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LONDON—For much of Sunday's gold-medal game here at North Greenwich Arena, Team USA was slightly off. Offensively, led by Kevin Durant's 30 points, their numbers were good, but they weren't able to reliably create the kind of easy points that have been their hallmark in the Olympics. Combine that with the efficient offense of Spain, and heading into the final moments of the game, the outcome was very much in doubt.
But then the world's best team turned to the world's best player. LeBron James, with 2:45 to go in the game and the U.S. clinging to a 97-91 lead, blew past Rudy Fernandez and drove to the rim, finishing with a resounding dunk. Less than a minute later, he pulled up with Spain center Marc Gasol in his face, knocking down a 3-pointer that gave Team USA a nine-point lead that it would carry to a 107-100 win. James wound up with 19 points and seven rebounds.
The U.S. has beaten Spain in consecutive gold-medal games.
It was not an easy go, however.
Offensively, Spain got off to a scintillating start, as guard Juan Carlos Navarro scored 14 points in the first quarter and the team shot 47.1 percent from the floor. But the U.S. offense was unstoppable, going 7-for-10 from the 3-point line and shooting 57.1 percent overall to establish a 35-27 lead at the end of the first period.
But Spain would not go away in the second period, and things got testy between the two teams. After Sergio Rodriguez capped a 12-2 run, giving Spain a 39-37 lead, with a 3-pointer, Rodriguez delivered a shot to Tyson Chandler at the other end as Chandler was setting a screen. Chandler immediately began yelling at Rodriguez, who put his finger in Chandler's face. Both players were called for technical fouls.
The testiness got to both sides, as the referees dominated action late in the second quarter. Marc Gasol was hit with his fourth foul (five is a disqualification in international basketball) of the game in the middle of the second period, and Rodriguez picked up his third in the second period, too. By halftime, four U.S. players had two fouls, and Carmelo Anthony and Deron Williams had three. The Americans had taken 18 free throws. Spain took 21. When the U.S.'s Andre Iguodala was whistled for an unsportsmanlike foul with 3.1 seconds to go in the half, free throws by Rudy Fernandez allowed Spain to pull within a 59-58 score as the teams went into the locker room.
In the third quarter, Spain's strategy was clear—hammer the Americans' weak interior defense with Pau Gasol. Time and again, Spain found a way to get Gasol touches in paint, and he delivered, scoring Spain's first 13 points in the quarter. Gasol finished with 24 points on the night. While the D did not hold for Team USA in the third, the offense was able to keep pace, getting 10 third-quarter points from Durant and seven from James, allowing the Americans to hold on to an 83-82 edge going into the decisive fourth period.
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Here's a seed packet idea I made last year for spring gardening gifts. It's worth reposting while we're still in prime seed season.
I've been thinking about interesting ways to create seed packets. I collect & save seeds from my garden each year, plus I rarely use all the seeds from the store-bought seed packets, so I give away lots of seeds.
I've also wondered what to do with the pretty pyramid tea bags after using them…thus I combined the two ideas and made seed packets out of pyramid tea bags!
pyramid tea bags, seeds, super glue, picture of plant (from store-bought seed packet, seed catalog, internet, personal photograph), white cardstock, square 1″ paper punch, tape runner or other glue for paper, ink pen.
1. Drink your tea and keep the tea bag.
2. Pull apart the bag on a seam. Remove used tea leaves, rinse bag, and let it dry.
3. Insert seeds into bag.
4. Reseal bag with superglue on the original seam. Allow to dry.
5. Create a label for the tea bag. Begin by removing the old tea label. Using a square paper punch, cut out a picture of the plant and a piece of plain white cardstock.
6. On the cardstock, write the plant name. Using tape runner or other paper glue, adhere the two pieces of paper together with the tea's string in the middle.
7. Make enough seed packets to fit in whatever sized container you're using.
8. Finally decorate a pretty container to gift your seed packets. I used an old Starbucks jar and wrapped it with paper & ribbon. I wrote the word "seeds" with letters from my Sizzix, but you could use stamps or stickers too.
9. Make sure to include planting instructions. You can print instructions from internet websites (like Learn 2 Grow) or photocopy your original store-bought seed packets instructions.


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A 47-year-old Lac du Flambeau man, who was found guilty of a seventh-offense operating while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle while revoked by a Vilas County jury Aug. 7 had a prison sentence stayed and he was placed on probation for five years in Vilas County Circuit Court last week.
Walter C. Pappas was sentenced to eight years in the Wisconsin Prison System, including four years confinement and four years of extended supervision, but the sentence was stayed. A?condition of his probation includes a $3,000 fine.Vilas Circuit Judge Neal A. Nielsen III said conditions of Pappas' probation include: serve 12 months in jail with four months without work release privileges and eight months with work release privileges (he can receive credit for up to 45 days of inpatient treatment), not to possess or consume intoxicants, no taverns, continued after care as deemed necessary by the agent, full-time employment, fined $3,000, driver's license revoked for three years and ignition interlock device for three years. He received credit for 353 days already served.
On the operating while revoked conviction, Pappas' sentence was withheld and he was placed on probation for one year to run concurrent with his previous probation. A felony bail jumping charge for consuming intoxicants Dec. 12, 2012, in Lac du Flambeau, was dismissed upon a motion of District Attorney Albert Moustakis.
According to the complaint, Pappas, who was intoxicated, threatened a woman with an ax Oct. 6, 2012, in Lac du Flambeau. Law enforcement officers were able to prove that Pappas had driven his vehicle while intoxicated prior to his arrest.
In other felony cases, Douglas Paul Dobson, 41, of Lexington, Mo., charged with operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent and receiving stolen property of less than $2,500, pleaded not guilty after probable cause was found he had committed a crime. A pretrial conference was set for Dec. 10 at 11:45 a.m.
According to the complaint, Dobson was arrested after driving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) westbound along Highway 70 in Eagle River Nov. 16. Dobson told law enforcement officers he was enroute to Ohio following his father's funeral in Michigan. He claimed the ATV was his father's machine, but officers learned the ATV was stolen in Michigan.
Darcy L. Jacobson, 25, of Wabeno, pleaded no contest and was found guilty of attempting to flee or elude a traffic officer. Charges of operating a motor vehicle while revoked and misdemeanor bail jumping were dismissed in the plea agreement.
Jacobson was sentenced to the Wisconsin Prison System for three years, including 18 months of confinement and 18 months of extended supervision. That sentence was stayed and she was placed on probation for 36 months. Conditions of her probation include: complete inpatient treatment successfully, continued treatment, mental health counseling, not to possess or consume intoxicants, and no prescriptions unless prescribed and in prescribed amounts.
