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- Pickhardt PJ, Nugent PA, Mysliwiec PA, Choi JR, Schindler WR. Location of adenomas missed by optical colonoscopy. Ann Intern Med.2004;141(5):352-360.BACKGROUND:
Previous estimates of the adenoma miss rate with optical colonoscopy (OC) are hindered by the use of OC as its own reference standard.
To evaluate the frequency and characteristics of colorectal neoplasms that are missed prospectively on OC by using virtual colonoscopy(VC) as a separate reference standard.DESIGN:
Prospective, multicenter screening trial.SETTING:
3 medical centers.
1233 asymptomatic adults who underwent same-day VC and OC.
Colorectal neoplasms (adenomatous polyps) missed at OC before VC results were unblinded.
Fourteen (93.3%) of 15 nonrectal neoplasms were located on a fold; 10 (71.4%) of these were located on the backside of a fold. Five (83.3%) of 6 rectal lesions were located within 10 cm of the anal verge.
Estimation of the OC miss rate depended on polyp detection on both VC and second-look OC and therefore underestimates the true OC miss rate, particularly for smaller polyps.
Most clinically significant adenomas missed prospectively on OC are located behind a fold or near the anal verge. The 12% OC miss rate for large adenomas ≥ 10 mm when state-of-the-art 3-dimensional VC is used as a separate reference standard is increased from the previous 0% to 6% estimates derived by using OC as its own reference standard.
- Pabby A, Schoen RE, Weissfeld JL, et al. Analysis of colorectal cancer occurrence during surveillance colonoscopy in the dietary Polyp Prevention Trial. Gastrointest Endosc. 2005;61(3):385-91.BACKGROUND:
Interval colorectal cancer (CRC) occasionally is detected in patients who have recently undergone colonoscopy. Systematic evaluation of CRC detected after colonoscopy could identify ways to improve the quality and the outcome of colonoscopy.
This study examined cancer diagnoses in the course of the dietary Polyp Prevention Trial, a randomized study of a dietary intervention on recurrence of adenomatous polyps. An algorithm was developed to classify each cancer into one of 4 etiologies: (1) incomplete removal (cancer at the site of previous adenoma), (2) failed biopsy detection (cancer in an area of suspected neoplasia with negative biopsy specimens), (3) missed cancer(large, advanced stage cancer found at a short interval after colonoscopy), or (4) new cancer (small, early stage cancer after a longer time interval).RESULTS:
Of 2079 patients, 13 had cancer detected over 5810 person years of observation (PYO) (2.2 cases/1000 PYO); 7/13 or 53.8% of patients had either a potentially "avoidable" cancer or one detectable at an earlier time interval because of incomplete removal (4/13) or missed cancer (3/13).
Interval cancer occurs despite colonoscopy. Improved quality of colonoscopy may have reduced cancer prevalence or resulted in earlier cancer detection in over 50% of prevalent cancers in the dietary Polyp Prevention Trial
- Rex DK, Cutler CS, Lemmel GT, et al. Colonoscopic miss rates of adenomas determined by back-to-back colonoscopies. Gastroenterology. 1997;112(1):24-8.BACKGROUND & AIMS:
The miss rate of colonoscopy for neoplasms is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to determine the miss rate of colonoscopy by same day back-to-back colonoscopy.
Two consecutive same day colonoscopies were performed in 183 patients. The patients were randomized to undergo the second colonoscopy by the same or a different endoscopist and in the same or different positionRESULTS:
The overall miss rate for adenomas was 24%, 27% for adenomas <5 mm, 13% for adenomas 6-9 mm, and 6% for adenomas ≥ 1 cm. Patients with two or more adenomas at the first examination were more likely than patients with no or one adenoma detected at the first examination to have one or more adenomas at the second examination (odds ratio, 3.3; 95% confidence interval, 1.69-6.46). Right colon adenomas were missed more often (27%) than left colon adenomas (21%), but the difference was not significant. There was evidence of variation in sensitivity between endoscopists, but significant miss rates for small adenomas were found among essentially all endoscopists.CONCLUSIONS:
Using current colonoscopic technology, there are significant miss rates for adenomas < 1 cm even with meticulous colonoscopy. Miss rates are low for adenomas ≥ 1 cm. The results suggest the need for improvements in colonoscopic technology.
- Leufkens AM, DeMarco DC, Siersema PD, et al. Effect of a retrograde-viewing device on adenoma detection rate during colonoscopy: the TERRACE study. Gastrointest Endosc. 2011;73:480-9.BACKGROUND:
Although colonoscopy is currently the optimal method for detecting colorectal polyps, some are missed. The Third Eye Retroscope provides an additional retrograde view that may detect polyps behind folds.
To determine whether the addition of the Third Eye Retroscope to colonoscopy improves the adenoma detection rate.DESIGN:
Prospective, multicenter, randomized, controlled trial.
Nine European and U.S. centers.
Of 448 enrolled subjects, 395 had data for 2 procedures.
Subjects underwent same-day tandem examinations with standard colonoscopy (SC) and Third Eye colonoscopy (TEC). Subjects were randomized to SC followed by TEC or TEC followed by SC.
Detection rates for all polyps and adenomas with each method.
In the per-protocol population, 173 subjects underwent SC and then TEC, and TEC yielded 78 additional polyps (48.8%), including 49 adenomas (45.8%). In 176 subjects undergoing TEC and then SC, SC yielded 31 additional polyps (19.0%), including 26 adenomas (22.6%). Net additional detection rates with TEC were 29.8% for polyps and 23.2% for adenomas. The relative risk of missing with SC compared with TEC was 2.56 for polyps (P < .001) and 1.92 for adenomas (P = .029). Mean withdrawal times for SC and TEC were 7.58 and 9.52 minutes, respectively (P < .001). The median difference in withdrawal times was 1 minute (P < .001). The mean total procedure times for SC and TEC were 16.97 and 20.87 minutes, respectively (P < .001).
Despite randomization and a large cohort, there was disparity in polyp prevalence between the 2 groups of subjects.
The Third Eye Retroscope increases adenoma detection rate by visualizing areas behind folds. (Clinical trial registration number: NCT01044732.).
