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ZIMBABWEANS are set to endure a black festive season after Zesa Holdings at the weekend announced that it will, from today, embark on massive load-shedding until the beginning of next year. In an
emergency Power Supply Update, Zesa spokesperson Mr Fullard Gwasira, said the power cuts would be necessitated by an extensive maintenance programme at Hwange and Kariba power stations.
"Zesa Holdings would like to advise all its valued customers countrywide that there will be an increase in load-shedding outside the publicised schedules from Monday 26 November due to a maintenance exercise at Unit 2 of Kariba Power Station. The maintenance exercise will be completed within a period of 18 days."
Mr Gwasira said the power outages would be worsened by another round of maintenance work for the remaining units at Kariba.
"The power supply situation will be compounded by Unit 3 of Kariba Power Station that will be taken out on 15 December 2012 for a period of six weeks for further technical repairs."
"Thereafter, the remaining units 1, 4, 5 and 6 will be out one by one at a time for a six-week period each for further technical repairs."
Mr Gwasira said more maintenance work would also be done at Hwange Power Station.
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Mr Gwasira urged consumers to use the available power sparingly to minimise the effects of load-shedding.
Commenting on why the power utility had chosen to carry out the maintenance work during the festive season, Mr Gwasira said: "The original plan was to implement the maintenance works between April and May, but we realised that it is the winter peak period so we decided to postpone to December where demand is low considering companies would have closed down for the festive period." Mr Gwasira said Zesa would put in place measures to reduce the load-shedding.
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So, I was going to do a long post about my new makerbot. Instead of blogging the long tedious assembly and troubleshooting, I'll show you my first project with it.
I found a flying spaghetti monster cookie cutter on thingiverse. The print turned out ok, but it had some gaps that food might get stuck in, so I opted to do something other than bake delicious gingerbread monsters.
How about a festive light up Spaghetti Monster? Yup!
I cannibalized a Christmas angel I found at Target for it's juicy LED bits. and modded my little monster to fit the parts.
Cut out a little slot for the switch.
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Dealing with Internet cafe traffic is certainly not a simple task. My experience with Internet cafes has proven to me that their needs can be quite complex and special attention needs to be given when they are running lag sensitive applications such as games.
The good news is that there are ways to help deal with your bandwidth thirst, but you'll need to decide which way to go as there are quite a few alternatives.
Beginning from dedicated hardware devices, there are special machines placed usually between your Internet connection(s) and LAN, which manage the bandwidth amongst your clients.
One very popular device is called Packeteer – usually a 19 inch 2U slot with multiple interfaces and a powerful engine to help you prioritize your traffic. The downside of it is the price tag! You can obtain more information on this product by simply visiting their Website.
On the other hand, there is a software-based solution which seems to work well for anyone not willing to spend too much money for this service. Linux for example has traffic shaping already built into the kernel (IP route, TC filter and HTB Classes), so you don't even need to worry about obtaining the package.
The downside of this implementation is that it requires a lot of time to understand it if you're new to it, but I assure you its certainly worth it. You can find more information on Linux traffic shaping at www.Firewall.cx and www.opalsoft.net.
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The visiting chefs joined the kitchens of 19 of Israel's best restaurants for a week of special French-inflected menus. This was the second "So Frenchy So Tasty" festival to take place in Israel, and the first time the event included the cities of Beersheva, Mitzpe Ramon, Haifa, and Nazareth.
Tourism Minister Dr. Uzi Landau and French Ambassador to Israel Patrick Maisonnave also took part in the fun as they led two teams of Israeli and French culinary students in a "head to head" bake-off competition at the Tadmor school.
Landau and the French students baked traditional Sabbath challah bread, while Maisonnave and the Israeli students baked traditional French baguette. Judges preferred the Israeli-made baguette but happily ate both doughy offerings.


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Twilight Actor Bronson Pelletier Busted For Peeing in Public
Call in the wolf pack! Twilight actor Bronson Pelletier might need a little help from his friends this time of year.
The 25-year-old actor was arrested at LAX last week for public intoxication and urinating on the floor inside the airport terminal.
A representative for the LA City Attorney's office tells TMZ that the actor has been charged with one count of public drunkenness, which is a misdemeanor. If he's convicted, Bronson could face up to six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. His court date will be held on Jan. 7.
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Rep. Allen West grew up in the inner city of Atlanta and now represents one of the wealthiest districts in the country. Townhall Magazine featured West on the cover of the June 2012 issue.
"I'm living the American dream," GOP Florida Rep. Allen West tells Townhall as he sits in his congressional office in Washington, D.C.
Now a freshman congressman, West grew up in the inner city of Atlanta in a healthy, old-school style, twoparent home. Both of his parents are from southern Georgia. West's father served in Gen. George Patton's III Corps in the European theatre during World War II and worked in a Veterans Affairs hospital when West was growing up. His mother worked for 6th Marine Corps District headquarters.
"My hair has always been quite short and cropped closely," West jokes. ...
"In 1961—when I was born in the inner city of Atlanta, Ga.,—the district that I represent right now [in Florida], someone like me or my parents could not have gone to those beaches," West says. "But that's the greatness of the exceptionalism and that's what the American dream means: that no matter where you come from, no matter where you were born, just based upon your own drive and determination, you can achieve whatever greatness you want in this country. That is what my parents taught me. America is about equality of opportunity."
Fresh off of the speech given last night by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, where she talked about growing up in the Jim Crow South, West explained to Townhall how he relates to her personal story and their shared passion for a strong America. West also talked about the space program and the 2012 election.
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Managing Caregiver Guilt When Caring for a Loved One with Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure that affects close to 3,000 Americans each year. Although ongoing research is being conducted to find a cure for mesothelioma, it is still considered to be incurable. The average survival time is less than 2 years, and support from family and friends is crucial to get through the complications and treatments that come with the disease.
For many caregivers, however, overwhelm and the inability to save their loved one from mesothelioma often turns to guilt, anger and despair. Caregivers begin to ask themselves why they didn't notice symptoms sooner, why they can't do more, and some even ask, "why isn't it me that is sick?" These feelings can lead the caregiver to pull away emotionally – just when the patient needs them the most.
Recognizing these thoughts as feelings of guilt, can help caregivers address the underlying issues and find more to be grateful for than to feel guilty about. Learning to appreciate everything they do as a caregiver, and realizing that sparing their loved one from the progression of the disease, and ultimately death, is not possible, can allow caregivers to reject their negative thoughts and start to focus on enjoying the remaining time with their loved one.
If a caregiver needs time off he or she should not feel guilty asking someone else to step in for a few hours. It is just as important for caregivers to take care of themselves. They cannot help their loved one cope with the challenges of mesothelioma if they are sick or worn down.
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UPDATE: Reviews and swatches of the Misty Soft duo are here. Reviews and swatches of Khaki Clair are here.
As part of my travels, I investigated a Chanel display with the new eyeshadow duo's (Called the "Ombres Contraste Duo/Ombres À Paupieres Duo).
I'm not certain whether (or when) these will arrive on U.S. shores, but I thought it best to post this picture so that you can get a sense of this offering.
First, you should know that each duo has a darker matte shade and a shimmery lighter color. They are very smooth and velvety. These are standard colors for Chanel's line, I expect that they will supplement them with limited edition colors as time goes on. Chanel really needed a good standard set of duo's–it appears that the current Irreelle products have been on phase-out for about two years and these are some much-needed replacements.
