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Ovechkin scores 2 in Capitals' 3-1 win over Sabres, who lose Ehrhoff to injuryNHL.com @NHLdotcom
WASHINGTON - Alex Ovechkin scored a pair to grab the Washington Capitals lead in goals. Alexander Semin had another multi-point game. Nicklas Backstrom had a goal and an assist.
And the Buffalo Sabres suffered another major injury, likely losing high-priced defenceman Christian Ehrhoff for weeks.
If the Capitals are going to be a threat once again in the Eastern Conference, their best players need to be their best players. It's finally starting to happen. The top line was on form Friday night for the second game in a row, a 3-1 win over the hard-luck Sabres.
"When your top line scores ? Nicki and Alex and Alex ? the rest of the team plays hard," Washington coach Dale Hunter said. "And they feed off it."
If the Sabres are going to rebound, they'll have to keep patching together lineups. They were already without six injured players entering the game before Ehrhoff got into a fight with Troy Brouwer late in the first period.
The defenceman with the US$40-million, 10-year contract skated to the locker-room and didn't return.
"He's going to miss some time ... probably weeks," said Buffalo coach Lindy Ruff, who did not disclose the nature of the injury.
One of Ovechkin's two goals was actually a pass attempt that got deflected into the net, but the Capitals captain has five goals in seven games, a further sign that he is emerging from the spotty play that has run parallel to Washington's slow start.
The former two-time NHL MVP has 14 goals on the season, moving ahead of Backstrom and Jason Chimera for the team lead.
"He's a goal-scorer," Backstrom said, "and he should be up there."
Backstrom's goal was the 100th in his NHL career. Semin had two assists, giving him multiple points in back-to-back games for the first time this season. Tomas Vokoun made 25 saves as the Capitals got one back against their worst nemesis of the season.
Washington has had two of its most deflating performances in Buffalo, losing 5-1 in the last game before coach Bruce Boudreau was fired. They then fell behind 4-0 in a 4-2 loss on the day after Christmas, showing they still have a ways to go before getting a consistent rhythm under new Hunter.
But the Capitals came home from Buffalo to play perhaps their best game of the season, Wednesday's 4-1 win over the New York Rangers.
Now they've beaten those pesky Sabres.
"In the locker-room, we just say we owe them," Ovechkin said, "and we just have to have a pretty good start."
Washington and Buffalo have been hovering close to each other in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference standings, but the Capitals have pulled three points ahead of the Sabres and have won seven of 14 under Hunter.
Jochen Hecht scored the Sabres' goal. Ryan Miller made 18 saves.
The game was only 27 seconds old when Mike Weber was whistled for a boarding call for a nasty hit on Chimera. Ovechkin capitalized on the ensuing power play, albeit purely by accident, when his cross-ice pass to Brooks Laich was deflected by Ehrhoff toward the net, catching Miller off guard.
Washington's second goal featured crisp passes in the offensive zone that went from Ovechkin to Roman Hamrlik to Semin to Backstrom.
The Capitals outshot the Sabres 11-2 in the first period, but the Sabres gained momentum in the second and scored when Hecht put in a rebound off a shot by Thomas Vanek. Buffalo outshot Washington 15-6 in the period.
But Ovechkin put the game away with a one-timer from high in the slot from a feed by Backstrom with 5:50 remaining in the third.
Afterward, the Sabres sounded like a team in need of a good bounce or two.
"I mean, they got a fortunate one on the first one," right wing Jason Pominville said. "We kind of would like to get a few of those go our way, but that's just the way it's been going for us."
Notes: The Capitals have even more reason to be excited about 2010 first-round Yevgeni Kuznetsov after the Russian captain had three goals and six assists in a 14-0 win over Latvia at the world junior hockey championship in Canada on Thursday. Kuznetsov plays in Russia's Kontinental Hockey League. "He should here next year," Washington general manager George McPhee said. "He's ready to play here, and he needs to be in a better league." ... Buffalo D Andrej Sekera missed his first game with an upper-body injury that is expected to sideline him for weeks. He was replaced by Marc-Andre Gragnani, who had been a healthy scratch for the past four games. ... After the game, the Capitals recalled F Cody Eakin from Hershey of the AHL. To make room, D Mike Green (right groin) was played on injured reserve. The move is retroactive, so Green can come off at any time.


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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Lauren Hernley, co-captain of MIT's women's soccer team, added three more honors in recognition of her dominant performance at center midfield this season. Having already received Player of the Year recognition from the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), she picked up all-region honors from the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA), New England Women's Intercollegiate Soccer Association (NEWISA), and Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC).
Hernley received NSCAA All-New England Region Third Team honors, becoming the tenth player in the program's history to make the cut. She was also selected as a Second-Team Scholar in the College All-East Region, becoming the NEWMAC's only representative on the top two teams.
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With the advent of digital TV and the introduction of digital HDTV services (cable, satellite, etc.) the responsibility of decoding CC has been taken away from the TVs and put into the various Set Top Boxes (STB) that are required for the majority of the digital HDTV services. Additionally, these STBs now have different ways of enabling CC making it complicated and creating confusion for consumers. All set-top boxes are required to support CC, however the implementation of CC can vary from one product to another. Enabling CC on a specific set-top box can be simple, or more difficult, depending on the implementation.
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HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) technology is the industry-leading interface and de-facto standard connecting high-definition (HD) and ultra high-definition (UHD) equipment, from HDTVs and personal computers to cameras, camcorders, tablets, Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, smartphones, and just about any other device capable of sending or receiving an HD signal.
Over 1,600 of the largest consumer electronics, PC and mobile device manufacturers are HDMI Adopters and over 4B HDMI-enabled devices have shipped as of 2014.
By delivering crystal-clear, all-digital audio and video via a single cable, HDMI technology dramatically simplifies cabling and helps provide consumers with the highest-quality HD experience. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel, 192kHz, uncompressed digital audio and all currently-available compressed formats, with bandwidth to spare to accommodate future enhancements and requirements.
The HDMI Founders include leading consumer electronics manufacturers Hitachi Maxell, Ltd; Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.; Lattice Semiconductor Corporation; Panasonic Corporation; Sony Corporation; Technicolor S.A.; and Toshiba Corporation.
In addition, the HDMI interface has the support of major motion picture producers including Fox, Universal, Warner Bros. and Disney, and system operators such as DirecTV, EchoStar (Dish Network) and CableLabs.
The HDMI Specification has been licensed by over 1,600 companies, and is a standard feature in over 4B consumer products (IHS, 2014).
In 2011, the HDMI Founders created the HDMI Forum to guide future iterations of the technology, enabling companies in diverse markets to participate in the evolution of the HDMI Specification. Approximately 60 of the largest consumer electronics, PC and semiconductor companies are now working together to ensure the continued success of the HDMI Specification.
Quality: Because HDMI technology is a digital interface, it provides the best quality of the video since there are no lossy analog to digital conversions as are required for all analog connections (such as component or S-video). The difference is especially noticeable at higher resolutions such as 1080p. Digital video will be sharper than component, and eliminates the softness and ghosting found with component. Small, high contrast details such as text bring this difference out the most.
Ease-of-use: HDMI combines video and multi-channel audio into a single cable, eliminating the cost, complexity, and confusion of multiple cables currently used in A/V systems. This is particularly beneficial when equipment is being upgraded or added.
