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Car Comparison
2014 Acura MDX vs. 2014 Buick Enclave: Which Is Better?
Maybe this isn't a fair fight, considering that the 2014 Acura MDX is completely redesigned and the 2014 Buick Enclave is much the same vehicle that originally debuted for the 2008 model year. Last year, though, Buick gave the Enclave a long list of upgrades and sold almost 7,500 extra Enclaves compared to the outgoing Acura MDX while beating its 2012 sales tally at the same time. Clearly, people aren't shying away from the Enclave, despite its graying hair.
So which one of these 7-passenger luxury crossover SUVs is really better? That's what we're here to find out. First, let's talk about the changes for 2014.
2014 Acura MDX
Completely redesigned, the latest edition of the MDX loses hundreds of pounds and is equipped with a new engine in order to improve fuel economy. A new front-drive version debuts too, and Acura endows the MDX with added standard equipment and new, more modern technologies.
2014 Buick Enclave
One year after key updates for the 2013 model year, the Enclave's standard IntelliLink infotainment system gains a new text-to-voice capability. Charge-only USB ports are added for second-row passengers, and dealers can install a mobile Wi-Fi kit. Buick also provides new forward-collision and lane-departure warning systems in a very affordable option package for the base and midlevel versions of the Enclave. The top-of-the-line version gets these features as standard equipment.
Historically, and according to Consumer Reports, the Acura MDX has provided better-than-average reliability, which means predictions for the new model are also better than average. J.D. Power agrees, but it should be noted that in the latest J.D. Power Initial Quality Study, owners of the 2014 MDX had a lot of complaints about the new multiscreen infotainment system.
The Buick Enclave's reliability track record is slightly less than average, according to Consumer Reports, with the 2008-2010 models receiving the lowest possible rating for reliability. J.D. Power has a more favorable view of the Enclave's dependability performance, with the market research firm giving the SUV average ratings for the 2008-2010 models followed by the highest possible rating for the 2011 model. As such, J.D. Power thinks a new 2014 Enclave will return better-than-average levels of dependability.
Nevertheless, the nod goes to Acura, which has delivered a more consistent performance in terms of reliability and dependability.
Fuel Economy
The redesigned 2014 Acura MDX is equipped with a new 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine equipped with Variable Cylinder Management (VCM). The VCM system shuts down half of the engine's cylinders when appropriate in order to reduce fuel consumption. The new MDX also weighs 699 pounds less than the bigger Buick Enclave, which surely helps the Acura secure a win in terms of fuel economy.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the MDX gets 23 miles per gallon in combined driving with front-wheel drive and 21 mpg in combined driving with all-wheel drive. Compare that to the Buick's ratings of 19 mpg and 18 mpg, respectively. Also, note that the Buick's 3.6-liter V6 is good for 288 hp but charged with motivating far more weight.
Clearly, when it comes to fuel economy, the Acura emerges victorious.
Buick provides a number of safety-related features as standard equipment; many of the same items aren't offered on the more expensive Acura unless you upgrade to an equipment package.
The Enclave comes with 6 free months of OnStar service, which includes automatic crash response among numerous other useful features. In the event of a collision that causes the airbags to deploy, automatic crash response immediately contacts emergency rescue personnel to send assistance.
Additionally, the Enclave is equipped with a unique front-center airbag designed to protect front-seat occupants from injury when the opposite side of the Buick is struck. The Enclave also comes with text-to-voice technology, which is optional for the Acura. Spend more money, though, and the Acura provides greater access to safety-related technologies, including next-generation AcuraLink service similar to the Buick's OnStar system, front parking sensors, automatic pretensioning seat belts, a lane-keeping-assist system that encourages the driver to remain within a lane, and a collision-mitigation braking system. Many of these features are unavailable for the Enclave.
Additionally, the MDX gets slightly better crash-test ratings. Both SUVs receive an overall 5-star rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The Acura also gets a Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) on the strength of its optional collision-mitigation braking system. This makes for an Advanced front crash-prevention rating from IIHS, compared to the Buick's Basic rating. IIHS hasn't assessed the Buick in the small-overlap frontal-impact test.
Given its more comprehensive optional safety technology coupled with top marks from both NHTSA and IIHS, the Acura takes the win when it comes to safety.
For both standard equipment and available options, the Acura is more technologically advanced than the Buick.
The 2014 MDX is equipped with standard LED headlights, which are not available on the Enclave. Additionally, the Acura is available with a GPS-linked climate-control system that's designed to enhance cooling on the side of the vehicle that is in direct sunlight. The optional rear-seat entertainment system can be upgraded to a 16.2-inch widescreen view display that shows two different forms of media or provides a theater-style viewing experience.
The Buick does offer an available 3-prong, household-style power outlet and can be optioned with articulating headlights, but the Acura counters with standard wiper-linked automatic headlights and an optional adaptive cruise control system with low-speed following capability. Acura can't match the Buick's dealer-installed Wi-Fi access, though.
In the end, especially given that the 2014 Acura MDX is a complete redesign, it's not surprising that it is also the more technologically advanced vehicle in general.
The 2014 Acura MDX has a base price of $43,185, which is $3,370 more than the base price of the bigger 2014 Buick Enclave. Consider that the Enclave is usually available with rebates and other appealing deals, and you might conclude that the Buick is the better value.
Before rushing to judgment, consider that ALG gives the Enclave a 2-star residual-value rating, while the MDX gets a 4-star rating. That probably cancels out the Buick's lower starting price. Next, consider that Kelley Blue Book (KBB) says the MDX will cost about $100 less to operate on an annual basis than the Enclave. KBB also gives the Acura a value rating of 8.3, while the Buick's value rating is 7.2.
Up front, the deals appear more appealing for the Buick, but over time, the Acura MDX will likely prove itself to be the better value.
AutoTrader's Advice
Unless you need the 115.2 cu ft. of maximum cargo space that's provided by the bigger Buick Enclave, we'd recommend choosing the slightly smaller Acura MDX, which supplies 90.9 cu ft. of maximum cargo volume. The Acura MDX bests the Buick in every single one of the evaluation parameters above, making its higher price tag much easier to accept.


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A winner was selected from 169 designs submitted by 29 freelance designers.
NewLoop Energy, LLC
I'm opening a brand new distributor company in Chicago and SE Wisconsin to make money and help the environment at the same time. I will be distributing Capstone MicroTurbines exclusively at first. Their logo is http://www.capstoneturbine.com. I'm 30 and am a one man shop for now. I'll be hiring an applications engineer when orders start coming in. I'll be wearing suits on sales calls, but also getting dirty turing nuts and bolts when we install the turbines.
The name NewLoop Energy came from two places. "The Loop" is the center of downtown Chicago and I wanted to have some identifying feature with Chicago. Loop is also a play on words representing an electrical loop or circuit. Since I didn't want it to seem like the same old thing, New was added to the front.
The market is three fold. One is working directly with clients that will be owners of hospitals, hotels, large commerical and residential properties. Second, will be working with Energy consultants on larger scope projects that will need more than a microturbine. Third, spreading the word and selling Engineering, Architecture, and Design companies on the virtues of using Capstone Microturbines in their design specs.
I think the color green should be at least part of the logo. One thought I had was a play on "yellow and blue makes green" might look cool, but that is just one idea and not required. Something relatively simple that can shrink down to an iphone app or blackberry, but can also look good larger on printed material or a polo shirt. The logo might also include the text for my company NewLoop Energy, LLC so that I can use your logo for a business card. The logo should be a .psd so I can play with it in Photoshop.