Second, you should consider whether or not you need these before investing. In France, they are running 34.50-36.00 euros, so I expect that these will range over $40 in the U.S. once released. These are not clearly unusual colors–the quality is gorgeous but many readers may have similar products already. Personally, I may snag one or two, but I'm waiting to get back to the states to decide if I really need another basic set.
Third, here they are! There are six (6) sets. These are taken with a snapshot camera, so the shimmer in the lighter colors is a bit hard to see. As these were taken in a store, I was not in control of the lighting:
Although one of these is called "Taupe Delicat," the darker side really swatches as a medium matte brown.
This is not an exciting duo–it is made for subtle, natural looks like this one from Chanel's recent cruise show. I understand that this duo was used in this look:
Not huge drama–but subtle and natural. And more "delicate" than "taupe."
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For Howard Community College's student entrepreneurs, opportunity didn't just knock this fall — it drove right onto campus. Wrapped in the red, gold and black colors of the state flag, the Startup Maryland "Pitch Across Maryland" bus turned plenty of heads as it pulled into the parking lot in front of The Rouse Company Foundation Student Services Hall — which was exactly the idea. "This event is all about celebrating entrepreneurs," said Mike Binko, Startup Maryland co-chair, to a group of HCC students, faculty and staff shortly after stepping off the bus. "And what calls attention better than a big yellow bus?" added Julie Lenzer Kirk, fellow Startup Maryland co-chair and director of the Maryland Center for Entrepreneurship.
Together, the duo logged hundreds of miles during a month-long trek across Maryland, stopping at 13 locations — including two community colleges — in the name of entrepreneurism and innovation. At each stop, select entrepreneurs were asked to come aboard the bus, where they recorded a brief pitch of their business idea in front of a film crew. At the end of the tour, the pitches pitches were uploaded to YouTube (UPDATE: Click here to view the video submissions from HCC students), where viewers voted for their favorite entries. Eight finalists were also selected by a panel of investors to present their pitch at a statewide conference in November, with the top two entries moving on to the 2014 InvestMaryland Challenge, where they can win up to $100,000 in grants and other business services to fund their startup.
In all, eight HCC entrepreneurship students climbed aboard the bus to make their pitches, but not before receiving advice from adjunct instructor Latoria Brent. "Be confident in your product" exclaimed Johnson, who launched her own successful startup, Next Brides, in 2012. "But remember to have fun. This is your business and only you can sell it." Also offering encouragement was President Kate Hetherington. "Howard Community College is a place that supports entrepreneurship and innovation across campus," she said, "so I'm thrilled to see so many students here to get experience in developing a business idea and learning how to pitch it."
"Pitch Across Maryland" ended its state-wide tour September 27 at Under Armour's worldwide headquarters in Baltimore. To learn more about Startup Maryland and the "Pitch Across Maryland" tour, visit www.startupmaryland.com. To learn more about HCC's entrepreneurship program, click here.
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California is home to the largest food and agricultural economy in the nation. The critical component of that agricultural industry is the Great Central Valley. It has been called the single most important agricultural resource in the United States and, arguably, the world.
However, the Central Valley is facing significant changes in its land use and population. Prime farmland is being converted to urban uses at an alarming rate. The population is expected to triple in the next forty years. People and tract housing are replacing crops as the Valley's most important products.
Local government and those concerned with protecting California's agricultural economy have adopted policies and regulations in an attempt to preserve existing farmland. Despite these efforts, a new technique has arisen where landowners can circumvent all of the policies and regulations protecting farmland. This then allows landowners to convert their property to urban uses without any local government review, drastically increasing property values overnight.
This conversion technique involves a two-step process. First, property owners use obscure documents called certificates of compliance to legalize "historic parcels" underlying their property title, which effectively establishes a subdivision of the property without the usual planning procedures. Next, using a procedure known as "lot line adjustment," property owners rearrange the historic parcels like puzzle pieces to form a more marketable layout.
This process has already been used to drive up land values on ranching and open space lands on California's Central Coast. Is it only a matter of time before such technique upsets the tension between farmland preservation efforts and growth demands to help spark a Central Valley megalopolis?
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Wolf, Andrew, McKay, Andrew, Spowart, Catherine, Granville, Heather, Boland, Angela, Petrou, Stavros, Sutherland, Adam and Gamble, Carrol. (2014) Prospective multicentre randomised, double-blind, equivalence study comparing clonidine and midazolam as intravenous sedative agents in critically ill children: the SLEEPS (Safety profiLe, efficacy and equivalence in paediatric intensive care sedation) study. Health Technology Assessment, Volume 18 (Number 71). pp. 1-212. ISSN 1366-5278
Khan, Kamran A., Madan, Jason, Petrou, Stavros and Lamb, S. E. (Sallie E.). (2014) Mapping between the Roland Morris Questionnaire and generic preference-based measures. Value in Health, Volume 17 (Number 6). pp. 686-695. ISSN 1098-3015
Petrou, Stavros. (2014) Methodological and applied concerns surrounding age-related weighting within health economic evaluation. Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research, Volume 14 (Number 5). pp. 729-740. ISSN 1473-7167
Petrou, Stavros, Fraser, J. (James) and Sidebotham, Peter. (2014) Child death in high-income countries. The Lancet, Volume 384 (Number 9946). pp. 831-833. ISSN 0140-6736
Sidebotham, Peter, Fraser, J. (James), Covington, Teresa, Freemantle, Jane, Petrou, Stavros, Pulikottil-Jacob, Ruth, Cutler, Tessa and Ellis, Catherine. (2014) Understanding why children die in high-income countries. The Lancet, Volume 384 (Number 9946). pp. 915-927. ISSN 0140-6736
Clark, Michael, Determann, Domino, Petrou, Stavros, Moro, Domenico and de Bekker-Grob, Esther W.. (2014) Discrete choice experiments in health economics : a review of the literature. PharmacoEconomics, Volume 32 (Number 9). pp. 883-902. ISSN 1170-7690
Watson, Samuel I., Arulampalam, Wiji, Petrou, Stavros, Marlow, N., Morgan, A. S., Draper, E. S., Santhakumaran, S. and Modi, N.. (2014) The effects of designation and volume of neonatal care on mortality and morbidity outcomes of very preterm infants in England : retrospective population-based cohort study. BMJ Open, Volume 4 (Number 7). Article number e004856. ISSN 2044-6055
Jhita, Tracey, Petrou, Stavros, Gumber, Anil, Szczepura, Ala, Raymond, Neil T. and Bellary, Srikanth. (2014) Ethnic differences in health related quality of life for patients with type 2 diabetes. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, Volume 12 (Number 1). Article number 83. ISSN 1477-7525
