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Habitat: Shady places throughout Europe including Britain, cultivated in gardens.
Part used: Leaves.
Collection: The leavres should be gathered during and after flowering, between March and September.
Indications: Lungwort has two broad areas of use. The one that provides its name is its use in the treatment of coughs and bronchitis, especially where associated with upper respiratory catarrh. The other broad area is that related to its astringency. This explains its use in the treating of diarrhoea, especially in children, and in easing haemorrhoids. As with all plants these two broad areas must be seen as part of the whole activity of the herb, acting as a unity. Externally this plant may be used to heal cuts and wounds.
Priest & Priest tell us that it is a "demulcent pectoral tonic for general pulmonary conditions where a gentle tonic is required." They give the following specific indications: coughs, colds, influenza. Bronchial and catarrhal states. Inflammation of throat or lungs.
Combinations: For lung conditions, this herb may be used with White Horehound, Coltsfoot or Lobelia.
Preparation and dosage: Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto l-2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for l0-l5 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day. Tincture: take l-4ml of the tincture three times a day.


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Friday, 7 November 2008
Night riding
I'd not really thought of doing this before, as taking photos at night doesn't work very well. However, a few days ago I read a post on the American blog a few days ago which posed the question of whether night riding was "Safe or Insane?"
Over here, you'll perhaps not be surprised to learn, it's definitely "safe". The first photo shows a boy of perhaps about 12 who was cycling along on his own. The segregated cycle path provides a good degree of safety.
The second photo shows a family's bikes parked outside the store that I visited. There is one adult bike and two different size children's bikes. The one with the blue panniers probably suits a child up to 12 or so, while the smaller one behind has 20" wheels and I would guess is for children up to about 8 years old.
Note that children's bikes here come equipped for regular use because they'll get regular use. They come from the factory with carrier racks, mudguards (fenders to Americans), chainguards, kickstands, sensible tyres, a lock permanently mounted on the frame and... dynamo lights. All the things you need for everyday cycling. The manufacturers expect that children will cycle a lot and that they will cycle in the dark.
These bikes were parked outside when I arrived and still there when I left. There is proper cycle parked at the shop, but they clearly didn't want to use it, and obviously it's not dark enough to be wanting to ride home yet.
This photo shows another family buying Oliebollen (a type of donut. Delicious, but you need a good cycle afterwards to work off those calories) at a stall next to the DIY shop.
Again it's one adult and two children, with their bikes and intending to ride home in the dark some time soon.
Finally the last photo shows another cyclist who I photographed on the way home. This one doesn't have working lights. It is a legal requirement to have lights, but it's pretty popular for people not to bother anyway. Only about half of the cyclists I saw tonight had lights.
What's more, absolutely no-one had extra bright lights, or more than one set of lights on their bike. Also, no-one at all was wearing any reflective clothing. In fact, most people seem to prefer black clothing for their night riding.
It doesn't matter if it's day or night - cycling is safe here, and seen to be safe. As I've pointed out before, Dutch cyclists are substantially safer than those in the UK or USA whether or not they have lights at night. The environment has been made passively safe for cyclists, not relying on everyone to do everything right all the time. Lights and fluorescents have only a second order effect in comparison to having a truly safe environment. After all, how often are motorists known to tell cyclists that they've not seen them even in broad daylight ?
Our children also cycle after dark on their own. It feels safe to let them, and it is safe.
Sorry about the blurry photos. I turned off the flash on the camera to try not to swamp the photos and two of them were taken as I cycled along and I had to brighten them up somewhat in the computer to make anything visible. Oh, and in case you're wondering, my lights were switched on and working.
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- Abhishek said...
Even in Jacksonville FL, I felt safe to ride to Downtown at night. I chose empty roads on my 22.5 km trip. It added .6 km to my trip compared to a conventional route on a busier road.
Controlling the lane and moving over to the center of the lane at traffic lights kept me visible and safe. I do have a fairly powerful blinky (Blackburn Mars 2.0) and a decently powerful head light (cant recall the brand name). I have no problems riding at night but have avoided it when I was still a novice in bicycle commuting.
Similarly, it feels unsafe riding in heavy rains too due to reduced visibility of motorists.
- 7 November 2008 at 22:12
- Wei said...
Even in this North American city of 120,000 people, I've had a few close calls with cars in the dark - mostly oncoming traffic who make a left turn.
Once a car turned in front of me. I hit the back of the car and rolled on the road. I had been using steady beams on my lights rather than blinking, because I thought blinking lights were illegal and reserved for emergency uses.
Well I switched to blinking mode and guess what? I've never had close calls again. I think letting cars know that there's something to be cautious about up front is more important than being able to judge its speed and distance - which normal AA battery powered lights fail to provide to begin with.
- 8 November 2008 at 17:19
- David Hembrow said...
You're both describing the sort of situations which are the reason why there is so little cycling in North America.
Those things simply don't tend to happen in the Netherlands.
There's really no substitute for having infrastructure which makes cyclists safe, and what's more makes everyone feel safe too.
If it also makes journeys shorter and faster then you're even better off.
This is really the point of the blog post. Not to show that people like you two and myself as experienced cyclists can ride in the dark, but to demonstrate that everyone rides in the dark here, and thinks little of it.
That is what is so different between this place and English speaking countries. Here there is much cycling, most people cycle and they go anywhere they like, with or without lights, and it's utterly routine and safe.
In the English speaking countries there is very little cycling, and those who do cycle tend to worry about which lights they've got, what clothes they're wearing, where they ride etc.
- 8 November 2008 at 17:38
- Anneke said...
:D I can't remember who said it, but I remember someone commenting on the English speaking countries and a possible relation to the lack of bicycles? ;) Was that you David?
If you have a infrasructure to cycle people use it, and if cyclists do not leave their homes after the sun sets, the country would come to a standstill in winter.
- 8 November 2008 at 20:49
- coco said...
The British are fond of bright and blinking lights (Manchester's Xmas street lights have already been switched on). This fondness extends to cycling, it seems - if I don't look like a blooming Xmas tree, I'm in danger!. I now carry 3 rear lights and two front ones. And a reflective vest, which I deploy after dark or if it is too mucky/rainy.
- 8 November 2008 at 22:37
- David Hembrow said...
I should perhaps point out that I used to obsess somewhat about lights when I lived in the UK, and I made very bright lights for my commuting bike a few years back. I also wore fluorescents and retroreflective stuff after dark. It all made sense in that context.
Anneke, yes that probably was me. There is this awful fact that the English speaking countries really have less cycling than others.
Coco, the Dutch have a head start on Christmas. Next weekend a nice old man with a red coat and long white beard called Sinterklaas, who lives in Spain, travels to the Netherlands by steam-boat and rides a white horse is going to arrive here in Assen.
