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World in Brief
No apparent budging: Fiscal cliff talks appear stalled less than three weeks before deadline
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans aren't budging on tax rates, and Democrats are resisting steps like raising the eligibility age for Medicare. Negotiations on averting a year-end fiscal train wreck combining big automatic tax hikes and sweeping spending cuts again appear stalled.
There are less than three weeks before the government could careen off this "fiscal cliff," but the chief GOP negotiator, House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said Wednesday that "serious differences" remain between him and President Barack Obama after an exchange of offers and a pair of conversations this week.
Boehner spoke after a closed-door meeting with fellow GOP lawmakers in which he advised them not to make plans for the week after Christmas.
Neither side has given much ground, and his exchange of proposals with Obama seemed to generate hard feelings more than progress. The White House has slightly reduced its demands on taxes -- from $1.6 trillion over a decade to $1.4 trillion -- but isn't yielding on demands that rates rise for wealthier earners.
Boehner responded with an offer very much like one he gave the White House more than a week ago that offered $800 billion in new revenue, half of Obama's demand. Boehner is also pressing for an increase in the Medicare eligibility age and a stingier cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security recipients.
NKoreans dance in the streets to celebrate 1st satellite; U.S. demands consequences for launch
PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) -- In Pyongyang, North Koreans clinked beer mugs and danced in the streets to celebrate the country's first satellite in space. In Washington, Seoul and Tokyo, leaders pushed for consequences for Wednesday's successful rocket launch, widely seen as a test that takes the country one step closer to being capable of lobbing nuclear bombs over the Pacific.
The surprising, successful launch of a three-stage rocket -- similar in design to a model capable of carrying a nuclear-tipped warhead as far as California -- raises the stakes in the international standoff over North Korea's expanding atomic arsenal. As Pyongyang refines its technology, its next step may be conducting its third nuclear test, experts warn.
The U.N. Security Council, which has punished North Korea repeatedly for developing its nuclear program, condemned the launch after a closed-door meeting Wednesday and said it will urgently consider "an appropriate response." The White House called the launch a "highly provocative act that threatens regional security," and even the North's most important ally, China, expressed regret.
In Pyongyang, however, pride over the scientific advancement outweighed the fear of greater international isolation and punishment. North Korea, though struggling to feed its people, is now one of the few countries to have successfully launched a working satellite into space from its own soil; bitter rival South Korea is not on the list, though it has tried.
"It's really good news," North Korean citizen Jon Il Gwang told The Associated Press as he and scores of other Pyongyang residents poured into the streets after a noon announcement to celebrate the launch by dancing in the snow. "It clearly testifies that our country has the capability to enter into space."
Police: Ore. mall shooter ID'd as 22-year-old male, used stolen rifle from someone he knew.
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- The gunman who killed two people and himself in a shooting rampage at an Oregon mall was 22 years old and used a stolen rifle from someone he knew, authorities said Wednesday.
Jacob Tyler Roberts had armed himself with an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle and had several fully loaded magazines when he arrived at a Portland mall on Tuesday, said Clackamas County Sheriff Craig Roberts.
The sheriff said the rifle jammed during the 22-year-old's attack, but he managed to get it working again. He later shot himself. Authorities don't yet have a motive but don't believe he was targeting specific people.
Two people -- a 54-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man -- were killed, and another, Kristina Shevchenko, 15, was wounded and in serious condition on Wednesday.
Roberts, wearing a hockey-style face mask, parked his 1996 green Volkswagen Jetta in front of the second-floor entrance to Macy's and walked briskly through the store, into the mall and began firing randomly, police said.
Egypt opposition alliance urges 'No' vote in constitutional referendum instead of boycott
CAIRO (AP) -- Egypt's main opposition alliance called for a "No" vote in the referendum on a disputed constitution rather than a boycott, hours after Islamist President Mohammed Morsi's government forged ahead by starting overseas voting in diplomatic missions for expatriates.
The opposition's decision did not dispel the atmosphere of a nation in crisis, deeply polarized over the referendum that has stoked three weeks of turmoil on the streets. The opposition still plans more protests and the country's judges are still on strike over a decree by Morsi, since rescinded, that placed him above judicial oversight. The military is inching back into politics. And if the referendum passes, there is potential for even greater upheaval.
There are also growing concerns about the already flailing economy Egypt on Tuesday requested a postponement of a $4.8 billion IMF loan after Morsi, fearing a popular backlash at a time of already heightened tensions, suspended a package of tax hikes that had been part of a program to reduce the huge budget deficit.
The opposition said it still may boycott the vote starting in Egypt on Saturday if its conditions are not met.
Hamdeen Sabahi, one of the leaders of the opposition National Salvation Front, said at a news conference the alliance would urge its supporters to boycott if judges do not oversee the vote and the state does not provide security at the polls. The country's major judges' union said Tuesday it would boycott the referendum, abstaining from their traditional role of oversight at the polls.
Vital loan to rescue Egyptian economy hangs
in the balance as political impasse drags on
CAIRO (AP) -- Egypt's political crisis is threatening to plunge its ailing economy even deeper into distress after the government delayed a request for a $4.8 billion loan from the International Monetary Fund that would have eased a ballooning budget deficit and reassured foreign investors.
Fear of stoking the street unrest over a disputed Islamist-oriented constitution led President Mohammed Morsi to suspend a package of tax hikes that were key to reducing that deficit -- and his government may now have to renegotiate the loan deal that took more than a year to hammer out.
While the government said it wants to delay the request for only a month, the IMF the mentioned no timeframe in its statement on Tuesday, saying only that it stands ready to "consult with the authorities on the resumption of discussions."
That raises the possibility that the loan may be put off until the political situation stabilizes, and so far protests have shown no signs of abating. Tensions have risen ahead of Saturday's constitutional referendum, with Morsi's opponents calling for Egyptians to reject the charter.
"It's a serious blow to hopes that the economy will get back on track -- the country really needs a financial backstop to convince investors to bring back much-needed capital," said Neil Shearing from research consultancy Capital Economics in London.
Explosion targets Syrian Interior Ministry building, kills 5, ministry says
BEIRUT (AP) -- Three bombs collapsed walls in the Syrian Interior Ministry building Wednesday in Damascus, killing at least five people, as rebels fighting to overthrow President Bashar Assad edged closer to the capital, the symbol of his power.
The blast came as more than 100 countries recognized the opposition umbrella group as the legitimate representative of Syria, a diplomatic blow to Assad.
Five people were killed in the Wednesday's attacks and 23 others were injured in the attacks, according to a statement by the Interior Ministry.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least eight people were killed, most of them soldiers, and more than 40 wounded.
Such bombings have been a trademark of Islamic radicals fighting alongside the rebels, raising concerns about the extremists' role in the civil war.
Now a majority among babies, racial and ethnic minorities in U.S. to outnumber whites by 2043
WASHINGTON (AP) -- White people will no longer make up a majority of Americans by 2043, according to new census projections. That's part of a historic shift that already is reshaping the nation's schools, workforce and electorate, and is redefining long-held notions of race.
The official projection, released Wednesday by the Census Bureau, now places the tipping point for the white majority a year later than previous estimates, which were made before the impact of the recent economic downturn was fully known.
America continues to grow and become more diverse due to higher birth rates among minorities, particularly for Hispanics who entered the U.S. at the height of the immigration boom in the 1990s and early 2000s. Since the mid-2000 housing bust, however, the arrival of millions of new immigrants from Mexico and other nations has slowed from its once-torrid pace.
The country's changing demographic mosaic has stark political implications, shown clearly in last month's election that gave President Barack Obama a second term -- in no small part due to his support from 78 percent of non-white voters.
There are social and economic ramifications, as well. Longstanding fights over civil rights and racial equality are going in new directions, promising to reshape race relations and common notions of being a "minority." White plaintiffs now before the Supreme Court argue that special protections for racial and ethnic minorities dating back to the 1960s may no longer be needed, from affirmative action in college admissions to the Voting Rights Act, designed for states with a history of disenfranchising blacks.
Government arrests
illegal immigrant, registered sex offender working for U.S. senator
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Sen. Robert Menendez employed as an unpaid intern in his Senate office an illegal immigrant who was a registered sex offender, now under arrest by immigration authorities, The Associated Press has learned. The Homeland Security Department instructed federal agents not to arrest him until after Election Day, a U.S. official involved in the case told the AP.
A Homeland Security spokesman, Peter Boogaard, said Wednesday that it was "categorically false" that the department delayed the arrest of Luis Abrahan Sanchez Zavaleta, 18, until after the election.
Sanchez, an immigrant from Peru, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in front of his home in New Jersey on Dec. 6, two federal officials said. Sanchez, who entered the country on a now-expired visitor visa from Peru, is facing deportation and remains in custody. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss details of Sanchez's immigration case.
Boogaard said in a statement that ICE followed standard procedures working with local prosecutors before taking what he described as appropriate enforcement action.
Menendez, D-N.J., who advocates aggressively for pro-immigration policies, was re-elected in November with 58 percent of the vote. He said his staff was notified about the case Monday, he personally learned about the case from AP's reporting and knew nothing about whether DHS delayed the arrest. The senator said his staff asks interns whether they are in the country legally but cannot check to be sure.
Former Tulsa megachurch janitor gets 55-year prison term for sex crimes against 3 girls
TULSA, Okla. (AP) -- A former janitor at a Tulsa megachurch was sentenced Wednesday to 55 years in prison for sex crimes against three girls in a scandal that has ensnared five other church employees accused of waiting to report a rape.
Tulsa County District Judge Bill Musseman also sentenced former Victory Christian Center employee Chris Denman to five years of probation and $12,000 in fines. Denman, 20, pleaded guilty in October to raping a 13-year-old girl in the church's stairwell, molesting a 15-year-old girl and propositioning a 12-year-old.
Musseman told Denman and the family and friends of the victims that the punishment "must be severe" because of the nature of the crimes against the girls, who were in the courtroom Wednesday.
Denman pleaded guilty to first-degree rape, forcible oral sodomy of a child, lewd molestation, making a lewd proposal to a child and two counts of using a computer to facilitate a sex crime. He did not have a plea agreement with prosecutors and had faced up to life in prison.
Before the sentencing, prosecutors read statements from two of the girls' mothers. The mother of the 13-year-old said in her statement that her daughter had lost her childhood and that her girl's sense of safety had been shattered as a result of the sexual assault.
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Ben Affleck's weekend probably went a long way toward making up for being left off the list of Best Director nominees at the upcoming Academy Awards on Feb. 24.
The "Argo" actor/director collected three prestigious honors in three days: the Modern Master Award from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, the best picture award for the Producers Guild of America and the best film ensemble award from the Screen Actors Guild – honors that come just two weeks after taking home a pair of Golden Globes for directing and best drama.
Affleck tells NBC that the succession of accolades that have resulted from his work on "Argo" has significantly bolstered his confidence as a filmmaker – a growth track that's been in progress since his first film, "Gone Baby Gone."
"I think for me it's incremental," he says. "I was terrified my first movie, had built some confidence in my second – the third I felt like I really was able to express what I wanted to say as a director. But there were still a lot of things that I was worried about. I think a certain amount of anxiety is really important. You can't lose it. You gotta carry it with you because when you shift over to arrogance I think you start missing things. And your work actually goes downhill. So I try to keep that balance between fear and insecurity and confidence."
He believes he's gained some ground in his acting career as well, following a string of starring roles which hadn't been as well received before stepping behind the camera. "Every time I do a film I think I gain some measure of confidence," he says. "There are always things that I wish I could've done better and stuff that I kinda kick myself about. But as an actor it's really been educational for me to cut my own performance, because you have to develop a very kind of clinical detached perspective on what works and what doesn't."
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Another big confidence booster was being approached to potentially helm the much-anticipated next episode of the "Star Wars" saga, a job which ultimately went to J.J. Abrams. "They asked me about it," he reveals. "I was super-flattered to be asked. I'm more probably a 'Star Wars' fan than I am a 'Star Wars' filmmaker. And I think they got the perfect guy for it. I'm really excited to see J.J.'s version." And in any event, he was able to keep the vintage "Star Wars" action figures that appeared at the end of "Argo." "That's right – I got the dolls!"
Film critic and historian Leonard Maltin, who interviewed Affleck onstage before a packed house at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, said Affleck is carving out a rare career as a double threat. "He's now made three really good films in a row, and how many people can say that, of any kind – people who are just starting out, veterans, let alone actors-turned-directors?"
During the ceremony, Affleck charmed the crowd with many inside-showbiz anecdotes, including how he first steeled himself to step behind the camera. "Luckily I know a few directors who are actors and I talked to a few of them," he revealed."Kevin Costner, George Clooney, Warren Beatty. And Warren Beatty kind of had the best thing, because Warren is a wonderful guy. He's so smart, has the best stories in the world. You're just so lucky if you can spend half an hour with the guy – and he also doesn't lack for confidence. So I had to be in front of him, saying, 'I don't know, Warren. I'm a little insecure about this thing. [Beatty said] 'Look, look, look – have you ever been on a movie as an actor, looked over and saw the director and just thought to yourself, "If this f***ing guy can do it…?"' I was like 'All right. All right. Good job.'"
Affleck said sharing a journey through Hollywood with his childhood friend Matt Damon - on hand to present his pal and fellow Bostonian with the award - has been "a really nice thing to have, which is a nice thing today, still: a friend who's in it with you. We had the same goals. We both kind of supported each other. We both wanted to get the part, but if it wasn't us we wanted it to be our friend. And that really carries through 'Good Will Hunting' and then sort of just through time to have somebody to kind of touch base with who you knew when."
Backstage at the SAG Awards Sunday night, Affleck addressed his omission from Oscar's short list with a sense of big picture perspective. "I think I'm very lucky to have a job; much less any of this awards stuff that goes with it," he said. "I am sort of half serious about that. It reminds me every time I come to something like this that I've been around long enough to deeply appreciate this kind of thing. It doesn't happen all the time, and it may not come again. It's really wonderful to have awards, at least, in the sense that they encourage artists, and I'm really encouraged by this – thrilled."

