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Gen Y has been a new breed of worker that transformed the business world from the moment they stepped through the door (in Converse and jeans, to boot). They are idealistic and digitally savvy; they value meaningful work and social media freedom; they're hungry for interaction and thirsty for acknowledgment.
Fast forward to 2013 … Gen Yers are rising through the ranks and entering into management roles. They are poised to transform the business world yet again, but this time they'll be making changes from the top and leading the workplace with collaboration and mobile technologies that have already proven integral to their daily lives.
As a collaboration connoisseur myself, I was excited to check out the results of a survey Cisco released today about one of the primary tech tools young executives will use to lead their organizations – business-class video. Some of the notable findings from The "2013 Cisco Global Young Executives' Video Attitudes"survey are:
- Three out of five management-track Gen Y leaders will rely more heavily on business-class video during the next five-10 years
- 87 percent of respondents stated that a company's video investment would significantly impact their decision when considering job offers
- 94 percent of those organizations with less than 400 employees value video as a way to break down language barriers in the increasingly global marketplace
This doesn't surprise me at all – video technology, such as Cisco TelePresence, has become a pervasive, accessible and must-have tool in business environments. I've experienced first-hand how high-quality video bridges geographical barriers and improves business processes and I agree that a company's video strategy would be a factor when considering a job offer.
As a new mom, Cisco's teleworking policy is one of the biggest benefits of my job. Easy-to-use video allows me to manage global teams from the comfort of my own home when I cannot make it into the office. It's also a job perk that helps Cisco attract top talent, regardless of where that talent lives. High-quality video allows me to interact with global colleagues I wouldn't be able to connect with otherwise while saving on travel costs. In fact, the only drawback is when I finally meet my co-workers face-to-face they often comment that I'm shorter in person than on video!
We all know that Gen Y'ers are not afraid to share the ongoing of their day-to-day lives publically, so what makes them hesitant to show face on camera? The survey also asked this question and uncovered the top five reasons young execs feel uncomfortable sharing their video: they are embarrassed about a messy office, they're uncomfortable about their appearance, they don't want to be caught multitasking, they don't want to be seen eating on camera and they suffer from camera shyness. This made me laugh, as I vividly remember trying to avoid being caught on camera with my mouth full of cereal. My first few video calls were an experience, but now that's all a distant memory. Video has become so embedded into my everyday processes that I hardly give it a second thought.
Based on today's survey results, it seems like Gen Y leaders are on the right track. The workplace is dynamic. In order to keep up with its constant evolution, we have to implement technologies that improve our business processes and empower employees with tools that help them advance their own careers. I don't know about you, but I feel pretty good about our chances with these young execs at the helm.
For more information about the study, I've included the presentation below. I also encourage you to read the full press release for details on the findings and let me know what you think is most interesting.


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Harvard and Brown wore special suits to raise awareness for breast cancer (Harvard Athletic Communications).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Harvard men's water polo team dropped an 11-4 decision to CWPA Northern Division and Ivy League rival Brown Saturday. The matchup was tabbed as the breast cancer awareness game and both teams wore special suits for the occasion. The game was also featured as part of the Harvard Student Rewards program and the first 50 Harvard students received free Crimson t-shirts.
Brown used a balance scoring attack to jump to a 4-0 lead in the first quarter. A backhand shot from Harvard's John Holland-McCowan made the score 4-1 after one quarter but Brown outscored the Crimson, 2-1, in the second to take a 6-2 advantage into halftime.
Harvard had a chance to cut into the Bears' lead with a Luka Babic penalty shot midway through the third but Walker Shockley made the save for Brown. Consecutive goals, including one on a penalty, by Brown's Svetozar Stefanovic increased the Bears' lead before Holland-McCowan added his second goal and Max Eliot converted a penalty shot to set the score at 8-4 entering the final frame.
Brown added three goals in the fourth quarter to come to the 11-4 final.
The Crimson remains at home next weekend as St. Francis (N.Y.), Connecticut College and Mercyhurst visit Blodgett Pool Oct. 15-16.

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Adjustable Front Suspension Design
I am often asked if I have plans for a suspension design to go with the chassis drawings on this website (such as the McSorley 442). Until now, the answer has been an apologetic, "sorry... I don't have anything to go by" and, "I don't know anything about the geometry of your donor parts (wheels, uprights, etc.)" In short, I couldn't possibly come up with every combination that someone might encounter with their particular donor parts and chassis plans.
But now there is an answer. You can build a front suspension with adjustability and then fine tune the geometry after everything is built. The approach is flexible enough to work with just about any combination of donor parts. Just follow this 3-step process, get the basic measures within about 1/4 inch, and then adjust everything to fit your needs (something I'll detail later in my build).
The track width of your rear end is where it all starts. Installing a fully adjustable upper control arm is the heart of the solution. Fine tuning the upper control arms geometry is where you will finish, probably once the car can be driven (hopefully not at the same time). The "generic" solution that I show here will work on your build too... without the need for any drawings or plans. "Shenanigans!" you might say. And to the purists, I won't argue. But what we can all agree on is that a double wishbone suspension design is a tricky business, and many builders want to build... not analyze.
Caster, camber, toe, pivot points, track width, roll-center, spring rate, wheel rate, scrub radius, KPI... Lions, Tigers, and Bears... Oh My! Having studied and thought about the front suspension design for my build over the last 8 years (on and off... mostly off), I was determined to find a simple, practical way to build the front suspension with little math, to fit nearly any donor, requiring no drawings, yet still providing a solution that will work for your build just as well as it does for mine. The approach that I came up with relies on some basic assumptions:
- the front track should be at least (if not more) than the rear, as defined by your donor rear end.
- it shouldn't matter which chassis design you're using
- it should work with almost any choice of uprights, wheels, and/or wheel offset spacers
- you are willing to spend some money for off-the-shelf parts
- off-the-shelf "thread-in" ball joints are available for your uprights (or you have access to reamer)
Let's face it... most of the geometry of your suspension is defined by your selection of donor parts. Chassis ride height is an easy measure to choose (typically about 5 inches)... and you probably have a set of wheels and tires already in mind. So, unless you modify the donor parts (or add additional parts such as wheel spacers) certain measures like track width, KPI and scrub radius are basically predetermined. So if you want to keep it simple and avoid some serious math... just follow the process that I demonstrate in my assembly journal. The latest updates start with article number 34: Preparing the Front Uprights.


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MLB Mock Draft 2009 With Video
MLB Mock Draft 2009
by ALEX CARNEVALE
The draft starts on June 9. Although it is difficult to put players with teams, we gave it a shot.
1. Washington Nationals: Stephen Strasburg, RHP, San Diego State
The Nationals have no choice but to draft Strasburg, but considering the amount of money he'll require in a perfect world the Nats would be better off moving him for draft picks. Instead with empty seats they'll gamble on the major league deal Scott Boras will require. Strasburg's probably everything he's cracked up to be, and he's already there. Still, he won't put on a Nats uniform in the majors until 2010 at the very earliest.
2. Seattle Mariners: Dustin Ackley, CF, University of North Carolina
Ackley's a hard guy to put in a box, but he has a live bat. Despite already going through Tommy John surgery, Ackley could play center field and his bat projects to be sufficient at an outfield corner. He's as sure a bet as you'll find in this draft, and he's not demanding the huge money that will cause a boatload of other players to drop. The Mariners need hitters, and he's the best one in this draft.
