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Every time I say "C-with-Linux-for-hardware classes," I feel a little like Derek Zoolander: The Alanna Kelly C Workshop for People Who Can't Code Good and who Wanna Learn to do Other Stuff Good Too.
Our C-with-Linux-for-hardware classes, hosted by Alanna Kelly, will begin on this Tuesday, November 19, and run for a total of three weeks with the goal of building a simple electronic dice that has been coded in C. You'll learning soldering, electronics, C, and Linux at an introductory level.
Access to a laptop is mandatory; and an installation of a Linux shell, vim text editor, and GCC compiler are all very strongly recommended. If you run Windows or do not know how to install GCC, a remote shell accounts on an 091 Labs Ubuntu server will be available for the duration of the classes.
The cost of the four classes is €40, along with €10 for electronic components.
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- Tuesday November 19, from 7pm to 10pm.
- Once a week thereafter, for three subsequent weeks.
- Have access to vim, GCC, and Linux.
- Shell accounts to a remote Ubuntu server will be provided if you don't have any of the above.
- You will learn C, Linux, and simple electronics (soldering, wiring).
- The overall project will be to build and take home an electronic six-sided dice.
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Wikileaks Spill: Catalyst for New, More Open Style of Governing?
Nov 29, 2010 12:18 PM PT
Despite talk of dire consequences for U.S. foreign policy and military intelligence, online publisher Wikileaks Sunday began releasing more than 250,000 leaked cables between 274 worldwide embassies and the U.S. State Department.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange calls the leaked cables "the largest set of confidential documents ever to be released into the public domain" on the organization's website.
Designed to "give people around the world an unprecedented insight into the U.S. Government's foreign activities," the cables date from 1966 thru 2010. More than 15,000 of the leaked documents are classified "Secret."
Tattle Tales
By turns tawdry, titillating, and telling, the cables report that Iran used ambulances to smuggle arms to the radical Lebanese group Hezbollah; that U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ordered subordinates to spy on foreign diplomats; that Saudi Arabian leaders were at once financing al Qaeda while urging the U.S. to bomb Iran; and that U.S. diplomats referred to Russian president Vladimir Putin as an "alpha dog" ruling a corrupt regime.
The leaks illustrate "the power of digital technology and Internet distribution to enhance the potential for whistle-blowing," said Jonathan Askin, an Internet and telecommunications law professor at Brooklyn Law School.
"All it takes is a single copy and an index finger to one-click the information to the world," he told TechNewsWorld.
Despite the controversy, the leaks aren't powerful enough to change the foreign relations and intelligence landscape much, Jeffrey Berejikian, an international affairs professor at the University of Georgia, told TechNewsWorld.
"If one thing changes, it may be the relationship of intelligence gathering to diplomacy," he explained. "Post 9-11, the Bush administration pushed the two together, pressuring diplomats to gather intelligence. But diplomats aren't spies, and their intelligence gathering is likely to be de-emphasized in light of the Wikileaks revelations."
Traitor or Trooper?
Reaction to the leaks has been mixed. Israeli officials, for instance, say they feel vindicated with Saudi Arabia's support for strikes against Iran. However, condemnation is widespread.
"These leaks are as dangerous to the U.S. as a terrorist attack," said Arthur Hulnick, an international relations associate professor at Boston University and author of Keeping Us Safe: Secret Intelligence and Homeland Security and Fixing the Spy Machine: Preparing American Intelligence for the 21st Century.
"Other countries will be reluctant to share intelligence with us, and diplomats will wonder why the U.S. can't keep secrets," Hulnick -- who served for 28 years in the Central Intelligence Agency -- told TechNewsWorld.
Equally mixed are opinions of Wikileaks' Assange. In a letter to President Obama, New York Congressman Peter King wonders if Assange isn't both traitor and terrorist. Daniel Ellsberg, who helped released the Pentagon Papers in 1971, has said in interviews that Assange is serving both democracy and the rule of law.
"Mr. Assange prides his release of these documents as a part of making democracy work. But the violation of secrecy that these WikiLeaks entail goes against the principles of our Constitution," Michael Corgan, associate chair of the Boston University international relations department, told TechNewsWorld.
"Arguments for replacing the Articles of Confederation with our present Constitution had much to do with the ability to conduct foreign relations, as Alexander Hamilton put it, 'with efficacy,'" said Corgan, a former professor of strategy and national security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College. "Mr. Assange doesn't understand how the U.S. constitutional democracy was meant to work, and has ensured that we will not be trusted in our foreign relations efforts for a long time to come."
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Julian Assange shocked the world with the Afghan War Diaries in June and the Iraq War Logs in October, quickly establishing a worldwide reputation as an informant willing to go where no journalists had gone at least since Watergate.
Wikileaks called The Iraq War Logs -- dated January 1, 2004, to December 31, 2009 (except for May 2004 and March 2009), "the largest classified military leak in history." Its 391,832 reports detail a far higher number of casualties than ever previously reported: 109,032 -- 66,081 of them civilian noncombatants.
For their high-profile concentration on U.S. foreign and military policy of late, Assange and Wikileaks are being labeled "anti-American" in many quarters. However, those labels may miss the mark.
Assange has leaked all manner of documents since founding Wikileaks in 2006, including details of a decision to assassinate Somali government officials; corruption in the family of former Kenyan leader Daniel arap Moi; confidential Scientology information; Sarah Palin's hacked email account; Internet censorship in Thailand; and Climategate, email correspondence between climatologists from the University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit that shed scientific doubt on the concept of global warming.
What's more, U.S. intelligence may have aided and abetted Assange by screwing up.
"Why the expressions of shock and outrage?" asked William Keylor, who directs the Boston University International History Institute and who authored A World of Nations: The International Order Since 1945.
"If the U.S. government is unable to devise a reliable communication system that will ensure that diplomatic cables are read only by the restricted list of intended recipients, then we can expect a full and continuous publication of all such messages," Keylor told TechNewsWorld.
Publication "is easy," potential whistleblowers learn at Wikileaks.org, where they can upload "submissions" via "military-grade encryption protection."
"We've come a long way since the Pentagon Papers and Deep Throat served as the greatest perceived threats to national secrets," Brooklyn Law School's Askin told TechNewsWorld. "Wikileaks is simply the latest sign that there has to be a new model of open governance. If it weren't Julian Assange, someone else would have come along to harness the distributive power of the Internet."


