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Push Continues on MBL Cap Increase
A year after the Credit Union Small Business Jobs Creation Act was introduced to raise the member business lending cap from 12.25% to 27.5%, the urgency to boost that threshold is just as fresh as the day the most recently version of the proposed legislation debuted on Valentine's Day in 2013.
Introduced by Rep. Edward Royce (R-Calif.), the act would give the NCUA Board the authority to approve an application by an insured credit union to make one or more member business loans that would result in a total amount of such loans outstanding at any one time of up to 27.5% of the cooperative's total assets. That credit union would have to meet certain specified safety and soundness criteria in order to bump up its MBL cap.
The NCUA Board would also develop a tiered approval process, including lending standards, under which an insured credit union gradually increases the amount of member business lending in a manner consistent with safe and sound operations.
Expanding member business lending authority is so much of a priority for CUNA that the trade group considers it one of the motivators for enhancing the credit union charter, said Pat Keefe, CUNA vice president of communications.
"There are two things we're working towards enhancing the credit union charter – increasing member business lending authority and the second is the option for credit unions to have supplemental capital," Keefe explained. "There is legislation pending on both of those issues and we're continuing to advocate for those. So, we haven't left (the MBL cap issue) behind by any means."
In fact, enhancing the credit union charter will be one of CUNA's top five issues discussed during this week's Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, Keefe noted.
Likewise, raising the MBL cap to help America's small businesses remains a priority for NAFCU, said Brad Thaler, that trade group's vice president of legislative affairs.
"Providing relief for those credit unions at or near the artificial cap is a key part of NAFCU's five-point plan for regulatory relief," Thaler said. "We continue to work with our supporters on Capitol Hill to advance this issue, whether by seeking ways to advance legislation to raise the outdated cap, or to seek other smaller approaches to provide relief with certain types of loans."
Furthermore, regulatory flexibility for MBLs is also part of NAFCU's "Dirty Dozen" regulations, Thaler noted.
The credit union industry is still evolving with growing their business lending programs, said Kent Moon, president/CEO of Member Business Lending LLC, a West Jordan, Utah-based CUSO. Only about 7% of the credit union industry is bumping up against their MBL caps.
"This is not say to we should not press to increase the MBL cap. It means we should press harder to do so. With more potential for growth comes more opportunity," Moon said.
Still, managing the cap is a much more pressing issue, he offered.
"Loan participations and government guaranteed loans are excellent cap management strategies," Moon noted. "As credit unions become more aggressively involved in business lending, cap management is a more pressing issue."
In Michigan, credit unions filled the financing void left by bank troubles and consolidations in recent years, said Bill Beardsley, president of Michigan Business Connection LC, an Ann Arbor-based commercial lending CUSO that serves more than two dozen credit unions and manages more than $250 million of loan assets. Given this success in growing loans, raising the cap is as critical now as it has ever been, Beardsley emphasized.
"There is absolutely no doubt that some of the most successful credit unions in Michigan now need to constrain the amount of capital available to their members due to the cap, and many of the smaller credit unions just don't get into business lending due to the cap," he said.
Opponents of raising the cap often look at this at the industry level, he explained.
"They argue, and in fact it is true, that there is plenty of industry capacity to fund business loans even with the current cap," Beardsley said. "But that's not how loans are made. Loans are made by credit unions to their members in their communities, not by industry capacity."


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REVELATIONS: Happy graduation, welcome to the world
By BY JENNIFER PREYSS
May 25, 2012 at 12:25 a.m.
Updated May 26, 2012 at 12:26 a.m.
I never think much about high school.
I enjoyed my time there well enough and participated in a number of activities, sports and clubs during my tenure. But when I was a student, I spent most of my energy fantasizing about the future - the days after high school.
I don't remember why I was in such a hurry to grow up then, to get out into the world.
But I suppose it's not unusual for teenagers on the cusp of adulthood to assume the years following high school are more exciting and challenging than their high school years.
After all, graduation means they venture on to college or full-time work, which means no curfews, rules or parental supervision. The rest of the world will consider them "grown up." That's what they think, anyway.
The days leading up to my own high school graduation were seeped in doubt-filled excitement. My girlfriends went shopping for new graduation dresses and shoes, and I convinced my mother to get my nails and toes done so I could proudly prance my new open-toed graduation dress shoes across the stage to collect my diploma.
I remember lining up outside the building before commencement - a large community center in Marietta, Ga., that could successfully fit the hundreds of graduates in my senior class and the families who accompanied them.
The energy was ripe and tangible. Every capped and gowned graduate had a story about where they were going next - what college they would attend, what dreams they would accomplish and countries they would travel. I too, had dreams and plans that day.
And I remember feeling the heaviness of knowing the start of those plans were about to begin. I also remember feeling a bit of terror knowing that whatever I chose to accomplish, I would be doing it on my own. And if I failed, I would only have myself to blame.
It's graduation season right now for so many students across the country. My brother, Michael, is earning his second master's degree, and one of my old high school buddies, Laura, is earning her first masters this semester. But in my opinion, there is no graduation that compares to high school. It's the childhood-to-adulthood transition.
It's the time when friends go their own ways, people lose touch, you discover what you like and don't like about yourself, and a time to let yourself go a little nuts challenging the boundaries your parents and society set for you.
Many high school seniors are probably experiencing the same wave of doubt-filled excitement as they approach their own graduation in the coming weeks.
But I encourage you to remember a few things, graduates. When you're sitting in your ceremony, know that in 10 years, you likely won't remember the details of any of the inspirational speeches you hear.
You won't remember what silly fight you had with your parents the morning of, or the morning after your commencement. You won't remember that teacher's name who used to drive you crazy, or the name of the cute guy or girl you used to crush on in second period biology.
Ten years from now, you'll appreciate the day for what it is - a celebration of a milestone.
You will look back and realize that you were just starting life, that you didn't know everything, and Mom and Dad were right about a few things after all.
You'll realize that a few of those passions you were convinced would become your future will be lost. A few of the friends you were convinced would be around forever, you'll outgrow. And the freedom of adulthood was a lot more appealing when you weren't the one paying bills, working full time and paying down the credit card bill.
But I say all this so you'll realize one very important thing. The next few years are what you make of them. You will succeed, and you will fail. You will laugh, and cry, and discover who are you and what you want - maybe for the first time.
But, most importantly, I hope you will realize that you never run out of chances to find your path. You will always have one more day. No one can set your timeline, or establish the right path for you.
And if you have a dream to be anything, or do anything, there is a way to achieve it. That, I know for sure.
So, enjoy your graduation day and the days to come.
And if you find yourself off your path, I pray that God will help you find your way back. Or steer you to the one you were supposed to be on in the first place.
Congratulations. Welcome to the world.
Jennifer Preyss is a reporter for the Victoria Advocate. You can reach her at 361-580-6535 or email@example.com.


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Now that Apple has apologized for its decision to release a half-baked Maps app in iOS 6, the vast majority of us will carry on with our lives and use a third-party solution until Apple's is fixed. Right now, it seems Apple is a company that can achieve anything. So it won't be too long before Maps is as good as — if not better then — Google Maps. Right?
Maybe not. You see, Apple's Maps problem could be much bigger than we think, and it could be a long time before we can say goodbye to third-party alternatives.


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The Killers / Courtesy Press Here
By Robyn Collins
The Killers' sophomore album Sam's Town just turned 10 years old, and the band celebrated its big anniversary with two special shows last week at Sam's Town in Las Vegas.
Related: The Killers Cover Bob Dylan's 'Blowin' in the Wind'
In honor of the anniversary the band shared "Peace Of Mind," a grand, sweeping ballad that was recorded during the Sam's Town sessions but never released.
Check out the previously unreleased track below.