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Sydney stunned by Victory comeback
Melbourne Victory heaped more pain on Sydney FC, coming from two goals down to score a thrilling 3-2 A-League win on Saturday night.
Eager to put last week's horror 7-2 thrashing by Central Coast behind them, the Sky Blues looked set to post a much-needed win after taking a 2-0 lead in front of 21,531 fans at Allianz Stadium.
But two goals by impressive teenage substitute Andrew Nabbout and another by Archie Thompson inside the last 12 minutes gave Ange Postecoglou's side a memorable win.
The Victory had dominated possession for most of the match but the Sky Blues looked set to profit from making the most of their chances.
An early goal to impressive Panamanian striker Yairo Yau and Dutch defender Pascal Bosschaart's first ever professional goal in the second half looked to have them on course for three competition points.
Sydney welcomed back star signing Alessandro Del Piero after he sat out the loss to the Mariners with a hamstring complaint, and Italian delivered a classy performance before being substituted in the 66th minute - a decision Sky Blues coach Ian Crook may regret in hindsight.
With Bosschaart and Fabio back from injury too, Crook also promoted Blake Powell to the starting line-up and the home side looked determined from the outset.
It didn't take them long to capitalise, with Yau opening the scoring for the second straight week.
Del Piero played Powell into space and the 21-year-old youngster did brilliantly in cutting the ball back to set up Yau for a simple tap-in.
Victory captain Adrian Leijer and Sydney's Seb Ryall were forced off the field midway through the first half after a sickening head clash but were both able to continue after some treatment and heavy bandaging.
The visitors grew into the game throughout the first half, with only a brilliant 44th-minute save by Ivan Necevski preserving Sydney's 1-0 lead at halftime.
Melbourne appeared to start the second half with purpose but Sydney doubled their advantage against the run of play in the 48th minute.
Some more Del Piero trickery led to a Sky Blues corner and, after the Victory failed to clear, Bosschaart struck a sweet first-time volley that Necevski failed stop.
It was the 32-year-old's first goal in almost 400 games played in the Netherlands and Australia.
Victory almost pulled one back in the 56th minute with Necevski's fingertip save denying Marco Rojas from close range.
Teenager Nabbout gave the visitors hope with a brilliant curling finish to set up a nail-biting finish and the home crowd were stunned as the Victory came home like a train.
Thompson struck with a header in the 86th minute to level the scores before Nabbout capped a spectacular performance off the bench with the winner, a pin-point header from Gui Finkler's corner in stoppage time.
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A Summer Internship Leads to New Technology and Improved Working Conditions
International Nanotechnology Collaboration
Honors Student Takes on Skateboarding's Biggest Challenge
Clarkson Alumni Lead $600 Million Alcoa Modernization Project
The Adirondack Initiative for Wired Work
The Entrepreneurship Center
High-Tech Materials and Monitoring Systems
A Message from Tony Collins, President
City of the Future
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Clearing the Air
The Seaway at 50
Atomic Force Insights Advance Cancer Cell Research
Cyber Security
Green Building Blocks a Concrete Impact
Clarkson is an institution that encourages people to make things from their ideas
- real things that add value to people's lives and create true wealth for society. It may sound overly simplistic, but the research emanating from our laboratories and the collective ingenuity of our faculty, students and alumni who know how to make something represents exactly what the American economy needs right now in order to regain jobs and deliver newfound technological advances to the marketplace.
The examples in the 2009 President's Report demonstrate how we are at the forefront in developing green building materials; using cyber technology to create more robust security applications; inventing groundbreaking sensors to monitor major waterways; bringing to market energy-efficient solutions for industry; and creating safer living environments, working conditions and recreational activities.
Clarkson students, faculty and alumni can build on a rich history to create a great future - we expect to "make things" locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Not only do Clarkson people have the skills, experience and resolve to make a difference - they also possess the attitude that insists on aggressively pushing forward.
Collectively as a nation, we need to do everything we can to ensure that every high school student who wants to "make something" can acquire a college education through their own hard work and access to appropriate financial resources. With your support, we can make this happen together.
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When shoppers swiped their credit and debit cards to pay for purchases at Barnes & Noble stores last year, they didn't expect to have their card and personal identification numbers stolen. But hackers had breached point-of-sale keypad card terminals at 63 Barnes & Noble stores in nine states.
The frequency of such incidents has made data security the top legal concern of 55% of in-house counsel, survey finds.


