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BEIRUT: Walid Moussa, President of the Real Estate Syndicate of Lebanon was recently installed as the World President for the International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) for 2019-2020.
He succeeds Assen Makedonov from Bulgaria and first Arab president for FIABCI "which is considered the only international federation in the world for real estate professionals," the organization notes.
The new president took up his post during an official ceremony at the 70th FIABCI World Congress, held in the World Trade Center in Moscow, with the participation of the Lebanese Ambassador to Moscow, Mr. Chawki Bou Nassar, and a real estate delegation from Lebanon.
Moussa continues as head of the Real Estate Syndicate of Lebanon, and in his business position as Chairman of the Real Estate services and holding company PBM, which handles brokerage, commercial real estate, consultancy, real estate CRM, and fund management.
His top saying on his LinkedIn profile: "Great things in business are never done by one person," which is reflective of the team approach he brings to his many activities.
After training in Law at Sagesse, Moussa made the transition to Real Estate where he quickly climbed the ranks.
At 40, he brings a youthful approach to his new position and wants to motivate younger professional to join and bring their millennial skill sets to FIABIC, he told Annahar. Also, shortly after initially joining the International Real Estate Federation several years ago, he led an initiative to form an Arabic countries group for the organization.
"I want to bring young people and young minds to the challenges international Real Estate faces" Moussa said, noting that worldwide "increased urbanization, affordable house and livable neighborhoods are all increasing challenges."
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His new position will keep him up in the air literally and it is a global business group with meetings and networking on every continent.
The International Real Estate Federation includes members in 70 countries, including 100 professional associations and 65 academic institutions. The members work in all types of property sectors and represent all real estate disciplines including brokerage, property management, valuation, investment, development, consulting, legal, architecture, planning and insurance, among others.
In addition to "reinforcing the role of young professionals in this organization," Moussa added that one of his top priorities is to "integrate technology into the system of the Federation, allowing members to better communicate and do more business together."
On other fronts, Moussa assured that he is fully committed to the partnership with the UN Habitat program, whether in implementing the CPI or in working on projects that seek to finance affordable housing in different continents, knowing that FIABCI holds special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations.
In 2017, Moussa was elected World Vice President during FIABCI 68th World Congress in Andorra. According to the Federation's statutes, the Vice President automatically becomes President-elect for a one-year term before assuming his/her post.
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The recall of Ford Pintos only came about after news reports of the cars' propensity to explode in flames after rear-end accidents had caused sales of the car to take a dramatic nosedive. That, when combined with the verdicts that were starting to be handed down against Ford, finally turned the company's attention to its bottom line: profitability. Prior to the crash that killed the Ulrichs, a California judge had awarded $6.3 million to a youth who suffered burns in a Pinto crash. Fifty or so other lawsuits were pending as well. In a pending criminal action filed in relation to the Ulrich accident, prosecutor Michael Consentino hoped to prove that Ford officials knew of the likelihood that early Pinto gas tanks may rupture after a rear-end collision. Rather than install a part costing 16.65 to help prevent such an occurrence, Consentino believed that company officials performed a cost-benefit analysis of the situation and determined that a higher profit would be achieved from not installing the part in relation to any foreseeable harm that might be caused. What Worried Ford
After paying out millions of dollars in settlements and jury verdicts, Ford faced a maximum penalty of $30,000 in fines if convicted of criminal charges of reckless homicide in the deaths of the Ulrich girls. So why did it budget $1 million to defend itself? Prior to the filing of criminal charges, Ford was at risk for actual damages suffered by those killed or injured by using its products. Examples of such injuries would be lost wages, permanent disability, pain and suffering, or loss of consortium (losing the companionship of an injured or killed parent or spouse). If, however, the Ford Motor Company was found guilty of reckless homicide in knowingly introducing a product into the marketplace, where it could reasonably be foreseen that great harm or death might result, then the company would be opening itself up to judges or juries assessing punitive damages against it in the nearly forty Pinto cases still pending at that time. Punitive damages, legally speaking, are the court's way of punishing a person or company for knowingly engaging in behavior that is foreseeably dangerous to another. By allowing punitive damages to be assessed in future cases, the courts would be sending a message to Ford that they had better not engage in such conduct in the future. What worried the company was that punitive damages can be in any amount a jury might feel necessary to send such a message. Conceivably, the message sent could be in the tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars. Victory—But for Whom?
The prosecution produced witnesses at trial who testified that the Ulrich Pinto had been moving at between 15-35 MPH when struck from behind. At that speed a fuel tank should not rupture. The defense produced two witnesses who testified that before she died, Judy Ann Ulrich had said her car was not moving when it was struck at about 50 MPH, an impact that no subcompact could withstand. The jury took twenty-five hours to conclude that Ford should be exonerated of the charges. While Ford officials celebrated the...
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Our model, which is adapted from Feltham and Ohlson (Contemp Account Res 11:689–731, 1995) and Ohlson (Contemp Account Res 11:661–687, 1995) and extends Dechow and Dichev (Account Rev 77:35–59, 2002), characterizes the information about future cash flows reflected in accruals. It reveals investors can extract from accruals information about next period's economic factor and the transitory part of one component of next period's cash flow. The extent to which each accrual provides this information depends on whether the accrual aligns future or past cash flows and current period economics and whether it relates to the current or prior period. Thus each type of accrual has a different coefficient in valuation and forecasting cash flows or earnings. Each coefficient combines an information weight reflecting the information that accrual type provides and a multiple reflecting how that information is used in valuation and cash flow and earnings forecasting. The empirical evidence supports our main insight, namely that partitioning accruals based on their role in cash-flow alignment increases their ability to forecast future cash flows and earnings and explain firm value.
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Inertial particle dynamics have been comprehensively studied both in laminar and turbulent flows in Newtonian fluids. More recently the focus has widened on high Reynolds non-Newtonian, and in particular viscoelastic flows. The present study aims at investigating the yet unexplored situation of inertial particle dispersion in viscoelastic fluids in elastic turbulence conditions, i.e., in flow conditions of vanishing Reynolds and high Weissenberg numbers. We carry out extensive direct numerical simulations of the periodic Kolmogorov mean shear flow of two-dimensional dilute polymer solution described by Oldroyd-B model seeded with passively transported heavy inertial particles. We focus on the relationship between underlying flow structure and the particle concentration as a function of particle inertia. Our analysis interestingly reveals that particles are preferentially clustered in the regions of in- stantaneously maximally stretched polymers. Such a phenomenon depends on the interplay between the particle inertia and the single time scale characterizing the elastic turbulence smooth flow, which is parametrized by the Stokes number. We find that the particles accumulate in small-scale fractal clusters and at the same time undergo turbophoretic segregation along the non-homogeneity direction of the flow. Our findings reveal that at larger scales the particle distribution is strongly related to the mean turbulent-like structures of the flow. As an effect of turbophoresis, average density profiles peaks in the region of minima of the turbulent eddy diffusivity. We discuss quantitative explanation for the observed uneven mean particle distribution due to turbophoresis for particles with St ≤ 1.