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Do you think Chandler would be interested in following Casey to the Raps if he, Casey was hired as the head coach of here?
Do you think Chandler would be interested in following Casey to the Raps if he, Casey was hired as the head coach of here?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA , N...........O....... if i was chandler there is no chance in hell id move to TO instead of Dallas just to follow the ast. coach. Would u ?
While there is no way he would come just to follow Casey, it probably would be a tick in his "FOR" column if he was considering such a move.
For a 4 year, 60 million dollar contract? Yeah, I say he would come!
With Haywood and that other young center they have, I don't know if they would re-sign Chandler to a big contract. I think they would rather keep Barrea and Caron Butler (I think that a lineup of Barrea, Terry, Butler, Marion and Dirk would be devastating to the heat).
But how much would/should the Raps be willing to spend on Chandler?
I don't know how anyone could just be saying a straight up no.. I mean it is Toronto but give me a break. We're an young team that already tried to pick him up earlier in the season and it would of worked if it wasn't for MJ. At the time, I'm pretty sure every Raptor fan was pretty excited to see Chandler come in and be the C we have been looking for, with Bargs moving to the PF. We are in desperate need of a C and I'm 100% that BC will push for Chandler.. he will no doubt be the starting C here, and if Casey ends up being the coach here I'm pretty sure we'd look alot more inticing. After his season and playoffs he will command a big amount of $ which could be a problem for many teams including Dallas.. I understand Toronto isn't the best destination for many American players but don't underestimate all the factors that could come into play.
I'd like to have Chandler on the team but he will be 29 at the start of next season and has an injury history that only cleared itself up in a contract year - that is worrisome to me.
Also, if he is the C and Bargnani stays - what happens to ED? If Bargnani goes and Chandler is brought in, who scores on that front line of ED and Chandler?
Do not forget this team only won 22 games last year. How good is it to sign Chandler to win 8 more?
Signing Chandler would be a short term benefit (1-2 seasons) and long term detriment (3 plus seasons).
All defensive team speaks out wonders to me for a raptors team.. so I think he could make a huge difference. My comment about Bargs to the PF was earlier in the season before Ed got solid minutes.. I'm not a big Bargs fan as it is so I would be fine with trading him if we got a solid player in return.. but I think if Tyson is brought in it will change the atmosphere of the team and can instill a defensive presence to the team. I'd be fine with Tyson, Reggie, Ed, and Amir as a 4 man rotation.. I think Davis' offensive game is not bad and I think it will improve with more minutes, and Amir's offense has been gettin better each year.
I also would not compare last seasons record to this years team. How many roster changes did we have? How many players did we experiment with? How many man-games did we lose to injury? And if you think adding Chandler and after another year of team development that we would only win 30 games then we mind as well just not even try then right?
Also, having a guy like Chandler could really instil a sense of defensive responsibility and allow the team to better hide Bargnani's shortcomings. I'm all for signing him, although I doubt he's going to leave the Mavs after a title unless it's for big money. And he's going to want at least 10 million a season.
Look at the number of teams with a lot of money tied up in players who, while good, are not all-stars. I'd rather suffer through a couple of seasons to set up a foundation with a team that would be a contender rather than settle for low playoff seeds. The ceiling on signing Chandler would be low playoff seeds in my opinion.
Casey's not a lock to be here. Detroit wants him too. Chandler already got his max money and with a chance to repeat (and if kept intact, I believe that the Mavs can), he'll re-sign for less money to stay. He already got his fat contract. Playing for the last one could yield him more cash than he can imagine (10 Mil per for another 2 years) but coming to the Raps? Why? The team has pieces but the franchise will be dysfunctional for a while. Mike Malone has been snagged as an assistant, Cho as a GM, stuff is happening everywhere while BC sips his Sangria somewhere in Spain and Bargs is packing it in somewhere in Mexico.
Yea, those guys can't wait to come here.
The saving of our world from pending doom will come, not through the complacent adjustment of the conforming majority, but through the creative maladjustment of a nonconforming minority. - Martin Luther King
A big part of the Raptors suffering has been trying to piece together a team and reach maximum potential in the here and now. It was done with VC/McGrady and it was done with Bosh. We keep trying to build a team to get players to stay or take satisfication in making the playoffs versus building a team that will have a foundation to compete for years to come.
Unfortunately, to sign Chandler it will take BC blowing the bank - and that is my problem. For the amount of money it would take to sign Chandler, the Raps would be better off looking at DeAndre Jordan or Marc Gasol through restricted free agency or drafting Kanter or Valanciunas. Of course the biggest reason the Raps have needed a legit C in recent years is because we've had Bosh and Bargnani - neither of whom are physical or defensively inclined (especially Bargnani).
The reason for bringing in Chandler is lo once again lighten the responsibilitiy and load for Bargnani because it is obvious he isn't up to doing his part. Fans have been fed up for years, it appears teammates are now fed up, and even Colangelo is starting to get fed up. Maybe we can erase this 'need' of Chandler by getting rid of root of the problem.
By the way, if Chandler was 25/26 and did not have the injury history he does, I would advocate for this signing. Unforutnately he will be 29 this coming season, likely 31 or 32 and past his peak when ED, DD, and whoever they draft this year and next are ready to compete.
I'm not trying to build a team based on making anyone stay, as I have my own personal thoughts of how a team should be built, I'm all for old-school defensive C's.. and I believe he could make a bigger difference than you believe. I think the raps should win 30 games even if they don't have Chandler next year so I'm still surprised you think they'll only win that many games. The contract would be an issue, but Marc Gasol in my opinion should command more, and D Jordan seems untouchable.
[QUOTE=Akinyele;88120]The getting players to stay was the driving factor but the end result was the same: mediocrity. I would like to see patience and perseverance in building a team to compete for years rather than get a player that might take us to 30-40 wins.I'm not trying to build a team based on making anyone stay, as I have my own personal thoughts of how a team should be built, I'm all for old-school defensive C's..
The Raps might win 30 as is considering a new coach and draft pick and the injuries this season. However, 30 is still awful. Even if Chandler takes us to 40, and that is a big if, we are still outside the playoffs or out in the first round with a 12-16 draft pick awaiting. The key to rebuilding, especially in a soon to be more restrictive CBA environment is flexibility - Chandler would kill the flexibility and hardly make us a legit playoff team - let alone a contender.and I believe he could make a bigger difference than you believe. I think the raps should win 30 games even if they don't have Chandler next year so I'm still surprised you think they'll only win that many games.
They probably are both untouchable as they are restricted free agents. Ideally we can draft Kanter and he reaches his potential. The pairing of him and Davis appear to be, in my opinion, a balanced duo.The contract would be an issue, but Marc Gasol in my opinion should command more, and D Jordan seems untouchable.
I agree about patience and building a team, and I agree his contract wouldn't allow much flexibility, and I also think that Chandler will sign somewhere else. I'm simply putting it out there that I think his presence on the court could add a huge boost defensively and even a little offensively. If we could get Sammy D at a hometown discount I'd be all over that. I'm an optimistic raptor fan and I think in a few years they could be a very solid team, but I think the philosophy of the team needs to change. If you have a vocal leader like Tyson(JJ Barea was quoted as saying he was there "KG") I believe it could put us in the right direction. I don't know enough about Kanter to comment, but I've never been a fan of European or just international centers to begin with. From what people say it seems like he could do it all, but they key word is could. I just think the market for solid defensive Cs is huge and there are not enough of them to go around, so I would love to snatch one if i could. I just have memories of Saer Sene being drafted for the Sonics (they also drafted Johan Petro) and had two other Euro big men on their team that did nothing at all and never panned out to be anything. Chandler's age doesn't necessarily scare me either.
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text: Well, I had a similar post before, but it was in the "Junior" thread by accident, so I have to make another one... I'm going to a Junior College next year, and I was "scoping out" the competition... and 11/12 Men are Freshman (Sophomores next year).. I think this is a bad sign for me. Usually, the top 7 or 8 players actually play matches, so I have to prove myself to the coach that I am worthy of actually playing and not being a 'benchwarmer'... :roll: There's only 3 foreigners. A male is from Germany, and the other two women are from South Africa and Austrailia... Hopefully, I can attend a practice session with them later this week or during Spring Break. Oh wait, there's a match on Friday for them.. Well, I hope the coach is alright looking at me during Spring Break then.. If I don't make it, I guess I can play league tennis... however, I hate the politics, I have experienced it before and know how to deal with it.. Can I post a roster of them? I don't know If I can post these or not. If I can't I'll delete the link. Anyways: http://tclive.templejc.edu/Sports/Tennis/Tennis.aspx I think the male in the center with the Red Babolat is the #1 player. Wish me luck fellow TT Members! :mrgreen:


