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Hybrid countdown: The 2013 Honda Accord Coupe concept at the 2012 Detroit motor show signalled Honda's intention to add a hybrid powertrain to its mid-sizer.
2 April 2012
By RON HAMMERTON
HONDA Australia's next-generation Thai-built Accord will gain a hybrid powertrain, expanding the importer's portfolio of petrol-electric models to at least five by 2014.
Honda Australia also confirmed it is considering importing the sub-Jazz Brio light hatchback, maybe even in the current generation that was launched last year across Asia, including India, to compete with the likes of the Nissan Micra and Suzuki Alto.
A people-mover version of the Brio to be built in a new plant in Indonesia is also under consideration.
The new-model moves were disclosed by Honda Australia managing director Satoshi Matsuzawa in Bangkok at the reopening of the refurbished Thai production plant that was devastated by last year's floods.
The new American-style Accord sedan will go into production in Thailand in 2013, with the petrol-engined models arriving in Australia the same year.
Mr Matsuzawa said the hybrid version – a first in the Accord range – will follow later.
It is unclear if the Thai-built Accord will use a plug-in format or the simpler Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid form – as used in current Honda hybrids such as the Insight, Civic Hybrid and CR-Z – that relies on regenerative braking to charge the battery to power an electric motor sandwiched between the engine and the transmission.
Left: Honda Brio. Below: Honda Accord.In January, Honda showed a plug-in hybrid powertrain with its 2013 Accord Coupe concept at the Detroit motor show. In that system, an Atkinson-cycle petrol 2.0-litre i-VTEC four-cylinder engine combines with a 120kW electric motor.
That plug-in hybrid powertrain can be driven in three modes – all-electric, a mix of electric and petrol, and direct-drive petrol – and is said to be good for up to 24km of city driving.
Charging the 6kWh lithium-ion battery is said to take 1.5 hours using a 240-volt charger.
In the US, the new Accord will mark the debut of Honda's new Earth Dreams range of engines, including a 2.4-litre direct-injected four-cylinder producing 135kW of power and 240m of torque – 10 per cent more torque and with five per cent greater fuel efficiency than the current engine.
A new 3.5-litre i-VTEC V6 with GM-style variable cylinder management will also be offered, but power and torque figures remain under wraps.
The engine line-up for Australia's new Accord is yet to be confirmed, apart from the hybrid component.
Asian Honda president Hiroshi Kobayashi told GoAuto that the Accord hybrid powertrains would be made in Japan and shipped to Thailand to be fitted to the ninth-generation Accord sedan.
He said Honda was continuing to expand its hybrid offerings from the Thai production base to meet demand in the region, with the hybrid Jazz coming on stream this year.
The Jazz hybrid was recently confirmed for Australia, where it is set to be introduced late this year, joining the Insight, Civic Hybrid and CR-Z in the hybrid range.
Mr Kobayashi said Honda would also offer more diesel powertrains in vehicles such as the CR-V, which will get the oil-burning alternative in the new fourth-generation compact SUV after it arrives on the Australian market late this year.
He said the increase in diesel offerings within Asian Honda models was largely as a consequence of the company's expanding role in India, where diesel is popular.
He described India as a battleground where the European and Asian car industries met, with each looking to expand their sales in potentially one of the world's biggest markets.
Mr Kobayashi said the Indian market and other developing Asian countries were demanding higher-standard motor vehicles, meaning cars for the region had to be designed to western standards.
He said this would mean that cars made in the region were more likely to be exported to markets that would not accept previous cars designed for the price-sensitive developing markets.
The five-door Honda Brio hatchback, which has been made in both Thailand and India since last year, is one car that might yet make it into western markets such as Australia.
Honda Australia's Mr Matsuzawa said his company was studying the possibility of importing the Brio to sit below the Jazz in the local Honda range, but nothing firm had been decided.
Asked if the current-generation Brio or next model would be the most likely candidate to debut the nameplate in Australia, Mr Matsuzawa said: "Maybe the current one."
One of the problems of the Brio until now has been the lack of an automatic transmission, but that has been solved with the addition in Thailand of a CVT-equipped model as an alternative to the five-speed manual.
The five-seat Brio is powered by a 1.2-litre i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine developing 66kW of power and 110Nm of torque.
Among the safety features in the Thai versions are ABS and electronic brake-force distribution, although it lacks electronic stability control, which would be necessary for Australian sale.
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What was your greatest holiday?
My wife, Sam, and I are passionate about skiing and spent our honeymoon in Aspen. It was the most amazing holiday and our love affair with the place has never faltered. The greatest thing in recent years though has been watching our little girls grow and start to ski themselves ... The fearless attitude of kids on skis is a joy to watch, so a few years back we took them skiing in Niseko, Japan. Not only did we enjoy incredible powder snow but the hospitality was second to none. Great food, too. We will keep going back.
And the worst?
I'm not sure I could name a worst holiday but I can certainly name a worst holiday trait ... nearly killing myself and losing things. I've fallen over in a slippery hotel shower, left my phone in cabs several times, had my phone stolen by a passing Vespa - actually, that was Sam, dropped my phone in the hotel pool - actually, that was Macy ... but you get the drift.
If we bump into you on holiday, what are you most likely to be doing?
I'll be eating and drinking wine.
If we could teleport you to one place in New Zealand for a week-long holiday, where would it be?
I've been lucky enough to guest chef at both Kauri Cliffs and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers. I'm keen to check out their third property, Matakauri Lodge, in Queenstown.
How about for a dream holiday internationally?
It would start in London with a quick coffee and stroll through Borough Markets, and lunch at the River Cafe. We would then head to Paris for coffee and pastries at Coutume, and a slow lunch with matched wines by the glass in the garden at Epicure at the Bristol Hotel. Next would be San Sebastian for a minimum of two nights as there is far too much good food to enjoy. One day devoted to Michelin stars, including Arzak and Etxebarri, and a lazy night slipping through the pintxo bars of the old town enjoying foie, octopus and sweet goat's cheese. Then on to Copenhagen for dinner at Noma and home via Hong Kong, where we would need a little rest in the glorious Upper House hotel before a solid feed of dumplings.
What's the dumbest thing you've ever done when travelling?
See above regarding phones. It's almost a given something will go wrong.
I can't travel without ...
My laptop and/or iPad. It is absolutely amazing how much work you can get done on planes. After a good glass of wine and a nice meal, it's also a great creative space to write recipes. Then I sit back, hit recline and watch movies.
What's the best travel tip you've ever been given?
Back up your phone before you go.
What was the most memorable meal you've had while travelling?
Hardest question ever. A recent trip to Paris left unbelievable memories. The River every single time. The Flower Drum in Melbourne, all the amazing restaurants in Copenhagen and anywhere that Fuchsia Dunlop tells you to eat in Asia is worth its weight in gold, but I would probably have to nominate Per Se in New York City. We had a terrific dinner there last year for my cousin Trish's birthday and I've eaten there many times prior. I truly believe that Thomas Keller offers restaurant service like no other. Each bite, each step of the journey through a meal at this place is a lasting memory.
