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|Nielsen Sued for Billions; Over Allegedly Manipulated TV Ratings
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|Jul 30 2012, 04:22 PM Post #1
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New Delhi Television Limited, India's oldest and largest news network, has lobbed a legal grenade at The Nielsen Company.
In a 194-page lawsuit filed in New York court late last week, NDTV accuses Nielsen of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act by manipulating viewership data in favor of channels that are willing to provide bribes to its officials.
According to NDTV, rampant manipulation of viewership data has been going on for eight years, and when presented with evidence earlier this year, top executives at Nielsen pledged to make changes. But the Indian news giant says these promises have been false ones.
The Indian company is now seeking billions of dollars in damages from Nielsen, looking to punish its top corporate officers, and demanding that Nielsen essentially be kicked out of the country.
The lawsuit contains merely allegations against the venerable ratings research company that operates in more than 100 countries, earns more than $5 billion a year, and has been around since 1923. But if proven, they could be very serious. A Nielsen spokesperson said the company "has a longstanding policy of not commenting on pending legal matters."
In the complaint, NDTV targets "TAM" (Television Audience Measurement), a joint venture between Nielsen and Kantar Media Research. NDTV says the two companies (each named as defendants) were once rivals but decided to operate jointly within India to monopolize the market for TV viewership data. The board of TAM is said to be comprised of officials from the two companies.
Nielsen, which formerly owned The Hollywood Reporter, is described as a company that is now owned by "sponsors," private equity firms that include KKR, The Blackstone Group, The Carlyle Group, Thomas H. Lee Partners, Alpinvest Partners, Hellman & Friedman and Centerview Partners. These firms are said to be executing an "exit strategy" out of the Nielsen business, and as a result, have ordered Nielsen directors and CEO David Calhoun into making cost cutting and cost avoidance measures to maintain their share price in the short term.
As a result, NDTV says that Nielsen's officers have been "recklessly disregarding" their responsibilities to laws and their customers, and that the cost-cutting measures has been one of the main reasons behind manipulated TV viewership data.
"The primary reason that data could be so easily manipulated in India was due to the persistent refusal of Nielsen and Kantar to provide adequate funds for TAM to increase its sample size and invest in the systems/quality/security procedures," says the lawsuit.
Specifically, the results of viewership data are alleged to be based on a very small number of 8,000 households. And because of the small sample size and alleged lack of security protocols, corruption is said to have blossomed in a country where "politicians also own cable networks" and "PeopleMeters have been installed at the residences of government officials, where tampering of the data also takes place."
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The tampering of data is said to have been a known problem since 2004 and discussed in public industry-wide meetings.
For example, last November, in a Mumbai meeting of the Board of Directors of News Broadcasters Association, NDTV's executive vice chairperson Narayan Rao presented a report about the fiddling of PeopleMeters, the company's audience measurement tool, including how some were "subverting the ratings system by 'discovering' the panel homes that have PeopleMeters installed in them, doctoring data emerging from 'parallel homes', providing a separate TV in select panel homes for viewing while the TV linked to the meter was tuned to specified channels, misuse of the guest button where up to 10 guests can be shown watching even when there is no one there..."
These acts are allegedly happening as TV channels in the country are covertly providing monetary inducements for the manipulation of data.
Such evidence was presented in meetings with Nielsen earlier this year, according to the complaint.
In late February, representatives from Nielsen are said to have heard from a consultant about how employees at TAM took bribes to fix ratings for channels.
By April, at another meeting, representatives of Nielsen are said to have "unequivocally admitted that the information provided by NDTV�s Consultant was highly credible," with laptops from TAM officials seized and sent to the U.S. for forensic analysis.
Despite allegedly admitting the corruption and manipulation, NDTV says that all promises to make changes are a "sham" and that bad data continues to get released "recklessly and in pursuit of profits."
NDTV says it is being hurt by the manipulated ratings.
"This loss of hard earned reputation and goodwill along with the damage to the profitability of NDTV as a result of low advertising revenues has in turn severely damaged the brand value of NDTV," it says in the lawsuit.
The company says its share price has fallen from a high of 501 Indian rupees at the beginning of 2008 to under 26 at the end of last year.
NDTV is now demanding significant damages, at least $810 million for fraud, at least $580 million for negligence, and hundreds of millions more for a range of causes of action including tortious interference and breach of fiduciary duty.
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|Jul 30 2012, 10:43 PM Post #2
|I wish I could sue someone for billions :(
|Jul 31 2012, 12:07 AM Post #3
Streetcorner Philosopher
Come to California (if you're not here already). We'll let you sue anyone, for any amount, for any reason. Just pick your target. Odds are you'll at least get a settlement.
|Jul 31 2012, 12:22 AM Post #4
How much do you have in your bank account?
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Originally Posted by SIGFOR
Probably the worst title for a thread haha
I hope I won't become good on that!!!! hahahaha
I really want to see Hinata just whip out some awesome attack because in a sense she now has to replace Neji and that's not an easy thing to do. But I think she'll use her Byakugan to find a point of weakness and basically be Naruto's eyes in the fight
Originally Posted by you and your stupid ideas
I predict that the united states will launch a nuclear warhead towards japan, killing the author of this manga.
ending the entire naruto manga.
see that remark right there?
that point that i made is as effective as every other prediction thread; pointless.
here, :ice: you deserve it.
Originally Posted by Nicksterz
here, :ice: you deserve it.
Is it for me??? Thank you!
I think Sasuke come join the battle with Naruto and Hinata to destroy the juubi
Nice Prediction & 1 Question, Will we get the Manga this week ?
Originally Posted by ObitoGokuKakashi
Nice Prediction & 1 Question, Will we get the Manga this week ?
Yes we will, it is the third week of January.
Originally Posted by odisseumau
I imagine Naruto and Hinata jumping in Juubi's direction. Hinata uses Byakugan and sees some weak point, some point of junction of chakra that if it is attacked alters the flow, making Obito e Madara lose control over Juubi... then they attack!!! (with help of the alliance)
She will see the bijuus trapped inside the Juubi, still with their personalities because of the incomplete process, and Naruto starting to think how to release them, and maybe Kurama find a way to talk to them.
Nice prediction but when i saw ur thread i thought the new manga's released. Its ok. well the phrase ' obito e madara' sounds like u r Islam follower...r u??
Originally Posted by suki1303
Nice prediction but when i saw ur thread i thought the new manga's released. Its ok. well the phrase ' obito e madara' sounds like u r Islam follower...r u??
