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Maryland-Virginia Tech recap: Terps win 27-24 in overtime, clinch bowl eligibility
Maryland wins a thriller in Blacksburg.
By Pete Volk@Pete_Volk Nov 16, 2013, 4:04pm EST
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For the first time ever, Maryland has defeated Virginia Tech in ACC play. The Terps pulled out a dramatic 27-24 win in Blacksburg on an overtime touchdown run by C.J. Brown, clinching bowl eligibility and turning the season right around.
Maryland's defense played a phenomenal first half, keeping the Terps in it despite an early anemic offensive effort. Brian Stewart's unit allowed only one real Virginia Tech drive all half, holding Logan Thomas to an 8/16 mark for 89 yards and just seven yards rushing, and were led by linebackers Matt Robinson and Alex Twine.
With how well the Terrapin defense has played these past few weeks, the hope was for Maryland's offense to just break one play -- but without Stefon Diggs and Deon Long, it was unknown where that play would come from. Will Likely answered, returning a punt 63 yards for the game-tying score midway through the second quarter, giving Maryland the boost they needed.
The Terps' defense responded with another stout stop, and Maryland's offense was able to drive down the field on the legs of C.J. Brown, who punched the ball in for a one-yard score and the 14-7 lead to close out the half.
Maryland got the ball to start the second half, and a series of big plays led them down the field for the score. On third-and-nine, Brown found Nigel King for a first down, then connected with Amba Etta-Tawo for a 43-yard gain. On the next play, Brown threw a perfect ball to King in the corner of the end zone for a 16-yard touchdown, making it 21-7.
Virginia Tech started with great field position on their next drive thanks to Demetri Knowles's 88-yard kickoff return, and converted on Logan Thomas's two-yard touchdown pass to D.J. Coles to cut the lead to 21-14.
A few drives later, the Hokies were spelled out on a huge third-and-24 completion, and ended the drive on a five-yard touchdown pass from Thomas to Willie Byrn in the corner of the end zone to tie it 21-21.
With the defense looking tired after a fantastic effort, Maryland's offense needed to put together a significant drive to spell their sibling unit. They were unable to do so, going three-and-out and giving the Hokies a chance to take the lead late in the fourth quarter. The Terps' defense showed up yet again, forcing a three-and-out and getting Maryland the ball back with just over six minutes left to play.
The Terps were unable to take advantage, as Mike Locksley's play-calling in the fourth quarter continues to be in issue. Maryland's drive resulted in their third straight three-and-out, giving the Hokies the ball.
Andre Monroe got another early sack on the next drive, and on third-and-nine the Terrapins stopped a scrambling Thomas to get the ball back. Brandon Ross started the possession out with a ten-yard run, and C.J. Brown followed up with a four-yard gain. On third-and-five two plays later, Brown completed a pass to Nigel King over the middle for a first down. Maryland was forced to punt the ball away however, and sent it into the end zone for a touchback. Virginia Tech kneeled the ball, sending it into overtime.
Maryland won the overtime coin toss, and elected to start the period on defense. On third-and-eight, Alvin Hill was called for pass interference on a play in which multiple replays could not find the contact. The Hokies were given the first down, but Andre Monroe broke through for a huge sack on third-and-goal to force the field goal attempt. Erik Kristensen hit the 31-yarder, making it 24-21.
Brandon Ross broke a huge run on second down for Maryland in their overtime possession, setting up first-and-goal from the three. Two plays later, C.J. Brown rolled out to the left side and dove into the end zone for a dramatic winning score.
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I am so pleased to have had the opportunity to read Clay Shirky's 2005 article, Ontology Is Overrated: categories, links and tags. The two concepts of classification and tagging were clearly defined and developed in his writing and through well chosen illustrative examples. The user advantages of tagging for information finding presented in Clay Shirky's article provided compelling reasons for the adoption of tagging in library catalogues. He offered a noteworthy outline that suggested when an ontological classification scheme works and doesn't work, demonstrating the need for both tagging and classification in libraries. It is encouraging to see the examples of library catalogues currently using both tagging and traditional classification schemes. My public library service experience concurs with Clay Shirky's assertion: "… the frailty of human memory and the physical fact of books make some sort of organizational scheme a requirement, and hierarchy is a good way to manage physical objects." In fact the Dewey Decimal System used in my public library is functional in that each book has a physical place and is in a logical arrangement. This physical and classified arrangement is important, providing patrons with a collection that can be browsed. From my experience in the public library, the classification and arrangement of the Dewey Decimal System continues to function as an important information seeking tool and discovery strategy for many patrons who physically brows the shelves of the library. However, in my library service experience I have also assisted users confounded by the traditional library categorization scheme. One very well educated patron came to the desk exasperated while searching an online university database by subject. She was unable to find the subject terminology to unlock the vast body of knowledge in the collection to satisfy her query. This intelligent woman was completely frustrated by the limitations of the classification scheme. In this case, the inclusion of less limiting user generated tags would have improved the likelihood of finding the information she sought. As Clay Shirky explained, tagging offers a multiplicity of points of view and this single fact alone improves information retrieval from the user's perspective "…the question isn't "Is everyone tagging any given link 'correctly'", but rather "Is anyone tagging it the way I do?" As long as at least one other person tags something they way you would, you'll find it." (2005). The value of tagging in developing and delivering a multiplicity of view points for retrieval of information is significant and ought to be included in library catalogues.
Each of this week's articles offered a different perspective of twitter, deepening my understanding of the media platform and its culture, users, and possibilities for use in a library context. I found that my experience and engagement with twitter supported what was expressed in the reading. The information shared was more public, one way in its communication, and suited to mobile consumption and use. As a non-active tweeter, I discovered that engaging in twitter required some devotion of time to understand twitter specific jargon and use, i.e. RT, @, #, ow.lylg'CK3G. As well, because twitter uses many acronyms, I required some additional effort to decipher meaning, i.e.# GBDA?, #VAWA? .
