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Oct 09, 2009
Bangkok climate talks: wrap up
Today is the last day of the Bangkok climate talks. However, in two weeks of negotiations there has been very little discussion on some of the key political issues that are necessary to ensure that we have a just climate change agreement in Copenhagen. Steph Long, one of FoEI's Climate Coordinators, explains.
It's been a fairly acrimonious two weeks with possibly the highest level of mistrust and tension between negotiating parties in recent years.
In the past two weeks there has been a notable display of innovation: though not at all of the kind of innovation we need, such as declarations to keep the oil in the soil, the coal in the hole and the tar sands in the land - but innovative redefinition of what it means to be historically responsible for climate change.
In attempts to get the US into the climate agreement, developed countries are proposing to junk the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol (the only international legally binding treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions) and arguing that this is the only way to get an effective action on climate change.
After South Africa proposed a means to limit the amount of offsetting that developed countries could use in meeting emissions reduction targets, the New Zealand government was quoted as saying "but if we put limits on offsetting, we would have to move our target to zero".
developed vs developing
A member of the Australian government delegation proposed that we "smooth over" the distinction between developed and developing countries.
After fielding critical questions about the USA government's refusal to enter into an agreement with stringent international compliance; one of their lead negotiators responded with "China has not agreed to any international compliance in last 20 years." [there is the minor level of compliance required in TRIPS and trade agreements for one....]
Developing countries have offered sharp retorts to developed country proposals which also deserve recognition:
In response to developed countries proposals to expand offset markets, the
government of Venezuela on behalf of several Latin American countries
responded "It is simply unfair, unreasonable and unhelpful to hide the conflicting economic interests of developed countries behind efforts to reenact olden days 'land- grabs' by modern days 'sky-grabs'."
In response to developed countries refusal to accept proposals that will required them to finance the mitigation, adaptation and technology transfer needs of developing countries, through new democratic financial institutions rather than the World Bank; the government of Philippines on behalf of the G77+China offered developing countries "Capacity building on how to fulfil Convention obligations."
So, one of the inspiration outcomes of the Bangkok climate talks is the force with which developing countries are refusing to accept the backtracking of developed countries to meet their legal and historical obligations.
Next stop Barcelona. Find out more.
Oct 08, 2009
Video blogging from Bangkok climate negotiations
International climate change negotiations are underway in Bangkok, Thailand. Karen Orenstein and Kate Horner from Friends of the Earth US are there following the developments and reporting back.
Oct 05, 2009
FoEI groups demand climate justice in bangkok
Friends of the Earth International is demonstrating with thousands of Asian and international climate justice activists and representatives of affected communities in Bangkok, Thailand. Steph Long, climate coordinator, writes from Bangkok.
Our civil society debates, demonstrations and forums coincide with the UN climate talks - the fourth gathering of the year in preparation to the climate summit in Copenhagen this December.
The civil society program has included daily mobilisations demanding the repayment of the climate debt, the exclusion of the World Bank and other international financial institutions from climate finance, and the rights of indigenous peoples, fisherfolk and women to be protected.
The forums have focussed on articulating how we can achieve climate justice - real solutions to climate change that don't risk either people or the planet.
official talks
Meanwhile the official climate talks have been significantly undermined by the regressive position of wealthy industrialised countries, particularly the US, who are failing to meet their obligations to accept emissions reduction targets and financing for developing countries in line with what science requires.
This is wearing thin the patience of many developing countries who are now questioning whether an agreement in Copenhagen is possible with such limited political will of the developed countries.


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If It's Time for Top Truck, It's Time to Pummel the Editors
I am very disappointed with the decision to split the Top Truck Challenge up into two groups (April '10). What's next? Are you going to just give everyone a First Place trophy just because they showed up? Remember, to be the best, you have to beat the best!
I'm very disappointed with how the magazine is going all of a sudden. I will have to decide if I will continue to subscribe to your magazine or not.
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I'm looking over the April '10 issue today. It's a good idea for separate Top Truck and Buggy categories for Top Truck Challenge. However, I counted only nine buggies with two possible others. (These two entrants were not described as buggies by FW.) On your tech list, maybe you could add a line for frame construction. With a ratio of approximately 1:4 (buggies to trucks), that is how I will vote. If the TTC finalists were determined in this manner, a truck might win overall.
Michael Beeson
Oakland Park, FL
I would like some information on the rules and regulations of building a Top Truck Challenge vehicle.