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Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 5:44 PM
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Palo Alto looks to welcome more public art
Original post made on Apr 3, 2013
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 5:44 PM
a resident of College Terrace
on Apr 3, 2013 at 7:04 pm
Palo Alto has the ugliest, weirdest, creepiest public art in the world. The Go Mama sculpture is pure nightmare fuel.
I cannot wait for more of it.
a resident of Community Center
on Apr 3, 2013 at 7:19 pm
Another pressing issue will be addressed by the city council. This is definitely a high priority for our city. Forget about infrastructure. So much fr scharf's high minded ideas in his state of the city address
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 3, 2013 at 7:24 pm
Not only the whimsical structure outside the Art Center is thriving well, longer than expected, but now we seem to have a crop of odd signs. I assume this is art, whimsy is the word I would use, but I wonder if drivers have been distracted.
I like them but do question where they have been positioned.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Apr 3, 2013 at 7:28 pm
The "car running on two legs" in front of Bowden Park has got "Go Mama" beat for the "ugh! factor"!
a resident of Professorville
on Apr 3, 2013 at 7:44 pm
What exactly is pubic art?
a resident of Embarcadero Oaks/Leland
on Apr 3, 2013 at 8:08 pm
The city had fallen further behind in balancing the city budget. The city has fallen further behind in funding vital infrastructure needs without resorting to another bond measure and tax increase. With these pressing needs, do our city leaders and elected officials realize how ridiculous they look when they actually set time aside to discuss an issue like public art.
Another glaring example of heads buried in the sand, inability to set priorities, ignoring real issues to spin their wheels on more feel good fluff. What an irresponsible, pathetic display of leadership.
a resident of Midtown
on Apr 4, 2013 at 6:55 am
Let's review what the council has done so far in 2013:
* Expanded the plastic bag ban - hopes to stop 63,000 residents from littering 150 bags into the creeks, saving numerous police resources from investigating littering.
* Flying the "Rainbow Flag" over city hall plaza - enhancing the credentials of council members who are interested in running for future offices, with some special interest groups.
* Proposal for future art - raising the price of construction, and ensuring employment for out of town artist. Anybody remember the "Color of Palo Alto"
* Talk, but no action on parking issues - hoping to set a new record for inaction (now going on for over 12 years, despite setting expectations a year ago when they approved the zoning variance for the Lytton Gateway. After all, there is an election in 2014, and those running for re-election will need funding from the developers, so they don't want to get them mad before asking for contributions.
* Avoided talking at all about the spat of armed robberies - that's just giving the city bad PR.
* Avoided talking about past decisions to allow higher density development in exchange for 2 grocery stores, one of which shut down.
a resident of Stanford
on Apr 4, 2013 at 7:38 am
common sense--you also forgot that the council declared itself the "guardians of public health" and is working towards banning smoking in public parks.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 4, 2013 at 7:55 am
> -you also forgot that the council declared itself the
> "guardians of public health"
Actually, the City Charter makes that claim. While the State, and possibly Federal Government, holds the most power, and resources, to deal with public health issues--the City Charter still makes the claim that the City Government has some power to deal with public health issues too.
a resident of Community Center
on Apr 4, 2013 at 8:16 am
City Council....
Who is gong to pay for this 'public art' which , to many eyes, is beyond ridiculous and a waste of money??
Fix the streets
Fix the sidewalks
Quit nitpicking in our lives
Solve the budget problems
Fix the PALY-Town & Country traffic MESS
Fix the downtown parking problem
We've had nutty councils and fiscally irresponsible ones before, but this one is the prize. Do you understand the growing RAGE out in the neighborhoods?
a resident of Downtown North
on Apr 4, 2013 at 8:46 am
I think most of the commenters here have missed the point on several fronts. One is that public art's intent is to encourage discussion about said public art. Apparently it's working because you are all talking about what you like and what you don;t like about it. Public Art that satisfies everyone's taste is not good public art. The other point that is missed here is that public art has been proven to be an economic stimulator bringing those who come to see the art and then spend money during their visit. Contrary to those who have commented here I think it's terrific that the council has recognized that bringing more public art to Palo Alto is important in many ways.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 4, 2013 at 9:28 am
> Some cities currently require a 1.5 percent or 2 percent
> contribution for new developments to set aside money for
> routine maintenance, the memo states. It argues that
> Palo Alto should follow suit.
Didn't the City Council make such a requirement several years ago?
> Posters missed the point ..
The posters who object to the current City Council's incompetence are spot on!
> the four council members argue that Palo Alto "has fallen
> behind other cities in fostering public art and providing a
> dedicated funding source for maintenance of our public art
> collection."
Really? How would anyone be able to make such a statement unless he/she had a complete inventory of the "public art" of all the cities in California--compiled in a way to demonstrate specfic item of art, cost-to-the-taxpayers, location, purpose of item, etc.
Did the Council Members penning this memo make any effort to actually inventory not only Palo Alto's current collection of "public art", but that of even the Bay Area cites? If they didn't--their claim is not supportable.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 4, 2013 at 10:26 am
Bob - what you say might be true, but the problem in Palo Alto is in the execution of the idea of public art. Most of the pieces we have on display are eyesores. It's difficult to create art that is in everyone's taste, but Palo Alto seems to have a knack of picking art that is in *no one's* taste. If nobody likes it, and a lot of people complain how hideous it is, is it really art, or just junk? And if it's junk, why are we wasting public employees' time and public money on it?
a resident of Fairmeadow
on Apr 4, 2013 at 10:36 am
A oouple of years ago, in another discussion here on public art in Palo Alto, I suggested that all of the pieces should be on 5-year contracts. Every 5 years, people would have an opportunity to vote whether to keep each piece. If a majority gives it a thumbs-up, it stays for another 5 years, and if it gets a thumbs-down, it goes back to the artist and another piece is picked to take its place. Thid wouldn't have to be a real 'election' vote, just an online survey should suffice to gauge public opinion.
a resident of Triple El
on Apr 4, 2013 at 11:00 am
We talk about Public Art paid for by the City.
How bout Art Work donated by its citizens, We live in a city that is one of the wealthiest in the Country yet the only work of Art donated by its citizens in the whole history of the city is that wich is in front of our City Hall. The Testimonial Pole honoring our Sister City Program of Neighbors Abroad. "The Rotary Club of Palo Alto paid for and and donated this work of art to the City Of Palo Alto. Why havent other steped forward?
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Apr 4, 2013 at 11:24 am
Agree w/ "William R". And if we are not already doing so, the city should RENT the art for a set fee for those 5yrs rather than purchase it. The city could offer a set amount in removal fees to the artist when the piece gets the thumb's down.THAT is public art (as in, chosen by the public).
Perhaps set aside a limited number of designated "art spaces" throughout the city, similar to the art park in Loveland Colorado. Once a year there's a festival and artists/people come from all over northern Colorado to show/attend, place orders, walk thru, and on a daily basis during the year people eat their lunches and take their kids there among the permanent pieces. For us, this would mean limited art installations [read: less city funding needed], and rotation of art when a majority of residents don't like something.
a resident of Midtown
on Apr 4, 2013 at 11:52 am
Neighborhoods today have too little say in the "art" which the all knowing Public Art Folks foist on us more ignorant non-artists. Neighborhoods should be able to vote in or vote out bad art.
I like also the idea of renting it. We then could get rid of the awful self-weathering, junkyard like pieces which adorn Greer and the soccer park on Page Mill.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 4, 2013 at 11:55 am
Palo Alto has too much so called art, look at California Avenue, it's a mess of over abundance of so called "public art". Do you know why California Avenue got all the public art? A former President of the Art Commission worked on California Avenue and assigned all the City's budget for public art to California Avenue.
If you don't think PA has a corrupt budget process, you've only got to look at California Avenue.
Now we have a Mayor who wants to siphon off more money for public art, while we have so much so called art that remains in storage because there's no where to put it!!!!
a resident of Mountain View
on Apr 4, 2013 at 12:01 pm
Public Art is so important in terms of making us think!! and appreciate the world around us. It almost doesn't matter whether one likes a particular piece of art. It is all important! We are greater than the sum of all of the concrete office buildings that the last half century has produced!
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 4, 2013 at 1:56 pm
The public art on California Avenue was not a gift from taxpayers via the city to the district. It was a successful example of public/private partnerships (ie. "Civic Engagement") on the part of numerous merchants that were willing to work with the Art Commission by helping fund the projects.
The district had a share in the discussions, the choices, the final selection & helping to pay for the art. 2 pieces "Love Spoken Here" (in front of Accent Arts) and Antonio's mural, were privately funded, 100%.
The former chair of the Public Art Commission had moved their office, by the time the majority of that collection was in place. But the successful partnership continued after the move, and while other districts were not stepping to the plate to bring art to their district.
People from as far away as Asia and Europe come to see the collection on "California Avenue: Palo Altos' Avenue of Art." There are about 15 pieces in the district, and a walking tour exists, with about 13 pieces described in it, and the district had been on-line, for the art world to see.
Many citizens voiced support for most of the pieces that line that district, even the 2 sculptures that draw the most vocal opponents:
"Go Mama" and "Rrrrnnn". But these people do not admit to liking them in public, because dissenting opinions are slaughtered by their otherwise tolerant and very kind neighbors that dislike the pieces.
Art ought not be high on the council list of priorities, rather, it peripheral and should be the focus of attention only after all other pressing needs of the community are addressed.
California Avenue focused on art because it was one area on which the average citizen could work, seeing results happening in a reasonable amount of time.
The city ignored the district for over 40 years, even removing trees that died, one by one, leaving the tree wells either filled in with cement, or with dirt growing only weeds. Most people never noticed either the removed trees or the weeds that grew.
Most people never noticed when a dozen window boxes with flowers were installed along the corridor on the brick walls, planted with seasonal flowers, all still there.
a resident of Midtown
on Apr 4, 2013 at 2:44 pm
Marie is a registered user.
Isn't housing expensive enough in Palo Alto? Adding a 1% charge to everyone building or remodeling property in Palo Alto is not in the public interest. I support looking for donated art, not increasing the cost of living in Palo Alto. I agree with many of the posters that Palo Alto seems to spending too much money on frivolous nonessential projects and not enough on infrastructure.
Let's try to keep in mind that the City of Palo Alto's main goal should be to to improve the lives of its residents and taxpayers, not provide profits for developers or making some kind of statement for mankind in general.
I also like the idea of involving the public more in deciding what art should be permanent.
Personally, I'd like to see more murals, more art like the sunflowers that shade seating outside Country Sun and fewer Go Mama pieces. Couldn't we do more to transform bicycle racks and benches into works of art?
a resident of Midtown
on Apr 4, 2013 at 4:10 pm
> People from as far away as Asia and Europe come to see the collection on "California Avenue: Palo Altos' Avenue of Art."
When was CA Ave named "Palo Alto's Avenue of Art"? I must have missed that headline in the local papers.
What makes you think world travelers are drawn to CA Ave? Have you stopped people in the street and asked where they're from and why they're there?
I shop on CA Ave 2 - 3 times a week, and I've never seen a single tour bus.
a resident of another community
on Apr 4, 2013 at 5:22 pm
Pat, glad you asked. This is old very news, link to information you wanted is here:
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a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 4, 2013 at 6:01 pm
"Go Mama" is not just controversial, or bad, it is grotesque and offensive and has ruined the California Ave streetscape.So University Ave has The Cheesecake Factory and California Ave has
"Go Mama" - very nice. I am embarrassed to take out-of-town visitors to either place. Alma Plaza, etc, etc - we are at rock bottom folks.
a resident of College Terrace
on Apr 4, 2013 at 6:02 pm
Regarding the Go Mama sculpture: I get lots of visitors from my native Europe and everyone of them asks about that sculpture: WHAT THE HECK IS THAT???
a resident of Community Center
on Apr 4, 2013 at 6:53 pm
"Palo Alto" and "Public Art". When uttered together, it's no different than being forced to step in a fresh pile of ****. Of course, it will be in the middle of the sidewalk, unavoidable, and revered for what it might have once been.
City Council; If you are wasting time wondering what to do about so-called public art, you are oblivious to the greater, and real problems that confront Palo Alto, and just about every other city in this country. If real issues, not resume building kumbya drivel is all you can muster, it's time to resign. really. Please.
a resident of Greenmeadow
on Apr 4, 2013 at 7:31 pm
I am not happy with most of the public art in Palo Alto. Much of it is quite garish, though I do like the egg sculpture and the mural work on various buildings.
I would rather see more attention and money devoted to the planting and care of trees in our city. As Palo Alto becomes more jam-packed with building developments, we need more nature, not more art.
Moreover, the proposal under consideration would have the indirect effect of raising costs that would ultimately be borne by Palo Altans.
a resident of Midtown
on Apr 4, 2013 at 8:05 pm
Cal Ave Merchant: The website you reference is a page from the website "Destination Palo Alto," an online marketing brochure. It says:
Living up to its original motto, "Small town shopping in the heart of the city", the district also boasts 14 pieces of public art, a collection that began in 1996. So to locals and art aficionados from around the world, California Avenue is also known as "Palo Alto's Avenue of the Arts". Web Link
Now if only "An Insider" would tell me when the tour buses of "art aficionados from around the world" roll down the street.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Apr 4, 2013 at 10:02 pm
One more time, this gives me the chance to chime in to agree that 'Go Mama" is dreadful. While I support public art, I do not support the way it has been accomplished in the City of Palo Alto, with the exception of murals.
a resident of Embarcadero Oaks/Leland
on Apr 5, 2013 at 10:31 am
I dislike only the egg & greatly miss Foreign Friends on Embarcadero.
a resident of another community
on Apr 5, 2013 at 1:18 pm
There is no accounting for taste.....people have never, and will never, agree about art.
Just try to go with the flow.
And -- Palo Alto, despite the whining to the contrary, can afford to buy and display public art. Your town would not look as nice as it does without it. It gives some ambience to a place with a lot of banal public and private architecture.
a resident of Embarcadero Oaks/Leland
on Apr 5, 2013 at 4:37 pm
I always enjoyed the "Foreign Friends" on Embarcadero. It was a gift from a Swedish Sister City and I thought it was abominable the way the public treated it, I.e., vandalizing it.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 6, 2013 at 8:11 am
It's a shame that we Palo Altans can't vote on the so-called public art that has been forced on us by the City. It's also a shame that this art is not rotated more--not only around the city, but between cities.
It's also a shame that the artists that have been subsidized by the City at the Cubberley Center for decades have not been required to donate art to the City, in consideration for the hundreds of thousands (probably millions of dollars by now) of rent subsidies for their studios. These people have done nothing in terms of giving back to the public for this space.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 6, 2013 at 12:19 pm
Carrie is right. We are not talking about the concept of "public art" in the abstract. We are reacting to what we see in Palo Alto.
But it's not just in "public art" where the City is failing- it is across the board- the visual environment, the aesthetics, the character of the City,most of the new construction, the massive over
development, the streetscapes with sign clutter, etc.The City is in serious and shocking decline.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Apr 6, 2013 at 3:28 pm
Instead of money for art, which most of us are tired of, thanks, use that money to pay for a parking garage near 101 with frequent shuttles into downtown. It would solve problems both for residents and for downtown workers.
That Mayor Scharff thinks art is important (and Liz Kniss too) says alot about the remoteness of their connection to the people who live here.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Apr 8, 2013 at 6:43 am
Not jumping into the whole debate, but that Egg thing next to Pizza-My-Heat, should go. Not good.
a resident of Downtown North
on Apr 8, 2013 at 8:45 am
One again, the complainers on this post are missing the point. The public can not "vote" on public art. For one thing, no one would agree and for another thing if majority ruled, you would wind up with a city full of boring, ordinary, safe public art like bird baths and fountains. There would be nothing to talk about. And that is the point of public art. My gosh, look how much you are talking about it. Seems like it's working. Congrats Palo Alto for providing pour community with art that we can actually discuss.
Take a ride around the Peninsula. You won;t be talking about each city's art, because they don't have any. We are lucky that we have art on Palo Alto. It has been proven in many studies that city's that have public art are better cities for a variety of reasons including civic engagement and economic stimuli.
a resident of Mountain View
on Apr 8, 2013 at 3:20 pm
I'm struck by a comment made by Larry Harvey, founder of the annual Burning Man art festival in the Nevada's Black Rock desert each summer. Paraphrasing: "We discovered that people don't get so angry about monumental art put into their neighborhoods if it's only there temporarily, say for three to five years. And because Burning Man is a temporary city, we have become experts at moving, installing then removing monumental art quickly." So, would it be more fun for everyone if the new art was essentially on a rotational program? For one, more artists could have their work shown, plus there would be the side benefit that there are literally warehouses full of big old honkin' Burning Man art projects in Oakland and Emeryville, some of it whimsical and fun beyond the descriptions possible in a short post like this. And a third benefit is that it would ABSOLUTELY not look like some of the boring stuff that reeks of having been visioned specifically to get by some City committee of stuffy faux experts and partisans. Let's have some fun, folks! Gavin Newsome got San Francisco doing this for about five years and it works great (query "Bliss Dance Treasure Island" or "Raygun Rocketship Pier 14 Embarcadero" to see what I'm talking about...). Apparently Raygun is about to be taken down having run its years - think of what a coup THAT would be for Palo Alto.
a resident of Mountain View
on Apr 8, 2013 at 3:30 pm
... oops, almost forgot the punch line: We can do this WITHOUT any taxpayer funding. That should address the concerns of the "you can't possibly be serious about wasting taxpayer money on this" voices (who I happen to think are correct).
There's so much financial creativity within a twenty mile radius I would be very surprised if this requires government funding. Please, save that for really important things, like fixing the traffic and parking implosions.