What's the best thing you've brought back from a trip?
My phone, great memories and a desire to return in most cases. It is always good to bring back an updated list of the latest and greatest spots to eat, drink, stroll and shop.
Favourite airport to land at (other than home)?
Changi would have to be the best in the world but Singapore is not somewhere I travel to nearly as often as I'd like. The new Qantas Singapore Lounge is fantastic and serves food inspired by [my restaurant] Spice Temple.
What's the next trip you've got planned?
I'll be travelling constantly between Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, catching up with my staff and checking in on all the restaurants.
Neil Perry is consulting chef to Qantas and designs menus in business and first class on international flights.

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Patriots coach Bill Belichick says he plans on coaching next season
For those who think that the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady partnership is going away after the New England Patriots latest postseason disappointment, Belichick says he plans to patrol the sidelines in his customary hoodie and cutoff sleeves next season.
"I'll be here," Belichick said, via WEEI.com. "You'll have to deal with me again next year. I know that's disappointing for a lot of you. Until I'm told otherwise, I plan on being here."The Patriots haven't won the Super Bowl since the end of the 2004 season. Belichick just completed his 18th year as a head coach, including the last 13 years with the Patriots. He has a career 187-101 record and an 18-8 postseason mark with three Super Bowl titles.
"That's the NFL. The last game, you play a game this time of year, you're either [in] euphoria or it's a crash landing. And for us yesterday, it was a crash landing. A year ago at this time, it was the other feeling," he said.


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[quote user="myles2424"][quote user="giantsfan420"][quote user="myles2424"][quote user="gmen0820"]Coby Fleener. He can stretch the seams, let Bennett work the underneath route while he comes off chipping a DL, and let Cruz and Nicks do the rest.
Fleener would give us so much flexibility in our formations. He can play tight to the line, and the slot, and Bennett is a huge factor as well. He will play close to the line, he can light up a DE and go out for a pass in the intermediate range. But that is not to say that Bennett can't do those same things. That is why we can dictate ANYTHING on offense.
I know you said make the decision without another FA, but what if you add SS12 into the equation as well? We'd literally be unstoppable because we would have an incredible blend of timing and talent, and if anyone doesn't over praise, it is me.[/quote] I highly doubt after bennett we'd go TE in the 1st.....between a 1st round pick,Bennett,Ballard that would indicate one of them not being on the team in 2013......were all hoping that Bennett pans out,Ballard showed great potential & obviously a 1st round pick wouldn't be going anywhere......
How about egnew in the 4th...[/quote]
we spent a 3rd on Beckum and we carry Pascoe and Ballard. We carry 3 TE's, and like GMEN said, Fleener is quick and fast enough to obliterate LB's/Safeties out of the slot, and big enough to own nickel corners out of the slot.
Keep in mind, we also signed Ballard for one year only as well if I'm not mistaken. If Fleener is the BPA, we'll draft him.[/quote] I bet even if fleener is available, we won't draft him....[/quote]It isn't far fetched that we pass on him. Personally, I'd take him just because of the flexibility I speculate could happen.


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Max Payne 3 is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year, PS4Daily has learned. According to a retailer source who spoke to PS4Daily, two new Max Payne 3 SKUs have been spotted, which correspond to PS4 and Xbox One versions. The game should be announced later this Summer with a Winter 2014 release date.
As announced at E3, Take Two and developer Rockstar are also porting Grand Theft Auto 5 to the PS4 and Xbox One. GTA 5 is scheduled for release in Fall 2014.
Apparently, Rockstar is putting lots of work into getting the RAGE (Rockstar Advanced Game Engine) game engine working on the new platforms with GTA 5, and all the work will make it easier to get Max Payne 3 on the same platforms, since both games are built using RAGE.
The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Max Payne 3 should have modest graphical upgrades, and should include the extra content and DLC that's been released on the previous platforms.
See also: Comparing the PS3 and PS4 Grand Theft Auto 5 trailers (video)
Max Payne 3 was originally released in 2012 on the PS3, Xbox 360, and PC. Considering that Rockstar had already ported the game to the PC, and considering that the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One use the same x86 PC architecture, it wouldn't be that hard to get the game running on the new systems.
Max Payne 3 has sold over 5 million copies to date — which isn't bad by any standard. Unless it's Grand Theft Auto 5, which has sold an impressive 33 million units.
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The Wall-less OfficeRick Wartzman
Last week my colleagues and I at the Drucker Institute moved back into our office, which earlier in the month had been redesigned, top to bottom, by Herman Miller (MLHR). It's a beautiful facility, the perfect blend of form and function, featuring 140 new pieces of furniture that are flexible, mobile, multifunctional (with storage cabinets that double as benches, for example), and environmentally friendly.
Still, my favorite detail is this: There are no interior walls. Eight of us sit all together in one large, sunlit space, without any obstacles in between. We were configured pretty much this way before, but, as the boss, I'd had a work area enclosed by partitions. They've now been tossed away.
Far more than symbolism is at play here. With no walls, my team and I communicate in precisely the ways that Peter Drucker advocated. In fact, our 1,400 square feet of openness is, I'm convinced, a major driver of our results.
One of the most crucial things that any leader can do, Drucker wrote, "is to build the organization around information and communication instead of around hierarchy."
Knocking down walls is the perfect way to achieve this. Not a day goes by in my shop when an idea isn't honed as follows: One staffer is talking with another, wrestling with a particular challenge. Another overhears what they're saying and weighs in. A fourth person then becomes engaged and offers up an altogether different perspective. Out of this ferment, some of our best innovations have been born.
Free-Flowing Dialogue
Just this week, for instance, we decided to refine our efforts to attract readers to our blog, the Drucker Exchange, after a semi-spontaneous discussion broke out among three of us; a co-worker's ears pricked up a bit later and he joined in, pushing our thinking even further. For me, as the supervisor, the best part was that two of my employees had initiated the conversation, and I was able to listen to them first—just as Drucker prescribed.
"Downward communications cannot work and do not work," Drucker declared in his 1973 classic, Management: Tasks, Responsibilities, Practices. Initiatives from the top, he added, have a shot only if "they come after upward communications have successfully been established." They must be "reaction rather than action; response rather than initiative."
At our small university-based think tank, brainstorming in this fashion is part and parcel of the trade. But even the largest corporations can benefit from being imaginative with their space. In the late 1990s, when Paul O'Neill was the chief executive of Alcoa (AA), he constructed a new headquarters with a largely open floor plan. Traditional offices gave way to 81-square-foot work areas—complete with "pass-through portals"—for most employees, O'Neill included.