Trent Christensen
Malad, ID
For Top Truck, we try to keep the rules to a minimum to encourage creativity, though there are a few basic requirements that we insist upon. Your vehicle needs to have a full rollcage, a winch, at least one locking differential (preferably both), and have accessible recovery points (i.e., towhooks) at both ends of the vehicle. You need to wear a DOT-approved helmet and seatbelts/harness at all times while you are in your vehicle, and you need to have a working fire extinguisher onboard your rig. Front lift blocks are not allowed, and rebar steering is strictly verboten. Other than that, you're pretty much left to your own devices.
About the truck/buggy breakdown, we are at the mercy of our readers to provide us with suitable candidates for the competition. We're trying out two separate classes this year as an experiment, primarily because so many of our readers asked for it. If it doesn't work out as well as we'd like, we can always revert to the old format. Nothing's written in stone around here.
Motor vs. Engine: Which Is Which
Regarding your "Techline" letter, "Engine vs. Motor" (Feb. '10): I've been enjoying your magazine above all others for 32 years. Your articles and contributing editors are second to none. However, I may be able to educate you. Ninety-nine percent of the "motor name" examples you listed were for advertisement or slang.
Motor: An electrical device that is used to convert electrical energy into mechanical motion. Basic to the understanding of all "motors" is the reaction between a fixed magnetic field and a current carrying conductor in that field.
Engine: A mechanical device that is used for converting mechanical energy into mechanical motion.
Now you know that the device under the hood is called an engine. So, do I get a T-shirt?
John Fisher
Detroit, MI
We guess. But doesn't this mean we gotta swap out the diesel engine in our "motorhome" for an electric motor instead?

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Comment: Another Stunning Victory For Net Neutrality (Score 1) 229
So just how long before I can expect this to be the next big POS offered from T-Mobile?
Since they seem to have an issue getting better quality handsets, its inevitable that this Huawei phone will be theirs exclusively. I give it 4 months before it's their next "flagship" phone.
1 mm is roughly 1/32 Inches - so right off the bat there you've got have the accuracy that you asked for.
1/32 is approximately 26% smaller than 1mm. How is that even remotely accurate?
Consider, if you want a 3ft shelf and you estimate it using your method you would want a 1153mm shelf when what you really want is one approximately 914mm. That's a pretty big difference. Nevermind how that would scale to anything larger.
10mm of rain falls over a 1km^2 drainage area. How much volume does the drainage system have to dispose of?
Now do it for imperial with inches of rain and acres of area. Oh, and did you choose gallons or cu ft?
Proper measurement of rainfall like that would be acre-ft. So neither gallons or cu-ft would be appropriate.
Seems to me that this program is missing some critical metrics of driving safety. As an app it has the potential to monitor other phone activities while driving. I think that beyond the basic GPS based speed / location measurements and the accelerometer data they should be interested in how distracted the driver is by their mobile.
Say they're texting or browsing the web while driving but still doing the speed limit. The way this program is being described there would be no penalty. In reality the driver is by far more of a hazard to those around them and should pay a higher premium as they are more likely to be involved in an incident.
Linux is supported. They even have Linux versions of MAPLE and other software on the school FTP for the students to download.
I can't comment on their systems because I honestly don't remember. I just recall having access to the software and the availability of support if needed.
I understand that speed limits are too low, but you're comlaining about getting a ticket for doing something illegal, because the exact extent to which you were violating the law was off by a fraction?
The thing is with speeding tickets magnitude matters. There is a graduated scale for the fines with larger fines and more points for exceeding the speed limit by more. So yes it makes sense to challenge the magnitude. If you get a ticket for 12 mph over the limit the fine is say $150 plus 2 points (numbers I'm pulling out of my ass but are fairly representative), now if the automated camera is adding 4 mph more on top that puts you at 16 mph over which would then put you at a $225 fine and 3 points. This is a nontrivial difference.
On a side note, as a designer of roads and bridges I can say that the speed limits are influenced by the geometry of the road and the location (i.e. while it may be geometrically possible it is a bad idea to have a residential street posted for 50 mph). There are some cases where unscrupulous towns/villages/cities will post a lower speed limit than the surrounding areas as a way to increase revenue. This is can be challenged court and is frequently overturned. Also in areas where there are lower posted speed limits for things like curves (black on yellow) and construction areas (black on orange) the lower limits per MUTCD are not enforceable as those signs particularly the black on yellow are just suggestions. To lower the posted limit the signs must be the standard regulatory black letters on white they can only jump 10 mph at a time (i.e. you can't go from a 45 to a 25 in one jump) and there must be advance warning signs "reduced speed ahead". When in doubt about a speed limit or regulatory sign or even a traffic light timing consult a good highway engineering text and the MUTCD.