Here is video of Dustin Ackley:
3. San Diego Padres: Tyler Matzek, Capistrano Valley High School, CA
Although drafting high school pitchers is a dangerous art, Matzek's rare combination of maturity and potential stand out among this year's class of prep arms. The Padres botched top picks left and right over the past years and there will be pressure on general manager Kevin Towers to pick someone affordable and get the guy. Matzek is perfectly capable of carrying that torch. He is the number one pitcher on my board and won't cost much more than other prep arms. Missouri righthander Kyle Gibson will also be in the mix.
Here is video of Matzek:
4. Pittsburgh Pirates: Alex White, RHP, North Carolina
White was rumored as high as the third pick in his draft. The problem lies more in the variability of pitching performance than any flaw of White's. He's a prototypical righthanded power arm with a plus fastball that touches 95 at times. White's consistently been able to cut his walk rate as he's pitched against improved competition, and he'll be a nice fit for a Pirates team that lacks mature power arms. If Tyler Matzek was available, he might be the pick, but in this draft, he goes one pick earlier.
5. Baltimore Orioles: Tanner Scheppers, RHP, St. Paul Saints
Scheppers was drafted by the Pirates last year, but due to an injury, he and GM Neal Huntington couldn't settle on a contract. Scheppers is my favorite pitching prospect in the draft, and he has performed incredibly of late. Although his injury history and demands keep him out of the draft's top four picks, there is little chance he falls past the Orioles unless they are wary of his demands. Scheppers is exactly the kind of high-impact arm the O's need to compete in the AL East.
6. San Francisco Giants: Jacob Turner, RHP, Westminster Christian Academy
Not that handedness plays any part of it, but the Giants have a shitload of awesome lefties in their farm system, and a righthander like Turner who pumps out high 90s heat is too tempting to pass on. The strength of this draft is pitching, and the Giants have had no problem taking pitchers in years past.
Here is video of Jacob Turner:
7. Atlanta Braves: Shelby Miller, RHP, Bronwood HS, TX
The Braves have to like Miller's upside as a hard-throwing over-the-top righty who can command two plus pitches even at a very young age. Miller easily touches 96 mph with his fastball, and he's still growing into his 6-4 frame. His sound delivery and acceleration to the plate have drawn comps of Jake Peavy and John Smoltz, and he's a lock to go in the first ten picks.
8. Cincinnati Reds: Kyle Gibson, RHP, Missouri
Lately the Reds have trended more towards college players, and the performance crowd loves the consistency they've seen from this Missouri righthander. Gibson's latest radar gun readings have cemented him in the Top 15, and although players with his profile can occasionally flame out, he projects to move quickly to help a Reds team that will be competitive over the next few years in the National League Central. Aaron Crow should also be high on their list, and could be the pick here.
Here is video of Kyle Gibson:
9. Detroit Tigers: Aaron Crow, RHP, Fort Worth Cats
Last year Crow's agents, the Hendricks brothers, couldn't come to any kind of an agreement with ex-Nationals general manager Jim Bowden. In Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski, the cliche is a guy who loves power arms and power bats. We forget that he took Rick Porcello a year ago — more than anything, Dombrowski is true to his board. Crow qualifies as a power arm, sporting a mid 90s fastball among an impressive array of pitches. His bonus demands shouldn't face the Tigers, and it doesn't hurt that he's already had a year of development time since he was last drafted. This is the absolute furthest Crow should fall.
10. Washington Nationals: Donavan Tate, OF, Cartersville HS, GA
Tate might be the best position player prospect in the draft, and the Nationals have to hope it won't cost them a fortune to sign both Tate and Strasburg. Because interim general manager Mike Rizzo has said that cost won't play a factor with this second pick, Tate could be a rising position player that would complement the pitching that's coming.
ESPN bookworm Keith Law scouts Donovan Tate in this video from ESPN.com:
11. Colorado Rockies: Grant Green, SS, USC
Green has aroused a mix of opinions in his time as a top prospect. His may be a case of prospect fatigue, as though he continues to perform at a high level, he hasn't impressed against top end talent and he hasn't shown the power expected from a top ten pick. Most scouts don't think he'll play shortstop either, but the Rockies can gamble that he'll keep hitting in the comfortable environs of their farm system. I really don't see him going before the 11th pick, and his fall could be even farther if teams in this range are focused on the glut of pitching available this year. Let's hope the Ian Stewart experience doesn't scare them off this intriguing talent.
Here is video of Grant Green:
12. Kansas City Royals: James Paxton, LHP, Kentucky
Hailing from British Columbia, Paxton has jumped out of relative obscurity to become a lock for the draft's first round. While the jump in Paxton's velo is real, his lack of history of performance at an elite level scares me this high in the draft. Paxton's 115:20 strikeout-to-walk ratio is excellent for a lefthander, and at the very least he should end up being an impact arm in the Royals bullpen. Paxton is represented by Scott Boras and the Royals have shown a willingness to deal with Boras in the past.
13. Oakland Athletics: Matt Purke, Klein High School, TX
A lanky lefthander who really has room to grow, Purke already possesses an above-average fastball and has the makings of a changeup that is a swing-and-miss pitch. This fireballer should be an impact arm as a starter and has the kind of upside that Oakland should be focused on in upgrading their farm system still further. The complicating factor here is how much money Purke will require.
Here is video of Purke:
14. Texas Rangers: Zach Wheeler, RHP, East Paulding, GA
Wheeler is a projectable prepster with a plus fastball who offers the kind of upside scouts look for in a first round pick. The Georgia-area has been a fertile area to find top players, and Wheeler has excelled consistently, with the only question being his command. He's the kind of arm the Rangers should feel good about developing, with potential to exceed his draft slot in a similar fashion to last year's draftee, Justin Smoak.
Here is video of Zach Wheeler:
15. Cleveland Indians: Mike Trout, Millville High School, NJ
The Indians have prized hitters with potential, drafting Lonnie Chisenhall last year and trading for Matt LaPorta. Mike Trout is a rising bat with an extremely advanced approach for his age. His rare blend of tools and performance mean the Indians will be excited to sign this New Jersey product for slot money.
16. Arizona Diamondbacks: Rich Poythress, 1B, Georgia
With a glut of first round picks, Arizona can afford to take some risks. There are some people who feel that Poythress is an extremely underrated bat this late in the draft. He's also likely to not demand the excessive money that sometimes follows even mid-round draftees. Plus it allows the Snakes to pop a hot arm with the next pick.
17. Arizona Diamondbacks: Mike Leake, RHP, Arizona State
Leake is a command righthander in the mold of a Roy Oswalt. Although he hasn't had the easiest run in college — he threw 138 pitches in an outing — he's the kind of arm that can weather that kind of a beating. Reportedly the Snakes love him and you can see why. He has one of the highest floors in the draft and competes on every pitch.
18. Florida Marlins: Mike Minor, LHP, Vanderbilt
The strength of this draft is pitching, and Minor is an advanced SEC product who should be able to help the Marlins as a #2 type in their starting rotation. Minor throws a mid-90s fastball that can be a little straight at times, but he already has secondary pitchers in a slider and a changeup that project as plus pitches as he refines his command of them. An advanced lefty with this pedigree is too tough for the Marlins to pass on with the 18th overall pick.
