On The Clock With Eileen Hassett Nov 15, 2009
Junior Irish fencer , a two-time All-American, adds spark to the Notre Dame fencing team with her unique bouting style ... As a second team All-American last season, her performance helped the Irish nab second place at 2009 NCAA Fencing Championships ... How did you become interested in fencing. (Und.com)
Christy Bradley of Wellesley leads Trinity field hockey Nov 15, 2009
Wellesley College Foil competitor Hannah Braaten of Concord earned a silver medal among 78 participants at the recent New England Intercollegiate Fencing Conference Fall Invitational at Smith College. Harvard University sophomore women s soccer player Melanie Baskind (Framingham High) was honored as the Ivy League Player of the Week and named to the Top Drawer National Team of the Week after scoring both goals in last weekend s 2-1 Ivy League championship-clinching win over Columbia. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Kids & Fitness: Winter tips Nov 14, 2009
Try dancing, gymnastics, martial arts, fencing, indoor swimming lessons, anything that will get him or her excited about staying active. 10. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
MISD resolution opposes capture of contingency funds by state Nov 14, 2009
The board agreed and voted to move forward in purchasing about 850 feet of white fencing to run along the field in front of the Area Technology Center. The fence will be short and close to the ground. (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
Hingham country club doing well despite economy Nov 14, 2009
The exterior trim and fencing were also sanded and painted, as well as the chain-link fence adjacent to the pool. The painting and general spruce-up of the facilities, along with a new snack shack and eating area with picnic tables, created quite a positive buzz with many of our pool patrons, Ryan said. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Clear imperatives for USOC Nov 13, 2009
Tim Morehouse, who won a silver medal in fencing with the US men s sabre team last year, became the first Olympian in the Brandeis Athletic Hall of Fame when he was inducted this month along with the Globe s Bud Collins, who formerly coached the tennis team. Pole dancing as an Olympic sport. (Boston Globe)
Chicago 2016's Ryan to continue on sports track Nov 13, 2009
World Sport Chicago has already sponsored clinics and programs to introduce local children to archery, fencing, badminton, wrestling, bocci, swimming, track and field, and judo. It also has hosted several international events during Chicago's bid for the 2016 Games, including the world boxing championships and gymnastics' American Cup, and will hold the Chicago Cup wrestling tournament this weekend. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Bulldogs Open 2009-10 Slate with Holy Cross Nov 13, 2009
This is the sixth time in Yale s 156-year athletic history that a head coach is mentoring his or her child in a varsity sport, and the first where the combo is mother-daughter (men s fencing: Robert & Maurice Grasson, 1936-38; baseball: Smoky Joe & Joseph Wood, 1939-41; men s basketball: Howard & David Hobson, 1952-55; men s squash: John & Jack Skillman, 1954-55; football: Jordan & Harry Olivar, 1957-59). Next in Line The Bulldogs return to the court on Tuesday, Nov. 17 as Army visits the Elm... (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Freshman to have big impact Nov 11, 2009
Sports Posted on November 11, 2009 4:00 AM Men's Fencing ... More Men's Fencing News ... This would be the first time he competed in an event at the collegiate level -- also marking his first match of many where he would be representing the Penn State men's fencing team. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Pioneer Men Win Six Medals at Big One Tournament Nov 10, 2009
SOUTH HADLEY, MA - The Big One Individual Collegiate Fencing Tournament was held on Saturday at Smith College and the Pioneer men responded in a big way ... " In addition to Dion and Pereira, junior Nate Quigley finished 24th, senior and squad captain was 30th, and sophomores and were 53rd and 55th. "This was a nice start to the season for the epee squad," said Vrabel. "Nate Quigley has begun establishing his position as a solid third starter, and with reserves with the talent of Dee, Negron and... (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Chickens steal show in Roswell Nov 10, 2009
Ted Gum suggested the new law should have some control over the fencing and structures used by backyard poultry farmers. He said his neighbor has birds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Tringa and Bacci Lead Pioneers at Big One Intercollegiate Tournament Nov 10, 2009
SOUTH HADLEY, MA - The Big One Individual Collegiate Fencing Tournament was held on Saturday at Smith College and senior captain and freshman both fared well ... "I look forward to both of them having great seasons and they should both be in contention for a berth at the NCAA Championships and all league honors. While not up to her usual standards, Catie had a strong performance and Lauren was very strong in the pool competition. Casey and Ali were solid in their efforts and newcomer Poplaski... (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Irish Fencers Courtney Hurley, Lian Osier And Gerek Meinhardt Capture Gold Medals Nov 10, 2009
