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What's the proper etiquette on gifting in a local government organization? We have blessedly 9 months before Christmas, so it would be great if you could share who I should give gifts to. I am worried about the snowball effect, especially since I oversee many departments and it's not feasible to give a present to everyone I manage. So do I just gift up the org chart, and not down? Other ideas? I don't want anyone to feel left out. And I don't want to look like a Scrooge.
Your question is one that is raised often and we are glad that you asked it now. Hopefully the ideas we have will help everyone be prepared the next time gift giving season rolls around.
The most important point is to recognize that our local government workplaces are changing rapidly and are more than ever reflecting the diverse make up of our communities. While you might celebrate certain holidays, not everyone does and it is critical to be mindful and respectful of this.
Gift giving in the workplace is highly dependent on the culture of your organization. While you should let the traditions of your office be your guide, the following are some common etiquette guidelines that may help you navigate the art of workplace gift giving.
1. Gifting up should only be done as a group. Individual gifts to your superiors can be mistaken for seeking favor, or worse they could be interpreted for trying to one up your colleagues. Many bosses report that gifts from individuals make them uncomfortable and place stress on the professional relationship. This may be true in your situation, it may not. If you are going to gift up, get the group together to pitch in for a meaningful – never extravagant –gift.
2. Gifting to peers and subordinates should one be done if done completely equally. The last thing you want is the perception that a gift signifies favor or preference of one person over another. Now, we know everyone has workplace besties. Giving gifts among friends is fine, but do so outside of the workplace and outside of the workday.
3. Consider alternatives. A homemade baked food or treat from a local restaurant that can be shared by the group is a great, safe gift idea. If you're not a baker, maybe a nice selection of coffee and tea for the office would work.
4. If there's an opportunity, suggest a group contribution to a local charity or cause with great meaning to your group in lieu of gifts. This makes everyone feel good and has little risk of negative interpretation. Another option is to go out to a dutch group lunch after the craziness of the holidays and put the focus on casual time together rather than gifts.
5. Keep it appropriate. While you might find a gag gift or reference to an inside joke hilarious, the humor could be lost on others. Same goes for gifts like alcohol. While you may appreciate such a gift, not everyone may share your sentiment that it is a gift appropriate for the workplace.


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Q: Extract numbers from a code I have the following code, and I need to get the numbers and save them in a row,

Temperatura: 5º14º
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Temperatura: 4º12º
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2º11º

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2º12º

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8º16º

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2º10º

I need to get
5,14,4,12,2,11,2,12,8,16,2,10

I have uses this commands to get number 5, in this case my file is called dada.txt
awk 'NR == 2' dada.txt | cut -d '<' -f 3 | cut -d '>' -f 2 | tr -d 'º'

it works well, for example I get number 5,... but it is a tedious work if I have to extract many numbers because I have to modify NR for min temperature and more for max temperature... any idea to get them in a cleaner and faster way in bash?
Best

A: try this, to extract all numbers without context, one per line
grep -oE "[0-9.]+" file

if you want the to be comma separated, pipe to ... | paste -sd,

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Due to the continued expansion of our RTC and Charter Company, we are now looking for Highly Motivated & Professional RYA Instructors and Commercial Skippers of various disciplines, who are interest in working with us at Solent Boat Training, Southampton, in 2015.
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Shortly we will be collating all the information from those who are keen to work with us and I therefore ask you to send us a current CV (please include possible availability for 2015). Once complete, we will then look at organising a get together around Feb/Mar for all those interested, in preparation for the new season ahead.
Hamble River Sailing Club seeks to appoint a Chief Instructor.
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Duties within the training school will include management and delivery of courses, development of training procedures, hosting RYA inspections and developing its marketing potential.
Support for the clubs sailing activities will include on-the water assistance at club events and shore based duties to ensure club resources are maintained and fit for purpose.
This will be a permanent position, based in Hamble.
The candidate must be able to work flexible hours and be a motivated 'self starter'.
Southampton Water Activities Centre is recruiting for the 2015 season!
SWAC is a busy RYA training Centre located north of Southampton's Ocean Village, with quick access to some of the best training and cruising areas on the south coast SWAC is a premier watersport provider delivering a range of experience trips along side a wide variety of RYA courses in dinghies, small powerboats and shore based training.
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Berkshire Sail Training centre are looking for an S.I.
Berkshire Sail Training Centre (BSTC) are looking for a seasonal RYA Senior Dinghy Instructor to join their team for 2015.
BSTC is based near Reading, promoting watersports to schools, youth groups, persons with special needs and RYA courses to the public. Training is primarily dinghy sailing, powerboating, windsurfing, and stand up paddleboarding.
This role requires a flexible approach with the successful candidate working a 40hrs contract over week days, evenings and some weekends. Typical working week will normally be Monday – Friday inclusive.
Essential Experience and qualifications: RYA Senior Dinghy Instructors, stand up paddle board experience, Valid 1st Aid certificate and excellent communication and presentation skills.
Willen Lake are looking for S.I.
Senior Instructors required for 2015 season at Willen Lake Watersports, Milton Keynes, to oversee the day-to-day delivery of our varied training programme, school visits and boat hire operations in a busy park location.
RYA Dinghy SI & BCU UKCC Level 2 Coach are essential. RYA Windsurf instructor, Archery GB Instructor, BDA Helm, BSUPA Level 1 Instructor & B+E desirable.
£9/hr, typically 40hr week with 35hrs guaranteed minimum & overtime possibilities. Contracts from 25th March to end of October, possibly extended to the end of November.


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UPDATE 1-National Australia Bank flags $775 mln hit to H1 earnings
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April 20 (Reuters) - National Australia Bank Ltd said on Monday provisions for customer remediation and changes to a software capitalisation policy were expected to reduce its first-half earnings by A$1.22 billion ($775 million).
Australia's No. 3 lender expects customer-related remediation charges of A$268 million before tax for the period, which in turn is likely to reduce its common equity tier 1 capital ratio by about 6 basis points.
The bulk of the charges relate to additional provisions for matters that emerged after Australia's securities regulator last year accused the bank of charging customers "fees for no service" and as the company self-reported anti-money laundering shortcomings.
A change to the application of NAB's software capitalisation policy will also reduce earnings by A$742 million after tax, and the bank also expects the carrying value of its 20% stake in life insurer MLC Life to be impaired by A$214 million.
Fellow 'Big Four' bank Westpac said last week it expects a A$900 million fine over accusations it enabled millions of illegal payments including between known child sex offenders, another scandal that emerged last year as part of the industry review.
$1 = 1.5743 Australian dollars Reporting by Rashmi Ashok and Shashwat Awasthi in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Cooney and Lincoln Feast.