19. St. Louis Cardinals: Chad James, LHP, Yukon High School, OK
James is a late bloomer who grew two inches last year and is a guy who has a lot of helium going into this year's draft. He might be a slight reach with the 19th overall pick, but the Cardinals could definitely use an exciting lefty arm that has touched 97 at times and should be a decent major leaguer for many years with a smooth, effortless delivery.
Keith Law scouts James:
20. Toronto Blue Jays: Max Stassi, C, Yuba City, CA
Stassi bears comparison to a catcher drafted one year ago: Florida Marlins draft pick Kyle Skipworth. Skipworth might have been far toolsier, but Stassi actually has the skills to stay behind the plate, and for a kid who is just a senior in his school, he has a very advanced bat. Put it together and it's the kind of prospect that should cause the Blue Jays to jump out of their comfort range. Adding to the likelihood they'll select a position player there is the multitude of picks the Jays have in this draft.
21. Houston Astros: Matt Davidson, 3B, Yucaipa (Calif.) High School
There's little chance that Davidson stays at third base, but any position, he's one of the top prep bats available in this draft. His power is huge, as Dave Perkin of Baseball America reported in April.
Here is video of Matt Davidson:
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22. Minnesota Twins: Kyle Heckathorn, RHP, Kennesaw State
Heckathorn is an imposing 6'6" righthander with good downward action on his fastball. He also features a plus changeup. Although he reminds some scouts of Jeff Niemann, another highly regarded college arm, Heckathorn's fastball might be more impressive than Niemann's. This is probably the absolute farthest he can fall.
23. Chicago White Sox: Brett Jackson, CF, California
Kenny Williams has shown a disturbing preference for college bats in his time with the Sox, one that reminds the draftnik of Isiah Thomas or Pat Riley. Jackson has had trouble making contact in a down Pac-10 this year, but he's still a nice outfield prospect in a draft that doesn't exactly have them in droves.
24. Los Angeles Angels: Rex Brothers, RHP, Lipscomb
As a lefty with weird arm action and plus velocity, Brothers is by nature a risk, but the Angels have a plethora of picks this year, and need to add arms to their depleted farm system. This is great value for Brothers.
25. Los Angeles Angels: Sam Dyson, RHP, South Carolina
Dyson struck out thirteen in his last start for the Gamecocks, and although his mid-90s fastball can be a little straight at times, he's at the very Kyle Farnsworth, and the Farns has gotten paid a lot of money over the year. Dyson's lack of secondary pitch might mean he's destined for the bullpen, but you can't sneeze at getting a legitimate hard-thrower this late.
26. Milwaukee Brewers: Bobby Borchering, 3B, Bishop Verut HS, FL
Mr. Borchering has bopped 13 homers in 107 plate appearances, the kind of raw power at a young age that can't be ignored. He could go even higher than this pick, but he makes sense for the Brewers, who like high school bats and still need a third baseman.
Mr. Borchering has bopped 13 homers in 107 plate appearances, the kind of raw power at a young age that can't be ignored. He could go even higher than this pick, but he makes sense for the Brewers, who like high school bats and still need a third baseman.27. Seattle Mariners: Wil Myers, C, Wesleyan Christian Academy
The idea that Myers might stick at catcher is what makes him a first-round talent, but that possibility underrates his bat, which is in the top echelon of this weak position player draft. The Mariners can badly use his athleticism and projected power at a multitude of positions on the diamond, but they have an especially compelling hole at catcher, and Myers will be the hope of the future. A recent injury to Max Stassi could make Myers the first catcher selected.
28. Boston Red Sox: Geno Escalante, C, Rodriguez HS, CA
Escalante's powerful stroke has drawn comparisons to Ivan Rodriguez and Gary Sheffield before those sluggers took performancing-enhancing drugs to stay on top of their sport. Escalante is an intriguing prep bat with lots of upside, but there are differing opinions, like most backstops of that age, about whether he can stay behind the plate. His arm is ready, and he should be able to man the position given time to develop. He's an appealing risk for a Red Sox system that has few impact position players outside of Lars Anderson and Ryan Westmoreland.
29. New York Yankees: Brian Goodwin, OF, Rocky Mount, NC
Goodwin is a lefthanded hitting outfielder with plus tools who's been playing against questionable high school competition. Scouts aren't sure if he'll ever develop power, but his speed and baseball instincts make him a good value and high school outfielders have a decent track record in the draft.
30. Tampa Bay Rays: Jiovanni Mier, SS, Bonita High School, CA
In a thin crop of up-the-middle prospects, Mier is the top-rated shortstop in this year's class. His bat is the great unknown — it's likely that he has the raw skills to become a decent hitter, but he probably isn't going to be an all-star shortstop in any facet of the game except for his glove. For a Rays team loaded on the pitching side, Mier's a good risk, and although with last year's number 1 pick Tim Beckham, would give the Rays depth at two of their least productive positions. The Rays could also go outfielder.
Here is video of Jiovanni Mier:
31. Chicago Cubs: Andrew Oliver, LHP, Oklahoma State
Oliver is a power lefty demanding a lot of money. In other words, he's destined to be a Cub. You can check out MLB.com video of Oliver here.
32. Colorado Rockies: Matt Hobgood, RHP, Norco, CA
The Rockies tend to like righthanders with a traditional frame, though their history of success with them has been mixed. Hobgood might be more Greg Reynolds than Brett Myers, but he'll be a nice fit with the 32nd pick, and he won't cost much over slot. For teams like the Rockies, slot ain't dead yet.
33. Seattle Mariners: Marc Krauss, OF, Ohio
Krauss has kept a low profile, but Seattle had to trade J.J. Putz for an outfielder, and I have never been convinced Wladimir Baletien has much to offer outside of a fourth outfielder role. Krauss won't break the bank, and he should add to the Mariners depth of position player prospects. He's a draft prospect with rare helium, and should be considered a decent value this late for a team that believes in the bat.
34. Colorado Rockies: Jake Marisnick, OF, Riverside Poly HS, CA
Marisnick is a talented contact hitter from the right side, and although he doesn't possess superior athleticism, he's a nice outfield prospect with a high floor.
35. Arizona Diamondbacks: Steven Matz, LHP, Ward Melville High School, NY
Matz is a cold-weather arm, and it's a little harder to get noticed when you're a player in the Northeast. With that said this lefty has a lot of helium and with lefthanded pitching so hard to find, he can easily be called a good value in this draft.
36. Los Angeles Dodgers: Jared Mitchell, OF, LSU
Mitchell is a wide receiver project who according to Baseball America is the top college athlete in the draft. Mitchell stands just 5'11", and although he is a superior athlete, you have to think at that size he's looking harder at baseball as a career. The Dodgers won't care about how much money he wants; they'll jump on the opportunity to bring a position prospect with his ceiling into the fold.
Here is video of Mitchell playing left field:
37. Toronto Blue Jays: Chad Jenkins, RHP, Kennesaw State
Jenkins is a righthander who can dial it up to 91 with a slider and a changeup both of which can develop into plus pitches. There had been rumors that Jenkins could go as high as mid-first, but I don't buy it. Jenkins is a nice arm, but he doesn't compare favorably to a guy like Luke Hochevar and Scott Baker, both of who have been seriously homer-prone at times. I'm not a believer, but he certainly has the stuff to go this early.