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In his home-state debut Monday night, California freshman David Kravish put on a show for family and friends, pulling down a game-high eight rebounds, blocking two shots and scoring six points in 23 minutes as the No. 20 Bears rolled to a 70-46 win over Georgia in the semifinal round of the Progressive CBE Classic in their first real test of the season against quality competition.
"In all fairness to them, we knew exactly what they were going to do, because that's the same thing as my stuff," said head coach Mike Montgomery, who's offense is almost exactly the same as Mark Fox's scheme.
Senior power forward Harper Kamp netted a game-high 16 points as one of three Bears to score in double-figures, including senior guard Jorge Gutierrez (14) and sophomore guard Justin Cobbs (10).
The Bears (4-0) matched their best start under Montgomery with the win, and will face Missouri in the title game on Tuesday night. The Tigers downed Notre Dame 87-58 in the other semifinal game.
Georgia fell for the first time this season as Cal won for the first time in the state of Missouri since Dec. 29, 1982, when the Bears defeated St. Louis, 76-74, under then-head coach Dick Kuchen.
Georgia hung with Cal for the first 15 minutes of the contest, and held a 25-22 lead with about five minutes left in the first half when Kentavious Caldwell-Pope hammered home on a dunk in transition and Nemanja Djurisic was credited with a basket after goaltending.
Starting Cal point guard Brandon Smith's only points of the first 20 minutes stopped brief Bulldogs flurry and began Cal's half-ending 14-0 run. Sophomore wing Allen Crabbe hit a go-ahead three-pointer, Kamp converted a three-point play and Gutierrez added another short basket. By the time Cobbs scored just before the first-half buzzer, the Bears had extended their lead to 36-25 after a 14-0 run, echoing the last two games, in which the Bears went on runs of 21-0 and 16-2 against George Washington and Austin Peay.
That trey from Crabbe broke a 45:22 scoreless streak for the 2010 Pac-10 Freshman of the Year. Crabbe also chipped in two assists and four boards before the break, finishing with nine points, six rebounds and three assists, hitting 3-of-6 from three-point range.
The Bears kept the mojo going by extending that run to 29-4 after halftime, capped off by a nifty play from Gutierrez, who split the lane and finished with a left-handed lay-up on the up-and-under to give Cal a 53-29 lead.
Gutierrez turned in a 14-point performance on 5-of-11 shooting and 4-of-5 from the free-throw line, backed up by seven rebounds and two assists.
"He just gives all his energy," said Kravish, who grew up in suburban Kansas City. "He brings so much intensity that it raises everybody's level of play."
Cobbs scored 10 points on 3-of-5 shooting with a perfect day from the charity stripe (3-for-3) and hitting the only three-point shot he attempted, while adding three of the Bears' seven steals. The Minnesota transfer came off the bench to record a game-high five assists, including a feed to Kamp on the break with just under seven minutes remaining in the game to give Cal a 63-35 lead on a 39-10 run.
Georgia was still within 39-29 with 17:53 left in the game after Donte Williams scored the second of his back-to-back buckets, but Kamp - who also pulled down three of Cal's 33 boards and shot 6-of-6 from the field with a 4-of-6 mark from the line -- scored the next five points -- three of them from the foul line -- to start a run of 14 unanswered by the Bears that put the game away.
Cobbs added a highlight-reel three-point play during that spurt, and Gutierrez's basket with 11:16 left in the game gave Cal a 53-29 lead and forced Fox to call timeout.
The Bears held a 21-11 advantage on the glass in the first half, and finished the game with a 34-27 mark against an inexperienced Bulldogs frontcourt.
"You get used to the physical play," Montgomery said before the game. "We're not very physical, but the physical play and playing against guys that are just as big and just as strong and just as good as you are, the adjustment to the college game is sometimes straining. Freshmen come out of high school where you were the biggest and the best, the junior college level is not the same, so getting used to what you can and can't do - unless you're a superstar, unless you're just flat-out better than everybody and can do it all, which, there are very few of those - you've got to figure out what you can do to be successful in there. You've got to pick up the tricks of the trade, the little things that you have to do to allow you to be successful, what your go-to stuff is, it's an adjustment, particularly in the league that they're going to play in."
With 8:27 left in the game, Crabbe was forced into a wild three attempt by the Bulldogs' zone defense on the right side, but came right back 30 seconds later to hit a wide-open three from the left side.
Caldwell-Pope scored 10 to lead the Bulldogs, but he shot just 4-of-13 from the field, as Georgia wound up shooting 33 percent on the night -- including 4-of-19 from beyond the three-point line.
The Bears, on the other hand, shot 25-of-50 from the field, 6-of-11 from beyond the arc and 14-of-18 from the free-throw line. The Bulldogs hoisted up 19 three-point attempts, seeing just four of them fall -- two from Caldwell-Pope.
Gerald Robinson and Djurisic each added nine points for Georgia.
Four Cal players pulled down at least six rebounds -- Kravish, Gutierrez, Crabbe and sophomore Richard Solomon, who tallied seven boards and five points in 22 minutes. Solomon also had two blocks, tied with Kravish for the game-high.
The Bears put 12 players on the floor on Monday night, including Robert Thurman, who saw his first action since the season opener, playing five minutes. Seven Cal players clocked at least 22 minutes.
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"It's a huge challenge," Montgomery said. "There might be some people that play small (in the Pac-12), but they won't have the talent of these guys."


