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November 5, 2010
Alexis Mattera
You're applying for a job, seeing a new doctor or creating a Facebook page and you're asked to tell the powers that be a little bit about yourself. This information could range from work history to preexisting conditions to favorite bands, respectively, but what do you do when there's still space left on the form? That's right: You scour every square inch of your thinkspace for relevant (and maybe not-so-relevant) information to fill in the blanks.
College applicants know this situation well during this time of year and for those who don't have a laundry list of extracurricular activities or community service hours at the ready, filling out applications – like this year's Common App, which has 12 blank fields for "Extracurricular Activities and Work Experience" – can cause some serious anxiety. Admissions officers, however, say there's no need to input something into each field. "The perception is that you have to fill in all the blanks," said Jennifer Delahunty, the dean of admissions at Kenyon College. "What we hate to see is when students do things like check '9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades' and then write 'personal reading.' Yes, we're glad you're a reader. But it looks decidedly like filler." Monica C. Inzer, the dean of admissions at Hamilton College and a member of the Common Application board, agrees: "We'd rather see depth than a longer list. I think students think we want well-rounded kids. We do. But we really want a well-rounded class. That could be lots of people who have individual strengths. Distinction in one area is good, and better than doing a lot of little things."
So, college students to be, does this news warrant a gigantic sigh of relief or are you worried the 12 blank fields won't be enough to hold all of your accomplishments? If you've already been through the process (this year or 20 years ago), did you find the application process daunting?
November 12, 2010
Suada Kolovic
When you envisioned what your college application process would be like, I'm sure you anticipated stress and anxiety but I doubt you expected a joke could get you in. This was the moment you were told to draw on your strengths and articulate every achievement – countless community service hours, stellar GPA, and the fact that you were senior class president. Every sentence would be so perfectly and meticulously thought-out that who you were just leapt right off the page. You prepared your answer on why you belonged at your dream college and pinpointed what you had to offer…until you opened the actual application and found a serious curveball.
In addition to common essay prompts, more and more institutions are jumping on the unconventional question bandwagon and are interested knowing not only in why students want to gain admission but just how creative they can be when challenged. Here are the far-from-average questions schools are asking this year:
Caltech asks applicants to not overanalyze:
Each year the University of Chicago asks newly admitted and current students for essay topics:
Yale asks applicants to write essays, plus answer the following questions in 25 words or less:
Along with three conventional questions, including "What influenced you most to apply to the University of Dallas?" the school also asks:
Soon-to-be college applicants, what do you think of this technique? Are you a fan of the challenge or frustrated by the fact that not only are you expected to impress them with your achievements and extracurricular activities but now you're expected to be witty, too?
November 16, 2010
You all remember Adam Wheeler, right? If not, he's the kid who lied his way into Harvard and Stanford and made a mockery of the college admissions process along the way. Though his actions were definitely considered, what Wheeler did is just part of the reason why these two schools – and many others – are revising their admissions rules to ensure only the most honest and qualified candidates get in.
According to a U.S. News and World Report article, eight major changes are afoot, ranging from limiting the time admissions counselors spend reviewing each application and relying less on recommendations to setting earlier deadlines and placing more emphasis on the application essay. Each modification is twofold: It will expedite the process for admissions committees and separate the truly worthy applicants from the ones trying to game the system.
The more noteworthy changes include the diminished emphasis on high school class rank. Where a student stood amongst his or her peers used to be quite weighted but a survey by the National Association of College Admissions Counselors (NACAC) found that from 1993 to 2009, its importance dropped from a "considerable" 42 percent to 15 percent with admissions officers. Also changing in prominence is the emphasis on high-caliber coursework, even through senior year. The rationale? Students who take more rigorous courses in high school have a higher likelihood of collegiate success. Think you're a shoo-in because you got all A's in moderate classes while your best friend pulled B's in her honors and AP courses? Hate to break it to you, but your buddy is the better candidate for admission. Senioritis is no longer tolerated, either: Last year, the University of Washington withdrew 27 offers of admission of students who goofed off too much during senior year. Lastly, quality control is through the roof thanks to Turnitin, an anti-plagiarism software that scans essays for similar or identical phrases found on millions of websites, articles and books. Sorry, Wheeler wannabes.
The full article is pretty interesting (view it here), as is the united front these schools have created to ward off scammers and slackers. If you're just applying this year, do you think these changes will affect your chances? And if you are currently in college or have already graduated, would you be where you are now if these regulations existed when you applied?
November 19, 2010
After you rub the sleep out of your eyes left over from the midnight "Deathly Hallows" showing, consider this: How well does Hogwarts prepare its students for college? Well, we Muggles would have some definite competition if our applications went head-to-head with Harry Potter's, Hermione Granger's and Ron Weasley's before They Which Shall Not Be Named (aka admissions committees).
First, there's Harry. From losing many people he loved – parents, godfather, mentor and friends – to having the Dark Lord trying to kill him at every turn, his application essay would tug at the heartstrings but also reveal a young man able to succeed against all odds. He's as skilled with a quill as he is with a wand and admissions committees would be impressed with his ability to work with others toward a common goal. He'd gain admission because he'd be an asset to any department (I'm thinking his major would be chemistry or political science), study group and, obviously, the Quidditch team.
Next, Hermione obviously has the brains and could dominate the SATs or ACTs just like she owned the O.W.L.s…but what about extracurriculars? In her case, wizarding and witchery definitely count as community service and her compassion for oppressed individuals (mudbloods, ogres, elves, etc.) hints at possible careers in social work, nursing or medicine. Maybe the actress portraying her can put in a good word with the dean at Brown, though Ms. Granger would surely gain admission on her own merit. She wouldn't have it any other way!
Lastly, we have Ron. As one of seven Weasley kids, Ron knows a thing or two about standing out in a crowd…even if he does so while wearing his older brothers' hand-me-downs. His athletic skills may garner a scholarship or two but admissions committees will be most impressed with his essay, which would detail his problem solving skills and loyalty demeanor. His innate investigative skills are top notch and could easily translate into aced journalism and criminal justice classes. And don't worry, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley: Not only will Ron get in but he's also going to get an excellent financial aid package!
Though Harry, Hermione and Ron won't be applying for a spot at your dream school, other students possessing equally impressive skills and backgrounds will so it's important to make your college application memorable. We've got plenty of tips on the college application process throughout our site as well as strategies for winning valuable scholarships. Hurry, though: Application deadlines are approaching faster than the Hogwarts Express!
January 31, 2011
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January 21, 2011
Sure, we've discussed the skyrocketing cost of college tuition on a daily basis and considering every other add-on you'll have to endure when it comes to paying for college – room and board, books and supplies – having to pay an outrageous application fee is downright cruel.