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(The painting worshipped through great music at Parvathi, Mysore)
Ragam: Sriranjani (22th Mela janyam)
Talam: Rupakam
Composer: Tyagaraja
Version: M.S. Subbalakshmi
Lyrics courtesy: http://www.sangeetham.com
Sogasugaa Mridanga Taalamu Jata Gurcchi Ninnu Sokkajeyu Dheerudevvado Anupallavi:
Nigamashirortthamu Galgina Nija Vaakkulato Svara Shuddhamuto Charanam :
Yati Visrama Sadbhakti Virati Draakshaarasa Navarasa Yutakrtiche Bhajiyinche Yukti Tyaagaraajuni Taramaa (Shree) Raama
Nigamashirortthamu Galgina Nija Vaakkulato Svara Shuddhamuto Charanam :
Yati Visrama Sadbhakti Virati Draakshaarasa Navarasa Yutakrtiche Bhajiyinche Yukti Tyaagaraajuni Taramaa (Shree) Raama
The composer musician Thyagaraja is in a mood to celebrate the valour of a musician. He asks Rama, "who can be so brave as to sing and entertain you in the right way?"
He begins by talking of the mridanga tala-synchronized music. I have heard many musicians quaver at the thought of a fierce mridangam accompanist. They would prefer one who simply keeps the beat and does not scare them off the cue points. They surely don't wish to be "led" by the mridangam player. But then, the charm of a great singer accompanied by a resonant and sympathetic mridangam accompaniment is surely music for God's ears.
Then, straight away, Thyagaraja talks of the other extreme of cosmic music… the crest jewel of the Vedas (the cosmic Omkaara). The one who can evoke that music of the spheres by singing the pure notes with the right words and by weaving in the alliterative phrases, the pregnant pauses, the rich melody akin to pure grape juice (like the one served in MTR in silver tumblers)…..
But to do all this you need to have true devotion. You cannot be an egoistic technician of music. You also need to have an ability to wean yourself away from this world and dip yourself in a Godly mood. You need the skill to do this, which is a bigger skill, much bigger than the skill of a successful concert musician. Then you become the king of renunciation… a true Thyagaraja. That is the valour of a true musician!!!
Remember that this is raga Sriranjani. It means both 'that which richly pleases' and "that which pleases a truly enriched one".
I think Hanuman had this valour. He brought Sanjivani, not just grape juice for Rama. He dared to cross the ocean and tackle Ravana's army to meet Sita and bring the glad tidings. Thyagaraja praises Hanuman's knowledge of the Gita as well as Sangita. What a valiant one indeed.
Want to listen to such music? Click here to hear MSS sing in Parvathi, Mysore (1967 chamber concert).


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Sunday, June 26, 2005
One of 16
I just checked the list of participants for my race Saturday, there are only 16 people in my division. Somehow that is worse than a race with 200 similar athletes. We scouted the race this past Saturday. Yes we are so geeked that we use our date nights to scout and prepare for races.
All right, tridaddy is reading over my shoulder and saw the 16 and exclaimed, "16! You'd better break the top ten!"
No pressure there. We were speculating tonight that we would both like to finish in the top 20, I guess we have that one in the bag.
Perhaps we should revise our goals.
I picked up Frankenbike from the local bike shop, they did a sweet job on her although the sales guy did point out that Mr. Bianchi would be rolling in his grave if he saw one of his seats on a Nishiki. It's all about global market now though, so RIP I say.
I used her on my training run. Oh the joy of acceleration! I need to reconsider the name as "gila monster" no longer seems adequate. Although if I dump it will be more like "Hell 'a monster" I'm a little timid on the bike, so we'll see how it goes.
Congrats to Kahuna and Iron Wil on their great races!
A little overshare here, but aunt flo is due to visit, I can tell because I'm feeling slightly homicidal. Standing Long Jump asked me tonight how I make my eyeballs spin in my head like that. Estrogen my dear son, estrogen. It was a good night for Nemo to baby sit (oh the shame) and sit on the front lawn with a cold beer (lite of course, I am in training)
Time to go, I need to post the names and stats of the OTHER 15 in my bike helmet, on the fridge, in the bathroom, on my arm... oh wait that might be a little over the top. (Who knows what hormone that is)
4 comments:
- :) said...
Hilarious...Your son is a brave one, he is... I don't dare ask questions like that!!!!
- Oldman said...
Good luck in your race...you will be on the platform for your ag...
- Nancy Toby said...
I think Nemo is a perfectly good babysitter. My girls just aren't quite old enough yet... but we're getting there! Better to use the TV for a few hours now and then, than to have a stark raving insane mom, right??
- Tracy said...
You're going to have an awesome race - kick some butt (all 16 of them).
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It was such a blessing to attend the Journey to Renewal Retreat. Even though we came from different places/circumstances in our lives, it was amazing to see how God used Andrea's teaching and ministry to touch so many of us. To get to know some women in a deeper way was also a blessing for me. What I experienced in a weekend will continue to have a lasting impact on my life and hopefully, others as well. I would encourage any woman, whether a new believer, mature Christian, or non-believer to attend and see what God has for you.
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First and foremost, I praise and thank God for you. You truly have a gifting to reach the women of the body of Christ. You have joined with the heart of God concerning the hurting and broken women that want to be restored to their Savior. Hallelujah! Many women (even people in general) need to know the love of God. They need to know that they are so precious and valuable in the eyes of their Savior! Being set free and drawing deeper into the heart of Jesus is truly the will of God. I need to thank you personally, because you took me under your wing. I love how you listened to the voice of God and embraced your calling and ministry. When you met me, I was seeking direction and mentorship. At that point in my life, I was in the process of being reconciled to God from years of distance and tremendous heartache. I just wanted to re-align with God, to live in my own calling, and be close to the heart of God. Through this ministry, I became more focused on the vision God gave me.
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So much freedom! I just know my heart and mind are different, clearly changed! Praise The Lord! Deeper obedience out of His love. Thank you
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Andrea, I've been wanting to tell you that God has used you in such a powerful way in my life. His Word and worship is back in my home! The Holy Spirit healed a wound that was so deep, and now I have joy again through his Word and worship music! You are changing women's lives.. you are walking out your purpose..,love you very much. Something else that God brought me through you is obedience.
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The Heritage Hub and Exhibitions
The Heritage Hub is the home of the Historical Research Group of Sittingbourne, and is open for enquiries and research relating to Sittingbourne and 24 surrounding parishes.
Displays change regularly and are often based on members current topics of research and include themed exhibitions such as
- Local Archaeological finds
- World War 1 and the local fallen men
- Heritage and local history.
Currently the exhibition space includes
- A Wall of Reflection containing 1,149 names of local fallen men from the 25 parishes of: Bapchild, Bobbing, Borden, Bredgar, Doddington, Faversham, Frinsted, Hartlip, Iwade, Kingsdown, Lower Halstow, Lynsted, Milton Regis, Milstead, Murston, Newington, Newnham, Norton Buckland and Stone, Rainham, Rodmersham, Sheppey, Sittingbourne, Stockbury, Teynham, Tonge, Tunstall , and Upchurch. This provides a backdrop for the touch screen showcasing WW1 research including the names and histories of over 3000 men that lived or were connected to the Swale area and that died during the war.
