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The U.S. men's national team kicks off its Gold Cup on Tuesday against Canada, and with the painful memory of Saturday's 4-0 friendly loss to Spain still fresh, there is plenty of speculation about just which 11 players Bob Bradley will turn to in the Gold Cup opener on Tuesday night in Detroit.
Top veterans such as Tim Howard, Landon Donovan, Clint Dempsey, Carlos Bocanegra, Michael Bradley and Steve Cherundolo are locks to start, but there are other positions which still raise questions. Will it be Jermaine Jones or Maurice Edu in central midfield? Will Bob Bradley go with a 4-4-2 or 4-5-1, and if it's a 4-4-2 will Bradley turn to teen striker Juan Agudelo? Will Oguchi Onyewu get the nod in central defense, or will Bradley go with a Goodson-Bocanegra pairing in the middle?
Here's a look at a lineup we could see the USA field against Canada:
Some quick thoughts:
Just as a reminder, this is the lineup I can see Bob Bradley starting, not necessarily the lineup I would use. Would my lineup be different? Probably not, though I might be tempted to give Eric Lichaj the start at left back, with Carlos Bocanegra pairing with Clarence Goodson in central defense.
Onyewu looked shaky against Spain, so a Bocanegra-Goodson central defense with Jonathan Bornstein at left back isn't out of the realm of possibility. Tim Ream and Eric Lichaj seem like long shots to play vs. Canada. Bradley rates Ream highly, but the fact he went 90 minutes makes it seem unlikely the Red Bulls defender gets the start.
The toughest toss-up is between Maurice Edu and Jermaine Jones, and we go with Jones because he looked better overall in the three most recent friendlies, though it can be argued that Edu looked better against Spain than Jones did.
For those asking why Clint Dempsey doesn't get moved up top, he is needed on the flank more than up top, because the reality is the roster just doesn't have quality wing options.
What do you think of this lineup? Which lineup would you like to see take on Canada?
Share your thoughts below.
Ive read the majority of posts on Ives article, and I believe much of the arguing comes from the fact that BB has chosen another mind boggling squad! How do you choose Robbie Rogers of Mikel Diskerud…Or Oneywu/Bornstein over Whitbread/Demerit…or Wondolowski over Davies? Ive said it for years, that BB's first team choices are suspect at best! I feel he ignores good young American players abroad! The USMNT struggles to score goals, but he refuses to think outside the box and give real chances to strikers like Starikov, Grella, etc…We struggle with possession, but he leaves Torres off the roster, outside defender is a need position, but he lets his German counterparts push him around in regards to Timothy Chandler (Just think if Klinsmann was the coach!!!!)…what about Frank Simek?? I love our national team, and want them to win every game, but there's a part of me that wants them to fail in the Gold Cup….for the future and greater good of the program!!
He was beaten on one play….when the team was already down 3 goals and pressing forward.
4-4-2, bread and butter of US soccer.
Bedoya (for whatever striker looks worse @ 65-70 min, push Duece up top
Edu for Jones @ 75 min
Wondo for other starting striker@ 80 min
Against the midgets in CONCACAF, Wondo is a good option. Unfortunately, he's limited athletically — jumps like a white guy and isn't very fast. Still, I think he could be very effective in this tournament. Canada isn't loaded with great athletes, either. Wondo could do good work there. Save Agudelo as a sub — and maybe start him against Guadeloupe and Panama, where their defensive weaknesses can be exploited by a guy like Agudelo.
Also — Gooch really did look horrible against Spain. He's reduced to being a bystander. I'd start Goodson and Boca in the middle for now (maybe use Ream against Panama or Guadeloupe) and bring on Bornstein at left back, for now — using Lichaj there in a later match.
Conundrum. Good, woody word.
Fortunately, Canada isn't loaded with athletes, either. Bornstein should get a look there.
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Also, something to keep in mind, Bedoya isn't really a outside/wing midfielder. At Orebro, where he has been playing very well, he has been used as a more centrally located attacking mid. Which is probably why he hasn't looked the greatest while playing for the USMNT.