According to a U.S. News report, the average application fee to apply to colleges is $38.44 and $46.78 at universities, which is a steal compared to the fees charged by the institutions listed below. Of the 1,474 undergraduate programs that supplied application fee data, only 39 claimed to have no fee. And for those schools that did have fees, many waived them for students with financial need or for those who applied online, U.S. News also reported. Check out the list below and share your thoughts. Let us know if these hefty fees will ultimately decide where you'll apply.
January 26, 2011
Can you remember the first time someone asked you to think outside the box? Whether it was for a homework assignment, a science fair project or college admissions essay, you probably noticed taking this creative approach was appreciated – and earned you an A, a medal or admission – but sometimes, unfortunately, the status quo wins.
This scenario was recently echoed by the Common Application's board when it rejected a proposal to add optional questions on sexual orientation and gender identity. The organization – which recently added a LGBT category in the activities section for students who participate in gay-straight alliances in high school – said the questions could "pose problems" now and though it left the possibility of addition open in the future, advocates are none too pleased with the message that's being sent to the students applying to the 414 colleges that accept the Common App…especially Shane L. Windmeyer.
Windmeyer, the founder of Campus Pride, a national group that works on behalf of gay students and sponsors college fairs at which gay students can meet college representatives, believes the Common App organization is "acting like a parent of the 1950s" because the proposed questions would not be an issue: Since they would be optional, any applicant uncomfortable with them could elect not to answer; he also said a second gender question following birth certificate information would allow colleges to meet reporting requirements while accommodating all gender identities.
You can read more from both sides here but the fact of the matter is this: Many students go to college to find themselves but when they can't even find a way to identify themselves on the application, is that school really where they want to be?
February 3, 2011
What three letters can inspire fear and loathing in the hearts of high school juniors and seniors nationwide? Depending on the region you live in, the answer is either the SAT or ACT. After a tense afternoon of test-taking, the last thing students want to think about is having to take the test again but for a group of Oakland high school seniors, that was their only option because ACT lost 100 of their test scores. According to ABC Local News, the standardized test scores were lost in the mail. ACT informed the affected students of the mishap on part of the organization and said they'd waive the fee for the February test dates. The problem: Some admissions decisions are due by March, so it may be too late for these applicants to be considered by some schools.
A spokesperson for ACT told ABC that the affected students have been "urged to contact the college(s) and inform them of the situation. The students may provide the college a copy of the letter they received from ACT regarding the need for the retest." The spokesperson added that colleges are usually flexible when such a mistakes occur…and this isn't the first "mishap" on the part of ACT either: Back in August, a handful of students didn't receive their marks for months due to postal slip ups and yet here we are once again.
Snail mail is beyond outdated; aren't there better ways to receive your test scores? ACT, have you heard of e-mail? To those of you who just received your test scores, how would you feel if this happened to you?
February 9, 2011
There's an app for just about everything these days, so it's about time that there's one that will help students determine how likely they are to be admitted at their school of choice. The Facebook application, AdmissionSplash, asks students to submit a personal profile including quantitative and qualitative characteristics, such as test scores, grades and extra-curricular activities, which colleges consider when making admissions decisions. Then the program enters that information into a complex algorithm to predict the student's chance of getting into any of the 1,500 colleges currently included.
According to tests conducted at UCLA and NYU, AdmissionSplash founders looked at three sets of students – 88 and 73 from UCLA and 75 from NYU – and found that the app was able to accurately predict admissions decisions for 85, 91 and 97 percent from each group, respectively. AdmissionSplash co-founder Allen Gannett views the application as a more-personalized college guide book, calling it "a really good tool for narrowing down your choices," but is quick to point out that students should not rely on it as a sole indicator. Gannet believes the app will help students navigate through the stressful application process and hopes to develop a program that will predict admission chances for law, medical, business and grad school applicants.
High school seniors, are you downloading this app to help you with your application process? Let us know what you think.
February 14, 2011
So you've found your dream college. The place where you'll not only obtain the knowledge and skills to succeed in the real world but will make personal connections and precious memories to last a lifetime. As you take the appropriate standardized tests, schedule an interview with a member of the admissions committee and make sure your applications are in on time, you can't help but begin counting the days until your acceptance letter arrives. The only problem is that you're not the only one thinking these thoughts: Your competition has increased thanks to many colleges' upping their marketing efforts abroad, specifically in China, to increase diversity on campus. And you thought finding a valentine was hard.
According to the New York Times, American institutions are seeing surges in applications from China, where a booming economy means more parents can turn their children's dreams of American higher education into realities. At Grinnell College in rural Iowa, for example, nearly one of every 10 applicants being considered for the class of 2015 is from China. These applicants also display high test scores and exemplary grades but lack command of the English language (some families even hire agents to pen application essays) and access to Advanced Placement courses, making it difficult for the school's 11-member admissions committee to determine who gets big envelopes and who doesn't because they cannot be judged using the same standards as American applicants.
The confounding variables do not cease there – Grinnell is "need-blind" when considering American students but is "need aware" for international students, meaning an applicant could have an edge if he or she does not need financial aid and can pay full tuition – but the school does appear to be selecting the right applicants: About 84 percent of students who enroll graduate in four years and double major in subjects including math, science and economics. Do you think there should be different standards for U.S. and international students applying to college? Would you rather have greater diversity in your classes or a better chance of gaining admission to your first-choice school? Does this information impact the schools you'll put on wish list?
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Just a short note to congratulate you and the staff on Linux Journal. I've subscribed from issue 1 and have enjoyed watching the magazine grow and mature much like Linux itself. Keep up the good work.
On to the suggestion—I was wondering if you plan to run an article on the Linux SPARC port with news and views from the developers. With a number of elderly SPARCs hanging around I'm looking forward to the possibility of running Linux on them.
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Progress on that front has been amazingly rapid lately, and we expect to run an article on the topic some time in the near future. While development continues, Linux/SPARC currently runs both native binaries and SunOS 4 binaries, including X-based ones. For example, the SunOS Netscape runs under Linux/SPARC. It can netboot with the recent NFS root support in Linux. Debian/SPARC and Red Hat/SPARC are both underway.
I recently purchased the book Linux Unleashed and transferred the files on the CD-ROM to a SyQuest 270 MB cartridge. Linux (Slackware version 1.2.1) is now booting and running fine on my computer.