- There is a digital Roll of Honour of local men who fought in the First World War, funded by the HLF's 'Then & Now' programme. The hi-tech touch screen contains hundreds of names and images. Visitors are able to view, share, and preserve their family's memories and heritage of the First World War, and the people who lived through it. If you have family or local photos, or you think your family name might be on the touch screen, please pop in and see us.
- An exhibition of the Rose Hill excavation by the Archaeological Field Unit of HRGS. This was a Hidden Histories Community dig undertaken in June 2015 and a Young Roots project in 2016. Rose Hill House at The Grove, is an on-going project of a Georgian house that once stood on the hill over-looking the A2. Pop in and see our touch screen and find out about the ruins in the wood; and see if you can follow the self-guided walk to the find the mysterious house in the woods.
- There are also artefacts we make available to the public that can be handled to encourage all ages to be involved in Archaeology.
- We have activities for young people and families to engage with history, including Handling History.
We are also proud to be part of the Wheels of Time programme – encouraging familes to visit Kent's Heritage.
The Hub is open for enquires, and has a small selection of local history, archaeological and WW1 related books for sale.
Copies of the HRGS's magazine 'The Archive' can be purchased here.
- Opening Times: Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-4pm
- Free entry
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Every time I'm in SoCal, I have to come here at least once just for their Thai Soup which is my absolute favorite! When they first opened, they use to have a lot add-ins and now with ingredients being more expensive, they have cut down a lot. My mom and I like to call it the faux squid and on my recent visit, we didn't have any! Come to think of it, there was a lot of canned mushrooms and canned bamboo. What a disappointment. I've also noticed they have made the soup a little spicier, but overall taste was not as good as it use to be.
Another favorite is their Banh Uot Cha Lua with the thick rice noodles and vegetarian "ham" (I believe) and crispy tofu. Their vegetarian fish sauce is also my favorite! We also ordered the Beef dish for my hubby which is actually really good for being faux beef. It almost tastes like the real deal. Almost.
Service is alright. When they first opened, none of the waiters spoke a lick of English, but over the years, they have immensely approved. They also charge you $0.25 for WATER. Yes, you read that right! Now, in 99.9% of restaurants, I'm pretty sure it's illegal to charge water, but I think they use filter water. I'm not too sure about that, but I like to think that they climb a mountain each morning to retrieve the freshest water possible and haul that water back to Westminster, CA, because who charges for water?!!
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Slut-Shaming Never Okay
January 7, 2019
Slut-shaming has been around for decades and unfortunately, any time someone wants to put down another female, this phrase is commonly thrown around.
According to the dictionary, a slut is a woman who sleeps with a lot of people and/or a woman who is not typically clean. In the olden days, wearing too much makeup could be considered slutty whereas now, it's often more about the type of clothing a woman wears. Short skirts and dresses or revealing tops often lead to negative and shameful comments. Women who face slut-shaming often develop long lasting negative effects from the harassment.
Stacey Khadaroo, a staff writer of Christian Science Monitor, stated, "Girls learn early on that they really want to avoid the label 'slut.' It condemns them as promiscuous, and it enforces a double standard compared with what's acceptable for men."
Young girls are told by friends, family, or even strangers that dressing, acting, or being slutty is wrong. Girls who wear crop tops, short shorts, or anything else that shows too much skin are deemed sluts. It doesn't even matter if the person being labeled as promiscuous has never slept with anyone, clearly by the way she dresses she is a slut.
Slut-shaming often leads to bigger problems, such as promoting rape culture. Many girls who have been raped have not said anything about it because they are scared of being slut-shamed. A rapist's most famous line is, "Well, she was asking for it." Too many rapists have gotten away with their crime by using some form of this line.
One court case in Ireland involved a seventeen-year-old rape victim. The man who was accused of raping her said that she was asking for it. His lawyer held up the seventeen-year-old victim's underwear and said, "You have to look at the way she was dressed. She was wearing a thong with a lace front." The girl lost the court case because jurors were led to believe that she was asking for the sexual assault due to the way she was dressed. People were very disgusted by this case and started protesting by posting their underwear on social media with the tagline #Thisisnotaskingforit." A similar court case happened a while ago and that victim actually committed suicide due to the slut-shaming.
Victims of slut-shaming can become depressed, self-conscious, and can fear other people. The constant name calling causes people to doubt themselves and to feel inferior to other women. Most people who slut-shame on social media also harass the person face to face. No matter how the abuse manifests itself, it can cause long-term damage. This shame can even make women fear men because they have been in a bad situation.
Women are slut-shamed every day and it needs to end because of the negative effects it can have on women. Women should not have to fear men or feel inferior to them because of what they wear.


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I got a jury summons a while ago and was kind of hoping that the trial would be cancelled. (I live 90 miles north of Duluth, where the Federal trial will be held and have to report at 7:15 a.m.) It's going to be -18 tonight and the parking lot is three blocks uphill from the Courthouse. Bad knee and that cold wind whipping up from Lake Superior right down the hill means I'm not looking forward to it at all.
Actually, without a fully informed jury, it kind of scares me, basically deciding without all the information on a person's future. Justice is not always just. I know from experiences of loved ones.
AND our Subaru is out of commission. Old 'Ru is starting to have a really bad vibration in the rear end and New 'Ru is at the mechanic's getting a heater core leak fixed. It was fogging up the windshield and driver's window and antifreeze fumes like that can kill you. So there was no putting that off. Luckily, I can borrow David's truck for the drive.
Hopefully I'll be home tomorrow evening and get back to my life. It's been a stressful week, knowing that jury selection is coming up. I'll be in the shower at 4 a.m. and on the road by 4:45. — Jackie


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What is ZigSaw? It's when Sawyer Somm and Ziggy the Wine Gal get together to talk about their favorite subject! Keep an eye out for our show on Allvino.com starting in August 2015.
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SawyerSomm Pairings: Great wine to serve with brunch, especially with Lox & Bagels, fresh fruit and tangy salads; for lunch, think chilled soups, BLTs, turkey sandwiches; and for dinner, salds with goat cheese and berries, tuna tartare, salmon, sushi, pork with fruit chutney.
Thirty-Seven 2013 Albarino, Paradise View Vineyard, Sonoma Coast ($22) Crisp, dry and refreshing wine with fresh aromas of summer flowers, melon, citrus, and mineral. Lively flavors of Meyer lemon, lime peel, cantaloupe, white pepper, and a burst of bright tangy acidity on the finish.
SawyerSomm Pairings: fresh oysters, Ceviche, spring rolls, fish tacos, and grilled chicken with zesty lime aioli.
Trattore Farms 2013 Roussanne, Estate Grown, Dry Creek Valley ($28) Blended with a small portion of Viognier, too. This dazzling medium to full bodied wine has lovely aromas and bright flavors of white peach, ripe melon, fresh squeezed grapefruit, hint of apricot, vibrant acidity and lush creamy texture.