Typical office layouts, with their nods to status, "are a barrier to the notion of collaboration, and they 'put people in their place' everyday," O'Neill says. A pecking order is "established by access to sunlight, square feet of space, proximity to 'important people.' I wanted to give physical expression to the idea that 'if you work here, you are important, but no more or less important than anyone else who works here.'"
Eschewing Formal Jurisdictions
For Drucker, the very essence of teamwork is "communications sideways," as "people of diverse knowledge and skills … work together voluntarily and according to the logic of the situation and the demands of the task, rather than according to a formal jurisdictional structure." The free-flowing dialogue that emerges naturally from physical proximity only increases the chances for this kind of cooperation.
Another who believes strongly in this approach is Carlos Brito, the chief executive of Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUD), who hasn't had his own office for more than 20 years. He shares a big table with his direct reports.
"We cherish informality and candor and encourage colleagues to bring ideas to the leadership team and to each other on the floor and even in the hallway," Brito told me. To facilitate that, the giant beer maker has "people of all levels sitting near each other so that we can all learn from each other and so that leaders and managers can stay close to the day-to-day work that their teams are doing.
"It's also more efficient to communicate more openly and on the fly," Brito says. "Meetings are a necessary … part of business, but I've found that oftentimes you can get more accomplished with a five-minute conversation in the hallway than an hour-long meeting. You cannot schedule a five-minute meeting in Outlook."
No Place to Hide
Brito perceives other advantages, too. Employees who work in a common area are apt to learn best practices from each other. What's more, an office without walls increases individual accountability. "There's no hiding in an open workspace," Brito explains. "Because everyone sits in the open, it's easier for people of all levels to recognize the high performers and the lower performers day to day, not just occasionally at big meetings or during performance reviews."
There are times when a little private space is required, of course. A few people in my organization put on headphones when they need quiet. It's also quite common for us to step outside onto the patio to take a phone call from a spouse or to speak confidentially with someone. But this minor inconvenience is greatly outweighed by the pluses of constant personal interaction—especially in an age when many organizations are drowning in data.
"Only direct contact … can communicate," Drucker noted. "The more we automate information-handling, the more we will have to create opportunities for effective communication."
Drucker once famously remarked, "The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said."
Undoubtedly that's true. But we also shouldn't forget: There's a lot to be gained, as well, from hearing what is being said by the person right next to you.


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by Dr. Boyce Watkins
I am not one to presume that the New York Association of Black Journalists were off-base by giving a writing award to Beyonce Knowles. While I am sure there are other professional writers who thought they might be considered for the award, we can't presume that the woman who has sold millions of albums, toured the world non-stop for the last decade, been featured in multiple films and made thousands of appearances doesn't have the ability to be an award-winning journalist in her spare time.
Here are some questions I'd like to ask the NYBJ about their decision to position Beyonce for the next Pulitzer Prize:
1) Did you see Beyonce's open letter to Michelle Obama? Do you really think that the same person wrote both of these articles? The first sentence of Beyonce's letter says, "Michelle is the ULTIMATE example of a truly strong African American women." Is she writing TO Michelle or writing ABOUT Michelle? I really can't tell in the first sentence.
2) Would Beyonce have gotten this award had she been a regular citizen and not a celebrity? Only you know the answer to that question.
3) You're really convinced that a person who wrote one article, for one magazine, one time is better than every black professional writer in the country who does this every single day for a living? Perhaps those bums need to step their games up.
4) What's in it for you? Many organizations give false awards to celebrities just to get them to show up for their events. The appearance of the celebrity grants publicity and instant credibility to the event. In this case, the strategy appears to have backfired.
5) What's the procedure and who voted to give Beyonce this award? Did the entire organizational body vote for Beyonce or were all voting privileges given to a select group of people in a private meeting? Yes, that does make a difference.
I'll admit that I'm a bit skeptical about the decision to give Beyonce an award for journalism. With all the celebrities, civil rights leaders and everything else hijacking the space once occupied by real journalists, one can hope that there can be a space that remains sacred and above the influence of peer pressure. But then again, perhaps next year, the Grammys will return the favor and give an award to Ed Gordon.
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HCS Teachers Recognized for Excellence in Education
Throughout the 2012- 2013 school year, teachers from Haywood County Schools will be recognized for their commitment and dedication to the students of Haywood County. This program is sponsored by Jack Bishop of Edward Jones and the Haywood County Schools Foundation. Two teachers a month will be recognized from all sixteen Haywood County Schools. Jenny Wood, Executive Director of the Haywood County Schools Foundation said, "Haywood County has outstanding teachers who often go unrecognized for their hard work."
In the month of January Rachel Jones from Jonathan Valley Elementary School and Teresa Cusaac from Central Haywood High School were recognized for their Excellence in Education. Representatives from Mr. Bishop's, Edward Jones office, the Foundation and Dr. Anne Garrett, Superintendent of Haywood County Schools presented the teachers with Certificate of Appreciation and $100 check sponsored by Mr. Bishop. "Teachers constantly spend their own money out of their own pocket to purchase supplies for their students. Teachers shape the future of our young students and it is important that we as community partners support educators "said Mr. Bishop.
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Facilitating unlearning during implementation of new technology
Becker, Karen L. (2010) Facilitating unlearning during implementation of new technology. Journal of Organizational Change Management, 23(3), pp. 251-268.
Purpose – One of the critical issues for change management, particularly in relation to the implementation of new technologies, is the existence of prior knowledge and established mental models which may hinder change efforts. Understanding unlearning and how it might assist during organizational change is a way to address this resistance. The purpose of this paper is to present research designed to identify specific factors that facilitate unlearning.
Design/methodology/approach – Drawing together issues identified as potential influencers of unlearning, a survey questionnaire was developed and administered in an Australian corporation undergoing large-scale change due to the implementation of an enterprise information system. The results were analyzed to identify specific factors that impact on unlearning.
Findings – Findings from this paper identify factors that hinder or help the unlearning process during times of change including understanding the need for change, the level of organizational support and training, assessment of the change, positive experience and informal support, the organization's history of change, individual's prior outlooks, and individuals' feelings and expectations.
Research limitations/implications – The use of only one organization does not allow for comparisons between organizations of different sizes, cultures or industries and therefore extension of this research is recommended.
Practical implications – For practitioners, this paper provides specific elements at both the level of individuals and the organization that need to be considered for optimal unlearning during times of change.
Originality/value – Previous literature on unlearning has been predominantly conceptual and theoretical. These empirical findings serve to further an earlier model based on qualitative research into potential influencers of unlearning.
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Re: st: hetereoskedasticity/serial correlation with RE xtprobit xttobit?
"Arne Risa Hole" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Re: st: hetereoskedasticity/serial correlation with RE xtprobit xttobit?
