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My kids adore their grandmother.
The word "dote" wouldn't be too strong to describe their attitude toward her. It's a mutual doting. She tells me constantly how "brilliant, sweet, generous and good" they are. They, in turn, seem to not mind one bit doing the yeoman labors of making sure she takes her medicine, gets her meals and is constantly looked after.
Caring for an elderly parent is not all that difficult when the grandkids stop their rounds of work, dates and classwork to take on far more than their fair share of the tending. It amuses me no end that the first person they introduce their girls to is my mother. She always knows all about their date lives, while I am usually far behind on the information curve.
They feel so strongly about their grandmother, that when I tried to take on more of her care — in the mistaken idea that I was lifting a burden off them — they protested loud and long.
I felt much the same about my own grandmother. Grandparents are a healthy relief from the intensity of the parent-child relationship. They give a safe place for kids to spread their wings in the relatively low-key and tolerant atmosphere of adoring grandparents. I remember once my mother told me "we don't do homework at my house," when I asked her to make sure the boys did some sort of schoolwork that needed doing at the time. I don't remember if my lower jaw hit the floor or not, but I do remember the amusement I felt when she said that.
I had the urge to tap her on the forehead and ask, "Mama, are you in there?"
This clearly was not the same woman who had raised me.
And, of course, that was true. She wasn't the same woman who had raised me. At that point, I was the one on the hot seat. I was the parent with the task of shaping these babies of mine into responsible, productive adults who could earn their living and found families of their own one day.
My mother had done her time in the parental labor yard, and now she was deep into that other role of Grandparent. It was not her job to make sure they did their homework, and she wasn't going to do it. Her job was to adore them and give them the unalloyed love and adoration that only a grandparent can.
Judging by their attitude today, when she's a little bit dotty and a whole lot in need of unalloyed love and adoration herself, she did well.
Pope Francis spoke of this beautiful and unique contribution that grandparents make to the welfare of their grandchildren yesterday, on the feast of Joachim and Anna, who were Jesus' grandparents. We often think of Joseph, Mary and Jesus as a totally isolated unit. But in truth, they existed within a community of relations and kinsmen, as do people in the Middle East, even today.
Scriptures mention this in the story of Jesus getting separated from Mary and Joseph when He stayed back to teach at the Temple when He was 12. There are oblique mentions of it later in His life when the Scriptures reference His mother's relations, as well as His "brothers," which is to say His kinsmen. Again, even today in the Middle East, people call their kinsmen, including cousins and more distant relations, "brothers."
We don't have specific information about how Joachim and Anna lived out their grandparent role in Jesus' life, but since God had chosen to be born to this particular girl who was part of this particular family, I think it's a good guess that they did it well. After all, these were the people who raised Our Lady. That's a powerful testament to their child-rearing abilities.
Pope Francis emphasized on the flight from Rome to Rio earlier this week that the elderly are as important to the future of the Church as the young. There is a symmetry to life and this Latin American pope seems well aware of it. Traditional families, based on a mother and a father, and backed up with the loving help and support of the generation before them, are the best, most stable and healthy way to nurture and guide children from birth to adulthood.
People who grow up in this environment have learned the value of all people at various stages of life by seeing that value acted out in their own families. They've learned love by being loved. They acquired stability by growing up in stable homes. They've been supported, first by their parents and then by their grandparents who could pitch in and broaden their experiences and also fill the gaps in their experience that parents could not reach.
I had many of the most profoundly shaping conversations of my childhood with my grandmother. She had time to just sit and listen to my childish rambles that my mother and father did not. She was removed from the pressures of getting it all done and could give me her undivided attention for hours at a time. I basked and flowered in the soft sunlight of this attention.
My mother did the same thing for my kids. And now, just as I adored my grandmother, they adore her.
My youngest son drives a pick-up that sits high off the ground. When he wants to take his 88-year-old Amah out for a spin, he picks her up like she weighs no more than a potato chip and lifts her onto the seat. Then, off they go on a ramble.
She invariably comes back all aglow, telling me "that boy is the sweetest thing."
I was setting up some work on my house yesterday. The lady who took my order was here for a while, measuring and writing down the particulars. I got calls from my kids who were at work and my mother who was at adult day care all through my discussion with this lady. I didn't think anything about it. They call me all the time.
But as we were winding up our discussion the lady taking the order said, "Do you know how blessed you are?"
I said yes. And I do know. But it was lovely to have her remind me.
The generations, young to old, are good. The Holy Father is right: We should cherish the elderly, for they are vital to us and our well-being.


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Military sprays along Gaza perimeter fence, destroying crops, January 2017
Since 2000, Israel has maintained a "buffer zone" along the Gaza border, within Gaza, restricting Palestinians' access to their farmland and killing or injuring hundreds of civilians who posed no danger. Since 2014, the military has also sprayed herbicides to maintain the "buffer zone", damaging land it authorizes owners to cultivate. In January, spraying without prior notice caused farmers serious damage. If Israel believes a "sterile" is crucial to its security, it must establish the zone in its own territory.
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Hey all, I'm recovering from a broken ankle and would like to get back into hitting more often.
I live in Maitland and work til midnight most nights in the Downtown area. Last I played, I'd say I was around 4.5-5. I'd like to find someone who would like to hit in the mornings, preferably before the sun gets blistering. I'm only 10 minutes away from the Sanlando courts, and I'm looking to play a few times a week.
Looking forward to getting back into the game!
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Hey man, know it is kinda last minute but I have some free time to play tomorrow morning if you'd like, I am around a 3.5 maybe 4.. If you want I could meet you in the Cassellberry area maybe Red Bug, reply back or text me 4076175111. Take Care, Rick
Contact me if you would like to hit. I usually play at Sanlando. Talk to you soon. Ernie
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Lake Louise, Banff National Park Canada
John Connolly 9/16/2012 2:51:56 PMA beautiful lake in glorious surroundings Emile! That sky is phenomenal! I am looking forward to your other image from this remarkable area! #1486723
Marijana Fajgl 9/16/2012 3:00:17 PMThis is breathtaking, Emile! Perfect in every way. What more can a person wish than to be able to see such an intact scene! Love it. #10325506
Jeff Robinson 9/16/2012 3:49:44 PMA wonderful view and capture Doc! #10325551
Phyllis A. Houghton 9/16/2012 4:56:40 PMBeautiful, extraordinarily beautiful. What exceptional colors. Thank you so much for all the info. Can't wait to see the others. Love the water color. WOW! #10325603
Stan Kwasniowski 9/16/2012 5:31:29 PMEmile, beautifully done, the colour of the water is right on #10325654
Shelly A. Van Camp 9/16/2012 5:40:27 PMSooo beautiful, my friend. #10325666
Patrick Rouzes 9/16/2012 5:51:11 PMYou have captured a bit of everything in this captivating scene, Emile! Thanks for the info too,
Robert R. Goodman 9/16/2012 6:34:45 PMHi Emile,WOW!!Stunning capture my friend!!! #10325785
Tiia Vissak 9/16/2012 10:40:52 PMgreat tones, light & pov! #10325947
Stefania Barbier 9/17/2012 12:22:12 AMwhat a beautiful place... gorgeous capture and colours! #10325992
Joy Rector 9/17/2012 4:08:43 AMgorgeous #10326123
Michelle Alton 9/17/2012 5:33:20 AMSpectacular image, Emile. Perhaps the best I've seen of Lake Louise (which is saying a LOT)! #10326226
Emile Abbott 9/17/2012 9:44:36 AMThanks to all my BP friends, John, Marijana, Jeff, Phyllis, Stan, Shelly, Patrick, Bobby, Tiia, Stefania, Joy and Michelle. #10326485
JO ANN CLEVELAND 9/18/2012 7:49:16 AMWhat a beauty, I love everything about this Emile...