No, I'm brazilian... portuguese leak... :sy:
I sadly saw a written version of whats gonna happen next chapter. not sure if its true or not but it seems legit that will happen next.
nice post and welcome to Naruto base
) good one but far too simple. keep on the good work.
nah........try again bud
Hinata won't do anything thing important. He was just filling her with energy to emphasize that he's ready to go. The Juubi will be brought down by whatever plan Shikamaru heard from his dad before he died. We probably won't see Sasuke fight Naruto until after the war. If Sasuke does show up, it won't be to help Konoha, it'll be to kill Obito once he learns the truth... PNJ might make Obito bring everyone back to life as his "goodbye gift".
Originally Posted by NimaH
) good one but far too simple. keep on the good work.
Originally Posted by Kuzomothekiller
nice post and welcome to Naruto base
Thank You! 616 is coming!!!! Finally!!!!
there's still shikaku's plan
Just a few more days! I can't wait! I think there is still going to be some major butt kicking in the Juubi battle. Hinata will continue to evolve, and surprise us. =)
well, anything can happen..
welcome to naruto base. Nice prediction.
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I got a hunch that once we go on ahead, there's no turning back.
The point of no return refers to the in-game point a little before the final boss from where it is impossible to turn back, and, as such, the only way to go is to complete the game by defeating the final boss. Usually, a save point can be found right before it.
A message, usually spoken by the main character, will often question if the party should continue. In several remakes there is no point of no return because once the final boss is defeated, the player can save their game and return to the world map where they can access version-exclusive bonus dungeons.
The point of no return should not be confused with unrevisitable locations or with missable things, although strictly speaking nearly everything in the game becomes unrevisitable once the point of no return is crossed.
Final FantasyEdit
While entering the Chaos Shrine of the past can be considered the point of no return as the player cannot walk out of the dungeon, the party can still return to the world map by casting Exit. Assuming they have a party member with that spell, the player only passes the point of no return when they speak with Garland at the end of the dungeon.
Final Fantasy IIEdit
Similarly to the original Final Fantasy, in the original version entering Pandaemonium may be considered the point of no return as the portals only allow the player to enter, but do not allow the party to escape the castle. The party can still return to Jade Passage by casting Exit, and from there to the world map. The true point of no return is initiating the final battle. There is no point of no return in the remakes since the PlayStation release; after the party defeats the Emperor on the top level of Castle Pandaemonium, the player is returned to the world map. All progress is saved and the player can fight the Emperor again.
A temporary point of no return occurs aboard the Dreadnought: after Princess Hilda has been rescued, the Dark Knight blocks the exit, preventing the player from leaving until they have destroyed the Dreadnought. Another point exists in Castle Palamecia where the player cannot return to the world map by any means once they have entered the castle using the airship until they have talked to the Dark Knight on the dungeon's top floor.
Final Fantasy IIIEdit
The point of no return is the top of the Crystal Tower where the party walks in front of the center mirror right before fighting Xande. Following that battle, the party cannot leave the room, and must enter the World of Darkness to battle the final boss, the Cloud of Darkness.
Final Fantasy IVEdit
The point of no return is after climbing the stairs and confronting Zemus on the final floor of the Lunar Subterrane in the Red Moon core. This will lead to the final confrontation with Zeromus. In the Advance and Complete Collection remakes, there is no true point of no return, as after the party kills Zeromus, an all-clear file can be saved and the bonus dungeon, Lunar Ruins, can be accessed.
Final Fantasy IV -Interlude-Edit
The game is entirely linear: after being flown to a new location the previous region and nearby locations are inaccessible.
Final Fantasy IV: The After YearsEdit
After traveling to the True Moon in the final Tale, the player cannot return to Earth. Within the Depths and Bottommost Depths of the True Moon however, the player can turn back any time they wish up until the final boss battle.
Earlier Tales have individual points of no return. In Rydia's Tale, after going to Agart the player cannot return to the Underworld. In Yang's Tale, after boarding the ship to Baron the player cannot return to Fabul, but when the Tale is reloaded after completion, they will be back at Fabul to explore Yang's Challenge Dungeon. Likewise in Edward's Tale, the ship to Baron is the end point, but reloading it after it is completed puts the player at Kaipo before boarding the ship. In Kain's Tale, the point of no return is Damcyan; after the events there, the player flies to Baron.
Porom's Tale is divided into three parts over different periods of time, and the player can only proceed through the first two points once. Similarly, Edge's Tale is divided into five parts, and the player can only explore each area once. The last area in both storylines can be explored freely as the player wishes.
Palom's Tale and the Lunarian's Tale have no points of no return.
Final Fantasy VEdit
The point of no return is in the narrow path between the party and Exdeath's tree form at the final area of the Interdimensional Rift. After the Warriors of Dawn break the player party out of the Void, if the narrow path is approached, Bartz will leap towards Exdeath and start the final battle.
If the player exits the zone just after the cutscene before the final battle, and returns to the zone where Exdeath is fought, the music changes from "Ahead on our Way" to "In Search of Light." This could be considered an error in the game due to the music event being switched off when the player leaves. This could have been fixed if the developers removed the event that allowed the player to leave the zone.
In the Game Boy Advance, mobile and Steam versions, after the ending credits, the game will return the player to the world map from where they can continue playing. The Sealed Temple will be unlocked, and Exdeath can be fought again.
In the mobile and Steam versions, exiting the Interdimensional Rift immediately before the point of no return earns the "Forget Something" achievement.
Final Fantasy VIEdit
The point of no return is in Kefka's Tower, at the latest possible point before triggering the final boss fight by stepping on the switches behind the Warring Triad. This point of no return is removed in the GBA, mobile and Steam remakes, where defeating Kefka allows the player to save the game and resume outside the tower.
Once the player approaches the Warring Triad on the Floating Continent after defeating Ultima Weapon, the player can no longer return to the World of Balance—the player must play through the end of the world and proceed to the World of Ruin. At a point before Ultima Weapon, the player can return to the Blackjack to continue to explore the World of Balance. This can also be used to trigger the airship glitch.
Final Fantasy VIIEdit
The point of no return is within the Northern Cave right above the Planet's Core. The exact spot is the room where the party regroups after splitting up.
The room of the Northern Cave where the party first splits up can also become a point of no return due to the Save Crystal glitch.
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-Edit
The point of no return is a large door in the Banora Underground, which requires seven Goddess Materia to open. Beyond that, there is only the final battles.