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In 1895, a Baltimore, Maryland engraver was producing printing plates for the Baltimore Chewing Gum Company. Realizing the business of chewing gum was doing poorly, August Goetze (pronounced gets), offered to buy the business for his son, William. Over the years the company produced standard confections.
William's son, R. Melvin, joined the company in 1909, shortly before the start of World War I. Despite shortages of sugar and chicle, the business continued, but the war inspired the family to develop new confections.
In 1917, Melvin developed "chuees" in the family's kitchen. These became known as Caramel Creams and were released to the public in 1918. The candies performed well in the marketplace and the company saw consistent growth, requiring a move to a 24,000 square foot plant in downtown Baltimore. By 1928 the company had tripled its production.
In the mid- to late-1930s, the three generations of men opted to focus on Caramel Creams as a primary product. Melvin's son, Melvin Jr., joined the company in 1935. During the 1940s they worked at perfecting the confections and saw great success. In 1951 they changed the company name to Goetze's Candy.
Melvin Jr.'s sons, Randle and Spaulding, joined the company in 1959 and 1965, respectively. During this time they worked at automating production and expanding distribution. Soon Goetze's would become a nationally-known name and the company would break into the international market. (Spaulding's two sons would join the company in the early 1990s).
Mini Cow Tales were introduced in 1987.
Caramel Creams, also referred to as "Bull's Eyes", have been the company's signature product since the 1940s. These individually wrapped candies contain a soft caramel with a vanilla cream center. Throughout the years other flavors were introduced, including strawberry (1980), peanut butter (1975), chocolate (1971) and licorice (1964). But the old-fashioned Bull's Eyes sell the best. Cow Tales are simply an enlongated version of the Caramel Cream.
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Jupiter could have easily become a star, and Earth would have been doomed
Image source: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/MSSS/Gerald Eichstädt/Seán Doran
By Mike Wehner @MikeWehner
The massive gas giant Jupiter could have potentially become a star in the earliest days of the solar system.
If Jupiter had become a star, the odds of Earth hosting life (or existing at all) are slim.
Jupiter is the mighty king of our solar system. It's by far the largest, most massive planet, and the swirling storms that dominate its atmosphere make it instantly recognizable. It's big. So big, in fact, that it's actually not crazy to imagine our solar system shaking out in a way that caused Jupiter to grow large enough to become a star.
In a new piece on Universe Today, Paul Sutter proposes an interesting thought experiment using our knowledge of Jupiter as well as what scientists have learned about star formation. The short version of the story is that we should be very happy that Jupiter isn't any bigger.
Stars become stars due to their mass. Star systems are born out of clouds of gas and dust. Gravity works its magic and eventually, that matter begins to gather. The larger the central object grows, the greater its gravitational pull. It grows at an exponential rate, and if there's enough matter in the vicinity a star can be born.
When an object gathers enough mass, the pressure inside becomes so intense that it is capable of nuclear fusion. It ignites, and depending on how massive the object is, it becomes one specific type of star.
Jupiter, as we know, is quite large, but it's not large enough to trigger fusion in its core. In fact it would need to be around 20 times as massive as it is for it to become a class of star known as a red dwarf.
I'm not sure it qualifies as "almost" being a star, but consider that Jupiter is already hundreds of times more massive than Earth, and we don't know how much matter was floating around during the formation of our system. There was enough to build the Sun, obviously, but some theories suggest that there was once a lot more dust and debris here than what we see today in planets and asteroids.
The Kuiper Belt — a wide disc of material surrounding our solar system — is thought to hold just a tiny fraction of the mass today than it once held. How much of that mass was once present in the inner solar system? We don't know, but when a planet as large as Jupiter was gobbling up material at an exponential rate, it's not out of the realm of possibility to think that it very well could have continued feeding until it grew to the size of a star.
Binary systems in which two stars orbit each other can still host planets. Astronomers have spotted such systems already, so we know they exist. Would Earth, if it had existed at all, been fortunate in its orbit? Would a two-star system have provided a planet in our system with the conditions suitable for life?
We'll never know, but we can at least be glad that Jupiter stopped eating when it did.
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Mental Health campaigners have welcomed the commissioning of an investigation into the increase in the number of unexpected deaths of patients suffering from mental health problems in The Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. In the year 2012-13 there were 61 deaths and in 2014-15 the number had risen to 129. This is higher than other UK mental health trusts.
Following a Freedom of Information request by the Liberal Democrats the figures were released earlier this week. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) placed the trust in special measures last year when it described the service as "not safe". Liberal Democrat MP for North Norfolk, Norman Lamb, who was former coalition health minister, stated that the investigation "raise really serious concerns". He pointed out that the "dramatic rise in unexpected deaths and suicides" comes at a time "when real terms funding has gone down".
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New column: Fairness and karma ...
Fairness and karma
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2:23 PM fairness, karma, OJ Simpson, Plaxico Burress, Sean Avery
Fairness is a concept with no concrete definition. Kind of like art ... or pornography. I don't know what fair is ... but I know it when I see it. Or, more often, I don't know what UNfair is, but I know it when I see it.
Think back to the first time you told your parents that something wasn't fair. Most likely, they informed you - in a comforting way - that sometimes life isn't fair.
Such is the case in three separate sports-related stories in the news this week. I say sports-related because they all involve athletes ... but none of them are really sports stories.
First, there was the sentencing of O.J. Simpson to a 9-to-33-year prison term for armed robbery. Locally, we recall (although maybe in shame) that O.J. was a phenomenal running back for the Buffalo Bills, reaching the incredible 2,000 yard single-season mark. But to the rest of the world, O.J. has been - at least for the last 13 years - as the guy that got away with killing his wife.
Simpson, of course, was acquitted of murder charges for the deaths of his former wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. Many people seemed to think that he "worked the system" and "got away with murder." Literally.
And many legal experts today are saying that Simpson's potential 33-year stint in the pokey has a lot more to do with the perception that he still needed to do time for the earlier crime than it had to do with the merits of the current case ... in which he and some buddies stormed into a hotel and kept people hostage while trying to "reclaim" some things that belonged to him.
Some will say that for karma's sake, the lengthy sentence was fair. I disagree.
Then there's NHL loudmouth Sean Avery, who got a six game suspension for making a derogatory remark about an ex-girlfriend. Specifically, Avery said he didn't know why it was now common practice for fellow NHLers to date his "sloppy seconds."
For those who didn't get the reference immediately, Avery's ex-girlfriend Elisha Cuthbert is now dating Calgary defenseman Dion Phaneuf. And for those who don't understand the meaning of the term ... click here. (warning ... content is inappropriate)
So ... let me see if I can get this straight. With all the cheap shots and stupid stuff that Sean Avery has done on-ice in his seven-year career, he's never been suspended for a single game. But using the term "sloppy seconds" about a girl who was famous for a couple of underwear shots in "The Girl Next Door" and "Old School" nets his six games?
The NHL, of course, says they're trying to protect their reputation. Apparently the NHL hasn't gotten the memo, but outside of a few select cities in the US and (mostly) Canada, the NHL doesn't have a reputation.
The league cited his ''pattern of unacceptable and anti-social behavior," as a contributing factor into his suspension and the length of it.
In other words, "we're suspending you six games cause you're just not a nice guy."
Fair? Maybe for karma's sake ... but not based on the issue at hand.
And lastly, there's the issue of the NFL's Plaxico Burress who stands to do up to 3 1/2 years in jail because he shot himself in the leg in a NYC nightclub.
According to police accounts, a gun that Burress had tucked into the waistband of his sweat pants slipped down his leg and went off by accident, shooting him in the leg.
The problem for Burress isn't the fact that he was wearing sweatpants in public - although I think that should be a crime. The problem is that he didn't have a permit to carry a concealed weapon.
All accounts of the story indicate that the prosecution is leaning towards throwing the book at Burress becuase he's a high-profile athlete. In other words, he's going to pay for the past indiscretions of other athletes.
Now, I won't get into the fact that I think the law itself is stupid (the 2nd amendment doesn't say that you have a right to apply for a permit to bear arms), but needless to say, I do.
For me it comes down to fairness, yet again. There's no way you can convince me that a three and a half year prison sentence for shooting yourself in the leg is fair. But once again, karma comes into play, and many people will think it fair.
Fairness and karma Reviewed by Scott Leffler on 2:23 PM Rating: 5
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Female rookie of the year
April 21, 2012 by cdm016
By Ajan Caneda
