Boris Sofman, Co-Founder CEO, ANKI : Consumer Robotics: Story and Lessons
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Spurred by recent advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence, context-aware intelligent assistants represent the new frontier of content search and discovery. Companies leverage unstructured datathings like photographs, videos, chat logs, documentsto make better, more informed business decisions to automate processes. Now leveraging humanlike capabilities inside automated workflows to augment whats possible in business and humanity.
When IBM opened up its Watson cognitive computing platform to developers last November, it launched an effort to enable anybody with programming skills and an idea to take the technology and use it as a foundation for building apps that can both understand natural language and learn new things to expand its knowledge base.
Watson represents a breakthrough in the field of artificial intelligence, and IBMs opening up the platform indicates just how far AI has come.
Microsoft is trying to make AI more human
Imagine if a machine could help you refine or augment the way you approach and think about new situations and solve challenges? Microsoft is looking at more advanced artificial intelligence for deployment on not only its own platforms, but also in the real world too.
Eric Horvitz, managing director of Microsofts research unit, recently said in an interview that Microsoft is working on an AI platform which, as part of the solution, involves allowing computers to look beyond questions posed. The software giant is working on improvements involving the AI capturing the context within speech to better understand questions. There are some critical signals in context. These include location, time of day, day of week, user patterns of behavior, current modalityare you driving, are you walking, are you sitting, are you in your office etc.
The deep learning techniques are finding their way into more and more Microsoft technologies, including Windows Phone, security, Xbox and other products. Microsoft is hoping that its upcoming digital assistant, currently known as Cortana will carry out all of the aforementioned tasks. For example, Cortana could be employed to help a user find a hotel, a specific type of restaurant (like Italian or Chinese), even a parking spot. To carry out these tasks, Cortana uses Microsofts unique Satori technology, which the firm currently uses with its Bing search engine.
In Xbox, the Kinect was also trained with machine learning. The fact that it can see you in the room even though its poor lighting and you can wave your arms and it can track youthats all done with a piece of software that was trained with machine learning. In addition, Microsoft is using machine learning in security. The company arms its malware analysts with machine learning-driven technology, both to give the analysts superpowers to make them much more effective at searching through lots of data, and also by autonomously helping to find malware authors.
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Shortly before he began shooting his new artificial-intelligence thriller "Transcendence" last year, filmmaker Wally Pfister flew Jose Carmena and Michel Maharbiz, a pair of UC Berkeley scientists, to his office in Los Angeles. Professional consultants are common on Hollywood movies, but they're not usually this advanced Carmena studies neuroscience and Maharbiz is a nanotechnology specialist and even fewer go deep into the weeds with directors.
For 10 hours, the men pored over the script with the intensity of lab researchers on the verge of a major discovery. They discussed the density of brain signals, the limits of nanotechnology and the vexing problem of defining consciousness scientifically.
"We went through line by line, hitting on a technical topic and just going through it with Wally and his team," said Maharbiz, whose journal articles come with titles such as "Can We Build Synthetic, Multicellular Systems By Controlling Developmental Signaling in Space and Time?" "I've almost never seen people want to understand it at that level," he added.
Science-fiction movies have looked at the possibility and peril of artificial intelligence since HAL sought to destroy Dave Bowman in "2001: A Space Odyssey" back in 1968. Sarah Connor would of course later try to beat back the malicious plans of Skynet in the Terminator" franchise, and Hugo Weaving's coolly robotic Agent Smith proved a slippery foe for Neo and friends in "The Matrix."
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But few in this subgenre have examined the theme with the level of scientific rigor or, for that matter, the emotionally inflected story line of "Transcendence." Thanks to the emerging intelligence of digital creations, Pfister and screenwriter Jack Paglen are able to indulge in a science fiction that, while fantastical, is both plausible and plausibly human.
Written by first-timer Paglen and marking the directorial debut of Pfister, the Oscar-winning cinematographer and longtime Christopher Nolan collaborator, "Transcendence" concerns an artificial-intelligence researcher named Evelyn Caster (Rebecca Hall) who uploads the consciousness of her husband and professional partner Will (Johnny Depp) just before he dies from a gunshot wound inflicted by an anti-technology radical. She is hardly engaging in disinterested science: Will is the love of her life, and the possibility that a digital replica can keep him with her is too powerful to resist, no matter the consequences.
