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> That's a real shame. Be careful your employer doesn't catch on. Most
> code owners like to believe (real or illusion) that their code assets
> can be reused.
Well I disagree. Here are some of my thoughts on the matter so you know
where I stand. This is a 1st draft so please excuse the various errors.
Code Reuse and the Burden of Interpretation
Experience shows that code re-use is not, in any useful sense, achievable.
It is interesting to note that code reuse per se is not the generic goal;
instead of focusing on reusing code it is more useful to think of solution
reuse where a solution can be thought of as either direct solution code or,
less obviously, as abstract solution code in the form of a problem
definition coupled to a code generator.
The current paradigm states that code and solution are one and the same
thing. This statement is false when humans are allowed to generate the code.
Humans will inevitably interpret the solution they implement as they
implement it. Hence their code represents their solution and must be infused
with personal interpretation. Thus each code component does not directly
equate to an absolute solution but is, instead, an abstracted, interpreted
isomorph whose detailed internal dependencies are to some degree unique to
the particular coder's design. All structured programming, naming
conventions etc are just so many attempts to agree on a general code
topology that allows the various isomorphs of a given solution (generated by
individual human coders) to be interchangeable. They fail because humans are
irreducibly different.
Interestingly this observation predicts that coders will tend to be loners.
An isolated individual is not subject to the effect described above for the
simple reason that isomorphs are relative. An isolated 'isomorph' is, in
fact, an internally consistent paradigm when viewed from the individual
coder's perspective. For an individual working alone the direct mapping
between code and solution is restored. Thus most coders ultimately prefer to
'do it their own way' if the solution space is small enough for individual
Leading on from this is realization that the problem with code reuse is not
one of technique but is instead a far more subtle and fundamental emergent
property of interacting human interpretations. Now it can be understood why
the only path to code reuse in a multi-coder environment is that of
restriction and convention because such rules result in an agreed, if highly
brittle, code topology whose specific function is to preclude an
individual's interpretation. Since humans must by definition make a priori
interpretations of anything they understand, then it can clearly be seen
that this approach is flawed at its root axiom; the very rules designed to
preclude interpretation are themselves subject to it before they can be
understood and applied.
From this it can be seen that code reuse would be greatly enhanced by
preventing the coder from applying their personal interpretation to a given
solution. If it is the case that the incompatible boundaries between
isomorphic solutions are indeed responsible for the lack of code reuse then
removing the coder will also remove inevitable variability of solution
interpretation and so enhance the prospects of reusing solution code.
The corollary to the observation that coders should not be involved with
solution code is that code reuse is only possible with code that has been
automatically generated by a consistent, non-interpretative framework.
Unfortunately this is not possible for the obvious reason that machines
cannot act as a prime mover, they cannot solve problems (even if they can
generate exquisite code solutions) because linear machines cannot define
problems without an initial, lateral input of a type currently available
only via a human intelligence. It is therefore impossible to eliminate human
interpretation from the ultimate solution code.
However the perfect should not be allowed to become the enemy of the good. A
fundamental revision of the coder's place in the process of solution
generation with the purpose of reducing the interpretation pollution they
engender is a worthy goal and should bring with it an increase in the reuse
of code. Put simply, the coder's task should be shifted from defining the
solution to defining the problem. Problem definitions vary far less then
their corresponding, isomorphic solution-sets and therefore problem
definitions hold out the possibility of being amenable to rigorous control.
Of course problem definitions must be subject to the same forces of
individual human interpretation but it seems likely that the interpretation
burden will be less. The notion of code reuse would also undergo a dramatic
revision with all attempts at solution-isomorph reuse being subsumed by the
reuse of problem-definition code.
To enable such a paradigm shift, a consistent yet generic code/solution
generator that consumes well-formed problem definitions is required.
Evolutionary programming provides such a system. The iterative logic of
selection provides the generic and consistent framework and the fitness
tests they consume are nothing more than definitions of the problem to be
solved. What is missing is the rigorous and consistent syntax for the coding
of fitness tests i.e. problem definitions. Should such a language become
available then it may be a simple matter for coders to make the required
shift from defining solutions to defining problems.
In summary it can be seen that likelihood of code reuse varies inversely
with the level of solution interpretation. Solution interpretation can be
greatly reduced by allowing machines to generate consistent code. Machines
can do this only if they are provided with problem definitions. Only humans
can generate the required primary problem definitions and so interpretation
cannot be eliminated entirely. The observation of greatest importance is
that the coder must shift from being a solution provider to a problem provid
er. The code that would be re-used would be the problem definitions.
Evolutionary programming appears to provide both the consistent solution
generation mechanism as well as a suitable problem definition framework.


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Store to present a showroom feel
A new business is taking shape on Main Street and owner Dennis Moore of Grand Ledge is hoping to put the community's plumbing needs and problems to rest.
Moore Plumbing is located at 341 W. Main St. and offers options in plumbing, heating and cooling, including sump pumps, water conditioners, iron filters for water systems, furnaces, and air conditioners. Service calls are also available.
"(Customers) will be able to go in and (my staff) will have the knowledge of what you need," said Moore. "We stand behind our product, so if there's a problem, it'll be taken care of right away."
Ionia store manager and resident Barbe DeLaney said she can provide name brand products - most of which are made in the United States.
"We're going to have the high quality (items), but without the outrageous price," said DeLaney.
In addition, she said soon she will be able to show customers a 3-D example of what a room will look like through an iPad application projected onto one of the building walls.
"I want to put in a quality product. If we see something has huge failures all the time, we'll tell the customer," added Moore.
Honesty is a quality important to him and his business, he said, as well as hiring local individuals. Giving back to the community also is a staple, Moore said. Each year at the main office location in Grand Ledge, the business gives a portion of their service funds to children and families in need of clothing, food or Christmas gifts, Moore said.
Although the business is open to customers, more features will be added in the next 30 days, Moore said. The building will provide working bathrooms, laundry rooms and kitchens as a showroom area for customers to get a real sense of how faucets and shower heads displace water for various needs and to see first-hand how cabinets and granite counter tops blend together.
"They can actually see the cabinets and the colors of the granite together," Moore said.
Granite displays also will be part of the store to give customers a realistic idea of cost, grain and color, which will save them time and possibly disappointment, he added.
Moore said he has been in the plumbing business since 1988 and started his own business in 2001. His father also has been in the field since 1970, he added.
If business excels in Ionia, Moore said he would like to expand the downtown business further into the local area.
For more information, call 616-522-1131 or visit www.mooreplumbingheating.com.
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Liverpool's award-winning Beatles Story has teamed up with Bonhams to give Liverpool's music fanatics the opportunity to view a rare piece of Beatles history ahead of the December 12 Entertainment Memorabilia auction.
This exhibition will display the leather jacket that George Harrison wore throughout the formative Beatles appearances in Hamburg and at Liverpool's Cavern Club between 1960 – 1962.
Stephanie Connell, Director of the Entertainment Memorabilia department comments, "This leather jacket is instantly recognisable and was an important part of the Beatles' image in their early years. The jacket will be the highlight of our Entertainment auction on 12th December which includes the Harrison Family collection, among over 100 items relating to The Beatles. It is a great opportunity to exhibit the piece in Liverpool, the birthplace of the Beatles.
"This important piece of music memorabilia has never previously been offered at auction and we are excited to allow visitors to the Beatles Story the chance to view such an important piece of music history."


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- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
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Australian Uni's Underground, Robot-Staffed Library 46
angry tapir writes "As part of a $1 billion upgrade of its city campus, the University of Technology, Sydney is installing an underground automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) for its library collection. The ASRS is in response to the need to house a growing collection and free up physical space for the new 'library of the future', which is to open in 2015 to 2016, so that people can be at the center of the library rather than the books. The ASRS, which will connect to the new library, consists of six 15-meter high robotic cranes that operate bins filled with books. When an item is being stored or retrieved, the bins will move up and down aisles as well as to and from the library. Items will be stored in bins based on their spine heights. About 900,000 items will be stored underground, starting with 60 per cent of the library's collection and rising to 80 per cent. About 250,000 items purchased from the last 10 years will be on open shelves in the library. As items age, they will be relegated to the underground storage facility. The University of Chicago has invested in a similar system."


text: Hi everyone. Sorry I have been in la la land for the past couple of weeks. I have been housing a couple of professional tennis players at my house and it has thrown my schedule off completely. 7.0 is the highest rating the USTA gives. It is reserved for those who make a complete living playing tennis. I was a 6.5 as I played pro tournaments, but did not get paid enough to actually say that my bills were paid solely through tennis tournaments, so therefore I was a 6.5. When playing someone who moonballs and retrieves, don't change your game. You can change the amount of topspin and such, but don't completely abandon the game that makes you who you are. How can you expect to hit super heavy topspin and charge the net when you practice totally different? It just isn't feasible. First, play your game and see if it works to draw errors out of them. If not, be patient and make them run, run, run, run. They will tire out, I assure you. There is no time limit in the game of tennis. Thirdly, work one corner until they begin to shade there and then attack the other. If you hit from corner to corner against a pusher, they will get both body and racquet rhythm and they begin to make everything. Getting them stuck in a corner until they hit a a poor shot is the key and then you attack the opposite corner and move in. Another great idea is to hit high and heavy so that they are backed up to the fence and then you can step in and hit an angle, approach, or a dropshot. Most retrievers love side to side movement, but not so much up and back movement. Throw their rhythm off with different paced shots of your own and different depths. Take their rhythm and you can take the match.


