the coming week, especially at quarterback. Brown said the picture is becoming clearer at the position, but neither he nor Stoops were willing to talk specifics.
"We're gonna sit down here today and we'll go through it as a staff and see where we're at. And if we make any decisions, we'll let you know," Stoops said. "But we're gonna work through some of that for sure this week."
As the two-week countdown before UK's season opener vs. Western Kentucky University begins, moving toward starter decisions becomes more pressing. The offense and defense must be tailored to the players who will be playing the majority of the snaps during that time.
"We're better than we were in the spring," Brown said. "I don't want to be here doom and gloom because we're a lot better than we were in the spring. A lot better. I think we're picking it up, but what we've got now, we've got everything we can do in. Now what we've gotta do is figure out what we're good at."
Even more importantly than that, Stoops is looking for his team to show more of an edge. The Wildcats were unquestionably better in terms of intensity than during a disappointing Friday morning practice, but Stoops is still looking for more.
"I think our players mean well and they care," Stoops said. "I think we've got to continue to develop an attitude on both sides of the ball and special teams. I think I see some guys that are trying to make plays, that mean right, that just don't have the attitude that we need right now."
But as Stoops was reminded on Saturday, he's still not long into his UK tenure.


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World of Warcraft is no longer king.
Dota 2 is now the most-played PC game in the West according to research firm DFC Intelligence. According to DFC's PC Game Meter service, Dota 2 passed League of Legends in the first quarter of 2013 as the most played "core" title (DFC does not track casual or browser-based games).
"DFC does not track casual or browser-based games"
...then why are they analyzing League of Legends?
That is actually surprising, to me atleast. I have the game in my steam catalog but haven't played it yet. But I could say that about tons of games in my catalog.


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Earlier this month I reported that the first Android devices to support the new WiFi Display industry standard would be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4, but after meeting with Texas Instruments I now believe their OMAP4 platform will enable this exciting technology ahead of the competition.
Many Android devices already support WiFi Direct, the underlying technology behind WiFi Display that enables peer-to-peer wireless connections. However, in order to fully support WiFi Display, Android devices will need the right hardware resources to address the technology and they will also require a firmware update when the WiFi Display standard is certified by the WiFi Alliance.
Unfortunately that means that not all devices which already support WiFi Direct will also support WiFi Display. Qualcomm for example, will only support WiFi Display in their next-generation Snapdragon S4 processor which will be appearing in devices later this year. All of the current Android devices with Snapdragon S1, S2, and S3 will not support WiFi Display.
Texas Instruments will one-up Qualcomm by supporting WiFi Display in their current-generation OMAP4 family of processors. Devices to feature OMAP4 include most of the recent Motorola phones (Bionic, RAZR, Droid 3, etc.), several LG phones (Thrill 4G, Spectrum), Amazon's Kindle Fire, Barnes and Noble's Nook Tablet, and Samsung's Galaxy Nexus.
Earlier this month at CES, Texas Instruments showed me their current implementation of WiFi Display running on several Android devices and I was genuinely impressed.
First I witnessed screen mirroring, which was demonstrated by HD video streaming from a tablet to a TV. Next I got to wirelessly beam a full 3D game to a TV, while I controlled the on-screen character using the tablet's built-in gyroscope. Texas Instruments also demoed another cool use case of projecting a mobile device's display to a large screen and then issuing gesture controls to an application using the device's front-facing camera.
The industry certification program for WiFi Display commences in the second quarter of 2012, so we should get to see these experiences and more around summer time. We expect the Galaxy Nexus to be the first Android device with WiFi Display, since enabling it will require a firmware upgrade and Google delivers the most timely updates to their devices.
I think a lot of consumers are downplaying WiFi Display, but it's one of the most exciting mobile technologies that I'm looking forward to in 2012. This is just the tip of the iceberg of a wave of human-centric interactions where we are no longer limited to the physical confines of a mobile device.
As I step back and look at the big picture of mobile, I think I see why Google went with Texas Instruments for their Galaxy Nexus device. Many companies are talking about the future of the post-PC era, but only Texas Instruments has already enabled many of these experiences in Android and they will be first to bring them to market.


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Go figure: Mill House- why, oh why?
SQUARE FEET: 5,000 sq. ft. finished
ADDRESS: 1500 London Road
NEIGHBORHOOD: Inglecress
CURB APPEAL: 8 out of a possible 10
LISTED BY: Sharon Heptinstall of Roy Wheeler Realty Co.
951-5160, 540-406-1307
Here a mill, there a mill, everywhere a mill mill: In town there's Cochran's Mill, and on Avon Street, Mill Creek. Walker's Mill is out toward Keswick, the Boar's Head Inn has an Old Mill Room, and Nelson County's Woodson's Mill grinds flour. Advance Mills and Yancey Mills. You'd think the number of actual mills (or mill remnants) in the county and environs would be enough to make fabricating faux mills an exercise in excess.
Which is exactly what you can call this house by builder Judi Simpson and Vienna (NoVa) architect Karl E. Kohler. Among the many, many "whys" that spring to mind when you come for a tour, the first and most puzzling one is "Why is this place called a mill house?"
Whatever the reason, here it sits: The Mill House at Inglecress. To be sure, it's near a little rivulet Ivy Creek runs around the back yard. And, sloping as it does toward the little stream, the lot at the end of a cul de sac in this upscale subdivision off Garth Road lends itself to a tall narrowish structure. (Are all mills tall and narrow?)
Inside, rooms on the four levels are built around an open center stairway which created a "cruciform" layout. The house's corners are cut out, allowing vast amounts of natural light to stream in from all directions. The effect is stunning.
The ground level (not quite a basement, but not the entry level) contains a two-car garage, a rec room, and a "gardening room" which opens to a stone-walled patio.
A word or two about the stone wall: it's mighty tall. The agent explains that "three thousand square feet of stone from pre-Civil War fences in Pennsylvania" surround the entire lower level, including the raised patio, and also supports the deck– in the motif of a typical historic mill foundation.