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Science and Engineering Fair Coming, March 13, 2008
by Kathy Hedges
[Note: after the fair ends, on the evening of April 5, a list of winners will be posted on the Science Fair website.]
SOCORRO, N.M., March 13, 2008 – Science "wizards" from around New Mexico will compete in the 56th annual New Mexico Science and Engineering Fair (NMSEF), to be held on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, on the New Mexico Tech campus in Socorro.
The exhibits will be open for public viewing on Saturday, April 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. They will be located in the Tech Gym. Other events scheduled for the Tech campus that day are:
- Used book sale, Friends of Socorro Public Library, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in front of Workman Center
- Tech Bookstore open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Book signing: THE SOCORRO BLAST by Pari Noskin Taichert, Fidel Atrium. The author will talk about the book at 10:30 a.m.
- AISES Conference: Hosted by New Mexico Tech chapter of American Indians in Science and Engineering.
- New Mexico Science Teachers Association (NMSTA) Annual Meeting
- 10:00-10:30 refreshments
- 10:30-11:45-Combined NMSTA meeting for executive board and membership (special door prizes for teachers), Workman 101
- Parent and Sponsor Appreciation Reception hosted by NM Bureau of Geology and NMSTA. Will feature special science presentations. Door prizes; everyone welcome. 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Workman 101
- New Mexico Tech Admission Office will have a table at Macey Center from 5 - 6 p.m. to provide information about New Mexico Tech and accept applications from juniors and seniors.
Top exhibitors in physical and life sciences will continue on to INTEL International Science and Engineering Fair, which will be held this year in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 10 – 17.
The competitors in NMSEF are those who have placed at the top in New Mexico's six regional fairs. NMSEF is expecting approximately 450 participants from across the state. NMSEF's goal is to recognize and reward excellence in science, mathematics, and engineering projects carried out by junior high and high school students from throughout the state.
Participants are eligible for over $100,000 in scholarships and prizes.
New Mexico Tech, a public, state-supported university located in Socorro, is the state's leading educator of scientists and engineers.


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If others are anything like me, then the problem isn't that people don't figure out what "standalone" means, it's that they install
ack from CPAN and never bother to look at its website (let alone the Google Code project). But there is no mention of
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As a legal showdown between Apple and Palm mounts over Palm's use of multi-touch technology, which Apple recently gained a patent on, new details are emerging about Apple's efforts to prevent its competitors from offering multi-touch.
Many have wondered why Google's G1 smartphone, the first smartphone to run on Google's new Android OS, didn't feature multi-touch. Going up against the iPhone, many considered Google's omission of multi-touch to be an unusual slip for the company.
However, according to newly emerging details reported on Venture Beat, the omission was intentional and triggered by strong-arming from Apple. According to a key Android development team member, Apple demanded early in the development of the phone and OS that Google disable multi-touch. And Google, which has a relatively healthy financial relationship with Apple despite competition in some sectors, complied out of concern of damaging the pair's business relationship and possible legal action from Apple.
The source expresses relief that Google caved to Apple's demands. He points to the potential mess that Palm is in with the Pre phone and says that Google did the smart thing in playing by Apple's rules.
Google and Apple share a great deal of business, with Google tailoring its maps and search products for Apple systems, including the iPhone. Google's chief executive, Eric Schmidt, is also on Apple's board of directors. The cozy relationship would seem to give Google extra incentive to meet Apple's alleged demands.
The G1 and Android have both been shown to be multi-touch capable, but the functionality is disabled or not fully implemented in different parts of the design, puzzling many users. Now it appears there is finally an answer to this mystery.
The key question that remains is whether Google will continue to bend to Apple's will, or whether multi-touch will become such an essential technology that it will be forced to include in its future smart phones, at the risk of incurring Apple's wrath.
Google's future dealings with multi-touch will likely hinge on Palm's success in defending its right to use multi-touch on the Pre. A Palm loss would seem to make Google less inclined to go against the grain, while a victory would likely embolden it.


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2/25/2006 3:12pm, #31Originally Posted by jez
-Beat a superior grappler
-Escape an inferior postition
-Submit any adversary (much less a huge dude) <---You seem to be suggesting this
Here's what they will do:
-Annoy/distract your opponent so you can get a move or so ahead
-Give him a little bruise
-'Cheat' according to some people
You should probably be banned, or mocked, either is cool.
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One of my good friends is a 300lb black belt. I find that if I use butterfly guard on him he can flatten me out and work his pass. I used to be fine with this but he now knows how counter my cross-lapel choke attempts. So I find that what works best is to have my feet in his hips and work submissions and sweeps, or let him stand to pass and work my sweeps.
The best option as always, is to get on top.
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Has anyone tried the S mount on bigger opponents?
As one of those big guys, I've paid alot of attention to escapes on bottom from the side.Originally Posted by Sifu Rudy Abel
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As far as half guard is concerned, its a viable technique, but I think you're making yourself suffer much more than neccessary if you're playing half guard on a larger guy (for example, I'll use half guard only when I cant get full guard).
Butterfly guard I also agree with, because it does a pretty good job of keeping your opponents weight off you. I have used it, and continue to use it successfully against opponents that are far larger than me. When trying to force their weight on you, thats often when they're leaving themselves vulnerable to be swept or reversed. If their weight is low, I often go for armdrags and attack the back. If their weight is high, I try to get under (x-guard) and sweep.
Natrually being on top is the better choice to playing guard- your opponent cant use his weight against you, and most larger opponents arent particularly good off their backs. Taking their back (or anyones for that matter) is obviously the best option.
To be quite honost though, I think everyone has a point in how to fight larger opponents- all of jiu jitsu is supposed to be based on technique, not strength, and what works for one may not work for another
I think we're all just playing to our strengths here.


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Grady Little infamously stuck with Pedro Martinez a bit too long.
Six years later, did Charlie Manuel yank Martinez a bit too soon in a crucial playoff moment?
Another manager's late-inning playoff decision on Martinez is sure to be a hot topic of discussion again after the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2-1 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 2 of the NL championship series on Friday.
In his first postseason start since 2004, Martinez stifled the Dodgers for seven scoreless innings, allowing two hits and overwhelming Los Angeles' lineup with control and guile.
Martinez threw just 87 pitches in those seven innings and didn't walk a batter, but Manuel elected to pinch hit for him with Carlos Ruiz on first base and one out in a 1-0 game.
The move backfired spectacularly, and the defending champions wasted a golden opportunity to take a two-game lead in the series.
Pedro looked like the Martinez of 2003, who ran out of gas before he could pitch the Boston Red Sox into the World Series in Game 7 of the AL championship series.
In a move that broke Red Sox fans' hearts and contributed to Little's firing soon after, the manager kept a tiring Martinez on the mound with Boston holding a two-run lead and sitting just five outs away from the World Series. The Yankees rallied to tie it against Martinez, and Aaron Boone's 11th-inning homer off Tim Wakefield sent them into the Series instead.
Manuel's decision wasn't made with the stakes quite as high -- and after the Philadelphia bullpen's solid effort in Thursday's Game 1, Manuel undoubtedly believed he could count on his relievers again.
Ben Francisco pinch hit for Martinez and grounded into an inning-ending double play. And with Martinez off the mound, the Dodgers jumped on four Philadelphia relievers for a two-run rally capped by Andre Ethier's bases-loaded walk from J.A. Happ, and evened the NLCS at one game apiece.
Martinez gave up just two singles, hit one batter and didn't allow a runner to reach third base. Though he hadn't started a game since Sept. 30 and hadn't pitched in the playoffs in five years, Martinez seemed capable of carrying the Phillies even farther.
But Chan Ho Park's second appearance against his former team didn't go nearly as well as his first. Park pitched a scoreless seventh inning in Game 1, retiring Manny Ramirez, Matt Kemp and Casey Blake in order after Ethier's leadoff double.
Park gave up hard-luck singles to Blake and Ronnie Belliard, whose rolling grounder he couldn't corral on his injured hamstring.
After Los Angeles scored the tying run on second baseman Chase Utley's throwing error on a double-play relay, Jim Thome singled to chase Park.