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John H. "Jack" Hotaling, 72 of Cedar Key and Tampa. died on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. He was born June 30, 1940, in Albany, N.Y. to the late Rachel and ElmoHotaling.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ann: children Janice Ann Capuano and John Cocroft Hotaling; grandchildren Luke Iacovone, Leah Huckabay, Mallori Hotaling and Logan Capuano: sister Jo Anne (Bob) Lake.
Mr. Hotaling graduated from Colonie Central High School and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. He was a State of Florida Licensed Professional Civil Engineer, as well as being certified in water treatment operations. His expertise in utility design and troubleshooting led him to hold several ownership and managerial positions spanning several decades. He was most recently the General Manager of the Cedar Key Water District.
His two favorite personal accomplishments are attaining the level of Eagle Scout and finishing the 1987 Honolulu Marathon on his 25th wedding anniversary trip. He will be remembered as a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Visitation was Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Blount & Curry Funeral Home Oldsmar/West Hillsborough Chapel in Tampa. Burial will be in New York.
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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — A former Texas prosecutor and one-time candidate for Congress was convicted Friday of accepting bribes in exchange for court favors, including an $80,000 payment in a scheme that allowed a convicted murderer to escape.
Jurors convicted former Cameron County District Attorney Armando Villalobos on racketeering, bribery and extortion charges. They acquitted him on two extortion charges.
Villalobos is the highest-profile target to stand trial in an FBI investigation into legal corruption in Cameron County. The former prosecutor was accused of taking more than $100,000 in bribes from attorneys.
Villalobos denied any wrongdoing and testified during his trial that he did not request money from lawyers in exchange for appointments with him.
Among the allegations were that Villalobos participated in a scheme involving Amit Livingston, who was convicted of killing his girlfriend, Hermila Hernandez, in 2007. Prosecutors alleged former state District Judge Abel Lima agreed to work with Villalobos and Villalobos' former law partner, Eddie Lucio, in criminal and civil cases involving Livingston. The trio's target was the $500,000 bail put up for Livingston's release before trial.


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Harry R. Gosser, Jr., 34, who resides in the 500 block of Oak Hill School Road in Townsend, is facing 25 counts of dealing child pornography.
A Townsend man was arrested Nov. 29 after detectives from the Department of Justice found more than 25 files containing child pornography on his computers.
Harry R. Gosser, Jr., 34, who resides in the 500 block of Oak Hill School Road in Townsend, is facing 25 counts of dealing child pornography.
Detectives seized two computers, an external hard drive and other evidence during their search, which was taken to the Delaware State Police High Technology Crimes Unit for forensic examination.
The examination turned up more than two-dozen files, including depictions of sexual assault against young children between the ages of 3 and 4, said Jason Miller, a spokesman for the Attorney General's office.
The search warrant was executed Nov. 29 following an online, undercover investigation into dealing child pornography that led detectives to Gosser's residence.
"Thanks to the proactive investigation of the Delaware Child Predator Task Force, criminals learn that their online activity has very real and very serious consequences offline," said Attorney General Beau Biden.
Gosser was arraigned by videophone at J.P. Court #2 and is being held on a $250,000 secured bail.
He was then taken to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna where he was ordered to stay.


