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PROVO — BYU signed seven high school recruits who are taller than 6-foot-6 on Wednesday, one of them Springville's 6-8 basketball player Matt Sumsion who told Bronco Mendenhall he wants to play tight end.
"They are tall, can run and are good athletes," said Mendenhall, who introduced his 2011 recruiting class of 19 signees to a gathering of fans in LaVell Edwards Stadium. He also reminded media members of 14 returning missionaries who will join the program for spring practice March 14 or two-a-days in August.
BYU's signing ceremonies, from the time football offices opened and the fax machine started spitting out national letters of intent, went off like clockwork. No surprises. No defections from a list of committed.
The height of these athletes will provide the Cougars a lot of flexibility, said Mendenhall. "When you consider they will be in our program for as long as seven years, with missionary service and redshirt years, that gives them a lot of time to grow, fill out and that will determine if they are tight ends, defensive ends, outside linebackers or offensive tackles," he said.
Mendenhall said he is as "excited" and "enthusiastic" as he's ever been for spring and fall camps because of BYU's venture into independence, the energy and vigor of his reorganized staff and the players in the program.
"Our new hires will enable us to push this program further than it has been," he said. "I couldn't do that without making the changes we did."
BYU's new recruiting coordinator, Joe Dupaix, from the Naval Academy, will bring BYU up to date in the use of technology to where BYU isn't just recruiting a state, but getting inside and "bringing BYU football" to potential recruits.
"Joe was absolutely the right man for the job," said Mendenhall. "He will expand our recruiting network. He has a great grasp of technology, he is a great personal recruiter and teacher."
Mendenhall said replacing recruiting coordinator Paul Tidwell with Dupaix was a group decision between the three staff members. The head coach thought his new hires, which include wide receivers coach Ben Cahoon, the CFL's all-time leading receiver, were significant enough to consider equal to or greater than the news aspect of National Letter of Intent Day.
The 2011 class is heavy on defensive players and can be categorized as a move to fill the program with what Mendenhall called "infantrymen" who are traditional BYU-type players who fit the foundation. A year ago, he said, the 2010 class was more of a group that might have more NFL player potential.
The Cougars' class included a scholarship agreement to Joe Sampson, a defensive back out of San Mateo Community College who must pass two classes to be eligible this fall. The cousin of 2010 starting corner Brian Logan, Sampson could play safety or corner for the Cougars and BYU's staff considered him valuable enough to wait and see on his status.
Snow College transfer corner Preston Hadley, however, is a player who is in school and has impressed coaches with his speed and coverage and could end up starting. "The fact he's going to have a spring practice under his belt puts him ahead of other newcomers in the fall," said Mendenhall.
BYU will recruit more receivers and running backs for the offense in the coming year.
"This year we didn't feel the need was high for us to fill the skill positions on offense," he said.
Brief biographies and a complete list of BYU's 2011 class as well as returning missionaries are included below.
Baker Pritchard
Defensive Lineman
6-2, 240
South Jordan, Utah
Bingham HS
5A All-State Second Team in 2010 by Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune ... Ranked No. 8 in the state and No. 37 among national defensive ends in the country by Rivals.com ... No. 27 Midlands prospect by SuperPrep Magazine ... ranked No. 49 defensive end by Scouts.com ... Region 3 DL MVP ... helped Bingham win the 5A state title in 2009 and 2010 and Region 3 championships all three years ... had 69 tackles and two sacks junior year ... older brother, Iona, played football for BYU in 2008 and returned from his mission this year ... also recruited by Oregon State ... coached by Dave Peck
Alex Kuresa
6-1, 165
Millville, Utah
Mountain Crest HS
2010 Utah Gatorade Player of the Year ... 2010 Deseret News Mr. Football ... 4A All-State First Team in 2010 by Salt Lake Tribune ... Deseret News 4A All-State First Team in 2009 ... owns nearly all state quarterback records, including total offense (12,917), passing yards (10,951), passing touchdowns (101), completions (751), and attempts (1,154) ... Region 5 MVP in 2009 and 2010 ... threw for 3,983 yards and 38 touchdowns as a senior ... started at quarterback as a freshman, completing his first 18 passes for 180 yards in the first high school game of his career ... led Mountain Crest to the 4A championship game in 2010 before losing by a point in double-overtime ... went to three-straight semifinal appearances the years before ... in 2010 state semifinal, set semifinal records by completing 34-of-55 passes for 444 yards and four touchdowns ... had a 33-8 record as a starting quarterback ... also lettered twice in basketball ... brother Jake played football at BYU and cousin Tyler Haws played basketball for the Cougars ... also recruited by Utah, Oregon, Stanford, Colorado and Utah State ... coached by Mark Wootton
Corey Edwards
5-11, 190
Hurricane, Utah
Hurricane HS
2010, 2009 All-State First Team by Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune ... 2010, 2009 All-Region 9 First Team ... three-time All-Region First Team ... finished second all-time in state history with 170 PATs and third in state history with 19 career field goals ... kicked eight field goals and 57 PATs in 2010 with a touchback percentage of 96% ... converted 57 extra-point attempts and 6 field goals, including a long of 51 yards, in 2009 ... kicked 56 extra point attempts and 6 field goals in 2008 ... kicked six PATs or more in six games in 2010 ... scored 13 points, including a 48-yard field goal, in a win over Dixie in 2010 ... helped Hurricane to 3A state championship three-straight years ... Region 9 champions three-straight years ... kicked six PATs in two different games in the 2010 playoffs ... three-year letterwinner and pitcher on baseball team ... father and uncle played football at BYU ... grand-nephew of Hall of Fame BYU coach LaVell Edwards ... also recruited by Utah, Utah State, Stanford, Arizona, Missouri, Hawaii, Colorado and Cincinnati ... coached by Chris Homer
Aulelio Olomua
6-4, 225
Mesa, Ariz.
Mesa HS
2A Defensive MVP ... All-State First Team ... Altotaled 50 tackles and six sacks while adding nine receptions for 130 yards and two touchdowns in 2010 ... during junior year at Red Mesa High, recorded 94 tackles and 23 sacks while catching 34 passes for 569 yards and nine touchdowns ... cousin is BYU teammate Famika Anae ... brother Bristol played wide receiver at BYU ... also recruited by Nebraska, Arizona State, Colorado, Duke, Oregon State, Utah and Arizona ... coached by his father, Pita, and Kelley Moore
Joe Sampson
Defensive Back
6-0, 205
Oakland, Calif.
College of San Mateo
Led the Bulldogs with 72 tackles, 13 pass breakups and two interceptions in 2009 ... helped San Mateo win the Northern California championship and finish runners-up in the California Community College state championship ... also played at Foothill college with cousin and former BYU defensive back Brian Logan ... known for his combination of strength and speed, enabling him to play either cornerback or safety ... also recruited by Utah, Oregon, Oregon State and Arizona State ... coached by Bret Pollack
Corbin Kaufusi
Defensive Lineman
6-7, 230
Provo, Utah
Timpview HS
No. 71 Midlands prospect by SuperPrep Magazine ... helped team win state championships in 2008 and 2009 and was a member of team that advanced to the state quarterfinals in 2010 ... helped Timpview win region titles in 2008, 2009 and 2010 ... also won state basketball championship ... father is former BYU player and current coach Steve Kaufusi ... National Honors Society and four-year academic honoree ... also recruited by Stanford ... coached by Louis Wong
Stehly Reden
Defensive Lineman
6-6, 235
Valley Center, Calif.
Valley Center HS
Ranked No. 71 by Scouts.com among offensive guards nationally ... Cal-Hi Sport's All-State Medium Schools Second Team in 2009 and 2010 ... helped Valley Center win the CIF San Diego Section Division IV championship in 2008 and play in the championship again in 2009 ... had 71 tackles, 12 sacks and two interceptions and two defensive touchdowns in 2010 ... brother Garrett also played football for the Cougars ... first-team All-Valley League in basketball ... also recruited by Air Force, San Diego State, Colorado State, Kansas, Oregon, Oregon State, Washington, Washington State and Stanford ... coached by Rob Gilster
Moses Kaumatule
Defensive Lineman
6-2, 240
South Jordan, Utah
Bingham HS
5A All-State First Team in 2010 by Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune ... ranked No. 6 recruit in the state and No. 33 among defensive ends in the nation by Rivals.com ... No. 37 Midlands prospect by SuperPrep Magazine ... helped Bingham win the 5A state title in 2009 and 2010 and Region 3 championships all three years ... in 2010, totaled 70 tackles and 10 sacks ... recorded 62 tackles and six sacks in 2009 ... displays good speed in pursuit and is a great wrap-up tackler ... coached by Dave Peck
Ului Lapuaho
Offensive Lineman
6-7, 285
West Valley City, Utah
Hunter HS
5A All-State First Team in 2010 by Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune ... ranked No. 20 among state prospects by Rivals.com ... athletic on the line with good flexibility, balance and agility ... led team to region title and state semifinals in 2009 ... has good explosion off the snap with ability to knock defenders off the line ... son of former BYU offensive lineman Rob Lapuaho ... coached by Dustin Pearce
Adam Pulsipher
6-2, 230
Temecula, Calif.
Temecula Valley HS
Ranked No. 41 by Scout.com among middle linebackers nationally ... No. 102 Far West prospect by SuperPrep Magazine ... Southwestern All-League Defensive MVP ... California All-Valley Defensive MVP ... First-Team All-Area ... Nike Camp MLB MVP in 2010 ... recorded 126 tackles, 3 interceptions, 2 sacks and 2 fumble recoveries on defense while rushing 28 times for 224 yds and 7 touchdowns on offense in 2010 ... had 143 tackles in 2009 ... NFF Scholar-Athleteearned a weighted 4.2 GPA and scored a 1760 on the SAT ... also recruited by Oregon State, Oregon, UCLA, Washington, USC, Yale, Boise State, Stanford, Buffalo, New Mexico State, San Diego State and San Jose State ... coached by Mike Maxwell and Paul McGowen
Lene Lesatele
6-2, 240
Artesia, Calif.