I found twitter effective in soliciting and producing a real-time information stream, through posing the question, "What's happening?" In scrolling through the tweets I was able to appreciate the value of the real-time delivery of large amounts of data offering up crowd sourced topics of interest. Real-time specific tweeters who posed questions also provided opportunity for fellow tweeters to respond with real-time solutions. In one local posting, a user asked for help locating a missing dog, and another posting warned of traffic interruptions caused by an emergency water main break. This use of the platform for the provision of real-time information solutions in a library context was presented in article The Embedded Librarian. In the article librarian Ellen Hampton Filgo offered information resources and sources to a university class through twitter, responding to in-class queries as they arose in real-time. Real-time solutions to information needs were also presented the article How Your Library May Not be Using Twitter But Should. Through the example of Tweet Style #5 "interact", librarian David Kelly utilized the search tools of twitter to retrieve posts with the term library within a radius of 25 miles and offered solution to tweeters in real-time. However, In both cases the librarians discussed the time resource required to monitor and offer solution via twitter in real-time. The embedded librarian Ellen Hampton Filgo, realizing the heavy time resources required to deliver the service, looked for ways to scale the service for viability.
Real-time delivery of the topics and thoughts of the body of twitter users also has value in offering crowd sourced relevant topics ideal for in house library displays and promotion of library materials by supplying non-digital library materials topical to the needs of library users. This week's trending topics such as the Oscars, Stomping Tom Connor's death and Chevaz's passing would all be hot library items sought for circulation.
One way communication suitable for mobile technologies.
The platform's ability in sharing one way communication ideally suited for mobile consumption provides an opportunity for the library to easily promote the programmes and services and maintain a library presence in twitter. While scrolling through the postings I found many examples of libraries using twitter for the purpose of promoting library programmes such as an upcoming Appy Hour, teen video contests, March Break programming, author readings, and an invitation to flash mob at the local grocery store etc. This sort of promotional message is easily absorbed and consumed while passing the couple of minutes between our varied daily tasks (I personally appreciated this aspect of twitter). The article Twitter vs. Facebook provided an excellent overview of the different cultures and communities of the two platforms, emphasizing that the two do not necessarily overlap. It made me wonder: given the ability to post a single message across twitter and facebook quickly using hootsuite, what library wouldn't?
Tagtmeier, Curt. Facebook vs. Twitter: Battle of the Social Network Stars. N.p.: Computers in Libraries, 2010. Web. 10 Mar. 2013. <http://www.infotoday.com/cilmag/sep10/Tagtmeier.shtml>.
Young, Jeffery R. Embedded Librarian' on Twitter Served as Information Concierge for Class. N.p.: n.p., 2011. Web. 10 Mar. 2013. <http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/embedded-librarian-on-twitter-served-as-information-concierge-for-class/30000>.
This week's readings recalled the foundations laid in LIS 9005 library management course. The course emphasized the need for a vision, a point on the horizon to steer toward, with supporting foundational principles and policies to guide the organizational ship. This common sense management approach is problematic when applied to social media. As stated in Kroski's article, social media is new and evolving, or a moving target (2009). I believe this shifting target makes firm and inflexible policies inappropriate for the media. Also in this week's readings a number of social media management issues were raised such as the blurred lines between professional and private, the importance of a social media employee education program, and the need for planning and policies to address the specific and unique nature of social media.
In my experience the fuzzy lines between professional/work related and private have always existed. I have often been asked and answered library related questions while out in public. These exchanges have now migrated to social media and have become much more indelible, visible and reaching. These blurred boundaries between private and public are evident in the social media postings of my own co workers and have enormous potential for good or ill will. It does behove management to provide some guidance for appropriate social media conduct in professional and private applications that discuss or post library related content.
Education may be the single best means to assist and improve social media skills of employees to the benefit of library organization and the library profession. Employees acquainted with tools and cultures of social media have the potential for enormous goodwill. Swallow's article How To: Build A Social Media Education Program For Your Company presented sound advice and compelling reasons for building a social media education program. Anyone using the media to represent the library should understand the best approach, nuance, and culture of each platform to avoid embarrassing, ill will gaffs. Swallow's suggestions to bench mark employees, house resources in house for employee access, provide e-learning and hands on training are excellent practical suggestions. But the benefits of buy-in and social media skilled people that are enthusiastic supporters of the library which could be capitalized upon for library promotion, I believe is the most compelling reason to initiate a social media education program.
Kroski's article Should Your Library Have A Social Media Policy read like a playground list of do's and don't's that spell out appropriate conduct: " Use a disclaimer, don't share secrets, be yourself, respect copyright, respect your colleagues, avoid on line fights, post accurate information, use good judgement, provide value, accept responsibility." (2009). In my internet browsing I came across a simple social media policy I find exceptional in its clarity, simplicity and tone written by Susan Brown (2012) and posted to her Web blog titled Inform, Engage, Listen and Respond. This Lawrence Public Library policy hits the balance between freedom and clear guidance, the policy spells out what it wants and not what it doesn't want engendering the principles of social media technologies, freedom, positivity, and flexibility to adapt to the ever changing media and does so in one page, with 4 subheadings each with 4 point. According to the author, the policy, while simple, has been very successful. Below are the guiding principles from the Lawrence Public Library written by Brown outlining the expectations for library communication in social media (2012).
OUR TONE – How will we say it?


