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1970 Mercury Cougar XR-7 - Predatory Cat
Predator Performance Gives Becky Raybuck's '70 Cougar XR-7 A Modern Makeover.
Don't confuse a "chick car" with a chick's car. The first one is a Volkswagen Beetle with a flower in the dash, but the other could very well leave your car in the dust. Becky Raybuck's '70 Cougar XR-7 convertible falls into the latter category. The color might make you think it's all fluff, but that's where the similarity ends. It's not a track car, racecar or even a show car. It's a ride for those sunny days when she craves the wind in her hair and the sound of eight pistons thumping. We asked Rebecca why she chose a Cougar and she replied, "My husband Denny and I had owned a '70 Cougar XR-7 with a 428 engine when we were first married and we both wanted to own another ever since." It certainly helps that the couple are owners of Predator Performance in DuBois, Penn., where they make a living restoring and hot rodding all manner of cool rides. This time they decided to build something for themselves rather than for a paying customer.
It was several years ago that Denny spied a couple of Cougars on the auction list at Barrett-Jackson. One was a '70 XR-7 'vert just like Becky wanted, and the other was a '69 Eliminator coupe that pushed all of Denny's buttons in just the right way. Cougars aren't exactly mainstream cars, so the couple was surprised to see two of them for sale at the same place. After a short trip to Scottsdale, Ariz., and some bidding action, both Cougars were shipped back to Dubois where they waited for their turn in the shop. Eventually, there was a break in line and Chad Vogele, the hot rod shop supervisor, got the chance to tear into Becky's ride. As Chad said, "We wanted to modernize the car mechanically while keeping all the attributes that made the Cougar such a cool and unique car in its time." They saw the Cougar as the Mustang's bigger, more mature brother. This meant that they wanted to enhance the looks and comfort as well as the performance of the Mercury. It also gave them the chance to stand out in the crowd and build something out of the ordinary.
The body of the previously restored Cougar was completely disassembled down to the last bolt and chemically stripped. Luckily, they found a lot of rust-free sheetmetal. Chad told PHR: "The car was originally sold in Honolulu, Hawaii, back in '70, and later came to the mainland. We were really happy with its condition since that's not the case with cars found here in the rust belt of northern Pennsylvania." Not many changes were made to the body since they liked what was already there. Under the hood, the firewall was smoothed and, in preparation of new suspension, the shock towers were removed. Then it was time to pick the color. "The XR-7 we drove to high school prom in, and had when we were married, was a sort of powder blue color. I guess it was nostalgia, but I wanted this color on my new Cougar as well," stated Becky. With that mandate, the crew at Predator mixed up a custom hue of powder blue pearl paint especially for her ride.
While decisions were being made over paint, work was well underway on the suspension and chassis. The archaic suspension was tossed in favor of a complete Mustang II arrangement, including the power rack that dramatically improves how the car responds to steering input. To complement the new suspension, the team added QA1 coil-over shocks to the mix. The rear leafs were replaced with two-inch dropped versions along with another pair of QA1 shocks. Custom front and rear sway bars limit body roll while chassis twist is kept to a minimum by one-off subframe connectors. Being quick is useless if you can't bleed off the speed in a hurry. To tackle this task, the Cougar was fitted with Wilwood six-piston front and four-piston rear brakes. The front 13-inch rotors spin inside the 18x8 Boyd Coddington "Junkyard Dog" wheels while the rear 12-inch rotors rotate within matching 18x10 hoops.
The XR-7 originally came with a 428 cubic-inch engine and there was never a thought of replacing it with something else. The team at Predator Performance did, however, decide to rebuild the mill and squeeze a few more ponies out of it. The rotating parts were balanced and blueprinted and the block was stuffed with 9.75 compression Speed Pro pistons, an Eagle crankshaft, and Eagle Rods. A Lunati bumpstick (224/232 degree, .481 intake and .490 exhaust) controls Manley pushrods that in-turn work the shaft-mounted Crane Roller rockers. These parts work inside Edelbrock Performer heads to help the mill suck in copious amounts of air through the matching intake and spew it out through Hooker headers. Fuel and air is controlled by a custom AEM sequential fuel-injection system and AEM controls the spark as well. A Griffin aluminum radiator cools water and trans fluid and a set of March pulleys spins all the accessories. Power from the 428 transits through a '70 C-6 transmission with a TCI 3,000-rpm stall converter and into the original Detroit Locker Truetrac-equipped, 3:70-geared, Currie 9-inch rear end. The result is a very streetable engine that turns out 389 horsepower at 4,900 rpm and 454 lb-ft of twist at 3,900 rpm. It just goes to show that even powder-blue-colored cars can be fast.
One of the few aspects of the Mercury not done by Predator Performance was the interior. For this, the nearly completed Cougar was sent over to Weimanns Upholstery in Delmont, Penn., where the factory seats and door panels were reworked in various shades of blue leather and suede. They also stitched up a matching navy blue soft top to tie it all together. The original Mercury had a faux wood treatment to the dash, but Becky wanted the real deal, so a custom mahogany dash and console panels were whittled out of real wood and filled with classic gauges. A Grant wheel mounted on an ididit column keeps Becky heading in the right direction while a Vintage Air Gen II system keeps her chilled in the sticky heat of summer. There's a stereo by Custom Auto Sound, but we think Becky prefers the sound of rushing air and of the mill thumping through the Flowmaster mufflers.
Now that Becky's 'vert has hit the streets, the shop can get to work on her husband's '69 coupe, which will be considerably wilder than her blue cruiser. Unfortunately, the weather has not been cooperating at all with Becky's desire to tear up some asphalt. It was almost July when we shot the Cougar and the "sunny weather" that makes owning a drop top so much fun just hadn't materialized yet. Instead, there have been record amounts of rain, but when the weather finally stops acting up, many miles are planned for the Cougar. Becky told PHR:"Once it clears up, we plan on dropping the top, hitting as many events as possible, and just enjoying my new ride." Maybe a road-trip second honeymoon, too.


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Military kids don't have that luxury of influencing a family's decision to move, which is among the many reasons the Defense Department deemed April the Month of the Military Child [ http://www.defense.gov/home/features/2012/0412_militarychild/ ] to celebrate military children's shared sacrifice for the nation.
While even one relocation is traumatic for most teens, military kids have done it multiple times. But that doesn't necessarily make it easier, as Karen Morgan knows firsthand.
Morgan is a senior program analyst with the department's Military Community and Family Policy [ http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/pls/psgprod/f?p=MHF:DETAIL0:0::::SID,CID,COHE:20.30.318.104.22.168.0.0.0,,250644 ]office in the Pentagon. But she also was a Marine Corps wife for 25 years, and the couple has two children.
"Moving anywhere can be traumatic for anyone, but it's doubly traumatic with kids," she told me recently.
Morgan mostly remembers their relocations fondly ? as a family bonding experience, and a chance to experience new areas together. But there were hard times, too, like when they moved in the summer and couldn't find other children to play with, and when their daughter left for college in Virginia while they still were stationed in Okinawa.
Now Morgan uses those experiences to give insight into a DOD website designed to help military kids with their parents' many relocations. Military Youth on the Move [ http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/pls/psgprod/f?p=MYOM:HOME2:0 ]has tabs for teens, pre-teens, and younger kids to help with everything from preparing for college, to dating, to making new friends. There is a "Moving Out" section with advice on packing, saying 'goodbye,' and keeping in touch, and a "Get Help" tab offers advice on dealing with a parent's deployment, divorce, and bullying.
Moving is never easy, but sites like Military Youth on the Move certainly help.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. – The Beacons used timely hitting to get back on the winning track as UMass Boston defeated the St. Joseph's College (L.I.) by the final of 5-3 and 9-7 to earn a non-conference sweep Tuesday afternoon at Terry Park.
With Tuesday's sweep UMass Boston improved to 4-2 on this year's spring trip as they have just three games remaining before heading back to Boston this Friday evening. Having a huge day at the plate for the Beacons was junior Charles LaPaglia (Marshfield, Mass.) who went 4-for-7, which included two triples, and had five RBI. His two huge extra base hits tied him for the program record for triples in a single game.
On the hill, the Beacons saw Harlan Zeerip (Bridgewater, Conn.) and Matt Dziok (Southampton, Mass.) each record their first wins of the 2014 season, while Will Barrack (Lancaster, Va.) notched his first save in game one.
GAME ONE – UMass Boston 5, St. Joseph's College 3
In the opener the Beacons jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first thanks in part to an RBI double from Jamill Moquete (Boston, Mass.) and a sacrifice fly from Todd Ezold (Westfield, Mass.). Leading off the inning Adam Gutierrez crushed his second double of the trip, while Daniel Mantoni (Northbridge, Mass.) ripped a single up the middle to put runners at first and second. That hit was the first of three for the newcomer who also accounted for three of the Beacons runs.
The Beacons scored another two runs in the top of the third with Moquete and LaPaglia each recording RBI singles. Also playing a major part in the game one victory was the Beacons aggressiveness on the base paths. In total the Beacons stole a season-high seven bases, with three of those belonging to Mantoni.
St. Joseph's finally got on the scoreboard in the fourth as they recorded all three of their runs in the frame. The Beacons final run of the contest came in the top of the seventh when Mantoni scored on wild pitch.
On the hill, Zeerip went 5.2 innings allowing three runs, two earned, on five hits. He would also strike out one and walk another. For Barrack he allowed just one hit, while fanning two in 1.1 innings to earn the save.
GAME TWO – UMass Boston 9, St. Joseph's College 7
In perhaps their biggest test of the young season, the Beacons overcame a 4-0 deficit to earn the sweep. St. Joseph's would score four of their seven runs in the top of the first, but that lead was quickly erased as the Beacons tacked on two in the bottom half of the inning, and two more in the bottom of the second.
After a scoreless third for both teams, UMass would explode for three more runs in the fourth to make it 7-3. LaPaglia drove in two of the Beacons three runs on a huge triple to right field. Ezold picked-up the other RBI on a single also to right field.
Down but not out St. Joseph's answered back with a three-spot of-their-own in the top of the next inning to tie the game at 7-7. The tie did not last long as the Beacons retook the lead on a wild pitch in the bottom of the fifth. Brothers would record the go-ahead run after crushing a triple to deep right field with two outs.
In the sixth, LaPaglia drove in the Beacons final run on his second triple, this time to right center. His huge hit came after Tyler Johnson (Newton, N.H.) crushed a double down the left field line to lead off the inning.
Gabe May (Portsmouth, N.H.) got the start in Tuesday's nightcap and went four complete innings. Steve Roche (Worcester, Mass.) came out of the bullpen and went 2/3 off inning before Dziok closed out the win going the final 2.1. The righty did not surrender a hit or walk during his outing.
Baseball returns to action tomorrow when they face 19th ranked Johns Hopkins University at 10 a.m. at the Player Development Complex, field number 3.