Here is video of Chad Jenkins:
38. Chicago White Sox: Tony Sanchez, C, Boston College
The White Sox season is looking to be in tatters, and their system has needs at the major league level for pretty much every position on the diamond. Sanchez would be outstanding value with a pick this low, a catcher offering a relatively high floor whose bat shows promise.
39. Milwaukee Brewers: Ben Tootle, RHP, Jacksonville State University
The 21 year old Tootle throws too hard to last much past this pick, and has the potential to go far higher. It only takes one team to fall in love with the kind of heat Tootle offers and ignore the risk he carries. He would be good value for a Brewers team that is getting better at finding impact arms in the draft.
40. Los Angeles Angels: Garrett Gould, RHP, Maize High School, KS
Gould has dominated at the high school level, addressing concerns his command was too raw and his velocity not impressive enough. He's a risky proposition, but someone will gamble on a fastball that touches 94 at times and hope he's more Ethan Martin than not.
41. Arizona Diamondbacks: James Jones, RHP, Long Island
Jones is a 6'3" LHP with a nice frame and star potential. He's been tearing it up at the plate here in Long Island, although some scouts think he's just hurting his upside on the mound by playing the field. Jones will need some grooming, but he would look pretty good in Chase Field with the promising stable of athletes they have there.
42. Los Angeles Angels: Tyler Skaggs, LHP, Santa Monica HS, CA
The Angels have seen plenty of Skaggs because he's in their backyard, and they have to like Skaggs as a lefty Phil Hughes type who's going to be a lot more of a project than Hughes ever was.
43. Cincinnati Reds: Christopher Owings, SS, Gilbert High School, SC
Though Owings is committed to USC, the Reds could badly use his up-the-middle talents. Owings features a compact gap-to-gap swing. In a perfect world he's Brian Roberts, and infielders with that profile no longer scare teams as much as they did, or they should.
44. Texas Rangers: Tim Wheeler, OF, Sacramento State
Wheeler is an advanced hitter with speed who bats from the left side. He could ultimately become a Johnny Damon-type in the majors, as Damon was a 35th overall pick. Although Keith Law has reported that the Rangers are targeting Reymond Fuentes with this pick, Wheeler is the more polished prospect and a good fit for Arlington.
Keith Law scouts Tim Wheeler:
45. Arizona Diamondbacks: Randal Grichuk, OF, Lamar HS, TX
Grichuk is one of the biggest sleepers in the draft, and with so many picks in the first fifty, Arizona should be swinging for the fences trying to create a dynasty of homegrown talent to rival the competition in their division. Though he's short and wiry strong rather than being huge and imposing, Grichuk can just plain rake.
Here is video of Grichuk:
46. Minnesota Twins: Ryan Wheeler, 1B, Loyola Maramount
John Klima had a nice write-up of Wheeler the other day, so I'll leave it to him. An intriguing bat.
47. Milwaukee Brewers: Kendall Volz, RHP, Baylor
Although Volz possesses a violent delivery, it's not one that's complicated by moving parts. He should thrive in high leverage bullpen situations, though he'll probably begin his career as a starter. In either role, he could move quickly. His injury problems late in the season have dropped him this far.
Although Volz possesses a violent delivery, it's not one that's complicated by moving parts. He should thrive in high leverage bullpen situations, though he'll probably begin his career as a starter. In either role, he could move quickly. His injury problems late in the season have dropped him this far.
48. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: A.J. Pollock, CF, Notre Dame
Pollock is a speed demon with a sweet stroke who features plus tools at the plate and in the field. In a not-very-deep crop of college hitters, I wouldn't see him lasting much past this pick, and he could go 5-8 picks higher if a team is in love with the overall package and pedigree.
49. Pittsburgh Pirates: Austin Maddox, C, Eagle View Academy
In a fairly deep group of high school catchers Maddox should be a solid selection in the sandwich round.


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I asked him about it the other day. He giggled a bit and said he prefers 'squeezies' (hugs).
"Any particular reason?" I asked.
"I just don't like kissing" he said.
I asked him to plant one on my cheek. Just to see his form.
He brushed his scrunched up lips against my cheek, then giggled behind his hand.
"That's it." He announced. "No more kisses from me. They are yucky!"
So we are on hugging terms only. He is a funny thing.
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Anonymous, that lovable-cuddly techno-anarchy group, decided to counter-attack on Westboro's announcement that they will take their odious pickets to Newtown, Conn. to add their voice of protest and God's divine wrath to the grief-stricken city in the wake of the Sandy Hook school murders.
Westboro Baptist Church often announces that it will protest an event or gathering, then does not show up. It is much more cost-effective to use their communications clout to get airtime on the news with the threat of showing up. It also causes those who would oppose them to have to spend money, time, and materiel to oppose them, whether they show or not.
Anonymous knows this. So their counter attack is simpler, and may be more effective (though not quite lawful).
They published the E-mail addresses, physical addresses, and everything else they could find about every member of the church, the church's doings, the church's Web domains and registrations (necessary to launch a denial-of-service attack) to the Web, here. (Link to the Anonymous anonpaste.me site, along with an article about the proposed picket provided by the God Discussion blog here – that blog about reprobates in religious clothing and their heinous doings.)
Anonymous is famous for overwhelming computer servers, fax machines, and even the telephones of people they find in their crosshairs. Now it is Westboro Baptist Church.
And Westboro Baptist is yet another reason you should sign my petition. – James.
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If only we could send real viruses via the internet. Ebola would be too good for those vampires.
As it is, I almost think let them go. As if anyone could stop them. They are asking for a reaction that they would deserve. I am not proposing anything, but no one on here is stupid, and we all know the potential. They are rubbing salt and acid into a very raw wound. They have no heart and no conscience. No empathy. They deserve whatever happens to them.
I can't get in either... just spins and spins. Cool!
Couldn't have happened to a bigger bunch of assholes ... and no, I have NO intention of apologizing for that comment.
No need to apologize, Loren, you are spot-on.
And over twice as many fertilized eggs, fetuses and embryos are miscarried for multiple reasons. If the god of the WBC cares about the abortions, he should care at least as much for those which, at least theoretically, he could protect from miscarriage, and yet he does NOT.
Explain THAT one to me.
Oh, and the site may be back up, but it's taking FOREVER to read up. I hope Anonymous doesn't let up on those assholes.
There are times that free speech rights definitely stink, though, and as despicable as WBC is, Anonymous feels it has the right to deny them their free speech.
Or maybe Anonymous is just so interested in what WBC has to say, they can't log in fast enough and are overloading its servers.
They are clearly sick people.
That is an insult to all sick people, to lump them in with WBC, Steph. :)
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Westminster, California (CNN) -- The arraignment of Catherine Kieu Becker, the Southern California woman accused of cutting off her husband's penis and throwing it into a garbage disposal, was continued Friday to September 23 at the request of her public defender.
Orange County Superior Court Judge Debra Carrillo also set bail at $1 million for Becker, 48, who had been held without bail since her arrest this month. She is charged with torture and aggravated mayhem.
The judge also rejected her attorney's request to bar cameras from the courtroom. Orange County Deputy Public Defender Frank Bittar unsuccessfully argued that the intense media coverage would jeopardize Becker's ability to get a fair trial.