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Opened in October 2008, Taleni Etosha Village is an affordable self-catering option (although there is a restaurant too), about 4km south of Etosha's Andersson Gate. Built in the style of a traditional African village, with spacious en-suite units, it's perfect for families and a good base from where to explore one of Namibia's major attractions.
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ON THIS PAGE: You will learn about the different ways doctors use to treat children and teens with EFT. To see other pages in this guide, use the colored boxes on the right side of your screen, or click "Next" at the bottom.
In general, cancer in children and teenagers is uncommon, so it can be hard for doctors to plan treatments unless they know what has been most effective in other children. That's why more than 60% of children with cancer are treated as part of a clinical trial. Clinical trials are research studies that compare standard treatments (the best proven treatments available) with newer treatments that may be more effective. Studying new treatments involves careful monitoring using scientific methods, and all participants are followed closely to track their health and progress.
To take advantage of these newer treatments, all children and adolescents with EFT should be treated at a specialized cancer center. Doctors at these centers have extensive experience in treating this age group and have access to the latest research. A doctor who specializes in treating children with cancer is called a pediatric oncologist. In many cases, a team of doctors works with a child and the family to provide care; this is called a multidisciplinary team. Pediatric cancer centers often have extra support services for children/teens and their families, such as child life specialists, nutritionists, physical and occupational therapists, social workers, and counselors. Special activities and programs to help your child and family cope may also be available.
Children and teenagers with EFT should be treated in clinical trials specifically designed for their disease. A typical treatment plan for EFT consists of systemic therapy (therapy that treats the entire body, such as chemotherapy or stem cell transplantation) combined with localized therapy. Localized therapy is therapy to treat the tumor itself, such as surgery and radiation therapy. When more than one treatment is used, it is called combination therapy. Doctors make treatment decisions based on the stage of the disease and the age of the child, while trying to avoid or reduce long-term side effects of treatment.
Descriptions of the most common treatment options for EFT are listed below. Treatment options and recommendations depend on several factors, including the type and stage of cancer, possible side effects, and the patient's preferences and overall health. Take time to learn about your child's treatment options and be sure to ask questions about things that are unclear. Also, talk about the goals of each treatment with your child's doctor and what your child can expect while receiving the treatment. Learn more about making treatment decisions.
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill cancer cells, usually by stopping the cancer cells' ability to grow and divide. Systemic chemotherapy is delivered through the bloodstream to reach cancer cells throughout the body. Chemotherapy is given by a pediatric or medical oncologist, a doctor who specializes in treating cancer with medication. Some people may receive chemotherapy in their doctor's office; others may go to the hospital or outpatient clinic. A chemotherapy regimen (schedule) usually consists of a specific number of cycles given over a set period of time. A patient may receive one drug at a time or combinations of different drugs at the same time.
When possible, chemotherapy is given before surgery. Sometimes, the doctor may use surgery or radiation therapy (see below) first and then give chemotherapy to eliminate any remaining EFT cells. After chemotherapy, the doctor may use localized surgery or radiation therapy followed by additional chemotherapy to eliminate any remaining EFT cells.
Chemotherapy for EFT is usually injected into a vein or muscle; it is rarely given by mouth. Patients with EFT may receive vincristine (Oncovin, Vincasar PFS), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan, Neosar), doxorubicin (Adriamycin), ifosfamide (Ifex), and etoposide (Toposar, VePesid). For children and teens with EFT that has not spread to other parts of the body, the standard schedule is to receive chemotherapy every two weeks. Patients with metastatic EFT may also be treated with the above medications and dactinomycin (Cosmegen).
The side effects of chemotherapy depend on the individual and the dose used, but they can include fatigue, risk of infection, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. These side effects usually go away once treatment is finished.
Learn more about chemotherapy and preparing for treatment. The medications used to treat EFT are continually being evaluated. Talking with your child's doctor is often the best way to learn about the medications prescribed for your child, their purpose, and their potential side effects or interactions with other medications. Learn more about your prescriptions by using searchable drug databases.
Treating neutropenia
Children and teens receiving chemotherapy for EFT may be at risk for developing neutropenia, an abnormally low level of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils. All white blood cells help the body fight infection. Your child's doctor may give your child medications to increase his or her white blood cell levels. These medications are called white blood cell growth factors, also known as colony-stimulating factors (CSFs). Treating neutropenia is an important part of the overall treatment plan. Learn more about neutropenia.
Surgery is the removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue during an operation. When possible, surgical removal of the tumor should be performed after chemotherapy (called neoadjuvant chemotherapy). An orthopedic oncologist is a doctor who specializes in treating bone cancer with surgery. Surgery may also be needed to remove any remaining cancer cells after chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Learn more about cancer surgery.