jo ann c. #10327674
Emile Abbott 9/18/2012 8:50:38 AMThanks JO ANN #10327738
Jill Odice 9/18/2012 9:14:50 AMOMG! Love that emerald water! Totally amazing scenery and a beautiful image Emile! You nailed it! #10327795
Emile Abbott 9/18/2012 2:10:05 PMThank Jill #10328186
Nancy L. Green 9/20/2012 12:05:28 PMABSOLUTELY STUNNING Emile, I am impressed with the POV and the wonderful colors, WTG!! <>< #10330673
Emile Abbott 9/21/2012 8:58:29 AMThank you very much Nancy. #10331729
Ellen Hodges 9/22/2012 2:22:08 PMThat's a show stopper, Emile!!! Simply gorgeous!!!! #10333312
Emile Abbott 9/22/2012 3:04:01 PMThanks Ellen. #10333370
Val Feldman 9/24/2012 8:18:59 AMOh, I'll wholeheartedly agree with Michelle (I usually do - she has a great photo eye!) - this is wonderful - a real jawdropper - and one of the best of Lake Louise I've seen yet. Truly hope this beauty is seen again. Gorgeous scenery - gorgeous capture! #10335487
Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas 9/28/2012 8:33:35 AMWow, What a beautiful capture of Lake Louise Emile!,
Emile Abbott 9/28/2012 11:47:44 AMThanks Val and Amalia. #10345112
Stan Kwasniowski 10/28/2012 10:14:29 PMEmile, congratulations #10388927
Phyllis A. Houghton 10/28/2012 11:30:21 PMCongratulations Emile on your finalist. This is a huge huge favorite of mine. WTG!!!!!! #10389047
Marijana Fajgl 10/29/2012 12:45:36 AMBig congratulations on your amazing finalist, Emile! #10389204
Robert R. Goodman 10/29/2012 6:07:39 AMCongratulations on your beautiful finalist my friend.WTG Emile!!! #10389878
Kay E. Mahoney 10/29/2012 6:59:51 AMCongratulations on your finalist, Emile. Beautiful scene. Good luck in the next round. #10390106
JO ANN CLEVELAND 10/29/2012 7:19:44 AMCongratulations on this awesome finalist
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ALLEN O. HOWARD 10/29/2012 10:00:15 AMA beautiful image Emile! A great composition with excellent DOF! Congratulations!!! #10390894
Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas 10/29/2012 10:04:21 AMBig Congratulations Emile!, This is a beautiful image!,
Kathleen K. Parker 10/29/2012 12:43:06 PMBeautiful! Congrats on your finalist!! kk #10391753
Deborah C. Lewinson 10/29/2012 1:09:39 PMDon't know how I missed this in the first round, Emile. Congrats on your gorgeous finalist!
Best wishes,
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Merna L. Nobile 10/29/2012 1:39:15 PMReceiving an award from Better Photo is just like unwrapping a gift, the thrill is always the same! It is also exciting to be able to send my personal congratulations to each and every one of you and I look forward to seeing the gold though out the galleries. Merna #10392032
Val Feldman 10/29/2012 2:45:58 PMSo happy to see this with Silver attached, Emile...it's one of my favorites from your many gorgeous photos of your Canadian train trip...what a beauty! Warmest congrats on a fabulous Finalist and all the best in the upcoming round! #10392342
Carla Capra 10/29/2012 3:36:40 PMEmile, my dear friend, this is just stunning, beautiful and lovely to behold. Congratulations! #10392528
Linda D. Lester 10/30/2012 8:11:01 AMBeautiful...Congratulations on your finalist! #10394350
Emile Abbott 10/30/2012 8:23:47 AMThank you all Stan, Phyllis, Marijana, Bobby, Kay, JO ANN, Allen, Amalia, KK, Debby, Merna, Val, Carla and Linda. #10394385
Lydia Williams 10/30/2012 12:10:35 PMThis is beautiful, Emile...I remember visiting there as a young girl...still as beautiful as it was then! (I have the pics my mom took) #10394797
Lake Louise is the most famous glacial lake in the Canadian Rockies and considered the most beautiful in the Western Hemisphere was named for Princess Louise Carolina Alberta, daughter of Queen Victoria is 5,680 feet above sea level. Its emerald color is due to glacial rock flower (silt from the glacier). It remains frigid all year (no swimming). Victoria Glacier and Mt Victoria in distance (continental divide) and Mount Fairview to the left side.
I will present several views of the area in the next several days. Comment or critique always welcome.
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Thanks to MyTechOpinion.com, here is a list of 10 great gift ideas for real estate agents this holiday season.
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Democratic transitions in Arab world require strong legal foundations, says UNDP chiefDec 6, 2012
Doha - Strengthening the rule of law, justice and security will be critical for the stability and inclusive growth of Arab states, especially those now facing the transition to democracy, said the head of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
"Where societies are emerging from conflict, social and political upheaval, strengthening the rule of law is particularly important for making a transition to a more peaceful and cohesive future," said UNDP Administrator Helen Clark yesterday at an event hosted by Qatar University's new Distinguished Speaker Programme.
The rule of law implies that every citizen is subject to the law, and that the laws in place in a country are fair, non-discriminatory and respect human rights.
In her address, entitled "Rule of Law and Development: Times of Challenge and Opportunity," Clark focused on the importance of the rule of law in the realm of global development and discussed the implications for Arab countries at this critical time of on-going transition.
"Important and often highly-contested political, economic, and social processes are underway across the region, in countries pursuing rapid transitions after the downfalls of regimes, and in others pursuing a more gradual pace of reform," said Clark in reference to last year's regional unrest, which continues to simmer in countries like Syria. She added that citizens need to see that the institutions of the state – including police and the judiciary– are there to serve them, rather than act in their own interests in order for the rule of law to be firmly established.
