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Tis the Season for Jacksonville, OR
Jacksonville, Oregon is a historic town found right in the center of Oregon's wine country. It's about a 20 minute drive to get there from my apartment in Central Point. It has always been a favorite stop for my Mom and I when looking for something fun to do on a Saturday afternoon, or when we'd have family visiting from far away, anxious to go sight-seeing.

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Jill Delaney is pictured with her car which had the electrics and bits of the interior chewed by rats.
By Matt Gaw
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
PEST control bosses have seen the number of rodent call outs go up by 50% in Suffolk as wet and cold weather drives vermin in doors.
One woman was left with almost £1,000 of damage after rats chewed away parts of her car while other residents have reported rodents clambering out of their toilets.
Martin Buckle, managing director of The Suffolk Pest Control Company, said their phones started to ring as soon as the weather turned.
"There has been a huge number of rats and mice this year. The main reason they are going into houses and cars is probably due to the water table going up and down with floods, they are looking for higher, drier ground, moving from sewers and ditches into people's houses. The cold could be another factor.
"We have seen a lot of calls, especially when the weather started to turn. We probably have seen about a 50% increase on last year."
Mr Buckle said he often sees rats going into cars, usually if they have been left for some time in garages or gardens.
He added: "We have also seen them coming out of toilets this year, especially in places that are on Victorian sewerage. Recently I had a case where a chap was in the bathroom on the second floor of his house. He lifted up the toilet seat and saw a rat. "He was lucky he had left the lid closed or it would have been in his house. It had climbed up the downpipe, probably due to the water levels rising."
Jill Delaney, 74, who lives in a rural location Kentford, returned from a Christmas break to find that rats had swarmed inside her Ford Fusion.
She said: "I've got to keep my car in the garden because I'm not allowed to leave it on the drive because I live on a stable yard. I went away at Christmas and came back and rats had eaten my car – absolutely wrecked it. I've never seen anything like it –it was just devastated."
Mrs Delaney, who said the repair bill came in at £800 has now sent the car off to have wire wool inserted into its cavities to stop the rats striking again.
She added: "I know where the nest is and where they go in my garden because I can see their footprints in the snow."
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This problem in winter is not new, which is why there are plenty of gadgets on the market to combat this. A lot cheaper than a repair bill after the event.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
"weather sends vermin in search of warmer homes". So are Tories moving to Spain or Italy?
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
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In the 21st century, living in peaceful Western countries, most of us believe we are civilized enough that there should easily be peace everywhere, but we continue to see waves of ethnic and religious violence around the world. The unrest and violence is a threat to peace, to political stability, to economic growth and to security around the world. We are all too aware that recent conflicts have killed and maimed tens of thousands and displaced millions. Continued violence only sets the stage for more violence. Governments do not have all the answers. People and organizations can have influence over our path to the future. One organization taking action now is the International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation (ICERM). ICERM is preparing for their upcoming 2014 Annual International Conference On Ethnic And Religious Conflict Resolution And Peacebuilding. The one-day event, on October 1, 2014 in Manhattan, New York, aims to inspire new thinking, stimulate ideas, and start dialogue towards facilitating peace and advancing social and economic well-being. read
Come next year, feuding neighbours will be able to turn to a tribunal dedicated to resolving community disputes. The Community Resolution Dispute Tribunal, first announced in March, will be established under the auspices of the State Courts and have powers to mandate mediation. Those who apply to have disputes heard by the tribunal must first attempt to mediate. If the other party does not reciprocate, the tribunal can order both parties to attend pre-hearing mediation and record any agreement as a consent order which can be enforced accordingly. Court processes for the tribunal will be streamlined so that "long-running disputes can be resolved expeditiously and effectively," said Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Lawrence Wong in Parliament today (Sept 9). However, Mr Wong stressed that the tribunal should "be an avenue of last resort to adjudicate long-standing, intractable disputes between neighbours". read
For the second time in two years, lawyers for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and sex abuse victims are sitting down with a mediator, starting Monday, in hopes of hammering out a settlement in the archdiocese's nearly 4-year-old bankruptcy. None of the parties associated with the case have estimated what it would take to resolve the underlying issues, including a pending lawsuit over $60 million in trust set aside for maintenance of the archdiocese's cemeteries. But two things appear certain: Abuse survivors will undoubtedly push for more than the $3 million-plus they were offered as part of the reorganization plan proposed by the archdiocese in February. And the archdiocese appears reluctant to budge, at least at the outset. read
Russia's biggest company Gazpron asked a U.S. judge to force Moncrief Oil International Inc. to arbitrate a $1.36 billion trade-secrets lawsuit and dismiss the case. Moncrief's claims are linked to negotiations with Gazprom over a stake in a Russian oil field and are subject to an arbitration clause of the companies' 1998 contract. A previous lawsuit filed by Moncrief in 2006 alleging breach of contract was dismissed after Gazprom argued the dispute required mediation. While the new case accuses Gazprom of stealing Moncrief's secret market research -- revealed during the negotiations -- the claim still relates to the contract and still requires mediation, Gazprom argues. "For nearly a decade, Moncrief Oil International Inc. has tried to do the impossible -- prevail on claims against OAO Gazprom and various subsidiaries based on an alleged cooperation agreement while simultaneously avoiding that agreement's binding arbitration clause," Gazprom said in the filing. read
In light of recent landmark rulings, inside counsel should keep a close pulse on the emerging consumer-friendly trends of the state courts and consider revisiting the standard arbitration clauses, which for years have been used as contractual protective shields for Corporate America. read
There's nothing arbitrary about mandatory arbitration clauses, but you can be purposeful in how you scrutinize them. The fine print you read before you sign can save you headaches and expenses down the road. Such clauses are in the fine print of virtually every contract you read from securities brokers. They're also nonnegotiable. You might be able to change other parts of the contract, but if you try to strike out the arbitration clause to preserve your right to bring a complaint through the court system, the advisor will likely tear up the contract. read
The referees overseeing the Bingham Cup last week were re-named "Conflict Resolvers," in a legal twist that had Folklaw prick up its ears. Chad Burnell assistant director – legal at the Australian Sports Commission was a referee at the Bingham Cup. He told Folklaw that the spin on the referee title came from the t-shirt sponsor, mediation firm Negocio Resolutions. "When [the referees] saw it we all had a chuckle but that name actually stuck throughout the tournament. It got a laugh from the players as well," he said. "I guess it was a light-hearted touch to poke fun at us in terms of what we actually do because, at the end of the day, rugby is a game of conflict and we try to resolve it the best we can." The Bingham Cup is an international LGBIT tournament that runs every two years. This year around 1,000 players from 15 countries came to Sydney to participate. read
Good progress has been made by the defence forces in introducing policies which respect gender equality, diversity and anti-bullying strategies, according to a key report to be launched this morning.