Jacobson also pleaded guilty to an amended charge of possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor bail jumping without a repeater enhancer. Her sentence was withheld and she was placed on probation for two years to run concurrent with the previous probation.
According to the complaint, Jacobson was driving her vehicle at 6:16 p.m. July 11 without a front registration plate and a revoked license. She was allegedly driving 70 mph in a 25 mph zone when she was being pursued by a law enforcement officer.
Dexter R. Warren, 43, of Milwaukee, who was placed on probation for one year Dec. 21, 2012, after being convicted of battery by prisoners, was sentenced to six years in the Wisconsin Prison System — including three years of initial confinement and three years of extended supervision — after being convicted of possession with intent to deliver cocaine. His sentence was stayed and he was placed on probation for three years.
Conditions of Warren's probation include: serve four months in the Milwaukee County Jail if arrangements can be made and it can be served with work release privileges, not to possess or consume intoxicants, no prescriptions unless prescribed and in prescribed amounts, mental health treatment, successful completion of Day Reporting Center, provide a DNA sample but not surcharge ordered, alcohol and other drug abuse assessment (AODA) and any counseling deeded necessary by the agent and follow through. He received credit for 80 days served in jail.
According to the complaint, a search warrant was executed at 1:55 a.m. Jan. 5 at 375 Tomahawk Circle in Lac du Flambeau after Warren had sold crack cocaine in a controlled purchase Jan. 4.
Steven B. Schebella, 46, of Eagle River, charged with operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent and obstructing an officer, was bound over for arraignment after probable cause was found he had committed a crime. A pretrial conference was set for Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. and a jury trial was scheduled for Feb. 21 at 8:30 a.m.
According to the complaint, Schebella allegedly took a 2005 Chevrolet owned by another person and was involved in an accident with the vehicle on Highway 45/70 in Eagle River Aug. 29.
Austin H. Nelson, 19, of Minocqua, pleaded no contest and was found guilty of two counts of burglary of a building or dwelling. A?presentence investigation was ordered and sentencing was set for Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. Two other charges of burglary of a building or dwelling and four counts of misdemeanor theft were dismissed, but will be read-in at sentencing for restitution.
According to the complaint, Nelson was involved in a string of burglaries at several Lac du Flambeau residences between April and May 2012.
Leon F. Chapman Jr., 40, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with two counts of second-degree sexual assault, two counts of battery causing bodily harm, false imprisonment and mayhem, pleaded not guilty and a pretrial conference was set for Jan. 7 at 9:15 a.m. His $50,000 cash bond was continued.
According to the complaint, Chapman allegedly struck a 56-year-old woman with closed fists an unspecified number of times and kicked her in the torso and stomach area about 10 times at a residence in Lac du Flambeau Oct. 31. The next day she was transported to Howard Young Medical Center in Woodruff and later transferred to St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield where she underwent surgery for several injuries.
Tyrae M. Gibson, 29, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with harboring or aiding a felon, pleaded not guilty and a pretrial conference was scheduled for Jan. 14 at 10:45 a.m.
According to the complaint, Gibson was in a vehicle driven by Jeffrey J. Bauman Jr., 18, of Lac du Flambeau, who left St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield on his own and was transported to Lac du Flambeau Oct. 29 by two other people. The vehicle Bauman was driving crashed into a tree after Bauman jumped out the driver's door. Gibson, who almost fell out of the vehicle, according to a pursuing traffic officer, was not hurt in the incident.
Bertha A. King, 52, of Lac du Flambeau, pleaded no contest and a deferred entry of judgement was entered on a charge of delivery of schedule I, II or III non-narcotics. King must commit no crimes for one year and complete the conditions of her one-year probation.
King also pleaded no contest and was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance. She was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail, which was stayed, and she was placed on probation for one year. Conditions of her probation include: fined $390, complete 50 hours of community service, AODA assessment and any counseling deeded necessary by the agent, and possess no prescribed medications unless prescribed to her.
According to the complaint, King sold two 10-milligram hydrocodone pills for $20 to a confidential informant at her Lac du Flambeau residence June 22 and 23.
Gerald T. Meshigaud, 31, of Lac du Flambeau, charged with strangulation and suffocation, and misdemeanor battery, had a preliminary hearing set for Dec. 20 at 11 a.m.
According to the complaint, Meshigaud was arguing with a woman over a debit card transaction and the argument escalated Nov. 10 in Lac du Flambeau. He allegedly pinned her to the floor and struck her five times in the face and then allegedly choked her two times.
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Anticipating both athletes from the Japanese and British Olympic teams, the Burleigh Court team has invested over £60,000 in new furnishings, fittings and paintwork
Anticipating both athletes from the Japanese and British Olympic teams, the Burleigh Court team has invested over £60,000 in new furnishings, fittings and paintwork in the lounge, which will provide a dedicated relaxation space for guests.
2012 is a particularly important year for Burleigh Court. Not only is it being recognised nationwide as the year of the Olympics but the hotel and meetings facility will also be celebrating its 21st anniversary.
Kay England, Chief Executive of imago, said: "We wanted to create a relaxing space where guests and athletes alike could get away from the busy restaurant and formal nature of the meeting rooms. Involving members of the team in the design and refurbishment is a great way to kick off an exciting 2012 which is all about team work. Working together also reflects the ethos of our company; we are utilizing the talents of our staff across the venue and helping them to make a personal investment in where they work and the facilities guests will be enjoying."
Loughborough University is the official preparation camp for Team GB and the Japanese Olympic Team. imago will be host to a number of athletes and events throughout 2012.
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The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the winners of the lighted displays at the fourth annual Christmas in the Park at Grove City Memorial Park. Lit nightly from 5 to 11 p.m. from Nov. 23 through Jan. 1, Christmas in the Park delights thousands of visitors each year.
The event is made up of individual displays from businesses, organizations and individuals and includes 25 displays this year. Weekends from 6 to 9 p.m. volunteers pass out candy canes to everyone in the cars that go through the displays.
Each year the Chamber enlists local chamber members who do not have an entry to help judge for the first, second and third place winners. Judges base their decisions on different criteria, including theme, creativity, visibility, and sturdiness of the display, an important factor.
The opening weekend of the event allows for a People's Choice winner, and newly added this year was a Kid's Choice award.
This year's winners are:
1st Place - Grove City High School, TMS Physical Therapy, Sherwin Williams and Montgomery Truss, who collaborated with the high school art students to build a display lighted in silhouette, with a bridge holding a horse-drawn carriage and a backdrop of buildings with lighted windows, etc.
2nd Place - Sweeny Photography, with kids capturing a picture of Santa coming down the chimney.
3rd Place - Aesthetique Brigitte, a snow lady with long eyelashes.