"Accountability for past abuses and the human rights violations of previous regimes will be a priority in many transitions. Dealing with the perpetrators is complex as justice needs to be seen to be done, and new systems of governance need to give assurance that human rights abuses will not be repeated," she said.
Clark acknowledged the role that Qatar has had in promoting justice and the rule of law across the Arab region and said that the country is acknowledged for its advocacy of anti-corruption causes. Last year, UNDP and Qatar began a programme with Attorney-General, H.E Dr Ali Bin Mohsen, to establish a regional hub in Doha for training and research into the rule of law and to tackle corruption. "UNDP is proud to be associated with these principles," she said.
Through a range of programmes in over 170 countries, UNDP helps provide legal empowerment to poor and marginalized groups, including women, young people, the disabled and migrants; improving justice and security institutions and access to justice in conflict and post conflict states; and helping communities to deal with a legacy of war through methods such as truth commissions, the prosecution of conflict-related crimes and establishing community-based violence prevention initiatives.
"We see in the region so much human potential and capacity to build a better future for all who have suffered exclusion and repression," said Clark, adding that efforts to strengthen the rule of law underpin UNDP's work, expanding people's ability to determine their own destiny and to participate in the decisions that shape their lives.
The United Nations re-affirmed that human rights, the rule of law, and democracy are interlinked and mutually reinforcing this year at the UN General Assembly where it held its first ever High-Level Meeting dedicated to the Rule of Law at the national and international levels.
- InTunisia, the National Constituent Assembly, elected in late 2011, is drafting a new constitution. UNDP is supporting that effort, working with the government, and also with civil society groups to engage the broader public in discussion about what they want to see in the new constitution.
- In Libya, recognizing that youth are often excluded from political discourse, UNDP supported a number of youth activists in the lead-up to the recent elections to become trainers who could motivate other young people to participate. These peer educators reached out through radio and open days at ten universities to encourage youth to vote and to inform them about voting procedures.
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- In Somalia, UNDP is working with the authorities to ensure the establishment of legal aid networks across communities, and the accessibility of these services to women and marginalised groups. By supporting these services, including by ensuring the presence of permanent and mobile courts across Somalia, UNDP is helping women, internally displaced persons, and prisoners, receive legal aid, and seek justice for previously unaddressed violations ranging from sexual violence, land disputes, and breaches of human rights.
- In Lebanon, UNDP helps strengthen the institutional capacities of the Ministry of Justice, improve state legal aid services, and promote access to justice and to legal information through information and communication technologies. An enhanced case management system in the law courts has facilitated their workflow. The Ministry of Justice's website now offers more information, and the e-library helps judges and other court personnel.
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A lawyer should not want people to call them "doctor" because people will think they have lots of money which is misleading for most lawyers. People may also expect us to be extraordinarly smart which is not the case. I think its legal for anyone to call themself "doctor". Its only when you cut someone open or prescribe meds which triggers illegality. For example, take "Dr. DRE", he got away with it for years but didn't face legal problems because he doesn't prescribe meds - Neither did Dr. Suess


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Hey, gang -- Pippa, here. You may have read I'm planning to throw my big sister a baby shower. The palace protocol types were all -- OMG, that's never been done for a royal before. I was gobsmacked, but apparently it's true. "Don't get your knickers in a twist," I told them. "It'll be small, informal." They actually fell for that. I mean -- I'm a party planner. How would it look if I didn't throw my sis a grand, blowout affair? It's not every year that a future monarch of the British Empire comes along. The party most likely won't be at Buckingham -- but it looks brilliant on the invite so I couldn't resist. Besides, we want to throw off the paparazzi. Not sure what to bring? Retailers are stocking up on baby gear with "royal" flair. Here are some ideas, for Kate or anyone on your list. -- Joseph V. Amodio
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Sure, he has 'em in pastel blue or pink, but why not go for this cashmere hat and bootie set in chic, sophisticated navy; $95, look for Ralph Lauren childrenswear at Ralph Lauren, Manhasset, Southampton and Manhattan, or ralphlauren.com.
Rachel Riley, the British designer of luxe childrenswear, is launching a new Heritage Collection just in time for the arrival of the royal baby. She'll offer up babysuits in crown prints and other stately fare, plus for older kids prince and princess costumes, $199 and up, crowns, $69, dollies and teddies, $69 each, and matching dolly/teddy outfits, $89 and up; available July 8 at Rachel Riley shop in Manhattan, and rachelriley.com.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (July 9, 2010) - ETSU Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dave Mullins announced Friday that current men's tennis head coach Yaser Zaatini has been named the program's new director of tennis. He will now have direct oversight for both the Buccaneers' men's and women's tennis programs.
Zaatini, a former All-American player for ETSU, has enjoyed an enormous amount of success on the men's side since taking over for Mullins in 2003. The Bucs have won 13 conference championships, made six trips to the NCAA Tournament, and enjoyed NCAA victories over BCS conference schools Notre Dame and Alabama.
Mullins said he hopes Zaatini's track record of success will translate to more championships on the women's side as well. The Bucs were searching for a new women's head coach after former coach Steve Brooks resigned in May.
"We are very excited about the new organizational structure and staffing for our men's and women's tennis programs," Mullins said. "We interviewed several strong candidates to coach our women's team, but taking all aspects of the program into consideration, we felt we had the best available option right here at ETSU. Coach Zaatini has produced a consistently strong, championship-level program, and we think his leadership can create this same level of success annually in our women's program.
"There is a strong foundation and a number of excellent players already in the program. As he completes recruiting for this year, we expect continued success."
Zaatini said he is looking forward to guiding both programs this year.
"It's quite an honor to have this opportunity and solidify my roots at ETSU," Zaatini said. "It will be a huge challenge for us, but I think we have a good plan, a great support staff, and strong players on both the men's and women's teams. Our first goal will be to continue the success Coach Brooks was able to have, and just take that to the next level.
As for the organizational structure of the tennis program, Zaatini will oversee both teams along with assistant coaches Ricardo Rojas and Travis Sandlant. Rojas has spent the last several seasons as a graduate assistant and will assume the role of assistant coach for the men's team, while Sandlant will work as the women's assistant coach after serving as a graduate assistant the last three years. There are also plans to add a graduate assistant position to assist with the women.
The new organizational structure will still help the athletic program realize significant savings during a time when fiscal responsibility is a must.
"It just makes sense with the state of the economy to try to operate with more efficiency and not duplicate functions where it works well," Mullins said. "We think this is a win-win for all."
Zaatini said he is glad to do his part to streamline the program.
"I'm a competitor and like to be on the court, but over the years I've learned to manage my team," he said. "Having two teams may be a challenge, but we want to maintain what we are doing with the men and bring that same success to the women's side. Having Ricardo and Travis, and a graduate assistant coming in will be critical."
ETSU Senior Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator Barbie Breedlove said she believes this move is a positive step for the women's program.