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First Lady Welcomes Service Members, Families to White House Holiday Preview
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2016 - First Lady Michelle Obama hosted nearly 200 service members, spouses, children, veterans and wounded warriors at this year's annual White House holiday décor preview as part of a Joining Forces initiative celebration.
"For the past eight years, celebrating the holidays and having you all be the first that see the decorations … has been one of our favorite White House traditions," the first lady said.
"It reminds us that between all the shopping lists and the travel plans and all those big meals, we cannot forget what the holidays are really about, and you all help us," she said.
*Military Families 'Do It All'*
Military families remind Americans of what matters, Obama told to the audience in the East Room. "Even as you serve this country in uniform, or you hold everything together here at home as a military spouse, or you prepare to attend another new school as a military kid … you all still find time to contribute even more to your communities and to this country."
The first lady said military families "do it all," from volunteering at local food banks, coaching their kids' sports teams on the weekends, to even cutting the Thanksgiving holiday short to volunteer at the White House to decorate it for the holidays.
"The commitment to serve others [is] what the holidays are truly about and that's what we honor with our holiday decorations every year at the White House," the first lady said. "And as usual, we're going to be celebrating our country's greatest gifts with special decorations celebrating our military families."
*Honoring America's Heroes*
The first lady pointed out a military-themed Christmas tree and flag, comprising pictures of military families she and President Barack Obama have visited around the world over the past eight years.
"The tree is hung with gold ornaments honoring America's greatest heroes, the men and women who have given their lives for our country," she said, noting that an electronic tablet is affixed to the display for visitors to send holiday wishes to U.S. service members.
"To all the military families, those of you who are here today and all those around the world, I want to once again honor you for your service and your sacrifice and your love of this nation, the first lady said. "It's a lot that my family and I share along with you. It has been such a complete pleasure to support you in this time."


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A quaint and cozy house in Kapolei just came on the market last Saturday, with excellent upgrades and features.
Located in Kapolei near the community park, this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath house offers more than 1,600 square feet of living space and almost 4,000 feet of land. The exterior of the property boasts new fencing, windows and screens, which is apparent looking at the well-maintained property.
The bright and open kitchen features Island-style white cabinets, with a conveniently constructed U-shaped design to maximize work flow. For those who enjoy cooking, you will love the commercial size stainless steel gas range with two ovens—perfect for preparing meals for family and friends alike.
The dining area and a separate breakfast nook offer plenty of options for enjoying a good home-cooked meal, while the large and open living area is the perfect place to relax or entertain. If you prefer to entertain outdoors, the backyard also offers great space for barbeques and relaxation.
The house also features a home security system, though you shouldn't need it—the neighborhood is known for being quite safe. The two car garage and driveway ensure you will have plenty of parking and storage space. The freeway is just a short 5 minute drive away for easy access into town and there is ample shopping also only minutes away, adding to the convenience of this location.
For those interested, there will be an open house Sunday, April 21 from 2-5 p.m.
Money talk: $529,000 fee simple
Contact: Carolyn Kanoho, Prudential Locations, 808-216-7776


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Smarty-pants Iowa City has more adults with a bachelor's degree (61 percent) than almost any other U.S. town (the country average is a paltry 27 percent). Home to the University of Iowa's famed writers' workshop, it has 41 public parks—most equipped with trails and many that overlook the dramatic Iowa River—right in city limits.
The Iowa City Bike Library, a quaint bike shop on E. College Street, leases new bikes for six-month try-outs ($20 deposit; www.bikelibrary.org). Grab some wheels for the day and cycle through City Park. Or hike through the Devonian Fossil Gorge in Coralville Lake Park www.coralville.org.
For the freshest lamb kebob this side of the Atlantic, go to Oasis Falafel, where they can top your pita with mango chutney and homemade pickled cabbage (www.oasisfalafel.com).
At Smiths' B&B, a bright home in the historic north side neighborhood, you can seriously relax: a licensed masseur is onsite (doubles from $65; https://www.tripadvisor.com/).


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Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing are two of the three "core" occupational fields within the overall Geospatial Technology industry.
Photogrammetry is the science and technology of obtaining reliable measurements, maps, digital elevation models, and other geographic information from aerial and space photography. Photogrammetrists are responsible for all phases of such mapping projects and provide spatially accurate base maps that form a foundation for many other specialized applications of geographic information systems.
Remote Sensing is the science and technology of obtaining information about Earth objects and environment from a distance. Remote Sensing Specialists measure the variations in electromagnetic waves as they interact with objects. These wavelengths typically involve not just visible light, but also near-infrared, mid-infrared, thermal and microwave energy.
Today, many maps and three-dimensional environmental models rely on photographs or other data taken from airplanes, satellites and other ground-based sensing systems.
Together, Photogrammetrists and Remote Sensing Specialists oversee the collection and interpretation of photographic and other data, including that gathered from technological tools, such as the Global Positioning System (GPS) and other aerial, satellite, and ground-based remote sensing imagery.
Photogrammetrists and Remote Sensing Specialists can be found working in various local, state, and federal government agencies, as well as in a wide-range of related scientific and technical fields, such as agriculture and soils; archeology; biology; cartography; ecology; environmental sciences; forestry and range; geodesy; geography; geology; hydrology and water resources; land appraisal and real estate; medicine; transportation; urban planning and development, and more.
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS).
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- Build a star wars vehicle, starfighter, or capital ship in microfig scale.
- If the normal vehicle has an enclosed cockpit, your micro vehicle must have an enclosed cockpit. If the normal vehicle does not have an enclosed cockpit, your microfig vehicle should not have an enclosed cockpit.
- Can use any microfig from any of the LEGO games as a stand-in.
- If you don't have a microfig, you can use a brick-built model that is two 1x1 bricks tall or something 6 1x1 plates tall as a stand-in.
- Microfigs must be oriented vertically in the vehicle/fighter/ship as if they are piloting it. In other words, no lying down unless the ship is meant to be piloted while lying down.
- Any vehicle from any of the films plus Clone Wars cartoon are eligible.
- Creatures are not vehicles (no banthas, dewbacks, tauntauns, etc).
- Don't try and be clever and pick the most obscure vehicle seen in the background of Coruscant that can only be seen with a microscope on a 1080p screen shot.
- If you do try and be clever, at least link some source material. You'll end up losing votes anyway.
How To Enter:
- Post a reply to this thread and embed up two pictures.
- One of your pictures MUST be of your microfig seated at the cockpit.
- Submission window starts now until 11:59pm PST Thursday January 31, 2013.
- Voting will be open from February 1 through February 7, 2013.
- Only one round of voting.
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- 1 complete Planet Series 1 set (9674 Naboo Starfighter & Naboo, 9675 Sebulba's Podracer & Tatooine, 9676 TIE Interceptor & Death Star)
- 1 copy of 30059 MTT
- 1 copy of 30056 Star Destroyer
- 1 copy of 8028 TIE Fighter
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- 1 copy of 30056 Star Destroyer
- 1 copy of 8028 TIE Fighter
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- No pre-existing or virtual models.
- No changes allowed after the deadline.
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Simply post your submission photos in a reply to this thread before the deadline.
You must have a forum account to enter. Entries by proxy will be not be allowed.
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Do not post non-entry photos to the contest thread unless you want to be disqualified.
You must use Flickr to host your entry pictures because we rely on the built in image resizing feature. If you do not have an account, you can sign up for free, or ask someone to upload it for you. Once uploaded you will need to embed the photo in the forum. To do so:
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Michael Phelps lands on the cover of Golf Digest
Putting the world's greatest swimmer on a magazine cover isn't anything new. Putting him in golf clothes just might be.
Michael Phelps, winner of more gold medals than any athlete in Olympic history, will grace the cover of the December issue of Golf Digest.
Phelps, who has retired from competition but still teaches children, will be among four different cover subjects -- along with Bill Clinton, Morgan Freeman and Michael J. Fox -- for a a feature entitled "Game Changers: Golfers Who Give Back."
The story covers the charity work of the four golfers along with 20 other famous amateurs.
The Olympian recently took up the game and admits to struggling to master the fundamentals. He jokingly said the only way he would compete at the Olympics again was in golf.