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I've been a pretty big fan of Twilight since the 1st movie came out, and have seen the films countless times along with reading the books over and over. They never get old. I'm team Edward by the way!!!!
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The information provided here is meant to give you a general idea about each of the medicines listed below. Only the most general side effects are included, so ask your dentist or doctor if you need to take any special precautions. Use each of these medicines as recommended by your doctor or according to the instructions provided. If you have further questions about usage or side effects, contact your doctor.
Medications used to treat periodontal disease may be delivered in a number of ways, including as:
- Pills
- Mouthwash
- Tiny fibers, microchips, or microspheres that can be placed between the teeth or into deep gum pockets to slowly release the medicine into the surrounding area
- Gels that can be placed into infected pockets in the gums
- Custom-fit tray made from impressions of your mouth into which medicine is placed
Prescription Medications
- Tetracycline
- Metronidazole
- Chlorhexidine gluconate
Other macrolide antibiotics such as azithromycin, minocycline, and doxycycline
Prescription Medications
Tetracycline is a type of antibiotic used to fight bacterial infections. Take this medication on an empty stomach with a full glass of water.
Certain over-the-counter products (such as, antacids, calcium supplements, iron) can reduce the effectiveness of tetracycline. Talk to your doctor about any supplements or prescription medicines that you are taking.
Possible side effects include:
- Stomach cramps
- Diarrhea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Increased sun sensitivity
- Loss of appetite
- Vaginal yeast infection (women)
- Decreased effectiveness of birth control pills
This antibiotic should be avoided in pregnant or nursing women and in children less than 8 years old.
Metronidazole is another kind of antibiotic that is used to treat chronic cases of periodontal disease. This medication may be used in combination with another drug. You can take metronidazole with food if the medication upsets your stomach.
Possible side effects include:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Dry mouth
- Abnormal taste
Metronidazole should not be taken if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. This medication may affect other prescription drugs—especially blood thinners. So, be sure that your doctor is aware of any medications, including over-the-counter-products, that you are taking.
Chlorhexidine gluconate is another antibiotic that is used to prevent or treat periodontal disease. This medicine may be in the form of a mouthwash or a microchip.
Possible side effects include:
- Mouth or lip irritation
- Dry mouth
- Abnormal taste
This medication should be avoided in nursing women, children, and teenagers.
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If you are taking medications, follow these general guidelines:
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- Ask what side effects could occur. Report them to your doctor.
- Talk to your doctor before you stop taking any prescription medication.
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- Do not share your prescription medication with anyone.
- Medications can be dangerous when mixed. Talk to your doctor if you are taking more than one medication, including over-the-counter products and supplements.
- If you are taking an antibiotic always follow directions for numbers of doses. It is important not to stop antibiotics early.


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Navy finds missteps in deadly SEAL Humvee crash at Fort Knox
By ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: March 1, 2014
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A series of missteps led to a deadly Humvee accident last May at Kentucky's Fort Knox, a Navy investigation concludes.
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan H. Kaloust of Massapequa, N.Y., was partially ejected and killed during the training exercise, which was conducted under "blacked out" conditions. That means the vehicle's headlights were off and the sailors participating in the exercise were wearing night goggles.
The Virginian-Pilot reported Saturday the incident prompted Naval Special Warfare Command to re-examine its safety requirements for Humvee training missions. The heavily redacted investigative report was obtained Friday by the Norfolk newspaper through a Freedom of Information Act request.
The report said the accident could have been prevented.
The Humvee was among three loaded with Navy SEALs from Virginia Beach during the training exercise along a remote gravel road.
The first two vehicles in the SEAL Team 2 training convoy made a hard left turn, blinding the third driver by the dust the Humvees kicked up. The driver of the third vehicle turned wide and the two right tires went off the gravel and onto the grass.
The driver didn't know that the soft shoulder was about to slope hard away from the road.
Kaloust, who was positioned at the roof turret without wearing safety straps, was killed when the Humvee rolled. Other sailors who weren't wearing seat belts were banged up but survived the wreck.
Among the report's findings:
— Driving under blacked-out conditions was not included in the written training plan approved by command leadership. The technique is not listed as part of the tactical ground movement training program conducted at Fort Knox.
— The driver in the wrecked vehicle did not have the government-issued license required to operate Humvees. The license is issued after a six-hour course that includes classroom and hands-on training.
— The unit had not been trained how to respond to a rollover.
— An armored vehicle driven by SEALs rolled at roughly the same location prior to the May incident, and that information should have been made available.
— Under Naval Special Warfare policy, all nine inside the Humvee — including Kaloust — should have been belted in.
The Pilot said it's unclear whether anyone was disciplined as a result of the crash.
Kaloust, 23, had graduated from basic SEAL training a few months earlier and based at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek in Fort Story. He was preparing for his first deployment.
The U.S. Navy has used the 170-square-mile Fort Knox as a training ground since World War II. The Army post is about 50 miles southwest of Louisville and is home to about 14,000 military personnel, including active duty members and reserves.
U.S. Navy SEALs ride in a Navy special warfare Humvee during a 2011 exercise at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story.


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Devil is clearly cashing in markers placed by Giants fans in 2010
It's hard not to think someone out there doesn't want the Giants to repeat as NL West champions, let alone NL or World Series champs.
Just when you think the Giants can't run out a worse lineup than the one they've been rolling out the past couple of days, they do.
First, let's recap the occupants in the Giants' triage tent:
Carlos Beltan: The player who was supposed to be the offensive spark the Giants' offense had been lacking has fizzled out. He's currently on the 15-day disabled list with a sore hand. Beltran said his right-handed swing is close to game ready, but his left-hand side is not. He won't consider batting right against right-handers. So it sounds as if the best hope for Giants fans is that Beltran is activated Tuesday when eligible, but only bats from the right side.
Sergio Romo: Romo went on the DL for elbow inflammation on Aug. 17. He won't be eligible to return until Aug. 31.
Andres Torres: Torres went on the DL on Aug. 13. He won't be eligible to return until late next week.
Brian Wilson: Wilson went to see Dr. James Andrews earlier this week to examine his sore elbow. Wilson just has elbow inflammation and likley won't be available this weekend in Houston.
Jeff Keppinger: Keppinger hasn't played since running into the Braves' Freddie Freeman on Monday. His sore wrist is improving, but again he's out of the lineup Friday vs. Houston.
Jonathan Sanchez: Sanchez left his start early on Tuesday with a sprained ankle. Sanchez is still expected to make his start Sunday in Houston. But Dan Runzler remains as a possible fill-in.
And now we can add Pablo Sandoval, Orlando Cabrera and Eli Whiteside to the list.
Whiteside likely will go on the 7-day concussion DL after still feeling effects after whacking his jaw into the ground on a headfirst slide in Atlanta. Rookie Hector Sanchez will get called up. Not a huge loss.
Sandoval was originally in the lineup Friday, but pulled with a shoulder injury. The injury affects his RH swing. He wanted to hit LH against the LHP Wandy Rodriguez on Friday, but Bruce Bochy said no. Should be back hitting LH on Saturday.
Orlando Cabrera has a strained groin and needed a day to rest. Miguel Tejada starts in his place.
So here's Friday's lineup. If you having a mid-afternoon snack, you best set it aside.
CF Aaron Rowand
3B Mark DeRosa
LF Cody Ross
RF Nate Schierholtz
1B Aubrey Huff
SS Miguel Tejada
C Chris Stewart
2B Mike Fontenot
P Ryan Vogelsong.
And the bench will consist of Sandoval (hurt), Cabrera (hurt), Keppinger (hurt), Brandon Belt and Hector Santos.
The absence of Belt from the lineup caused a stir on Twitter. But Belt generally sits against LH starters. He's hitting .209 on the season, but is hitting .200 (4 for 20 with 0 HR and 0 RBI) against LH starters.
Rowand starting and batting leadoff with his .239/.281 average/OBP also doesn't get folks fired up. But he is hitting .297 against LH pitching this season.
And in a statistical oddity, Huff is actually hitting left-handed pitching better than right-handers: .281 vs. .232.
But there's not much positive to say about Mark DeRosa. This is his first start since May 18, when he started at 3B. But since he's come off the DL early this month, DeRosa is 1 for 5, with the lone hit being a 27-bounce, seeing-eye single to center against the Braves on Tuesday. In fact, dating back to before DeRosa went on the DL in May, he is 1 for his last 28, with 1 walk.
In fact, prior today's injury news, my blog post was going to be all about how the Giants need to release DeRosa. Guess we'll have to wait until tomorrow to do that one.