Gahr HS
No. 100 Far West prospect by SuperPrep Magazine ... 2010 All-Area ... Had 70 tackles and three sacks in 2009 ... Principal's Honor Roll ... also recruited by Washington, Hawaii, Nevada, Air Force, UCLA, Washington State and Oregon State ... coached by Greg Marshall
Kesni Tausinga
Defensive Lineman
6-1, 285
South Jordan, Utah
Bingham HS
Named 5A All-State First Team in 2010 by Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune ... ranked No. 11 in the state and No. 49 nationally at defensive tackle by Rivals.com ... No. 39 Midlands prospect by SuperPrep Magazine ... helped Bingham win the 5A state title in 2009 and 2010 and Region 3 championships all three years ... three-year starter ... also played rugby for the nationally renowned Highland Rugby squad ... state champion wrestler ... also recruited by Utah, Utah State and Washington State ... coached by Dave Peck
Matt Sumsion
Tight End
6-8, 215
Springville, Utah
Springville HS
4A All-State First Team in 2010 by Deseret News ... helped team advance to the state championship in 2009 and the state semifinals in 2010 ... helped Springville win two region titles in 2009 and 2010 ... 23 receptions, 378 yards and seven touchdowns in 2010 ... also garnered 41 tackles, four sacks and an interception on defense ... All-State Second Team in basketball ... honor roll student ... speaks Chinese ... also recruited by Utah, Utah State, Weber State and Southern Utah ... coached by Scott Mitchell
Manoa Pikula
6-1, 225
South Jordan, Utah
Bingham HS
Ranked No. 16 among state prospects by Rivals.com ... ranked as the No. 8 fullback in the nation by Scout.com ... No. 31 Midlands prospect by SuperPrep Magazine ... 5A All-State First Team in 2010 by Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune ... Region 3 Defensive MVP ... selected to play in the U.S. Under-19 National Team ... helped Bingham win the 5A state title in 2009 and 2010 and Region 3 championships all three years ... had 85 tackles, including five sacks, his senior year ... three-year starter ... coached by Dave Peck
Austin Heder
6-3, 235
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Pleasant Grove HS
5A All-State First Team in 2010 by Deseret News and Salt Lake Tribune ... No. 14 prospect in the state by Rivals.com ... ranked No. 30 nationally by Scout.com among middle linebacker prospects ... No. 57 Midlands prospect by SuperPrep Magazine ... Daily Herald Elite 11 as a senior, totaling 129 total tackles in 2010 ... Daily Herald honorable mention in 2009 ... helped Vikings win the Region 4 championship in 2008 ... Academic All-Region ... Region 4 Outstanding Linebacker ... Wendy's All-American finalist ... aggressive player with good instincts, agility and movement ... high honor roll every year ... also recruited by Nebraska, Stanford, Harvard, Columbia, Tennesee, LSU, Vanderbilt, Utah, Boise State, Oregon State and Penn State ... coached by Dale Sampson
Colby Jorgensen
Tight End
6-7, 230
Provo, Utah
Timpview HS
4A All-State First Team in 2010 ... totaled 50 tackles, six sacks and one interception in 2010 ... ranked No. 19 prospect in the state by Rivals.com ... ranked No. 28 nationally by Scout.com among tight end prospects ... No. 15 all-around athlete in the nation and No. 20 Midwest prospect by SuperPrep Magazine ... participated in the prestigious SPARQ competition at Nike headquarters ... helped team win state championships in 2008 and 2009 and the state quarterfinals in 2010 ... had 18 receptions for 300 yards and four touchdowns as a junior in 2009 ... helped Timpview win region titles in 2008, 2009 and 2010 ... brother, Austen, currently plays for BYU, as does a cousin, Spencer Hadley ... also started on 2010 state championship basketball team ... honor roll all four years ... also recruited by Notre Dame, UCLA and Utah State ... coached by Louis Wong
Brian Rawlinson
Offensive Lineman
6-5, 285
Oologah, Okla.
Oologah-Talala HS
2010 Oklahoma Coaches Association All-State ... Tulsa World All-Metro selection ... Mustang Honor Award ... Oil Bowl selection ... Tulsa World All-State Second Team ... 4A3 Most Valuable OL ... registered 108 knockdowns in 2010 ... physical on the line, uses strength to bowl over defenders ... father and uncle also played for the Cougars on the offensive line ... also recruited by North Texas, Oklahoma State, Utah and Tulsa ... coached by Brandon Craig
*Preston Hadley
Defensive Back
6-0, 200
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Snow College
Helped Snow College win the Top of the Mountains Bowl and conference championships both years ... had 65 tackles, three sacks and two forced fumbles in 2010, helping Snow to a No. 7 national ranking ... totaled 60 tackles, two fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and six passes defended as a redshirt freshman ... also recruited by Washington State, New Mexico State, Utah State and Kent State ... served an LDS mission to New York ... coached by Steve Coburn
*Mid-year enrollee
*Ryker Mathews
Offensive Line
6-6, 285
American Fork, Utah
American Fork HS
Ranked top recruit in the state and No. 11 among offensive lineman nationally by Rivals.com ... ranked the top offensive lineman in the state and No. 43 offensive lineman by Scout.com ... played for the West squad in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... BYU Nike Camp MVP ... All-Poly Camp top offensive lineman ... also played defensive line and on the Caveman basketball team at center ... cited for his size, agility and strong football IQ ... also recruited by Utah, Kansas, Oregon, UCLA, Notre Dame and Arizona ... coached by Davis
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*Signed scholarship agreement as mid-year enrollee
2011 Recruiting Class
Corey Edwards K 5-10 190 Hurricane, Utah/Hurricane HS
Preston Hadley DB 6-0 200 Pleasant Grove, Utah/Snow College
Austin Heder LB 6-3 235 Pleasant Grove, Utah/Pleasant Grove HS
Colby Jorgensen TE 6-7 230 Provo, Utah/Timpview HS
Corbin Kaufusi DL 6-7 230 Provo, Utah/Timpview HS
Moses Kaumatule DL 6-2 240 West Jordan, Utah/Bingham HS
Alex Kuresa QB 6-0 175 Millville, Utah/Mountain Crest HS
Ului Lapuaho OL 6-7 280 West Valley City, Utah/Hunter HS
Lene Lesatele LB 6-2 240 Artesia, Calif./Gahr HS
Ryker Mathews OL 6-6 285 American Fork, Utah/American Fork HS
Aulelio Olomua LB 6-4 235 Mesa, Ariz./Mesa HS
Manoa Pikula LB 6-1 225 South Jordan, Utah/Bingham HS
Baker Pritchard DL 6-2 240 South Jordan, Utah/Bingham HS
Adam Pulsipher LB 6-2 230 Temecula, CA/Temecula Valley HS
Brian Rawlinson OL 6-6 280 Oologah, Okla./Oologah-Talala HS
Stehly Reden DL 6-6 245 Valley Center, Calif./Valley Center HS
Joe Sampson DB 6-0 205 Oakland, Calif./College of San Mateo
Matt Sumsion TE 6-8 215 Springville, Utah/Springville HS
Kesni Tausinga DL 6-1 285 South Jordan, Utah/Bingham HS
Returned Missionaries
Michael Alisa RB 6-1 215 Provo, UT/Timpview HS
Kevan Bills LB 6-3 225 Provo, UT/Timpview HS
Cameron Comer DB 6-0 189 Springville, UT/Springville HS
Ian Dulan DL 6-1 255 Hilo, HI/Kamehameha-Hawaii HS
Kaneakua Friel TE 6-5 235 Kaneohe, HI/Kamehameha HS
Spencer Hadley LB 6-1 221 Connell, WA/Connell HS
Adam Hine RB 6-1 175 Santa Clara, UT/Snow Canyon HS
Solomone Kafu OL 6-2 309 Rio Linda, CA/Rio Linda HS
Rex Morgan DB 5-10 177 Greeley, CO/Greeley West HS
Iona Pritchard LB 6-0 234 South Jordan, UT/Bingham HS
Daniel Sorensen LB 6-1 208 Colton, CA/Colton HS
Justin Sorensen K 6-1 222 South Jordan, UT/Bingham HS
Christian Stewart QB 6-0 190 Orem, UT/Timpanogos HS
Brock Stringham OL 6-5 280 Highlands Ranch, CO/Mountain Vista HS
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Students interested in enrolling for the fall 2014 semester will be able to visit, apply and get admitted to the College on the same day.
Admissions and financial aid counselors will be available to assist prospective students and their parents. Participants should bring an official high school transcript or official GED test scores. Transfer students should also bring official transcripts from their previous colleges.
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"The solo playing is marvellous, as one would expect: full-blooded and virtuosic, though never flashy; and the orchestral accompaniment
is sensitively handled by James Levine. Essentially, the Perlman/Levine performances are in the good old 'Romantic' tradition (with the main cadenzas by Joachim and Sam Franke), and they go to swell a long list featuring many illustrious names."Gramophone


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I think that members on the archives should have a system of ranking their favorite stories, so that when one they really like gets updated or they just want to read it again, it's right there for them.
Personally, I don't have very many favorited stories, but I know of people who have hundreds. It must be extremely hard to sort through all of those fanfics to find the one you're really looking for.
I hope that some other people agree with me and reassure me that I'm not crazy.