For long, humans have been closely associated with Felines. In Ancient Egypt, Cats have played an important role in shaping their history as we know it, also evident in the depiction of their gods and goddesses in the half human and half feline form. Some of the Egyptian gods also have the Canine form, such as Anubis. It is no coincidence that the Sphinx faces the star Sirius, also known as the "Dog Star". Sirius is in the constellation 'Canis Major' or the 'Big Dog', hence the word 'Canine'.
The Canines and Felines (Felidae and the Canidae) as we know them are both from Sirius A and exist as fully evolved, crystalline light beings, non physical from our perspective. The household versions of these beings we see on Earth are in fact physical formats, genetically engineered by the Sirians to assist humanity in ways we are just beginning to understand as a species.
The Cat's purr falls well within the 20-50 hertz anabolic range, and extends up to 140 hertz and is known to assist in bone growth/fracture healing, muscle and tendon repair, pain relief, swelling reduction, dyspnoea (shortness of breath) and to improve mobility of joints.
There is also an old veterinary saying which states, " If you put a cat and a bunch of broken bones in the same room, the bones will heal."
Cat's purring is often compared to the Dhikr, the rhythmic chanting of the Sufis , which is used in many Islamic hospitals as a healing process.
Being around a cat when one is not feeling too well definitely helps as it hastens the healing process. Lying down next to a purring cat when one has a migraine helps one feel better as the healing frequencies alleviate the symptoms and this has been noted in many families which keep cats as pets. If only we had the sensitivity to understand animals and other lifeforms around us, perhaps we would have been a less aggressive species, more in tune with the natural way of life, living in harmony with other members of the Earth Tribe.