You really doubt the commitment of Donovan, Cherundolo, and Bocanegra? Whatever you have to say about Donovan, he is the Mexecutioner so even if he sleepwalks through the other games(which I doubt), he'll show up big if we make the finals. Cherundolo always fights hard, and was one of the bright spots in a lost-cause second half against Spain. Boca is captain for a reason: I don't doubt his heart at all. In fact, I'm sure Boca and Cherundolo appreciate that this may be their last chance for Nats glory. They have a role to play in qualifying but their time will be past by the next Confed Cup and definitely by the next World Cup.
Davies is nursing a hamstring injury, which isn't exactly re-issuring for a speed demon. Plus Wondo has been in great form for over a year now, better than any other forward in the pool.
Mix Diskerud does the same things that Bedoya, Feilhaber, and Adu all do – how many center attacking mids do you we need exactly. I'm not crazy about Rogers as a player neither – but I do agree that we need at least one natural true winger on the side – the only shame is that we don't have that many who are any good at the moment.
I won't argue the CB issue because we can go in circles about that. Gooch and Bornstein have the experience, but one looks like he is on the downturn of his career and the other is inconsistent. DeMerit is nursing injuries and just recently came back to playing for the Whitecaps and Whitbread seems to pick up real untimely injuries whenever he rounds into good form and is about to be called up. We don't have that many options for LB, so I don't get worked up over Bornstein, but I can see your point about Onyewu.
Either way, I don't think these decisions are as open and shut as you make them out to be.
I think it will be Altidore and Wondo up top, simply because Agudelo played the whole game. I would also not be surprised to see either Bornstein or Lichaj (or each for a half) at left back and Boca and Goodson in the middle.
I was fairly disappointed by Onweyu's performance vs Spain and in recent USMNT games; I surmise that so was Bradley. A lineup that does not include him is a real possibility. Whether that 4th back is Ream, J.B. or Lichaj is a puzzle.
The two main reasons this formation hasn't worked for us are:
1) we haven't started the correct player at the attacking midfield spot. You need to use someone like a Holden, Adu, Feilhaber etc to play in this role.
2) you have to have a target forward up top to hold the ball up and distribute to the wings or out to any CMs running up the channels – we all know we don't have any target forwards who can be effective at the international level. Altidore for all his size does not play this way very well. Altidore is at his best when he plays next to a target forward or next to a faster forward who pulls defenders out to the wings which leaves space for Altidore.
Wondo lead the MLS in scoring last year and (at least prior to missing this weekend's game) is currently in third place. As others have said, he may not be the most imposing athletic talent, but he has learned to score goals against MLS competition and that is the level he will be facing in all but the Mexico game.
Agudelo is still a kid and is still learning.
Altidore did score the most goals in WC qualifying, more recently he has struggled, that is something that happens to good athletes who score some goals but have not yet developed the guile to get open when the other team realizes that they need to supply pressure to them.
The more I think about it, the more I think it will be Altidore and Wondo to start up top.
I agree, either this or Ream in the middle and Boca out wide.
Against most opponents in the Gold Cup, we will have possession, and will push forward to score while the opponents bunker and counter. (Of course Mexico will be an exception.) I think that at one center back should be one with the most speed (Ream, Goodson, Onweyu?) should be in there for the inevitable footraces when the US gets caught pushing up. the other centerback needs to be a pure defender (Boca, Onweyu, Goodson) who can read the situation and minimize the number of footraces we have against the likes of Dane Richards (should Jamaica be so lucky to met us).
When Adu played for the USMNT and for the youth teams, he did pull off some neat plays that very few players can do.
But, he consistently exhibited a lack of judgement wherein he undertook a risky 1v several in spots and at times where loss of possession was dangerous to the team. Also, he had trouble showing for the ball when his teammates needed his help. He was worse in both those categories than Jozy, who at least tried to play simply to get out of trouble (even if he failed at it too often). He is not as strong as Jozy and at least in past games was too easy to knock off the ball when it came to physical challenges.