To enter the second level, the main living space, one crosses a bridge over a faux "mill race" which, despite the wettest winter in recent memory, was bone dry for our visit. I know, I hear you– another plaintive "why?" Design coherence, one supposes.
Having crossed the bridge, you find yourself facing a grand pair of solid front doors, with a view straight through the stairway to a sweeping room across the back of the house. Ostensibly, that's the dining room, because it's right off the kitchen, but it will undoubtedly become the living space of the family of the first miller who plunks down the cool million-plus asking price.
Also on this level is a nondescript living room and an anything-but-nondescript elevator it's painted to look like a birdcage. If you want to experience, albeit momentarily, the life of a toucan, head out to Inglecress and ask for a ride in the Mill House elevator. There's also a half bath right inside the front door with trompe l'oeil bunny rabbits peeking out from beneath the vanity. (What's that you say? Pourquoi?)
The whole third level is the master suite, with more built-ins than we've ever seen in any house anywhere, and another view of the winding creek. A nice touch here is a wet bar in the sitting area with the great views it's so easy to imagine lolling around on a summer evening with a gin and tonic waiting for the miller to get home.
Finally, up in the treetops of the fourth level are two good-size bedrooms and two full baths. Children would be in heaven here, two full flights away from the grown-up activity on the first floor, like little eaglets in their nest among the topmost branches of the large beautiful trees around the place. Unfortunately for them– or for grandma and grandpa if the rooms turn into guest suites– the elevator does not come this far. It would have been fun to think of the bird cage delivering the fledglings to their aerie.
So what's the final word on the Mill House? Above all else, an impression of light– but also of excess. In addition to the Civil War stone walls and the "top grade redwood" siding and stairs, the literature explains, "Wide wood flooring is newly milled from 200-year-old pine trees from an old plantation in Georgia. Beams rescued from the demolition of a circa 1750 tavern in Farmville add visual interest to the ceiling of the kitchen."
Fine. Top-drawer and first rate and so on. But, one more time, all together now: Whhhhhy?


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Global Change and Extreme Hydrology: Testing Conventional Wisdom (2011)Water Science and Technology Board
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As climate change warms the atmosphere, Earth's hydrology is shifting—with the potential to make floods and droughts more extreme. There is now a pressing need for decision-makers to better understand the ongoing changes in hydrologic extremes in order to make preparations for changing conditions. This report assesses changes in the frequency and severity of floods and droughts, abilities of communities to understand and forecast these changes, and strategies for better communicating the science to water resources practitioners.
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- Global climate models and the basic laws of physics predict that the hydrologic cycle will accelerate as climate warms. Changing patterns of precipitation could potentially lead to more extreme floods and droughts.
- Recent analyses of a broad spectrum of water cycle variables, including precipitation, snow cover, and droughts, show that climate change is already affecting hydrology. However, some changes in hydrology have been unexpected.
- There is a disconnect between climate model predictions and observed patterns of floods and droughts, in part to the complexity of interactions between the atmosphere and land-surface systems. Often, the global climate models that predict increased precipitation are too large in scale and coarse in spatial resolution to tell scientists exactly how hydrology will change at local and regional scales. Smaller-scale regional climate models are not yet sophisticated enough to add significant information.
- However, these models don't comprehensively address non-climate issues such as the construction of dams and changes in land cover that can also affect water cycles. More information on all these factors, and how they interact, is needed to gain a better understanding of how climate change will translate to floods and droughts on a regional and local scale.
- To prepare for shifting conditions, water resource managers will need new flood-frequency guidelines that draw on advances in hydrologic and climate science over the past 25 years.
- Many different groups, from climate scientists to atmospheric modelers to water resource managers, can help build a better understanding of changing hydrology; but currently, communication between disciplines is limited. A common vocabulary would facilitate collaboration between the scientists and practitioner communities.
- In the past, researchers placed considerable emphasis on the probability component of risk, but much less emphasis on vulnerability to hazards, which in this context means susceptibility to and ability to cope with losses caused by extreme floods or droughts. Without research to better understand all the dimensions of risk, the design of effective climate change adaptation strategies will remain unrealized.
- Uncertain flood or drought frequencies cause major problems with water engineering projects that have long life-spans, such as dams, levees, and sewers. One solution to this problem is to construct infrastructure in smaller units that have shorter expected longevities or design re-visit times (on the order of 10-20 years). In addition, engineers could use reconstructions of conditions during past periods of climate change to design projects that could adapt to predicted future conditions.
- Firm commitments by federal, state, and municipal agencies to retain observational networks are needed to advance abilities to prepare for, adapt to, and mitigate the impacts of hydrologic extremes as climate conditions change.


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Careers Slideshow: Degrees In Demand: Higher Education for Tomorrow's IT Leaders
Which university and vocational degrees should you look for when you make your next new hire? What are the best higher education options for your existing staff? Are you thinking about advancing your own education by pursuing a degree? The right education can help round out much-needed business skills, groom an employee to act as a "global thinker," or cultivate niche talents in booming industries such as health care. Higher education prepares a graduate to handle leadership and business roles in a rapidly changing IT environment. To compile this list of the 10 hottest university and vocational school degrees, CIO Insight worked with two experts: George Colhmia, president/CEO of LeaderQuest, a learning-solutions company that provides corporate training and industry certifications; and Brian Barnier, a principal at ValueBridge Advisors who has provided consultation/education for groups such as the Center for CIO Leadership. Here's their list of the degrees that matter.


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The latest redesign of the Play Store brought with it a significantly overhauled look and feel for all users, but it also brought with it a hint for Google Glass owners that they might have access to the Play Store someday soon.
As you can see in the image above "Google Glass 1″ now appears in the list of potential devices when installing from the Play Store on the web. It's greyed out in all instances with the message "You have not opened the Google Play Store app recently on this device. Please open it and try again."
Currently the process for installing apps to Google Glass involves going to a specific My Glass portal, which is relatively straightforward, but if Glass is going to hit the mainstream it would make sense for users to find their Glassware integrated into the Play Store like the rest of Google's devices.