Lick-Wilmerding) took home gold medals at the second event of the 2009-10 North American Cup fencing series (NAC B), which concluded play on Monday, Nov. 9 at the Kansas City Convention and Entertainment Center ... The four-day event was organized and run by the United States Fencing Association's national governing body and featured the highest ranked fencers from the U.S., Mexico and Canada ... The Irish fencing team's next collegiate event of the year will be the Penn State open, which is... (Und.com)
Brown Fencing Opens Season at Big One with Three First Place Finishes Nov 10, 2009
Providence, R.I. The fencing squads opened up competition for the 2009-2010 season at the Big One at Smith College on Saturday ... The Bears will be back in action on November 21st, when they host the Northeast Fencing Conference #1 event. (Brownbears.com)
Business recruiters target youth sports Nov 10, 2009
Developing a 150,000- to 200,000-square-foot indoor complex that would feature 20 basketball courts and be suitable for hosting cheerleading competitions, volleyball, fencing and other sports. Potential sites include the area near Interstate 485 and the Metrolina Expo, sources say. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Italian Festival serves culture Nov 9, 2009
Other attractions included an Italian food market, featuring Italian ingredients not found stateside; a showcase of Italian supercars with price tags well into six figures; a gondola; Renaissance-style fencing; and Bocce, a game dating back to the Roman Empire. Thirty-two two-person teams competed in the Bocce tournament for a cash prize. (Gamecock Online, SC)
Video technology can give refs a helping hand Nov 7, 2009
Many other sports, like cricket, ice-hockey, American football, fencing, gymnastics and tennis, have introduced video evidence over the years. But football has refrained from such a move, with FIFA boss Joseph Blatter saying that the game must keep its human face, which includes mistakes. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
ECONOMIC APPEAL: Non-traditional sports peak regional interest Nov 6, 2009
While six states offer fencing, New Jersey is the only one with championships for boys and girls and had 1,199 competitors, the most in the nation, last year. California is the largest of six states that offer badminton, but only Arizona has a state title in the sport. (USA Today -- Sports)
College Terrace Centre clears another hurdle Nov 6, 2009
The board's approval, much like the planning commission's, came with a set of conditions, mostly dealing with details such as building colors and textures, paths to the rooftop gazebo and fencing around the transformer. The board also asked the developer to provide more details about the affordable-housing portion of College Terrace Centre, including floor plans. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
City will name firestation for Al Mazza Nov 6, 2009
Council members also reviewed a city ordinance governing the fencing requirements for private swimming pools and decided that the city's rules, which are more stringent than those adopted by the state, should remain in effect. But they did agree to review recent fencing and pool-protection technology to see if the current ordinance needs to be updated to recognize newer safety strategies. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Extreme India Nov 6, 2009
And the slums will be screened off behind bamboo fencing. People will see what they want to see. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Wellesley Notebook: Local fencer earns gold Nov 6, 2009
Late last month, Wellesley Middle School sixth-grader Regina Rehkamp O Brien won the U.S. Fencing Association Super Youth Circuit saber competition in her age category at Mission Fencing in Rocky Point, N.Y.. After fencing in pools and direct-elimination rounds against competitors age 13 and under from the East Coast, California and Canada, she went undefeated in the gold medal round bouts against Jessica Whang of Manhattan Fencing Club ... O Brien, 11, is nationally ranked No. 1 in her age... (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
To the lighthouse Nov 6, 2009
Weekday closures/fence repair: The safety fencing along the stairway at the lighthouse will be replaced on weekdays in a project expected to be completed by Thanksgiving. Until then, visitor access is restricted to weekends. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Stanford Fencing Welcomes Former Olympians For Motivational Talks Nov 6, 2009
Lisa Milgram leads the Stanford fencing program ... - Stanford fencing will be hosting two former Olympians for some motivational speaking on Friday, Nov. 6, at 4:00 pm ... Barbara Higgins a former Panamanian Olympic fencer and Marilyn King, an Olympian in track and field will be speaking to the Stanford fencing team. (Gostanford.com)
Motorcyclist dies after victim gives chase and rams into him at alley Nov 6, 2009
The woman, who failed to control her car when the man stopped his motorcycle, rammed into him before crashing into the golf club fencing. The man died on the spot due to severe head injuries, he said, adding that initial investigation revealed that the man had a criminal record for robbery. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Argleton: the phantom town that Google created Nov 5, 2009