In the ensuing weeks, the entity voiced and embodied by Will not only gains consciousness but evolves past the point of mere human abilities, engaging in superhuman activity in the interest of bettering society (he says). In the process, the digital Will provoke fear maybe justified, maybe not on the part of the couple's close friend, the fellow researcher Max (Paul Bettany), as well as a swelling cadre of government authorities fearful of a force they can't control.
With its action set pieces and propulsive plot, the $100-million-budget "Transcendence" is an unmistakably Hollywood confection. Yet with its slowed-down moments hashing out questions of digital consciousness and human evolution, it also puts complex philosophical issues at the fore. The film essentially offers the man-vs.-machine tension of "The Matrix" only this time there's a decent chance we should be rooting for the machine.
This is not 'point the laser and zap the guy to death.' These are real human beings faced with something large," Depp said. "It's something the audience is really meant to ponder.
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After years of eliminating jobs in Southern California, aerospace giant Boeing Co. announced plans to increase its engineering workforce in Long Beach and Seal Beach by 1,000 positions.
It is a rare and welcome development for the Southland's beleaguered aerospace industry, which has been stung by layoffs and assembly line closures for decades.
"I couldn't be happier for the region," Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster said. "We want to continue to carry on our aviation tradition here."
On Thursday, Boeing signaled its intentions to reinforce its presence in the region. The company said it will slowly add employees over the next two years as part of expansion of a new engineering design center for commercial aircraft that was established last year.
The addition of highly skilled engineering jobs is expected to provide an economic boost to the Southland and Long Beach, which was left reeling when Boeing announced massive layoffs resulting from next year's closure of its C-17 production line.
Employees at the center will provide engineering support and solve technical problems for airlines worldwide that fly Boeing jetliners. This new work in Long Beach would help rekindle the city's long legacy of commercial airplane development that all but dried up when the last Boeing 717 rolled off assembly lines there in 2006.
The Long Beach site was built by Douglas Aircraft Co. and still has a large "Fly DC Jets" sign in front. It thrived for decades, employing thousands and producing some of the world's most popular airliners, including the DC-3, DC-8 and MD-80.
Boeing currently builds the C-17 cargo jet for the Air Force on the site. On Monday, the company said it would close production by mid-2015 three months earlier than originally planned. About 2,200 employees support the program in California.
Boeing began C-17 workforce reductions this year and plans to continue the cuts through next year's closure.
The incoming engineers will be spread among Boeing's engineering offices near Long Beach Airport and on the firm's 45-acre campus near Seal Beach Boulevard and Westminster Avenue in Seal Beach.
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AGC Aerospace & Defense (AGC) announces the merger of its financial unit SinglePoint Aircraft Finance and Aerolend.
Oklahoma City, OK (PRWEB) - AGC Aerospace & Defense (AGC) announces the merger of its financial unit SinglePoint Aircraft Finance and Aerolend.
SinglePoint Aircraft Finance (SinglePoint) and Aerolend specialize in providing private and commercial aircraft finance solutions.
Each company brings a niche approach and assets are complimentary of each other. SinglePoint has an established and enviable reputation for supplying capital to a broad range of private and commercial networks within the aviation community in the U.S., focusing on aging aircraft and traditionally difficult to finance transactions. Aerolend brings experience with the international markets having worked with buyers from over 25 different countries, ranging from private acquirers to commercial airlines and charter companies.
The merger is part of AGCs strategy to strengthen its position in the consumer aircraft business by providing greater economies of scale, flexibility and cost efficiency. Tim Wilson, President of SinglePoint, highlights. In addition, the company will benefit from market synergy, streamlined business monitoring, portfolio diversification and market expansion.
The merged entity will remain branded as SinglePoint, and will continue to be a strategically important subsidiary of AGC Aerospace & Defense.
Another added value is the wealth of experience in banking, and the intimate knowledge of aircraft and aircraft engines that will result from the union of key executive management from both companies added Dave Cooperman, former President of Aerolend.
Tim Wilson, an established commercial lender with over 15 years of commercial banking experience in the aviation community, will continue to lead the operations and management of assets as President of SinglePoint. Dave Coopermans vast expertise in sourcing, structuring, negotiating and closing leases and loans will be put to practice as he leads the business development activity.
About AGC Aerospace & Defense AGC Aerospace & Defense, the unifying brand of private equity group Acorn Growth Companies, is a global supplier of technologies, systems and services supporting commercial and military programs. Capabilities within the AGC Aerospace & Defense portfolio include: intelligence services, financing, engineering, integration services, manufacturing, logistics, and aircraft modifications. Companys portfolio is organized into four operating groups: Aero Composites, Finance, Integrated Defense, and Services.