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Once you have, you can even work your way up the tree, and youll never run out of entertainment.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians Family
Rick Riordans Percy Jackson & the Olympians books represent the latest in a long line stretching back over 2500 years of adaptations of Greek Mythology. Although Riordan wasnt around to hear the Greek Myths told, himself, he certainly read adaptations, going back to Greek and Roman sources.
It doesnt have to be complicated, though. A direct adaptation is a relatively faithful re-telling of another work. A book being remade as a movie is an example of a direct adaptation: the movie might leave some things out, or make some changes, but it will pretty much follow the original plot. An example of a direct adaptation is Grant Morrisons 18 Days series by Graphic India. (Published on YouTube.) 18 Days is a retelling of the Mahabharata one of the epic myth cycles of Hinduism, along with the Ramayana. Although both Percy Jackson and 18 Days are based on a source, the Percy Jackson series isnt a straight re-telling of the Greek myths, but rather uses them as an artistic inspiration. 18 Days, however, follows the same plot as the Mahabharata, even though it chooses to tell the story in a different style (kind of like a sci-fi shadow puppet show).
You can do this with authors, artists, or directors, as well as books or movies! If you went to see a horror movie this Halloween season, it could probably trace its roots back to Charlotte Brontë or Edgar Allan Poe.
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Feeling like making some art for your room? Try these links!
- For an awesome mustache stamp
- Art from corrugated cardboard
- Skull string art
- Use Post-It Notes for window or wall art
- Recycled toilet paper rolls turned into art
- Make a giant tissue paper flower
- Holiday designs
Need something cool to wear? Try these links!
-Lynette, Teen Services, Shawnee Branch
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Our very first Teen Tech Tips blog post featured some keyboard short cuts to help you save time and work more efficiently. Click here for a review.
We are happy to share David Pogue's TED Talk from Febraury of this year as an update and addition.
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Playground by 50 Cent is all about Butterball, a husky bully who thinks that name is much cooler than what is printed on his birth certificate. His teachers even call him Butterball. Hes the new kid at school and to keep kids from messing with him, he gets to them first. Hes a smart kid; he just does dumb stuff. Butterball's antics have gotten him into some serious trouble: suspension and required regular visits with a therapist. At home, things are just as disastrous.
His parents are not together. His father is not nearly as concerned with his son as he should be, and Butterball has completely lost the trust of his mother. Somehow, Butterball manages to weasel the trust of his mother once more, and she allows him to attend a party. Of course, he messes up. Thats what Butterball does. He wouldnt be Butterball if he didnt. A plan did not work out, the joke is on him, and the tables have turned: he is now the victim of bullying, and theres nothing he can do about it.
-Alexis Austin, Teen Services, Okolona Branch
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Right now, the master of surrealism for teens is Nova Ren Suma. For those unfamiliar with surrealism, it can be an acquired taste. Its not quite realistic fiction and its not quite fantasy or paranormal. Her books leave you with more questions than answers, and you may feel the story was dreamed rather than read. Suma says she was inspired by magical realism, which is a genre that introduces magical elements into an otherwise normal world. This isnt the magic of Harry Potter, but magic that exists at the edges of things. These books arent fully paranormal, but as a reader you cant shake the feeling that something is amiss. If youre the kind of reader that likes a solid ending that answers all of your questions, these may not be right for you. If you like open endings and enjoy the psychological heebie-jeebies, then you are in for a treat.
Nova Ren Sumas YA debut, Imaginary Girls, was released in the summer of 2011. At its surface, this book is about the relationship between two sisters, our narrator Chloe and her enigmatic sister Ruby. There are parties by a reservoir, cute boys, and interesting new friends; but readers will quickly discover that things are not what they appear. The first oddity is the reappearance of a girl who drowned two years prior, but Chloe is the only one who seems to remember. There are also the stories Ruby tells about the former residents of Olive, a town flooded when the reservoir was built. Are the former residents still living beneath the water? This book isnt a traditional paranormal thriller, but it is certainly unsettling. There is a dreamy quality to Sumas writing and this novel is unlike anything I have encountered in YA.
Favorite Quote:
Rubys stories didnt have morals. They meant one thing in the light and one thing in the dark and another thing entirely when she was wearing sunglasses.
Sumas most recent novel is 17 & Gone . The narrator, Lauren, is haunted by girls who disappeared the year they turned 17. Police never fully investigated the disappearances because it was believed the girls ran away willingly, but Lauren knows better. The missing girls keep appearing in her car, in her room, on the side of the road; and they want her to find out what really happened to them. The book is a mix of mystery, ghost story, and psychological thriller. There is a bit more action than in Imaginary Girls, but the same unsettling atmosphere remains. Determining what is real and what is just in Laurens head may be the focus, but the real horror of the novel is why no one cared to investigate after the girls went missing.
Favorite Quotes:
I was 17. I was a girl. Didn't we matter?
How heartless it was for a girl to be forgotten and buried before there was even anything of her to put in the ground."
-Ruth Houston, Youth Services, Teen Underground, Main Library
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Genealogy Tips in Memory of My Mother – 2011
My mother is the person who piqued my interest family and local history. As a child I loved looking through her photo albums and memorabilia. I can remember looking at her 4th grade report card where the teacher wrote "Needs watching" and thinking "Oh, Mama was bad in school!!!" As a child, I got a kick out of knowing that my mother sometimes got in trouble too.
One of my favorite pictures was of Howard University's 19th Annual May Festival from May of 1946. My mother was an attendant in the queen's court and to me she and the other ladies looked like princesses.
My mother would also share her memories of growing up in Washington, DC. As we traveled around the city she would point out landmarks (or where landmarks used to be) and share tidbits of information.
When my mother passed away I wrote an article containing genealogy tips in her memory in my Woodfork Genealogy newsletter. Today is the 3rd anniversary of her death and so I am posting the newsletter to my blog in her memory.
Genealogy Tips in Memory of My Mother
My mother, Dorothy L. Woodfork, passed away on Sunday, November 16th. She had been in a nursing home for four years and had numerous health problems. I watched as her health continued to deteriorate with each passing day. Her passing was not a sad occasion for me because she is finally free and at peace.
With her passing, the number of elders on the maternal side of my family tree has been reduced. My mother was 82 and one of the oldest in her family. Fortunately, she had done an excellent job of preserving her family history. In honor of my mother's memory, this Woodfork Genealogy Newsletter shares some of the steps she took to preserve our family history.
Document What You Know
My mother had written down all of the family members she could remember in a notebook. After my grandmother's funeral, the family members had gathered at her house for the repast. My mother passed around the notebook and asked everyone to document their family. This notebook has been a great asset to my genealogy research and I treasure it today.
In 1997, at the age of 71, my mother wrote her memoir. She wrote it out in long-hand on notebook paper. In it she described her life growing up in Washington, DC from the 1920's forward. She gave it to my daughter to type. Everyone got busy with life and the document was put on the back burner. In 2004, I started cleaning out her house after she was moved to the nursing home. I remembered the document and resumed work on it again. By this time, my mother's memory had started to fade because she had dementia, so completing the document was a race against time.
My mother and I worked on the document together through the fall and winter. I had a hard time reading some of her handwriting (she had Parkinson's disease which made her handwriting small and shaky) and she had a hard time remembering what she had written. But between the two of us, we were able to figure out much of what she had written. I supplemented the information with pictures and other memorabilia she had saved. The result was a document that not only gave great insight into my mother's life, but also the history of Washington, DC. I made copies of the document and gave one to each of her children and grandchildren as a Christmas present from her in 2004. This would be her last Christmas present to them. On Christmas Day, I brought her from the nursing home to my house for Christmas dinner. She looked on anxiously as my daughters unwrapped their gift and whispered to me, "Do you think they like it?" I assured her they did. My mother's memoir is truly a family treasure that can be passed on to future generations.
Preserve Family Memorabilia
My mother saved EVERYTHING. She believed that everything could be used again "one day". When I was cleaning out her out house I found all sorts of stuff. There was a four foot tube full of plastic grocery bags. As I pulled the bags from the tube, I kept thinking that there must be something else in this tube, but it was not. There was a huge box of cardboard boxes of every shape and size you could imagine. There was also a huge container of twine and string. You name it and she probably had saved it.
In addition to all these items, my mother had preserved many family treasures: her report cards from elementary and high school, as well as her college transcript; wedding and funeral programs from every event she had every attended; obituaries that she and my grandmother had saved; birth, marriage and death certificates; every personnel action paper she had been given when she worked for the government. She had photo albums for many, many years, including photo albums that belonged to her father. There were newspaper clippings and notes that she had written that gave insight into her thoughts. The list goes on and on. She had carefully labeled all of the documents and neatly organized them in boxes. My mother's house was a genealogy gold mine.
I am glad I started cleaning out her house before she passed. The process took me over a year. Since there was no rush, I was able to carefully go through all her belongings (and there were a lot of them) and preserve the necessary items. A lot of family history is lost when people who are not sensitive to the importance of preserving the family history clean out an elderly person's home. Many genealogy gems are thrown away as "junk" because the person is not mindful of the significance of the documents.
In conclusion, I suggest that you talk to your family members and urge them to preserve their memories. This can be done in many ways, they can write a memoir; you can interview them and preserve the information on audio or video tape. Also, go through their possessions with them and help them organize and preserve family memorabilia. Label all photos and determine the significance of artifacts they have saved. I urge you to take these steps today.
Take Care,
Marion Woodfork Simmons
Woodfork Genealogy LLC