"I believe our women are capable of becoming as successful as our men's tennis program - with conference championships and trips to the NCAA Tournament on a regular basis," Breedlove said. "I am very excited about the new direction of our tennis programs. Coach Zaatini, Coach Sandlant and Coach Rojas have my full support and I will do all I can to support their efforts."
For more on ETSU men's and women's tennis, visit ETSUBucs.com.


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Primary thrombocythemia is when the bone marrow is making too many platelets without a known cause. Platelets are needed for blood clotting.
Alternative Names
Essential thrombocythemia; Essential thrombocytosis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Primary thrombocythemia is caused by too much growth of a type of cell that is used to make blood cells. The platelets are mostly affected, but the red blood cells and white blood cells may be involved as well. This condition slowly gets worse over time. Because these platelets do not work normally, bleeding is a common problem.
The disease is part of a group of conditions known myeloproliferative disorders. Others include:
Chronic myelogenous leukemia Polycythemia vera
- Primary
Most of the time, this condition affects people in middle age. It is also seen in younger people especially women under age 40.
- Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract,
respiratorysystem, urinary tract, or skin
- Bleeding from the gums
- Bleeding (prolonged) from surgical procedures or tooth removal
- Dizziness and headaches
- Easy
bruisingand nosebleeds (epistaxis)
- Numbness of the hands or feet
- Ulcers on the fingers or toes
The condition may even cause
Signs and tests
Most of the time, this condition if found through blood tests done for other conditions before symptoms appear.
Your health care provider will do a physical exam to look for an enlarged spleen or liver. You may also have abnormal blood flow in the toes or feet that causes skin damage in these areas.
Other tests may include:
Bone marrow aspirationand biopsy CBC
- Genetic tests (to look for a change in the JAK2 gene)
- Uric acid level
The doctors can do a procedure to remove platelets directly from the blood if you have life-threatening complications.
Long-term, you will need to take medicines to decrease the platelet count and avoid complications. The most common of these medicines are hydroxyurea, interferon-alpha, or anagrelide.In some people with a JAK2 mutation, specific inhibitors of the JAK2 protein may be used.
In people who are at high risk for clotting aspirin at a low dose (81 to 100 mg per day) decreases clotting episodes. Patients who may benefit from this treatment include older patients, and people with very high platelet levels or who have had past clotting episodes).
Many people do not need any treatment. However, the health care provider should monitor your condition.
Expectations (prognosis)
The outcome varies. Most people go for long periods without complications and have a normal lifespan. Complications from bleeding and blood clots can cause serious problems in a small number of people.
Rarely, the disease will change into acute leukemia or myelofibrosis.
- Acute leukemia or myelofibrosis
- Severe bleeding (hemorrhage)
- Thrombotic episodes (
stroke, heart attack, or blood clots in the hands or feet)
Calling your health care provider
Call your health care provider if:
- You have unexplained bleeding that continues longer than it should.
- You notice
chest pain, leg pain, confusion, weakness, numbness, or other new symptoms.
Tefferi A. Polycythemias, Essential Thrombocytoemia, and Primay Myelobirosis. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 169.
Hoffman R, Kremyanskaya M, Najfeld V, et al. Essential Thrombocythemia. In: Hoffman R, Benz EJ Jr, Silberstein LE, Heslop HE, Weitz JI, eds. Hematology: Basic Principles and Practice. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap 68.
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From a certain point of view, winemakers don't make wine; yeast and bacteria do. Juice becomes wine by the miracle that is fermentation, the conversion of sugar to alcohol and other compounds. Since I've yet to see a human person ingest sugar and expectorate alcohol (whoa…don't follow that mental image), winemakers must delegate this key operation to yeast.


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Google: Barges may be used as interactive learning centers
Portland, Maine - It took four weeks for Internet giant Google to respond, but on Wednesday the California-based company acknowledged for the first time that it has an interest in the mystery barge that has been docked in Portland Harbor since mid-October.
Google ended weeks of speculation on Wednesday by announcing that the structures on barges in Portland and San Francisco may be used as floating learning centers.
The company said it may use the Portland barge and the structure on it, along with a similar looking barge in San Francisco Bay, as interactive learning centers.
In a statement issued Wednesday to the Portland Press Herald, Google did not elaborate on what an interactive learning center would entail. But CNN Tech, quoting an affiliate station in San Fransisco, said the barge would house a floating showroom for the company's Google Glass connected eyewear and other products.
KPIX-TV in San Francisco reported that the barges will be part of a small fleet of luxury event spaces, complete with party decks, designed to be disassembled and transported by barge or train to other locations.
Google's Press Team e-mailed the Portland Press Herald a brief and somewhat whimsical statement in an effort to explain the barge's purpose.
The statement does not provide details on what an interactive learning center would be, and the press team did not respond to an email seeking additional information on how long the barge would be in Portland, where it would be taken afterward, and why the learning center is being built on a barge.
"Google Barge ... A floating data center? A wild party boat? A barge housing the last remaining dinosaur? Sadly, none of the above," Google's Press Team said. "Although it's still early days and things may change, we're exploring using the barge as an interactive space where people can learn about new technology."
Speculation about the purpose of the barges had focused largely on Google's patented plans to build floating data centers, which would use ocean water to cool massive computer servers used to store and process data.
The four-story structure was assembled this past year on a barge that had been docked in New London, Conn. Both units were built of 40-foot-long shipping containers.
Tugboats towed the barge last month from New London to Rickers Wharf on Portland's waterfront, a facility owned by Pittsfield-based Cianbro Corp. Cianbro has been hired to install undisclosed technological equipment in the structure.
Contacted Wednesday, Cianbro President and Chief Executive Officer Peter Vigue repeated what he has said in past interviews about the barge, "I am not at liberty to respond to your questions, or to discuss the barge in any way."
Google has been building the four-story structure on a barge in San Francisco Bay for several weeks but has managed to conceal its purpose by constructing it on docked barges instead of on land, where city building permits and public plans would be mandatory, according to the Associated Press.
Until now, San Francisco city officials responsible for land use and state officials responsible for the bay have said they didn't know what was being built there.
U.S. Coast Guard inspectors who visited both construction sites could not discuss what they saw. Lt. Anna Dixon said non-disclosure agreements were signed, but that those were not necessary, and that the Coast Guard typically doesn't share proprietary information it sees during inspections.
If Google wants to operate an on-barge interactive learning center in San Francisco Bay, the firm will eventually need to get permission from the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.
Portland Mayor Michael Brennan said the city has not to his knowledge been contacted by Google about operating an interactive learning center on the city's waterfront. "This is the first I've heard of it," Brennan said Wednesday.