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The latest iteration of Dodge's SUV is a great vehicle; looks good, handles well for its size, hauls 7 people, tows things and can be had with a strong yet fuel-friendly V6. But even with an impressive resume, the Durango just doesn't sell in high volumes.
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Scientists at the University of Liverpool have identified a type of E. coli bacteria that may encourage the development of colon cancer.
The Liverpool team had previously shown that people with colon cancer and with the inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, have high numbers of a sticky type of E. coli in their colons.
The team have now found that E. coli bacteria, which carry pks genes that encode a toxin that damages DNA in the cells of the gut lining, are more commonly found in the colons of patients that have inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer than those that do not have these conditions. Approximately two thirds of patients with colon cancer carry these E. coli compared with one in five with a healthy colon.
Research, in collaboration with the University of North Carolina, showed that mice with colitis are more likely to carry these E. coli and they often develop colon cancer when carrying E. coli containing pks genes. They did not, however, develop cancer with identical E. coli that did not contain pks. They also found that the presence of E. coli carrying the pks genes did not appear to increase inflammation of the gut.
Professor Jonathan Rhodes, from the University's Institute of Translational Medicine, said: "The fact that the pks-positive E. coli seemed to promote colon cancer in mice without causing increased inflammation led us to investigate its possible role in human colon cancer. The marked increase in the presence of these bacteria in the colon, not only in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, but also in patients with colon cancer who do not have inflammatory bowel disease, suggests that damage caused to DNA, as a result of the toxin that the pks genes produce, may promote the development of colon cancer."
Dr Barry Campbell, co-author of the research at the University of Liverpool, said: "The research suggests that E. Coli has a much wider involvement in the development of colon cancer than previously thought. It is important to build on these findings to understand why this type of bacteria, containing the pks genes, is present in some people and not others."
The Liverpool team involved in this study were also the researchers that discovered that dietary agents, particularly plantain and broccoli, could prevent the uptake and transport of E. coli through cells in the gut. They also found that fat emulsifiers in processed food encouraged the movement of bacteria through the cells.
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September 18, 2012, Calgary, AB – The Western Hockey League's 47th season begins on Thursday, September 20th, as fans gear up for another exciting winter of WHL hockey. Here is a preview of the Western Conference.
The Portland Winterhawks came up just short in the WHL championship series for a second straight season, having lost the 2012 final to the Edmonton Oil Kings in a thrilling seven-game series. Will Ty Rattie and the Winterhawks be able to prove that the third time is the charm? Or, will another powerhouse emerge from the wild Western Conference?
Hockey fans in the west will have the pleasure of watching many young, emerging stars make names for themselves this season. In Kelowna, Madison Bowey will try and prove his name belongs on the lengthy list of elite defencemen developed by the Rockets over the years. In Portland, Seth Jones aims to show why he is considered a possible Top 5 pick for the 2013 NHL Draft. In Prince George, Alex Forsberg will look to take his game to the next level and help the Cougars get back into the post-season.
Which Club will earn the title of Best in the West during the 2012-13 WHL regular season? Which players will take the biggest steps forward and become dominant forces for their team?
Here's a look at the WHL Western Conference:
B.C. Division
Kamloops Blazers
General Manager: Craig Bonner
Head Coach: Guy Charron
2012 pre-season: 5-0-0-0
2011-12 Record: 47-20-2-3, 99pts (1st in B.C. Div., 2nd in Western Conf.) GF: 290 GA: 211
2011-12 Power Play / Penalty Killing ranking: PP: 23.8% (6th); PK: 78.9% (10th)
2012 Playoffs: Lost in seven games to Portland in second round
2011-12 Top Scorers:
Brendan Ranford 69gp-40g-52a-92pts
Colin Smith 72gp-35g-50a-85pts
Tim Bozon 71gp-36g-35a-71pts
Up Front: The Blazers return many of their key offensive stars that helped them to the third-best scoring output of any team in the WHL last season. Led by Brendan Ranford, a 92-point man last season, the Blazers boast three returnees – Tim Bozon and Colin Smith included – who scored 35 or more goals and another two who tallied at least 23 goals. Having Jordan DePape back and healthy for the season adds another impact forward to what will be a deep and potent offense. 17-year-old Matt Needham showed plenty of potential as a rookie last season, and can expect to play a larger role this season. Veterans JC Lipon and Dylan Willick both topped the 50-point mark last season, and should add to the depth of what will be a potent offense.
On The Blue Line: Though they lose two of their top defencemen from last season with the graduation of Austin Madaisky and Bronson Maschmeyer, the Blazers still return a solid group of rearguards this year. Two-way Czech blue liner Marek Hrbas is primed for a bigger role, while veterans Tyler Hansen and Brady Gaudet will also be expected to take on more responsibility. 18-year-olds Tyler Bell and Landon Cross also return, armed with more experience, while highly-touted rookie Jordan Thomson will look to make an impact in his first season. Thomson was selected fourth overall in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft, and is viewed as a future leader on the Blazers' blue line.
Goaltending: Cole Cheveldave returns as the Blazers' top man in goal after enjoying an outstanding campaign as an 18-year-old rookie last season. The Calgary, AB, product has proven he can be a difference-maker in the Blazers' cage, and should provide them with a steady and reliable presence in net. Taran Kozun, 18, will take on the back-up duties after getting into two games last season.
Player to Watch: Tim Bozon
Following in the footsteps of fellow Swiss players like Nino Niederreiter and Sven Baertschi, Bozon came to the WHL as a little-known commodity and took the League by storm. The Lugano product netted an impressive 36 goals and 71 points in 71 games last year and was a big reason the Blazers took first place in the B.C. Division. A skilled and creative player with great speed, Bozon has plenty of offensive tools at his disposal. Yet, what can set him apart is his competitive nature and determination. Expect Bozon to put up big numbers for the Blazers again this season.
Kelowna Rockets
General Manager: Bruce Hamilton
Head Coach: Ryan Huska
2012 pre-season: 2-2-0-2
2011-12 Record: 31-31-4-6, 72pts (3rd in B.C. Div., 6th in Western Conf.) GF: 217 GA: 242
2011-12 Power Play / Penalty Killing ranking: PP: 22.0% (10th); PK: 76.8% (16th)
2012 Playoffs: Lost in four games to Portland in first round
2011-12 Top Scorers:
Shane McColgan 70gp-18g-46a-64pts
Brett Bulmer 53gp-34g-28a-62pts
Colton Sissons 58gp-26g-15a-41pts
Up Front: The Rockets lose their top two point-producing forwards from last year with the trade of Shane McColgan and the graduation of Brett Bulmer. Yet, they still return several young forwards who can put the puck in the net. Colton Sissons, a second-round pick of Nashville in June, will head up the attack, looking to improve on a 26-goal effort last season. He'll also be charged with leading what will be a younger group up front. Ryan Olsen, who came over from Saskatoon in the McColgan trade, will be expected to improve on his 15 goals and 32 points last year, while Zach Franko should be able to contribute significant offense as well. Tyson Baillie enjoyed a strong year as a 16-year-old last season, and will also be counted on to step up his production. The Rockets acquired 20-year-olds JT Barnett from Everett and Dylen McKinlay from Kootenay to add veteran experience. Both players are very capable of adding to the attack.
On The Blue Line: With seven regulars returning from last season, the Rockets should be strong on the blue line. Led by 19-year-old Myles Bell and 18-year-old Damon Severson, the Rockets' defence corps features a good blend of defensive acumen and offensive skill. Bell provides the Rockets with a solid option to quarterback the power play while Severson and sophomore Madison Bowey will also contribute to the attack. Though just 17 years old, Bowey is expected to play a much larger role with the team this year, and is considered a top prospect for the 2013 NHL Draft. Towering 6'5″ rearguard Mitchell Wheaton, a highly-regarded prospect, recently signed with the team and should make a big impact. Veterans Mitchell Chapman and MacKenzie Johnston are also back to provide experience and leadership.
Goaltending: The departure of Adam Brown leaves the door open for a new starter to emerge for the Rockets. 19-year-old Jordon Cooke backed up Brown in each of the last two seasons, and has shown he's capable of providing a steady presence in net with a career .915 save percentage through 47 games. The Rockets also acquired 17-year-old Jackson Whistle from Vancouver. Whistle appeared in 21 games for the Giants last year as a rookie, and will help share the load in the Rockets' net.
Player to Watch: Madison Bowey
The Rockets' second-round pick in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft, Bowey could be the next on the Rockets' lengthy list of elite defencemen they've developed over the years. A quick and mobile skater, Bowey put up a respectable eight goals and 21 points in 57 games as a 16-year-old last season, and showed plenty of promise as a strong two-way defender. The Winnipeg, MB, product is smart and committed in the defensive zone, using strong positioning and a quick and active stick to separate the puck from opposing players. Bowey also boasts good puck-moving skills and a strong first pass. This season, expect Bowey to contribute more on the offensive side of the game, and continue his progression into a key piece of the Rockets' defence corps.
Prince George Cougars
General Manager: Dallas Thompson
Head Coach: Dean Clark
2012 pre-season: 3-1-0-1
2011-12 Record: 24-46-0-2, 50pts (5th in B.C. Div., 10th in Western Conf.) GF: 166 GA: 257
2011-12 Power Play / Penalty Killing ranking: PP: 12.0% (22nd); PK: 76.6% (18th)
2012 Playoffs: Did not qualify
2011-12 Top Scorers:
Troy Bourke 71gp-18g-38a-56pts
Alex Forsberg 51gp-15g-25a-40pts
Cody Carlson 72gp-9g-30a-39pts
Up Front: The Cougars head into the 2012-13 season looking to improve on what was the 22nd-ranked offense last year. Troy Bourke and Alex Forsberg, their top two scorers from last season, will be key in helping the Cougars to a bigger offensive output. Bourke, drafted in the third round by Colorado in the 2012 NHL Draft, led the team in goals and assists last year, factoring in on nearly a third of the team's entire offensive output. Forsberg, 17, enjoyed a strong campaign last year with 40 points. The Cougars added some offense and experience with the acquisition of Colin Jacobs from Seattle. The Buffalo Sabres prospect will see a significant role up front this season. 17-year-old Chase Witala and Jordan Tkatch should be able to contribute to the attack while veteran Daulton Siwak will also be counted on to take a big role in the offense.
On The Blue Line: The Cougars will be a young group on the blue line with only three rearguards over 18 years old. 20-year-old Dallas Ehrhardt, acquired from Moose Jaw in May, and fellow overage Daniel Gibb will play important roles both on the ice and in providing leadership and a veteran presence. Though neither is known for their offense, Ehrhardt and Gibb are solid defenders with plenty of experience between them. Aside from Ehrhardt and Gibb, the Cougars will be thin on experience on the blue line. 17-year-old Michael Mylchreest got into 64 games, which is the most of any other returnee. Marc McNulty and fellow 1995-born rearguards Raymond Grewal and Joseph Carvalho combined for 36 games. The Cougars' blue line certainly won't lack size. Latvian rookie Rinalds Rosinskis stands 6'5″, McNulty is 6'6″, and four others are at least 6'3″.
Goaltending: Drew Owsley's departure means the Cougars will have a new face as their No. 1 netminder this season. 18-year-old Devon Fordyce served as Owlsey's back-up last year, posting a 2-8-1 record in 14 appearances. 17-year-old Brett Zarowney, a third-round pick in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft, has been impressive during the pre-season, and will push Fordyce for time in the Cougars' cage.
Player to Watch: Alex Forsberg
A product of Waldheim, SK, Forsberg was the first overall pick in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft. Forsberg showed plenty of reasons why he is such a highly touted prospect last season, netting 15 goals and 40 points in 51 games as a 16-year-old rookie. A pivot with excellent vision and offensive skills, Forsberg should be able to put up much better numbers in his sophomore season. His ability to make plays and see the ice helps make those around him better, and his puckhandling skills allow him to beat defenders one-on-one. Having carried a big workload as a 16-year-old last year, expect Forsberg to establish himself as the go-to guy in the Cougars' offense this season.
Vancouver Giants
General Manager: Scott Bonner
Head Coach: Don Hay
2012 pre-season: 1-3-1-1
2011-12 Record: 40-26-2-4, 86pts (2nd in B.C. Div., 4th in Western Conf.) GF: 255 GA: 234
2011-12 Power Play / Penalty Killing ranking: PP: 20.2% (14th); PK: 79.6% (9th)
2012 Playoffs: Lost in six games to Spokane in first round
2011-12 Top Scorers:
Brendan Gallagher 54gp-41g-36a-77pts
Marek Tvrdon 60gp-31g-43a-74pts
Jordan Martinook 72gp-40g-24a-64pts
Up Front: The Giants lose three of their top five point-getters from last season, including 40-goal men Brendan Gallagher and Jordan Martinook, who combined for nearly a third of the team's goals. Returning to carry the offensive load are 19-year-olds Marek Tvrdon and Cain Franson. Tvrdon, a big Slovakian power forward, and Franson scored 31 and 27 goals, respectively, and will be key in helping the Giants generate offense this year. 19-year-old Riley Kieser showed some offensive acumen in 31 games last season while veterans Taylor Makin, Nathan Burns and Dalton Sward will also be expected to take on big roles up front. 18-year-old Czech winger Ales Kilnar has been productive through the pre-season, and will hopefully carry that production into the regular season, while Jackson Houck also has looked good through the pre-season.
On The Blue Line: Led by newly-appointed captain Wes Vannieuwenhuizen, the Giants see five rearguards return from last season. Vannieuwenhuizen is a tough customer, an intimidating presence on the blue line, and has strong leadership skills. Also back are NHL prospects David Musil and Brett Kulak, who both possess good two-way ability. The graduation of offensive rearguard Neil Manning should open up more opportunities for the likes of Musil and Kulak on the power play. The Giants acquired 20-year-old John Niebrandt from Kootenay to add more experience and size. Niebrandt also has the experience of winning a WHL championship with the Ice in 2011. Sophomores Blake Orban and Kiefer McNaughton are also back, looking for bigger roles in the defence corps.
Goaltending: With last year's starter Adam Morrison moving on, the Giants acquired 19-year-old Liam Liston from Lethbridge to assume the top job in net. Liston owns a 29-30-0-1 record over 68 career games with the Hurricanes and Brandon Wheat Kings. 17-year-old Tyler Fuhr, a product of Sherwood Park, AB, will slot into the back-up role.
Player to Watch: Brett Kulak
Kulak made his full-time WHL debut for the Giants as a 17-year-old last season, and established himself as not only one of their top defencemen, but one of the better rearguards in the WHL. The Stony Plain, AB, product put up nine goals and 24 points while posting a team-leading +29 rating in 72 games, and helped the team to a fourth-place finish in the Western Conference. A very smart, calm and poised defender, Kulak is the type of player who you may not notice throughout the game, but will greatly appreciate his contributions. Kulak boasts great skating ability, outstanding hockey sense and excellent puck-moving skills. He always seems to make the right plays, and rarely gets caught flat-footed. Likened by some to Duncan Keith, Kulak should be able to develop his offensive game over time. A fourth-round pick of the Calgary Flames at the 2012 NHL Draft, expect Kulak to play a huge role on the blue line for the Giants this season.
Victoria Royals
General Manager: Cameron Hope
Head Coach: Dave Lowry
2012 pre-season: 4-2-0-0
2011-12 Record: 24-41-3-4, 55pts (4th in B.C. Div., 7th in Western Conf.) GF: 233 GA: 325
2011-12 Power Play / Penalty Killing ranking: PP: 20.1% (15th); PK: 77.7% (13th)
2012 Playoffs: Lost in four games to Kamloops in first round
2011-12 Top Scorers:
Jamie Crooks 72gp-37g-30a-67pts
Logan Nelson 71gp-23g-39a-62pts
Robin Soudek 65gp-27g-30a-57pts
Up Front: With most of their top point producers set to return, the Royals should be able to score goals this season. 20-year-old Jamie Crooks is back after netting 37 goals last season, and should be able to equal or better that number this year. Also returning are Logan Nelson and Steven Hodges, who were both drafted by NHL clubs in June, and Brandon Magee. All three topped the 20-goal, 45-point mark last season. Ben Walker, who joined the Royals in late November last year, is expected to contribute significant offense as well with a full season to work with. The Royals acquired 20-year-old Russian Alex Gogolev from Calgary during the pre-season. Gogolev scored 25 goals for Calgary last year, and gives the Royals another offensive weapon. Dakota Conroy should also be able to provide some scoring depth. New head coach Dave Lowry has a knack for getting the most out of his forwards, in terms of generating offense. Time will tell what Lowry can do with this group in Victoria.
On The Blue Line: The Royals head into the 2012-13 campaign knowing they need to pare down on the League-high 325 goals they surrendered last season. Though they lose their top offensive rearguard from last season, Hayden Rintoul, the Royals could return up to six regulars from last year's team. 20-year-olds Jordan Fransoo and Tyler Stahl will play important roles on the blue line. Fransoo was solid for the Royals in 30 games for the team after coming over from Brandon, and will be expected to make an impact at both ends of the rink. Stahl missed most of last season due to injury, and will add an imposing physical presence. Also back is sophomore Keegan Kanzig, who stands 6'5″, and Brett Cote, who will all look to make strides this year. 16-year-old Joe Hicketts has been good during pre-season, while fellow 16-year-old Jack Walker – the younger brother of Ben Walker – is also an option for defensive depth.
Goaltending: 18-year-old Czech netminder Patrik Polivka is the likely candidate to take the starting job in the Royals' cage after last year's starter, Keith Hamilton, was released. Selected with the 14th overall pick in the 2012 CHL Import Draft, the Royals hope Polivka can replicate the success enjoyed by fellow Czech netminder Patrik Bartosak with the Red Deer Rebels last year. Polivka has been good during the pre-season, and hopes to carry that strong play into the regular season. 18-year-old Jared Rathjen, who backed up Hamilton last season, and 17-year-old rookie Coleman Vollrath are also battling for a spot in the goaltending tandem.
Player to Watch: Joe Hicketts
Though it's often tough for a 16-year-old to be an impact player in their first year in the WHL – particularly a 16-year-old defenceman – expect Kamloops, B.C., product Joe Hicketts to be an exception to the rule. Selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft, Hicketts has dominated at every level he has played. The former B.C. Minor Hockey Player of the Year put up 16 goals and 49 points with the Okanagan Hockey Academy's Midget prep team last year, and captained Canada's entry to a Bronze medal at the Youth Olympic Games last winter. A dynamic two-way rearguard, Hicketts works hard and plays a smart game in the defensive zone, and boasts terrific offensive upside. Expect Hicketts to become a household name in WHL circles over the next few years.
U.S. Division
Everett Silvertips
General Manager: Garry Davidson
Head Coach: Mark Ferner
2012 pre-season: 3-4-0-0
2011-12 Record: 22-40-2-8, 54pts (4th in U.S. Div., 8th in Western Conf.) GF: 185 GA: 268
2011-12 Power Play / Penalty Killing ranking: PP: 19.4% (17th); PK: 76.7% (17th)
2012 Playoffs: Lost in four games to Tri-Cities in first round
2011-12 Top Scorers:
Josh Birkholz 70gp-29g-28a-57pts
Ryan Harrison 70gp-20g-32a-52pts
Josh Winquist 68gp-19g-22a-41pts
Up Front: The Silvertips had difficulties scoring goals during the 2011-12 campaign, with an offense that ranked 20th in the WHL. This year, the 'Tips will need scoring by committee. 20-year-old Ryan Harrison, the team's leading scorer from last year, is the only returning forward to have hit the 20-goal mark last year. The gritty Harrison will have to play a big role in the attack and in providing leadership. Also back are 19-year-olds Josh Winquist and Reid Petryk, who both should be able to crack at least the 20-goal plateau this season. Look for 18-year-old Kohl Bauml to improve on his 14-goal, 39-point campaign as a rookie last year, while hulking Czech winger Stathis Soumelidis will also be expected to contribute. 16-year-old Ty Mappin, the team's first-round pick in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft, may be able to contribute after enjoying a stellar Telus Cup-winning campaign with the Red Deer Rebels of the Alberta Major Midget League.
On The Blue Line: The big question on the blue line for the Silvertips is if they will have their captain, Ryan Murray, back for another season. Selected 2nd overall by the Columbus Blue Jackets this past June, Murray would have a great shot at making the NHL club. However, with the NHL season up in the air, Murray is currently with the 'Tips. If he's back with Everett for any length of time, their defence immediately improves greatly. Veteran Nick Walters is back, and will play an important role on the blue line. The 'Tips also acquired 20-year-old Landon Oslanski from Lethbridge, adding experience and a solid two-way presence to the defence corps. Switzerland's Mirco Mueller, a puck-moving defenceman, should help fill the void should Murray end up in the NHL at some point this season. 17-year-olds Griffin Foulk, Cole MacDonald and Austin Adam are slated for their rookie campaigns.
Goaltending: The graduation of Kent Simpson, their starter for the past two seasons, means the No. 1 job in the 'Tips' net is open. 19-year-old Cole Holowenko was acquired from Prince Albert to give the 'Tips an experienced starter. Holowenko got into 41 games for the Raiders last season. 17-year-old Austin Lotz is also back in the mix. Lotz served as Simpson's back-up last season, getting into 17 games and posting a 2-9-0-2 record.
Player to Watch: Ty Mappin
Granted, he's only entering his first season in the WHL as a 16-year-old, but Mappin has all the tools to become an elite offensive forward in the WHL over the next few years. A product of Big Valley, AB, Mappin was the Silvertips' first round pick, 7th overall, in the 2011 WHL Bantam Draft. A highly competitive, hard-working pivot who knows how to handle the puck, Mappin finished seventh in scoring in the Alberta Major Midget League last season as a 15-year-old with the Red Deer Optimist Rebels, and led them to the Telus Cup as national Midget AAA champions. In addition, he helped lead Team Alberta to the Gold medal at the Western Under-16 Challenge Cup. Silvertips fans should have fun watching Mappin develop into a star for their team.
Portland Winterhawks
General Manager / Head Coach: Mike Johnston
2012 pre-season: 4-1-0-0
2011-12 Record: 49-19-3-1, 102pts (2nd in U.S. Div., 3rd in Western Conf.) GF: 328 GA: 229
2011-12 Power Play / Penalty Killing ranking: PP: 29.4% (1st); PK: 82.8% (3rd)
2012 Playoffs: Lost in seven games to Edmonton in WHL Championship series
2011-12 Top Scorers:
Ty Rattie 69gp-57g-64a-121pts
Sven Bartschi 47gp-33g-61a-94pts
Brad Ross 68gp-42g-40a-82pts
Up Front: The Winterhawks were the highest scoring team in the WHL last season, thanks largely to the offensive exploits of Ty Rattie, Sven Bartschi and Brad Ross. Of those three, only Rattie will be back this season, looking to improve on what was an outstanding campaign last year. Expect Rattie to be among the WHL's top scorers again this season. Also returning are 18-year-olds Brendan Leipsic and Taylor Leier, who were both selected in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. Leipsic is primed for a big season, having moved up the depth chart, and should be able to better his 28-goal, 58-point effort last year, while Leier will also take on more responsibility in the offense. Look for Danish rookie Oliver Bjorkstrand, 17-year-old sophomore Nicholas Petan and 16-year-old rookie Dominick Turgeon, the son of NHL great Pierre Turgeon, to contribute to the attack as well.
On The Blue Line: The Winterhawks return five defencemen from last year's squad, including Derrick Pouliot, who was the 8th overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft. With Joe Morrow having moved on, Pouliot becomes the team's go-to guy for offense from the blue line. Having put up 59 points last season, expect Pouliot to be a dominant force again this season, especially on the power play. Though they may have lost Morrow, the Hawks added blue chip prospect Seth Jones in a trade from Everett. Expected to be a top-5 pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, Jones should make a huge impression at both ends of the Ice for the Hawks this season. Also returning are veterans Troy Rutkowski, Tyler Wotherspoon and Josh Hansen, giving the Hawks great defensive depth. Rutkowski is another defender who can put up offense, while Wotherspoon and Hansen are solid in the defensive zone.
Goaltending: 17-year-old Brendan Burke is considered the future starter for the Winterhawks. Having backed up Mac Carruth last season, Burke will likely see more minutes this season as a sophomore. Though 20-year-old Carruth has signed with the Chicago Blackhawks, there is a chance he could remain in Major Junior with the Winterhawks this season. If Carruth returns for his fourth season in Portland, he'd provide the Hawks with experienced and reliable netminding. The Hawks also acquired 20-year-old Cam Lanigan from Kamloops as another experienced option. Lanigan performed admirably for the Blazers in their second-round series versus Portland in the 2012 playoffs, meaning the Hawks know full well what he can offer.
Player to Watch: Seth Jones
Selected in the first round, 11th overall, by the Everett Silvertips in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft, Jones was dealt to the Winterhawks in the spring of 2012. Considered a can't-miss prospect, Jones boasts all the tools that make for an elite defender. He has size, toughness, great skating ability, excellent puck skills and hockey sense, and a strong work ethic. The native of Plano, TX, spent the last two years playing for the U.S. National Team Development Program, becoming a key part of the Under-18 team that won Gold at the World Under-18 Championship in 2011. The son of former NBA player Popeye Jones, expect Seth Jones to make an immediate and resonating impact on the Winterhawks' blue line this season.
Seattle Thunderbirds
General Manager: Russ Farwell
Head Coach: Steve Konowalchuk
2012 pre-season: 3-2-1-0
2011-12 Record: 25-45-1-1, 52pts (5th in U.S. Div., 9th in Western Conf.) GF: 173 GA: 292
2011-12 Power Play / Penalty Killing ranking: PP: 16.3% (21st); PK: 75.9% (20th)
2012 Playoffs: Did not qualify
2011-12 Top Scorers:
Burke Gallimore 72gp-22g-18a-40pts
Luke Lockhart 72gp-16g-21a-37pts
Shea Theodore 69gp-4g-31a-35pts
Up Front: The Thunderbirds hope to see their offensive totals improve this year after finishing with the 21st-ranked offense a year ago. Luke Lockhart is their top returning forward, having amassed 16 goals and 37 points last season. As the elder statesman on the team, Lockhart will need to see his numbers increase if the T-Birds are to get back into the post-season. Branden Troock, 18, is ready for a big campaign after getting drafted by the Dallas Stars this past June. If the big power forward can put all his injury woes behind him, Troock should be a major factor up front. 18-year-old Connor Honey showed good offensive acumen after joining the T-Birds midway through the season. Honey will be expected to take on a scoring role this season. Latvian rookie Roberts Lipsbergs and veterans Justin Hickman and Seth Swenson must also step up and contribute scoring to help the T-Birds to a better offensive record this season.
On The Blue Line: The T-Birds return seven WHL-experienced defencemen, including 19-year-old Jesse Forsberg, who was acquired from Prince George in exchange for Colin Jacobs. Forsberg is a tough, hard-nosed defensive rearguard who should help strengthen the T-Birds in the defensive zone and provide leadership for what will be a young defence corps. 17-year-old Shea Theodore was impressive as a rookie last year, posting 35 points in 69 games. Already having proven he can generate offense, Theodore will look to improve in his own zone this season. Also back are sophomores Jared Hauf and Evan Wardley. Hauf, selected 4th overall in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft, should see great improvement in his game in his second season in the WHL, and could be a key performer on the blue line for the Thunderbirds this season.
Goaltending: For the first time in four seasons, the Thunderbirds won't be able to pencil in Calvin Pickard's name as the starter on the game sheet. The graduation of Pickard, who holds the WHL all-time records for career minutes played and career saves, leaves a void in the T-Birds' net that won't easily be filled. 20-year-old Brandon Glover was acquired from Calgary, providing the team with an experienced, proven presence in goal. However, Glover will be pushed by Daniel Cotton, last year's back-up, and rookies Justin Myles and Danny Mumbaugh.
Player to Watch: Branden Troock
Edmonton, AB, product Branden Troock hasn't had it easy over the course of his WHL career. Selected with the 12th overall pick in the 2009 WHL Bantam Draft, Troock was billed as the T-Birds' next star; a big power forward with excellent offensive skills and a bull-in-a-china-shop mentality. Injuries kept him out of the entire 2010-11 campaign and limited him to 58 games last season. Now healthy, the Dallas Stars' prospect is expected to be a massive part of the T-Birds' offense this season. Look for Troock to greatly improve on the 14 goals and 26 points he scored last season.
Spokane Chiefs
General Manager: Tim Speltz
Head Coach: Don Nachbaur
2012 pre-season: 5-1-0-0
2011-12 Record: 38-25-5-4, 85pts (3rd in U.S. Div., 5th in Western Conf.) GF: 257 GA: 225
2011-12 Power Play / Penalty Killing ranking: PP: 16.8% (20th); PK: 78.7% (11th)
2012 Playoffs: Lost in seven games to Tri-Cities in second round
2011-12 Top Scorers:
Brenden Kichton 71gp-17g-57a-74pts
Dominik Uher 63gp-33g-35a-68pts
Mitch Holmberg 66gp-27g-28a-55pts
Up Front: The Chiefs could return four of their top six scorers from last season, including 19-year-olds Mike Aviani, Mitch Holmberg, Todd Fiddler and Marek Kalus. Holmberg scored 27 goals last season and added 11 goals in 13 playoff games, and is poised to have a big year as a go-to guy for the Chiefs. Fiddler, who has been great in the pre-season, scored 23 goals for the Prince Albert Raiders two seasons ago. 20-year-old forwards Blake Gal and Dylan Walchuk will also play big roles in the offense. Walchuk put up a respectable 10 goals and 24 points in 34 games while Gal is a former 23-goal man. Scoring depth is expected from the likes of Collin Valcourt and Liam Stewart, who both topped the 14-goal mark last season.
On The Blue Line: The Chiefs welcome back up to six defencemen from last season's team, though there is still a chance that veteran star Brenden Kichton could end up in the AHL. Losing Kichton would be a blow to the team considering he led the Chiefs in scoring and was a finalist for WHL Defenceman of the Year last season. If he stays in Spokane, the Chiefs will have one of the best rearguards in the WHL at their disposal. 20-year-old Davis Vandane and 19-year-old Tanner Mort are the next two most experienced returnees, with both having more than 125 games of WHL seasoning. Vandane put up 25 points and a +14 rating last season. 18-year-old Reid Gow, a former first-round Bantam pick, should step into a larger role this season, especially if Kichton moves on. Sophomores Jason Fram, Cole Wedman and Tyler King will be vying for more responsibility in their second seasons in the WHL.
Goaltending: 19-year-olds Mac Engel and Eric Williams shared goaltending over the last half of last season. Both are capable of providing quality goaltending, and both have been good during the pre-season. Williams was particularly good during the post-season last year. 17-year-old rookie Garret Hughson also remains in the mix for a spot in the goaltending platoon.
Player to Watch: Mitch Holmberg
Holmberg enjoyed a breakout season for the Chiefs last year, netting 27 goals and 55 points in 66 games. He took his game up a notch in the playoffs, scoring 11 goals in just 13 games. The Chiefs' first-round pick, 21st overall, in the 2008 WHL Bantam Draft, Holmberg is a slippery, offensive-minded forward with a knack for finding the back of the net. The Sherwood Park, AB, product has a quick and accurate shot, good hand-eye coordination, and knows how to find open space. As the Chiefs' top returning goal scorer, expect Holmberg to generate plenty of scoring as a first-line player this season.
Tri-City Americans
General Manager: Bob Tory
Head Coach: Jim Hiller
2012 pre-season: 2-4-0-1
2011-12 Record: 50-18-2-2, 104pts (5th in B.C. Div., 9th in Western Conf.) GF: 281 GA: 190
2011-12 Power Play / Penalty Killing ranking: PP: 23.5% (7th); PK: 84.0% (1st)
2012 Playoffs: Lost in four games to Portland in Western Conference Championship series
2011-12 Top Scorers:
Brendan Shinnimin 69gp-58g-76a-134pts
Adam Hughesman 72gp-50g-66a-116pts
Patrick Holland 72gp-25g-84a-109pts
Up Front: Last season, the Ams were led by a trio of veterans – Brendan Shinnimin, Adam Hughesman and Patrick Holland – who combined for an astounding 133 goals and 359 points. Of those three, only Holland is eligible to return, though he is signed to an NHL contract and could very well end up playing in the AHL. Fortunately, the Ams also return a handful of players capable of easing the loss of the aforementioned three. Justin Feser, 20, was the fourth-leading scorer on the Ams last year, netting 37 goals and 83 points. He is more than capable of providing top-line production this season. Also back is 20-year-old Jordan Messier, who has averaged 22 goals and 45 points per season over the last three years, and 18-year-old Connor Rankin, who will step into a much bigger role in the offense this season. Sophomores Malte Stromwall and Brian Williams will be tasked to play top-six roles among the forwards as well.
On The Blue Line: Zach Yuen heads up a group of six rearguards eligible to return from last year. Yuen, a prospect of the Winnipeg Jets, led the Ams' defence corps in scoring with 12 goals and 38 points last season, and is expected to equal or better those numbers this season. 20-year-old Drydn Dow boasted a solid +24 rating last season, while 19-year-old Sam Grist was a healthy +27. Both will be valuable if the Ams want to remain the best defensive team in the WHL. 19-year-old Mitch Topping, who posted 20 points and a +11 rating last year, and sophomores Justin Hamonic and Michal Plutnar round out the returnees on the blue line. Topping is a former first-round Bantam Draft pick who plays a strong two-way game, while Hamonic and Plutnar should be more comfortable in their second WHL campaigns.
Goaltending: 17-year-old Eric Comrie takes over as the Americans' starting netminder. The Newport Beach, CA, product got into 31 games for the Ams last season, posting a 19-6-1 record and a .900 save percentage while platooning with veteran Ty Rimmer. After helping Canada's Under-18 team win Gold at the 2012 Memorial for Ivan Hlinka tournament in August, Comrie is poised for a busy season in the Ams' cage. 18-year-old rookie Brenden Fiebelkorn will slot into the back-up role. Fiebelkorn got into a game with Prince Albert during the 2010-11 campaign.
Player to Watch: Eric Comrie
The Americans' first-round pick, 13th overall, in the 2010 WHL Bantam Draft, Comrie has been tabbed as the next great netminder to come out of the Ams' organization, following in the footsteps of names like Carey Price and Chet Pickard. The Newport Beach, CA, product already showed tremendous potential as a 16-year-old last season, posting 19 wins in 31 games, and is ready to take on a heavier workload this season. The younger brother of former NHLer and WHLer Mike Comrie, Eric is an athletic goaltender with good poise and positioning. He sees pucks well through traffic, moves very well laterally, and has great reflexes. Expect to hear plenty about Comrie as he heads into his NHL draft-eligible season.