"Mundane as this may seem, I kept my eyes peeled for signs and portents not knowing what relevance a strange map created from a faded planning notice, a partial alphabet tool in a closed-down garage, some broken fencing in the shape of a rune or a burning web may have in later stages of the journey," he wrote. One theory for Argleton's presence in the map is that it was deliberately added as a trap for those who infringed copyright and copied the map, The Telegraph said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Study: Housing and transport costs burden SF area Nov 5, 2009
The number of Border Patrol agents also doubled, along with the miles of fencing. Underground sensors nearly tripled. (Fresno Bee -- State)
B-CHS football program not lacking Nov 4, 2009
Texas Mom wrote on Nov 3, 2009 12:31 PM:" I have been amazed at the number of emails written regarding the football programs at Boerne and Champion High Schools. Three common themes seem to prevail: 1) fairness or equity, 2) values and 3) integrity. Many have probably seen the gymnasium, weight lifting and workout facilities as well as the tennis courts fronting highway 46 at Champion. What many may not have seen are the facilities behind Champion. They are considerable! There is a baseball... (Boerne Star, TX)
Irish Fencer Abigail Nichols Claims The Sabre Silver Medal At The Temple University Cup Nov 3, 2009
The Irish fencing team's next collegiate event of the year will be the Penn State open, which is scheduled to take place on November 21 and 22. The women's portion of the tournament will take place on the 21, with the men fencing on the 22. (Und.com)
'Mosaic Mile' proponents to update planning committee Nov 3, 2009
Besides adopting the Mosaic Mile name, representative of the diversity of businesses, the group also listened to suggestions that they unify such architectural details as fencing and landscaping, that they use signage to designate the area, and that they adopt a unified color scheme. Darren Petrucci, director of the School of Architecture, said the idea is to create connections between individual businesses. (AZCentral -- Business)
Voting present on immigration Nov 1, 2009
The number of Border Patrol agents also doubled, along with the miles of fencing ... And more recently, that Mexico has threatened to drag the United States government before the United Nations over the declared intention to build 700 miles of border fencing to, again, slow the flood tide of "illegal aliens" coming across the U.S. southern border. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Fencing Announces 2009-10 Schedule That Includes Three Home Meets Nov 1, 2009
Yale fencing announced its competition schedule for the 2009-2010 season ... The meet will take place on the seventh-floor fencing salon at Payne Whitney Gym ... The meets will take place on Jan. 30, also in the fencing salon at Payne Whitney. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Antelope study leads to change (22) Nov 1, 2009
File photo National Park Service managers are mending livestock fencing at a volcanic monument in southcentral Idaho to help a herd of pronghorn antelope along its 160-mile roundtrip migration across the northern Snake River plain and into Rocky Mountains valleys ... BOISE, Idaho (AP) -- National Park Service managers are mending livestock fencing at a volcanic monument in southcentral Idaho to help a herd of pronghorn antelope along its 160-mile roundtrip migration across the northern Snake... (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
New plates, NASCAR warnings enough? Nov 1, 2009
Track operator International Speedway Corp. has raised the fencing to 22 feet from 14 feet at the recommendation of an outside engineering firm, and NASCAR reduced the size of the holes in the restrictor-plates, which are used to throttle back the horsepower at the two biggest tracks on the circuit. The smaller holes are intended to cut anywhere from 12 to 15 horsepower and slow the cars just a tick. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Lions for Karoo Park Oct 31, 2009
Prince pledged the full support of the District and Local Municipality for Park conservation initiatives in general, as well as a specific fencing issue delaying the full completion of the Parks predator-proof fencing. Beaufort West Executive Mayor, Juliet Jonas, highlighted the contribution to the Parks existence by the local community which commenced in 1976 with the donation of communal land to form the core of the Park prior to proclamation. (iAfrica.com)
Couldn't stop laughing Oct 31, 2009
The GOP and the Democrats continue fencing over health care, more of the same. I did get a great laugh in the fourth paragraph though. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Tricks and treats Oct 30, 2009
Sign of the Bear kitchenware shop invites home cooks or cooks' friends to show up for a knife skills (not fencing) training from Kyle of Wsthof knives today, Oct. 30. Bring your knives and get two sharpened for free, or donate 6 per extra knife to your favorite local charity. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Engineers: Marlins stadium construction on track 100 days in Oct 30, 2009