Based on my limited testing so far it doesn't seem that there's any way to actually do anything with Glass through the Play Store at the moment, but as you are probably aware Google is updating Glass once a month with the last update (XE7) bringing significant improvements to voice commands and also a full web browser. So perhaps among the updates in XE8 or XE9 we will actually see this feature come to fruition.


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Claims made against other teachers
Two more teachers at an all-boys Catholic grammar school where its former deputy head sexually abused 10 schoolboys would "likely" have faced similar charges if they were still alive, police have said.
The revelation emerged after the Rev Alan Morris, 64, a church deacon, was jailed for nine years after he used a "cloak of discipline" to gain perverse gratification when administering corporal punishment at St Ambrose RC College in Hale Barns, Manchester, between 1973 and 1990.
An initial complaint to the police about Morris in November 2010 led to a large number of boys saying they too had suffered at his hand, while sex abuse allegations were also made against two other teachers at the school.
Alan Morris has been jailed for nine years after he sexually abused 10 schoolboys
Other former students complained about "inappropriate use" of corporal punishment against a number of other teachers, many of who have also since died.
Ten former pupils claimed they were sexually assaulted by a Christian Brother whose holy order had run the school, while four ex-students said they were also sexually assaulted by a second teacher.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "Detectives established that both teachers were dead and had they not been would likely have been charged with serious sexual offences.
"A number of other pupils made reports to police about the inappropriate use of corporal punishment.
"Again, it was established that many of the teachers named were dead."
They added they believed there were other victims of Morris yet to come forward and appealed for them to do so.
The present governors of St Ambrose College expressed their "sincere regret" for any harm suffered but said the incidents involving Morris happened "many many years ago" and contemporary child safety policies were now in place.
Morris was said to have had a "fearsome reputation" as a strict disciplinarian and used his position of power to prey on students who were vulnerable and he knew would not report him to parents or the authorities, the court heard.
Morris was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault at his home in Rivington Road, Hale, in November 2012 following a complaint to the police.
Publicity about the investigation led to many more ex-pupils coming forward and saying they were sexually abused by him in the guise of corporal punishment, with many saying they were fondled as the discipline took place.
Morris denied all the charges and continues to maintain his innocence.
It emerged in court that Morris was first arrested by Greater Manchester Police in 2001 when one of his victims first made a historic allegation against him.
Morris would grab his arms from behind in class and then rock backwards and forwards making contact with his groin area, he said.
When interviewed, Morris denied any wrongdoing, describing himself as a "benevolent autocrat" and said his accuser was "a very good actor".
He told police he was homosexual but was only attracted to older men and could not pursue them in any event because of his vow of celibacy.
Morris was released without charge because of insufficient evidence and returned to his duties as deacon at the Church of the Holy Angels in Hale Barns, following his ordination in 1992.
He had already retired from teaching at St Ambrose in November 1995 when he suffered a nervous breakdown, the court was told.
Morris was convicted earlier this summer of 19 offences of indecent assault and inciting a child to perform an act of gross indecency.
At a second trial this month he was cleared of similar alleged historic offences at St Ambrose relating to two boys, while the jury could not reach verdicts on eight others.
The Crown decided today not to proceed with a retrial and reporting restrictions were lifted.
Opening her case in both trials, prosecutor Charlotte Crangle said: "This case involves what the prosecution say is a sustained campaign of abuse over a number of years against a large number of schoolboys under the care of the defendant in his role as a teacher and therefore protector of their interests.
"The abuse took place between the early 1970s and the early 1990s and was characterised by the defendant physically chastising various pupils at the school, and using that contact with them to further his own sexual desires.
"The prosecution say that the chastisement was perhaps in some cases deserved but it was conducted in an inappropriate manner and used as a cloak for a more sinister motive, namely the deriving of sexual pleasure through such contact with the boys."
Miss Crangle said an "atmosphere of sometimes brutal punishment pervaded" in the 1970s, in particular at St Ambrose.
All manner of implements were used by teachers to administer physical punishment but one of Morris's favourites was a makeshift paddle he named "the Paddywhacker", which he referred as his "friend".
Morris was said to have seen himself as "the chief policeman" at the school and sought out misbehaving pupils at break times as he roamed the corridors.
Morris denied any inappropriate activity with any pupil when he was interviewed following his arrest in 2012.
Various computer pen drives, DVDs and CDs were seized from his home.
Morris had a stash of gay porn, with some films depicting teacher and pupil discipline scenarios.
Internet searches on spanking and discipline of pupils were also found on his computer but Morris told detectives they were not something he had a particular interest in.
Morris sat with his eyes closed throughout the sentencing with his walking cane propped up to his face.
Sentencing him, Judge Timothy Mort said Morris had escaped justice for so long because he had ruled with fear as he handed out the punishments, with many of the boys believing they had done something wrong - whether that was the case or not - and subsequently did not tell their parents.
He added: "Many families who were devout Catholics felt the teachers could do no wrong.
"It is also clear that you calculated by becoming head of discipline you had the respect of the head (teacher) and with disdain for the governors you were really confident you could act above the law.
"It is clear that they (the victims) were telling the truth and it is an interesting observation that during this trial I had cause to mildly rebuke one of them who went up to you and said 'Remember the school motto' which loosely translates as 'Dedicate your life to the truth'.
"It seems at least the pupils were loyal to the motto of their old school."
Molly Whittall, from lawyers Slater & Gordon who are representing some of the victims, said: "The reaction to the verdicts and sentencing by the clients I have been able to speak to ranges from relief that Morris has been brought to justice for the majority of the offences he faced, through to a feeling that institutionalised abuse in schools, particularly those run by the Catholic Church, has still not been fully addressed and admitted by the church.
"From a legal viewpoint. the guilty verdicts prove that our clients were right and indeed courageous in coming forward.