In her first game, against No. 5 Duke, first-year lacrosse player Arriana Sajjad '15 proved that she could compete against the country's elite. The game was only the first indication of Sajjad's ability to be a force for the Bison.
Her offensive savvy and dedication in practice are admired by her teammates and head coach, Randall Goldsborough.
"She is constantly pushing her teammates to improve and perform which in turn helps her learn how to lead both on and off the field. She works extremely hard in each drill every day which has helped her become a very consistent player," Goldsborough said. "I expect that she will be one of the top players in the nation before she graduates in three years."
Sajjad certainly showed that she is ready to live up to that challenge when she faced Duke in her first collegiate game, scoring two of her team's three goals against one of the formidable defenses in the country. In the Bison's next game, she posted another two goals in a loss against No. 17 Penn State. Despite the losses, she gained valuable experience against two of the best teams in the country and solidified her spot in the starting lineup for the rest of the season.
"Arriana is not easily intimidated and lives for a challenge, even though she is one of the youngest accomplished players in our league," Goldsborough said. "We played Duke, and she scored two goals against an All-American goalie and one of the top ranked defenses in the country. Since then, she has continued to gain confidence in her abilities and is one of the top players in the league."
At this point in the season, Sajjad is the leading scorer on her team with 38 goals, along with 51 points, in 17 games. Her most impressive performance was against Liberty on March 21, where she posted a career-high six goals, including the game-winner in overtime. This, followed by a five-goal showing against conference rival American, led to her being named the Susquehanna Valley Limousine Bison Athlete of the Week.
"Liberty was just an amazing upset and, most importantly, it showed us that we are truly incredible and strong when we play together as a team," she said. "To come back from being down by nine and winning in overtime was a huge confidence boost for us, and that really showed how capable we are."
Despite her individual accolades, she remains humble and remembers the guidance her coaches have provided, along with the bond she has with her teammates.
"My coaches and teammates, especially the upperclassmen, have been extremely patient with me when I made mistakes and unbelievably supportive of all my accomplishments, as they are with everyone on the team," she said. "They have taught me a lot and made me into a more mature, team player. Also, I am incredibly close with my freshman class, and I could not be more fortunate and thankful to have come into a team with this group of girls. They are my support net and best friends and our friendship made all the difference in my transition."
Teammate Katelyn Miller '14 has recognized Sajjad's emergence as a player and leader, which includes adding new dimensions to her already solid repertoire.
"In the beginning of the season, Arriana was playing only attack and was put in mainly a cutting position. Throughout the season she has been diversified by playing some midfield and being a double threat on attack by being a great cutter and driver," Miller said. "I think she matured a lot through the first couple months and has been able to come up big in tight situations by helping in transition, winning the draw or taking it to goal when we are down."
In the Orange and Blue's game against Binghamton on April 14, she scored three times in her ninth multi-goal game of the season. Her efficient scoring stems from her consistent accuracy; she has a 77.2 shot-on-goal percentage. The effort she puts in practice is mirrored on the field, as she has also recovered 58 draw controls.
As the regular season concludes, Sajjad is looking towards the postseason and focused on continuing to improve. She remains optimistic about the direction the team is going in, while her motivation to compete in the Patriot League tournament fuels her sensational play.
"Our juniors and sophomores have really stepped up this season to fulfill this leadership role and they've done a great job so far handling all of us freshman. We also have a large incoming class to look forward to that will push us to become better, so it's only up from here," she said. "Personally, for the rest of the season and next year, I am looking to stay mentally strong and make smarter decisions with the ball on the offensive end. For next season I would definitely want to see us competing in the Patriot League Championships. That may seem like a little bit of a jump, but I know we'll get there. That's definitely my ultimate goal. We've improved so much this season and only continue to get stronger."
Her work ethic and perseverance embody the prestigious Bison athletic tradition. Sajjad looks to accomplish a lot during her next three years, and she is on her way to becoming one of the best players, not only in the Patriot League, but in the nation.
Filed Under: Lacrosse, Sports, Women Tagged With: athlete of the year, Bucknellian sports awards, rookie of the year, women's lacrosse
Male Rookie of the Year
By Scott Padula
Throughout the year, Austin Miller '15 has proven he is and will continue to be a force to be reckoned with on the wrestling team. In his first year of collegiate competition, Miller captured a team-best 22 victories, placed third at the EIWA Championships and became the first rookie wrestler for the Orange and Blue to qualify for NCAA Championships since 2009. On the year, Miller posted a record of 22-14 and separated himself as a top-of-the-line competitor for the Bison.
"Wrestling is a unique sport where there are numerous different aspects: mental, physical and emotional. Austin has done a tremendous job in figuring these areas of the sport out, and is an extremely confident individual. He has a bright future here at Bucknell, and will accomplish his goals of becoming an All-American and NCAA champion if he continues to build on the successes and failures he has had this past year," team co-captain Joe McMullan '13 said.
Time and time again, Miller proved to be a tremendous competitor, elevating his game to unparalleled levels when it mattered most. Notably, Miller won a pivotal match against ranked opponent Garrett Frey of Princeton by a score of 10-9. Miller's win marked his first win over a ranked opponent and jump-started a 27-9 Bison victory.
Later in the season, Miller went 3-1 versus four seeded opponents at the EIWA Championships. His only loss came in the semifinal round at the hands of Frank Perrelli of Cornell, the eventual EIWA champion of the 125-pound weight class.
One way in which Miller was able to achieve his tremendous success was through an unwavering determination to improve and develop into a more balanced wrestler. Every day, Miller entered the wrestling room with a commitment that was second to none.
"I put in a lot of extra hours in the wrestling room individually to prepare for competition just as most people put in many extra hours studying for a big test. In the end it was just the belief in what my coaches were telling me to do and the belief in myself to improve and get better every day," Miller said.
Still, Miller attributes a large portion of the success he has experienced this season to the faith he put in his coaches. Through their tutelage, Miller was able to make a smooth transition from high school to collegiate wrestling and has improved his technique significantly since stepping on campus.
"I think most of my success was due to the transition that I made. I was able to make this transition by working a lot individually with my coaches. I tried my best to listen to everything they said and improve upon my lesser strengths which they pointed out. One thing my coach always says is to be a 'student of the sport' and I really did my best to accomplish that," Miller said.
Although Miller achieved phenomenal success that any collegiate wrestler would be proud of, Miller is not satisfied. He claims that he has not reached his full potential in his young collegiate wrestling career. Miller's unrelenting attitude matches that of a champion and his drive certainly serves as a primary reason why Miller was so successful in his first season.
If Miller continues to approach the sport with his unwavering confidence and strong work ethic, it is likely that he will add to his already impressive list of accomplishments. Already eyeing next season, the Orange and Blue faithful should expect nothing less than great things from Austin Miller as he looks to improve on a fantastic rookie season.
" I am very proud of Austin and all that he has accomplished during his freshman campaign," said head coach Dan Wirnsberger. "His best wrestling is ahead of him because of his commitment and dedication for the sport he loves. Austin is well deserving of this honor."
Filed Under: Men, Sports, Wrestling Tagged With: athlete of the year, Bucknellian sports awards, rookie of the year, wrestling
Female Athlete of the Year
By Katherine Harris
Women's diver Katie Hetherington '15 could have never anticipated the immediate success she would have when she first stepped into Arthur D. Kinney Jr. Natatorium this fall.
"I think I had a really great season and I accomplished a lot more than I expected to," Hetherington said. "My only real expectation was to make it to Patriots."
Because Hetherington was already a successful diver in high school before she arrived on campus, especially in the three-meter board, coaches knew that she was going to make a big impact on the diving program. Even they didn't anticipate exactly how much of a splash she was going to make in the competitive waters.
"I knew she was going to be good, but I had no idea she was as good as she is," diving coach Errol Carter said. "I knew she would be our next team record holder but had no idea it would all happen in her first semester."
While it is often difficult for first-years to come into a program and succeed right away, standing out was not an issue for Hetherington, whose success in the pool was immediate. In fact, she was already breaking records in her first-ever collegiate meet this fall.
In the meet on Oct. 1, Hetherington outperformed not only the divers from opposing UMBC, but also a very talented group of teammates, diving her way into the school record books. Her score of 264.68 broke the one-meter board record for the Bison, and also created what she cites as one of her most memorable performances of the season.