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The Strokes to Release 'Comedown Machine' on March 26
The rock band The Strokes announced today that they plan to release their fifth studio album titled "Comedown Machine" on March 26.
The first "official" single from the coming album will be "All The Time." "One Way Trigger," another track off the new album, is now available as a free download on the band's website.
The band's lineup is the same as ever: Julian Casablancas (lead vocals), Fabrizio Moretti (drums), Nick Valensi (guitar), Albert Hammond, Jr. (guitar), and Nikolai Fraiture (bass).
Listen to the new song below. What do you think? Leave your thoughts in the comments.


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Last week I discovered the animal remains shown on the attached 'photos in the garden of my holiday home near St Céré, The Lot, France.
I should be very grateful if someone could help me identify the animal that has a long tail and clawed front feet.
Many thanks,
Colin Hale
It is either a fox or dog. I think the long hair on the tail would favour fox, but with so many breeds of dog this is not exclusive.
Many thanks for your helpful reply. I think you must be correct.


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Do you see these guys being a better fit than re-signing JR?
They seem like the perfect reserve men.
All in their prime.
Do you see these guys being a better fit than re-signing JR?
They seem like the perfect reserve men.
All in their prime.
Delfino is the best out of that bunch. I'd like to see us sign him.
Brooks could be a good insurance behind Felton, Prigioni...
Hard to see how we sign anyone with only the taxpayer MLE available to re-sign Cope, Prigs, KMart and any other FA's. No coincidence the Knicks have been very busy working out a ton of players for the draft, new faces next year are going to come from the draft and not FA.
I don't see Cope, Prigs, or KMart asking for a lot of cash. Same goes for Brooks and Garcia.
Delfino, definately since he's a 6th man type player.
The Knicks have made qualifying offers of 988K to both Prigs and Cope. Let's say they both don't get other offers and they accept the Knicks qualifying offers, that's nearly 2M we use from the taxpayer MLE to sign them as FA's leaving us with a little more than 1M to sign someone else. That's not a lot of money to sign any of those 3 guys unless they sign with the Knicks for the vet's min.
I was also wondering whether Delfino of Cisco had the better career and the two are like two peas in a pod. Both 8ppg career avg, 36% on their 3s and Cisco having a slightly higher 43% FG% to Delfino's 40%. I was impressed with how well Cisco defended KD in the playoffs so I might give him the edge defensively vs. Carlos.
That's true about Cisco's defense. He comes to play every night and can play good man defense. I also heard he's one of the better locker room guys in the NBA over the last 8 seasons. Would be a nice fit on our team for a cheap price.
With Cope & Prigioni being RFA...
Cope is the one to worry about -- Another team could offer him more than we can match...
KMart -- what was his pay last year? Figure he will command at least $3 Million which would be MLE, so doubt he will be back... He won't take Vet Min. He has too much to offer...
Prigioni -- I believe his pay this upcoming year is under $1 M closer to $900 K which is affordable...
With Kidd retiring, signing Brooks would be ideal, while leaving our MLE for another shooter... Delfino could be out of our range, but maybe we can make a play for Terrance Williams, or Alan Anderson...
Other big man, that Knicks could target for min. $$$ PF Trey Thompkins, F/C Jeremy Tyler, C Jerome Jordan -- but trying to figure a way to bring KMart should be the task...
I've wanted Delfino since last year. He would be perfect on this team especially if we re-sign Prigs. I would also love to have Garcia. Not too high on Brooks though, It think we could do better than him.
I too have always been a fan of Delfino as a role player...Maybe Prigs can make it happen
After watching Battier knock down all those 3s in game 7 we could use Garcia or Delfino in the sharpshooter role, Garcia was making 6M last year and Delfino was making 3M so it will be a long shot in signing them but if they don't get other more lucrative offers maybe we can sign them to the vet min like we did with Ronnie Brewer. Here's an interesting article on both guys.
Grading Francisco Garcia
By [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] | May 24, 2013 at 9:30 pm
He might have started his Rockets season as an afterthought in a trade, but Francisco Garcia ended the season as something of a hero. His prudent shooting and capable defense were surprise boons to a team struggling to stay in the playoffs. His experience and composure proved to be invaluable in the postseason most never expected Houston to earn. He may not even be on the roster next season, but Garcia proved his value to the Rockets.
Discussion of Garcia must include discussion of Carlos Delfino, the other veteran Rockets swingman on the bench. When Garcia was acquired from the Sacramento Kings in a shocker of a trade, rookie forward Thomas Robinson was the focus of discussion. Carlos Delfino, however, felt the effects down the line, as Francisco Garcia eventually established himself as a viable alternative at the wing. Delfino made his living from the three point arc, in line with the Rockets' game plan. Garcia, as a near carbon-copy of Delfino's offensive game, simply gave the Rockets another level of depth from deep.
While in Houston, Francisco Garcia shot 7.8 of his 10.7 field goal attempts per 36 minutes from three point land, good for a total of 12.5 points. His 41.4% shooting overall wasn't much to sing about, but his 37.5% from deep is plenty acceptable. His peripherals were solid if not flashy per 36 minutes: 2.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.3 turnovers and 1.5 steals. If this all sounds exactly like like Delfino's numbers, that's because they are. The only notable difference is that Delfino shot a little more to make 15 points per 36 minutes and rebounded at the higher rate of 4.3 per 36 minutes. It's remarkable how much these players overlapped in skill.
The first of two major differences, then, comes on the opposite side of the ball. Garcia surprised everyone with his remarkably adept defense of Kevin Durant in the playoffs, giving head coach Kevin McHale opportunity to rest Chandler Parsons and move him around on defense. While not traditionally known for his defense while in Sacramento, Garcia excelled in a system with Omer Asik in the paint. Garcia showed why coaches love veterans; he stayed in his role and was willing to play the defense his coach wanted. Why, then, might his days in Houston be done?
The second difference is the kicker. Francisco Garcia's $6.1 million this season and $6.4 million team option next season mean that he's unlikely to wear red next season. It's possible that he might negotiate a smaller contract with Houston, but the Rockets have already expressed reluctance to pick up his option. General manager Daryl Morey not only prizes long-term flexibility, but needs to clear room to chase free agents in the short term.
What does this all mean, then? As an NBA player, Garcia is adequate. He may be making an above-league-average six million per year on his current contract, but that money had no effect on Houston's short or long term cap situation. Garcia was expected to do little more than contribute a few bench minutes and possibly add some veteran leadership. Instead, the Rockets found a player who defended one of the best scorers in the league, and is reportedly an invaluable locker room presence. He may not have been a big part of the Rockets, but he's a part that would fit well going forward.
Grade: C+
Not sure if Prig's will want to stay in NY.........Woodson let the guy know that he was not a first choice .....I mean who pulls a guy who won us a game in the celtics to playoffs to 4 minutes 2 games later.........Prigioni wants to know where he stands and I think Woodson has made it clear Prigionis lack of shooting s not a good thing for coach Woodson......


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Anthony Di Renzo to Publish Historical Novel
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Anthony Di Renzo, associate professor of writing, will publish a historical novel about the Italian Revolution.
Guernica Editions, an independent press in Toronto, Ontario, has accepted Trinàcria: A Tale of Bourbon Sicily. Like Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's The Leopard, Trinàcria chronciles the destruction of the Kingdom of the Two Siclies during the Risorgimento. The book will be released November 2, 2013.
Set in 18th and 19th century Palermo, Naples, and London, the novel revolves around Zita Valanguerra Spinelli (1794-1882), Marchesa of Scalea, notorious beauty, ferocious wit, secret murderer, and reluctant businesswoman, whose turbulent life mirrors her world's rocky transition from feudalism to capitalism.
Because Guernica's government funding does not extend to non-Canadian authors, the Italian Cultural Foundation at Casa Belvedere is sponsoring an online campaign to pay for the book's design, production, promotion, and distribution. Learn more about this campaign and see a promotional video at:
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WWF Smackdown! Cheats
Backstage Areas
In order to go inside the backstage areas, like the Kitchen, the Stage, Boiler Room, etc. Just Irish Whip (press O) your opponent towards the direction of the area you want to go to.
For those of you who didn't bother looking into the manual, this is how you pull off the finishers. Whenever you see the words SMACKDOWN flash on your name, press L1 to execute your wrestlers finish attack. Ex: The People's Elbow- Knock your opponent down on the floor, so that he lands on his back, stand over him and look for the SMACKDOWN logo. If it isn't there that means you momentum hasn't gone through the roof.
Season Mode Cheats
To get the following extras, play the season mode for a certain number of years.
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1 year - Get Ivory's head
2 years- Prince Albert's head.
3 Years- Jacqueline's head
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5 years- 80 Custom Wrestler points
6 years- Mideon's head
7 years- Gerald Brisco
8 years- Pat Patterson
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10 years- 90 Custom Wrestler Points .
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CPUC's Grueneich discusses allocation of allowances under cap and trade
With the Obama administration focusing on addressing some of the low-hanging fruit like conservation and energy efficiency to tackle our energy and climate challenges, energy efficiency has become a key issue in policy discussions in the United States. E&ETV traveled to Paris for the annual Energy Efficiency Global Forum and Exposition, hosted by the Alliance to Save Energy, for a series of interviews and panel discussions about the challenges to and potential of energy efficiency. Today's segment features E&ETV's interview with California Public Utilities Commissioner Dian Grueneich. Grueneich discusses the potential for energy efficiency to help solve the United States' climate and energy challenges. She also gives her take on the push to create a national energy efficiency standard.