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KEXP Reviews
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This Columbus, OH band has grown by leaps and bounds over the course of three albums, and III is their most powerful statement yet. While their sound is still a raw, twang-rock crunch located somewhere between Uncle Tupelo and Drive-By Truckers, they've written some poignant, bravely honest songs contemplating failure that might just end up giving their career a much-deserved kickstart. 4/5/2007 - Don Yates
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Mobile and Branches Are a Cyber Heaven Marriage: Opinion
There's no doubt that mobile banking has been a game changer in the financial services industry. However, given the amount of reporting done on the topic and the proclamations and predictions made, I can't help but wonder if its impact hasn't been over-stated. With that in mind, I took a close look at the role mobile banking is playing in shaping the future of credit union facilities.
Time for a Makeover
Within two years, mobile banking will likely become the preferred banking channel for consumers for quick transactions and access to basic financial sales and service questions. Yet, it's just one of several channels – online banking, 24/7 call centers, ATMs, in-branch self-service kiosks – that provide members with the ability to bank when, where and how they want. This has resulted in the explosion of electronic transactions; the handling of which is probably the single most important factor driving change in the design and function of credit union facilities. Regardless of how or where a transaction originates, it must be received and processed somewhere to be completed. In the face of the sheer volume of transactions, credit unions are beefing up their back office operations to support the exponential growth. Specifically, the headquarters is evolving into the omni channel epicenter that houses corporate operational functions and serves as a sophisticated retail communications and processing clearing house.
Evolving Role of the Branch
Much of the media coverage surrounding mobile banking has focused on the seemingly imminent demise of the branch. The fact is the branch survived the introduction of various alternate channels prior to mobile banking. Instead of replacing the branch, these channels modified or enhanced the role of the branch adding convenient alternatives to complete transactions. While members certainly demand convenience, they also place a high value on personal visits to a branch to open accounts, solve a problem, handle a complex transaction or seek advice.
Recent research shows that more than 80% of millennials prefer to initiate their relationship with a credit union in person. Even though these young tech savvy members prefer alternate channels now to manage simple transactions, as they mature and their financial dealings become more complex, they too will migrate to the branch for personal assistance.
The bottom line is that branches aren't going to disappear. Members like knowing there is a physical location conveniently located where they can go. It provides them with a sense of security. However, that sentiment has an inherent downside; it can breed complacency. And that is a much more serious threat to branches than mobile banking.
How to counter the threat of complacency? Credit unions need to take a long look at their branch locations. Start with appearance. The external facade and signage should be appealing and draw members in. Once inside, the interior should give off a positive vibe: fresh carpet and paint, modern furniture and lighting. Yes, these minor improvements speak volumes about your commitment to the members and market.
Next, there's the layout. Ideally, it's designed around the member journey and their needs. As they enter the front door, members should be engaged by an enthusiastic employee able to direct and assist them. Also, self-service options should be conveniently located to allow for a quick in and out. Digital displays with dynamic content should replace stale static merchandising.
Technology should permeate the retail space with touch screens, tablets and digital download centers; videoconferencing should allow access to product experts not on site.
Your brand should be pervasive. Each branch should have signature retail elements including signage, colors, retail communications and design elements that convey a consistent image. Too often, there is a brand disconnect, usually in older legacy branches.
How a branch looks and feels are not only critical in attracting and retaining members, it's also critical for staff. There is a direct correlation between a branch's physical appearance and design, and employee morale. Not surprisingly, there is also a direct correlation between employee morale and the quality of member service and satisfaction.
Redefining Convenience
Mobile banking has taken convenience and flexibility to a whole new level. While it is difficult for the branch to compete with a hand-held device for transaction convenience, there is still a vital role the branch plays in providing convenience to the member. Smart executives recognize this and are presently assessing their network's current physical footprint by evaluating existing facilities in terms of location and services offered, and uncovering and filling gaps. Members generally will not travel more than five to 10 minutes to visit a physical branch, therefore careful attention to making physical locations convenient, are essential to building a deeper relationships with members.
As stated upfront, there is no denying that mobile banking is a formidable force that has turned the financial services industry on its ear. It will continue to be a dominant factor going forward. Credit unions' physical environments are changing as a result. The key to success in the future will be redefining the roles for a branch network and back office.
Kevin J. Blair is president/CEO of NewGround.
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Teen Choice Awards 2013: Fashion Winners and Losers
Last night's Teen Choice Awards 2013 featured some fashion forward outfits–and some fashion fails. The stars in attendance included Selena Gomez, Rebel Wilson, Chloe Grace Moretz, Nina Dobrev, Bella Thorne, Bridgit Mendler and others.
It never ceases to amaze Speakeasy when bad fashion choices happen to rich and presumably stylist-employing stars.
The best outfits at the event, held at Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, were monochromatic, with elegant designs and bold but tasteful colors. The worst tried to do too much, mixing discordant shades and patterns with predictably trending results (but not in a good way).
Here's a look at some of the fashion winners and losers of the night. What do you think? Leave your thoughts in the comments.


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Lee, Clark deserving of All-Star votes
By Adam McCalvy / MLB.com
Brewers newcomer Carlos Lee and upstart center fielder Brady Clark are among the players who deserve consideration on this year's ballot, though neither currently ranks among the leading vote-getters among National League outfielders.
This year's Midsummer Classic is scheduled for July 12 at Comerica Park in Detroit, where Lee is a career .386 hitter.
Lee leads the Brewers in home runs and ranks among the league leaders in RBIs thanks to a torrid month of May in which he drove in 30 runs. Lee had at least one RBI in nine straight games from May 1-10 and drove home seven runs during Milwaukee's just-completed homestand.
Clark has also excelled in the outfield, leading the Brewers in batting average and the entire NL in runs scored.
Fans can cast their votes for starters up to 25 times with the Ameriquest 2005 All-Star Online Ballot at MLB.com and all 30 club sites. Online balloting ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on June 30 and stadium balloting at Miller Park ends on June 23.
The 2005 American League and National League All-Star teams will be unveiled on the Major League Baseball All-Star Game Selection Show presented by Chevrolet, which will air live on ESPN at 6 p.m. CT on Sunday, July 3. This special program will feature the announcement of the 17 elected starters, as determined by the fan balloting program, and 45 pitchers and reserves, as determined by the player ballot and the two All-Star Team managers -- Terry Francona of the Boston Red Sox and Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals -- and Major League Baseball.
Immediately following the Major League Baseball All-Star Game Selection Show, fans will have the opportunity to select the final position player for each league's 32-man roster at MLB.com. The Ameriquest 2005 All-Star Final Vote will provide fans the opportunity to cast their votes from a list of five players from each League over a three-day period. Both winners of the Ameriquest All-Star Final Vote will be announced after the voting has concluded on Wednesday, July 6.
Concluding the All-Star balloting process, fans once again will have the opportunity to participate in the official voting for the Ted Williams Most Valuable Player presented by Chevrolet at the 76th All-Star Game via the Ameriquest 2005 All-Star Game MVP Vote on MLB.com. The All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX Sports and televised around the world by Major League Baseball International. ESPN Radio will provide exclusive, national radio coverage, while MLB.com will provide extensive online coverage and MLB.com Radio will provide exclusive play-by-play coverage of the game on the Internet.
Adam McCalvy is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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biosdecode is a command line utility to parses the BIOS memory and prints information about all structures (or entry points) it knows of. You can find out more information about your hardware such as:
=> IPMI Device
=> Type of memory and speed
=> Chassis Information
=> Temperature Probe
=> Cooling Device
=> Electrical Current Probe
=> Processor and Memory Information
=> Serial numbers
=> BIOS version
=> PCI / PCIe Slots and Speed
=> Much more
biosdecode parses the BIOS memory and prints the following information about all structures :
=> SMBIOS (System Management BIOS)
=> DMI (Desktop Management Interface, a legacy version of SMBIOS)
=> PNP (Plug and Play)
=> ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
=> BIOS32 (BIOS32 Service Directory)
=> PIR (PCI IRQ Routing)
=> 32OS (BIOS32 Extension, Compaq-specific)
=> VPD (Vital Product Data, IBM-specific)
=> FJKEYINF (Application Panel, Fujitsu-specific)
In this tip you will learn about decoding BIOS data (dumping a computer's DMI ) and getting all information about computer hardware without rebooting the server.
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Stephen P. Leatherman, aka "Dr. Beach," is putting Siesta Key in national headlines again.
Leatherman has nominated Siesta Key in USA Today as one of the ten Florida "best beach towns" — destinations that combine "sand, surf and a welcoming sense of community."
Readers will decide the best beach town of the ten. Vote now by clicking here or tweeting @usatodaytravel and using the hashtag #fabeachtown with your nomination.
Voting ends Jan. 16. The winner will be featured in a USA Today travel story.
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The Steve Miller Band plays Sunday at South Shore Music Circus.
The Steve Miller Band plays Sunday at South Shore Music Circus, when the chances are good to hear some of the bucket load of hits the band recorded in the '60s and '70s, including "The Joker," "Rock 'n Me," "Fly Like an Eagle," and "Jet Airliner." Tickets are $69.75 and $89.75. 130 Sohier St., Cohasett. www.themusiccircus.org.
The Museum of Fine Arts opens an exhibit called Audbon's Bird's on Saturday, and it is remarkable not only for the illustrations created by John James Audubon, but it also includes his writings on the subject. This exhibit will feature prints from the MFA's copy of "The Birds of America" and smaller books by Audubon. 465 Huntington Ave., Boston. 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Sat.-Sun. $22 adults, $20, seniors and students 18 and older, $10 children 17 and younger. 617-267-9300, www.mfa.org.
A good bet for outdoor family fun this weekend is the Family Fest on Duxbury Town Green. Begining at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Vanessa Trien and the Jumping Monkeys entertain the kids, followed by an petting zoo, and instrument and drum circle. Organized by the Duxbury Music Festival, tickets are $10 general admission, and $5 for children. www.duxburymusicfest.org.