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The other day I was out riding with my boss (Mtbr founder Francis Cebedo) and I was only about 10 pedal strokes away from my truck when I realized I had forgotten my gloves. My first instinct was to turn around immediately to put on my usual hand protection. But, not wanting to break his Strava KOM pace, I decided to push on and just ride without them. Why not, right? Besides, hasn't that been the trend for a while now? All those MTB video stars hucking themselves off huge jumps with no gloves, even after crashing?
As I rode, I mentally created a list of the Pros and Cons of wearing gloves. Here is what I came up with:
Pro Gloves:
- Protection from falls or cactus or rocks or poison oak
- Soak up sweat (moisture, rain) better and provide better grip
- Provide warmth
- Padding (helps fight numbness)
Con Gloves:
- Better "feel" on the bars
- Gloves are too hot
As I continued my ride, what I slowly found out was that I actually LIKED riding without my gloves. Even though my two current favorite pair of gloves are awesome (I normally ride with Alpinestars Aero gloves or Mavic Single Track gloves, pictured above), I discovered that I liked the tactile feel of my grips. Of course, it probably helped that I was using an exceptionally good set of grips that are unlike any other I've used before. The Prologo Chameleon grips are ultra light lock-on style grips that are more like bar tape than the traditional rubber grip.
I realized that I had a better "feel" of what the bike was doing and how it was reacting to the terrain. Even though the gloves I'm use to are both on the thin side with minimal padding, the gloves just didn't provide the same sensation of connection with the bars. The Prologo grips provided plenty of padding and even though I had a good burn going trying to keep up with my hammerhead riding partner, slippage was not an issue (I am not a profuse sweater anyway). Other than the lack of protection in case of a fall (which is a huge factor not to be easily discounted), I enjoyed my gloveless ride.
I decided to reach out to some real pros to get their opinion on riding gloveless or not. I spoke with Mark Weir, Joe Lawwill, Mary Moncorgé and the guys from ShapeRideShoot. Here is what they had to say.


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I love vintage anything, but especially vintage sewing patterns and books. I love looking at the patterns from the 1940′s and imagining who the woman was who originally had them. Why did she buy this particular pattern? Was it for a special occasion or did she just need a new dress to wear? What fabric did she end up buying? How did it turn out? I especially love when there are handwritten notes on the envelope.
Often times the dress patterns are not even cut which makes me smile because how many times have I bought a new pattern only to have it sit in my pattern box uncut for years at a time. So buying patterns only to have them sit unused is certainly nothing new is it? My vintage pattern collection is growing and it far out paces my sewn vintage wardrobe. I think I am more in love with just having this bit of history than actually using it. I joke that I'll be able to pay for my kids college education with my vintage pattern collection. But, they'll have an ugly fight on their hands in getting me to turn it over.
For today's giveaway I'll have a hard time parting with these gems too. The Vintage Pattern Selector by Jo Barnfield and the awesome BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern are going home to two lucky winners. (Two winners will be picked with one book being given to one winner.)
Answer the question in the comments section below and you'll be entered to win.
Do you sew with vintage patterns? If so, what draws you to vintage sewing patterns? Is it the style? What styles do you favor? Currently, the 1980′s are considered vintage, what era do you like? Since I have to part with these lovelies please give me lots of details on your love of vintage.
Thanks for the indulgence!
Winners will be announced on Monday June 24th!


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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - UC Santa Barbara dropped just one set on Friday as it swept past the University of Portland in women's tennis action, 7-0.
The Gauchos jumped out to a quick start, earning the doubles point when the Pilots defaulted at No. 3 and then Tova Hausman and Bryanna Ojeda topped Megan Sporndli and Lacey Pflibsen at No. 1 doubles, 8-3. UCSB also won at No. 2 doubles where Jordan Dockendorf and Natalia Lozano defeated Valeska Hoath and Stefanie Doolittle, 8-6.
Sofia Novak won in straight sets at No. 1 singles, beating Pflibsen by a 6-3-6-2 count. Hausman, Jill Damion, Annabel Gledden, and Ojeda swept their matches at Nos. 3, 4, 5, and 6 respectively. At No. 2 singles, Lozano posted an easy 6-0 win in the first set and then built a 4-1 advantage in the second before Sporndli rallied to win the set, 4-6. Lozano, however, bounced back to earn a 7-5 victory in the final set giving the Gauchos a sweep.
The victory improves UCSB's overall record to 11-10. Portland drops to 5-10.
UCSB's final regular season match is scheduled for Sunday, April 18, at 11:00 am on the Robertson Gym Courts. It is a significant one on two fronts. It is the Gauchos Senior day. Bryanna Ojeda, Tova Hausman, and Asagi Onaga will be taking the court for as Gauchos for the last time in a home match. All three seniors will play both singles and doubles on Sunday.
"I hope we can get a nice crowd to help us recognize our three seniors on Sunday," said head coach Pete Kirkwood. "It would also help us to finish off the regular season with as much momentum as possible."
Finally,UCSB can clinch a No. 2 seed in the Big West Tournament with a win over UC Riverside and a UC Irvine win at Pacific on Saturday. The scenario is very realistic. The Gauchos need to finish in a three way tie for second-place to be the No. 2 seed. The lowest possible seed is No. 3.
UCSB 7, Portland 0
Singles Results
No. 1 - Sofia Novak (UCSB) def. Lacey Pflibsen (UP) - 6-3, 6-2
No. 2 - Natalia Lozano (UCSB) def. Megan Sporndli (UP) - 6-0, 4-6, 7-5
No. 3 - Tova Hausman (UCSB) def. Stephanie Fuchs (UP) - 6-2, 6-0
No. 4 - Jill Damion (UCSB) def. Stefanie Doolittle (UP) - 6-4, 6-1
No. 5 - Annabel Gledden (UCSB) def. Valeska Hoath (UP) - 6-1, 6-2
No. 6 - Bryanna Ojeda (UCSB) def. Tessa Mini - Default
Order of finish: 6, 5, 3, 1, 4, 2
Doubles Results
No. 1 - Hausman/Ojeda (UCSB) def. Sporndli/Pflibsen (UP) - 8-3
No. 2 - Jordan Dockendorf/Lozano (UCSB) def. Hoath/Doolittle (UP) - 8-6
No. 3 - Asagi Onaga/Damion (UCSB) def. Fuchs/Mini (UP) - Default
Order of finish: 3, 1, 2


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Hi, I'm looking for a motivation for the names genus and spinor genus of a lattice (and spinor norm of an isometry).
Is there any relation between the genus of a lattice and the genus of an algebraic curve ?
Is the spinor norm used in number theory related to physics ? I mean, if I have an isometry in a quadratic or skew-hermitian space and I calculate its spinor norm... Is there a physical interpretation for that ?
Thanks a lot !!


