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Teen Mom 2
Teen Mom 2 #801
And Then There Were Five
On the new season 8, TM2's newest mom, Briana, reunites with an old friend but grapples with an unplanned pregnancy. A sudden move tests Jenelle and David's relationship. Kailyn and Javi finalize their divorce while Leah begins an exciting new chapter.
Teen Mom 2 #802
Down That Route
Briana is faced with a heart-wrenching decision. Kailyn's friend reveals some very personal information. Jenelle and Nathan confront each other in court. Leah tries to reunite Addie with Jeremy. Chelsea brings home new baby, Watson.
Teen Mom 2 #803
Low Key
Kailyn finally discusses the big news she's been hiding. Briana starts exploring adoption. Aubree has some trouble adjusting to her baby brother. Addie's birthday party doesn't go as planned. Jenelle reconciles with Barb in time for her baby shower.
Teen Mom 2 #804
Jeremy shocks Leah with some unexpected news. Javi gets intel on Kailyn's pregnancy. After their daughter is born, David plans another big surprise for Jenelle. Aubree's school has a father/daughter dance. Briana is put in the middle of both her baby's da
Teen Mom 2 #805
Lips Don't Lie
Leah investigates a business opportunity but Ali struggles with her illness. Kailyn faces Javi in court over the PFA. Chelsea hears disturbing news about Adam. Jace meets his baby sister, Ensley, and Jenelle announces her engagement.
Teen Mom 2 #806
Unfinished Sentences
Leah faces a difficult decision about college. Jenelle and David hit the rocks while setting up their new home. Briana pursues adoption further . Chelsea worries about Aubree at Adam's parents. Kailyn struggles to get back on track at school.
Teen Mom 2 #807
Kailyn is furious when her pregnancy is leaked. Briana's mom confronts Luis about the new baby. Aubree gets overexcited about Chelsea's new pets. Ali makes a heartbreaking confession to Leah. Jace spends his first weekend at Jenelle's new house.
Teen Mom 2 #808
On the Hunt
After Barb refuses to let Jace come over, Jenelle tracks her down. Briana gives Luis an ultimatum. Kailyn and Javi are forced to face each other at Lincoln's soccer practice. Chelsea and Cole catch baby fever. Leah tries to find answers for Ali.
Teen Mom 2 #809
Playing Family Picnic
Jenelle has a tumultuous mother's day when she's barred from seeing Jace. Briana is under pressure while preparing for her baby shower. Kailyn is shocked when Javi files for child support. Leah and Ali visit the doctor. Aubree finishes first grade.
Teen Mom 2 #810
Welcome to a Puerto Rican Baby Shower
Briana's baby shower goes downhill when Luis shows up. Jenelle finally gets her day in court to get Jace back. Kailyn struggles with juggling school, the boys and Javi and Jo. Chelsea takes Aubree out for a girls day. Leah tries to get Ali an aide.
Teen Mom 2 #811
Swiping and Griping
Jenelle and Barb come to an agreement for custody of Jace. Briana is surprised by unexpected news from Luis. Leah reluctantly re-enters the dating world. Aubree visits Adam for Father's Day. Jo pursues custody of Isaac, angering Kailyn.
Teen Mom 2 #812
Somewhere Else
Leah pushes Jeremy to spend more time with Addie. After seeing what Maci is going through, Chelsea reconsiders her visitation agreement with Adam's parents. Jenelle tries to make her first official weekend with Jace extra special.
Teen Mom 2 #813
Winter in Summer
Luis asks Briana a shocking question before she goes into labor. Barb attempts to make peace with Jenelle during Kaiser's birthday party.Kailyn prepares for her graduation. Chelsea takes her family on a trip to Florida.
Teen Mom 2 #814
Oh, the Places You'll Go
Kailyn graduates from college. Stella's happy homecoming goes downhill after an explosive fight between Briana's family and Luis. Leah takes another shot at motivational speaking. Jenelle shops for wedding dresses in New York.
Teen Mom 2 #815
Love You, Mean It
Briana rushes Stella to the hospital. An unexpected court date threatens Kailyn's vacation. Leah and Corey notice Gracie may need special attention. Chelsea attempts to modify Aubree's custody agreement. Jenelle and David move forward with planning.
Teen Mom 2 #816
Emotional Roller Coaster
Kailyn's vacation to St. Thomas takes a dramatic turn. Briana learns shocking news about Stella. Jace's 8th birthday leads to more tension between Jenelle and Barb. Leah juggles giving enough attention to both the twins. Aubree starts second grade.
Teen Mom 2 #819
Not To Stir The Pot, But...
Briana reveals surprising news about her and Javi to Leah, which Leah then shares with Kailyn. Jenelle risks losing custody of Kaiser when Nathan's mom makes shocking allegations. Adam is arrested again, forcing Chelsea to rethink visitation.
Teen Mom 2 #820
Drama's For Nerds Part 1
All the girls head to LA to film specials and the reunion. Kailyn and Briana finally come face to face and Chelsea and Jenelle choose sides, but Leah is caught in the middle.
Teen Mom 2 #821
Drama's For Nerds Part 2: Hallway to Hell
After her blow up with Kail, Briana continues defending herself with Brittany's help. Jenelle and David return for a monstrous showdown with Nathan and Barb, while Kail, Leah and Chelsea try to get Jenelle and Briana kicked off the show.
Teen Mom 2 #822
The Hangover
Jenelle gets a troubling call from Jace and decides to dial 911 on Barbara. Javi visits Briana in Orlando as their relationship heats up. Leah takes the girls trick-or-treating together. Chelsea is off birth control and ready for another baby.
Teen Mom 2 #823
Bitter Baby Mama
Briana visits Delaware for Lincoln's birthday but does not get a warm welcome from Kailyn. Chelsea and Adam finally have their day in court. David is upset when Nathan butts into his relationship with Jenelle. Leah takes Gracie to therapy.
Teen Mom 2 #824
Unicorn Poop
Leah gets a surprising call from Jeremy during the twins' birthday. Briana returns to work and Luis makes an appearance. Kail goes to court with Lux's dad. Jenelle takes a birthday vacation with all her children. Chelsea faces off with Adam.
Teen Mom 2 #825
Javi gets some work news that puts pressure on his relationships with both Briana and Kailyn. Leah reveals a secret about her and Jeremy. Chelsea and Cole confront Adam's parents for the first time since court.
Teen Mom 2 #826
Access Issues
Chelsea shares major news. Briana finds out about Javi's big plans. Kail has to go to court mediation with Jo. Leah tries to rehome some unexpected guests. Jenelle and David get a visit from the sheriff's office.
Teen Mom 2 #827
Briana and Javi make major decisions about their relationship and Javi turns to Kailyn. Ali's health issues become more obvious at school, worrying Leah. Chelsea surprises Cole with the baby's gender. Jace spends his spring break with Jenelle.
Teen Mom 2 #828
Forgot about Dre
Briana asks an ex to take care of her after her plastic surgery but Javi isn't happy. Leah and Kailyn meet up for a podcast. Jenelle spends one-on-one time with Jace at therapy. Aubree and Cole go off to another Father/Daughter dance.
Teen Mom 2 #829
Trouble in Paradise
Leah and Kailyn vacation together in Hawaii. Chelsea and Aubree meet up with Taylor and Adam's younger daughter, Paislee. Nathan and Barbara unite over concerns about Kaiser. Briana heads to her surgery, but recieves an unexpected visitor.
Teen Mom 2 #830
Road Rage
Jenelle encounters an aggressive driver while taking Jace home. Briana has some surprise visitors after surgery. Chelsea and Cole check out the center where Adam will see Aubree. Leah gets troubling news. Kailyn and Jo go back to court.
Teen Mom 2 #831
On the Mend
Briana faces DeVoin as she heals from surgery. After a disheartening doctor's visit, Leah receives an update on Ali's condition. Adam violates his visitation agreement. Barb responds to Jenelle's road rage encounter. Kailyn finalizes custody with Jo.


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I respond to Sunday's Dispatch editorial "Plenty of time to vote." Arguably, our most important right in a democracy is the right of every citizen to vote. State legislatures are charged by the Constitution with the solemn duty of implementing that right.
I respond to Sunday�s Dispatch editorial �Plenty of time to vote." Arguably, our most important right in a democracy is the right of every citizen to vote. State legislatures are charged by the Constitution with the solemn duty of implementing that right.
For current state legislatures with a 200-plus year history of laws that often made voting unnecessarily difficult for many citizens, the imperative is now to provide the easiest access to voting that reasonably can be provided.
Remarkably and shamefully, for three years now, as many as 36 Republican state legislatures and officials, including Ohio's have sought every tactic to reduce that access, to suppress the vote.
As recently as 2009-10, the Ohio legislature with the support of Gov. John Kasich and Secretary of State Jon Husted passed a very restrictive voting law, House Bill 194, before the November 2010 presidential election. That law was withdrawn and revised under duress by Republicans only when Ohio residents, including Democrats, put the issue on the ballot for certain repudiation and repeal.
Not to be frustrated in the effort at voter suppression, Husted charged in to rescue the suppression effort with several opinions on provisional ballots that effectively cut back access to voting for November 2012. To our great good fortune, Democrats appealed those actions to the federal court. As a result, Husted was then shamefully repudiated in some of his efforts.