Pink, Joshua, Petrou, Stavros, Williamson, Esther M., Williams, Mark and Lamb, S. E. (Sallie E.). (2014) Properties of patient-reported outcome measures in individuals following acute whiplash injury. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, Volume 12 (Number 1). Article number 38. ISSN 1477-7525
Petrou, Stavros, Kandala, Ngianga-Bakwin, Robinson, Angela and Baker, Rachel. (2013) A person trade-off study to estimate age-related weights for health gains in economic evaluation. PharmacoEconomics, Volume 31 (Number 10). pp. 893-907. ISSN 1170-7690
Wolke, Dieter, Chernova, Julia, Eryigit-Madzwamuse, Suna, Samara, Muthanna, Zwierzynska, Karolina and Petrou, Stavros. (2013) Self and parent perspectives on health-related quality of life of adolescents born very preterm. The Journal of Pediatrics, Volume 163 (Number 4 ). 1020-1026e2. ISSN 0022-3476
Barnes, Jacqueline, Aistrop, Dipti, Allen, Elizabeth, Dr., Barlow, Jane, 1962-, Elbourne, Diana, Macdonald, Geraldine M., Melhuish, Edward C., 1950-, Petrou, Stavros, Pink, Joshua, Snowdon, Claire, Spiby, Helen, Stuart, Jane and Sturgess, Joanna. (2013) First steps : study protocol for a randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of the Group Family Nurse Partnership (gFNP) program compared to routine care in improving outcomes for high-risk mothers and their children and preventing abuse. Trials, Volume 14 (Number 1). p. 285. ISSN 1745-6215
Barlow, Jane, 1962-, Sembi, Sukhdev, Gardner, Frances E. M. , Macdonald, Geraldine M., Petrou, Stavros, Parsons, Helen (Researcher in medicine), Harnett, Paul and Dawe, Sharon. (2013) An evaluation of the parents under pressure programme : a study protocol for an RCT into its clinical and cost effectiveness. Trials, Volume 14 . Article number 210. ISSN 1745-6215
Powell, Colin, Kolamunnage-Dona, Ruwanthi, Lowe, John, Boland, Angela, Petrou, Stavros, Doull, Iolo, Hood, Kerenza and Williamson, Paula. (2013) Magnesium sulphate in acute severe asthma in children (MAGNETIC) : a randomised, placebo-controlled trial. The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, Volume 1 (Number 4). pp. 301-308. ISSN 2213-2600
Aballéa, Samuel, Millier, Aurélie, Quilici, Sibilia, Caroll, Stuart, Petrou, Stavros and Toumi, Mondher. (2013) A critical literature review of health economic evaluations of rotavirus vaccination. Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics, Volume 9 (Number 6). pp. 1272-1288. ISSN 2164-5515
Petrou, Stavros, Johnson, Samantha J., Wolke, Dieter and Marlow, Neil. (2013) The association between neurodevelopmental disability and economic outcomes during mid-childhood. Child: Care, Health and Development, Vol.39 (No.3). pp. 345-357. ISSN 0305-1862
Lamb, S. E. (Sallie E.), Gates, Simon, Williams, Mark A., Williamson, Esther M., Mt-Isa, Shahru, Withers, Emma J., Castelnuovo, Emanuela, Smith, Jessica L., Ashby, Deborah, Cooke, Matthew (Professor of clinical systems design), Petrou, Stavros and Underwood, M. (Martin), M.D.. (2013) Emergency department treatments and physiotherapy for acute whiplash : a pragmatic, two-step, randomised controlled trial. The Lancet, Volume 381 (Number 9866). pp. 546-556. ISSN 0140-6736
Maheswaran, Hendramoorthy, Petrou, Stavros, Rees, Karen and Stranges, Saverio. (2013) Estimating EQ-5D utility values for major health behavioural risk factors in England. Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, Volume 67 (Number 2). pp. 172-180. ISSN 0143-005X
Husereau, Donald Robert, Drummond, Michael, Petrou, Stavros, Carswell, Chris, Moher, David, 1957-, Greenberg, Dan, Augustovski, Federico, Briggs, Andrew H, Mauskopf, Josephine and Loder, Elizabeth. (2013) Consolidated health economic evaluation reporting standards (CHEERS) statement. BMC Medicine, Volume 11 (Number 1). Article no. 80. ISSN 1741-7015
Robertson, W. (Wendy), Stewart-Brown, Sarah L., Stallard, Nigel, Petrou, Stavros, Griffiths, Frances, Thorogood, Margaret, Simkiss, Douglas E., Lang, R. (Rebecca), Reddington, Kate, Poole, Francine, Rye, G. (Gloria), Khan, Kamran, Hamborg, Thomas and Kirby, J. (Joanna). (2013) Evaluation of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of Families for Health V2 for the treatment of childhood obesity : study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, Volume 14 (Number 1). Article : 81. ISSN 1745-6215
Marlow, N., Morris, T., Brocklehurst, P., Carr, R., Cowan, F. M., Patel, N., Petrou, Stavros, Redshaw, M. E., Modi, N. and Dore, C.. (2013) A randomised trial of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor for neonatal sepsis : outcomes at 2 years. Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition, Volume 98 (Number 1). F46-F53. ISSN 1359-2998
Schroeder, Elizabeth-Ann, Petrou, Stavros, Patel, Nishma, Hollowell, J. (Jennifer), Puddicombe, D., Redshaw, Margaret and Brocklehurst, Peter. (2012) Cost effectiveness of alternative planned places of birth in woman at low risk of complications : evidence from the Birthplace in England national prospective cohort study. BMJ, Vol.344 (No.3). e2292. ISSN 0959-535X
Petrou, Stavros and Khan, Kamran. (2012) Economic costs associated with moderate and late preterm birth : primary and secondary evidence. Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine, Vol.17 (No.3). pp. 170-178. ISSN 1744-165X
Norman, Jane E., Shennan, Andrew, Bennett, Phillip R., Thornton, Steven, Robson, Stephen, Marlow, Neil, Norrie, John, Petrou, Stavros, Sebire, N. J. (Neil James), 1968-, Lavender, Tina and Whyte, Sonia. (2012) Trial protocol OPPTIMUM : does progesterone prophylaxis for the prevention of preterm labour improve outcome? BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, Vol.12 (No.1). p. 79. ISSN 1471-2393
Edoka, Ijeoma P., Petrou, Stavros and Ramchandani, Paul. (2011) Healthcare costs of paternal depression in the postnatal period. Journal of Affective Disorders, Vol.133 (No.1-2). pp. 356-360. ISSN 0165-0327
Petrou, Stavros, Taher, S. E., Abangma, Giselle, Eddama, O. and Bennett, Phillip R.. (2011) Cost-effectiveness analysis of prostaglandin E2 gel for the induction of labour at term. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Vol.118 (No.6). pp. 726-734. ISSN 14700328
Petrou, Stavros, Eddama, O. and Mangham, L.. (2011) A structured review of the recent literature on the economic consequences of preterm birth. Archives of Disease in Childhood - Fetal and Neonatal Edition, Vol.96 (No.3). F225-F232. ISSN 1359-2998
Petrou, Stavros and Gray, Alastair, 1953-. (2011) Economic evaluation using decision analytical modelling : design, conduct, analysis, and reporting. BMJ, Vol.342 . d1766. ISSN 0959-8138
Petrou, Stavros and Gray, Alastair, 1953-. (2011) Economic evaluation alongside randomised controlled trials : design, conduct, analysis, and reporting. BMJ, Vol.342 . d1548. ISSN 0959-8138
Petrou, Stavros and McIntosh, Emma (2011) Commentary : using stated preference discrete choice experiments to elicit women's preferences for aspects of maternity care. Birth, Vol.38 (No.1). pp. 47-48. ISSN 07307659
Brocklehurst, Peter, Hardy, P. (Pollyanna), Hollowell, J. (Jennifer), Linsell, L. (Louise), Macfarlane, A. (Alison), McCourt, Christine, 1960-, Marlow, N., Miller, A. (Alison), Newburn, Mary, Petrou, Stavros, Puddicombe, D., Redshaw, Margaret, Rowe, R. (Rachel), Sandall, Jane, Silverton, Louise, 1956- and Stewart, M. (Mary). (2011) Perinatal and maternal outcomes by planned place of birth for healthy women with low risk pregnancies : the Birthplace in England national prospective cohort study. BMJ, Vol.343 (No.7840). d7400. ISSN 0959-535X