"We are pursuing civil actions on their behalf and hope that the school will now settle these claims as quickly as possible to allow our clients to move on with the rest of their lives."
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Bridesmaids (US - BD)
Jonathan revisits his favourite comedy of 2011 and finds a motherload of extras
Thirty-something Annie (Kristen Wiig) has hit a rough patch but finds her life turned completely upside down when she takes on the Maid of Honor role in her best friend Lillian's (Maya Rudolph) wedding. In way over her head but determined to succeed, Annie leads a hilarious hodgepodge of bridesmaids (Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper) on a wild ride down the road to the big event. (From the Universal synopsis)
When I first noticed Bridesmaids by stumbling upon its pre-production IMDb page, my face lit up. Kristen Wiig was not only writing a comedy film, but starring as the lead? And Paul Feig who directed Freaks and Geeks was working with producer Judd Apatow again. It sounded amazing. However, when the first trailer hit the net, my excitement took a huge dip. The preview simply didn't amuse me with its misuse of musical cues to punctuate all the wrong moments, and it was clear Universal was trying to market this as a female alternative to The Hangover. A smart business move, no doubt, but as I found out when I finally watched it, it's a comparison that seriously undermines the talent and comedic brilliance on display in Bridesmaids.
I ended up seeing the film three times in theaters and still had a blast viewing it again for this review. The ensemble cast is hilarious and filled with talented leading ladies, some of whom I'd never seen before. This was my first time seeing Melissa McCarthy in anything, and though I occasionally found her character's lines and behaviour a bit too forced, she steals most of the scenes she is in with her commanding and shameless comedic presence. Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper make a hilarious juxtaposed duo as Rita and Becca; an exhausted cynical mother and a naive newlywed. Rose Byrne, who also appeared in X-Men: First Class this summer, makes a hilariously devious rival for Annie, as they duke it out for the affections of Lillian, the bride the be. Lillian is played by Maya Rudolph, and her real life friendship with Kristen Wiig translates to screen chemistry perfectly.
Another surprise was Chris O'Dowd, who I knew of from the original IT Crowd but had never seen in anything personally. Jon Hamm, who is known mostly for his work as the stern Don Draper on Mad Men, gets a chance to show off his comedic talents and succeeds effortlessly. His line-o-rama material in the extras section is maddeningly funny. I could keep going on about the talented cast that infuses Bridesmaids with limitless charm. Producer Judd Apatow and director Paul Feig have assembled a lethal team of comedy geniuses. Feig was the perfect choice to direct. His experiences with Freaks and Geeks more than demonstrate that he has a talent for building likable characters with emotional centers that are also very funny. Following in the footsteps of the Apatow formula - mixing the sweet with the raunchy - Apatow and Universal have another winning comedy on their hands. The dramatic elements of the film aren't made up of Oscar-worthy material, but they're more than competent and give you a reason to care for the characters and their conflicts; something that most raunchy comedies just don't bother with. It brings a level of sincerity and allurement to the material that elevates the humour even further.
Universal gives Bridesmaids a stellar 1080p/24 (AVC) video transfer. The colours look great. The film's palette often features that slightly yellow push to give an added warmth to certain scenes, and the set decoration seems designed to complement it with browns and yellows often filling the background. Blues are also placed into certain scenes and have an alluring depth to them. Black levels are just as I remember them from the theatrical presentation. Detail is as strong as one can reasonably expect for something shot on film, and there's a nice soft grain that persists throughout the movie. I noticed some minor banding and blocking near a street light in one nighttime shot, and there are some mild cases of shimmer in bright outdoor scenes, but these were short instances and no other compression artefacts made an appearance as far as I could tell.
This DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track, as with many comedies, isn't exactly destined to be a pinnacle of sound design, but this sound mix is filled with plenty of little delights. Surround channels are filled with a surprising amount of ambient noise, be it the background chatter of other restaurant patrons, birds chirping, or the sound of tennis balls hitting rackets from multiple directions. They're subtle additions, but they make for a very consistent and believable environment for the characters to occupy. The songs sound great and effectively fill the stereo channels. Dialogue is crisp, clear, and kept front and center. Directional effects are scarce, but used when appropriate. There's a particular sequence where Annie drives by a location multiple times, and it's very easy to notice the shifts in sound.
If you'd like a quick listing of the extras included with this region-free release, please check the side of the page. Normally I do a paragraph or give brief descriptions of each feature here, but this release is packed full of quality special features and deserves some extra attention, so I'm going to do my best to give it just that. This package comes with a digital copy and a DVD. The included DVD has the same deleted scenes, extended/alternate scenes, gag reel, line-o-rama, Cholodecki's commercial, and feature commentary as the Blu-ray disc.
Full disclosure: for the sake of getting this review out in a timely manner, I didn't listen to the full commentary track, which features director Paul Feig, Co-writer Annie Mumolo, and cast members Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey and Ellie Kemper. I revisited some favourite scenes and turned it on, and from what I've heard I can say that there is a lot more goofing around and a lot less sharing of information than your usual commentary track. Seeing as this is a comedy, that's more than okay with me, and I look forward to hearing the whole thing when I've got the time.
English, Spanish, and French subtitles are included with all of the following extras
Gag Reel (09:41, HD): This is one hysterical gag reel. Most gag reel extras are just thrown-together outtake footage, but you can tell some care went into mastering these scenes and editing them together with a music track on top. Similar types of outtakes are grouped together. I dare you not to laugh at Maya Rudolph and Kristen Wiig's filthy-mouthed shouting match, or when a stage hand accidentally touches Jon Hamm's rear. There was a lot of goofing around on set, and the funny chemistry really shows in the final product.
Line-O-Rama (12:13, HD): You can watch this one split into two separate six minute segments, or hit the "Play All" feature. As is usual with the Apatow canon, there is a lot of improvisation from the actors, and a lot of extra takes to sample different dialogue options. Bridesmaids is no exception, so here we have another carefully edited HD presentation of many of those improvised and alternative lines that didn't make it into the movie. They come at a rapid pace, so in just twelve minutes' time you'll have heard a ton of material. Some of it was included in a Funny or Die video that hit the net shortly after the film's theatrical release. There's a lot of funny stuff here, but it's evident that lot of it is just too silly or out there for the feature film. Fans of the more outrageous lines in the film will have a blast with this one.