I'm really looking forward to it. Somehow I will find a cycling angle so I can write a blog post about it next weekend.
Hmm. Pepernoten. Lekker.
- 8 November 2008 at 23:05

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Once again Barack Hussein Obama is trying to throw Israel under the bus. This time he is keeping Israel out of the loop and trying to have direct talks with Iran in order to stop Iran's nuclear program.
U.S. President Barack Obama plans to soon propose to Iran that it negotiate directly with the Americans about its nuclear program, Channel 10 News reported on Tuesday.
The report, which cited a senior American official, said that Obama's move was made without any coordination or consultation with Israel.
According to the report, the Americans probably will allow a period of four to five months for negotiations with Tehran. If the talks fail, they may then resort to the military option. As well, Obama is planning to set preconditions for contacts with the Islamic Republic, including that it halt its uranium enrichment and agree to allow external monitoring of its nuclear facilities.
This is not the first time that Israel and the United States do not see eye to eye on the issue of Iran arming itself with nuclear weapons, but this is the first time that action was taken at such a high level of importance without informing Israel, noted Channel 10.
According to Channel 10, the White House believes that Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is personally responsible for the leaks to the media of the IAEA report on the Iranian nuclear program, as was reported by the British Guardian on Monday.
The Guardian report indicated that Israel is suspected of carrying out a series of leaks implicating Iran in nuclear weapons experiments, in an attempt to raise international pressure on Tehran and halt its nuclear program.
The report said that Western diplomats believe the leaks may have backfired, compromising a UN-sanctioned investigation into Iran's past nuclear activities and current aspirations.
The latest leak, published by the Associated Press (AP), purported to be an Iranian diagram showing the physics of a nuclear blast, but scientists quickly pointed out an elementary mistake that cast doubt on its significance and authenticity.
The IAEA has accused Iranian authorities of undermining its effort to probe suspected nuclear weapons research at the Parchin facility by carrying out possible clean-up operations.
The head of the UN agency, Yukiya Amano, said last week that despite the clean-up, inspections at the military complex near Tehran would be "very useful".
In October, weeks before the presidential election in the U.S., it was reported that the United States and Iran had agreed, for the first time, to hold one-on-one negotiations over Iran's nuclear program.
One senior administration official said that the Iranians have insisted that the talks wait until after the presidential election, telling their American counterparts that they want to know with whom they would be negotiating.
The White House, however, quickly denied the report.
Secret talks with Iran to be held for 4 to 5 months. Just enough time for Iran to build a bomb. Enough time to give Iran the time they need to complete their project. This will not stop Iran from a nuclear weapon, but insures that Iran achieves their goal. A goal Obama has had as his goal from Day 1. Obama's true goal is the destruction of Israel. It is a thorn in his side and Obama has been a Palestinian support since the 1980's.
Israel will attack Iran if she thinks Iran is getting close to achieving their goal of a nuclear weapon. They will attack whether Obama approves or not. Netanyahu will do what is necessary to protect the land and people of Israel. It is his duty as Prime Minister to do that.
Obama will awaken one morning to either Iran testing a nuke or Israel attacking Iran. I pray it is the latter and not the former.


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Community band begins 2013 spring semester
The Mississippi State band staff again is inviting university employees and area residents with previous band experience to play in the 2013 Starkville/MSU Community Band.
Practice sessions will take place 6:30-8:30 p.m. each Monday during the spring semester at the Band and Choral Rehearsal Hall, located off Blackjack Road near the southern edge of campus. A $20 registration fee will be accepted at the first rehearsal Monday, Jan. 14.
The band's repertoire includes a mix of traditional marches, patriotic selections and "pops" arrangements.
Interested high school students also are invited to join. They must be at least 15 years of age, have two years of prior playing experience and furnish their own instruments.
Some instruments, such as tubas, French horns and percussion, may be available on a limited basis through the band office.
Formed in 2003 and directed by Craig Aarhus, the performing group was created to give interested persons with prior experience an opportunity to continue making music. Aarhus is associate director of campus bands.
In addition to MSU students and employees, membership has included residents of the Golden Triangle and area cities as far away as Philadelphia and Tupelo.
For more on the community band program, contact Aarhus at firstname.lastname@example.com or 662-325-2713.
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The epitome of power, strength, courage, determination, and ultimate masculinity. Dating back to 1583, the name Vikil was given to those who exemplified strong character while upholding subtle sex-appeal, giving them the reputation of being rare, addictive, and incredibly hard to let go of. These people have the qualities to make differences in people's lives and then before anyone can realize the purpose of their existence, they disappear and move on to their next mission - to uphold and bring nothing but goodness to mankind.
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No. 84,164
LEMASTER, INC., and
1. Under K.S.A. 84-9-505(2), the creditor must notify the debtor of the creditor's proposal to retain the collateral as full satisfaction of the debt. The notice must be of strict foreclosure in particular and not simply of an intent to foreclose.
2. When the creditor fails to notify the debtor of the creditor's intent to retain the collateral in full satisfaction of the debt, the debtor has the right under K.S.A. 84-9-506 to redeem the collateral. The right of redemption exists until the secured party has disposed of or contracted to dispose of the collateral under K.S.A. 84-9-504 or 84-9-505(2).
3. A creditor may waive tender of the expenses allowed under K.S.A. 84-9-506 by the creditor's failure to notify the debtor as to the amount of these fees.
Appeal from Franklin District Court; PHILLIP M. FROMME, judge. Opinion filed August 11, 2000. Reversed and remanded with directions.
Darrell Smith, of Olathe, for appellant.
Stephen J. Smith, of Coombs, Hull & Smith, L.L.C., of Burlington, for appellees.
GREEN, P.J., GERNON, J., and PHILIP C. VIEUX, District Judge, assigned.
Per Curiam: Cheryl M. Emmons and LeMaster, Inc., through its president, Charles A. LeMaster, entered into a written agreement giving LeMaster an exclusive option to purchase Emmons' airplane if she defaulted on repayment of a loan from LeMaster. The trial court originally found that this transaction was not a secured transaction governed by K.S.A. 84-9-201 et seq. The Court of Appeals disagreed, determining that the agreement between the parties was a security agreement and satisfied the requirement of a writing. The Court of Appeals remanded for a new trial on the issue of whether the parties intended to create a security interest. On remand, the trial court determined that the parties' security agreement contained a security interest to secure repayment of a loan. The trial court also found that Emmons failed to object to LeMaster's purchase proposal within 15 days of receiving notice and, as a result, she waived her right of redemption. We disagree and remand with directions for a determination of Emmons' damages.