Petrou, Stavros, Johnson, Samantha J., Wolke, Dieter, Hollis, Chris, Kochhar, Puja and Marlow, Neil. (2010) Economic costs and preference-based health-related quality of life outcomes associated with childhood psychiatric disorders. British Journal of Psychiatry, Vol.197 (No.5). pp. 395-404. ISSN 0007-1250
Violato, Mara, Petrou, Stavros, Gray, R. and Redshaw, Margaret. (2010) Family income and child cognitive and behavioural development in the United Kingdom : does money matter? Health Economics, Vol.20 (No.10). pp. 1201-1225. ISSN 10579230
Petrou, Stavros and Kupek, Emil. (2010) Poverty and childhood undernutrition in developing countries : a multi-national cohort study. Social Science & Medicine, Vol.71 (No.7). pp. 1366-1373. ISSN 0277-9536
Regier, Dean A., Petrou, Stavros, Henderson, Jane, Eddama, O., Patel, Nishma, Strohm, Brenda, Brocklehurst, Peter, Edwards, A. David and Azzopardi, Denis. (2010) Cost-effectiveness of therapeutic hypothermia to treat neonatal encephalopathy. Value in Health, Vol.13 (No.6). pp. 695-702. ISSN 10983015
Petrou, Stavros, Dakin, Helen, Abangma, Giselle, Benge, Sarah and Williamson, I. (Ian), Dr.. (2010) Cost–utility analysis of topical intranasal steroids for otitis media with effusion based on evidence from the GNOME Trial. Value in Health, Vol.13 (No.5). pp. 543-551. ISSN 1098-3015
Dakin, Helen, Petrou, Stavros, Haggard, Mark, Benge, Sarah and Williamson, I. (Ian), Dr.. (2010) Mapping analyses to estimate health utilities based on responses to the OM8-30 otitis media questionnaire. Quality of Life Research, Vol.19 (No.1). pp. 65-80. ISSN 0962-9343
Papiernik, E. (Emile), Zeitlin, J., Delmas, D., Blondel, Béatrice, Künzel, W. (Wolfgang), 1936-, Cuttini, M., Weber, T., Petrou, Stavros, Gortner, L., Kollee, L. and Draper, E. S.. (2010) Differences in outcome between twins and singletons born very preterm : results from a population-based European cohort. Human Reproduction, Vol.25 (No.4). pp. 1035-1043. ISSN 0268-1161
Pilkington, Hugo, Blondel, Béatrice, Papiernik, E. (Emile), Cuttini, Marina, Charreire, Hélène, Maier, R. F., Petrou, Stavros, Combier, Evelyne, Künzel, W. (Wolfgang), 1936- and Bréart, Gérard. (2010) Distribution of maternity units and spatial access to specialised care for women delivering before 32 weeks of gestation in Europe. Health & Place, Vol.16 (No.3). pp. 531-538. ISSN 1353-8292
Sung, Lillian, Petrou, Stavros and Ungar, Wendy J. (2010) Measurement of health utilities in children. In: Ungar, Wendy J., (ed.) Economic evaluation in child health. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 77-90. ISBN 9780199547494
Petrou, Stavros (2010) Should health gains by children be given the same value as health gains by adults in an economic evaluation framework? In: Ungar, Wendy J., (ed.) Economic evaluation in child health. Oxford: Oxford University Press, pp. 271-287. ISBN 9780199547494
Eddama, O., Petrou, Stavros, Regier, Dean A., Norrie, John, MacLennan, Graeme, Mackenzie, F. and Norman, Jane E.. (2010) Study of progesterone for the prevention of preterm birth in twins (STOPPIT) : findings from a trial-based cost-effectiveness analysis. International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, Vol.26 (No.02). pp. 141-148. ISSN 0266-4623
Stevenson, J., McCann, D. C., Law, C. M., Mullee, M., Petrou, Stavros, Worsfold, S., Yuen, H. M. and Kennedy, Colin R.. (2010) The effect of early confirmation of hearing loss on the behaviour in middle childhood of children with bilateral hearing impairment. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, Vol.53 (No.3). pp. 269-274. ISSN 00121622
Petrou, Stavros (2010) A stepped care programme for depressive or anxiety disorders offers good value for money. Evidence-Based Mental Health, Vol.13 (No.3). p. 87. ISSN 1362-0347
Williamson, I. (Ian), Dr., Benge, Sarah, Barton, S., Petrou, Stavros, Letley, L., Fasey, N., Haggard, M. P. and Little, P.. (2009) Topical intranasal corticosteroids in 4-11 year old children with persistent bilateral otitis media with effusion in primary care : double blind randomised placebo controlled trial. BMJ, Vol.339 (No.b4984 ). ISSN 0959-8138
Petrou, Stavros, Abangma, Giselle, Johnson, Samantha J., Wolke, Dieter and Marlow, Neil. (2009) Costs and health utilities associated with extremely preterm birth : evidence from the EPICure study. Value in Health, Vol.12 (No.8). pp. 1124-1134. ISSN 1098-3015
Williamson, I. (Ian), Dr., Benge, Sarah, Barton, S., Petrou, Stavros, Letley, L., Fasey, N., Abangm, G., Dakin, H. and Little, P.. (2009) A double-blind randomised placebo-controlled trial of topical intranasal corticosteroids in 4- to 11-year-old children with persistent bilateral otitis media with effusion in primary care. Health Technology Assessment, Vol.13 (No.37). pp. 1-274. ISSN 1366-5278
Petrou, Stavros and McIntosh, Emma. (2009) Women's preferences for attributes of first-trimester miscarriage management : a stated preference discrete-choice experiment. Value in Health, Vol.12 (No.4). pp. 551-559. ISSN 1098-3015
Petrou, Stavros, Morrell, Jane and Spiby, Helen. (2009) Assessing the empirical validity of alternative multi-attribute utility measures in the maternity context. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, Vol.7 (No.40). ISSN 1477-7525
McCann, D. C., Worsfold, S., Law, C. M., Mullee, M., Petrou, Stavros, Stevenson, J., Yuen, H. M. and Kennedy, C. R.. (2009) Reading and communication skills after universal newborn screening for permanent childhood hearing impairment. Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol.94 (No.4). pp. 293-297. ISSN 0003-9888
Simon, Judit, Petrou, Stavros and Gray, Alastair, 1953-. (2009) The valuation of prenatal life in economic evaluations of perinatal interventions. Health Economics, Vol.18 (No.4). pp. 487-494. ISSN 10579230
Petrou, Stavros and Kupek, Emil. (2009) Estimating preference-based health utilities index mark 3 utility scores for childhood conditions in England and Scotland. Medical Decision Making, Vol.29 (No.3). pp. 291-303. ISSN 0272-989X
Bollapragada, S. S., MacKenzie, F. M., Norrie, J. D., Eddama, O., Petrou, Stavros, Reid, M. and Norman, Jane E.. (2009) Randomised placebo-controlled trial of outpatient (at home) cervical ripening with isosorbide mononitrate (IMN) prior to induction of labour - clinical trial with analyses of efficacy and acceptability. The IMOP Study. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Vol.116 (No.9). pp. 1185-1195. ISSN 14700328
Mangham, L. J., Petrou, Stavros, Doyle, L. W., Draper, E. S. and Marlow, Neil. (2009) The cost of preterm birth throughout childhood in England and Wales. Pediatrics (English Edition), Vol.123 (No.2). e312-e327. ISSN 0031-4005
Eddama, O., Petrou, Stavros, Schroeder, Liz, Bollapragada, S. S., Mackenzie, F., Norrie, John, Reid, M. and Norman, Jane E.. (2009) The cost-effectiveness of outpatient (at home) cervical ripening with isosorbide mononitrate prior to induction of labour. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Vol.116 (No.9). pp. 1196-1203. ISSN 1470-0328
Schroeder, Elizabeth-Ann, Petrou, Stavros, Balfour, Gail, Edamma, Oya and Heath, Paul T.. (2009) The economic costs of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease : prospective cohort study of infants with GBS disease in England. European Journal of Health Economics, Vol.10 (No.3). pp. 275-285. ISSN 1618-7598
Violato, Mara, Petrou, Stavros and Gray, Ron, Dr.. (2009) The relationship between household income and childhood respiratory health in the United Kingdom. Social Science & Medicine, Vol.69 (No.6). pp. 955-963. ISSN 0277-9536
Petrou, Stavros and McIntosh, Emma. (2008) Measuring the benefits of growth hormone therapy in children : a role for preference-based approaches? Archives of Disease in Childhood, Vol.93 (No.2). pp. 95-97. ISSN 0003-9888