FRYING PAN CANYON PHOTO GALLERY. Frying Pan Canyon is a truly impressive site with hundreds of images. This site was a field trip for the American Rock Art Research Association (ARARA) Conference in Las Cruces, Memorial Day weekend, 2016. For more info on ARARA, click HERE.There are two pages for this site, see link at bottom to get to Page 2. Click on the first thumbnail to see larger image. Use controls at bottom of each large image to start slide show or go through manually or with arrow keys.


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Q: I've updated my home city, but my old one shows all over the place. How can I fix this? I've changed my home city from Oxford to Vancouver, but Oxford still shows up in lots of places, for example, https://stackoverflow.com/story/tomashoxford. How can I fix this?
Here's where I changed it:
On Stack Overflow:

On stackexchange.com:

Here's another example of my old home city showing, on job preferences at Stack Overflow:

A: You have to also change your location, in your developer story settings, otherwise it will show the wrong one in some places.

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LEGO's 75875 Speed Champions set is a neat officially-licensed product, complete with a modern Ford F-150 pick-up and a retro Ford Coupe hot rod. Previous bloggee Jonathan Elliott is feeling even more retro though and he's reworked the set backwards by around 40 years to create a 1970s F-150 and a 1925 Ford Model-T racer. Step back in time at the link above.