Made of Honor: Behind the Scenes of Bridesmaids (31:43, HD): This is a more tame feature that seeks to inform instead of providing laughs, but with such a naturally funny group of filmmakers and cast members, there are still a lot of laughs here. There's even some more gag reel and line-o-rama type footage cut into this that wasn't in the other features. Wiig and Mumolo talk about their history together and how they got involved with writing the film. Much of the time is spent talking about the cast members and how much they all loved working with each other. There is some footage from the rehearsals, while Paul Feig talks about the improvisational process and how the characters were formed by it. McCarthy kills it in rehearsal. Rose Byrne talks about how she loved playing the crafty Helen. The second half is dedicated more to the shooting schedule and the filming process, including shooting locations and sets. It covers everything you could want to know about the film and more.
Blind Date with Dave (05:21, HD): This is a very funny deleted scene that was given its own section. It features Kristen Wiig's character on a blind date with a belligerent jerk, played by Apatow regular Paul Rudd. UCB comedy fans will also get a small dose of Ian Roberts in this segment.
Dave-o-rama (01:45, HD): If you couldn't guess it, this is a line-o-rama featurette specifically for the Blind Date with Dave segment. It's pretty much just Paul Rudd yelling random improvised obscenities for two minutes. You can hear his voice getting really hoarse. If you're a fan, like myself, it's comedy gold.
Deleted Scenes (08:57, HD): There are three of them in total. As with the earlier special features, these are fully produced and mastered in 1080p. The first scene features some of the bridesmaids shopping around in an Ikea-like store. There's a couple of decent jokes in here, but the scene would have dragged down the pace in the feature film. The other two scenes revolve around Annie's depression and relationship with her mother. They are a bit redundant and overlong, so it's not hard to see why they were cut from the film, but there is more of the great mother-daughter chemistry between Jill Clayburgh and Kirsten Wiig.
Alternate and Extended Scenes (50:03, SD): Yeah, that's right. Fifty minutes. There are about seventeen of them total, and they're all variations of scenes that made it into the final cut of the movie. There's a lot of footage here that hasn't changed from the feature film, but if the sea of alternative takes and deleted scenes isn't enough to fill your plate, this feature will almost certainly do the trick. It's baffling to think that the dueling speeches scene could have actually gone on longer than it already did. This is the only feature in standard definition (likely to save disc space), but the picture still looks cleaned up.
Roommates is a section dedicated to Annie's awkward sibling roommates, played by Matt Lucas and Rebel Wilson. The section kicks off with Welcome Home (01:37, HD), which is essentially a line-o-rama bit for a scene where Annie comes home and they are up to awkward things. Following this are three deleted scenes that feature the siblings, running for about six minutes total. Then they have their own HD alternate/extended scenes section with an additional ten minutes of footage, with more disgusting screen time for that Mexican drinking worm tattoo. The final bit in this section is the Oo-Laka Juice Commercial (01:11, HD), which is a weird, public access style juice commercial featuring the two roommates. If you enjoyed these characters in the film, this dedicated extras section is more of them than you could have possibly wanted.
Cholodecki's is another all-HD extras section dedicated to a specific part of the film. In this case, it's the jewelry store that Annie works for. Things kick off with another deleted scenes reel with five minutes of footage. Then there's fifteen more minutes of alternate/extended footage, and another fake commercial to go along with the Oo-Laka Juice segment. I personally loved these bits. Michael Hitchcock (known best for his work in Christopher Guest comedies) is hilarious as Annie's boss.
Drunk-o-rama (04:21, HD) is yet another line-o-rama feature that focuses on Annie's drunken ramblings from the airplane scene. There is some hysterical stuff here. Fans of Wiig or viewers who particularly enjoyed that scene will eat this one up.
Pep Talk (02:41, HD) is a fun little segment of tennis pep talk that features some funny footage from Nancy Carrell (Steven Carrell's wife) and SNL alum Melanie Hutsell as Helen and Annie's respective tennis partners.
Annie vs Helen (07:29, HD) is another enjoyable segment of alternate/extended footage between Wiig and Byrne's characters and their passive aggressive insults.
Hold On (04:31, HD) is the full version of the Wilson Phillips song, "Hold On", that appears at the end of the film. There's more footage of the ensemble cast dancing and goofing around to the music. It's a fun way to wrap-up to the special features section.
Bridesmaids is a delightful comedy with a talented ensemble cast and an enormously likable Kristen Wiig in the lead role. It deserves to be remembered as a great comedy, and not just as a "good chick flick" or a "female Hangover". As expected with Apatow's comedy productions, this Blu-ray release is crammed full of hilarious extra materials (approximately three hours worth, and a commentary track!), and a great AV presentation to boot. Fans shouldn't hesitate to pick up this release.
* Note: The below images are taken from the Blu-ray release and resized for the page. Full-resolution captures are available by clicking individual images, but due to .jpg compression they are not necessarily representative of the quality of the transfer.
Review by Jonathan Hogberg
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I was really pleasently surprised by this one. Like, at times I found the lead character a bit hard to sympathize with, but that aside it was a really good movie. Funny, surprisingly subtle, awesome characters and pretty good acting. Also, very nice job with the review, Jonathan Hogberg. The use of the full name seems awkward, but given that I don't know you, it would be weird to use just the first. And now I'm getting sort of off topic.
Anyway, good movie and nice review.
Anyway, good movie and nice review.
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Haha, thank you much. You can just use my nick on here if you want
stevepulaski Member Join Date: June 2009 Location: Niger Posts: 741
Found this to be very enjoyable, and completely unexpected. I hate how people get the idea women can't be as funny as men, and don't take the time to look at "Bridesmaids." So sexist it's not even funny.