The Independent Monitoring Group, which reviewed training, education and personnel management in the Defence Forces said the military now recognised recruits rights to equality regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation including transgender, religion, membership of the Traveller community, status as a single or attached person, or family status. Two areas of civil equality legislation, relating to age and disability remain inapplicable to the Defence Forces.The report noted the military had, since the last Independent Monitoring Group report in 2008, introduced a mediation as an informal option in dealing with complaints from recruits. read
The question of whether the 4 Valleys will or will not be operational for the coming ski season remains uncertain. The operators on two sides of the giant ski area, one of the world's five largest, have so far failed to reach agreement on a way forward, with the key to their disagreement being revenue share, and mediation has so far not worked. "The agreement that ensured a smooth connection for skiers between the various ski areas of the 4Vallées (Verbier, Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon) was terminated by Téléveysonnaz as per 30 June 2014." read
A federal judge has referred to mediation the civil rights suit stemming from the death of a motorist in a collision with a Williamsport police cruiser. U.S. Middle District Judge John E. Jones III Friday directed a conference with mediator take place within 60 days in attempt to settle the suit brought the estate of James David Robinson. The city of Williamsport that is a defendant along with Officer Jonathan DePrenda had asked Jones to schedule a conference to determine the viability of settling the case before engaging in lengthy discovery. read
Representatives from the two sides in the lawsuit between Park City Mountain Resort and Talisker Land Holdings, LLC have been tightlipped about whether they have come to an agreement to keep PCMR open this coming ski season. The latest extension of a court-imposed deadline to mediate a settlement passed Sunday without any new information being released to the public. read
Longtime Cleveland business owner Richard Burroughs has spent his career representing clients in all types of civil and criminal litigation. Burroughs visited the members of the Cleveland Lions Club on Tuesday, Sept. 1, where he discussed the various types of litigation in which he has been involved, as well as provided some facts about mediation. Burroughs, who was a member of the Lions Club organization over 40 years ago, along with his wife, Nancy, have run a successful mediation center, known as Lone Star Dispute Resolution, for many years. read
Disputes are obviously not uncommon in the business world. No matter whether the sides are arguing over a few hundred dollars or few million, immediately filing a lawsuit may not always be the best solution. Attempting to mediate the matter first is often a more effective alternative. Mediation is a voluntary procedure where the parties to any legal dispute willingly agree to meet with a neutral third party (the mediator) in a respectful and stress-free environment. read
A US airliner has been diverted after a row broke out over one passenger's use of a device to prevent the seat in front of him from reclining. The argument forced the United Airlines flight from Newark to Denver to make an unscheduled stop in Chicago. The passengers involved were reported to be sitting in the Economy Plus section of the plane, which already provides an extra four inches (10cm) of leg room. The fight began when the male passenger, seated in a middle seat of row 12, used the Knee Defender to stop the woman in front of him from reclining while he used his laptop. A flight attendant asked him to remove the device - a small piece of plastic costing $21.95 (£13.25) which slots onto the tray table - but he refused. The woman reacted by standing up, turning around and throwing a cup of water at him. read
Court battles can go on for months or even years, and can get very 'ugly'. All sense of civility is usually lost, and lawyers battle it out, airing the couple's dirty laundry to be judged in court. In some cases, the litigation route is the only option – and you may need to hire a lawyer to make sure your interests are protected. However, if at all possible, you should try to go the route of mediation. This is where both parties come to a mutual agreement through a trained negotiator experienced in divorce law. It is often much quicker and far less emotionally damaging than litigation. read
Despite the glut of newly-minted lawyers, millions of Americans end up representing themselves in court because they can't afford to pay $150 to $300 an hour for an attorney. Many turn to court-based legal self-help centers intended to help pro-se litigants navigate the judicial system. Nearly 500 centers now operate since the first was launched in the 1990s, according to a new report out from the American Bar Association's Standing Committee on the Delivery of Legal Services, which concluded they "are a vibrant and effective resource" for court users nationwide. read
Palestinian officials said on Tuesday a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel has been reached under Egyptian mediation and a formal announcement of an agreement was imminent. There was no immediate confirmation from Israel, where a spokesman for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declined to comment. read
Dozens of parents have delivered a petition with more than 11,000 signatures to the BC legislature. Mother Jordan Waters says the group wants the government to join the teachers' union in mediation. "I am disillusioned with our government and their unwillingness to make public education a priority. I think it's really short-sighted and they don't see how investing in children is investing in our economic prosperity in the long run." read
Who says August is a quiet month? It's not traditionally noted for major Government statements, but this month saw one of the most significant announcements affecting family law and mediation for some time. Justice Minister Simon Hughes pledged funding for a single free mediation session for both parties where just one of them qualifies for legal aid. read
One of the judicial races that will be decided in Tuesday's primary election pits a criminal defense attorney with hundreds of hours of experience in front of the bench and an attorney who runs a mediation business and teaches introductory law courses. Robin Lemonidis and Brooke Deratany Goldfarb are in the running for Brevard-Seminole Circuit Judge Group 14. Whoever takes the most votes in Tuesday's primary wins the seat and will take over the criminal cases previously handled by Judge John Griesbaum, who is retiring. Both women are well known in the community, and the intense competition between them has been drawing increasing attention as the decision date nears. read
There are two key questions that parties preparing for mediation should ask themselves throughout their preparation for the mediation: First, how to remove obstacles to settlement: parties should do all they can to avoid the negotiation at the mediation being delayed, or failing, because there is an issue that could have been identified and addressed in advance that was not. Second, what will the other side need to help them take a decision to resolve the dispute? It is easy in the flurry of activity before a mediation for each party to focus only on their own case and preparation, but a resolution will only be achieved with the agreement of the counterparty, so keep in mind your opponent at all times (even if you disagree as to the approach they appear to be taking). read