Sat, 7 Jul 2007 11:24:22 +0100
In my rush yesterday I forgot to mention Richard Williams' -oglm-
module which can also be used to estimate heteroscedastic logit and
probit models with cluster-robust SEs. This is an easier option for
estimating the heteroscedastic binary logit than -clogithet- since you
won't have to reshape your data.
On 06/07/07, Arne Risa Hole <email@example.com> wrote:
Thanks Austin for mentioning my -clogithet- module and paper. I'm
afraid, however, that -clogithet- does not estimate a fixed effects
logit with heteroscedasticity but McFadden's choice model with het -
although Stata's -clogit- command can estimate homoscedastic versions
of both of these -clogithet- only does the latter unfortunately.
What you could do is estimate a hetersocedastic binary logit model
with het using -clogithet- with cluster-robust standard errors, along
the lines of AttaUllah Shah's suggestion. You can also use -hetprob-
in this manner if you prefer a probit model.
On 06/07/07, Austin Nichols <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
> Jessica <firstname.lastname@example.com> :
> I don't know about the tests for het or clustering after -xtprobit-
> and -xttobit- (perhaps someone else on the list can address these).
> -ssc install clogithet- gives you a test for heteroskedasticity in a
> fixed-effects logit model, described in
> Hole, A.R., 2006. Small-sample properties of tests for
> heteroscedasticity in the conditional logit model. Economics Bulletin
> 3, 1-14.
> http://economicsbulletin.vanderbilt.edu/2006/volume3/EB-06C20063A.pdf
> However, it seems to me your reviewer missed the main problem, that
> -xttobit- is the wrong model. You seem to be estimating ln(real y + 1)
> as a function of X with a lower limit of 1. But ln(1)=0 --how many
> left-censored observations does Stata report? Is it the same as the
> number of obs where y=0?. Or perhaps you are estimating ln(real y +
> exp(1)) as a function of X with a lower limit of 1, where the lower
> limit makes more sense for a depvar y>=0. This still assumes that
> the values observed at zero really should be mostly negative, and the
> underlying distribution is normal, but this is unlikely to be the
> case. What you really want is a GLM model or -poisson- type model,
> right? See e.g.
> http://www.stata.com/statalist/archive/2007-04/msg00549.html
> http://www.stata.com/statalist/archive/2006-12/msg00466.html
> I would recommend you replace -xttobit- using lnreal1 as the depvar
> with -xtpoisson- using real as the depvar.
> In general, adding some number to y, taking the log, and running a
> -tobit- type model is unjustifiable. For one, your estimates will
> differ depending on what number you specify, and there is rarely a
> theoretical justification for one number over another.
> On a more substnantive point, are there no fixed time effects in your
> model? To the extent that marginal tax rates and the deductability of
> giving varies over time, you would at least want to include year
> effects, I think, even if you can't estimate first-dollar marginal tax
> rates for individuals (to get a plausibly exogenous tax-price of
> giving).
> On 7/6/07, Holmes, Jessica <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
> > Hope someone can help! I am using a panel data set that looks at
> > charitable giving for 22,000 individuals over 15 years.
> >
> > I use a random effects Probit to predict whether an individual donates
> > in a given year and a random effects Tobit to predict how much he/she
> > gives each year:
> >
> > xtprobit donate male yrsgrad yrsgradsq mar alumnicloserelative
> > med_income artsent bankfin commedia comptech consulting education
> > environmental govtpp healthcaremed intlang law nonprofitsocialservices
> > profservicesbus salesmarketing ownbusiness mileslt250 reunion soc
> > affinity acad devug arts campus sports otheract socsci natsci art
> > nongrad loans_z grants_z finaid_miss djia_pctch campaignyr hock_pc rank
> > hock_pc_male hock_pc_yrsgrad hock_pc_sports rank_male rank_yrsgrad if
> > stillug==0, i(pidm)
> >
> > xttobit lnreal1 male yrsgrad yrsgradsq mar alumnicloserelative
> > med_income artsent bankfin commedia comptech consulting education
> > environmental govtpp healthcaremed intlang law nonprofitsocialservices
> > profservicesbus salesmarketing ownbusiness mileslt250 reunion soc
> > affinity acad devug arts campus sports otheract socsci natsci art
> > nongrad loans_z grants_z finaid_miss djia_pctch campaignyr hock_pc rank
> > hock_pc_male hock_pc_yrsgrad hock_pc_sports rank_male rank_yrsgrad if
> > stillug==0, ll(1) i(pidm)
> >
> >
> > I have been asked by a referee to
> >
> > 1) test for hetereoskedasticity and correct if necessary
> >
> > and
> >
> > 2) test for serial correlaton and correct if necessary.
> >
> > Stata does not seem to have any commands to detect and/or correct for
> > hetereoskedasticity and serial correlation for xtprobit or xttobit. Any
> > suggestions would be most appreciated...
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jessica
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Joe Flacco had a fantastic postseason for the Baltimore Ravens, and now he is going to reap the financial rewards. Flacco is a free agent now that the season is over. He and the Ravens were unable to agree on a contract extension before the season began and decided to table negotiations until after the year. Flacco was believed to be seeking top-five quarterback money a year ago, so his price must be even higher now that he has led Baltimore to a Super Bowl. Flacco even said after winning the Super Bowl and game MVP honors that he is going to make the Ravens pay. "(Baltimore Ravens owner) Steve Bisciotti told me that if this happens, I can go pound on his desk and really stick it to him. And I said, 'that's exactly what I'm going to do,'" Flacco said on NFL Network's postgame show. When host Rich Eisen reiterated that Flacco plans to "stick it to the man," Flacco said he meant his comments "in a good way." "I love him but …" Flacco said of Bisciotti. Not giving Flacco an extension before the season may have been a good thing for Baltimore. It may have motivated Flacco to prove he is one of the best quarterbacks in the game. "I haven't thought about [the contract] all year, but the year's over now," Flacco said with a smile, recognizing he's about to get paid. Though many people are talking like Flacco will get a huge deal from Baltimore, the team still has the option of using a franchise tag on him if they cannot agree on a long-term deal. What's notable about Flacco's performance this postseason — he threw for 11 touchdowns and no interceptions while going 4-0 — is that his success mirrors Eli Manning's path. Prior to last season, in response to a question he was asked on the radio, Eli Manning said he felt like he was an elite quarterback. Everyone laughed at his comments, but then he played great in the postseason and his New York Giants beat the New England Patriots to win the Super Bowl. In April, Flacco called himself the best quarterback in football, and then he played like it this postseason and won a Super Bowl. Though Flacco has shown us that he is one of the better quarterbacks in the league, he has not displayed elite abilities consistently like Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning, and Tom Brady. Maybe he had this in him all along, and the real difference is that the Ravens finally allowed him to open up the offense. Flacco's performance improved dramatically once offensive coordinator Cam Cameron was fired. The Ravens' offense averaged 344.4 yards per game under Cameron and went 9-4. They were up to 406.2 yards per game and went 1-2 without him the rest of the regular season. But they really blossomed in the postseason getting up to 427 yards per game before the Super Bowl. Flacco says he wasn't asked to do much for the Ravens in the past, and that he could have done more. He also agreed with Marshall Faulk, who said there was some role reversal for the Ravens, who in the past were carried by the defense, but were led by the offense this season. "It's great to have that on your shoulders and to be able to go out and do it," Flacco said of the offense carrying the team. "I think that's the way this team has always been a little bit. We do what we have to do to win the football games. I feel like if our offense had to step up a couple years ago, we probably would have done it. It's just something we didn't necessarily have to do. We didn't have to put 500 yards up. I would've liked to, but it just wasn't what we were doing." Between Eli Manning and Joe Flacco, I think we're finding out that the best strategy for quarterbacks who want to win the big one is to call yourself a great quarterback before the season begins. The post Joe Flacco is going to 'stick it' to Ravens owner with new contract appeared first on Larry Brown Sports. Related posts: Joe Flacco on Ravens Struggling: I Probably Would Have Wanted to Boo too Joe Flacco: 49ers defense is similar to Steelers Ed Reed Critical of Joe Flacco, Ravens Offense Against Texans
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Where to Shop and What to Buy in Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands is a mountain peak destination on the apex of the Banjaran Titiwangsa mountain range. This tourist-friendly hilltop city decked out Vegas-style is the perfect way to enjoy a weekend near Kuala Lumpur. Even though this charming hill station has an abundance of resorts and hotels and features the First World Hotel – which was listed as the world's largest hotel in 2006 by the Guinness World Book of Records – getting a room here during the ,Pweekends can be difficult as the resort is usually swarming with twice as many punters than rooms.