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The version you have purchased is very old; Slackware has gone through two major revisions since. Most Linux distributions now include the standard BSD termcap and terminfo files, which do include support for the Wyse-60. Printing support under Linux is much richer than your question suggests. There is a document called the Printing HOWTO available as part of the Linux Documentation Project. Newer distributions include the LDP documents in electronic form, and several vendors sell the documents in printed form, as well. Finally, support for SCO binaries (through the "iBCS2" package) is now a part of every major Linux distribution. While it doesn't run every SCO binary, it does run the great majority. One caution: support for SCO OpenServer 5 has been added in only development versions of the iBCS2 package, and that support won't be added to distributions for a few months.
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The San Francisco 49ers forfeited their fifth-round pick in next month's NFL draft after commissioner Roger Goodell said they tampered with Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs.
In a statement released by the league Monday, Goodell also said the teams will switch picks in the third round of the April 26-27 draft. Chicago, which had the 12th pick, will get San Francisco's seventh pick and the 49ers will get Chicago's choice.
we are in compliance with the NFL's interpretation.''
Briggs, an all-Pro in 2007, had been designated as Chicago's franchise player, signing a one-year tender that meant he could not leave the Bears.
He had been expected to leave as a free agent after last season but instead re-signed with Chicago for $36 million over six years. Briggs will earn $21.6 million in the first three years of the deal and $13 million of the contract is guaranteed.
``We are appreciative of the efforts of the league office on this matter and support the commissioner's decision,'' Bears president and CEO Ted Phillips said in a statement.
There had been reports of contact between the 49ers and Rosenhaus last season, and the Bears filed a tampering charge with the NFL. Goodell said both teams cooperated with his investigation into the allegations.
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Venezuelans like odd baby names
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In Venezuela, parents have a tendency to give their children unusual names. Like Superman. They make up names like Leomar or mix up the spellings of ordinary names to come up with monikers like Jhonny. In fact, the unusual naming of children is such an issue in Venezuela that the The National Electoral Council had proposed a bill banning the practice of giving children unusual names. The bill was not approved by the National Council, but had it been, parents would no longer have been allowed to give their children "names that expose them to ridicule, are extravagant or difficult to pronounce." Or leave doubt as to whether the child is a boy or a girl.
Hugo Chavez, the president of Venezuela, is known for being a bit heavy-handed when it comes to the affairs of that country, but some of the citizens thought the ban was a good idea. "I agree with putting limits on people who don't have a sense of the ridiculousness," said 58-year-old Alfredo Blanco.
Others feel it is a parent's right to name their child whatever they choose and the government should butt out. What do you think? Do unusual names make life harder for kids? Should their be restrictions on naming children?
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9-14-2007 @ 1:45PMEthel said...
Unusual names me it harder on the rest of us who have to not be lazy and work to learn them. For the kid I think it's better to have a unique name then to be one out of 6 Ava's in your class.
9-14-2007 @ 2:36PMcaitlin said...
My name was unusual when I was in school, but it was better than being Jennifer or Casey number 3 in the classroom.
I think there's a difference between unusual names and youneek naiymes. I'm not talking about ethnic spelling variations, but attempts to make your child's common name appear unique by adding vowels, silent H's, random Y's, and doubling consonants. I've had people turn Caitlin into Kaiytlynne. The spelling doesn't stop the nearest 3 C/Kaitlins from looking when you call it.
9-14-2007 @ 6:32PMCaelligh said...
Some people choose some silly names for sure- but that's their OWN business. Of COURSE the government shouldn't interfere. And I'm shocked that they even considered unisex names to be unacceptable!
The only restriction I would be willing to consider is no numbers or symbols in names.
9-17-2007 @ 11:24AMMarylena said...
I think it is harder to be one with an unusual name or with an unusual spelling. We had three "Madison's" on our soccer team: Madison, Madasyn and Madisyn. One went by Maddie, another by Madi and another by Maddy. And they all wanted their names spelled correctly.
That said, I don't believe there should be a restriction on naming kids. I think you should have the right to name your child whatever you want, but other people have the right to share their opinions with you. And if they're anything like my family, believe me, they will.


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Bank reform: Ringfencing retail banking
12 September 2011
The Independent Commission on Banking (ICB) has published its final report on banking reform, proposing to ring-fence retail banking activities to shield them from losses in investment banking.
Under the recommendation, ring-fenced retail banks would be the only ones allowed to provide services such as taking deposits from small businesses and individuals. The retail arm of the bank would form a legally and operationally separate unit, while investment activities such as buying shares and derivatives trading would be kept outside the ring-fence.
The commission, led by Sir John Vickers, also proposes a 10 per cent equity baseline as a standard to ensure banks have sufficient equity to absorb losses. This is a tougher demand than the seven per cent recommended by the international Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.
The reforms are estimated to cost between £4 billion and £7 billion for the banks, with minimal costs for individuals.
The ICB's recommendations have been informed by research on the financial sector. Several research projects examining the banking sector and different reform options have been funded by the ESRC.
In the Centre for Economic Performance (CEP) paper Bank Bailouts, International Linkages and Cooperation (November 2010), Friederike Niepmann and Tim Schmidt-Eisenlohr outline a model of international linkages between banks allowing for bank bailouts, with cross-border government co-operation.
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Dr Brian Bell and Professor John Van Reenen examined Bankers' Pay and Extreme Wage Inequality in a CEP report (April 2010), and how the growth in wages among the highest earners in recent years has been primarily in the financial sector - due to annual bonus payments.
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In The doomsday cycle (February 2010) Peter Boone and Simon Johnson argue that far greater reform than is currently under discussion is needed to stop a cycle of irresponsible risk taking, market collapse, central bank bailouts and return to business as usual – with each successive collapse requiring greater and greater public intervention.
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HOUSTON (ICIS)--Chemical shipments on Canadian railroads fell by 5.1% year on year to 9,770 loadings in the week ended 7 September, marking their first decline after eight increases in a row, according to data released by a rail industry association on Thursday.
In the previous week, ended 31 August, Canada's chemical railcar loadings rose by 13.6% year on year. From 1 January to 7 September, shipments were up 7.5% to 406,908, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) said.
The weekly chemical railcar loadings data is seen as an important real-time measure of chemical industry activity and demand. Canadian chemical producers rely on rail to ship more than 70% of their products, with many companies relying exclusively on rail shipments.
The AAR said that weekly chemical railcar loadings in Mexico fell by 8.5% year on year to 1,180. From 1 January to 7 September, they were up 12.0% to 49,800.
US chemical railcar traffic fell by 0.5% year on year to 27,333 loadings in the week ended 7 September, according to data released on Thursday by a rail industry group.
In the previous week, ended 31 August, US chemical car loadings rose by 8.0%. From 1 January to 7 September, US chemical railcar traffic was up 0.1% to 1,071,785 loadings.