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Two running club buddies who were diagnosed with breast cancer on the same day are preparing to put their best feet forward to raise cash for charity.
Jill Hughes and Delia Higgins are training for the London Moonwalk - a gruelling 26.2 mile overnight walk that they are set to complete in their bras.
The determined duo have recruited 23 members of their family and friends to take part in the marathon with them, to raise cash for charity Breast Cancer Awareness.
Jill, who is a nurse at the DRI and the mother of two children, was diagnosed with breast cancer last July.
Since her diagnosis, on the same day as running pal Delia, she has undergone two operations, almost five months of gruelling chemotherapy, and three weeks of radiotherapy.
Jill said: "I was part of a running group, Footmark Fitness Training, and on the same day my friend Delia Higgins, also part of the running group, was also diagnosed with breast cancer.
"Delia and I decided we needed a bucket list, and first on the list was the London Moonwalk."
The walking group, affectionately called Footmark Fillies, have already raised £4,500 in sponsorship ahead of the event on May 10.
Speaking about the training, Jill said: "It has been tough as I only finished my last radiotherapy session on February 28, so that continued to work, and I still have the late effects of chemotherapy.
"But our training walks are already up to 18 miles.
"And I do believe the training and support I've had from my fabulous family and friends has helped to keep me well!
"This cancer journey has been without a doubt the worst time in my life, but at least something good is coming out of something awful and the friendships we have through the moonwalk will last a lifetime."


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DENVER—Republicans and Democrats are taking another look at how the state funds programs to help students who are learning English as a second language.
A Colorado House committee on Monday will take up a bill that would recreate a state program and provide additional funding to educators teaching English-language learners.
Schools are having trouble recruiting multilingual teachers, which are typically among the hardest positions to fill.


text: And again I haven't seen the game, but it sounds like I don't much want to either. Looks like my (somewhat facetious) remark above about fielding a side full of newbies will come true at this rate. As for Cooper...just when I thought he couldn't possibly be a more complete waste of space, he manages to plumb new depths. Claims the Wallaby environment is "toxic" but when pressed for examples gibbers something about training facilities. Doesn't have the backbone to make his claims to anyone of relevance. Nothing is ever his fault, takes no responsibility whatever for his actions. Just a gutless attention whore more interested in self-promotion and lapping up praise from sycophants than making a genuine contribution to Australian rugby. I suppose Queensland will move heaven and earth to keep him and continue to indulge his every whim, and thus perpetuate his woe-is-me victim attitude. One can only hope he's at least serious about never playing for the Wallabies again; he doesn't deserve to and never did.


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Sawatch Range > Mount Oxford > Climber's Log
Mount Oxford Climber's Log
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|Ryan Kowalski
|Route Climbed: up over Belford Date Climbed: September 21, 2002
|after Missouri, Iowa, Emerald, and Belford, Oxford was difficult for me. I don't think Oxford has much character. Not a big fan. To me, Oxford is the second least favorite mountain in CO after Mount Sherman. Maybe I was too tired to enjoy it?
|Posted Apr 19, 2004 4:30 pm
|Route Climbed: From Vicksburg Via Belford Date Climbed: July 4,2001
|This out and back route proved to be a real burly climb at just under 6,000 feet of elevation gain with a round trip distance of 9.5 miles! Zach, Erica and I knocked these two off in just over 7 hours
|Posted Apr 10, 2004 4:42 pm
|Route Climbed: Pine Creek to Elk Head Pass Date Climbed: July 23, 2003
|Summit almost too close to touch from Belford summit, bad weather drove me back down. Better safe than sorry.
|Posted Feb 16, 2004 11:10 am
|Route Climbed: West ridge from Belford Date Climbed: July 2003
|It's a long slog over the ridge and back - make sure you leave early enough to avoid thunderstorms.
|Posted Jan 10, 2004 7:11 pm
|Route Climbed: Montgomery Reservoir Date Climbed: August, 2002
|Might as well climb all four.
|Posted Dec 3, 2003 6:39 pm
|Route Climbed: Missouri Gulch Date Climbed: 9/14/2003
|Climbed after Belford. Was a quick traverse and back. Some snow on the downclimb from Belford to watch out for, it was getting pretty icy.
We had a wonderdul day for weather- very clear and crisp with very little wind. A great climb.
|Posted Sep 15, 2003 10:27 am
|Route Climbed: Missouri Gulch TH via Mt. Belford Date Climbed: July 31, 2003
|Climbed along with Mt. Belford. 4th 14er over 4 days. We got caught by a fast moving storm while on the summit. Passed through thunder, hail, and high winds while coming back over the saddle and Belford. Fortunately, no lightning. Pretty scary!
|Posted Aug 7, 2003 9:02 am
|Route Climbed: West Ridge from Missouri Gulch TH Date Climbed: July 23, 2003
|A good climb in conjunction with Belford. We started about an hour before sunrise (4:45 AM) and hit Belford Summit about 8:45 AM. Storms started brewing overhead earlier than usual ( about 9:30 AM) so as we approached Oxford we just ran up to touch the top of Oxford, take the picture, and get the heck outta there. We hit Oxford summit about 10 AM . Since we were in a vulnerable position on the ridge and a ways to go back to the Belford summit we hoofed it as fast as we could back to Belford and back down to lower, safer places. We got back to Belford summit at 11:30 AM just as the rains and winds began to really unleash. It was a good reminder why we carry rain gear and gloves even when it is warm and clear at the trailhead.
|Posted Jul 29, 2003 7:25 pm
|Route Climbed: West Ridge via Belford Date Climbed: August 10, 2002
|Nice day, but people started filling in the connecting ridge from Belford. So much for solitude.
|Posted Jul 29, 2003 12:57 am
|Route Climbed: South Slopes Date Climbed: May 16, 2003
|Great conditions from Belford to Oxford. Our report is available here.
|Posted Jun 9, 2003 11:10 am
|Route Climbed: Soth Slopes Date Climbed: 1997
|I have to disagree with kilimanjaro1, I don't think Oxford is a "wonderful" mountain. It seems as though everybody is miserable by the time they summit this pile of talus. It's not the mountains fault that it is surrounded by steep tree laden huge talus. Plus any route to its summit is unpractical unless you come from Belford.
|Posted May 29, 2003 7:25 pm
|Route Climbed: Missouri Gulch Date Climbed: 14 April 2003
|I climbed this one with Belford.............that was a loooooooooooooong day.
|Posted Apr 16, 2003 3:23 pm
|Route Climbed: Missouri Gulch - 9,640' Date Climbed: July 14, 2001
|I made it to Belfords summit spent about one minute on top and headed for Oxford. The weather was heading in fast and was already cloudy, but it didn't look like thunderstorms yet. The hike over to Oxford was pleasant and was an easy hike. Oxford has a huge summit it's a large mound with alpine grasses all over
The 700 feet back to Belfords ridge was the hardest part of the day and it was very steep. Once back on the ridge I didn't want to make the trek back to Belfords summit so I headed to Elkhead pass. This is the saddle between Belford and Missouri Mtn.
|Posted Jan 20, 2003 12:47 pm
|Route Climbed: Traverse from Belford Date Climbed: June 11 2000
|Made traverse...extremely windy and cold.
|Posted Oct 5, 2002 10:06 pm
|Route Climbed: From Belford Date Climbed: September 1, 2002
|After reaching this summit it was quite a relief because we had gotten Belford and Missouri previous to it that day. Heading back to Belford was a grueling 700 vertical ft but it was another relief making it back to Belford. Then the fun downclimb began which did wonders for my knees. This was my first day bagging three 14ers in one day :) and a long day it was...about 13 hours.
|Posted Sep 7, 2002 8:13 pm
|Route Climbed: Elk Head Pass from Missouri Basin Trailhead Date Climbed: August 8, 1997
|When we climbed Belford we didn't climb Oxford because of a summit storm. I climbed Oxford by walking all the way to Elk Head Pass. It's long but easy. Climbing Oxford from Elk Head Pass is just a matter of following Belford's South Ridge to the Oxford-Belford saddle and crossing over. Except for the distance its quite easy. On the down climb I did cross over Belford and followed the standard route down. I was hallucinating on the way. I saw a dinosaur (a large rock), a panther (a small aspen tree), and several skunks ( small rocks).
|Posted Jun 25, 2002 8:14 pm
|Route Climbed: Missouri Gulch around backside of Belford Date Climbed: September 9 2000
|I love the valley of Missouri Gulch. Dusting of snow that day and winds that never stopped.
|Posted Jun 17, 2002 10:49 am
|Matt Mahoney
|Route Climbed: Belford saddle Date Climbed: Aug 17 2002
|7th summit of Nolan's 14. Only 45 minutes from Belford. Descended off trail south of the saddle down to an avalanche chute above the Bedrock Falls aid station on the Pine Creek trail. It is getting dark. On to Harvard.
|Posted May 17, 2002 5:12 pm
|steve simmons
|Route Climbed: standard approach from the west from belford Date Climbed: august 18th, '01
|beautiful morning summit,
descended south to avalanche gulch from belford oxford summit.
Praise GOD!!!!
|Posted Jan 3, 2002 4:54 pm
|Route Climbed: From Belford Date Climbed: July 2000
|Did with Belford and Missouri. The view of Harvard is incredible.
|Posted Aug 21, 2001 3:40 pm