- DeMarco DC, Odstrcil E, Lara LF, et al. Impact of experience using a retrograde-viewing device on adenoma detection rates and withdrawal times during colonoscopy: the Third Eye Retroscope study group. Gastrointest Endosc. 2010;71:542-50.BACKGROUND:
Colonoscopy has been adopted as the preferred method to screen for colorectal neoplasia in the United States. However, lesions can be missed because of numerous factors, including location on the proximal aspect of folds or flexures, where they may be difficult to detect with the forward-viewing colonoscope. The Third Eye Retroscope (TER) is a disposable device that is passed through the instrument channel of a standard colonoscope to provide a retrograde view that complements the forward view of the colonoscope during withdrawal.
To evaluate whether experience with the TER affects polyp detection rates and procedure times in experienced endoscopists who had not previously used the equipment.
This was an open-label, prospective, multicenter study at 9 U.S. sites, involving 298 patients presenting for colonoscopy, evaluating the use of the TER in combination with a standard colonoscope.
After cecal intubation, the TER was inserted through the instrument channel of the colonoscope. During withdrawal, the forward and retrograde video images were observed simultaneously on a wide-screen monitor.
Primary outcome measures were the number and size of adenomas and all polyps detected with the standard colonoscope and with the colonoscope combined with the TER. Secondary outcome measures were withdrawal phase time and total procedure time. Each endoscopist examined 20 subjects, divided into quartiles according to the order of their procedures, and results were compared among quartiles.
Overall, 182 polyps were detected with the colonoscope and 27 additional polyps with the TER, a 14.8% increase (P < .001). A total of 100 adenomas were detected with the colonoscope and 16 more with the TER, a 16.0% increase (P < .001). For procedures performed after each endoscopist had completed 15 procedures while using the TER, the mean additional detection rates with the TER were 17.0% for all polyps (P < .001) and 25.0% for adenomas (P < .001). For lesions 6 mm or larger, the overall additional detection rates with the TER for all polyps and for adenomas were 23.2% and 24.3%, respectively. For lesions 10 mm or larger, the overall additional detection rates with the TER for all polyps and for adenomas were 22.6% and 19.0%, respectively. The mean withdrawal times in the first and fourth quartiles were 10.6 and 9.2 minutes, respectively (P = .044).
There was no randomization or separate control group. The endoscopists judged whether each lesion could have been detected with the colonoscope alone by using their standard technique.
Polyp detection rates improved significantly with the TER, especially after 15 procedures, when the mean additional detection rate for adenomas was 25.0%. Additional detection rates with the TER for medium-size and large adenomas were greater than for smaller lesions. These results suggest that, compared with a colonoscope alone, a retrograde-viewing device can increase detection rates for clinically significant adenomas without detriment to procedure time or procedure complications. (Clinical trial registration number: NCT00969124.).
- Waye JD, Heigh RI, Rex DK, et al. A retrograde-viewing device improves detection of adenomas in the colon: a prospective efficacy evaluation. Gastrointest Endosc.2010;71:551-6.BACKGROUND:
Colonoscopy may fail to detect neoplasia located on the proximal sides of haustral folds and flexures. The Third Eye Retroscope (TER) provides a simultaneous retrograde view that complements the forward view of a standard colonoscope.
To evaluate the added benefit for polyp detection during colonoscopy of a retrograde-viewing device.
Open-label, prospective, multicenter study evaluating colonoscopy by using a TER in combination with a standard colonoscope.SETTING:
Eight U.S. sites, including university medical centers, ambulatory surgery centers, a community hospital, and a physician's office.
A total of 249 patients (age range 55-80 years) presenting for screening or surveillance colonoscopy.
After cecal intubation, the disposable TER was inserted through the instrument channel of the colonoscope. During withdrawal, the forward and retrograde video images were observed simultaneously on a wide-screen monitor.
The number and sizes of lesions (adenomas and all polyps) detected with the standard colonoscope and the number and sizes of lesions found only because they were first detected with the TER.
In the 249 subjects, 257 polyps (including 136 adenomas) were identified with the colonoscope alone. The TER allowed detection of 34 additional polyps (a 13.2% increase; P < .0001) including 15 additional adenomas (an 11.0% increase; P < .0001). For lesions 6 mm or larger, the additional detection rates with the TER for all polyps and for adenomas were 18.2% and 25.0%, respectively. For lesions 10 mm or larger, the additional detection rates with the TER for all polyps and for adenomas were 30.8% and 33.3%, respectively. In 28 (11.2%) individuals, at least 1 additional polyp was found with the TER. In 8 (3.2%) patients, the polyp detected with the TER was the only one found. Every polyp that was detected with the TER was subsequently located with the colonoscope and removed. For all polyps and for adenomas, the additional detection rates for the TER were 9.7%/4.1% in the left colon (the splenic flexure to the rectum) and 16.5%/14.9% in the right colon (the cecum to the transverse colon), respectively.
There was no randomization or comparison with a separate control group..
A retrograde-viewing device revealed areas that were hidden from the forward-viewing colonoscope and allowed detection of 13.2% additional polyps, including 11.0% additional adenomas. Additional detection rates with the TER for adenomas 6 mm or larger and 10 mm or larger were 25.0% and 33.3%, respectively. (Clinical trial registration number: NCT00657371.).
- Triadafilopoulos G, Li J. A pilot study to assess the safety and efficacy of the Third Eye retrograde auxiliary imaging system during colonoscopy. Endoscopy. 2008;40:478-82.BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:
Routine colorectal cancer screening, utilizing optical colonoscopy, has been shown to reduce the incidence and mortality rate of colorectal cancer. Despite its prevalence as the "gold standard" for neoplasia detection, the quality of colonoscopy screening is hindered by missed, undiagnosed lesions that may go undetected when located on the proximal aspect of haustral folds, rectal valves, the ileocecal valve, and/or flexures. The aim of this phase I feasibility trial is to assess the safety and efficacy of a new retrograde auxiliary imaging device, Third Eye Retroscope (Avantis Medical Systems, Inc., Sunnyvale, California, USA), used with optical colonoscopy to improve diagnostic yield.