An American journalist kidnapped by the Al-Qaeda-linked jihadist group, the Al-Nusra Front, has been freed following mediation between the organization and the Qatari government. Peter Theo Curtis was turned over to UN peacekeepers in Quneitra in the Golan Heights on Sunday after being seized by militants while traveling into Syria to report on the conflict there in October 2012. The Qatari government announced late on Sunday that it had secured Curtis's release, issuing a statement saying it had "exerted relentless efforts to release the American journalist out of Qatar's belief in the principles of humanity and out of concern for the lives of individuals and their right to freedom and dignity." read
Bullying in schools has been recognised as a serious and pervasive problem now for at least two decades. There is now also evidence, including from the UK and other European countries, North America and Australia, that traditional forms of bullying in schools have decreased modestly over the last decade or so. This is very likely due to the increase in work to prevent bullying. Yet much still persists. In 2010, the EU Kids Online project found 19% of children were victims of bullying and 12% bullied others. A recent follow-up study in 2014 suggested an increase in cyberbullying, though not in traditional bullying. Figures elsewhere are not dissimilar, although prevalence rates vary greatly in terms of how it is measured and how bullying is defined. read
Surprisingly, there are about 30,000 Jews in Iran — the largest community in the Middle East after Israel — and half of them live in Tehran. "Every community has its own problems," one says, "But we live well here. There are more than 50 synagogues in the city, and a Jewish ghetto never existed here like it did in Europe. We are free to follow our religion as we please. read
At one point in a mediation, the parties appear to be stuck. The mediator offers a suggestion on how to resolve the dispute. Shortly thereafter, the parties sign an agreement based on that suggestion. Has the mediator violated the ethical standards relating to self-determination? For many of you, this brief description captures a typical mediation, so the thought that this could be a violation of an ethical standard may seem preposterous. We believe that closer examination is required. read
The Association of Muslim Scholars announced on Friday after a meeting with PM Tammam Salam at the Grand Serail that they will no longer mediate in the issue of releasing abducted soldiers. The Muslim Scholars comittee stated that its mediation would stop in order to allow room for other parties to settle the abductees' file. Around 20 Lebanese soldiers and policemen were kidnapped by terrorist groups, including mainly ISIL and Nusra, during the recent clashes with the army in Arsal before they withdrew and moved the hostages to the barrens of the town at the International borders with Syria. Media reports mentioned Friday that the negotiations with terrorist kidnappers has deteriorated as they demanded the Lebanese government to release extremist prisoners in return of freeing the hostages. read
Patent litigation can be extremely expensive and time consuming. A patent infringement case of even moderate complexity can cost millions of dollars. A protracted litigation can also damage a company's business development strategies while important intellectual property rights are expiring. The outcome of patent litigation is also always uncertain. For these and other reasons, it is often desirable to seek an alternative to the litigation process. Mediation is a well-accepted means of dispute resolution. The mediation process involves the parties to a dispute engaging an impartial mediator to facilitate a negotiation process. read
The demand for prenuptial practicalities is on the rise, with one London company reporting a 50% rise in people inquiring about pre-nups. This upsurge could have been partly prompted by the Law Commission's suggestion that a pre-marriage agreement should form part of the marriage reform, and that pre-nups should be given the kind of legal weight which they're afforded in Scotland. read
The use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) by U.S. companies—now encompassing all industries and every type of commercial dispute—has evolved in scope and application over the past 30 years. Notably, as corporate counsel have sought to gain greater control over associated costs, scheduling, duration, relationships, confidentiality and settlement outcomes, mediation has become an integral early step in the corporate dispute resolution process, intended to resolve cases in advance of litigation without significant legal risk, expense or publicity. read
Today, I'd like to focus on a settlement approach that is currently receiving a lot of attention across the United States -- mediation. Mediation is a process in which a trained mediator tries to help opposing parties reach an agreement they can both live with. In Guam, the "father" of mediation is attorney Pat Wolff. When I think about Pat, I reflect back on the old saying: "One person can make a difference." read
The cost of legal advice for divorcing couples has fallen 30% since 2006, according to research by one of Britain's biggest insurers. The rise of cheap DIY services, while limited, may have helped force down prices, the insurer suggested. However, legal experts said the removal of legal aid is likely to have contributed to the decline in the average cost, which has fallen from £1,818 to £1,280. Online do-it-yourself services advertise a "quickie" divorce for as little as £37. But couples must agree on how any assets will be split and how child care and other arrangements will be managed. While almost a third of couples said they tried to reach an amicable settlement to save on legal fees, the proportion that used on online service, while growing, is still very low at 4%. read
. . . My ex-husband and I share custody of our 4-year-old son. Part of the reason we divorced was because of the different ways we view raising a child. My ex-husband is much more strict and firm with our son. Despite a contentious divorce a year ago, we are usually able to agree upon the day-to-day aspects of our son's life. My concern is that my son has come back to me saying that his father has spanked him hard. read
A White House executive order restricting mandatory arbitration clauses for employees of large federal government contractors is ripe for a challenge, according to some attorneys. Labor and employment lawyers said they expect the order's direct impact will be limited, but its effect on the public discourse regarding arbitration of employment disputes could be significant. President Barack Obama's order may conflict with the Federal Arbitration Act, some attorneys said, and a legal challenge is possible. Plaintiffs attorneys may cite the order as ammunition to attempt to discredit arbitration clauses by other employers. The Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order, signed July 31, says companies with federal contracts of $1 million or more may not require employees to enter into pre-dispute arbitration agreements for disputes arising out of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act or from torts related to sexual assault or harassment. read
The International Cotton Association Limited is in the process of working out a new non-binding mediation process to expedite the disputes and ensure sanctity of contracts, its President Mohit D Shah said here on Tuesday. "There is a possibility to introduce a non-binding mediation, whereby buyers and sellers will be able to sit and discuss to resolve the issue. Some sort of announcement can be expected soon," he said, on the sidelines of a cotton conference organised by the Indian Cotton Federation in Coimbatore. ICAL's annual conference is slated at Dubai in the first week of October, and Shah is hopeful of making some announcement on the new mediation process during or just ahead of the conference. read