Often a tumor can be removed without causing disability. However, if the tumor occurs in the arm or leg, surgery to remove much of the bone may affect the limb's ability to function. Bone grafts from other parts of the body may help to reconstruct the limb. A prosthesis (artificial limb) made of metal or plastic bones or joints can replace lost tissue. Physical therapy after surgery can help children learn to use the limb again. Support services are available to help children cope with the loss of a limb. Learn more about rehabilitation.
Radiation therapy
Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy x-rays or other high-energy particles to kill tumor cells. A doctor who specializes in giving radiation therapy to treat cancer is called a radiation oncologist. For EFT, radiation therapy is used when surgery is not possible or did not remove all of the tumor cells, as well as when chemotherapy was not effective.
The most common type of radiation treatment is called external-beam radiation therapy, which is radiation given from a machine outside the body. When radiation therapy is given using implants, it is called internal radiation therapy or brachytherapy. A radiation therapy regimen (schedule) usually consists of a specific number of treatments given over a set period of time. Intraoperative radiation therapy (radiation given inside the body during surgery) is being studied in clinical trials.
Side effects from radiation therapy may include fatigue, mild skin reactions, upset stomach, and loose bowel movements. Most side effects go away soon after treatment is finished. In the long term, radiation therapy can also interfere with normal bone growth and increase the risk of developing a secondary cancer. Learn more about radiation therapy.
Stem cell transplantation/bone marrow transplantation
For EFT, stem cell transplantation is an experimental approach that is still under evaluation to determine its effectiveness in the treatment of this disease. It should only be done as part of a clinical trial.
A stem cell transplant is a medical procedure in which bone marrow that contains cancer is replaced by highly specialized cells, called hematopoietic stem cells, that develop into healthy bone marrow. Hematopoietic stem cells are found both in the bloodstream and in the bone marrow. Today, this procedure is more commonly called a stem cell transplant, rather than bone marrow transplant, because it is the stem cells in the blood that are typically being transplanted, not the actual bone marrow tissue.
Before recommending transplantation, doctors will talk with the patient and family about the risks of this treatment and consider several other factors, such as the type of tumor, results of any previous treatment, and the child's age and general health.
There are two types of stem cell transplantation depending on the source of the replacement blood stem cell: allogeneic (ALLO) and autologous (AUTO). AUTO transplantations are used to treat EFT.
In both types, the goal of transplantation is to destroy cancer cells in the marrow, blood, and other parts of the body and allow replacement blood stem cells to create healthy bone marrow. In most stem cell transplants, the patient is treated with high doses of chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy to destroy as many cancer cells as possible.
Learn more about bone marrow and stem cell transplantation.
Getting care for symptoms and side effects
Cancer and its treatment often cause side effects. In addition to treatment to slow, stop, or eliminate the cancer, an important part of cancer care is relieving a child's symptoms and side effects. This approach is called palliative or supportive care, and it includes supporting the patient with his or her physical, emotional, and social needs.
Palliative care can help a person at any stage of illness. Children often receive treatment for the cancer and treatment to ease side effects at the same time. In fact, patients who receive both often have less severe symptoms, better quality of life, and report they are more satisfied with treatment.
Palliative treatments vary widely and often include medication, nutritional changes, relaxation techniques, and other therapies. Your child may also receive palliative treatments similar to those meant to eliminate the cancer, such as chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy. Talk with your child's doctor about the goals of each treatment in the treatment plan.
Before treatment begins, talk with your child's health care team about the possible side effects of the recommended treatment plan and supportive care options. And during and after treatment, be sure to tell your child's doctor or another health care team member if your child experiences a problem so it is addressed as quickly as possible. Learn more about palliative care.
Recurrent EFT
A remission is when cancer cannot be detected in the body and there are no symptoms. This may also be called "no evidence of disease" or NED.
A remission can be temporary or permanent. This uncertainty causes many children and their parents to feel worried or anxious that the tumor will come back. While many remissions are permanent, it is important to talk with your child's doctor about the possibility of the tumor returning. Understanding the risk of recurrence and the treatment options may help everyone feel more prepared if the tumor does return. Learn more about coping with the fear of recurrence.
If the tumor does return after the original treatment, it is called recurrent disease. It may come back in the same place (called a local recurrence), nearby (regional recurrence), or in another place (distant recurrence). Recurrence is most common within the first two years after treatment has been completed. However, late recurrences occurring up to five years after treatment are more common with EFT than with other childhood solid tumors.