SawyerSomm Pairings: Medium cheeses, guacamole, Heirloom tomato salad, peaches and citrus, poached scallops, sea bass, pasta with tangy white sauce, and lemon chicken.
Acorn 2012 Dolcetto, Alegria Vineyards, Russian River Valley ($35) Dolcetto is best known for being one of the flavorful red grapes grown in the Piedmont region of Italy. Through the years, Acorn Winery in Healdsburg has made one of the finest offerings from the United States. Not surprisingly, this new release did great against selections from around the globe at the San Francisco International Wine Competition 2015. Captivating notes include: lofty aromas of wild berries, citrus peel, cocoa and spice; vibrant flavors of fresh-picked blackberries, blueberry, boysenberry, black pepper, espresso, and roasted walnut; tangy acidity; soft texture. Alluring, playful and generous.
SawyerSomm Pairings: Salty cheeses, especially parmesan or Vella Dry Jack; pulled pork sandwiches; grilled veggies, Ahi tuna with Espresso Rub, pan-seared Liberty Duck breast; gourmet sausages and juicy burgers done on the grill.
McEvoy 2011 Red Piano, Estate Bottled, North Coast ($35) Gold Medal winner at both the San Francisco International Wine Competition 2015 and the North Coast Wine Challenge earlier this year, this wine is all about Mediterranean delights. Made with a selection from special blocks of Syrah, Grenache, Montalpuciano and Refosco planted at the McEvoy Ranch south of Petaluma, the wine features lovely aromas of red fruits, red apple peel, blood orange and spice. On the palate, the flavors are layered with notes of dark cherry, pomegranate, licorice, white pepper, and fresh herbs.
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The Future of Construction: Haylee Bacik (MSCM '18) shares her insights
Part I of Haylee Bacik's story can be found here: Hardhat and Mortarboard
Haylee Bacik has been called the "future of construction," and a role model for young women who want to get into the industry. She recently received a Master of Science in Construction Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology and is currently employed by Gilbane Building Company as the lead project engineer on a $12 million expansion project in western Massachusetts.
Phil Hammond, Director of Graduate Programs in the College of Professional and Continuing Education at Wentworth Institute of Technology recently asked Bacik for her thoughts on the past, present and future of construction, particularly for young women.
PH: What inspired you to consider construction as a career?
HB: I attended Greater Lowell Technical High School where I took carpentry as my trade for four years. I had always wanted to go to college and Wentworth offered the perfect blend of hands on learning with real world application that I was looking for. There are so many aspects of construction management people can pursue as careers but being in the field and solving problems is something that I enjoy doing, and that stems from my carpentry shop roots.
PH: Imagine you're in a time-traveling machine (built by a construction management company, I might add) and you are time-traveling in the past and the future.What would you tell young girls thinking about construction in the year 1919?
HB: I would tell young girls that pursuing a career in construction is something that is not just for young men to consider. Being able to stand back from a finished project and take pride in how hard you worked to either physically contribute to or manage the building process is something that both men and women can share.
PH: What would you tell young girls thinking about construction in the year 2040?
HB: I hope that by 2040 construction is a more popular and regular choice for young women to consider as a career. I would tell young women to think about how buildings have been built over the past 100 years and to think about what they can do to improve building techniques and project planning in the future.
PH: What technological innovation will change Construction Management and how we build?
HB: I think that continued virtual integration in the construction industry is going to keep revolutionizing how we build. Developing fully functional BIM models that can be built off of in the field will be key in the future. Utilizing BIM models to estimate, buy-out, and schedule a project will help streamline projects as well as increase efficiency during both pre-construction and post-construction. Additionally, advanced planning that utilizes lean building techniques such as schedules developed by all project participants, prefabricated materials, and design assist will continue to allow us to finish projects faster without sacrificing quality.
PH: You've been called "the future of construction." How does that make you feel? What do you think it means?
HB: I am absolutely honored to be a part of this industry and I am humbled to be thought of in this way! I think that the meaning of the "future of construction" reflects on the growth of diversity in the construction industry over the last 25-50 years. The construction industry has opened up to provide careers to people with different backgrounds, genders, and educational experience. In my opinion, we are going to be most successful when we have a team of people who all are going to react differently to a situation to come up with fresh ideas and new outlooks on how to improve our everyday work and the challenges we face. For me, being the "future of construction" is being a part of this team that is contributing to the overall growth and development of our industry.
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A Gold Coast woman is mourning the loss of her beloved Chihuahua after it died in a David and Goliath battle with a brown snake.
Evangeline Lim, 54, believes 10-year-old Cooper was trying to save her when he took on the highly venomous snake just as she was about to step outside to hang out her washing last week.
"The snake was upside down and Cooper was on top of it and wrestling," the Hope Island woman told the Gold Coast Bulletin.
"He was obviously saving me from the snake."
Ms Lim and her partner managed to rescue Cooper, by putting a pot plant on top of the snake but the tiny pooch had been bitten.
"Cooper seemed fine," Ms Lim said of the minutes leading to his death.
"He seemed totally fine, he wasn't panting, he was just sitting there."
A short time later, Cooper disappeared and was found cowering under a couch near the pool.
"We rushed to get to the car to take him to the vet and my daughter was backing the car out ... but by this point he was already going into cardiac arrest," Ms Lim said.
"That's literally in a 10-minute period."
Ms Lim said the family has been left devastated by Cooper's death.
She said locals need to be aware that deadly snakes may be lurking in their backyards, while security officers at their Riverleigh Drive gated estate have reported spotting snakes every day.
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by Katsuhiro Otomo
Published in the U.S. by Dark Horse Manga
Slugline: Tetsuo rides the psychic-power rollercoaster amid chaos, apocalypse, and his ex-best friend trying to kill him.
I haven't read Akira in at least ten years, and I was a bit worried it wouldn't hold up after so long in the otaku world. But it does, and I know exactly why it converted me to the fandom.
- Crystal clear action. None of those big, vague, swooshes, no wondering whose ass that weapon came out of, no fudging of geography, physics, or biology.
- Excellent application of psychic powers. It's still some of the best telekinetic combat on paper. Makes Obi-Wan look like a noob.
- Consistent, if limited, characters. Especially Kaneda, who is not only an ass, he's too clueless to realize he's clueless and is the kind who brings a knife to a gun fight. A butter knife.
- Lovingly rendered military equipment. No roses or sparkles in this one, and a couple ass-kicking ladies that I can root for.
- Mass destruction. Tokyo gets flattened, and more than once.
- Plot never loses focus, even in the chaos of a freshly ruined city. We don't get sidetracked into tangential flashbacks. Everyone's relevance to the story is quickly established and we keep moving.
All these qualities are a bit unusual for a manga, in that they are rather Western and much closer to what Hollywood et. al. have trained Americans to expect. But it's Japanese enough to stand well apart from them, too. That's what makes Akira such a good "conversion" manga (and anime) for action/scifi/apocalypse fans.
If you have a friend who's curious about manga, I'd recommend Akira unless your friend's into sensitive romances (try Utena on those friends.) And I think the bridge can work both ways: read Akira and then pick up Dark Knight Returns,
V for Vendetta, Sin City or Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Akira is also available from Right Stuf, Intl., an online retailer specializing in anime and manga.