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text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - e-readers Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in e-readers Goto page 1, 2, 3 Next Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Technology Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message mimi_intheworldJoined: 23 May 2010Posts: 167Location: UAE Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 7:02 pm Post subject: e-readers Has anyone got an e-reader, purchased in the US or elsewhere? If yes, which? If no, have you considered it? What are some of the glitches you have encountered? I currently work for a large US bookstore chain, and of course we sell an e-reader. I'm thinking about buying one, but can't decide which one would be most practical for my live OUTSIDE the US. Having bought and then sold entire personal libraries between international moves in the past (most recently, I had to leave books behind in the UK that I cannot find here in the US, even secondhand) and the idea of keeping my library in my carry-on is quite appealing, let me tell you! But I'm not sure which e-reader would be the most practical for my life. Really I'm comparing between the Barnes & Noble nook, the Amazon Kindle, and the Sony e-reader. An iPad is out of my price range, and I don't fancy buying another computer anyway. Thoughts? Experiences? Opinions? Back to top DoubleDutchJoined: 01 Apr 2009Posts: 51Location: China Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 5:45 am Post subject: I'm considering it, and will probably go for the Sony Reader Pocket, as it supports a wide range of formats. Back to top mimi_intheworldJoined: 23 May 2010Posts: 167Location: UAE Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 6:04 pm Post subject: I think I am leaning toward a nook. It's not the best, but I am pretty sure it meets all my needs, and it's not a kindle, which I'm not really leaning toward. Especially after what I've read elsewhere about how delicate the screens are. Back to top QaaolchouraJoined: 10 Oct 2008Posts: 539Location: 21 miles from the Syrian border Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 1:39 am Post subject: I've been thinking of getting an e-reader as, once I'm finally in a non-English-speaking country, English books should be considerably harder to find. However I'm unwilling to buy e-books. An e-reader is useful for carrying a lot of books, but it's my opinion that e-books themselve are a bad deal. Why should I pay for an electronic book that I read where electronic devices are prohibited, lend (The Nook's "lending" feature is a joke), can't buy used, and can't resell? On the other hand, Project Gutenberg has a whole slew of public domain books, and they're all in the ePub format. If I buy an e-reader, it'll be to buy free public domain books, unless someone decides to, say, market out-of-print titles really cheaply. When I Googled to find out why, Amazon's Kindle doesn't handle ePub, the Internet consensus seems to be that Amazon doesn't want to lose market share by A. letting non-Kindle books be sold on the Kindle and B. Making it easy to switch e-readers. They don't sell ePub books for the same reason. So it's a good deal for Amazon, and as long as Amazon has majority market share, it works. No matter where you go though it will be easier to transfer your collection on any e-reader that's not the Kindle. Regards, ~Q Back to top ncarawayJoined: 15 Feb 2010Posts: 68 Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 12:21 am Post subject: Deleted by authorLast edited by ncaraway on Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:08 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top QaaolchouraJoined: 10 Oct 2008Posts: 539Location: 21 miles from the Syrian border Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:41 pm Post subject: ncaraway wrote: I'm wary of buying and having to carry around a device that does only one thing. In this case, store/display books. I take it you don't have an mp3 player? I'd mention cellphones too, but since I mainly use mine as a pocketwatch, that's probably a bad example. Quote: A laptop/netbook can serve as an ebook reader and more. Amazon makes Kindle software available as a free download. Another free alternative is Calibre (http://calibre-ebook.com). I hate reading anything of length on a backlit computer screen. I don't really like the idea of an e-reader period, when paper books are available, but e-ink is definitely much less inclined to eye strain. I agree that getting an ebook reader without e-ink is completely pointless. ~Q Back to top ncarawayJoined: 15 Feb 2010Posts: 68 Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 2:09 am Post subject: Qaaolchoura, I have an iPod Shuffle, but only because it was a holiday gift. However, I have come to rely on it a lot as my daily commute often requires me to be in a very crowded subway car where reading is not convenient. I like to listen to news and educational podcasts. I don't wear a watch, but I do own a cheap cell phone. I keep it turned off most of the time. I use it to call my wife when I'm running late or to see if she wants me to stop by the market to buy something on my way home. I suppose the main point I wanted to make was that netbooks cost about the same as ebook readers and give the user more functionality. You can't write email from a Kindle but can read an ebook on a netbook. Of course, it all depends on personal preference and finances. Back to top ncarawayJoined: 15 Feb 2010Posts: 68 Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:46 am Post subject: Deleted by authorLast edited by ncaraway on Mon Sep 08, 2014 6:08 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top QaaolchouraJoined: 10 Oct 2008Posts: 539Location: 21 miles from the Syrian border Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2010 5:10 pm Post subject: ncaraway wrote: Today I saw an advertisement for wi-fi Kindles for US$138. That's considerably less than the cost of a netbook. I'm rethinking my earlier post. You can get some netbooks for less than $300. I mean, that's still twice the price, but it's less than the $400+ ones you see advertised. I'd still recommend against getting a Kindle. There's nothing it can do that other, comparably priced, e-readers can't and it comes with a number of anti-features designed to lock in Amazon's marketshare. ~Q Back to top mimi_intheworldJoined: 23 May 2010Posts: 167Location: UAE Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 12:18 am Post subject: Qaaolchoura wrote: I'd still recommend against getting a Kindle. There's nothing it can do that other, comparably priced, e-readers can't and it comes with a number of anti-features designed to lock in Amazon's marketshare. ~Q Q, that is honestly my concern about buying a kindle. I'm leaning toward a nook, mainly because I can get one for about $100 (because I work for the evil corporate empire, of course). But I am concerned about its usability overseas and would REALLY like to hear an international review of the device. Back to top GlenskiJoined: 15 Jan 2003Posts: 12844Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 11:47 am Post subject: I'm considering a Kindle, although it won't be for anything class-related. Reason? My students won't be able to afford it, so why should I ask them to use one? Plus, there is no way I can justify a budget request for several hundred of them per year. Let students use their own PCs or netbooks or (for the rich) iPhones and iPods. Back to top mimi_intheworldJoined: 23 May 2010Posts: 167Location: UAE Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2010 10:59 pm Post subject: Glenski, I can't imagine getting an e-reader for classroom use. It seems that for the most part, other teachers are also discussing e-readers for personal use. It might be nice in the future to get e-readers for classrooms, but I don't think that time will be coming soon... Back to top steki47Joined: 20 Apr 2008Posts: 1029Location: BFE Inaka Posted: Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:14 am Post subject: I bought a Kindle on a trip back the US in September. Quite happy with it. Buying English books can get expensive in Japan and, regardless of geographical location, books take up a lot of space. They are also heavy to move and expensive to ship around. My Kindle holds some 1,500 books or so. Great purchase. Back to top mancboy84Joined: 28 Oct 2010Posts: 13Location: Manchester, UK Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 8:00 am Post subject: I have a Kindle 3rd gen. I was reading off the ipod Touch but suffered eyestrain after a while. The main draws for me were: 1. Kindle support as most of my favourite titles are in Kindle format; 2. Syncing between platforms, so I can read on my PC when I'm in a fixed location for a while; 3. FREE WORLDWIDE 3G. This is the main draw for me. The web browser is clumsy, but I can still check e-mail, Facebook, news, weather and sport if I'm patient, which alone will save me a fortune when overseas in countries with 3G/GPRS access. Also means I can view, download and purchase books without syncing via PC. 4. You can convert epub to Kindle using the calibre software, which gets around the proprietary issue. I haven't done this yet so don't know what the end result is like. 5. Extensive battery life when not using 3g. 3 weeks and counting. I'm using it for my Buddhist studies at the moment. One volume alone is 2,800 pages, which as far as I'm aware was Kindle only, the book can be searched, highlighted and bookmarked for instant retrieval. This alone has justified the unit for me. 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Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Whiskey Wednesday: Classic Whiskey Cocktails - The Whiskey Sour
Most of the whiskey cocktails I've played with are pretty intense alcohol on alcohol concoctions like sazeracs and Manhattans, but on a warm day, it's nice to have something a bit lighter. It could be a mint julep, but another good alternative is the whiskey sour.
The whiskey sour was a precursor to all of those popular sour drinks: the margarita, the daquiri and the sidecar. It's an easy drink to make and a fun one to sip. The ingredients are such:
2 oz. whiskey (I usually use a good mid-level bourbon)
1 oz. lemon juice
3/4-1 oz. simple syrup (to taste)
1 egg white
As with all drinks containing egg white, do a dry shake (without ice) first, then shake again with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with ice. The traditional garnish is a cherry but I dispense with it and usually also add two or three drops of Angostura bitters right on top, which looks cool as well.
Some people drop the egg white out of squeamishness, but I would encourage you to leave it in. I love the frothy, foamy nature of the drink; without the egg, it's just whiskey and lemonade. Yes, there are risks to using raw eggs. I use only eggs I get from the farmers market, but hey, what's life without a little bit of risk, as long as your immune system isn't otherwise compromised.
Now what would happen if we made on with Laphroaig? Hmm, maybe I'll try it and report back.
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The Usuikyou Sour.
- August 23, 2011 at 10:58 PM
- sku said...
Well, it couldn't be worse than Usuikyou neat.
- August 24, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Yeah, that's true.
I keep looking at this thinking it'd be so good right now but we're out of eggs and lemon juice. Maybe it's gin time.
- August 24, 2011 at 7:59 PM
- Chuck Cowdery said...
Wouldn't the high proof alcohol kill any Salmonella bacteria?