People's Choice - Daffin's Candies, lighted trees, reindeer and a sleigh.
Kid's Choice - Turner Insurance, lighted tree, snowmen and a lighted train.
The Chamber appreciates the support it gets from the businesses, organizations and individuals who set up displays, and from the visitors who drive through each year and offer comments of appreciation.
Published Dec. 15, 2012, in Allied News. Pick up a copy at 201 A Erie St., Grove City.


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It's animated videos such as this one that really get me excited about animation and the power our medium has to communicate and influence. It's from the New York Times Op Ed section entitled "Drones For America" by Drew Christie published on February 18 2013. This is the first time I've seen an animatred editorial cartoon on a newspapers site. A positive trend for the future! Check it out and see what aold school KGB agent thinks of the drone situation in the USA...


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Spinal steroid injections for back pain may actually cause bone loss in older women, according to new research.
A study conducted at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit found that the steroid injections affected bone mass in the hip.
It's known that anti-inflammatory medicines in general, like those used for arthritis, can cause eventual loss of bone mass. But this is the first study showing that a spinal injection can cause that effect as well.
"It's been thought that [the steroids] might stay in the epidural space of the spine," study author Dr. Shlomo Mandel, an orthopedic physician at Henry Ford. That turned out not to be the case.
The team of researchers analyzed bone-density changes in women who were given the injections and compared them with another group that didn't have the injection. The results: women who had the injections. However, the bone loss overall was not substantial, the researchers said, and it wasn't clear whether it would lead to fractures of the hip.
In recent months, spinal steroid injections have come under scrutiny because of tainted medicine that has led to 36 deaths and 510 hospitalizations. A compounding pharmacy, the New England Compounding Compapny, which compounded medications, has been shut down while the FDA investigates.
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One of my friends from college, who coincidentally also entered the nuclear industry, posted on Facebook Tuesday night: "Earthquake in Virginia 10-20 miles away from nuclear plant, 2 units in SAFE shutdown. Go Nuclear Power!"
On the other hand, someone in the media was talking about a potential "doomsday earthquake-nuclear disaster."
Both of these comments bother me.
The nuclear industry has a unique responsibility to the public to maintain safety at all times. This is not a victory for the industry. This is our day-to-day job. We will look at what happened in Virginia on Tuesday and make sure that we learn from it to improve our response to the next event.
At the same time, we don't have to wave our hands in the air and panic. Nuclear energy facilities are some of the most robust designs ever implemented- and we are always improving them. This is an industry that is accountable for safe operation with one of the strongest oversight bodies in the world.
The facility remained safe at all times. It has 5 large, redundant backup diesels on site, of which you really use 4 at a time. One of the initial 4 was removed from service due to a leak and the 5th was subsequently placed into service to replace it. Offsite (grid) power has since been restored, and the plants are cooling down so that further inspections can be performed. This is a standard procedure based on size of earth motion at the site relative to the design. They are monitoring small aftershocks, but they have not been challenged by them.
We, as an industry, have been looking now to further improve our safety margin by implementing diverse safety systems that don't rely on the traditional large diesels. The lessons we learned from September 11th and Fukushima are important and are continuously being integrated into our plant design and procedures. These improvements aren't a victory or something to brag about how great we are. They are our job.


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Is Apple 'Wagging the Dog' With Stock Buyback?
Earlier this week, Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook told the Wall Street Journal that the company had recently repurchased $14 billion of its own shares in an "opportunistic" move that took advantage of a decrease in the share price following its disappointing earnings results. The move appeared to please most Apple investors and many analysts subsequently adjusted their earnings per share estimates for Apple's current quarter based on the impact of the stock buyback.
According to Barron's, Barclays analyst Ben Reitzes estimated that the $14 billion buyback would boost EPS by "a little over 2 percent," while BMO Capital Markets analyst Keith Bachman added about nine cents to his previous EPS estimate. The move also likely pleased activist investor Carl Icahn, who has been aggressively pushing Apple to expand its share repurchase program by another $50 billion.
However, not every analyst was enamored by Apple's accelerated share repurchase activity. In a recent note to investors, J.P. Morgan analyst Mark Moskowitz argued that Apple's stock buyback failed to resolve more pressing issues facing the company. "We think event-driven and capital- focused investors could cheer the news of Apple's buyback bonanza," wrote Moskowitz in a note obtained by Barron's. "However, we do not think this buyback activity overcomes the slowdown in the all-important iPhone business."
"The last two iPhone launches have not resulted in multi-quarter sales growth spurts as previously seen," added the J.P. Morgan analyst. "We think this lack of follow-through indicates end users are slowing their refresh rates, and recent technology advancements have not been enough to change that. This dynamic is the bigger issue, in our view, and likely will remain so after any near-term excitement related to the buyback."


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UDT is the most comprehensive and interactive conference in its field. Held 10 - 12 June 2014 in Liverpool, United Kingdom, it is designed to bring together delegates, senior naval officials and R&D Departments to discuss current and future operational needs and move forward their undersea defence and security strategies. In particular, this year's discussions will focus on the overall conference theme of:
By attending the UDT conference, you will be in the company of international thought leaders from industry, academia and key military figures representing the undersea defence and security community, including those from emerging markets.
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January 25, 2013
In 2008, the under thirty crowd overwhelmingly voted for Barack Obama and in 2012 they doubled down on their allegiance to him, with over 60% of young voters choosing the incumbent president. While their reasons are as diverse as I suspect their MP3 collections are, one of the key factors repeated was the promise of health insurance for all. And with the added promise of premium assistance, many believed that their options would now once again be better because of the newly implemented Affordable Health Care Act. And why wouldn't they believe these "truths", the government's own health care website states:
If you're age 18-25, you may not be thinking about health insurance. You may think you're healthy and don't have to worry about it. Or the cost might be keeping you from getting coverage. But what if you get into an accident of have a serious illness? Your medical bills could put you in debt of ruin your credit and you many not be able to afford the health care you need to recover fully. The Affordable Care Act is expanding your options for health insurance and making them more affordable.
Really? Expanding your options and making them more affordable? A new study released today shows exactly the opposite affect on premiums even with premium assistance.
Actuaries at management consulting firm Oliver Wyman predicted the laws age rating restrictions could mean a 42 percent hike in premium costs for people aged 21-29 when they buy individual coverage.
But President Obama repeatedly promised that we'd see a $2500 reduction in the cost of health insurance premiums per family, per year, and even "bring down the costs for the entire country." And while this specific portion of the study focuses on individual premiums, the ACA is proving to increase the premiums for the majority of Americans as well. The study goes on to say that the increase in youth premiums will also destabilize the market due to the fact that many younger people will not be able to afford the higher rates and therefore will simply choose to opt out of coverage.