Work at the stadium's Little Havana neighborhood construction site, surrounded by green-mesh fencing, started with large columns that will support the venue's retractable roof. As of Thursday, each of those beams stands about 138 feet tall, but officials say the ballpark's final height will double that amount. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Donald trumps Tilda over golf course Oct 29, 2009
Initial work on the site, which got the green light from councillors on Tuesday, will involve planting marram grass in a bid to stabilise a large area of sand, erecting fencing on dunes and carrying out preparatory earthworks. The golf development is backed by Scotland's devolved Government, run by the pro-independence Scottish National Party. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Brian Boulac: A Notre Dame Legend Oct 29, 2009
Boulac - whose administrative duties have included admissions, financial aid, student development and Joyce Center management - has served as sports administrator for more than half of the current varsity teams (14-of-26), with a particular affinity for the sport of fencing (he worked the fencing venue at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta) that has a similarity to offensive-line play due to the importance on footwork. One of Boulac's favorite duties was overseeing the old "Book Room," which helped... (Und.com)
Harvard Giving Ends When Reject Letter Arrives Oct 28, 2009
But they give even more when the specific team for which they themselves played in college wins a championship, even if the team plays an obscure sport, such as fencing. There are differences among the sports. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Local bowling results Oct 28, 2009
Ladies All Stars: Team: Lopez Pallet 22-10, The Press Box 22-10, A/S Fencing 21-11, Guy Nelieson 19-13. High Game: Angela Dickman 244. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
White Sox help teen play college ball Oct 27, 2009
"Kids that play in the inner city, most play on fields that are subpar, with no fencing and all that stuff.". Thanks in part to the White Sox, Aldridge's baseball career won't end in Chicago. (MLB.com -- Chi White Sox White Sox)
Fence keeps peace at Lake Helen cemetery Oct 26, 2009
A year ago, the city, using hired contractors and some volunteers, finished fencing off the entire cemetery, which now features gates that are locked at night ... The cemetery is surrounded by a combination of wrought iron and chain-link fencing ... Some of the fencing donated by the theme park was placed across the front of Suber Memorial Cemetery but Burton said the back of the cemetery is still accessible. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Marshfield Recreation Oct 26, 2009
Fencing is for ages 9 to adult, Monday nights starting Oct. 26. Classes are offered for students who are new to the sport as well as to those individuals who have had lessons in the past. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Coast Guard removing boats sunk by Katrina, Rita Oct 25, 2009
As soon as the Coast Guard finishes, Gardner said, contractors will be hired by the parish to continue to remove those boats, as well as household goods, fencing and other Gustav and Ike debris. FEMA will reimburse the parish for the work. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Tennis association wins state award Oct 24, 2009
Fencing was installed around the added courts and fencing was installed between all of the courts to provide some separation. Association member Del Easton said the recognition is a reflection of what can be accomplished when people set their minds to something. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
USF plans $30M sports complex Oct 24, 2009
The new football practice field complex will include a lighted synthetic turf field, two lighted grass sports fields and a service building, all enclosed with security fencing. Existing recreational fields will be relocated and improved. (Tampa Bay Business Journal, FL)
Kan., Okla. conduct joint livestock disease drill Oct 23, 2009
Gov't dismisses call for more Texas border fencing. Members of Congress have stripped a provision requiring 300 more miles of tall fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border from a Department of Homeland Security appropriation bill, saying the funds needed to build the barrier would be better spent on alternative security measures ... Jim DeMint had remained in the bill, tall fencing to stop illegal immigrants and smugglers on foot would have been installed along 700 miles of border - a plan that many... (Fresno Bee -- Business)
From Chelmsford, England to Chelmsford, Mass. Oct 23, 2009
He is a teacher and a fencing coach and he took some of his pupils to a fencing thing in Billerica. Tony: We go to Florida. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Saving her baby Oct 21, 2009
Lori s friend and co-worker at Sky Lakes Medical Center, Jeanne Pickens, said several volunteers helped prepare the Horton s new home by painting last weekend, and completing yard work and fencing the approximately three acres in preparation for the family s horses. We re just trying to take at least one thing off of their plate, she said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Fencing tourney on Saturday Oct 21, 2009
POCATELLO -- The Pocatello Fencing Club will be hosting an epee competition on Saturday ... Anyone interested in seeing fencing is encouraged to come watch. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Love of baseball lives on in donation Oct 21, 2009