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1001 Fairview Road
Park Hours: 6 am to 11 pm
27.2 Acres
Reservable shelter
1 - Playground
1 - Restroom (open April 15 to October 15)
1 - ADA drinking fountain near tennis courts
2 - Picnic tables in park
Garden Plots available for rent
1 - Junior size soccer practice field
1 - Regular size soccer practice field
4 - Tennis courts
Wooded hiking trails - 0.50 mile
Connection to Scott's Branch Trail
School's play equipment:
Fairview Shelter
Reservable Shelter
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|Fairview Tennis Complex Renovation
|New Restroom
|Fairview Connector to Scotts Branch Trail
|Renovate Shelter and New Playground
|Fairview Tennis Court Resurfacing
Note: This park received Federal funds from the National Park Service. Regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior (address below) strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in the departmental federally assisted programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap.
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P. O. Box 37127
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So when the opportunity to work among some of our nation's leaders at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., presented itself, Channell was ready to embrace the challenge.
Channell, an Arkansas Tech University political science student from Prosper, Texas, served as an intern in the office of U.S. Sen. John Boozman during June.
"One of my professors let the class know about the internship, and before this I had never even considered a Congressional internship," Channell said. "I love politics, so I thought that an internship in Congress would be a great opportunity for me and a way for me to test the waters in politics. I applied with other members of Congress from my home state of Texas, but when I got the internship with Senator Boozman in D.C., I simply could not pass up the opportunity."
Her expectations were surpassed.
"This experience has greatly changed my perspective on politics and the legislative process in general," Channell noted. "As a political science major I had already learned a great deal about how Congress works, but I had so much more to learn. Being up close to watch the legislative process in action opened my eyes so much."
Channell is an outside hitter on the Golden Suns volleyball team. She will play her junior season under head coach Kristy Bayer this fall.
A two-time all-district performer and academic all-state selection at Prosper High School, Channell had a promising freshman season at ATU in 2010. Then came a knee injury that cost her the entire 2011 season.
After a comeback year in 2012, Channell is excited to see what this season holds for her individually and for her team.
"I am feeling much more healthy going into 2013," Channell said. "The 2012 season was a struggle for me coming back from my ACL tear, but I really got my legs back during the spring season.
"The way I play has changed a little bit. I had to get used to that through the 2012 season and during the spring season. I was finally able to be just as effective on the court as I was before my injury. I am much more confident in my ability than I was during the 2012 season."
The Golden Suns have captured regular-season conference volleyball championships three of the last five years and have won 80 percent of their matches (148-37 overall record) during that timeframe.
ATU will open its 2013 volleyball season on Sept. 6-7 in a classic at Springfield, Mo. The Golden Suns' first home match of the season will be a Great American Conference contest against the University of Arkansas-Monticello on Sept. 17.


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Silver Conference
The Johto League Silver Conference Victory Tournament, better known as simply the Silver Conference (Japanese: シロガネ大会 Shirogane Conference) is the Johto League general championship competition. It took place from Pop Goes The Sneasel to Johto Photo Finish in the anime.
The conference is held annually in Silver Town, located at the base of Mt. Silver. Competing Trainers are housed in a giant Pokémon Center in the Athlete's Village. All Trainers have a page set up online with a list of their Pokémon.
Opening ceremony
The Silver Conference begins with the passing of the ceremonial torch lit with Ho-Oh's sacred flame. The opening ceremony is so important to the conference that the competition could not be held without it.
The legend
According to legend, the site of the Silver Conference was once the setting for a great war. People fought hard and left the area a war-ravaged place. Both the land and the Pokémon in the area suffered from the humans' hostility and carelessness. Ho-Oh appeared and used its sacred flame to burn life back into the place. Ho-Oh returned things to normal, but one tree continued to burn, serving as a reminder of the event. The fire from that tree was taken and placed in a shrine on Mt. Silver.
The Silver Conference competition is divided into three parts: pre-screening qualifying rounds, semi-finals, and the finals.
Before every match, a digital spinner randomly decides which Trainer will go first. The Pokémon used in the match must be decided before the match and entered into the computer system.
The competition begins with the Athlete's Greeting. Registered Trainers are screened at assigned courts. Most lower skilled Trainers are weeded out in three rounds of one-on-one battles. Trainers are judged based on their battling ability, so a Trainer may still be able to advance to the semi-finals even if he or she has one loss. The Top 48 Trainers move on to the preliminaries.
A point system is employed in the semi-finals. The 48 Trainers are split into 16 groups of 3, and each group, known as a block, participates in a round-robin tournament in a series of three-on-three matches. Three battlepoints are awarded for every win, one point for every draw, and no points for every loss. The 16 Trainers with the most battle points out of the Trainers in their blocks will move on to the finals. In the event of a tie, another round-robin is held.
Final rounds
After a day of no battling, the final battles are held in Silver Stadium with rotating rock, grass, water or ice fields for each battle.
Each Trainer fights a sudden death full battle. After a Trainer's first three Pokémon are defeated, there is a short intermission. Losing Trainers are eliminated and winning Trainers continue on until a Pokémon League Champion is determined.
Trainers who have participated in the Silver Conference
|Jon Dickson
|Top 4
|Ash Ketchum
|Top 8
|Gary Oak
|Top 16
|Top 48
|Top 48
Other participants
Trainers here participated in the conference either before or after the conference Ash entered.
- Jimmy of New Bark Town
- Marina of New Bark Town
- Reggie of Veilstone City
- Paul of Veilstone City
- The competition is broadcast globally.
- If Pokémon are caught battling outside of the competition, their Trainers may be disqualified. Sparring, however, is allowed.
- On the eve of the competition, Gary notices that it is a full moon. After Harrison loses, a quarter moon is present. The time between the two is usually either 8 days (third quarter) or 22 days (first quarter), but only about 12 days are represented on screen.
- Like the Olympic Games, there is a passing of the torch ceremony at the beginning, and the events are broadcast worldwide.
- On a related note, the Silver Conference is notable in the sense that it is so far the only main regional Pokémon League to not use a Moltres flame as its torch; instead, it uses Ho-Oh's flame.
- Max stated that he watched this competition in There's no Place Like Hoenn.
|The Pokémon League
| Participation
Trainer • Battle • Gym Leaders
Gyms • Badges • Hall of Fame
Championship matches
Elite Four • Orange League
Pokémon World Tournament
Pokémon League Conferences
Indigo • Silver • Ever Grande
Lily of the Valley • Vertress • Lumiose
| Pokémon League locations
Indigo Plateau • Pummelo Stadium* • Ever Grande
Pokémon League • Pokémon League
Pokémon League • Pokémon League
Regional Pokémon Leagues
Indigo • Orange* • Johto • Hoenn
Sinnoh • Unova • Kalos • Alola
Areas of jurisdiction
Pokémon League Reception Gate • Cerulean Cave
|This article is part of Project Anime, a Bulbapedia project that covers all aspects of the Pokémon anime.


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PenGun wrote:Just returned my S2 to stock after running CyanogenMod for a year and change. I installed the proper, Bell in my case, ICS build they have released for it. I can now trade it in. Can't say I love the stock setup but it's not bad enough stop me from using it for a month.
I don't have a problem with what it's made of. They are all far too flimsy, all mine go in an Otterbox case. I toss it to my granddaughter, she does not always catch it.
Just to let people know you can put it back like it was even after completely removing the stock OS. Oh yeah, do a full wipe first.
I was starting to wonder if I'm the only person in the world happy with their phone. I also have an SGS2 on CM, and it's nearly perfect. I'm interested in the S4 mainly because work will buy me a phone. I'll probably run stock ROM for a while, but once the S4 gets CM or AOKP, I'm there in a flash.