A total of 29 consecutive patients were enrolled in this phase I single-institution prospective series. Primary efficacy endpoint was identification of polyps in the retrograde image that were not identified in the antegrade image during colonoscope withdrawal.
Of the 29 patients enrolled, 24 patients were treated and 34 out of a total of 38 polyps (classified as either adenoma or hyperplasia) were identified in the antegrade image. An additional four polyps, three hyperplastic and one adenoma, were identified in the retrograde image, and were detected on the proximal aspect of haustral folds during the colonoscope withdrawal, resulting in an 11.8% increase in diagnostic yield. No adverse events were encountered during the study.
A retrograde auxiliary imaging device used in conjunction with a standard optical colonoscope proved to be safe, technically feasible, and clinically promising. A phase II multi-institutional study is currently underway to further evaluate this device
- Triadafilopoulos G, Watts HD, Higgins J, Van Dam J. A novel retrograde-viewing auxiliary imaging device (Third Eye Retroscope) improves the detection of simulated polyps in anatomic models of the colon. Gastrointest Endosc. 2007;65:139-44.BACKGROUND:
Colonoscopy is the "gold standard" for colorectal polyp and cancer detection, but important lesions may be missed on the proximal aspect of haustral folds, rectal valves, or flexures.
Our purpose was to evaluate a prototype auxiliary imaging device that extends beyond the colonoscope's tip, providing a continuous retrograde view to detect lesions missed by the forward-viewing colonoscope.
Three anatomic models of the colon were prepared with simulated polyps, 32% in obvious locations and 68% on the proximal aspect of folds. Six endoscopists examined each model with two methods. Method A used a standard video colonoscope. Method B involved an identical colonoscope with a retrograde-viewing auxiliary device positioned within its instrument channel. Order of testing was randomized and blinded.SETTING:
Laboratory bench.
1233 asymptomatic adults who underwent same-day VC and OC.
Detection rates for simulated polyps.
Of 78 "obvious" polyps, 69 (88%) and 70 (90%) were detected by methods A and B, respectively (P > .9). In contrast, of 162 polyps on proximal aspects of folds, 20 (12%) and 131 (81%) were detected by methods A and B, respectively (P < .00001).
Limitations resulted from (1) use of commercially available anatomic models in which haustral folds are less prominent and more rigid than in humans and (2) evaluation of a prototype device that had larger size and narrower angle of view than the planned production model and that was fixed in relation to the colonoscope.
In simulated testing, a retrograde-viewing auxiliary imaging device used with a standard video colonoscope significantly improvesdetection rates of simulated polyps and promises to enhance the diagnostic yield of colonoscopy in humans.
- Siersema PD, Rastogi A, DeMarco DC, et al. Retrograde-viewing device improves adenoma detection rate in colonoscopies for surveillance and diagnostic workup. World J Gastroenterol 2012;18:3400-8.AIM:
To determine which patients might benefit most from retrograde viewing during colonoscopy through subset analysis of randomized, controlled trial data.
The Third Eye® Retroscope® Randomized Clinical Evaluation (TERRACE) was a randomized, controlled, multicenter trial designed to evaluate the efficacy of a retrograde-viewing auxiliary imaging device that is used during colonoscopy to provide a second video image which allows viewing of areas on the proximal aspect of haustral folds and flexures that are difficult to see with the colonoscope's forward view. We performed a post-hoc analysis of the TERRACE data to determine whether certain subsets of the patient population would gain more benefit than others from use of the device. Subjects were patients scheduled for colonoscopy for screening, surveillance or diagnostic workup, and each underwent same-day tandem examinations with standard colonoscopy (SC) and Third Eye colonoscopy (TEC), randomized to SC followed by TEC or vice versa.
Indication for colonoscopy was screening in 176/345 subjects (51.0%), surveillance after previous polypectomy in 87 (25.2%) and diagnostic workup in 82 (23.8%). In 4 subjects no indication was specified. Previously reported overall results had shown a net additional adenoma detection rate (ADR) with TEC of 23.2% compared to SC. Relative Risk (RR) of missing adenomas with SC vs TEC as the initial procedure was 1.92 (P = 0.029). Post-hoc subset analysis shows additional ADRs for TEC compared to SC were 4.4% for screening, 35.7% for surveillance, 55.4% for diagnostic and 40.7% for surveillance and diagnostic combined. The RR of missing adenomas with SC vs TEC was 1.11 (P = 0.815) for screening, 3.15 (P = 0.014) for surveillance, 8.64 (P = 0.039) for diagnostic and 3.34 (P = 0.003) for surveillance and diagnostic combined. Although a multivariate Poisson regression suggested gender as a possibly significant factor, subset analysis showed that the difference between genders was not statistically significant. Age, bowel prep quality and withdrawal time did not significantly affect the RR of missing adenomas with SC vs TEC. Mean sizes of adenomas detected with TEC and SC were similar at 0.59 cm and 0.56 cm, respectively (P = NS).
TEC allows detection of significantly more adenomas compared to SC in patients undergoing surveillance or diagnostic workup, but not in screening patients (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01044732).
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- Zauber AG, Winawer SJ, O'Brien MJ, Lansdorp-Vogelaar I, van Ballegooijen M, Hankey BF, Shi W, Bond JH, Schapiro M, Panish JF, Stewart ET, Waye JD. Colonoscopic polypectomy and long-term prevention of colorectal-cancer deaths. N Engl J Med 2012 Feb 23;366:687-96.BACKGROUND:
In the National Polyp Study (NPS), colorectal cancer was prevented by colonoscopic removal of adenomatous polyps. We evaluated the long-term effect of colonoscopic polypectomy in a study on mortality from colorectal cancer.
We included in this analysis all patients prospectively referred for initial colonoscopy (between 1980 and 1990) at NPS clinical centers who had polyps (adenomas and nonadenomas). The National Death Index was used to identify deaths and to determine the cause of death; follow-up time was as long as 23 years. Mortality from colorectal cancer among patients with adenomas removed was compared with the expected incidence-based mortality from colorectal cancer in the general population, as estimated from the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program, and with the observed mortality from colorectal cancer among patients with nonadenomatous polyps (internal control group)..