For instance, in a scathing 17-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Algenon Marbley said a directive on counting provisional ballots that Husted issued that Nov. 2 was �a flagrant violation of a state elections law� which could disenfranchise voters. �The surreptitious manner in which the secretary went about implementing this last-minute change to the election rules casts serious doubt on his protestations of good faith,� Marbley wrote.
The Republican rationale given for all of the efforts to restrict voting access has been to prevent voter fraud. But study after study has proved conclusively that there is no voter fraud, effectively none. There is no problem.
Nonetheless, Ohio Republicans have made one last attempt to keep some Ohioans from voting by eliminating the ironically named �golden week.� Shame on them. The voting rules and calendar we have evolved as a state have increased access and thereby voting. It is working. Any new restrictions are not right, harm real citizens, and therefore, vociferous opposition is not � histrionics,� as the editorial claimed.
To his credit, Husted has championed the single most important action the state can take to increase voter access: the mailing of absentee-voter applications to all voters, including postage-paid return envelopes. Likewise, he is promoting the single most important change the state should make: online voter registration. Advice to Husted: For his legacy, he should focus on positive actions on behalf of voting access for Ohioans and let the shameful efforts at suppression go.

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- More than 100,000 gallons of coal slurry poured into an eastern Kanawha County stream Tuesday in what officials were calling a "significant spill" from a Patriot Coal processing facility.
Emergency officials and environmental inspectors said roughly six miles of Fields Creek had been blackened and that a smaller amount of the slurry made it into the Kanawha River near Chesapeake.
"This has had significant, adverse environmental impact to Fields Creek and an unknown amount of impact to the Kanawha River," said Secretary Randy Huffman of the state Department of Environmental Protection. "This is a big deal, this is a significant slurry spill."
"When this much coal slurry goes into the stream, it wipes the stream out."
Earlier in the day, Jimmy Gianato, director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, said he didn't have a lot of details on the incident but was under the impression it wasn't that serious."I don't think there's really anything to it," Gianato said. "It turned out to be much of nothing."
The spill occurred at Patriot Coal's Kanawha Eagle operation.
The spill was caused by a malfunction of a valve inside the slurry line, carrying material from the preparation plant to a separate disposal site, not to an impoundment, according to DEP officials.
The valve broke sometime between 2:30 and 5:30 early Tuesday morning, Huffman said at a news conference Tuesday evening. Patriot Coal did not call the DEP to alert them of the leak until 7:40 Tuesday morning, Huffman said. Companies are required to immediately report any spills to the DEP.
There was an alarm system in place to alert facility operators of the broken valve, but the alarm failed, so pumps continued to send the toxic slurry through the system. There was a secondary containment wall around the valve, but with the pumps continuing to send slurry to the broken valve, it was soon overwhelmed and the slurry overflowed the wall and made its way to the creek.
Huffman said they did not know why the alarm system failed.
"Had the alarms gone off and warned the operator that the pipe was leaking, the shutdown could have been done in time for the secondary containment to contain the material that leaked," Huffman said. "This was a mechanical failure, we're not making any excuses for anybody."
The company turned off the pumps at 5:30, more than two hours before anyone called the DEP, but Huffman said he's not sure if they turned off the pumps because they knew about the spill or for another reason.
Patriot Coal released a statement on the spill Tuesday evening.
"Mine personnel provided notification to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and all pumping related to the slurry line was promptly discontinued and the discharge ceased. Containment activity began immediately at the site and is continuing in Fields Creek and is our top priority," Janine Orf, a Patriot spokeswoman wrote.
For most of the day, the DEP was operating under the assumption that MCHM, the chemical that contaminated the drinking water of 300,000 West Virginians last month, was included in the spilled slurry. Huffman said that they learned late in the day that the facility had stopped using MCHM just a few weeks ago, so a different coal-cleaning chemical was involved.
Huffman said that the new chemical was polypropylene glycol, although he also referred to it as polyethylene glycol. He said that that chemical is such a small part of the slurry that they don't believe it, specifically, will have an impact.
Huffman said they had been testing for MCHM, but will now have to change their testing protocols.
Residents near the spill had complained of MCHM's telltale licorice odor, but Huffman said that the odor was from a tank of MCHM that the company was moving off site.
Oddly, in Patriot's statement the company mentioned testing for MCHM in Fields Creek.
"Recent testing initiated by the Kanawha Eagle mining complex confirmed that the level of MCHM is far below the 1 part per million screening level set by the Centers for Disease Control and in most instances was non-detectable," Orf wrote. "We will continue to work with the Department of Environmental Protection regarding the containment and cleanup activities."
Huffman said that they are using booms, vacuum trucks and settling ponds to try to contain the spill.
Coal slurry contains a variety of substances that are likely more toxic than Crude MCHM or polyethylene glycol. It contains heavy metals, like iron, manganese, aluminum and selenium.
By calculating the rate of the pump and the time it ran, DEP officials estimate a maximum of 108,000 gallons of slurry spilled into Fields Creek. They do not know how much made it into the Kanawha, but Huffman said the slurry was visible in the river for about a half-mile before it began to dissipate.


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Full Time Customer Experience Representatives - Bluefield at DISH
Montcalm, WV 24737
About the Job
DISH is a Fortune 200 company with more than $15 billion in annual revenue that continues to redefine the communications industry. Our legacy is innovation and a willingness to challenge the status quo, including reinventing ourselves. We disrupted the pay-TV industry in the mid-90s with the launch of the DISH satellite TV service, taking on some of the largest U.S. corporations in the process, and grew to be the fourth-largest pay-TV provider. We are doing it again with the first live, internet-delivered TV service – Sling TV – that bucks traditional pay-TV norms and gives consumers a truly new way to access and watch television.
Now we have our sights set on upending the wireless industry and unseating the entrenched incumbent carriers.
We are driven by curiosity, pride, adventure, and a desire to win – it's in our DNA. We're looking for people with boundless energy, intelligence, and an overwhelming need to achieve to join our team as we embark on the next chapter of our story.
Opportunity is here. We are DISH.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
If you love providing world-class customer service, interacting with diverse customers, and are looking for a fulfilling career with immense opportunity, look no further! Our Internal Customer Experience Representatives primarily work with internal and third-party customers to resolve account issues such as modifying work orders and account creation. They also perform technical troubleshooting and resolve customer service issues for our bulk commercial customers and field technicians.
Primary job duties and responsibilities of an Internal Customer Experience Representative include:
- Work primarily with internal customers such as in-home technicians and sales partners and occasionally with external customers
- Assist in-home technicians with the following: Activation of customer services
- Work order modifications
- Equipment modifications
- Adding smart home services for proper billing
- Assist commercial sales partners with account management
- Assist residential customers living in multi-family dwellings, like apartment buildings, with customer service issues
- Support other commercial customers such as airlines, audio only, hotels, and bulk distribution customers with customer service and technical issues
An Internal Customer Experience Representative performs the job duties and responsibilities above as well as the following essential job functions:
- Willingness to work flexible schedules including weekends, holidays, and evenings
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Ability to regularly sit for long periods of time
- Ability to multi-task; speaking with customer while accurately logging and recording customer information in to call center databases
- Take back-to-back phone calls from DISH internal customers nationwide and assist them with questions regarding work order modifications, equipment modifications, as well as activation of customer services
- Meet or exceed minimum performance standards including but not limited to Average Handle Time; Customer Satisfaction; Quality, Up-selling, etc. You will be constantly measured on these metrics
- Deescalate upset or irate customers in order to satisfactorily address their customer service needs
Skills - Experience and Requirements
A successful Internal Customer Experience Representative will have the following:
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience
- Proficiently utilize Windows OS (XP, 7, 8, 10) and internet search engines
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem solving skills
- Six-months of related customer service experience and/or training preferred
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong sense of professionalism and active listening skills
- Ability to problem solve and use resources on proprietary software/tools to understand and craft the right solution across varying customer needs, business rules, and processes
- Helpful attitude and a willingness to support your colleagues who may be directly interacting with our customers


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Memphis basketball legend Larry Finch dies
by Ron Higgins
Larry Finch, who rose from the playgrounds of Orange Mound to become the greatest icon in University of Memphis basketball history and the city's most beloved sports figure, died Saturday afternoon at Saint Francis Hospital.
Mr. Finch, 60, who became the program's winningest coach from 1986-97 after leading the Tigers to the 1973 NCAA championship game as an All-America guard, had battled health problems for a decade. He suffered the first of multiple strokes in 2001 and more recently was hospitalized with pneumonia.
"It's sort of a relief that he can rest now. He'd been fighting a long time, since the first stroke," said Mr. Finch's wife, Vickie. "We had planned some things for later, and it didn't come to be. But that's OK because I really believe he was tired."
Elliot Perry, a star guard under Mr. Finch and a great favorite of the coach, was summoned by his brother Ronald to St. Francis just past noon, about three hours before his death.
"I always appreciated his honesty," Perry said. "He had his favorite sayings and one of them was, 'It's hard but it's fair.'
"He told me like it was, and you had to respond or suffer the consequences. He demanded a lot of you on and off the court, but he made you a better person."
Current U of M coach Josh Pastner, speaking later Saturday afternoon at the hospital, said, "Talking to his family, they talked about how he looked at Memphis as larger than life. He looked at Tiger basketball as larger than life. He lived through Memphis basketball."
To many, he was the embodiment of Tiger basketball.