Since the game is largely linear, once a player completes a chapter they can never return to that location, and any treasures found there are lost. Once the player finishes Chapter 8 and proceeds to Nibelheim in Chapter 9, Midgar and all missions unlocked by doing sidequests in Midgar cannot be revisited. Up until this point, most of these sidequests carry over between chapters and can be done at any time until the player leaves for Nibelheim. The final chapters, like the rest of the game, take the player to areas that cannot be revisited once left.
Dirge of Cerberus -Final Fantasy VII-Edit
The game is entirely linear, so there is no special point of no return. Old battles can be replayed by returning to that chapter and selecting the point at which one wants to start the game up again.
Final Fantasy VIIIEdit
The fight with Seifer within Lunatic Pandora is considered a point of no return, as once he is defeated the player must fight Adel next, and time compression happens after she is defeated. While the player can still access the world map in the time compressed world, nearly all locations are inaccessible, with only Chocobo Forests and bonus dungeons containing Guardian Forces free to explore. The only means of shopping after this is via the Call Shop ability, or CC Joker's general shop aboard the Ragnarok. The point of no return to the final battle is when the party enter the Master's Room of Ultimecia Castle.
Final Fantasy IXEdit
The passage to Terra can be considered a point of no return, as many areas will be inaccessible once the party returns to Gaia. The point of no return to the final battle is after the party defeats Deathguise. The player will be given an opportunity to save outside the portal, but a second trip in will start the boss fight with Trance Kuja.
Final Fantasy XEdit
The player passes the point of no return when they approach the Tower of the Dead and enter the Nucleus inside Sin by examining a glyph on the side of the tower.
Final Fantasy X-2Edit
The point of no return occurs right after crossing the portal in the Farplane to fight Vegnagun and Shuyin. The player is forced onwards after Rikku warns of the point of no return, yet it is possible to backtrack to the save point even after defeating the lesser parts of Vegnagun.
Final Fantasy XIIEdit
The point of no return is when the party enters the Sky Fortress Bahamut, though many of the areas in the game become inaccessible after leaving them. The game helpfully warns the player while saving in locations they cannot leave before defeating a boss, such as the Dreadnought Leviathan.
Final Fantasy XIIIEdit
The point of no return is in the Narthex of Orphan's Cradle. At the end of the Narthex is a door; upon approaching it, Lightning will announce, "Let's do this", and the door will open. Upon passing through the doorway, the party will have passed the point of no return into Orphan's chamber for the boss fight with Barthandelus. During the post-game, the door will always be open and Lightning will give no warning prior to entering it.
Final Fantasy XIII-2Edit
The point of no return is reaching the final platform and approaching the Academy's headquarters in Academia at 500 AF. The following cutscene will mean the player has passed the point of no return. However, after the ending credits the game will bring the player back to Historia Crux menu and the player can continue playing.
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIIEdit
Advancing to the last day is considered a point of no return, as only the final dungeon is available then, the rest of the game's locations being cut off. The final point of no return occurs when Lightning enters the distortion formed at the middle of the fifth corridor within God's Sanctum in the Luxerion Cathedral, where Bhunivelze appears as Hope. After arguing with Bhunivelze, Lightning enters the Cosmogenesis, and the final battles await in the Sanct of Theogenesis.
Final Fantasy TacticsEdit
The final point of no return is entering the Orbonne Monastery at the end of Chapter 4, as if a location is home to a series of battles, the player cannot leave until those battles are completed. Since the Orbonne battles lead directly to the final confrontation in the Necrohol of Mullonde, the player can never return to the world map again.
Final Fantasy Type-0Edit
To my warning you must give ear: if into Pandæmonium you choose to go, the luxury of returning you shall not receive.
The point of no return is advancing to Mission Day for the Capturing the Imperial Capital mission in Chapter 7, as the player will be forced to accept the mission and transition to Chapter 8, which leaves many locations in Orience unrevisitable and is a linear sequence leading to the final mission. After the "Capturing the Imperial Capital" the cadets are left on the world map to make their way back to Akademeia, but the party's airship is unusable, and the only towns the party can visit are Azurr and Cetme.
In Chapter 8, Celestia warns the party that they cannot return from Pandæmonium once they depart. The game's final relic terminal is before entering the final boss battle.
Final Fantasy Crystal ChroniclesEdit
Like all dungeons, the player can leave Mount Vellenge and return to the world map by traveling back through the entrance. Thus, the real point of no return is when the player confronts the Meteor Parasite as the first of the game's final battles.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of FatesEdit
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a KingEdit
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of TimeEdit
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a DarklordEdit
The game has no point of no return; all levels can be challenged freely both before and after the final boss.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal BearersEdit
Following the cutscenes at Victory Monument Hill and Cid's Workshop in Bridge Town, Layle must return to Alfitaria Capital City and board a shuttle to see Althea and obtain the third Crystal Idol. Boarding the shuttle (which carries a warning of there being no return) will begin the cutscenes leading to the final battle against Jegran.
Final Fantasy AdventureEdit
The point of no return is the bridge atop Dime Tower. When the player defeats Garude at the top they can no longer exit and return to the world map. Attempting to do so will have Marcie inform they can't leave while the tower is unstable. If the player saves the game beyond this point, they may no longer visit the world map.
Venturing through the Temple of Mana and reaching the Mana Shrine is the second point of no return where saving means one can no longer return to the Temple of Mana and revisit prior sections of the area. The player should always bring plenty of keys to this section, because not having enough means they'll be permanently stuck, since they can't turn around and buy more.
The Final Fantasy LegendEdit
Depending on the player's current situation, there can be a point of no return. When the player enters Paradise there won't be an exit point, but if the player happens to have the Door item, or a monster with the Telepor ability, they may warp out of the area and to another floor of the Tower itself. The player will be out of luck if they do not have the item or ability, and saved their game while in Paradise.
Final Fantasy Legend IIEdit
The point of no return is the battle with Apollo inside the Central Shrine, after which the player is forced to descend into the Shrine and the battle with the two Arsenals. Simply entering the Final World can be hazardous, as Apollo will strip the party of its MAGI after the battle with Minion. This will permanently hamper the party's combat abilities and access to the Pillar of Sky.
Final Fantasy Legend IIIEdit
There are two points of no return in the game. The first is when the player defeats Maitreya on Floatland, whereupon the entire Floatland will no longer be accessible. The second one is after the player warps to Pureland, at which point the player will not be able to warp back to the original world, nor explore the Past, Present, and Future of that world any longer.
Dissidia Final FantasyEdit
Dissidia Final Fantasy does not have a point of no return. During encounters in a board system it is impossible to escape the battle, use any skills, etc. However, the player can still quit the current progression.