"I was very nervous at the beginning of the meet because I expected a lot of myself, as I do every meet. Honestly, the possibility of breaking a record never crossed my mind. I was just hoping to not mess up too badly," Hetherington said. "When I was told I broke the one-meter record, I was ecstatic. I would not have been more excited."
And the success didn't stop there by a long shot as Hetherington continued her first collegiate season. On Nov. 18, she broke the three-meter board school record at the Bucknell Invitational with a score of 285.05.
"[Hetherington] was in second or third place after the prelims and her score was within a couple of points of the record. I recall her saying, 'I want to break that record.' That night during finals, she shattered the record and qualified for the NCAA Zone Diving Meet, the second [Bison] to do so in my time [13 seasons] as coach here," Carter said.
By the end of the season, Hetherington had won both boards on five different occasions for a total of 13 overall wins. At the Patriot League Championships, a third-place finish in the 1m and a second in the 3m rounded out her impressive in-conference season.
Part of what has made Hetherington so successful in her career already is her willingness to learn and listen to what her coaches have to say to her. She has also supported her teammates in a sport where individual competition is very intense to say the least.
"She is not only a great athlete, but a great teammate as well. She is so humble, and she brings an energy to practice that is completely unique from everyone else on the team," teammate Tara Boyle '15 said. "It is way too hard to pick a best performance of hers from this season because she was so consistently successful all year."
Hetherington's scores also qualified her for the NCAA Zone "A" Diving Meet, a competition where the top four divers qualify for seeds in the NCAA Championships. The first-year represented the Bison as their solo competitor at the event, placing 41st on the 1m board and 36th on the 3m board with scores of 192.75 and 204.85 in the respective preliminaries.
"Katie's such a strong competitor because she never lets herself get psyched out mentally. She always keeps it positive and has so much fun in practice and at meets, making her not only a better diver but also an influential contributor to the team dynamic," teammate Liz Porcellio '13 said.
Even with all of this success as a first-year, Hetherington is far from satisfied. She has already set her sights on her goals for next year and hopes to take her impressive performances to new heights in her sophomore season.
"Next year my goal would be to qualify to Zones again and hopefully perform better there. I would also like to learn some harder dives to increase the difficulty of my list," Hetherington said.
The first-year's coaches are also excited at the prospect of her improving even more in the years to come. In the off-season, she will be working with them constantly to keep herself ahead of the competition, especially many of her own teammates who are working very hard to reach her level of success as well.
"I feel that if Katie gets over her hangups that many divers have, and starts to believe how good she can be, the sky is the limit," Carter said. "She already has the dives and skill; we need to fine-tune some of those skills and get her tough dives consistently good. If her next few years are anything like this one, I see the records getting higher and higher and her doing better and better at the NCAA Zone meet and potentially getting close to Nationals."
Filed Under: Sports, Swimming & Diving, Women Tagged With: athlete of the year, Bucknellian sports awards, diving, women's swimming
Male Athlete of the Year
By Alex Wagner
To put it plainly, Bryce Robertson '12 embodies what college football coaches look for in their players. The cornerback and punt returner is an exceptional athlete with a strong drive to succeed, as well as a great teammate and leader on and off the field. These qualities have made him a standout student-athlete over his four years, which has culminated in an outstanding senior campaign.
In his hometown of Reserve, La., Robertson was a football and basketball star at East St. John High School. Although he was certainly an accomplished player from an area with quality high school programs, it was not easy to tell what a huge role he would play during his time in Lewisburg.
Even for a casual fan, Robertson's impact on the Orange and Blue's football program is clear. His numerous accolades and statistics speak for themselves. He was named the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) Elite Defensive Back for 2011. He was an All-American selection by the Associate Press, The Sports Network, Walter Camp and Phil Steele. He was a First Team All-Patriot League selection, Academic All-Patriot League Football selection and a C. Dale Wolfe Recognition Award recipient, given to the most inspirational player on the team.
Robertson's 13 interceptions in 2011 shattered the previous 24-year-old Patriot League record of nine. In fact, it is not uncommon for a whole team to have less than 13 interceptions during a season. His 184 interception return yards were a program record, which also helped him add up a career high 346 all-purpose yards in 2011. He was also tied for a team-high with six pass breakups.
These numbers are the work of a player who led the Bison defense that forced 39 turnovers, contributing to a +2.45 turnover margin per game, which led the nation.
But in reality, the awards and statistics don't tell the whole story. Head coach Joe Susan paints a better picture of what makes Robertson such a special player.
"Bryce is confident in his ability, [which] is critical to being a cornerback at any level in football. He anticipates well. He is an explosive athlete and has very good strength for someone at his position. He has very good quickness, and good speed. He has very good hands [which] make catching interceptions a lot easier. He is fearless, a critical factor for a corner," Susan said.
When speaking about what makes him successful, Robertson is quick to highlight three main factors.
"Firstly, the new coaching staff implemented a new defensive scheme upon their arrival. I embraced the challenge and did what I had to on and off the field in order to become the most productive player I could for the team. Secondly, the full support of my coaches also was monumental in my success on the field. Lastly, but definitely not least, the outstanding pressure that was produced by our defensive line and blitz schemes also added to what I was able to accomplish on the field," Robertson said.
Any great player must learn to work well with and learn from their coaching staff, and Robertson certainly embraced the lessons of cornerbacks coach Chip Taylor, who Robertson says has been the most influential figure for him at the University.
"He was a good friend to me and some of the other guys on the team. He has taught me many things that I have assimilated into my game in order to become a more complete player, as well as many life lessons that I will keep with me throughout my life long after my tenure at Bucknell has ended," Robertson said.
Although his play at cornerback has garnered him much attention, Robertson is also extremely valuable to the Bison as a punt returner. In 2011, he returned 18 punts for 140 yards.
"He was consistent as a punt returner and saved our team many hidden yards just by catching punts," Susan said.
Despite the huge success he enjoyed during his final season, the going was not always easy for Robertson. He was hampered by a hamstring injury during his junior year, which meant that he had to commit to making changes so that he would be healthy for the 2011 season.
"He was an example for others in the weight room and in our running program. He was always willing to do extra work be it physical or mental, 'student of the game' work," Susan said.
The extra work in the off season obviously paid off for Robertson and the Bison in 2011, when they saw an impressive five-win turnaround from the previous year.
Robertson's favorite moments during the season were every time the team gathered after a win to sing their fight song. It is certainly gratifying when all of the work put in during practice and weight room sessions produces the desired goal.
Due to the confidence gained during this past season, Robertson plans to enter the 2012 NFL Draft.
"My plan after graduation is to chase the dream. It is not often that people get to actually make a living participating in a sport that they aspired to be a part of since they were a toddler. So it is truly a blessing that I have the opportunity to do so, and … I [intend] to take full advantage of it," Robertson said.
Everyone in the Bison community certainly wishes him the best of luck in his journey to take his game to the highest level. But if that doesn't work out for him, he has a promising backup plan as well.
"I would be more than happy to obtain a finance career and become a productive member of society, building off the foundation of a Bucknell education," Robertson said.
Susan agrees that Robertson is prepared for life after college, wherever that may lead him.
"As a coaching staff we feel fortunate to have the privilege of coaching young men like Bryce. He is a very charismatic young man who has a great sense of people," Susan said.
No matter what comes for Robertson in the coming years, the Orange and Blue will always be grateful for his huge contributions to the football program.
Filed Under: Football, Men, Sports Tagged With: athlete of the year, Bucknellian sports awards, football
By Eric Brod
Great leaders often define themselves in times of controversy or crisis. For head football coach Joseph Susan, the defining moment of his early career as coach of the Orange and Blue could have come this season.
After the team finished 1-10 in his first season, Susan knew he had a tough task ahead of him in revitalizing the football program. Just one year later, the Bison, propelled by a newfound tenacity and team unity under Susan, improved to 6-5 overall (2-3 in league play) and set the tone going into the 2012 season as a contender in the Patriot League.
"Each team is buying into the system that Coach Susan is trying implement with the Bucknell Football program," said tight end Terna Ityokumbul '13. "I think it's also another year running the same plays and not just running the plays to run them, but knowing what each person's role in the play is and seeing the overall picture."