Among 2602 patients who had adenomas removed during participation in the study, after a median of 15.8 years, 1246 patients had died from any cause and 12 had died from colorectal cancer. Given an estimated 25.4 expected deaths from colorectal cancer in the general population, the standardized incidence-based mortality ratio was 0.47 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.26 to 0.80) with colonoscopic polypectomy, suggesting a 53% reduction in mortality. Mortality from colorectal cancer was similar among patients with adenomas and those with nonadenomatous polyps during the first 10 years after polypectomy (relative risk, 1.2; 95% CI, 0.1 to 10.6).
These findings support the hypothesis that colonoscopic removal of adenomatous polyps prevents death from colorectal cancer. (Funded by the National Cancer Institute and others.)
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- Define what elements of the business need improving and then consider how social collaboration can help
To ensure optimum impact from social collaboration, identify where in the organisation there are particular bottlenecks or specific issues that need to be addressed and consider how social collaboration could help with these.
For example, does there tend to be a high number of returning calls coming into customer support?
If so, could front line teams, in particular new joiners, benefit from easier knowledge sharing so that issues can be resolved first time around?
Making a positive impact on the day to day working lives of those employees will also help encourage buy-in to the technology both at a departmental level and across the business as its reach extends over time.
- Target those departments which will benefit the most from social collaboration before rolling out elsewhere
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Or in the case of a consumer goods company, is there an initiative to gain and retain market share by nimbly incorporating customer feedback in its products?
What business objective is the organisation trying to achieve and how can social collaboration enable that agenda?
- Remember that adoption rates are only part of the story
Judging ROI solely on adoption figures misses the point.
For example, a forum on an organisation's social collaboration network might have a particularly high number of followers, but it doesn't necessarily follow that it's successfully improving how those followers work.
Most case studies for social collaboration use adoption rates such as "about 20 percent of users will log in on any given day" as a key indicator of success.
By focusing purely on how many people log in and attempting to increase that proportion, organisations can miss out on the actual benefits that can be achieved.
Instead of getting another 5 percent of users to log in for 5 minutes at the end of their workday to check if there is anything worth reading, it is far more important that the 20 percent of users logging in remain logged in for the duration of the work day and use the tool for mission critical collaboration.
- Make sure you are measuring tangible success factors
Following on from the point above, the social business community, at times, is at risk sometimes of over-evangelising the intangible benefits of social tools.
Instead of focusing on employee engagement, adoption rates, greater collaboration, or reduction in time spent on email, companies should also look at existing KPIs to see which ones need improving and therefore may benefit from social tools.
Employee engagement is one thing but the, the underlying KPI may be a reduction in turnover costs.
Similarly, a reduction in email is beneficial, but looking at whether the sales team can reduce cycle times; if the marketing team can increase the number of campaigns; or if the contact centre can reduce the time spent on resolving level three support issues will give a much better indication of value.
- Get regular input from users
Much of the success of any technology or business initiative comes down to its users.
There should be regular input therefore from them so that they can advise on the impact social collaboration is having on their day jobs.
For example, whether they are able to develop ideas better, are managing projects more effectively or are providing a higher calibre of customer service by accessing the knowledge of others.
- Regularly evaluate the progress and success of social collaboration
Of those organisations that do assess the success of social collaboration, too few repeat the process. Success shouldn't be viewed or measured as a one off occurrence.
Instead, to enable social collaboration to become fully immersed into the working life of an organisation for the long-term, it needs to be assessed on an ongoing basis with adjustments made as necessary.
This will ensure it provides true value to the organisation. Since social collaboration is tied into specific business goals, it becomes even more important to continually assess, refine and make adjustments to ensure these goals are being met.
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Own-goals happen in hockey, but it's not every day that you see a goalie intentionally score on his own net, flip off his teammates and then leave the ice. That's exactly what happened in a Minnesota high school game last night.
As the Western College Hockey Blog explains, Farmington (Minn.) led Chaska 2-1 with 3 minutes to play when Farmington senior goalie Austin Krause retrieved a puck from behind his net and nonchalantly guided it into the Farmington goal. Krause then turned to his bench, flipped the bird and offered an emphatic Senior Night salute before leaving the rink.
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Thanks, in part, to Krause's empty-netter, Farmington would go on to lose the game 3-2.
So what gives?
UPDATE: According to the Farmington Independent, Krause posted the following on his Facebook page after the game:
"They played this sophomore goalie for the starter, he was terrible, I would try and talk to the coaches about this and tell them I want playing time but they never really listen to me or gave me a chance to show them that I'm a better goalie but still wouldn't trust me so I had it it with I asked a few of my players if they care if I did it and they didn't care they thought it would be funny so at the third period they dumped it in I stopped it put in my net started to skate off then flicked the coaches not the team the coaches then I saluted them then got off."
Krause later tweeted that he received a 10-day suspension for his antics.
Puck Daddy ranked the 50 worst own-goals in hockey history last year. I think we have a new challenger for No. 1.


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MINNEAPOLIS -On the top of nearly everybody's mind this long weekend are fireworks.
There is no shortage of places to go, from White Bear Lake where they'll be wrapping up Manitou Days to Lakeville where "Pan o Prog" will just be getting underway.
The Panorama of Progress is in it's 47th years and highlights the growth and development of the Lakeville community.
Canterbury is going to the dogs for the 4th. Free hot dogs, a hot dog eating contest and a wiener dog race are all part of the days events.
It's "Attack of the Best of the Brave New Workshop" in Minneapolis. A roundup of favorite sketches from recent years as the workshop celebrates its 55th year of comedy.
The holiday weekend is huge for Hollywood.
The Lone Ranger opens this weekend, Despicable Me 2 as well and you can bet Monsters University will see a bump in ticket sales.
It's Red, White and Boom at the Nicollet Island Pavillion. A screening of Top Gun tonight and fireworks for the 4th.
Sunday night at the Minnesota Zoo it's Los Lobos with Los Lonely Boys.