Twin of odd New London-built structure said to be linked to Google
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My Sister Has A Tail
While Elly is well aware that Betty is a dog, at some level she still thinks of her as a human. This is a change from when Elly was a baby and first became aware of Betty. Then to Elly, Betty was this Muppet-like character who would swoon on by and give the wide-eyed baby a sniff or a kiss. This would make Elly giggle, coo and bounce with delight. Her first word was actually "Betty." While some dads would feel slighted by playing second fiddle to the dog, it made me happy and proud that she loved Betty as much as Greg and I do.
At nearly three, she now understands that Betty is a dog, in a fundamental way, but deep down inside, Betty seems human to her. And again, I don't blame her because in some ways, she seems that way to Greg and me, too. And if it wouldn't confuse the child, I would explain to her that Betty is in ways more human than some people or that she behaves like a better person than some people. But instead, I try to highlight the key biological differences and will leave the nuances for when she is older. This has made for some pretty funny moments along the way.
Take for instance, when we were potty training Elly. One of the most effective rewards was applause. Hmmm, do you think we may have a budding diva on our hands? We were happy that candy and chocolate rewards took a back seat to simple clapping and cheering, making us even more generous with our lauds. There we would be, waiting in the wings, when Elly would shout out "Me peeeeeed! Now CLAP!" And applaud we would.
One day, Betty was nearby during one of Elly's proclamations and our little diva was not satisfied with my applause alone, so she demanded that "Betty clap, too!" And she was both disappointed and puzzled when I explained that she couldn't. I explained that Betty has paws and not hands but Elly was still not impressed. "Me waaaant her to clap for me." This reminded me of the day she asked when Betty was going to learn to walk instead of crawling on all four legs. Oh, how I had to bite my tongue from saying "Betty will walk on two legs when Mitt Romney pays his fair share of taxes." Instead I opted to teach her about the difference between bipeds and quadrupeds.
And then there was the day that Elly was putting on one of her many fashion-forward ensembles. Picture this - cotton candy pink velour sweat pants with butterflies on them (already not my favorite - unless we're in Boca Raton with a bunch of 80 year-old bubbies), a waffle-weave leopard shirt and a fuchsia knit cardigan. If this combination was not already discordant enough, she managed to find these hideous socks with a ginormous Diego from Dora the Explorer emblazoned on the tops of them. I have on numerous occasions tried to put them in a bag to donate them to the Sisters of The Holy Mysteries of the Sixth Wound and each time, Elly somehow manages to find them exclaiming "My socks!" This makes me feel badly for a moment, until I come back to the realization that they are heinous and I am doing what's in her best interest. The "blessing" this particular day was that she decided to finish up her ensemble by wearing black patent leather boots, which at least hid the socks' shame better than the shoes she normally favors with them which display Diego's head through the tops, making me cringe everywhere we go. Since I have generally tried to let her be her own woman when it comes to getting dressed, I let it go. So I left her bedroom to take some cleansing breaths, and took time to write my very own version of the Serenity Prayer.
"Lord, grant me the serenity that a two year old does not always share my fashion sense; the courage to be seen (and judged) in public with her;
And the wisdom to know that it's not worth the battle that will ensue if I do not let her wear what she wants."
Coming from Elly's bedroom, I hear her asking, "Betty, you help me with the buttons?" I smile to myself, thinking how cute is that?! Then moments later I hear, "Daddy, Betty won't help me with my buttons." Deciding against telling her that it was probably because Betty did not want to be an accomplice to this crime of fashion that was taking place, I explained that Betty doesn't have opposable thumbs. "But if she did," I told her, "I'm sure she would help you."
And when little Miss Independence is not dressing herself, she's modeling other behaviors that she sees, like taking pictures. Periodically, I let her use my iPhone and I'm always surprised by how decent a job she does with it. But since my preference is not for her to take over my electronics, I bought her a small digital camera that I came across in a store for $10. She absolutely loves it! Off she goes around the house taking pictures of this and that. The only rule we needed to draft was "we don't take pictures in the bathroom." Particularly because this winter Daddy has eaten more than Gwyneth Paltrow has in her lifetime and I'm approaching the size of a small fishing village. The last thing I need are photos of me coming out of the shower looking like something that escaped from Sea World. And I have to say, she's done well with respecting it. She takes pictures of her dolls, the rug, houseplants, the fish, the dog and me cooking. Betty, is happy to be a subject, especially since she expects that it will result in a treat or two. One day, as I was preparing dinner, I hear Elly say "Betty, say cheese !" followed by "Daddy, Betty won't say 'cheese.'" I smiled at her. It's times like these that I hate to shatter the illusion. It's almost like telling a child that there is no Santa Claus. "Oh, Elly. Betty can't say cheese, sweetie. But look, she is smiling at you." And she was.


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Annual String Chamber Music Recital at Utah State University
Thursday, Apr. 11, 2013
Utah State University students who study in the Caine College of the Arts' string program will perform in the annual String Chamber Music Recital Friday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performance Hall.
"Students directly experience the results of their dedication, ideas and skills in this performance," said Rebecca McFaul, USU string faculty instructor and member of USU's Fry Street Quartet.
The concert will feature masterworks of the chamber music repertoire, including selections by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Beethoven, Joseph Haydn and Dmitri Shostakovich.
Students in the string program are tutored by the Fry Street Quartet, USU's resident string group, and the string faculty in the Music Department.
"As faculty, we'd love to invite everyone to this special evening where every student in the string program has a voice," said McFaul.
Tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors and youth, $5 for USU faculty and staff and free for USU students with ID. Tickets can be purchased at the Caine College of the Arts Box Office located in room 139-B of the Chase Fine Arts Center, by calling 435-797-8022 or see the college's Production Services website.
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New York, NY – March 3, 2009 – 2K Sports, the sports publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), announced today that Major League Baseball 2K9 is now available in retail stores for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems, Wii home video game system from Nintendo, and Windows PC. Featuring National League Cy Young Award Winner Tim Lincecum, Major League Baseball 2K9 adds to its impressive library of player–specific animations with more than 300 new Signature Style animations. Players are brought to life at the plate, on the mound and in the field, to play ball like never before.
This season, Major League Baseball 2K9 offers fans improved two-step Precision Pitching controls, deeper Swing Stick batting and quick fielding responses for even greater control of the game. The improved batting controls provide the ability to influence hits with timing and aim, improved hit distribution and variety to deliver more hit types including spray shots, pulls, line drives and long bombs. With more than six years of scouting reports infused into the action on the field, Inside Edge produces remarkably accurate player tendencies to ensure players react to in-game situations as they would in real life. Major League Baseball 2K9 also features new commentary, as Gary Thorne provides the play-by-play calls alongside color analyst Steve Phillips giving a new perspective and more depth for a true-to-life, insightful broadcast. In addition, Living Rosters has been added this season to provide fresh and active roster updates that guarantee every game is current and automatically updated behind the scenes, so players are never late on a trade and always have the hottest players in their starting lineup.