- August 25, 2011 at 1:52 PM
- sku said...
Chuck, unfortunately, it seems like that old saw is a myth. See this video
where they tested on egg nog and found out it takes up to three weeks for alcohol to kill salmonella.
Now if you use Stagg, I'm assuming it would be shorter, but I still don't see myself pre-mixing sours and sticking them in the fridge.
- August 25, 2011 at 2:19 PM
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Enjoy some good one-liners and bits from your favorite late-night comedians.
Jimmy Kimmel: "A CNN poll said that 46% of viewers who watched the second presidential debate thought Obama won and 39% thought Mitt Romney won. So it looks like Obama's strategy of staying awake through this one paid off."
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By Mauricio Bianco, ChildFund Brasil
Mauricio Bianco, marketing and fundraising manager for ChildFund Brasil, recently traveled to Ecuador. Today, he shares his impressions in the second of a two-part series. See part one.
After visiting with teenagers in ChildFund programs who produce a newspaper column and a radio show, we traveled to the community of Misquilli, an indigenous community of Quechua origin. We visited an Early Child Development (ECD) center built and maintained by ChildFund Ecuador with child sponsorship resources and government funding. The center serves children under 5.
Many activities strengthen the emotional bond between children and caregivers, and many mothers in the ECD program receive guidance on the importance of breastfeeding. That advice is delivered by "madres-guias" (mother-guides) who visit mothers in the community weekly to discuss health, hygiene and nutrition of young children.
Toward the end of the day we traveled to the province of Cotopaxi, bookended at one side by a snowy hill and the other, a volcano.
We went straight to the community of Patutan, which lies about 10 km (6 miles) from the highway leading to Quito. We talked with leaders of six local associations that have partnered with ChildFund since 1995, supporting the work of ChildFund Ecuador, the national government and local social organizations.
Some communities from the federation are "graduating," meaning that they will no longer rely on funding from ChildFund Ecuador.
These communities now have numerous entrepreneurs who started businesses selling flowers, tomatoes, chickens and pigs. The federation of community groups has a credit union that was formed in 2000 with US$120 and now handles more than US$600,000 in loans to local producers (with interest of 18 percent per year). Carnations and roses are exported to the United States, Europe, Russia and parts of Latin America.
More than 400 families are involved in the flower industry. The Patutan community leaders eloquently discussed sustainability, transparency, income generation, empowerment, water sanitation, family farming, marketing and foreign trade. It was amazing and gave me a sense that things really can be fixed!
All of the community leaders, including women, seem fully aware of their rights in society and are increasingly improving their communities through sustainable growth. Next year, ChildFund Ecuador will end the subsidy for more than 25,000 people in these communities after providing a great deal of training in education, health and community participation.


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That's...actually not true at all...
On normal dungeon sure, on boss hive I disagree. Most classes aren't going to be able to reliably take on level 2 monsters at level 1 without a good item or glyph. Vampire is in the same boat in this regard, except that he's the sole class that can afford to quaff his potions that early.
And sure, Vamp can still pump out about 450 damage at level 5 with potions and fireballs and first strike, but not the 1300 we're used to from level 8 Vamps.
Maybe you won't be able to take on that level 10 boss, but you could easily take on that level 8 monster and gain another level, then take on a level 9 monster and gain another level, and now you're a level 7. The Vampire's combination of first strike, life steal, and a ridiculous number of fireballs means there's a long list of monsters that he can take on with a substantial level disadvantage.
Once he gains momentum, Vampire is home clear. It's all about identifying the highest level monster you can beat, then beating the crap out of it. Rinse and repeat until the highest level you can take on is "10".
Also, has anyone been able to clear the hive of all the monsters. Some of the tough ones are ones with high health or resistances.
Done it as Vampire, Transmuter, Monk, and Half-Dragon. If you get lucky and random weak monsters for your level 9's then this both greatly reduces the difficulty of taking them down plus gives you a great source of (relatively) easy XP. A level 9 goo blob is probably out of the question, much less on top of all the level 8's and 7's, but a level 9 bandit will probably give you an extra level and make those level 8's and 7's easy prey.


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Blythe's Pale Yellow Kitchen Off the Patio
Blythe's charming bungalow-style West Hollywood home is a bit "Paris-apartment-meets-beach-house," as she describes it. The small and oddly shaped rooms can be a bit of a challenge, but they're full of Blythe's souvenirs and artwork picked up on her travels, while the kitchen—painted in the perfect shade of pale yellow—opens right out to the patio, which makes for very easy entertaining!
See the Full Tour: Blythe's Bohemian West Hollywood Cottage
Related: Avery's Small and Soulful Pickling Wonderland
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Lady Grey's 21st Century Travel Skirt
Added Oct 25, 2011
by ivorynoire
Turku, Finland
I've been a member for years but have never actually taken the time to upload anything. It felt fitting to have my first project be the first project that I made since I started studying fashion at a school for handicraft industry and applied arts this fall.
This was the first skirt that I've made using a pattern that I myself drew starting with a basic pattern block and made to my own measurements. It's actually a two piece ensemble consisting of an overskirt and an underskirt that can be also worn on its own.
I wanted the skirt to have a victorian or steampunk inspired feel without going too literal. I may make a proper victorian gown later on, but this one I wanted to be a modern take on the spirit of the style.
I liked the idea of playing with the direction of the stripes in the front of the skirt and althought I made a couple of mistakes in sewing the front and it didn't turn out exactly as planned, I quite like the effect. The waist line was supposed to have a bit more of a V shape in the front with one side going under the other, but that just seemed impossible to fit and the V ended up disappearing almost completely.
I set a budget of 100€ for the skirt, but as usual, I went overboard and the final total was 150€ for the materials, 100€ for the overskirt and 50€ for the underskirt.
The pleating at the hem I had done for me because it would have driven me crazy trying to iron on all the pleats within the time constraints we had. That's why I chose a polyester taffeta for the hem ruffle; it had to be man-made for the pleating to be permanent.
Material Notes
Overskirt: satin striped wool, polyester taffeta for the pleated ruffle at the hem, chinese braid, an invisible zipper, fusible interfacing.
Underskirt: an embroidered black linen for the main fabric, a plain black linen for the ruffles, a zipper, fusible interfacing.
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Feb 26, 2012, 09.42 PMby Gabi Güden
Very beautiful! I love it!
Oct 27, 2011, 06.51 PMby vintagegal
Beautiful. I love everything about this skirt-the fit, the fabric, the use of the stripe pattern. Lovely!
Oct 26, 2011, 04.19 PMby TheSewingStudio
Wow, the detail on the bottom of the skirt is flawless! Beautiful!
Oct 26, 2011, 03.34 PMby littlejay
Oh my goodness, this is gorgeous!
Oct 26, 2011, 01.42 PMby patriciavennes
This is so beautiful! I love love love it!
Oct 25, 2011, 09.44 PMby lanternwaste33
This is really cool. The color is great too. Good job!
Oct 25, 2011, 06.49 PMby bjr99
What a GORGEOUS dress!!!!!! Love the hat too. Everything in this outfit works. Your fabric choices are spot on. The workmanship is great. Love it!!!
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Oct 25, 2011, 08.09 PMby ivorynoire
Thanks for the kind words :).
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I'm doing following stuff for OE:
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Last Chance! Submit Your Hunger Games Haiku to Win Tickets to the Premiere
Hunger Games fans, here's your chance to be among the first to see Lionsgate's highly anticipated YA novel adaptation -- Movieline is giving away a pair of tickets to the Los Angeles premiere of The Hunger Games, starring Jennifer Lawrence as teen warrior Katniss Everdeen, based on the novels by Suzanne Collins. To decide our winner, we're holding a Cornucopia of words: A Hunger Games Haiku contest! Channel your inner mockingjay and get to composing in the comments below. [UPDATE: Thanks to all who played -- and there were a lot of you! Submissions will be closed at 5PT/8ET.]
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Johan Santana had two RBI and made a sensational catch against the Cardinals last night – he also allowed five runs on nine hits through eight innings, though he left with a two-run lead.
However, the Cardinals tied the game against Francisco Rodriguez, eventually winning in extra innings..
…santana did not have his best stuff, but he fought and stuck it out, with a lead, that he handed off to rodriguez, all while giving eight innings to get the bullpen rest…
Following the game, Santana said:
"When I left the game, I felt I did my job. It's one of those crazy seasons, but we just got to keep our heads up… It's not the first time I've been through something like this… These things happen. I still gotta be positive about the things this team is capable of doing."