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Games Played for Week 22
4 Games – ATL, BOS, IND, LAC, LAL, MEM, MIA, MIN, NOH, NYK, ORL, PHI, UTA, WAS
3 Games – BRK, CHA, CHI, CLE, DAL, DEN, DET, GSW, HOU, MIL, OKC, PHO, POR, SAC, SAS, TOR
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Atlanta – The Hawks go four times and are pretty healthy, although Devin Harris went down with a foot injury on Sunday. Between the constant injuries and extreme inconsistency, I just don't have much faith in Harris. Kyle Korver will get you 3-pointers, but outside of that category, he's going to be hit or miss.
Boston – Kevin Garnett is undergoing an MRI on his left ankle and Courtney Lee also missed Saturday's game with the same injury. Maybe he'll play on Tuesday, but we're still awaiting more information on Garnett. If KG misses more games, both Jeff Green and Brandon Bass will benefit. Jordan Crawford had 21 points on Saturday in Lee's absence, but will still be hit or miss going forward.
Brooklyn – Joe Johnson was out on Sunday with a quad injury leaving his owners in a bind, while his replacements (Keith Bogans, MarShon Brooks) did nothing that was noteworthy. Joe Cool will be iffy for Wednesday, and I don't think you can start him at this point. Kris Humphries somehow played well and racked up 17 points and eight boards in 28 minutes. Keep an eye on him, but also keep in mind that he hasn't done anything all season and was playing against the Suns. Gerald Wallace actually had a nice game on Sunday, but like Humps, has not been playing well, Reggie Evans had 16 and 22 boards in his last two, making him worth a look if you need them.
Charlotte – Michael Kidd-Gilchrist double-doubled on Sunday with 13 points and 10 rebounds, but has been far too inconsistent to put into lineups. Byron Mullens started for injured Josh McRoberts (shoulder), but managed just five points and two rebounds, offering further evidence that this is not the year (or time) to trust him. McBob is now questionable for Wednesday and with three games, shouldn't be used in most leagues. Gerald Henderson still looks like a nice three-game start.
Chicago – The Bulls go three times this week and Nate Robinson has been a model of inconsistency lately. But the good games have outweighed the bad and it's probably only a matter of time before Kirk Hinrich goes down again. Joakim Noah was out all weekend with plantar fasciitis and his status for Wednesday is unknown. Taj Gibson had a double-double in his absence, and is worth holding until Noah is back. Marco Belinelli was out on Sunday with an ab strain and Jimmy Butler had 20 points, nine boards, three steals, a block and two 3-pointers in the start at SG. If Bello's going to miss time, Butler looks like a decent grab. There's still no word on when we might see Derrick Rose.
Cleveland – Kyrie Irving is doing some shooting, but my guess is he's done for the year. Dion Waiters will be reevaluated for his knee injury soon, but you can't start him as of now. Shaun Livingston and Wayne Ellington join Tristan Thompson and Tyler Zeller as possible plays for Cleveland.
Dallas – Mike James had 19 points and five assists in another start for the Mavs on Sunday and now looks like a safe PG pickup, especially if you need threes, and his rise is hurting Darren Collison. Shawn Marion is back and rolling, while I don't trust centers Elton Brand, Brandan Wright or Chris Kaman enough to use any of them right now. You might have a better four-game option than O.J. Mayo with three.
Denver – Ty Lawson and Wilson Chandler both practiced on Sunday and look ready to go on Monday. Lawson's return hurts Andre Miller, but he has been playing well even when Lawson is playing. With Chandler back, forget about Corey Brewer.
Detroit – Jose Calderon, Greg Monroe, Brandon Knight and Rodney Stuckey are all worth a look, but things are pretty thin in Detroit. Charlie Villanueva played well on Saturday, but is too unreliable to use. Andre Drummond may or may not play again this season, but I'm not into holding him, as the Pistons are going to baby him.
Golden State – Stephen Curry is hoping to play Monday against the Lakers after rolling his ankle on Saturday. He only has three games and a Monday miss would make it two, but I'm guessing he'll play tonight. Harrison Barnes is starting to come on a bit, but the W's schedule is not good. Andrew Bogut and Jarrett Jack are fringe fantasy players this week, while Klay Thompson and David Lee should probably be in most lineups.
Houston – The Rockets are pretty healthy, although Jeremy Lin is in a slump, which has allowed Patrick Beverly to make a little noise. But not enough to trust him. James Harden is the only must-start with three games, while Omer Asik, Chandler Parsons and Lin are worth a close look. Thomas Robinson showed signs of life on Saturday, but it looked fluky to me.
Indiana – George Hill tweaked his groin on Saturday but played through it, so watch for news on him Monday. David West's back injury has him doubtful for Monday, meaning you can't count on him this week. Tyler Hansbrough will get his starts and minutes for as long as he's out. Deep leaguers should keep an eye on Gerald Green, who is back in the rotation.
L.A. Clippers – DeAndre Jordan played well on Saturday with 13 points, 12 boards and three blocks, and I like him as a four-game play this week, along with Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and Jamal Crawford. Watch for an update on Paul's knee, as he tweaked it in that game.
L.A. Lakers – Antawn Jamison is planning to play through his sore wrist the rest of the way. Kobe Bryant is back and should be in lineups, along with Dwight Howard, Pau Gasol, Steve Nash and Metta World Peace. And no, I am not interested in Jamison as long as Pau is back.
Memphis – Marc Gasol has a torn abdominal muscle and we still don't know when he'll play again. Both Ed Davis and Darrell Arthur stepped up their games in his absence on Saturday, and both are worth picking up in all leagues. Jerryd Bayless had 30 points off the bench and looks like a must-own player with four games, while Tony Allen is still worth a deep-league look.
Miami – The Heat waxed the Bobcats without Dwyane Wade on Sunday to win their 26th straight game. LeBron went nuts and should have another four-game bonanza this week, but owners have to hope the streak doesn't end soon, or he could be due for a night off. Wade's knee will leave him a little iffy for Monday, but I'm guessing he'll play in Orlando.
Milwaukee – Ersan Ilyasova was back on Sunday with a double-double, just in time for owners to start him with confidence this week. Brandon Jennings is struggling with his shot right now, but along with Monta Ellis and Larry Sanders, should be starting for most owners. J.J. Redick would look a lot better with four games.
Minnesota – Andrei Kirilenko is struggling through his calf injury and Derrick Williams had 28 on Sunday. I'm leaning toward starting both with four games. Nikola Pekovic appears to be healthy again, so I'd run him out there. Ricky Rubio's groin seems to be a non-issue, and as for Kevin Love, I am in the camp that believes he won't play again this season. Then again, I'm also in the camp that was wrong about Tony Parker (sorry).
New Orleans – Anthony Davis is playing well, Robin Lopez had 23 & 10 on Friday and Eric Gordon doesn't have to deal with a back-to-back this week. Along with Ryan Anderson and Greivis Vasquez, all should be good to go with a four-game week.
New York – Carmelo Anthony is back and we might see Tyson Chandler (neck) on Tuesday. Chandler's return will hurt Kenyon Martin, but then again, they're still very thin at power forward and I'd rather use him than Chris Copeland. K-Mart had 18 points and seven boards in Saturday's start at center. Raymond Felton has been struggling, but I'd still probably use him in a four-game week, while J.R. Smith is must-start right now.
Oklahoma City – The Thunder play three games and Serge Ibaka is a tough call, unless you really need blocks. He was pretty bad in the first couple games last week, but did finish up strong on Saturday and Sunday. Kevin Martin is also a shaky start, while Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant should obviously be in all lineups.
Orlando – It sounds like Nikola Vucevic is out on Monday with a concussion, making him a tough start this week. Moe Harkless is suddenly a must-start, while Tobias Harris is still worth a look despite cooling off. Arron Afflalo is out for the year with a hamstring injury, making Beno Udrih a hot pickup right now with four games. And with Vucevic iffy, Kyle O'Quinn is worth a look after a couple nice lines last week. Hedo Turkoglu's suspension ends this week, but I doubt he plays much, if at all.
Philadelphia –Lavoy Allen blew up for 20 points on Sunday, but had been doing nothing. No thanks. Dorell Wright came through with 22 points and six 3-pointers, which should be enough to get him into lineups this week with four games, despite his inconsistency. Damien Wilkins is hot and worth a shot as long as he's starting, while Jrue Holiday broke out of a funk with a monster line Sunday. Evan Turner, Thaddeus Young and Spencer Hawes are all worth using in most leagues, as well.
Phoenix – Jermaine O'Neal is hoping to play through his calf injury on Wednesday, but it makes me pretty nervous. Wes Johnson and Luis Scola are worth a look, but aren't all that trustworthy, leaving only Goran Dragic as a sure bet in Phoenix.
Portland – The Blazers go three times and all the starters are worth using in most formats, but they have no bench, even though Eric Maynor occasionally shines.
Sacramento – With three games Isaiah Thomas, DeMarcus Cousins and Tyreke Evans (battling flu) are all worth a shot, while Marcus Thornton and John Salmons could have a decent week. They're all healthy, while Jason Thompson and Patrick Patterson are hurting each other too much in a timeshare.
San Antonio – Surprisingly, Tony Parker is back and played well on Friday. I still think he's going to get random DNPs, but congratulations if you held onto him or picked him up. I was wrong, as I didn't think we'd see him nearly this soon. The good news is there are no back-to-backs to worry about in this three-game week, so Tim Duncan should be good to go.
Toronto – It sounds like Rudy Gay's season might be over due to a back injury, which would likely put Terrence Ross in the starting lineup going forward. Landry Fields will also see a boost, but I like Alan Anderson better that both of them, despite coming off the bench. Kyle Lowry, Jonas Valanciunas and Amir Johnson (who was benched on Friday and Saturday) are also pretty solid options, although the three-game week stings a little. Amir should bounce back on Wednesday vs. Atlanta, while I'm about to drop Gay in my daily league.
Utah – The Jazz are a mess and Al Jefferson's slump continues, as he's not really blocking enough shots or grabbing enough boards to make his owners happy. But in a four-game week, you simply have to throw him out there. Enes Kanter was nice on Sunday, but is unreliable with all the other bigs healthy. Mo Williams finally broke out of his funk on Friday with 23 points and eight dimes, while Paul Millsap and Gordon Hayward look like must-starts.
Washington – We don't know when we'll see Bradley Beal again due to his ankle injury, meaning you can't start him. Trevor Ariza, who has been hot, missed Saturday with the flu, but should hopefully be good to go on Monday. John Wall, Emeka Okafor, Martell Webster and Nene are all worth using with four games, while Cartier Martin should be ignored after his 23-point explosion in Ariza's absence.