Intelligence: The HDMI interface supports two-way communication between the video source (such as a DVD player) and the DTV, enabling new functionality such as automatic configuration and one-touch play. By using HDMI connectivity, devices automatically deliver the most effective format (e.g 480p vs 720p, 16:9 vs 4:3) for the display that it is connected to - eliminating the need for the consumer to scroll through all the format options to guess what looks best.
HD Content-Ready: HDMI devices supporting HDCP have the comfort of knowing they will have access to premium HD content now and in the future. HD-DVD and Blu-ray have delayed the activation of the image constraint token (a.k.a. content protection flag) with today's HD movies to help minimize potential issues caused by the transition, but are expected to activate this in a few years, meaning future HD movies will then not be viewable at HD resolutions over unprotected interfaces such as analog component.
The following provides an overview of major functionality added to each version of the HDMI Specification:
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Yes, all HDMI versions are fully backward compatible with all previous versions.
Prior to mass producing or distributing any Licensed Product or component that claims compliance with the HDMI Specification (or allowing someone else to do such activities), each Adopter must test a representative sample for HDMI compliance. First, the Adopter must self test as specified in the then-current HDMI Compliance Test Specification. The HDMI Compliance Test Specification provides a suite of testing procedures, and establishes certain minimum requirements specifying how each HDMI Adopter should test Licensed Products for conformance to the HDMI Specification. Such compliance testing is limited to evaluation of a product's compliance with the HDMI Specification and is not designed to test the overall performance of any Licensed Product.
Second, each Adopter must submit the first product of each Licensed Product type (i.e. source, sink, repeater, or cable) to an HDMI Authorized Testing Center (ATC) for testing. Once an Adopter product of each type has passed testing, it is not required to submit to the ATC subsequent products of that type. However, Adopters must still self-test the products for compliance to the HDMI test specification. For example, once an Adopter's television has passed ATC testing, it is not required to submit another television or other display for ATC testing. However, to help ensure HDMI interoperability, we encourage Adopters to use the ATCs.
Yes, HDMI is fully backward compatible with DVI compliant devices. HDMI DTVs will display video received from existing DVI-equipped products, and DVI-equipped TVs will display video from HDMI sources. However, some older PCs with DVI are designed only to support computer monitors, not televisions. Consumers buying a PC with DVI should make sure that it specifically includes support for television formats and not just computer monitors.
Also, consumers may want to confirm that the DVI interface supports High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP), as content that requires HDCP copy protection will require that both the HDMI and DVI devices support HDCP to properly view the video content.
Yes. HDMI technology has been designed to use standard copper cable construction at long lengths. In order to allow cable manufacturers to improve their products through the use of new technologies, HDMI specifies the required performance of a cable but does not specify a maximum cable length. We have seen cables pass "Standard Cable" HDMI compliance testing at lengths of up to a maximum of 10 meters without the use of a repeater. It is not only the cable that factors into how long a cable can successfully carry an HDMI signal, the receiver chip inside the TV or projector also plays a major factor. Receiver chips that include a feature called "cable equalization" are able to compensate for weaker signals thereby extending the potential length of any cable that is used with that device.
With any long run of an HDMI cable, quality manufactured cables can play a significant role in successfully running HDMI over such longer distances.
There are many HDMI Adopters working on HDMI solutions that extend a cable's effective distance from the typical 10 meter range to much longer lengths. These companies manufacture a variety of solutions that include active cables (active electronics built into cables that boost and extend the cable's signal), repeaters, amplifiers as well as CAT5/6 and fiber solutions.
All HDMI products are required to be certified by the manufacturer as part of the HDMI Compliance Test Specification. However, there may be instances where cables bearing the HDMI logo are available but have not been properly tested. HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. actively investigates these instances to ensure that the HDMI trademark is properly used in the market. We recommend that consumers buy their cables from a reputable source and a company that is trusted.
Recently, HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. announced that cables would be tested as Standard or High-Speed cables.
The HDMI Adopted Trademark and Logo Usage Guidelines can by downloaded in the Resources section. (Click here.) This section also includes easy-to-follow how-to guides for working with the HDMI Logo.
Currently, there are no provisions for doing such an upgrade. Because of the new enhanced feature set, any such conversion would require hardware and firmware upgrades. If there are such conversions, it would come from the manufacturer. Please check with them directly.
Download a copy of the most recent specification of HDMI. At the beginning of the document, there is a section called "Revision History." In this section, you can view all of the the changes for each revision of the Specification.
On the home page of the www.hdmi.org website is a link to "Becoming an Adopter." Click on that link, and all the information you need, including the Adopter agreements and on-line registration, can be found there.
HDMI is DVI with the addition of:
The most tangible and immediate way that HDMI changes the way we interface with our components is in the set-up. One cable replaces up to 11 analog cables, highly simplifying the setting up of a home theater as well as supporting the aesthetics of new component design with cable simplification.
Next, when the consumer turns on the HDMI-connected system, the video is of higher quality since the signal has been neither compressed nor converted from digital to analog and back.
Lastly, because of the two-way communication capabilities of HDMI, components that are connected via HDMI constantly talk to each other in the background, exchanging key profile information so that content is sent in the best format without the user having to scroll through set-up menus. The HDMI specification also includes the option for manufacturers to include CEC functionality (Consumer Electronics Control), a set of commands that utilizes HDMI's two- way communication to allow for single remote control of any CEC-enabled devices connected with HDMI. For example, CEC includes one-touch play, so that one touch of play on the DVD will trigger the necessary commands over HDMI for the entire system to power on and auto-configure itself to respond to the command. CEC has a variety of common commands as part of its command set, and manufacturers who implement CEC must do so in a way that ensures that these common command sets interoperate amongst all devices, regardless of manufacturer.
CEC is an optional feature, however, so consumer interested in this functionality must look for CEC in the product feature list. Also, it is important to know that some manufacturers are creating their own proprietary names for their implementation of the CEC command set.
Several questions are key to evaluating HDMI on a CE component.
HDMI is constantly evolving to meet the needs of the marketplace. The standard is constantly adding more and more features that manufacturers can implement if they desire. But HDMI does not require manufacturers to implement everything that HDMI can do. HDMI provides a menu of capabilities and allows the manufacturer to choose which of those features make sense for its product line.
As a result, HDMI strongly recommends that consumers look for products with the features they want, rather than the version number of the HDMI components. Version numbers reflect capabilities, but do not correspond to product features. For example, if you want the new video features called Deep Color, look for Deep Color in the feature set rather than HDMI 1.3, the version of the specification that enabled Deep Color. Why? Because the version of the specification that enables Deep Color (1.3) does not mandate that Deep Color functionality be implemented.
However, it is important to also note that all HDMI versions are backwards compatible, so it does not matter what version of HDMI is in the component, all HDMI-enabled components will work together at the highest level of shared functionality.
Absolutely. HDMI was developed using the same technology as DVI (Digital Visual Interface), the digital connection standard for the PC environment. So, HDMI is fully compatible with all DVI-enabled PCs (since HDMI offers both audio and video over one cable, and DVI carried only video, DVI-HDMI connectivity requires a separate audio cable).
HDMI enables PCs to deliver premium media content including high definition movies and multi-channel audio formats. HDMI is the only interface enabling connections to both HDTVs and digital PC monitors implementing the DVI and HDMI standards – fully compatible with the hundreds of millions of DVI displays already in the market.


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For many caregivers, even the most basic self-care falls by the wayside -- with potentially dire consequences. In fact, more than half of all caregivers surveyed in a 2006 study conducted by the National Alliance of Caregiving and Evercare reported that caring for someone else made their own health at least moderately worse.