"I've watched Memphis teams the last 50 years, and in my mind Larry Finch was the best Tiger player ever," said Gene Bartow, who coached Mr. Finch as a player and was later his boss when he got his first college assistant's job under Bartow at Alabama-Birmingham in 1977. "And I know nobody will probably equal John Calipari's coaching record, but I also think Larry was the best coach they've ever had out there.
"The thing I'll remember most about Larry is that he was a great person. I don't think I was ever around Larry when he played for me at Memphis and when coached for me at UAB that he wasn't happy or upbeat. He was a thoughtful and gifted person in many ways. His teammates loved him."
Though he had a 220-130 record in 11 seasons as a head coach, going to six NCAA tourneys, including a regional final in 1992, he will be most remembered as part of the Tigers' first Final Four team.
Along with Ronnie "Big Cat" Robinson, Mr. Finch was a figurehead on a squad whose success helped heal a racially divided city still reeling from the Martin Luther King Jr. assassination in April 1968.
The '73 Tigers brought together white and black Memphis, cheering for the blue and gray, all the way to the national title game when they lost to Bill Walton-led UCLA, 87-66. Mr. Finch scored 29 points against the Bruins in his final college game, and he still has the two highest scoring averages in school history, 24.0 as a senior and 23.9 as a junior.
"Larry contributed to the university and the community his whole life as a player and a coach," said Ted Hansom, Mr. Finch's longtime attorney. "People never looked at Larry as a black player or a black coach. They looked at him as Larry. When he was a player, he made a big difference pulling this city back together after King's assassination. I'm not sure people ever fully appreciated that."
After his pro basketball career with the Memphis Tams and Sounds of the American Basketball Association was cut short after two years because of knee problems and other nagging injuries, he went to work for Bartow at UAB.
He then joined Dana Kirk's staff at then-Memphis State in 1979, and immediately proved himself an adept recruiter. Mr. Finch attracted homegrown Memphis talent that eventually got the Tigers back to the Final Four in 1985.
Mr. Finch stayed true to that formula when he became head coach just before the start of the '86-87 season, after Kirk was fired for violating NCAA rules and becoming the subject of a federal investigation.
"Coach recruited all of us," said Kenny Moody, who played for Mr. Finch from 1985-87. "He knew our foundations and he didn't allow us to deviate from our upbringings. A lot of us were from single-parent homes, so he was also a father figure."
Mr. Finch's teams won 20 or more games seven times. His 1991-92 team, led by All-America guard Penny Hardaway, came up one game short of advancing to the Final Four, losing 88-57 to Cincinnati.
Eventually, Mr. Finch's inability to sign the best high school players in Memphis led a new U of M school administration and athletic director to make a coaching change.
After Mr. Finch's contract was bought out for $413,660 at the end of the 1996-97 season, he never coached again.
He interviewed for head coaching vacancies at Tennessee State, Georgia State and South Alabama but didn't get the jobs.
Mr. Finch also tried politics, losing by 127 votes to Guy Bates in the registrar's race in August 1998.
And before Mr. Finch suffered an initial stroke in August 2001, he worked six months for Bartow in the front office of the Memphis Houn'Dawgs, a minor league team located in Southaven. The franchise folded after one season.
Mr. Finch seemed lost without wearing a U of M coaching shirt.
"When you hold on to something when you're upset about it, when you feel like life is not treating you right," said Vickie Finch, in a March 2007 interview, "it's going to work on you more than anybody else. I think that's what happened to Larry.
"All I know is my husband gave 100 percent, he gave his all for the University of Memphis. When his teams were going good, other schools didn't approach him for head coaching jobs, because they knew Larry Finch loved the University of Memphis. It was written all over him."
In recent years, the university made gestures to acknowledge his place in Tigers basketball history, such as naming the multimillion-dollar basketball practice facility in his honor in February 2000.
Also, some of his former players, like Moody and Perry, organized a fundraising golf tournament in his honor, as well an annual high school basketball tournament played at his prep alma mater, Melrose.
To the end, his former players loved him and he loved his players.
"Coach Finch was tough on me and the rest of the guards, because that's what he played," said Perry, who went on to play 10 years in the NBA. "And if you weren't strong enough to handle some of the things he said to you, you'd probably break down. But I'll forever appreciate that he mentally prepared me to handle anything."
Mr. Finch is survived by his wife; his daughter, Shanae; and sons Larry Jr. and James. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.


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Argentina reach final on penalties
Argentina are just 90 minutes from lifting the World Cup in the Maracana after they edged past the Netherlands on penalties in Wednesday's semifinal at the Arena Corinthians.
Argentina advance to the World Cup final
- Marcotti: Romero the keeper of the faith
- Jones: Van Gaal's magic touch deserts him
- Macintosh: Mascherano the inspiration
- Brewin: Romero is the shootout hero
- Delaney: Messi contained but Albiceleste prevail
- McIntyre: Argentina vs. Netherlands grades
- Tactics Board: Two-way containment
- Watch the entire penalty shootout (U.S. only)
After an uneventful and goalless 120 minutes, the match went to a penalty shootout in Sao Paulo.
Argentina did not miss once, and Sergio Romero saved shots from Ron Vlaar and Wesley Sneijder, meaning Alejandro Sabella's team clinched the showdown 4-2.
Argentina will now face Germany in Sunday's World Cup final at the Maracana -- the spiritual home of their fierce rival Brazil, who were brutally knocked out by Germany on Tuesday night.
The last time the Argentines made it through to the final, in 1990, they lost to the Germans. They also met in the 1986 final, which Argentina won.
Germany, which battered Brazil 7-1 in Belo Horizonte, will take encouragement from watching this performance from Sabella's side.
Lionel Messi scored one of the penalty kicks, but he was otherwise quiet, and Argentina failed to impress all night.
Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal did well to snuff out Messi during normal time, but his team were also devoid of ideas in attack.
Van Gaal will now take charge of the Netherlands in Saturday's third-place playoff against the hosts before flying to England to take over at Manchester United.
The Dutchman may regret deciding against bringing on Tim Krul, who saved two penalties against Costa Rica in the previous round, as Jasper Cillessen was easily beaten from 12 yards.
After a mad opening half hour in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday, both teams started cautiously on a cold night.
Messi drilled a low free kick right at Cillessen, and Ezequiel Garay headed just over for Argentina, but nothing else of note happened in the first period.
After the break, Argentina briefly upped the tempo. Vlaar blocked Messi as he advanced toward goal, and substitute Daryl Janmaat denied Gonzalo Higuain.
Nigel de Jong, a surprise starter, was struggling to keep up with the game, and he came off for Jordy Clasie with 28 minutes left.
Lucas Biglia and Janmaat both needed treatment after sliding into each other in a nasty challenge that made Argentina coach Sabella wince on the touch line.
There was no inkling of a goal until the final minute of full time, when Enzo Perez dashed down the right and delivered a pinpoint low cross to Higuain, who turned the ball inches wide.
The Argentina fans who saw the net ripple thought they had finally seen a goal, but the referee awarded a goal kick.
That proved to be Higuain's last contribution as he was replaced by Sergio Aguero. Sabella also threw on Rodrigo Palacio to boost his attack.
A few errant tackles started flying in as the game became sloppy. Martin Demichelis, already on a booking, took Arjen Robben out, but the referee kept his cards in his pocket.
All of a sudden, the Netherlands were presented with a chance to win the game.
Sneijder glanced a diagonal pass into Robben's path, but Javier Mascherano came to the rescue for Argentina, and the game went to extra time.
In the 98th minute, the Netherlands mustered their first shot on target, an effort from Robben that flew into Romero's hands.
In his final substitution, Van Gaal brought Klaas-Jan Huntelaar on for Robin van Persie, meaning Krul would not be allowed on for the inevitable penalty shootout.
Cillessen jangled the nerves of the Netherlands fans when he performed an audacious turn to wriggle from the advancing Aguero at the start of the second half of extra time.
Sabella was incensed with Palacio when he tried -- and failed -- to head over Cillessen from 10 yards in the dying minutes of extra time.
Dirk Kuyt fluffed a good chance at the other end, and the match went to penalties.
Romero saved straight away from Vlaar. Messi, Garay and Aguero found the net, while Romero saved to his right from Sneijder.
Kuyt slotted the Netherlands' fourth penalty away, but Maxi Rodriguez then beat Cillessen to send Argentina through to the final.
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Sierra Nevada Brewing Company has moved its opening date up from November 2013 to July, a co-manager of the brewery said Thursday.
MILLS RIVER — Sierra Nevada Brewing Company has moved its opening date up from November 2013 to July, a co-manager of the brewery said Thursday.
Stan Cooper, who will manage the Mills River facility along with Brian Grossman, presented an update about the plant's progress during a Mills River Town Council meeting. Carrie Alden, Human Resources manager for the Sierra Nevada location in Mills River, presented information about workforce benefits and employee hiring expectations.
The company announced in January that it had chosen Henderson County for its East Coast expansion. Officials with the Chico, Calif.-based brewery — the nation's second-largest craft-beer producer, which distributes to all 50 states — elected to build at Ferncliff Industrial Park.
The company decided to move up its opening date in order to get beer production off the ground as quickly as possible, Cooper said.
In addition to the brewing and bottling operations, plans call for a visitor's center to include a restaurant and tasting room. Several small lodges for "beer camp" attendees will also be built on the property.
The next several months will be a busy time as the company works through the construction phase, Cooper told the council.