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Tad Boyle doesn't need a degree in psychology for this game.
The Buffs' minds will be sharply focused on UCLA.
Colorado welcomes the fabled Bruins to Boulder for the first time in half a century for a crucial Pac-12 showdown on Saturday at the Coors Events Center (noon, Pac-12 Network).
The four Buffs from Los Angeles are well aware of UCLA's substantial tradition. CU's highly touted freshmen know the Bruins' 2012 recruiting class was ranked No. 1 nationally.
And Boyle says coaching counterpart Ben Howland has a team very capable of winning the conference this season.
"Our guys are dialed in, there's no question," Boyle said. "We always talk about playing hard, playing smart and playing together. The playing hard part, I don't think I'll have to worry about for this game.
"We've been playing together. We have an unselfish group that wants to win. It's the playing smart part that we have to work on."
After Thursday's 66-60 victory over USC, Boyle said he should have majored in psychology.
The young Buffs (11-4, 1-2), who blew leads at Arizona (17 points) and Arizona State (13 points) last week, were outscored by the Trojans 17-10 in the first eight minutes and 34-25 in the second half.
In three Pac-12 games, CU has 34 assists and 34 turnovers. The Buffs have also been out-rebounded by an average of 6.4 board and made only 37 of 63 (58.7 percent) free throws in conference play.
"We can't have individuals worrying about their shots or messing up. If someone messes up, they put their head down, and we can't have that," CU senior Sabatino Chen said after scoring 10 points and making four steals against USC. "As a team, we have to stay mentally focused for a full 40 minutes."
The Bruins (13-3, 3-0) arrive with an eight-game winning streak. They can play fast (defeated Missouri 97-94 in overtime on Dec. 28) or grind out an ugly win (defeated Utah 57-53 on Thursday).
UCLA uber freshman Shabazz Muhammad is averaging 18.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. Classmates Jordan Adams (16.3 ppg) and Kyle Anderson (9.3 ppg, 8.9 rpg) are also playing at a high level.
Junior forward Travis Wear (11.3 ppg) is back. Redshirt senior Larry Drew II is averaging 8.3 assists and led the Bruins to the win in Salt lake City with 12 points, including a layup with nine seconds left to ice the game.
"I think we just have to do what we do defensively for 40 minutes," CU center Shane Harris-Tunks said. "We've been trying to put a full 40 minutes together for a while now. That's really what we have to focus on. It's not really about them, it's about us."
UCLA seems to have discovered great chemistry since Joshua Smith and Tyler Lamb transferred out of the program.
"Everybody saw those two kids leave within a week of each other and people were wondering, 'What is going on?'" Boyle said. "But you've seen how their team has responded since that time. It has definitely been addition by subtraction"
The Bruins lead the Pac-12 in scoring (78.5 ppg), field goal percentage (.475) assists (17.5 apg) and turnover margin (+2.5).
"I think we're good getting up and down, and we've had fantastic decision making from our point guards, which has been very helpful," Howland said this week.
Boyle said the CU game plan includes limiting the Bruins' transition baskets, second-chance points and playing an 'A' game on defense.
A capacity crowd is expected at the Coors Events Center to watch the Buffs play UCLA in Boulder for the first time since Dec. 7, 1962.
"We lost Kansas from the Big 12. UCLA, in terms of tradition, kind of brings something to fill that void," Boyle said. "I'm sure our fans our excited. I know our players are."
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TODAY: The Colorado Buffaloes (11-4, 1-2) host the UCLA Bruins (13-3, 3-0) at noon at the Coors Events Center.
BROADCAST: Television on the Pac-12 Network with JB Long (play-by-play) and Ernie Kent (analyst). Radio on KKZN (AM 760) with Mark Johnson (play-by-play) and Chad Brown (analyst). Follow on Twitter: @RyanThorburn.
CU STORYLINES: The Buffs defeated USC 66-60 on Thursday for their first conference win of the season. ... Andre Roberson did not start after showing up late for a team function, but the 6-7 junior came off the bench to score 11 points and grab eight rebounds. ... The Buffs scored 21 points off of 23 turnovers by the Trojans. However, CU missed 12 free throws and was out-rebounded 39-30. ... The Buffs do not play USC or UCLA in Los Angeles this season. ... CU drew 10,344 for USC and has eclipsed the 10,000 mark in six of seven home games. A capacity crowd is expected today.
UCLA STORYLINES: The Bruins have won eight consecutive games, including a 57-53 victory at Utah on Thursday. ... Larry Drew II scored 12 points, including a layup with nine seconds left, to secure the win. ... This is the Bruins' longest winning streak since the team won 10 consecutive games during the 2008-09 season. ... UCLA leads the Pac-12 in scoring (78.5 ppg), field goal percentage (.475) assists (17.5 apg) and turnover margin (+2.5).
KEY STAT: The Buffs are 7-0 at home this season and 39-4 at the Coors Events Center under Tad Boyle.
COACHES: Boyle is 59-30 in his third season at CU. Ben Howland is 221-100 in his 10th season at UCLA.
PROBABLE STARTERS: Colorado -- F Andre Roberson, 6-7, So., 11.3 ppg, 11.8 rpg; F Josh Scott, 6-10, Fr., 13.1 ppg, 5.9 rpg; G Spencer Dinwiddie, 6-6, So., 13.9 ppg, 2.7 apg; G Askia Booker, 6-1, So., 14.7 ppg, 2.4 apg; G Sabatino Chen, 6-4, Sr., 5.3 ppg, 2.1 rpg. UCLA -- G/F Jordan Adams, 6-5, Fr., 16.3 ppg, 4.2 rpg; G Kyle Anderson, 6-9, Fr., 9.3 ppg, 8.9 rpg; G Larry Drew II, 6-2, Sr., 6.3 ppg, 8.3 apg; G/F Shabazz Muhammad, 6-6, Fr., 18.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg; F Travis Wear, 6-10, Jr., 11.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg.
SERIES: UCLA leads 5-1, including a 77-60 victory last season in Los Angeles. The Bruins lost 82-60 in their only previous trip to Boulder on Dec. 7, 1962.
UP NEXT: The Buffs hit the road for games at Washington (9:30 p.m. Wednesday) and Washington State (8 p.m. Saturday). Both games will be televised on the Pac-12 Network.


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Anna Bosworth and Jennifer Bosworth, daughters of Stacey and Sue Bosworth, are this week's Ionia County Athletes of the Week. The Portland St. Patrick seniors are members of the Shamrock girls basketball and softball teams.
Out of the sports you play, which one is your favorite? Why?
Anna: Basketball is my favorite because it's so competitive and fun to play.
Jennifer: My favorite sport is basketball because I love the atmosphere created by the fans every game.
How did you start playing sports?
Anna: I started playing sports through the Portland Recreation League.
Jennifer: When we were younger, all the neighborhood kids would play in the driveway and in the yard. I've been playing ever since.
Who do you try to emulate in your life? Why?
Anna: My parents. They have always supported my choices and they do so much for me.
Jennifer: I try to emulate my parents. They are always there to help me and support me in every way possible.
What experiences have you had in sports that have made you the athlete you are today?
Anna: Seeing all the awesome "Rock Pile" student sections St. Pats always brings to big games makes me appreciate my school.
Jennifer: My parents have coached me all along the way and taught me everything I know. I wouldn't be where I am today without them.
What has been your favorite memory of playing sports at your school? Why was it so special?
Anna: Making it to the Breslin Center last basketball season was special because it made so many people proud.
Jennifer: My favorite memory was last year when we got a chance to play at the Breslin Center. It was so special because we made it to the final four and all our hard work had paid off.
What is something interesting that not everybody knows about you?
Anna: I actually love to cook. You name it and I'll make it for you!
Jennifer: When I was younger, I loved to enter karaoke contests and even won several medals.
What are your plans after high school? Do you plan on attending college?
Anna: I plan on attending Michigan State University next fall.
Jennifer: I plan on going to Western Michigan University to study occupational therapy.
Anna Bosworth's Favorites:
Professional sports team: Detroit Tigers
Professional athlete: Curtis Granderson
Movie: "Mary Poppins"
TV show: "Criminal Minds"
Actress: Cameron Diaz
Singer: Taylor Swift
Jennifer Bosworth's Favorites:
Professional sports team: Detroit Tigers
Professional athlete: Prince Fielder
Movie: "Pitch Perfect"
TV show: "Supernatural"
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As soon as the Pac-12 released this year's men's basketball schedule, University of Colorado junior Alex Gordon circled the Feb. 14 home game against Arizona on his calendar.
But Gordon says he "double circled" the date after CU's now-infamous Jan. 3 overtime loss in Tucson, in which Buffaloes guard Sabatino Chen banked in what appeared to be a game-winning 3-pointer, only to have the shot waved off.
"I felt betrayed," Gordon said. "When I saw the replay of (Chen's shot), I was 100 percent sure that the refs were going to call it good. We, as a school, know that we got robbed."
For Gordon and the rest of the 11,000 people at the sold-out Coors Events Center, revenge was the name of the game on Valentine's Day, as the Buffaloes handily beat No. 9 Arizona, 71-58.
"This was the rematch we were waiting for," freshman Chris Badger said. "Everybody's excited. We felt robbed last time."
Thursday night's electric atmosphere was highlighted by the arena's frenzied student section, the "C-Unit," which was packed to the brim more than 30 minutes before tipoff and provided a deafening roar from start to finish.
"Tonight's going to be the start of us becoming one of the more legitimate student sections in the country," sophomore Lucas Schmolesky said.
Gordon agreed, noting that the C-Unit has "transformed" since he arrived on campus.
"When I showed up as a freshman it was all about football," Gordon said. "No one expected much out of the basketball team. Now, three years later, the entire pride of CU athletics is riding on the basketball team's success. I think they can handle the expectations."
While CU's victory was sweet revenge for many fans, it was also a crucial resume-builder for a Buffaloes team that, come March, hopes to be on the fortunate side of the NCAA Tournament's proverbial bubble.
"Any game you win, you're a step closer," said Hugh Boyle, the brother of CU Head Coach Tad Boyle, adding, "We hope tonight isn't the apex. The atmosphere that my brother has brought to this university surrounding basketball is great ... but we want to be NCAA champions."
With a talented young core and a student section determined to become the Pac-12's version of Duke's Cameron Crazies, the Buffaloes' future seems likely to feature many more big games with wild atmospheres.
But that doesn't mean Thursday's win wasn't especially sweet.
"The energy in this building is unlike anything I've ever felt before," Gordon said. "The Buffs played with the swag and charisma of an NBA team tonight. I'm totally stoked to the max about it."