"This extreme form of tension and self-sacrifice can be traumatizing and debilitating, and can produce symptoms similar to post-traumatic stress disorder," says Charles Figley, Ph.D., author of "Treating Compassion Fatigue." The resulting issues -- depression, insomnia, lethargy, panic attacks, headaches, and weight gain or loss -- are common among health-care professionals and emergency first-responders who are overwhelmed.
In addition to the physical effects of caregiver stress, negative emotions take their toll, too. "Many people feel angry, resentful, sad, even fearful about being caregivers when they didn't choose it," notes Babette Rothschild, author of "Help for the Helper." "This is a natural reaction to any stressful event, so give yourself permission to feel whatever you feel." The more you care for your own physical and emotional needs, the less these uncomfortable feelings will cloud your outlook and ruin your mood.
Self-Care Strategy: Do Something for Yourself Every Day
Go for a short walk around the block or commit to 20 minutes on the treadmill. Make (and keep) a dentist's appointment that's long overdue. Take five minutes alone with the phone off and the door shut so you can sit in complete and utter quiet. To ensure your caregiving demands don't sabotage your good intentions, try signing up for something that takes you out of the house at least once a week -- a Pilates or yoga class, for instance.
They say that if you want something done, you should ask the busiest person. Caregivers undoubtedly fall into this camp, with their Atlas-like burden of demands and worries on their shoulders. The very idea of handing off any of your work may seem completely out of the question, but it's imperative that you try, as not asking for help can intensify your sense of isolation, says Sharon Langshur, coauthor of "We Carry Each Other." "This feeling only increases with lack of communication and community."
Fortunately, the solution is as straightforward as letting people in. When her own son Matthew was born with a congenital heart defect requiring three open-heart surgeries, Langshur and her husband, Eric, were thrown into intensive caregiver roles. Her brother created an online bulletin board to update friends and family on Matthew's medical condition, and the couple soon became dependent on the messages of support that came pouring in. "It was incredibly powerful just to know that people cared and wanted to help," says Langshur. (When Matthew recovered, Langshur and her husband in turn created the website carepages.com for other caregivers.)
Self-Care Strategy: Reach Out
Sharing the load doesn't have to mean throwing up your hands and admitting defeat. It means figuring out what needs to get done and delegating a few specific tasks, such as driving a loved one to the dentist, picking up a bag of groceries, or maybe just providing some company. People often want to other practical help, especially when they know how much you need the support. It's usually less of a burden on others than you think.
Take Off Your Caregiver Hat
Some dedicated caregivers almost wear their exhaustion as a badge of honor. However, identifying yourself solely as a caregiver lies at the heart of compassion fatigue, says caregiving expert Beth Witrogen, author of "Caregiving: The Spiritual Journey of Love, Loss, and Renewal."
"You'll run into problems if you can't detach from that role." With all your mental focus and activities dwelling exclusively on the subject of illness, life starts to become disease-centric -- and that sets the stage for burnout. On the other hand, "To see yourself as separate from it can be very energizing," she says. You start to remember who you were before, and who you are.
Self-Care Strategy: Be More Than a "Caregiver"
What were you before this role? A teacher or graphic designer? A runner? An avid gardener? Putting other hats back on is particularly important if you find caregiving overwhelming -- and vital when it comes to retaining some sense of normalcy. Even some light, frivolous things (a good movie, celebrity gossip, shopping) can expand your outlook. "It's important to leave the environment whenever possible in order to glimpse a world beyond it," says Langshur.
Though obviously difficult to bear, illness and disability can teach us lessons about letting go, compassion, and forgiveness. We all, at some point, become sick and die, as do our loved ones. To witness and stand by another as he or she undergoes this process can provide priceless insight. If you can come to see this burden as a gift, you'll be better able to shoulder the challenges you face -- and more open and able to learn from them.
Not that it's easy. Witrogen admits that she struggled with survivor's guilt when her parents were sick and dying, as if she should have been able to save them. "But I soon learned that our job as caregivers isn't to save a loved one from death. It's to love and accept that person as she is."
Self-Care Strategy: Let Go Of Trying to "Fix" Things
Sometimes when a situation is too painful or fraught with difficulty, all you can do is let go. Rather than attempt the impossible, focus your energy on being there for your loved one. It could be a smile, a rift healed, the promise of hope, or simply staying present. In this way, the dark times can be transformative, guiding us gently toward what's essential. "I like to think of it as midwifing grace," says Witrogen. "It's a spiritual journey on which you're called to love and nurture in a whole different way."
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Welcoming the Warmth: 10 Summery Prints
Celebrate rising temperatures by adding a colorful, lighthearted print to your art collection! We've sought out ten summery prints that will get you in the mood for sunglasses, sandals, and lemonade — pop one of these prints in a simple frame, and enjoy a summery mood all year long.
1. Surfboard Illustration Print from NatSmithIllustration; 5x7, $10.
2. Hot Air Balloon Festival Print from studiotuesday; 11x14, $40.
3. Bee Hive Archival Print from unitedthread; 8x10, $20.
4. Summer Rain - Mounted Illustration Print from Soni, 6x9 print mounted 11.7x8.2, £12.00.
5. Land's End from nidhi; 13x19, $32.
6. The Orange Octopus from olsoANDalfred; 5x7, $15.
7. Keep it Chill from annatillettdesigns; 8.5x11, $15.
8. Beach Umbrellas and Whale Print from studiotuesday; 8x10 print in 11x14 mat, $30.
9. Invincible Summer from DrawnToStyle; 8x8, $20.
10. Summer Illustration from littlelow; 8x10, $15.
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News Release: November 18, 2010Docket Nos. RM09-18-000, RM10-15-000 and RM09-25-000
FERC directs NERC to revise definition of Bulk Electric System
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today finalized a decision to protect the reliability of the nation's bulk power system by modifying the definition of transmission facilities subject to mandatory reliability standards.
Today's final rule directs the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the Commission-certified Electric Reliability Organization, to revise its definition of the term "bulk electric system" to ensure that the definition encompasses all facilities necessary for operating an interconnected electric transmission network. FERC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) on this matter March 18.
In today's ruling, FERC said the ultimate goal of the final rule is to eliminate inconsistencies across regions, eliminate the ambiguity created by the current characterization of the 100 kilovolt (kV) threshold as a general guideline, provide a backstop review to ensure that any variations do not compromise reliability, and ensure that facilities that could significantly affect reliability are subject to mandatory rules.
The best way to accomplish these goals is to eliminate the regional discretion in the current definition, FERC said, and maintain the bright line threshold that includes all facilities operated at or above 100 kV and establish an exception process and criteria for excluding facilities that are not necessary for operating the interconnected transmission network.
Alternatively, FERC will allow the ERO to develop its own proposal to address the Commission's concerns. Any alternative proposal must be as effective as or more effective than the Commission's approach and may not result in a reduction in reliability. The ERO should file a revised bulk electric system definition within one year of the effective date of this order.
Today's final rule is effective 60 days from publication in the Federal Register.
In other reliability-related action today, FERC:
Issued a proposed rulemaking (RM10-15-000) on three new Interconnection Reliability Operations and Coordination (IRO) Reliability Standards proposed by NERC and seven modified Reliability Standards. The proposed Reliability Standards were designed to prevent instability, uncontrolled separation or cascading outages that harm the reliability of the system; and
- Issued a final rule (RM09-25-000) approving two proposed Personnel Performance, Training and Qualifications (PER) Reliability Standards requiring reliability coordinators, balancing authorities and transmission operators to establish training programs for their system operators. The rule directs NERC to take action with respect to operator training but does not require NERC to modify the two standards.