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You may be paying more than ever for a late-summer drive.
U.S. drivers are paying an average of $3.72 per gallon today (Aug. 20), The Associated Press reported. That's the highest price ever on this date, according to auto club AAA, a shade above the $3.717 average on Aug. 20, 2008. A year ago, the average was $3.578.
More daily highs are likely over the next few weeks. The national average could increase to $3.75 per gallon by Labor Day, said Tom Kloza, chief oil analyst at Oil Price Information Service. By comparison, gas prices stayed below $3.70 in late August and early September in both 2008 and 2011. Kloza and other analysts expect prices to start dropping after Labor Day, barring a hurricane or other unforeseen event.
Retail gasoline prices have risen nearly 12 percent since July 1 because of higher oil prices, and problems with refineries and pipelines that created temporary supply shortages in some regions. An increase in the price of ethanol, which is blended into gasoline, also contributed to the rise in pump prices.
The pace of the increases has slowed considerably, however. Gas rose 19 cents in the two weeks ended Wednesday. It's up just 1 penny in the five days since. Gas costs about 26 cents more than a month ago and 14 cents more than a year ago, according to AAA, OPIS and Wright Express.
A few drivers are catching a break. Retail prices were lower than this date in 2011 in four states — Montana, Wyoming, Utah and Idaho, said Kloza.