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It was the middle of the summer and our apartment didn't have air conditioning. Well, that isn't exactly true. It had one of those massive box air conditioners, jammed into a pre-cut square in the south wall. Alanna hated it and would only let me turn it on at night. I still resent her for that.
It was the middle of the summer and our apartment didn't have air conditioning. Well, that isn't exactly true. It had one of those massive box air conditioners, jammed into a pre-cut square in the south wall. Alanna hated it and would only let me turn it on at night. I still resent her for that. We lived in North Hollywood, which isn't what you think it is. It is mostly working families, students and young professionals looking for affordable choices in a ballooning L.A. rental market. It is the southeastern region of the San Fernando Valley, a sprawling suburban area as diverse at L.A. itself. One of the things I loved about it, besides the location, was the food. Lots of Mexican choices, health food supermarkets on the west side of town and a great Thai place two blocks away. One of the things I hated about North Hollywood was the temperature. It was always 10 to 15 degrees warmer than any other place in town. That is interesting, when I remember things the first thing I remember is the temperature and the second thing is the food. If I had my way it would be cold all of the time and I would have a variety of exotic foods, reasonably priced, available to me at any hour of the day or night. If you know of a place like that please let me know (*cough, Boston…*cough). Alanna was on the phone and, both of us gleaming and slick with a light sweat, turned to me and asked, "Do you want to move to Kansas?" "No. No way, are you serious? No, never going to happen," I laughed. Two weeks later we were eastbound in a loaded truck and trailer. We flew into town on a chicken wing and a prayer, first to Kinsley and then into Greensburg ready for a new adventure. You won't see me wearing a dusty brown leather jacket, whip and fedora any time soon, but as far as life is concerned I like new things, new places and new experiences. I've always fancied myself a bit of an adventurer. I want to squeeze out every drop. This is a short life, so why not experience as much of it as I can? The Signal was the perfect job for an adventurer. It put me in direct contact with lots of people immediately. I talked with people about their lives, took pictures, explored every corner of the county and had a blast doing it. I don't know if there is another job like that in Kiowa County. Here I am, two years later, with another adventure afoot. I will be leaving The Signal at the end of May (finally getting to the point, Pat). I've been accepted into the film program at the University of Kansas. We'll be moving to Lawrence in August. It will be a new adventure with new people to meet and new places to go. It has good annual temperatures, reasonable rainfall and there is plenty to eat. With my leaving, inevitably, there comes reflection. I have always been my toughest critic and despite a number of things I think I could have done better (i.e. track and field photos, I just haven't figured it out) I feel satisfied with the quality and quantity of my work. Being the editor of a newspaper in a small community is not easy but I feel like I worked with integrity, passion and with deliberate professionalism. I made mistakes, I am human, but always did my best to atone for them. I took chances, with design and content and I took lots of photographs. City matters and "hard news" have never been my forte but I think I reported on local government with impartiality and honesty. It has been largely a positive experience for me and it is one I won't soon forget. For all of the people who offered a friendly smile, a short thank you note, a kind word during tough weeks or an unwavering dedication to local news, I thank you. Don't expect me to disappear at the end of May. Alanna and I will be in Greensburg through the summer working a variety of personal projects. Known in Kiowa County as a newspaper editor, I'm known around our house as a filmmaker. A key provision of the Clement-Goodman "Moving to Greensburg Peace Accord," struck during heated negotiations in Summer 2011, was my directing a film while living here. I've been working on a script called "Somewhere Between Freedom and Protection, Kansas," a story about choices and family set in a small southwestern Kansas town. It explores the exodus of young people from rural Kansas through the life of a local college-aged writer. It is a passion project that combines many of my experiences of living here. I will be working on it through the summer. It will feature not just a relevant storyline but also the incredible talent of local actors, musicians and production people. We will film across Kiowa County and surrounding areas, showcasing our diverse and breathtaking local landscape. I'm probably going to hold a fundraiser next month so I hope you will come. I am also working on a biography of Garden City photographer F.D. Conard. Conard, a fixture in Garden City for more than 50 years, had a career that spanned the rolling dirt clouds of the Dust Bowl to a prolific exaggeration period that produced some of the most whimsical images of his era. While many identify him as the creator of photos depicting massive grasshoppers and smart-talking jackrabbits, he also founded a radio station and documented life in western Kansas throughout the first half of the century. My plan was to write another column in the last edition of the month, but boy that seems like a lot of columns, three in almost one month! And this one is quite long enough thank you. So this will be the last one from me and I want to thank all of our readers who have supported The Signal through the thick and thin and supported me for the past two years. You deserve, not just a good newspaper, but a great newspaper and I couldn't have done it without you. And just like that, as mysteriously as I arrived, I was gone.


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Vincent Munster - 2014 Merck-ICAAC Young Investigator Award Laureate
A 2014 Merck-ICAAC Young Investigator Award has been given to Vincent Munster, Ph.D., National Institute for Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), for his work as a rising leader in emerging viral diseases. According to Heinz Feldmann, NIAID, NIH, Munster's "expertise is uncommon and incorporates the best approaches in experimental and field work investigating high and maximum containment pathogens."
Munster received his Ph.D. in virology from Erasmus University, Rotterdam in 2006. During his Ph.D. research in Ron Fouchier's laboratory, Munster studied the ecology, evolution, and pathogenesis of avian influenza viruses. He continued his training in the Department of Virology at the Erasmus Medical Center where he focused on pathogenicity and human-to-human transmission of influenza A viruses. For this research, Munster was awarded the European Scientific Working Group on Influenza Best Body of Work Award for Young Scientists. In 2009, Munster joined the NIH's Laboratory of Virology at the Rocky Mountain Laboratories as a visiting fellow to expand his research interest in the ecology of emerging viruses to include filoviruses and henipaviruses.
In 2013, Munster established the Virus Ecology Unit as an independent tenure-track investigator at NIH's Rocky Mountain Laboratories. The mission of the Virus Ecology Unit is to elucidate the ecology of emerging viruses and define the drivers of zoonotic and cross-species transmission. Since starting his own laboratory, Munster has primarily been involved in the response to the ongoing MERS-CoV outbreak by developing animal models to study its' pathogenicity and to develop countermeasures. He also studies the virus in its' natural and intermediate hosts.
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Greece's done deal: what will €130 billion package buy?
For Greece, a mixture of gratitude and outrage greets a new bailout plan that offers at least temporary relief but commits Athens to years of fiscal belt-tightening.
- Nicos VERNICOS,Chairman, International Chamber of commerce in Greece
- Tarik MOUAKIL, Economist, Author of "Asset Markets, Portfolio Choice and Macroeconomic Activity"
- Philip GOLUB,Professor of International Relations, American University of Paris
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I'd really love to move to my dream house which is located someplace that doesn't get snow. I want to be able to walk out my back door and feel the sand squish between my toes. I want the sun to warm my face, and I want to feel a nice, cool, salt-laced breeze through my hair. I want to smell hibiscus in the air and I want to sleep at night with my windows open, the sound of the surf lulling me to sleep.
Unfortunately, that's not the move I'm talking about. My blog is moving to my domain. My new address will be BecauseISaidSo.com and you can bookmark the new site when the transfer is complete (in the next couple days). Now don't stress out about it. Everything else will stay the same.
So I spoke at a church in the Chicago suburbs this evening. I got to meet a blog reader, Ellen, there too! I have an actual fan! Hee hee. That was pretty cool.
I'm too tired to write tonight, so I'll leave you with a reprint of a post I did on 8/27/07
Clay came in from playing and announced, "Look at my friend! Can he come inside?" I looked around wondering which neighbor kid was over this time and upon seeing nobody, wondered if he'd taken up imaginary friends like Lexi. Before I could question him about his friend, he thrust this in my face.
"Ummm, let's just keep this "friend" outside, buddy."
I suppose it could have been worse. It could've been this friend again...
Or this friend....
Clay jumped up from the table where we were having lunch and ran outside to get his cup that he had left on the swingset. I continued to eat, while conversing with Lexi when she suddenly says, "Clay has a squirrel!"
"No, he doesn't. He just went outside to get his cup."
"Yes he does. He's carrying a squirrel."
"Don't be silly. Eat your sandwich."
"Mom, really, he's got a squirrel by the tail."
I get up and look outside and lo and behold, my 3 year old is indeed carrying a squirrel by his tail. As I open the door to scream, I mean, calmly, tell him to put the squirrel down, the neighbor's dogs run outside and begin barking so loudly it sounds like a kennel. The squirrel freaks out and tries to jump out of my son's hands which makes my son, in turn, freak out and nearly throw the squirrel. I witness, in slow motion, the squirrel kind of fly through the air and land safely on the fence. I wouldn't have believed it had I not seen it.
"Yeah, sure honey, you can keep a rabid, baby rodent as a pet. Let's name him Skippy and keep him forever. Don't worry about the fact that he chewed through our garbage cans. It'll be fun."