"A number of things will go on with the project simultaneously," he said. "We need production, so we're going to get the brewery up and running by the middle of next year. The other things — the visitor's center, the daycare center for our employees — those things will come after the brewery is done."
Grading work at the site has been completed, he said, adding that great care has been taken to ensure that the driveway leading up to the plant blends in with the natural surroundings. As many trees as possible were spared during the grading process, and those that had to be cut down will be recycled as part of the building materials for the new construction.
Cooper updated council members on other aspects of the project, such as alternative energy sources and solar panels that will be used. He also shared plans for road improvements, including the state Department of Transportation's idea for a commercial roundabout on Fanning Bridge Road to calm traffic.
The roundabout will allow motorists to either take the road from Fanning Bridge to Ferncliff Industrial Park; take Sierra Nevada Way, which will lead to the Visitor's Center; or continue on through Fanning Bridge Road, he said.
The company also has an agreement with Norfolk Southern railway for rail service to Fletcher Business Park, where product materials will be transferred to trucks for transport over the five miles from Fletcher to the Mills River plant, Cooper explained.
Employee benefits
Sierra Nevada has a lot to offer potential employees, said Alden. The company prides itself on being a good place to work with benefits and perks, such as "beer bucks," which are good for one case of product per payroll period, she said.
Sierra Nevada provides a 401k plan that employees are eligible for after 90 days. Once employees are eligible, the company matches dollar-for-dollar what the employee contributes to his or her 401k plan up to 10 percent, with employees also being eligible for profit sharing, Alden explained.
"It's amazing — it's a really good benefits package," she said, adding that the Mills River site will boast an employee medical clinic staffed with a physician and a nurse practitioner and on-site day care/preschool for children, grandchildren and nieces and nephews of employees. "These are the things that make us different."
The first major wave of hiring is expected to take place in April and May of next year, she said, with about 60 production workers needed to get plant operations under way. The next phase will take place by the end of 2013 and that wave will be designed to hire between 75 and 80 full- and part-time employees primarily for guest experience services, Alden said.
Key positions such as a head brewer and quality manager and a packaging manager have already been filled, she added.
An environmental health and safety officer, head electrician, a brewing/cellar/filtration supervisor, packaging supervisor, a systems analyst, warehouse supervisor, sanitation supervisor and a groundskeeper supervisor are all positions Sierra Nevada officials expect to fill in the months leading up to the plant's opening next July, Alden said.
The company will be assisted in its job placement efforts by Blue Ridge Community College, and, to a lesser extent, the Hendersonville office of the N.C. Division of Workforce Solutions' (formerly the N.C. Employment Security Commission), she said.
Cooper said he believes Sierra Nevada's Mills River facility will be "a credit to the community."
"I think the community will be impressed," he added.
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Diddy contest adds dash of social networking
Marketing oneself online an important piece of 'Starmaker'Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs wants you -- a music star of the Facebook generation. He does not want a performer who can only sing, dance, or look good on TV, but one who can do all that, and social network.
On Sunday, Combs launched a TV competition show on the MTV cable network called "P. Diddy's Starmaker" that, like "American Idol," aims to find an unknown singer who has the stuff to become a star.
But heading into a new decade of the 21st century, winning fame and fortune as a performer is far different then when the rapper, music producer, clothing maker and all-around music impresario first became a star by his own right during the 1990s.
"The game has changed," Combs told Reuters this week.
"You have to understand how to be able to brand yourself," he said. "Before, it was just at live shows, now you have to be able to do a great live show, you have to be able to do a great online interview, you need to have a great Facebook page, you have to have a great television performance."
"P. Diddy's Starmaker," which premiered Sunday with 14 contestants, runs through September and has a format similar to "American Idol" and other TV talent contests by eliminating performers who fail to make the cut until a winner is crowned.
Combs said his show different from a "voyeuristic standpoint" because it gives behind-the-scenes footage of the contestants interacting with each other and watching from backstage as their rivals perform.
He has another show airing on MTV called "Making His Band," in which Diddy seeks a select group of musicians to back him on tour and support his upcoming album, "Last Train to Paris." The show began July 27 with 42 undiscovered musicians competing for spots, and it runs through September.
"Hopefully I'll be able to get a whole band, but if I'm able to get pieces, whatever I'm able to get," he said. "It's about giving some young musicians an opportunity."
Combs founded Bad Boy Records in the 1990s and signed the late rapper Notorious B.I.G., before finding success as a rapper and with various business endeavors.


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By Melissa Dahl | Health Writer, MSNBC (updated 9:17 a.m. ET, Fri., Oct. 26, 2007)
After 15 pleasant years with the same person, Marcia David started seeing someone else. As several months of two-timing passed, she came clean: She told her doctor she'd been seeing a naturopathic physician on the side.
It's not that her doctor was mad. Just disappointed, really — or at least, that's what she surmised from the awkward silence that followed her admission. But after years of being treated with a high dosage of medication for a chronic intestinal problem, the 59-year-old wanted to explore some alternative, natural options to ease her pain.
Like David, many people are seeking natural approaches to health care, but just aren't comfortable telling their traditional family doctor about it.
Thirty-six percent of adults are using some form of complementary or alternative medicine, according to a 2004 survey from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Many doctors of both conventional and alternative persuasions say they've seen a rise in patients who are interested in both forms of medicine.
Some patients hide their newfound approach to health care from their usual doctor, and some just don't feel it's necessary to come clean, but keeping that secret can be harmful, doctors warn. Some alternative medicines may produce adverse effects when combined with over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs or other conventional medical approaches.
"What ends up happening is the patients are going to go and do these things anyway, and they're going to do these without medical direction," says Dr. Mimi Guarneri, medical director for Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine in San Diego.
East meets West
Nationwide, several programs are cropping up that marry western and alternative approaches to health care, such as Scripps and Bastyr Center for Natural Health in Seattle, and doctors are growing more used to seeing patients who try multiple disciplines.
"Every week, I get patients who are coming in for the first time," says Dr. Jane Guiltinan, a naturopathic physician and clinical professor at Bastyr University in Seattle. "Some of them are nervous. They like their (primary) doctor, and they don't want to lose their doctor, and they don't want to make their doctor angry at them."
For Stephanie Quilao, the apprehension about seeing a naturopathic doctor wasn't just about disappointing her regular physician — she knew her family wouldn't approve. She'd been raised in a traditional medical family: Her grandfather was a surgeon, her mom's a nurse and among her cousins are three M.D.s, a handful of nurses and several medical technicians.
"I just did it covertly for a while," says Quilao, who lives in Foster City, Calif., and is in her late 30s.
Quilao held out for a year before revealing her secret to her family. But some patients don't last that long — even the most careful cheaters often get caught.
The jig is up
One of Dr. George Grossberg's longtime patients, an older man he'd been treating for depression, came in complaining of a disturbing development: he'd recently noticed blood in his urine. He reluctantly agreed to a cystoscopy (an unpleasant procedure that involves inserting a thin probe through the urethra and up to the bladder) after a series of tests failed to reveal the problem.
On a hunch, Grossberg asked if the patient had started taking any new medications. He said no, just aspirin — but then his wife produced a giant bottle of ginkgo biloba from her bag.
"I said 'Whoa! Before you have this very unpleasant procedure, stop taking this,'" said Grossberg, the director of the division of geriatric psychiatry at Saint Louis University. He explained to the man and his wife that aspirin is a mild blood thinner, and when taken with ginkgo, the interaction of the two can cause bleeding. The patient stopped taking the herbal supplement, and within two weeks, the bleeding had stopped.
"Unfortunately, a lot of doctors don't ask about those types of things," says Grossberg. "Patients don't consider these alternative remedies to be medicines because, after all, they're available without prescriptions."
For cancer patients, combining chemotherapy with some common herbal remedies can cause some potentially dangerous side effects, warn doctors. St. John's wort, an herb used to treat mild to moderate depression, can decrease the efficacy of chemo, whereas something as seemingly innocuous as grapefruit juice can intensify the toxicity of the drugs.
For some, the pressure of leading a double life is too much. One of Grossberg's patients thought it was time to come clean.
All of a sudden, she'd started having terrible headaches, nausea and heart palpitations, and in an effort to end the pain, the truth came spilling out. "She 'fessed up to me, that in addition to the medication I was giving her (a low-dose antidepressant), she was taking a modest dose of St. John's wort," Grossberg says.
An open relationship
Alternative and conventional approaches to health care can coexist and even thrive in an open relationship, health experts say. But honesty is key.
"You need to have a physician you can communicate with," Guarneri says.
Tell your doctor what supplements or procedures you're interested in trying, and ask if it the medication would be a good fit for you. Better yet, have your naturopathic and conventional doctors consult with each other about the best plan for you. And if your doctor doesn't bring up the subject, it's up to you to describe the herbal treatments you're taking.
For the once two-timing David, a combination of conventional and naturopathic medicine now works best. The Seattle-area resident sees Guiltinan now as her primary physician, but for concerns about eyes and ears she still sees an M.D.
"I think it's balanced well for me now," David says, "because I know how to use both sides."
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If there's one automotive pilgrimage that must be made by gearheads everywhere, it's the Woodward Dream Cruise. Located in the automotive Mecca of Detroit, MI, the Woodward Dream Cruise is a weeklong event that celebrates the religion of cars. The Dream Cruise specifically worships the sect of classic American muscle cars with big V8's, aggressive lines and bad attitudes. All cars are welcome, but these vintage American hulks from a bygone era reign supreme. Today was the calm before these cars are awaken from their slumber and marched towards Woodward Ave. Every year brings something unique, and this year is no exception.