Meanwhile, overall US weekly railcar loadings for the week ended 7 September in the freight commodity groups tracked by the AAR, rose 2.2% year on year to 278,594 carloads. Overall weekly Canadian loadings rose by 1.6% to 77,513 and overall Mexican loadings rose by 2.8% to 14,567.
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Steve Janus
New York Knicks +6
The Knicks are just 1.5-games back of Atlanta for the 8th and final spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race. With the way the Hawks have been free falling of late, New York has to believe they can make up the ground. We can expect maximum effort from the Knicks tonight and I believe that has them showing some big time value as a 6-point dog.
The Suns come in riding a 5-game winning streak, but it's worth noting that home favorites off 1 or more consecutive wins are just 181-263 (59.2%) ATS on Friday night over the last 5 seasons. Phoenix is also just 24-45 over the last 3 seasons revenging a road loss (fell 96-96 at New York earlier this season). New York is 17-4 ATS after a game where they made 50% of their 3-point attempts and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 vs the Western Conference.
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Will Rogers
Charlotte vs. Orlando
Pick: Under
The Bob Kittens have been kind to me lately. How about we try a total?
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Due to Come Down - Charlotte scored 116 points in its last game, an usually high amount of points for them. We should see an automatic decrease in points this evening, not only because they are on the road, but also because they are 12-4 Under this season after scoring 105 or more points. Also, Orlando has gone Under in each of its last five games.
2. Bobcats Defense - Mainly because they forsake offensive rebounding, Charlotte has the best transition defense in the league by most measures. They do a very good job of preventing their opponents from getting out after a missed shot. Not like they have to worry too much about the Magic anyway. The Bobcats come into this game allowing the fourth fewest points per game in the entire league.
3. X-Factor - Over its last five games, the Magic are averaging just 91.5 points/game, never breaking 95.
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Marc Lawrence
Sacramento vs. Oklahoma City
Pick: Sacramento
When the Kings battle the Thunder in Oklahoma City Friday evening, Sacramento will take the floor looking to avenge a 15-point defeat suffered in an earlier meeting with OKC. The Kings enter playing arguably their ball ball of the season (5-2 ATS previous seven games) while the Thunder have dropped the money in 11 of their last 17 contests. With Oklahoma City off a revenger with Dallas and looking dead ahead to a revenger with San Antonio, look for the Kings to improve to 4-1 ATS in their last five games on this floor here tonight. Take the points. We recommend a 1-unit play on Sacramento.
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Virginia wasn't the best team I saw in the Raleigh pod last week - it was Tennessee. Apparently, Vegas was watching, too, as UVA is a No. 1 seed, yet an underdog.
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Michigan State is 5-1-1 ATS in the past seven games overall, and 4-1-1 ATS in their past six against winning teams. They're also 3-1-1 ATS in their past five neutral-site battles.
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UVA is equally impressive recently, going 4-1-1 ATS in their past six neutral-site contests, 16-5-2 ATS in their past 23 overall, and 15-4-2 ATS in their past 21 against winning teams. But UVA had their hands full with Coastal Carolina in the opening game, and they stomped Memphis in the second half, but is that really that impressive?
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Virginia is still rather untested in battle, and this is a show-me game. If they can beat a well-coached, experienced team like Michigan State, they'll finally get some credit. But they won't. Tom Izzo and Sparty will find a way. They always do.
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Michigan -2½ over Tennessee
Ok, we get it, we all get it; the Volunteers were under-seeded in this tournament and were grossly undervalued in their first three games. That undervalue has now turned into overvalue, which prompts us to step in and sell high on the dog. Truth be told, Tennessee's road to the Sweet 16 hasn't been difficult. When the Vols knocked off a sixth-seeded UMass squad that was as over-seeded as they were under-seeded and followed that up by dispatching Mercer, they weren't shocking the world. They were playing to form. The Vols have benefitted from a soft draw and while one cannot ignore their size, the fact is they take a big step up in class here.
Michigan has barely broken a sweat in this event. They have two easy wins and covers against Texas and Wofford and while they also take a step up in class, they have not been challenged yet and that makes them difficult to prepare for. The Wolverines hit 14 of 28 three-pointers against Texas and even if that doesn't continue here, Michigan can still rely on Jordan Morgan and the other front-line players to score and hit the boards. If the Wolverines remain hot from beyond the arc, this one could get away from the Vols early. Three teams from the Big-10 are still in this tournament and Michigan went a very impressive 15-3 in that tough conference. The Wolverines defeated the Badgers in Wisconsin by seven points and they also defeated the Spartans twice in three games. The Wolverines do all the things that Tennessee does well but they have much better shooters and defense and that's simply going to be too much for the Vols to overcome.
Kentucky +4 over Louisville
When the Wildcats defeated #1 Wichita State in the last round it was billed as youth and size versus experience. In the end, Kentucky persevered again while knocking off a true giant. What was so impressive about that victory is that Wichita State played a great game but still couldn't overcome Kentucky's size and we don't see anything different about this one. Once again it's experience against youth and size and we'll side with the latter almost every time when being offered points. Thus far in this event, Kentucky has looked much sharper than Louisville. The Cardinals had difficulty disposing of Manhattan in their first game and the Billikens fought the Cardinals tooth and nails until Louisville pulled away late in the game.
Then there's the game back on December 28th in Kentucky in which the Wildcats defeated the Cardinals 73-66. Kentucky led the entire game despite Julius Randle missing most of the second half due to a leg injury. Kentucky dominated the glass, they outscored Louisville by 18 points in the paint and its interior size gave the Cardinals trouble throughout. Louisville's Russ Smith looked uncomfortable the entire game because the Wildcats never gave him an open look. Fast forward two months and the Wildcats are a better team now than they were then. Louisville didn't match up well against this juggernaut back in late December and there's nothing suggesting they are going to match up better this time around. We're calling the upset but those four points are too juicy to pass up.
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PHILADELPHIA -½ -105 over Toronto
Regulation only. We hate to kick a team when they're down but how can you not play against the Maple Leafs these days? Toronto has dropped six in a row and seven of its past eight with only win over that span occurring against Los Angeles in a game they were outshot 41-29. The Leafs have allowed 32 goals against over their last eight games and that should come as no surprise. Unless Jonathan Bernier stands on his head, the Leafs have no chance of winning. That's not something new either, as it's been that way the entire season. The Leafs continue to play 62-70% of every game in their own end. They have allowed 2,677 shots against and that's the NHL's worst mark. Buffalo is second worse having allowed 2,530 shots against and the N.Y. Islanders have allowed 474 fewer shots on goal than Toronto. Yeah, that's not a typo, the N.Y. Islanders have allowed almost 500 fewer shots on net than the Maple Leafs. Incredible.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia is coming off back-to-back losses to Los Angeles and the Rangers. That pair is a combined 10-0 over their last 10 games and it was only the second time since January 23 that Philadelphia suffered consecutive losses. Prior to that, Philadelphia had recent wins over Pittsburgh twice, Chicago, St. Louis and Dallas. The Flyers have won 12 of their past 17 games with an offense that is as potent as any in the NHL. Philly now gets the benefit of playing a team that is mentally messed up and that has no chance whatsoever of outplaying the opposition. For the Leafs, the suffering continues.