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Disc Details
Release Date: 20th September 2011
Discs: 2
Disc Type: Blu-ray Disc
RCE: No
Video: 1080p
Aspect: 2.40:1
Anamorphic: No
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 English, DTS 5.1 Spanish, DTS 5.1 French
Subtitles: English SDH, Spanish, French
Extras: Unrated and Theatrical Versions of the Film, Deleted Scenes, Extended & Alternate Scenes, Gag Reel, Roomates, Cholodecki's Commercial, Made of Honor: Behind the Scenes of Bridesmaids, Annie vs. Helen, Drunk-O-Rama, Line-O-Rama, Annie's Blind Date with Dave, Dave-o-rama, Tennis Pep Talk, Hold On, Feature Commentary with Filmmakers and Cast Members
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Paul Feig
Cast: Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Ellie Kemper, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Melissa McCarthy, Chris O'Dowd
Genre: Comedy and Drama
Length: 125 minutes
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Cable you need to flash this model of Samsung is C450 NSpro cable and battery must be out of the phone.
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Tips for women travellers
This article is a travel topic
This article contains some general tips for women travelers. Tips for women at individual destinations (such as, say, appropriate dress when visiting a temple, especial safety issues) are addressed in those articles. This article covers more general issues for women travelers.
Stay safe
Stay healthy
Women planning to be sexually active with men during their travels may want to consider taking steps to prevent an unplanned pregnancy. Follow your usual contraceptive measures, but take into account any difficulty you might have obtaining contraception:
Safer sex
Safer sex methods (condoms for sex with men, and dental dams for sex with other women) should be used if women want to reduce any risk of being infected with, or infecting someone else with, a sexually transmitted disease.
There are a number of health issues that women who are planning to travel while pregnant should consider, and discuss with their doctor or health provider as needed:
Many women, particularly those between 10 and 55, travelling for an extended period of time will have their period while travelling. Some extra preparation might be needed to deal with it.
For women doing extended travel in areas where obtaining and disposing of normal menstrual products is annoying, consider reusable menstrual products. The primary products in this category are the suction cups: the silicone Diva Cup and the rubber Keeper. These are non-absorbant, reusable and do not even need to be rinsed before re-insertion every time.
Some women travelers (particularly athletes and honeymooners, but others too) might consider using the contraceptive pill to postpone or skip a period. Extended cycle pills such as Seasonale (one period every three months, rather than every 28 days) are approved for use in some countries, however normal monophasic pills can be used to skip periods as well, by skipping the different coloured sugar placebo pills. Discuss this use with your prescribing doctor.


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Ultimate Guide to Choosing Countertops: Pros & Cons
If you've ever undergone a big kitchen renovation, you know about the dizzying array of options for kitchen countertops. With new materials being developed all the time, how do you sift through the marketing folderol and make an informed decision? Here is a roundup of several popular options, with pros and cons for each…
These materials range from natural to synthetic, from inexpensive to very pricey, from practical to … less practical. Some of the newer materials are particularly exciting, combining durability and function with sustainability and low cost. Let us know in the comments what your favorite is!
All prices are estimates.
Pros: Comes in a variety of colors and patterns, smooth surface, won't chip or dent, heat-resistant.
Cons: Expensive, can be scratched or etched by acids (citrus, coffee, alcohol, some cleaning products) even if you seal it. But if you are vigilant about spills and seal your counters a few times a year (you can do this yourself with a simple spray product) marble is a good option. $100-400/foot.
Pros: More durable than marble, won't scratch, resistant to stains, heat and water if sealed, low-maintenance, high resale value, lots of color options.
Cons: Expensive, requires resealing about once a year. $100-400/foot.
Engineered Stones (Silestone, etc.)
Pros: Nonporous, resists scratches and stains, easy to maintain, no sealant required. Looks like natural stone (it's at least 90% quartz) but can be mixed with pigments for custom color.
Cons: Not heatproof. $50-150/foot.
Brands: CaesarStone, Silestone, Cambria, etc.
Solid Surface (Corian, etc.)
Pros: Durable, smooth surface, can seamlessly integrate sink and backsplash, easy to sand away stains or scratches, lots of color and pattern options, can imitate other materials like concrete and marble.
Cons: Can be easily damaged by heat, easy to scratch and dent, can get stains. $45-150/foot.
Brands: DuPont Corian, Samsung Staron, LG Hi-Macs, ECO, etc.
Stainless Steel
Pros: Durable, stainproof, spillproof, temperature-proof, easy to clean and maintain, help reflect light.
Cons: Can nick and scratch, can show fingerprints, noisy. $100-300/foot.
Wood/Butcher Block
Pros: Good for chopping/prep surface, gentle on delicate glassware/china.
Cons: Easily damaged by burns, dents, spills and scratches, requires food-safe protective sealer, needs regular maintenance, will discolor if installed around the sink. $40-150/foot.
Ceramic Tile
Pros: Durable, easy to install and clean, heat and moisture-resistant.
Cons: Uneven surface, tiles can get scratched, cracked or chipped, grout can stain. $2-150/foot.
Lava Stone
Pros: Beautiful crackled finish, many color options, non-porous, highly resistant to heat, cold, stains and scratching, highly durable, low-maintenance.
Cons: Expensive, and there's a waiting list. At least $225/foot.
Brand: Pyrolave.
Pros: Heat- and scratch-resistant, smooth, very strong, lots of texture and color options, pretty durable, can seamlessly integrate sink and backsplash.
Cons: Can get cracked, somewhat porous, must be sealed and waxed, needs to be custom cast (can be pricey to fabricate). Around $80-150/foot.
Pros: Fabulous natural grey color, smooth matte feel, resistant to etching from acids, somewhat resistant to stains, scratches can be easily sanded or oiled away, not as harmful to the environment as other quarried stones.
Cons: Needs regular maintenance, may crack, chip and scratch, color may darken. $75-150/foot.
Pros: Lots of color, shape and texture options, non-porous, heat-resistant.