- Miranda
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Akira v. 1 - 6
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Labels: 4 stars, Action, CLASSIC MANGA, Published by Dark Horse, Rated 16+, Reviewed by Miranda, Science Fiction
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Penn State Football: James Franklin Wants Duel (Not Dual) Threat Quarterbacks
In an All-American move, Jake Zembiec came to Penn State's football practice last Saturday with his parents, Maureen and Tom.
Zembiec didn't throw a single pass that morning. But the future Penn State quarterback from upstate New York looked more than a bit like a certain current Penn State quarterback from mid-state Virginia.
Tall and dark with cropped hair, Zembeic had a smile that was easy, a laugh that was composed and a demeanor quietly mature.
He wore a blue Penn State Nittany Lions sweatshirt and comfortably classy cranberry red sweatpants with a thick dark stripe down the side. He listened more than he talked.
At 6-foot-3 and about 205 pounds, he looked the part. The part of a Penn State quarterback in waiting.
And wait he must. Although Zembiec has already pledged his college football allegiance to James Franklin, he'll only be a senior at Aquinas Institute in Rochester, N.Y.
Zembeic played only two games as a junior in 2014 before breaking his left, non-throwing, wrist. But the previous season he was named the Class AA player of the year after leading Aquinas to a 13-0 record and a state championship. That season Christian...er, Jake…threw three TDs in the sectional final – in just 12 passing attempts. In the state quarterfinals, he threw for 313 yards and four touchdowns, followed by three more TD tosses in the state semifinals.
All as a high school sophomore.
He's eager to play. At Penn State. Soon.
"I feel like there is a very good shot for me to excel when I get there," he told the Democrat & Chronicle, "because (Christian) Hackenberg will be leaving – either that year I'm a freshman (2016) or the year before (after the 2015 season). So it'll be a good time. My plan is to step in as early as I can."
If and when Zembiec actually steps in, he'll be more than likely stepping up – into the pocket. Zembeic, although he can run the ball, is a prototypical pocket passer. And Franklin is fine with that. Better than fine.
Franklin is actually a pro at pro-style offenses. He does want duel threats – as in players who want to win. The dual-threat moniker that has been hung on him is somewhat of a misnomer.
Yes, the Brandon Wimsbush who decomitted from Penn State to Notre Dame last fall was the nation's No. 4 dual-threat high school quarterback. He ran for over 700 yards in 2014 for St. Peter's Prep in Jersey City. But with a powerful arm, he also threw for over 3,100 yards and 36 touchdowns as a senior.
And yes, Hackenberg's backup, Trace McSorley is a mobile and savvy passer, able to roll out with greater ease and perhaps with more success than Hackenberg (might I suggest the TraceCat?). But what Franklin has always said he likes best about McSorley is that he's a winner. He duels. "All you need to know about Trace," Franklin has said repeatedly, "is that he took his high school team to the Virginia state championship game four times – and won three of them."
And yes, Nittany Lion freshman quarterback Tommy Stevens arrived in January 2015 as a late fill-in for Wimbush, with a bit of a dual-threat tag that Franklin nipped in the bud a few days into spring drills.
"Typically, quarterbacks on their first day of practice, I don't care who they are, look awful," Franklin said. "They just look bad, and you start second-guessing about why you took them. We haven't seen that from him at all. Actually, it was the opposite. There was a buzz and excitement here about how he threw."
And yes, there's Franklin's storied history as a Dual Threat Coach – as a quarterback coach, as an offensive coordinator and as a head coach. And geez, he was a Sports Illustrated Face In The Crowd as a runner-passer at East Stroudsburg, back in the day (when James had hair).
Thing is, that story is a fable.
Zembiec is living proof. And so is a close look at Franklin's reign at Kansas State in 2006-07, as offensive coordinator and quarterback coach. And at Maryland in 2008-10, as assistant head coach, head coach-in-waiting, offensive coordinator and quarterback coach.
And also look at his time at Vanderbilt – where yes, there were times when he was a dual-threat aficionado, in part due to necessity rather than preference. But other times, not so much. While at Vanderbilt, Franklin was aided by quarterback coach Ricky Rahne and offensive coordinator John Donovan – both of whom now hold the same roles at Penn State. At Vandy, they went 24-15 and beat the likes of Florida, Georgia, Auburn and Ole Miss, with Franklin trying everything on offense. And anything.
"We just had to do whatever we had to do to move the ball in the SEC," is how Franklin put it recently.
For his part, Donovan has said the perceived ability of the Vanderbilt quarterback to run the ball was as important as actually being able to do it.
In their offensive history together, Franklin & Friends have actually been largely drop-back, traditional pocket passer devotees. (Ditto for Rahne's HOF career at Cornell, where he threw for 7,700 yards.) Hackenberg's run at quarterback in 2014 was fairly typical for Franklin – sans the sacks. Hackenberg carried the ball 49 times last season, averaging about 3.9 yards per carry on four runs a game (subtracting out the sacks). If there was a failing in using Hackenberg as a runner, it came in the red zone, where Penn State registered 120 plays but called Hackenberg's name only twice on designed runs. The Kid's great at sneaks and is powerful and sturdy enough to use in other ways as well.
That's history. And so is Franklin's use of his quarterbacks at some of his other previous institutions. And that history is more akin to Joe Willie Namath than Johnny Football.
Franklin was at K-State for two seasons, and five games into the 2006 season an 18-year-old freshman named Josh Freeman took over the starting job at quarterback. With Franklin as mentor and Rahne as his trusty grad assistant, Freeman amassed over 5,100 passing yards in 2006-07, completing 59.2% of his throws, with 33 TDs and just 17 interceptions. One season after Franklin left Manhattan, Freeman was picked in the first round of the NFL Draft by Tampa Bay.
Freeman's bottom-line under Franklin: 769 passes, 5,133 yards and 72 runs (factoring out sacks) in 25 games. Oh, yeah -- and two victories over the Texas Longhorns.
Franklin returned to Maryland for a second stint with the Terps in 2008-10, heading the offense and quarterbacks. Donovan coached the Terps running backs, while Rahne stayed at K-State.
In three seasons, the Terps' two main go-to quarterbacks – Chris Turner (2008-09) and Danny O'Brien (2010) -- started 33 of Maryland's 38 games. They were threats, but hardly dual threats.
Again, subtracting out the sacks, Turner rushed just 22 times in 2008 and then went wild in 2009, carrying the ball 55 times in 10 games (although 25 of those carries came in just two games). Total, that's 77 carries in 23 games. O'Brien, a wunderkid as a redshirt freshman in 2010, started 10 games and ran – drumroll, please – 14 times. Combined, during those three years Turner and O'Brien threw for 7,023 yards and 43 touchdowns on 1,014 passes. Combined, they ran 91 times.
Not that Franklin couldn't, or didn't have to, adjust his offense at Maryland. Not that Franklin went into his shell. Jamarr Robinson subbed at quarterback when Turner was injured and was also the starter early into the 2010 season, before O'Brien took over. Robinson had games where he ran 11, 12 and 24 times. Overall, in seven games over two seasons at quarterback, Robinson ran 60 times, excluding sacks.