Stymied by stalled negotiations over pipeline rights-of-way in Addison County, Vermont Gas on Tuesday announced it will offer reluctant landowners the opportunity to negotiate through a neutral third party. About 70 percent of the natural gas pipeline's path to Middlebury has the approval of property owners, company spokesman Steve Wark said at a news conference at his South Burlington offices. Access to about 20 percent of the remaining properties is in "very productive discussions," Wark added; the remaining 10 percent (about 20 people) have resisted any agreement. This latter group — even those whose property might soon be petitioned for an eminent domain (forced) sale — will be able to participate in the quicker and generally cheaper avenue of mediation, at Vermont Gas' expense, Wark said. read
A Pembroke Pines mediator has been suspended for six months by the Florida Mediator Qualifications Board for not disclosing a conflict of interest in more than 100 mediations. Ronald Weeks also was punished for misrepresenting his qualifications, the board said in a disciplinary report. Weeks was hired by his sister-in-law, Karen Watson, the mediation coordinator at the Fort Lauderdale office of Phelan Hallinan, a Philadelphia-based law firm representing mortgage banks. Weeks was paid more than $30,000 over a one-month period for his services. Weeks violated state rules for certified and court-appointed mediators by mediating cases where he had a conflict of interest and failing to disclose that to participants, the board report states. Weeks admitted the charges. read
Is litigation "better" than arbitration? What does "better" mean, and who decides? The debate over arbitration vs. litigation has been going on for years, and will likely continue . . . with no clear winner. Aaron Foldenauer essentially invited this discussion in his July 29 article on CorpCounsel.com, "Big Risks and Disadvantages of Arbitration vs. Litigation." While my article responds to some of the criticisms of arbitration in that one, I hope that it is a thoughtful counterpoint. I speak from the standpoint of one who, for over 40 years, has counseled businesses and their owners, tried their cases in both court (jury and nonjury) and arbitration, and served as neutral arbitrator, either as sole arbitrator or as a member of chair of a multiarbitrator panel, in hundreds of commercial cases. read
My mediation practice during the past several years has taken a turn towards mediating prenuptial agreements. Here's how it happened. read
Given the critical role played by the mediator in the mediation process, the selection of the mediator is a topic that attracts significant attention. While in some cases the parties (or their advisors) will have a specific mediator in mind or be content to engage a mediator proposed by one of the commercial ADR providers, the exercise of identifying suitable candidates is often more complex. This guide seeks to identify some of the key factors to consider in the selection process. read
Couples who want to end their marriage could be forced to take part in mandatory counselling and mediation as part of proposals for a radical overhaul of the family law system being considered by the Government. The reforms, the most ambitious ever proposed for Ireland's divorce and separation system, were the brainchild of former Justice Minister Alan Shatter but are now being considered by his successor, Frances Fitzgerald. At present, separating couples who wish to part without going to court can seek to resolve their issues through the Family Mediation Service (FMS). The free, confidential service is for married and non-married couples who try to sort out matters such as parenting, financial support and issues relating to the family home and other property. However, many couples experience huge delays in accessing mediation which, since 2011, has been transferred to the Legal Aid Board. Delays accessing mediation and free legal advice exacerbates the conflict between many couples enduring separation and divorce. Under the proposals now being considered by Ms Fitzgerald, couples could be forced to engage in mandatory counselling before seeking the intervention of the courts. read
Trying to get a divorce? Wondering why it's taking so long and costing so much? Family courts are backlogged because we've been conditioned to believe the divorce process has to be both litigious and expensive. But it doesn't have to be either of those things. If we applied some common sense — putting the beginning of our next chapter ahead of the retaliation we feel for ending the last chapter — it could be a much smoother process. The Ontario government knows that marriage dissolution is a right mess. It's looking for ways to encourage people to talk it out rationally in order to keep families out of court. That'll keep more money in people's pockets too. read
Five Palestinians, five Israelis and five Americans join together in a local camp designed to increase empathy and awareness in the youth. Jack Karn, one of the counselors and camp coordinators, who specializes in leadership training, said there was some tension added to the camp this year. Phones are taken away from campers to control their access to information. "We give them the news at one time during the day," he said. "So they hear the events and the news is collected, trying to get an objective view based on what is going on on the ground." The Leadership Camp, held for 10 days on Acer Farm in West Brattleboro, is a collaboration between Jerusalem PeaceBuilders and Kids4Peace. read
Little noticed in coverage of President Obama's signing of the Fair Play and Safe Workplaces executive order July 31 was a provision that has been called "one of the most important positive steps for civil rights in the last 20 years." The statement comes from Paul Bland of the public interest group Public Justice, quoted by Emily Bazelon of Slate. He's right; what he's referring to is a provision of the order that bars employers from forcing workers to bring workplace discrimination, sexual assault or sexual harassment cases only through arbitration. As Bazelon reports, the order applies to firms with federal contracts valued at more than $1 million. But that's plenty. read
If you have a problem with your investment broker and you cannot resolve the dispute on your own, you probably won't get your day in court. But you will be heard, most likely in a conference room somewhere, before a panel of arbitrators. The moment people open a brokerage or investment account, they most likely — and perhaps inadvertently — waive their right to sue. The fine print of most customer agreements almost always contains a clause that says the customer agree to resolve any future disputes through arbitration, largely through the forum operated by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Wall Street's self-regulatory organization, known as Finra. read
"What we have here is failure to communicate," the warden says to a prisoner played by Paul Newman in a scene of the movie "Cool Hand Luke." In courtroom hearings on foreclosures, Judge Mike Jones often sees exactly that — a failure to communicate — between the homeowner and the bank, he said. As the primary judge in Champaign County who oversees foreclosure cases, over and over again Jones has watched frustrated homeowners appear before him and say they could not get the same person from the bank on the phone twice, or they gathered up all the documents they were told to get and sent them to the bank, only to be told they were lost or the file was incomplete. Also not uncommon is the lawyer appearing for the bank does not know the status of the foreclosure, nor does he or she have the authority to settle the case, Jones said. Come Oct. 1, Champaign County will join a growing number of counties in Illinois where people facing residential foreclosure will now undergo mandatory mediation. read