Each of the big hotels has retail outlets that sell souvenirs, candy and handicrafts but if you're looking to do some serious retail therapy, Genting Highlands has a few stores that should occupy your time but shopaholics would be better off getting bargains in the Kuala Lumpur city centre.Read More
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Country's Tid-Bits & Candies Cottage
Located at the Genting Skyway Station at Gohtong Jaya, this store sells an assortment of titbits from preserved fruits, nuts, cookies, sweets, jelly beans, biscuits to crackers. The eye-catching multihued candies and local snacks are piled onto tables to resemble mini-mountains; prices are not exactly cheap but the wide range of sweets available will make sure you're sweet tooth cravings will be satisfied.
- Opening Hours: 09:00 – 17:00
- Location: Lot 3.25, 3rd Floor, Genting Skyway Complex
- Tel: +603 6100 1546
Asian Cultural Village
Selling merchandise that ranges from Asian handicrafts, souvenirs and gifts, the Cultural Village comprises 12 stalls representing different countries and their unique items. The Japanese dolls as well as the beads and accessories from India are a good bargain and the Korean snacks are especially tasty.
- Location: Level 3, First World Hotel Plaza (opposite First World Café)
First World Plaza
Located within the First World Hotel, First World Plaza is home to the Genting Indoor Theme Park; the area is a colourful mixture of retail stores and raucous theme park rides. You can choose to shop at the numerous vendors that sell souvenirs and handicrafts while you enjoy the sight of people having fun in the theme park or even just window shop while enjoying snacks from the various kiosks.
- Location: First World Hotel
Lovely Lace
This little store is a franchise that sells teddy bear-themed furniture, knick knacks, gifts and a host of other assorted items in varying shades of white. The store smells like a dewberry-laden haven and by far the best merchandise here are the scented fragrant oils which are sold at quite a bargain.
- Location: First World Plaza, Lot 2-18, T2, 2nd Floor, First World Hotel
- Tel: +603 6436 4766
Nike Factory Store
This is probably the best store in Genting Highlands. Selling Nike sporting apparel and footwear, this store has some pretty good bargains and foot apparel are especially reasonably priced; the only downside is the fact that they're not really the latest designs but really at these prices who's complaining?
- Location: First World Hotel
This immense store has a huge array of toys for kids that are sure to entertain them for an hour or two. It's the perfect place to go if you're looking for a little in-room hotel entertainment to keep the kids busy while you enjoy some quiet time in front of the TV.
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T20 MATCH: MASHONALAND EAGLES v MID-WEST RHINOS
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Result: Mashonaland Eagles (149/6) beat Mid-West Rhinos (103/9) by 46 runs.
Mashonaland Eagles ensured that they would finish top of the Pro50 table and maintained their winning record with an easy 46-run victory over Mid-West Rhinos. Their main match-winner was their opening batsman Sikandar Raza, who hammered a superb 62 on a day when almost all the other batsmen found run-scoring difficult. Sadly, this match was played before the usual empty stands at Harare Sports Club.
The match had little interest from the point of view of the tournament itself, as Mashonaland Eagles had already qualified for the final, along with Mountaineers, and were almost assured of a home final. Mid-West Rhinos are a distant third in the table, but would be eager to inflict the first T20 defeat of the season on their opponents. Unusually, the visiting team won the toss and put Mashonaland Eagles in to bat – which is what the home side generally opts to do anyway in T20 matches.
They were soon regretting that decision. The aggressive opening pair of Chamu Chibhabha and Raza hammered 59 together before Chibhabha fell for 22 in the seventh over. The weakened Mid-West Rhinos bowling attack, without Edward Rainsford (sick), was erratic and wides were frequent. Raza played superbly, hitting three sixes and two fours while losing partners regularly at the other end; he made 62 off 56 balls, taking the score to 133 for four in the eighteenth over before being caught at long-off.
Given the prevailing damp conditions, runs were never very easy to obtain, and the eventual total of 149 for six looked quite good. Apart from the openers, none of the later batsmen reached 15. Mike Chinouya and Neville Madziva took two wickets each, but the most economical bowler was the off-spinner Simon Mugava, with one for 17 off four overs.
Mid-West Rhinos decided they needed a quick start, but Jaik Mickleburgh tried to hit too soon and skied a catch in the second over for 3. Brendan Taylor, however, was in fine form right from the start and it was clear that as long as he was in, the Eagles' total was not safe. But he flattered only to deceive: after running to 21 off 11 balls he played a weak drive and gave a low catch to mid-on, leaving the score at 32 for two in the sixth over,
Vusi Sibanda was still there, but he was not at his best, and when he chopped a ball on to his stumps for 21, the total was 55 for three in the ninth over and Mid-West Rhinos were approaching miracle territory. The miracle never looked like happening, although Peter Moor, playing for his new franchise, fought well to score 30 off 36 balls. They could manage a total of only 103 for nine, with Elton Chigumbura, Prosper Utseya and Cephas Zhuwao each taking two wickets.


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Dear Fly Anglers,
Since our last update, Idylwilde has made some big strides. I'm pleased to announce that we have secured long-term manufacturing in Sri Lanka, we have printed our 2014 catalog, and our sales reps are heading into the field with a new electronic order form to write your pre-season orders. We've also taken delivery of our first shipments of flies from Sri Lanka, and they are available for immediate purchase. Your sales rep will have samples and a list of available flies later this week. Our office staff is also standing by to serve you.