Dissidia 012 Final FantasyEdit
Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy does not have a point of no return as the player can quit a gateway at any point. During Chapter 8 of "Main Scenario 012: Treachery of the Gods" at Floor 3 in the Last Gateway, some of the back stones for the player to walk on disappear, giving the impression of a point of no return, but the player may still exit the gateway.
The point of no return is the point beyond which one must continue on his or her current course of action because turning back is physically impossible, prohibitively expensive or dangerous.


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Let a = 1000x + 100y + 10z + w where x, y, z, w ∈ {0, ..., 9}, i.e., xyyw = 4 * wyzx. (Sometimes a line is written over xyzw to show that letters stand for individual digits of a single number and to distinguish this expression from a product.)
The following will get you started. There are only two possible values for w. Why? One can easily see (without considering other digits) that the first of those values is impossible. The second one passes that test and determines x. Now, similar to the case of w, there are only two options for z. Consider both options; in each one you already know three digits.
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Grits make hearty breakfast, dinner
When I was growing up, hot cereal referred to something white in a box — cream of wheat or cream of rice — or maybe oatmeal.
Then I met the South. My husband grew up in southern Florida, and he introduced me to the cereal of his childhood: grits.
To hear him tell it, he ate grits every morning for breakfast and their cousin, corn meal mush, at dinner each night.
Why not?
Grits are good, filling, cook up quickly and are suitable for family members with Celiac disease as well as the general masses. We don't have them every day, but generally they show up on the table once a week or so.
Two types
Grits are corn kernels, dried and crushed. There are two kinds: corn grits and hominy grits. Hominy means the corn was first soaked in an alkali solution (like pickling lime) to remove the hulls and to swell the kernels. Then it's dried and crushed.
Native Americans invented making hominy, and it's the key ingredient in masa harina, the corn flour used for making tortillas.
Hominy grits make a smoother finished cereal than corn grits, and that's what you'll generally find in the cereal aisle in the store. I've bought corn grits from health food stores, but the family prefers hominy, and I know where to find it in five-pound bags.
Easy to cook
Cooking grits is just like cooking any cereal — boil water, add grits and stir, turn down the heat and simmer until done. Quick grits take about five minutes, about a cup of water to a quarter-cup of grits.
For old-fashioned grits, if you can find them, you use more water — five cups water to one cup of grits — but cook them a lot slower. Simmer on low for anywhere from half and hour to an hour and a half. You can even cook them overnight in a small slow-cooker on low.
Old-fashioned grits come out a lot creamier than quick grits. But quick grits are good too — and they're quick, which is handy in the morning.
Northerners tend to pour milk and sugar onto their grits, something that galls my husband. Southerners, he contends, are content with butter and salt.
For breakfast grits, I like to stir in an egg or two just before they're done cooking, to add protein. Sometimes I add cheese and sausages, for a full meal in a bowl. That's good for a car breakfast when the kids are late for school.
We make "cheesy grits" as a dinner side, with added egg and grated cheese — cheddar, swiss, Parmesan — whatever is on hand or whatever fits the rest of the meal.
Grits have gone highbrow too, showing up at fancy restaurants cooked in milk or chicken stock, and served with shrimp or mushrooms.
Save leftovers
If you have leftover grits from your breakfast pot, pour them into a loaf pan, where they will set. Then you can fry slices of them to go with your dinner. That is such a good idea that we often make extra grits in the morning so we can have slices at dinner time.
They're good on their own. They're great topped with sauted mushrooms, or mushroom gravy, or steamed greens, or asparagus, or sausages.
Or just stick with butter and salt.
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Many funds of hedge funds (FOHFs) are still dealing with liquidity issues beyond the recovery in equity and credit markets, said S&P Fund Services lead analyst Randal Goldsmith. Underlying net market exposures within FOHFs are also below historical levels, but have increased during the third quarter. In general, net exposures have moved up only gradually because hedge fund managers held in FOHFs portfolios have not been convinced on the sustainability of the rally in markets and have preferred to concentrate on alpha generating opportunities.
Goldsmith says this was particularly the case in Europe, where returns have generally been disappointing despite competitive returns in the underlying equity markets. Some FOHFs managers have also deliberately resisted increases in aggregate net exposure.
GAM's David Smith maintains an agnostic view on markets and has focused GAM Diversity's portfolio on managers able to generate alpha regardless of market conditions," said Goldsmith.
Goldsmith also pointed to Charles Hovenden, CIO of Absolute Fund Managers, who deliberately reduced exposure to Crispin Odeys hedge fund this year because the manager took net market exposure up to a higher level than he was comfortable with. Hovenden tends to avoid equity hedge fund managers who run their portfolios with net exposures over 30%, said Goldsmith. On the other hand he has continued to hold a small exposure to short-biased managers despite disappointment with their slowness to cut losses on cyclical shorts.
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Tribes from all over the region will come to Perrysburg Township's Buttonwood Park this weekend for "They Walked Here Before Us: Woodland Indian Celebration."
Black Swamp InterTribal Foundation Director Jamie Oxendine said there will be Native Americans from the Potawatomi, Ojibwe, Wyandot, Shawnee, Miami, and Cherokee tribes among others. He said dancers at the celebration will come from as far as Wisconsin, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania.
The event celebrates Indian culture through clothing, activities, food, dance, and music. It is from 10 a.m. to dusk on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Adults are $5, seniors over 60 are $3, children from 5 to 11 are $2, and children younger than five are free.
It is the 11th year of the Woodland Indian Celebration at Buttonwood Park that is at 27174 Hull Prairie Rd. According to the Black Swamp InterTribal Foundation, 3,143 people showed up last year to visit the 17 vendors and watch 88 dancers.
"I look forward to all the people coming out with smiling faces and enjoying the beauty of the park," Mr. Oxendine said. "The [Maumee] River is just yards away from where it is, and the beautiful sun is out and wind blowing with a nip in the air. Everyone I see has smiling faces enjoying the culture and sharing it."
"The Indians have not disappeared."
There will be a children's tent with Native American arts and crafts, a wildlife tent with American birds of prey, a flutist, and an Indian village.
"Anyone that thinks they know our culture I encourage them to come out, they will learn something," Mr. Oxendine said. "I hope to get away from the stereotypes. When people come they expect us with war bonnets, but they'll be taken aback because it is nothing like they expect."
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Ahmed Ibrahim has completed his fifth season as an assistant coach for the Harvard men's volleyball team.