The Lynx are in town Sunday night tipoff is6:00 at Target Center against the Phoenix Mercury.
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MU roundup: Kerns tied for second
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Marshall University golfer Nathan Kerns shot a 2-under-par 70 in Monday's final round and tied for second place at the Cobra Puma Invitational.
Edward Figueroa from Florida Gulf Coast was the 54-hole winner (70-66-64 -- 200) while Kerns (68-67-70 -- 205) and Ryan Fricker from Bethune-Cookman (60-68-67 -- 205) shared second place on the Miromar Lakes Golf Course.
Florida Gulf Coast finished first in the 15-team event at 837.Marshall, which carded a 2-under-par 286 to close, ended in seventh place at 869.
Marshall also had Brian Anania (74-76-73 -- 223), Logan Lagodich (74-79-71 -- 224), Jeremy Rogers (78-75-72 -- 225) and Tas Sipowski (73-76-81 -- 230).
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HUNTINGTON -- Asbury University from Wilmore, Ky., will play Marshall in a 6 p.m., Wednesday, men's soccer match at Sam Hood Field on the MU campus.
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Weekday service on the Rockaway ferry has been extended through Labor Day weekend.
The city will open a new business incubator and give out cash prizes to retail renters.
Originally a three-year pilot program, the city hopes to continue the service until at least 2019.
The city is beginning work on an upgrade to Springfield Gardens' water and sewer infrastructure.
The future home of the world's largest rooftop farm could also soon have Bed Bath & Beyond.
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Food from Hot Bread Kitchen's incubator is now available for purchase by the general public.
The year-round farm could fill a 200,000-square-foot space, twice as large as a planned farm in Brooklyn.
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Coaching staff is counting on him to be a leader of the defense in the 2002 season ... Has worked hard to make his senior season the best of his career, adding approximately 10 more pounds in the last year ... Enters fall drills as a starter at one end position ? Totals 7.5 quarterback sacks in his career ... Has a good nose for the football with four fumbles caused and four fumble recoveries during his career ... Studies an unusual major, interior design ... ?When people hear ?interior design,? they think ?decorating,? but that?s only about 15-20 percent of it,? Grigsby said. ?The majority of it is topics such as optimum use of space, renovation of areas, and both commercial and home applications.? Grigsby plans to go to graduate school in architecture ... Has played in 33 regular-season games, making six starts.
2001 (Junior): Although he played in all 11 games as a reserve, he still tied for second on the team with 2.5 quarterback sacks ? Notched sacks against Florida and Ole Miss and one-half sack against Louisville ? Totaled 15 tackles, including a season high of three against Florida ? Recovered a fumble at Georgia and caused a fumble against Ole Miss.
2000 (Sophomore): Played in every game at defensive end, starting six times ? Had 20 tackles ? Sacked the quarterback four times, ranking third on the team in that category ? Caused two fumbles against Mississippi State, both recovered by the Wildcats ? Totaled three caused fumbles and recovered two fumbles during the season.
1999 (Freshman): Played in all 11 games as a reserve defender ... Began the season as a linebacker, then moved to end ... Made three tackles ... Had a quarterback sack at Mississippi State ... Made one of the most important plays of the season at Vanderbilt ... Teamed with Dennis Johnson to pressure the quarterback, forcing an intentional grounding call in the end zone ... The play was ruled a safety, eventually providing the margin of victory in UK?s 19-17 victory that secured bowl eligibility for the Wildcats ... Recovered an onside kick at Georgia.
High School: First-team all-state linebacker as chosen by the Texas sportswriters ... Had an amazing total of 173 tackles his senior year at Judson HS in Converse, Tex. ... Also had eight quarterback sacks, an interception, four pass breakups, and caused four fumbles ... Earned first-team all-district and All-San Antonio honors ... Named the San Antonio area defensive player of the year by a local television station ... Team captain and defensive MVP who helped lead Judson to a 14-1 record and state runner-up finish in the extremely tough Texas Class AAAAA (highest classification) ranks ... Three-year letterman and two-year starter who also helped Judson reach the state finals his sophomore year ... Second-team all-district his junior year when he started at defensive tackle ... Coached by D. W. Rutledge ... Teammate of fellow UK signee Nick Seitze ... Reunited with current Wildcat Ronnie Riley, who played at Judson ... Honorable mention all-district and all-city in basketball ... Graduated cum laude in the top 10 percent of his class ... Received a U. S. Army Reserve National Scholar-Athlete Award ... Won two Scholar-Athlete of the Week awards from area media ... Member of the National Honor Society and his school?s science club ... Final selection of schools included Kentucky, Texas Tech, and Baylor before picking the Wildcats.
Personal: Full name is Otis Wayne Grigsby Jr. ... Born 11-19-80 in San Antonio ... Son of Otis Grigsby Sr. and Loretta Grigsby ... Major is interior design.
The Cats? Cause: Helped work the Micro City Government Youth Lock-In (1999-2000) ? Participated in Youth Volunteer Day at the UK Children?s Hospital (2000-01) ... Celebrity waiter at the Leukemia Luncheon (2001).
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Victor Davis Hanson, a Senior Fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution, an internationally known author and columnist, and a military historian, will speak about modern wars in a classical context on April 6 in Whitaker Laboratory's Auditorium at 7 p.m.
The event, which is free and open to the public, is sponsored by the College Republicans, the Visiting Lectures Committee, the Lehigh history department, and
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"I think it's really important to have speakers like Hanson here at Lehigh because Hanson's message—aside from being delivered by one of the leading scholars in the field—is one that Lehigh students do not often get to hear regarding war and war's impact on the America and the world in general," says Neal Hoffman, the former Speaker Coordinator of Lehigh's College Republicans.
In addition to his regular work as a columnist for the conservative
National Review Online
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A War Like No Other: How the Athenians and Spartans Fought the Peloponnesian War
, which was written in October 2005.
The book was hailed by the
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An earlier book,
Carnage and Culture
, also focused on historical clashes and examines nine battles through history. In it, Hanson argues that the military dominance of Western Civilization is the result of certain fundamental aspects of Western culture. Although written prior to the events of September 11, 2001, Hanson's view of a "Western way of war" that ultimately prevails catapulted the book onto the best-seller list.