Chicago -½ +106 over OTTAWA
Regulation only. The Blackhawks are coming off a 3-0 loss to Boston but they're still fighting for a better playoff seed, which is vital in this year's playoffs because the West is so tough. Chicago is just one-point ahead of Colorado and they're two back of the Ducks so motivation or lack thereof is not a factor. The Blackhawks have allowed just 28 shots on net or fewer in five straight games and 29 or fewer in 12 of its past 13 games. Known mostly for their ability to score goals, the Blackhawks are an outstanding defensive team and that bodes very well here against the Senators.
Ottawa ranks 29 out of 30 teams in shots against per game and that's one reason why they are going to miss the playoffs this season. They are a sloppy defensive team and that spells doom against Chicago and the other elite teams in this league. Ottawa has dropped seven of its last eight games, not to mention five straight in their own rink. Over their last 10 games, Ottawa has surrendered 41 goals against and allowed the opposition shot totals of 49, 42, 48, 44, 40 and 41 in five of those 10 contests. That doesn't include the 39 they allowed to the Rangers in an 8-4 defeat. Goaltender Robin Lehner was injured in Ottawa's last game and that forces the Sens into using Craig Anderson, who was injured earlier. Anderson makes his first start in three weeks here. Anderson has been awful this year with a 3.10 GAA to go along with a save percentage of .904 and he doesn't figure to be sharp after sitting for three weeks. The Senators are a mess and with cold goaltending, returning from a Florida trip and with a number of injuries, they are simply not equipped, physically or mentally, to deal with a team like the Blackhawks.
Nashville +165 over DALLAS
Regulation only. Dallas has just two wins in their past seven games and they occurred against Winnipeg and Ottawa. In all five of their losses over that span, the Stars allowed four goals or more in all of them. Dallas is five points back of Phoenix for the last Wild Card spot with two games in hand and this is one of those games. After this game, Dallas embarks on a five-game road trip beginning tomorrow night in St. Louis, which emphasizes even more the importance of this one. Dallas needs this one in a bad way but the "must win" angle is probably the most overplayed and over-trusted angle in all of sports. Fact is, Dallas isn't playing so good and their goaltending has been very shaky.
The spoiler role is one that many teams thrive in every year in every sport. The "spoiler" comes into these games and they're free-rolling. In other words, they're playing with house money and have absolutely nothing to lose. They are relaxed, very focused and love making life miserable for any team fighting for a playoff spot. Nashville is perhaps the most dangerous of all this year's spoilers. Had this team received good goaltending this season they would be fighting for the playoffs and perhaps even be ahead of this year's Wild Card teams. Nashville is a quality hockey team that has picked up seven of a possible eight points over its last four games. They recorded a 2-0 win over Chicago during that stretch and they have also scored 18 times over those four games. They are not going to be easy prey tonight and could certainly come in here and impede the Stars quest to make the playoffs. Sweet price, big overlay.
Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Friday, March 28
Charlie Scott
Kentucky vs. Louisville
Play: Louisville -4
To begin with, I want to state that the Kentucky /Wichita St game Sunday was the best played game with a high caliber skilled players that I've watched all Season. Unfortunately there are Not enough games played like at this level. With that said, I don't expect a young Kentucky Team coming off their best game of the Season to play that well Tonight. I seriously doubt Kentucky can play at that high level. Throw in the fact that these Coaches & Schools don't like each other, and Louisville has revenge from losing at Kentucky Dec 28 66-73. Pitino is the type A personality A-Hole that You know a loss like this sticks with him and he has replayed this loss over and over in his mind. Pitino with 5 days to prepare is tough to beat. I know for a fact that Louisville alumni & Boosters bet big and Pitino knows what the point spread is, in a game like this if given a chance to cover they will try their best to cover.
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Jeff Alexander
Chicago Bulls -4½
Portland is playing its 2nd road game in as many nights and its 4th in 5 days while the Bulls have had the last 3 days off and didn't have to travel following their last game. With this in mind, consider that home favorites playing only their 2nd game in 5 days are 30-11 ATS the last 5 seasons when they are matched up with a team playing their 4th game in 5 days. Portland handled Atlanta last night, but it is 8-21 ATS in road games following a win of 10 points or more over the last 3 seasons. It has lost by an average of 7.1 points in this spot. The Bulls lost by 3 in Portland clear back in November but are 15-7 ATS this season when out for revenge for a road loss. They have won by an average of 6.8 points in this spot.
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Dave Price
Denver Nuggets +7½
San Antonio defeated Denver 108-103 Wednesday. The Nuggets trailed by as many as 24 points early in the third quarter before storming back to make things interesting. Their rally gives them some nice momentum and confidence heading into the rematch. Denver is 10-1 ATS in home games the last two seasons versus teams with a win percentage above .700. In addition, underdogs of 3.5 to 9.5 points that average 103.0 ppg or more are 39-14 ATS since 1996 if they trailed by 15 points or more at the half of their last game. The Nuggets are 14-4 ATS the last three seasons after trailing in their previous game by 15 or more points at the half. Take the points.
Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Friday, March 28
Jack Jones
Iowa State -1½
The Iowa State Cyclones (28-7) have been one of the most underrated teams in the country all season. They have been a bettors' dream over the past couple of weeks leading up to the Sweet 16. Getting them as a small favorite again here is a gift from odddsmakers.
Indeed, the Cyclones are a perfect 6-0 SU & 6-0 ATS in their last six games overall. They have beaten six NCAA Tournament teams in the process in Oklahoma State, Kansas State, Kansas, Baylor, NC Central and UNC.
The teams that give the Cyclones fits are ones with size that rely on their big men. That makes this a perfect matchup for them because the Huskies do not rely on their big men hardly at all. They are a guard-oriented team that is built around the play of Shabazz Napier and Ryan Boatright.
To put it into perspective, Napier not only leads the team in scoring (17.8), but in rebounding (5.9) as well. So, the Huskies really do not have a dominant big man that can give the Cyclones trouble on either side of the ball. That is a huge advantage for undersized Iowa State.