Henderson, Jane and Petrou, Stavros. (2008) Economic implications of home births and birth centers : a structured review. Birth, Vol.35 (No.2). pp. 136-146. ISSN 0730-7659
Petrou, Stavros (2008) The economics of newborn care. In: McIntosh, Neil and Helms, Peter, Prof. and Smyth, Rosalind L. and Logan, Stuart, (eds.) Forfar and Arneil's textbook of pediatrics. Edinburgh ; New York: Churchill Livingstone, pp. 192-194. ISBN 9780443103964
Petrou, Stavros and Kupek, Emil. (2007) Social capital and its relationship with measures of health status : evidence from the Health Survey for England 2003. Health Economics, Vol.17 (No.1). pp. 127-143. ISSN 10579230
EPICure Study Group (Including: Petrou, Stavros, Henderson, Jane , Bracewell, Melanie, Hockley, Christine, Wolke, Dieter and Marlow, Neil). (2006) Pushing the boundaries of viability : the economic impact of extreme preterm birth. Early Human Development, Volume 82 (Number 2). pp. 77-84. ISSN 0378-3782
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Johannesburg — Nine people have been killed at Lonmin's Marikana mine in the North West, police said on Monday evening.
Two police officers, two security guards, three protesters and two other men had been killed by 8.30pm, said Captain Dennis Adriao.
The deaths are linked to violence apparently triggered by union rivalry.
Adriao said the two police officers were killed in the afternoon and three protesters were shot dead.
One other police officer was critically injured, he said.
Earlier, officials from the platinum mine announced that the body of a man was found on the premises. He had been shot dead.
Adriao said the man's death was believed to be linked to the violence.
Another man died in hospital on Sunday after being hacked with a panga as he left the mine after the evening shift.
On Saturday, two security guards were killed when the car they were travelling in was set alight.
Scores of other people have been injured in the violent unrest in the last four days. Police also reported that eight vehicles were torched on the mine property on Sunday.
Violence at the Lonmin Marikana mine has been linked to clashes between members of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) and the Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), which are reportedly fighting for control of local mines.
Lonmin has called for an end to the violence, which begun on Friday following an illegal work stoppage and protest march by about 3000 Lonmin rock drill operators.
"Whilst our first thoughts must be with the families of those killed and injured in these criminal clashes, our operational priority is to see the violence stop," says Lonmin CEO, Ian Farmer.
NUM has condemned the violence and has called for immediate action from the police.
"[We are] alarmed at that the escalating violence has been allowed to continue unabated by the law enforcement agencies in that area in North West Province," said NUM general secretary Frans Baleni.
"We call for the deployment of a special task force or the SANDF to deal decisively with the criminal elements in Rustenburg and its surrounding mine."
Baleni dismissed statements that was a rivalry attack and said the NUM was a victim of AMCU. By Monday afternoon, police had made no arrests.
In February, the two unions also clashed over membership at Impala Platinum's mines in Rustenburg.


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Loyal Joystiq readers should recall hints of this addition from two weeks back when a leaked Trophy list hinted at the inclusion of the infamous pirate in an upcoming downloadable addition. That list also mentioned Jaguar and Orchid characters who will be added to the game.
What can we expect from arguably the most infamous cutthroat to ever sail the high seas? Ubisoft puts it thusly: "Blackbeard, wielding his sword and short temper, is not to be trifled with. His reputation as a feared pirate is justly received, and his preferred kill moves include using his tremendous strength to throw his targets off balance and quickly finishing them with one clean strike."
As for logistics, the new DLC (dubbed "Blackbeard's Wrath") will be available on the Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 and 4, and PC. Each of these iterations will set you back $3, though if you already purchased the Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag season pass, Blackbeard and his cronies will be available totally gratis. There is currently no word on when or if Blackbeard will set sail on the Wii U, and Ubisoft representatives have yet to respond to our inquiries.
Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag - Blackbeard's Wrath
First Add-On Content Pack Brings Three New Lethal Characters: Blackbeard, The Orchid and The Jaguar
SAN FRANCISCO - December 9, 2013 - Today, Ubisoft® announced that the first add-on content pack for Assassin's Creed® IV Black Flag™ multiplayer, Blackbeard's Wrath, is available tomorrow for download on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and Windows PC for $2.99, and is included in the Season Pass.
Three new characters join the hunt: Blackbeard, The Jaguar and The Orchid, each bringing their unique set of skills to battle for the title of best Assassin.
Blackbeard, wielding his sword and short temper, is not to be trifled with. His reputation as a feared pirate is justly received, and his preferred kill moves include using his tremendous strength to throw his targets off balance and quickly finishing them with one clean strike.
The Orchid, a deadly Assassin, grew up in China and served as a military advisor during the Qing Dynasty, honing her murderous skills. She executes opponents swiftly and gracefully with her blade, an extension of her mind and body.
The Jaguar, Cuali, an Aztec warrior from Mexico, took to the sea to fight against the Spanish conquest of Central America. A fighter, he survived the destruction of his community and joined forces with a growing contingent of native Templars who sought renewed peace and order. Driven by a mystical force, The Jaguar strikes swiftly and quietly with his preferred weapon, a discreet axe.
All three characters are available for download from online marketplaces starting tomorrow in Assassin's Creed IV Black Flagmultiplayer, where they will join the hunt for survival.
For players interested in the Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Season Pass, it's available now for $19.99 and includes Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag Freedom Cry – a nine mission, self-contained story featuring Edward Kenway's first mate Adewale, as well as the exclusive Kraken Ship Pack, additional single-player missions, weapons, skins, and collectibles, including the Blackbeard's Wrath add-on content as well as upcoming new characters for an expansive multiplayer experience.
For more information on Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, please visit assassinscreed.com and facebook.com/assassinscreed. For information on Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag multiplayer, please visit assassinscreed.ubi.com/en-us/players/multiplayer.
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Initially launched in 2007, the first five Assassin's Creed games have sold more than 59 million units worldwide, and the franchise is now established as one of the best-selling series ever. Recognized for having some of the richest, most engrossing storytelling in the industry, Assassin's Creed transcends video games, branching out into other entertainment experiences including comic books, mobile games, novels, as well as a feature-length movie currently in development.