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12 APRIL 2014 Prince William and Kate Middleton undertook separate engagements in the North Island region of Waikato on Saturday, the sixth day of their New Zealand tour.
Hamilton's mayor Julie Hardaker greeted William and Kate when they arrived at the airport before the Duke of Cambridge toured aircraft production company Pacific Aerospace and his wife attended a nearby children's hospice called Rainbow Place.
William and Kate arrive at Hamilton airport
The second in line to the throne was accompanied by as he was shown around the company'sheadquarters.
One young girl in the party informed the Prince that she had been stung by a bee while waiting for him to arrive. "Oh poor you," repsponded William. "Did you put any cream on it?"
Prince William gifted with fun caricature of him, Kate and George
William's visit to Pacific Aerospace falls almost six years to the day since he qualified to pursure a career in the RAF.
In January 2009, William was promoted to Flight Lieutenant and trained to become a helicopter pilot with the RAF's Search and Rescue Force.
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President George W. Bush once told a group of visitors over lunch that he had an advantage over Winston Churchill. I believe in God, the president said, referring to the famous agnosticism of Britains leader in World War II.
I found myself thinking of that remark with Bushs debut as an artist, with portraits of leading figures including a piercing painting of President Vladimir Putin. It sent me to fetch one of my most treasured books, a short primer penned by Churchill called Painting as a Pastime.
In it, Churchill outlines his plans for when he gets to heaven. But first he opens with a little essay on the avoidance of worry. He writes of cabinet making, chemistry, bookbinding and even bricklaying. It was painting, he writes, that, during a low spot in his life, came to my rescue.
Churchill warns the newcomer that real artists attain their abilities by long, hard, persevering apprenticeship. He was talking about something less ambitious. We cannot aspire to masterpieces, he writes. We may content ourselves with a joy ride in a paint box. What a wonderful phrase.
And what wonderful advice for the artist known as W. Churchill confesses that he turned to painting in circumstances that one can imagine were similar to those that beset President Bush on his return to Texas. After five years as governor and eight as president, he was suddenly at loose ends.
This happened to Churchill in May 1915, when he was out as First Lord of the Admiralty after the disaster of Gallipoli. He was still in the Cabinet but without authority, so that he knew everything and could do nothing. Writes Churchill: The change from the intense executive activities of each days work at the Admiralty to the narrowly measured duties of a counselor left me gasping.
Churchill compares himself to a sea beast fished up from the depths. While he was inflamed to action, Churchill writes, he was forced to remain a spectator of the tragedy, placed cruelly in a front-row seat. Then, one day, he picked up a childs paint box.
Next Churchill went out and bought a full set of oils, brushes, and canvas. He did much of his painting at his country home, known as Chartwell. He writes of how painting changed the way he sees and fit right in with his temperament.
In all battles two things are usually required of the commander-in-chief: to make a good plan for his army and, secondly, to keep a strong reserve, he writes. Both these are also obligatory upon the painter.
President Bush tends to judge by the paintings he has shown so far to focus on people, whether himself in a shower or portraits of his fellow statesmen. His canvases include Tony Blair of Britain and John Howard of Australia. He has an uncanny ability to capture a likeness.
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Tampa, Florida (PRWEB) April 10, 2014
One year ago, Gary Oberschlake was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a deadly lung disease with no known cause characterized by the permanent scarring of lung tissue. Gary wasnt alone approximately 48,000 others received the same diagnosis last year. Claiming the lives of nearly 40,000 individuals annually, IPF is as deadly as breast cancer.
Doctors told Gary, a family man with a wife, four children, and four grandchildren, his only treatment option was a double lung transplant. Knowing the inherent risks associated with this procedure, including his bodys rejection of the new lungs, Gary refused to accept it as his only chance for survival.
After spending considerable time researching possible alternative options, Gary became fascinated by recent developments in stem cell medicine, and its potential for treating sufferers of chronic lung disease like IPF. His excitement regarding this option was met with doubt expressed by his pulmonologist, who didnt see the clinical viability of stem cells for lung conditions at the time. Despite his doctors reluctance, Gary decided to give stem cell therapy a chance.
According to his wife Debra, when he found Lung Institute in Tampa, FL, it was like it was meant to be. And, feeling as though it was a sign he couldnt ignore, Gary made the decision to pursue autologous stem cell treatment at Lung Institute in Tampa.