The Cyclones boast two of the best players in the entire tournament. Big 12 Player of the Year Melvin Ejim (18.1 ppg, 8.4 rpg) and first-team All-Big 12 point guard DeAndre Kane (17.1 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 5.8 apg) can carry this team to victory. Ejim had 19 points against UNC, while Kane had 24 and the game-winner.
Connecticut is 7-20 ATS off two or more consecutive wins over the last three seasons. Iowa State is 8-1 ATS as a neutral court favorite of 6 points or less over the past three seasons. The Cyclones are 6-0 ATS in their last six games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Friday, March 28
Sam Martin
Miami Heat at Detroit Pistons
Prediction: Miami Heat
Heat lost a tough battle against rival Indiana on Wednesday night, and that loss should serve as fuel for motivation tonight when they take on an overmatched Detroit squad. Pistons have lost six of their last seven games overall, and with a great opportunity for a win coming up next against Philadelphia, we don't expect to see Detroit's best effort tonight.
The Heat in general, and LeBron James in particular, played well in that loss against the Pacers - certainly far better than the team that had lost seven of their last 12 games (now 8 of 13) overall. It's "wake-up time" for Miami now and Detroit is going to take the brunt of the Heat's frustration. Miami won by 15 points the last time they played here, and we expect another easy win by the better side tonight.
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NHL Predictions
Anaheim Ducks -½ +106
The Anaheim Ducks enter this game with 22 more wins on the season than the Oilers, as Anaheim is 47-18-7 on the year with a 22-11-3 road record and Edmonton is just 25-39-9 with a 13-19-3 home record. These two teams have met two times this year in Anaheim with the Ducks winning 3-2 and 5-2 - heavily out shooting the Oilers 37-18 in their latest meeting. Anaheim has won 4 of their past 6 games overall and 2 straight, with their two losses during that span coming in one goal games. They are 3-1 in their last 4 road games as well. The Oilers have lost three straight (all at home), and those loses weren't pretty. Edmonton lost 3-1 to a very bad Buffalo team and then lost 8-1 to their Alberta rivals (Calgary) before their most recent 5-2 loss at home vs San Jose. Take note that the Ducks are 14-4 in their last 18 road games and 8-3 in their last 11 road games vs a team with a home winning % of less than .400. They've also won 29 of their last 42 overall. The Oilers have gone 1-4 in their last 5 home games and 1-7 in their last 8 home games vs a team with a road winning % of greater than .600. Edmonton is also just 14-40 in their last 54 vs Western Conference opponents. Anaheim has taken 13 of their last 16 meetings in Edmonton and 19 of 26 overall. I don't see that trend not continuing tonight with Anaheim in a battle for playoff positioning and looking to win their third straight. I'll take the Ducks in regulation time at a better price getting plus money.
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Erin Rynning
Memphis at Golden State
Play: Memphis +2
Memphis hits the West Coast tonight to face the Warriors with revenge in mind. Way back in December the struggling Grizzlies were trounced on their home court by the Warriors 108-82. Of course, much has changed in the almost four months since they last played. For starters, the Grizzlies are clearly hitting their late season stride. They've been about as good as anyone in the NBA racking up a 28-9 record since January 10th. Health is the main ingredient for the resurgence with Marc Gasol in the middle playing his usual all-around game. The Grizzlies took some time to gel this season under new coach Dick Joerger. Joerger tried to implement some new things in the early going, and there was an eventual give and take before the kinks were worked out. With the playoffs approaching you can be sure no one will want to play this grit-and-grind squad. Meanwhile, the Warriors just haven't been able to turn it on as some penciled in after their fun postseason surge a year ago. In fact, the Warriors have dropped six of their last eight games, while rumors surface of head coach Mark Jackson losing this team with the pressure ramping up. The Warriors offense just hasn't flowed at times this year, while Jackson often cringes at a true up-tempo style that fits their guard play. Look for the Warriors to ride their recent momentum playing with revenge on Friday night.
Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Friday, March 28
Michigan State -2
We are rolling with the Spartans tonight as we believe they are a better team then the Cavaliers. Michigan State is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall while the Cavaliers are just 1-8 ATS in their last 9 Friday games. Yes we are well aware that the Spartans do not play well in MSG going 2-10 overall but tonight this changes.
Nashville/Dallas Under 5.5
We are rolling with the under in tonight's game as this should be a low scoring battle. The Under is 3-0-1 in the Predators last 4 in the fourth game of a 4-in 6 days situation and the under is 4-1-2 in the Predators last 7 games overall. Meanwhile Dallas is 6-1 in their last 7 Fridays games all being played to the under and when these two teams go head to head the under is an impressive 7-2-2. The only way we seeing going is to ride the under.
Re: Free Picks: Service Plays for Friday, March 28
Joe Gavazzi
San Antonio Spurs -8
Since the return from injury of PG Lawson, Denver is a respectable 7-7 SU, 8-6 ATS. That includes a competitive 108-103 loss at San Antonio on Wednesday night. In that game, the Spurs merely toyed with the Nuggets, knowing this rematch would be ensuing two nights later. Veteran HC Popovich well knows the advantage of the potential psychological edge that a blowout would have created for the Nuggets in this game. This ensures full intensity from his Spurs, as they look to expand their 15-0 SU winning streak and maintain, their 3 game conference league vs. OKC with 10 games remaining. Spurs have been solid in this role all season with a record of 19-10 ATS as road chalk. Spurs have won 11/12 (93%) of their recent victories by double digits, while failing to cover only 2 games in their winning streak.
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UConn/ Iowa State Under 148: The Cyclones are uptempo and play little defense, but I feel that the UConn defense will control the pace of this game and keep it from getting into a shootout. The Huskies are 11th in the nation in defensive FG% (38.9%), while allowing just 63.7 ppg and they should be able to keep this Iowa State offense under wraps for the most part, especially since having no Niang again. I feel they will miss him more on offense in this one than they did vs a North Carolina team that ran with them. On offense the Huskies have put up 72.5 ppg overall but they have averaged just 61.3 ppg in their last 9 non-OT games. The Huskies will not look to run with this team as they would rather play a game in the 60's. The Under is 13-3 in their last 16 games and in their last 14 non-OT games the most points scored in a game has been just 142. Iowa State will certainly look to push tempo, but UConn won't run with them. The Huskies play slow on offense and great defense as well. That should be enough to keep this one in the 130's.