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Father indicted in death of drunk driver
Moments after his 2 sons were killed by the driver, the drunk was fatally shot
An Alvin father remained in the Brazoria County Jail Monday, charged with murder in the alleged revenge killing of a drunk driver who plowed into his truck, killing his two young sons last December.
David Barajas Sr., 31, a construction worker, is being held in lieu of $450,000 bail in the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Jose Inez Banda minutes after the Dec. 7 crash that claimed the lives of Barajas' 11- and 12-year-old sons.
"The whole incident is extremely tragic," said Brazoria County sheriff's lead investigator, Dominick Sanders. "The grand jury reviewed it and has indicted him for murder."
Tests showed Banda's blood alcohol was twice the legal limit when his Chevrolet Malibu rear-ended the Barajas' family's Ford 250 truck that had run out of gas on an unlit county road near Alvin, investigators said. The inebriated driver failed to swerve or even apply his brakes before plowing into the truck and crushing Barajas' sons, David Jr., 12, and Caleb, 11.
The boys had been helping their father push their disabled truck and were less than 150 yards from their driveway when they were hit. Caleb was pronounced dead at the scene, and David Jr. died shortly after arrival at Memorial Hermann Hospital. Their father escaped serious injury.
Barajas' wife, Cindy, and their 8-year-old daughter and 3-month-old son, had remained seated inside the truck and were not hurt.
Several minutes after the crash, 911 operators began receiving phone calls about the accident and recorded a sound of gunfire. Investigators arrived at the scene to find Banda slumped in the front seat of his car with a bullet wound to his head. He never regained consciousness.
The weapon used in the shooting has not been found, said Brazoria County Sheriff's investigator Dominick Sanders.
An empty holster
During a two-month investigation, authorities located a witness who reported seeing David Barajas walk from the crash scene to his nearby home and return to Banda's car, after which the witness heard gunshots.
The witness was not close enough to see if Barajas had a weapon in his hand, Sanders said.
Investigators later searched Barajas' home, where they found an empty holster and some unused ammunition but no gun, Sanders said.
Both Barajas' and Banda's hands were checked for gun residue, but tests have not yet been completed.
DNA testing also remains underway on blood samples taken from Banda's vehicle.
A Brazoria County grand jury reviewed the evidence and heard testimony from Barajas before indicting him Friday for murder.
"His testimony is sealed and no statement about it can be released at this time," said Sanders.
Shortly after the accident, Barajas told relatives that he could not recall anything beyond rushing to the aid of his sons.
"It was worse than any movie scene because it was real," Barajas' brother, Gabriel, said. "The next thing my brother remembered was waking up in a hospital naked" after his clothing, drenched in his sons' blood, had been removed.
On Monday, Gabriel Barajas was shocked to learn his brother was in jail.
"I just knew he had been working to move forward in his life and take care of his two other children," he said.
Other Barajas family members could not be reached for comment.
Meanwhile, Banda's family has kept vigil, waiting for answers, by posting remembrances on a "rest in peace" Facebook page.
Felicia, Banda's wife, now raising their infant daughter alone, posted several comments just before the murder indictment was announced.
She wrote about missing Banda more than ever since his death two months earlier and told how she still proudly wears his picture on the back of her shirts and sweaters to remember him, "Because you still mean the world to me."
2 wooden crosses
The Facebook page earlier had been a battleground, with angry postings by supporters of Banda, who complained of a vigilante killing, and supporters of Barajas, who described the boys' deaths as murders.
Sanders said grand jurors rejected a "crime of passion" defense because Barajas had time to reflect about what he was planning to do when investigators contend he went home to get a gun.
Barajas' neighbors say the family has moved from the house where they lived when the accident occurred.
"There's still two wooden crosses on the roadside where their boys died," said neighbor Michelle Tombs. "I bought some more permanent ceramic crosses to replace them. It's very sad. Their grandparents, who live across the street, hardly come outside much any more."