If there is a recurrence, a cycle of testing will begin again to learn as much as possible about the recurrence, including whether the tumor's stage has changed. After testing is done, you, your child, and your child's doctor will talk about the treatment options. The next round of treatment will depend on where and when the tumor recurred and how it was first treated. The doctor may use chemotherapy, including cyclophosphamide and topotecan (Hycamtin), irinotecan (Camptosar) and temozolomide (Temodar, Methazolastone), radiation therapy, and/or may surgically remove new tumors. Stem cell transplantation may also be recommended. Your child's doctor may also suggest clinical trials that are studying new ways to treat this type of recurrent tumor.
Children with recurrent EFT and their parents often experience emotions such as disbelief or fear. Patients and families are encouraged to talk with their health care team about these feelings and ask about support services to help them cope. Learn more about dealing with a recurrence.
If treatment fails
Although treatment is successful for the majority of children with cancer, sometimes it is not. If a child's tumor cannot be cured or controlled, this is called advanced or terminal disease. This diagnosis is stressful, and it may be difficult to discuss. However, it is important to have open and honest conversations with your child's doctor and health care team to express your family's feelings, preferences, and concerns. The health care team is there to help, and many team members have special skills, experience, and knowledge to support patients and their families.
Parents or guardians are encouraged to think about where the child would be most comfortable: at home, in a home-like setting elsewhere, in the hospital, or in a hospice environment. Hospice care is a type of palliative care for people who are expected to live less than six months. It is designed to provide the best possible quality of life for people who are near the end of life. Nursing care and special equipment can make staying at home a workable alternative for many families. Some children may be happier if they can arrange to attend school part-time or keep up other activities and social connections. The child's health care team can help parents or guardians decide on an appropriate level of activity. Making sure a child is physically comfortable and free from pain is extremely important as part of end-of-life care. Learn more about caring for a terminally ill child and advanced cancer care planning.
The death of a child is an enormous tragedy, and families may need support to help them cope with the loss. Pediatric cancer centers often have professional staff and support groups to help with the process of grieving. Learn more on grieving the loss of a child.
Choose "Next" (below, right) to continue reading to learn more about clinical trials, which are research studies. Or, use the colored boxes located on the right side of your screen to visit any section.


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Halgrimson: Sons of Norway brings memories of my youthAs I walked from the front door of Fargo's Sons of Norway building to the auditorium at the back, the aroma grew stronger.
By: Andrea Hunter Halgrimson, INFORUM
As I walked from the front door of Fargo's Sons of Norway building to the auditorium at the back, the aroma grew stronger. I stood at the entrance and inhaled the heady smell of cooking lefse and tears came to my eyes as I remembered Gram and Mom making lefse in the old kitchen of my youth.
To a Norwegian, this is paradise.
Forty pounds of russet potatoes were boiled and riced two days prior to the cooking. Butter, cream, sugar and salt are added at that time, and the dough is refrigerated. Flour is added the day the lefse is fried. This amount of dough yields about 275 pieces. Russets are used because they are drier than red potatoes.
The 18 wizards – nine women and nine men – making lefse were not young. No one was under 60, and several were in their 80s and 90s. The first table of workers was spooning up the dough with an ice cream scoop and patting it out into discs about 4 inches wide and ¾-inch thick.
The pieces of dough were then transferred to several tables where three or four people rolled out each disc on a floured cloth into a thin pancake about 10 or 11 inches in diameter.
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Head wizard is Leona Paulsrud, of Fargo, who has a list of 40 folks she can call on to make lefse. Although she is 100 percent Danish, she says her late husband was Norwegian. In her family, the grandchildren begin making lefse at an early age. Her granddaughter was 4 and her grandson 5 when they started.
Leona says the process is easier now that it is mechanized. "Mechanized?" I asked. She said yes, they now use an electric mixer to combine everything with the riced potatoes.
From the end of September through October, the group meets two to three times a month. In November and December, they meet two to three times a week. This has been going on since 2008, when the price of commercial lefse became too dear to supply the club's needs.
The lefse must be thoroughly cooled before it is packaged. Most is used for Sons of Norway dinners, but some is sold three to a package for $5.
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West Division Offensive Player of the WeekRachel Iaquaniello, Eastern Michigan, So., OH, Plymouth, Mich.-Dearborn Divine Child Sophomore Rachel Iaquaniello was named the Spartan Invitational MVP as the Eagles continued to excel with a 10-1 start to the season. The Plymouth, Mich. native averaged 4.53 kills, 2.13 digs and 4.93 points per set while hitting a solid .253 in four matches from the outside. Iaquaniello's best performance of the week came in the finale against Big Ten Conference foe Michigan State, Sept. 11, when she blasted 22 kills, pulled up eight digs and blocked a pair of balls in the EMU victory. She also chipped in ad double-double with 17 kills and 10 digs in the lone setback to Clemson, Sept. 11. Iaquaniello, who was not yet one year old the last time EMU defeated MSU, has now been named the Tournament MVP at two of three invitationals that Eastern has played in during the 2010 season.