Michigan State -2 over Virginia: Michigan State has been one of my picks to make it to the Final 4. In fact I had them playing Louisville for the Title in my bracket. This team is playing very well right now, especially that they are healthy. The Cavs play solid defense, but Michigan State has been scoring plenty this year and I see them breaking down this defense. They will push the ball in transition so they don't have to face the Virginia half court defense, which has been very stingy this year. Michigan State can all play some defense as they have allowed just 65.9 ppg on 39.9 % shooting for the year. They have allowed 78 and 73 points in the tournament so far, but Virginia's 285th scoring offense just won't be able to take advantage of that. Bottom line here is that Virginia just won't come up with enough points to keep this one close. Michigan State is the superior team here and they will prove it on the court as they pick up a win of at least 8 points.
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Michael Alexander
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Ottawa Senators
Play: Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks hold the distinction of being the NHL's highest-scoring team, but they sure haven't looked the part of late. After getting shut out for the second time in three contests, the Blackhawks look to bounce back when they visit the Ottawa Senators tonight. Chicago remained one point shy of recording its sixth consecutive playoff appearance after dropping a 3-0 decision to Boston on Thursday in a rematch of last season's Stanley Cup final. Chicago is 11-1-3 in the second half of back-to-back contests.
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Sean Higgs
Kentucky vs. Louisville
Play: Louisville -4
Time for a little pay back here. Kentucky knocked off UL back December 28th. This is an entirely different Louisville bunch. Now, I know they had a tough game in round 1 (we cashed on the dogs). But we saw the defense and the experience come through against STL. Here they have Kentucky. I mean, yes, this is a very talented and dangerous team. They have had an up and down year. They are playing well right now. I can't go against the experience and leadership though of UL with Smith, Hancock and Blackshear. I think they force the young Wildcats into some costly mistakes and that just ignites the Cardinals.
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Kyle Hunter
Tennessee vs. Michigan
Play: Under 136.5
The Tennessee Volunteers and Michigan Wolverines both like to slow the game down. This should be a game that is played almost entirely in the halfcourt. Both offenses are pretty good, but it's going to take some amazing shooting numbers for this one to go over the total with the pace I expect this to be played at. This game obviously has a ton of importance to both teams, and that generally means the pace slows down even more. I had this total lined at 132 points. I like the value here. Take the under.
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Scott Delaney
My free play for tonight is on the Phoenix Suns minus the points against the struggling New York Knicks, who have to be in a state of confusion, wondering if they're playing for Mike Woodson or newly named president, Phil Jackson. With the Suns, there is no confusion, as they're playing for the playoffs, and that's reason enough for me to back them at home on a Friday night.
The Knicks are playing their third straight road game in four days. They lost in Los Angeles by 31 points, to the lowly Lakers, and rebounded to beat the Sacramento Kings the next night, by eight. Now, two days later, in the land of the sun, I don't think they can hang with highly explosive Phoenix.
The Suns are, well, scorching right now. They've won five straight games, by 16, 6, 7, 9 and 6. A bit all over the place, but an overall average of 8.8 points per win. That bests tonight's point spread, and I know they can put up about 110 on the Knicks.
This is a revenge game, too, as the Knicks won the first meeting, on Jan. 13, in New York, with a two-point overtime squeaker. Both teams are performing differently, now, and the Suns should have no trouble running away with this one.
I really don't care about the Knicks boasting the Eastern Conference's best record over the last 10 games, this is more about which is the best team right now, and that's the Suns.
Lay the short chalk, as the Suns explode for a double-digit win tonight.
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The process of bringing technology into a school, from the beginning up to the point where teachers use it for teaching and learners use it for learning, is huge! The extent of this task is often under-estimated – a common mistake is for the whole process to be seen as a single, big project. You should rather view it as a programme of smaller projects, where each project has a particular objective, a start date and an end date.
When a project is too big, the principal and staff may become negative when they contemplate all the work that must go into it. You can stuff a project with so many features that it is crushed by its own weight.
The introduction of technology into a school typically involves:
- preparing the environment
- selecting, procuring and installing hardware
- choosing appropriate e-content
- initial computer literacy training of teachers
- making teachers comfortable in using technology as a teaching tool.
The secret lies in setting small goals for the school. Take the last point mentioned above: Making teachers comfortable in using technology as a teaching tool. Break this up into smaller projects. For example, one project may be to help all Grade 3 teachers to use technology to support numeracy. Draw up a brief project plan for the project, which should address the following:
Decide on the objectives of the exercise. Be specific. How many teachers will participate? Identify them by name and get their buy-in.
Identify the deliverables of the project. What must the teachers be able to do at the end of the project? Must they be able to take a class into the computer room? Must they be able to use an interactive electronic whiteboard in the classroom?
Identify the tools. Which hardware and software products will be required? Are they available or must they be procured?
Identify the training needs of the teachers. Do some of them need additional computer literacy training? Would they need product training?
Set the time to start the project.
Set a target date to reach all the objectives.
Draw up a project plan, including a schedule of events.
Determine up front how you would measure project success.
Follow the principle of 'divide and conquer'. Don't let your project become so big that it implodes on itself. If you find that technology implementation at your school is not getting off the ground, stand back, tackle a smaller project, and make that work. To succeed, think big, but implement in increments.


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Pressure on Portugal heightens amid bailout fears
Spanish Economy Minister Elena Salgado lent Portuguese authorities support Monday, saying Portugal won't need a bailout because it is enacting reforms that will help save the nation's economy from imploding.
"Portugal will not need any outside help," Salgado said in an interview with Spain's Cadena Ser radio. "I think Portugal will not have to resort to any plan because it is fulfilling its commitments."
She added that Portugal "has structural weaknesses, but will make the corresponding reforms." Salgado also reiterated that Spain will enact pension reform that will push the retirement age to 67 from 65, and is negotiating with unions to convince them not to hold a general strike later this month in protest of the move.
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Our second update from this year's slightly ridiculous Middle Eastern endurance race: racing begins, sunlight ends...
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Despite dwindling light, locals are scattered all over the Dubai Autodrome - many are enduro-racing obsessives. Others are just drawn to fruity exhausts and glowing brakes.
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More cable TV shows to be screened within 24 hours of overseas telecast
To fight piracy, more cable TV shows will be shown in Singapore less than a day after their initial overseas telecast
Published on Apr 28, 2014 6:24 PM
Television audiences here are enjoying shorter waits to catch their favourite shows, as cable channels are broadcasting programmes faster than ever after their initial telecast overseas.
Starting July, HBO Asia will broadcast all original HBO and Cinemax programmes less than 24 hours after their premiere in the United States.
Currently, Singaporean viewers have to wait around one week after the shows' US debuts before they can watch them on TV here.
An upcoming show to fall under HBO Asia's new scheme is The Knick directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Clive Owen, Cinemax's period drama set in a hospital in early 20th century New York City.