The promise from Obama and the democrats that rammed through Obamacare (ACA) was that it was going to provide health insurance for everyone and at a lower cost. Those of us who understand economics (or reality in general) knew that this would not be the case. The sad fact is that while Obamacare *may* provide coverage for everyone - health insurance does not equal access to health care. Doctors still won't work for free, insurance companies are not non-profit, and if they offer coverage at all, very few will be able to afford the options given.
Maybe, just maybe in 2014 and beyond the youth of America will choose freedom over free stuff. All these government promises just don't seem to be working out in their favor, do they?
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Theme: "Ideas for Women Cancer Control in Africa"
Antananarivo, Madagascar
May 14th, 2011
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TEDx Antananarivo follows the brilliant idea initiated at the TEDGlobal 2007 - "Africa the Next Chapter" in Tanzania ... Madagascar is no longer an island lost in the Indian Ocean but a hub of ideas, communication and passion.
TEDxAntananarivo 2011 edition will focus on the fight against women cancer in Africa and Madagascar.
Indeed, cancer has become in recent years a public health problem and is responsible for 12.5% of the women main death causes. In Madagasca, as throughout Africa, gynecological cancer are prevalent, representing over 50% of cases examined at the Oncology Service. It therefore goes without saying that cancer is now a scourge that can not be neglected.
The Malagasy mindset is (yet) traditionally fateful and conservative, women carry the fate of some genetic heritage of the family. It is high time to break the inevitable! Offer a future to a new generation of African and Malagasy women kept safe from cancer!
All aspects of the issue will be discussed throughout the event: Prevention, Awareness among women, Treatments, (research on longevity), research on the specificity of cancer in African women, tackled with key design and entertainment that characterize TED.
Our speakers are all renowned experts in various fields such as: medical Oncology, Psychology, Naturopathy,Yoga... all with the very same goal: the fierce fight against cancer embodied by the spirit of hope for a better life to African and Malagasy women empowered and healthy. May that spirit of magic and hope remain within each of us throughout this inspiring event!
Confirmed Speakers
Raja Kamal, PhD
The Buck Inst. San Francisco Senior Vice President for Institute Relations and Chief Developmental Officer of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging since January 2011.
Pr. Umberto Veronesi
Italian Surgeon and Oncologist internationally known for his contributions on prevention and treatment of breast cancer throughout a career spanning over 50 years, founder of the Umberto Veronesi Foundation. Head of Italy's Nuclear Safety Agency. Believes that: "Science should be accessible to everybody as soon as new research results are available. From rich people to poor people, rich countries to poor countries, the latest cancer research should be free."
Dr. Mario Sideri
Director of the Preventive Gynecology Unit, European Institute of Oncology, Milano, Italy
MD, Professor Christopher C. Benz,
Professor and Program Director for research on Aging at the Buck Institute, Adjunct Professor of Medicine for the Division of Hematology-Oncology, UCSF, co-founded Hermes Biosciences in 1998 to develop moleculary targeted nanocarrier systems for therapeutic and other oncologic applications, served as Vice president for clinical affairs, in 2000 relocated his academic laboratory and became a faculty member of the newly opened Buck Institute for Age research in Novato CA to explore the link between breast cancer and aging.
Mr. A.P.S. Chawla
President of Roko Cancer Trust, UK, ROKO meaning STOP. Helped the SGRD Rotary Cancer Hospital Amnitsar in India to build a bracky therapy wing for cancer patients, one of the first hospital fully equipped with a Mobile breast cancer detection unit, created all-in-all 4 operating units in different parts of India.
Dr. Firoze Koytcha
Medecins de l'Ocean Indiens, La Reunion
Ms Isha Bhandari
Presently working as Director (Operations) for ROKO (Roko means STOP) CANCER CHARITABLE TRUST, India, Her association with the MKC Trust, UK has been centric on working towards the cause of creating awareness and detection of breast and Cervix cancer among women living in semi urban and rural areas of India.According to Isha-"By creating awareness we not only empower women but also save a life as early detection leads to cure".
Akbaraly Cinzia Catalfamo
Italian born Economist specializing in "Services and structures for the trading companies in developing countries, Deputy Director of the project LIMI (Leningrad International Management Institute): the first joint-venture between a Western and an Eastern Management School to teach Western economic approach to Eastern countries'. General Consul to Italy in Madagascar. Founder and current President of the Philanthropy Akbaraly Foundation, "4A woman" is one of her leading project(in helping women to prevent and treat cancer in Madagascar supported by the World Health program (Organisation Mondiale de la Santé), with the help of her husband Ylias Akabaraly, she founded as well the "Fihavanana Association" helping orphanages (2.000 Malagasy orphans).
Dr. Claudia Allegri
Former consultant surgeon at the Cristo Re hospital in Roma Italy, Specialist in tropical diseases treatment. Consultant practitioner In Comoros, in Madagascar. Scientific Manager for the Akbaraly Foundation in the area of cancer project, Scientific Director of A4woman project.
Hon'ble Shri Sabir Ali Ji
Member of Parliament, India
Dr. Brian K. Kennedy
Dr. Brian Kennedy earned a PHD at the Massachusets Institute of Technology, internationally recognized for his research in the basic biology of aging and as a visionary committed to translating research discoveries into new ways of detecting, preventing, and treating age-related conditions. These include Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes, and heart disease. He leads a team of 17 principle investigators at the Buck Institute.
Dr. Julie R. Gralow, M.D.
Dr. Julie Gralow, MD is Professor of Medical Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine, and Associate Member, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. She is Director of Breast Medical Oncology at UWSOM and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, serves as Associate Program Head for the UW/FHCRC Consortium Women's Cancer Program, and is a member of the FHCRC Scientific Steering Committee. She is co-author of the book Breast Fitness: An Optimal Exercise and Health Plan for Reducing Your Risk of Breast Cancer and is Medical Director, Team Physician, and co-founder of Team Survivor Northwest, an exercise and fitness program for women cancer survivors. Additionally, she is increasingly active internationally in Breast Cancer Advocacy, presenting bi-annual programs in Eastern Europe and Asia since 2005, and through her work with the Harvard Global.
Dr. Jacques Cheminet
Regional correspondent to the French society for the evaluation and treatment of diseases: "Douleurs sans frontieres", knowledgeable about Madagascar, posted in the country in 2008, worked tightly on different projects with the HJRA hospital in Antananarivo in the oncology wing and the Akbaraly Foundation on mamar and gynecological cancer.