Brand new dugout fencing and benches gleam in the autumn sun just waiting for spring ... Carver said her husband would have been appalled by the condition of the team benches and the fact that there was no fencing to separate the seated players from the field action, a distinct safety hazard ... And each bench is now surrounded by chain link fencing that will protect the players from errant balls. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Ripley field started Oct 20, 2009
If the early winter weather is moderate and there s not too much snow, the fencing could be done over December and even January, although by February the ground will be too frozen to proceed. The Friends of Concord-Carlisle Fields will build the field and then give it to the town, which will maintain the field going forward. (Concord Journal, MA)
Citizen asks to develop horseshoe pits at Lawton's Lewis Park Oct 20, 2009
Stonerock said he and a band of volunteers would put the courts in and would pay for all costs for the courts with the exception of fencing ... The Village would incur the costs of the fencing ... Village President David Cornish stated the council would pursue costs for the fencing and, if feasible, would include the cost in next year's budget. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Acton fencer competes abroad Oct 20, 2009
The 77-year-old Acton resident participated in the World Veterans Fencing Championship in Moscow, Russia, jousting with his saber against international phenoms from Great Britain, Germany, Russia and Croatia. Competing in the 70-year-old-plus class, Abrams, who began fencing in high school at 14, qualified for the foreign fight after receiving in July top honors at the North American Cup tournament series in Dallas, Texas ... Though the Nagog Woods athlete ranked 15th nationwide in the... (Acton Beacon, MA)
Trolley Dances a San Francisco treat Oct 20, 2009
Without even moving, we could catch the next performance - Deborah Slater Dance Theater ricocheting off walls under the triangular fencing that covers the walkway over the J-Church tracks in the enigmatically titled "Men Think They Are Better Than Grass.". "Heads up!" came the shout, as a guy walking his dog strode unconcernedly through the space, as if dance like this happened every day on the bridge. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Promenade in parts: Boston's Harborwalk Oct 18, 2009
A concrete overpass, wire fencing, and train tracks precede a view of the lush estuary, where the river meets salt water. The walk pushes on through the Neponset River Reservation on the far side of Granite Avenue, behind apartment buildings and into Pope John Paul II Park, an expanse of rolling turf noted for kite-flying. (Boston Globe)
Men's ministry renovates house Oct 17, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
San Francisco piers confront sea lion invasion Oct 17, 2009
At the Hyde Street pier, port authorities are installing 200 feet of knee-high deterrent fencing, topped with a slippery roller. A fireboat-style sprayer will use bay water to hose docks and disperse recalcitrant sea lions. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Students take stab at fundamentals of fencing Oct 17, 2009
"This is very strenuous," says Alleyne, who estimates he's been teaching competitive fencing between 30 and 35 years ... Wilson, along with his wife, Elizabeth, and 9-year-old son, Ashton, form one of three small family groups that attend the competitive fencing classes ... The steel and brass practice foils have solid plastic tips and are very flexible, the lightest and most common of the three types of weapons used in competitive fencing and by far the most popular for training purposes. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Nat Finkelstein, 76; was Warhol house photographer Oct 16, 2009
Fashion journalism led to photojournalism and early assignments for Sports Illustrated covering bridge tournaments, dog shows, and fencing matches. After being signed up by the Pix and Black Star photo agencies, Mr. Finkelstein made a specialty of chronicling subcultures in the United States, an interest that led him to Warhol s Factory and later to cover antiwar rallies, civil rights marches, and the emerging counterculture. (Boston Globe)
The states' treatment of bushfire insurance reeks of incompetence and will have important consequences. Oct 14, 2009
You just have to have a look at the amount of fencing that was not insured in the recent fire event not to mention sheds and other infrastructure. Sadly the current Government seems to think we have the best system in Victoria. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Chicago never had a chance Oct 13, 2009
Mariel Zagunis, two-time Olympic fencing gold medalist, took care of unfinished business in Turkey this month by earning her first individual sabre world title, the only medal for the US team. The Italians cleaned up, winning 11 medals. (Boston Globe)
Swash and Buckle Oct 12, 2009
Despite his certainty of Claudius s villainy, at the frameup of a fencing contest with Laertes in the final act, even after his mother sips from the poisoned chalice meant for him and collapses, Hamlet doesn t know where to look. Let the door be lock d. Treachery. (New Yorker)