Cons: Can crack, chip or break, can't be repaired, must be replaced, scratches and fingerprints are visible. $60-300/foot.
Pros: Stain-resistant, waterproof, lots of color options, low-maintenance, inexpensive.
Cons: Can crack and scratch, not heatproof, difficult to repair. $15-60/foot plus installation.
Brands: Formica, Wilsonart, Pionite, etc.
Paper-based Composite
Pros: Green (made from recycled paper), very durable, harder than wood, somewhat stain- and heat-resistant.
Cons: Can scratch and stain, not totally heatproof, darkens over time, requires sealant, not a huge range of colors. $45-75/foot. Brand: Richlite, PaperStone, Shetkastone.
Bamboo & Paper Composite
Pros: Green, highly durable, won't discolor over time, scratch- and stain-proof, water-resistant, more light colors than Paper (above). Cons: Only 10 colors available, requires (infrequent) regular maintenance. $35+/foot. Brand: EcoTop.
Gallery Images:
Marble: Photo by Thomas Loof for House Beautiful
Granite: Southern Living
CaesarStone: Elle Decor
Corian: Photo by Antoine Bootz via Elle Decor
Stainless Steel: MarthaStewart.com
Wood: Photo by Ngoc Minh Ngo for House Beautiful
Ceramic Tile: Country Living
Lava Stone: Pyrolave
Concrete: Photo by Pieter Estersohn for House Beautiful
Soapstone: Photo by Pieter Estersohn for Elle Decor
Glass: Photo by Joshua McHugh for House Beautiful
Laminate: Photo by Simon Upton for Elle Decor
Paper: Richlite
Bamboo: EcoTop
Main Image: Pietra Cardosa stone countertops Liz Vidyarthi/Lyndsay and Fitzhugh's Summer Cottage in the City


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2013 Crossover SUVs: New and Updated
With so many 2013 crossover SUVs to choose from, picking the right one can be hard. To help you stay in tune with the latest updates, we've listed each crossover that's all-new or heavily revised for the new model year.
The X1 is BMW's smallest crossover, placed below the already-compact X3 in its growing lineup. Prices start at $31,545 with shipping for a rear-drive "sDrive28i" model, while adding all-wheel drive boosts the base price by $1,700. A 241-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder is standard, while a 300-hp 3.0-liter turbo six is optional. Rivals for the German-built crossover include the Acura RDX, the upcoming Audi Q3, and Buick's compact new Encore. Priced from just over $39,000 with standard all-wheel drive, BMW's own slightly larger X3 is also a viable rival.
Buick Enclave
Buick's largest crossover isn't all-new for 2013, but it's heavily updated. While exterior changes are limited to a revised grille and headlights, the cabin gets a major overhaul - much like its Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia twins. The most obvious changes are a new center stack, more stitching inside, and blue LED lighting. The Enclave also adds Buick's IntelliLink infotainment system for 2013. And an industry-first center side airbag makes the crossover safer for front-seat occupants. Pricing for the 2013 Enclave starts at $39,270 with shipping.
Buick Encore
We expect the compact Buick Encore crossover to arrive at Buick dealers early this year. Powered by a tiny 1.4-liter turbo four-cylinder, the Encore boasts just 138 hp. But gas mileage ratings favor the miserly, reaching 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway in two-wheel drive models. Drivers on a budget will also like the Encore's pricing. The crossover starts under $25,000 with shipping, while even a top-end Encore Premium only reaches $30,440 before options. Standard features include a six-speed automatic, Bluetooth, automatic headlights, and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Chevrolet Traverse/GMC Acadia
Like the similar Buick Enclave, the Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Acadia crossovers are facelifted for 2013. Exterior updates are focused in front. Both cars get new grilles and headlights, while the Traverse's rear hatch is also re-tooled. Interior changes to the Acadia and Traverse go even further, with new soft touch materials, wood, and stitching throughout. A 288-hp 3.6-liter V6 remains the sole powertrain, though the Traverse and Acadia do boast new features. Examples include an industry-first front center airbag that's standard on all models, plus GM's latest infotainment technology - an option across the board.
Ford Escape
For the first time in its 13-year history, the compact Ford Escape is all-new for 2013. That's obvious from the outside, since the 2013 Escape gives up its boxy styling for a fluid new design. Pricing starts around $23,000, and three engines are offered. Base models use a 168-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder. Mid-level Escape SE and SEL trims offer a 173-hp turbo four-cylinder. Topping the range is a 231-hp turbo four. That engine is standard on the $31,000 Escape Titanium, and optional on the SE and SEL.
Hyundai Santa Fe
The Hyundai Santa Fe range becomes two models for 2013. Shoppers who don't need a third row seat will want the Santa Fe Sport. The Sport starts around $25,000, and uses a standard 190-hp four-cylinder or an optional 264-hp turbo four-cylinder. For shoppers who need seven seats, the traditional Santa Fe fits the bill. The sole engine is a 3.3-liter V6, which produces 294 hp - required to move the larger SUV. Standard features on both models include Bluetooth, alloy wheels, steering wheel audio controls, and a litany of safety items.
Mazda CX-5
The compact Mazda CX-5 was one of the first 2013 models, having gone on sale in early 2012. In addition to unique styling, the CX-5's claim to fame is gas mileage. Its 155-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder makes up to 31 mpg with its automatic transmission, or 35 mpg with a standard six-speed manual. That means the CX-5 is the most fuel-efficient SUV on the market. Drivers eager to save at the pump will probably also take to the CX-5's pricing. Base models start below $22,000, while even the upscale Grand Touring is less than $28,000. Standard features include curtain side airbags, a USB port for music and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Mercedes GL-Class
It's not totally new, but Mercedes' largest SUV is heavily updated for 2013. Outside, changes include a revised grille, updated front and rear lights and new lines. But the GL-Class SUV sees bigger revisions inside. There, updates include a new center stack and a new center console, plus boxy air vents in place of last year's circles. Four models are offered. The base-level GL350 BlueTEC starts at $63,300, and uses a 240-hp diesel V6 that returns up to 26 mpg highway. All other variants use a turbo V8. A 362-hp 4.7-liter unit powers the GL450, while the same motor is tuned for 429 hp in the GL550. Topping the SUV's range is the wild new GL63 AMG, which boasts a 550-hp 5.5-liter turbo V8 and a base price above $117,000.