Those are the reasons professional coaches have had a hard time finding a way to use him.
Holden would not make the US better! He is still on crutches!
I am sure that they will "try" and control the midfield. That will help slow down the good attackers that Mexico has. You can't just let them run free and setup shop near the box constantly. Our defense is not nearly as good as what it has been in the past. On US soil, generally, the possession is not as lop-sided as it is when they play in Azteca. With that said,I am sure that we will still be looking at 60%+ for Mexico. The key will be for Jones, Bradley, and/or Edu to "try" and slow them down through the midfield. They have the capability to cause Mexico problems and frustrate them. Of course this is all a big assumption anyway . . . too many games to be played for we get to the presumed final.
I say we do this:
———Dempsey— (False nine-ish)
LD — Jones–MB90– Bedoya (LD/Bedoya can flip)
I liked what I saw from Edu when we tried this…and
…and I have nothing more to say.
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I agree. Altidore is hopeless.
If he just showed some effort, I wouldn't be so hard on him. But, you actually see him shy away from 50/50 balls! That drives me crazy. That has nothing to do with skill. It just means he is a wuss or a prima donna. Either way, we can't have either of those.
I'd like to see a 4-2-3-1 in the first half with Dolo, Gooch, Goodson, Boca, Dempsey, Jones, Edu, Baby Bradley (CAM), Donovan, and Jozy.
I like Ream over Goodson but we're not going to play him so soon. Maybe next match. I don't think Gooch is done rocking. Canada is not going to burn him. Jones, Bradley, and Edu are all stellar professionals who have competed against quality talent that trumps anything Canada will have. I love me some Agudelo, but a seventeen year old benchwarmer for NYRB is not getting the start over studs at Aston Villa, Blackburn, and Rangers. Not happening.
In the second half, if the 4-2-3-1 flops (which has happened for us in the past, sadly) we can sub out a center mid for Bedoya, and go 4-4-2 with Dempsey+Jozy up top and Bedoya on the wing.
It is a big step for Freddy if he figured out how to be at the right place at the right time. It could be dumb luck on one practice day, but if it is real, that is good.
Now if he will improve his risk taking decisions…
Edu really?
Adu REALLY!?
We know why you are not a professional coach
3-4-3 good for youth player development, not the formation for important games against good talent.
(Unless it looks more like a 5-3-2 because the outside mids track back to play defense, not Donavon or Dempsey's forte, but if they did, that would leave us with 3 backs and 5 defensive midfielders).
Of course going forward it looks pretty good, but with only 3 backs (and not the world's speediest at that) counter attacking looks too good for the opponents.
can someone please tell me where Timothy Chandler is?
I missed why he's not on the roster and am I kinda freaking out right now
club did not release him as he is tired. word was out that Germany wanted him and he was going to see if that worked but his agent has just said that he was tired and needed rest but his allegiance is still with USA.
James Who?….Please
No, Heskey could actually score a couple
Quicker than Dolo. that's for sure
I guess I was confused when you said "All the consistent goal scorers ….. have had one thing in common."
I took that to mean that "all the consistent goal scorers… have had one thing in common"
I've only seen highlights of Best, I saw Pele play in NASL when he was way past his prime. I watch Messi as much as possible.
I've seen plenty of Crespo, Inzahgi, Van Nistelroy, and Chicharito (who I added for emphasis). I think that these last four players are quite different from Messi, Pele, and Best. They are classic poachers. The majority of their play is off the ball more than with it. That was the distinction I was trying to make. I'm never said Messi, Best, or Pele don't make runs off the ball. But these three certainly provide a lot more than the poachers do.
Brent McD
I would rather see a 6'1 manchild in the right place at the right time, someone who can battle and overpower defenders and head the ball if necessary. Adu is a 5'8 wunderkind whose value to the USMNT is as a creative #10 playmaker. Unfortuately he has yet to prove he can do this consistently.
I'd like to see Ream in for Dolo and Dolo in for Clint and Clint in for Altidore. I think Dolo would be a great AM.
Oh ok gotcha. I was just surprised at the thought of you missing a Mayor of Hannover reference.