For the sake of reaching a cease-fire in Gaza, and for long-term efforts toward a two-state solution, the US must encourage more regional diplomatic participation. US attempts for a cease-fire in Gaza have been a disaster. Despite working endlessly to incorporate the efforts of regional and European actors, US Secretary of State John Kerry's hopes of bringing an end to the weeks-long escalation between Israel and Hamas have mercilessly been dashed. Although it has fallen short, the US has chosen the right course. A strategy of encouraging greater participation from these self-appointed Middle Eastern mediators and others represents the surest way the US can expect to broker a cease-fire. read
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue's new Early Mediation Program (EMP) is off to a very promising start. The EMP expedites the normal appeals process and offers hope to taxpayers that desire to resolve tax disputes without prolonged litigation. The Department indicated at a recent Boston Bar Association meeting that eight of the first 11 cases have resulted in settlements. Commissioner Amy Pittner announced publicly earlier this year that the Department's goal is that one-third of all eligible disputes will be mediated. read
The American College of Civil Trial Mediators, a professional association, recently gave a cash award to Home Share Now for its efforts in home sharing mediation. The award came in support of applying dispute resolution in the alternative setting of facilitated home sharing. Home Share Now has facilitated the sharing of housing, such as by multigenerational housemates, since 2003. The organization said it views conflict resolution as the most important skill necessary for successful home sharing. read
Mediation is catching on in the city with more than 60 per cent of all cases referred to the Bangalore Mediation Centre being resolved out of court. The centre, just off KH (Double) Road, handles about a 100 cases every day, according to mediators who volunteer at the centre. As a free alternative to litigation, mediation centres bring relief to an already burdened legislative system. The rules for mediation were framed by the High Court of Karnataka in 2006 and the centre was set up in 2007. Prashanth Chandra, a mediator for seven years and an advocate read
Resolving insurance coverage disputes through mediation requires careful assessment of three unique elements: the insurance policy, the rules applicable to the application of the policy and the cases construing the policy. Evaluative mediation provides the best approach for resolving these disputes. It requires parties, counsel and the mediator to evaluate the strength and weaknesses of coverage issues, and it provides for input from the mediator as to possible outcomes of the case. There are also other issues unique to insurance coverage cases that must be addressed in the mediation process. read
If your company is headed to a mediation, you're in good company. A recent study of more than 350 Fortune 1000 companies showed that nearly all of them have used mediation in the last three years to resolve a dispute. Compared to other dispute resolution mechanisms, mediation can be attractive for any number of reasons, not the least of which is that you are the master of your own fate and you have the opportunity to resolve matters early on—privately and without the extended costs and risks of litigation. But successful mediations do not simply happen. Here are 10 tips you can use to increase the likelihood that your mediation is a success. read
Gunmen attacked a delegation of clerics sent to mediate between the Lebanese army and Islamic extremists from neighboring Syria that took over a Lebanese town, wounding a prominent Sunni sheik who then left on Tuesday to be treated at a hospital. Sheik Salem al-Rafei of the Association of Muslim Scholars suffered wounds in the leg during the attack late Monday. The association declined to comment on the results of the mediation but in an apparent gesture of goodwill, militants released three policemen they had been holding captive. read
Satellite broadcaster DirecTV said it would be open to some sort of mediation to resolve its dispute with Time Warner Cable over carriage of SportsNet LA, the new local TV home for the Dodgers. Speaking to analysts and investors during its second-quarter earnings conference call, DirecTV Chief Executive Mike White said he is "frustrated" with the negotiations with Time Warner Cable, which has distribution rights for the Dodgers-owned channel. While White's remarks may be seen as cause for optimism for Dodgers fans, he also suggested that the team should be part of any talks. "Without active participation of the Dodgers I'm not sure how you get any resolution to this dispute," White said. read
Conflicts with a religious dimension are increasingly commanding global attention and have become a focal point for those working in the field of dialogue and mediation. While the role of religion in conflict is salient, focusing excessively on this relationship runs the risk of losing track of the unifying capacity of religious institutions and the work that is being done by their members to transcend cultural, religious and political boundaries. Against the backdrop of intensifying unrest between Sunni and Shia Islamic communities in many different regions of the world, it is pertinent to remind ourselves of the many initiatives from within these communities to bridge differences. What can we learn from the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim community regarding the promotion of peaceful co-existence worldwide? read
studies show that an individual's satisfaction with a court proceeding, arbitration or mediation depend on whether that person perceives the process as "fair." Parties are more willing to enter into a settlement, and to comply with its terms, if they credit the process as a fair one. Reaching a negotiated result, and then abiding by the agreed-to terms, therefore, may hinge on the parties' belief that the mediation has been fairly conducted. When evaluating "fairness," most people ask themselves whether they had a voice in the process. Surprisingly, the actual result is of secondary importance. What people want is the ability to have substantive input into the ultimate decision. read
The Metropolitan Opera has proposed bringing in a mediator to facilitate talks with its unions, a move that could delay a lockout that management had threatened for Friday. Opera officials broached the idea in a negotiation session Wednesday with the American Guild of Musical Artists, which represents singers, dancers and stage managers. Union head Alan Gordon said his group would agree to mediation if the unions representing the orchestra and stagehands were on board. read
A mediator has been chosen for a lawsuit filed against Spectrum Health by an emergency room physician whose position was terminated after she made a comment on Facebook, according to a statement filed in U.S. District Court. Dr. Catherine Puetz filed the lawsuit March 14, saying she was abruptly let go and wrongfully accused of a HIPAA violation after she and other employees made comments online about a photo posted on Facebook. She accuses Spectrum of "defamation, false light invasion of privacy, breach of contract/covenant and tortious interference with business expectancy." Also named in the suit are Kevin Splaine, the president of Spectrum Health Hospitals, and Jeanne Roode, director of emergency, trauma and neuroscience services. read
About eleven years ago, I was experiencing a life transition and thought it would be a great time to connect with the local community dispute resolution program. The exploration brought me to The Dispute Resolution Center in Ann Arbor, where a community of mediators worked together to provide an alternative approach to problem solving instead of going to court. What I found was a rich and engaged community of mediators committed to helping people problem solve and committed to making the DRC a vibrant, viable, and reliable choice for dispute resolution. read