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Nola Puts Baseball in NCAA Regional Final
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BATON ROUGE -- All-America pitcher Aaron Nola retired 17 of the final 18 batters he faced to lead the LSU baseball team past second-seed Houston, 5-1, and into the NCAA Regional final.
Nola (11-1) threw 7.1 innings, allowing one run on four hits with a walk and seven strikeouts. Houston's only run came on three of its hits in the bottom of the second. However, with the bases loaded, the righthander got Houston leadoff hitter Kyle Survance to foul out on a diving catch by LSU shortstop Alex Bregman.
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After the second, Nola gave up only a one-out single in the fourth before being relieved to a standing ovation in the bottom of the eighth. Zac Person and Joe Broussard combined to finish off the Cougars.
LSU (46-14-1), which was the visiting team in the winner's bracket game, broke a 1-1 tie with a pair of runs off Houston starter Jake Lemoine (6-7) in the top of the third inning. The Tigers added two more runs in the seventh, which was more than enough for Nola and the stingy Tigers staff.
Winners of 10-straight games, the Tigers advance to face the winner of Sunday's 2 p.m. loser's bracket final between Houston and Southeastern Louisiana. The Lions eliminated third-seeded Bryant, 2-1 in 10 innings, early Saturday.
First pitch for Sunday's nightcap is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CT. The game will be streamed live on ESPN3.com and broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network beginning at 6:30 p.m. Should Houston advance to face LSU, the Tigers would be the home team; should SLU win the 2 p.m. game, the Lions would be the home team at 7 p.m.
While Nola settled down after a shaky second inning, the LSU offense continued to produce. Andrew Stevenson had three of LSU's 12 hits, while Sean McMullen was 2-for-4 with a pair of runs and Conner Hale collected two hits with two RBI.
The Tigers got on the board first in the top of the second when McMullen doubled to left-center and scored on a singled to center by Hale.
Houston (45-16) tied the game in the bottom half of the second when Justin Montemayor reached on a bunt single, advanced to third on a pair of groundouts and scored on a single to center by Michael Pyeatt. A single and a walk loaded the bases before Bregman sprinted to foul territory behind third base and made a diving catch to end the threat.
In the next frame, Mark Laird walked to start the inning, moved to third on a one-out single by Jake Fraley and scored on a single by McMullen. Though Fraley was caught at third on a double steal, McMullen scored on a single by Hale to extend LSU's advantage to 3-1.
LSU added two runs when Christian Ibarra singled and Kramer Robertson walked to start the seventh. Back-to-back RBI singles by Laird and Bregman gave the Tigers their final margin.
LSU Head Coach Paul Maineri
Opening Statement
"It was such a great team victory. Aaron Nola led the way for us once again. He fought through some early struggles and looked like he would only make it through five innings. I looked up at the scoreboard, and we were in the eighth inning. It's just the greatness of Aaron Nola every time he takes the mound. I thought our hitters did a tremendous job against a tough pitcher. Alex (Bregman) and Jared (Foster) made some great catches. We did what it took to win tonight. It was a pivotal win for us, but we need three wins. Although we're proud of where we are, we know there is still a lot of work to do tomorrow night."
On knowing the goals…
"We know that we are only three wins away from getting to the College World Series. We are basically counting them off now. If we are fortunate enough to win one more, then we will celebrate winning a championship. The job won't be done though. There won't be a dog pile because we would only be 3/5ths done. We're aware of what the ultimate goal is and what we have to do to get there."
On his pitching performance tonight…
"I felt pretty good tonight. I got myself in that big jam in the second inning. I had 35 pitches or so. I gave up that one run. I made a good bit of mistakes, and they capitalized on it. Luckily our offense was great tonight and batted well."
On his pitching mentality…
"I don't think my pitch count was too high tonight. When Coach (Mainieri) took me out, I think I was at 105 or so. My mentality is to go as long as I can and keep the team in the game. That is what I did tonight. I got myself in that jam. After that I tried put up as many zeroes as I could."
On his hitting performance tonight…
"Before my at-bats, Coach (Paul) Mainieri was telling me to take the ball to right field and to not try and do too much. I took that approach, and I got a ball up the middle. The second at-bat I got a little bloop hit."
On his RBI single in the seventh inning…
"Mark Laird did a great job on the hit and run. He executed that perfectly. Kramer Robertson went all the way to third, which was great base running. I got a pitch up in the zone, and it was a good pitch to put in play. I was fortunate to put a good swing on it."
On Aaron Nola's pitching performance…
"Aaron did a tremendous job tonight. He pounded the zone. He got in that jam, but you know Aaron is a competitor. He's going to be the same guy every time he takes the mound. He is just going to compete every pitch, and that's what he did tonight. After that little jam, you look up and it's the eighth inning already. Aaron Nola is really special on the mound, and we are going to try to get him another start."
Houston Head Coach Todd Whitting
Opening Statement…
"Well, I thought we played hard. We played all nine innings as hard as we could go. You know we went up against a buzz saw in (Aaron) Nola, but I thought tonight – I tell the team all the time – it's not who has the best team, but who plays the best. Tonight, although I thought we played well, I just thought LSU played a little bit better than we did. They were able to cash in on a couple of opportunities. They had a couple of big defensive plays. I thought when we had momentum they kind of took it right back from us. I'm proud of my guys, and I know we'll respond and be ready to roll tomorrow."
On if he has pitching plans for tomorrow…
"No, not yet."
Houston Infielder Michael Pyeatt
On his RBI single in the second inning…
"I was trying to be aggressive early in the count and got a fast ball I could hit to the middle of the field."
Houston Catcher Caleb Barker
On Houston pitcher Jake Lemoine's performance …
"I thought Jake was pretty good tonight. I think he ran into some tough luck. He executed some good pitches, kind of have to give LSU credit. They grinded out a lot of at-bats at the plate. I think he fell behind in a couple counts and left a couple pitches up. Give credit to LSU, they took advantage of them."
On facing LSU pitcher Aaron Nola…
"Obviously, with a guy like (Aaron) Nola, he has really good stuff. But the way he fills up the strike zone with his pitches. If you're not aggressive, it's very easy to find yourself behind in the count. When he does get ahead, he has stuff to put you away with. I think tonight, Aaron Nola was as good as advertised like he usually is. I think the numbers speak for themselves. Just attacking the zone, he just made quality pitches all night."
Postgame Notes
- With the win, LSU advances to a 7 p.m. championship round game Sunday against the winner of the 2 p.m. game between Southeastern and Houston. Southeastern will be the home team for that game.
- If Southeastern wins the 2 p.m. game, they will be the home team at 7 p.m. If Houston wins the 2 p.m. game, LSU will be the home team at 7 p.m. on Sunday.
- LSU is now winners of 10 straight games, the longest present winning streak in college baseball.
- The paid tickets sold for the game at 11,702 and the actual crowd of 10,438 was the highest of the 2014 season and the fifth largest actual single game attendance in Alex Box Stadium.
- LSU has now won 99 regional or super regional games in its history which ranks sixth all-time through play on Saturday:
Florida State – 150
Texas – 144 (with a game underway late Saturday)
Miami – 132
Cal St. Fullerton – 111 (with a game underway late Saturday)
Oklahoma State – 100
- LSU is the all-time leader in regional/super regional win percentage of 77.3 percent (99-29).
- Among those players who have appeared in two games, the average leaders are: Sam Roberson of SLU is at .571 (4-of-7, 1 run, 1 HR, 3 RBI); Conner Hale of LSU (2-of-4, 2 RBI); John Mullen of Bryant (4-of-8, 1 RBI); Carl Anderson of Bryant (5-of-10, 1 RBI); Andrew Stevenson of LSU (4-of-8, 1 2B).