Emmons owned a Piper PA 28-140 airplane that she hangered at the Coffey County Airport. She failed to pay the hanger fees, and the airport authority obtained a judgment against her. In order to satisfy that judgment, her airplane was to be sold at a sheriff's sale on March 13, 1995.
LeMaster offered to help Emmons avoid the loss of her airplane by loaning her the money to pay her debt to the airport authority in exchange for an "exclusive option to purchase" the airplane. The agreement was executed on March 13, 1995. LeMaster advanced Emmons $1,294.18 under the agreement. If Emmons paid back the advance in full by June 13, 1995, she was to retain all rights to the airplane. If she did not, LeMaster was to purchase the airplane for $13,000. A signed bill of sale was placed in escrow at Citizen's State Bank in New Strawn, Kansas.
On June 13, 1995, Emmons paid LeMaster $425 in partial repayment. No further payments were made until later. On June 13, 1995, LeMaster exercised its option to purchase the airplane. Lemaster paid $11,705.82 to Citizen's State Bank in exchange for the executed bill of sale. On the same day, Citizen's State Bank mailed $11,705.82 to Emmons to pay for the plane. The cashier's check noted that payment was from Charles LeMaster and LeMaster, Inc. The payment was accompanied with a note written on the Citizen's State Bank letterhead, which simply stated: "Enclosed is payment in full on LeMaster-Emmons escrow for purchase of Piper PA28-140." Emmons refused to accept the payment. On July 5, 1995, Emmons mailed two checks to LeMaster that totaled the amount advanced and paid to the escrow agent by LeMaster. LeMaster did not cash these checks. LeMaster had taken possession of the airplane on June 13, 1995, registered it with the Federal Aviation Administration, and made repairs on the plane in preparation for resale. On August 4, 1995, LeMaster sold the plane to Ralph and Latricia Mathews for $23,000 plus tax after incurring $5,906 in expenses in preparing the airplane for resale.
Notice of Strict Foreclosure under K.S.A. 84-9-505(2)
Emmons appeals from the trial court's decision on remand that she had proper notice of LeMaster's intention to satisfy the debt by retaining the collateral under K.S.A. 84-9-505(2) and that she waived her right to redemption because she did not object within 15 days of receiving notice. It is first necessary to address whether the check and letter sent to Emmons constitutes sufficient notice of LeMaster's intention to satisfy the debt by retaining the airplane. K.S.A. 84-9-505(2) provides in pertinent part:
"[A] secured party in possession may, after default, propose to retain the collateral in satisfaction of the obligation. Written notice of such proposal shall be sent to the debtor if he has not signed after default a statement renouncing or modifying his rights under this subsection. . . . If the secured party receives objection in writing from a person entitled to receive notification within fifteen (15) days after the notice was sent, the secured party must dispose of the collateral under section 84-9-504. In the absence of such written objection the secured party may retain the collateral in satisfaction of the debtor's obligation."
This section requires notice to the debtor of the creditor's proposal to retain the collateral as full satisfaction of the debt. "The notice must be of strict foreclosure in particular, and not simply of an intent to foreclose." Fletcher v. Cobuzzi, 499 F. Supp. 694, 699 (W.D. Penn. 1980) (holding that letters sent by the creditor to the debtor did not constitute notice under Uniform Commercial Code § 9-505[2] because the letters made no reference to the creditor's intention to retain the collateral rather than dispose of it by sale or otherwise); see 10 Anderson on the Uniform Commercial Code § 9-505:84 (3d ed. 1999) ("[I]n the case of nonconsumer collateral, all that the creditor is required to do is to manifest the intent to retain the collateral in satisfaction of the debt. Such declaration gives the creditor the rights to ownership of the collateral.").
Here, the letter sent by Citizen's State Bank to Emmons merely stated LeMaster's intent to exercise the option contract and purchase the airplane. The letter makes no reference of LeMaster's intent to retain the airplane in full satisfaction of the debt. Moreover, LeMaster has produced no other evidence indicating that he gave notice of strict foreclosure to Emmons or that she renounced after default her right to receive notice. Not only was LeMaster required to notify Emmons of his intent to retain the airplane in full satisfaction of the debt, but it would have been good business practice to have also informed her that she had 15 days to object under K.S.A. 84-9-505(2). As a result, LeMaster's alleged strict foreclosure of the collateral was invalid for failure to comply with the notice provisions of K.S.A. 84-9-505(2). See Fletcher, 499 F. Supp. at 699; In re Sports Autos, Inc., 6 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 991, 993-94 (W.D. Pa. 1969).
Right of Redemption Under K.S.A. 84-9-506
Because LeMaster failed to notify Emmons of his intent to retain the airplane in full satisfaction of the debt, Emmons may have had the right under K.S.A. 84-9-506 to redeem the collateral. The statute provides:
"At any time before the secured party has disposed of collateral or entered into a contract for its disposition under section 84-9-504 or before the obligation has been discharged under section 84-9-505(2) the debtor or any other secured party may unless otherwise agreed in writing after default redeem the collateral by tendering fulfillment of all obligations secured by the collateral as well as the expenses reasonably incurred by the secured party in retaking, holding and preparing the collateral for disposition, in arranging for the sale, and to the extent provided in the agreement and not prohibited by law, his reasonable attorneys' fees and legal expenses."
Here, Emmons tendered full payment of the loan by mailing three money orders to LeMaster. The first money order in the amount of $425 was sent to LeMaster on June 13, 1995. Emmons enclosed a note with the payment which stated that she would "pay the balance (July 1, 1995) and any other costs incurred." The second and third payments were sent together on July 6, 1995. Along with these payments, Emmons sent a note which read: "Enclosed are two (2) money orders in total amount of $869.18 - the balance due of the $1294.18. Let me know the ground insurance and I have (if correct) June and July '95 hangar to pay." Despite Emmons' requests for the amount of expenses she owed, there is no evidence in the record that LeMaster provided her with a written payoff balance.
Significantly, Emmons's right to redeem the collateral under K.S.A. 84-9-506 had not lapsed when she tendered the payments. "The right of redemption exists until the secured party has disposed or contracted to dispose of the collateral under 84-9-504 or 84-9-505(2)." K.S.A. 84-9-506, Kansas Comment, 1996. Emmons' right to redeem existed when she tendered the payments because LeMaster could not have contracted to dispose of the collateral under 84-9-504 since he failed to comply with the notice provisions in subsection (3). In addition, the right of redemption had not lapsed because, as previously discussed, LeMaster did not complete the strict foreclosure of the collateral since he failed to notify Emmons of his intent to retain the airplane in full satisfaction of his debt. As a result, the time limitation placed upon Emmons' right to redeem the collateral had not expired when she tendered the payments to LeMaster.