We are aware of Umpqua's press release and letter announcing its partnership with our former Philippines factory. We understand that Umpqua's sales reps are telling dealers that Umpqua has, in effect, purchased Idylwilde. Nothing could be further from the truth. Instead, Umpqua is selling the flies that Idylwilde already paid its manufacturing partner in the Philippines to produce for the 2013 season. Idylwilde did not authorize the sale of those flies to Umpqua, and Umpqua did not contact us about buying them. It seems that Umpqua was hoodwinked into buying flies that the manufacturer did not have the right to sell. Consequently, Idylwilde is attempting to reclaim its flies from Umpqua. This unsettling turn of events shows precisely why Idylwilde is no longer doing business with its former manufacturing partner in the Philippines.
Regardless of how this situation resolves, I am very sorry that you have been thrust into the middle of this. But your buying decisions will be the bottom line. Should Umpqua and its sales reps be rewarded for this backdoor approach? Or should Idylwilde's reps and staff be rewarded for being honest and for working hard to find a new manufacturer? We trust your good judgment.
Many of you know, and have been a part of, the Idylwilde story. You were there as I built the company, built the factory in the Philippines, and grew Idylwilde into the brand it has become. The same hard work and tenacity that built Idylwilde is still driving the company today. We are going to deliver on our pre-season promises for 2014. And we'll have one of fly tying's most accomplished experts, Dave Bloom, on the ground in Sri Lanka overseeing quality control throughout the production season. As always, we will continue to support our products with consumer marketing to ensure that our flies sell themselves.
Please feel free to call or email me directly if I can be of service or answer any questions.
I appreciate your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Zach Mertens
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- Cockroaches
- Bed bugs
- Carpet beetles
- Spiders
- Earwigs
- Spider mites
- House flies
- Slugs and snails
For Indoor Use:
Lightly coat a thin layer in areas where insects are found or may hide, such as kitchen cupboards, behind and under appliances, baseboards or drain pipes. For carpets, lightly sprinkle the Insect Dust over the carpet, and leave for 2-3 days before vacuuming.
You can leave the dust in place until you no longer see any signs of insects in that area, at which point you can clean it up.
Thoroughly dust floor, carpets and bedding in and around pet's sleeping areas, as well as surrounding baseboards, cracks and crevices. Safe to use around your pets - it can be rubbed right into your dog's fur.
Take apart bed and dust joints and channels. Dust any hollow tubing and the interior framework as well as the mattress and all cracks in the room. Use a turkey baster or duster to apply clouds of the dust over the affected area. Leave the dust for a few days. It is still safe to sleep in your bed even while the dust is present.
Lightly dust in and around kitchen and bathroom plumbing, along baseboards and wherever else silverfish are found.
Carpet Beetles
Dust along baseboards, carpet edges, under carpet, furniture and inside closets.
For Outdoor Use:
Lightly coat a thin layer of diatomaceous earth on areas where insects are found, such as patios, door frames, foundations, sewer pipes and drains. Apply as a barrier around plants, trees and garden beds. For best results, reapply the Insect Dust after heavy rainfall.
Thoroughly dust areas where flies frequent, such as livestock pens and kennels. It can be applied to livestock coat as an insect repellent/contact insecticide. DE can also be added to the food of pets and livestock. The DE helps as a de-worming agent for livestock, and it ends up in their dung. Flies lay eggs on the dung which hatch into maggots, which are then killed by the DE. This is an effective method for fly control, especially on farms and homesteads, and in outdoor areas where animals are present.
Fire Ants
Sprinkle diatomaceous earth directly on the ant mound, or mix with water to saturate the mound. It can also be sprinkled along ant trails. The ants will track the DE back to their nests where the colony will be exposed to its abrasive action.
Slugs and other garden pests
Apply as a barrier around plants and garden beds. Reapply after rain. Any diatomaceous earth that washes into soil will continue to benefit your garden, since it acts like vermiculite in retaining water for future slow release. Our diatomaceous earth is OMRI listed for organic use.
Diatomaceous earth will not harm worms or any of the beneficial microorganisms in the soil.
Lice control for chickens
Lice are a common scourge around chickens and can lower their vitality resulting in fewer eggs and disease. Set a "dusting box" of DE in the corner of the coop and chickens will continually apply themselves with DE. This will reduce or eliminate lice within a few days.
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This Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth is uncalcined amorphous silica, which comes from natural freshwater deposits in the USA. The freshwater naturally occurring diatomaceous earth deposits that are designated Food Grade by the FDA have less than 1% crystalline silica. These deposits are primarily amorphous silica which is harmless when ingested and is commonly used in feed and food industries. Insect Dust is certified organic by the Organic Materials Review Institute.
Insect Dust is registered as an insecticide with the EPA, so it is required to have a generic health warning on the bag, despite its safety.
Environmental Health Coalition refers to Diatomaceous Earth as one of the least toxic insect controls on their "Home Safe Home" fact sheet about safe household cleaners and indoor pest control.
Professor Stuart Hill at McGill University describes Diatomaceous Earth as non-toxic and feeling like talc when you touch it. He says that if you are going to apply large quantities, you should wear a face mask to avoid inhaling it. However, he mentions that inhaling common road dust is probably more harmful than inhaling Diatomaceous Earth.
Please note that food-grade diatomaceous earth should not be confused with "pool grade" diatomaceous earth. Diatomaceous earth used in pool or water filtration contains DE that has been chemically treated and heated making the silica crystalline which is a dangerous respiratory hazard and harmful to the health of humans and animals.
Read our article Diatomaceous Earth: Non-toxic Pest Control for Your Home and Garden to learn more.
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Questions about the Insect Dust Diatomaceous Earth - 4.4 lb
- From Melis at 11/23/10 4:16 PM
- Hi,
The website indicates that this product is safe for pets.
My 3-week old kittens are infested by fleas. Would it be safe to apply this product on them? What about on the mother who is with the litter all the time?
- Hi Melis,
Yes, diatomaceous earth is completely safe for your cats, even the young kittens. You can rub DE into their fur, and also the mother cat's fur. Sprinkle it in and around their bedding.
DE is especially good at long-term control of fleas, and other insects as well. The insects outer skin is scored by the DE which leads to their dehydration and death, usually within a few days of coming into contact with the DE. Results are not immediate.
In your case, since there is an infestation, you may need instant as well as long-term control of fleas. I suggest you get one of our electric flea traps and set this beside the litter. This will decrease their numbers quickly, and the DE will finish the job and keep the fleas away over time.
Also, cats will continue to bring in fleas, so it's a good plan to sprinkle DE in areas where the cats frequent.