Today, nine months after receiving his first treatment at Lung Institute, Gary has seen results that have far exceeded his expectations, leaving his pulmonologist and cardiologist in disbelief. In fact, all the doctors he saw after his treatments have been shocked by his positive progression, which has completely changed their perspective on his prognosis and the viability of stem cells for lung disease in general.
Their astonishment at the treatments overwhelming success is not unusual many doctors like them are skeptical of the clinical application of stem cells for lung disease, simply because advancements in the field have been so recent. But skeptics need only witness the success of these treatments, as Garys doctors did, to have their position turned upside down.
Gary says prior to his stem cell treatment, his cardiologist said the next time hed see me would be in a hospital bed. Quite to the contrary, Gary is now able to enjoy many aspects of life that were previously limited by his condition. In his words, Ive been able to do things with [my grandchildren]. Before I was only able to sit down and watch them.
As a result of his refusal to accept his original prognosis, Gary and his wife are now looking into the future and planning ahead. Lung Institute continues to produce positive results, much like those experienced by Gary, and in doing so, is changing the lives of many suffering from chronic and debilitating pulmonary conditions.
About Lung Institute At Lung Institute (LI), we are changing the lives of hundreds of people across the nation through the innovative technology of regenerative medicine. We are committed to providing patients a more effective way to address pulmonary conditions and improve quality of life. Our physicians, through their designated practices, have gained worldwide recognition for the successful application of revolutionary minimally invasive stem cell therapies. With over a century of combined medical experience, our doctors have established a patient experience designed with the highest concern for patient safety and quality of care. For more information, visit our website at LungInstitute.com, like us on Facebook or call us today at 1-855-469-5864.
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Stem cells and gene hold promising treatment options for Parkinson's Disease, say doctors across the globe, including those in Mumbai.
Eleven trials to test stem cell and gene therapies for treating the disease are currently underway. In Mumbai, however, only two out of these 11 trials were being done resource constraints led to one being canned and regulatory hurdles have put the other one on hold.
Currently, neuro-augmentative therapies, such as usage of drugs or deep brain stimulation (DBS), are being used to treat Parkinson's Disease. "The future holds hope for neuro-restorative therapies like that of stem cells or gene infusion. Stem cells are the very primary kind of cells which can take on the function of any body part's cells after their infusion with that body part. It (the treatment) involves restoration of brain function to normal. In the next five to seven years, this may pave the way for the future," said Dr Paresh Doshi, neurologist at Jaslok Hospital on Peddar Road.
Doshi said trial of Duodopa therapy, which involves infusion of an active ingredient gel called Levodopa in the intestines, has been kept on hold. Jaslok Hospital was the only centre in the whole of Southeast Asia that was running the trial.
"Levodopa gets converted into dopamine in the body. Normal levels of dopamine control Parkinson's Disease," said Doshi.
A trial to infuse stem cells from the patient's body into the patient himself/herself had been underway in a small group of patients in India, but it had to be stopped due to the inability to recruit more patients.
Doshi said, "We could only recruit four patients for two years. However, a similar trial is underway in China and another trial, which explores adipose tissue stem cells, is underway in South Africa."
In January, medical journal The Lancet reported that after 16 years of trials, gene therapy is showing promising results in humans. "Three genes that promote the formation of dopamine-generating cells in the brain were injected in the brain, bound with a viral vector, in 15 patients. ...dopamine... becomes deficient in patients with Parkinson's," The Lancet report stated.
Three patients from the UK and 12 from France in advanced stages of Parkinson's Disease underwent an operation, wherein the virus with the three genes was injected in their brains. The patients, who had become stiff due to the disease, showed a 30% improvement in their movement after the surgery. After four years of follow-ups, they continued to improve and dopamine kept on being produced in their brain, in parts where it was not being produced before.
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MANILA - The National Bureau of Investigation-Anti-Organized and Transnational Crime Division (NBI-AOTCD) has filed a case against an allegedly fake doctor who once administered stem cell therapy on former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Members of the NBI-AOCTD, headed by Head Agent Rommel J. Vallejo, acted on the complaint filed by Dr. Eunice Salazar-Abad, who worked as an aesthetic physician for Antonia Carandang-Park.
The latter is the owner of Green and Young Health and Wellness Center based in San Jose, Tagaytay City.
Vallejo said: Even for a short period of time working at the clinic, she began to notice some irregularities and the unorthodox method being applied by Park in treating the patients. She discovered too, that Park is using her name and her license number in dealing with patients.