Moreover, we find that LeMaster waived tender of the expenses allowed under K.S.A. 84-9-506 by his failure to notify Emmons as to the amount of these fees. A creditor may waive tender where the creditor takes any position which would render a tender, so long as the position taken by the creditor is maintained, "'a vain and [idle] ceremony.'" Owens v. Automobile Recovery Bureau, Inc., 544 S.W.2d 26, 31 (Mo. App. 1976) (quoting Miran Investment Co. v. Medical West Building Corp., 414 S.W.2d 297, 303-04 [Mo. 1967]); see 10 Anderson on the Uniform Commercial Code § 9-506:53 ("When a creditor improperly refuses to permit a debtor to redeem collateral . . . the creditor waives the requirement of a tender of the proper amount and is also guilty of a conversion of the collateral.").
In addition, despite Emmons' written request for the amount of insurance and hangar fees she owed LeMaster, he failed to provide her with a payoff balance. K.S.A. 84-9-208(1) provides:
"A debtor may sign a statement indicating what he believes to be the aggregate amount of unpaid indebtedness as of a specified date and may send it to the secured party with a request that the statement be approved or corrected and returned to the debtor."
This section of the Uniform Commercial Code is "one of the most important, and from the caselaw, one of the most neglected provisions in the UCC." K.S.A. 84-9-208, Kansas Comment, 1996. Not only has the section been neglected in Kansas, but it has seen little application nationwide. In fact, one of the only cases to address section 9-208 of the UCC is Rainey v. Ford Motor Credit Company, 294 Ala. 139, 313 So. 2d 179 (1975). Rainey held that "[w]hile the creditor may in some cases be required to furnish [the payoff balance], plaintiff's [telephone request] was not sufficient. No written request was ever made." 294 Ala. at 143. See Clark, The Law of Secured Transactions under the Uniform Commercial Code ¶ 4.11[4] (rev. ed. 1993) ("Must the secured party furnish the debtor with a payoff balance so that the redemption amount can be accurately determined? This duty seems obvious.").
In the present case, LeMaster's failure to comply with Emmons' written request for a statement of accounting prohibited Emmons from determining the redemption amount. As a result, LeMaster's failure to notify Emmons as to the amount of fees and expenses prohibited Emmons from redeeming her airplane as provided in K.S.A. 84-9-506 and effectively excused or waived any obligation on Emmons' part to tender in the strict legal sense the amount of those fees and expenses. See Owens, 544 S.W.2d at 32. Because LeMaster improperly refused to allow Emmons to redeem the collateral, we find that LeMaster waived the requirement of tender and is guilty of conversion of the airplane.
Because LeMaster retained the collateral without complying with K.S.A. 84-9-505, Emmons is entitled to elect either damages for conversion of the collateral or for the damages prescribed by K.S.A. 84-9-507(1). See 10 Anderson on the Uniform Commercial Code §§ 9-507:38 (citing Chen v. Profit Sharing Plan of Dr. Donald H. Bohne, 216 Ga. App. 878, 456 S.E.2d 237 [1995]); 9-507:58. On remand, the trial court is instructed to determine the amount of Emmons' damages under the remedy she elects.
Reversed and remanded with directions.


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For nearly forty years, Nelson Pass has been designing simple, high-performance electronics. In 1991, with twenty years experience under his belt, he founded Pass Laboratories which has since become among the most highly regarded companies for high-end power and integrated amplifiers. His design goals couldn't be more clear: power, simplicity and performance. Today, Pass Labs markets two lines of amplifiers, the X.5 (Class AB) and XA.5 (Class A) series. The XA.5 covers power ratings from 30 to 200 watts while the XA.5 amps are available in models from 150 to 1000 watts. The INT-30A integrated amp reviewed here combines an XA30.5 amp and an XP-10 preamp in a single chassis.
- Design: Stereo Integrated Amplifier
- Power Outut: 2 x 30 Watts RMS into 8 Ohms
- Inputs: Two RCA Unbalanced, Two XLR Balanced
- Gain: 26 dB
- MFR: 1.5 Hz – 60 kHz
- THD+N: 1% at Full Output
- Input Impedance: 30 kOhms
- Volume control: 63 dB Range, 1 dB Steps
- Dimensions: 7″ H x 19″ W x 19″ D
- Weight: 60 Pounds
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I'll admit it right up front – I'm a digital multi-channel guy. I like music to surround me and I like the clean accurate presentation offered by an all-digital signal path. That being said, I am very aware of the decades of refinement offered by a traditional two-channel analog setup. The designers of products like this have had a tremendously long time to try different approaches to sound reproduction. With that kind of history, it's inevitable that products would have reached some sort of zenith. I'm also experienced enough to know that great specs don't necessarily mean a better sounding product. Numbers don't tell the whole story. Eventually, you have to cast your preconceptions aside and just sit down for a listen.
So with my senses influenced by digitally produced music and speakers all around me, I couldn't wait to see what the high-end two-channel world had to offer. The INT-30A is a simple, almost elemental product. There is no room correction, no tone control, no processing of any kind. Besides attenuation and balance, there is nothing to alter the signal from source to loudspeaker. While I have experienced many two-channel rigs in the past, I had not lived with one in my current environment before. High expectations at the ready! Let's move forward.
Physically, the INT-30A is an imposing component. It's far from the average box that graces most equipment racks. The monolithic faceplate is a solid, half-inch thick aluminum plate with its only feature a milled channel running from side to side. This channel houses buttons for power, mute, the four input selectors and an IR sensor. On the far right is a large metal volume knob. The luminescent blue display in the center shows the active input and volume level for each channel. The volume is shown in absolute values and always starts at zero when the amp is powered on. Adjusting the balance control on the remote biases the level to either side.
The rest of the chassis is painted black. The sides are large cooling fins extending from front to rear. They are connected to the amp's output devices and get quite hot after a long listening session. The rear panel has a full compliment of analog jacks. Inputs 1 and 2 can be driven as single-ended or balanced with either RCA or XLR connectors. Inputs 3 and 4 are RCA only. Also included are preamp outputs, again offering both single-ended RCA, or balanced XLR connections. Speaker terminals are beefy binding posts that can accept bare wire or spade lugs. In order to comply with regulations in some countries, Pass Labs has prevented the use of banana plugs by filling the centers with a plastic insert. Since I didn't want to cut up my already terminated cables, I removed the inserts. As this was a somewhat difficult procedure, I recommend having your dealer do this for you if you plan to use bananas. Rounding out the back panel is a power cord connector, a power switch, a fuse holder and a signal ground terminal. The solid rubber feet are about half the size of hockey pucks and nearly as dense. I can't imagine any aftermarket feet absorbing more vibration than the ones provided here.