Bittar also argued that the media coverage could lead to threats against Becker while in jail, but the judge said authorities aren't aware of any such threats.
When she entered the courtroom inside a defendants' cage, Becker draped her long black hair over her face to hide from cameras. She was shackled and dressed in a blue jumpsuit.
Though authorities said she speaks English, a translator spoke to her in Vietnamese during the court proceedings.
"At this stage in the proceeding, I believe what we have before me is a citizen accused and not someone presumed guilty," the judge told the defense in ruling against the camera ban request. She added: "There are no threats we're aware of."
After the hearing, Bittar declined to comment the day's events other than to say: "There's a lot more to the case than meets the eye."
The Vietnam-born Becker, who is also known as Que Anh Tran, is also facing special allegations, or sentencing enhancements, for great bodily injury and personal use of a deadly weapon, specifically a knife, according to the felony complaint.
If convicted on all counts, she would face a maximum sentence of life without the possibility of parole, prosecutors said.
An initial police investigation alleged that Becker, of Garden Grove, California, put a drug or poison in her 60-year-old husband's dinner on July 11 to make him sleepy.
Senior Deputy District Attorney John Christl said a toxicology inquiry looking into the alleged drugging should be completed in two to three weeks.
"I'd be speculating as to what the toxicology might show and what drug if any" may be involved, Christl told reporters after the hearing.
The defense sought the delay in the arraignment because Becker's attorney is new to the case and needs time to review police reports with his clients, Christl said.
Becker told authorities her husband "deserved it" when officers arrived at the scene after she called 911, the police report says.
The couple married in December 2009, but separated in April. The husband filed for divorce on May 16 in Orange County Superior Court, citing "irreconcilable differences," according to the divorce papers.
They have no children, and their only shared assets are a condominium and a 2010 Toyota Prius, court papers said.
He is listed as president of a fabric and design firm whose address is the same as his residence, court papers show. She recently submitted a license application to become a real estate agent, Christl said.
On the night of July 11, Becker and her husband argued about friends staying at their Garden Grove residence, prosecutors said in a news release.
Becker served her husband dinner, and after feeling tired at about 9 p.m., he went to bed, authorities said.
Becker then tied her husband's legs and arms to the four corners of the bed with nylon rope, according to the district attorney's office. As he woke, she pulled down his pants, grabbed his penis and severed it with a knife, prosecutors said.
Becker then took the penis to the kitchen, threw it into the garbage disposal and turned it on, "mutilating the organ," the prosecutors' statement said.
The husband underwent emergency surgery at UC Irvine Medical Center, authorities said. He has since returned home, but prosecutors weren't commenting on the husband's condition out of respect for his privacy.
The Orange County case has been widely compared to the1993 attack against John Wayne Bobbitt by his then-wife, Lorena, who cut off his penis with an 8-inch carving knife while he slept.
Lorena Bobbitt then drove away, tossing the penis out her car window. The penis was eventually found and surgically reattached.
Lorena Bobbitt was later found innocent by reason of insanity. During her testimony, she tearfully described her life at the hands of her abusive husband.
In a separate trial, John Wayne Bobbitt was acquitted of sexually assaulting his wife. He later made appearances on "The Howard Stern Show." He also made a number of adult films.


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By Bruce Stronach, Special to CNN
Editor's note: Bruce Stronach is dean of Temple University, Japan campus. The views expressed are his own.
Japan's governing party, the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), and main opposition Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), have both held leadership elections this past two weeks. Usually this news would have passed unnoticed in the rest of the world, as does most news about domestic Japanese political parties. But the strains in Chinese-Japanese relations over claims to the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands has made the world pay closer attention.
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the newly elected leader of the LDP, has attracted particular attention for a number of reasons, not least because of his conservative reputation. It should, of course, come as no surprise that he would take a conservative stance toward China as it has been his policy for many years. And frankly, what would anyone expect? If you are going to run for the leadership of Japan's conservative party you aren't going to have much of a chance if you soft-pedal the China issue. However, he also appointed Shigeru Ishiba as LDP secretary general, the party's No. 2 post. Although former Defense Minister Ishiba was his main rival for the leadership, he is as conservative as Abe. To strengthen his conservative credentials further, Abe has also clearly reaffirmed the U.S.-Japan alliance and Japan's right to collective self-defense.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda had agreed to call an election "soon" as a quid pro quo for LDP support for a consumption tax bill. That was accomplished, and so it is assumed that even though Noda will likely try to evade fulfilling his pledge, he will have no choice but to follow through, possibly during the Diet session that begins this month. Most pundits assume that the LDP will be returned in that election, meaning Abe's probable return as prime minister is drawing much scrutiny. In that sense, the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands dispute is but one issue among many, and not even the most important. After all, the measure of Abe's leadership will not be his standing up to the Chinese, but rather his ability to lead the political system back to a place where the two major parties and their coalition partners can collaborate on policies and legislation that are sorely needed to lift Japan from the morass into which it has been sinking for some time.
But many seriously question Abe's leadership abilities, with some accusing him of starting a five-year drought in Japanese political leadership that has seen five more Japanese prime ministers since he stepped down. Abe's abrupt resignation five years ago, after the LDP suffered an electoral defeat in the upper house, ultimately precipitated the party's defeat in the lower house in September 2009. His decision to quit raised questions about his character in a culture that values perseverance.
Abe has announced that while he will push Noda to make good on his promise to call elections soon, he will not use the tactic of boycotting Diet sessions "at any cost" when the new session begins in October. This is at least a small indication that he may be taking a less confrontational stance with the DPJ and may be willing to collaborate on legislation, such as issuing deficit-covering bonds, seen as being in the best interests of the nation as a whole.
The DPJ for its part announced a new cabinet lineup on October 1 and it was hoped that there might be some appointments intended to increase interparty dialogue, but a quick scan of the new appointments holds little hope, with one exception, namely new Finance Minister Koriki Jojima, who still has strong ties to the LDP.
But maintaining the harmony even within his own party in the run-up to the next election will pose difficulties for Abe, who appointed Ishiba as secretary general in recognition of the fact that Ishiba out-polled him in the regional chapters of the LDP by an almost 2:1 ratio. As a consequence, Abe's victory has come at a cost to his party, as the regional chapters play a crucial role in promoting the party as a whole as well as supporting local candidates, meaning some may lack motivation in the upcoming general election.
All this means that while the Diaoyu/Senkaku Island dispute will continue to hold the international headlines for a while, Japan's strength as a nation – and as a global player – will be determined by the up-coming Diet election and the next government's ability to foster interparty collaboration for the good of the country.
America done too much fight, for long time.
Now, it's some others' turn.
Let US sea-back, relax and watch them in T.V.
Commie chinese says what?
islands are only 100 miles from Taiwan and BBC and FT both says that Taiwan has legitimate claim to the islands; as they have been fishing there for many many generations. CNN is stupid and bad compared to BBC and FT
The return of J apan's LDP to power would be leading the country back to the past instead of forward to the future. It transformed J apan into an industrial giant, delivered high growth, ample jobs and a steep rise in living standards. But cracks emerged when the bubble burst in the early 1990s. Ever since the party has failed to introduce reforms and to come up with pragmatic and realistic solutions to the problems and challenges J apan faces.
forget about the rich spoiled kids of LDP; yes first genrations are good; not these SOB. Many in LDP in local prefectures when Abe became leader; CNN never wrote about this.. whY?