…santana is hard on his team, including in his post-game remarks to reporters… some fans do not like this, they see it as disrespectful to his teammates… i'm not one of them… i love it… he should show no mercy… he's a perfectionist, and maybe the best pitcher in baseball… he works hard, he busts his ass out there at every moment, and he expects his teammates to do the same… if there is a player on the team who is intimidated by this, or who takes offense, he should go play for the Pirates… i want the player who hears johan, nods his head, stands up and is motivated, not the guy whose ego is too fragile to take the truth…
Prior to yesterday's game, Jerry Manuel was asked if the Mets are wasting Santana's prime with such poor play, to which he said:
"Well, hopefully his prime lasts a lot longer than one or two years… Before he leaves his prime, he'll pitch here in the post-season."
In a column for Newsday, Wallace Matthews wonders what would have happened had Santana stayed with the Twins.
In case you missed it…
To watch SNY.TV's Post Game Extra, featuring clips from the game; quotes from Jerry Manuel and analysis from Ron, Keith and Gary, see the video player in the sidebar of MetsBlog.com.


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Hackensack University Medical Center and Public Service Electric & Gas Co. announced a new air conditioning chiller at the hospital that will reduce both energy consumption and expenses at the medical center.
The new chiller is part of $2.6 million in energy efficiency improvements at Hackensack via the PSE&G Hospital Efficiency Program. The chiller and new energy-efficient lighting are expected to save the hospital $429,000 in annual utility bills.
The PSE&G Hospital Efficiency Program is a $129 million initiative to install energy conservation measures at 34 hospitals in New Jersey.
In a statement, Robert Garrett, CEO of Hackensack University Health Network, said, "As a center for public health, our mission must include leading by example and being at the forefront of green practices."


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Jack Nicklaus has said golf needs to change, new golfers are being alienated from the game they see the Pros playing on TV.
I am not sure what message big Jack is trying to tell us, we know we can not play the game like the Pros of today, hell I can not even play like Jack did way back when. I am a big fan of Jack Nicklaus, watched him thru his whole career, but I knew I would never be able to play like him, even with his bent over and chicken wing address at putting. Read the quotes below and let me know what you think.
Golf legend Jack Nicklaus may be a traditionalist, but he believes the sport is in need of major changes. (Susan Mullane-US PRESSWIRE)
"I believe that the game of golf needs help," Nicklaus said. "The game takes too long to play, it's relatively expensive [and] it's too difficult. There's a lot of things that could happen."
"I think it's really important that the average golfer relates to the golf pros," Nicklaus said. "He always wants to be able to play like the pros, and today I don't think you can."
"I've always believed that the game should be played a certain way and played by the rules and so forth," Nicklaus said. "That's just not working anymore."
Nicklaus said golf balls used since the "Big Dimple" ball, which has a higher trajectory, was introduced by Titleist in the 1970s make it harder for the average golfer to drive the ball like professional golfers do. That, he said, has made people enjoy the game less and lose interest.
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Monthly Meetings
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Rose Society of Victoria monthly meeting.
The Committee endeavour to make each meeting as interesting and informative as possible so that members may add to their store of knowledge of roses and rose growing.
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Workers near Paris used a 700-ton crane to lift wreckage from a train that derailed Friday. WSJ's Sonia Talati reports.
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8.3 Ward Aaronic Priesthood Leadership
This chapter focuses on administering Aaronic Priesthood quorums in a way that will strengthen individual young men and their families. Aaronic Priesthood leaders frequently review chapter 3, which outlines general principles of leadership. These principles include preparing spiritually, participating in councils, ministering to others, and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.
In this chapter, the term quorum leaders refers to the deacons quorum presidency, the teachers quorum presidency, and the bishop and his assistants in the priests quorum. The members of the Young Men presidency are quorum advisers, not quorum leaders.
The bishop oversees the Aaronic Priesthood quorums in the ward. He and his counselors comprise the bishopric and the presidency of the Aaronic Priesthood in the ward (see D&C 107:13–15). They watch over and strengthen individual young men, working closely with parents and with other leaders.
The bishop is the presiding high priest in the ward. He is also the president of the priests quorum (see D&C 107:87–88). In a branch, the branch president acts as the president of the priests quorum.
The bishop interviews young men who are preparing to be ordained to the office of priest. He also interviews new male converts ages 12 and older to receive the Aaronic Priesthood (see 5.2.2 and Handbook 1, 16.7.2) and to receive a limited-use temple recommend (see Handbook 1, 3.3.3 and 3.3.5). He conducts this interview for new converts soon after their confirmation, normally within a week.
Bishop and His Counselors
The bishop assigns one of his counselors to oversee the deacons quorum and the other counselor to oversee the teachers quorum. These counselors promote a spirit of love and unity in the quorums. They attend quorum presidency meetings and Sunday quorum meetings as often as possible. They also participate in quorum service and activities.
With assistance from quorum advisers, the bishop and his counselors teach leadership skills to quorum leaders and help them fulfill their responsibilities.
The bishop assigns one of his counselors to oversee the ward Young Men organization under his direction. This counselor discusses Young Men matters regularly with the ward Young Men presidency. He reports on these discussions in bishopric meetings.
The bishop interviews each young man at least annually. If possible, he interviews each 16- and 17-year-old twice annually. If this is not possible, he assigns a counselor to conduct some of these interviews. Six months after each young man between the ages of 12 and 15 has his annual interview with the bishop, he has an interview with the counselor in the bishopric who oversees his quorum. For guidelines on youth interviews, bishops and their counselors may refer to Handbook 1, 7.1.7.
The bishop or an assigned counselor interviews young men who are preparing to be ordained to the offices of deacon and teacher.
The bishop or an assigned counselor interviews the deacons quorum president, the teachers quorum president, and the priests quorum assistants regularly. In these interviews, the bishopric member and the quorum leader discuss the progress of individual quorum members and the progress of the quorum as a whole.
The bishop and his counselors recognize each young man in sacrament meeting when he advances from Primary to the Aaronic Priesthood, when he is to be ordained to an office in the priesthood, and when he has completed the Duty to God program.
The bishop and his counselors oversee Scouting where it is authorized by the Church (see 8.13.4).
The bishop calls and sets apart the Young Men president. He may assign his counselors to call and set apart counselors in the Young Men presidency, the Young Men secretary, assistant quorum advisers, and others who serve with the young men.
The bishop calls his assistants in the priests quorum. He or an assigned counselor calls deacons and teachers quorum presidencies and quorum secretaries. Members of the bishopric counsel together prayerfully to determine whom to call to these positions. They do not select leaders merely because of age or seniority in the quorum. The bishop and his counselors may consult with members of the ward Young Men presidency as they seek inspiration about whom to call.
When a member of the bishopric calls a young man to serve as a deacons or teachers quorum president, he asks that young man to recommend whom to call as counselors and a secretary. The bishopric member counsels the quorum president to approach this responsibility prayerfully, seeking guidance from the Lord about whom to recommend. However, the bishopric member also helps the quorum president understand that final responsibility to receive inspiration on whom to call rests with the bishopric.
A member of the bishopric seeks permission from a young man's parents before asking him to serve in any of these callings.
After extending these callings, a member of the bishopric presents the quorum leaders for a sustaining vote in their quorum meeting. Then the bishop or an assigned counselor sets the young men apart. The bishop sets apart his assistants in the priests quorum. He also sets apart the deacons quorum president and the teachers quorum president because only he can give them the priesthood keys of their callings. He may
A member of the bishopric announces these callings in sacrament meeting but does not ask for a sustaining vote.
Quorum Presidencies and Assistants to the Bishop in the Priests Quorum
Aaronic Priesthood quorum leaders "sit in council" with quorum members, "teaching them the duties of their office" (see D&C 107:85–86). They seek inspiration in fulfilling their responsibilities. They also receive instruction and guidance from the bishopric and quorum advisers. Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidents hold the priesthood keys to direct the work of the quorums over which they preside. Counselors in the deacons and teachers quorum presidencies and assistants to the bishop in the priests quorum do not hold priesthood keys.
Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidencies and assistants to the bishop in the priests quorum watch over and fellowship quorum members and other young men of quorum age. They give special attention to those who are new members or less active and those who have disabilities or other special needs. Quorum leaders strive to develop love and brotherhood among quorum members.
Aaronic Priesthood quorum leaders provide quorum members with opportunities for priesthood assignments, leadership experiences, and spiritual growth.
They hold regular quorum presidency meetings.