Major League Baseball 2K9, developed by 2K Sports' Visual Concepts studio, is rated E for Everyone by the ESRB and now available for Xbox 360, the PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation 2 systems, Wii, and Windows PC. Major League Baseball 2K9 will be coming to the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system this spring. For more information, please visit www.2ksports.com/games/mlb2k9.
MLB 2K9 Fantasy All-Stars for Nintendo DS, rated E for Everyone by the ESRB, is also available today from 2K Sports.
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September is a colorful time to visit Littleton's Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, for a stroll. The giant Victoria water lilies are blooming amidst their huge dappled leaves; dahlias and mums are in full color; and some roses summon up a final fling. Vegetables mature and leaves will begin to change later in the month. Join a September bird walk at 8 a.m. on Sept. 30. Admission is free, but there is a charge for the bird walk. Pre-register on the website, hudsongardens.org. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Corn maze
The Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, just southwest of C-470 and Wadsworth on Deer Creek Canyon Road, hosts its annual corn maze from Sept. 15 to Oct. 29. Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Those wanting the after-dark corn maze experience can attend Oct. 6-28 — 7-11 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays; 7-10 p.m. Sundays; and 7-10 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 19, 26. Admission: $9-$14, free 2 and younger. And, for 13 and over: there's also the Dead Zone Scream Park at $27, $37, which includes a haunted hayride and dumps you into the dark maze. Botanicgardens.org.
Craft fair
Reminder to artist and crafters; the 46th Annual Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum Craft Fair will be Oct. 7 at Ketring Park in Littleton. Spaces may still be available. The Littleton Museum's Sherry Kling is coordinator, 303-795-3950.
Arts and letters in Parker
Ekphrastic writing is literature that uses art as inspiration in PACE Center's new exhibit, but PACE Center's also asks artists to respond to poetry, with artwork and statements by artistic pairings. The exhibit runs through Oct. 31 with a reception and readings planned for Oct. 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. with food, music and a cash bar. No admission charge. The PACE Center is at 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker.
Marquez photo exhibit
"The Magic and Wonder of Colorado" is a new large-format collection of photos by local photographer Andy Marquez. It will be introduced from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Outnumbered Gallery, 5654 S. Prince St., Littleton. In process for several years, it got tied up with a bankrupt publisher last year, and is just now available, with 160 pages, 85 images. ($39.95.)
Theater benefit
The Denver Actors Fund was established to support local theater people who find themselves in medical need. It is supported in part by "Miscast," an annual spoof cooked up by talented performers who place themselves in unlikely acts and costumes — and scenes. All are welcome to enjoy an evening as actors make fun of themselves. The 2017 "Miscast" will be at 7 p.m. on Sept. 25 at Town Hall Arts Center, 2450 W. Main Street in downtown Littleton. Why is it scheduled for a Monday? That's when these guys are free to goof off! Tickets cost $20, townhallartscenter.org, 303-794-2787, ext. 5. The show is rated R — 16 and older. DenverActorsFund.org.
Band concert
The Castle Rock Band's "Farewell to Summer" concert will be an all-American program at 2 p.m. Sept. 23 at the bandstand in front of the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 Wilcox St., Castle Rock. Included: Clare Grundman's "Second Folk Rhapsody," "Hootenanny" by Harold Walters and "Cavalcade March" by W. Paris Chambers. Admission is free. Bring folding chairs or blankets. The band welcomes new volunteer musicians. It will next appear at Starlighting in November.
Voices West fundraiser
A fundraiser for Voices West is planned at 6 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Melting Pot in Littleton's old Carnegie Library at the west end of Main Street. Tickets cost $75 per person for the restaurant's four-course dinner. Friends are welcome. Reserve at: voiceswest.org.
Flyin' B presentation
Local old-timers may recall a little plane, the Flyin' B, that towed ad banners across Littleton and surrounding areas and originated just south of County Line Road at Santa Fe Drive. The Flyin' B Park remains at that site of the Flyin' B Ranch, now administered by Highlands Ranch. The Highlands Ranch Historical Society's Nancy Linsenbigler will tell its story from 6:30 to 8:3o p.m. on Sept. 18 at Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Road, Highlands Ranch. Donations suggested for non-members ($2).
Parker festival
The Parker Art and Music Festival will be at O'Brien Park on Sept. 23 and 24. Fifty national juried artists, eight live music acts, aerialist, creation station, face painting, donations will be collected for Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief. See https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parker-art-music-festival-tickets-26163901935.
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Mary Eliza Bradbury papers
This collection consists of the correspondence of Mary ELiza Bradbury, an Elkton, Maryland, school teacher who established and taught at her own school, and tutored African-American children on Sundays. The letters, written to Lewis H. Jackson, her friend, suitor, and husband after 1856, offer glimpses of everyday life in mid-19th century Maryland and chronicle local events, Bradbury's school, her family, and her religious experiences in the Methodist Church.
Important Information for Users of the Collection
This collection is open for research.
Mary Eliza Bradbury papers, Special Collections, University of Maryland Libraries.Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/1699
Photocopies of original materials may be provided for a fee and at the discretion of the curator. Please see our Duplication of Materials policy for more information. Queries regarding publication rights and copyright status of materials within this collection should be directed to the appropriate curator.
Digital copies of the letters in this collection are available at http://hdl.handle.net/1903.1/13690 in the University of Maryland's Digital Collections.
This collection is PROCESSED.
Historical Note
Mary Eliza Bradbury was born in Maine on May 14, 1830. She spent several years in the town of Elkton, in Cecil County, Maryland. Her father, Joseph P. Bradbury, was a farmer and livery stable owner.
Bradbury was a schoolteacher who established her own school. She also taught African-American children on occasion on Sundays. A devoutly religious woman, Bradbury devoted much of her time to prayer and spiritual inquiry at the First Methodist Church in Elkton. In 1853, Bradbury met Lewis [Louis] H. Jackson of Wilmington, Delaware. Jackson's family may have lived in Elkton at one time. Jackson was born in 1837 in Pennsylvania. Bradbury married Jackson on March 3, 1856, in Elkton. The couple remained in Elkton, where Jackson worked as a schoolteacher, and they had their first child, Fannie [Fanny], in 1857. Jackson was also a certified Methodist Episcopal Exhorter, or, lay preacher. Jackson became an Episcopal minister, and served as the rector at the St. Mary Anne's Parish, also known as North Elk Parish, from 1861 to 1868. From 1869 to 1871, he preached at Christ Church in Port Republic, Calvert County, Maryland. The couple had two more daughters, Mary [Mamie] L. (born ca. 1868) and Harriet [Hattie] E. (born 1869). In 1874, Jackson obtained the post of rector at Trinity Parish, Charles County, Maryland, where he remained until 1881. Mary Eliza Bradbury Jackson died at the Rectory in Trinity Parish on October 23, 1875.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The papers of Mary Eliza Bradbury consist of letters written by Mary Eliza Bradbury to Lewis H. Jackson in the course of the year 1855. Letters were exchanged approximately every week. Dates range from January 8, 1855 to November 26, 1855. There are 12 signed letters and one undated manuscript item.