Awful on the wing. Ok when he was played centrally. I'm not some Kljestan fan boy. To be honest I used to be (still am sometimes) a Kljestan hater.


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The theory is persuasive. California seems to suit European horses - they were three from three on the turf at the last Breeders' Cup here - and the new synthetic track brings several more races into play. The visitors should therefore have an afternoon to remember in the Los Angeles suburbs today.
Now it needs to be put into practice and, as ever, the task of travelling 5,500 miles to challenge America's best thoroughbreds on their home patch looks far more demanding at close range.
It is Curlin who looms largest of all in the Classic, where he takes on no less than three top-class contenders from Europe in Duke Of Marmalade, Henrythenavigator and Raven's Pass. If Curlin acts on the synthetic track, it is difficult to see him being beaten. According to Timeform's ratings, though, he is just 2lb ahead of his main European rivals, so if he does not like the Pro-Ride - a soft, spongey material far removed from the dirt he adores - he could easily finish out of the frame.
At the prices, Curlin is worth taking on. The problem from a European angle, though, is that Duke Of Marmalade and Henrythenavigator have both had long seasons, while Raven's Pass may not get home. This all points towards Casino Drive (11.45) as a value bet. The Japanese runner has as much as 12lb to find on ratings, but has just three races behind him and should have plenty of improvement left to come.
He also arrives at the Cup as a fresh horse, a significant bonus that could also prove decisive in the Turf, where Eagle Mountain (11.00) can further advertise the talents of his trainer, Mike de Kock. His best form for Aidan O'Brien last year would put him within reach of Soldier Of Fortune, who is likely to start favourite for Eagle Mountain's former trainer, and de Kock has already coaxed improvement from Archipenko, another O'Brien castoff, this year.
Eagle Mountain has caught the eye at exercise this week, as has Goldikova (8.15), who looks well ahead of her field in the Mile. Britain's best chance of a winner is surely Sixties Icon (6.10) in the Marathon, but his stablemate Fleeting Spirit (6.50), whose trainer Jeremy Noseda already has a win in the 2004 Juvenile to his name, should also go well in the Turf Sprint. She is possibly best at five furlongs, but the turf sprint course at Santa Anita is a wild, sharp ride that could suit her well.
Well Armed (7.30) is another solid favourite in the Dirt Mile, but Square Eddie could bounce in the Juvenile and Bushranger (8.55), from the David Wachman yard in Ireland, arguably has the better form anyway.
Todd Pletcher's overall record at the Breeders' Cup is hardly inspiring, but Bittel Road (9.35) could improve it in the Juvenile Turf, while Midnight Lute (10.15), another fresh horse, must also go well as he attempts to win the Sprint for the second year running.

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Friday, December 04, 2009
The birds and the birds
One of my many 'oh so special' characteristics is that I don't like to open letters. I could tell you about the dislocating fingers and paper cuts I get when I do actually open letters, but that would be a feeble excuse. I just don't like to open letters. They invariably contain things I was happier not knowing about.
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The accidental highness came about because it's been a busy day. Yes, ok only by my standards, but still, it counts as an excuse. The weather earlier was relatively balmy and the tide high so armed with my spacker cup I set off to reacquaint myself with the bench. It was all very nice, waves lapping and birds making bird noises. As they do. The birds today were of the spectacularly fat variety, but being a tweeter rather than twitcher I can't come up with any better bird observation than to comment on their weight. Maybe it's all the chips Convent Girl and I fed them over the summer?
So back to the birds and the tea. It was so nice I decided to go for a mini death walk. Death walking stopped before I had the pig death flu, when I had to phone Roland to come and rescue me in the police car. It took him less minutes than it perhaps should have done to reach me, but still considerably more than it took to drive me the few meters back to my flat. I'm not sure exactly what my neighbours think of me, but plenty of them commented on my being escorted into my flat in the firm grip of a large policeman.