You can see in the picture below, the interior of the INT-30A is all business. The toroidal transformer at the front (left in the photo) is a large part of the component's weight. The capacitors are unfortunately hidden below the input jack board. You can also see the output devices bolted directly to the side-mounted heat sinks.
The remote can only be described as sexy. It's an all-metal box that feels like it was milled from billet. The batteries are changed by removing the four screws securing the back panel. The buttons are small and made of plastic. Since this remote is common to other Pass Labs products, there are a few keys that don't apply to the INT-30A. Included are a power toggle, mute key, discreet input buttons, volume and balance controls, and a button to dim (or defeat) the front panel display. The remote's off axis range is a bit narrow. I found I had to point directly at the box to get a response. Otherwise, it worked perfectly and its style and feel befit this product's level of quality.
I decided up front to make this strictly a two-channel review. Though I have an excellent sub in my theater, an SVS PB-12 Plus, I wanted to use the INT-30A the way it was intended – as a high-end two-channel component. As you'll see in the next section, I had no need at any time for a subwoofer.
Pass Labs recommends maximum ventilation for the INT-30A so I set it up on a small pedestal on the floor between my two main speakers, Axiom M60 full-range towers. I used two different sources during the review, a standard Oppo BDP-83 and a Marantz SA-8260 SACD player. These were both connected via RCA cables made from Belden LC-1 with Taversoe Crimp connectors by Blue Jeans Cable. The speakers were hooked up with Belden 5000UE (12 AWG) cable and compression screw-type banana plugs also from Blue Jeans.
Following the instructions in the well-written manual, I first plugged the INT-30A in with nothing else connected and switched on the power supply to charge the capacitors. The manual says your lights will dim for a moment and sure enough, they did! Despite the amp's small power rating, there is obviously some serious beef in that heavy chassis. After that, I disconnected the power and made all the remaining connections.
Turning on the power for the first time, I noted the display showed a volume level of zero. I quickly discovered this is standard operating procedure for the INT-30A. You will have to adjust the volume to your desired level every time you power on. This does eliminate the danger of volume spikes should your source already be playing when you power up the amp.
At this point, the manual says "You are ready to play music." and "With any luck, you can now enter that blissful state of musical nirvana, and we won't expect you back for a while." As you'll see in my extensive listening section, truer words were never spoken.
In Use
I started my listening with the Oppo BDP-83. I made sure to set SACD priority to the two-channel layer. I am aware that many audiophiles believe in extended break-in and warm up of components. I was dubious about this until I experienced the INT-30A for the first time. My very first impression was of grainy highs and a somewhat narrow soundstage. I auditioned a few familiar classical music excerpts and was not initially impressed. After about 30 minutes however, I observed a marked change. The high end suddenly became very clean and clear and the soundstage opened up tremendously. In fact, I want back and re-auditioned my first 30 minutes of material. It was quite amazing to hear. By this time, the side-mounted heat sinks were quite hot and I could hear the INT-30A was just getting started.
First up was Liquid Ebony, a collection of concerto performances from the West Point Band. This recording was made in 2009 and I am proud to say I was one of the soloists. We recorded in a small concert hall which we have used for years. I can say I have never heard the Lycian Center in Sugar Loaf, New York sound better! My very first impression was one of clear and detailed hall ambience. If ever I had heard realism in a recording, this was one of the best times. I followed with my old familiar Chicago Symphony & Sir Georg Solti recording of Brahms' Second Symphony. This CD does not display the greatest fidelity but again, it sounded better than I had ever heard it. Winds and brass were brought forward very well. The upper strings sounded a bit compressed but this is the fault of the source material.
I finished the first session with the Five Sacred Trees CD of New York Philharmonic bassoonist Judith Leclair and the London Symphony conducted by John Williams. Ms. Leclair has a very bright resonant sound that often sounds thin on lesser equipment. Not so here as all the partials in her huge tone shone right through. Again the hall decay was excellent giving a real sense of space around the soloist and the orchestra. The consonant sounds like percussion and the plucking of harp strings were particularly well-rendered. This CD also contains Alan Hovhaness' Symphony No. 2 "Mysterious Mountain." This piece is a real showcase for low strings and woodwinds. The depth of the bass was simply amazing. I had to remind myself that my sub was not playing. I was listening only to two average-sized tower speakers. Again the winds and brass were brought forward just the way I like them. I also discovered that removing my speaker grills cleaned up the highest tones further. I left them off for the remainder of the review.
For my next and following sessions, I borrowed a Marantz SA-8260 SACD player from a friend. I wanted to try a better analog source and I was not disappointed. This player brought out more detail and greater dynamics than my Oppo. For a human voice example, I turned to Mahler's Fourth Symphony recorded with the Berlin Philharmonic conducted by Bernard Haitink with Sylvia McNair singing in the fourth movement. This movement could almost be a stand-alone work as it transcends the themes presented in the rest of the piece. McNair's voice is extremely clear and detailed displaying perfect pitch and diction. The INT-30A brought out all the natural qualities I've come to enjoy in this recording. It really was quite moving. I should also mention the sleigh bells that are used throughout the first movement. Their sound is difficult to reproduce and usually sounds like someone tapping the key on a white noise generator. Through the INT-30A however, they really sounded like sleigh bells.
To explore the bass extension further, I cued up Camille St. Saens' Organ Symphony on SACD with the Philadelphia Orchestra. The pedal notes literally rocked my room. Again I said, "Who needs a sub?" (Now there's a phrase I never thought I'd write!) I honestly didn't miss it. The INT-30A brought out qualities in those Axioms I didn't know were there. The terrific bass was not just exclusive to the louder dynamics. The second movement contains very soft organ passages that border on inaudible. I was glad to have a very quiet room as the tone quality was just wonderful. I followed this with a wonderful performance of the Brahms Clarinet Sonatas by John Manasse. He and his accompanist, John Nakamatsu put maximum effort into every note and I have not heard a finer performance. Unfortunately the recording quality is not quite as good as their musicianship. A fuzzy veil is thrown over the whole thing which I believe comes from excessive post-production noise reduction. Still the INT-30A faithfully reproduced the bad with the good.
I always like to break away from classical music for at least some of my listening. It is after all only a tiny fraction of what's out there. For my Celtic example, I used Gaelic Storms album, How Are We Getting Home? The percussiveness of plucked strings was again my favorite thing. Their clarity is just stunning. Massed vocals had a real sense of separation between voices. Despite the thick and complex harmonies, you could hear the different tone qualities of each singer. The low percussion and bass had terrific presence without sounding bloated.