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"This project is really exciting because we grew up together. We were part of different crews but from the same party experience and influences," Ultra said in a statement. "We're bringing the best of what we're known for."
The first single, "Faster Faster Pussycat (Let's Go)," can currently be heard on Ultra's MySpace page. But to hear all the audio goodies that she and Unruly Crew have in store for you, pick up Things Happen at Night when it drops on October 6.
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Over the years, my family rented a place in Quechee since the late 90s. I've taken it up with my family these past couple years. This home was the best Quechee property that we have stayed in throughout the years. It is well appointed, furniture is up-to-date (no hand-me-downs), mattresses are newer, and has a fully stocked kitchen. Not to mention, Quechee is a delightful area with much to do! I would highly recommend this home and can't wait to go back!
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Samsung new trends in OLED
Samsung comes up with something new be it mobile phones, smart-phones or even TVs. They probably like the ideology of change too much. But this is not digested by all specially those who do not appreciate buying a new model at the drop of hat. It seems they strictly abide by the incremental prototype. Not a bad strategy owing to good resources at hand but it sometimes tends to be a bit irritating if you buy a model and two days later a better version of it is available. They really do not wait to find and put in all features into one, all they do is bring up a new model with the drawbacks of the earlier model. So actually no model is without limitations something is left for getting better or bigger. Taking about TV here the latest to be the 98" 110" Ultra HDTV at the most important and one of the largest trade fair, IFA that happened at Berlin this year.
This TV is claimed to be one of its kind which will revolutionize the way people look at OLED. For all those who do not know what is OLED or organic light emitting diodes as the full form goes are devices made by very thin organic molecules that on being triggered by electricity create light. They are clearer image displaying solid state semiconductors that consume lesser power than the conventional ones like the LEDs and LCD s. Thus OLED is our future of foldable and curved screens just anywhere and everywhere you want to have them.
Talking about the new brainchild by Samsung, it is a 4K OLED TV. That means its four times increasing the number of pixels. That increase in pixel number will actually increase their sales and popularity or just be a gimmick is to be seen. But the feel and look OLED will truly have its trademark clarity and crispness retained in this also I can assure you if not anything else. Also they have succeeded in getting the better contrast ratio, that is how black tinge a screen could get.
The specifications though not available on the website for the 110" but it would be more or less parallel to the the already available 85" display UHDTV available. For those who do not know these are the features that are given for 85" UHDTV
-Ultra Clear Panel
-Precision Black Pro
-3D sound
- All features of SmartTV like Apps, Social, Fitness, Photo, Videos, Audios, Face Recognition, Motion Control and Web Browser are available.
These are the given features by Samsung but the dimensions and weight is not been specified. This remains for us to wait and watch out for.
The price nor the availability on the stores as known the tentative range block will be around $50,000 to $55,000. Its up to the masses how do they react to the it will the future of the outburst of pixels will be decided.
Speaking about another product that has been launched is Samsung's S9C curved OLED TV. They have been true to their tag "Life in every Pixel" this TV has A curved frame to it. This is in true sense the exploitation of OLED. It has a perfect frame actually I could say I am seriously impressed by its looks. It looks classy, grand and definitely sleek. The frame is not just for looks but also pockets various functionality.
It is a stand that holds the TV firm which prevents wobbling. It also contains two speakers each of 10W and also a woofer. And also it contains a camera for your skype and other social envisages.
The curved surface has improved the viewing angle that was a big hindrance in the LCDs. The Multi View feature is also seen that is normal along with 3D. The other thing is that the 3D glasses also have hidden headphones so that you could enjoy the more profound sound effect. The contrast ratio of this model is also superb. You could see the dark and the light color tones with ease and clarity. Such that the screen on turning black in darkness causes it to show as if the TV is not on.
In sort it is a great TV with a beautiful and eye catchy design. All the features are like given up for the 110" TV but the only thing that lacks is 4K but I really do not feel the need to have an overflow of pixels.
With a price of a dollar less than $9,000 it will be costing you hand and leg but the features will subside all the strains. With Diwali just round the corner I wish all my readers a very happy and prosperous Diwali. It is really the happy time for lots of shopping !!!


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BELGRADE (Reuters) - Serbia's President Tomislav Nikolic on Wednesday called an early parliamentary election for March 16 after the dominant centre-right SNS party said it needed a stronger mandate to accelerate reforms.
The coalition government asked Nikolic on Tuesday to dissolve parliament and call the election, less than two years after the western Balkan country's last vote.
Nikolic announced the election date in a statement broadcast live on state-run RTS TV.
"I think there are conditions for fair elections after which we will get a more energetic and enthusiastic government," Nikolic said after signing a decree to dissolve the parliament.
"A lot of work is ahead of us - painful and difficult reforms which will improve lives of our citizens, meeting conditions set by the European Union for the member candidates," he said.
Serbia started EU membership talks on January 21, but it is unlikely to join the bloc before 2020.
The SNS (Serbian Progressive Party), the strongest party in the ruling alliance, is well ahead in opinion polls, putting party leader Aleksandar Vucic in pole position to take over from Socialist Prime Minister Ivica Dacic.
Once an ultranationalist disciple of the "Greater Serbia" ideology that fuelled the wars of federal Yugoslavia's bloody disintegration in the 1990s, Vucic has since rebranded himself as a pro-European moderniser.
Measures to rein in the deficit and cap the public debt will be crucial to negotiations with the International Monetary Fund on a new precautionary loan deal, which will begin on February 26 with the election campaign in full swing.
Finance Minister Lazar Krstic said the government will negotiate a precautionary deal with the Fund, but does not have the mandate to sign the deal.
Investors appear to believe a strong SNS-led government would be better placed to forge ahead with the requisite measures, although doubts remain about the party's abilities and commitment.
"SNS will most likely be the pivotal party in the future coalition," said Djordje Vukovic, programme director of the Centre for Free Elections and Democracy thinktank.
Fearing popular discontent, consecutive Serbian governments since the fall of strongman Slobodan Milosevic in 2000 have shied away from the kind of radical structural overhaul that economists say is needed to put the economy on a sound footing.
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High court upholds Delhi rapists' death sentences
Published on Mar 13, 2014 5:53 PM
NEW DELHI (REUTERS) - Four men convicted of raping and murdering a woman in New Delhi had their death sentences upheld on Thursday for a crime that caused a huge public backlash against an entrenched culture of violence against women in India.
The Delhi High court upheld the order to hang the four handed down in their trial last September. Defence lawyers said earlier they would appeal to the Supreme Court if the death sentences remain in force.