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Darryl Carter's Serene Kalorama Townhouse
Any project of DC's hometown design hero, Darryl Carter, is a delight to the senses, but his private residences are a special treat, especially for those craving a bit of calm during our vibrant fall color contest. Last year we peeked into his Virgina farmhouse, and now, thanks once again to Elle Decor, it's time to get a glimpse of his primary home in DC's glamorous Embassy Row...
A home full of neutrals doesn't always go over well with this crowd, but we hope that you will appreciate Mr. Carter's particular mastery of the calm yet grounded palette. As in his Virginia weekend home, Mr. Carter's city dwelling boasts a sophisticated tension between restraint and high style, rustic simplicity and refined luxury. The interior is swathed in his trademark neutrals with the occasional bold dark masculine pieces, like the antique bordello doors used in lieu of a traditional headboard in the master bedroom, that anchor the rooms.
I've always admired Mr. Carter's deft mixing of wood tones, but in this home his wood sense seems especially apparent. He uses natural patinas and grain patterns in the same way that most designers rely on punchy colors and show-stopping prints. His extensive use of black and white throughout his home allows the grains and finishes on his wooden furniture to take center stage rather than simply being a backdrop for bolder color. The result is a pure and soothing, understated glamor.
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MACON, Ga. – The Lipscomb men's tennis team scored their first Atlantic Sun Conference win on Saturday when it posted a close 4-3 win over Mercer in Macon, Ga.
The win puts the Bison at 1-1 in conference play. Lipscomb head coach Andrew Harris said the doubles point was key in their win.
"What a tremendous match," Harris said. "After finishing up the ladies match with that victory, to then follow up with this match was a great way to finish the day. What was great was starting out in the doubles and staying focused through the tough stretches to get the doubles point on the road. That is a very difficult thing to do especially against a good doubles team like Mercer. We will be looking for that same approach tomorrow.
"Heading into singles, we were immediately put in a tough position with Tanner Brown going out with an injury but the guys responded with great class. The players that won today stayed into their identity and were consistent in their approach every game. That is something that Coach Sherman has been going over with the guys repeatedly over the past few weeks, and it really showed through today."
The Bison took all three doubles matches to win the point.
Junior Oliver Strecker and sophomore Miguel Cortez posted an 8-6 win over Victor Dias and David Barton at No. 1.
At No. 2, freshman Stuart Tierney and junior Tanner Brown defeated Pierre Tafelski and Peter Tauchner 8-5, while junior Colby Shaw and sophomore David Salazar took down Vincent DeLisa and Joao Pagan 8-3.
The sweep in doubles put the Bison up 1-0 heading into singles play.
The Bison quickly lost out on a win at No. 4 singles when Brown retired from his match with an injury.
Mercer picked up another win at No. 1 where Strecker fell to the Bears' Tafelski 6-3, 6-2.
The Bison then posted a win at No. 2, where Salazar came back after losing the first set to record a three-set win over Tauchner, winning 3-6, 6-2, 6-2.
At No. 3, Tierney trailed Pagan 4-6, 7-6(7-5), 3-0 before defaulting.
Shaw secured an easy win at No. 5, defeating DeLise 6-2, 6-1, and Cortez took down Dias in three sets at No. 6 6-7 (7-5), 6-3, 6-2.
1) Strecker/Cortez vs. Dias/Barton LU Won 8-6
2) Tierney/Brown vs. Tafelski/Tauchner LU Won 8-5
3) Shaw/Salazar vs. DeLise/Pagan LU Won 8-3
1) Oliver Strecker vs. Pierre Tafelski MU Won 6-3, 6-2
2) David Salazar vs. Peter Tauchner LU Won 3-6, 6-2, 6-2
3) Stuart Tierney vs. Joao Pagan MU Won 4-6, 7-6 (5), 3-0 (Def)
4) Tanner Brown vs. David Barton MU Won 5-0 (Def)
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Haven't had the chance to blast into space with Hubble 3D in IMAX? It's not to late.
Vividly captured in IMAX 3D, Hubble 3D recounts the amazing journey of the most important scientific instrument since Galileo's original telescope and the greatest success in space since the Moon Landing—the Hubble Space Telescope. Audiences will accompany the space walking astronauts as they attempt some of the most difficult tasks ever undertaken in NASA's history, and will experience up close the awesome power of the launches, the heartbreaking setbacks, and the dramatic rescues of this most powerful story.
Hubble 3D will also reveal the cosmos as never before, allowing viewers of all ages to explore the grandeur of the nebulae and galaxies, the birth and death of stars, and some of the greatest mysteries of our celestial surroundings, all in amazing IMAX 3D.
In the webisode below, astronaut Mike Massimino talks about the Natural Buoyancy Lab and how it helps astronauts train for space walks.
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Pets, Pets, Pets
Editor's Note: The following- "The Feline Fountain of Youth" first published in the Beacon 3/16/06 - is one of 3 "Pets, Pets, Pets" columns nominated in this year's Cat Writers Association (CWA) Communication Contest. Joanne received this award called a Muse Medallion in the "Newspaper Article" category at the CWA Conference in San Francisco last weekend.
Cats may own the Fountain of Youth. They are masters at disguising their age. So much so, that vets have trouble estimating how old stray cats are. There are only a few times in a feline's life when age is relatively easy to pinpoint. The teeth are the benchmarks of youth; whereas eyes are a clue to senior status.
Dogs fall apart like us. They show their age. Canines slow down and gray faster than their feline friends. Not as dignified, dogs are more apt to engage in hobbies, like Frisbee or rock chewing, that wear down their teeth. The puppyish exuberance in a mature dog seems to go long before the kittenish flexibility of the adult cat. Many felines in their twilight teen years can still jump with ease. Dogs have usually stopped attempting the old leaps by then. In addition, more cats survive into their 20s than dogs. The oldest cat in the Guinness Book was "Crme Puff" of Austin, Texas who turned 37 in 2004.
So how do guess the age of a found cat with no history? Kittens are much easier to judge than cats. First look at the teeth. Kittens do not start getting baby (deciduous) teeth until they're 3-4 weeks old, and all baby teeth are in by 8 weeks. By the time the kitten is 6 months old, the baby teeth have been replaced with adult teeth.
After that, most folks try to estimate by looking for wear or tartar build-up. This takes an experienced eye because some cats just have better teeth. Certain pure breeds, like Abyssinians and Persians, are predisposed to dental problems, and other strays may have had a better diet or their teeth brushed. Typically, by 2 years, the molars usually have some tartar; by 5, more tartar on the molars and some on the canines as well. Then by middle to older age, the incisors begin to wear down, and eventually, teeth may begin to fall out (like those of a 10 year old Siamese mix at Babylon Shelter that left for Last Hope). By age 12, some incisors may be missing.
In older cats, the lens of the eye begins to show signs of aging. This condition, called lenticular sclerosis, usually begins around age 8-9. As the animal gets older, the nucleus of the lens becomes denser, harder, and somewhat cloudy, often with a blue-green tinge. This becomes more obvious as the cat ages, but should not be confused with cataracts which can cause blindness. Fortunately, vision is not significantly affected by lenticular sclerosis until the last stages of the cat's life.