To improve by five wins in one season with just an 11-game schedule is no small feat for any team, and takes a strong and supportive leader to get players to buy into a system after producing just one win in the prior season.
"I believe the biggest difference in our team this year was the way our players bought into how we approach the game. It is not an overnight process," Susan said. "The impact of how we strength train, how we condition, how we study the game is one that takes time to build."
Susan said trust among the players and coaches is essential to building a successful football program.
"There was a lot more trust in one another [this year]. [Players] also developed a lot more self-confidence. That is crucial to being able to play together," Susan said. "Trust is a word that has depth of meaning when it comes to tying 95 players, nine coaches, five trainers, six managers and other support personnel into one vision."
Quite possibly the greatest change in the team was seen on defense, where the Bison held the FCS's highest turnover differential in the regular season at +27. The Bison also recorded their first shutout since 2001 with their 21-0 win over Fordham.
"One of the biggest changes was how we did with the ball," Susan said. "We led the nation in turnover margin. It is something we teach, and something we practice every day. Our players have to trust the system for it to work."
Bryce Robertson '12, who led the nation in interceptions with 13, said Susan worked with the players to build trust and change the overall mindset of the team through his SAM concept. SAM stands for "Selfless, Accountable and Mentally tough," and everything that Susan has implemented into the program revolves around these three ideas.
For Robertson personally, Susan's teachings were a major factor for him having one of the top seasons for a defender in the entire history of the Orange and Blue football program.
"A good amount of the success I had this season can be attributed to Coach Susan's teaching this past year because much of it was a direct result of buying in to his way of doing things," Robertson said. "I was always selfless in the way I approached each game, and did what I could do to be the best at my position in order to be accountable to my team every time I was called to perform."
For Robertson and his teammates, Susan's effectiveness can be attributed to his unwavering toughness in all situations.
"In choosing one memory I would say that the time when he suffered a wipeout one game on our sideline would be the winner," Robertson said. "The play was heading towards our sideline directly at Coach Susan. Right before the ball carrier reached the sideline he was undercut by a defensive player who then undercut Coach Susan. After the play he calmly rose to his feet, looked around and smiled. From that day on I had a new outlook on the difference between pain and injury."
It is clear that Susan has the Bison heading in a positive direction as they look towards building upon the improvements made throughout the 2011 season. With a strong defense and a rising offense led by running back Tyler Smith '13, Susan expects the Orange and Blue to achieve new levels of success in 2012.
"There is one goal for our program: for every player to work to be the very best they can be. The human element comes into play and we cannot allow distractions to change our course," Susan said. "There are no awards for second place. We are working to win championships. We will win the right way. Our players will be leaders on and off the field. They will be leaders beyond their time at this special place."
Without a doubt, the Orange and Blue football team has a tremendous leader in place to guide it for many years to come.
Filed Under: Featured, Football, Men, Sports Tagged With: Bucknellian sports awards, coach of the year, football
Female Rookie of the Year: Shelby Romine '14
April 22, 2011 by Cooper Sutton
By Cooper Sutton
Playing in orange and blue was not even on first-year basketball star Shelby Romine's radar in high school. Before she was recruited, she had never even heard of the University. What she has found since then is a place where she can immediately take control of a program, providing the most explosive force on her team, even as a first-year.
In her first year for the Orange and Blue, Romine, point guard of the women's basketball team, started all 28 games, leading her team in scoring with 13.5 points per game, a full six points above the next-highest scorer on the team.
"Shelby had a tremendous freshmen year, making an immediate impact not only on our program, but on Patriot League women's basketball," women's basketball head coach Kathy Fedorjaka said.
From her very first collegiate game, Romine made her presence clear. Against Rider in the opener, she was the highest scorer for her team with 17, leading the Bison to a 53-48 win.
This was not a rare occurrence. In the 28 games played this season, Romine led the team in scoring an astonishing 16 times, going for more than 20 five times. On Jan. 22, she led her team to a huge league win on the road at Colgate in overtime, dropping a dazzling 28 points. No other member of her team would eclipse that single-game mark in the 2010-2011 season.
"I was impressed immediately with her work ethic, skill level and level of conditioning, and she showed tremendous poise and confidence as a freshman," Fedorjaka said. "She was a tremendous addition to our team in terms of giving us another strong ball-handler and lead guard, as well as a great scorer and creator on the offensive end of the floor."
Offensively, one of Romine's strongest aspects this year was her shooting. From beyond the arc, she was by far the most potent Bison shooter, hitting more than 40 percent of her shots. With 47 threes on the season, Romine finished more than 31 ahead of the next player on her team.
From the free throw line, she also posted team bests in percentage and shooting. Her percentage of .734 edged out that of her teammate Rachel Voss '13 at .733. She outscored the second-place member of her team in free-throw points Joyce Novacek '11 80-47.
Romine is more than just a scorer. As a point guard, she also led the team in assists with 101 and steals with 37.
Despite her incendiary individual statistics, Romine remains focused on the team as a whole.
"The most exciting moment of freshman year was being picked last as a team in the preseason polls but getting the fourth seed in the tournament," she said. "It was so great to win the first round game and move on to the second round of the tournament. This experience will definitely help the team to get better next year."
It was this kind of attitude that garnered Romine respect beyond the court, winning over both her teammates and her coaches.
"Outside of her production, Shelby is extremely coachable and was very well-liked by her teammates," Fedorjaka said. "They had a great deal of respect for her and confidence in her on the floor."
Romine navigated her first year of college basketball so well both on the court and in the locker room that it should come as no surprise that her most challenging obstacle this year came from outside the realm of athletics. At heart, this budding basketball superstar found the most difficulty in being away from home.
Holding family values close to heart, she found it difficult to be away from her family, especially during basketball season. According to Romine, her family has been a key component in all the success she has found.
"I think a huge factor that played into being successful during the season was the preparation I did in the summer months with my dad," she said. "He was always willing to help me. Countless times I remember him leaving work early to go to the gym and shoot with me, and he'd even time my sprints. If it wasn't for him, I wouldn't be anywhere near where I am today."
Clearly, Shelby's hard work with her father has paid off. With only one year of college under her belt, she has already cemented herself not only as one of the most dangerous players on the Bison, but also one of the most explosive in the entire league. And with a strong work ethic and a generally positive attitude, she seems poised to achieve much more.
Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: athlete of the year, Bucknellian sports awards, women's basketball
Male Rookie of the Year: Mike Nicholson '14
By Chris McCree
Just one year into his collegiate career, Mike Nicholson '14 has already achieved more for the Bison swim program than few individuals, let alone a first-year, can ever hope to.
"Mike had a tremendous impact on the team this year right from the start," Head Coach Dan Schinnerer said. "He was a great meet performer throughout the season, but also showed the ability to raise his level in the big meets."
This season, Nicholson amassed 24 first-place finishes and, with his consistently stellar performance, distinguished himself as a top-tier competitor among his teammates and the rest of the league.
"He scored the most points for us over the course of the season and also scored the most points for us at Patriot League Championships. It's not common that you see a freshman join the team and right away have a huge impact like that," team captain Mike Volpe '11 said.
Most notably, Nicholson always seemed to perform best when the stakes were the highest. Starting with the first meet of the season against UMBC, Nicholson gave his teammates a glimpse of what was to come during the season. In the meet, he followed a second-place finish in the 100 IM with two first place finishes in the 200 IM and 400 IM.
"In that meet, we saw for the first time what he was capable of. He won his events and set the bar for everyone else on the team," Volpe said.
Later, in arguably the most important meet of the regular season against Patriot League rival Army, Nicholson carried the team with first-place finishes in all three of his events. Then, at the Patriot League Championships, he claimed a third-place finish in the 200 IM and later went on to take the title in the 400 IM by breaking his career-best time by an unprecedented 7.17 seconds. Despite the impressive performances put forth by Nicholson, the Bison were not able to defeat the Black Knights during their two attempts this year. However, Nicholson has turned his full attention to making sure it doesn't happen again next season.
"My goal for next year is to beat Army," he said. "Any individual goal I have is trumped by my desire to beat them. They disrespected us twice this year in our home pool, and I know for a fact we are going to bite back. Every guy on our team cannot wait for our date with them at West Point next year. It was our motivation this spring, and will be our motivation all fall as well."