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SPORTS DOCTOR- Go for last: UVA's sure bet is embarrassment
Looking outside, it's difficult to believe it's almost spring. This past weekend I traded my seed catalogs for a snow shovel and got on my knees to thank the Lord for my generator. It's March in Virginia, and that means one thing: humiliation.
For good or for ill, UVA belongs to the ACC, that most volatile of conferences. In "small" sports, UVA runs roughshod over all comers. Of the ACC's 10 national championship wins in men's lacrosse, UVA boasts four. When it comes to men's soccer, UVA does even better, having won five NCAA titles. In most sports that don't require goalposts, UVA is a perennial powerhouse and can be counted on for a rip-roaring good time. But throw in a hoop and your guess is as good as mine.
Was it only two years ago that Virginia basketball shared the regular season title with UNC? Indeed it was. In March of 2007, coming off a 7-9 season in 2006, the Cavs tied the Tar Heels for first place with 11-5 conference records. Let me repeat that: in 2007, UVA and UNC were tied for first place in ACC basketball. UVA. UNC. UNC.
If the import of that tie is lost on you, you must be newly arrived to this country. Without going into the storied and intimidating history of the UNC basketball program, suffice it to say that tying them warranted nothing less than a tickertape parade and a day off from school. For any other ACC team, tying UNC's regular season record would have assured entrance into the big leagues, but for UVA, it was just a detour on the road to relief.
It took only one season for UVA's foray into basketball's bourgeoisie to prove an anomaly of humiliating proportions. March 2008 found the Cavs with a 5-11 conference record, the third worst in the ACC. What success UVA achieved on the court was due almost exclusively to point guard Sean Singletary, who, having lost his wonder twin J.R. Reynolds, carried the entire team on his back. 2007-2008 was a banner year for Singletary: he became the only ACC player ever to record 2,000 career points, 500 career assists, 400 career rebounds and 200 career steals. Unfortunately for UVA, Singletary also graduated.
And so now it's March 2009, and it's no surprise that North Carolina and Duke lead the ACC and are comfortably ensconced in the NCAA top 10. With the loss of Sean Singletary, it's equally unsurprising that UVA hasn't improved on last year's conference record. UVA may seem reliably stinky, but hold your horses.
With two regular season games left to play, UVA's record for the 2008-2009 stands at 3-11 and there's little chance the Cavs are going to emerge victorious in either one. Back in December, UVA beat Georgia Tech by a mere four points (88-84) and with a 1-13 record, the Yellow Jackets are the lowest-ranked team in the ACC. Considering Virginia has the second worst record in the conference, they offer easy end-of-season victories to both Clemson and Maryland.
The irony is that even if by some miracle UVA ended the season with two wins, a 5-11 ACC record would tie Virginia's third best conference showing in the past six years. While the rest of the ACC jockeys for third place behind UNC and Duke, UVA remains a constant threat for last place and therein lies their contribution to the ACC's unpredictability.
Sure, UVA stinks, but how badly? The Cavs have proven time and again they're not the absolute worst. Back in 2004, with a 2-4 conference record, UVA won one more game than Clemson. Even in 2005, Virginia couldn't stand alone. With matching conference records of four wins and 12 losses, UVA and Florida State shared the lowest rung of the ladder. What does UVA have to do? Isn't it time they made a clean break and gave the ACC a little stability?
The 2008-2009 season may just clinch it. If UVA ends this season with a 3-13 record, Cavalier fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief. With football already down the toilet, a solid last-place record in basketball would flush away the last of Virginia's worries. It's a neat trick, really, one for which Craig Littlepage and his athletic staff should be lauded. A team with the lowest of expectations can't be humiliated and if there's one predictable thing about the ACC, it's that Virginia will be humiliated. So for crying out loud, Coach Leitao, end it now. It's almost spring– let UVA enjoy it.