Franklin, Donovan and Rahne were at Vanderbilt for three years (2011-13) and 39 games. During that time, their quarterbacks -- all inherited from the previous regime, by the way -- ran 311 times, subtracting out the sacks. That's about eight carries a game, definitely dual-threat territory.
But Franklin's best running quarterback, Jordan Rodgers, was really a pro-style quarterback with the ability to move and extend a play like another Rodgers -- Jordan's brother, Aaron, of the Green Bay Packers. Jordan carried the ball only 67 times as the starter over 13 games of 2012. That's about five carries a game.
In Franklin's third and final season at Vanderbilt, veteran QB Austyn Carta-Samuels wasn't much of a runner, but did rush 53 times in his 10 starts (about 1.4 more carries per game than Hackenberg in 2014). Carta-Samuels' backup, Patton Robinette, was less experienced and more of a runner, having been tabbed a dual-threat quarterback as a high schooler. He ran 51 times in 2013.
The final dual vs. duel tally on Franklin's three seasons at Vanderbilt?
His quarterbacks threw for 8,002 yards on 1,072 pass attempts – and ran the ball 311 times (sans sacks). That's a breakdown of 78% pass/22% run. That's not in Franklin's wheelhouse of comfortable play-calling.
These days, odds are Franklin likes duel guys like Hackenberg and Zembiec in his pocket better than dual threats – past, present and future.
Mike Poorman has covered Penn State football since 1979, and for StateCollege.com since the 2009 season. His column appears on Mondays and Fridays. Follow him on Twitter at http://twitter.com/PSUPoorman. His views and opinions do not necessarily reflect those of Penn State University.
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May 21, 2018 Category: News
Trademarks are of vital importance when it comes to developing and maintaining a brand. Trademarks help consumers identify brands they can trust. It helps them pick and choose where to spend their time and money among a host of competitors. Trademark protection, therefore, is something businesses need to prioritize to protect and promote their efforts.
When it comes to asserting trademark infringement, there are several important elements that must be considered. A recent case generating headlines highlights a particular concern that must be present for trademark infringement to be found: a likelihood of confusion. If an alleged infringer's mark is not likely to create confusion among your consumers, you may not be able to demonstrate infringement.
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The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office recently found that Dr. Dre, the famous rap artist and music producer, could not assert his rights as the holder of the "Dr. Dre" trademark against another. The competing mark was for "Dr. Drai" the professional mark in use by medical Dr. Draion M. Burch. Dr. Drai, as he calls himself, is a practicing doctor and occasional television personality whose work is in the area of gynecology, osteopathic medicine, obstetrics and sexual health.
The USPTO cited the different subject matter covered by the two men in rejecting the trademark infringement claim. The fact that "Dr. Dre" and "Dr. Drai" are pronounced the same meant that the marks could easily be confused for one another. But the chance that someone looking for work produced by Dr. Dre could accidentally find and be confused as to the source of obstetric or gynecological advice from Dr. Drai seemed low to the USPTO.
Knowing when and how to assert a trademark is almost as important as securing the mark itself. If your business does not have a firm grasp of the value and use of its intellectual property, it may be time to consult with a professional in the field.


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CLEVELAND– While the Cuyahoga County prosecutor is urging Cleveland police to find an outside agency to investigate a murder, the FOX 8 I-Team is asking new questions about that homicide investigation which led detectives to the home of Mayor Frank Jackson.
Prosecutor Mike O'Malley sat down with the I-Team Tuesday, saying he believes an outside agency, such as the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, should be asked to look at the Aug. 28 murder of Antonio Parra, 30, of Warrensville Heights.
"I have seen the video of the homicide and it was a brutal execution," O'Malley said.
Parra was killed in Cleveland's west side .
Witnesses told police two suspects fled the scene. Prosecutors and police said the vehicle seen leaving was registered to the mayor's grandson, 22-year-old Frank Q. Jackson.
"When you have this situation when the appointing agency's family member is involved, it is a no-win situation," O'Malley said. "I know for certain Cleveland homicide detectives are working very hard, but in the end, it is a no-win situation because of the perceived conflict. I am hopeful that we can find the individuals that did this, but right now I think there is a perception of conflict. "
A police spokesperson said there are no plans to hand over the investigation to another agency.
City hall denied the I-Team's request to view the body camera video from when officers were at the mayor's home. City officials did release body camera of the murder scene.
The city law's director insists the case is not being handled any differently than any other police matter.
Jeff Follmer, president of the Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association, said none of the officers that were at the mayor's home that night told him of any issues they had with the mayor. He said as far as he knows, none of the officers were told by the mayor to turn off their body cameras.
"No one told me that," Follmer said.
Meanwhile, Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County is offering a reward for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person responsible for the murder. If you have any information, please call 216-252-7463.
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The little town of Ardsley, N.Y. has a soccer field where you'd least expect it – on the third floor of a downtown building.
The House of Sports is a private sports training facility located conveniently between two major highways in this suburb of New York City. The ground floor is a parking garage. The second floor has a series of four full-size regulation basketball courts ganged up side by side. The top floor includes an 80-yard long turf-covered indoor soccer field.
The building is a hybrid of two types of construction. The lower two stories are framed in structural steel; in fact, the steel has been made part of the interior architecture. Exposed-steel columns and massive X-bracing separate the basketball courts. The top story is a 120-foot clear span metal building system from Star Buildings Systems. It is 260 feet long, allowing for the 80-yard long soccer/baseball field.
The project was constructed as a design and build by Star builder Schlosser Steel Buildings of Hatfield, PA, who contracted directly with the owner for structural steel, precast concrete and the erected metal building system. The owner's agent, indoor recreational consultant, Norm Gill, of Pinnacle Indoor Sports, developed the concept for the building. Working with architect Michael Hughes, AIA of Mann-Hughes Architecture, Doylestown, PA, and Philadelphia-based structural engineer O'Donnell and Naccarato, they created a 120,000 sf recreation and training facility, the largest single building, under one roof, in the New York metropolitan area.
There was previously a warehouse on the site. Two bays of it were kept and incorporated in the new facility, fitted out as training and food service areas. The rest of the warehouse was demolished. New piles were sunk into the ground and the recreational facility was built from the ground up. Actual building time was 8 months.
The ground floor parking area is blacktop on grade. Precast concrete plank floor decks support the "floating" wood basketball floors on the second story and the 2-inch thick turf field on the top story. The upper floor is 45 feet above grade. The entire building is clad and roofed with metal panels.
Despite the apparent complexity of the structure, building it presented very few challenges, according to Schlosser Steel Vice President Jonathan Trumbore. The metal building system on the third story imposed unusual horizontal loads at floor level, but they were easily handled by designing 1-½" steel rods under the soccer field floor, tying the bases of the columns together.
The only real construction challenges were from the weather and the location. Beginning construction in winter meant drilling for piles and concreting in cold weather, with the usual difficulties.