This year's Dream Cruise marks not only the year of Chevrolet's centennial anniversary, but also the 100 millionth small block Chevy V8 to be produced. If there were one spokesman for the entire muscle car movement, one defining piece, it would be the Chevy small block. There is no better place to pay homage to this piece of engineering than the Woodward Dream Cruise.
The mission of the Chevy small block was simple: create an affordable engine to bring the power that the marketplace demanded. In 1955, chief engineer Ed Cole completed that task. The result was the Chevy small block.
The formula for the small block is simple: 8 cylinders at a 90 degree angle, 283-350 cu. in., pushrods, and a 4.4 in. bore spacing. Its about as simple as a grilled cheese in terms of engine design and that is exactly why it is so successful. In true American spirit it brought power to the people with a fair price tag attached.
The small block and its descendants continue to be used to this day. It has evolved from 195 horsepower to 638hp as seen in the Corvette ZR1. Also, if you want the original small block for a period correct build you can buy a factory fresh one from GM's performance catalog. In fact, they will build you any engine to fit in your project of choice from the original right up to the LS9 as seen in the ZRI. The materials, technology and performance may have changed, but small blocks all share the common origin and goal of simple, effective and inexpensive performance.
If anything, the small block is not only a symbol of the muscle car movement, but also a symbol of American ideals. Here is a power plant that is available for a very reasonable cost, simple and powerful. You may also customize it however you see fit with a variety of aftermarket parts from cams to superchargers. It's the embodiment of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
In the distance, all around Detroit, you can hear the small blocks rumbling while getting ready for the annual dream cruise. Tomorrow, these small blocks will be out in full force with the rest of the automotive landscape on their annual pilgrimage to the Mecca of speed. However, this year is their year. It's officially the year of the small block. Tomorrow, look for Part Two of Bullz-Eye's trip to the Woodward Dream Cruise and a visit to the place where modern small blocks are born. Finally, we will cap off the week with the full Woodward Dream Cruise experience and a look into the future of Chevy, the small block, and what may come next.
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Working in physics: One year left to go
As they enter their final year of undergraduate study, six students from around the globe share with Physics World their perspectives on physics, their courses and the future.
The final year of university is a time of transitions. After years of lectures and formal laboratory sessions, many physics undergraduates will spend a significant chunk of this period doing real research for the first time, as part of an honours thesis, MSci degree, Diploma or other "capstone" course. Some will apply to do a PhD as a result of this experience. Others will be inspired to seek a career tackling problems in industry, or to share their knowledge with the next generation of physicists, as teachers. Some (as our regular Once A Physicist column proves) will go off in entirely new directions, bringing their skills and mindsets to areas outside the traditional physics strongholds.
Regardless of their decisions, this is the year when career plans start to become reality — and when many students grow thoroughly sick of the question "What will you do next year?". Physics World joins the legion of well-meaning inquisitors by asking final-year students — from the UK, US and Europe — to reflect on how their courses have gone so far, their plans for the future, and their advice for students who are just starting out.
Astronaut dreams
Name: Jessica Snyder
Course: BS in engineering physics with an aerospace focus and BS in astronomy at the University of Kansas, US
Originally from: Clearwater, Kansas, US
My mother teaches high-school physics, so I was encouraged early on to take physics-oriented classes. I started out at Kansas University doing a purely engineering degree, but the people and atmosphere in the physics department were very inviting, which was part of the reason that I switched courses. The engineering-physics major gave me exposure to both the conceptual background and some practical applications of the principles used to understand and interact with the physical world.
Right now I'm looking at graduate schools with some sort of energy-systems engineering programme. I've known since childhood that I wanted to be an astronaut, but in this past year, many of my long-term goals have shifted and my career path has diverged from my childhood dream to a more "practical" direction. I guess that I have made a distinction between my ideal job and my dream job: my ideal job would be as an engineer designing and implementing systems involving renewable-energy technologies; but in my dream job, I'd walk in space.
My advice for first-year students is to make sure that you get started on the right foot. I did not take my freshman year nearly as seriously as I should have. And get involved early! Join clubs and groups to make an impact on your environment.
On course for teaching
Name: Carole Kenrick
Course: BSc in physics at Bristol University, UK
Originally from: London, UK
I decided to study physics because it challenged and fascinated me. The best part has been finally getting my head round some difficult concepts in quantum mechanics. I enjoyed this so much that I am taking a module on the philosophical foundations of physics, which explores topics that physicists usually ignore so that they can focus on calculations. I've come to understand far more physics than I ever expected to, and discovered that doing physics is actually quite tricky!
Along the way, I've also learned some Spanish, thanks to Bristol University's policy of allowing first-year students to take modules in other subjects. Given how international the scientific community has become, it might come in handy. If I could give any advice to first-year students, it would be to do as much maths as you possibly can, because it will eventually be useful. My only regret is not being involved in more societies in my first year, although it does take time to settle in.
My dream job is to be an ethical fashion designer who writes and illustrates children's books about science on the side. My love of working with children is part of the reason that I decided to take up a place with Teach First next year. Teach First is a charity that encourages graduates who might not have otherwise considered teaching to spend at least two years in challenging schools. It will probably be the most demanding experience of my life, but I know it will be worth it.
Robots and research
Name: Scott Watson
Course: BS in physics at College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, US
Originally from: Reston, Virginia, US
I enjoy mathematics, and being able to apply mathematical concepts to understand the world around us fascinates me. Plus, as we learn more about how the world works, we can find ways to improve it, which I feel is very important.
My course offered me a wide variety of physics topics to study. I have also had a taste of doing real scientific research when working with one of my lecturers on interpreting sensor data for robotics. My professors are all interesting people, and very fun to get to know and talk to. They also love working with us, and talking to us about what they do.
My advice for students in the early years of their course is to find friends in your subject in order to work on coursework problems together. That way, you can get help from others when you run into trouble or they can explain things that you did not understand in class. Plus, it helps make the work less stressful.
I plan to go on to graduate school to do research in either physics or applied science. Eventually, I'd like to become a professor. I enjoy doing research, as I love the idea of exploring the topics I'm interested in and contributing the knowledge I gain to the community as a whole. I also enjoy working with other people, and being able to explain my work to them.
Super furry physics
Name: Nia Bell
Course: MSci in theoretical physics at Durham University, UK
Originally from: Narberth, Pembrokeshire, UK
I decided to study physics after completing a year in industry, where I worked in a civil-engineering company. I would really recommend a placement year to younger students, as it is a great opportunity to get some quality experience, earn some money and grow up a little before university. There is no real rush to graduate, and I think the year off helped me feel confident in my choice of degree from the beginning. Although I enjoyed my placement, I soon realized that engineering was not for me. I felt that a more hi-tech, cutting-edge field would have greater appeal. The most advanced, groundbreaking form of engineering is, of course, physics.
The best part of my degree so far has been my decision to take a maths workshop suitable for theoretical physicists in my third year instead of the usual laboratory module that most people choose. I found the maths extremely difficult and I struggled with it for the entire year, but I am glad that I chose to take this module because it has given me some useful mathematical tools and, probably more importantly, the confidence to use them.
I did not realize until my third year at university that the concepts we had learned in previous years all had important applications in research and new technologies. This appreciation has reinvigorated my interest in physics and made me seriously consider a career related to it. In the coming year, I plan to produce a thesis of which I can be truly proud. I also intend to make the most of student life. Durham University is a very friendly place with a vast number of extracurricular activities, making it difficult to claim that there is nothing to do here.
As for the future, my dream job would be to play saxophone with the band Super Furry Animals, or to invent something amazing that I could put into production in a factory by the seaside where I grew up in Pembrokeshire. More realistically, I would like to do something I care about and can get excited about for many, many years. I hope to spend next summer in the most exotic place I can afford, but after that I would love to return to physics as a PhD student. I am still undecided about what to specialize in, but I would like to continue my studies abroad. I am also interested in possible industrial positions in which physics could be applicable.
Three paths
Name: Balazs Karcsai
Course: Degree in physics with astrophysics at Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
Originally from: Budapest, Hungary
When I was a secondary-school student, my physics teacher asked me to give a lecture about particle physics, so I read Leon Lederman's book The God Particle. My lecture ended up being five hours long, and it inspired me to be a physicist! At university I found out that particle physics is very hard, and so I started my student research in material physics. But when I selected my specialization, I chose astrophysics.
The best part of my course is that I have learned a lot about things beyond just the laws of physics. For example, I have learned how to give talks and write articles, how to simplify problems, and how to convince people. I got involved in my physics student association, organizing scientific and social programmes and finding sponsors to fund the society. I edited the weekly paper of the science faculty, and I have written articles in Hungarian scientific magazines about high-energy astrophysics. These skills and experiences have helped me both in and outside of science. For me, one downside of being a physics student in Hungary is that fewer than 10% of the students in my year are women, but I solved this problem by getting to know people in the humanities departments as well.
When I started my course, I had different conceptions about studying physics. At first, I was sure that I would eventually want to work as a researcher. But now I can see many other interesting possibilities, too. I have three different plans for the next year. The first is an astrophysics PhD somewhere in western Europe, the second is to work for a multinational company and earn some money, and the third is to be a science writer or a journalist.