A prolific writer who focuses on agrarian and military history, foreign affairs, domestic politics, and contemporary culture, Hanson recently left a teaching post at Fresno State (Calif.) University, where he served for more than 20 years and initiated the university's classics program.
He is currently a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution and a Fellow in California Studies at Claremont Institute. Hanson has also been a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow at the Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford, a visiting professor of classics at Stanford, and the visiting Shifrin Chair of Military History at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.
His list of awards includes the American Philological Association Excellence in Teaching Award in 1991, and the Eric Breindel Award for Opinion Journalism in 2002.
Hanson received his bachelor's degree in classics from the University of California, Santa Cruz in 1975, and received his Ph.D. in classics from Stanford University in 1980. He lives and works with his family on a 40-acre tree and vine farm near Selma, Calif.
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In 2012 she arranged a partnership with the Huffington Post to create an editorial hub called Impact X to showcase stories of people and technology converging for social impact. Her responsibilities include the management and content curation of all digital platforms for Cisco CSR, promoting the company's impact stories, which arise from the work of Cisco's on-the-ground global transformation teams.
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The California Housing Finance Agency (CHFA), which provides low-interest mortgage loans to first-time low- and moderate-income home buyers, has streamlined its application process for the CHFA/FHA Energy Efficient Mortgage Program.
The program allows home buyers to finance the cost of adding energy-efficiency features to their home as part of an FHA-insured mortgage. Energy-efficiency features help home buyers save money on utility bills.
"A number of home improvements can make a significant impact on the amount of electricity used in California," said Clark Wallace, chairman of CHFA's board of directors.
"Unfortunately, many low- and moderate-income first-time buyers are unaware of the low-cost resources available that would allow them to make these types of improvements at the time when they purchase their homes," he said.


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Palace paid a reported £2million for Hunt on transfer deadline day, but the 22-year-old right-back faces up to four months on the sidelines after sustaining the injury only seven days after joining the London club.
Hunt wrote on Twitter: "Absolutely devastated to have broken my ankle in training (on Monday).
"Got to take the positives, clean break and no op needed."
Hunt, a product of the Huddersfield academy, added: "Massive thanks to everyone at CPFC. Chairman, manager, coaching staff, physios and the lads have been unreal."


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Charlie Sheen mashups have been almost as inescapable as his interviews, but only Jimmy Kimmel Live! had the wit to put audio from his interview with ABC's Andrea Canning into Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat.
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This one cold night, you take up your flight
Hoping one day that I might
To see that we are now together
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Eyes: Brown
I am very particular about foundation, I like liquid foundations with light to medium coverage and a natural or dewy finish. I can't due matte foundation at all because my skin is dry, and while I love dewy finish some brands go a little crazy and get into the shimmer and glimmer territory. This looks great on and doesn't look caked on of heavy, ymmv but for me it's the perfect level of coverage and finish. Not too heavy, not to light. Not to matte, not too glimmery. Sheer Glow is just right.
Call me crazy, but this made me realize I actually like foundation without a pump. Yes I know it's not the most sanitary method, but I find it easier to get the amount of product I need. Pumps tend to dispense to much. When I first started wearing foundation I used pumpless foundation. I've never been one to pour product into my palm, instead I just dab some on my finger and apply it to my face and blend. If the bottle is full I just shake and dab from the top, if its getting low I invert the bottle with my finger over the opening and voila, dab, dab, dab.
Price wise, slightly more than other mid end brands, but not as much as luxury brands.
on 9/11/2014 8:14:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm
Hair: Brunette, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
I've tried this many years ago (Ceylan) and didn't like it but decided to try it again because everyone loves it lately and thought they changed the formula. I still don't like because there's no way I could make it stay on longer than 1-2 hours on my combination skin no matter what primer I use. I bought it in Deauville and returned it AND there's no pump...a big NO NO. I do love the glow I get...before it turns into oily mess :))
on 9/8/2014 10:25:00 AM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I don't know why people complain about the coverage like what are you trying to hide you lil sneaks. If you have serious imperfections to cover, you need serious foundation. Leave sheer glow alone! I have pale skin (mont blanc is a good match) and my main problem is redness. I have some zits and stuff but hyperpigmentation and general redness are what I'm trying to cover up mostly. I put this stuff on and my face is perfect. My main test for foundation is direct sunlight (seriously you gals wearing studio fix fluid go out into direct sunlight and see how weird that stuff looks outside) and it totally doesn't look ridiculous at all, it's so great. It is the perfect 'skin, but better' look, for me.
THE ONLY ISSUE IS... I have pretty oily skin. This stuff isn't designed to work for me - but I love it, so like a crappy boyfriend, I make it change to suit me better. I have tried every damn setting powder under the sun and none work for more than a few hours. On me, this foundation gets shiny after about two hours, and at the end of the work day (8 or so hours) it's literally moving around on my face (like I'll wipe my cheek and there will be a streak and it's horrifying). THIS WAS BEFORE I DISCOVERED CORNSTARCH. I use that sparingly after I apply sheer glow and now all is well in my life. It lasts all day. I might need to put some more on if i'm sweating or particularly oily, but usually it's pretty solid.
Overall, this foundation is absolutely beautiful and I would encourage everyone to try it. I pair it with NARS creamy concealer (for eyes and any particularly bad spots) and holy hell I look FABULOUS. I am a bit concerned about how it will fair in the Australian heat once summer sets in but I will cross that bridge when I come to it. It is my HG currently, regardless.
on 9/7/2014 4:40:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This is a great foundation! I no longer use it because I developed a oily T-zone (not because of this foundation) so I needed something more matte, but this was my favorite foundation before that happened.
Price: At $44, it's very pricey, but a little goes a long way. I used it every day and it lasted me 9 months.
Packaging: There is no pump. However the bottle opening is pretty narrow so it's easy to control how much foundation comes out. I never felt as though I was wasting any product.