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Video-sharing app Vine is growing so much it's now surpassed Instagram on Google Play.
The app already had 13 million downloads for iOS before launching on Android last week, according to TechCrunch. The demand is apparently high in the Android marketplace because it's the No. 4 free app at Google Play, surpassing No. 5 Instagram. The Twitter-owned app has also had about 3 million downloads on Google Play since June 6.
Vine lets users shoot creatively-edited, six-second looped videos to share with others -- usually via social networks such as Twitter. Its use is growing faster than Instagram, likely because of its release and its novelty factor.
U.S. & World
For teens and young adults, we can't underestimate the power of being new. However, we'll see if this continues or like Instagram, Facebook or MySpace, it will be replaced with something more sparkly.


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2012-03-18, 05:58
(2012-03-18, 04:54)bandelguy Wrote: I tried out the new site today. It looks slick and refreshing. I guess the images are still being transferred from the old site as of now. When can users like me start uploading images again? Thanks in advance for replying.
There are still some images that need to be transferred due to some issues.
You can already start uploading your images again


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Thomas Landskroener
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Thomas is a senior from Chestertown, MD majoring in Physics and minoring in Economics. He is the President and founder of the Physics Club, works with Habitat for Humanity, and is part of the Omicron Phi chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity.. This is his second year working for GIS. Thomas is working with Luis Machado on the Easton Stormwater project, using a GPS system built by Topcon along with ArcGIS to map the storm drain system in the Tanyard watershed of Easton.