Ibrahim helped Harvard to unprecedented success in 2012 as the Crimson earned the program's first-ever national ranking and finished the year at No. 15 in the AVCA Coaches Poll. Harvard posted an 18-6 overall record on the year, the third most wins in program history, and finished second in the EIVA with a 10-4 conference mark.
Harvard ranked seventh in the NCAA in hitting percentage (.298), eighth in win percentage (.750) and 11th in aces per set (1.13) in 2012. Individually, Senior Matt Jones '12 ranked ninth in kills (3.38) and aces (0.42), while sophomore Chris Gibbons '14 was eighth in digs (2.47). Harvard also posted its first win over a ranked opponent under Baise with a 3-1 defeat of then-No. 12 Cal State Northridge.
Three Crimson earned All-EIVA honors as a result of the team's success, including senior Jones (first team), freshman DJ White '15 (first team) and junior Rob Lothman '13 (second team).
In 2013, Ibrahim and the Crimson continued on the road to success earning a national ranking on Feb. 25 at No. 14 in the AVCA Poll. Harvard finished second at the EIVA postseason tournament and posted its third 18-win season that included the program's first defeat of EIVA leader Penn State, 3-0, Feb. 15 and second victory over a ranked opponent under Baise.
As a result of the team's success in 2013, four Crimson earned All-EIVA accolades, the most since the 1993 squad, including White (first team), classmate Caleb Zimmick (second team), senior Rob Lothman (second team) and junior Kyle Rehkemper (second team). Lothman capped off his campaign in Cambridge as Harvard's all-time leader in assists (3,094), while White and Zimmick moved among the program's top 10 in five different statistical categories as sophomores.
Harvard earned multiple program-bests in 2014 including its highest AVCA national ranking at No. 13 Jan. 6. After posting the most EIVA wins in program history with an 11-3 mark, another record was set as five Crimson garnered All-EIVA accolades. White, who picked up his third first team nod, was joined by senior Nick Madden and Zimmick. Rehkemper was named to the second team along with freshman Nick Bendell who also was tabbed to Off the Block/Springbak, Inc. Freshmen All-America Team. Along the way to a 15-8 record, the Crimson ranked fourth in the nation in digs per set (10.08) and 13th in hitting percentage (.289). Individually, Zimmick posted the sixth-best hitting percentage (.440) in the country and sat 17th on the blocks list while Chris Gibbons came in at seventh on the nation's digs list (2.25). Harvard's five graduating seniors, Will Chambers, Gibbons, Madden, Michael Owen and Rehkemper, each etched their names in the Crimson's record book.
The Crimson earned a fourth-consecutive trip to the EIVA Championships in 2015, finishing second in conference play at 7-5, and tied the program's all-time highest ranking at No. 13 Feb. 9. Harvard received three selections to the All-EIVA first team in seniors DJ White and Caleb Zimmick and junior Branden Clemens, with Zimmick earning honorable mention All-America honors for the second-straight season. White finished his senior season as the first student-athlete in Harvard history to accumulate 1,000 kills and 500 digs. The Crimson ranked seventh in the country as a team in digs per set (9.66), 11th in hitting percentage (.277), and 12th in blocks per set (2.48).
The successes continued in 2016 as Harvard reached the EIVA Tournament for a fifth-straight year and finished the campaign at 13-11 overall, 9-6 in conference. Harvard earned a straight-set win over then 15th-ranked Saint Francis (PA) on his home court, helping the team to a 7-2 record at the Malkin Athletic Center for the year. The Crimson ranked ninth in the NCAA in hitting percentage (.298), 15th in aces per set (1.31) and 17th in blocks per set (2.19), while Clemens, an All-America honorable mention selection, ranked 18th in kills per set (3.65) and 24th in hitting percentage (.320).
Ibrahim joined Baise's coaching staff in 2011 after coaching the intramural and club volleyball teams at Princeton University. He also served as a program specialist at the Central New Jersey Volleyball Academy
Ibrahim has 13 years of professional volleyball experience with the National Volleyball League of Egypt. From 2001-06, he played for the Sharkia Egyptian National League Team in Cairo, where the team qualified for Divison A every year. Prior to that, Ibrahim played for the Semoha National League team in Alexandria for four years.
Ibrahim graduated with honors from Suez Canal University in Egypt in 2001 with a degree in physical education and a specialization in volleyball coaching. Upon graduation, he was recognized by the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, President Mubarak, for being one of the top 10 students in his field and was awarded a position consulting on health and fitness for the Egyptian Ministry of Youth.


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"You won't find the name of MacIvey in history books," is, most likely, a true statement, but it's certain the man who wrote those words is deserving of being remembered.
The month of February
Venomous invaders from the South Pacific and Indian oceans are in the Cedar Keys area to stay, according to a scientist from the University of Florida.
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A strategy document developed to address problems with contaminated groundwater on the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR) will be the primary topic of discussion during the November 13 meeting of the Oak Ridge Site Specific Advisory Board (ORSSAB). ORSSAB is a federally appointed citizens' panel that provides independent advice and recommendations to DOE's Environmental Management program to clean up portions of the ORR.
The meeting begins at 6 p.m. in the DOE Information Center in the Office of Science and Technical Information, 100 block of Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge. The public is welcome to attend.
Beginning in January, representatives of DOE, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation participated in a series of workshops to build consensus on a path forward for managing groundwater challenges on the ORR. Some areas of groundwater on the ORR are contaminated as a result of activities at the Y-12 National Security Complex, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the former gaseous diffusion plant at East Tennessee Technology Park. There is also concern that contaminated groundwater may be migrating offsite under public and private lands.
As a result of the workshops, a number of objectives were identified and discussed in detail in a strategy document, which was released in September. The groundwater strategy objectives provide a framework for early actions and a long-term strategy. Dan Goode, U.S. Geological Survey, will discuss the document with ORSSAB members. Goode acted as a liaison to the board during the workshop discussions.
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Lloyd Robertson is the 2016 CJF Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Trina McQueen, who was recognized with the same award in 2002, presented the honour at the annual CJF Awards on June 16. Watch the video tribute and the acceptance speech.
In recognition of his distinguished broadcast journalism career, Lloyd Robertson, the longtime anchor of CTV National News, was honoured with The Canadian Journalism Foundation's (CJF) Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual CJF Awards on June 16 in Toronto.
"Broadcaster, journalist, storyteller and great Canadian," says Jane Taber, a member of the selection jury and senior political writer for The Globe and Mail. "For decades, Lloyd Robertson was our trusted source for news, covering every significant event in the country from election campaigns, the Olympic Games, political leadership battles and royal visits. He did it all with a mix of authority, professionalism and a common touch. This is a well-deserved reward for a remarkable career."