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Сторінка 280 - ... positive checks must vary inversely as each other ; that is, in countries either naturally unhealthy, or subject to a great mortality, from whatever cause it may arise, the preventive check will prevail very little. In those countries, on the contrary, which are naturally healthy, and where the preventive check is found to prevail with considerable force, the positive check will prevail very little, or the mortality be very small.
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Three Things to Watch at Apple Shareholder Meeting
Apple's shareholder meeting takes place Wednesday. George Stahl joins Markets Hub with three topics on everyone's minds.
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A tour preview for the "Jews of Greece: a Musical Journey," Featuring Sarah Aroeste and the Greek Chamber Music Project. Read full article here.
KUOW in Seattle interviews Sarah about what it means for her to preserve Ladino culture, and why she's drawn to the Seattle Sephardic community. Listen here!
Refinery29 talks to Sarah Aroeste about a language that was nearly lost, the universality of Ladino music, and how she blends Sephardic Judaism and feminism. Read here!
Latino, Hispanic or Sephardic? [Aroeste], a Sephardi Jews explains some commonly confused terms... Read here!
International Ladino singer Sarah Aroeste recently teamed up with the Jewish community of Mumbai to create Baylamos, a musical celebration of Simchat Torah. Team Be'chol Lashon spoke to Aroeste and her Indian collaborator, Ednna Samuel, on how the colorful partnership came about. Read here.
Vocalo's Beat Latino host and producer Catalina Maria Johnson discusses how musicians like Sarah Aroeste are keeping endangered indigenous languages alive. Read and listen here.
Aroeste talks to JewishBoston about her new album, "Together/Endjuntos," and her dedication to Sephardic culture. Read here.
Listen as Sarah speaks with the Yiddish Book Center about her family's Sephardic roots in Greece and Macedonia, and how she'll be bringing her contemporary style of Ladino to the Yidstock festiival July 14-15th, 2018.
A warm welcome in Macedonia for a Jewish singer with local roots. Read the essay here!
An interview with Ladino musician Sarah Aroeste on why she has chosen to honor her Macedonian heritage. Read full interview here.
NPR's Alt.Latino reviews Sarah's newest album, Together/Endjuntos, and discusses the commonalities between Jewish and Latin culture. Read here!
"The Sephardic Hanukkah Song you Really Need to Hear." Kveller features Sarah's new Hanukkah Song, Bimuelo ft Kosha Dillz! Read here!
Sarah writes an essay, Turkish Delight: The Sephardic Immigrant Experience in Fiction, in which she compares her own family experience with that of the protagonist in Shalach Manot's recent novel, His Hundred Years, a Tale. Read the essay here.
"[Aroeste's] new 10-song release begins with "Buena Semana" as you are introduced to Sarah's beautiful vocals. While you may not understand all of the lyrics, you will still get wrapped up in her voice." Read more here!
Lilith Magazine
Singing to Keep Ladino Alive: Sarah Aroeste Releases Groundbreaking Album. Read more here!
"[Aroeste] has created an eclectic collection that combines elements of Bhaṅgṛā, rap, cabaret, merengue and even country....We talked with Sarah Aroeste to find out why she wanted to do a Ladino Holiday album, and why she feels called to save this fading language." Read full piece here!
An in-depth Q&A with Sarah Aroeste about her new bilingual holiday album, Together/Endjuntos. Read it here.
A New Rosh Hashanah Song and Album for a New Year: Talking about an "Anyada Buena" with Ladino singer and activist Sarah Aroeste. Read here.
Sarah Aroeste conducts an interview with international Ladino singer, Yasmin Levy, on what it means to have Ladino in their blood and hearts. Read interview here.
#WeNeedDiverseBooks -Jewish Edition: A New Kind of Children's Book
Read Aroeste's blog piece about why she wrote a bilingual (Ladino/Jewish) children's book about gratitude, and why diversity in children's books matters.
"As Yiddish has had a renaissance of sorts in the last two decades, so, too, is Ladino having its moment. But we need to seize the opportunity before it is too late." Read Sarah Aroeste's full Op-ed here.
Sarah talks in depth with Gideon Culman of the Where Genius Grows Podcast all about how she got her start in Ladino music and the trajectory her career has taken. Listen here!
Aroeste gets to be a guest blogger for Tiny Tapping Toes! She explains where Ladino comes from and how to sing the song, "Mi Famiya" (My family)! Read more here.
Mike Mason talks to Sarah about all things Ladino-- especially for kids! Check out this fun family podcast here!
Listen to Sarah speak to Reese and the Monkeys about her Ladino children's project, Ora de Despertar, on their great new family podcast!
Sarah Aroeste is chosen as 1 of 10 Finalists in the "Soundtrack of our Spirit" contest. Read more here....
Parents' Choice Award Winner
Ora de Despertar (Time to Wake Up) is Aroeste's first all-original Ladino children's album. Here, she's supported by a stellar group of musicians, including renowned Israeli composer and producer Shai Bachar. These lighthearted songs celebrate the simple joys of childhood, including the ebullient opening title track. Read more here...
The Independent Music Awards selects Aroeste as their "Artist in the Spotlight." Read her interview here!
Jewschool catches up with Sarah Aroeste to ask her more about her newest children's album and her quest to save Ladino. Read here!
"A special way for Sephardic Jews and their children to celebrate their language....[And] a fascinating opportunity for educators to talk about dialects, specifically Spanish dialects..."
Sarah is invited to guest DJ the Hilltown Family Variety Show! Check out her episode on kids music in world languages today...
"Since the maintenance of a language is critical for the preservation of its cultural heritage, Sarah Aroeste's children's album becomes a wonderful resource to preserve Ladino." Read more here!
"Musician and songwriter Sarah Aroeste has released an album titled Ora de Despertar (Time to Wake Up). It's a collection of original Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) songs for children. Aroeste developed the album inspired by her own children. Her intention is that other children will have fun while they learn about the ancient Ladino culture. The songs are catchy and playful, and educational as well."
Read more here!
"Sarah Aroeste's recently released album [Ora de Despertar] is exactly the kind of music parents of young children look for and toddlers love: catchy, easy-to-sing melodies, simple repetitive lyrics inspired by the child's everyday world, and dollops of humor and surprise.
What sets this album apart is that the songs are in Ladino..." Read full article here!
Aroeste's all-original Ladino children's album, Ora de Despertar, is featured as "What to Follow Now." See here!
"The songs of Ora de Despertar include gentle lullabies, and silly songs with animal sounds. The result is unique and exceptional!"
"Jewish mom perpetuates Ladino with kid-friendly music." Read interview here.
"Inspiration doesn't always have a practical application. But it's nice when it does.
And so it was for musician, mom and self-styled cultural ambassador Sarah Aroeste, whose latest album came to be because she wanted some music to play for her daughter that would celebrate her family's specific cultural background." Read full article here!
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On this episode of Unorthodox, hosts discuss the Jewish Supreme Court nominee with a not very Jewish-sounding name, plus Ladino songstress Sarah Aroeste, and ACLU lawyer Gillian Thomas. Listen here.
Sarah Aroeste is interviewed on this podcast, sharing her Sephardic heritage and music from her new CD for children, Ora De Despertar. Listen here!
"Sarah Aroeste is one of those people who seem utterly fascinating. She's a mom and Ladino musician who recently released her fourth album "Ora de Despertar," or Time to Wake Up. In her music, she explores her connection between her Sephardic roots in Greece and her passion for music with the Sephardic musical traditions in Ladino..." Read more here.
"Over the years, I've seen and heard a lot of family music albums written in foreign tongues that were unfamiliar, yet still managed to snag the interest of a young audience. Recently, news of a Ladino family music album by Sarah Aroeste hit my radar, but the first thing was that I had no idea what Ladino actually meant..." Read more.
"It was not until she was already on her way to adulthood, that singer Sarah Aroeste discovered the connection between her Sephardic roots in Greece and her love of music with the Sephardic musical traditions in Ladino. Becoming a mother for the first time, she did not want her daughter to wait as to learn to love Ladino music. Not finding kid-friendly Ladino music, she did what any singer song-writer would do, she began to write her own!" Read more...
Host Marina Monsisvais talks with Sarah Aroeste about Ladino music and culture, and bringing it to El Paso, TX. Listen to the interview here.
"When Sarah Aroeste sings, native Spanish speakers may wonder if her pronunciation is off. She might say "hijo," (son) pronouncing the h, and transpose the r and d in "tarde" (afternoon) so that it sounds like "tadre." It's a comment Aroeste has heard before and makes her laugh because the former opera performer is a Ladino singer..." Read more here.
"Although American, Sarah Aroeste has captured the exotic sounds of her deeper roots in Spain and Macedonia. She has done a great job of bringing in classic Judeo-Spanish tradition to up tempo, powerful modern music....And you have to like an album named for a woman who fought the Spanish Inquisition. This record is on my 'replay often' pile."
Listen as Klezmer Podcast founder, Keith Wolzinger, interviews Sarah Aroeste on her thoughts on contemporary Ladino culture and what's next down the road...
An article (en español) about music in Ladino, highlighting current artists like Sarah Aroeste who are broadening the appeal of the music. Read about it here!
Sarah's music is featured as an example of how to keep Ladino culture alive today...listen here as Catalina Maria Johnson from Chicago Public Radio's Beat Latino talks about Latin Roots: Judeo-Iberian music.
"Sarah Aroeste [is] a Manhattan-based contemporary artist who sings in Ladino, the common name given to Judaeo-Spanish which is rarely heard these days. Aroeste takes the language and the music still further on her third album, 'Gracia'. You're welcome." Read more here.
Listen to the live radio interview here!
Click here to listen to a program on "The Spanish Jews- Yesteday and Today", featuring Sarah Aroeste and some of the leading experts on Sephardic culture as they discuss the state of contemporary Ladino around the globe.
Watch Sarah in a live TV interview with host Kweli Washington discuss her thoughts on contemporary Ladino culture.
"Aroeste has three albums to her name. The first two were filled with traditional Sephardic standards, but her latest, "Gracia" (2012), features a number of original compositions. She ably blends rock, jazz and pop elements into her work.... "I just think it's so important for us to know where we come from, especially in this hyperglobalized world," Aroeste said. "I think people really do want to connect with their histories, with their past. Ladino is my way to do that." " Read more here.
"Sarah Aroeste sings in Ladino, a language she lovingly keeps alive and her lyrics concern weighty issues about human rights. The opening title track tells of Dona Gracia Naci who saved Jewish families from the Inquisition in the 15th century. It's a fiery rock song with a gorgeous lead vocal.... It's a wonderful album that deserves all the attention it can get."