The location was demanding, though. "It was a very tight site," explains Trumbore. "There's a street right alongside. It had to be shut down to set the cranes in the road to erect the steel." They worked closely with the town of Ardsley to coordinate operations, with tight schedules on when they could work. "Local police were very cooperative," and they were able to keep things moving despite the restrictions.
The result is a facility that, in the two years since it opened, has become a major sports force in the community. The generous space and top-notch facilities have made it a home to the region's leading basketball, lacrosse, and baseball academies, where over 2000 athletes train on a weekly basis. In addition, it offers holiday and summer sports camps, adult soccer and baseball leagues, and adult fitness programs.


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Jonathan Feigen's NBA power rankings at the All-Star break
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With the NBA convening for its All-Star break in Charlotte, it's a good time to size up the league's power structure with more than half of the season complete. Click here to see our preseason scouting report.
1. Warriors (41-16) | Preseason ranking: 1
The Warriors expected to use the stretch after the All-Star game to get DeMarcus Cousins up to speed and fully indoctrinated. Now what? With that checked off quickly, they seem to have staved off regular-season boredom nicely. They have gone 16-2 since the Rockets' win Jan. 3 at Oracle and Kevin Durant has said they can still improve.
2. Bucks (43-14) | Preseason ranking: 12
While much is made about the nice collection of shooters around Giannis Antetokounmpo — with Nikola Mirotic eventually to join the mix — the Bucks have had the NBA's top-rated defense all season. They use their ridiculous length well and pressure the ball and then have great balance around Antetokounmpo with Khris Middleton, Eric Bledsoe Malcolm Brogdon and Brook Lopez. And don't look now, but Antetokounmpo has been making 3s lately.
3. Thunder (37-20) | Preseason ranking: 7
Despite the loss to the Pelicans on the way to the All-Star break, the Thunder seem like the best threat to the Warriors' Western Conference dominance. Russell Westbrook became the franchise's all-time leading scorer Wednesday while extending his triple-double streak to an NBA-record 11 games and Paul George is getting a ton of MVP buzz. Even with the loss in New Orleans, the Thunder have won 11 of 13 games and trail only the Bucks in net rating.
4. Nuggets (39-18) | Preseason ranking: 8
The Nuggets happily added Isaiah Thomas to the mix, unconcerned with how they will make it work with all those guards. It should offer a reminder of how remarkable it has been that they have been so good despite injuries along the way to Jamal Murray and Gary Harris. The play of Monte Morris and Malik Beasley has been remarkable and coach Michael Malone deserves loads of credit. But Nikola Jokic holds everything together regardless of who is in the lineup or on the court as the NBA's best point-center
5. Raptors (43-16) | Preseason ranking: 4
The noise from the north could have been the ovations that greeted Marc Gasol and Jeremy Lin to Toronto. Both fits immediate needs, with Gasol's strength and style perfect for the Raptors and Lin, in the midst of a solid season in a limited role, joining the Raps in time to make up for the injury to Fred VanVleet. Kawhi Leonard missed the final game before the break – so Pascal Siakam put in 44 against the Wizards – making the time off as well-timed as the trade deadline additions.
6. 76ers (37-21) | Preseason ranking: 6
The Sixers seem ready to rise toward the top with the new starting five, with Tobias Harris a perfect fit, looking as good on the floor as it did when Harris was acquired at the trade deadline. Even in the loss to the Celtics, the starting lineup of Ben Simmons, J.J. Redick, Joel Embiid, Jimmy Butler and Harris looked good, without the struggles to mesh that came at first with the trade for Butler.
7. Celtics (37-21) | Preseason ranking: 3
It has become fashionable to downplay the Celtics and they have brought that on themselves, gagging the 28-point lead against the Clippers and losing to the Lakers, and with Kyrie Irving battling a troubling knee. No one could argue Marcus Morris' claim that they were playing like "a bunch of individuals." But they are still a top 10 team offensively and defensively, Jayson Tatum is coming on again, Gordon Hayward's shot has been solid of late and the win against the Sixers was impressive.
8. Trail Blazers (34-23) | Preseason ranking: 15
The emotional win against the Warriors capped a nice push to the break, holding off the Rockets for fourth in the West. The addition of Rodney Hood adds depth, though it is difficult to see how Enes Kanter will defend the pick-and-roll in the West, even if he won't have to go against Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum. The Blazers come out of the break with a seven-game road trip and then return home to face the Thunder, so the next few weeks will go a long way toward determining postseason positioning.
9. Rockets (33-24) | Preseason ranking: 2
The Rockets stumbled into the break with their collapse against the Thunder and another defensive debacle against the Timberwolves. They still believe they can make a late-season push, especially with Clint Capela expected to practice next week and possibly play as soon as Thursday, and James Harden showing no signs of slowing down. The Rockets have to add a few players to the roster, though with Markieff Morris heading to OKC, it will be difficult to add any to the rotation. Still, a team with 10 players (assuming Gary Clark and Isaiah Hartenstein return to the G League) the Rockets can go 10 deep now that they can be fully healthy.
10. Jazz (32-25) | Preseason ranking: 5
The Jazz alternated wins with blowout losses to the Blazers and Rockets heading into the break, never quite getting traction to make a move. Some of that could be with Donovan Mitchell less efficient than last season, but every bit as vital to their offense. Still, the defense remains outstanding and the Jazz don't seem to ever lose to a lottery team. They come out of the break with four of five games against playoff contenders — the Thunder, Clippers, Nuggets and Bucks, with the other game against the Mavericks in the second half of a back-to-back
11. Pacers (38-20) | Preseason ranking: 9
It was easy to write off the Pacers after Victor Oladipo's injury and a four-game losing streak. But the Pacers have won six of seven games, still play outstanding defense and still have some reliable scorers in Bojan Bogdanovic with Domantis Sabonis off the bench. Darren Collison, Cory Joseph and Tyreke Evans have stepped up since Oladipo's injury. And the Pacers come out of the break with six games against teams that are not in playoff position in their conferences.
12. Kings (30-27) | Preseason ranking: 24
More surprising development? The Kings could beat out the Los Angeles LeBrons for a playoff spot or the Kings did a nice job at the trade deadline? While the backcourt of De'Aaron Fox and Buddy Hield drives the Kings (and both could be strong Most Improved Player choices if not for Pascal Siakam), the addition of Harrison Barnes should fit very nicely. The last-second loss to the Nuggets hurt, but the Kings could be a playoff team for the first time since Rick Adelman was their coach.
13. Spurs (33-26) | Preseason ranking: 13
The Spurs struggled to start the annual rodeo road trip – which really should be considered two trips since it is always cleaved by the All-Star break – before eking out a win in Memphis. The Spurs defense really does need the return of Derrick White, which is saying something about how shaky the defense has been. But LaMarcus Aldridge and DeMar DeRozan gets to go back to Toronto next week, so things could get very interesting down the stretch.
14. Nets (30-29) | Preseason ranking: 25
The Nets have struggled a bit, losing six of nine heading into the break. But they remain a team on the rise, with Caris LeVert back from his injury, DeAngelo Russell is an All-Star and Joe Harris won't be overlooked after his night 3-point contest spotlight. The team-wide shooting slump might just need the All-Star break to get the Nets back on track.