At the Daniel Webster Estate, the Family Fun day aims to lure you to Marshfield from noon to 4 p.m. by offering pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, balloons, music, crafts, food, storytelling and an appearance by Wally the Green Monster. Admission is free. 238 Webster St., Marshfield. www.danielwebsterestate.org.
Paula Poundstone brings her comedy to the Wilbur Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Poundstone, who grew up in Sudbury, and began her career in comedy in Boston, is the queen of quick-witted improvisation, as evidenced during her regular gig on the National Public Radio quiz show, 'Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me." Tickets are $22- $35. 246 Tremont St., Boston. 1-800-745-3000, www.thewilburtheatre.com.
Hat Trick Theatre in Plymouth winds up its final weekend performing "The Mousetrap." The Agatha Christie whodunnit is the longest running play in the world, marking its 61st year in London's West End. There are shows at 8 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday and tickets are $20. Hat Trick Theatre, Kendall Hall, First Parish Church, 19 Town Square. 508-747-6856, hattricktheatre.net.


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The event, which was sponsored by Liberty Bank of Arkansas and hosted by the Arkansas Tech College of Business Dean's Leadership Class, concluded on Wednesday with presentations by finalists from the public high schools in Dardanelle, Dover, Pottsville and Russellville.
The winning Pottsville High School team "Out of the Box" consisted of Josiah Evants, Jared Floyd, Micah Prock and Mario Talamantes. They captured a $500 first prize and a traveling championship plaque that will hang in Pottsville High School for the next year.
"These young men are very personable and outgoing," said Desha Nelson, business teacher at Pottsville High School and an alumna of the Arkansas Tech College of Business. "They really care about their community and they are leaders. You could ask other students in our school, and they would tell you that they look up to these students. They are innovative and they have great ideas."
The winning business idea for team "Out of the Box" was a social network called Local Life. The product, which carried a tagline of "In Touch With Those Around You," would be an iPhone application that connects people with each other and shoppers looking for bargains with merchants. Evants, Floyd, Prock and Talamantes estimated that they invested 30-plus hours in developing the idea and preparing their presentation.
"The biggest thing we learned from this project was the importance of follow-through," said Prock. "After we gave our initial presentation, we made adjustments based upon the feedback we received. We learned proper business skills and a lot about financing. We were thinking in terms of large sums of money, and it was a little mind-boggling at first."
Team "Out of the Box" was selected as the winner by a panel of judges consisting of Nick Horner, senior vice president of commercial lending at Liberty Bank; Dr. Stephen Jones, associate dean of business and associate professor of management in the Arkansas Tech College of Business; and John Riggins, president of Riggins Group and entrepreneur in residence for the Arkansas Tech College of Business.
Other finalists competing on Wednesday included Heath Creekmore, Jesse Gaspard, Alondra Garcia and Antonio Garcia of Dardanelle High School; Bailey Janssen, Maggie Harris and Lincoln Heffley of Dover High School; and Alec Lester, Kristina Rispoli, Caleb Scott and Sydney Skaggs of Russellville High School.
Divella Gray of Dardanelle High School, Karen Hill of Dover High School and Candace Freeman, Kate Harness and Sherry Magness of Russellville High School were the teachers of the other finalist teams.


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Lost drive? So what?
The drive was securely encrypted and data further encrypted/obfuscated to frustrate any attempts at unauthorised recovery.
They only have to worry if their procedures were so lax as to allow someone to attach a generic drive (unencrypted) and to copy the data over in the clear.
And only total amateurs would allow such a thing to happen, professionals dealing with vast amounts of sensitive information would be experts at handling such information securely.
Ad-hoc encryption (just write it into your procedures) is a piece of piss, has no real overhead and is better than nothing (just try TrueCrypt if you don't believe me).
System-wide encryption is harder but still doable and is certainly cheaper than having your ass sued off when (not "if", "when"!) you lose the data vessel.
There is no excuse for sensitive data of any kind leaving a facility in the clear other than gross incompetence/negligence.
Perhaps the USA would like some advice from the UK government on data securty?
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Could this be the snow blizzard version of Hurricane Sandy?
The Huffington Post
New England braced on Thursday for a possibly record-setting winter storm, with forecasts of up to 2 feet (60 cm) of snow already causing airlines to cancel thousands of flights and utilities to prepare for power outages.
The storm was blowing in from the Midwest where it began dropping snow on the Chicago area on Thursday afternoon. It was due to bring light snow to the Northeastern United States on Friday morning before ramping up to blizzard conditions by afternoon.
In Boston, which was expected to see some of the heaviest snowfall, Mayor Thomas Menino ordered the city's schools to close on Friday and urged businesses to consider allowing staff to stay home, to reduce the risk of commuters getting stranded.
"We are hardy New Englanders, let me tell you, and used to these types of storms. But I also want to remind everyone to use common sense and stay off the streets of our city. Basically, stay home," Menino told reporters. "Stay put after noontime tomorrow."
City officials up and down the northeastern United States were bracing for the storm, readying fleets of plows and salt trucks to keep streets clear, while airport officials advised travelers to try to reschedule flights ahead of the storm.
The National Weather Service said Boston could get 18 to 24 inches of snow (45 to 60 cm) on Friday and Saturday, its first heavy snowfall in two years. Light snow is expected to begin falling around 7 a.m. EST (1200 GMT) on Friday, with heavier snow and winds gusting as high as 60 to 75 miles per hour (95 to 120 km per hour) as the day progresses.
"It's the afternoon rush-hour time frame into the evening and overnight when the height of the storm will be," said Kim Buttrick, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Cities from Hartford, Connecticut, to Portland, Maine, expected to see at least a foot of snow.
Airlines have already canceled more than 2,200 flights planned for Friday, according to the website Flight Aware.com, with the largest number of cancellations at airports in Newark, New York, Chicago .
Nearly 500 flights have been canceled for Saturday, according to the flight-tracking site.
Officials at airports across the region warned travelers to expect more delays and cancellations on Friday.
|@ breakingweather : MT @nwsboston: Don't forget coastal flooding & very high seas a big issue with this storm. http://t.co/mJOwBM5I
|@ CNN : Over 3,000 flights in U.S. canceled Friday and Saturday because of blizzard.http://t.co/zIEsJn3b
|@ EricHolthaus : Other meteorologists (including myself) are impressed at the storm's *current* appearance. Explosive growth phase just getting started.
|@ weatherchannel : Development of nor'easter occurring right now off the South Carolina coast. #blizzard #Nemo http://t.co/mJ0QfgFm
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Well, I'll just be using my blog to ramble on about random things that I've seen throughout the day. Probably won't have much to say so I won't be posting everyday
Misleading D:<
It was confirmed by CoroCoro that the "New Pokemon" is indeed a new form for Mewtwo, thanks for misleading me Game Freak. It even said "WHO IS THIS NEW POKEMON?" on the official English website announcement >.< Well who's looking forward to it? I certainly am, though I didn't like it at first. I got a large project I have to do for English AND Journalism. I hate how teachers give all the big projects around the same time near the end of the school year, though it's too be expected. Also in other news I've been feeling like a third wheel around two of my friends recently. It was fine and we all chatted away at the beginning, but whenever the three of us are together now, it's mostly just the other two talking to each other. Normally I wouldn't mind, but it almost always seems to happen when every other person I can talk to is asleep or unavailable (No I ain't going into main PC chat anytime soon).
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Posted April 12th, 2013 at 11:39 PM by Yusshin
They've done it before apparently. Pokemon.com announced Kyurem's forms as new Pokemon and then later they were revealed as just forms of Kyurem. They did the same with Rotom's forms. It's mostly a marketing trick I guess.
Though my opinion: I like it more now than I did a week ago. I'm sort of disappointed it's a form and not a new Pokemon, but I'll live with it.
Posted April 12th, 2013 at 11:40 PM by Treecko
Posted April 12th, 2013 at 11:45 PM by Yusshin
Posted April 12th, 2013 at 11:58 PM by Treecko
Posted April 13th, 2013 at 1:04 AM by curiousnathan
Posted April 13th, 2013 at 1:47 AM by Echidna
Posted April 13th, 2013 at 4:34 AM by curiousnathan
Posted April 13th, 2013 at 7:23 AM by Yusshin
Quote:Yeah no. See, they don't look extremely alike. The latter looks like the evolution of Tauros yes, but there's enough differentiation between to the two to warrant Bouffalant its own separate identity.
And this form better have a good story to make up for the lost potential of a Mewthree.
Posted April 13th, 2013 at 7:25 AM by Aquacorde
Posted April 13th, 2013 at 10:41 AM by Sableye~
They always market Forms as new Pokemon as to them, the forms are different pokemon that didn't exist before. Both forms of Shellos and Gastodon as well as all four Deerling and Sawsbuck are considered Different Pokemon according to Gamefreak. Even those with Gender differences. Which is why the official Pokedex for the idevices and 3DS have them as separate entries.
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BRITISH Transport Police (BTP) officers are hoping members of the public can help identify people who may have information following a number of cycle crimes across Sussex.
Investigating officers have released CCTV images of several people they want to speak to in connection with the incidents.
PC Billy Burstow, based at BTP's Brighton office, said: "The officers investigating these cases have followed a number of lines of enquiry and circulated these images on police intelligence systems to try and get names for these people, but to no avail so far.
"Now we are asking members of the public to help identify them. If you know any of these people and can tell us who they are, then we want to hear from you."
1a, 1b Shoreham:
Sometime between 6.30pm and midnight on Sunday, October 20, a black Giant mountain bike with a basket on the front and 24 gears valued at£600 was stolen from the cycle racks at Shoreham station.
2. Arundel:
The victim of this theft left his bike, a cream-coloured unisex Giant cycle worth £500, at the Arundel cycle sheds between 8.15am and 3.30pm on Tuesday, 12 November. When he returned it had been taken.