This is religion's fault, especially Islam. Conflict only happens due to religion.
That has nothing whatsoever to do with this particular article. ಠ_ಠ
This particular conflict is about saving "face" within Asian nations.
You can't assume this has anything to do with religion especially since it's not even mentioned in this article. Plus, there has been conflict going around the world that has nothing to do with religion.
Only because of religion – not nationality, defense industry profit, oil, dictators, politics, idealism, greed, minerals, racism etc. Get some perspective. Religion is the front, but the former list are the motivations.
The story given had perfectly reasonable content. The idea that the the islands issue is a blip misses the mark however.The islands issue is an example of how countries will fight over energy resourses. This is an example of how nations are going to butt heads over basic needs.This will become the driving force of politics rather than a sideshow.If the islands didn't have a potential oil and gas reserve its not likely China would have shown much interest ,other than commercial fishing access.
censorship is On on CNN like communist China as my comments are censored.
I'm trying to send you a short letter via email. What emall address do I use for Fareed Zakaria? Help, please!
Communism vs. Capitalism.
One of the Chinese policies is that anyone who can be rich should be rich.
As a result, only the members of communist parties are super-rich now.


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Indigenous Flood - United Nations : NYC
The Flood never came to Standing Rock, so let's bring the Flood to the United Nations.
From April 24th to May 5th the United Nations in New York City is holding the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, also known as PFII. Typically, these forums lack Native American representation, and often have Non-Natives speaking on behalf of Natives and their issues. This ends now.
For two weeks, we need to show New York, The UN, and the world that Indigenous People are here, and can speak for themselves.
The world will not forget what happened at Standing Rock. The world will no longer ignore the conditions on reservations, and the issues effecting indigenous people around the globe. 3/4 of the world's population are indigenous, and it's time they stop forgetting that.
There are multiple levels of events within this forum, some more exclusive than others. We want to come out in full force at every level. From top to bottom. From panels at the UN headquarters to flash mob round dances in Time Square, we are going to Flood New York City.
Whether you are registered for the forum or not, we are asking for all indigenous people and allies to come to New York City and show your support. As the strongest of warriors take the United Nations to speak, they will have the support of their brothers and sisters outside, praying, singing, marching and standing in solidarity.
Thousands came to Standing Rock. Thousands came to DC. And we can do the same in New York City.
We are planning a plethora of events, from demonstrations, to speaking engagements, to gatherings and dances and celebrations. For two weeks, let's make New York City our new home.
More details to come as this develops and grows.
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Florida lawmakers debate high school athletics
Few topics evoke passion like high school sports.
This morning, a House education subcommittee debated a bill that would impose new regulations on the Florida High School Athletic Association, the 92-year-old organization that governs high school sports. If the bill were to become law, the FHSAA would have to establish guidelines for its investigations and better regulate its investigators.
The bill, sponsored by Rep. Kelli Stargel, would also allow more children in private schools to participate in sports at public schools. Currently, the option is only available to children who attend small private schools that do not have sports programs.
Stargel, R-Lakeland, said the bill was intended to let students enjoy sports and their overall high school experience. "There are some problems with the current structure and this is one way to tackle them," she said.
But FHSAA Executive Director Roger Dearing said the proposal would give the upper hand to private-school athletes, who would now be able to "play multiple sports at multiple schools."
Rep. Dwight Bullard, D-Miami, agreed.
"If you have a public high school that doesn't offer lacrosse, those students are not allowed to transfer to another school in the district to play their game," Bullard said. "They have to deal with the fact that their high school does not offer that particular sport."
The bill passed with four Democrats voting against.
The debate got even more heated a day earlier, when the Senate Education Committee heard a bill that would allow all private, charter and virtual schools to become members of the Sunshine Independent Athletic Association. The SIAA, which currently consists of a dozen independent schools and is not recognized in state statute, would essentially have the same authority of the FSHAA.
Sen. Stephen Wise, the bill's sponsor, said the proposal would break up the monopoly the FHSAA has on high school athletics.
Said Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff, R-Fort Lauderdale: "Competition is probably a good thing I suspect if we allowed all public schools the option of a second choice, many of them would take it. Many people are frustrated with the system."
But Dearing, of the FHSAA, expressed concern. "If charter schools go to this association, somebody better make sure they are adhering to Title IX rules and statutes," he said.
The bill passed through the committee 4-1.
The lone dissenting vote came from Sen. Bill Montford, D-Tallahassee, who is also chief executive officer of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents.
Said Montford: "It is my understanding that the new group would not want to follow the old rules."


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Hanging Out with GARTH ENNIS and THE BOYS
Issue #42 of "The Boys" hits stores today, and the penultimate issue of "The Innocents" arc seems to be moving the title closer to its endgame. Though, as Ennis tells us, the ultimate conclusion is still over two years away, events in the book have been accelerating with Butcher's suspicions of Hughie, the lingering question of Starlight, and much more. We caught up with writer Garth Ennis to check up on "The Boys" and to see where things stand.Newsarama: What's your view of how the series has gone thus far? How much of it has gone exactly to plan, and how many of the storylines have branched off in ways that you may not have intended, but nevertheless followed?
Garth Ennis: Things always go off in their own direction, that's part of what makes
writing enjoyable. What I like to do is have a rough outline in mind I can use as a base for each story. Example- the St. Patrick's day episode in We Gotta Go Now. I'd been wanting to share my thoughts on St. Pat's for some time, but it was only when I started the story that I realized a bunch of subhuman frat boys provided the perfect means to express them.
Nrama: We're doing this interview as the SuperDuper/Malchemical storyline is just about to wrap. After many teams filled with, as you might say, right bastards, here's a team that's not so bad. Why include the seemingly more optimistic SuperDuper?
Ennis: I'd been thinking about the notion of real superheroes, or perhaps more accurately standard superheroes- the kind you find in 99% of superhero comic books. Develop powers, put on outfit, set out to battle evil. I was wondering where people like that would end up in the real world, and of course the answer is that they'd all be shot to death by criminals or police, or locked up in lunatic asylums. But what if they weren't? What would a corporation like Vought-American do with such innocents, how would they make money off them?
Nrama: At this point, Butcher has become very suspicious of Hughie. Is it totally outside of Butcher's character to give anyone the benefit of the doubt?
Ennis: There's no doubt that Butcher's fond of Hughie, or at least who he initially believed Hughie to be before he got suspicious, and he wants to be absolutely sure before he acts. Almost anyone else would probably get their neck wrung on the spot.
Nrama: You've never been shy about frank depictions of violence, language or sexuality in your books. Occasionally, it's drawn some critical fire. Why is important to you as a creator to present your story in precisely this way?
Ennis: Honesty. If you kick someone in the face, their jaw's going to break and send blood and teeth flying everywhere. If you're baling out of a burning tank, you're going to say more than "good gracious." And if you perform cunilingus at the wrong time of the month, you're going to get a facefull of what Hughie got. Although to be honest, that one was more for laughs.