The Forward names Gracia one of the Top-5 albums of 2012. Read here.
SoundRoots names Aroeste's Gracia one of the top 10 Global CD's this fall. Click here to view.
"Giving up a dream of opera to start a Ladino rock band? You just don't do that!"
Read Sarah's interview with Jack Move Magazine about her musical path to her most recent album, Gracia.
Give Aroeste high marks for boldness and daring to be different... the [tracks] that combine aggressive drive with sweeter textures that are well served by Aroeste's girlish voice ("Ensuenyo Te Vi," "Las Estreyas") are sincerely absorbing.
Jenny Romaine talks in-depth with Sarah Aroeste about, and plays music from, her latest album, Gracia, and the Ladino musical tradition.
The dark beauty of Sarah Aroeste's new album of original compositions and traditional Ladino songs captures the spirited nature of Sefardic music infused with a sultry blend of experimental, feminist, rock and Mediterranean sounds... Aroeste's passion flows through every song about memory, family, marriage, loss and hope.
Part of Lilith Magazine's "Voices" section, a statement by Sarah Aroeste, in her own words, on her new album, Gracia, and how it relates to Jewish women's voices.
For Ladino Musicians, World's A Stage: Artists Are Forging a Global Sephardi Culture.
Vocalists Sarah Aroeste, Mor Karbasi and Françoise Atlan will perform at the inaugural Gibraltar World Music Festival in the time-formed Cueva de San Miguel, or Saint Michael's Cave, a labyrinth of limestone caverns in the Rock of Gibraltar. They will be joined by the band Ofir, and are billed together as the Sephardic Divas. Such a performance would have been unimaginable only a decade ago. Back then, Aroeste remembers, Ladino music, also known as Judeo-Spanish music, was just a shadow of a spirited klezmer scene packing venues throughout New York...
Sephardic Divas in Concert! Gibraltar Magazine talks to Yan Delgado, festival organizer of the inaugural Gibraltar World Music Festival, about Sarah Aroeste and the "Sephardic Divas" selected to kick off the festival.
Latin music that breaks barriers and pushes boundaries. An episode of NPR's Alt.Latino that explores several cutting edge Latin artists, including Sarah Aroeste, who are "united by commitment to inventiveness and unmistakable soul."
The Jewish Channel interviews Sarah Aroeste about her Sephardic influences and her new album, Gracia. Click to watch!
Sarah Aroeste speaks with Israel National News' "Israel Beat Jewish Music Podcast" host Ben Bresky about her heroine Dona Gracia, the history of the Sephardic Jewish community during the Holocaust, and the thriving Israeli music scene...
Aroeste's CD contains both original and traditional songs. Yes, someone writing new songs in Ladino! The CD's title song, "Gracia," is a tribute to her ancestors and Dona Gracia Naci, a medieval Sephardic businesswoman and great community leader. The song contains a vocal sample from a 1971 Gloria Steinem speech. Ladino as a vehicle for roots and feminism.
On Gracia, the classically trained Sarah Aroeste is joined by musicians from the USA, Israel, Morocco, Spain, Uruguay, Colombia and Russia. Together, they give new life to traditional wedding songs, love ballads, and also contribute new original material...Highlights of the album include the Flamenco and Middle Eastern-infused fusion piece 'Scalerica de Oro/Dodi Yarad', the dreamy 'Tu Portret', the passionate 'El Leon Ferido' and the global electronica dance grooves of 'Scalerica de Oro (DMD Remix)'... With Gracia, Sarah Aroeste injects fresh new sounds into the ancient Ladino music.
[Sarah Aroeste] has spent a decade expanding upon contemporary Ladino music. Classically trained and pop-savy, Sarah mixes flamenco and pan-Mediterranean melodies on her new record. Her emphatic vocals are backed by strings and guitars in a well produced set. Listen to the fiery passion in "Gracia," the title track from the album...and get your hands on a copy of Gracia today.
[The] conflict between history and the now is dramatically enacted in Sarah Aroeste's music. Not only does Aroeste labor in an idiom that dates back to the 15th century, but she does so for an audience that doesn't even speak the language.....[Gracia] is the strongest case around for the ongoing relevance of Ladino music.
Few albums take risks as successfully as on Gracia, and Sarah was successful with both her purposes, making an album as a spokeswoman for the minority woman unafraid to do what she feels is right, and to combine a million influences into a cohesive album. If you're into world music with the New York flare, Sarah Aroeste is for you.
It is hard to go further off of any beaten path than with Sarah Aroeste. Not that her music is something you've never heard before. It is different, but it falls pretty easily into the pop/rock category. What makes this artist rare is that she sings a Judeo-Spanish language called Ladino. And her voice is really something.
Listen to the live interview wtih Sarah Aroeste as she talk about her new album, Gracia, and various song influences that have shaped her current style.
Sarah Aroeste's album Gracia is a musical and poetic amalgamation she has accumulated on her search for her musical roots and family heritage....These songs serve as a foundation of how serious and studious this music can be. There are elements of flamenco, rock, opera, and Latin popular music, blended into the selections on "Gracia," in which Aroeste takes long dormant traditional and originally inspired poetic works and twists them into a fresh contemporary sound.
Sarah Aroeste's album Gracia is a musical and poetic amalgamation she has accumulated on her search for her musical roots and family heritage....These songs serve as a foundation of how serious and studious this music can be. There are elements of flamenco, rock, opera, and Latin popular music, blended into the selections on "Gracia," in which Aroeste takes long dormant traditional and originally inspired poetic works and twists them into a fresh contemporary sound.
With "Gracia," due out this month, Aroeste has landed Ladino solidly in a place that parallels the most cutting-edge work in Yiddish and klezmer by bands like Golem and the Klezmatics. Whether she is dealing with traditional melodies and lyrics, or original compositions, Aroeste makes music that jumps out of the speakers with the sound and impact of a new album by Shakira or Madonna, with both of whom Aroeste has more than a little in common in terms of far-ranging vision – vocals that soar above dance floor rhythms and an intuitive understanding of how ethnic music can have a widespread appeal going far beyond an insular audience..."Gracia" is Aroeste's creation from top to bottom. It's a reflection of her musical and cultural vision, and more than anything, of her powerful and expressive voice. So much of Jewish history and contemporary Jewish experience speaks through her; what's different, here, is that it speaks literally and figuratively in a language and accent that you rarely, if ever, have heard. With "Gracia," that's about to change!
If the unique qualities of Ladino culture and music ever find an audience beyond scholars and traditionalists, it might be because of artists like Sarah Aroeste. Like some unlikely cross between Yasmin Levy and Alanis Morissette, the American born Aroeste finds deeply personal meaning and not a small amount of catharsis in these ancient songs...
Ana Maria Harkins interviews Sarah Aroeste in a podcast on contemporary Ladino, feminism and her inspiration for her new album, Dona Gracia.
We thought Ladino, the Castillian Spanish & Hebrew hybrid, was near to a dead language and then artist Sarah Aroeste appears and it's alive again, very alive. Aroeste has been writing and singing in Ladino for the past 10 years, which is quite a feat for the young songstress... [H]er third album, Gracia—a mesmerizing mix of feminist, experimental and Mediterranean-infused original Ladino songs.
American-born Ladino singer, Sarah Aroeste, continues to create contemporary rock and pop compositions with a Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Spanish element. The Ladino-language songs touch on Jewish history, love, and relationships amidst a background of symphonic strings, Middle Eastern percussion, and contemporary arrangements... Overall, Sarah hits high marks with a new release of contemporary Sephardic music.
When Madonna was doing her kaballah thing, she should have taken a side tour into the world of Ladino music, a kind of feminist protest music of Sephardic Jewish women that is pretty mind blowing as it's fueled by wild women that aren't afraid of being sexy. Aroeste keeps it traditional, brings it into the present and then uses contemporary mash up techniques to keep it pulsating from the streets. Often sounding like an opium/belly dance dream when it's not sounding like the video music channel they play in casual Indian restaurants, this is a mind blowing set that the open eared world beater will play for all their friends and try to make them believers. Hot stuff.
Global Notes: Retrofitting traditional sounds for a modern fit
On this week's Global Notes, [we] take a look at bands that play "retrofitted" music. These groups adapt older music and apply contemporary technology to bring long-standing musical traditions into the 21st century.
Songstress Sarah Aroeste brings a 500-year-old tradition to the present with spoken-word flavored, rock–tinged versions of tunes sung in the ancient Judeo-Spanish language...
Sarah Aroeste is selected as a Top-10 Finalist in the prestigious international "Festiladino" competition of original Ladino music. As shown on live Israeli National TV, Sarah performs with the Jerusalem Symphony an original Ladino song written with Roberto Rodriguez. Click here to watch the video.
Aroeste has dedicated herself to keeping Ladino music alive... [She wants] to bring Sephardic music outside of the Jewish world..and to a bigger audience.
Sarah Aroeste is interviewed by the international group, Leadership Elements, alongside the likes of Martin Indyk, Alan Dershowitz, Bernard Henri Levy, Joschka Fischer, Gary Lucas and More! Click here to view the video.
The music of the Sephardic Jews is rather underrepresented in today's world music market. However, Sarah Aroeste and her band are going to change that.
If tired reinterpretations of klezmer music were a bagel from Dunkin Donuts, then Sarah Aroeste would be fresh cheese bourekas served at your favorite kosher Greek restaurant.
[Sarah Aroeste] is like a funkier, hipper Joan Baez of the Ladino world.
The Jerusalem Post
[Sarah Aroeste] takes traditional Ladino tunes and updates them with loads of New York sass and edgy attitude.
[Sarah Aroeste's] sophomore album, "Puertas," is an argument about Ladino music's future. Updating Sephardic sounds and Mediterranean melodies with rock flourishes, the group gives "Puertas" a low-fi garage vibe. The marriage of Ladino lyrics to this modern sensibility drives the album forward — showing that the past can not only infiltrate, but also add meaning to the present.
Star Ledger
When Spain expelled its Jews half a millennium ago, some took with them a Castilian dialect called Ladino. Five hundred years later, Ladino is spoken only in small pockets of the world, mainly Israel, and rarely as a first language.
Except for New York's Sarah Aroeste, who sings Ladino rock 'n' roll.
From the first notes that sounded, there was no question that Chicagoans were hearing music of the highest artistic level...[Yet the festival's] cultural agenda seemed almost modest alongside the reach of singer/songwriter Sarah Aroeste, who finds inspiration in the ancient poetry of Ladino...
NPR's Renee Montagne talks to two experts [Sarah Aroeste and Rabbi Mark Angel] about the past and future of Ladino, the 500-year-old language of Sephardic Jews.