A federal judge said Wednesday that she would send the Archdiocese of Milwaukee's bankruptcy case to mediation. Bankruptcy Judge Susan Kelley said she considers mediation the best bet for resolving the hard-fought, three-year-long case. The archdiocese filed for bankruptcy in 2011, saying it would not have the money to pay if it lost lawsuits filed on behalf of victims of clergy sexual abuse. More than 500 abuse victims have since filed claims in bankruptcy court. The mediation will involve attorneys for the archdiocese, sexual abuse victims and others owed money by the archdiocese. A previous attempt at mediation in 2012 failed. Kelley agreed to mediation before hearing arguments over whether the archdiocese should pay attorneys' legal fees now or later. read
Many of us have been hearing about Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) for years but haven't quite got round to using it. It sounds like a nice idea when face-to-face mediation isn't an option through distance and/or cost. And yet I suspect that for most mediators the 'gold standard' is being in the same room as our clients. We can see people, hear them, feel the emotional temperature; we can also speak, use our eyes, use our hands; even jump to our feet when things get stuck. A small screen, by contrast, seems flat, miniature and limited. However, if precedent is anything to go by, it would be foolish to bet against the forward march of technology. read
A federal judge has asked the U.S. Air Force and Space Exploration Technologies Corp. to try mediation to resolve a lawsuit over the service's $11 billion order of rockets from SpaceX-rival United Launch Alliance. SpaceX filed the lawsuit April 28, asking the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to void a large portion of the deal, under which the Air Force ordered 36 rocket cores from ULA on a sole-source basis. The U.S. Department of Justice, representing the Air Force, has asked the court to dismiss the case. But Judge Susan Braden on July 24 directed the two sides to explore a third alternative: mediation. Braden asked SpaceX to provide, by Sept. 10, a list of proposed issues for mediation, potential mediators and a timetable. The Air Force will then have until Oct. 14 to determine whether SpaceX's proposed terms for mediation are acceptable. read
I've been a lawyer for almost 30 years and a mediator since 1990. I've learned how to help resolve people's problems, getting them not only what they say they want, but what they really want and aren't telling me. I have five secrets that have changed my life and those of the people I work and play with. I'll let you in on these secrets. Use them wisely. They are powerful tools. read
Three recent high-profile arbitral awards highlight the risks of arbitration and demonstrate that, contrary to widespread belief, arbitration is often not cheaper, faster or more predictable than litigation. These three awards, as well as emerging trends in arbitral proceedings, call into question the common practice among corporations of including contractual provisions mandating arbitration in the event of any disputes. read
It's time to face the facts. The UK coalition government's obsession with mediation has failed. It is now time to get serious about an alternative which has been overlooked for too long: arbitration. The family courts are overcrowded. A huge number of people seeking a divorce, or the right to see their children have put a significant strain on the system. The government's solution? Get more people to choose mediation. In an attempt to prove its effectiveness, the government's action on the issue has proved the opposite: mediation is not the answer. read
The apex court in its landmark decision on 7th July, 2014 held that sharia courts are not courts as Indian legal does not recognize a parallel judicial system. But then is it not a fact that privatization of justice is fact of life not only in India but in most developed countries? Does our law not recognize arbitration and other alternative methods of dispute resolution? Are not sharia courts and fatwas different and therefore should not be clubbed together? What has been the performance of sharia courts in last 94 years? Has not the latest decision given new lease of life to the sharia courts? read
Divorce attorney Larry Sarezky has created a short film to stop divorcing parents from engaging in high-conflict custody battles for the sake of the kids. I saw the film, Talk to Strangers, and was dramatically impacted by its message. Larry also provides ten questions divorcing parents should ask themselves before fighting over the kids in court. His years of experience have shown him the consequences for the children involved -- effects they'll experience on a life-long basis. Here are Larry's 10 questions, along with his opening comments about high conflict divorce. read
Over 20,000 cases related to family disputes have been settled in Bangalore with the help of a third party mediator over the last 7 years.
1. Total no: of cases referred to mediation: 35784
2. Total no: of cases mediated: 27915
3. Total cases not mediated and returned: 5864
4. Total cases mediated and settled: 20534 read
I have just returned from an enjoyable but hectic visit to the United States. During my stay, I took some time to read up on the family law situation both in the US and north of the border in Canada. It is always intriguing to see such familiar family law touchstones as legal aid and mediation in a completely different context. read
Welcoming an agreement between the two top candidates brokered by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and the United Nations, Afghanistan's election commission hopes to finish an audit of 23,000 polling stations within three weeks. Ahmad Yousuf Nouristani, chairman of the Independent Election Commission, told reporters Sunday that the commission is ready to start auditing all 8 million votes cast in the June 14 presidential runoff as soon as possible. Nouristani said after training auditors, the audit can begin in the presence of representatives from both candidates as well as national and international observers. The Kerry-brokered deal Saturday night for a full ballot audit offers a path out of political crisis for Afghanistan. Both candidates had claimed victory and were talking of setting up competing governments. read
A South Carolina Family Court judge has ordered U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford and his ex-wife, Jenny, to work with a mediator to resolve a dispute over money for their two youngest sons. The two appeared in court in Charleston on Monday. The issue is trust funds for the couple's two youngest boys. Their divorce agreement four years ago said the couple would try to work together to equalize the amount in the boys' trust funds so it's comparable with what was put in their older two boys' accounts at the time. read
Remember when we used to lament the fact that there were no mediation tv shows? Well we had Fairly Legal which was farcically formulaic and often a bit silly. Now we have Untying the Knot, a new reality series on the Bravo network. The show follows New Jersey divorce attorney-mediator Vikki Ziegler as she "mediates" property division issues for divorcing couples. The reason for the quotes? Here's why: read


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This is my second year of SFG... last year I had a 4x6 raised bed with about 8" of topsoil mixed with organic compost, and had a pretty good year. My cukes kinda tapered off toward the end, but I was getting tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant all the way through to first frost.