We don't have cats anymore, but even now we sprinkle DE in all the rooms of our home to keep the bug population down. I can speak from personal experience to the effectiveness and safety of diatomaceous earth.
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- From JD at 1/26/11 11:11 AM
- Being food grade, does this mean it will be safe to use in my vegetable/fruit garden? I have a terrible problem with ants in the garden.
- Hi Jan,
Insect Dust (Diatomaceous Earth) is safe to use in your vegetable garden. It is safe for you and for your plants.
For best results, you need to understand how DE works. When insects come into contact with DE, their exoskeleton becomes scratched by the microscpoic sharp egdes of DE, and soon they dry out and die. So you want to place the DE in a spot which the insects will cross. In outdoor locations such as a garden, the DE will be most effective when dry. You may want to reapply the DE after a rain. Strong wind may also blow away some of the DE, so try to put it in a place where there will some wind protection.
We have used DE at our home for years, both indoors and outdoors, and have found it to be the single best nontoxic insect control product we have used.
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- From Tana at 2/22/11 9:39 AM
- I have been told that D.E. is also good to use around chicken pens. How would be the best way to apply?
- Insect Dust (Diatomaceous Earth) can be sprinkled inside the coop, especially in crevices or cracks which harbor mites. You can also sprinkle some DE in nesting boxes inside the coop. Over time, the chickens will displace the DE as they scratch the bedding in the coop, and some DE will be buried. You will need to reapply occasionally, depending on the type of bedding in your coop.
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- From Lauren Katz at 3/1/11 7:27 AM
- I have a tea cup yorkie, and a 15 pound cat. I would very much like to use this product on and around the area of my Tea Cup dog. However she is only 3 pounds. And does lick herself. Also.... my cat grooms herself frequently....
so, is this safe for the teacup?
- Yes, our Insect Dust (Diatomaceous Earth) is completely safe for the Teacp Yorkie and the cat. Licking the diatomaceous earth is harmless, as this is food grade DE.
Just sprinkle the DE in areas where insect pests frequent, and if possible, sprinkle it where the vacuum cleaner will not suck it up too quickly.
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- I have a tea cup yorkie, and a 15 pound cat. I would very much like to use this product on and around the area of my Tea Cup dog. However she is only 3 pounds. And does lick herself. Also.... my cat grooms herself frequently....
- From Jacqui at 3/8/11 7:43 AM
- Hi, just popped in from New Zealand and was wondering if you had a price (currency conversion) for the DE and USP for delivery to NZ? Really interested in your product.....
- Hi Jacqui,
We are sorry but we are unable to ship DE overseas. This is due to the cost of shipping, and our warehouse is not set up to do the paperwork involved. You may have a friend in the US who can receive the DE for you and forward it to you, but we are unable to do this ourselves.
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- From Wanda at 3/19/11 8:06 PM
- If I buy the 4.4lb bag is there an expiration date to when the bag must be throwed away if all is not used in two years?
Or can it be used till gone?
I'm interested because we are being invaded by tiny ants that we can't find where there coming from. My son's 5th wheel trailer is more invested that us.
I'm all for natural since we have a 10 Jack Russell Terrier.
- There is no time expiry on Insect Dust (Diatomaceous Earth). You will not have to throw away any unused DE because it remains viable in storage over time. It will be effective against your ant problem.
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- If I buy the 4.4lb bag is there an expiration date to when the bag must be throwed away if all is not used in two years?
- From Katherine at 3/27/11 7:36 PM
- I have a dog, cat and bearded dragons that roam free in the house, will this have any harmful effects on my lizards?
- Insect Dust (Diatomaceous Earth) is safe for use around your house pets, including the bearded dragons.
DE is the consistency of talcum powder. To an insect, the DE is abrasive and scores the exoskeleton, leading to dehydration and death. But to larger creatures, the abrasive particles are too small to cause irritation.
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- From Tabatha at 4/9/11 1:44 AM
- We are having Carpenter Ant problems in our house, will the ants take this back to their colony killing it off or should we use something along with DE?
- Carpenter ants will not carry DE back to their nests. DE will kill carpenter ants which come in contact with it, but the effect is not immediate. There are a few products on the market which contain boric acid, which will have some effect on the colony, but boric acid is a poison and needs to be handled with care. In some cases, products containing boric acid need to be applied professionally.
We use DE exclusively for controlling carpenter ants. It has been effective over time.
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- From April at 5/8/11 6:58 PM
- Is this Amorphous DE. or Diatomite DE? I read there are different types of DE and cannot find any specs on ingredients or type for this product? I understand one is known to cause cancer, can you clarify?
- Amorphous DE is food grade, freshwater diatomaceous earth.
"Pool filter" grade DE has been heated to the point ot melting, making it much more crystaline and abrasive. As a result it is irritating to lungs and other soft tissue, making it carcinogenic.
The DE we sell is food grade, and safe for applications in the home, safe around children safe for use on pets, and safe for use in the garden as a slug repellent.
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- From Ed at 6/2/11 4:18 PM
- Can this product be used on a beach for ants? Can it in any way cause harm to the fish or birds that are on our lake?
- Diatomaceous earth can be used on a beach and will pose no threat of harm to any of the fish or birds. It is entirely safe to use in this application.
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A member of the New Zealand under-20 rugby squad joked about a rapist in a Facebook post as a teammate was being investigated for rape by South African police.
Baby Blacks hooker Nathan Harris yesterday outed himself as the player accused of raping a 22-year-old woman at a Cape Town hotel on the night of his side's junior world championship defeat by hosts South Africa last Friday.
The 20-year-old from Te Puke said he had gone public to save his teammates from suspicion.
He apologised for breaking team rules by allowing a woman into his room but said "very strongly" that he was innocent of the rape allegation.
Harris asked for privacy during a "very stressful and painful time".
"I am proud to have had this amazing opportunity to represent my country playing rugby and I know that I let the team down and I let my family down," he said.
"For that I am truly sorry and I want to apologise to my teammates, team management and to all the parents and friends who supported our team, but especially to my family for the distress this has caused them all.
"I have learned a lot and now I am hoping for a good outcome so I can get on with my life."
New Zealand Rugby Union chief executive Steve Tew would not comment on yesterday's developments but said earlier this week the Baby Blacks squad had been reminded of team protocols only hours before the alleged rape.
Tew said players had been drinking on Friday night but he did not believe they were grossly intoxicated.
However squad members made comments on social networking sites about "drowning sorrows" after their loss to South Africa.
And yesterday one joked on Facebook that "they can't find the rapist cause he is in Australia", but the comment was later removed.
All Black mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka said the pressure increased "10-fold" on players picked for New Zealand.
"There are some people that can cope, others not so well. There's a bunch of pressure from a bunch of environments ... there's no doubt that it's a pressure cooker," Mr Enoka said.
"Most teams have rules and codes around it but sometimes people transgress."