Moving on to a little smooth jazz from my youth, I dropped in Pat Metheny's American Garage. His sound is so homogenous and blended it often seems bland but the INT-30A fleshed out details I had not heard before. Bass was very well-controlled. In fact I usually don't hear such control without some form of room correction. The INT-30A obviously did fine without it. Once again I really appreciated my quiet, acoustically-treated room. This amp deserves nothing less.
Next up was a little blues guitar courtesy of Stevie Ray Vaughn and his Texas Flood CD. I think if I owned this amp I would populate my music collection with as much guitar music as possible. The detail and clarity are felt as much as heard and just wonderful to listen to. Vaughn's technique has few peers and I marveled at his lengthy improvised solos.
I ended this session with a modern big band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and their title album. Though this is a studio recording, a lot of space and ambience has been added to great effect. It really has a classic jazz club feel not only in sound but in style. The big brass sound was supremely effective and INT-30A never failed to deliver even at high volume levels.
A Brief Interview With Nelson Pass
Chris Eberle: What do you feel Class A topology brings to music that other amplifier types do not?
Nelson Pass: Class A is inherently more linear and it gives not only lower distortion but also simpler types of distortion. This allows a designer to use less (or even no) feedback and also simpler topologies, resulting better measurements, better sound, and often both.
CE: Do you believe there is any room for improvement in Class A technology?
NP: Depends on what you mean by improvement. In my opinion the only improvement you can make over classic "pure" Class A operation is to increase its efficiency, but that has invariably come with reduced sound quality and represents a compromise between "pure" Class A and Class AB. I patented the first effort to increase the efficiency of Class A amplifiers in 1976, but it did not represent an improvement sonically over Class A with static bias, and I don't currently use it.
CE: Have you experimented with Class D amplification?
NP: I built a nice little piece (photo above) in the late 80's, but didn't pursue it further. My issue with Class D is that it heads in the opposite direction of what has been working for me. I make amplifiers with as much intrinsic linearity as possible, depending minimally (or not at all) on negative feedback. By contrast, a Class D amplifier is a maximally nonlinear circuit which depends completely on negative feedback. I admire the results that designers have achieved, considering the handicaps that come with Class D.
CE: Is it realistic to compare the power output rating of a Class A amp versus a Class AB one? In other words, does the 30 watts of the INT-30A translate to a different number if it were Class AB?
NP: The INT-30 would be 100 watts if we called it Class AB. The important thing is not the ratings but the actual amount of bias current flowing through the output stage. I have a nice article on www.passlabs.com called "Leaving Class A" which goes into the subject in detail, but it summarizes as "More bias is better."
CE: During my listening I observed a noticeable improvement in sound quality, especially in the highs, as the amp warmed up. What exactly is taking place as internal components are coming up to operating temperature?
NP: Mostly the bias currents of different parts of the circuit are going up, but also the characteristics of each gain device is moving into the "sweet spot", which is tweaked at the factory after burn-in with the amp as its normal operating temperature. It's natural that the performance is best after warm-up.
CE: Have you considered creating any multi-channel home theater products?
NP: We are a "two channel" house, and none of us has more than stereo to accompany our screens. We have made some 3 and 5 channel amplifiers, and are currently developing a large 5 channel amplifier for release toward the end of the year, but that's probably it.
CE: I've been focusing a lot on the amplifier section of the INT-30A. Can you tell me what's special and unique about its preamp section?
NP: Nothing, since there is no preamp section, just an input selector and a buffered volume control. The buffer is simply a little Jfet follower – all the gain comes from the main amplifier.
The one thing I kept thinking of as I listened to the INT-30A is, "This component is about how music makes you feel." I have heard a lot of electronics and many different speakers and though I have high regard for most of them, none made me feel quite like this one. As an instrumental performer, I have a great appreciation for the individual sound quality of different examples of the same instrument. Not every bassoon (or bassoonist for that matter) sounds the same. I believe this is what attracts people to high-end audio. While electronics like this are very accurate, they also impart something to the listener that is not easily defined. I just loved the way the INT-30A made me feel when I heard it.
Despite its power rating of 30 watts per channel, it never sounded strained. The loudest dynamics were produced with all the clarity of the softest. With its purist approach to signal reproduction, you will want the best possible room to use it in. A poorly treated space will reduce the INT-30A's true potential. And I can say without a doubt, my Axiom M60s have never sounded better. In fact, this integrated amp elevated the quality of all the components in my system. I did appreciate the loan of my friend's Marantz SACD player. I do recommend a quality analog source if you want to realize full potential.
I started this article by saying I was a multi-channel guy. My horizons have now been greatly expanded. The feel of great two-channel is something that should be experienced by every music enthusiast. While I won't be giving up my home theater separates any time soon, the idea of a dedicated two-channel system has suddenly become very attractive. Though I can't afford the INT-30A, it has officially gone on my list of components to aspire to. It receives my highest recommendation.


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I delivered the sermon from my driver's seat pulpit, my favorite mount from which to dispense worldly wisdom and perspective.
So I didn't actually see my children's eyes rolling. But the air hung heavy with that mixture of weariness and disdain that usually follows my speeches. (My daughter once told me, "Mom, things don't always mean something.")
This particular day's lesson was inspired by a little gem I stumbled upon in a Huffington Post essay by journalist and screenwriter Nancy Doyle Palmer: "There is little to be gained by assuming the worst in people."
Man, I couldn't wait to use that one. I waltzed right into the first opening I could find: my daughter complaining about a fellow classmate's recess etiquette.
"She never talks to us. She just sits on a bench and reads."
Why do you think she does that?
"She thinks she's better than us."
Or do you think she might be shy?
Are you sure? I wonder if maybe she needs a friend.
"No. She thinks she's better than us."
Bingo! HuffPo essay quoted. Eyes rolled. (I assume.) Many minutes of silence endured. And then …
"Whatever. I mean, I guess we could invite her to my birthday party."
I went around feeling mighty proud of myself after that, right up to the moment when I found myself railing (aloud, with my kids in the car) against a fellow parent's driving etiquette.
In other words, assuming the worst.
Feeling a little sheepish, I gave myself a challenge. What if I started assuming the best in every person I encountered?
That guy who cut me off in the school kiss 'n' go lane? He's not a narcissist who believes both his time and his child are more important than mine. Nah. He's a brain surgeon! Who always makes time to drop his sweet daughter at school! Despite having morning patients! He's in a hurry to save lives, that's all!
The woman who let the door slam in my face behind her? Flu shot. Sore arm.
The neighbor who ignored my cheery good morning greeting? Meditating.
The reader who emailed me that I seem like "quite a little snot"? Needs a friend.