East Division Defensive Player of the WeekKristin Bignell , Buffalo, Sr., MB/RS, Drayton, Ontario/Norwell District Krstin Bignell led the way with 17 total blocks on the week, including a career-high 13 blocks against St. John's. Bignell's 11 block assists against the Red Storm are were just two off the school record for block assists in a four-set match. Bignell was just as impressive offensively, as she hit .354 on the week with 24 kills.
West Division Defensive Player of the WeekHaley Stein, Eastern Michigan, Jr., L, Carleton, Mich.-Monroe St. Mary's Catholic Central Junior Haley Stein was named to the All-Tournament Team at the Spartan Invitational as the Eagles finished with a 2-1 record to claim its third-straight championship. Stein averaged 5.47 digs per set in four matches on the week. Stein's best match came against Michigan State when she pulled up a season-high 27 digs while adding three service aces on 16 serves. Stein also chipped in 23 digs against Clemson after posting 16 versus Oakland and Eastern Illinois.
Additional Nominees for Offensive Player of the WeekChelsea Harvey, Akron, So., L, Stow, Ohio/Stow Sophomore Chelsea Harvey posted a team-high 47 digs in the Zips second annual Akron Invitational. Playing in 11 sets, Harvey had only two errors in 53 attempts.
Alyssa Rio, Ball State, Sr., L, Wayne, Ill./St. Francis H.S. Ball State's Alyssa Rio averaged 6.71 digs per set in the Cardinals' two matches last week . . . In Tuesday's win over IUPUI, Rio collected a match-best 19 digs and was a perfect 12-for-12 in receptions . . . In Saturday's loss at Wright State, Rio added a match-best 28 digs, while turning in a .929 (13-for-14) effort in serve receive.
Kaitlyn Schultz, Central Michigan, Jr., MB, Highland, Mich./Milford Kaitlyn Schultz averaged 1.45 blocks per set last weekend, piling up 16 stops in 11 sets. The Chippewas' middle blocker finished with seven blocks against Milwaukee, five against Wisconsin and four against Creighton. Schultz finished with 39 points on the week, hitting .355 and averaging 2.36 kills per set.
Kristen Barr, Kent State, Sr., DS/L, Bowling Green, OhioBarr led the way for the Golden Flashes on the defensive end with 44.
Lisa Treadway, Miami, So., DS/L. Dayton, Ohio/Chaminade Julienne Was the team's starting libero in three of four matches this weekend. Led the RedHawks with 40 digs, an average of 3.08 per set. Helped hold defenses to a .212 hitting percentage in four games. Had double digit digs in three games, recording 14 against Wright State and 10 each against Youngstown State and Michigan.
Maddie Hughes, Northern Illinois, Sr., L, St. Charles, Ill./North Hughes anchored the back row for the Huskies, helping NIU win three matches at Elon Classic to claim first place at an invitational for the third consecutive weekend ... In 10 sets, she totaled 46 digs (4.60/set) and had only one reception error in 47 attempts ... In a 3-1 win over Elon, she totaled 19 digs and had one error in 26 reception attempts ... In a sweep of Liberty, she registered 13 digs and had no errors in nine reception attempts ... In a 3-0 victory over Stetson, she had 14 digs and was perfect in 12 reception attempts ... She has now reached double-figures in digs in all but three of NIU's 11 matches.
Meryl Bender, Ohio, Sr., DS, Yorktown, Ind./Yorktown Led the team in digs and second on the team in assists ... Recorded her first collegiate double-double with 11 assists and 16 digs against nationally-ranked Tennessee ... Had a career-high 22 digs against one-loss Northwestern.
Katie Westerfeld, Toledo, Sr., L, Cincinnati, OH/Roger BaconSenior Katie Westerfeld led the Rockets with 3.56 digs per set last weekend at the Marquette/Milwaukee Invitational. She tallied 23 digs in UT's 3-2 win over Creighton and 17 digs in a 3-1 loss at Marquette.
Additional Nominees for Offensive Player of the WeekMorgan Kuhn, Akron, So., S, Juneau, Wisc./Dodgeland Sophomore Morgan Kuhn was solid in all categories for the Zips at the second annual Akron Invitational last weekend. Accumulating 100 assists, 34 digs, six kills, three blocks and two service aces throughout the weekend, Kuhn averaged 9.09 assists per set. Most impressively, Kuhn had a career-high 50 assists and 20 digs in Akron's 3-2 win over Indiana State.