UNUSUAL PATH TO UNDER 20s
The ascent of Nathan Harris to the Baby Blacks followed an unusual path.
He was not the best player in the Tauranga Boys' College first XV - in fact, he had to change positions to accommodate more illustrious teammates.
Nor did he leave Bay of Plenty coaches eagerly awaiting his progression to the provincial team as he toiled away for Te Puke Sports' premier side in the Baywide club competition.
After spending his entire rugby life on the back of the scrum, Harris was forced into the hooker role after Sam Cane - who last weekend scored two tries on his run-on debut for the All Blacks - arrived at Tauranga Boys'.
Harris then made the Bay of Plenty and Chiefs' under-18 teams in his first season hooking the scrum. He also played for the Te Puke premiers.
His exploits were enough to get him into a national under-20 camp last November and, determined to win a spot in the world championship team, he spent the summer treating training like a fulltime job.
That dedication eventually paid off, with coach Rob Penney selecting the 1.82m, 106kg Harrison for the Baby Blacks' world title tilt.


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Final Fantasy XIII-2 is a direct sequel to FFXIII, and will once again star lead protagonist Lightning.
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Say what you want about the linearity of Final Fantasy XIII I still dug the game because of its combat and story. Which is why I'm pumped up about the …Continue reading →
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Do you have bank accounts, stocks and dividends, wages, refunds, safe deposit boxes, or other unclaimed funds which you have forgotten about and for which you are eligible?
You will get the opportunity to check for these funds on Thursday, Sept. 5, when a representative from the Rhode Island Treasurer's office is at the senior center. Volunteers of the FFC will also be available to offer a presentation on free one-on-one coaching about improving credit, building a budget, and managing debt. These services are free and are open to seniors even if they are not members of the senior center.
Summer shuffleboard players are reminded that the shuffleboard omelet banquet is Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. at the senior center. The champion and runner-up team will be announced, as well as the hanger champion.
March Glaude from Royal Travelers will be offering a presentation of upcoming trips for 2014 on Tuesday at 11 a.m. If you plan to pay for any of the Royal Travelers trips by credit card, this will be the opportunity.
INSIGHT, the support group for the legally blind and visually impaired, will be meeting in the center craft room on Wednesday at 11a.m. Seniors with vision problems and their caretakers are invited to attend.
The Westerly Hospital and the Southern New England Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation will be starting a new six-week arthritis exercise group on Thursday at 10:45 a.m. at the senior center. This program is specifically designed for people with arthritis because it is a gentle exercise program led by trained instructors. It offers an opportunity to meet people and have fun while doing something good for yourself and your body. The exercise program can give you more energy and help you maintain joint range of motion, muscle strength, balance and coordination, and posture and body mechanics. You may register for the class by calling the Rehabilitation Department at the hospital by calling 596-3593 or from Connecticut, (800) 933-5960, Ext. 3346.
Next Monday at 9 a.m., the center van will be headed to Crystal Mall. Westerly area seniors are eligible to use this service. To make a reservation, call Edie Jacobson at the center Mealsite at 596-7216.
The Red Hat Chicks will be returning the senior center on Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 1:30 p.m. to enjoy a pot luck luncheon. Please call Rose-Andree Meeker to confirm your attendance. New wearers of the purple and red are also welcome.
The senior center book discussion group will be meeting on Monday, Sept. 9 at 1:30 p.m. This month's book is "The Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency" by Alexander McCall Smith, the first of one of my favorite series. New members are always welcome to join the group.
Planning ahead for several special events that will be taking place at the senior center, tickets are currently on sale for the center member picnic (Sept. 21), the chicken Parmesan dinner (Oct. 5), and the Card Party and Mini Bingo (Oct. 12).
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A few days ago teams of local anti-Spielbergs randomly selected a genre, a character, a prop, and a line of dialogue; then wrote, cast, crewed, and filmed against a 48-hour hard deadline. These rushes are the finished projects, as mandated by the rules of this national competition (the winning teams in 60 cities go on to compete for the grand prize). Fourteen films from our citys compo will be shown at each of four screenings, tonight and tomorrow at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. (Yes, math kids, thats 56 movies, all made in two days. Mr. Bruckheimer, the gauntlet is down.) Viewings take place at the Colony Theater. Price: 10 bucks.
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Pm if interested ill consider ending early.
Type: Posts; User: Wrecker
Pm if interested ill consider ending early.
here is what i have:
he-man meets ram man
hordak- the ruthless leaders revenge
the power of point dread x 2
the magic stealer x 2
the menace of trap jaw
temple of darkness
I found a castle grayskull at my local goodwill store for 3.00
Bad news is that it was missing most of its parts.
I would like to buy these parts so if you happen to have any please hit me up...
hordak crossbow and bat- 11 for the pair
gwildor figure only -5
jitsu armor-5
POP catra (shower power) figure only -10
POP starburst she-ra with cape-15
pop clawdeen (flocking dmg has saddle) -5...
I have 1 with independently rotating arms and 1 with arms that seem to be joined (when 1 moves the other does as well.
What versions are these?
interested in the gpk. how much you looking for "per card"
what is this part to?
please and thank you
the "bagged" ones are complete (except for skullman[obviously])
condition varies from figure to figure.
Will sell as a lot or...
just figure. Looking for Tri-klops sword or clawful OR he-man armor and sword
please notice the condition (not bad but not great).
there are 2...
great condition missing 1 gun everything else included.
-pm with interests or reply to thread :)
sent you an email :)
i have one but with slight fold creases :(
minor paint ware still works properly
please pm with interests
ram man and trapjaw w/gun
please click for a closer look:hmeek:
pm with offers on per...
i really need that syklone shield. what do you want for it?
I sent a pm.
3 days left
both have minor play ware and the sorceress is slightly loose in the legs.
all weapons/accessories are included. wings open and close nicely.
i know some are not motu but any help would be appreciated. thanks.
is there a sight that helps you identify motu accessories (besides this one)
can someone please let me know what the black gun in this auction is to?
The description stated that it is one of his accessories but I cant find the truth in that anywhere.
I scored this "lot" hopefully everything goes well with it.
I spent aprox 160.
do you think I paid too much?
Sy-klone shield
fisto (need all but sword)
tri-klops (accessories needed)
tung lashor (dragonfly weapon)
please pm me or replay to thread if you have any of these
black zodac pistol
rockon laser
looking to sell these for the cheap$$
pm me :D
so then all motu figure had the spring loaded waist?
well i got one complete for 6 bucks. so I guess I got what I paid for.
It is cosmeticly perfect except for the loose waist. At least it displays well.


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I would like to thank all the members I have had the pleasure to interact with during my two years as Chairman during visits, committees, dinners and lectures and take this opportunity to welcome Jim Stewart in the role of Regional Chairman for the 2015-2017 period. This notice will soon be replaced by one of his own. You can reach Jim at email@example.com.
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