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Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin's Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy's, Rayman and Far Cry. The teams throughout Ubisoft's worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2012–13 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of 1.256 billion euros. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.
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Soybeans difficult to moveSoybeans are one of the crops that have suddenly become just another commercial product. Delmar commodities in Winkler, Manitoba, has been buying all winter for its crush, but elevators went no-bid in January and only re-opened their doors in April.
By: John Duvenaud, Agweek
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Soybeans are one of the crops that have suddenly become just another commercial product.
Delmar commodities in Winkler, Manitoba, has been buying all winter for its crush, but elevators went no-bid in January and only re-opened their doors in April.
Soybeans have been difficult to move all winter. Railroads in Canada can't count soybean shipments as part of their grain movement so, once grain movement became a government concern, western Canadian elevators were stuck with whatever inventory they had already bought.
Soybean movement has opened up because soybeans are a valuable commodity and, more important, central North America is short-supplied. We're competing with imported Brazilian soybeans so Canadian soybeans suddenly have a major freight advantage.
Elevators are paying $13.70 to $14 per bushel for soybeans. Delmar is at $13.80. Doors are open.
Soybean markets are in transition from super-tight supplies to a probable glut this fall. The American crop is 87 percent planted, well ahead of average, acreage is still unknown but certain to be well above last year, and the first crop rating of the year just came in at 74 percent good to excellent, also well above average.
At some point, the trade is going to stop buying old-crop soybeans because, by the time they get them moved, they might be selling them into a new-crop pricing regime. Chicago Board of Trade July soybeans are $14.68; November is $12.30. Delmar is $13.80 spot; $11.10 new crop.
Oats also were hard to move this past winter. The bottom of the market was in April. Prices rose then grew through May. Now, Saskatchewan elevator oat bids are up to the five-year and nine-year averages.
There is a window right now to make oat sales before farmers start to clean out bins for new crop. There are still a lot of oats in Canada. AgCanada puts the carryover in July at 1.35 million metric tons, far above the 500,000 a year ago. Come July, expect a slug of offerings to haul in oats. The system could easily become congested again.
Manitoba elevators are $3.25. Few oats are being delivered at the moment.
Feed barley
Feed barley values in southern Alberta have been under pressure in the past two weeks. Feedlots in the Lethbridge area are currently buying barley at $195 per metric ton delivered, which is down from the highs of $220 per metric ton earlier in May. Farmers have been aggressive sellers after seeding. Second, truck logistics have improved, allowing barley from Eastern Saskatchewan and Manitoba to flow into the major feeding regions.
Demand is eroding as cattle on feed inventories decline into the summer months. Weakness in the corn complex has also set a negative tone for the overall feed grain complex. We are still projecting a carryout of 2.1 million metric tons so there is a fair amount of barley that needs to be sold before the end of the crop year.
Malt barley
Domestic malting companies have the bulk of their requirements covered for the first half of the 2014 to '15 crop year. Earlier in winter we made our first recommendation to ensure movement at harvest. We now find domestic malting companies showing bids in the range of $5.50 to $6 per bushel for February through July 2015. These prices are near record highs, which shows the upside is limited. Second, the malt premium over feed barley is also quite large. If favorable crop conditions materialize, this malt premium over feed will erode with time. Export values are currently at a discount to the domestic market with grain companies showing bids at $5 per bushel for October through December delivery. Domestic demand is filling up and, once this demand is saturated, farmers will be forced to sell into export channels.
2013 durum
Durum prices in the elevator system have been percolating higher in the past month because of stronger export demand. Slower farmer selling and improved logistics have caused commercial stocks of durum to drop to 435,000 metric tons. This is quite snug, given the export projections for the remainder of the crop year. Keep in mind we continue to forecast a Canadian durum carryout at 2 million metric tons, so there are larger stocks overhanging the market that need to move because of the end of the crop year.
North African harvests are in full swing, which has tempered demand from these major importing countries. French and Spanish export values have declined, so Canadian durum is now uncompetitive into Europe.
Wild Oats recommends that producers sell the final 20 percent of the 2013 crop because we feel the market will be rather sluggish in the next couple months. Growing conditions are quite favorable and farmers will be more active sellers once the upcoming crop is more certain.
Editor's note: Duvenaud publishes the Wild Oats Grain Market Advisory. For a free copy, call 800-567-5671 in North Dakota and western Canada. All others call 204-942-1459.
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They say two is better than one – and two-tone sneakers prove it. The nerdy vibe of the stylish Cordule is a shoe-in this season. It's as if Gossip Girl's Penn Badgley somehow joined Robin Williams' Dead Poets' Society. This suede plimsole is best paired with a beige chino, an immaculate white Oxford shirt and a striped tie, just to push the prep factor up a fashion notch. To add a welcome bit of bite, finish off the look with a black leather biker jacket. Now sit at the back of class and start folding paper planes – because there's more to life than good grades.
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Paths of Progress
Paths of Progress is the third path in the Trail Guide to Learning series. To grow as a country, another group of leaders had to step forward during our history - scientists and inventors.
What does it take to progress as a nation?
Study those who used their talents and abilities to answer questions that provided better ways of living and working. The lives of these devoted individuals and their contributions will be examined throughout our history, into the Industrial Revolution and the beginning of the 20th century.
Primary science focus involves Physical Science (such as energy, motion, and work) and the economic impact of each development. Activities in POP include a study of the orchestra, making music, art, and learning how things work, including the systems of the body. Some key figures studied include Ben Franklin, Samuel Morse, George Washington Carver, the Wright Brothers, and Thomas Edison. While specifically designed for fifth through seventh graders, this book can easily be adapted for fourth graders as well. A Middle School Supplement is also available to include older students learning related content on a more challenging level.
Each unit in the book should take about six weeks to complete. The six units of the Paths of Progress are:
Click Here for the Paths of Progress Table of Contents and Introduction.
Click Here for a sample lesson from Paths of Progress.
Click Here for the Paths of Progress Skills Charts.
The necessary resources for Paths of Progress are:
Core Resources:
Volume 1 Resources:
Volume 2 Resources:
Optional Support Materials:
Middle School Supplement
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New report predicts smaller tablets will lose ground to large smartphones
A new report from NPD DisplaySearch predicts that shipments of tablets that are between 7 to 7.9 inches in size, such as the iPad mini, will begin to lose market share compared to larger tablet products, thanks in part to competition from larger smartphones.
The report notes that in 2013, shipments of smaller tablets took up 58 percent of the total market. However, that percentage is expected to go down, with NPD predicting that hardware companies will put more of their tablet focus on products that are between 8 and 10.9 inches. NPD believes that shipments of the larger tablets will overtake the smaller ones in terms of market share by 2018.
While this could issue affect sales of the iPad mini, that could also be the reason why the iPhone 6 may be a much larger smartphone than previous models, if all the rumors are to be believed.
The report adds that tablets that are 11 inches or more are expected to take up 10 percent of the total tablet market by 2018. Hisakazu Torii, vice president of smart application research at NPD DisplaySearch, stated, "The increase in screen sizes will help increase tablet PC revenues."
NPD has lowered its 2014 tablet shipment forecast to 285 million units worldwide, with the firm blaming the delayed launches of new products as part of the reason for their adjustments.
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New report predicts smaller tablets will lose ground to large smartphones
I would argue that a 5.5" phone (if it even exists), is still not a tablet and Apple isn't likely to start making 6" phones or 7" phones like Samsung.