4. West Worthing
A silver bike worth £70 was stolen from the cycle racks at West Worthing between 2pm and 5pm on Monday, November 4.
7. Worthing
The owner of a £600 black and grey men's GT Avalanche bike chained up his vehicle in the designated bike area to the rear of Worthing station shortly after 9am on Saturday, October 26. When he returned at 8.45pm the following day it was missing.
9. Durrington
Between 6.30pm and 9pm on Monday, December 2, the owner of a blue and grey mountain bike secured his bike at the uncovered cycle racks outside the station. When he returned, one of the wheels had been stolen. The theft is valued at £50.
10a, 10b, 10ac Barnham
Officers want to speak to all three of the people pictured in connection with the theft of a £700 bicycle from Barnham station between 8.30am and 1pm on Tuesday, December 3. The bicycle involved was a white Giant Revel mountain bike.
The latest appeal follows the recently-launched Operation Wiggins, the nationwide initiative to crackdown on cycle theft at train stations across the country.
Tuesday, February 11, will be the next Op Wiggins day of action at stations across the south east, when officers will be on hand to provide crime prevention advice and bike marking.
Posters will be placed at bike racks, advising cyclists how to correctly and securely lock their cycles.
PC Burstow added: "There are lots of things people can do to lessen their chances of becoming a victim of bike theft, like ensuring their property is adequately marked and secured.
"If a bike is adequately marked, it makes it much easier to identify and therefore helps reduce the risk of theft.
"BTP officers regularly conduct cycle crime awareness surgeries at stations across Sussex to offer crime prevention advice and identify the top locations for bike theft, targeting them through covert and overt policing operations to catch would-be offenders in the act."
Anyone who recognises any of the people pictured should contact British Transport Police on Freefone 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 quoting reference LSA/B10 of 29/01/13 quoting the image number.


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Makeup by Kay Montano – Photographer: Miles Aldridge
Claudia Schiffer is back in a big way and sometimes it feels like it's 1995 all over again! I'm having a moment with the supermodels right now (more on that later) and I am loving seeing those gorgeous glamazons back on billboards, red carpets and magazine covers.
Today we have a very special treat as lovely London-based makeup artist Kay Montano has kindly given me a breakdown of this month's German Vogue cover that she recently shot with Claudia Schiffer and Miles Aldridge. Complete with this season's must-have accessory (if the latest Chanel Haute Couture show is anything to go by) a lace net on the eyes, Claudia has the most body-slammin' red lip I've seen in ages. This is courtesy of the immaculate new Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet lipstick coming out later this year (and which already has me salivating).
Here's what Kay used to get Claudia cover-ready:
- Jurlique Soothing Day Care Lotion
- MyFace MyMix foundation in F2
- MyFace MyCover concealer in F2
- Jurlique Rose powder
- MyFace blush in Holiday
- Chanel Prelude quad (new for Autumn/Winter)
- Chanel Sublime de Chanel mascara in Noir
- Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous lipcolour in La Fascinante (available in the UK on the 30th September 2011).


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The win by the Panthers moved them into a tie for first place, while Menlo School is just a game back with five games remaining for each contender. Things are just getting interesting, as they were Tuesday night in the second showdown this season between Pinewood and Sacred Heart.
The first game ended in a four-point win for the Gators. This week, it was the Panthers' turn.
Pinewood sophomore Aidan Lucero nailed the game winning three-pointer at the buzzer in overtime as Pinewood knocked off its rival.
The Gators fell to 8-1 (13-6 overall) while Pinewood improved to 8-1 (16-3 overall). Both teams are now in a tie for first place in the division. With Menlo's 58-43 win over Priory on Tuesday night, the defending champion Knights are now knocking on the door.
"Now that we're tied with Pinewood it brings the league and everyone together a little more," said Sacred Heart head coach Tony Martinelli. "Pinewood is a good enough team to possibly run the table. We have to control what we can control and that's winning our games; we can't lose ground."
The Panthers got off to a hot start and went on a 9-2 run. Sophomore guard Nathan Beak led the run with seven points. Sacred Heart started out cold in the first quarter shooting only 2-for-12 from the field with just five total points.
The Gators took their first lead in the second quarter when junior guard James McLean hit a 3-pointer, giving his team the 25-24 edge nearing the end of the first half.
The Panthers went on a 13-2 run in the third quarter led by junior David Bodine. Pinewood regained the lead in the third quarter when sophomore Roshan Bal stepped off the bench and drilled a 3-pointer, giving the Panthers the 33-32 advantage.
In the fourth quarter with the Gators up 52-51, SHP junior forward Corbin Koch grabbed a defensive rebound and got fouled with 1.6 seconds left. While walking to the free throw line, Koch slammed the ball on the ground and was called for a technical foul giving Pinewood two free throws.
First, Koch took his two attempts. Had he made both, the game was over. But, he missed the first before making the second for a 53-51 lead. Beak then stepped to the line and made both technicals to make it a 53-53 game and force overtime.
"I'm not going to lie, I was pretty nervous," said Beak, who finished with 13 points. "I had to make them for my team. After all the effort they put in tonight I couldn't let them down — it was a great feeling."
With the Gators down 57-55, McLean came through and nailed a 3-pointer from the corner to give Sacred Heart a 58-57 lead with seven seconds left in overtime. He finished with a season-high 21 points.
With only seven seconds left on the clock and no timeouts left, the Panthers threw the ball down the court and found Lucero 25 feet away from the basket. He drained a 3-pointer, beating the buzzer for the win.
"I don't know how else to explain it besides overly joyous," said Lucero. "It was amazing."
"Credit to them for getting the ball up the floor and getting it to a good shooter," said Martinelli. "On our end we just have to learn from it and move ahead."
The Gators visit Menlo on Friday night (7:30 p.m.) while Pinewood visits Eastside Prep at 5 p.m.
"We don't want to lose two games in a week so it really heightens things," said Martinelli. "We wanted this one and we didn't get it. We have to prepare for Menlo."
Just up the street, the host Knights (7-2, 8-11) pulled away after a slow start to beat visiting Priory (3-6, 11-7). Ryan Young led the way with 12 points with Wes Miller and Bobby Roth adding 10 each.
Menlo held only an 8-4 lead after the opening period — turning the ball over 10 times — before opening an 11-point halftime lead. Young added 10 rebounds while Liam Dunn contributed eight points and seven boards to keep the Knights in position to challenge for a possible co-title.
Priory senior Connor Bonfiglio had a game-high 19 points as he made 11 of 12 free throws. Scott Harris added 14 points for Priory, which missed all 12 of its 3-point attempts.
In San Jose, Eastside Prep (2-7, 9-10) scored a season-low 20 points while falling to host Harker, 51-20.
In the SCVAL De Anza Division, Palo Alto moved to within two games of first place by upsetting first-place Los Altos, 55-51, on Wednesday night. The host Vikings moved to 5-3 in league (11-9 overall) while handing the Eagles (6-1, 14-6) their first division loss.
Paly had to rally from a 39-33 deficit in the third quarter after Los Altos went on a 9-0 run. A layup by Paly senior Noah Phillips with less than four minutes to play gave the Vikings the lead for good. Phillips finished with 16 points while junior Kevin Mullin led the way with 17.
In the SCVAL El Camino Division, junior Chris Russell scored 19 points but Gunn fell apart defensively while dropping an 86-67 decision to host Santa Clara. The Bruins scored 55 second-half points while pulling away and dropping Gunn to 3-4 in league (11-9 overall). Patrick Skelly and Alex Gil-Fernandez added 15 and 14 points, respectively, to the Gunn effort.
The San Mateo at Menlo-Atherton game in PAL South Division action was not reported.
Girls basketball
Menlo-Atherton continued its solid season by defeating host San Mateo, 50-30, in PAL South Division action Wednesday. The Bears (7-2, 17-6) came up with a solid defense that stifled the Bearcats all night.
M-A, however, had trouble on the offensive end and was tied after the opening quarter at 8. As the game progressed the Bears' shooting improved, particularly in the third quarter when freshman Ilana Baer scored six of her eight points on the night.
The Bears were led by sophomore post Sally Carlson, who scored 12, and senior captain Emma Heath, who had nine. The Bears now have a five-game winning streak in the PAL South.
In the WBAL Foothill Division, Pinewood won its 10th straight game and maintained its one-game lead in the race with a 69-43 drubbing of host Sacred Heart Prep on Tuesday.
Despite the easy win, the Panthers (7-0, 20-1) still missed 12 of 14 finishes at the rim and made only four of 25 three-point attempts. Senior Monique McDevitt scored 12 points to lead a balanced attack that saw 12 Pinewood players score. The Panthers used a solid defensive effort in the second quarter, holding the Gators (3-4, 12-9) to just five points, while grabbing a 35-20 halftime lead.
Pinewood will put its first-place mark on the line Friday when it visits second-place Eastside Prep at 6:30 p.m.
The Eastside Prep at Notre Dame-San Jose game was not reported.
In Atherton, Menlo School built a seven-point lead at halftime, but Mercy-San Francisco scored 21 points in the fourth quarter to pull out a 38-31 victory. Menlo (3-4, 12-9) was led in scoring by sophomore Hannah Paye with 14 points. Sarah Rantz led the team in rebounding with eight.
In the WBAL Skyline Division, Castilleja improved to 6-0 in the division and remained in first place with a 48-31 home win over Mercy-Burlingame on Tuesday night. Yasmeen Afifi scored six first-quarter points and Paige Vermeer and Cate Alder each sank a pair of first half 3's, but the Crusaders were within 21-17 at halftime.
The Gators (11-8 overall) attacked the Mercy zone and were rewarded with 11 free throws in the third quarter, as Vermeer, Afifi and Maddie Tarr totaled nine points at the line. Ellie Chen, who was saddled with three first-half fouls, scored 11 points in the fourth quarter and Castilleja's defense did the rest.