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RFID System Tracks Parts on Pallets, Totes or in Bins
Easy Loop read-only RFID systems from Balluff, Florence, KY, are designed to provide absolute data reliability and environmental ruggedness not found in barcode systems. With multiple versions of read-head hardware options, and read distances to 50 mm, ID values on Easy ID tags can be used to track the location of the part or product bins and totes in and out of storage-and-retrieval systems or in production-line applications, providing high process visibility. Connecting and interfacing Easy Loop products is simple, according to company officials, with a single cable for power and communication and standard interfaces such as RS-232, RS-422 or even Ethernet TCP-IP.
By using the Easy Loop system in the manufacturing process, pallets carrying parts from one manufacturing or assembly station to the next can be tracked without the use of unreliable barcode methods, claim company officials. This allows error-proofing to be implemented in any production environment.
Reported benefits to using Easy Loop RFID include 100 percent data reliability; significantly increased visibility and process control; process error proofing; and reduction of mistakes and rework.
Balluff: 800/543-8390; www.balluff.com
See also: Balluff, Inc.
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tpaul necessitava di un nuovo design di logo e ha lanciato un contest su 99designs.
2 vincitori sono stati selezionati tra 43 design presentati da 17 designer.
An Australian online gifts business would like a logo, gift card and gift tag design.
The gift card design is intended to be be available for download from our website (see detailed description for more information).
The gift card will be punched in the left hand corner and attached with string/ribbon to all gifts going out
Surprise Australia
Desired Color Scheme:
Any colour scheme but word Surprise is to be red
Desired Style:
Eye catching design that conjures up the feeling of Surprise! associated with gift giving.
Accepted File Formats:
pdf, vector, jpg - Gift Tag design to have crop marks and 3mm bleed.
An Australian online gifts business (ie gift baskets and boxes containing pamper products, baby products, gourmet foods, etc) requires a logo. The logo is to include the word Surprise! emblazoned across/incorporated into it and the word Australia close or below it in smaller, more standard/conservative font (The business is called Surprise Australia) and can include images that conjure/capture the feeling of Surprise! associated with gift giving.
Important: We would like a logo that can also stand alone as an attractive design at the front of our Gift Card (see Gift Card Instructions further below).
Gift Tag
We require a rectangular gift tag design (approx 9 x 5cm) which includes the Surprise! Australia logo and the fields To, Message and From on the front of the gift tag. The business internet address http://www.surpriseaustralia.com.au. is to appear in the corner of the gift tag in smaller font.
Gift Card
We require a design for a Gift Card which purchasers can download from our website and which will incorporate photos of the gifts they are purchasing. We will incorporate the photos ourselves into the Gift Card but require a Gift Card design and layout.
The Gift Card will consist of an A4 Sheet folded into quarters (ie folded lengthwise and then again) to make a card (ie a single-sided sheet which purchasers can print off on their home printers and fold into quarters to make a card).
Front of Gift Card
The Gift Card face will contain the Surprise! Australia Logo in the front and the business domain name http://www.surpriseaustralia.com.au in the corner of the card.
Opened Gift Card
The left quarter of the opened Gift Card will contain a space for insertion of a vertical photo and a text box on the side for a description of the gift box and general delivery details. We will add the photo, gift description and delivery details ourselves.
The right side/quarter of fields the card is to consist of the words: A Gift for You in larger type and the fields To, Message and From.
Back of Gift Card
The back of the card will contain a text box for further relevant information/terms that we wish to insert.
Gift Card/Gift Tag Background: Any background in keeping with the logo, font colour and overall design scheme is accepted. A simple patterned background is preferred rather than a complex or strong solid colour background.
This contest was originally listed in multiple categories:
- Logo Design
- Other Design Tasks
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The SCRUBTEC R 6 platform is a new generation of scrubber-dryers, with focus on performance, ergonomics and reliability. Available in 3 disc version (up to 1 meter scrubbing width) and 1 cylindrical version (71 cm),
Large 120 litres solution and recovery tanks allow more than 1 1/2 hour of continuous scrubbing without a dump and refill, while high down pressure (up to 96 kg on disc versions) allow for one pass efficient cleaning. Solution sight tube indicates how much clean water remains in the tanks. Featuring an open machine design, the operator can access the SCRUBTEC R 6 driver compartment from the left or right and quickly modify the tool-free adjustable seat for maximum comfort. Offering best-in-class maneuverability and water pick-up, the SCRUBTEC R 6's turning radius is ideal for cleaning in tight spaces, while its heavy-duty, fully adjustable, steel side skirts provide enhanced wiping and water containment. Large opening to the recovery tank allows for easy cleaning and tank access. Debris tray allows to prevent bulkier debris entering into the recovery tank.


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For the past two days I've been attending the International Dairy Federation's World Dairy Summit, in Auckland, as a delegate. This week, some of the world's most powerful players in the dairy industry have been in New Zealand to renew acquaintances, exchange business cards, seek opportunities and enjoy the spoils that this wonderful country has to offer. Oh, and to talk climate change and sustainability. And this, in essence, is why I'm here - as a Greenpeace climate campaigner, to make a contribution to the discussions, but also to test the integrity of the rhetoric.The opening ceremonies were predictably full of fanfare and tub-thumping about the dairy sector's responsibilities, and its commitment to the future- all the kind of words you'd expect to hear from an industry that is coming under increasing scrutiny because of its impact on the environment. But was all the talk driven by a genuine concern for the future of the world as a whole, or by something else? It was while I was listening to Andrew Ferrier, Fonterra's CEO, repeatedly choking out the word 'sustainability' that it dawned on me that his version of 'sustainability' is very different to mine, and probably to most others. His idea of sustainability means long term growth and profitability for his industry - not for the long term health and protection of our global environment. And so the theme was set. It was all about 'cost effective solutions,' 'maintaining cost structure,' 'sustainable intensification,' 'profitability,' and did I mention costs? I sat bemused in one session when a delegate asked where biodiversity was in this vision for the future, to which the NZ Federated Farmers Lachlan McKenzie replied that he had several species of clover in his paddock, so they'd got this one covered as well.Frustratingly, any alternative views or criticisms of the industry's environmental and welfare record were met with scorn or dismissed as ideological or emotive. How wrong they are.But there was also reason for optimism. Dairy farming isn't all about Fonterra and it was clear that they're not able to deliver the changes that are urgently required. Besides the industry behemoths who are currently discussing carving up the globe to see where they can expand their dairy empires, there are overseas farmers who are genuinely and truly committed to getting it right. And these are the guys who will drive the change. In fact they already are. I was encouraged to see the personal commitments that some overseas farmers had made to truly invest in actual sustainability - the one where you operate your business to the benefit of, not the detriment of, future generations. By minimising their energy consumption, using renewable energy, converting their waste to biogas, reducing water usage and nitrate and nitrous oxide emissions, they were taking huge strides towards reducing their greenhouse footprints.It seems that whilst other countries and farmers are rising to meet the challenges ahead, Fonterra's leadership seems determined to just become better at 'green washing' their corporate image. This isn't going to change the world. And it will only bring shame on New Zealand.
This week we've seen Fonterra go on a PR offensive with full page ads in the NZ Herald and an online advertising blitz directing people to its "Sustainability Commitment" which unfortunately doesn't address the real issues and seems full of empty rhetoric and hollow promises.
Nathan Argent is the Policy Advisor for Greenpeace New Zealand based in Wellington and is a long time Greenpeace campaigner with an interest in clean technology solutions.


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With entering the realm of a museum, non-Western objects have become ethnologised objects, which means autonomous objects to be considered from a Western scholarly perspective — no matter what their initial purpose had been; no matter if they were intended to be conserved at all. As artworks, collected objects have been emptied of their practical value and have been undergoing a process of abstraction: They have been cleaned from the body to which they must be connected to function and to be complete. If we want to fully recognize their identity, objects have to be reattached to the body, they must be given back their material performance in interaction with the body. This is most clear for musical instruments that always seem muted and amputated when being exposed in a vitrine; but when we dismiss our Western habits of viewing and valuating, we understand that it affects any collected object, be it an unfamiliar string instrument, a mug or a bracelet.
As an extension of the performer's body, one has to link the objects from ethnographic collections also to the social body of the group they had been taken from. The present corpus of research tries to follow the traces the disappearance of objects has left, and to explore the strategies of repair. By acknowledging the social role of an object, its practical, mythical or authoritative power, we not only comprehend the full meaning of an object, but it will help us to clear cultural misunderstandings that still live on long time after the heyday of colonialism.
The presentation include images from the installation Signs of Reappropriation as Repair: images of collected Berber jewelry that bring together tradition and Modernity, that link Oriental and Occidental ideals and that present intercultural encounters as a passage of values always flowing unpredictably in two directions.


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Okay, okay. We'll admit that we, as fashion editors, get a little obsessed with our work — to the point where we literally fantasize about owning those market picks we carefully curate for each story. What with researching, producing, and writing about all things shopping all the time, it's no wonder we grow attached to, say, that perfect, matching cat-print outfit or pretty floral tote.
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michael_ui necesitaba un nuevo diseño de impreso o envases y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 21 diseños de 10 diseñadores freelance.
We are an established suspension company but adding lowering springs to our product lineup and need packaging designed.
We are looking to have this done ASAP so we may pick a winner before close if we see something we really like, if we do this will post something on this page so others know.
D2 Racing Sports
The design should be done in 300 dpi. The front panel is 19x14, the side panels are 19x6" (2 of them) and 14x6" (2 of them). I have uploaded our logo at the following location:
Here is an example of what the box panels should look like:
Please use this logo followed by "Racing Sports" on each side of the box. On the front panel (and also on the sides of possible) we need the words "Lowering Springs". On the top please also add "ISO 9001 Quality Certified System" feel free to use a stock logo for this or make your own design.
On the 2 end smaller panels we want to have (towards one side or another not centered):
"D2 Racing Sport NA
Durham, NC 27713
- Darker color/theme since these will be used in shipping we don't want a lot of lighter colors or white which will be noticeably soiled.
- Lots of use of our logo. Feel free to modify logo if you see necessary
- I don't have specific pictures of the product available yet, please do not use generic product pictures or generic car pictures.