Nissan Pathfinder
After using a truck-based body-on-frame design since its mid-1980s debut, the Nissan Pathfinder is finally switching to unibody construction for 2013. That makes it a crossover for the first time. Most shoppers will appreciate the new design, since it leads to better handling and a lower center of gravity. But drivers looking to tow may lament the decreased pulling power and lack of a V8. Still, we predict the Pathfinder will be a success. That's especially true with its $29,000 base price and a long list of equipment that includes tri-zone automatic climate control, MP3 player integration, and 18-inch alloys.
Subaru XV Crosstrek
It may not look like a traditional crossover, but the jacked-up Subaru XV Crosstrek fits the bill. Essentially an Impreza wagon with added ground clearance, the XV Crosstrek is aimed at active car shoppers who need a city car that can handle the occasional off-road excursion. The Impreza's 148-hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder is standard. It returns 25 mpg city and 33 mpg highway with an optional CVT automatic. Pricing starts around $22,800 for a base model with a five-speed manual.
Toyota RAV4
The fourth-generation RAV4 reaches dealers early this year. Exterior styling is radically different: Toyota's new corporate grille goes in front, and a traditional liftgate is now in back. The interior is also totally reworked, gaining an attractive new design in place of last year's dull-but-functional look. But the biggest change may be under the hood. There, Toyota has ditched today's 3.5-liter V6, which sends the current car to 60 mph in a lightning-quick 6.1 seconds. Sensing compact SUV buyers don't need such speed, Toyota only offers a fuel efficient 176-horsepower four-cylinder in the 2013 RAV4. Front-wheel drive is standard, while all-wheel drive adds $1,400 to the RAV4's $24,145 base price.
What it means to you: Many 2013 crossover SUVs have been substantially updated for the new model year.
What do you think of this list? Let us know in the comments below.


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Homeless Man Struck, Killed By Car In Bemidji
BEMIDJI (AP) — A homeless man who recently was featured in a newspaper series has died after being struck by a car in Bemidji.
Police say 54-year-old Andrew Willard Reed of Bemidji was pronounced dead just before 5 a.m. Sunday. Police say Reed died of multiple head injuries.
Police say the driver said he did not see Reed until the impact. Police say Reed was wearing dark clothes and was standing on the center dividing line.
Bemidji Police Chief Mike Mastin says the driver passed a breath test and showed no signs of impairment. Authorities are not pursuing charges.
Reed was one of several homeless men and women featured in a series of Pioneer articles on homelessness in Bemidji.


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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Oct. 20, 2009) - The ETSU softball team wrapped up its fall tournament on a high note on Saturday afternoon, as the Lady Bucs braved the cool, damp weather conditions at the ETSU Softball Complex by sweeping away the field of competition.
The Lady Bucs began the day with a 10-1 victory over Virginia Intermont (five innings), and returned to action with back-to-back wins over
With the sweep, ETSU finished its fall season with a 6-1 mark, while outscoring the competition 44-13 in those six victories.
ETSU vs. Virginia Intermont Recap
ETSU scored six runs in the third and three more in the fourth, as the Lady Bucs cruised to a 10-1 victory over Virginia Intermont in the first game on Saturday morning.
Seniors Cheniece Cason (
The Lady Bucs struck first to grab an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first, when Massenzo's triple to right-center scored Cason from second. Cason led off the game with a single and stole second.
After being sent down in order an inning later, ETSU responded nicely in the bottom half of the third, as the Lady Bucs hit around in the order and extended their lead to 7-0. Cason, Jett, Massenzo, Henderson, Annie Martin (
Once again Jett's hot bat began the fun in the fourth, as she led off the frame with a solo shot over the fence in left-center - putting the Lady Bucs up 8-1. Massenzo and Henderson both blasted singles later in the inning, and came around to touch the dish to make it 10-1.
Senior Marissa Hardy (
ETSU vs.
Once again solid hitting and strong pitching was the formula for a perfect equation in game two, as the Lady Bucs blasted
Junior newcomer Jessica Duncan (
Eight of the 12 hitters ETSU sent to the plate in the second inning came away with hits, and the Lady Bucs were fueled by another clutch Trisha Massenzo triple - marking her second three-bagger of the day. Massenzo was the seventh and final runner to score in the frame when she came home on Katie Henderson's RBI single - giving ETSU the 7-0 advantage.
The first three Lady Buccaneer hitters reached base to begin the fourth, with Lucy Schneider adding to the lead when she connected on her second round-tripper of the fall. After Schneider's solo blast, Katy Jett worked a walk and advanced into scoring position on Massenzo's single. Both Jett and Massenzo later scored to put ETSU up, 10-0.
ETSU vs.
After posting two lop-sided victories earlier in the day, ETSU was in for a nail biter in the final game, but the Lady Bucs pulled through with a 5-4 victory over Lincoln Memorial in the nightcap.
Both pitchers were dealing through the first three and a half innings, but ETSU snapped a scoreless game by plating four runs in the fourth to take a 4-0 lead.
Unfortunately, Lincoln Memorial came back with a solo shot in the fifth and a three-run homer in the seventh to even the game at four.
The Lady Bucs managed to catch a break in the bottom half of the seventh, as Lucy Schneider worked a two-out walk and came around to score the game-winning run after Katy Jett reached on a throwing error to end the game, 5-4.
Marissa Hardy started the contest and tossed four scoreless innings. The Rocklin,
The Lady Bucs will hold an open scrimmage with Milligan on Wednesday afternoon at 5 p.m. before closing out fall play with the annual ETSU Blue/Gold game on Saturday afternoon.
For more information on Lady Buccaneer softball, visit www.ETSUBucs.com.