Noelle Spitler, Bowling Green, Sr., M, Toledo, Ohio/Notre Dame Academy Senior middle Noelle Spitler was named to the Best Western Falcon Plaza All-Tournament team after posting 23 kills in three matches on the weekend. She hit a team-best .271 and added a team-high seven blocks during the weekend. In the Falcons' win over Cornell Friday night, Spitler had 11 kills, five digs and five blocks.
Lauren Krupsky, Central Michigan, Sr., OH, Livonia, Mich./Livonia Churchill Lauren Krupsky averaged 4.36 kills per set and hit .298 to earn all-tournament honors at the Milwaukee/Marquette Invitational, her third all-tournament honor of the 2010 season. The senior outside hitter piled up 48 kills in all, to go with two aces, including a season-best 21 kills against Creighton. She added 16 kills against Milwaukee and 11 against Wisconsin to finish at 4.64 points per set on the weekend.
Liva Brivule, Kent State, Jr., MB, Riga, Latvia Brivule posted 37 kills in three matches to garner Cleveland State Invitational All-Tournament Team selection.
Amy Raseman, Miami, RJr., OH, Barrington, Ill./BarringtonAmy was team leader in kills with 39 in four matches as the RedHawks had their best week of the season with three wins. She had a .363 hitting percentage, which ranked second on the team and was especially high for an outside hitter, whose hitting percentage will typically be much lower than middle hitters. Recorded career-high 13 kills against Wright State. Followed that up with nine kills vs. Chicago State, 10 vs. Youngstown State and 7 vs. Michigan. Had .667 hitting percentage against both Chicago State and Youngstown State. Also contributed 5 blocks on the weekend.
Lauren Wicinski, Northern Illinois, Fr., OH, Geneva, Ill./Geneva Wicinski earned her third consecutive all-tournament selection as helped the Huskies go 3-0 at the Elon Classic to win NIU's third straight invitational crown in as many weekends ... She totaled team-highs of 44 points (4.40/set) and 38 kills (3.80/set), along with 22 digs (2.20/set) and five aces (0.50/set) ... In a four-set win over Elon, she hit .393 with 14 kills, two aces, and a block for 16.5 points ... In sweeping Liberty, she notched 11 kills, two aces, and a block for 13.5 points ... In a sweep of Stetson, she tallied 13 kills and one ace for 14 points, while adding 12 digs for her fifth double-double of the season ... Wicinski has had at least 13.5 points and an ace in all 11 matches, and has had double-figure kills in every match except the first of the season.
Katie Post, Ohio, Jr., OH/MB, Streamwood, Ill/StreamwoodCareer-high 15 kills in match against Northwestern ... Second on the team in kills and hitting percentage during the tournament with 36 and .316 ... Accumulated 47.5 points over the weekend and led the Bobcats in service aces and blocks (13) ... Named to the all-tournament team.
Amber DeWeerdt , Toledo, Jr., OH, Plainfield, IL/North Amber DeWeerdt led the Rockets with 2.81 kills per set at the Marquette/Milwaukee Invitational last weekend. She tallied 22 kills and a .241 hitting mark in UT's 3-2 win over Creighton and registered 15 kills and a .289 ATK% in a 3-1 loss at Marquette.
Jessica Brown, Western Michigan, So., MB, Kentwood, Mich./East Kentwood Jessica Brown led Western Michigan with 27 kills (3.00 kps), .300 attack percentage, 30.0 points (3.33 pps) and six blocks (0.67 bps) against #3 Illinois, #7 Nebraska and #20 Dayton at the Ameritas Players Challenge in Lincoln, Neb. Brown's best match came against the third-ranked Fighting Illini with 15 kills and a .500 attack percentage.


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eBay's turnaround hits a speed bumpOctober 23, 2013: 5:00 AM ET
As it moves further away from auctions, investors wait to see if the company can grow into its e-commerce and mobile payments business.
By Kevin Kelleher, contributor
FORTUNE -- It has not been a terrific year for eBay (EBAY), but more of a middling one. After years of restructuring the company and retooling its offerings, the e-commerce company seems to be hitting something of a soft patch that, while far from derailing its comeback, is taking a good amount of the wind out of it.
eBay's stock is up 2% so far in 2013. Not bad in itself but lagging the Nasdaq's 30% gain in the same period. eBay rival Amazon (AMZN) is also up 30%, while other big-name tech companies have rallied even higher: Google (GOOG) up 40%, Yahoo (YHOO) up 72%, and Facebook (FB) up 103%.