Ultimately, it was through this competitive attitude that Nicholson had his greatest impact.
"As an athlete and a person, Mike is pretty 'low-key.' You wouldn't guess him to be a tenacious competitor. That being said, he really raised the team's intensity this year," Schinnerer said.
His ability to bring the same intensity to practice that he does to meets is uncanny for such a young athlete, and his teammates undoubtedly noticed.
"Mike is one of the hardest working kids I've seen in our pool," Volpe said. "His attitude during practice is that nothing can stop him. He does the most difficult sets and does them to the best of his ability every time he swims."
Certainly, all his hard work has paid off. As a first-year, Nicholson already holds two school records in the 200 and 400 IM, and will be the reigning 400 IM Patriot League champion going into next season.
"He definitely had an outstanding first year, but we believe he is capable of even more in the years to come," Schinnerer said.
Although he is proud of his accomplishments this season, Nicholson has set even loftier goals for the upcoming years.
"For the rest of my career here, my ultimate goal is to make the NCAA championship," he said. "I was able to make some progress this year by making a 'B' cut for the meet in my 400 IM, but I have to drop some serious time in order to be invited to the meet."
Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Bucknellian sports awards
Female Athlete of the Year: Lauren Lucido '11
By Lindsay Regruto
Leaving the pool in favor of the court, The Bucknellian's Female Athlete of the Year, women's tennis co-captain Lauren Lucido '11 played in her first competitive tennis tournament at 10 years old. Lucido's decision to play on land rather than in water paid off: she leaves the University with more wins than any female Bison tennis player before her.
When Lucido first stepped on the court for the Orange and Blue, it was the power behind her hits and her strong background as a USTA junior player that made the biggest initial impact on the team. Starting off strong, Lucido was also a Second Team All-Patriot League selection her first and second years. After going a perfect 11-0 her sophomore year, Lucido was selected as the Patriot League Player of the Month for September 2008.
Lucido's dedication to the game and her team stems from a true love of the sport and the feeling of just being on the court.
"When I'm on the tennis court, it's as if nothing else matters. For that bit of time, it's just me and the ball," Lucido said. "It's therapeutic and a rush all at the same time."
During her junior campaign, Lucido was named First Team All-Patriot League, finishing second on the team in overall wins in singles and leading the team in doubles victories. She ended her junior season with 14 straight singles wins for the sixth-longest single-season winning streak in program history.
"It's very exciting and well-deserved that Lauren has been chosen for Athlete of the Year. After being her teammate for the past four years, it has been great to see her top the charts before completing our senior season," teammate Dara Dwojewski '11 said. "Her immense success as an athlete at Bucknell is certainly something to be proud of."
Over Lucido's four years, Head Coach Rebecca Helt said Lucido is one of her "most coachable players" and has watched Lucido not only improve but also demonstrate the drive and determination to develop into a totally new player. Her athletic ability has allowed her to internalize feedback over the years and pick up new skills quickly.
"She would be happy about a win, but never satisfied with her performance. She wanted to become a better player every single day," Helt said. "She not only learned new skills, but as a junior and senior, Lauren took all her skills and became a brilliant competitor."
Lucido's competitive nature has driven her to win other awards and recognition along the way. After breaking the tennis all-time record for total wins this year, Lucido was granted her second Bison Athlete of the Week award. In March of this year, Lucido was named Patriot League Women's Tennis Player of the Month for the fourth time in her career.
Her ability to self-motivate has proven invaluable throughout her career.
"You're on the court by yourself, so if there's anyone who's going to motivate you and get you through the match, it's you," Lucido said. "I hate to lose, so when I'm out there on the tennis court, I'm going to try to do whatever it takes to win that match."
Lucido has worked hard to earn the title of all-time leader in singles and doubles victories with 83 wins at doubles and 87 singles victories. She will finish her career as the winningest player in program history with 170 all time victories.
"One of my biggest goals for all players who come through my program is to help them learn to play 'fearless' tennis," Helt said. "Over the years, Lauren became one of the most fearless competitors I've ever coached. It was an amazing experience to watch Lauren mature into an all-court, solid player who never held back."
Her accomplishments are a testament to her great talent on the court, but her commitment to her teammates is a testament to the type of player Lucido has become.
"The girls on my team aren't just my teammates, they're my friends. It's not just you out there on the court. You have your teammates, and I think that's a huge part of what made the whole college tennis experience so awesome for me," Lucido said.
Her drive on the court has only been matched by her desire to push her teammates to be the best they can.
"Lauren has been an amazing co-captain, teammate and friend the past four years," teammate Lauren Rottkamp '11 said. "On the court, Lauren has always had great focus. Off the court, Lauren exudes a fun and energetic energy for the team and brings it to everything she does. Lauren is truly a wonderful teammate and friend."
Male Athlete of the Year: Mike Muscala '13
By Greg Stevenson
To his opponents, both non-conference and in the Patriot League, he is a dominant man who won just about every award the conference had to offer in 2011. To the rest of the country, he is a YouTube sensation with a flair for the dramatic. To those closer to home, including the Sojka Psychos and all the fans who pack Sojka Pavilion for every men's basketball home game, he is "Moose."
But, to those who know him best, like senior point guard and floor general Darryl Shazier '11 and the rest of his teammates, Mike Muscala '13 is a great player both on and off the court. After arguably one of the most impressive individual seasons in program history, it's hard for anyone around the country to make a case otherwise.
Coming to the team last year from Saint Paul, Minn., Muscala, just a sophomore, started right away in his first season in a Bison uniform, struggling at times and not always playing up to his fullest potential. His rookie year ended with a loss to Holy Cross in the Patriot League Tournament, a game in which he scored just nine points. For Muscala, those shortcomings were just more fuel to get better in the off season.
"Every player has weaknesses, but I try to improve my game and get better every day," Muscala said. "I think my best attribute is my work ethic. I may not always score a ton of points, but I've gotten better at contributing to the team and being a presence on the court whenever I'm out there. I'm a very competitive person and hate losing, even in practice. I try to use that and turn it into motivation to get better."
Before the season started, there were a lot of questions surrounding his role on the team. But it didn't take long for those who followed the Orange and Blue to notice a difference in Muscala's game. Inside the paint, Muscala had become a dominating force. In 2009-2010, bigger and stronger defenders would outwork him for points and rebounds, but this season, Muscala began to win those battles and assert himself down low. In the Bison's 15 contests before the start of 2011, Muscala had five 20-point performances and another double-digit rebounding game.
One night a few days after New Year's in Richmond, Va., the 2011 season would change for Muscala and the Bison. In the Bison's final road game before the start of their conference schedule, the Richmond Spiders had pinned them to the brink with two seconds left and trailing by one after a costly Orange and Blue turnover in the final moments of the game. With a chance to ice the game, the Spiders inexplicably missed two free throws, opening the door for a miracle.
With the trust of his team and the coaching staff behind him, the Bison drew up one last play to go to Muscala. Executing the sequence perfectly, Muscala caught a full-court pass and buried a fadeaway jumper to beat Richmond by one.
"Hitting that shot was a surreal experience," Muscala said. "We battled hard the whole game and the circumstances towards the end of it that even made it possible were crazy. Joe [Willman '13] had a great pass to me that shouldn't be forgotten. Since that was our last non-conference game before we headed into league play, it definitely gave us a huge boost moving forward."
In that moment, Muscala had taken his game and the rest of his team to the next level.
With the video of the Richmond shot plastered all over YouTube, Muscala had become famous beyond the inner circles of the Bison basketball community, and his performance failed to disappoint. In his second game after the shot, Muscala scored a career-high 33 points to go along with 10 rebounds in a blowout of second-place American.
Muscala's encore performance to the Richmond shot came in the following game when, on national television, he drained another buzzer beater, this time against rival Holy Cross, which was enough to get him on ESPN later that night.
"It was really cool for us to see that SportsCenter put it on its highlights," Muscala said. "But what was great about our team is that it didn't make us complacent. We kept working hard in practice and guys really stepped up in some crucial games."
With Muscala playing at his peak and the team continuing to work hard, the Bison tore through its Patriot League schedule, losing just once in 14 tries against conference foes. He scored in double digits in all but two games. In just a few weeks, he had become the most dominant player in the Patriot League.
His impressive play and continual focus on improving was not lost on his teammates or coaches.