In 2000 three veterinarians came up with an interesting test for estimating both dog and cat age, within 2 to 3 years, by shining a penlight into the animal's eyes and measuring the size of the reflection. As the pet ages, the size of the reflection gets larger. They claimed it was the first realistic method for mature cats, and twice as accurate as dental assessment in dogs more than 4 years. I recall reading about this then, but have found little to verify how reliable this technique is.
Cats have also discovered a fountain of Miss Clairol. The graying process on the face varies from cat to cat but is so subtle that it goes undetected. Perhaps the various feline multicolor patterns help camouflage the gray. Dark dogs lose pigment early. White faces on Golden retrievers and Irish setters age them prematurely. My black longhair cat died at 13, still as dark as can be, but my 2 year old Afghan hound already shows slight gray on her muzzle. Graying is not a determinant when guessing a cat's age.
With better veterinary care and responsible owners, life expectancy in cats is now better than ever. The biggest variable is whether the cat lives indoors or outdoors. Indoor cats generally live from 12-18 years with many surviving into their early 20s. The average age for outdoor cats is around 4-5 years because there are so many dangers. Outdoor cats are often victims of trauma like car accidents and dog attacks. They are also more susceptible to infections, parasites and viruses from altercations and prolonged exposure to other free roaming cats.
Outdoor cats, the battle-scarred strays, have a hard life so they look "older" than their pampered, indoor kin. Add this tough life to the cosmetic equation, estimating age gets even harder. Cats are not about to offer up any hints. Senior cats become Norma Desmond. Just like the fading screen legend: "All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up," (but I won't reveal my age). Staying secretive is part of the feline star's mystique.
Babylon Shelter (643-9270) Lamar St. W. Babylon has a selection of lovely adult cats of indeterminate age. There are also plenty of kittens. Ironically, this sweet muted calico in C-7 was turned in by someone who said that she was 4 1/2, yet the person didn't give the cat's name or spay status. It is hard to say if the calico's age is accurate or someone's estimate. Meanwhile in the kennels, this female Pointer mix with a chiseled Fox Terrier head in Cage 85 is still a youngster. Both would like to share a drumstick, and more importantly, a home with you. Happy Thanksgiving!
Males: a young black Shepherd in Cage 9, part of an eviction; "Panda"- the Border Collie mix in Cage 11; the Shepherd/ Akita in Cage 39- last week's poster dog.
Females: "Tinker Bella"- the darling 1 1/2 year spayed gray semi-longhaired cat in C-8 still waits, even though her fees are paid; a mature Husky mix who acts like a puppy in Cage 93; "Rapunzel" - the Pit mix in Cage 51.


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I drew the skull today. It's a collaboration with Matthew Amey, publisher of the "Skull Reference" book: CLICK HERE
I hooked up the deck today too. It's for a show that my homie Cey in NYC is curating. The words are a mantra I practice with. I wrote it out with a silver Pilot pen on flat black Krylon.
The studio has seen a lot of action this week...
I made some tattoos the last few days. Here's the sketch for an eagle tattoo I started on Thursday.
I made this one on Saturday...
and this one on Sunday...
And here's some shots of my buddy Leo's ribcage. It's been healed for a month or two. He's a gamer. I drew the tattoo from a Warhammer miniature that he had handpainted. He got first place for his miniatures at a recent Warhammer convention. He's into it...
That's such a penis face.
Here's a recent acquisition for the personal collection - a big one from my buddy Jason Irla who's studying art at Bennington in Vermont. Big up, Jason...
I'm off to LA on Wednesday to sign the Rebel8 skateboards and see some friends. Then I'll be in SF for the opening of the Fecal show at 111 Minna on Thursday night. See you there?
Hot links:
- I made t-shirts for us. I made more spokecards too. Let's get organized!
- in particular: David Barry and RP Madeira in Issue 7and Tara Edie in Issue 5.
- J Chen rocks the Sharpies
- check out my interview
- check out Aubrey Beardsley. Sick!
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(CBS News) A manhunt is under way in Texas, after a convicted sex offender made a violent escape.
Alberto Morales was being transferred across the country from Miami to Nevada, when he allegedly stabbed a detective guarding him Monday night in Grapevine, Texas.
Morales has now been added to Texas' "10 Most Wanted" list, and authorities have offered up a $10,000 reward for information leading to his capture. Some schools in the Dallas suburb are on soft lockdown, and police are asking everyone to be alert in case friends or co-workers unexpectedly fail to show up.
A surveillance video shows Morales escaping his Miami-Dade Police escorts Monday night from a Wal-Mart parking lot near Dallas. While chained at the hands and waist, he somehow managed to break off a piece of his eyeglasses and allegedly stab Det. Jaime Pardinas multiple times. Pardinas called 911. He can be heard in the 911 call saying, "I've been stabbed in the neck. Subject is 5' 7", 165 pounds, white Latin male named Alberto Morales. He's a schizophrenic."
Morales was being transported to a prison in Nevada by Pardinas and his partner, Det. David Carrero, who was inside the Wal-Mart at the time.
Carrero can be heard on the call saying, "It's getting hard to breathe for my partner."
According to police, Pardinas is currently in stable, but serious condition.
The three men were originally flying to Carson City, Nev. But they were kicked off the flight during a layover in Houston, because Morales had been disruptive. J.D. Patterson, Miami-Dade Police director, said, "Mr. Morales was very agitated and acting very, very erratic."
The two detectives decided to make the rest of the 1,900-mile journey on land, and were near Dallas waiting for a third detective to join them, when Morales got away.
Sgt. Robert Eberling, of Grapevine Police, said, "This is a dangerous individual, and he's definitely demonstrated how dangerous he is by his criminal past."
In 2003, Morales attacked two women in their Miami apartment, leaving his wallet behind at the scene. Morales pleaded guilty to those crimes in December, and then was ordered back to Nevada, where he had already been convicted of two aggravated sexual assault charges.
Eberling said, "We have a lot of police officers, federal agents, undercover units out there. We're utilizing whatever we can to get this guy apprehended."
Authorities say they believe Morales is still hiding out in the Grapevine area. But they're not taking any chances. They're concerned about him possibly fleeing to Mexico, so they've alerted all border crossings to be on the lookout.
For Dallas-Fort Worth's CBS-11 correspondent Sharrie Williams' full report, watch the video in the player above.


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Department of Revenue News Release
October 08, 2009Interested Bidders Have Until Nov. 12 To Submit Proposals to Manage Alton License Office
JEFFERSON CITY - The management of Alton's local motor vehicle and license office will be awarded through a competitive bid process.
A Request for Proposal was issued today by the Office of Administration for the Alton License Office. Potential bidders will have five weeks (or until Nov. 12) to respond to the proposal.
Allowing any interested person or group to bid on the right to operate a license office in Missouri is part of a reformed process implemented by Gov. Jay Nixon. The goal is to make offices more accountable to citizens, and to have the management awarded to those who develop the best business plans for the offices. After bids are received by the Office of Administration, teams from the Missouri Department of Revenue evaluate the bids.
This will be the second time the Alton office has been put up for bid this year. A previous Request for Proposal was issued by the state on Aug. 25, and bids were due Sept. 29. The proposal, however, received no responses.
Alana M. Barragán-Scott, acting director of the Department of Revenue, said she hopes more people or groups will consider bidding on the Alton office.
"Although the department was disappointed no one bid on the first proposal, I'm hopeful that an interested individual or group will submit a bid this time," she said. "There have been only a few instances when license offices did not receive any initial bids, but people came forward with proposals by the time each of the new bidding periods ended."