Robertson's broadcasting career spans more than five decades. Currently host and chief correspondent for W5, CTV's investigative news program, Robertson joined CTV in 1976. He held the title of chief anchor and senior editor with CTV National News for 35 years, where he was known for his distinctive baritone delivery and his iconic signoff line, "And that's the kind of day it's been."
"What a great honour to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Canadian Journalism Foundation," says Robertson. "As a long-time supporter of CJF's efforts to bring understanding of the critical role journalism plays in our lives, it's especially gratifying to gain this recognition from my peers."
Robertson's broadcast career began in radio in 1952, in his hometown of Stratford, Ont., before moving nearby to a job in Guelph. He then shifted to television, working at CBC in Windsor, Winnipeg, Ottawa and eventually Toronto, where he anchored CBC's national news. The recipient of numerous awards, Robertson is a Member of the Order of Canada, and was the first journalist inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.
About the Lifetime Achievement Award
The annual Canadian Journalism Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has made an outstanding lifetime contribution to journalism in Canada.
Individuals who have worked in any type of media (print, broadcast, digital) and in any journalism category (news, business, politics, cartoon, arts, etc.) are eligible for consideration. The recipient will have demonstrated, throughout his/her career, a commitment to the highest journalistic standards and ideals. His/her work and contribution to the field and society should serve as a model that inspires excellence in others.
Criteria for the Lifetime Achievement Award:
Among the items to be considered are:
- Body of journalistic work during career
- Contribution to society through outstanding journalism
- Recognition and respect from peers and community
The winner will be selected by a jury and presented at the annual CJF Awards on June 16, 2016.
Past Recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award
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|2005 Pierre Berton (posthumous)
2004 June Callwood
2003 Doris Anderson
2002 Trina McQueen
2001 Doug Creighton
2000 Mark Starowicz
1999 Bernard Derome
1998 Peter C. Newman
1997 Peter Gzowski
1996 Robert Fulford
The 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Michel Auger, longtime crime reporter with Le Journal de Montréal, accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2015 CJF Awards. View the video tribute and his acceptance speech (below). View the Salut Bonjour interview with Auger.
The 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
Peter Bregg, a photojournalist who has captured some of journalism's most compelling images, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 17th Annual Canadian Journalism Foundation Awards on June 4 in Toronto. View the video tribute:
Promoted by The Canadian Press from copy boy to photographer when he turned 19, Bregg has—over the past five decades—travelled to more than 70 countries covering stories both large and small. View samples from his recent work and his archives. View his acceptance speech:
"Peter's body of work has been an extraordinary composite sketch of Canada in the last nearly-half-century," says Kirk LaPointe, a jury member who is also adjunct professor and executive-in-residence at The University of British Columbia Graduate School of Journalism. "He has been one of the most generous, consummately professional journalists in my experience, a mentor to newer photojournalists and a trusted source of advice and leadership in how great journalism is generated. He has remained true to the principles of high-calibre journalism while being an early adopter of modern, digital methods to tell visual stories. He exemplifies what a lifetime of journalism should be: constant renewal, consistent excellence, high integrity and a commitment to community."
Bregg was chief photographer at Maclean's for 17 years; has worked as a photographer and photo editor with The Canadian Press and the Associated Press in Ottawa, Boston, London, New York and Washington, DC; and was the official photographer to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney in 1984-85. His assignments have included eight Olympic Games, Stanley Cups, World Series, Presidential trips, Vietnam in 1973, the Iran hostage crisis in 1979-80, the imposition of martial law on the Solidarity movement in Poland in 1981, and the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York in 2001.
Bregg is a member of PhotoSensitive, a photo collective that uses photography to support charitable causes, and he continues to take freelance commissions while teaching photojournalism at Toronto's Ryerson University Journalism School.
Bregg joins a distinguished group of CJF Lifetime Achievement Award winners. Past recipients include: Michael Maclear, Jack Sigvaldason, Patrick Brown, Lise Bissonnette, Joe Schlesinger, Sally Armstrong, Norman Webster, Knowlton Nash, Pierre Berton (posthumous), June Callwood, Doris Anderson, Trina McQueen, Doug Creighton, Mark Starowicz, Bernard Derome, Peter C. Newman, Peter Gzowski and Robert Fulford. View our video gallery of past recipients.
The Lifetime Achievement Award jury members are:
Chair – Valerie Pringle, Long-time program host and television journalist, CBC and CTV (Canada AM)
Catherine Cano, Executive Director, News Programs, CBC/Radio-Canada
William Fox, Consultant, Government and Public Relations, Stikeman Elliott LLP, Former Director of Communications for Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
Chantal Hébert, Political Columnist, Toronto Star, le Devoir, l'Actualité, CBC, Radio-Canada
Jamie Irving, Publisher, The Telegraph Journal
Sarah Jennings, Journalist and author of Art and Politics
Kirk LaPointe, Adjunct Professor and Executive-in-Residence, The University of British Columbia Graduate School of Journalism
Jane Taber, Senior political writer, The Globe and Mail
Anthony Wilson-Smith, President and CEO, Historica Canada
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Cancer Research at the Capitol
by gwilson on Feb.15, 2011, under A Day in the Life...
McMurry involvement in cancer research was showcased recently when student Heather Whitehead presented a poster on her research at the Undergraduate Research Day at the Texas Capitol on February 14, 2011. Texas Legislative representative for Abilene (District 71), Mrs. Susan King, stopped by to quiz Heather on her research. King, a registered nurse, was well prepared to discuss Heather's project from an informed position. There were 81 posters from 53 schools at the event. Heather's poster, entitled "Potential Anticancer Agents targeting Arginine Biosynthesis", was one of three invited posters from Abilene Universities.
Heather's research targets cancer, the second most common cause of death for Americans. An estimated 207,090 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur among women in the US during 2010. One of the most promising areas for the development of novel anti-cancer therapeutics is arginine biosynthesis. L-Arginine is the substrate of the enzyme arginase which converts it to orinithine. Ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) then produces putrescine which is a precursor of polyamines. Based on this evidence, the research team hypothesizes that ODC inhibitors will reduce proliferation of cancer cells. They will present synthesis of a 2-amino-5-(hydroxyimino)pentanoic acid (AHPA) and biological activity with MCF-7 cells (Michigan Cancer Foundation – 7). The growth of MCF-7 breast cancer cells in the presence of the compound AHPA appears to be significantly reduced. In addition, in the docking study of geometric isomers of AHPA oxime functionality, E isomer binding with ODC was determined to favorable over its Z-isomer. These results demonstrate that AHPA is a potent ODC inhibitor against cancer. Heather will continue to synthesize new ornithine analogs with various functional groups. Biological activities with different cancer cells will be investigated further. Dr. Hyunshun Shin, a faculty member in the McMurry Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, supervises the research. Dr. Spencer at the University of San Francisco has also contributed to this research.