"Mike puts his teammates over himself, which is very important in gaining the trust of your leader," Shazier said. "He makes the people around him better because of his lead by example mentality. When Mike is going hard at whatever it is the team is doing, it forces everyone else to match his energy and work ethic."
It wasn't just his own team that had taken notice. Over the course of the season, Muscala not only garnered the respect of opposing players and coaches, his play also earned him the Patriot League Player of the Year award and First Team All-Patriot League honors to cap off an impressive 2010-2011 campaign.
"Winning Player of the Year was definitely a big honor that was a goal of mine heading into the season," Muscala said. "However, it's really reflective of the team and all the hard work we put in every day."
Together, Muscala and the rest of the men's basketball team showed off their hard work with three consecutive victories in the Patriot League Tournament, none of them easy, to claim a spot in the NCAA Tournament. In the semifinal contest against Lehigh, Muscala saved his team's season with two free throws and a key defensive stop in the final seconds to preserve the victory. Against Lafayette in the title game, Muscala led all scorers with 18 points, helping bring the title home to Lewisburg. With his performance in the three tournament games, Muscala took home another piece of hardware—Patriot League Tournament Most Outstanding Player.
"Winning that game against Lafayette, on ESPN2, in front of a crowded Sojka, nothing can beat that," Muscala said. "It was the most memorable moment of my life and something I will certainly always cherish."
The season had been an unforgettable one for Muscala, and the win against Lafayette gave him one more opportunity to lead the Bison—this time to the NCAA Tournament versus the Connecticut Huskies. Even though the Orange and Blue struggled against the eventual-champion Huskies, the experience of the Big Dance was a memorable one.
"Playing in the NCAA Tournament has always been a dream of mine, and it was awesome," Muscala said.
The experience, though, is not what will linger for Muscala. Like any true champion, what he will never forget is the stinging defeat that ended his season.
"The loss gave me a lot more motivation to continue improving my game in the off season and get us back there next year," he said.
It should come as no surprise to Bison fans that Muscala is never satisfied, even when leading his team to the NCAA Tournament. He's the player who never quits, the player whose energy is unmatched, the player who keeps working hard.
That's the motivation that took him to new heights in 2011. And, surely, that will be the same drive that will bring out a whole new Muscala come 2012.
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Coach of the Year: Dave Paulsen
The story of Dave Paulsen's road to the Bison men's basketball program is one that few outside of the team's inner circles have heard.
After former head coach Pat Flannery, whose monumental upset over Kansas in the NCAA Tournament in 2005 and victory over Arkansas the next season put the Bison on the map nationally, retired abruptly in the summer of 2008, Paulsen took over a team needing some direction. Coming to an established Division I program from the Division III level, the stakes and the pressure facing Paulsen were enormously high.
Despite the pressure, his commitment to the program was obvious right from his first moments as head coach of the Bison.
"Paulsen eased the transition of the coaching change by simply saying that he chose us," Darryl Shazier '11 said. "This was really important to myself and the others who were recruited by Coach Flannery. We had no choice as to if he was our coach, but he made the decision to choose us."
Struggling mightily to just seven wins in his first season at the helm of the Orange and Blue, Paulsen rebounded last year in 2010, leading the Bison to a second-place finish in the Patriot League standings. The season, though, would end with a stinging first-round loss at home in the conference tournament to Holy Cross, a tough way to end an promising season for Paulsen's up-and-coming team.
Picked to finish second in conference this season, expectations were high for the Bison heading into 2011. But Paulsen was there to keep his team grounded and concentrated like he had been throughout his first two seasons.
"We really always tried to focus on getting better every single day, whether in practice or in games," Paulsen said. "We just wanted to be the best team in the nation in terms of our practice effort, our focus-level and our consistency."
Through eight games in the 2011 season, that effort, especially in tough losses late to Villanova, Marquette and St. Francis on the road, was not translating in victories, as the Bison stumbled out to a 2-6 record. Yet, Paulsen did not change his philosophy, sticking to what he knew best.
"We really challenged our players to find a way to dig down deep to make the extra-effort plays, the toughness plays, the 50-50 plays that distinguish the good teams from the mediocre teams," Paulsen said.
His players noticed his commitment to working hard and to keeping their efforts at a high level, and responded positively in turn.
"Coach Paulsen did a great job throughout the season of challenging us and re-evaluating goals throughout the course of the year so we continue to improve and try to get better," Bryson Johnson '13 said. "Practices were always intense and that has taught us that no matter the circumstances, we must continue to work hard."
Despite their slow start, the effort started to pay off. The victories started coming with Paulsen helping each player develop and find their role.
"Coach Paulsen has helped me develop my game in every aspect, especially on the defense end," Bryan Cohen '12 said. "People don't realize how great of a defense Coach Paulsen is. He has high expectations for each player and, in my case, he expects me to never let my man score one field goal in an entire game. Overall, it may seem a little far-fetched, but having that expectation put on you makes you determined as a player to reach your fullest potential, both individually and collectively as a team."
Paulsen's focus on consistent play helped spark a run of 23 victories in the final 25 regular season games for the Orange and Blue. During that stretch, Paulsen always had the upper hand, outcoaching his opponent, including two separate occasions versus Richmond and Holy Cross, drawing up plays in the final seconds that would lead to game-winning baskets.
In Patriot League play, Paulsen lead his Bison to a 13-1 record and the regular season title, defeating American, the only team picked ahead of the Orange and Blue in the preseason polls, along the way. The second victory over American was Paulsen's 300th career win in his NCAA career, which included his record coaching at Division III Williams College.
Amidst the streak, Paulsen's demeanor on and off the court was just the same as it had been throughout his first three years in Lewisburg.
"Coach Paulsen is a players' coach," Cohen said. "My teammates and I love playing for him and love being around him. Not many basketball players can say that they like their coach both on and off the court. Sure, everyone gets yelled at for making a mistake but everyone one the team understands that he is only trying to bring the best out of you and to make our team achieve excellence."
"When I'm not playing well, we'll watch film together and talk about what I need to improve on," Mike Muscala '13 said. "And when I am playing well, we'll do the same thing–which is what makes him such a great coach, always finding ways to improve and being relentless about consistency. It's had such a profound effect on me and I'm lucky to have him as a coach."
With such an impressive finish to the regular season, Paulsen also was named the Patriot League's Coach of the Year and was a finalist for the 2011 Hugh Durham Award, given to the best coach of any mid-major school in nation.
In the Patriot League Tournament, Paulsen once again stepped up to the challenge, leading his Bison through three tough tests against Army, Lehigh and Lafayette to win the conference championship and earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
"It was a tremendous thrill," Paulsen said. "The whole experience was kind of surreal. I was so happy for our seniors. I told them the day I was hired that I knew they didn't choose me, but I had chosen them. I was so glad to see them rewarded for their faith and hard work through the dark days of that first season. And I was happy to be able to reward everyone for giving me this opportunity and for the faith and support they showed me and my coaching staff."
Even though the NCAA Tournament contest against Connecticut did not pan out in the ways that the team had hoped after their run through the Patriot League in 2011, Paulsen sees the journey there and the UConn game as a teachable moment.
"The NCAA experience was great all the way until they tipped the ball up against UConn. Then, we ran into a juggernaut clicking on all cylinders. The actual game was not much fun but, to some degree, I think you have to go through that type of experience so that, if we're fortunate enough to advance to the NCAA Tournament again next year, we won't be awed or intimidated by the experience. I think everyone in our program is proud of the year we had but the NCAA game left a bitter taste in all of our mouths and we want to get back and perform better in the future," Paulsen said.
That toughness and desire to coach and get better pushed Paulsen through all of the growing pains of his first two seasons in Lewisburg and brought him and the Bison contingent home another conference championship. When next year comes, Bison fans can be sure that he will still be roaming the sidelines, getting after his players for effort, focus and consistency.
But, for right now, he will be satisfied with all he accomplished in 2011.
"This is a tremendous honor, given what an outstanding group of coaches we have here within the athletic department at Bucknell," Paulsen said. "It really is special to work within a department that values excellence and I have benefitted greatly from the input and support of many of my colleagues here at Bucknell. Most importantly, I have been so fortunate to have the best group of assistant coaches that I could ask for. Every member of my staff has had a tremendous impact in teaching our players, coaching in practice in games, preparing scouting reports and helping to recruit our student-athletes. They share equally in this honor."