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Don't get me wrong: It's not that I don't like the developer Q&A sessions. They're a great idea, and although they don't make up for Ghostcrawler's absence from the forums, they're a nice insight into the developers' thought process and a peek at the issues that matter most to players. The effort's appreciated even when players ask pointless questions (of which the need to do so appears to be a congenital disorder) or use the opportunity to grandstand about issues no one cares about.
But the tank Q&A was ... not Blizzard's best effort. To borrow a phrase from Harry Knowles, I love hard-working Blizzard, I'm blown away by creative Blizzard, and I'm in awe of big-dreaming and overreaching Blizzard.
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Orioles plan to push forward, not fall back
Manager Showalter, players out to prove magical '12 wasn't a fluke
By Richard Justice / MLB.com
SARASOTA, Fla. -- The Baltimore Orioles really don't care that you think they're going to fall flat on their face this season. Just so you know.
"Nostradamus is dead," center fielder Adam Jones said.
Well, there is that.
"You can't predict stuff," he added. "You have to play 162 games, and then you can have your opinions."
Actually, the Orioles seem to love being picked last again in the American League East. For one thing, they're used to it. For another, stuff that happens outside their clubhouse is just noise.
"We don't even look at that," catcher Matt Wieters said. "We love the guys we have in this clubhouse."
Is that right, J.J. Hardy?
"Last year we were going to be lucky to win 60-70 games," the Orioles' shortstop said. "We supposedly had the worst pitching staff in baseball. We heard it all."
Manager Buck Showalter is asked if he's mentioned these dire forecasts to his club. He smiles.
"It kind of fits us, so thank you whoever is doing it," he said. "That's fine. Our guys know the biggest liar in sports is, 'They say ...' Our guys have been down this road so many times they're numb to it. They go, `What's new?'"
And to be clear, the predictions are based on history. The Orioles had a magical ride in 2012, improving by 24 games and making the postseason for the first time in 15 years. They were 29-9 in one-run games, winning 13 in a row at one point. They won 16 straight extra-inning games as well.
The O's used 52 players, including 12 starting pitchers. Their executive vice president of baseball operations, Dan Duquette, did an incredible job finding talent. The Orioles got contributions from players who'd been released by other organizations (Nate McLouth, Randy Wolf, etc.). They found a productive starting pitcher in Mexico (Miguel Gonzalez), and grabbed a hitter from an independent league (Lew Ford). They led the Majors in 19-year-olds (Manny Machado and Dylan Bundy).
Showalter made it work spectacularly well. He leaned on a core group of veterans -- Jones, Wieters, Hardy, Nick Markakis, Jim Johnson -- who'd endured some tough times and were driven to change the narrative.
But Showalter never allowed his guys to lose sight of the larger picture. Players came and went, and the Orioles consistently played with purpose. Years from now, Showalter may look back and see 2012 as his finest hour, and he has had plenty of fine hours in his career.
And history says the O's can't do it again. They made no dramatic offseason additions, and clubs that historically have made huge strides in one season take a step back the year after. Also, there would seem to be some function of luck in going 29-9 in one-run games, so 2013 should be a year that record evens out.
It would be a mistake to think the Orioles buy one bit of the negative chatter. They believe there's still a human element in the game, and that playing hard and playing smart still matters.
The Orioles also think they're good, and that's a huge part of the deal. Their clubhouse has the feel of a team, a true team. Even better, they're blessed with terrific young pitching depth and believe they may improve from within as Chris Tillman, Brian Matusz, Jake Arrieta and others continue to figure things out. They also have two of baseball's best pitching prospects in Bundy and 22-year-old right-hander Kevin Gausman, the fourth overall pick in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft.
Both of them may begin the season at Double-A Bowie, but as the Orioles showed last year, they're not afraid to make changes. They have few players signed to long-term contracts, so Showalter and Duquette have the flexibility to replace players who aren't performing well.
"That's the way the real world works, right?" Showalter said. "We think Miguel can help us, but he's got options. You can get right on down the list. We've got ways to maneuver.
"There's a morale in your organization that comes with that flexibility. They know we're going to be looking from within and not be constantly coveting other people's players."
Part of Showalter's brilliance is the ability to deliver a message and to get his players to buy it. And there's a different one for each player.
When the Orioles obtained first baseman Chris Davis from the Texas Rangers, Showalter let Davis know that he believed in him in a way the Rangers never did.
The Orioles believe in Showalter to the degree that Jones wouldn't sign his long-term contract extension without assurances from the manager that he intended to stay around for awhile.
Even last year, when the Orioles seemed likely to be buried in the AL East again, Showalter pitched a message of hope. He told his guys to look around the room and to understand that the Orioles did have talent and they did have a chance. And his guys believed.
"We thought we were good last year before anyone noticed that we were good," Wieters said. "The only difference is that the experience from last year is something we can use to our advantage. We know what worked last year, and we can tweak some of the things that didn't work. It's nice to get to the playoffs, but our goals still aren't done as an organization. We still have to get better."
Richard Justice is a columnist for MLB.com. Read his blog, Justice4U. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Today we're all about those beloved daytime dramas, namely All My Children and One Life To Live, and where they're headed. The quick and most obvious answer of course is "to the internet", but clearly it's a little more complicated than that.
(And if you ask Susan Lucci, it's a really lousy idea.)
Here's an analogy. This week I tried Skype for the first time. I know that entire nations have been built, wars have been fought, and boy bands have formed and broken up in the time it's taken me to try the new technology. Which heretofore seemed quite alien. But I have a dear friend in England who's been pestering me. Thus, I tried (and liked) Skype. End of story. But as an example of necessity being the mother of invention (or me trying scary Skype) it's not that different from the Soaps Situation.
Everyone knows All My Children and One Life To Live are going off the air, which is really sad for a lot of people. Actually, for generations of people. So now, the "good" news is that they've gotten a reprieve of sorts – they're headed online. Which, for many of us, is just fine. We know how to navigate the internet. But what about the hundreds of thousands (maybe even millions) of fans who love love love their soaps but do not love love love (or have access to/comprehend) the internet? What do they do? A few months back I talked about how this online shift would invariably cause someone to figure out a away to deliver online TV shows to people who might not normally watch them. Otherwise we'd have lots of disappointed fans. I have yet to see that device.
In the meantime, if you're an OLTL fan, you'll be pleased to note that Erika Slezak, Kassie DePaiva , Michael Easton and Ted King have all agreed to continue on with the show in its new format. They're willing to stick with it – even though folks are saying "it won't be the same" when it's online. All My Children, on the other hand, may have hit some snags.
Uh, Susan Lucci fans? Seems she's colossally unhappy about the whole state of affairs. Nor has she been tentative in voicing this. In no uncertain terms – and even when the internet people allegedly promised her the same compensation — she announced that she'll NOT be ANY part of the new online iteration. In fact she actually penned an epilogue to her autobiography (which is called All My Life: A Memoir) expressing outrage over the show's cancellation. She blamed the network's greed. Bottom line: can All My Children survive without Erica Kane? Will all the technology in the world make it right – when someone that key bails? I'm not sure. What do you think? Will you make the "online switch"? Let us know your thoughts.
Today's poll:
Which of these stars – who started out as Daytime TV Stars – is your favorite:
1) Meg Ryan (ATWT)
2) Kevin Bacon (GL)
3) Julianne Moore (ATWT)
4) Nathan Fillion (OLTL)
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SNOW HILL – Owners of barking and howling dogs in Worcester County could soon be subject to a citation and fine for not controlling canine noise if a new animal control law passes in May.
The Worcester County Commissioners will consider a law to control barking and howling dogs in the county only at their May 18 meeting.
"You cannot imagine the amount of phone calls and e-mails I received that said thank you so much for addressing this issue," said Commissioner Linda Busick.
The draft legislation was prompted by a request in March from seven West Ocean City residents who have asked the owner of a chronically barking dog in their neighborhood to remedy the situation, without the problem being corrected. The Sheriff's Office also had no success with the dog owner.
Repetitive barking does not violate current county noise controls, according to county staff.
The draft law defines illegal canine noise as, "continuous barking or howling shall mean the uninterrupted barking or howling of any one dog or group of dogs for twenty minutes or greater or for three or more periods of time in excess of twenty seconds each in any given hour."
The draft barking dog law permits dogs to bark or howl at "trespassers or threatening trespassers" on private property, or if the animal is legitimately provoked by humans or other animals, or dangerous situations, according to the draft legislation presented Tuesday.
Hunting dogs, while hunting, and under the control of a human, are also exempt from the law.
County staff considered several model ordinances in place in other jurisdictions before creating the legislation now under consideration.
The draft legislation contains enough leeway to cover local situations, said Development Review and Permitting Director Ed Tudor.
"If you like it, introduce it. If not, I'll go back to the drawing board," said Tudor.
Commissioner Judy Boggs said, "You cannot legislate courtesy. You can't change people's dispositions by making another law. Is this a wise use of our public safety law?"
People should communicate with one another instead of complaining to authorities, Boggs said.
Mediation has been successful in legal cases in the county, and citizens, suggested Boggs, should try mediation in the case of barking or howling dogs instead.
The county's law enforcement officers should not be taken away from their legitimate work to deal with barking dogs, said Boggs.
The complaints would not be handled by law enforcement, but by animal control officers, county attorney Sonny Bloxom said.
The first contact with a dog owner after a barking or howling dog complaint would simply be a warning, Bloxom said. The second complaint would trigger a citation and a fine.
"Our folks can use common sense," said Bloxom. "They're not going to be out there like storm troopers."
Commission President Bud Church supports the law, saying, "This is something we need to get through."
"The only way this is going to be handled is if people make a complaint," said Busick.
Church said he does not expect that the county will receive more than a handful of barking dog complaints.
"We probably won't have five calls a year," said Church.