During Fiscal Year 2008 (July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008), the Alton office conducted an estimated 9,619 transactions and generated an estimated $30,553 in processing fees. The Alton License Office agent is Kristie Rackley. The current office is located about 1.3 miles north of Alton off of Highway 19, just past the intersection with Route AA. Bidders, however, will have to propose a location that is located within the city limits of Alton. Potential bidders can view the public areas of the current office during normal operating hours. The office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, but it is closed for lunch from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. each weekday. The office is also open on the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon.
Common transactions that take place at local license offices include renewing or applying for a driver license, renewing or applying for registration on motor vehicles, boats and outboard motors, and applying for titles and paying sales taxes on these units.
A copy of the proposal that bidders will use to develop their bids can be viewed at https://www.moolb.mo.gov/. To review a proposal, select "Guest" on the home page, click on "Open Bids By Agency," then scroll through the list of bids until the appropriate bid is located. (The bid number for the Alton office is B3Z10103.) Additional information regarding the bidding process can be obtained at http://oa.mo.gov/purch/vendorinfo/DORoffices.pdf or by calling (573) 751-2387.


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Two Jag games in a row on the homepage. That must be a record.
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The answer is the following: the success of the pre-order will make the game be released.
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HAWLEY- In the midst of a jump, Trevor Loomis performed a trick on his skateboard in Bingham Park's skate park. Loomis was at the park with his friends. All of the young men said they visit the park regularly. The skate park was suggested to Hawley Borough Council by local teens a few years ago, and the young people helped in the fundraising. SEE THE RELATED PHOTO GALLERY, BELOW, FOR MORE SKATEBOARDING PHOTOS.
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Reddit, Trolling, Doxxing, Free Speech & Anonymity: Whoo Boy, Is This Stuff Complicated
from the keeping-up dept
Jezebel published an article about outing CreepShots moderators, and from that came the news that Adrian Chen at Gawker was getting set to expose one of the more well known moderators/trolls on the site, ViolentAcrez. Before this even came out, some of the moderators on one of the most popular subreddit, /r/Politics announced that they were banning links to all Gawker sites "until action is taken to correct this serious lack of ethics and integrity." Chen went on to publish the story anyway -- a well-written, thoroughly detailed story about the guy, Michael Brutsch, who admits to enjoy being a "troll" in order to get a reaction out of people. Over the weekend, Brutsch was apparently fired from his job.
There has been a lot of talk about all of this -- and about the ethics of pretty much everyone involved. Someone named Navneet Alang directly challenged us, claiming that if Facebook had "censored" an article, we'd be "raging" about it -- but that since we're somehow aligned with Reddit, that's not the case.
The truth -- as always -- is a lot more complex. First of all, let me be clear on a few things: I think that /r/CreepShots and various other subreddits like that are very troubling and ethically dubious. I equally think that the decision to ban Gawker stories from certain subreddits was stupid and really counterproductive if the intent was to draw attention away from the article. That said, the goal may have been more to create chilling effects for other journalists. And, on that front, I'm with Adrian Chen. I think he did a fantastic piece of reporting (actual journalism, yay) and should not be punished for doing so. I tend to think it makes the mods who decided to do the ban look childish and, if not directly hypocritical, very much open to charges of hypocrisy.
That said, the situation is not so simple. This is not the same thing as Facebook banning links -- because that's a company's decision that impacts its users. Reddit, on the other hand, has always been driven by its users with the mods having significant power over each subreddit they control. If they want to make a decision like banning every Gawker site -- no matter how stupid and counterproductive such a decision might be -- they have the right to do so. In some ways, the "Facebook analogy" would be more proper if the person had said that any individual had the power to block links on their own wall. Which they do -- and which no one complains about.
The different subreddits are playgrounds controlled by those mods, not by "Reddit" itself. Sometimes amazing things come out of there, and sometimes absolute crap comes out of there. This is the nature of the internet, and shutting down something or silencing one's speech doesn't change any of that. It just reshuffles the deck.
I believe quite strongly in the importance of anonymity online -- but that's mainly to the extent that the government should not be able to force anonymous speech to be connected to the speaker, except in extreme circumstances. That, however, is entirely different than an enterprising reporter discovering the details that connect someone's account to their name. The accusations by various Reddit moderators that this is somehow an unfair "doxxing" seems like an extreme overreaction. Chen put together information and reported on it. That's journalism.
But, at the same time, I think it's unfair to blame Reddit itself or its management for the (admittedly dumb) decision to block links to Gawker. Reddit is very much about what it's community decides it wants to do, and with that comes some good and bad decisions. I can (and will) criticize what I think is a bad decision by the moderators who did this, but that doesn't mean a condemning of Reddit as a whole, any more than criticizing someone who blocks others from posting to his Facebook wall or Google Groups or personal blog, automatically implicates those platform providers.
Free speech does not mean you are free from the consequences of your speech. And, in the end result, this whole situation encapsulates the power of "more speech" being the best answer to "bad speech." A giant conversation has been started and (almost) none of it has involved getting the law involved to step in and decide who is bad and who is good. Instead, in occasionally messy ways, the community is working out its own norms, and that's fascinating to watch.


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Last week, Windows Phone Central reported on firmware being visible on Nokia's servers for the Lumia 928 disclosing a "red" edition with a new product code: RM-860 VAR VRZ RED (059R227). At the time, the speculation seems to point to an obvious conclusion: Verizon and Nokia were gearing up for a red Lumia 928 to help refresh the line.
Now, an image posted by Nokia US on their Facebook page appears to reveal the glossy, candy-red device for the first time. The image posted was not meant to highlight a red Lumia 928, but instead bolster the chemical testing process Nokia uses to ensure that the polycarbonate they use holds up under duress.
Earlier: NaviFirm reveals new firmware for a red Lumia 928
While eight phone shells are revealed, the red one clearly matches the Lumia 928 design to the tee (you can even see a white one next to it). It is however missing the speaker grill and '4G LTE' logo on the back, hinting that this is an early prototype and not production line level quite yet.
We have to admit, that bright glossy red looks great on the device and we hope that this means the red edition is around the corner.
Officially speaking, Nokia and Verizon have not announced a red variant of the Lumia 928, but hope springs eternal.
Source: Facebook; Thanks, Anthony V., for the tip


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Oct. 23, 2006
The Lady Bisons soccer team closed out the Atlantic Sun portion of the schedule with a 2-0 loss at ETSU in Johnson City, Tenn., Sunday afternoon.
The Lady Bisons shut down ETSU in the first half, before giving up second half goals to Katie O'Bryan at 69:18 and Aubree Snyder at 75:20.
Lady Bisons goalkeeper Kati Shelton was credited with nine saves with one additional save credited to the team. ETSI made 16 shots, 12 of them shots on goal.
Sara Green led the Lady Bisons with two shots, both shots on goal. The Lady Bisons were credited with four shots in the game, three of them shots on goal. Jessie Strange took the other shot on goal for the Lady Bisons.
ETSU goalkeeper Erin Bilyeu earned her first shutout of the season.
The Lady Bisons are 1-17 overall and finished 0-9 in the A-Sun. ETSU is 5-8-3, finishing 4-3-2 in the conference.
The Lady Bisons close out their season Friday at Tennessee-Martin at 2 p.m.


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Queens is a crescent-shaped (with a tail) borough traversing the width of Long Island and including two of the major New York City area airports, LaGuardia (LGA) and John F. Kennedy International (JFK). It also carries the largest ethnic diversity in its area of any region in the world, divided into small enclaves. Jackson Heights, for example, includes a huge Indian area, followed by a Colombian area, and then a Mexican area. Each offers a wide array of authentic shops, native-style cuisine, and festivals modified only slightly by the generally colder New York City experience.