Dr. Marina Alois Njelekela
Dr Marina Alois Njelekela (MD. PhD), is a Senior Lecturer and Head of Department of Physiology at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Health. For the past six years she has led the Medical Women Association of Tanzania (MEWATA) as the Chairperson. Dr Njelekela has led MEWATA to pursue screening and detection of breast cancer to save the lives of women by offering free screening, diagnosis and treatment to underserved women in seven regions in Tanzania. The National Breast Cancer and Awareness Campaign, aims at creating awareness among the general population, health workers and policy makers about breast cancer in Tanzania. 65,000 women benefited from this program and more than 152 were found to have breast cancer. Around 3000 women were treated and discharged. Marina has received several awards in respect of her contribution to community health especially in breast and cervical cancer awareness in Tanzania.
Pr. Suzanne Ratsimamanga
Professor Suzanne Ratsimamanga, has a long career in medicine, Science, and has been a lecturer for many years at the University of Antananarivo Madagascar in collaboration with her spouse the savant Albert Ratsimamanga, himself 1st Ambassador of Madagascar in France and Director of the CNRS, she founded the IMRA(Malagasy Institute for applied research) nominated as an acitve member of the University agency for the Francophonie in 2001, she specializes in Endocrinology, medicinal Malagasy plants.
Dr. Charles Andrianjara
Dr Charles Andrianjara (Ph. D.) has a broad experience in the field of drug design and development. During his 20 years of industrial careers, he has been exposed to multicultural environment in a variety of pharmaceutical companies located in different countries around the world. He started his career at Parke Davis France as a head of the computer-assisted drug design group in 1991. In keeping up with the pace of change in the pharmaceutical industry environment, he moved to the Department of Molecular Structure and Design at Pfizer Global R&D Sandwich (U.K.) for an assistant research fellow position in 2002. As being attracted to the lifestyle of Southern France, he joined the midsize pharmaceutical company so-called "Laboratoires Pierre Fabre" as a Director of the Department of Molecular Informatics in 2005. The fruits of his efforts in the drug discovery areas have led to eight worldwide patents for which he is the co-inventors. A strong call from his home country has made him decide to return to Madagascar with the aim of contributing to its economic, social and cultural development. Since 2010, he is the Director of Research and Development (R&D) at IMRA (Institut Malgache de Recherches Appliquées).
Pr. Florine Rafaramino
Graduated in Oncology, radiotherapy option from Paris V University and DU of clinical Oncology. Became the Chief of the Oncology Radiotherapy Unit of Antananarivo since 1996, lectured in Oncology at the Medicine Faculty and prepared an Agregation of CAMES (Conseil Africain et Malgache pour l'Enseignement Supérieur). She succeeded in the CAMES competition in November 2002. Then a speciality discipline in oncology was created at Antananarivo. The physician received abroad perfectionning training. The Oncology department of La Timone Marseille has been the main partner. She was chosen to be the national coordinator of IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) african regional project. In this project, all the malagasy radiotherapists regularly received continuing trainings.
Marie Aude Randrianome Jetha
Testimonial, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar
Mialy Rajohson
Mialy Rajhonson graduated from the IFEDEM Paris in 1994 as «a professional dancer». He Founded in 1997 «Ry Mialy» a Dance Production Company, Mialy is known for being a great dancer, believer in the body expressions of the mind and the soul through dance, as one of the best choreographer, he wrote and directed various musicals such as «Tritriva» (from the urban legend of the lake Tritriva) in cooperation of the German Embassy, Matsaka (going to the well), « kiolonolona », «Elakelantrano» during the 3rd Francophonie game hosted by Madagascar in 1998 and founded K'Art (malagasy dance academy)in 2004. He teaches more than 600 students from 2 to 60 years old.
Romy Joggyah Narain
Maurician born, originally from India, is a naturopathic , trained and practised the Ayurvedic medicine and yoga for 20 years, owns a healing centre and practices the alternative medicine, works in Madagascar.
Tiana Randrianarisoa
Originally from the Reunion Island, the Malagasy- born Artist-Singer is a great believer in children and education, she is an active member of « Mada Océan Indien », an association giving many children the opportunity to go to school and get free education and a better life.
Théodore Liounis
Born in Madagascar, Theo Liounis grew up in Antananarivo, studied Architecture in Marseilles, France, where he used to work for 10 years. He came back to Madagascar and works in Tana as an Architect since 1995. Had cancer in 2008, he recovered from cancer after having undergone surgery and radiotherapy. He designed the Oncology center in Antananarivo with the help of the Akbaraly Foundation, beyond his technical skills, he is a guide in his job through his own life experience in the area of cancer, he is aware of the fact that Oncology centers need to be built all over the country, as an architect, he is ready to put his energy into building the bridge between people and cancer awareness.
Dr. Anna Nyakabau
Consultant Radiotherapist and Oncologist at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, in Harare, Zimbabwe. Treated Zimbabwean patients and patients from neighbouring Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique. Assigned in both clinical private and government patients.
Dr. Chafika Mazouni
Surgeon in Gynecology and obstetrics. Area of interest: Identification of new biomarkers in response to therapy in breast cancer, and proteomics. PhD in emerging biomarkers in breast cancer. Development of statistical tools to improve individual treatments.
Pr. Groesbeck P. Parham, MD
Professor in Gynecologic Oncology and Infectious diseases at the University of Birmingham. Co-director CIDRZ Cervical cancer Prevention program in Zambia. He believes that we must implement and sustain advanced tools and technology to prevent, detect and follow-up patients and or eligible women to keep them "cervical cancer safe"...such challenges need innovative and unconventional approaches in Africa and Madagascar where those tools remain unavailable and constrained.
Elda Narijaona
Malagasy born artist, Elda Narijaona alias Dah'Mama sung since the age of 3 and was part of a band since the age of 13, she is not only an artist but also a social activist, has been working with local hospitals and social care, a quite famous but down-to-earth star, she gives a lot of her time and energy to help out children with cancer. She is an inspiring figure with regards to the fight against cancer.
Maulana Kalbe Rushaid Rizvi
One Of The Renowned Islamic Scholar & Political Leader An International Islamic & Social Figure Maulana Kalbe Rushaid Rizvi has made his name by the revolt for haq (truth).
Danielle Raharivola alias MOTA
MOTA graduated from the SANFIL music school, is a renowned Malagasy composer, singer and pianist with a very specific style of music. One the most female talented artist in Africa to say the least. She explores the piano's expression power as she pounds and caresses the keys, believing that "music is a journey not a destination", a "dream", the smile on the face of the one listening to her playing is her only reward, then in 2004 she stunned the genius Silo another (talented Malagasy artist and musician) at the Madajazzcar Festival, moved the audience. The journey is only beginning for her, she dreams about attending(in the near future) the Lumiere Université of Lyon France to achieve a Master Degree in music applied to Visual Art. May her dream come true.