Vermeer, who dished out her 200th career assist, finished with 14 points, nine rebounds, and five steals. Chen had 13 points and four assists, Afifi finished with 11 points plus nine rebounds and nine blocks, and Tarr grabbed nine boards.
In the SCVAL De Anza Division, Gunn moved to 5-3 in the league (6-5 overall) with a 51-28 drubbing of visiting Milpitas. Gunn's Camille Steger led all scorers with 17. The Titans play a crucial league game at Lynbrook on Friday and then host Paly next Tuesday.
Palo Alto (3-5, 9-10) had its two-game win streak snapped with a 42-30 loss to visiting Lynbrook. Freshman Lauren Koyama paced Paly with 16 points.
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Brand's resignation rocks school district
Interim superintendent picked for Sweetwater
Brand pushed college prep at Sweetwater
Superintendent stands with Sweetwater High
Sweetwater schools Superintendent Ed Brand — just approved to stay on through December at $20,000 a month — might not do so.
The reason? A change in state law starting in July will limit how much money a retired educator can collect in pay from a school district.
Brand was hired on a temporary basis a year ago, after the Sweetwater Union High School District fired Jesus Gandara from the job. For the fiscal year ending Saturday, Brand took home $240,000 in pay on top of $118,080 in pension.
Under the new rules, retirees in the California State Teachers' Retirement System who choose to go back to work at an employer in the system will now be limited to $31,020 in earnings per fiscal year — whether they are on staff or, like Brand, a consultant doing the work of a staff person.
Beyond that limit, retirees see dollar-for-dollar reductions to their pensions.
Brand, 58, deferred comment on the matter to a contracted district lawyer, Dan Shinoff.
"Certainly I could understand why somebody has to look at that very seriously because that starts to affect your family and your family's finances," Shinoff said.
Exemptions in place for more than a decade have allowed retirees, as with Brand, to exceed that limit without penalty. Brand qualified under two exemptions — filling a vacant administrative position requiring specialized skills in an emergency, and allowing at least 12 months to elapse after retirement before returning to CalSTRS-covered work.
Those exemptions will expire at the end of June.
Some legislators are working fervently to reinstate the exemptions for one year and increase the earnings limit. Their proposal, Assembly Bill 178, passed the Senate Appropriations Committee 7-0 on Thursday, with bipartisan support including that of Sen. Christine Kehoe, D-San Diego. It now heads to the Senate floor.
Unless the bill becomes law, Brand will come up against the compensation limit in mid-August.
Pursuant to his new contract, Brand could leave with the mutual consent of the district, if permitted, or with a 30-day notice.
Board members voted 3-2 on May 7 for Brand's contract extension.
Board president Pearl Quinones dissented, saying she believed the decision should be made after Brand is evaluated — not before. Board member Bertha Lopez dissented, expressing concern that the search for a permanent replacement has yet to begin.
Brand served as Sweetwater schools chief from 1995 to 2005 before leaving the district for the superintendent post at San Marcos Unified. He retired after less than a year at San Marcos.
Last year, he returned to the Sweetwater after Gandara's termination. Gandara's ouster came amid mounting public pressure to terminate him after a series of reports by The Watchdog exposed questionable billing, spending, grade changing and solicitation of contractors. Gandara has now pleaded not guilty to several criminal charges related to district contracting practices.Copyright © 2018, The San Diego Union-Tribune


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Museum of the Coastal Bend forms Atlatl-Throwing Club
March 10, 2012 at 10 p.m.
Updated March 14, 2012 at 10:15 p.m.
Atlatl enthusiasts from throughout the Coastal Bend area can now join an Atlatl-Throwing Club hosted by the Museum of the Coastal Bend at Victoria College.
It started last month, when the museum presented an atlatl-throwing demonstration on campus and offered lunch to go along with a lesson in history.
Ancient weapons authorities Cary Voss and David Noland provided the history of how atlatls were made and used, along with direction on how to throw with an atlatl.
The museum provided atlatl equipment and targets for participants to practice the archaic hunting skill.
What in the world is an atlatl?
MCB Director Sue Prudhomme said it is an ancient weapon whose use preceded the bow and arrow. It's also one of humankind's first mechanical inventions.
"Essentially an atlatl is a stick with a handle on one end and a hook that engages a light dart on the other," said Prudhomme. "The flipping motion of the atlatl propels the dart much faster and farther than it can be thrown by hand alone."
Archeological evidence indicates that the atlatl and darts were used by early people in the Texas Coastal Bend dating back to the Clovis culture - about 13,000 years ago - until as recently as 700 years ago.
Last month's gathering of atlatl fans convinced Prudhomme that an atlatl-throwing club would be a great way to bring people together and continue sharing this interactive way to connect with history.
"Local and regional atlatl-throwing clubs are actually fairly common throughout the country, along with a World Atlatl Association," said Prudhomme. "Our demonstration on campus at VC was so popular, it seemed like a great idea to start one here."
MCB's first Atlatl-Throwing Club meeting gathered its members together on a recent Saturday afternoon at VC to continue practicing their throwing skills. Charter members include grade school students along with college students and community members.
But why would anyone want to learn to use an antiquated weapon?
VC students Matt Fisher and Mindy Montez said it's a great "couples" activity for those looking to try something different.
Ben Hernandez, a student worker at the museum, said it is fun because it's easy.
Prudhomme agreed.
"People like it because they can do it," said Prudhomme. "The desire to throw a stick is human nature, and within a few tries, almost anyone can be good at it."
That includes grade-school students Michael Amolsch, Max Porter and Colt Williams who competed in a youth distance throwing trial. Max won the throw was won by Porter.
According to VC student Chris Cornish, it's more than just fun.
"I like that you can learn about history, plus get out and do something," said Cornish.


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He had a one year deal with the Pistons in 2009-10 for $1.3 million which might have been the vets minimum. He had a heck of a season and call still play very good defense.
Should the Raptors offer him maybe a two year deal at say $4-5 million total
He will be 36 in September.
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It's funny how many people haven't realized the NBA doesn't give out "Comeback Player of the Year" anymore. Back in the mid-'80s — not coincidentally, during the Crack Boom — David Stern realized the CPOY award was starting to become the "Who recovered from a drug problem?" trophy, so he phased it out and turned it into the Most Improved Player award. There hasn't been a CPOY since 1986, and yet even today, you'll get people arguing for guys like Grant Hill and Shaun Livingston to win an award that doesn't exist.
If there was a Comeback Player of the Year, though, in 2010 it would have belonged to Ben Wallace. After he appeared to be washed-up over the last couple years with the Bulls and Cavs, Big Ben returned to Detroit this season and proved he can still play. Though injuries limited him to 69 games, Wallace averaged 5.5 points, 8.7 rebounds (leading the team) and 1.2 blocks as the Pistons' (in 29mpg) full-time starting center..
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Celebrate Twitter's Birthday With Awkward First Tweets from Celebrities
It's hard to believe that Twitter has been around for seven years. It's also hard to believe that we have so much seemingly close access to celebrities because of it. (Even though Tina Fey still refuses to join. Hmph.)
But even celebs' first tweets – like those first baby steps we all take – were every bit as awkward as the rest of our "Just figuring this Twitter thing out" missives.
So, in honor of Twitter's seventh birthday, we found seven awkward first tweets from celebrities for your enjoyment.
Not surprisingly, a spaceship captain from the future was an early adopter of the social networking site.
Learning about this fascinating site.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) June 25, 2008
Ashton Kutcher eventually became one of Twitter's first big-name users. And then he used that platform to gross everyone out with his constant love-tweets with then-wife Demi Moore.
dropping my first tweet
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) January 16, 2009
We are more than a little disappointed that Joan Rivers' first tweet was not "Can we tweet?" Just sayin'.
testing my new account.
— Joan Rivers (@Joan_Rivers) February 20, 2009
Like all of us at first, Ellen Degeneres wasn't sure of the terminology of tweeting.
Tis my first twitt-er. Or tweet?Twit?Or tweet? "Twit or tweet everybody."Is this anything?
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 10, 2009
NPH never misses a beat. Not even in the beginning.
My first tweet, peeps.I apologize in advance for my slow learning curve.Nice to (sort of) meet you.It's amazing how quickly 140 charac
— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) November 16, 2009
Perhaps no one had yet warned Alec Baldwin that wine is the last thing you want to do around Twitter. He shouldn't feel bad. Richard Marx didn't get the memo either.
My first tweet. Maybe I needed a glass of wine beforehand. I feel….so shy.
— ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) May 27, 2011
Okay, this one isn't awkward — it's just our very favorite first tweet of all time. We still pity the fools who don't follow Mr. T.
Mr. T is on Twitter. You're welcome fools!
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ORANGE – While all sides wait for the U.S. Supreme Court to potentially rule on the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8 banning gay marriage, Prop. 8 opponents at Chapman University staged mock same-sex marriages Wednesday in support of making such unions legal.
Susana Branch, the university's academic events coordinator, was one of two Chapman faculty members who led the ceremonies hosted by the university's Queer Straight Alliance chapter.
As a licensed officiant who leads wedding ceremonies on weekends, she volunteered her afternoon to facilitate the mock weddings. In her sermon, Branch summarized for participants at the altar the status of same-sex marriage in all 50 states, and acknowledged that such a marriage is still not considered constitutional.
However, the students seeking "marriage" on Wednesday afternoon were not all couples. Branch, who has helped administer the weddings off and on since 2009, said many roommates and friends who support gay marriage participate in the ceremony every year regardless of sexual orientation.
Though the organization does not keep a record of the weddings it leads, she said anywhere from 30 to 50 students wed with the Alliance each year.