Fun though flashy blue lights may be, they aren't the most practical of routes home, so death walking was put on hold for a while. The enforced rest at The Best Man's seems to have done me the world of good as today I managed to reach the shelter Roland rescued me from, see my all time favourite graffitti* and get myself safely home. All this on less than a third of my usual dosage of Oxycontin!**
*What's not to like about a declared love for Islam above a swastika?
**Which might just have something to do with the excessive daytime stonedness!
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- alhi said...
The bench looks nice:)
Have you ever thought about writing a book? Seriously. About living with EDS. I think it would make fantastic reading: both from the eye-opening side of your experiences with the medical world and from just the humour that you inject into all your posts.
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Glad the death walk is no longer as deathy as it was before Sweden trip!
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That question of unopened mail... jeez hon I know it so very well... being deeply in debt... originally it was the creditors chasing...then the debt collectors...then...oh god...
I'll say this for you...you really capture the moments...
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Interesting use of the word 'spacker', albeit in a self-denigrating ironic way - so soon after your post 'Mind Your Language'...
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Oh, so it's not just me who has a deathly fear of letters and paperwork!
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New counselors and administrators have 3 years from date of hire. Course Components Module 1: Academic Competence, Part A Module 2: Language Learning Module 3: Culture, Part A Module 4: Academic Competence, Part B Module 5: Literacy Module 6: Assessment Module 7: Culture, Part B Module 8: Putting It All Together ESOL Alphabet Soup ESOL LEP LY LF OMSLE LCDS L1 L2 NES LES ESOL Alphabet Soup ESOL English to Speakers of Other Languages LEP Limited English Proficient LY Limited, Yes Being Served LF Limited, Former OMSLE Office of Multicultural Student Language Education ESOL Alphabet Soup LCDS L1 Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students First Language L2 Second Language NES Non-English Speaker LES Limited English Speaker Activity Four What we know about the Florida Consent Decree Brainstorm what you know… The Florida Consent Decree What is a consent decree? Who were the plaintiffs and defendants? What did the plaintiffs want? What are the main requirements of the decree? 1. What is a consent decree? It is an agreement made by a plaintiff and a defendant to settle a lawsuit. The agreement is enforceable by the court. 2. Who were the plaintiffs and defendants? The plaintiffs were a coalition of eight civil rights and education organizations who were represented by META (Multicultural Education, Training, and Advocacy, Inc.). The defendant was the Florida State Board of Education. 3. What did the plaintiffs want? The plaintiffs wanted equal access to education for LEP students. They argued that if a child could not understand the language of instruction, in effect, he did not have access to education. They wanted the schools to take certain steps (such as identifying the children who need help and modifying instruction to help students learn both language and content) so that LEP students had access to a good education. 4. What are the requirements of the Consent Decree? Identification and assessment Equal access to appropriate programming Equal access to categorical programs Personnel training Monitoring Outcome measures Major Legal Underpinnings for Serving LEP Students Brown v. the Board of Education (1954) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (1964) Lau v. Nichols (1974) Equal Educational Opportunities Act (1974) Plyler v. Doe (1982) Activity Five Demographics Complete the Demographics Anticipation Guide, Study Guide pp. 15-16 1. The number of immigrants to the US was the highest ever in which decade? Legal Immigration to the United States, 1820's to 1990's Millions of Immigrants per Decade 11 All Others 10 Europe and Canada 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Transparency 7 Decade 90 19 80 19 70 60 19 19 50 40 19 19 30 19 20 19 10 19 00 90 19 18 80 70 18 18 60 18 50 40 18 18 30 18 18 20 0 2. In 2000,11.1% ____ of the US population was foreign-born, compared to 14.7% in 1910. 3. Among adults who speak another language at home, 90% also speak English about ____ well or very well. 4. In the year 2000, immigrants 30% of the new made up ____ entrants in the workforce. 