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The Particulars
Harvard closes out the Ivy League season with three games at Lavietes Pavilion. The Crimson hosts Penn and Princeton Friday and Saturday and welcome Dartmouth March 9.
Follow From Home
Greg Kadetsky will have the call for the Crimson Friday and Saturday night. Click on the audio link above for more information on how to watch and listen to the Harvard women's basketball team this weekend.
Scouting the Crimson
The Crimson sports an 18-7 overall mark and a 9-2 Ivy League record and has won nine of its last 10 games. Emma Markley continues to lead the team with 14.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game. Victoria Lippert is second in scoring with 13.0 points per game. Brogan Berry paces the team in assists with 5.7 per game and is third in scoring with 12.2 ppg.
The Crimson is shooting 43.3 percent from the field, which is second in the league and 39th in the nation. Harvard shoots a league-best 38.0 percent from beyond the three-point line and a league-best 73.7 percent from the charity stripe. The Crimson's 69.9 points per game is second best in the league.
Last Time Out
Harvard beat rival Yale, 68-60, to win its seventh game in a row and fourth straight against the Bulldogs. Three Crimson players reached double figures in scoring with Victoria Lippert leading the way with 16 points and 11 rebounds for her third collegiate double-double.
Lippert was 6-for-14 from the field and 4-for-4 from the charity stripe. Brogan Berry added 13 points, five assists and four rebounds. Emma Markley put up 11 points and grabbed seven boards, while Alemany collected a career-high six steals.
Harvard led by as many as 26 in the second half after holding the Bulldogs scoreless for almost 10 minutes in the first frame. The Crimson shot 54.5 percent in the first 20 minutes of play and managed 43.3 percent from the field for the game.
A Winning Season
Harvard has already secured its 24th winning season in program history and 20th under head coach Kathy Delaney-Smith. This is the fourth season in a row with a record of .500 or better and eighth since 2000.
Home Sweet Home
The Crimson returns to Lavietes Pavilion after four road contests. Harvard is 10-0 at home this season and has its final three contests of the season left to play at Lavietes Pavilion. The Crimson has not gone unbeaten at home since 1997-98 season when Harvard won all 13 games.
20 Win Plateau
Harvard is just two wins away from its 20th victory of the season. The Crimson has 20 or more wins in one season eight times in program history. Harvard last accomplished that feat in the 2004-05 season.
Moving On Up
Brogan Berry has 143 assists entering the weekend which is tied for ninth on the Harvard single season assists list. She needs two more to move into eighth. She is also tied for 10th on the all-time career assists list with 243 handouts, she is 20 assists away from moving into ninth.
Harvard Single Season Assists List
1. Jennifer Monti 178
2. Heidi Kosh 152
3. Jess Gelman 152
4. Jennifer Monti 152
5. Emily Tay 151
6. Maura Jealy 150
7. Emily Tay 147
8. Jess Gelman 144
9. Emily Tay 143
Brogan Berry 143
Postseason Action
Harvard, with a three-game lead over third-place Columbia, is guaranteed postseason play. The Crimson, who is still in the hunt for the Ivy League title, could play in the NCAA tournament or the Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT). Harvard has made it to postseason play seven times including six trips to the NCAA tournament. The Crimson has played in the postseason four of the last five years, including a trip to the WNIT last year.
Gone Streaking
Harvard's seven straight wins is the most wins in a row by a Crimson time since Harvard won 12 straight in 2007.
Rookie Honored
Victoria Lippert was named Ivy League Rookie of the Week Feb. 28. This is the fourth rookie of week selection and third in a row. The newcomer from San Diego, Calif., posted her third double-double of the season in a 68-60 win over Yale.
Lippert recorded her third collegiate double-double of the season leading Harvard with 16 points and 11 rebounds against Yale. Lippert also had three steals, two assists and a block in the win over the Bulldogs. Against Brown she had eight points, four rebounds and an assist.
Since We Last Met the Quakers
Penn is still looking for its first conference win of the season after coming close Saturday against Cornell. The Quakers led 31-30 with 12 minutes to play against the Big Red but was unable to hold on. The Quakers enter the weekend with a 1-24 overall mark and 0-11 Ancient Eight record.
Sarah Bucar, Kim Adams and Caitlin Slover pace the team in scoring with 7.8, 7.3 and 6.6 points per game, respectively. Jess Knap leads the team on the boards with 6.8 rebounds per game.
The Penn Series
Harvard has won 12 in a row against the Quakers and leads the series, 43-21. The Crimson is 23-10 at home against the Quakers. Penn has not won at Lavietes Pavilion since Feb. 6, 2004.
Since We Last Met the Tigers
Princeton is 7-0 since beating the Crimson in New Jersey last month. The Tigers sport an 11-0 conference mark and a 23-2 overall record. The team leads the league in scoring with 71.8 points per game and defense, holding its opponents to just 51.8 ppg.
Rookie Niveen Rasheed leads four Tigers in double-figures with 15.4 ppg. She is also the team's leading rebounder with 8.7 boards per game. Addie Micir, Lauren Edwards and Devona Allgood average 13.0, 12.8 and 11.0 points per game, respectively. The Tigers are shooting a league-best 44.9 percent from the field.
The Princeton Series
Harvard leads the all-time series with the Tigers, 37-28. The Crimson had won six in a row before falling to Princeton Feb. 5. The last time Princeton won on Harvard's home court was Feb. 25, 2006. The Tigers have not swept the Crimson since the 2006 season.
On the Bench
Kathy Delaney-Smith, the winningest coach in program history, is in her 28th season on the bench for the Crimson. Delaney-Smith, who has led the Crimson to 11 Ivy League titles, recorded her 400th career victory with a 68-47 win over Brown on March 7, 2008. She sports a 437-306 record 25 games into her 28th season.
Assistant Coach Bri Fecteau is back for her seventh season, while Kelly Finley returns for her second. She served as a volunteer assistant in 2008-09. Todd Earl, another Colorado State graduate, joins the staff as a volunteer coach this season.