They conduct Sunday quorum meetings.
They help plan quorum activities, including Mutual.
They help quorum members set and accomplish goals in the Duty to God program.
On occasion, they may give gospel instruction in Sunday quorum meetings, with help from quorum advisers.
The deacons quorum president, the teachers quorum president, and one of the priests quorum assistants serve on the bishopric youth committee (see 18.2.9).
Quorum Secretaries
Quorum secretaries have the following responsibilities:
They compile and review attendance information and submit it to the Young Men secretary.
They consult with quorum leaders to prepare agendas for presidency meetings. They attend these meetings, take notes, and keep track of assignments.
They may help quorum leaders and advisers plan activities.
Ward Young Men Presidency (Aaronic Priesthood Quorum Advisers)
The ward Young Men presidency consists of a president and two counselors. They serve as advisers to the Aaronic Priesthood quorums. They work under the direction of the bishopric. They also receive orientation and ongoing support from the stake Young Men presidency.
Ward Young Men President
The Young Men president has the following responsibilities:
He serves as a member of the ward council. As a member of this council, he participates in efforts to build faith and strengthen individuals and families (see chapter 4). He is also a member of the bishopric youth committee (see 18.2.9).
He teaches other Young Men leaders their duties, using this handbook as a resource.
He oversees the records, reports, budget, and finances of the ward Young Men organization. The Young Men secretary helps with this responsibility.
Ward Young Men President and His Counselors
The Young Men president and his counselors serve as Aaronic Priesthood quorum advisers. The president is the adviser to the priests quorum, the first counselor is the adviser to the teachers quorum, and the second counselor is the adviser to the deacons quorum. They have the following responsibilities:
They guide Aaronic Priesthood quorums in fulfilling their priesthood duties.
They get to know each young man and become familiar with his talents, interests, and challenges. They look for ways to strengthen young men individually, help them grow in their testimonies, and encourage them to participate in their quorums. They give special attention to young men who are new members and young men who are less active.
They help young men work toward the objectives listed in 8.1.3. This includes helping them set and accomplish goals in the Duty to God program.
In response to assignments given in ward council meetings, they may work with quorum presidencies to organize service committees.
They may counsel with parents and priesthood leaders about the needs of young men.
They regularly teach lessons in Sunday quorum meetings, though they may share this responsibility with assistant advisers. They oversee efforts to improve gospel learning and teaching in the quorums. In these efforts, they follow the principles in 5.5.3 and 5.5.4.
They attend Aaronic Priesthood quorum presidency meetings and provide guidance as needed. They help the bishopric teach leadership skills and qualities to quorum presidencies and priests quorum assistants (see 8.14).
They work with quorum leaders to plan and carry out quorum activities, including Mutual activities.
They help the bishopric and quorum leaders build quorum unity.
They hold Young Men presidency meetings. They also meet regularly with the counselor in the bishopric who oversees the Young Men organization.
Where Scouting is authorized by the Church, members of the Young Men presidency are generally called to serve as Scout leaders, but they may be called to serve as assistant Scout leaders (see 8.13.4).
Ward Young Men Secretary
The Young Men secretary has the following responsibilities:
He consults with the Young Men presidency to prepare agendas for presidency meetings. He attends these meetings, takes notes, and keeps track of assignments.
He instructs quorum secretaries and oversees their work in keeping quorum attendance records. At least quarterly, he compiles attendance information, reviews it with the Young Men president, and submits it to the ward clerk.
He ensures that the bishopric and the Young Men presidency are aware of young men who are not attending meetings regularly and young men who will soon be eligible to be ordained to another office in the priesthood.
He may be assigned to record the progress of individual young men as they participate in the Duty to God program.
He helps the Young Men presidency prepare an annual budget and account for expenses.
Assistant Aaronic Priesthood Quorum Advisers
The bishopric may call assistant quorum advisers to help the Young Men presidency with their responsibilities. Assistant quorum advisers may teach some of the lessons in Sunday quorum meetings. They may also assist with activities, including Mutual.
Where Scouting is authorized by the Church, assistant quorum advisers are generally called to serve as assistant Scout leaders, but they may be called to serve as Scout leaders (see 8.13.4).
Sports Coaches
The bishopric may call men as coaches for Young Men sports teams. The coaches serve under the direction of the Young Men presidency. For information about sports programs, see 13.6.21.
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The 2001 spring season may be the most important version since fourth-year head coach Paul Hamilton arrived in Johnson City. This spring, like every spring, the Bucs coaching staff must decide how to fill voids left by graduating seniors. However, this time some questions loom very prominently over Buccaneer camp.
Gone is the most prolific offensive player in -- not only ETSU football -- but in Southern Conference history. Quarterback Todd Wells, a four-year starter for the Bucs, leaves a legacy tough to match. A 2000 honorable mention All-America, Wells is the Southern Conferences all-time total offense leader after accounting for 8,711 yards in 43 career games. The 1997 SoCon Freshman of the Year, Wells holds several ETSU records, including single-season passing yards (2,624 in 2000). Who will fill his shoes is perhaps the hottest questions surrounding the Tri-Cities these days.
Not only is the offensive catalyst gone, but six defensive starters have exhausted their eligibility. Bookend corners Denario Smalls and Keyandre Fenn, nose guard David Johnson, inside linebackers Rahim El Amin and Cory Bolden, safety Keydrick Gordon and outside linebacker Russ Lindgren have left behind powerful expectations for their replacements.
I expect this spring to be very competitive throughout our entire team, Hamilton said. I am very encouraged by the amount of enthusiasm and optimism heading into practice. There hasnt been this much excitement in a long time.
Hamilton knows this spring will be vitally important in teaching the system and improving players that didnt gain much game experience last season. With the addition of a top-notch recruiting class, the talent to win is here. The challenge lies in aligning the pieces of the puzzle for ETSUs third consecutive winning season.
The following is a position-by-position analysis of the 2001 Buccaneer squad heading into the spring season:
Over the last four years there was one name synonomous with ETSU football: Todd Wells. A starter since his freshman season, Wells delighted Buc fans with a blend of running and passing that troubled all the defenses he faced. Against VMI last season, he became the first quarterback in program history to throw for more than 200 yards and rush for more than 100 yards in a single game.
For the first time in his ETSU career, head coach Paul Hamilton must look to another face to call the signals. Last seasons backup, senior Matt Wilhjelm, is a steady player that understands the offense. Redshirt freshman Dashannon Gamble is a confident, athletic general that turned heads on the practice field last season. Entering the program this season, and immediately competing for the starting nod, is junior Jatavis Sanders. Sanders played his first two seasons at N.C. State before transferring last year.
It will be a top priority to establish our starting quarterback for next fall, Hamilton said. I am very pleased with the way Wilhjelm has progressed both mentally and physically. Gamble is a strong competitor with quick feet and a strong arm. I am enthused about Sanders athleticism. He has been around major college football and understands what it takes to win.
Running Back
The continued development of sophomore Corey Carter should make the Bucs a dangerous ground team. A shifty runner with deceptive speed, Carter moves from a fullback position to the tailback spot. Adding lightning quick speed from the backfield is sophomore Andrew Nuckolls. In the season finale against Charleston Southern, Nuckolls gained 51 yards on six carries and scored three touchdowns (two receiving, one rushing). The Bucs will also look to senior Kareem Coffin for production.
Returning at the fullback spot is junior Scott Carter. Carter was slowed by injuries last season but should return to his pounding ways. Former quarterback Nick Spearman has bulked up in the offseason and will see time at fullback.
Corey Carter can be as good as he wants to be, Hamilton said. Nuckolls will be exciting to watch this spring and the return of Scott Carter will solidify our running efforts.
One area this team wont have to worry about is the wide-out position. Despite the loss of dependable Corey Martin, the Bucs have a formidable receiving corps that might be the best in the league.
Leading the group is Cecil Moore. An All-Southern Conference performer, Moore led the Bucs in receiving -- 58 catches, 883 yards and seven touchdowns -- last fall. His most outstanding game of the season came at Chattanooga with 12 receptions for 165 yards and two touchdowns.
Speedster Charvin Clark returns to the program after missing last season for academic reasons. He hopes to improve on an already successful career. Sophomore Tim Turner and junior Mike Rader will also battle for starting spots.
At tight end, senior Nick Hendrickson looks to reestablish himself as a possession receiver to complement his blocking. Allen Johnson will also see time at tight end.
The wide receiver position is one of the strengths of this football team, Hamilton said. Moore has the capability to be one of the top receivers in I-AA football. All of the other members of this corps will also contribute.