The courtship of Bradbury and Lewis is carried on through these letters and religious devotion and emotional commitment are closely intertwined. Bradbury expresses her desire to grow spiritually and describes her profound religious experiences in the Methodist Church. News of local events, family notes, and details of the happenings in her school are also included.
Custodial History and Acquisition Information
The University of Maryland Libraries purchased the Papers of Mary Eliza Bradbury from Scott Peterson, a manuscripts dealer, in 1987.
Processing Information
Processed by Mary A. Stevanus, August 1988. Guide revised by Jennie A. Levine, July 2003.
The collection was arranged chronologically by date and placed in acid-free folders.
EAD markup created using EAD database in Microsoft Access. Markup completed by Henry Allen.
Arrangement of Collection
The collection is organized as one series.
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series 1: Correspondence, January-November, 1855 (1 linear inch)
This series consists of letters written by Mary Eliza Bradbury to Lewis H. Jackson between January 1855 and November 1855. Bradbury devoted approximately half of each letter to religious devotion, and the other half to local news. She wrote quite flirtatious letters to Jackson, scolding him lightly when he offended her and joking with him about the other girls in Wilmington, where he lived. Bradbury also spends time discussing her work at her school. In September, 1855, she wrote:
I have a very good school, but not room to take many more. I have bought a very nice stove, which by the way would be first rate for a Study.
Not long afterwards, she mentions competition. Another woman opened a school directly across the street from her. Cecil County, Maryland, did not have an official public school system in place until 1859, allowing for various types of schools to open. In October, 1855, Bradbury wrote:
My week day school is in a very prosperous condition, but I know not how long it will continue so, as there is a school opened right opposite to me. Our preacher's daughter is the Teacher. I do not intend to give myself any uneasiness about it, for if my way is shut here, it will be opened some where else, and the Lord will take care of me.
In her letters, Bradbury also talks about trips that she had taken to both Philadephia and Wilmington. Arrangement is chronological.
|Box / Reel
|Folder / Frame
|Correspondence (Online), January-November, 1855
|series 1
|box 1
|folder 1
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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.
- Bradbury, Mary Eliza -- 1830-1875 -- Correspondence
- Jackson, Lewis H. -- Correspondence
- Maryland -- Social life and customs -- Sources
- Teachers -- Maryland -- Elkton -- Correspondence
- Women -- Maryland -- Elkton -- Social conditions -- Sources
Names (Added Entries)
- Jackson, Lewis H.


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Car Deals
Green Car Deals: April 2014
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Nissan Leaf
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Xcel Energy Small Wind Funding Available in Minnesota, Wisconsin
February 25, 2013
Xcel Energy is releasing a new round of funding through a request for proposals. Small wind projects and performance testing of innovative wind technology are eligible for this funding, which is made available under a 1994 Minnesota state law requiring the utility to pay into a fund to support renewable energy development in exchange for storing nuclear waste at an Xcel Energy nuclear power plant. Projects developed for self-generation may be located anywhere within Minnesota and Wisconsin. Proposals are due April 1. Submit questions about the RFP to Mark Ritter.


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We are "ETSU"
The ETSU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics would like to ask both the print and broadcast media to honor our request to be called "ETSU" ... East Tennessee State in first reference is acceptable, but subsequent references should be ETSU ... On TV graphics please use ETSU ... Our nickname is the Buccaneers, but Bucs is also acceptable.
Buc bits
The ETSU men's basketball team only added to its rich history of success during the 2009-10 season, capturing its second straight Atlantic Sun Conference Championship and earning the program's ninth trip all-time to the NCAA Tournament ... Posting the program's fourth 20-win season in the past seven years, the Bucs overcame multiple challenges during the season before dropping Mercer in the A-Sun finals.
Bucs weekly update
The Buccaneers went 1-1 in league action last week, winning at Florida Gulf Coast (66-59) on Feb. 4, and falling to Stetson (55-54) on Feb. 6 � ETSU remains two games back of Belmont for the Atlantic Sun Conference lead, while holding a one-game edge over Jacksonville for second place in the standings � This week, the Bucs and Dolphins will square off head-to-head in the CSS A-Sun Game of the Week, with tip off set for 7 p.m. inside the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. � The Bucs continue to be led by senior guard Mike Smith (Vandalia, Mo.), who has won three A-Sun Player of the Week honors this season � He is averaging a team-best 17 points and 7.0 rebounds a game.
The series versus Jacksonville
The Bucs are 9-4 all-time against the Dolphins, including a pair of wins over JU a year ago ... ETSU has won four straight in the series, including a victory over JU in the championship game of the 2009 A-Sun Tournament. ... The Bucs won the last meeting 74-62 back on Jan. 15.
Last time against Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Jan. 15, 2011) - Powered by 21 points from senior guard Micah Williams (Manchester) and 16 points from fellow senior guard Justin Tubbs (Trussville, Ala.), the ETSU men's basketball team won for the eighth straight time, dropping Atlantic Sun Conference rival Jacksonville 74-62 Saturday afternoon inside the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. ... With the win, the Buccaneers improve to 12-7 overall, 7-1 in A-Sun play, and set up a critical two-game weekend this Friday and Sunday when they will host league rivals Lipscomb (Friday) and Belmont (Sunday). Meanwhile, the Dolphins drop to 11-5, 5-2. ... Along with Williams and Tubbs, the Bucs also got 11 points from both junior forward Isiah Brown (Miami, Fla.) and junior guard Adam Sollazzo (Tampa). As a team, ETSU shot 54 percent from the field, 42 percent from beyond the 3-point arc, and 78 percent from the free throw line, while holding JU to just 33 percent from the field. ... The Bucs got off to a great start in the first half, as Tubbs and Williams both opened with a flurry of 3-pointers and ETSU used a 17-3 run over the first seven minutes to take a 20-6 lead at the 13:29 mark. Unfortunately, the 14-point edge would be the largest lead of the half for ETSU, as Jacksonville managed to slowly cut into the deficit and ultimately trailed 39-33 at the break. ... In the first half, Tubbs led the way with 14 points and a 4-of-5 clip from 3-point range. ETSU shot 56 percent from the floor and 42 percent from beyond the arc, outrebounding the Dolphins 17-15 and holding a 14-4 edge in points off the fast break ... After the intermission, Jacksonville quickly cut the Bucs lead to four at 41-37, but the Bucs put together a 6-0 spurt of their own to make it 47-37 with 16 minutes left in the game. The two teams basically traded baskets for the next six minutes, until Jacksonville got to within seven at 58-51 on a basket by Delwan Graham with 8:26 left. ... However, from there the Dolphins could not get any closer.