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MaryMary blogged about this last week, but I thought it was significant enough to post about on this blog too. It is my first post here and I want to thank the community for making me feel welcome.
Mary points out a great story MSNBC's Eve Tahmincioglu entitles, 'The Quiet Revolution: telecommuting". The story is about people working from home - the challenges and the benefits. It puts the work experience that many Sun employees have in a broader context. A quote from the article states, "At Sun, Over 56% of employees work without an assigned office, which
means they either work from home or use flexible office space."
If you are interested in this, the article is worth your time.


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The Pequot Lakes School Board selected seven candidates for its first round of interviews during a special meeting Tuesday, March 5.
In all, 25 candidates submitted resumes as of March 5. The board has extended its job posting, though, to March 18. The job qualifications on the listing were changed from requesting two years' superintendent experience to instead list that superintendent experience is preferred.
The board plans to hold its first round of interviews on March 14 at 12:15 p.m. Because all seven board members will interview the candidates, those meetings are open to the public. A second round of interviews may take place on a yet to be determined date.
The board is open to feedback on the superintendent search through an online survey for the public. A link to that survey can be found at http://www.pequotlakes.k12.mn.us . The board also welcomed comment through email or phone call.
Tentatively, the board plans to hold a public meeting on the evening of April 8 for the final round of interviews with finalists, with a meet and greet for the public immediately before the interviews.


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It's that time of year! 2012 is upon us and I'm doing some major housekeeping: of our home spaces, my office, and my blog and web presence. I have a new personal author site that I will now be able to keep routinely updated at CatherinePond.com. In the next few months I will also be uploading and linking direct PDF links to published magazine articles and online articles. You can also browse pantry-related things on a new tabs feature, above, for more information on pantries and specific book-related information.
In honor of this organizational frenzy (which includes my actual pantries) and a new self-imposed frugality (I haven't spent a penny on anything since before New Year's, including groceries), I am happy to announce that copies of my book, The Pantry, are now available for only $10, plus shipping! This is not a book you'd want on an e-reader and, at this price, it's worth having it on your coffee table. They make a great gift or inspiration for your own home.
Why am I doing this, you ask? Several years ago my publisher was going to remainder the books, originally sold at $16.95 (and a bargain at that price). I knew there was still a market for The Pantry, based on people who follow my blog and who often ask me pantry-related questions. And, it remains the only book exclusively on pantries and their history and design in the American home. So I bought all copies back from the publisher that hadn't sold, save for a few they held back for Amazon (about 100 and I believe they are all gone now), and have been selling them ever since.
It's hard to write and market your own work but there it is. I just want to share something with you of which I am proud and that I also believe in: a pantry, of some kind, in every home. And to thank you for your loyal readership over the years: at my blogs and elsewhere.
Now available for only $10.00 (plus $4.95 shipping and handling)
exclusively from the author (sent media mail with delivery confirmation).
Click "Order THE PANTRY" for more information, or to order.
Includes autographing and/or inscribing, if desired.
Includes autographing and/or inscribing, if desired.


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From Wikipedia:
The class of $\sigma$-finite measures has some very convenient properties; $\sigma$-finiteness can be compared in this respect to separability of topological spaces. Some theorems in analysis require σ-finiteness as a hypothesis. For example, both the Radon–Nikodym theorem and Fubini's theorem are invalid without an assumption of $\sigma$-finiteness (or something similar) on the measures involved.
Though measures which are not σ-finite are sometimes regarded as pathological, ...
I was wondering what makes $\sigma$-finite measures so natural to mathematicians (they often think of them in the first place when it comes to measures, while I as a layman don't have that instinct), well-behaved (as opposite to "pathological") and important (appearing in conditions in many theorems such as Radon-Nikodym, Lebesgue decomposition and Fubini's Theorems)?
In what sense/respect, can $\sigma$-finiteness be compared to separability of topological spaces?
For example, are most or all properties true for finite measures also true for $\sigma$-finite measures, but not for general infinite measures? If yes, why is that?
Are all above because of equivalence of $\sigma$-finite measures to probability measures? If yes, how is it the reason?
Thanks and regards!


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text: Hi Jersey Devil, It is hard to understand why New Jersey has no state song. I suppose you are right about the polititians as NJ has the highest taxes in the nation. I am sure it is not alright with the people who live there . They just want to live there so they put up with the high taxes. There has always been talk of lowering the taxes but it will not get done with people like Corzine in office. At any rate there have been many excellent suggestions for a state song and it is hard to believe there is none to date. There is too much else going to make rich politians richer. It is a well known fact and yet nothing is being done about it. But there really needs to be a state song. Marianita


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Paternoville Populated Again 1
Paternoville residents play a small game of football outside Gate A of Beaver Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 4. Most of these students officially staked their claim near this student entrance starting at 12:01 AM Thursday, although the organizers were in place Wednesday night. These early-birds were required to register themselves and their tents, seen at right, to ensure their place so that they may leave to attend class.
Paternoville Populated Again 2
At left, Paternoville committee president Tom Boroch, a junior, goes over a tent registration list with Paternoville secretary, senior Amanda Meyerson, right, outside Beaver Stadium Gate A. All Paternoville "residents" with tents were required to register their shelters, which, along with numbered wristbands, were a method of reserving their places at the front of the line. This ordering process also helped the organizers allow proper placement of long-waiting members at the front of the student section during the noon game on Saturday, Sept. 6 against Oregon State.
Paternoville Populated Again 3
Outside Gate A of Beaver Stadium, Paternoville, a three-day-long encampment of die-hard PSU Football fans, is in full swing. Here, sophomore "residents" (left to right) Cassandra Leighton, Katie Huber and Ben Jones watch the fireworks across Porter Road that were put up at the end of the final game of the State College Spikes baseball season across Porter Road on Thursday, Sept. 5. The three, and most of the 110+ residents of Paternoville, arrived at Gate A that day at 12:01 AM.
Paternoville Populated Again 4
At left, Penn State students Amanda Koons, Amy Hartle (seated at left) and Kyle Heyler (seated at right), all seniors, chat and watch the fireworks following the State College Spikes baseball game from outside their tents in Paternoville on Thursday, Sept. 4. Having been there since late the night before except for classes, they were glad to see something exciting like fireworks so close. Penn State Transportation Services employee and Paternoville volunteer Frank Pope, far right, chats with a Paternoville visitor. Pope, a supporter of this show of student sprit, has volunteered each season since its inception in 2005.
Paternoville Populated Again 5
Here, students Katie Huber (sophomore, left), Nick Rotondi (junior, center) and Cassandra Leighton (sophomore, right), all Paternoville "residents," work on the Stup's Squad banner on Thursday, Sept. 4, for Saturday's game vs. Oregon State. Named for sophomore linebacker Nathan Stupar, this cheering section will be one of the hardcore bunches of students in the first row of the student section.
Paternoville Populated Again 6
Junior Bob Nagel works on French homework by flashlight in Paternoville, outside Gate A of Beaver Stadium. Says Nagel, "Homework is usually a pain, but even during Paternoville, it still has to be done." He was part of the group of roughly 90 other students who registered at the beginning of Paternoville for a spot at the beginning of the line. Registration began at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, continues through 10 p.m. Friday night, and is open to all Penn State students. By registering, students are given a numbered wristband that grants them a spot in the line order as well as allowing them to enter and exit the line up until gameday to attend class, meals, and eventually, return their tents and camping gear before the game.
Paternoville Populated Again 7
Penn State juniors pass the time in Paternoville by playing a game of Catchphrase inside their tent. Left to right, clockwise, the students are Abby Weiner, T.J. Dolan, Nataly Estrada, Michael Elia, Vanessa Coll and Chris Ellsberry. The gang, in addition to almost 100 other students, registered themselves and their tents at Paternoville at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, in order to hold a spot in line so that they may come and go, which allows the encampment to not interfere with classes and other aspects of student life. Any student wishing to register for this week's Paternoville before the football game against Oregon State on Saturday must do so before 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at Gate A outside Beaver Stadium.
Paternoville Populated Again 8
Paternoville residents were paid a vist by Oregon State fans, at right. Penn State student T.J. Dolan, left, speaks with the foursome outside his tent. The Oregon fans, who declined to be named, had driven all the way from Oregon just for the game, and were impressed at the hardcore nature of the Paternoville encampment. Said one, "That's not something you see at just any school." They attributed it to the rating of Penn State as home to the No. 1 Student Section in the country, according to ESPN The Magazine in its Aug. 25, 2008 issue.
Paternoville Populated Again 9
Senior Amanda Meyerson, secretary of the Paternoville Coordination Committee, unpacks towels to be given out to students for this weekend's coordinated Student Section White-Out. Joining Meyerson, a longtime supporter of Penn State football and Paternoville, outside Gate A are more than 100 students who had registered by 11 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4. Any student wishing to join in the fun of Paternoville -- which grants them a spot in line and a wristband allowing limited coming and going up until gameday -- may do so by going to Gate A of Beaver Stadium by 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5.
Paternoville Populated Again 10
A sign outside of Beaver Stadium Gate A pays tribute to the now-traditional Paternoville encampment before home football games. This week, more than 100 students had registered with the Paterno Coordination Committee to participate in the event, which began at 12:01 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, and will continue up until gameday on Saturday, Sept. 6. All interested students are encouraged by the Paternoville Coordination Committee to come out in support of their school and team by joining, although registration closes at 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5. Tent registration and wristband distribution will be provided for those who register in this way.
Paternoville Populated Again 11
Students mingle in and around their tents outside Gate A of Beaver Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 4. The tents, registered to be involved in Paternoville, are home to more than 100 students living up their student experience to the fullest by camping out since late Wednesday night in order to get the best spot in line and in the student section for Saturday's noon game versus Oregon State. The event is conducted by the student-run Paternoville Coordination Committee. Student ticket-holders are encouraged to join in on the fun by registering with the committee at Gate A before 10 p.m. Friday to reserve a spot in line.
Paternoville Populated Again 12
Paternoville sleeps early Friday morning. The hundred-plus students who have called the concrete outside of Beaver Stadium's Gate A home since late Wednesday night, are among Penn State's most passionate student football fans, but the fun is not closed to just them. Students are allowed to be a part of the group by registering with the Paternoville Coordination Committee for a wristband that ensures a spot in line, but must do so by 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, to be guaranteed a set place in line for Saturday's game vs. Oregon State.