The exercise is not sustainable, of course. Eventually I'd run out of noble pursuits to attach to the road rage-y kiss 'n' go parents. And even the most charitable part of me doesn't believe quite-a-little-snot guy wants to be my friend.
But it got me searching for goodness.
I started to feel a kinship with people who would otherwise have dragged me down. I started to see them, even the crabby ones, as allies — fellow humans who are juggling schedules and defeats and insecurities.
I started practicing some grace.
Which doesn't mean blindly and endlessly assuming the best in people. But it does mean assuming they're trying. Trying to get it all done, trying to keep it together, trying to be heard.
A few days later, I was dropping my daughter at school when I locked eyes with one of the parents volunteering for safety patrol. She was helping my daughter out of the car, and she gave me a warm smile and told me to have a good day.
And I saw her, in that moment, as a fellow human who is, most likely, juggling schedules and defeats and insecurities. It made her warmth and time and devotion that much more poignant. She got there and she smiled and she helped my child.
I was suddenly overwhelmed with gratitude for a gesture that I've taken for granted dozens upon dozens of times: a grown-up helping my kid out of the car. I started noticing goodness where it truly exists, not just where I could dream it up.
And that's what I gained by assuming the best in people.
Plus a new sermon to deliver from my mount.
(Eye roll.)
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Portman for gay marriage after son comes out
Sen. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), once a staunch opponent of gay marriage, says that he now supports same-sex nuptials after his son told him he was gay.
"I'm announcing today a change of heart on an issue that a lot of people feel strongly about that has to do with gay couples' opportunity to marry," Portman said, according to CNN.
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Two years ago, his son Will came out to Portman and his wife, Jane, during Will's freshman year at Yale University, which eventually led Portman to support same-sex marriage.
"I have come to believe that if two people are prepared to make a lifetime commitment to love and care for each other in good times and in bad, the government shouldn't deny them the opportunity to get married," Portman wrote Friday in an op-ed in The Columbus Dispatch.
He later wrote: "Two years ago, my son Will, then a college freshman, told my wife, Jane, and me that he is gay. He said he'd known for some time, and that his sexual orientation wasn't something he chose; it was simply a part of who he is. Jane and I were proud of him for his honesty and courage. We were surprised to learn he is gay but knew he was still the same person he'd always been. The only difference was that now we had a more complete picture of the son we love."
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Portman said he discussed the issue with members of his church's community and former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney, whose daughter is gay.
"The overriding message of love and compassion that I take from the Bible, and certainly the Golden Rule, and the fact that I believe we are all created by our maker, that has all influenced me in terms of my change on this issue," Portman told reporters during an interview in his office on Thursday, according to The Plain Dealer.
He also said: "It allowed me to think of this issue from a new perspective, and that's of a Dad who loves his son a lot and wants him to have the same opportunities that his brother and sister would have — to have a relationship like Jane and I have had for over 26 years."
Portman also said that he informed 2012 GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney that his son was gay when he was being interviewed as a possible running mate.
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"I told Mitt Romney everything," Portman told CNN. "That process is — intrusive would be one way to put it. But no, yeah, I told him everything."


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Last night we had a glorious feast of Middle Eastern flavors. I think Middle Eastern cuisine is one of my favorites. I love how many veggies and spices and flavors and grains there are... and there are so many dishes that are authentically vegan. I was sent a copy of "Modern Flavors of Arabia" to review - and as soon as I opened the package, I was already in love. The whole layout and look of the book is absolutely gorgeous. Each recipe has its own page - or there are 2 to a page if the recipes are short. There are ample pictures, the font is beautiful, and the whole thing is just a feast for the eyes.
However! This is NOT a vegan book. It's full of recipes that are vegan (or quite easily veganized), but also has lots of meaty/fishy recipes. So if that's a deal-breaker for you, be forewarned. Personally, I really like expanding my culinary horizons beyond the world of all-vegan cookbooks - and as you'll see, I already veganized a meaty recipe from this book with great success.
Check out this hummus!!! Can you see how the hummus is so velvety smooth, it's absolutely amazing?? Smoth enough to make grown men burst into tears of joy. This hummus recipe called for two things I've never put in my hummus before - ice cubes and yogurt (I used unsweetened soy) - and the end result was the creamiest smoothest hummus ever to hit my mouth. The flavor is mild and delicious, and I loved the suggestion to save some chickpeas to put on top.
Next up was the Roasted Cauliflower with Citrus Tahini Dressing. I know this isn't really the best picture ever - but the dish itself was quite stunning. You slice a whole cauliflower head into a few thick slices, roast them, and then drizzle on this amazing sauce. The richness of the tahini and caramelized onions, with the fresh citrus flavors, and the earthy almost-neutrality of roasted cauliflower was an excellent combo. I'll definitely make this again!
Also, it's worth noting that this cookbook inspired me to buy an ingredient that i haven't bought in YEARS: pine nuts. Oh yes, I did. After my horrible pine mouth experience, I have probably only eaten pine nuts 3-4 times - alway in social situations that required my good behavior. But finally, I overcame my fears (and double checked that my pine nuts weren't from China) and made the purchase. So far, so good - though it can take a few days for pine mouth to set in. Fingers crossed!


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Softball set to open season at Kajikawa Classic
Softball set to open season at Kajikawa Classic
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Head coach Amanda Lehotak and the Penn State softball team are set to open the 2014 campaign this weekend at the Kajikawa Classic hosted by Arizona State. The Nittany Lions will face five different opponents in a three-day span, including Oregon State, Appalachian State, Bradley, No. 7 Arizona State and Seattle.
The Blue and White kick off the season with a 2 p.m. (ET) contest against the Oregon State Beavers.
Fri. 2 p.m. vs. Oregon State
Fri. 7:30 p.m. vs. Appalachian State
Sat. 4 p.m. vs. Bradley
Sat. 6:30 p.m. at Arizona State
Sun. 11 a.m. vs. Seattle
Following the Kajikawa Classic, the Nittany Lions will travel to Baton Rouge, La. to compete in LSU's Tiger Invitational. PSU will take on Northwestern in a non-conference matchup to open the tournament before facing No. 17 LSU and George Washington twice each.
Newly appointed head coach Amanda Lehotak begins her first season with the Blue and White on Friday. The Omaha, Neb. native comes to Penn State after a successful two-year stint at Texas-San Antonio where she led the Roadrunners to their second winning season in seven years in 2013.
Prior to UTSA, Lehotak led the Jacksonville Dolphins to their first NCAA Tournament appearance in 2011, earning Atlantic Sun Conference Coach of the Year accolades. She left Jacksonville with a school-record 137 wins.