Ideally, I would get a job where I am always with people and I need to use my brain and be creative. It is important to manage my own time, because I do not like getting up early and I am more effective in the evening. But I know the real world is usually different from dreams.
My advice for first-year students is to learn computer-programming languages as soon as you start your degree. I had many problems with programming when I started research on my thesis. And, have a good social life, go abroad as often as you can and be open to new things.
Calculations and more
Name: Konstantin Ottnad
Course: Diploma in physics at the University of Bonn, Germany
Originally from: Freiburg, Germany
I decided to study physics because I was interested in how things work. I was also good at mathematics in school, so I never had to think much about what to study — it was pretty clear that it would be either maths or physics. In fact, I started studying maths — there was a project at my school that allowed you to attend courses at university during your final three years — but then I decided that physics was more interesting. Now I am working on my final thesis about chiral perturbation theory, a topic in quantum chromodynamics.
In Germany, after the first two years of study, the course is flexible. There is a big selection of lectures and seminars that you can choose from, with very few restrictions. Personally, I did not like most of the lab courses (which are obligatory) because I am more interested in theoretical physics. From my point of view, the lab sessions just created a lot of work without giving me the feeling of learning something I would need later.
The best parts have been the lectures and seminars during my third and fourth years that I chose on my own and that have dealt mainly with theoretical particle physics and quantum field theory. If I could do it over again, though, I would probably try to be a bit more careful about which lectures I attended. That probably could have saved me a semester.
I did one semester abroad at the University of Glasgow in the UK, which was great fun. In addition to going to lots of parties, I also did a Masters project there for about four months. This helped me to decide which field I should pick for my final thesis, and I even won a prize for it, which was nice.
I will be working on my thesis for the next 12 months. After this I am probably going to do a doctorate, which will take at least three more years. Ideally, I would like a job where I could do calculations and programming all day long, and get paid lots of money for doing so.
My advice for new students is simple: as someone once said, shut up and calculate! It really helps in most cases, believe me. I think it is extremely important to work hard right from the beginning of your studies. Otherwise you are likely to lose a lot of time just trying to catch up with the subsequent lectures.
Physics in action
Name: Julie Feldt
Course: BS in astronomy and physics, University of Kansas, US
Originally from: St Louis, Missouri, US
My high school physics teacher sparked my interest in physics. She was a great teacher. She would talk with me about what was going on in physics in the real world and encouraged me to go to lectures at the universities in St Louis. She showed me how cool physics really is.
The best part of my degree has been getting to do a lot of the experiments that we learned about in lectures, like Faraday rotation and the Michelson interferometer. We have measured the speed of light, the temperature of the Sun and the lifetime of muons. It was so much fun to actually see the experiments in action. I have also had really good professors. One major downside has been working with students who do not really care about understanding the subject — they just want to get the answers right and be done with it. Working with those students can be draining.
In my degree, I have taken several field-specific courses like nanotechnology, and next semester I will take space plasma physics and molecular biophysics. After that, I want to go to graduate school to get a Master's degree in space physics and planetary science. I am not completely sure yet what I would like to do after that, but I would like it to involve research — maybe at a place like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics.
I would really encourage students to get involved in research as soon as they know they are interested in the field. Research will tell you more about what things are really like, and then even if some of the classes seem hard they end up feeling more worth it. I have had a lot of research experience through the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) programme, as well as undergraduate research courses. So when I have had a class that I was not as excited about, I just concentrated on how much I love working in my field and told myself that this was just one step out of many that I had to get through to reach my goals.
Love life, love physics
Name: Jelmer Renema
Course: MSc in experimental physics, specializing in quantum optics and quantum information, Leiden University, Netherlands
I always knew I was going to study a "hard science," but I settled on physics only in my last year of high school, partially because the physics teacher that I had then was very enthusiastic about his subject. The strange thing was that he was not a very good teacher — he once had to suspend a lecture because he couldn't find a sign error when he was deriving the of equation of motion of the simple harmonic oscillator — but his enthusiasm shone through and convinced me that physics was worth spending time on.
The best part of my course so far has been the theoretical course on quantum computing, which introduced a lot of concepts very quickly but has given me a broad grounding in the subject. It also provided a good overview of current research on the subject. I constantly draw on my knowledge from this course at conferences or when listening to colloquia.
I really like the academic atmosphere of openness and accessibility at the Leiden Institute of Physics, and I hope to make a career in academia. Barring that, a job as a science communicator or journalist would be nice.
I would advise first-year students to get involved in many associations, projects, etc. Now is the time of your life when you discover what you're good at and what you like, and there is no better way to do this than to immerse yourself in as many different activities as possible. After a while, you are going to have to narrow it down a bit and get to work on graduating, but do not worry too much about that when you start.
This article originally appeared in the October 2008 issue of Physics World
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Hello All!
Happy new Year to all my readers ^^, I hope all of you had some great time during the holidays, I know I had ~_^ . I have spend my Christmas with my Boyfriend and mine and His family.
I wore a rather old school black X white Lolita outfit on the 1st day of Christmas.
I am wearing one of my favorite dresses, it's a old one from Metamorphose but I have no idea what the name is.
http://pupe.ameba.jp/item/XRyXOtf5oXho/JxWQ7ILxC0P6/ It is this dress
I am also wearing a Bodyline blouse and shoes, Some Baby the Stars Shine Bright socks and the belt is from H&M. I had to wear the belt with this outfit, because the waist is to big for me, and I lost the waist ties.
I also had a really fun New years Eve. I went to my Boyfriends place again, and we spend the night at a friends place.
In the afternoon we had to get some things from the supermarket, in there I spotted a Lolita. She was soooo cute. I saw her walking by, and I looked at her for a bit, when she was out of sight, I pulled my Boyfriends sleeve and said "Loooook there is another Lolita!!!!"
So he dragged me through the store in search for her, we found her, and I asked her if she was going for the Lolita look. She said she was, and I think she was a little nervous.
I really loved her skirt, and asked her where she got it. She was really nice and told me that she found it at a vintage shop.
Wow, I mean, a Dutch vintage shop, I can never find anything even remotely cute at a Dutch vintage shop. And this cute girl, found one of the prettiest skirts ever!!
I had to go after that, I still wonder who the girl was, I never saw her before at a meeting or something.
Well anyway, the night was fun, and we saw some very pretty fireworks. Because of my encounter with the other Loli-girl, I felt very happy the whole night for some reason. ^__^
Well, here is just one shot of my outfit, (I am sorry about all my mirror shots, I always forget to take pictures when I am somewhere)
Here I am wearing a BTSSB / Nina Kitade Charmmy Kitty skirt, just a random shirt and legging and some boots that I purchased from another Dutch Loli, but I have no idea what brand they are ^_^;;
I was just looking through my Photobucket albums, and found snaps from this very cute dress up game, I just can't remember what it was called and where to play it. It is a very Lolita / Himegyaru like dress-up game.
Here just a few of the snaps:
Cute aren't they ^^, I hope I can find this game again, it's so much fun.
Ow well.
One more week, then I am off to Spain with my BF for a short vacation, yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay ^_____^ I can't wait!!!!
Byebye for now ^^


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Yard Work Unplugged: Scything's Quiet Comeback
It's a moderate workout, a sort of meditation, and, best of all, it cuts the grass quietly.
Scything is an ancient form of mowing that uses the scythe—an elegant tool with a curved blade attached to a long handle—to shear lawns and harvest fields.
Scythes have been around for 2,500 years, and were in common use well into the machine age. They're still used in areas of the Near East and Europe, from the Balkans to the Basque country (where today, scything competitions remain a popular traditional sport, called segalaritza).
In the United States, they're making a comeback—and not just in the places you'd expect. According to the Wall Street Journal, 10 years ago scythe sales hovered in the dozens. Today, the Journal reports, they're close to 10,000—a number that includes users in cities and suburbs, not just farmers.
Thanks to the efforts of a few pioneers—among them brothers Peter and Alexander Vido and Botan Anderson—there's a wealth of information on the Web about scythe use, and sources for high-quality tools (check out scytheworks.ca and onescytherevolution.com).
If nothing else, scything lets you use cool new words like snath, peening, and hafting. And your neighbors will love you on weekend mornings.
Tending your yard doesn't have to be noisy, irritating, or fuel-intensive. Here's how you can unplug.
How to wear cotton without wearing out the planet.
Sustainable, low-cost, and natural ways to care for your critters.


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In a kitchen, storage space is very essential. You need to store away food, pots and pans, utensils and miscellaneous items like cutleries and kitchen tidy bags etc. Cupboards should be at least 450mm deep. Adjusteble shelves and a lot of drawers are useful. Pullout storage racks are a good idea for holding tea towels, aprons and other clean linen.
Open plate rack, glazed cupboards, decorative shelving or elements like fretwork can end up a hotchpotch of images unless the basic shape of the kitchen is well balanced. We need to think of the kitchen more as a piece of furniture. We are living in the kitchen or family room now, not formal rooms, so it needs to be good to look at, comfortable to be around and practical to be in.
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Nov 05, 2011
#1 Mount Saint Mary - 3, #5 Farmingdale State - 0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-23)
Newburgh, N.Y. - The Farmingdale State women's volleyball team fell, 3-0, in the Skyline Conference semifinals to top seeded Mount Saint Mary College this afternoon in Newburgh, N.Y.