Coverage: Excellent coverage! I have a bunch of acne scars and this foundation covered them all up. I also use Mac concealer under my eyes and this foundation blended well with it. A lot of the reviewers said you have to use your fingers to get the "healthy glow" look from this foundation, but I found that untrue. Using my fingers did not provide enough coverage, so I needed to use a stippler brush. The foundation still went on flawlessly even though I didn't use my fingers.
Overall Look: This is where I took off a point. This foundation did not look heavy on my skin (like Mac foundations), but at the same time it did not look completely natural either. It was obvious I was wearing makeup when I wore this foundation (but if you don't need heavy coverage and just put a little of it on with your fingers, I don't think you'll have this same problem).
Once I developed a oily T-zone, this foundation looked too oily on my skin after about 5 hours so I had to stop using it. Also, because this is not a matte foundation, you need to be careful that your blush is not too shimmery, or else your face may have too much of a glow to it.
on 9/2/2014 9:46:00 AM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Grey
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I've been using this foundation for around two months now and it's definitely the best foundation to use if you need a lot of coverage. Despite the heavy coverage this foundation provides, it doesn't feel heavy on my skin and leaves me with a smooth, dewy and healthy glow.
I bought this foundation for my prom and it lasted all day, even in the heat that day. I didn't even need to reapply it later in the evening for the after party, so it lasted all through the day and the evening. This is probably what I like best about this foundation as it's hard to find something that looks as though you've just applied it several hours later. (Since then I've also started using the NARS light reflecting setting powder to keep it on all day, but on the day of prom I used a high street setting powder and the foundation still lasted).
Since I have quite a few freckles on my face, I rarely find foundation that compliments my skin so I decided it was time to actually get matched. Sheer Glow in Siberia is perfect for my skin tone as it's a very pale colour with a neutral balance of yellow and pink undertones that definitely compliment my skin tone.
This foundation is a little on the expensive side at £31 for 30ml, but using the smallest amount provides fantastic coverage. Only one pump makes my skin look flawless. If high street brands just aren't doing it for you, then this is definitely a great alternative.
My only real criticism of this is that, as somebody who already has trouble with dry skin, it does tend to make my skin feel a little dehydrated after I wear it for so long. To avoid this, I always remove my makeup thoroughly using Simple's Moisturising Facial Wash and lukewarm water as soon as I'm home. I also use Simple's hydrating light moisturiser before and after using this foundation. Partly due to the price and partly due to its tendency to dry out my skin, I only use this foundation on important days or days when my skin plays up and I need high quality coverage. For more casual days or most days I have clear skin, I use Rimmel's Match Perfect foundation in Light Porcelain, which makes my skin look & feel good, but you don't get the same coverage or lasting stay.
Something annoying about this foundation is that when you buy it, it doesn't come with a pump so you need to pour it onto the back of your hand before applying. This means some of the foundation goes to waste if you accidentally pour out too much and it's easier for bacteria to get into the foundation. I bought the pump for £3, which isn't expensive but it is inconvenient and for the price of the foundation, you'd think a pump would be included.
Still, this is a high quality product and I would certainly recommend it for it's coverage, how long it lasts and for the healthy glow it gives you.
on 9/2/2014 7:55:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Normal, Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
A lovely foundation that has become one of my staples. I use Nars TM in St. Moritz and UD Naked in 5.0 and Stromboli was a good match for me. It has a nice fluid texture that's neither too runny or too thick. I usually pour (as the foundation pump was out of stock) on the back of my hand then use a beauty blender to stipple and blend onto my face. As I'm not a fan of the dewy look since I live in the tropics I usually dust loose powder on my t-zone and the end result is like your skin but better. On my normal to dry skin I found the foundation to be very comfortable to the skin.
This foundation to me is more of a medium coverage with decent wear, and I did not notice much oxidation.
The packaging looks great with the minimalist design, and while pricey I find the foundation to be of quality and worth it. What's ridiculous though, is that you have to buy the pump separately. And the pump was out of stock for the longest time! Come on Nars, you can do better than this!
on 9/1/2014 1:42:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Combination, Medium, Warm
Hair: Brown, Straight, Fine
Eyes: Brown
This is the first foundation I own. I sticked to bb creams for a long time but since they have spf I was looking for something for flash photography and I met this product. First of all, the packaging is very average, which I don't really mind except the fact that it doesn't come with a pump and it costs like $60 in my country. It is a glass bottle so you must treat it carefully. The coverage l would say is medium but buildable to full, it can cover little blemishes and small hyperpigmentation spots. When you first apply it, it doesn't look glowy at all, the glow comes after a few hours, it's not oily though, it's a gorgeous glow that makes your face look healthy. I couldn't find my perfect match though. Barcelona and stromboli were too dark, santa fe was too pink and punjab (the one that I own) is a tad darker and a tad pinkier. I want to try fiji, but I'm afraid it'd be too light. If you have any suggestions, I'm in MAC SC nc25-30 and in BB I am natural 4.
on 8/28/2014 6:15:00 AM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Green
As many of the other reviewers have stated, this product is supposed to be good for sensitive skin. I told the staff at Sephora that I needed something that was very hypo allergenic. They went straight for this foundation. They tried some on me in the store and I bought it (along with several other products by the brand).
I took it home and was ok with the color in real light (not horrible weird store light). It was a tad yellow for me but I wore it anyway. Couldn't use it on my nose as it highlighted every pore so I just skipped that area.
Well, started using this product regularly AND JUST LIKE THE OTHER REVIEWERS started breaking out places I've never ever had problems before! Had a bump right below my eye! This is the least oily patch of skin possible. Had a huge pimple in the middle of my cheek! Never in my life have these been places I have had acne before. I was horrified. I even told my sister this foundation is ruining my skin. She asked me why I didn't throw it out. I told her it was so expensive I felt I too guilty to pitch it. She made me throw it out and it's been the best thing for my now clear again skin.
I really don't understand what ingredient is doing this but I know without a doubt that this product was the source of my breakout since I tried to use it several times, would have problems, briefly quit, and then use it again only to have the exact same thing happen over and over again while I stayed in denial. I have also had a problem with another of their liquid products I bought the same day so quite a bit of money in my trash can to learn this lesson. Nars will continue to deny this is happening but the reviews on here are evidence enough.