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The Platinum Street Ballers will be back in Sidney this year, as part of an annual fundraiser for the Sidney Boys & Girl's club tomorrow night at the Sidney High School Gym. Club Director Trish Tyrell comments:
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Tickets are available at the Boys & Girls club in the Civic Center, the Sidney Great American, VEP, Sidney Flowers & Gifts, & Hometown Pizza in Franklin, the money raised will help the Boys & Girls club continue to operate their programs for area youth.
Operation Gratitude is sending donated Halloween candy & other items to service men & women overseas, Kim MacRabie of Masonville along with the Sidney Great American store, have a collection box for those donations for service men & women overseas, MacRabie comments:
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MacRabie is picking up the collection Box at the Sidney Great American this afternoon, more information is available at 607-231-3888.
Hello Dolly starring Sally Struthers will appear for 2 shows this Sunday at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton. Tickets are available at the Arena Box Office, Through Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 1-80o—745-3000, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment comments:
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More information about "Hello Dolly" or other shows scheduled this season are available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com.
Congressman Chris Gibson will attend the Veterans Breakfast and Program at the Franklin Central School, at 7:30 AM this morning. Congressman Gibson and local veterans will speak to students about their military service. At 10:00 AM Gibson will visit the Walton Middle/High School, where he will tour the school and speak to different classes.


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Extinguish the pilot light
I grew up on a farm. In addition to an orchard my parents always put in a large garden every spring. It produced a bountiful harvest to can quarts of green beans, tomatoes, tomato sauces & juices, corn, peas, beets, and pickles . . . .enough to last a family throughout the winter, with plenty of surplus leftover to sell along the road. From mid-July until school started every fall, snapping beans, shelling peas, shredding cabbage, shucking corn, and washing tomatoes, pickles, carrots and beets for preservation were a huge part of summer.
Most farmhouses had a "summer kitchen." It was a nifty, second kitchen; away from the main part of the house and used for the stifling hot process of canning the vegetables, making jams and applesauce, and baking fruit pies and apple cakes for the freezer. Since residential air conditioning was practically unheard of when I was a kid, the house stayed cooler by not heating up the regular kitchen.
In the southwest corner of this room was an old gas stove. I was taught from an early age to respect the pilot light that remained continuously lit. As in all gas stoves, the purpose of this pilot light was to serve as the ignition source for more powerful flames; ones that could produce the necessary heat to cook and preserve food.
My mom would strike a small, wooden match and hold it near the burner. Instantly it would ignite into a full, explosive flame.
Fast forward about forty years. I'm now a fifty-year-old woman who has lost weight and restored health by nourishing my body with high-nutrient, plant foods. As a result of flooding my body with nutrients, combined with consistently abstaining from the standard American diet, addictive cravings for high fat, high salt, processed & sugary foods have been eradicated from my life.
Because of this, I'm routinely asked:
- "How closely do I really have to follow Eat to Live?"
- "How many times a month can I cheat and still have success?"
- "I'm not hard core, but I follow the plan about 85% of the time; that's good enough, isn't it?"
Of which my classic answer to all three questions is, "It all depends on how hard you want to make it on yourself."
It's much easier and simpler to give 100% right from the beginning and keep the pilot light of addictive cravings extinguished, than to be continually fighting obsessive compulsions that are brewing beneath the surface. Been there. Done that. And it's hard, hard work to keep cravings from becoming an all-consuming monster. In fact, it's exhausting because it's a next-to-impossible feat to accomplish!
Plus, it only takes the tiniest spark to ignite the pilot light of cravings to full power again, and that's THE most dangerous place to live!
One can do all the work of routinely preparing and eating high-nutrient foods, and get the majority of one's health restored; but it may only take an emergency phone call, or a sudden traumatic event, or a stress-filled day with the kids to instantly ignite the raging flame of addiction.
It's just not worth it.
Give yourself a break today and make life so much easier.
Give 100% and extinguish the pilot light!
image credits: tomatoes, flickr by MaplessInSeattle; match, flickr by Samuel M. Livingston


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A great wave of immigration to the New World was the result of the enormous political and religious disarray that struck England at that time. Families left for the New World in extremely large numbers. The long journey was the end of many immigrants and many more arrived sick and starving. Still, those who made it were rewarded with an opportunity far greater than they had known at home in England. These emigrant families went on to make significant contributions to these emerging colonies in which they settled. Some of the first North American settlers carried this name or one of its variants: settlers, who arrived along the eastern seaboard, from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Nulla fraus tuta latebris
Motto Translation: No deceit is safe in its hiding place.
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At the regular Rico Fire Protection District Meeting in March, Fire Chief Todd Jones reported on two motor vehicle accident calls: a rollover north of the S-turns and a rear-end near the gas station.
Training: Mr. Jones reported that the 130/190 (Wildland red card) training is coming up and to be taught by USFS at minimal expense. The regional EMS council is sponsoring CE trainings on the first Monday of each month at one of the regional fire departments for no cost. There will be an upcoming live burn training in Farmington, and extrication exercise at the trauma skills training in Towaoc. In the spring, Fire Chief Jones is interested in getting Dolores and other interested agencies to participate in a ropes training exercise, possibly at Hillside.
Equipment: Mr. Jones reported that the ladder truck is still causing problems with fittings. The Mack pumper will need new rear tires. The snowmobiles will need some miscellaneous parts, and the account at the Fun Center has been set up. The new snowmobile runs well. Tyler Lapp also stated that he is continuing to test the SCBA compressor air twice a year.
Under Old Business: Ambulance Billing/Business Options is still grinding forward.
EMT-B class: Currently, there are three Fire Department members interested in taking the class: Alex Steele, Zach Mcmanus and Brooke Sinclair. There are also firemen and citizens from Telluride who are interested in the class, and Todd Jones mentioned that he has spoken to Nancy Scarborough about taking the class. The county will pay for two to take the class; RFPD has access to at least $4,000 in Rico Center funds for the class. The CREATE grant is also available, either through RFPD or the County, as a 50 percent match for the class.
The District discussed ensuring that the class participants need to make a commitment to taking and passing the class, as well as serving on the Fire Department if they are subsidized by taxpayer money. After some discussion, Mike England motioned that EMT class participants should have to pay $200 to take the class, and sign an agreement stating that they will be reimbursed the money if they pass the class, get their NREMT certification, and go on six ambulance runs. Tyler Lapp seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. There was also comment that the Department by-laws should be amended to include that the District will not pay for a member to take a given class more than two times if they do not pass the class.
Rico Fire Protection District: Bookkeeping and Accountant Services: The Board continues to express interest in changing its providers of bookkeeping and/or accounting services to get a better product and reduce costs. There was some discussion on whether it would be necessary to advertise for the position of bookkeeper; Mike England said he believed it was not necessary. Questions as to what the District is getting for its $600 a year paid to Major and Haley, besides the filing of the exemption from audit. Mike England stated that he puts the budget for the Town together without a CPA - the Fire District's is much simpler. Does the District have to have a CPA?
Other Items: Todd Jones reports that he is preparing to offer to buy the Tanker that he was looking at from Cortez Fire District for $10,000. If CFD is willing to wait for their money, perhaps put in for a Rico Center grant for the Tanker?
The 2013 dog tags are now available at the Rico Town Hall. Please come and register your dog (s). All dogs are required to be registered with the Town of Rico, contact Town Clerk Linda Yellowman at 970-967-2861 or stop by the Town Hall with a copy of your dog's rabies certificate.