What's holding eBay back relative to its large-cap peers in the consumer web industry? Part of it is that the company outperformed those same peers in 2011, when it gained 68% as CEO John Donahoe's multi-year turnaround effort began to bear fruit and when eBay was one of the earliest tech companies to show it could make money on the mobile web.
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As a result, eBay is much less the auction-oriented site that was an online consumer fad a decade ago and is now a much more staid but larger company building an e-commerce and payments platform supporting legions of small retailers as well as a growing number of large ones like Home Depot (HD) and Macy's (M).
eBay's revenue grew 27% in 2011 and 21% last year (to $14.1 billion), but Wall Street analysts expect that growth to slow some this year, to about 14%. That has put the stock's rally on pause as investors wait to see whether the turnaround can yield stronger growth in coming years.
When eBay reported its third-quarter earnings last week, investors were a little spooked by some comments by Donahoe and CFO Bob Swan. "The U.S. e-commerce softened considerably, and we have a cautious outlook for the holiday season," Swan said, explaining the company's guidance for 80 cents a share in fourth-quarter earnings, which was below Wall Street's consensus figure of 83 cents a share.
In the conference call to discuss earnings, Swan elaborated:
"The thing that's caused us the most angst is what we believe is a dramatically decelerating U.S. e-commerce growth rate from the second quarter of 15.5% to 16% for comScore to the third quarter of closer to 13% ... We haven't really seen any more positive signs in October than what we experienced through the latter part of the third quarter in the U.S."
Such comments set eBay's stock sinking until Donahoe, who himself referenced "a fairly lackluster macro environment" in the earnings call, said the next day that those comments were intended to be conservative and not as negative as they came across. ""I don't think we are seeing anything different than others are seeing; we just report first," Donahoe said in an interview with AllThingsD.
That's not encouraging news for the fourth quarter -- by far the busiest for nearly all online retailers -- but it doesn't mean eBay's turnaround is in trouble. There are, however, other concerning signs -- especially in mobile commerce, a key area of the company's growth. While eBay acquired 36% of its new customers last quarter through mobile devices, they spent less because they are younger and with less disposable income or because they are living in emerging economies.
A bigger and more immediate concern in the rising competition in e-commerce: eBay and Amazon have long been rivals, but as their business models expand, they are beginning to encroach on each other's traditional turfs. This month, Amazon launched "Login and Pay," which lets Amazon's 215 million active customers use Amazon's technology to pay for purchases on other sites. Amazon earlier unveiled Checkout by Amazon for physical retail stores. Both of these new services will compete directly with eBay's areas of growth.
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PayPal has faced down competitors like Google Wallet before and maintained its edge. Building an online payments product is such a long and complex process that first-mover advantage is substantial. Nor is eBay taking Amazon's moves sitting down. Its PayPal subsidiary announced this month a service offering free two-day shipping (just like Amazon Prime) for purchases made on retail sites such as Levi's, Kenneth Cole, and Sports Authority.
Even as eBay battles it out with Amazon, it's facing competition from a new wave of retailers like Groupon Goods (GRPN), Etsy, Fab, Zulily, and many others. It may also face a formidable competitor in Alibaba if the Chinese e-commerce giant's planned IPO in U.S. markets presages a move into global commerce. And PayPal faces upstarts like Square, which this month announced a service letting anyone with a debit card send cash by email.
eBay recently responded to rising competition in online payments by paying $800 million for Braintree, an online payments processing company popular with mobile developers and growing startups like Airbnb and Uber. Donahoe has said the acquisition will strengthen PayPal's global presence in mobile commerce. And Monday, eBay bought London-based Shutl to help it offer same-day deliveries in as many as 25 cities by the end of next year.
Such moves are likely to keep eBay growing in a competitive market. More worrisome is that competition is intensifying in e-commerce just as economic uncertainty is slowing the pace of e-commerce growth. Even if it continues to make shrewd moves, eBay investors may find the turnaround it took years to put into place may not be producing the rich crop of fruits they once anticipated.


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The Duke Cancer Institute offers expert treatment for liver metastases. Our goal is to destroy the disease while preserving function.
A multidisciplinary team of specialists uses the latest technology to accurately diagnose and identify the stage of the disease, and create a treatment plan for each individual.
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Surgery is the main treatment option for many of the gastrointestinal cancers. Duke Cancer Institute surgeons perform a high number of liver resections for the treatment of liver cancer.
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Duke Cancer Institute radiation oncologists integrate the most innovative radiation techniques with new combinations of cancer-killing drugs to achieve the optimal outcome for patients with liver cancer.
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