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Topic: Piper Jaffray
After Apple's record setting launch, analysts predict iPhone 6 will win over Android switchers
09/22/2014, 11:09 am
Even without launching in China, Apple's iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus got off to a record start with 10 million units sold in three days, and analysts on Wall Street reacted Monday with enthusiasm, expressing their high hopes for this year's upgrade cycle.
Blockbuster start for iPhone 6 suggests Apple on track to sell 60M phones in December quarter
09/15/2014, 02:09 pm
With 4 million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus units presold in their first 24 hours of availability, investors on Wall Street are increasingly optimistic about the success of Apple's next-generation handsets, with predictions for the upcoming holiday edging higher to 60 million sales in a single quarter.
Piper Jaffray ups Apple price target to $120 with high hopes for iOS 8 home & health features
09/02/2014, 08:09 am
With the inclusion of HomeKit and HealthKit in Apple's forthcoming iOS 8, as well as rumors of a new 'iPhone 6' mobile payment system, investment firm Piper Jaffray has increased its price target on the company's stock to $120.
Apple's gross margins likely to decline this fall with new product designs, but quick rebound expected
08/12/2014, 11:08 am
It's expected that Apple will see its gross margins shrink at the end of 2014 as the company is expected to introduce a completely redesigned "iPhone 6," though one analyst sees margins trending upwards once again by the March 2015 quarter.
Wall Street on Apple's 'uneventful' June quarter: Excited by margins, concerned about guidance
07/23/2014, 08:07 am
Though Apple's June quarter results were slightly below Wall Street expectations, investors expressed greater concern over the company's guidance for the current September quarter, but they were also pleased by improving gross margins, chalking up the results as a mixed bag.
Tests find Apple's Siri improving, but Google Now voice search slightly better
07/22/2014, 07:07 am
The comprehension abilities of Apple's voice-driven personal assistant Siri continue to get better, but new testing shows that using Google Now for searching on Android has surpassed it in terms of accuracy when answering queries.
Earnings Preview: Wall Street expects solid quarter from Apple, but focus is on the fall
07/21/2014, 08:07 am
While many Apple observers expect the company to reveal solid year-over-year growth for its relatively quiet June quarter, much of the focus will be on new CFO Luca Maestri's guidance for the fall with updated iPhones and iPads on the horizon, the expected closing of the Beats acquisition, and the possibility of a so-called "iWatch."
With most major companies already using iOS, Piper Jaffray doesn't see IBM deal surging Apple sales
07/16/2014, 08:07 am
Apple's new enterprise partnership with IBM will likely strengthen the position of the iPhone and iPad in the corporate world, but it probably won't move the needle much in terms of overall device sales, investment firm Piper Jaffray believes.
Apple's iOS continues to dominate mobile web browsing as Android gains
07/07/2014, 03:07 pm
Even as Google counts some 1 billon monthly active users for Android worldwide, more than six out of every ten page views from a mobile device in the U.S. still come from an iPhone, an iPad, or an iPod touch, according to new browsing data released on Monday.
Survey finds 14% of watch-wearers interested in hypothetical $350 Apple 'iWatch'
06/24/2014, 08:06 am
Investment firm Piper Jaffray published the results of a new fashion-focused survey on Tuesday, in which respondents were asked about a rumored Apple "iWatch," with interest in such a device found to vary wildly based on price.
One-third of US smartphone consumers plan to buy an iPhone in the next 3 months
05/21/2014, 08:05 am
Apple's current iPhone lineup is showing strong staying power, with more than a third of prospective U.S. smartphone customers saying they plan to buy either an iPhone 5s or an iPhone 5c in the next three months, despite the fact that new models are expected to launch around September.
Earnings preview: Wall Street expects flat March quarter, awaiting new products in late 2014
04/21/2014, 08:04 am
With no major new products launched in the just-concluded March quarter, analysts on Wall Street don't expect big things from Apple when the company reports its earnings on Wednesday, generally projecting for revenue to be about flat with the same period from a year ago.
Amazon fireTV launch 'aggressively' highlights need for Apple TV revamp, Piper Jaffray says
04/02/2014, 04:04 pm
Analyst Gene Munster, who has long held out hope for a more fully functional Apple TV and even a full television set from the company, believes that Wednesday's launch of the Amazon fireTV should serve as further motivation for Apple to make major moves in the television space.
Apple predicted to announce 'modest' increases to share buyback & dividend in next earnings call
04/02/2014, 10:04 am
The highlight of Apple's next quarterly earnings call later this month could be moderate increases to the company's share buyback program and dividend payouts to shareholders, many investors reportedly expect.
8GB iPhone 5c, $399 'iPad 4' seen having 'slight positive' effect on Apple's March, June quarters
03/19/2014, 11:03 am
With Apple making slight adjustments to its iPhone and iPad lineups this week, the new, cheaper device offerings are projected by one analyst to have only a minor effect on the company's bottom line.
US survey shows Apple's iPhone 5s has 'staying power,' while 5c is losing ground
03/03/2014, 09:03 am
A new survey of prospective U.S. smartphone buyers has found that Apple's flagship iPhone 5s remains the most popular option for those making a purchase in the next few months, but the iPhone 5c is not expected to make waves.
Earnings preview: Wall Street expecting record iPhone, iPad sales from Apple's Q1 2014
01/27/2014, 11:01 am
This afternoon Apple will report earnings from the company's first fiscal quarter of 2014, and investors expect that the company will reveal record sales of its blockbuster iPhone and iPad product lines, with collective sales of both devices expected to top 80 million.
China Mobile guidance expected to be investors' focus in Apple's next earnings report
01/14/2014, 08:01 am
When Apple reports its holiday 2013 earnings in a few weeks, investors are likely to be focused on the future, analyst Gene Munster of Piper Jaffray believes, as the upcoming launch of the iPhone on China Mobile takes center stage.
Apple's China Mobile deal expected to add 5% to revenue in 2014
12/23/2013, 02:12 pm
Shares of Apple stock surged more than 3 percent on Monday, after news broke that the company has reached a long-awaited deal to begin selling the iPhone in January through China Mobile, the world's largest wireless provider.
Apple's US Mac sales see strong 29% holiday growth
12/16/2013, 04:12 pm
Domestic Mac sales were up 29 percent in the first two months of the current holiday quarter, benefitting from an iMac shortfall that plagued Apple during the same quarter a year ago.


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United States Senator Ted Cruz gave a bizarre interpretation of the 1st and 4th amendments. He claimed that government has created no exceptions to our right to free speech and our right to not be searched. On this basis he declared his opposition to the assault weapons ban because he believes government should make no exceptions to the 2nd amendment; just like the 1st and 4th.
As everyone knows, of course, there are plenty of exceptions on the 1st and 4th amendments. We can't publish government secrets, or yell fire in a theater, or possess child pornography. Likewise, the police can give you a warrantless breathalyzer and the President can unilaterally declare you an "Enemy Combatant" and instantly hold you without charge, without attorney, and without a speedy trial.
Why do these exceptions exist? To protect the public, and the Supreme Court has ruled them all constitutional. Similarly, the exceptions being considered to the 2nd amendment, have been ruled constitutional and are designed to protect the public.
Whether you agree or disagree, if you want to hear more on how clueless Senator Ted Cruz really is, click on the below…
Ethan Strimling on News Radio 560 WGAN