Offensive Line
Four of the five starters from last years offensive line return for this season. The only regular lost is left guard Victor Hooks who earned All-Southern Conference honors last fall. In addition to all the experience, Leon Buchanan returns after missing last season with a foot injury.
With the emergence of Jeff Pierce, Chip Pearson moves back to his more familiar tackle spot. Senior Josh Kerr moves to guard to fill the vacancy. Zach Fussell will also see time on the offensive line.
Our offensive line has a lot of maturity, Hamilton said. We have moved some of our younger, more athletic players to the offensive line to bolster the group.
This spring will help form the linebacking position, but may not finalize the starting job because of a strong class joining the team this fall. Junior college transfers and talented rookies are on the horizon, but for now Hamilton and his staff must conentrate on making a solid group more experienced and ready for game situations.
All-Southern Conference inside linebackers Rahim El Amin and Cory Bolden have left quite a gap. Returning players Mike Cornegay, Andrew Foerster and Bobby Guarino showed promise in limited reps last fall. They will battle with incoming players next fall, but during the spring they will see the majority of time.
The outside linebacking corps will also be unsettled. Lee Neisz may earn another year of eligibility because of a medical hardship from two seasons ago. Brad Stubbs saw extensive action last year and will continue to develop his strength and speed.
Helping on the outside will be two players moved from the offensive side of the ball. Sophomores Robby Hardt and Scott Brumet are tall players that have the agility to stop the run and defend the pass in the flat.
North Carolina transfer Marco Bryant will get a long look on the outside. He has not recovered fully from shoulder surgery and it may be awhile before he is 100 percent.
Our challenge during the spring is to build depth at the linebacker position, Hamilton said. We may not be able to distinguish starters because of our signees.
Similar to the linebacking corps, the secondary is young and inexperienced The exception is All-Conference strong safety Ocasio Cofield. A tall, imposing defensive back, Cofield can dominate a game from the secondary.
The free safety position will be one of the best contests this spring. Montreal Harkley and Troy Carter both played well last season and are poised to assume the starting role.
Last season, ETSU had perhaps the best cornerback-combo in the Southern Conferece. Denario Smalls and Keyandre Fenn were three-year starters that shutdown the oppositions passing attack. This year, two players with no game experience will begin spring practice at the top of the depth chart.
Perhaps the best athlete on the team, Allen Davis joins the squad after missing last season for academic reasons. He is a tall corner with exceptional range. On the other corner will be sophomore Tony Tiller. An incredible athlete, Tiller spent last season as one of the Bucs most dangerous receivers. Hamilton has not ruled out the possibility of Tiller playing on both sides of the ball.
We are very young in the defensive secondary, Hamilton said. Going against some of the best receivers in the Southern Conference everyday in practice will help these players develop.
Defensive Line
Two of the Bucs top freshman last season were defensive linemen, Travis Williams and Brandon Calton. Williams is one of the strongest players ever to participate in Buc football. Calton has a nose for the ball and is very athletic for his size.
Kai Shreckenberg, Andrew Simmons and Frank Hopper have started numerous games during their careers. They are experienced, talented players, that allow the coaching staff to rotate with confidence. Mark Dukes will also be a factor after fully recovering from a knee injury he suffered two years ago.
Bill Fells will see time as a redshirt freshman. Sophomore Chad Hyder moves to the defensive side of the ball after spending last season as an offensive lineman.
We have more depth at the defensive line position this year than I have ever had at ETSU, Hamilton said. We finally have the size on the defensive front that we want.
Special Teams
ETSU enjoys a luxury not often encountered in collegiate football -- all of the kickers from last years squad return for the spring. Place kicker Con Chellis has continued to develop and should enjoy a stellar senior season.
Punter Aaron Bass progressed throughout his rookie campaign. Adam Howell returns for his third year as the long snapper. One of the best kick returners in the SoCon, sophomore Andrew Nuckolls will wreak havic on opposing kick coverage.
With everybody coming back I see nothing but progress in our special teams, Hamilton said. Having Adam Howell back as our long snapper helps me sleep at night.


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Committee on Undergraduate Women's Education records
Chaired by Dr. Sandra Greer, the Committee on Undergraduate Women's Education consisted of senior University of Maryland administrators and faculty. Committe members were charged with evaluating the feasibility of recommendations included in the report "The Education of Women Students at the University of Maryland College Park: Issues and Opportunities." They were also responsible for determining implementation strategies for these recommendations. This record group consists of materials gathered in the course of or generated by the workings of the committee, most importantly the final report, "Making a Difference for Women: Report of the Committee on Undergraduate Women's Education," more commonly known as the "Greer Report."
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Committee on Undergraduate Women's Education records, Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries.Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/1667
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Historical Note
The Committee on Undergraduate Women's Education was established to "determine the feasibility of and a strategy for implementing the recommendations" in the report, "The Education of Women Students at the University of Maryland College Park: Issues and Opportunities." This report was submtted by the Subcommittee on Women's Education of the Chancellor's Commission on Women's Affairs in March 1987. These recommendations included improving the classroom climate for women, changing the curriculum to reflect women's accomplishments, and encouraging women to enter male-dominated fields. Chancellor John Slaughter appointed the committee composed of 10 senior faculty members and administrators chaired by Dr. Sandra Greer.
The result was the report, "Making a Difference for Women," on April 25, 1988. This implementation document recommended summer workshops for curriculum enrichment, salary parity for women professors, and increased staffing for Women's Studies along with other specific actions aimed at promoting equality in education.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The records of the Committee on Undergraduate Women's Education span the years 1982 to 1989. The bulk of the materials covers 1988. They include correspondence, memos, reports, articles, newspaper clippings, course descriptions, and news releases relating to the preparation of the report and its reception by the academic community.
Custodial History and Acquisition Information
The records of the Committee on Undergraduate Women's Education were transferred to the University of Maryland College Park Libraries in 1989.
Processing Information
Guide created by Gretchen K. Youngerman, July 1989.
Four series were created from the records of the Committee on Undergraduate Women's Education. Reports bound by staples and metal clasps were removed from the original binding. All materials were placed in acid?free folders and boxes. All paper clips were replaced by plastic clips.
EAD markup created using EAD database in Microsoft Access. Markup completed by Dan Schwartz, May 2006. Edited by Malissa Ruffner, December 2008.
Arrangement of Collection
This collection is organized as four series:
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: Correspondence, 1987-1988 (0.25 linear inches)
This series consists of correspondence between committee members and university officials, arranged chronologically. Topics include appointment of committee members and the Women's Studies department.
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Series 2: Research Materials, 1982-1987 and undated (1.0 linear inch)
Series II consists of research materials and other supporting documents used to formulate the recommendations, such as journal articles, monograph chapters, reports, and course descriptions. Some are undated. Arrangement is alphabetical by title.
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Series 3: "Greer Report", 1988 (0.25 linear inches)
Series III includes the final report, "Making a Difference for Women", dated April 25, 1988, colloquially known as the "Greer Report" after the committee's chairperson, Dr. Sandra Greer.
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Series 4: Newspaper Clippings, 1988-1989 (1 linear inch)
This series includes newspaper articles written in response to the report. The newspapers include three university publications, one from Baltimore, one from Washington, and a national periodical devoted to higher education. The clippings are arranged alphabetically by name of newspaper, then chronologically.
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Selected Search Terms
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the University of Maryland Libraries' Catalog. Researchers desiring related materials about these topics, names, or places may search the Catalog using these headings.
- University of Maryland, College Park -- Committee on Undergraduate Women's Education -- Archives
- Women -- Education (Higher) -- Maryland
Names (Added Entries)
- Greer, Sandra C.


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March 11, 2008
Complete Release in PDF Format
2008 Big West Conference Tournament
Anaheim Convention Center (7,734) Anaheim, Calif.
Wednesday, March 12 First Round
No. 8 UC Irvine vs. No. 5 Cal Poly 12:00 p.m.
No. 7 Long Beach State vs. No. 6 Cal State Fullerton 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 13 Quarterfinals
Lowest remaining seed vs. No. 3 UC Riverside 12:00 p.m.
Highest remaining seed vs. No. 4 Pacific 2:30 p.m.
Friday, March 14 Semifinals
Lowest remaining seed vs. No. 1 UC Santa Barbara 12:00 p.m.
Highest remaining seed vs. No. 2 UC Davis 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 15 Championship Game
12:00 p.m. Televised live on Fox Sports Net Prime Ticket
That Time Of Year...