The Rams dropped each set by a score of 25-23. In the first set, Farmingdale State held a 22-20 advantage before the Knights closed with five of the final six points. The Rams held an early 13-9 lead in the third set but Mount Saint Mary eventually took a 24-23 lead en route to a 25-23 win and a berth in the Skyline Conference Finals.
Farmingdale State finished the season with a 14-8 overall record.


text: Flexible Sigmoidoscopy About A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a common procedure performed to examine the inner lining of the lower portion of the colon (sigmoid) and rectum. Your doctor may recommend this procedure if you have gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, rectal bleeding or changes in bowel habits. This test may also be used to screen for colon and rectal cancer. Preparing for the procedure Your bowel must completely empty in order for your doctor to clearly view the lining of your colon. Typically, patients are given two enemas to empty their sigmoid colon two hours before the test. Your doctor will advise the best method for you. Please inform your doctor of all medications you are taking, as well as any allergies to medications. During the procedure You will lie on your left side with your knees drawn inward. A flexible tube called a sigmoidoscope will be inserted into the rectum and slowly passed into the sigmoid colon. A small amount of air is used to expand the colon walls in order for your doctor to see the lining. If growths or polyps are found during the test, a biopsy may be taken and sent to the lab for further testing. A sigmoidoscopy usually takes about 20 minutes. It is normal to experience mild cramping and bloating after the procedure. You may resume all normal activities after the test.


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The Centre for Sustainable Dryland Ecosystems and Societies refurbished the hall and student hostels.
Prof. Agnes Mwan'gombe, Principal, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (seated in the middle), Prof. J.T. Njoka, Director, CSDES (left) and Prof. G. Kironchi, Chairman, LARMAT (right) during the CSDES- IGAD ARDGF project inception workshop held on 15th July 2014in Westlands
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Research findings dissemination workshop held on 11th March 2014 in Marsabit
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Towards an Industry Standard for Benchmarking Big Data Workloads
Industry standard benchmarks have played, and continue to play, a crucial role in the advancement of the computing industry. Demands for them have existed since buyers were first confronted with the choice between purchasing one system over another. Over the years, industry standard benchmarks have proven critical to both buyers and vendors: buyers use benchmark results when evaluating new systems in terms of performance, price/performance and energy efficiency, while vendors use benchmarks to demonstrate competitiveness of their products and to monitor release-to-release progress of their products under development [1]. Historically we have seen that industry standard benchmarks enable healthy competition that results in product improvements and the evolution of brand new technologies.
Over the past quarter-century, industry standard bodies like the Transaction Processing Performance Council (TPC) and the Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC) have developed several industry standards for performance benchmarking, which have been a significant driving force behind the development of faster, less expensive, and/or more energy efficient system configurations.
The world has been in the midst of an extraordinary information explosion over the past decade, punctuated by rapid growth in the use of the Internet and the number of connected devices worldwide. Today, we're seeing a rate of change faster than at any point throughout history, and both enterprise application data and machine generated data, known as Big Data, continue to grow exponentially, challenging industry experts and researchers to develop new innovative techniques to evaluate and benchmark hardware and software technologies and products.
I am co-chairing a workshop with my distinguished colleagues Chaitanya Baru, Meikel Poess, Milind Bhandarkar, Tilmann Rabl and others entitled Workshop on Big Data Benchmarking (WBDB 2012) [2], supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF.gov). This is a crucial initial step towards the development of an industry standard benchmark for providing objective measures of the effectiveness of hardware and software systems dealing with Big Data. Several industry experts and researchers have been invited to present and debate their vision on benchmarking big data platforms.
A report from this workshop will be presented at the just-announced 4th International Conference on Performance Evaluation Benchmarking (TPCTC 2012) [3], organized by the TPC, which will be collocated with the 38th International Conference of Very Large Data Bases (VLDB 2012), a premier forum for data management and database researchers, vendors and users. With this conference, we encourage industry experts and researchers to submit ideas and methodologies in performance evaluation, measurement and characterization in areas including, but not limited to: big data, cloud computing, business intelligence, energy and space efficiency, hardware and software innovations and lessons learned in practice using TPC and other benchmark workloads [4].
Cisco has been an active member of the TPC since 2010 and the SPEC since 2009.
[1] R. Nambiar, N. Wakou, P. Thawley, A. Masland, M. Lanken, M. Majdalany, F. Carman: Shaping the Landscape of Industry Standard Benchmarks: Contributions of the Transaction Processing Performance Council: Springer 2011
[2] Workshop on Big Data Benchmarking: http://clds.ucsd.edu/wbdb2012/
[3] TPC Press Release: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/transaction-processing-performance-council-announces-150000511.html
[4] TPCTC 2012 Call for Papers: http://www.tpc.org/tpctc2012/
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Dr. Dobb's is running the first of two blog posts about benchmarks, the TPC, the TPCTC 2012 conference and the new TPC-DS benchmark.
"100 GB to 30,000 GB: Size, Speed and Benchmarks"


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Bent makes his mark
Record signing Darren Bent came off the substitutes' bench to rescue a point for Aston Villa in a 1-1 draw against West Brom at Villa Park.
Bent was axed by Villa boss Paul Lambert with Gabriel Agbonlahor and Christian Benteke preferred upfront.
But he had only been on the pitch 11 minutes when he fired the equaliser in front of England head coach Roy Hodgson to cancel out Shane Long's opener.
Villa deserved a share of the spoils after dominating the second period.
Long looked as if he had settled the issue on returning to the ground where he suffered a knee ligament injury last season which sidelined him for six weeks before Bent's intervention.
A point maintained Albion's fine start to the campaign - 11 points from six games - but Villa will also take plenty of encouragement from the performance of their new-look side.
Benteke was only inches away from connecting with an early dipping cross from Villa striker Agbonlahor
But Albion were the first to settle and Long missed a decent opportunity to put them ahead after six minutes.
A deep centre from Baggies skipper Chris Brunt was headed back across goal by James Morrison to Long but he sent his header wide when he should have at least hit the target.
Albion were in the ascendancy in the early stages and debutant Goran Popov appealed in vain for a penalty after his cross appeared to strike the arm of Marcus Albrighton.
Villa started to settle and Albion keeper Ben Foster finger-tipped a long-range drive from Brett Holman over the bar.
Home midfielder Fabian Delph became the first player to be yellow carded after 26 minutes for a challenge on Brunt.
Albion were forced into a change five minutes before the interval when Brunt sustained a leg injury blocking a cross from Matthew Lowton and was replaced by Graham Dorrans.
Foster made a fine save when he had to readjust to turn away a shot from Holman which took a deflection off Billy Jones.
Benteke then carved out an opening for himself and winning a touch-line battle with Gareth McAuley but could not keep his shot down after cutting into the area.
Jones became the second Albion player to hobble off on the stroke of half-time with a knee injury and he was replaced by Gabriel Tamas.
Long had the ball in the net five minutes into the second period only to have strayed a yard offside.
But the former Reading player made no mistake when breaking the deadlock 60 seconds later with his fourth goal of the season.
Morrison appeared to be just offside when he picked up the ball and ran towards the Villa boss before sending a low cross into the danger area.
Centre-back Ron Vlaar only got the slightest of touches on his attempted clearance and Long was positioned behind him to make no mistake.
Villa tried to retaliate and Joe Bennett was only just off target with a curling free-kick.
But Long should have done better when again well placed and he scuffed his shot through to Brad Guzan.
Lambert brought on Bent mid-way through the second half in place of Benteke and he quickly made an impact with an 80th-minute equaliser.
Ciaran Clark's volley from a Barry Bannan corner was blocked but Bent was perfectly placed to convert the loose ball.
Albion came close to regaining the lead when substitute Romelu Lukaku's shot deflected off Clark on to a post. The on loan Chelsea striker also shot against the legs of Guzan.
Source: DSG
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text: Residency set to begin PDL season May 16, 200812:00AM PDT Previous Next Vancouver Whitecaps FC Residency face Lower Mainland rivals Abbotsford Mariners in their inaugural game in the USL Premier Development League at Simon Fraser University on Sunday afternoon. Fresh off their latest trip to Germany, the Residency squad will look to make their mark over the next two months by playing in the Northwest Division of the PDL's Western Conference. Northwest Division teams include Sunday's opponent Abbotsford, Washington State's Tacoma Tide, Yakima Reds and Spokane Spiders, as well as Oregon's Cascade Surge, who play out of Salem. Utah's Brigham Young University Cougars and Ogden Outlaws are also part of the Northwest Division. Vancouver Whitecaps FC Residency will be the first professional side to compete in the 67-team PDL. The new franchise will be predominately comprise of players from the Vancouver Whitecaps FC Residency program, with Residency managing director and head coach Thomas Niendorf in charge of the side from the sidelines. In addition to the full-time Residency players, members from the Whitecaps first-team squad, who play out of the USL First Division, will be eligible to be sent to the PDL team for conditioning stints. The team will, however, adhere to all PDL limitations on the use of players over 23 years of age. Previous Next


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Fast forward. You. A Palm Beach Atlantic University degree in your hand. Looking back, you know that the education you just completed is far from over. The ways in which your professors, your classmates and your experiences inside and outside of the classroom impacted you are etched in your soul. What impact will PBA have on you? You can expect…
PBA provides the perfect learning experience, no matter which of our undergraduate majors, with more than 50 courses of study, or graduate programs you choose. You'll learn from outstanding scholars who also happen to be outstanding men and women of faith. Beyond learning in classrooms with a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, your learning will spill out into the world — through internships, research and study abroad opportunities.