The 2014 Penn State squad looks to return to postseason action after missing out on the NCAA Tournament in 2012 and 2013. Seniors Alyssa Sovereign, Liz Presto and Kasie Hatfield will lead the charge while juniors Marissa Diescher, Alicia Walker and Meghan Bradleyalso add experience to the young team which features eight sophomores and five freshmen.
In the outfield, sophomore Lexi Knief has moved to the center field position while Walker, sophomores Taylor Abeyta and Shannon Good and freshman Mary Ward are battling for the right and left field starting positions.
New faces are abundant in the infield as well as Sovereign moves into the second base spot while freshman Kristina Brackpool takes over first base responsibilities. Sophomore Reina Furuya will return at shortstop and Presto and freshman Sam Shanahanare each looking strong for the third baseman spot.
Macy Jones returns as the top pitcher and hitter for the Blue and White. The sophomore spun 175.0 innings, turning a 3.84 ERA in her rookie season and finished with a 13-17 record. Jones hit at a .274 clip a season ago, driving in 28 runners on 40 hits.
The Nittany Lions welcome five freshmen for the 2014 season. Kristina Brackpool joins the Blue and White from Valencia, Calif., Shelby Miller hails from Sugar Land, Texas and Sam Shanahan has traveled to Happy Valley from Seattle, Wash. Marlaina Laubach and Mary Ward join the Lions are local additions from Northampton, Pa. and Greencastle, Pa., respectively.
Oregon State received votes in the initial polls of 2014 after finishing the 2013 season with a 34-24 record and earning a trip to the NCAA Regionals. The Beavers will be looking to sophomore Natalie Hampton, who hit .329 in her freshman campaign, for a spark on the plate after losing top hitter Lea Cavestany, who hit at a .331 clip in her senior campaign.
Amanda Najdek is OSU's top-returner in the circle. The senior posted a 4.20 ERA in 13 appearances in 2013 and finished with a 2-1 record.
With one of the top recruiting classes in the nation, the Beavers will also be looking to their newcomers for an extra boost.
Appalachian State returns eight starters from last year's 31-22 squad that won the Southern Conference title. Junior Sarah Warnock, who hit .376 with 62 hits, returns as the top hitter for the Mountaineers. Senior Lindsay Loudermilk will also add offensive power for App. State after hitting .294 with 37 RBIs a season ago.
Alissa Shoelkopf will lead the Mountaineers in the circle. The junior compiled a 3.14 ERA in 40 appearances and finished with a 20-12 record.
The Braves return their top five hitters and their top pitcher from last season's 23-29 team. Senior Bailiegh Basham hit .381 in 2013 with a slugging percentage of .590 while senior Madeline Lynch-Crumrine turned in a 3.08 ERA in 39 appearances for Bradley a season ago.
Arizona State will be the toughest matchup for the Nittany Lions this weekend as they enter the 2014 campaign ranked No. 7 in the nation in both the USA Today/NFCA and ESPN.com/Softball USA polls. The Sun Devils return eight of their nine top hitters from the 2013 team that made a run to the College World Series.
Junior Amber Freeman and senior Cheyenne Coyle led ASU offensively last season, turning in hitting percentages of .361 and .358, respectively. The two combined for 127 RBIs and 38 homeruns on the season.
The Sun Devils also return their top two pitchers in seniors Mackenzie Popescue and Dallas Escobedo. Popescue compiled an ERA of 1.94 with a 19-6 record while Escobedo registered an ERA of 2.30 for a 30-6 record.
Seattle returns its top two hitters from 2013 in sophomore Isabella Geronimo and junior Bubba Morrow. Geronimo hit .323 with 26 RBIs while Morrow hit .284 with 29 RBIs. After losing top pitcher Richelle Ashburn, the Redhawks will be looking to junior Mandie Sugita to step up in the circle. Sugita registered a 3.77 ERA in 29 appearances for Seattle in her sophomore campaign.
Five of Penn State's 2014 opponents are listed in the Preseason USA Today/NFCA poll, including No. 5 Michigan. Other opponents include Arizona State (No. 7), Kentucky (No. 12), LSU (No. 17) and Baylor (No. 18) while Wisconsin and Oregon State are receiving votes. All seven of the programs are represented in the current ESPN.com/USA Softball rankings and Minnesota received votes.
The Nittany Lions open the 2014 season with a 24-game road swing. The home opener will double as the Big Ten opener as Penn State is set to host Purdue for its first game at Nittany Lion Softball Park and Beard Field in on Friday, March 21. The first pitch is set for 6 p.m.


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20 Stylish and Kid-Friendly Spaces
So far this month we've talked about taming toys, curbing kids' clutter, and stylish storage bins, but what about how real families incorporate their children's things into their homes? For those parents who don't want to relegate their children's play things to the bedrooms or aren't lucky enough to have a designated 'play room', here are twenty stylish spaces that make room for the kids too:
Row One:
1. The Ryan Family Oeuf NYC via Milk Magazine
2. Z for Two via Dwell
3. Oh Dear Drea
4. A Lovely Lark
5. Vivien Weyrauch & Fabian Rottger via Frende von Freunden
Row Two:
6. Making it Lovely
7. Joel & McKenzie's Loft via Apartment Therapy
8. Happiness is Eva
9. Lovely Design
10. Whimsy & Spice via Design Sponge
Row Three:
11. Dear Baby
12. Z for Two via Dwell
13. Young House Love
14. Daniel Farmer via Sarah Kaye Representation
15. Vivien Weyrauch & Fabian Rottger via Frende von Freunden
Row Four:
16. Marie & Nick's Ranch via Apartment Therapy
17. Linda & Niklas' Brick Villa via Hus & Hem
18.Caitlin Wilson via Design Sponge
19. Oh Joy
20. Caitlin Wilson via Design Sponge
I love that these are all well-designed, thoughtful spaces where both adults and kids can live happily together. What are your thoughts on children's toys? Do you allow them in your main living space or does bedroom/playroom only work best for your family?
If this topic hits home for you, here are a few other posts you may enjoy:
• Toys in the Bedroom or Living Room (or Both)?
• Integrating Children Into Your Decor
• When Your Living Room is Your Play Room
• Incorporating Children into Decor on the Set of Parenthood
• Taming Toys: A Fresh Start for 2013
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Two of the three wide receivers who missed practice for the Packers on Wednesday were back on the field Thursday, providing a strong sign that they'll be ready to go when the Packers face off with the 49ers on Saturday.
Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson were both on the field as limited participants during Thursday's session. Cobb was ill on Wednesday and was still not feeling great on Thursday, but he was able to work enough to stay on track to play in San Francisco. Nelson, who has been bothered by a variety of leg injuries over the course of the season, "looked pretty good" in his return to the field, according to coach Mike McCarthy.
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