This year I'm expanding. I'm adding a level onto my 4x6 (to give me some more depth to work with, the soil below is almost all clay mixed with bricks and God knows what else, this being DC). I'm also making a second L-shaped bed, about 48 square feet. Should I keep using topsoil/compost, or was I lucky to get the yield I got from topsoil last year? Would a vermiculite/peat/compost combination be any less expensive? With topsoil, my soil costs are going to easily top $150-160, for 72 square feet of garden. |
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- Posted by dan_staley 5b/S 2b AHS 6-7 (My Page) on Fri, Mar 19, 10 at 18:31
I have a 300 sf raised bed and purchased topsoil and amended heavily. Not a problem. Dan |
@Dan: What did you use to amend the soil. I plan to do the same as jamesgindc. |
- Posted by angela12345 7b NC Mixed-Humid (My Page) on Sat, Mar 20, 10 at 0:35
James, I think you can do Mel's Mix for close to the same price as you are calculating for topsoil. My mom just did 76sf 8" deep for $155. |
- Posted by dan_staley 5b/S 2b AHS 6-7 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 20, 10 at 11:20
I used several different purchased composts, compost from the pile, etc. Your manufactured soil mix should be good in and of itself for the basics and simply adding OM should do it. You'll get settling and have to refresh, and compost does that well. Dan |
I dont use Mels mix either, my soil is 1/3 topsoil, 1/3 coarse sand, 1/3 peat moss. I tried using straight topsoil one season but found it compacted and was to hard to work by hand so I switched,, best thing I could have done for my 168 sq ft of beds, I also modified the width of the beds to 40in wide, just takes 3 8ft boards to get a 3'x8' planting area. |
In order to keep costs down, I discovered that Lowe's and my local Agway will sell torn bags of topsoil, potting soil, manure, peat moss,etc. for half price or less. I had to fill a sloped bed that was 12" deep on one end. I was able to get 4 bags amended topsoil, 2.2 cu ft. peat moss, large bag of MG garden soil,large bag MG potting soil, 1 cu. ft. potting soil, 1 bag manure all for $18. I also threw in sand, leaves to fill the deep side. Then I used Mel's Mix in the top six inches. The additional materials for the mix cost about $57. Keski |
- Posted by daylilyfanatic4 Zone 6 SE NY (My Page) on Mon, Mar 22, 10 at 8:17
I used purchased "topsoil" which was really mostly compost. Then I added peat moss my own compost and municapal compost. Spent about $40 on soil for 49 sq feet. If I were to do it again I would use my compost my leaf mold municipal compost and peat moss and probally only have to spend $16 for the same sq footage. |
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Is Epic Mickey only coming out on the Wii?
Ayhab the Arab
It's amazing to think that this all started with one little mouse.
Is Epic Mickey only coming out on the Wii?
"If you can dream it you can do it."-Tom FitzgeraldD23 Charter Member
On the site it states it is a Wii exclusive.
Ya, from what I've read and heard from a few developers is that it will be a Wii exclusive. Mostly for the fact that Epic Mickey will really utilize the free control of a Wii remote.
Ayhab the Arab
It's amazing to think that this all started with one little mouse.
I don't play the Wii much, but suppose I will start.
Looks promising but I'd appreciate it more if the game could run on my PS3.
im pretty excited for this
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MARIZA By Tom Pryor Published September 9, 2005 Fado Em MimTimes Square Records
Possessed of an immaculate and powerful voice, Portuguese singer Mariza is one of the brightest of the new generation of fadistas angling for the crown of the late, great Amalia Rodrigues. Fado is the luxuriously melancholy ballad style of Lisbon; a passionate port music full of lament for lost sailors and the women who love them, and on Fado Em Mim Mariza imbues her material with a passion and longing that's way beyond her twentysomething years. The overwhelming sentiment of the music is saudade -- a wild, overpowering mixture of loss, sadness and nostalgia -- and Mariza makes her listeners feel it vividly on such tracks as "Maria Lisboa" and "Barco Negro." Accompanied by bass, piano, classical guitar, and the 12-stringed, high-tuned Portuguese guitar (as well as the occasional cello and hand percussion), Mariza's incredible voice carries the day here, propelling her into the front rank of world music divas.


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The HTC Desire 510 doesn't have the specs to excite committed tech fans, but it handles the basics well, has 4G LTE for superfast data speeds, and it doesn't cost the earth.
Impressive Amazon features and an outstanding display make the the Fire HDX 8.9 one of the best and most affordable media consumption tablets.
In partnership with NEC, Lenovo offers a 13-inch laptop at 1.7 pounds (0.7kg), and a Yoga-style hybrid at just over 2 pounds (0.9kg).
Other than its cost, the Samsung Portable SSD T1 is what any portable drive should be.
For easy, seamless DIY home security and automation integration, look no further than the Piper NV.
The Samsung 850 Evo has the best combination of performance and cost, making it the ideal drive for any home users.
XYZPrinting unveils its first high-end Stereolithography Apparatus (SLA) 3D printer at CES 2015. It costs $1,499, significantly less than others using the same 3D printing technology.
Like the Z10t before it, the Portege Z20t is a tablet-and-keyboard combo, but that's just about where the similarities end.
The ZTE Grand X will satisfy your basic smartphone needs, but the carrier has better prepaid handsets at the same price, if not cheaper.
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Elson S. Floyd, Ph.D. - 4/2/08
An Inspiring Season
Last week, I had the opportunity to talk with John Furlong, the CEO of the 2010 Vancouver Olympics who was invited to our Pullman campus by our global studies and sports management programs. Mr. Furlong spoke eloquently about the power of sports to uplift and inspire us, to unify a diverse group of people behind a common cause.
Of course, at Washington State University, we were experiencing a first-hand example of that, as we cheered our men's basketball team into the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Basketball Tournament.
The team's 26-9 record was clearly a source of pride. But this was about more than wins and losses. The members of this team, led by Coach Tony Bennett, were truly outstanding representatives of our university.
There is a lively debate in academic circles about the impact that sports has on prospective students or donors to a university. Some say that sports success can have a dramatic positive impact; others say it has far less influence. I don't think there can be much debate, however, that this group of student-athletes and their coaches raised our collective spirits and made us all proud to be Cougars. They became the personification of something I talk about often, pursuing excellence in everything we do.