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Use Tax at Center of Net Tax Debate
By: Stan Gibson | September 03, 2001
Tax collection issue must be worked out before new Internet taxes can be discussed, states say
The issue of new internet sales taxes is moving slowly but steadily on a predictable trajectory that is likely to result in a completely new structure within several years.
The next milestone for the issue is the probable extension of the current "moratorium on multiple and discriminatory taxes" on Internet commerce, which will expire Oct. 21. Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate reconvene this week to discuss extending the moratorium five years.
That extension, however, according to Washington insiders, will be in tandem with continuing discussions over the simplification of local sales taxes.
States have been working in concert to simplify their sales taxes for the better part of two years. The Streamlined Sales Tax Project, a group consisting of 38 states, crafted draft legislation earlier this year to update and simplify sales and use tax collection and administration. But the task of getting such drafts passed in each state government is daunting, as there are some 7,600 taxing jurisdictions in the United States, including states, counties and municipalities.
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Theres also a significant difference of opinion as to whether tangible goods and things distributed electronically ought to be taxed the same way. Also contentious is how to classify goods. For example, said Karl Freiden, an analyst at Arthur Andersen, in Cambridge, Mass., should candy be counted as a food, and are shoelaces clothing or accessories?
Nevertheless, simplifying the tax code will pave the way for the collection of so-called use taxes. Use taxes are imposed on people who buy things from companies outside their state. But since the number and complexity of local sales tax codes make this impractical, most of these taxes go unpaid.
One organization that favors their eventual collection is the e-Fairness Coalition, which represents real estate and retail interests, including Wal-mart, The Gap and others.
"We think there should be federal legislation that lays out clear guidelines to the states to simplify their tax systems," said Lisa Cowell, executive director of e-Fairness in Washington. "Once Congress is satisfied the states have simplified, then they should be able to ask that all retailers collect [use taxes]." Cowell added her group favors an extension of the moratorium, but only if efforts to streamline local sales taxes are made.
The Bush administration, for its part, favors extending the moratorium, as well as enacting a permanent ban on Internet access taxes.
"President Bush has called for a five-year extension of the existing moratorium," said Bruce Mehlman, assistant secretary of commerce for technology policy in the Bush administration. "Any neutral observer would applaud the simplification of taxes," he added.
Mark Nebergall, president of the Internet Tax Fairness Coalition, a software industry group in Washington, said his organization also favors extending the moratorium. The discussions on tax simplification are not far enough along," Nebergall said.
With so many voices in favor of extending the moratorium, passage of such legislation, followed by several more years of tax simplification talks, is likely, according to analyst Frieden.
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Not only that, but fewer and fewer graduates are planning to pay off their student loans, which is becoming more and more difficult as fees increase. I'm pretty sure that the student loan company is going to go bust. It just can't keep going the way it is... What's also becoming normal is that a lot of jobs now ask for applicants to have a degree, when it's not always essential. It was ridiculous to aim for 50% of school leavers to go to university and now the country is paying the price. Yes, it should be accessible to everyone, but the places should only go to those who genuinely want to study rather than just rushing into it because it's the next logical step after A Levels.
Another UKIP candidate has been forced to resign because of homophobic and racist comments in a recorded phone call... Just another nail in the coffin hopefully!
It was still not their place to stop it though... They did not have the power, the right nor the influence to stop the Tories on every policy they had. Maybe they should have stood firm on the policies they wanted to implement from their own manifesto when they negotiated their way in, but they didn't.
I don't really understand all of the anti-lib dem movement. They got fewer seats in 2010 than they had in the previous election, yet their followers have turned on them because they joined the Tories in government and managed to dilute some of their more right wing policies? It makes no sense, the lib dems were never in power, they were able to influence the Tories on some policies and yet people blame them for U-turning on their policies, even though they had very little, if any, power to enforce them... At least the student support are unlikely to vote UKIP in protest.
I do think that they've got a bit more drawing power than the BNP, and from recent by elections, they are certainly getting more support than the BNP ever did. Although the recent headline about Nigel Farage blaming immigrants for him being late for a meet and greet that others have paid for has discredited him somewhat and hopefully a few more things like that would come to light by the time the Election Day comes.
How much of an impact will UKIP have at next year's general election? Will they continue to gain in popularity or will the public turn on them once they start to learn that there is no substance to them at all? Each week they undergo more and more scrutiny, so hopefully people will see them for what they really are. Unfortunately I could see my constituency swinging over to UKIP as they are disillusioned by labour, but I would feel very uncomfortable knowing that the people around me have voted them in.
So Ed is going to block the transfer of powers to Scotland as Cameron is planning to also stop Scottish MPs from voting on issues that only affect England at the same time... Now the people of Scotland feel despondent... The Yes voters are saying "I told you so" and the no voters are saying "oh shite".
Is that Yes/No figure the wrong way around?
If Yes wins and the Scottish government continue to offer free higher education, prescriptions and subsidised bedroom tax, could we expect to see an influx of people from rUK before Independence Day?
There are only so many ways the press can say "the Scots have been out to vote today"
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-29243528 Does nobody have a job to go to?


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