Salazar-Abad then verified with the Professional Regulation Commission to check if Park is a licensed doctor,
Based on a document dated August 12, 2013, the PRC certified that after a diligent search, the name Antonia Carandang Park does not appear in the database of Physician, which contains the names of those duly authorized to practice medicine in the Philippines.
The document reads, this certification is issued upon request of the Board of Medicine for whatever legal purpose it may serve.
Park gained popularity when she treated Arroyo, who had been complaining of pains due to a cervical spine surgery.
Salazar-Abad noted Park did not make any effort to speak up when reports tagged her as a doctor. She said Park also misrepresented herself as an oncologist.
Vallejo said Park filed her counter-affidavit on August 22, saying she is not a quack doctor.
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New Rochelle, NY, April 10, 2014In early fetal development, skin wounds undergo regeneration and healing without scar formation. This mechanism of wound healing later disappears, but by studying the fetal stem cells capable of this scarless wound healing, researchers may be able to apply these mechanisms to develop cell-based approaches able to minimize scarring in adult wounds, as described in a Critical Review article published in Advances in Wound Care, a monthly publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers and an Official Journal of the Wound Healing Society. The article is available free on the Advances in Wound Care website.
Michael Longaker, Peter Lorenz, and co-authors from Stanford University School of Medicine and John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, describe a new stem cell that has been identified in fetal skin and blood that may have a role in scarless wound healing. In the article "The Role of Stem Cells During Scarless Skin Wound Healing", the authors propose future directions for research to characterize the differences in wound healing mechanisms between fetal and adult skin-specific stem cells.
"This work comes from the pioneers in the field and delineates the opportunities towards scarless healing in adults," says Editor-in-Chief Chandan K. Sen, PhD, Professor of Surgery and Director of the Comprehensive Wound Center and the Center for Regenerative Medicine and Cell-Based Therapies at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH.
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New Rochelle, NY, April 10, 2014Men are three to four times more likely to get bladder cancer than women. The possible causes for this greater risk among men, the importance of early and accurate diagnosis, and the scope of available and emerging surgical, chemotherapeutic, and immunotherapeutic approaches for treating bladder cancer in men are the focus of a comprehensive Review article in Journal of Men's Health, a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers. The article is available free on the Journal of Men's Health website.
Coauthors R. Jeffrey Karnes, MD and Christopher Murphy, DO, Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN), offer a detailed discussion of the three main types of malignancy that can derive from the epithelial lining of the bladder in the Review article "Bladder Cancer in Males: A Comprehensive Review of Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder." Each of these types of bladder cancernonmuscle-invasive, muscle-invasive, and metastaticrequires different management strategies. Prompt diagnosis and appropriate surveillance for disease progression and recurrence are critical.
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Journal of Men's Health is the premier peer-reviewed journal published quarterly in print and online that covers all aspects of men's health across the lifespan. The Journal publishes cutting-edge advances in a wide range of diseases and conditions, including diagnostic procedures, therapeutic management strategies, and innovative clinical research in gender-based biology to ensure optimal patient care. The Journal addresses disparities in health and life expectancy between men and women; increased risk factors such as smoking, alcohol abuse, and obesity; higher prevalence of diseases such as heart disease and cancer; and health care in underserved and minority populations. Journal of Men's Health meets the critical imperative for improving the health of men around the globe and ensuring better patient outcomes. Tables of content and a sample issue can be viewed on the Journal of Men's Health website.
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Journal of Men's Health is the official journal of the International Society of Men's Health (ISMH), American Society for Men's Health, Men's Health Society of India, and Foundation for Men's Health. The ISMH is an international, multidisciplinary, worldwide organization, dedicated to the rapidly growing field of gender-specific men's health.
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My Dad #39;s Behavioral Science Degree
http://www.waldenu.edu/Colleges-and-Schools/College-of-Social-and-Behavioral-Sciences.htm - About 20 years ago, my dad completed his behavioral science degree. This...
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Boneqweesha Jones: "Welcome to the premier edition of my new public-affairs television series called 'Breaking It Down with 'Qweesha.' Tonight I want to chat with Psychologist Judy McBride regarding the topic "Oppression Leads to Depression: Behavioral Health in the Ghetto Science Community.
"Judy, this topic disturbs me. What is happening to inner-city people these days? I always believed that folk living in urban communities were strong enough to endure and overcome oppression. Now, It looks like the 'inner city blues' has become a behavioral, social and mental epidemic."
Psychologist Judy McBride: "What I see happening is like an untreated pimple ready to burst. I attribute the 'inner city blues' to folk believing or assuming they can endure the oppression, bigotry and hate. Folk can only tolerate so much."