The geographical center of New York City is actually in Queens and the borough is home to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, the site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fairs. The area around the park still includes an interesting museum and some architectural and artistic relics of the events (including the Unisphere, a 300 ton spherical grid of steel, the world's largest globe, as featured in "Men In Black"). The northern end of the old fair grounds includes Citi Field, home of the New York Mets professional baseball team, and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the U.S. Open (tennis); further north one can walk along the edge of the marina along the Long Island Sound. The park also includes a science museum, a zoo, and pedal-boats, and hosts frequent special events.
Visitor information
Queens has many distinct neighborhoods, some of which are ethnically diverse.
Get in
For information on how to walk or bicycle to and from Queens, check out the Transportation Alternatives website [9]. Except for the Whitestone and Throgs Neck bridges, all the bridges can be crossed by pedestrians and bicycles. Be prepared, however, for long walks, and don't forget that Queens is very, very big, and not well-designed for a walking tour. A map is necessary.
Sadly, most Queens visitors spend their visit on a bus to or from LaGuardia Airport or JFK Airport. A proper tour of Queens is worthwhile. It can be conducted by a stalwart driver; others may find the roads tough to navigate. However, a lot of of Queens can be seen by subway. A trip on the 7 train, made nationally famous by the contempt of former Atlanta Braves pitcher John Rocker, is a cultural experience in and of itself. The 7 runs elevated through most of Queens, so you'll be able to get a good sense of much of the borough through its windows. A good tour of Queens should include at least three meals in three different ethnic enclaves.
Other subways for getting around (and in and out of) Queens include the A, E, F, G, J, M, N, Q, R, and Z. The Long Island Rail Road makes several stops in Queens: the main line runs through central Queens and the Port Washington line runs along the north shore (including a stop in Flushing).
Express buses also stop in places in eastern Queens and the Rockaways, usually in places where the subway doesn't stop. Main arteries for express buses (that are closer to Manhattan) are Queens Boulevard and Woodhaven Boulevard.
Local buses that go into Midtown Manhattan include the Q32, Q60, and Q101. The M60 goes to upper Manhattan from LaGuardia Airport.
The Q48 is a great bus for going to eastern Queens from LaGuardia Airport. It leaves you at the Flushing-Main Street station. Other buses from LaGuardia Airport include the Q33 and Q47 to the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue subway station, the and the Q72 to the Rego Park and Junction Boulevard subway stations.
The Q10 and Q3 go from JFK Airport. The Q10 goes to Lefferts Boulevard and serves the A train, J/Z trains, and E/F train subway stations. The Q3 goes out towards eastern Queens and goes into Nothern Jamaica to the 179th Street F station.
Queens is quite diverse in density and character. While western Queens (closer to Manhattan) is urban, much of eastern Queens is relatively suburban. As in every borough, the closer you get to Manhattan, the more rare it is to find a stand-alone house. The more urban clusters are in the northwest: Astoria and Long Island City (LIC). LIC also contains Queens' most prominent skyscrapers, including the "other" Citibank building, located directly across the East River from the more prominent angled-roof skyscraper in Manhattan. Rising 50 stories, the building, the result of Citibank's attempt to create a new business district in LIC, is the tallest building in New York State located outside of Manhattan.
A number of museums are located in Long Island City, including the Isamu Noguchi Sculpture Museum[10] in Noguchi's former sculpture studio, the Museum of African Art, Sculpture Center [11], and the Museum of the Moving Image which includes interactive exhibits on the history of video games. The area also includes two free places to view art, Socrates Sculpture Park which overlooks the East River (next to Price Costco on Vernon Blvd.), and the Fisher Landau Center[12] showing a private collection of contemporary art.
(A general tip on NYC Museums: if you work for a large company such as IBM, GE, or Citigroup, check to see if your company is a member --this goes for all museums in NYC; different museums have different sponsors of course.)
Across the street (Jackson Avenue) from PS.1 is a fascinating site as well: 5 Points[13] which is one of the few "legal graffiti zones" in New York City. Visit the website for an advance taste. The entire building is decorated (including the inside if you can, ahem, find a way in). 5 Ptz is underground New York at its finest, although artists must apply for permits from a shadowy figure with e-mail addresses posted on-site (which perhaps ensures the high standards for the spray painted art). Few taggers have defaced the site with their idiotic scrawls; rather, the art is better, fresher, and more colorful than many PS.1 exhibits. Be sure to walk around the entire length of the building. Just under the 7 train, which runs overhead on 5 Ptz's north face, you'll find a large enclosure for truck loading, which features some of the best artwork of all. A fire escape runs up to the roof, and of course, every space within arms' reach is decorated as well. If you're into this stuff, you'll want to bring a camera.
In Flushing Meadows Corona Park (also on the 7 line; exit at Shea Stadium), the Queens Museum[14] offers visual art, cultural events, Worlds' Fair Memorabilia, and a sprawling scaled-down Panorama of the entire city. It's incredibly accurate, except they've yet to remove the World Trade Center.
Just off Northern Blvd in the area between Astoria and L.I.C, at 35th Avenue and 36th street, you'll find the Museum of the Moving Image[15], which showcases movies and the televisual arts, including video games, with revolving exhibitions. Kaufman-Astoria Studios (home of the Sesame Street, among others) stands next door; there's also a gigantic movie theater, and a nice new 24 hour diner/bar (which serves pitchers of beer) known as Cup. Take the R/V/G or the N/W line.
Visit farmers' markets at:
As New York City is the birth place of hip-hop culture, there are hundreds of records stores scattered around the boroughs, and some are in Queens. Also, though vinyl has disappeared from the shelves of regular record stores, many stores still sell used and new vinyl.
The snobby feel of Manhattan may not always make it to Queens, which is one of its great appeals for those who live there. There are a few top-notch bars in Queens, but it's the restaurants that really shine, for a simple reason: If Manhattan food is Yuppie food, Queens food is created by and aimed towards genuine ethnic inhabitants. To put it another way, come here if you like spicy food. If you want a real taste of Hong Kong--or Tibet, Indonesia, Colombia, Peru, India, Argentina, or just about anyplace (including France)--you'll find it in Queens.
Suggested general areas for culinary roving:
If you like bubble tea with sago and tapioca, there are several good spots within a few blocks of the Flushing - Main St stop on the 7 train. One of the best is on the corner of Main St. and 39th Av.
Queens is home to one of the most entertaining and pleasant places to sip a brew, the Bohemian Hall (known citywide simply as "The Beer Garden"). Drink Czech ales by the pitcher at wooden picnic tables under leafy canopy, surrounded by hundreds. 29-19 24th Avenue, just west of 31st Street. N/W to Astoria Blvd.[19]
Woodside is home to an Irish population and is loaded with bars and cheap happy hours. Check out the burger at Donovan's.
There are a number of hotels in Flushing that serve LaGuardia Airport, including a Sheraton. There are also many hotels near Kennedy Airport in Jamaica, but the location is generally considered undesirable for visitors, except for its proximity to the airport. Some hotels in Jamaica are listed as three stars but are nevertheless poorly kept. Other hotels are scattered through Kew Gardens, Forest Hills, Elmhurst, Long Island City, and various other neighborhoods.