Pascaline and Michel Dhenin-Foucault
Psycho-therapists, applying to patients the Neuro-Emotional Integration therapy with bilateral altered stimulations through ocular movements, both are consultants associates in the field of Human Resources, their main area of interest is the follow-up and treatment of patients undergoing traumatic life experiences: accident, aggression, violence...
Dr. Puneet Gupta
Dr. Puneet Gupta is a cancer super-specialist, presently serving in Indraprastha Apollo, Delhi (India's first internationally certified joint commission international, USA approved) hospital as senior oncologist. He is first Doctor in India who has to his credit all three cancer degrees approved by Medical Council of India: MD (1992); Diplomate of National Board (DNB 1994) in Radiation Oncology and then DM (fellowship) in medical oncology (1996).
Dr. Sonia Andrianabela Randrianarisoa
Rehabilitation and Functional Rehabilitation physician, Graduate from the University René Descartes, Paris V. As part of the fight against cancer, she was responsible for preparing the National Policy for the Fight against Cancer and the National Plan Strategy . She was project coordinator pilot initiated by WHO on the feasibility and acceptability on Madagascar prevention of cervical cancer by inspection visual acetic acid (VIA) and cryotherapy. As such, it was announcer on "The IVA in Madagascar" at the 6th International cancer Conference, organized by AORTIC in October 2007 in Cape Town, South Africa. Recently, she participated in the meeting organized by UNFPA in New York in November / December 2010, to preparing the document entitled "Comprehensive Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control: Guidance for Program Countries ". She just lead the development of the Standards and Procedures Prevention cervical cancer in Madagascar.
Ms Bako Ratsifandriamanana
Malagasy born sportwoman, from a family of eight children, Bako practised sport since her early age, won gold medals in swimming, she is multi-task and busy woman, worked for Air Madagascar, is an Entertainment Consultant and teacher. She went through cancer in 2001, underwent radiotherapy and chemiotherapy until 2002. She will share her life experience.
Dr. U Indulal
As the Deputy Director – Technical, he is currently involved in the technical activities of the organization, in the areas of clinical services, research, training programs and medicine manufacturing. He is based at the main hospital campus, Arya Vaidya Chikitsalayam and Research Institute, which was the venue of many prestigious researches in collaboration with World Health Organisation (WHO) and National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA.
Dr CHUK HEN SHUN Léontine Irène
Vice chairman and founding member of the "Association d'appui à la Radiothérapie et l'Oncologie de Madagascar » (AROM ) Founding member of "African Radiation Oncology Group" (AFROG) member of « Société Française de Radiothérapie Oncologique » (SFRO) Coordinator of ongoing IAEA project MAG 6005 entitled "Reinforcement of capabilities for cancers struggle in Madagascar," ( about radiotherapy component). She have published the Malagasy version of « An early breast cancer detection by regulary inspection and palpation method" and more
Mrs Lou Bognon
Lou Bognon is a gifted spiritual healer, dealing mostly with trauma and cancer in its terminal stages. The author of 4 successful books, Lou also carries deep insight into the conditions of our planet at present and how interconnected this is to our own healing.
Pr. Rapelanoro Rabenja F.
Dean-lecturer at the University of Antananarivo, Lecturer at the University of Medecine in Antananarivo Madagascar, specializes in Dermatology, Paedriatrics, Sexual pathology, practises the Telemedecine.
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Yule is the time of the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. It marks the return of the sun, and with it, light. After today, the sun begins its long journey back to the earth. No matter what tradition of Paganism you follow, chances are good that you've decorated your altar to reflect your views of the season. Here are some of our reader-submitted photos of Yule altars.
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Whew! The final four contestants on "The Voice" were busy-sy-sy last night, performing three times each. It's getting down to the wire for Jermaine Paul, Juliet Simms, Chris Mann and Tony Lucca, and Monday was their last shot at wooing America before the season finale tonight.
For some of them, it worked.
Now, since each finalist performed three times — once in tribute to their coach, once with their coach, and once solo — America can only vote on their solo performance. Tricky, no? Yes. But, for the first time, coaches input has zero impact on contestant rankings. (Which means: NO MORE MATH!) It's all on you, America, so let's get to the performances that counted last night.
Team Blake — Jermaine Paul: "I Believe I Can Fly"
Jermaine took the stage, opened his mouth, and we were all immediately transported back to elementary school when "Space Jam" was the best thing to happen to children's cinema since "The Little Mermaid." His voice was flying with him, and emotions were soaring, too: Jermaine broke down in tears. Almost too choked up to talk later, Jermaine said "I tried to leave my heart on stage."
Team Adam — Tony Lucca: "99 Problems"
I was so jazzed for this; I know every word to this song and I've made my poor boyfriend suffer too many times to count with my car-ride renditions. I couldn't wait to hear Tony's take on it, but sadly, I was disappointed. This was his last-ditch effort to prove his voice? It proved his versatility, and showmanship, with the re-working's twangy, country tones, but I don't think this will resonate with America. Please, voters, prove me wrong.
Team Christina — Chris Mann: "You Raise Me Up"
And with this, I finally figured out why I love Chris Mann. It's the transitive property, really: I friggin' love Josh Groban, and thus, I friggin' love Chris Mann. It's good to see Chris fully in his element still, going all-out with his opera swag, and his singing, again, had everyone in tears. "You are cool," Cee Lo said, simply. "If I ever fall in love, sing at my wedding."
Team Cee Lo — Juliet Simms: "Free Bird"
I hate(d) this song. Always have. I have held it in severe, inexplicable contempt. But with Juliet singing it, with her raw, raspy earnestness and grit, I finally get it. It was mournful and triumphant, it was powerful and sincere, and just, I get it now. Juliet has blown everyone away this season — Cee Lo called her the breakout star, and I agree.
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Contestants also got a chance to pay homage to their coaches by performing one of the coaches songs for them; kinda seems like a self-aggrandizing thing on the coaches' parts, but these performances had some pleasant surprises. Some brief observations:
Juliet Simms: Cee Lo's "Crazy"
Who'd of thought: you don't need a crazy-high voice to do this song justice?
Chris Mann: Christina's "The Voice Within"
I mean, if anyone can sing Christina Aguilera songs better than Christina herself, it's Chris Mann.
Jermaine Paul: Blake's "God Gave Me You"
When R&B goes country, good things happen.
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ABC News: Music Labels Threaten to Sue Net Users
The Recording Industry Association of America, citing substantial sales declines, said it will begin Thursday to search Internet file-sharing networks to identify users who offer "substantial" collections of MP3 music files for downloading. It expects to file at least several hundred lawsuits seeking financial damages within eight to 10 weeks.