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Saturday, December 11, 2010
Do Librarians Really Do This?!!
I was chatting with a friend of mine this morning via email. We were discussing the book O' Artful Death by Sarah Stewart Taylor.
At one point in the book the lead character, Sweeney St. George, a professor of funerary art, goes to the university library to do some research. Unfortunately the library is going to close shortly. She begs the librarian to allow her to take home a box of original, historical manuscripts. The librarian hesitates but then acquiesces. Being the honorable and trustworthy professor she is, Sweeney promptly returns them the next day.
My friend also pointed out to me that author Robin Lee Hatcher does something similar in her book, A Matter of Character. The main character, a woman, went to a small village and got involved in some genealogical research and then went to the library, found a diary and asked the librarian if she could take it home overnight.
So tell me, my librarians friends, is this simply a ruse of fiction authors or does it really happen sometimes?
I don't think I would ever dare to ask!
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- AnonymousDecember 11, 2010 at 2:13 PM
I can't imagine a librarian letting anyone do that.ReplyDelete
Well, as a librarian (in a corporate library, mind you), I don't let people take original historical documents home no matter how nicely they ask! If the item in question is not something in regular circulation, you're out of luck. But it does make for a better story...ReplyDelete
- AnonymousDecember 11, 2010 at 2:53 PM
I can't imagine a librarian allowing this. I don't even see how this would make for a better story, unless the researcher was abducted by aliens while reading the material at home.ReplyDelete
As a University Librarian...nuh-uh, never, no way, ain't gonna happen! Very similar to the mind set of ripping it from my "cold dead hands". The only obscure chance that might happen would be if the professor was well known, next door, and possibly VERY good friends with the Special Collections Librarian....but even then, only once in a blue moon. Each item is somewhat priceless and needs to be handled in a controlled environment with supervision, so travel outside the library would be highly dangerous, no matter how trustworthy they might be.ReplyDelete
It's definitely not good practice, but I've seen academic librarians make exceptions a few times. For example, allowing a doctoral student take a reference book home for an evening even if it is technically non-circulating. (Sometimes reference vs. circulating decisions are made somewhat arbitrarily.) They would certainly only do it for a researcher they know well, not just a random patron.ReplyDelete
Oops, others seem to be referring more to special collections and original documents. If that's the case, then I agree, no way.ReplyDelete
Seems like you would certainly be playing with fire if you did that. Yikes!ReplyDelete
The librarians in our genealogical room won't let you do that.ReplyDelete
I've worked in archives and in reference. Nope, on both counts.ReplyDelete
Big Time Ruse. At Harvard I wouldn't let the president take home originals.ReplyDelete


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I continually make poor decisions. I'm also not especially prudent. Both of these things are even further amplified when it comes to my bike commute. 100 degree heat? Meh, how hot could it be? I'll just bike. Thunderstorms? More like bike-der storms. (No, that makes no sense. Moving on.) Zombie hordes blocking my way? Could they be worse than your average driver? Anyway, you get the idea. I've never met an adverse condition I haven't been willing to stupidly ignore to bike through, especially if it's Ride Home commute. Some might ask if I do this just to have something to blog about, that I can keep the nine of you captive and interested and thereby continue to feed my ego with your attention. I'm not entirely sure that's the case. I'm pretty sure it's just that when it comes to bike commuting, I've just deluded myself that all other means of travel are onerous, frivolous, expensive or abjectly frustratingly miserable and somehow qualitatively worse than just riding a bike, which is just so darn fun. And for the most part, in most cases, I find this to be true. But today was different, mostly because I wasn't prepared.
I didn't have my own bike, or a jacket, or bike clothes or a hat or a dressage horse, but that last one is neither here nor there (because it's at the Olympics). I also didn't have a waterproof bag of any sort, nor a plastic bag that I could pretend was mostly waterproof. Even as the thunder rolled, I figured that I maybe could still probably make it home and if I got wet, it wouldn't be a big deal. I looked around my office, found a baseball cap (given to me as a going away present when I changed jobs. That might tell you a little about why I changed jobs) and my office hoodie (everyone should have an office hoodie) and I took off my dress shirt and put on the hoodie and I ran for the Bikeshare while it still wasn't raining. No objective analysis would have indicated that it would have been possible for me to avoid the rain. But there was no time for objective analysis! I had to try to beat the rain!
Still had time to take a terrible self-portrait, mid-run.
|This is not a good look for me
I shucked jingoism when I noticed the reflection of a lightning strike in the rear window of the cab of a black pickup truck. It looked like the kind of lightning strike you'd see in the drawn picture of a fourth grader portraying some kind of haunted castle.
I took to the sidewalk on the other side of the Observatory and I dodged one tree branch that was dangling precariously (and near vertically) from one of the trees along the path. I think that tree branches are an overlooked danger to bicyclists. If you ride near trees, wear a helmet or bring a small saw. Ideally, both.
Yet another car with diplomatic plates cut across my path at Whitehaven and then there was another CaBi rider who had stopped at Water Street to put his jacket on and I had to shuffle my bike past him and by this point, the rain had started in earnest and I was stuck in it. I revised downward my expectations of getting to Farragut West and decided to settle for the Dupont Circle Metro station, which was just a little farther up the road. I stuck to the sidewalk for a bit, until a fortuitous left-turning driver had managed to stop a bus from driving around him, opening up ample space for me to get back onto the road, which I promptly did. The driver turned, the bus approached, the driver honked at me, and I ignored him. Once I rounded Sheriden Circle, the rain really, really started and I was worried about the contents of my bag, including my phone, getting wet, perhaps fatally. I think I've killed a phone through rain riding before, though I might not ever admit it.
I didn't get to the light at 20th NW in time and that was the first time that I had stopped since leaving work and that's where the rain really started to pour. Rather than be marginally patient, I used the congestion to make it halfway across the street and then I pushed the bike across the street, docked in front of a bank and then walked over to the Metro entrance. At the bottom of the escalator, crowds waited. It sort of reminded me of the refugees aboard the Battlestar Galactica in the show of the same name.
Here's proof that I took the Metro, just in case there are any sharrows truthers out there.
|Trains with carpet. What is this, the Orient Express?
Walked home. Still managed two bike trips today. Continue to log your rides, so through our generosity, we may subsidize bike infrastructure in LA and Kansas City.


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Stefan Chiarantano just posted the following entry:
Who is he? / Who is she? - A guessing game
Here's an activity you can do in class to review and practice making statement sentences using the third person singular of present tense verbs and making questions using the auxiliary verb do or using interrogative pronouns such as what. It's...
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I like the game; it's sort of a spin on 20 Questions. Interesting, though, that he describes David Beckham as world famous in his example. Unless you're a soccer fan or you followed the Spice Girls during their heyday, most Americans don't know Becks from tulips. A couple of years ago, there was an article in a British paper about how disappointed Posh and Becks were that they were able to wander the streets of Manhatten without being bothered - no one knew who they were.
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In an unusual transaction, a Super PAC has reported receiving an unsecured $250,150 loan from a financial institution to use for making independent expenditures in the 2014 primary elections.
The Mississippi Conservatives , a Republican-oriented Super PAC supporting Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., in the June 3rd Republican primary, reported it had receipts of $717,993 during the first quarter of 2014, including a $250,150 loan from Trustmark Bank in Jackson, Mississippi. Trustmark (NASDAQ:TRMK) is a publicly traded corporation.
The report, signed and filed by treasurer Briuan Perry, indicates Harry Walker, a regional President of the bank, signed the agreement on January 29, 2014. The loan is due on June 3, 2014, and the interest rate (APR) is 2.86%. The forms indicate on page 26 there are no other parties secondarily liable for the debt incurred, and there is no pledged collateral for the loan.
The most unusual aspect of the loan is there are no future contributions or future receipts pledged as collateral for the loan. This may be the first reported unsecured bank loan to a Super PAC, especially to one that was only two weeks old. With no committee track record, and no collateral, it is hard to understand how this loan could have been made in the normal course of business. The committee has only repaid $20,000 of the loan, leaving $230,000 outstanding. Individual donors to the Super PAC include Joe Sanderson (chairman and CEO, Sanderson Farms, MS) $100,000; and Richard Wax (the Wax Company, MS) $50,000.
Donors giving $25,000 each include James Barksdale (President, Barksdale Management Corp., MS); Bollinger Shipyards (LA); Crest Investment Co ., TX); Robert Day (founder, TCW Group, CA); Ergon (MS); Howard Leach (President, Leach Capital, NY); W.D. Mounger (oil and gas investor, MS); Donna Roberts (retired, MS); and Warren Stephens (President, Stephens Inc, AR).


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Undoubtedly, one of the most wanted products every year is the cap, especially flat caps or flat visor caps.
Caps have had an incredible evolution in recent years. Until relatively recently, there were a lot of logos and embroidery, but the cap itself used to be the traditional one with flexfit setting.
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Thus, we have flat caps of Vans, DC Shoes, Obey, Grimey, Element, Mitchell & Ness and almost every major brand in the market.
As always, lower prices appeared, keeping the shape, but they were not New Age's and also other traditional shapes were more sold than before; Snapbacks, 5 panels, Trucker, etc.
Every six months we bring to our online store the greatest variety possible, so you can choose from many models and always with the minimum price guaranteed.
FW SKATE SHOP, SL Plaza Colon 2, 3º7 28220 Majadahonda (Madrid) - Spain


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