It's Big West Conference Tournament time and UC Santa Barbara will once again be shooting for the league's automatic bid into the 64-team NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship this weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center. The four-day event, which starts Wednesday, Mar. 12, rewards the top-two regular season finishers with a pair of byes and automatic advancement into the semifinal round. After winning its 12th regular season title in the last 13 years and earning the top seed in this year's tourney, UCSB will take the court in the first semifinal game on Friday at 12:00 p.m. against the lowest remaining seed. Santa Barbara, which won nine consecutive tournament titles before its run came to an end in 2006, has won 27 of its last 29 games in Big West Tournament play. After losing to UC Riverside in the championship game each of the last two seasons, the Gauchos will be looking to return to the Big Dance for the first time in three years.
For the Record
The Gauchos wrapped up the regular season with an overall record of 21-7 and ran away with the season title in the final two weeks, finishing with a 15-1 mark in Big West play. UCSB defeated Cal State Northridge and Long Beach State last week to put the finishing touches on an impressive conference season that featured just one loss (second place UC Davis defeated Santa Barbara 59-56 in overtime on Feb. 23). The 15-1 conference mark was the program's best finish since the 2003-04 squad went 17-1 in league play. With the victory over the Matadors, the Gauchos reached the 20-win mark for the first time since the 2004-05 campaign, when UCSB finished with an overall record of 21-9. After starting 4-6, Santa Barbara has now won 17 of its last 18 games entering postseason play.
Gauchos on the Air & Web
As always, the Gauchos' Big West Tournament games will be broadcast live on KIST 1340 AM in Santa Barbara. Steve Wendt is in his fourth season as the play-by-play voice of the Gauchos and he will have the call live from Anaheim as Santa Barbara pursues a 10th trip to the NCAA Tournament. Former UCSB and Los Angeles Lakers star Don Ford will offer his infinite wisdom while handling the color commentary duties. Gaucho fans can also listen to the action on KCSB 91.9 FM or watch games live via the internet by going to www.bigwest.tv and purchasing the UCSB season package. Finally, Fox Sports Net Prime Ticket will televise Saturday's championship game live at noon, with Bill MacDonald and Tracy Warren calling the action.
Wilson, Ononiwu Shine In Senior Day Victory
Playing in their final game in the Thunderdome, seniors Jessica Wilson and Chisa Ononiwu delivered Saturday, leading UCSB back from a 10-point second half deficit to defeat visiting Long Beach State 72-69 in the regular season finale. The duo started things off with their rendition of the National Anthem and continued to impress the Gaucho faithful on the court, as both players finished with a double-double in the senior day win. Wilson shot 10-of-17 from the field on the way to a season-high 26 points to lead all scorers, while hauling in game-highs of 10 rebounds and five assists. Ononiwu finished with 17 points on 7-of-15 shooting and also tallied 10 boards, which a tied career-high. The pair combined to score 43 of UCSB's 72 points in the game and teamed for 10 points during a decisive 13-5 Gaucho run as Santa Barbara came roaring back from a 55-45 hole with 15:18 remaining. The double-double was Wilson's fifth of the season and 12th for her career, while Ononiwu accomplished the feat for the first time in one of her last games in the blue and gold.
About The Coach
Mark French returned to his alma mater at the start of 1987-88 season and women's basketball at UC Santa Barbara has never been the same. In his 21st season as head coach of the Gauchos, French has had an immensely successful career, posting a record of 436-199 (.687) while at UCSB and an overall mark of 534-313 (.630). Since the 1991-92 campaign, a period spanning 16 years, French's Gauchos have won 12 Big West Conference titles and advanced to 11 NCAA Tournaments -- including five second rounds and a Sweet 16 appearance -- as well as three Postseason WNITs. Individually, French has earned an unprecedented seven Big West Coach of the Year honors, while in 2002-03 he was named WBCA District 8 Coach of the Year and was a finalist for the Naismith National Coach of the Year award. He is the dean of Big West coaches, with nine more years of experience in the league than any of his current counterparts and holds conference records for league wins and consecutive seasons at one school. French reached two major coaching milestones last season, winning his 400th victory at UCSB with a 78-67 Santa Barbara win over Pepperdine Dec.18 and then notched his 500th career victory overall when the Gauchos defeated Long Beach State Jan. 4.
Probable Starters - Notes
G - Sha'Rae Gibbons - Paces the team with 32 three-pointers made.
G - Lauren Pedersen - Leads the squad and ranks third in Big West dishing out 3.5 assists.
G - Jessica Wilson - UCSB's leading scorer and rebounder at 12.7 and 4.6, respectively.
F - Margaret Johnson - Finished with a career-high 14 points in win over CSUN last week.
F - Kat Suderman - Has scored in double figures 16 times in 2007-08.
Probable Reserves - Notes
G - Chisa Ononiwu - Averaging 12.3 points and 7.3 rebounds over the last three games.
G - Meagan Williams - Shooting 44% (63-143) from the field this season.
G - Ariana Gnekow - Played 16 minutes in the victory over the Matadors.
F - Ashlee Brown - Tallied two double-doubles in the last four games.
F - Whitney Warren - Third on the squad averaging 4.7 boards against Big West competition.
F - Jordan Franey - Scored two points in 15 minutes against Long Beach State.
C - Jessie Goble - Finished with career-highs of 4 points and 2 blocks vs. Northridge.
Four Gauchos Earn All-Conference Honors, Wilson Named Player of the Year
After winning a 12th Big West regular season title in the last 13 years, UCSB had a total of four players selected to all-conference teams when the annual awards came out Monday. Senior guard Jessica Wilson was named the 2007-08 Big West Player of the Year after earning her first-career first team selection. The Sacramento, Calif. native led the Gauchos in both scoring (12.7) and rebounding (6.4) during the regular season and ranked in the Big West's Top 10 in five statistical categories, including scoring, rebounding, and steals. Joining Wilson on the first team was junior forward Kat Suderman, who had a career year after redshirting the 2006-07 campaign. Suderman appeared in 26 games for UCSB during the regular season and averaged career-highs in points (10.8), rebounds (4.9), field goal percentage (.473), blocked shots (19), and minutes per game (22.0). Sha'Rae Gibbons also had a breakout season and earned a spot on the All-Big West Honorable Mention squad for her performance. One of five Gauchos to appear in all 28 games, Gibbons ranked third on the team averaging 9.5 points per game, while dishing out 3.5 assists, a figure that ranks second. Lastly, Ashlee Brown was named to the Big West All-Freshman squad after averaging 6.6 points and 4.3 rebounds during an outstanding rookie campaign. Brown leads the team shooting 49% from the field and has reached double figures a total of eight times in 2007-08.
Now That's Special
A day after four Gauchos were named to all-conference squads, UCSB took home two of the three Big West Specialty Awards as well. Junior Whitney Warren was named the conference's Defensive Player of Year, while Ashlee Brown took home Sixth Woman accolades. Warren appeared in 26 games for Santa Barbara during the regular season and ranked fifth on the team averaging 4.0 rebounds per game and fourth with 24 steals. The Lawndale, Calif. native recorded a season-high nine rebounds in the loss to UC Davis on Feb. 23. In addition to earning a spot on the All-Big West Freshman Team, Brown was named the conference's sixth woman after coming off the bench in 23 of her 28 games. She scored a career-high 22 points to lead UCSB to a 70-62 victory over UC Riverside on Mar. 1, a week after recording her first double-double with 11 points and 16 rebounds in the loss to Davis. In addition to leading the squad in field goal percentage, Brown has recorded 10 blocks and 19 steals this season.
Back On Top
After failing to win at least a share of the Big West regular season title for the first time in 11 years last season, UCSB will head to Anaheim as the No. 1 seed once again in 2007-08. The Gauchos, who claimed the conference's top seed every year from 1996 through 2006, saw that streak come to an when they finished second in the conference standings behind UC Riverside a year ago. Playing as the No. 2 seed, Santa Barbara dispatched Cal State Fullerton 57-52 in the semifinals, but lost a 70-67 heart breaker to the Highlanders in the championship game for the second year in a row. With the No. 1 seed back in hand, UCSB has a 10th NCAA Tournament bid in the last 12 years in its sights.