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Skip searching for best things to do in Austin, and let real locals show you the best of the city's rich culture and history, with a little bit of that famous Central Texas Hill Country. This signature Austin tour covers 30 miles, 50+ points of interest, in 90 minutes (1.5 hours). You'll get to see iconic places such as the Texas Capitol, as well important cultural areas like the Six Square District in East Austin. Sit back and relax in the comfort of a Mercedes-Benz sprinter van as you explore the city and head into hill country. Even lifelong Texans can't believe these rolling hills and greenery are in their own state! Read the What to Expect section below to learn about the places you'll pass by as your Austinite guide gives you anecdotes and ideas for how to enjoy the rest of your trip in this counterculture capital. For those who want to get out and explore, consider the 2.5-hour version of this tour with stops along the way!
Best of Austin Small-Group Driving Tour with Local Guide
Get a comprehensive overview of Austin on this sightseeing tour. See famous landmarks along with hidden gems, real neighborhoods, and food trucks. Learn about Austin's history and culture with commentary from your guide and hear fun facts about the city that even the locals don't know. Plus, choose a morning or afternoon departure to easily fit this tour into your schedule.
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Hear the historical tales of murder and mayhem that helped make Austin weird on this haunted history tour of Texas's capital city. Join an acclaimed storyteller and a small group for a walking tour through Austin's supernatural nooks and creepy crannies, including a tour of the famous Driskill Hotel.
Austin in a Nutshell Bike Tour with a Local Guide
Make your own way to the bike shop at Zilker Park to meet your guide arriving 15 minutes before tour time. Get outfitted with your bike and helmet, then set out with your guide to see the best of Austin. Pedal along the hike-and-bike trail that runs through Zilker Park and around Lady Bird Lake. Turn north to check out the Italian Renaissance Revival of the Texas State Capitol building. Learn about the city's history as you roll through downtown. Head down Congress Avenue and over the Congress Avenue Bridge, where 1.5 million bats take shelter between the months of March to November. Continue to South Congress, Rainey Street, and the boardwalk trail. Get great photo opportunities throughout the bike tour.
Austin Murder Walk
In 1885, America's first serial killer stalked the streets and alleyways of the city of Austin. He came to be known as the "Midnight Assassin," but his identity remains a mystery. On this guided evening walking tour, explore historic Austin including West 6th Street, Guy Town, and the Warehouse District, plus stop for a drink at the Driskill Hotel, as you learn about his crimes.
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Leave busy Austin for a half-day barbecue and wine tour in the Texas Hill Country. Your driver takes you to the outskirts of Austin to visit three different venues.
1.5 Hour Austin Sightseeing and Capitol Segway Tour
Go sightseeing in Austin by Segway on a 1.5-hour tour that allows you to cover more ground than other types of tours. Get an overview of downtown Austin and capture numerous photo ops as you pass by the Texas State Capitol Building, Congress Avenue, Warehouse Entertainment District, Lady Bird Lake, the historic Driskill Hotel, and other landmarks.
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Explore Austin via a relaxing open-air pedicab tour. Pass by downtown sites including the Texas State Capitol, Governor's Mansion, Pecan Street, Lady Bird Lake, and more. Travel at your own pace on this tour that's individually tailored to meet your group's interests. Choose between two convenient departure locations or arrange for pickup in front of your hotel.
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Experience Texas Hill Country while exploring the life of U.S. President and Texas native son Lyndon Johnson. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit Johnson's "Texas White House," his reconstructed boyhood home (now a national park), and the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site. Learn about the cowboys and German immigrants who shaped the region, stop by historic Fredericksburg, and visit the legendary country music town of Luckenbach.
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You can be a part of an e-bike biker gang! Our e-bikes are fun and super easy to ride. See the sights and have a blast! We believe that riding is more fun with others, so add another e-bike so your friend can ride along with you! We have a very dynamic experience and with so much to see in Austin each ride is different! It's an incredible way to get the feel of what Austin is and what it is loved by so many!
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Discover another side of Austin on a 2.5-hour Segway tour that features bats and ghosts. Offered from March to October, this nighttime ride through downtown Austin visits haunted hotels and buildings, famous landmarks, and the world's largest urban bat colony. See the Texas State Capitol Building, Lady Bird Lake, Austin Convention Center, the 6th Street Entertainment district, Moonlight Towers, and more
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Ride through Austin via a pedicab and stop along the way to snap social media-worthy selfies. Visit the city's most popular and photographed street art, such as the "I love you so much," "Greetings from Austin" postcard, and the "Willie for President" murals. Since this is a private tour, you are able to tailor it for your group.
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Explore historic downtown Austin on an informative and fun 2-hour Segway tour. See many of Austin's historic landmarks including the Texas State Capitol building, the Driskill Hotel, and the Austin Convention Center, and roll along the 6th Street music district, the Texas Walk of Fame, and Congress Avenue, and more.
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Get to know Austin on this guided bus tour. Hear about the history of the Texas capital aboard a roomy Mercedes-Benz sprinter van. This open-air vehicle comes equipped with headsets that offer both English and Spanish language options. See local hangouts, hip and historic neighborhoods, and Central Texas Hill Country. Along the way, stop to take photos at locations such as the Driskill Hotel, Barton Springs, and the Austin Public Library.