"The RIAA's president, Carey Sherman, said tens of millions of Internet users of popular file-sharing software after Thursday will expose themselves to "the real risk of having to face the music."
"It's stealing. It's both wrong and illegal," Sherman said. Alluding to the court decisions, Sherman said Internet users who believe they can hide behind an alias online were mistaken. "You are not anonymous," Sherman said. "We're going to begin taking names.""
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That's because Grohl was in one of the most influential bands of all time. Definitely the top of the 90s. I mean recently he had the never released single "You Know You're Right" from his Nirvana days, then his 3 new Foo Fighters songs hit it big, (he had 10 top hits off his FF album last year, he's played with Velvet Revolver, AND he had a hit with Queens of the Stone Age. Granted he doesn't need the money because Nirvana would have him sitting pretty, but he continues to be an artist who produces good music and is growing with age, and growing better. I actually had a little inside info that two main reasons Jason Newstead left Metallica was 1) the whole Napster conflict, and 2) he never felt or was treated like part of the band. Lars kind of used the "band's name" to go on his crusade when actually James Hetfield and Kirk really didn't give a hoot about music piracy. I mean bootleg tapes are how Metallica got STARTED, but Lars doesn't seem to care lol. Music piracy is something that has been done for YEARS. I don't think it's necessarily right because you should get profits being the artist especially if it's good work. However the music industry brought this upon itself with those outrageous prices. Do you know any other retail industry that charges a 300% markup on their merchandise? 300%... That's plain ridiculous.
Posted by Pete on July 3, 2003 at 6:29 AM (CDT)
Imagine if cars had that kind of markup. Yeah, I'll sell my '98 V6 Mustang for a used '02 Ferrari 360 Spyder or Modena…..lol…
Posted by zync on July 3, 2003 at 10:53 PM (CDT)
Obviously that wouldn't work but it's only an example :)
Posted by zync on July 3, 2003 at 10:54 PM (CDT)
Yean but you obviously get my point. That's like picking your nose as selling it as the rarest material on earth. 300% just kinda blows my mind. I just bought the 30GB Ipod a week ago and despite having to exchange it once (stupid corrupted folder error :( ) I love it. MP3's are great, and they're my way of saying I won't be a victim of artists who have only A good song and fill their CDs with worthless filler. Now the artists I respect, they will get my $.
Posted by Pete on July 7, 2003 at 8:15 AM (CDT)
I totally agree Pete!
Posted by zync on July 7, 2003 at 8:58 PM (CDT)
Can someone tell the price of a Ipod in Malaysia currently
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Some may say he never appeared in the first place and was more like a recluse unwilling or too scared to be in the limelight especially on matters related to national governance. Others say he was in this for his retirement money and the perks involved and became an expert at avoidance strategies.
The point is President Nicholas Joseph Orville Liverpool came into this office in 2003 unanimously approved by all members of the House of Assembly and was hailed as a super-brain with loads of legal experience and a heavyweight scholastic background. The nation took notice and much was expected from him to whom so much had been given. It did not happen.
In late 2003, as General Manager and director of Q95 I was called to the President's office at Morne Bruce where in a discussion with him he informed me that with the backing of the cabinet of ministers he had taken up the task of looking into the Constitution for possible upgrading to meet modern expectations and wanted the help of the media in sensitizing the public about this. PM Pierre Charles died soon after and it never happened and that was the first and last I heard of it. I thought then that the presidency should be of sterner stuff and I still think so now.
The appointment is left to the dubious "consultation" process between the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader with no one clear as to what "consultation" should really mean and with the PM having the final say anyway. This leads to gift giving to a favoured one or to someone who pays for it or is owed something and gets this as settlement or consultation and whose loyalty as president is to the ones who gave him the stuff. We the people who pay for all benefits and all the perks are not allowed to have a say in who gets appointed.
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Considering the necessary qualifications anybody including the Chinese or Haitian naturalized or economic citizens could be nominated and the idea that we must have a very educated or experienced person is just our flavour and nothing more. The president has little to do but cut some ribbons, draw a salary, live in his own home or the new 27 million dollar palace in luxury with police protection 24/7, take salutes, patronize functions, have everybody stand when he enters and be called "Excellency." In his singular most important function to do with the integrity of the general elections process the President has proven to be impotent.
It is this that has caused we the people to question whether we need a president in the present form or should we move to the 'next level?' We should.
We were the second small island in the Eastern Caribbean after Grenada to seek political independence and the newness of it caused all sorts of seismic shifts and what some saw as opportunity to get rid of the Labour Party more specifically Patrick John. Yet at the Independence conference in London when it was clear that nothing would stop the movement and with all sides present, Opposition Leader Eugenia Charles surprised the meeting with a suggestion that the presidency should be an executive position with full executive powers and this found general agreement.
But Patrick John, the father of our independence, was of the view that with all the negative and false propaganda spread against the Independence movement and the general low regard at that time for such presidencies called "banana republics" in the third world and knowing from his experiences and that of E O Leblanc before him that the idea of a poor man from Lagon becoming the president of DA could send the upper class and wealthy into nuclear territory and taking into account the way poor people tended to believe that the wealthy know best, we the people may not be ready and it would be best to go to it in stages. He was of the view that perhaps this was a clever trap set by Charles to nurture the unrest which she had warned the British government about should independence come under PJ.
And for those who want to think that I am just throwing shots at the late Dame, truth is truth and my book to be released on May 29th 2013 will be of truth no matter who feels hurt on any side including myself. PJ's view prevailed with the British parliament and though we are a republic on paper we are still a half and half piece of work. It may be time to totally fulfill that mandate of a full presidential system after nearly 34 years and the "next level" crowd should be ready and willing to take us there.
However we must live with what we have and use it in the most beneficial way possible. What to do with this highly paid official?
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The president should be like a national public relations person whose word is respected at home and abroad who is willing to take on promotions uplifting the people in the arts. In education, in promotion of our national aspirations, public library and museum expansions and frequent visits to rural areas to be among the people so that he does not become a Town house president. He must always land on the side of law and not political romance.
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Ten Kate Honda rider Jonathan Rea has taken his first race win of 2012 in drying conditions during the second superbike race at Assen.
The drying conditions meant tyre choice would be critical, with Rea opting for hard slick tyres, which improved towards the end of the race enabling Rea to push through to the front.