Once again, students at McMurry stand toe-to-toe with those from the largest state universities in the quality of their educational and research experiences. Heather plans to attend pharmacy school upon graduation this May.
Senior Student Projects
by gwilson on Apr.22, 2009, under Projects, Students
Each Biology and BIMS major takes a senior capstone course in which they are tasked with conducting, analyzing, and reporting on a research project of their own design. This spring, the Senior Biology students are presenting posters of their research projects on Monday, April 27th from 2:30 to 4:30pm. The posters will be displayed on the wall outside of S115.
There is a variety of projects ranging from ecological studies to projects focused on biomedical research. Dr. D is overseeing projects that center on studies of cancer cell growth when treated with various supplements that advertise anti-cancer properties.
The following biomedical research projects will be presented by students for their finale reports:
"Effects of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on the MDA-MB-231 Breast Cancer Cell Line"
"Effects of Resvesterol on the Human Breast Cancer Cell Line, MDA-MB-231"
"Effects of Green Tea Extract on the growth of MDA-MB-321, a Human Breast Cancer Cell Line with Invasive Properties"
The poster session will be held in the Finch-Gray Science Center on Monday, April 27th. Please feel free to stop by at any time between 2:30-4:30pm, as the students will be available to discuss their projects and their findings.


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Use this baby afghan free crochet pattern from Bernat Yarns to create a comforting blanket with soft colors flowing through. The yarn in the shown baby afghan works well for boys or girls. Make this free crochet baby blanket pattern for a shower gift.
- Yarn: 7 balls of Bernat Baby (50 g/1.75 oz)
- Crochet hook: Size 3.5 mm (U.S. E or 4) or size needed to obtain gauge.
4 shells and 10 rows = 4" 10 cm.
Approx 36 x 48" 91.5 x 122 cm.
Ch 209.
Foundation row: 1 dc in 5th ch from hook. Ch 1. *Miss next 2 ch. 1 dc in next ch. Ch 1. Miss next 2 ch. (1 dc. Ch 1) 3 times in next ch - shell made. Rep from * to last 6 ch. Miss next 2 ch. 1 dc in next ch. Ch 1. Miss next 2 ch. (1 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc) in last ch. Ch 4. Turn.
1st row: Work shell in next single dc of previous row. 1 dc in center dc of next shell. Ch 1. Rep from * ending with 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch 4. Ch 4. Turn.
2nd row: 1 dc in first st. Ch 1. *1 dc in center dc of next shell. Ch 1. Work shell in next single dc. Rep from * ending with (1 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc) in 3rd ch of ch 4. Ch 4. Turn.
These 2 rows form pat.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures approx 44" [112 cm] ending with a 2nd row of pat. Ch 1. Turn. Do not fasten off.
Next round: *Work 145 sc evenly across end of afghan. Work 3 sc in corner. Work 258 sc evenly along side. Work 3 sc in next corner. Rep from * once more. Ss to first sc. 818 sc.
Next round: 1 sc in first st. *Miss next st. 5 dc in next st. Miss next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to last 3 sc. Miss next st. 5 dc in next st. Miss next st. Ss to first sc. Fasten off.
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Mar 03, 2016
The Bernat baby yarn is very soft, too. Whenever it goes on sale I stock up because I know I'll be using it to make something. I just have to have an idea of what I'm going to make, like a plushie or blanket so I know many skeins to buy. There's nothing worse than running out of yarn before you finish the project only to find it's been discontinued or out of stock!
cstrouse 6673833
Oct 15, 2015
Your pictures aren't close up enough to show the detail of the stitches.
gkavanaugh7 601283 8
Nov 10, 2014
Does the Ss in the last row stand for slip stitch???
FaveCrafts Editor JL
Nov 10, 2014
Hi there - you are correct! It stands for slip stitch. Thanks - Julia from FaveCrafts
mstens 6208358
Apr 30, 2014
I am using regular yarn....Pound of Love .....what size hook and how many to chain in starting chain?
Melissa Ryan
Apr 30, 2014
Hi mstens--thanks for the comment. We suggest using the gauge to determine the size of the afghan. If Pound of Love is similar in weight to the yarn listed, you can use the hook and instructions as stated. If you want your afghan to be larger or smaller, you'll have to adjust the foundation row based on the gauge. Hope that helps! --FaveCrafts Editor
Aug 27, 2011
Hello. In the "1st row" directions, it says "Rep from * ending with 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch 4." There is no * in the 1st row instructions. Should we go back to the * in the foundation row instructions, or is there just a typo, with a * missing in the 1st row instructions?? So... once the foundation row is done, should the main part of the afghan be done with ONLY the instructions "1st row" and "2nd row" (with the supposed missing *)? Or am I supposed to continually go back to the first * under the "Foundation row" when I am crocheting the "1st row" of the pattern? Thanks.
Melissa Ryan
Apr 30, 2014
Hi Skitch--thanks for the comment. The * means go back to the * in the foundation row...basically you're going to repeat the shell stitch: *Miss next 2 ch. 1 dc in next ch. Ch 1. Miss next 2 ch. (1 dc. Ch 1) 3 times in next ch - shell made.* That's what you'll be repeating until the end of the row. Hope that helps!--FaveCrafts Editor
stormeyinfla 38102 35
Nov 20, 2010
It would be nice if the pic of the afghan was larger so you could see the actual stitches and have pics as it progresses! thanks
Crafter 1943891
Apr 02, 2010
this is great....my sister in law is pregnant...this will work great!!
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A key element of the plan is to designate the new school as eligible for funding from the Permanent University Fund, a multibillion-dollar endowment benefiting certain institutions in the UT System and the Texas A&M University System. UT-Pan Am and UT-Brownsville are currently not eligible for such funding.
The new university would encompass an existing regional academic health center in Harlingen, which officials want to expand into a medical school. Chancellor Francisco proposed that the system allocate $100 million over the next 10 years to advance that effort.
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It kicks off full of Soul, the classic Motown sound updated for 2014, with Giggs breathing his approval while the tracks takes a minute to step back into this moment of deep house, before propelling onward. It's fun and funky, and Giggs' languid delivery suits the vibe of the song, which as well as being funky, is also totally catchy.