It seems that many people are gravitating to the idea that one device makes more sense than two, but for those of us that have a tablet as our main device, a giant phone makes little sense. It won't even run iPad apps.
Unless the reason is software. Certain drawing software is ipad only.
Or if a person has a small smartphone (like the present iPhone) it makes sense that a smaller tablet fits. But then again I know more people with the bigger iPad than the mini. Be interesting to see what happens if (and when) Apple builds a bigger iPhone (although I'm not expecting a "phablet" out of them.
Oddly, I'm considering a dumb phone and moving to an iPad Mini with a data plan because phablets are too big to be phones. It's a stupid trend.
I'd be shocked if this happens. The iPad mini has proven to be the most popular tablet bar none and has been that way since the day it debuted.
I'm going to test out the 5.5" iPhone when it comes out but it's likely to be too small for proper tablet use, and has a different aspect ratio to boot. I would expect that they will make an even smaller iPad myself, to bridge the gap between iPads and iPhones completely.
They will soon have iPhones at 4", 5" (and maybe 5.5") and iPads at 10" and 8".
It seems more likely to me that we will see some other product debut at the 6-7" range that has the iPad aspect ratio and that can run iPad apps, instead of just blown up phone apps. I wouldn't rule out a 11-12" iPad either.
Keep the 4" iphone as i have now and the ipad mini which i have now. Bigger is not always better!
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Recent satellite imagery suggests that North Korea has greatly expanded its uranium enrichment capabilities. The nation just promised to launch more long-range rockets "soon." And, reportedly, labs in Pyongyang are hard at work developing nuclear-armed missiles capable of striking the U.S. mainland.
With the North Korean threat apparently mounting, it's essential for the United States to continue investing in missile defense.
Missile shield technologies first gained attention in 1983 when President Ronald Reagan proposed a bold endeavor called the Strategic Defense Initiative. At the time, critics famously dismissed the prospect of intercepting incoming missiles as a "Star Wars" fantasy.


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Quinn Cook
Mike Krzyzewski
Tyler Thornton
Mercer 78
Duke 71
MODERATOR: We're now ready to begin the Duke press conference. Coach, could you give us an opening statement, please?
COACH KRZYZEWSKI: Yeah, first of all, congratulations to Mercer. They're not just a good team; they're an outstanding team. So well coached. You can tell those guys that played a lot of basketball together, and Hall leads them so well. Gollon, I thought, gave them such good spirit, such great spirit. And Coursey, Coursey's just a good big man. They're really a good basketball team. We knew that coming in.
We couldn't get anything inside against them. And I'm disappointed for our team because I thought our‑‑ it wasn't easy, like Hood and Parker did not have easy games tonight and our backcourt, our guys played their hearts out and so did those two kids. And we showed our youth. I thought. You know, we got that 65‑60 lead and they showed their veteran, their maturity during that time, and we needed to knock down another shot and we got one really good shot then, but didn't knock it down. And they just played really well throughout, but especially down the stretch. And again, proud of my team. Obviously, very disappointed with the loss and again, congratulations to Mercer.
MODERATOR: At this time, we'll open the floor for questions for student‑athletes. Questions for student‑athletes only. Are there any questions?
Q. For either of the players, Coach mentioned you guys went up five and they went on a run. When you're out there, what did you sense that they sort of had at that moment that you guys didn't?
TYLER THORNTON: They were very confident. They didn't panic. They were very poised and they just stuck with their game plan on both ends of the floor during that period.
Q. What did they do or have that surprised you live than on film? What did they do better?
QUINN COOK: They stayed together all 40 minutes. It was a game of runs and both teams made runs and they stayed together. And when we went up 65‑60, they could have easily splintered, but like coach said, their leadership stepped up and they're a veteran team and they play together. So all credit to those guys.
MODERATOR: We'll now open the floor up for questions for the coach.
Q. Mike, specifically what did they do to be able to keep you from the inside?
COACH KRZYZEWSKI: Well, they're men. They're strong. They're‑‑ the tournament sometimes places you in a position where you have a younger team than the team you're playing against. Not just younger in age, but in physical maturity. They're a strong team. And he's a heck of a coach. And our inside guys were young at times. I mean, they just, you know, they‑‑ they're just young. I mean, we've gone through that all year and these kids have had a terrific year.
Those swings that we have sometimes produced losses and today, they produced a loss. The kid, White, hit a huge‑‑ that 3 that he had was probably‑‑ the 3 that tied the game was the biggest shot of the game, I thought, because we played really good defense on that, and they showed the maturity that they have where they, all of a sudden, they can look at all their options, and he was it. And it was not a close end shot. It was a long shot and was right in. And that was a big, big‑time shot by that kid.
Q. Mike, you've mentioned before the uniqueness of this team, unlike any team you've ever had before, maybe. How hard was it to coach this team this year and can you assess this season?
COACH KRZYZEWSKI: I think we had a very good year. We're a very unconventional team this year, in that the only time we had an inside presence is if Jabari was really strong inside and he did that a lot. But that's not really what he does. That's not his strength. And so we're always not real strong inside. I mean, warming up when we went for a jump ball, you can see that usually another team was bigger than we were. And we tried to counteract that by, you know, different things we did offensively and defensively. And overall, it was‑‑ excuse me, it worked well. It didn't work well enough today. And just didn't work well enough today. But we're all‑‑ we're always‑‑ we're not that‑‑ as I've said all year, we're not that good, but we can beat a lot of people, but we can be beaten by people and when I say anybody, Mercer's not anybody. Mercer is a championship team. Mercer's a team that probably should have been in the tournament last year. They return everybody and those kids, they're not kids, those men are determined to do something. Their fan base, in a lot of respects, it's very‑‑ it's beautiful to see. I applaud them and applaud the fans for what they've done this year. And they'll be tough to beat going forward. I think. We knew, look, there's no way we overlooked anybody. We had the utmost respect for this basketball team, and should and obviously, we'll continue to have, because they beat us.
Q. Mike, you mentioned yesterday this was the first time in a long time your two primary guys were new guys. Did you have any‑‑ is there any immediate takeaways for how, if you do this again next year or any other year?
COACH KRZYZEWSKI: I'd have to know what team I have or, I mean, you know, I don't know what team I'll have next year. So I mean, it's obvious that those two kids did not have good games today. But they've been great players for us. And for us to win, for us to win, they have to have good games.
Now, that just happens. It happened and it happened at a time where when they have it, then it's over, and that's the‑‑ you know, that's sad for us. You know, it's sad for them. I feel badly for them because they've been two outstanding players for us, but they're 6 for 24 in the game. We're not going to win‑‑ we're not going to win a lot of games where those kids are like that and we've won a lot of games where they've been terrific and I've loved coaching them and I feel bad for them, because you have‑‑ we all have to live with that.
Q. Mike, if I'm doing the math correctly, 15 of 37 on 3‑pointers is pretty good offense. The number 37, is that just about what you would have wanted going in?
COACH KRZYZEWSKI: No, we didn't know what we would want. We never know exactly what we want from our group because we're a little bit unpredictable because of the youth and, I mean, we would have rather had, you know, Jabari and Rodney getting 20 apiece. And no threes from them. You know, but that didn't‑‑ it didn't‑‑ you know, it didn't work out that way.
So really, I mean, Quinn and Rasheed, I mean, Quinn had a great game. And Rasheed hit big buckets. You know, look, our guys tried. I have no fault with my team.