15. Clippers (32-27) | Preseason ranking: 17
The Clippers headed to the break with a six-game road trip and play four of five on the road when the seasons starts up again. The case could be made that they would be better served to be in the lottery, and to keep their first-round pick, better arming themselves for free agent shopping or a trade for Anthony Davis. But the Clippers have spent the season winning more than expected while retooling. The trade of Tobias Harris, bringing in sharp-shooter Landry Shamet, could be the latest example. The additions of JaMychal Green, Garrett Temple, Wilson Chandler and Ivica Zubac were nice, unheralded moves that could keep the Clippers, for better or worse, winning.
16. Timberwolves (27-30) | Preseason ranking: 14
The Wolves seemed to be fading before stunning the Clippers and Rockets this week, but they still are still a powerful offensive team when healthy. They finally got Jeff Teague and Derrick Rose on the floor together. The move of Dario Saric into the starting lineup has opened things up nicely. If Robert Covington comes back, the Wolves could have a pretty complete rotation. Oh, and Andrew Wiggins is still around somewhere.
17. Pelicans (26-33) | Preseason ranking: 10
Even if it turns out that Pelicans are just lame ducks with larger beaks, the "dumpster fire" did not spread to the court Wednesday. As much as Anthony Davis' trade request and the NBA's insistence that the Pels keep trotting him out there have made a mess of the season, the other Pelicans have played with something to prove, as the Rockets and Thunder have seen up close. Jahlil Okafor might have resurrected his career. Julius Randle can always put the ball in the basket. Jrue Holiday remains an All-Star level player on both ends. If not for the All-Star game to be played, Davis' bruised shoulder could have kept him out and the Pels could "talk about the guys that played" and enjoy themselves for a while, but typically, no such luck. Either way, GM Dell Demps will not be the last to be sent packing.
18. Lakers (28-29) | Preseason ranking: 11
The Lakers have the worst record at the All-Star break of any team ever with LeBron James. They got a feel-good win in Boston on Rajon Rondo's loose-ball buzzer beater, but crawl into the break with losses in eight of 11 games and many hurt feelings after the botched trade talks with the Pelicans. The break could help the young Lakers to get over it, but for now, the LeBrons are looking up at the Kings.
19. Hornets (27-30) | Preseason ranking: 20
The fighting Kembas seemed to have grown weary of the road as they got out of town to make room for the assorted All-Star shows, but though they will return barely clinging to a playoff spot, they are 19-9 at Spectrum Center where they play eight of their next nine games. Kemba Walker has scored at least 30 in five of six games
20. Pistons (26-30) | Preseason ranking: 21
The Eastern Conference has more teams fighting for that last playoff spot than there are declared 2020 presidential candidates. The Pistons won four of five games heading to the break to join the crowded field without even making a trip to Iowa. Andre Drummond is taking off, making a strong case as the most deserving non-All Star in the East.
21. Magic (27-32) | Preseason ranking: 29
The Magic have made a stealth run at a playoff spot, winning five straight heading into the break. Jonathan Isaac has been coming on, Nikola Vucevic is an All-Star and Markelle Fultz is a nice buy-low move at the trade deadline that drew more attention to the team that gave up on him after making him the first pick of the draft than the team that got him. And between Isaac's block of a John Collins' shot and Terrence Ross's slam, the Magic have offered some nice highlights, even if no one seems to have noticed the winning.
22. Heat (26-30) | Preseason ranking: 19
Good news. The Heat play 10 of their next 13 games at home. Bad news. The Heat is just 11-16 at American Airlines Arena. Dwyane Wade's last dance will provide a good distraction, but the Heat are in the thick of the race for the final playoff spot. Josh Richardson's 37 points against the Warriors might have been a nice torch-passing moment had the Heat finished off the win.
23. Mavericks (26-31) | Preseason ranking: 23
The Mavs are the happiest struggling team in the league and with good reason. Between the joyful success of Luka Doncic, the addition of Kristaps Porzingis for next season and the loads of cap space to fill on a team on the rise. The Mavs have lost three of four games going into the break, but things are looking – wait, is that Mark Cuban on the court? Can he do that? What's owner doing out on the court?
24. Washington (24-34) | Preseason ranking: 16
Though people will blame the Rockets' defensive issues on the departure of Trevor Ariza three years after he has retired, the Wizards, like the Suns before them, have found that he was not still the stopper to merit that reputation with the stats starting to make the rounds. The Wizards did beat the Cavs and Bulls, but they were the Cavs and Bulls.
25. Grizzlies (23-36) | Preseason ranking: 18
As if he has not done enough, Mike Conley will be asked to turn out the lights when he leaves. The Grizzlies were ready to clean house and did free Marc Gasol, but Conley remained to, let's see the line is, help Jaren Jackson Jr. grow. OK. Couldn't the triumphant return of Chandler Parsons do that? Meanwhile, Avery Bradley scored 33 points the other night, screwing up the hopes of teams looking for him to join the buyout market.
26. Hawks (19-39) | Preseason ranking: 30
The Hawks have quietly showed signs that they are building something, as long as no one checked out the final game before the break, which judging from the crowd in State Farm Arena, few did. Trae Young, Kevin Huerter and John Collins make a nice start to the rebuilding, as the Lakers saw this week. It's a little weird that they could get nothing back for Jeremy Lin and hung on to Dewayne Dedmon and Kent Bazemore, but there will be more chances to clear out veterans and keep building.
27. Bulls (14-44) | Preseason ranking: 27
The most fitting finish for this awful season would be for the Bulls to finish with the fourth-worst record and one spot from an equal lottery chance at Zion Williamson. They picked up Otto Porter Jr. because even when overpaying him, they needed someone they could count on. Lauri Markkanen is on a nice roll, too.
28. Suns (11-48) | Preseason ranking: 26
In some ways, the Suns have been wildly inconsistent, keeping it close against the Rockets and Warriors and getting blown out by the Jazz, Kings and Clippers. They do, however, consistently lose, with the streak up to 15 straight. The trade for Tyler Johnson finally gave them a kind of, sort of point guard next to Devin Booker. Along with the deal for Kelly Oubre Jr. and Deandre Ayton's solid, if overshadowed, rookie season and there are pieces here. For now, Igor Kokoskov said "there's winning and misery." The man needs the All-Star break.
29. Cavaliers (12-46) | Preseason ranking: 22
If the Cavs can do anything in their LeBron-less years, it's win lotteries. When they do, they have taken Kyrie Irving, used the pick (Andrew Wiggins) to get Kevin Love and selected Anthony Bennett. This season, there seems to be a prize waiting. Until then, it's all about Marquese Chriss (and Cedi Osman and Collin Sexton.)
30. Knicks (11-47) | Preseason ranking: 28
Not that the Knicks-Hawks game Thursday was dreadful, but the teams in the All-Star weekend celebrity game watched and called "next." But at the least the Knicks' losing streak ended before it could reach 19 games. In fairness, the Knicks are not trying to win, preferring to check out Dennis Smith Jr. while waiting for the lottery and free agency when this time, unlike all the other times, everything will turn around.