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Feb 09
Posts: 305
bryfor59 says:
What an immense battle for third place, edge of the seat stuff!!!! brilliant win for Rea particularly considering he was racing with a bad finger injury and a great weekend for Guintoli
Oct 05
Posts: 94
boro365 says:
Well pleased for JR but thinking of Brett McCormick similar to Joan Lascorz accident but not as bad an outcome IE: no bad spinal damage but i did watch on Eurosport and it was bad, chin guard hit floor quite hard I wondered why it wasn't red flagged
Jul 08
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williewheelbreaker says:
Video doesn't tell the whole story but Brett took 2 horrible hits to the head. Lucky his lid stayed on after the first one. I hope his injuries are not too serious and he makes a quick recovery. All the best wishes to Brett! ___ Checa is certainly one of the safest (nowadays) and nicest guys in the paddock and I am pretty sure he has not done anything sinister today. ___ Back to the thread....Great win by Rea now just show us you can win much more than Assen! Always been a huge Rea fan but whether it be that sticking with Honda has damaged his progress or that he really is a crash merchant I am still dismayed that Crutchlow made it to Moto GP before Rea??? I think he is in deep trouble career wise now, should of went to Moto 2 me thinks??? Too much class in WSBK and being on an older and seemingly less capable machine. No other Honda riders even show up in the points! Go Johnny Go .... somewhere else where you can realise your potential.
Sep 11
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jollyboy says:
It doesn't matter whether he was a lap down or not, for him to be racing and passing slower riders is still legit. It's not a great video and doesn't show the whole pass, however while it was close and hard I don't think it was dangerous. Indeed had Checa made the same move on a more experienced rider I don't think things would have ended as they did. As for the tyre choice, it's always a gamble in conditions like this. Had it started raining after a few laps would you have said the same about the riders on slicks. Indeed Assen seems to make a habit of making for difficult tyre choices. Remember McWilliams in 2001? He and Rolfo started the warmup lap from pitlane so they could make a later tyre choice than the rest of the field. Just about everybody else went out on wets, betting on the rain starting again. While they were waiting things started to clear up so McWilliams changed to intermediates. It paid off, but it could still have started raining again in the following forty or so minutes and then where would he have been?
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jamieg999 says:
I've watched the video a few times and the move looks firm and retrospectively with hindsight, too firm for the conditions and not really taking Brett McCormick into account. I'd stop short of saying outright that Checa ran him off the track but he certainly appears to have forced McCormick to feel the need to take avoiding action when he didn't need to. Perhaps inexperience compounded this, who knows but Checa could have given him more room or passed further on given his comparative pace.
I thought Johnny Rea would walk both races if I'm honest. He should get an award for his save in race 1 at least. It looks to me that he's doing ok on a bike that clearly isn't sorted. I don't doubt Ten Kate's abilities so it must be HRC that are holding the Fireblade back. It's strange that the road bike couldn't be more usable and effortly fast yet the Superbike is an unruly tyre hating beast. Baffled by Aoyama, I see the reasons ie tyres, weight, different electronics etc etc but he should be quicker.
BMW are about there after a long time trying. I suspect the S1000RR is about to become the bike to beat. Marco Melandri and Leon Haslam could be quite a formidable team if Motorrad have finally found the formula. I think BMW might be game changers if they get successful and dominant in WSB, the road bike certainly is.
The 1198 still has miles left in her although I suspect they'll have a job hanging onto much at Monza shortly, unless it rains. Did anyone else notice the Panigales starting to gang up in Superstock? WSB will always be the yin to MotoGP's yang for Ducati methinks. Chuffed for Sylvain Guintoli and hopefully there's more to come despite the fact he's French ;)
A bit gutted for Tom Sykes but there were many more positives to take from the weekend I reckon. The bike is the ZXR750 incarnate and about bloody time. I was surprised the engine went pop as it's a very un-Kawasaki thing to do. Tom is fast and the rest will come.
Aprilia, my boy Laverty is starting to show why I have faith in him whilst me other boy Davies is still waiting for his luck to turn, which it will. Was Max just having one of his off meetings where he can't be arsed? He was probably wondering what 215mph+ is going to feel like at Monza.
Oct 09
Posts: 198
ThePornstar says:
Ducati contiving to bend the rules to their own advantage? Surely not, next thing you're gonna tell me is they didn't enter the Panigale in WSB this year, so they can wheel it out in MotoGP next year as a CRT bike.
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Ben52 says:
I think Badovini is one to watch out for and how unlucky can Tom Sykes get
Jun 11
Posts: 554
ratchetman says:
Congratulations to Jonathan Rae for a really world class ride. I think it might of been bultiboy who said the caliber of MOTOGP riders is far supeirior to WSB riders. I wander if he watched the WSB racing from Assen and by the way didnt Jonathans rea,s team mate Aiama ride MOTOGP and wasnt he a 250 world champion. And didnt melandri have a succesful MOTOGP carreer, Oh and their is a certain rider called Max Biagi. I see they didnt win any races on Sunday. I personaly think that both MOTGP and WSB have really amazing riders but because WSB have rules that make the bikes more equal the riders in WSB Know that if they can ride hard enough and race hard enough that most of them are in with a chance of a podium and possibly a win. In MOTGP this just doesnt happen So while i watch and enjoy MOTOGP the real racing is WSB and BSB
Mysterious things are afoot at Ducati. I think extending the life of the 1198 is a wise move despite being different to the norm. Given the MotoGP debacle the Panigale must continue the tradition set back in the late 80/early 90's depending on how nostalgic you are. Like I said, yin and yang both coming out of the same factory.
The Panigale stands a better chance if come seasons end the 1198 is the tired old girl she promises to be if Ducati are wise. Let the 4's make their mark and then bish, bash, bosh enter the full Corse Panigale, timed well with Italian rule evasion and some teutonic streamlining and organisation, it should catch a few out. Notably BMW I expect, which will be convenient for VAG in the uber menschen stakes.
Hopefully Honda will turn up too and take it equally as seriously. A full HRC Fireblade fettled by Ten Kate with a young spunker on would be a serious weapon.
Rule dodging is their first thought. Always has been.
I'd argue that they haven't really closed down the WSB effort, whilst the "factory team " aren't there per se the factory are there in the teams. Just like Aprilia in MotoGP. If someone had decided that they had to have a Panigale racing at all costs in WSB it would've happened, despite Ducati slowing things by not homologating the bike until after the season had started. They've homologated it for Superstock because they still need the input but decided X number of stockers is cheaper than a full factory team.
I think some of the delay in releasing it to race full-on is rule evasion too. I think you're right when you say they are forward thinking and not wanting 3kgs extra if it can be avoided but they didn't pass this thinking onto Effenberg which seems a bit dumb. The bike really doesn't need to be dominant like it did last year if the Panigale has a hope of dominating before a rule change, it certainly doesn't want to enter as a consequence of a negative rule change for Ducati. Which an all conquering 1198 would bring.
Maybe they can't afford to run it full Corse too but I also suspect Ducati are not as dumb as some would have you believe.
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