"My script has changed through the years as more states allow civil unions," Branch said.
A Chapman student and junior theatre major who goes by her drag king name, Charlie Doyle, said those on campus who oppose gay marriage do not confront the alliance directly.
She said she sometimes sees torn or vandalized alliance event posters where the event details are no longer readable.
Alliance President David Thompson, a senior majoring in film production, said he is happy the court is considering the measure.
Tanna Jacob, 42, and Cordelia House, 22, both senior psychology majors, said Chapman is good at acknowledging events such as the mock weddings. Jacob was notified about the event by Dean of Students Jerry Price's weekly email notification.
Branch said the university still has a covenant with its founding denomination, Disciples of Christ, and that the Christian church is supportive of equality and diversity on campus.
Mychal Thompson, 24, a screen-writing major, said he has been getting "married" every year since he came to Chapman in 2010. Though they both have girlfriends, he married his friend, Vaughn Ryan, a freshman public relations and advertising major, for the impact it would have for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in showing their support.
"The discussion is old now," Thompson said. "It is time to move on."
However, Gary Lawrence disagreed. He's a pollster and former Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints grass-roots director and runs Lawrence Research based in Santa Ana. He said that when it comes to legalizing gay marriage, new is not necessarily better.
"Marriage preceded man-made government," Lawrence said. "I don't think the argument that God created marriage should be replaced. Marriage has been around since sexes have been."
He argued that the issue involved defining marriage as a "timeless principle" and its traditional definition should be upheld.
"It is a constitutional amendment," Lawrence said. "The people have spoken. Let them go out and get votes in favor of repealing the constitutional amendment we passed, or let it stand."
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Crew Brand Ambassador Frankie Hejduk teamed up with the AIDS Resource Center Ohio to participate in the 2013 Dr. Robert J. Fass Memorial AIDS Walk on April 20 at Bicentennial Park in downtown Columbus.
More than 1,200 runners and walkers took part in the event that raised $144,654 for AIDS service organizations in Central Ohio.
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Another Cats AFL ruckman sidelined
Geelong's depleted ruck stocks have taken another hit, with Trent West having knee surgery.
Cats' football manager Neil Balme told Geelong's website that the operation was minor and the club's No.1 ruckman should recover in time to play in the opening-round blockbuster against Hawthorn.
But the Cats will be nervously hoping he does, as they are struggling for ruck options.
Ex-North Melbourne recruit Hamish McIntosh is already on the sidelines and uncertain to be back for round one, having recently had fluid drained from a troublesome knee.
Fellow big man Dawson Simpson had back surgery in early February and won't be ready for the start of the home-and-away season.
The Cats' other ruck option, Nathan Vardy, missed almost all of last season with hip problems and was kept out of the Cats' opening-round pre-season games as the club manages his build-up to the season proper.
In brighter news, Cats triple-premiership players Paul Chapman and Andrew Mackie will play their first pre-season games against Adelaide on Saturday.
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Undecideds, the time has come. Two years of campaigning, three televised debates and a fire hose of TV ads preceded this decision at the voting booth.
I know making a choice can be hard. I've seen you at Home Depot agonizing over a handful of beige paint cards. I remember you saying "maybe" to the first guy who asked you to prom, in case a better offer came along.
Maybe you think the candidates were never asked questions that would reveal the men behind the political machines. Though I'm not an Undecided, I agree.
Beyond the economy and foreign policy questions, I'm curious as to whether peanut M&M's are stashed in the Oval Office desk drawer. In addition to policy on Iran's nuclear program, I'm interested in knowing whether Romney carries house spiders outside on a piece of paper or stomps them dead.
No offense to Jim Lehrer, Candy Crowley and Bob Schieffer, but a fourth debate could bring clarity beyond zingers and talking points. The moderator of this debate would be a fifth-grader, and the venue a town hall full of kids. After the coin toss, a kindergartener tackles the national anthem a capella, so we can see if either candidate tears up.
Next, the audience views a previously recorded candid camera segment in which each candidate attempts to return an item at an understaffed Walmart. The cash register jams. The cashier is flustered. How does each candidate react?
When question time rolls around, the moderator explains the basic rules, also known as manners. No interrupting allowed. No calling each other liars. The floor opens for questions:
"We're talking outside and I'm wearing sunglasses. Are you listening or trying to check yourself out in the reflection?"
"You're the coach of my soccer team. We're up, 4-1. Do you sub in the bench or run up the score?"
"I missed the late bus and am standing alone in front of the school. I call you for a ride. It's cold out. Do you rush out the door or switch a load of laundry and check email first?"
"My little brother is about to wet his pants, but there's a line in the airport bathroom. You're in front of us. Do you let him cut?"
Monopoly and Stratego games follow, which should demonstrate who manages money and properties well, and who ends up bankrupt or in jail. The audience will see how each candidate deploys the Stratego General, either leading from the front or hanging in the rear by the flag. How willing is he to sacrifice the bomb-detonating scouts?
Alas, maybe next election. Now it's time to march into that voting booth – Undecideds included – and make a choice.
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As the capital of Ontario, Toronto is a gem sitting just across from New York State on Lake Ontario's northern shore. Visitors can dine on Asian cuisine for dinner and then pop into a Caribbean night club a few blocks away, thanks to Toronto's ethnically diverse culture. This robust city has much to offer, from the underground tunnels between shopping hotspots to the thriving stores and restaurants along Queen Street, and Toronto Marriott hotel guests are at the center of it all.
Guests will quickly find that hockey is a favored pastime in Toronto. The Toronto Maple Leafs play at Air Canada Centre, so joining their ardent fans for a game is well worth your time. The Toronto Symphony, the Art Gallery of Ontario, and a ferry ride to the idyllic Toronto Islands are other Toronto attractions not to be missed.
If adventuring outdoors is on your travel agenda, Toronto has plenty of green space to oblige. High Park offers visitors trails and a zoo to explore, while Riverdale Park East gives you a sweeping view of the downtown Toronto city skyline. If you're visiting in the summertime, take a harbor tour, try stand-up paddleboarding, or even visit Toronto Beach for a little relaxation in the big city.
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Oct. 25 — Shoplifting on East Main Street. Police were dispatched to Dollar General on East Main Street, where they were advised by a woman that two males and a female stole miscellaneous hygiene items and a baby "onesie" from the store. Video surveillance showed the suspects placing the items underneath a baby seat and then into a diaper bag, which an employee said was empty when they entered the store. The suspects were seen leaving in a white, four-door 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt number and one of the suspects was identified by the truck's license plate number. The other two were never identified.
Oct. 26 — DWI on South Elmira Avenue. An officer was dispatched to the intersection of South Elmira Avenue and Jimmy Lile Road to assist in a two-vehicle crash where he made contact with a driver involved who smelled like alcohol and whose eyes were glassy and bloodshot. The man failed field sobriety tests and tested a .16, twice the legal limit, in a portable breath test before being arrested and transported to the Russellville Police Department for a test on the Blood Alcohol Content Datamaster, where he tested a .14.
The man was issued a citation for DWI, careless or prohibited driving and inadequate insurance.
Oct. 28 — Disturbance on West 16th Court. Police responded to the 300 block of West 16th Court at about 10:30 p.m. after being advised two males were fighting in the street. When police arrived, they found a Hispanic male face down in a driveway and another man next to him trying to assist him. After the officer identified himself, the man on the ground began yelling expletives, threatened to attack the officer and continued to vomit on himself.
The man next to him advised police to ignore his friend, who was "just really drunk" and had been jumped shortly before. The friend continually denied to provide his name or the name of the man laying on the ground.
The man on the ground rose and continued screaming and cursing at the officer before clinching his fist and aggressively moving toward the officer, while continuing to yell and curse. Another officer clinched the subject and the two placed the man under arrest while he continued to violenty thrash and yell.
The other man provided his name, but refused to identify the drunk man who had just been arrested, saying "I don't know him, he's just drunk," and "I'm not a snitch." The man, who smelled of alcohol, was placed under arrest for public intoxication.
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Pujols files suit against radio host for PED comments
By Alden Gonzalez / MLB.com
ANAHEIM -- Albert Pujols wasn't bluffing when he threatened to sue former All-Star Jack Clark for calling him "a juicer" on St. Louis airwaves nearly two months ago. On Friday in St. Louis County Circuit Court, Pujols' legal team officially filed a defamation lawsuit against Clark, as first reported by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
In the suit, Pujols asks for unspecified damages that would be donated to charity and a determination that Clark's statements are false. The petition calls Clark's on-air comments "malicious, reckless and outrageous falsehoods," and says the Angels first baseman's character and reputation are "impeccable and beyond reproach, while calling Clark "a struggling radio talk show host."
On Aug. 2, while hosting the now-defunct "The King and the Ripper Show" on WGNU 920 AM in St. Louis, Clark said he knew "for a fact" that Pujols used steroids because Pujols' former trainer and junior college coach, Chris Mihlfeld, told the host when the two were together on the Dodgers in 2000 (Clark as hitting coach, Mihlfeld as trainer) that he "shot [Pujols] up."
Mihlfeld denied those allegations in a written statement a week later, saying he would "bet my life" that Pujols would "never use illegal drugs in any way." Shortly thereafter, Pujols issued his own statement, calling Clark's comments "irresponsible and reckless" and saying he's "going to send a message that you cannot act in a reckless manner, like they have, and get away with it."
Pujols' lawsuit does not name the radio station as a defendant. Clark and his co-host, Kevin Slaten, were dismissed shortly after Pujols' statement -- seven shows into their tenure -- and the station has issued a handful of apologies since, most recently on air on Thursday.
The lawsuit says Clark's comments are lies that have damaged Pujols' reputation, causing him humiliation, mental anguish and anxiety. It also adds that his show's cancellation isn't enough, saying: "Cutting Clark off at the microphone will not undo the harm to Pujols' reputation caused by Clark."