Last Thursday, at Beasley Coliseum, I joined many Cougar fans in trying to cheer our team past the University of North Carolina. I was immediately struck by the high spirits of the crowd, of course. What was even more impressive was how many people stayed on to cheer even after it became clear that this just wasn't our night. They didn't want to see a great season end. They truly felt they were part of this common cause. And they were.
Shortly before that game, the Pac-10 announced its All-Academic team. Ten players from around the conference were first- or second-team selections. Five of them – Robbie Cowgill, Daven Harmeling, Taylor Rochestie, Aron Baynes and Nikola Koprivica – were Cougars. Robbie had earlier been named Pac-10 Men's Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
In the classroom, on the court and in the media spotlight of the NCAA Tournament, this group of young men gave us plenty of reasons to applaud. I join the rest of the Cougar community in congratulating them on a job so very well done.


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The Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks will square off in the first round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs. On Monday, I discussed Pythagorean wins and win profiles. Today, we will look at specific tendencies the teams utilize.
Ranked by points per possession
Orlando's offense and Atlanta's defense are evenly matched. The Magic have the 11th best offense in the NBA, and the Hawks have the 13th best defense in the NBA.
Orlando is the best team in the league in scoring with their roll man off the pick-and-roll, and Dwight Howard deserves much of the credit. Orlando's first play in their recent contest in Charlotte is the epitome of their prowess in this area. Dwight set a screen on the man who was guarding Jameer Nelson, and then he slammed home Nelson's lob pass to give Orlando a 2-0 lead. Unfortunately for Larry Drew, Atlanta ranks near the bottom of the league, 19th, in stopping the roll man.
The Magic are also successful when the pick-and-roll ball handler attempts a shot. They score the 4th most points per possession in the NBA on this play, and Atlanta is in the middle of the pack (15) at stopping the ball handler. Nearly 50% of Jammer Nelson's possessions make use of the pick-and-roll, and he is the 30th best player in the NBA in scoring from that set up.
The Magic are near the top in the league scoring off cuts, and Atlanta has issues defending this play. However, Orlando only cuts to the rim about 1 out of every 20 plays.
To no one's surprise, Orlando is the second best team in the league on scoring after offensive rebounds. When the MVP candidate secures the ball right at the rim, he usually scores. Atlanta is dead last in the NBA at thwarting opponents from scoring on offensive rebounds.
Expect a fierce battle when Orlando spots up on offense. The Magic sharp shooters are the 5th best in the NBA on this type of play, and the Hawks are the 6th best at stopping teams from scoring on spot ups.
Don't expect great performances in transition. Orlando's offense and Atlanta's defense are among the worst teams in the NBA in transition.
Ranked by points per possession
Orlando's most decided advantage over Atlanta is on the defensive end of the floor. Orlando has the 3rd best defense in the NBA, and Atlanta has a run-of-the-mill offense.
The Magic's pick-and-roll defense is upper echelon. They are the best team in the NBA at stopping the ball handler, and only three teams stop the roll man better than Orlando. Clearly, Dwight Howard is a threatening presence in the lane. This persuades guards to pull up for jumpers and forces the roll man into difficult shots near the rim.
The battle after offensive rebounds are secured will be much more competitive on this end of the court. Orlando stops opponents after offensive rebounds better than anyone in the Association, and the Hawks score more points per possession than anyone on the offensive glass.
If you enjoy transition basketball, you will experience more viewing pleasure when Atlanta has the ball. The Hawks are above average when they run, and the Magic defense is among the league's best at stopping teams from scoring.
The Hawks are the NBA's best on hand offs, but they only run that play 1 out of every 100 possessions.
With Al Horford and Dwight Howard, one would surmise these Southeast Division rivals excel down low, but that is not the case. The Hawks offense and Magic defense are both average in post-up situations.
The charts show how Atlanta's offensive changed when they faced Orlando during the 2010-2011 regular season.
The Hawks used nearly 5% fewer possessions in transition against Orlando than they did in the rest of their games. This is a sound strategy because the Magic are the 4th best team in the NBA at stopping teams in transition, the Hawks are an average offensive team when they run (13).
Another interesting trend is how Atlanta attempted to score off the pick-and-roll. The Hawks ball handlers used fewer possessions, and the roll men used more. Again, this is sensible as Orlando stops the ball handler better than anyone in the NBA, and they rank 4th in stopping the roll man. Watch for Atlanta to encounter severe resistance when they run the pick-and-roll in round one of the playoffs.
The Hawks are in the middle of the pack (11) when they spot up, but they did so more often against Orlando than they did versus the other teams in the league. Dwight Howard, one of the best defensive players of all-time, is a strong deterrent to players penetrating the lane and his presence sways the opposition to pull up. Orlando wins when they force a spot up attempt because Stan Van Gundy's squad is the 5th best in the NBA against these attempts.
The charts show how Orlando's offensive changed when they faced Atlanta during the 2010-2011 regular season.
Orlando's game plan versus the Hawks is clear. They post-up. The Magic used more than 20% of their possessions posting-up in three of the four games versus Atlanta. Surprisingly, Dwight Howard's performance is relatively weak in post-up situations. Nearly 60% of his possessions are of the post-up variety, but his average of 0.93 points per possession ranks 58th in the NBA. He is much better as a pick-and-roll man (1) and as a cutter (3).
In games versus the Hawks, Orlando has utilized their ball man in the pick-and-roll more than usual. It is refreshing to see Orlando take advantage of one of their strengths, and simultaneously expose a weakness of Atlanta. The Magic is the 4th best team in the NBA at scoring with their ball handler, and Atlanta is right in the middle of the NBA at stopping the play (15).
The Magic may benefit from cutting frequently against the Hawks, but so far Orlando has run this play less often versus Atlanta than the rest of the NBA. The Magic are the 4th best team in the league on hand-offs, and the Hawks rank near the back of pack, 25th, in stopping it.
Orlando got away from the pick-and-roll in the final match-up of the season in Atlanta. The ball handler used just 13 possessions in game number four, and the roll man used it only once. Stan Van Gundy called for Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson to run the play at the end of the game. However, with Orlando down two, Jameer kept the ball off the screen and missed a game-tying floater over Jason Collins.
Let's hope the Magic revert back to their pick-and-roll strategy from the first three regular season match-ups versus Atlanta. In those games, Orlando used the pick-and-roll about 23 times per game.


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