Stay safe
Queens overall is the second-safest borough behind Staten Island. However, it does have a few high-crime areas. This unofficial map can be used as a guide: https://www.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=214504384267441423605.0004b8bdd58f76eb00186
Unlike in the rest of New York, addresses include the neighborhood rather than the borough in Queens (e.g., Flushing, NY; Woodside, NY).
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Aug. 26, 2002
There's an old adage that goes something like this: once you've reached the top, there is no place to go but down. For the 2002 UC Santa Barbara men's soccer team, that isn't so.
In 2001, the Gauchos won the Big West Conference Championship, but their reward was a snubbing by the NCAA Tournament selection committee. So while some may think UCSB is at the top, the Gauchos beg to differ. Left with a sour taste in their mouths, they still have something to prove.
The snubbing by the NCAA committee is serving as motivation for the 2002 version of Gaucho soccer. Head coach Tim Vom Steeg describes the 2002 Gauchos as a "Team on a Mission".
"It is our goal to repeat as Big West Conference Champions," Vom Steeg assured, adding, "and get the experience of playing in the NCAA Tournament."
As the defending conference champions, a repeat performance will be a much more difficult task. Unlike last year where UCSB was expected to finish in the middle of the pack, this year every team in the Big West will be gunning for the defending champs.
"We need to get better as a team to repeat the success of last season, but I am confident we can do that," commented Vom Steeg.
With some key new players and the return of eight starters from last year's squad, including five all-conference honorees, the 2002 Gauchos appear to have taken the necessary steps to improve and repeat as Big West Champions. The coaching staff says that this year's team is a much more complete team that in years past. "We have so many weapons that will allow us to beat teams in so many different ways." said Vom Steeg.
The Gauchos will look to last season's Big West Co-Offensive Player of the Year and scoring champion, senior Rob Friend, to be the key element in their offensive attack. At 6'4", 205 pounds Friend is a powerful forward with tremendous ability in the air, giving UCSB a physical presence on the forward line. Complimenting Friend up front will be another all-conference player in sophomore Drew McAthy who, as a freshman last season, finished second on the team in scoring.
Vom Steeg will also be looking for production out of junior Gene Deering and sophomore Matt Bly. Deering, who had his 2001 season cut short due to injury, will be seeing a lot of time when he has fully recovered, while Bly has had a tremendous off-season and could be a big threat in 2002.
The midfield is where the most dramatic improvements were made during the off-season, in hopes of increasing the Gauchos' scoring output. The middle of the field is also where most of the new incoming players will be seeing their playing time.
Moving up from defense to play an attacking midfielder is junior Neil Jones whose natural ability and aggressiveness are better suited up front. Joining Jones as an attacking midfielder is Memo Arzate, a junior transfer from Compton College where he amassed 63 points just last season. "Having Jones and Arzate gives me two offensive midfielders who should ease the pressure on our forwards," Vom Steeg stated. "That is something I have not had in my coaching career at UCSB."
The biggest competition for a starting job is at the left midfielder position where three returning players, all of whom saw significant playing time last year, are vying for the starting spot. What could happen is that juniors Darren Doi and Matt Kubota and sophomore Jon Apilado will play the position by committee depending on what type of lineup the Gauchos go with.
On the right side will be junior David McGill, a transfer from UNC-Charlotte, who gives the Gauchos a physical presence in the midfield. McGill should help balance UCSB's attack as most of its production last year came from the left side. McGill might also spend some time on defense in certain situations, which would free up the right wing spot for one of three freshman, Jeff Murphy, Corey Wood or John Claydon.
The starting defensive midfielders will be All-Big West senior Dan Young, who will be expected to be the Gauchos "field general," and sophomore Nate Boyden. Boyden's ability to spread the ball around the field should help open up UCSB's offensive attack.
It will be a transition year for a defense that was the best in the Big West and one of the top-25 in the nation last season. Playing a straight-four defense last year, Vom Steeg and assistant coach Leo Chappel have elected to go with only three defenders this season. With that, the key to the success of the defense in 2002 is how well the defense plays as a unit and how well the entire team defends as a whole.
With the departure of Jones to the midfield and losing two others to graduation, the only player returning to the defense from last season is sophomore all-conference honoree Tony Lochhead. After spending much of last year in a more midfield-type role, Lochhead will be able to focus exclusively on defense where the coaching staff feels he at his strongest.
Anchoring the defensive line is, quite possibly, UCSB's biggest off-season acquisition, freshman Alan Keely out of Dublin, Ireland. Regarded as one of Ireland's top junior players he gives the Gauchos the dominant and intelligent player in the middle needed with a three person defensive unit.
Senior Brandon Meeks, junior Pete O'Hare and redshirt freshman Pat Scott are battling for the starting spot on the right side. Similar to the situation with the left side midfielders, the right fullback position could be played by committee depending on what type of lineup the coaching staff decides to use.
You would think that when you return an all-conference goalkeeper he is a shoe-in for the starting job, not so for the Gauchos. While Danny Kennedy, who was one of, if not the top goalie in the Big West last year, will get the starting job, it is a pair of true freshman battling for the backup role that will force Kennedy to improve to retain his starting spot. "Kennedy already has a year of experience at this level," began Vom Steeg, "and that is going to make him tough to beat."
Freshman Kyle Reynish and Justin Pugh are both young and aggressive keepers with substantial size. Reynish is 6'3" and Pugh stands 6'1" and both closing in on 200 pounds. Should the situation arise, Vom Steeg feels that either of the two could step between the posts and help the Gauchos succeed.
The tools, the expectation and the motivation are there, what the success of the 2002 Men's Soccer team hinges upon is making sure the execution follows.


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Victims of 1982 Guatemala massacre laid to rest
SANTA MARIA NEBAJ, Guatemala (AP) — The remains of 31 Ixil Mayans killed more than three decades ago during the height of Guatemala's civil war were laid to rest Wednesday in the country's western highlands amid the sounds of a violin and wafts of incense.
Hundreds of people joined in a procession that carried small wooden boxes containing the remains to a cemetery in Xecax, the village in Quiche province where the massacre happened.
Villagers have blamed the army for the attack on Feb. 4, 1982, but no one has ever been prosecuted.
Forensic experts first exhumed the remains four years ago but were able to identify only eight of the victims through DNA tests. The bodies of those identified were returned to their relatives' homes in the village for a traditional memorial service before the mass burial.
The 23 others were honored with flowers, candles, incense and music at a wake Tuesday night in Santa Maria Nebaj, a town not far from the village. The remembrance was held at the offices of the Movement of Victims of Northern Quiche, a victims' rights group.
Diego Rivera, director of the organization, said the bodies of the slain had been burned and then put in a mass grave by the attackers.
Vicente Brito, 70, lost his mother, father and a daughter. Of the three, forensic experts identified his father, Pedro Brito. Pedro Brito's photograph was placed on the wooden box containing his remains.
"He was my father and I look like him. It's good to have found him," Brito said crying.
Each of the small coffins holding unidentified remains bore a sign that read "Without DNA profile" and included a case number.
Margarita Hermoso said she was grinding corn in nearby Santa Maria Nebaj when the attackers struck her village.
"When I heard the shots I wanted to go back to Xecax but people wouldn't let me go, they told me I would get killed," she said.
Hermoso, now 69, said her husband, four sons, mother and father-in-law were slain. None of them was identified among the remains.
"I was left alone with my daughter," a sobbing Hermoso said.
At least 200,000 people were killed during the 1960-96 civil war, mostly by state forces and paramilitary groups seeking to wipe out a left-wing uprising. The U.S. government supported Guatemala's military regimes during the war.