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The movement for affordable, sustainable and tasty food, known nationally as Food Day, struck Cortez last Wednesday, Oct. 24. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Southwest Memorial Hospital was the site for a food celebration highlighting healthy food choices, where our food comes from and how to make meals using whole foods.
Marissa Kleinsmith, a dietician with SWMH, was a hostess for the event. She was stationed at a food cart, a moveable cart with burners for demonstrations, creating dishes such as, spaghetti squash, breakfast sausage and braised cabbage with apple. The majority of the foods she cooked with were from local producers, Garden of Weedin and East Pines Ranch.
This is not just about healthy food, but also about making it taste good, Kleinsmith said. And educating people about what is in the foods they eat. You would be surprised what foods have the most additives.
This is the first year the dietician center at the hospital has participated in Food Day. The event was mainly for employees and was held in the cafeteria. However, a few members of the community caught wind and came to contribute their knowledge or learn something new.
Nancy Colbert, a retired Cortez resident, has read, studied and practiced healthy habits for years. She came hoping to learn something she didnt already know.
I follow a strict diet, Colbert said. I dont eat sugar, refined or processed foods. I eat lots of greens, fruits and vegetables and I feel great.
Colbert was diagnosed with medullary thyroid cancer almost nine years ago. Her doctor was not expecting her to live this long and Colbert is convinced her healthy lifestyle is a contributing factor. Along with eating well, she uses alternative medicinal treatments to keep her body in check. Detoxifying treatments, foot soaks to rid her body of toxins and sound wave treatments for her diagnosis are all things she does routinely. Colbert said that even before she got sick she was interested in healthy living.
Kleinsmith found that most people are turned away by healthy or whole foods because of past experiences that they may carry with them.
Maybe someones mother overcooked broccoli every time she made it so now, they hate broccoli, she explained. An adults palette changes for new flavors from when they are kids. So it is important for them to retry and play with different foods to provide lasting health.
The event had three tables set up to show appropriate meal portion sizes and information on sodas, sugars and their bodily effects. There was also an ingredient quiz that listed the ingredients for common food items. Visitors guessed which items were listed and the winner of the quiz received a cookbook. Wade Newman was the winner with almost all six answers correct.
They also had a projector showing informative videos about factory farming and facts about people living on food stamps. At least 10 to 15 hospital employees were present every half an hour due to their lunch times. Kleinsmith was happy to integrate with others in the hospital she wouldnt normally see on a day-to-day basis.
The dishes made by Kleinsmith were all recipes available to visitors. People were especially surprised to learn that Kleinsmith and her supervisor Wendy Cashman, had made chocolate pudding with avocado. Some could taste it, some could not. Avocados are very creamy and fat based, so they can hold flavor and still create a nice texture, Kleinsmith said. And it is so simple to make. Thats the idea here. That healthy foods do not have to take a long time to cook. Kleinsmith used simple ingredients found in most pantries and chose ingredients that were the most nutrient dense. She said its easy for consumers to buy into the health marketing of low-fat or fat-free foods but even those items contain additives and processed ingredients. Its easy to eat low fat without giving in to labels. We hopefully planted the seed for everyone to start thinking about what is in the food they eat and where it comes from, Kleinsmith said.


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"When I see ill-natured people,Dave The Seeker wrote:I am having a really hard time with one person in particular though.
I have seen this person handle mentally handicapped people in a rough way, more than once.
I have restrained myself from acting on this, which I know was a good thing. As I would have hurt him quite badly.
He has also bragged and shown me animals he's shot, some of them mother racoons, who's babies I've tried to feed when I find where they are.
Overwhelmed by wrong deeds and pain,
May I cherish them as something rare,
As though I had found a previous jewel"
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An excellent opportunity to practice!
Nah, Compassion arises because both of you are just labels. Only suffering exists (in the minds of beings). There is no difference between your suffering and his. It's just suffering.Dave The Seeker wrote:Also I have read about the equalizing and exchanging self and other, but in my thinking, if one does not have compassion as is found in the first step of the seven, what will happen when the person that is/was causing you a 'problem' pops back in the picture? Won't one really fall right back to needing to do the first step of the seven?


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Discussion in 'Science Fiction & Fantasy' started by captcalhoun, Jan 13, 2009.
looks to be from european toy exhibitions, there's one of Prime promoting TF2 on tf2005 as well...
Cool! What's a TVR?
Wait, now it's not just a world organization but a higher-than-top secret organization to boot? It's pretty much just going to be G. I. Joe in name only.
The moment GI Joe ceased to be "An American Hero" I decided I will not be seeing this movie.
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If this movie doesn't end with a "and knowing's half the battle" PSA, then I'm boycotting, dammit!
I wanna' say fuck this movie so badly, because almost everything about it reeks.
Almost everything.
All I've seen of Snake Eyes is so right. I wanna' see Snake Eyes.
I can show you a trouser snake's eye.
Most words ever.
And "The Rise of Cobra"? **gag** Of course, I'm biased, I hate "Rise of..." 's
I assume TVR is some marketing term?
Snake Eyes looks good, the whole poster should be him with a simple GI JOE August 14 at the bottom. Maybe they will for the non toy fair version.
heck, the got the tattoo right (if it is a tattoo anyway) which is something the toon didn't even do at all.
Of course, Snakes was pretty much a non-entity in the toon anyways.
It's GI Joe against Cobra and Destro
Fighting to save the day.
He never gives up.
He's always there,
Fighting for freedom over land and air
GI Joe -- A real South American, African, Asian, European and Australian hero
GI Joe is there
Hmm. I-Ching hexagram on the blade. Either 63 or 64, depending on whether it's meant to be read with the point of the blade up or down - "Already Fording" or "Not-Yet Fording", denoting 'Completion' or 'Incompletion', respectively. Comprised, in both forms, of both Flame and Water, with only the order inversed. I wonder what message that communicates about the nature of the villain...
...or, more likely, they probably just drew something that looked cool.
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I think it was the second season here in Canada, the song was changed to "International Hero".
the hexagram is viewed with the solid line at the bottom.
IIRC, it's supposed to represent the attainment of order and harmony.
Yeah, that was the start of the end for the name. "G.I. Joe" is a 100% American term referring 100% to American troops. A British trooper is not a G.I. Joe. An Austrian trooper is not a G.I. Joe. A Pakistani trooper is not a G.I. Joe. Hell, even a Canadian trooper isn't a G.I. Joe.
Trying to make it global rather than keeping it American is going to have the exact opposite effect of what they want. Do you think all those people around the world who hate Americans are suddenly going to like having their countrymen called a G.I. Joes? A direct and long-standing synonym for an American? Especially those who hate Americans because they try to push their values and policies on everyone around the world?
It's ten times worse than having the Last Samurai being Tom Cruise for crying out loud.
yeah, but with the exception (to start with) of Britain, GI Joe toys have been sold around the world as GI Joe. and in Britain after they switched from 'Action Force International Heroes' to GI Joe, tehy were still repackaging the toys with altered file cards giving the characters British birth places and backgrounds.
August? Doesn't say much that they're releasing this movie during the dregs of the summer season.
This'll be the next thing to rape our childhoods after Trek XI.
Except that Star Trek looks promising. This does not.
Your opinion.
While this is typically true, apparently the movie company is trying an "experiment." They plan to release this thing "in an attempt to expand the summer blockbuster season." While I don't think the movie will be very good, it does have a hefty budget, and I don't think they're dumping it in no man's land to take a loss. I think they want to open it against weak competition.
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He was born Feb. 22, 1969, at Russellville to Jim Walter "J.W." and Thelma Booth Standridge Bench. He was part of the Dardanelle Assembly of God Church and was an active worker in the church. He loved cookouts with family and friends, and you could always catch him with a Coke Zero in his red Solo cup. He was preceded in death by two siblings, Willow Mae and James Edward Bench; and stepfather, John William Booth.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Ray Bench of Dardanelle; mother, Thelma Booth of Charleston; father, "J.W." Bench of Oregon; mother-in-law, Jauniva Ray of Dardanelle; a son, C.J. Bench and mother, Emily Liska-Bench-Hall of Clute, Texas; one sister, Anna Stewart and Jeff of Oregon; one brother, Michael Bench and wife Kim of Russellville; three uncles, Bill Standifer of Washington, Terry Nygaard of Texas, Edwin Nygaard of Minnesota; two aunts, Laura Arseneva of Minnesota, Peggy Jones of Charleston; one great aunt, Lila James of Havana; and many cousins, other relatives, friends and the Russellville High School Class of 1987.
Memorial services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2012, at the Dardanelle First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Eric Martin officiating.
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American Theatre Wing Leader Heather Hitchens '91 Featured in Gotham
June 4, 2013
"I'm attracted to organizations that have an interesting mission, a fantastic history, and room to grow," Heather A. Hitchens, executive director of the American Theatre Wing, tells Gotham magazine. The 1991 DePauw University graduate, whose organization administers the Tony Awards, is featured in the May/June issue of Gotham in a piece titled "Show Time."
"For someone who once thought she would pursue a career as a professional drummer, her rise to become one of Broadway's most influential power brokers was unexpected," writes Patrick Pacheco, noting, "It was in college at Indiana's DePauw University that Hitchens became interested in arts administration, later earning a master's degree in the field at Drexel in Philadelphia."
A percussion/music business major at DePauw, Hitchens began her career as CEO of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra and served four years as executive director of the New York State Council on the Arts.
"Given her background, she's used to navigating minefields in a smart and diplomatic way," Philip J. Smith, chairman and co-CEO of the Shubert Organization, tells the magazine. "With Heather, it's not about ego; it's about the work."
Pacheco adds, "At no time is that talent for diplomacy called for more than in putting on a robust Tony show, the annual event that gives Broadway its largest national exposure. This year it will be on June 9 at Radio City Music Hall and telecast on CBS. There are, as Hitchens puts it, so many 'moving parts' -- powerful Broadway producers, each with his or her own agenda; nervous entertainers; and veteran TV producers brandishing a three-inch thick production book, dubbed 'The Bible,' with a minute-by minute run down of the show. Hitchens, who oversees the process with Charlotte St. Martin, executive director ofthe Broadway League, says handling the political pressures and creative egos during the months of back-to-back meetings leading up to the event can be tough. 'But 1 think if you concentrate on the shared goals, you can get over the bumps.' "
A digital version of the article (which begins on page 46) is available at Gotham's website.
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Michael Sim collected his third win of the season Sunday at the Nationwide Tour's Christmas in October Classic, earning him an immediate promotion to the PGA TOUR and recognition as the first professional to win in the new FJ ICON golf shoes. The 24-year-old Sim, wearing FJ ICON style #52005, ended the week at 20-under 264, posting a rhythmic 65-67-65-67 pattern that included only two bogeys, one each on Thursday and Friday. The victory gives Sim an instant promotion to the PGA TOUR this year and will make him fully exempt on Tour next year, just the ninth player in Tour history to earn the promotion.Sim, the former No. 1-ranked amateur in the world, also broke Troy Matteson's single-season earnings record of $495,009 set in 2005. He has eclipsed the record in just 12 starts and is averaging a whopping $43,923 for every week he tees it up."It's very relieving," said Sim, who collected his second win at the BMW Charity Pro-Am in mid-May. "I'd been in this position before and I wasn't able to get it done. I tried to stay in the moment as best I could. In Omaha I found it really difficult to stay focused on the last day. Fortunately I learned how to deal with those distractions. I did everything right today."To learn more about FJ ICON, click here to see the styles, click here to visit the new FJ ICON microsite and click here to read an interview with Jack Erickson, VP of Golf Footwear for FootJoy.