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> What's this "dialup" you're all speaking about?
> Is it quicker that Kangaroo?
> And is the upgrade complicated?
> We only changed over from Koala to Kangaroo last month so we AT LAST
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A south swell blessed Malibu last weekend for the Surfers Healing Camp for autistic kids. Doing their part to share the stoke was Danny Fuller, Garrett "Big Mac" McNamara, actor Scott Caan, and the Paskowitz family.
About Surfers Healing:
Surfers Healing was founded by Israel and Danielle Paskowitz. Their son, Isaiah, was diagnosed with autism at age three. Like many autistic children, he often suffered from sensory overload--simple sensations could overwhelm him. The ocean was the one place where he seemed to find respite.
A former competitive surfer, Israel hit upon an idea–with Isaiah on the front of his surfboard, and Izzy steering from the back, the two spent the day surfing together. Surfing had a profound impact on Isaiah. Israel and Danielle decided they wanted to share this unique therapy with other autistic children. They began to host day camps at the beach where autistic children and their families could be exposed to a completely new experience of surfing.
For more info on the organization, go to www.surfershealing.org
Hans Hagen and his little buddy rip Malibu at the Surfers Healing camp held last weekend there. Photo: Jack English


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I was wondering if there's an issue with the update server. I ask because I am also having an update issue with another piece software. It cancels out with a timeout error. I don't know what the error is in ZA. It gets to Update AntiVirus/AntiSpyware: Downloading but at always the same place, 61%, it stops and just returns the error "Error." Really helpful, I'm sorry.
I have been able to update the software within the last few days, sometime last week, before Friday. Saturday is when my updating issues have started.
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Blanton wins June rookie honors
Oakland hurler compiled 5-1 record to lead team's surge
By Kyle Jepson / MLB.com
TORONTO -- For Joe Blanton, June couldn't have looked any better. The right-hander struggled through May, seeing his ERA rise to over 6.00. Enter June. Blanton was lights-out. And now he's been rewarded. On Tuesday, Blanton was named the AL Rookie of the Month for June. Blanton made six starts in the month, going at least six innings in each and only once allowing more than two earned runs. The 24-year-old posted a 5-1 record accompanied by a 2.06 ERA. "In May, for me and for the team, it seemed like anything that could go wrong did go wrong," Blanton said after his June 29 win against the Mariners. "Now we're getting to see what the other side of that feels like." A little hardship before success never hurt anyone. Blanton's adjustments came at a time when the A's needed the rookie to step up. The team was reeling from a May in which it went 7-20. Blanton nearly matched that win total himself the following month, leading the A's to a 19-8 record. "It was a change in mechanics. [Fixing] one little glitch helped everything," Blanton said after the team's June 24 defeat of the Giants. "Before, all the pitches were up in the zone and getting hit, whereas now, they're ground balls." Other AL rookies who made an impact in June were teammate Nick Swisher (.266, 6 homers, 19 RBIs), New York second baseman Robinson Cano (.310, 4 homers, 15 RBIs), and Seattle shortstop Mike Morse (.357, 1 homers, 9 RBIs).
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Each year, millions of dollars in unclaimed property are turned over to the Arkansas State Auditor's office by companies who cannot locate the owners. Persons appearing on the list could have money waiting for them.
Unclaimed property includes savings and checking accounts, unpaid wages or commissions, stocks, dividends proceeds, refunds, money orders, paid-up life insurance policies, utility deposits and contents of safe deposit boxes.
Since 1980, more than $74 million in unclaimed properties have been returned to the rightful owners. A total of $170 million is still waiting to be claimed. Each year, The Courier prints off the names of people from Pope County who have property waiting to be claimed.


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Nude Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Coming to Texas Porn Store
Daniel Edwards, the insane Brooklyn-based sculptor behind masterpieces as Suri Cruise's bronzed poop and Britney Spears giving birth on a bear rug is back. Now he's installing a nude statue of pop power couple Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez in an adult film store in Dallas.
The bronze statue, called "Justin and Selena as One," features 17-year-old Bieber and 19-year-old Selena standing nude except for a Canadian maple leaf and a star tastefully hiding their respective crotches. Also, a goose mounting an armadillo. The statue will be installed in a store called New Fine Arts. (In this case, "fine arts" means porn. It's a porn store.)
Is this even legal? Yes, apparently. Should it be? We'll leave that up to the Texas state legislature to decide. You can see the full abomination here. [Dallas Observer via Uproxx]


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Foundation 9 headlines
Foundation 9 CEO: 30 Percent of 360 owners buy XBLA Games
Foundation 9, developer of Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix for XBLA, reckons that around 30 percent of all 360 owners purchase games from the Marketplace.
Foundation 9 cuts back on staff, closes Fizz Factor Studio
Foundation 9 has cut back on staff, closed its Fizz Factor studio and merged Amaze and Griptonite due to the slowing market. "It's important to F9 to remain a strong and profitable studio, so that we can continue to provide the best possible services to our publishing partners and employees," read a company statement. "From […]
Molyneux to deliver keynote at GDC Europe
Peter Molyneux has been announced for GDC Europe where he will provide a lecture on 'Choice: The Ultimate Game Mechanic', using the Fable franchise along with Black & White to show "how choice can be a compelling game mechanic so long as player decisions have tangible effects on the game world." Interesting. Also of note, […]
Dust settles on publisher E3 attendance confusion
We thought we'd leave this last night as some of the details involved seemed less than solid. The confusion focused mainly on a Kotaku story that claimed six publishers were to quit E3. The story's been edited since publication – as you can see from the original URL – with the headline now reading "Five […]


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WINSTON-SALEM – Awards season is under way, and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) has connections to a Golden Globe winner, Oscar nominees for Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay, and two winners of a People's Choice Award.
School of Drama alumni Dane DeHaan (2004 and 2008) and Stephen McKinley Henderson (1972) appeared in Steven's Spielberg's LINCOLN, which was nominated for seven Golden Globes and 12 Academy Awards. Daniel Day-Lewis, who appeared in the title role, won the Golden Globe for Best Actor.
Two high school graduates from the School of Music performed with the New York Philharmonic in MOONRISE KINGDOM, which is nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, and was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Ru-pei Yeh, a cellist, graduated in 1998, and Dawn Hannay, a violist, graduated in 1973. Additionally, Lucas Hedges, son of novelist, playwright and filmmaker Peter Hedges (Drama 1984), appeared in the film.
Vera Herbert, a 2012 alumna of the School of Filmmaking, is a writer for MTV's Awkward, which won a People's Choice Award for Favorite Cable Comedy.
UNCSA has multiple connections to THE HUNGER GAMES, which won five People's Choice Awards, including Favorite Movie, Favorite Action Movie, and Favorite Movie Franchise. School of Filmmaking faculty member Wade Wilson was a sound editor for the film. School of Drama alumni Steve Coulter (1981) and Rhoda Griffis (1983) appeared in the film. Other Film alumni who were involved with THE HUNGER GAMES include:
· Alex McCarroll (2004), Lenny Mukai (2009), Sam Ogden (2011) and Cara Rhodes (2011), who worked in the art department;
· Caroline Livengood (2007) was the film's production secretary and assisted in the placement of five student interns;
· Ryan Price (2008) was assistant to actor Woody Harrelson; and
· Andrew Crampe (2004) was an accounting production assistant.
Five students in the School of Filmmaking Class of 2012 were Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences (AMPAS) Interns who worked on the film. Michael Fry and Nick Hoisington were interns with the Assistant Directors team. Julie Pechanek interned with alumna Caroline Livengood in the production and accounting offices. Rachel Fowler interned with the editing crew in North Carolina and Los Angeles. Adam Meadows interned with the video assist and camera crews.
As America's first state-supported arts school, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts is a unique stand-alone public university of arts conservatories. With a high school component, UNCSA is a degree-granting institution that trains young people of talent in music, dance, drama, filmmaking, and design and production. Established by the N.C. General Assembly in 1963, the School of the Arts opened in Winston-Salem ("The City of Arts and Innovation") in 1965 and became part of the University of North Carolina system in 1972. For more information, visit www.uncsa.edu.


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