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The St. Peter-Marian girls' tennis team has enjoyed a red-hot season thus far, winning all 11 of its matches heading into mid-May. However, last Saturday Holden resident Lindsay Benoit, the Guardians' number one singles hitter, took center stage, conquering all comers in the Central Massachusetts Individual Singles Tournament.
The fourth-seeded Benoit, a junior, downed Algonquin standout Megan Kasetty in the final, 6-1, 6-4, at the Tomahawks' steamy, sun-soaked courts.
The triumph was all the more impressive due to the fact that several hours earlier, Benoit defeated top-seeded and highly touted Marina Fileva, the two-time defending champion who hails from Marlborough High. Despite Fileva's deserved credentials, Benoit was at the top of her game throughout, taking the semifinal match in straight sets, 6-0, 6-2.
The match against Fileva, which took place in the morning, did not slow Benoit in the noontime-early afternoon final. Competing against another formidable opponent, Benoit was fluid and hardhitting from the get-go. She won five straight games in a fast-paced first set. With momentum building, Benoit focused on the finish.
"Winning the district championship is just great and feels awesome," Benoit said. "It was definitely a tough match for me, as Megan Kasetty is a very good player. The first set went fairly easy for me — I didn't expect that. Second set, she really kicked it into gear and I had to dig down deep, but I made it through. It's just an unbelievable feeling, being the best."
Benoit definitely beat the best in gaining the top honor. Fileva has been a stud player in Panther tennis circles for several years. Last year, Fileva advanced to the state individual final, where she was beaten. Fileva started the spring strong and did not lose her first match until midseason, when Nashoba standout Kaitlin Clark knocked her off.
Benoit's exploits during the individual tournament are nothing new. She is undefeated, a significant accomplishment when you consistently hit against an opponent's best as the number one player.
"It's great to be undefeated, but winning the championship is even better," Benoit, a fifth-year player, said.
Benoit is actually one-half of a devastating sister combination at SPM. Lindsay's younger sister Paige, a seventh grader, plays second singles. Like Lindsay, Paige is unbeaten and also consistently knocks heads with formidable competition.
Both girls are thrilled with their success and enjoy their teammates. They also savor competing in St. Peter- Marian's consistently strong program. The Guardians are coached by Sheila Leonard.
"It's been a dream season for both my sister and I, and all our teammates," Lindsay Benoit said.
Benoit is the first SPM player to win the title since former Guardians standout Pam Jeppson. Benoit sports a solid allaround game, beginning with her ground strokes and base-line play. Everything basically clicked for her in the final and semifinal.
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Andy Samberg Discusses 'Motherlover,' Temp Jobs And The 2009 MTV Movie Awards With Jay Leno
Our 2009 MTV Movie Awards host Andy Samberg was on Jay Leno last night to talk about his days as a temp, loving mothers, his early stand-up career... and of course to plug his Best Kiss contender, "Pommel: The Bobby Brooks Story." I don't think we've got a choice on this one, readers ... we're going to have to give it to him!
If you're wondering about the steps one must take to become an MTV Movie Awards host, Samberg revealed his troubled years in the temp scene. One job involved "tying ribbons" for a greeting card company -- a job he and his fellow Lonely Island members Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone were fired from because they were daring to talk while tying ribbons. The Lonely Island trio decided to leave rather than stay silent, but their tragic story has a silver lining: "[while it lasted, temping] worked out perfectly because we were never up that early, and we were able to have McDonalds' breakfast... it was delightful!"
Those days are past now, and Samberg now hosts award shows and collaborates with Justin Timberlake to romance one another's mothers. When asked how the sensual sequel to "D*ck in a Box" came about, Samberg revealed it was largely Timberlake's idea. "We weren't sure we wanted to go back to those characters. But Justin is pretty hard-headed and was all 'Everyone thinks we won't do it, and that's exactly why we should!'"
Writing the sketch is one thing, but asking the likes of Susan Sarandon and Patricia Clarkson to participate is another. Samberg was too scared to ask personally, so he had the "SNL" talent department call for him. He needn't have worried, as the two actresses said yes immediately and blew away the "SNL" cast and crew with their hotness. "[They were] way too hot for the joke!" Samberg insisted, revealing that Sarandon and Timberlake's kitchen homage to "Bull Durham" had "a lot of guys crossing their legs on that set."
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Charles Saatchi his divorcing Nigella Lawson for keeping silent after pictures showing him manhandling her were published by a newspaper. She refused to defend him, a situation that has hurt his reputation. Charles has been labeled "wife-beater" by the press.
In an exclusive interview with The Mail, Saatchi says that though he held her throat, he did not exert pressure. There was no intention of hurting the celebrity chef. It was just a 'playful tiff'.
He argues that Nigella has held his throat in the past to attract his attention, and she understands that he never intended to cause harm.
The Mail reports that though pictures could be showing Nigella Lawson in a desperate situation getting manhandled, the couple were in fact not fighting. They were discussing about her eldest daughter, Cosima.
" The real reason the couple were arguing at Scott's:
1. Nigella believes her daughter, Cosima, 19, should go to Oxford like her rather than take up a permanent role at The Economist. Saatchi disagreed.
2. How Nigella's PR machine ordered Saatchi to confess publicly his 'shame and humiliation' at assaulting his wife – and Nigella agreed with this plan.
3. How the couple then had an explosive fight in which Saatchi told Nigella: 'Pack your bags and go.'
4. How Saatchi believes that Nigella's willingness to take her PR advisor's advice over his own ultimately tore them apart.
5. How Saatchi feels he has no other option but to file for divorce because she refused to defend him in public and say he never hit her.
6. How the couple have not spoken a word to each other since Nigella left the family home after the pictures emerged on June 16, and she has refused to answer his 'begging' calls and text messages."
– The Mail
Saatchi was disappointed that Nigella was defending her brand instead of giving an explanation on what transpired. He wanted Nigella to stop listening to her PR team but rather say the truth.
"I feel that I have clearly been a disappointment to Nigella during the last year or so, and I am disappointed that she was advised to make no public comment to explain that I abhor violence of any kind against women, and have never abused her physically in any way," he stated.
By refusing to answer is calls and text messages and continued silence on what happened at the Scott's, Nigella Lawson is responsible for the end of her marriage. "I am sorry to announce that Nigella and I are getting divorced… I am sorry that we had a row. I am sorry she was upset. I am even sorry that this is the end of our marriage," Saatchi said.


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