Now I'm only buying from companies with customer favoring return policies. To spend hundreds of dollars only to be told, tough luck and "n-uh it's fine" is one sure way to lose my business forever.
on 8/28/2014 1:02:00 AM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Hazel
Good foundation if you have perfect skin. Not so much if you are combination, it makes my nose super oily and clings to my dry patches. If you have dry flaky skin this will MASSIVELY empasize your dryness.
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Brownlow has spent a career restoring silent films and championing the work of past cinematic masters. In November 2010, he received an Honorary Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences "for the wise and devoted chronicling of the cinematic parade." As the Academy noted, "few film historians" receive such "recognition."
Brownlow's cinematic career began when he entered documentary production in 1955. In the 1960s, he was Lindsay Anderson's editor on "The White Bus" and supervising editor on Tony Richardson's "The Charge of the Light Brigade" (1968). With Andrew Mollo, he directed two feature films, "It Happened Here" (1964), which depicts Great Britain occupied by the Nazis, and "Winstanley" (1975), a meticulously researched and realized portrait of the 17th century English social reformer who experimented with communal living among the poor after Oliver Cromwell's Civil War.
He is the author of several books of film history, including "The Parade's Gone By" (1968), "The West and the Wilderness" (1979), "Hollywood: The Pioneers" (1980), "Napoleon: Abel Gance's Classic Film" (1983), "Behind the Mask of Innocence: Sex, Violence, Crime: Films of Social Conscience in the Silent Era" (1992), "David Lean: A Biography" (1997), "Mary Pickford Rediscovered" (1999), and "The Search for Charlie Chaplin" (2010).
His scholarship has extended notably to his creation, with his partners at Photoplay Productions including Patrick Stanbury, many highly acclaimed documentaries of film history: "Hollywood: The Pioneers" (1980), "Unknown Chaplin" (1983), "D.W. Griffith: Father of Film" (1993), "Cinema Europe: The Other Hollywood" (1995), "Universal Horror" (1998), "The Tramp and the Dictator" (2001), "So Funny it Hurt: Buster Keaton and MGM" (2004), "Cecil B. DeMille: American Epic" (2004), "Garbo" (2005) and "I'm King Kong: The Exploits of Merian Cooper" (2005).
His film restorations include more than 25 silent films, including classics such as "Intolerance" (D.W. Griffith), "The Thief of Bagdad" (starring Douglas Fairbanks), "Ben-Hur," King Vidor's "The Crowd," Buster Keaton's "The General and Our Hospitality," F.W. Murnau's "Nosferatu" and "Sunrise," "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Wings."


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In an effort to boost trade and tourism between Illinois and Puerto Rico, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn met with San Juan's new leader, Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz on June 14 at the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture.
Mayor Cruz was elected last November, beating a heavily-favored incumbent to become San Juan's third female mayor.
Governor Pat Quinn has conducted several trade missions abroad, including successful trips to Brazil (2012) and Mexico (2013).
Since becoming Governor, foreign-owned businesses have added nearly 80,000 jobs in Illinois which has played a major role in fueling Illinois' economic recovery. Illinois' central location, multiethnic population, educated workforce, and excellent road, rail and water infrastructure are among the factors for this success.
During the Brazil trade mission, Governor met with leaders of biotech, agriculture and tourism industries, signed a Sister Rivers/Lake deal with the Capibaribe River, and strengthened educational exchange programs between Illinois and Brazilian universities.
While in Mexico, Governor Quinn met with leaders of CONAGUA (Mexico's national water company), federal agriculture officials, and heads of such major firms as Ingredion and Bimbo. He hosted a breakfast to boost tourism between Mexico and Illinois, and signed a Sister Rivers/Lakes pact with Lake Pátzcuaro. The Governor laid wreaths at the statues of Martin Luther Knig, Jr., and Benito Juarez in Mexico City parks, and met with Mexico City students where he shared postcards written by students from Chicago's Benito Juarez High School.


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Rogue waves are one of the unknowns that you encounter in the ocean, whether cruising or racing, whether in 10 knots or 50. I have personally encountered a rogue wave in the Pacific which thoroughly pooped our boat when lightly running in around 10 knots of wind. Here is a 'close encounter' with a rogue wave by British yacht Great Britain. It occurred this week in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in the South Indian Ocean:
Great Britain Crew working hard - Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
Great Britain crew, Jim Hendry, Ben Pate and Mark Heywood were on deck when a huge wave crashed over them, knocking them into the cockpit. Jim, who gladly suffered no major injuries recalled: 'I was sitting there, talking and singing quite happily, when all of a sudden out the blue, a big massive wave came out of nowhere and knocked me, Ben and the yacht, everything flying.'
Ben Pate commented: 'I've looked to my left and Jim is lying there with his head in a pretty peculiar position. It didn't look like he was breathing. I called his name a couple of times and he didn't respond. After a while, he gave a little cough and started breathing again.'
After coming round and being checked by on board medics, Jim is making a full recovery, has now returned to his watch duties and is incredibly grateful for his team mates assistance, saying: 'Unfortunately I got hit, but that was it. Thanks very much for the crew for helping me out and getting me back together.'
Great Britain currently have just over 2,000 miles to go to their destination of Albany, Western Australia.
There are twelve identical, British registered 70 foot ocean racing yachts, carrying 240 international amateur crew, each under the command of a professional skipper, on the world's longest ocean race. It is now 10,000 miles out of London on its 40,000 mile, 11 month marathon journey. The fleet left Cape Town on 4 November and is expected into Albany, Western Australia towards the end of the month. The unique event ends back in London in July next year.
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Arts Express: The Year In Movies 2011, The James Agee Cinema Circle Perspective
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VIC to pay 27.5pct dividend
Vingroup Joint Stock Co (coded VIC) has set June 4 as the ex-dividend session for paying 2011 in shares in Q1 of 2012.
In details, each shareholder who owns 1,000 shares will receive 275 new shares, of which 124 shares would be taken from unallocated profit in 2011 and the rest 151 shares from Q1 profit.
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