This Is Our Time
While the Gauchos are just 2-2 in their last four Big West Tournament games and have not cut the nets down in Anaheim since 2005, UCSB is still the team to beat, historically speaking. As mentioned before, Santa Barbara enters the 2008 tourney winners of 27 of its last 29 games in tournament play and has a total of 34 tournament victories all-time -- more than any other team in the conference. Beginning in 1996, UCSB absolutely dominated the competition, winning 26 games in a row before a narrow loss to UC Riverside in the 2006 championship game brought that streak to a crashing halt. In the three years prior to its unprecedented run of nine consecutive crowns, the Gauchos had advanced no further than the Big West semifinals from 1994-96. UCSB also won league tourney titles in 1992 and 1993, turning the corner after posting a record of just 1-6 over the first six seasons of tournament play (1986-91).
Gauchos Find Their Three-Point Touch
UCSB has been a poor three-point shooting team in 2007-08, but the team found its stroke in the win over Long Beach State, shooting 40% (8-20) from beyond the arc. Jessica Wilson and Chisa Ononiwu finished with three triples apiece, while Lauren Pedersen sank two. Eight threes was the Gauchos' second-highest total of the season and most since they drained a season-best 11 in the 88-44 rout of Cal State Northridge on Jan. 5. Santa Barbara currently ranks sixth in the Big West in both three-point shooting percentage (.299) and threes made per game (4.5).
Shoot For 60
There is no questioning the fact that the Gauchos will need to play excellent defense if they want to hoist the Big West Tournament trophy this season. But at the same time, UCSB's offense has had a great deal to do with the team's success this season. Don't agree? Well, consider this: Santa Barbara is an impressive 18-2 when scoring 60 or more points this season and just 1-5 when failing to reach the 60-point mark. UC Davis held UCSB to just 56 points in overtime on Feb. 23 and became the only Big West squad to defeat the Gauchos this season. Furthermore, Santa Barbara has been extremely tough to beat when shooting better than 40% from the field, posting a record of 17-2 when that happens, compared to a 4-5 mark when shooting under 40%. In fact, UCSB has shot better than 40% in 11 of its last 13 games and posted a record of 12-1 over that span. If the Gauchos can dictate tempo and exert their will on the offense end, you've got to like their chances.
Board Games
Well, by now you should know that we can't talk barometers for UCSB's success without bringing rebounds into the conversation. Let's simplify things for those that are just tuning in: When the Gauchos get it done on the backboards, they are very tough to beat. Santa Barbara is an impressive 17-2 when out-rebounding its opponent this season and just 3-5 when the opposition controls the glass. The Gauchos have been one of the premiere teams in the Big West when it comes to rebounding all season and enter postseason play averaging 40.1 rebounds per game, a figure that ranks second in the conference. UCSB is even better at the other end of the floor, allowing a league-low 34 boards per game. Santa Barbara also leads the Big West and ranks 27th in the nation with an overall rebounding margin of +6.1.
At Home On the Road
UCSB has been more than comfortable playing outside of the Thunderdome in 2007-08, posting a record of 10-3 in true road games and a 1-1 mark in neutral site contests during the regular season. And while they have an identical 10-3 mark at home this season, the Gauchos have actually performed quite a bit better on the road. Santa Barbara enters Big West Tournament play shooting an impressive 46% from the field and averaging 71.5 points per game in road contests, as compared to a 38% clip from the floor and a per game average of just 67.3 points in home games. Furthermore, UCSB's three-highest scoring totals this season have all come away from home. The Gauchos scored 95 points in victory at Santa Clara Nov. 29, put up 88 in a blowout at Cal State Northridge Jan. 5, and tallied 79 in road victory over Loyola Marymount Nov. 19. While Santa Barbara won't be vying for the Big West Tournament crown in an opposing gym, the team's ability to perform away from home is definitely worth noting.
Quick Hits
The Gauchos won for just the fourth time this season when trailing at the half last week with the 72-69 victory over Long Beach State...They are now 4-7 when trailing at intermission and a perfect 17-0 when leading at the break... A total of eight players have led Santa Barbara in scoring this season with Jessica Wilson leading the way a team-high seven times...UCSB is a perfect 7-0 when four or more players reach double figures...The Gauchos have been very successful in close games in 2007-08, posting an impressive record of 14-3 in outcomes decided by 10 points or less and a 4-2 mark in games decided by five or less...Santa Barbara owns the Big West's top offense and enters Friday's semifinal round averaging a league-high 69.1 points per game...Defensively UCSB ranks third, allowing 64.4 points per contest...The Gauchos rank second in the Big West dishing out 14.8 assists per game.
Looking Ahead
Since I'm not a coach, this is allowed. Should the Gauchos win twice in Anaheim to claim the Big West Tournament title, they will await announcement of the 64-team NCAA Tournament field on Monday, March 17. The brackets will be unveiled live on ESPN beginning at 4:00 p.m. UCSB has earned a trip to the Big Dance nine of the past 11 seasons and a total of 11 times in program history.
Wilson Watch
With a layup with 2:38 remaining in the Gauchos' 73-61 win over defending Big West champion UC Riverside Jan. 31, senior guard Jessica Wilson became the 22nd player in program history to score 1,000 points for her career. The Sacramento, Calif native began the season with 774 career points and has scored 344 through 28 games in 2007-08 after finishing with a season-high 26 against Long Beach State in the regular season finale Saturday. Currently sitting in the No. 19 spot on UCSB's all-time scoring charts with 1,118 career points, she now needs just 37 to pass Jess Hansen (1999-2003) for the 18th spot on the list. Wilson joins teammate Jenna Green as a member of the elite 1,000 point club and they became the first duo to reach the plateau together since Kristen Mann and Mia Fisher did so in 2003-04 and 2004-05. Green scored her 1,000-career point against Cal Poly on February 17, 2007 and currently ranks 17th on the all-time charts.
Gauchos Picked To Finish Second In Preseason Polls
For the first time in over a decade the Gauchos were not selected to win the Big West Conference regular season title by either the coaches or the media in voting conducted at the league's annual media day Oct. 25. UCSB finished second in both polls behind regular season and conference tournament champion UC Riverside, who received eight first place votes and 64 total points to capture the top spot in the preseason coaches' poll. Santa Barbara received one first place vote and 57 points, finishing a unanimous second. UC Davis was chosen to finish third with 44 points, while Cal Poly received the fourth place nod with 41. Long Beach State, Cal State Fullerton, Pacific, Cal State Northridge, and UC Irvine followed rounding out the poll. In the media poll, the Gauchos received one first place vote and 81 total points to finish second behind the Highlanders, who garnered nine first place votes and 89 points. Complete results of the voting can be seen at the bottom left of this page.
Green, Wilson Tabbed Preseason All-Conference
When the media selected a Preseason All-Big West Team at this year's annual media day, UCSB had two players selected, marking the sixth consecutive year a Gaucho made the squad. Senior center Jenna Green earned one of the six spots for a third consecutive year after earning All-Big West First Team honors last season. The San Jose, Calif. native led the Gauchos in points (16.6), rebounds (7.1), and blocked shots (1.7) for the second straight year, while shooting a league-best 53.7% from the field in 2006-07. Green was the only player to start all 33 games for UCSB last season. Also earning a nod for the preseason all-conference squad was senior guard Jessica Wilson. Wilson led the Big West averaging 4.5 assists and finished in the conference's top 10 in six major statistical categories. The Sacramento, Calif. native earned a second consecutive Second Team All-Big West selection after averaging 13.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in 31 games a year ago.
UCSB Inks Two For 2008-09
UC Santa Barbara signed a pair of high school seniors to National Letters of Intent during the early signing period, head coach Mark French announced Nov. 16. Emilie Johnson, a 5'6" point guard from Roseville, Calif. and Megan Kritscher, a 6'3" forward from Woodland, Calif. will join the Gauchos for the 2008-09 season as true freshmen. Johnson is in her senior season at Del Oro High School in Roseville, where she was named the 2006-07 Sierra Foothill League MVP after averaging 15.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 3.2 steals, while shooting 43% from the field as a junior last season. The only junior to earn a spot on the Sacramento Bee All-Metro First Team, Johnson led the Golden Eagles to 26-2 record and a third consecutive SFL championship a year ago. She is a three-time all-league selection and was named the Sonora Kiwanis Tournament MVP as a sophomore in 2006. Kritscher signs with UCSB after averaging 12.6 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 5.5 blocked shots per game as a junior at Pioneer High School last season. An All-Tri-County League selection, Kritscher scored a career-best 22 points while hauling in 11 rebounds and blocking three shots to lead the Patriots to a 44-30 victory over rival Woodland High School last year and recorded a career-high 10 blocks in a game against Inderkum. She was also an all-league performer in volleyball for PHS last season.


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