On Aug. 10, Clark said via his Twitter account that he stands by what he said.
"My lawyers have told me that the upcoming legal fight will not be an easy one, and that in cases like this, even a liar can sometimes be protected under the law," Pujols said in a statement released through his agent at MVP Sports Group. "But as a man of faith, I have never shied away from standing up for the truth, and I believe that the principles at stake are too important to sit back and do nothing. I believe we are all accountable for the things we do and say, and it was important for me to stand up for what was right, against those who would seek to drag me down to try and build themselves up. I have always believed in the principles of honesty and accountability and will continue to fight for them here."
No word yet on possible Angels personnel changes
ANAHEIM -- Five days have passed since the regular-season finale, and there has been no official determination regarding the job status of general manager Jerry Dipoto or manager Mike Scioscia.
It's been "status quo" at Angel Stadium all week, sources have said, with the front office planning for upcoming organizational meetings and the work that lies ahead. But that doesn't necessarily mean that no changes will be made.
Angels owner Arte Moreno hasn't been in town, and his decision on upcoming personnel changes for 2014 -- if there even are any -- is still a mystery within the organization. The Angels will likely make an announcement even if they don't plan on making any changes, simply to quell speculation, but a statement isn't expected until Monday at the earliest.
Angels claim righty reliever Wall off waivers
ANAHEIM - The Angels claimed right-handed reliever Josh Wall from the Marlins on Friday, adding him to the 40-man roster to mark their first move of the offseason.
Wall, 26, appeared in 13 games with the Dodgers from 2012-13 and was shipped to Miami as part of the deal that brought starter Ricky Nolasco to Los Angeles on July 6.
A second-round Draft pick out of high school in Louisiana in 2005, the 6-foot-6 Wall posted a 4.56 ERA in 45 games for the Dodgers' and Marlins' Triple-A affiliates this season, adding a 1.500 WHIP and a 1.92 strikeout-to-walk ratio while saving four games.
The Angels' 40-man roster is at 39.
Worth noting
• Mike Trout was recently named as a finalist for the American League's Outstanding Player as part of the 2013 Players Choice Awards, alongside Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera and Orioles first baseman Chris Davis. The winner will be announced on MLB Network on Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. PT. Cabrera, Davis and Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw are the nominees for Player of the Year.
• The Phillies will host "Millville Night" at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, May 13, for the first of a two-game series against the Angels, according to a report in the Newark Star-Ledger. One thousand tickets behind home plate and on the third level will be set aside for residents of Millville, Trout's hometown. The Phillies have done the promotion before, but this is the first time it'll feature a team on which Trout plays.
• Randal Grichuk, famouly taken one spot before Trout by the Angels in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft, won a Minor League Gold Glove Award in right field this season. The 22-year-old Grichuk spent 2013 in Double-A Arkansas, posting a .256/.306/.474 slash line in 128 games.
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simple as that.
simple as that.
the NL is better then it was back then, imo they need to be cheap and get him already, the angels got Abreu for a bargain at 5 mil! the mets coulda done that and we all know they need a OF
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Hasn't Omar Minaya figured out that he blew two playoff chances because of poor hitting and absolutely no clutch hitting?
Anybody remember two years ago...the last game to go to the playoffs against the Natonals...Mets lost 1-0....no offensive production.
Manny would carry that team to the world series.
Manny would be a great fit for the Mets and i think this is going to bite Omar in the ass when his team struggles...again...offensively.
"The Knicks are back" - Amare
it's a shame such a beautiful and traditional name such as Shea is getting replaced by a filthy unfeeling corporate name.
Mets need a reliable CLUTCH power bat that can hit for average...and do everything possible.
Well, every team needs that; but the Mets played themselves on not acquiring Vlad when they had the chance.
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Actually, CT scans have nothing to do with cats, except that when people talk about them, they usually say "CAT scan" instead of "CT scan." CT stands for computed tomography, so you can see why people prefer to say "CT." CT scans are a kind of X-ray that gives doctors a much better picture of what's going on inside the body. Regular X-rays show your bones and some other parts of the body, but CT scans show much more detail. Like X-rays, CT scans don't hurt. When someone is sick or injured, doctors use them to help figure out what might be wrong.
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I've always wondered, is binary a programming language? I always thought it was.
I've always wondered, is binary a programming language? I always thought it was.
Binary is the lowest form of code and the only thing computers can really understand. I think it is a programming language however not a practical one. It would take way to long to write a decent program in binary.
If A equals success, then the formula is: A = X + Y + Z, X is work. Y is play. Z is keep your mouth shut.
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Enter assembler.
Assembler is a simplified version of programming in pure "binary". Basically a search-and-replace with macros representing different CPU operatons. That's about as low as most people go.
Binary is in no way a programming language.Originally posted by neo_strife
I think it is a programming language however not a practical one.
If you were to consider binary a language, then you'd just as well be saying that the arabic base 10 number system was a programming language. Binary just happens to be the medium.
in terms of the computer, "binary" usually refers to either the binary number system (as poly mentions), or actual bits ('0' and '1'). in terms of bits, "binary" then can mean data that a program would use, or the actual cpu instructions that make up that program. so in a sense, yes, "binary" can be thought of as a programming language (although many might object to this claim). basically when you design a cpu, you also must provide a set of instructions for this cpu. without too much detail, a cpu consists of some internal memory ("registers", to temporarily store binary data), an alu (which peforms arithmetic and logic operations on binary data), an input/output unit (to exchange data with the outside world) and a control unit. it this control unit that the set of instructions, you provide for your cpu, depend upon. this control unit basically manages the way binary data moves about between these various units mentioned above (alu, registers, i/o, ...). it would be nice for a programmer to be able to tell the control unit what to do (for example, take this binary data which represents some number, give it to the alu and tell the alu to multiply this number by 2, then send the result over to the main memory at such and such memory address...). thus you design your control unit to be able to accept various instructions that perform these operations, that a programmer would like a cpu to do. when designing your control unit, you find it best to represent these instructions as "binary" strings (strings of '0's and '1's, i.e. 1001101101), after all your cpu can only understand binary (so in this case, you design a decoding unit to decode these binary strings into control signals that perform operations that programmers would like cpu's to do).
so in that sense, yes, "binary" could be thought of as a programming language. you have this cpu that comes with a set of instructions that it can execute. these instructions are encoded as binary strings. you create a program composed out of these cpu instructions and store them in memory. set up the cpu to start executing the first instruction, and let her rip.
really this is what assembly language is. we would create this "assembly" language for our cpu that would represent these instructions encoded as binary strings in a nicer way
(i.e. "0011011001011001" vs. "move.b #5,d0"; 16-bit cpu in this case). in this sense, neo_strife is correct in thinking that programming in binary is not practical.
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No, that's like saying our alphabet is a language.
Just because you can use the alphabet to create a language doesn't make it a language by itself! The alphabet is simply a medium upon which languages can be created. They are two entirely different things.
that's a good point. i supposed then that the language would really be defined in terms of its grammar (for rules to produce meaningful sentences), rather than the actual alphabet (or binary strings) it uses. but then why do some people say "assembly language" when assembly language is really nothing but a set of symbols with a one-to-one correspondence with the instructions of a particular cpu? you cannot create new cpu instructions out of the blue using some grammar of a language, there are only a finite number of sentences (instructions). perhaps it is an abuse of the word "language" in this case?
That's because the cpu provides the language which uses the "alphabet" and numbering system of binary. Assembly languages are just a more abstract language that get converted to the cpu's language.
So you could look at different machine code and assembly languages as languages, just not binary.
If I said write a narrative in english, you could do it.
If I said write a narrative in italian, you could do it.
If i said write a narrative using the letters A through Z, you could write in spanish, italian, english, etc. (that is, if they actually did have the exact same alphabet). But then, when someone said "read that narrative in the language defined by the letters A through Z" you can interperet that as any of the languages above (and an infinite number of others)
Now -- if you said write a program in x86 Assembly, you could do it.
If you said write a program using a particular type of machine code, you could do it.
If you said write a program in binary, what would one do? Like the "A through Z" example you are stuck, only in this case it's even more cryptic, because a number system has no beginning or end, while an alphabet does.
That's why machine code can be looked at as languages and that's why assembly languages are considered languages, and that's why binary is not. It's when you can take a medium such as an alphabet or a nubmer system and use it in such a way that you define what combinations of "letters" mean, and grammar, etc. that it becomes a language.
poly you are right, thanks for the insight.
no problem, npc, it's a common misconception. I just think it's kind of neat why things are called what they are. Glad I was actually able to explain the reasoning behind it.
Posts++ I guess. See if you can get 100 in one day, maybe you'll overtake Ride -or- die.
hehe , im not trying to up my post count, and if you actually click on some of those links you would see the answer to the question. jeese, some peoplemaybe you'll overtake Ride -or- die.
How do you thing people entered code into machines before they had cute languages/assemblers to make it easier?
I can well remember long sessions in front of a desk with a big row of up/down switches, where you set the switches and then pressed the "Clk" button to read that BINARY in, and repeat for HOURS. Then when you figured you'd got it all in right, you pressed "Exec" or something and watched while nothing happened.
Of course you can program in binary, (or hex if you have the relative luxury of a hex keypad).
Wave upon wave of demented avengers march cheerfully out of obscurity unto the dream.
binary isn't the only way you can write programs at the lowest level
you could write programs in hex i guess since one hex character will represent one half-byte
so FF
would be
1111 1111
hexedecimal makes things so much easier.
on another note, a simple hello world program written in dos debug can be as small as 23 bytes, but one compiled in mingw is 11905 bytes. So if everybody who wrote hello world programs had written them in assembler, that would be a saving of many megabytes. yay.
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