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Hop aboard an open-air pedicab for a relaxing jaunt around Austin with a guide. Find out why this city is known as the "Live Music Capital of the World" by traveling to venues and sites such as the statues of Willie Nelson and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Antone's Home of the Blues, Armadillo World Headquarters, and more.
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Check off more Austin attractions in less time on this 2-hour bike tour of the historic Texan capital. At a relaxed pace, you'll cycle to significant sites including the 600-year-old Treaty Oak tree, the University of Texas, and the Scholtz Garden, a 19th-century beer garden. Delve into Austin's rich history and receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 12 participants.
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Discover how Austin got its "weird" reputation on this guided city tour. Get a comprehensive look at the city and its culture including history, music, and food. Plus, a local musician joins you for the ride to strum up singalong classics and original tunes. Stroll across Lady Bird Lake, and snap plenty of photos of local murals and the downtown skyline.
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The Lost Legends of Texas Cocktail Tour is for ages 21+ and features some of the most incredible true stories and lesser-known aspects of the founding of Texas. You'll sip on themed cocktails throughout your thought-provoking tour and visit some of the most historic areas in the City. This tour explores the period from the earliest recorded expeditions to Texas to its statehood within the United States. From Native Americans to Spanish rule, to Mexican ownership and independence - we want to know what gave Texas its spirit.
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It's Better on Top: Austin's True Crime Pub Crawl is an informative true crime pub crawl for ages 21+ that will start at Azul Rooftop (Westin Hotel) and entail the history of Austin's Yogurt Shop Murders, infamous serial killers, and discuss the tragic UT Tower Mass Shooting. With numerous headlines that shook Austin, this true-crime tour is one for the books!
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The LG Nexus 4 E960was released in 2012 in the month of November. The company released the phone as the main-entry level in the Nexus lineup.
The device was released with Android Jellybean v4.2, further upgradeable to Lollipop v5.1. The LG Nexus 4 E960is poweredby a Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset, while the processor is Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait. The graphical processing unit of the device is being powered by Adreno 320. The device has an internal storage of 8/16 GB for installing applications and 2 GB of RAM for running applications. There is no MicroSD slot in the device for expanding the storage for installing additional media, such as video or audio. The phone is packed with a Li-ion 2100 mAh capacity battery for a prolonged battery life.
The screen size of the unlocked cellphone is 4.7 Inches, and it is a True HD IPS Plusdisplay panel with a resolution of 768 x 1280 pixels, with a pixel per inch density of 318. The dimensions of the unlocked cellphone are 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm, and its weight is around 139 grams.
The LG Nexus 4 E960features an 8MP rear camera, capable of clicking photographs of resolutionof 3264 x 2448 pixels. The camera of the device is good, and is able to capture fine amount of details. It can also record videos of 1080p at 30 fps. There is a secondary 1.3 MP front-facing camera available in the device for clicking selfies and recording videos.
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Organically preserved Dickinsonia fossil from the White Sea in Russia. The breakthrough find led scientists to finally classify the mysterious organism as the oldest known animal on Earth.
The mysterious Dickinsonia has baffled scientists and evaded classification for many decades, but now scientists are certain that it's an animal.
In fact, it's the oldest known animal on Earth at 558 million years old, proving that animals existed for longer than previously believed.
In the early days of the animal kingdom, many of the organisms that existed were just strange blobs of life. One such organism is Dickinsonia, an oval-shaped creature that stretched up to 4.6 feet (1.4 meters) long and featured rib-like segments on its body.
Live Science reports that its unconventional body without discernable limbs, organs, or even a head made the Dickinsonia difficult to classify on the tree of life.
The Dickinsonia and other similarly odd creatures lived during the Ediacaran Biota around 635 million to 541 million years ago. This period was followed with the Cambrian explosion, which was when more modern animal life began to appear on the fossil record.
With the classification of Dickinsonia, scientists can now confirm that animals populated the planet in abundance 20 million years prior to the Cambrian explosion.
In the new study published in the journal Science, researchers from the Australian National University are finally able to definitively identify the Dickinsonia as the oldest known animal on the planet.
To do this, the team analyzed an ancient fossil from a remote region near the White Sea in Russia. When Ilya Bobrovskiy, an ANU PhD scholar, unearthed the remnants of the long-extinct organism, it was so well-preserved that it still contained molecules of cholesterol fat, which is a hallmark of animal biology, according to ANU.
Dated 558 million years ago, the presence of the fat molecules confirmed to the scientists that they were looking at an animal that existed in abundance millions of years earlier than previously believed.
"Scientists have been fighting for more than 75 years over what Dickinsonia and other bizarre fossils of the Edicaran Biota were: giant single-celled amoeba, lichen, failed experiments of evolution or the earliest animals on Earth," Jochen Brocks, lead senior researcher and an associate professor from the ANU Research School of Earth Sciences, explains.
"The fossil fat now confirms Dickinsonia as the oldest known animal fossil, solving a decades-old mystery that has been the Holy Grail of palaeontology," he concludes.
One of the reasons that the mystery of the Dickinsonia took so long to solve is the challenge of finding quality fossils that still retained organic matter. To make the breakthrough, Bobrovskiy had to take a helicopter to a remote part of the White Sea in Russia, hang off the edges of cliffs, and dig out the ancient rocks to get to the fossil.
The effort pays off now with the definitive identification of the creature as the world's oldest known animal.