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LANSING, Mich. (AP) - Michigan could no longer let people openly carry guns into schools under a proposal pushed Thursday by a lawmaker and the state's largest teachers' union, which argued a loophole must be closed three months after the massacre at a Connecticut elementary school.
"A gun-free zone is not truly gun-free," Rep. Andy Schor, D-Lansing, said during a Capitol news conference. "As a gun owner, I recognize the importance of the Second Amendment. But in this case, allowing openly armed civilians to roam the halls of our schools is a recipe for disaster."
Under existing state law, people with concealed weapons permits may openly carry guns in schools, hospitals, sports arenas and other gun-free zones. But it is illegal to carry concealed weapons in those places.
Republican Gov. Rick Snyder in December vetoed legislation -- passed hours before the Sandy Hook Elementary School attack -- that would have allowed concealed weapons in gun-free zones and prohibited openly carried weapons. He said he wanted schools to be able to ban guns completely from their premises if they saw fit.
Schor's bill was quietly introduced in January and has received no hearing. It also would add public libraries to the list of pistol-free zones.
"I can think of few things that would generate more panic in an elementary school full of kids than to have someone walking down the hall with a gun on their hip because they are hypersensitive to this sort of thing," said Steve Cook, president of the Michigan Education Association.
In response to a GOP-sponsored bill that would make an exception to the ban on concealed firearms in schools, House Speaker Jase Bolger, R-Marshall, said last month he did not think it was the right time for gun-related legislation so soon after the Newtown shooting.
Spokesman Ari Adler said Thursday that Bolger had not taken a position on the open-carry legislation.
"The bill will need to move through the committee process where it can be properly vetted to determine if it's the right policy to address the growing concerns over both school safety and the Second Amendment rights of Michigan's gun owners," Adler said.
A gun-rights advocate disputed the contention that there is a "loophole" in the law and opposed any effort to ban all guns in schools, calling the current areas where concealed weapons are off limits "criminal-empowerment zones."
"We support a person's right to defend themselves wherever they are," said Phillip Hofmeister, president of Michigan Open Carry.
He said his group last year made a concession to do away with openly carried guns in gun-free zones because most gun owners would prefer to conceal their weapons while walking in schools and other areas. But since Snyder vetoed the bill, Hofmeister said, the organization is unlikely to support such a trade-off again.
Supporters of Schor's bill say that under current law, law-abiding citizens could be mistaken as being dangerous if they legally openly carry a gun into a school.
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Wow, love your view out the doors! I love your fountain too. I wish I had a place to sit in the house and look out. I can stand at my kitchen window, but that isn't the same. I have a screened porch I sit on when it is nice out. But that doesn't help when the weather turns bad!
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Arriving on The Farm next fall is the stellar trio of Taylor Davidson (Statesville, N.C.), Caroline Doyle (San Francisco) and Carol Zhao (Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada).
The group totaled 468 points from TennisRecruiting.net's media poll, comprised of panelists covering junior tennis throughout the country. Schools received 25 points for each first-place vote, 24 point for each second-place vote, on down to one point for each 25th-place vote. Trailing behind are No. 2 North Carolina (452 points) and No. 3 Northwestern (405).
Stanford's lineup will look different next year, with the early departure of junior Nicole Gibbs (turned professional) and losses of seniors Natalie Dillon and Stacey Tan to graduation. But the Cardinal returns key regulars Kristie Ahn, Krista Hardebeck and Ellen Tsay, along with the arrival of its seventh consecutive top-10 recruiting class and first group to be ranked No. 1 in the country since 2009.
Davidson and Doyle check in as top-five fixtures in the recruiting rankings, compiling numerous wins in national championship and ITF tournaments. Davidson posted a 4-0 record at last summer's National Team Championships, while Doyle reached the Round of 16 in the 2012 US Open Juniors. Zhao, Canada's top player who captured this year's Australian Open junior doubles title, is ranked No. 15 in the ITF juniors with four wins in 2012 grand slam events.
The most storied program in college tennis, Stanford defeated No. 3 Texas A&M in a 4-3 thriller to capture the 2013 NCAA crown. No. 12 Stanford (22-4, 8-2 Pac-12) became the lowest-seeded team to win an NCAA title, also knocking off No. 5 USC, No. 4 Georgia and No. 1 Florida along the way. The championship also extended Stanford's record streak of 37 years in a row with at least one NCAA title and paved the way for a 19th consecutive Directors' Cup.
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Stanford's Kelsey Harbin and Maddie Secco have earned roster spots with their respective U21 women's field hockey national teams and will compete in the Junior World Cup in late July.
Held every four years, the Junior World Cup represents the top international event for elite field hockey athletes under the age of 21. The tournament runs July 27-Aug. 4 in Monchengladbach, Germany.
Harbin, a rising junior who was a member of the third-place USA squad at the Junior Pan American Championships last September in Guadalajara, Mexico, is one of 18 players on the U.S. team.
Harbin's selection process for the Junior World Cup team spanned over four events, including the Women's National Championship, U-21 Women's National Championship, Futures Elite Championship and National Futures Championship. From the four events, 34 players were selected to attend Junior National Camp before the final squad was trimmed to 18, plus three replacement athletes.
A sophomore-to-be, Secco locked up a spot on Canada's roster, following an intense preparation period that included performances in the National Identification and Development Camp, U21 Argentinian Training Camp & Test Series and Senior Nationals.
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This condition can also be described as increased gut permeability or leaky gut and indicates intestinal mucosal dysfunction (IMD).
Here we report a case of a 13-year-old girl with CFS who showed very high values for serum IgM against the LPS of some enterobacteria and signs of oxidative and nitrosative stress, activation of the inflammatory response system, and IgG3 subclass deficiency.
Upon treatment with specific antioxidants and a "leaky gut diet", which both aim to treat increased gut permeability, and immunoglobins intravenously, the increased translocation of the LPS of gram negative enterobacteria normalized and this normalization was accompanied by a complete remission of the CFS symptoms.
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