Nrama: It's ironic that the genre you've chosen to parody (that is, super-heroes) has grown increasingly violent during the actual run of "The Boys" itself. Do you find it difficult to write "The Boys" in the way that you do when, for example, members of the Teen Titans are being eaten by giant dogs and Avengers are getting ripped in half during crossover?
Ennis: Not at all, I don't read any of it.
Nrama: Another interesting turn is the fact that a reader will need more than a little super-hero knowledge to get all of the references that you've incorporated into the book. Is that itself a meta-comment on the frequently insular nature of mainstream super-hero comics, or is that just a side effect of taking swipes at a pretty expansive library of characters and concepts?
Ennis: The latter. Example- in terms of a mainstream readership, the Legion of Superheroes are pretty obscure characters, but you can't work in this industry for twenty years (all of which I've spent on the DC comps list) and not become vaguely aware of them. I don't think I've ever read an issue cover to cover, but I've at least seen illos of Bouncing Boy and so on. And it's hard to look at characters like that and not include them in The Boys eventually.
Nrama: From this point out, approximately how much of the series is left, and will there be any other branching mini-series like "Herogasm" before that conclusion?
Ennis: The book runs until #70. This summer we've got "Highland Laddie", a six-
part miniseries featuring Hughie's origin- "Herogasm" artist John McCrea is drawing that now. Same time next year we'll have a similar mini starring Butcher, which I'm two episodes into and enjoying enormously.
Nrama: Do you envision "The Boys" as your final word on the super-hero style book?
Ennis: Jesus, I hope so.
Nrama: As "The Boys" wraps, are you eyeing an further long-terms projects? If so, will they include more "Battlefields"?
Ennis: Definitely more war stories, hopefully including at least one more Battlefields series. A third series of Wormwood at some point, featuring the second coming- sort of. Beyond that, plenty of ideas but nothing definite at this point. "The Boys" has two and a half years to
go, I've plenty of time yet.
Nrama: We can't let this finish without at least a few words about [artist Darick] Robertson. On a scale of 1-10, how essential has his contribution been? What does he bring to "The Boys" that other artists might not?
Ennis: Vital. He brought his own unique vision to the Boys and their world,
provided the perfect template for other artists to work from. Butcher and Hughie in particular, I think, could only have been visualized by Darick.


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Q&A with Senior Epee Amy Bianchini
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The UC San Diego Women's Fencing team has established itself as one of the top programs on the West Coast with six consecutive Intercollegiate Fencing Conference of Southern California (IFCSC) titles. One of the key contributors to the recent portion of that streak has been senior Amy Bianchini, a political science major at Roosevelt College. The owner of a national "B" rating, Bianchini is also captain of the epee squad for Head Coach Heidi Runyan. "Amy is an outstanding strategist on the strip. She understands her opponents' intentions and uses that to her advantage," says Runyan. "But beyond that, she's also an exceptional squad leader. Her interpersonal skills allow her to work hand-in-hand effectively with both the coaching staff and teammates." Following the recent NCAA West Invitational at UCSD, the San Diego native took time to talk in depth about her sport.
Q-When did you become interested in fencing and what spurred your interest?
BIANCHINI-I started fencing when I was 13. I had ice skated for seven years and was looking to find a new sport because I was getting burned out. My mom told me about fencing and at the time, I thought it was pretty nerdy. I decided to try it out and ended up loving it.
Q-Do any other members of your family fence?
BIANCHINI-My dad fences saber. He just started last year and he's already won two national medals in the veteran's category. We have a friendly rivalry now that he has one more national medal than I do.
Q-What role did fencing play in your decision to attend UCSD?
BIANCHINI -Fencing played a huge role in my decision to attend UCSD. I knew I wanted to compete in a sport in college, so I wanted to go to a school that had NCAA fencing.
Q-Your specialty is epee. What distinguishes epee from other weapons and what has made you adept in this discipline?
BIANCHINI -The rules in epee are much different than those in saber and foil and it's really shaped how people fence in their respective weapons. I think epee rules are much less complicated and easier for spectators to understand. There are no "right of way" rules, which can sometimes make it difficult for a spectator to understand who got the touch in a saber or foil bout. epee bouts tend to last longer than bouts in saber and foil. I think my stamina and patience has really helped me fence well in epee.
Q-In what aspect has your fencing improved the most since joining the UCSD team?
BIANCHINI -My fencing has changed substantially, and I would say that I've learned better training skills. I've also learned a lot about proper mindset during competition. Fencing can be very psychological and finding the right mindset during a tournament can be crucial.
Q-Compared to other sports how frequently are fencers injured? Have you ever suffered a serious injury in fencing?
BIANCHINI -I think fencers suffer fewer injuries than the average competitive athlete. I've heard stories about serious accidents that happen every few years in fencing, but these tend to be very rare. I've never been seriously injured while fencing. When I was ice skating I would see people get seriously injured all of the time. It's enjoyable to be able to compete in a sport with such a low risk of injury.
Q-Did you play any other sports in high school?
BIANCHINI -I was captain of the JV tennis team. That was a lot of fun. My dad taught me to play tennis when I was little.
Q-What other sports do you enjoy watching? Do you have a favorite professional sports team?
BIANCHINI -I love football, especially college football, but my favorite professional team would have to be the Chargers. Every year I say that they'll make it to the Super Bowl, even though it hasn't happened since the 1994 season.
Q-What is something that you could tell us about fencing that would surprise the average person?
BIANCHINI -It's easy to learn how to fence. Almost anyone can fence. There's even a wheelchair division. It's more difficult to learn to fence well, but like any sport you can be successful with practice and dedication. I would encourage anyone who is interested to give fencing a try.
Q-You're a political science major at UCSD and on schedule to graduate this year with law school as your next goal. Where does that stand and what do you see in the future career wise?
BIANCHINI -I have a passion for law. My dad is a federal judge and he inspired me to follow in his footsteps. I've already been accepted to a couple of my top choice schools. After law school I want to go somewhere in the United States where legal services are not readily available. There are many communities in Alaska, West Virginia and the Dakotas where people suffer injustice because they cannot find affordable legal help. I also want to work to provide better legal services to veterans.
Q-Has fencing benefitted you in other areas of your life?
BIANCHINI -Fencing has benefited me by teaching me discipline and the value of hard work. So many things are possible if you work hard enough.
Q-Can you see yourself competing in fencing after college?
BIANCHINI -I see myself competing until I'm 70 or 80. There are divisions for people who are 70. It's fantastic that fencing is a lifetime sport.
Q-As a senior what kind of leadership role do you try and play on the team? What are your goals for this year's team?
BIANCHINI -As the squad captain of women's epee I try to set an example by fencing and by showing respect and courtesy to all of my opponents. The goals for this year's team are to take first place in all three weapons at conference and to send a few of our fencers to the NCAA Championships. We are a strong team and I know we can do it.
Q-From a fencing perspective, what would the ideal ending to your collegiate career include?
BIANCHINI -I would love to win another individual conference medal. I would also love to qualify individually for the NCAA Championships. I've had those two personal goals since the beginning of the year and I would feel great if I met both of them.
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Some mornings it feels like you barely have time to feed your kids, much less prepare yourself for the day. It's true being a parent is a hectic job, but does that really mean mornings have to be such a rush? Nope. Not at all.
It's easy to beat the morning crunch and feel better about what you're feeding your family by trying these five simple breakfasts that you can freeze now and enjoy later.