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Saint Mary High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Westfield, Massachusetts. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts, which assumed the financial management of the formerly-parochial school and its programming in August 2019.

St. Mary's offers electives in Art, Music, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, and English. St. Mary's curriculum offers honors and advanced placement level courses in Math, Science, World Language, and English.  Through its virtual high school program offered through Catholic Virtual, St. Mary's offers an additional 200 courses.

History

Founding
Saint Mary High School was established in 1899

2018 closure attempt
In March 2018, following a 43% enrollment drop over the course of 19 years from 1999 to 2018, Father Frank Lawlor announced that the parish high school would close at the conclusion of the 2017–18 school year. The decision to close the school was met with an abundance of emotions in a March 12th meeting to discuss the matter. Lawlor said that the decision to close the school was not monetary, and merely an issue of declining student enrollment. Troy Collins, baseball coach of thirteen years for the High School and St. Mary's alumni, asserted that he was told the decision was because of monetary issues.

In the hours following the meeting, parents, alums, and community members began to organize a grassroots attempt at saving the school. Bob Wilcox, Class of 1988, was a key figure in the organization's efforts: Creating a Facebook group titled "Save Saint Mary's High School" which would eventually grow to over 250 members.
 This group organized a successful meeting of 200 members at Shortstop Pub and Grill for less than 24 hours after the first meeting and created plans to hold a prayer vigil for the school alongside a lawn sign campaign. School board Richard Labrie also announced that he was granted a private audience with the Bishop, in which he hoped to voice his support for Saint Mary's High School.

Following the widespread calls for Saint Mary's to stay open, the bishop agreed to give the school another year, with the stipulation that they enroll Freshman classes of more than 20 students. In the 2018–19 school year, however, St. Mary's failed to enroll 20 freshmen, only enrolling 13. Despite this; the bishop allowed the school to remain open.

In January 2019, following a renewed drive behind Saint Mary's High School due in part to new administrators such as principal Matthew Collins and superintendent Daniel Baillargeon, the bishop announced that the school would remain open for the foreseeable future.

Diocesan takeover

In the leadup to the 2019–2020 school year, St. Mary's High School transitioned from a parochial (run by the local parish) to a diocesan (run by the Larger Catholic Diocese of Springfield) school.

Notes and references

External links
 School website

Westfield, Massachusetts
Catholic secondary schools in Massachusetts
Schools in Hampden County, Massachusetts
Educational institutions established in 1903
1903 establishments in Massachusetts

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