Sometimes, the other team has just played better and you don't play as well. We didn't. They made us look that way but also we just didn't play‑‑ we didn't get that from our two best guys. God love 'em. I feel bad for them. I feel bad for them.
Q. Kind of piggybacking off of that, Coach, do you feel like there have been times during the season where you've preached to Jabari in particular to be aggressive and go to the hole rather than settling for jump shots? Do you feel like maybe the early on, Mercer's ability to clog the lane made you guys drift out farther?
COACH KRZYZEWSKI: I don't know exactly. Jabari's a freshman. I thought what they were doing offensively, he had a tough matchup with Gollon. Gollon is not your conventional four. With him in the game, they have four perimeter guys. As a sixth‑year guy, he has a spirit and a will and movement like he's‑‑ I thought he played a great game and moved Jabari around a lot. And when you do that, you can get beaten. You can get beaten, and we did.
So look, Jabari's had a great, great year. It's a frustrating way for him to end it today.
MODERATOR: Any other questions?
COACH KRZYZEWSKI: Again, I want to wish Mercer the very best. I love the game and when the game's played really well, I hope it's us that's playing it. But when it's the other team, you applaud it. I applaud Mercer and they were absolutely terrific today. And thank you for a great season, being with us.
MODERATOR: Thank you, coach.
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Tulsa, Oklahoma - The Tulsa women's basketball team will face No. 1-seed and the fourth-ranked Stanford Cardinal on Sunday, March 24, at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto, California. The game is scheduled for 4:20 (CT)/2:20 pm (PT) and will be televised on ESPN2.
The Stanford-Tulsa winner will play the winner of the #8 Michigan-#9 Villanova game on Tuesday, March 26.
Single session tickets for the NCAA First Round game are available by contacting the TU athletic ticket office, through Thursday, March 21 at 5:00 pm. Tickets are priced at $30.00. Fans can call 918.631.GoTU (4688) or stop by the TU ticket office at the Reynolds Center to purchase tickets.
Tulsa, winners of Conference USA's automatic bid, has posted a 17-16 overall record and finished sixth in the league with an 8-8 record. The Cardinal has a 31-2 overall mark and finished 17-1 in the Pac-12 Conference. Stanford's only losses have come against Connecticut and California, both home games.
"We were so surprised that our name came up first. It was kind of a shock, you see Stanford and then Tulsa. It's almost like you don't know how to react," said Tulsa Head Coach Matilda Mossman. "While we were hoping for a 15-seed, we were expecting a 16-seed, so it's not a surprise. Going to Palo Alto for the NCAA tournament is a reward for our players for everything that they've worked for all year long. We've spent a lot of time in the gym, a lot of time in the weight room, and a lot of time in the training room, so we're going to enjoy this experience. We're going to go out, have a great work ethic, were going to compete and play hard, but at the same time we're going to enjoy this reward that we've earned for our efforts this year."
"Stanford has been there before. This is old hat for them. They've been there, done that. I hope we'll go in there hungry and create something magical," said Mossman. "Stanford has an outstanding coach in Tara VanDerveer and tremendous players. There's no doubt it's a great challenge for us, but a tremendous opportunity as well."
"When you're a 17-16 team and your playing one of the top four teams in the country, it's obviously going to be a challenge. But, our players aren't the type to go out there and say `we don't have a chance and it's a wasted trip.' I think our players feel pretty confident about how we're playing. Our kids are going to fight and play hard. If you play hard at least you give yourself a chance. If you give yourself a chance, maybe they have a bad shooting night, maybe they get in foul trouble. You just don't know. I do know that you have to go in and play hard and compete, and expect that you have a chance," added Mossman.
"For us to win would be an upset, there's no question. But we're of the attitude now that we think we're infallible right now. I think that's what our mentality is right now. We're going to go in with the attitude to fight, play hard and see what happens.
"Our conference has presented so many different scenarios to us. We've had to play from behind, we've had to protect a lead, we've played games where' there's 20 lead changes. We've been through so many different scenarios that I think this part of the season has readied us for the NCAA tournament," said Mossman.
The Cardinal is led by John R. Wooden Award finalist Chiney Ogwumike, who is the only player in the country to rank in the top 10 in scoring (22.4 ppg), rebounding (13.1 rpg), field goal percentage (57.4) and double-doubles (26, first). Stanford won both the Pac-12 regular season and tournament titles.
Hurricane senior Taleya Mayberry set a Conference USA Tournament record with 100 points for a 25.0 scoring average in four games this past weekend. Mayberry averages 18.7 points per game and has dished out a team-high of 116 assists and added 76 steals.
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You have 11 days to enter your favorite Jewish charity to win a Jewish Choice Award 2009 from the web site GreatNonprofits.org. It's a legit group with a great track record, and now it's out to draw great Jewish non-profits, and the people who love and use them, to its site. here's the scoop:
onprofits with at least 10 positive reviews (4 or 5 stars) will receive exposure to potential donors via the GreatNonprofits list of Top-Rated Jewish Nonprofits and via Guidestar, the premier site for philanthropic research on the Web. Plus, nonprofits with the most positive reviews in their regions and budget sizes will receive badges, a free project posting on JGooders.com, and additional media promotion.
Nonprofits can take this opportunity to invite stakeholders - clients, volunteers, donors and partners - to write a review. They will gain powerful, authentic stories that they can use in internal and external communications. Community members will be sharing with the public their best experiences with nonprofits. Contest deadline: October 31st
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"Reviews show the real human impact of a nonprofits and raise the visibility and credibility of those organizations," says GreatNonprofits CEO Perla Ni. "This will help highly-rated nonprofits attract more support and volunteers."
GreatNonprofits is a nonprofit Web site where people can post reviews of nonprofit organizations, similar to Yelp or TripAdvisor.
Nonprofits with the most positive reviews in their category will be announced as winners and receive promotion on GuideStar.org. Awards will be given out of 10 categories (6 geographic US regions, 1 international, and 3 budget size – small, medium and large).
In addition, everyone who writes a review is eligible to win great prizes such as signed copies of "Business Mensch," by Noah Alper, free Noahs' Bagels, and a stay at Kimpton hotels.
The contest deadline is October 31. Gentlemen and ladies, start your entries…..
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During 1856, five handcart companies of nearly 1,900 people traveled from Iowa City, Iowa to Salt Lake City, Utah. The first three companies arrived with limited problems. Less than 27 of the 816 members of those companies died during the journey of over 1,300 miles.
Late leaving Iowa City, the Willie and Martin Handcart Companies and the Hunt and Hodgett Wagon Companies encountered fierce winter storms that began on October 19. Rescuers sent from Salt Lake City by Brigham young found the starving snow stranded pioneers on the high plains of Wyoming and assisted them to Salt Lake City. Approximately 190 of the 1,076 members of these two companies died during the journey.
In 1991, the Riverton Wyoming Stake began again a rescue effort for the Willie and Martin Handcart Companies. This rescue was a spiritual rescue that has come to be known as the Second Rescue.
This website contains the history of these valiant Saints, as well as their rescuers, past and present. It also contains information to help you visit the sites where these struggles took place, and experience firsthand the spirit that continues to reside on these hallowed grounds.


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Demi Lovato and Britney Spears have both just signed on as judges for "The X Factor" competition show, but their salaries are very different! While Britney is bringing in a $15 million paycheck for one season, Demi is only raking in $1 million. Although, sources are saying that Demi has no problem with this since she understands how huge Brit's career is compared to her own – so far! We can't wait to see Demi become a household name with her new role!
Are you excited to see Demi on "The X Factor"?