Boneqweesha Jones: "I understand, Psychologist Judy."
Psychologist Judy McBride: "During my 'Behavioral Health in the Ghetto Support Group' sessions, I help my clients understand how oppression leads to depression by letting them listen, sing along and dance to Marvin Gaye's song 'Inner City Blues'."
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Hang ups, let downs Bad breaks, set backs Natural fact is Honey, that I can't pay my taxes
Oh, make me wanna holler And throw up both my hands Yea, it makes me wanna holler And throw up both my hands
Crime is increasing Trigger happy policing Panic is spreading God knows where, where we're heading
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VELMA On Thursday, Velma-Alma baseball kicks off its annual Jake Leffler Wooden Bat Tournament, named after the late Comet baseball player who passed away in his senior year in 2000.
Two years later, baseball coach Jimmy Miller helped develop the tournament to honor the former Velma-Alma baseball, basketball and football star. This year, Colt Allison, who played against Leffler in high school, leads the Comets (3-11) into their first game of the tournament, 1:30 p.m. Thursday versus Bray-Doyle. Allison said its special to the team as he feels Lefflers legacy is still fresh in the players memories.
For me as a coach, I would love to come out and represent Jake and his family well in this tournament, Allison said. It is something thats on our mind and would be very exciting for us to go accomplish that.
Velma-Alma had its last two games, against Ringling on Monday and Comanche on Tuesday, rained out. The Comets took the opportunity to travel to No. 4 Sterling on Tuesday instead, losing 8-0. Allison said it gave the team some confidence because it was 3-0 after four innings.
Athletically, physically, we can compete with them, Allison said. I truly believe that. We just dont have enough baseball experience underneath our belt yet.
The Tigers are one of the favorites to win the tournament, with No. 11 Central High close behind. Velma-Alma have lost twice to Central High this season, 6-2 on March 14 and 15-2 on April 3. Still, senior Ty Richardson says he wants to see his team holding the trophy on Saturday. He thinks the Comets have to limit their mistakes in order to do that.
We cant have any errors in the field, Richardson said. We just got to put a full seven innings together.
Freshman Tyler Martin said the Comets sometimes let things get out of hand. They tend to let one mistake turn into multiple mistakes, which leads to a big inning for the opposition. Martin said his coach makes a point to talk about keeping things under control.
Martin has been one of the key pitchers for Velma-Alma. He does it by challenging the hitters to put the ball in play.
He doesnt throw a lot of junk, but he throws strikes every pitch, Richardson said. Its really important to hit your spots, hit the corners. Hes good at that.
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April 9, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL) Utica Comets Attention all Utica Comets season ticket holders: if you missed a game this season, do not let those tickets go to waste! The Comets are allowing season ticket holders to redeem any of their unused tickets for this season in exchange for tickets to the game on April 16 against the Rochester Americans.
Bring in any unused season tickets to the box office during the week between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and receive a ticket to the game on April 16. All tickets and locations are subject to availability.
The Comets have just three home games remaining in the regular season and tickets are going fast. Utica closes out their schedule with back-to-back games on April 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. Friday, April 18 is Fan Appreciation Night where the first 1,000 fans in attendance will receive a Darren Archibald bobblehead courtesy of New York State Tool. All fans will get a Comets team photo courtesy of Labatt Blue. Tickets are available online through uticacomets.com or by coming to the Utica Memorial Auditorium box office.
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COLEMAN Summer Liphard threw a perfect game in game two following Miranda Cotys complete game in the opener as Coleman swept Gladwin in nonleague softball 10-2 and 12-0 on Wednesday.
Coty went seven innings and didnt allow an earned run while giving up four hits, five walks and striking out five.
Grace Staley had two hits and a run batted in while Laken Berthume also added two hits with a double and two RBIs. Chelsea Gordon also had two hits with a RBI.
(Coty) suffered a torn ACL last year and put in a ton of work in the offseason, said Coleman coach Chad Klopf. We had great defense; that was big.
Liphard didnt allow a single baserunner while striking out five in a five-inning mercy.
Staley added another two hits and two more RBIs in the game as did Gordon. Berthume had three hits as did Cassidy Tucker, who added two RBIs while Tasha Fox had two singles and a RBI.
(Our batters) were very aggressive as I expected, Klopf said. We took a trip to Tennessee and got some live hitting, but we havent got a lot of live batting in this season.
The 2-0 Comets continue play today when they welcome Saginaw Michigan Lutheran Seminary.
Beavers sweep
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