• Flour tortillas
• Scrambled eggs
• Shredded cheese
• Ham, bacon or sausage
• Tater tots or hash browns (optional)
Lay a tortilla flat and sprinkle with scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, meat and potatoes. Fold the burritos and freeze. Allow burritos to thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then heat in the microwave for 50 to 55 seconds.
If you are looking for a little more spice, try these Breakfast Burritos to Go from the Pioneer Woman.
• 1/2 lb breakfast sausage
• 1/2 lb hamburger
• Diced bell pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine the breakfast sausage, hamburger, diced bell pepper and seasonings to taste. Form into 1-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Freeze balls in snack-size zipper bags. Microwave for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes and enjoy with maple syrup.
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Breakfast Pizzas
• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 1 (8 oz) jar pizza sauce
• 1 package (12 oz) refrigerator crescent rolls
• 5 eggs, scrambled
• 1 c shredded cheddar cheese
• Mushrooms and diced peppers (optional)
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Form each crescent roll into a flat disc. Spread pizza sauce over the disc, then sprinkle on cheese, eggs, sausage and toppings as desired. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool before freezing. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, then microwave for 50 to 55 seconds.
• I lb sliced ham or bacon
• 5 eggs, scrambled
• 1 c shredded jack cheese
• 1/2 c sliced mushrooms
• 1 package pre-made pie crust
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together ham or bacon, scrambled eggs, cheese, sliced mushrooms, and salt and pepper to taste. Divide crust into 10 equal balls. Roll each ball into a circle approximately 1/4 inch thick. Divide the filling evenly between the crusts and crimp closed. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Thaw before microwaving for 45 to 60 seconds.
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• 1/2 c oatmeal
• 1/2 c cottage cheese
• 4 egg whites
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
Blend all the ingredients until well combined, then cook over medium heat on a griddle, flipping once. Freeze pancakes individually in plastic wrap. Frozen pancakes can be reheated in the toaster. Top with sliced fruit and enjoy.
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ABC recently announced Jake Pavelka as the new Bachelor, however his former Bachelorette co-star Wes Hayden, has little faith in the show.
"I hope he finds somebody and gets married because that show is full of s–t," he told Usmagazine at the Fox Reality Channel's Reality Awards in L.A. "One marriage in 18 seasons? I mean, come on!"
According to Wes, it's "absolutely impossible to find love" on the ABC show.
"Call me old fashioned and say that my moral compass is off, but is it OK for one woman to make out with 30 guys and in eight weeks dwindle it down to someone she is going to spend the rest of her life with?" he said.
That's not all, Wes goes on to claim there are rumors that Ryan and Trista were a couple prior to the show. "I heard they were already a couple before the show started. That's what I heard from the past contestants when I was off the show," said Wes. Trista & Ryan are the only couple to ever get married during the 18 seasons of the show.
Wes is also upset on how he was portrayed on the show. "I saw one episode, and it was the very first one, and I was so upset that I didn't watch any other episodes," he said. "I mean, look at me! I'm sleeved out with tattoos! I've got the spiky hair!"
Wes reveals that his 17 year old sister signed him up for the show and he had no interest being a part of the show in the first place. How old is this guy again?
What about the future of Bachelorette Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski? "I love Jillian and I talk to her all the time on Facebook still," Wes said. "If she gets married and has lots of babies and lives the American Dream, great. But honestly, I don't think that is going to happen."


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Director Quentin Tarantino has axed plans to shoot a new Western after the script was leaked.
The Pulp Fiction filmmaker was in the early stages of putting together his next movie, The Hateful Eight, and gave a first draft of his script to just a handful of people.
However, Tarantino was shocked to discover his team had been bombarded with calls from agents putting up their clients for roles, and he is convinced a copy of the script has been circulating around Hollywood.
The screenwriter/director admits he is fuming over the leak and has now cancelled work on the project.
He tells Deadline.com, "I'm very, very depressed. I finished a script, a first draft, and I didn't mean to shoot it until next winter, a year from now. I gave it to six people, and apparently it's gotten out today.. (Someone) has now passed it on to everyone in Hollywood. I don't know how these f**king agents work, but I'm not making this next. I'm going to publish it, and that's it for now. I give it out to six people, and if I can't trust them to that degree, then I have no desire to make it. I'll publish it. I'm done. I'll move on to the next thing. I've got 10 more where that came from."
Director Quentin Tarantino has axed plans to shoot a new Western after the script was leaked.


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These fabrics withstand direct sunlight for up to 1000 hours making them both durable and versatile, perfect for outdoor settings and indoor living in sunny rooms. To maintain the life of the fabric bring indoors when not in use.
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Obama's Techies Want To Open Source Their Work, But Politicians Want To Keep It Secret
from the techies-vs.-politicians deptRight after the election, we noted the stories showing how Obama's technology advantage was impressive, while the get-out-the-vote technology that the Romney campaign built up appeared to fail spectacularly. However, there's an interesting post mortem to this, which shows how techies and politicians still usually come from very, very different worlds. The world class team of technologists who helped build up Obama's campaign tech are trying to release their work as open source -- but Democratic Party operatives are trying to keep it secret, believing (almost certainly incorrectly) that this gives them a proprietary advantage:
But in the aftermath of the election, a stark divide has emerged between political operatives and the techies who worked side-by-side. At issue is the code created during the Obama for America (OFA) 2012 campaign: the digital architecture behind the campaign's website, its system for collecting donations, its email operation, and its mobile app. When the campaign ended, these programmers wanted to put their work back into the coding community for other developers to study and improve upon. Politicians in the Democratic party felt otherwise, arguing that sharing the tech would give away a key advantage to the Republicans. Three months after the election, the data and software is still tightly controlled by the president and his campaign staff, with the fate of the code still largely undecided. It's a choice the OFA developers warn could not only squander the digital advantage the Democrats now hold, but also severely impact their ability to recruit top tech talent in the future.The politicians who want to keep it locked up are making a huge mistake for a very large number of reasons that people who are steeped in technology understand. Let's list out some of the ways in which it's stupid to keep this secret:
- It basically makes the technology useless. As one of the techies who worked on the project notes, the software "will be mothballed," meaning that four years from now it'll be useless. What the politicians see as keeping an advantage is really just squandering a useful framework.
- It completely misunderstands how technology advances and works. No one expects software from today to be the same four years from now. By mothballing the tech, it will mean that the next campaign will effectively be starting from scratch. Open sourcing it would allow additional work to continue on this.
- You can learn from others as well. The really shortsighted part is this insistence that open sourcing it "helps the other side." Again, what will be used four years (or even two years) from now will be quite different as the technology advances. And having it open sourced means that lots of folks can jump in and build on the tech in the meantime. And, yes, even Republican techies might work on it, and the Dems can learn from them as well.
- Keeping it closed pisses off the techies, who will be less likely to contribute or join the team next time around.
- If the Democrats believe they have stronger technologists, then next election they should still be able to make innovations faster than their opponents.
- It quite possibly violates some open source licenses, since much of the code was built on open source software, some of which requires any additional work to also be open sourced.
- Keeping the tech secret also means that other campaigns (beyond just elections) can't make use of the technology as well, which could actually hurt causes that the Democrats support.
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