Last time out
DELAND, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2011) - The ETSU men's basketball team did not score for the final 5:38 of the game, giving up an 11-point lead over that time frame and watching as Stetson's Corey Walden sank a layup with 5.5 seconds left, handing the Hatters a 55-54 upset win over the Buccaneers in Atlantic Sun Conference play Sunday afternoon at the Edmunds Center. ... The Bucs had one last chance at the end, but sophomore Sheldon Cooley (Tampa) was called for an offensive foul as he ran down the lane for a potential game-winner of his own. With the loss, the Bucs - who have won 13 of their last 15 games - dropped to 17-9 overall, 12-3 in A-Sun play and fell two games back of Belmont for the league lead. Meanwhile, Stetson improves to 7-18, 5-9. ... As in past Stetson games, the Hatters attempted to slow down the pace and make it an ugly contest, utilizing an unorthodox 2-1-2 zone to stymie the Bucs. It worked early on, but a pair of 3-pointers from senior guard Mike Smith (Vandalia, Mo.) and a 12-3 run late in the second half helped ETSU to a 27-13 edge with 2:38 left before the intermission. ... The Bucs' advantage at the break was ultimately 27-17, and the real story for the first 20 minutes was ETSU's defensive effort, which held Stetson to just 17 points. It matched the lowest point total for an ETSU opponent this season, and was the same as when the Bucs met the Hatters back on Jan. 10. ... After the break, it was a different story. ... Stetson put together an 11-2 run in the early going to cut the Bucs' lead to just 34-30 with 14:50 left. However, from there ETSU responded thanks to a quick five points from senior guard Micah Williams (Manchester) and a 9-0 run ensued to make it 43-30 with 12:08 remaining. ... Stetson did not go away, though, and was able to make another significant run at the Bucs, methodically cutting the ETSU lead down to just one at 54-53 on a free throw by Graeme Radford with 36.5 seconds left on the clock. ... Smith was fouled after Radford missed his second of two attempts at the line, but missed the front end of the one-and-one, giving Walden his chance to become the hero. ... For the game, ETSU was led by Williams' 15 second-half points, while Smith finished with 14. Junior Isiah Brown (Miami) and sophomore Sheldon Cooley (Tampa) added 10 apiece in the loss.
Williams eclipses 1,000; Smith moving up scoring list
While senior Mike Smith (Vandalia, Mo.) was already a member of the 1,000-point club, fellow senior Micah Williams (Manchester) joined his roommate on the list against Kennesaw State (1/29) ... With a 3-pointer from the left wing at the 17:55 mark of the second half, Williams went over 1,000 for his career, becoming the 33rd ETSU player all-time to reach that number ... Meanwhile, Smith joined another select group by eclipsing 1,500 points for his career in the win over USC Upstate (1/25) ... Below is where both players stand in the all-time scoring list:
Name Place Points
Mike Smith No. 8 1,598
Micah Williams No. 33 1,061
Sollazzo rolling in last 16 games for ETSU
Junior guard Adam Sollazzo (Tampa) has really found his rhythm in the last 16 games, leading the team with 4.3 assists per game, and ranking third on the team with 11.8 points per game ... He has netted double figures in 10 of those 16 games ... In those contests, Sollazzo is shooting an impressive 64-of-108 from the field for a 59 percent clip ... he is also averaging 3.1 rpg in this stretch ... The Bucs are 13-3 in this span.
Smith's 20/20 vision leads Bucs over FGCU
With his 20-point and 20-rebound effort against Florida Gulf Coast on Jan. 8, 2011, senior guard Mike Smith (Vandalia, Mo.) made history ... According to the statistics available to the ETSU media relations office, Smith was the first Buccaneer since Feb. 14, 1959 to post a 20/20 effort ... The last was Buc great Tom Chilton, who scored 35 points and grabbed 25 rebounds in a win over Wofford during the 1959 season. ... In addition, Smith is only the third player nationally to achieve that mark this season.
Bartow gets wins No. 250 overall and 150 at ETSU;
ranks among best coaches in last five years
With his team's win over Florida Gulf Coast on Jan. 8, ETSU head coach Murry Bartow picked up his 250th career victory ... He then collected his 150th win at ETSU when the Bucs downed Jacksonville on Jan. 15 ... When looking at coaches across the country, ETSU head coach Murry Bartow stands among a select group ... Of those coaches that have been at their current school for at least five years, only 24 have averaged better than 20 wins a season ... That list includes coaches such as Dayton's Brian Gregory, Syracuse's Jim Boeheim, UConn's Jim Calhoun, Florida's Billy Donovan, Michigan State's Tom Izzo, Duke's Mike Kryzewski, Louisville's Rick Pitino, Kansas' Bill Self, Maryland's Gary Williams and North Carolina's Roy Williams ... The list also includes Bartow, who is average 20.2 wins a year since 2005-06.
Bucs help bolster A-Sun to strong RPI standings
With a pair of signature wins already this season, the ETSU men's basketball team - along with other members of the Atlantic Sun Conference - is doing its part to put the league in some impressive company on the national hoops stage. ... With wins over Atlantic 10 Conference stalwart Dayton and Southeastern Conference West Division favorite Mississippi State, the Buccaneers have helped the A-Sun generate plenty of waves across the board in the national RPI rankings. As a result, one month into the 2010-11 NCAA men's basketball season, the Atlantic Sun Conference is ranked ahead of other mid-major leagues including the Southern, Ohio Valley, Big South, West Coast, Mid-American, WAC and Sun Belt. ... The A-Sun remains among the top half of the conferences in the country. CollegeRPI.com ranks the A-Sun 14th, immediately behind the Horizon, Conference USA and Missouri Valley, and ahead of the conferences mentioned above. Against the Southern, Big South, Sun Belt and Ohio Valley conferences, the A-Sun owns a 15-8 mark. ... The conference has more than held its own against the BCS conferences. With ETSU's win at Mississippi State, the conference grabbed its fifth win against the "Power-6" leagues. No conference eligible for consideration for the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll owns as many BCS wins as the A-Sun. The five wins represent the most for the league since 2007-08.
Home Sweet Dome
Since the 1996-97 season, the Buccaneers are an amazing 147-46 inside Memorial Center, good for a winning percentage of 76 percent ... The Bucs had won five straight at Memorial Center during the 2006-07 season before a loss to Belmont (1/2) ... The Bucs then rattled off 10 straight at home to stand at 15-1 on the Memorial Center floor that season ... In 2007-08, the Bucs were 11-2 at Memorial Center ... In 2008-09, the Bucs were again 11-2 at home, and last year the team dropped off to a 9-5 clip at the Dome ... This season, the Bucs are 9-1at home.


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