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Ogwumike sisters are preparing for a little basketball Team USA opens against Brazil in the preliminary round by USA Basketball staff he United States women’s basketball World University Games team could have used a little time to relax after its 30-hour trip from Colorado Springs to Shenzhen, China for the World University Games, which begin with Opening Ceremonies on Saturday. Time was too precious to waste, though, so after a short respite from four different bus rides and two separate air flights, the Americans began acclimating themselves to living in an athletic village with thousands of other competitors. The first day began with breakfast at 9 a.m., and followed with a delegation briefing at 10 a.m., lunch at 1 p.m., a press conference and back to the village about 3:30 p.m. An hour later, the players got taped and scrimmaged against Brazil at 5:35 p.m. “It was great. It was a nice opportunity to get the kinks out, to finally get loose because we had a long travel,� Stanford sophomore Chiney Ogwumike said. “We’re just here trying to get acclimated, so being able to finally hit the floor after seeing so many athletes from so many countries is really great. We were motivated. It was fun.� Bleary-eyed from lack of sleep and exercise, it was clearly a learning experience. “I think someone said the name of the day was ‘patience,’� Notre Dame guard Natalie Novosel said. “You never know what you’re going to experience with the travel. It’s always unexpected, so you just have to go with the flow. Once somebody to get irritable, it’s easy for a lot of people to get irritable. So everyone was trying to keep a good attitude about it and everyone did the best they could. Overall I think everyone did have a good attitude, a good experience and we made it here safely and that’s the biggest thing.� Everyone on the team seems excited about the looming experience, and not just because of the basketball competition. There are too many cultures to explore, experiences to be had and lifelong friendships to forge for the USA Basketball coaches and athletes to be anything but excited. “The athletes’ village has so many different cultures,� said Ogwumike, a first generation Nigerian-American. “You see and meet people from around the world that you would never get to meet, who are also top-tier athletes and great people. The village is just great, foodwise, service-wise. The people of Shenzhen have been way over hospitable. I really enjoy the village and I couldn’t imagine a better experience, coming to the
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING of the Palo Alto Planning & Transportation Commission Please be advised the Planning and Transportation Commission (P&TC) shall conduct a special public meeting at 6:00 PM, Wednesday, August 24, 2011 in the Civic Center, Council Chambers, 1st Floor, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California. Any interested persons may appear and be heard on these items. Staff reports for agendized items are available via the City’s main website at www.cityofpaloalto.org. and also at the Planning Division Front Desk, 5th Floor, City Hall, after 2:00 PM on the Friday preceding the meeting date. Copies will be made available at the Development Center should City Hall be closed on the 9/80 Friday. NEW BUSINESS. Other Items 1.
Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair.
Study Session: 2. Parking Program Study Session: Presentation on proposed parking management strategies in the Downtown core including way-ďŹ nding/parking guidance signage, parking permit distribution, tier-pricing for parking permits, control-access for parking structures, bicycle parking, and residential permit parking in adjacent neighborhoods. Parking management strategies for the California Avenue business district will also be discussed. Public Hearing: 3. 195 Page Mill Road and 2865 Park Boulevard [10-PLN00344]: Request by Hohbach Realty Company for approval of a Tentative Map for Condominium Purposes to create: (1) 84 residential units on the two upper oors (106,320 sq.ft.) including 17 below market rate housing units; (2) common areas associated with these residential units and (3) ground oor (50,467 sq.ft.) Research and Development use and subterranean garage to remain owned by the developer, subject to easements for utilities, support and access for the beneďŹ t of the residential condominium portion of the building. Zone: GM. Environmental Assessment: An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared and was tentatively approved by the Director on July 12, 2011 in conjunction with the application for Architectural Review (AR), in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Other Items: 4. Topics of Discussion for the Joint Council/PTC Meeting of September 19, 2011. Questions. For any questions regarding the above applications, please contact the Planning Department at (650) 329-2440. The ďŹ les relating to these items are available for inspection weekdays between the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This public meeting is televised live on Government Access Channel 26. ADA. The City of Palo Alto does not discriminate against individuals with disabilities. To request accommodations to access City facilities, services or programs, to participate at public meetings, or to learn more about the City’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), please contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at 650.329.2550 (voice) or by e-mailing ada@cityofpaloalto.org. *** Curtis Williams, Director of Planning and Community Environment
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ality,� Cardinal quarterback Andrew Luck said. “I love Knapp. He comes to work every day. He’s a big piece of the process. You have to appreciate guys like him who help make this team go. He can step in with the first offense and knows what he’s doing.� Knapp has seen Stanford’s success unfold from a unique perspective over his three-year career. From just missing out becoming bowl eligible, to making the Sun Bowl and last year’s Orange Bowl victory. It’s been a great journey and it’s far from over. “The team atmosphere is great,� said Knapp, who rooms with Nunes during training camp. You have guys who are Heisman Trophy candidates and guys who are role players and scout team guys. We all contribute
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Stanford sophomore Chiney Ogwumike figured the 30-hour trip to China is well worth the experience. World University Games.� The USA opens against Brazil on Sunday (Saturday night PDT) and in addition to practicing, the team’s itinerary includes Opening Ceremonies, shopping and getting to know more people from around the world. Team USA won the scrimmage, 79-47, 48 hours after leaving Colorado Springs. “Coming from the U18 team last year, I was familiar with some of their players and their style,� Ogwumike said. “But, it’s a completely different team that we have right now at this event. So it was a different experience. Overall I liked our energy. We got better with every play and every possession and that’s what we’re looking for as we practice.� Ogwumike will also try to keep up with the other Stanford athletes involved in the World University Games. “Yeah, I definitely am trying to follow the Stanford people, the swimmers,� she said. “I know some people who are swimming here, so hopefully I get to go see them compete. Besides that, USA athletes, trying to see as many sports as we can, the different ones, the obscure ones, the mainstream ones and obviously our men’s (basketball) team, hopefully we can catch them, too. USA and Stanford, I’m hoping to watch them all. N
in our own way during the week.� Chris Owusu is the top returning wide receiver, but there are several spots open to competition. Knapp knows there are a lot of guys fighting for playing time. He’s not about to get outworked. “One of the biggest differences for me is I’m comfortable,� Knapp said. “I’ve got the playbook down and with coach Shaw keeping the same system, it was big.� Knapp was also a part of the informal summer workouts with Luck, Nunes and several other quarterback candidates. The number of passes he caught during the summer is so large all he can guess is he caught “a lot.� Knapp may never catch another pass, but even so, he’s having the best time of his life. He’s practicing and playing with teammates who are and will become some of his best friends. He’s part of something special.
NOTES: Palo Alto grad Kevin Anderson is also in camp with the Cardinal along with Sacred Heart Prep grads Chris Gaertnerand Brian Moran. . . Shaw said the first day of pads Wednesday “felt like Stanford football. It was a good, physical practice with guys flying around.� . . . Josh Nunes should be the favorite to win the backup quarterback position based on experience but Shaw isn’t going to commit until he gets a good read on all the candidates, which also includes junior Robbie Picazo, sophomores David Olson and Brett Nottingham, and freshmen Adam Brzeczek, Kevin Hogan and Evan Crower. . . . Shaw gave the offensive line, junior defensive tackleTerrance Stephens and sophomore defensive linemanHenry Anderson for the day’s practice . . . The season begins at home against San Jose State on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. N