PBA is Florida's top Christian university. That means your education will be Christ-centered. Prayer in the classroom is commonplace. So is expressing your beliefs and sharing your passion for your faith. Your professors are more than just your teachers. They're your mentors and guides throughout your PBA educational journey.
Nothing impacts your life — and impacts the world — like serving God through serving
others. At PBA, we call it "Workship," a combination of "work" and "worship." You'll volunteer 45 hours each year to help
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You'll also have the opportunity to see the world — and make an impact in it — through mission trips to countries like Haiti, Uganda and the Philippines.
The PBA Impact doesn't just happen while you're actively learning. You'll also feel it when you're engaged in one of our more than 50 social, professional and religious clubs and organizations. You'll also feel it with when making new friends in your residence hall, playing sand volleyball on the beach, or attending a concert at the world-class Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, just blocks from campus.


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Chicken Artichokes & Olives with Angel Hair Pasta
Pasta is my answer for everything - what else can you make for dinner in less than 15 minutes that is crave-able? If it were up to me, I fix shrimp scampi with linguine or spaghetti and meatballs every night of the week. But Mike appreciates a little more variety... as I'm sure other normal people do, too.
Chicken, Artichoke and Olives is a great option when you've become burnt out on all of the Italian staples. I usually can round up all of the ingredients in my pantry (besides the chicken, of course...) and prepare it as a last minute dinner.
Chicken Artichokes & Olives with Angel Hair Pasta
serves 2... very generously
1 pound of chicken breasts, butterflied
Salt & Pepper
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 pound of angel hair pasta
4 cloves of garlic, minced
3/4 cup of artichoke hearts, 1-inch dice
1/2 cup of green olives, sliced
1/2 cup of olive oil
3 tablespoons of butter
Bring a large pot of water to boil.
In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season the butterflied chicken breasts with salt & pepper. Saute the chicken in the pan for 3-5 minutes on each side until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Into the same pan in which the chicken was cooked, add garlic, olives, artichokes, butter and extra olive oil (if needed). Cook on medium for 2-3 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Salt the boiling water with about 1 tablespoon of sea salt. Add pasta and cook for 3-4 minutes, just until done. Angel hair pasta doesn't take long!
Place the chicken breasts back into the saute pan with the olive and artichoke sauce. If you need more liquid in the sauce, add a small amount of the pasta water a little at a time.
Drain the pasta, and add it into the saute pan or pour the sauce over the pasta on each plate.


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When Jim Caldwell replaced Cam Cameron as the Baltimore Ravens' offensive coordinator following a Week 14 loss to the Washington Redskins, few were expecting the first-time play caller to resurrect an offense that had struggled to find an identity for most of the season. However, not only has Caldwell given the Ravens an identity, he's transformed the unit into an explosive postseason scoring machine.
With a showdown looming against a rugged San Francisco 49ers defense in Super Bowl XLVII, I thought I would dig into the All-22 Coaches Film to see how Caldwell rejuvenated Baltimore's offense. Here's what I discovered during my tape study:
1) The Ravens' reshuffled offensive line has been outstanding in the postseason.
The offensive line is the foundation of every explosive attack, and that's certainly been the case with the Ravens since Caldwell took over. The unit has hit its stride in the playoffs, with Baltimore surrendering just four sacks in three postseason games. Additionally, the unit has blown open huge holes for Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce, enabling Baltimore to re-emerge as a dominant force on the ground.
The Ravens' resurgence has coincided with the insertion of Bryant McKinnie into the starting lineup at left tackle. The former Pro Bowler struggled with injuries and weight issues during the offseason and training camp, but he finally returned to health near the end of the regular season. McKinnie has been outstanding while manning the blind side, neutralizing explosive pass rushers like the Indianapolis Colts' Dwight Freeney and the Denver Broncos' Von Miller off the edges without assistance from the tight end or running back.
McKinnie's on-field rebirth also allowed the Ravens to move Michael Oher back to right tackle and kick Kelechi Osemele to left guard. With their collection of big, athletic blockers, the Ravens have been able to punish opponents with a physical running game.
In the screengrab below, taken from Baltimore's divisional-round win over the Denver Broncos, the Ravens align in a dubs formation, with Rice at the dot back position:
The Ravens are running a Power-O, with McKinnie and Osemele double-teaming the 3-technique. Meanwhile, Marshal Yanda is pulling around to block the first defender to show up in the hole:
The play is perfectly blocked at the point of attack, leading to a 32-yard gain for Rice:
Click here to see full video of the play.
Now, it's certainly uncommon for an offensive line to gel in such a short time span, but the proof is in the pudding. Just look at this offense's performance in the playoffs: The Ravens have scored 90 points in three games, averaging more than 400 yards of total offense. Most importantly, the Ravens have scored touchdowns on eight of 10 red-zone trips.
Given the correlation between winning the battle at the line of scrimmage and winning games, it is not a surprise that the Ravens are in Super Bowl XLVII.
2) Caldwell has given the Ravens' offense an identity by building game plans around the ground attack.
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Under Cameron, the Ravens rushed the ball just 25.7 times per game. Although that number placed the team right around the league average at the time (through 13 games), the lack of commitment to the ground attack prevented the Ravens from consistently staying on schedule. This has changed dramatically since Caldwell's appointment as the offensive play caller. In the Ravens' past six games (including the postseason), the team has averaged 35.7 rushing attempts for 155.3 yards per game. Most importantly, the Ravens have run on 61 percent of their first-down plays under Caldwell, allowing the offense to avoid facing the kinds of long-yardage situations on second and third down that play into the hands of the defense.
Caldwell's decision to emphasize the running game is understandable, given the talents of Rice and Pierce. From a personnel standpoint, the Ravens' dynamic running back tandem is unquestionably the strength of the offense. Rice, in particular, is one of the best running backs in the NFL. He has posted four straight 1,000-yard seasons, consistently ranking among league leaders in rushing yards and total yards from scrimmage. The Ravens have been extremely successful when they've made Rice the focal point of the offense. In fact, when he receives at least 20 carries, the Ravens are 26-5, including a 6-1 mark in 2012. This telling statistic reveals Rice's tremendous impact.
Pierce is underrated on the national scene because of his role as Rice's understudy, but those familiar with the Ravens certainly understand his value to the offense -- especially since Caldwell took over play-calling duties. Under Caldwell's direction, Pierce has rushed for 401 yards on 68 attempts (5.8 yards per carry) in the past six games. He has posted two 100-yard games during that span while demonstrating big-play ability as a rugged runner between the tackles.
To capitalize on Pierce's abilities, Caldwell has frequently called power and off-tackle running plays with the young back in the game. In the video clip to the right, taken from the Ravens' Week 16 blowout of the New York Giants, Pierce takes a lead draw for a 78-yard gain. The beauty of the play lies not only in the exceptional blocking at the point of attack, but also in the outstanding vision and instincts Pierce displays while finding a crease in the middle of the defense.
The Ravens have a pair of runners capable of punishing defenses up the gut, and the 49ers will find it challenging to contain this resurgent ground game on Super Bowl Sunday.
3) Increased emphasis on the vertical passing game has helped Joe Flacco thrive in the playoffs.
Quarterbacks are judged by many things, but the most misleading statistic is completion percentage. Depending upon the structure of the passing game within an offensive system, quarterbacks can ring up gaudy numbers without taking significant risks as a passer. While some quarterbacks have been able to guide their respective teams to championships utilizing a "dink and dunk" approach, the overwhelming majority of winning quarterbacks can make big-time throws, particularly down the field.
I've followed Flacco's game throughout the years, and it's obvious that he is an A-plus arm talent with the ability to make accurate throws to every area of the field. He excels at throwing the ball deep down the middle of the field or along the sideline following a play fake in the backfield. Although these throws are more difficult to consistently complete, the big gains netted on bombs can demoralize an opponent while energizing the offense.
Caldwell definitely took Flacco's strength as a player into account while crafting the past six game plans. He has made the deep ball the focal point of the passing game, designing a number of plays that enable Flacco to take shots down the field against one-on-one coverage on the perimeter. Caldwell has cleverly crafted plays that enable Flacco to go up top, from go-routes and double moves performed on the outside of spread formations to deep posts executed in run-heavy looks.
In the following screen grab, taken from the wild-card-round win over the Indianapolis Colts (Caldwell's old team), the Ravens are aligned in an ace-slot formation, with Anquan Boldin and Torrey Smith stacked at the top of the screen. Smith will trail Boldin up the field before running a deep post down the middle. Boldin will run a double move on the outside, to exploit the single coverage:
When Boldin chops his feet to simulate a comeback route, the cornerback hesitates, creating an opportunity for Boldin to blow by on a vertical route:
Flacco throws the ball deep and away from the coverage, resulting in a 46-yard gain for the Ravens:
Click here to see full video of the play.
Click here for another clip of Flacco showcasing his big arm and superb timing on a deep throw. And here, too. Pay close attention to the exceptional touch and ball placement on each throw.
With Caldwell unleashing Flacco as a deep-ball thrower to complement a punishing power running game, the Ravens' offense has emerged as an explosive unit that can effectively counter every conceivable defensive tactic.
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