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Vietor seems to have always known he wanted to do art. In fact, in the highly uncommon, often mutable path of his life, the one common denominator has overwhelmingly been his artistic creations.
The great-grandson of the original patent holder for Jell-O, Vietor grew up splitting his time between San Francisco and La Jolla, with a stint in boarding school in Colorado and some time in Santa Barbara. Starting in 1980, after taking some art classes at Santa Barbara City College, Vietor started creating paintings of Navajo rugs in acrylic, and he never looked back.
Four years and more art classes later — these at San Diego City College, Vietor now having settled down in San Diego — his focus shifted to paintings of freeways and abstract still-lifes of decorative desserts.
"I learned a lot about perspective and how to use colors during that time," Vietor said.
For the next few decades, his style continued to, and still does, morph and evolve. Vietor began experimenting with different media, even incorporating objects like leaves, twigs and branches into relief paintings. A series of enamel paintings led to a phase during which he painted masonite panels, after which he began melting crayon wax with an iron.
All during that time — which brings his art career up to about the 1990s — Vietor was also making a habit of going down to La Jolla Shores beach with a boom box and a canvas. He would listen to music — mostly Brazilian jazz and movie soundtracks — and create wildly colorful abstract representations of the coastline.
"People would be coming up to me, talking to me about my art," he said. "I did that for 10 years down there, and I amassed a huge collection of these beach scenes."
Music has played a heavy role in Vietor's work, acting as a muse and helping him to "get my imagination going." Indeed, many of his paintings almost seem to dance off the canvas, the vibrant colors swirling around each other as if they exist in a perpetual Brazilian jazz track.
Most recently, Vietor created a series of paintings of coffee cups for a display at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters. The large-scale oil-on-masonite panels feature rows of cups in both colorful and serene palettes, and taken all together, somehow have a calming effect on the viewer (or at least on this viewer). The paintings will be on display at the coffee shop until Nov. 29.
Vietor's years spent studying art — which, in addition to the City College classes, included several years at the Academy of Art College in San Francisco studying silk screening, art history, watercolor and freehand drawing — have primed him to share that education with others. Through his wife, Deborah, Vietor made a connection with the nonprofit Include Autism, and through that group's Community Coaching Center, the couple has invited groups of autistic children into their home to learn how to create art. Vietor shows them how to mix and work with colors, how to put their ideas down on paper and even the more practical side of creating art, like how to properly wash out their brushes.
"It's really enjoyable," he said. "I like the feeling of teaching and helping other people develop their artistic ideas. I like sharing my own ideas with them."
Vietor's artistic pursuits seem to pop up in other seemingly non-artistic activities, as well. A professional backgammon player since 1980 — that's right, one can play backgammon professionally — he has traveled all over the world for tournaments. Aside from a mere love of the game, however, Vietor's participation has a creative slant.
"It's another avenue of expressing art," he said. "I've done paintings that express my desire to play, and paintings of different people playing."
Not only has the game inspired paintings, it has also prompted him to create sets of colorful backgammon checkers. To date, he has created checkers in 40 different colors, with plans in the works to make more, possibly for commercial sale.
Vietor has built his life around art, and with good reason: it seems he simply can't stop doing it. Even his personality reflects that of an artistic temperament. Ask him what inspires him, and he might tell you he likes freeways because to him, they represent traveling through the different phases of life. Ask him about his relationship with his wife, and he might tell you how long they've been together — in months (105). Ask him how he relaxes, and you might hear the story of how he created a 10,000-foot-long tape measure, because stamping the numbers on paper over and over help him meditate.
Given Vietor's history of myriad media and subject matter, one never knows what will come next from the prolific artist. It can perhaps be safely assumed, however, that whatever it is will be imaginatively unpredictable.
Vietor's coffee cup paintings are currently on display at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, located at 5627 La Jolla Blvd. For more information on Vietor's work or to order prints or originals, visit www.jonvietor.com.


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The 15th annual Mike Adamson Ionia Wrestling Invitational featured extremely stiff competition with the Ionia Bulldogs placing seventh and the Portland Raiders eighth out of 10 teams on Saturday.
The 15th annual Mike Adamson Ionia Wrestling Invitational featured extremely stiff competition with the Ionia Bulldogs placing seventh and the Portland Raiders eighth out of 10 teams on Saturday.
Ionia placed two wrestlers in the finals while Portland had one. The invitational used the individual format.
Carson City-Crystal was first with 285 points, followed by Lansing Eastern with 283, Jackson Lumen Christi at 238, Hudsonville Unity Christian at 217.5, Livonia Stevenson at 212, Delton at 196, Ionia at 157, Portland at 144, Onaway at 101 and Forest Hills Eastern at 79.
Jordan Richardson finished second for Ionia at 103 pounds. He lost on a technical fall in the finals to Shukurani Nyabenda of Lansing Eastern. Case Blake of Portland took seventh by pinning Jacob Oesterwind of Stevenson in his final match.
Richardson was 4-1 for the tournament and is 15-3 this season.
"I wrestled pretty good," he said. "I was slowing down my moves. I feel like I did my best (in the title match)."
Richardson is happy with his season.
"I have a lot of training to do," Richardson said, adding that he's especially working on his conditioning.
Jacob Washbourn of Ionia lost on a pin in 5:40 to Dallas O'Green of Carson City Crystal in the title match of 125 pounds and took second place. Also at that class, Aaron Rutka of Portland had a 23-second pin in this last match to take seventh.
Washbourn was 4-1 for the day.
"I was pretty happy with my performance," he said. "It was a little rough at first. As the day progressed, I got better. It was decent."
In the title match his opponent "was built like a brickhouse," Washbourn said. "He was tough. I also hit my head and got a slight concussion in the first period, so that didn't help."
Washbourn has a winning record.
"I want to make it to state," he said. "That's been my goal. This was really good competition, especially my last match."
"We're really young," said Ionia coach Bill Rodgers. "I was pleased with the kids. This was OK. We had some good competition."
Hunter Scott, a junior, had the best day for Portland at 189 pounds. He advanced to the finals but lost on a pin in 5:40 to Casey Watson of Onaway to take second place.
"We're a young team just trying to get in some quality matches," said Portland coach Scott Sandborn. "I think the kids are making progress."
Scott finished 4-1 for the day.
"He did a nice job of controlling the ties and really getting after kids," Sandborn said. "This was good competition for us and a well-run tournament."
Tony Savage of Portland was sixth at 112 pounds, losing his final match to Codi Wiersema of Unity Christian.
At 119 pounds, Portland's Hayden May lost his last match 6-0 to Derek Cole of Unity Christian and took fifth place. Devon Schmitz of Ionia settled for eighth place after falling to Taylor Droste of Stevenson in his last match.
Portland Alex Young won 10-4 for third place in his final match of the day at 130 pounds. Taven Stover took ninth place for Ionia.
Jordan Zamarron of Ionia won a technical fall for fifth place at 135 while Jordan Mooney of Portland took ninth. Ionia's Kahlib Morris took fourth place at 140 and at 145, teammate Dylan Wolthuis was seventh.
Derek Garner of Portland was fourth and Hunter Meyers of Ionia ninth at 152 pounds while at 160, Ionia's Phillip Sipperly was seventh and at 171,
Austin Winter of Ionia was fourth and Spencer Meekhof of Portland was 10th.
Graham Ferris or Portland lost his final match at 215 pounds and took fourth place.
"We have to get better and keep working hard," Rodgers said of the Ionia team. "We're young, we're very young."


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It was a good night at home for the Yreka Lady Miners varsity basketball team as they hosted their first league game Tuesday evening at Miner Gymnasium.
It was a tight contest all the way down to the last few minutes, as the Miners were able to come away with a 53-46 win, thanks to some last-minute heroics by Katie Brummett.
The first quarter was hot offensively for both Central Valley and Yreka, with the Falcons holding a narrow 18-16 lead. However, the second quarter was a different story, as both teams only put up five points apiece.
Yreka regained the lead during the third quarter, outscoring their opponent 11-5. An 8-0 run in the fourth gave the Lady Falcons a three-point advantage. It was with 55 seconds left on the clock when Brummett, the lone senior on the team dropped in a deep three-pointer to take back the lead 49-46. Sophomore Savanna Peters was able to ice the game with 12.3 seconds left, as she dropped in two free throws. Brummett had 28 points on the night, with three three-pointers. Junior Justine Cota scored 13 points, while Peters added another seven points.
"I made it for my dad," Brummett said in regards to her last minute three-pointer. "It was his first time watching me play since returning from Afghanistan."
With the victory, the Lady Miners pick up their first league win, and improve to 12-8 on the year, 1-2 in the NAL.
Both the Miners freshman and junior varsity teams won on Tuesday. A quick recap and photos from both games can be found on page 10. The Lady Miners travel to Anderson on Friday, to take on the Cubs (10-10, 2-0).
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It was a good night at home for the Yreka Lady Miners varsity basketball team as they hosted their first league game Tuesday evening at Miner Gymnasium.


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