5. Three-fourths of those who speak another language at home live in six states. 6. Nationwide, approximately how many households speak a language other than English? 47 million US Population 5 years and over 262,375,152 100.0% Speak only English 215,423,557 82.1% Speak a language other than English 46,951,595 17.9% 7. What percentage of K-12 students nationwide was LEP students in the 2000-01 school year? 9.6% 8. LEP students in Florida averaged 3.09 ___ years in ESOL programs. 9. According to 2000 Census data, what is the approximate percentage of population in Florida reported being Hispanic? 17% 10. LEP students comprised 11% ___ of the K-12 student population in Florida in 2000-01? 11. What percentage of K-12 public schools in Florida had ESOL 91% students in 2000-01? 12. How many languages were spoken by Florida K-12 students in 2000-01? 239 Native Languages Percent Native Language Students of Total English 1,973,839 80.98% Spanish 356,639 14.63% Haitian-Creole 53,093 2.18% Portuguese 7,490 0.31% French 5,289 0.22% Vietnamese 4,813 0.20% Chinese, Zhongwen 3,377 0.14% Arabic 3,324 0.14% Russian 2,081 0.09% Urdu 1,948 0.08% All Others (229 Languages) 25,683 1.05% Total 2,437,576 100.00% But Students whose Native Language is not English may also speak English... Source: Survey 2, 2000/01 Florida's Students speak 239 Languages - From Arabic to Zulu - Many represented by only 1 Speaker English/Non-English Non-Native English 19.02% Native English 80.98% Florida Department of Education • Bureau of Equity, Safety, and School Support 13. As of the 2000-01 school year, the majority of LEP students came from which country? United States Numbers from Country of Origin 50 40 30 20 10 0 USA (141,500) Cuba (216,691) Haiti (18,596) Colom bia (17,025) Mexico (15,776) Puerto Rico (14,811) 14. How many LEP students were in Florida in 2000-01? 219,449 Florida K-12 LEP Population 250,000 200,000 150,000 100,000 50,000 0 90-1 110,060 92-3 131,715 94-5 155,798 96-7 159,598 98-9 176,490 00-1 219,449 Activity Six Three Principles for Designing Effective Lesson for ESOL Students Three Principles Increase Comprehensibility Increase Interaction Increase Higher Order Thinking Skills 1. Increase Comprehensibility Traditional Sequence Read text Answer questions Discuss material Do applications/ expansions Teach the Text Backwards Do applications/ expansions Discuss material Answer/preview questions Read text 2. Increase Interaction Through pair/group work: Think-Write-Pair-Share Numbered Heads Together Jigsaw Peer Tutoring Pair Assignments Cooperative Projects When using pair/group work: Vary grouping strategies Plan for positive interdependence and individual accountability Teach and model activities before asking students to do them Recognize and reward effective group work Increase Thinking Skills Analysis Synthesis Evaluation Numbered Heads Together Review Activity Numbered Heads Directions Divide students into groups with equal numbers (four per group is preferable). Assign numbers to each group. Ask students in each group to number off. For example, if you have groups of four, group members will number off from 1 to 4. Tip: If one group is smaller than the others, ask one or two members of the smaller group to represent two numbers (i.e., respond as the #3 member and as the #4 member). Ask one of the review questions. Ask students in each group to "put their heads together" in order to decide on an answer. All students must be prepared to answer the question. After students have reviewed the answer in their small groups, randomly select one of the groups using a spinner, dice, or slips of paper (e.g., group 2). Then randomly select one of the members of the selected group to answer the question. Ask next question and continue. Review Questions 1. Name the three principles for designing effective lessons for second language learners. 2. Explain why it is important to increase comprehensibility for ESOL students in mainstream classes. 3. Describe how a mainstream teacher can increase comprehensibility for ESOL students. 4. Explain why it is important to increase interaction for ESOL students in mainstream classrooms. 5. Describe how a mainstream teacher can increase interaction for ESOL students. 6. Name four things to remember when using pair/group work. 7. Explain how positive interdependence and individual accountability are accomplished in a Numbered Heads Together activity. 8. Explain why it is important to increase thinking skills for ESOL students in mainstream classrooms. 9. Describe how a mainstream teacher can increase thinking skills for ESOL students. 10. What are teachers required to turn in the last week of this course? 11. How many quizzes will teachers take during this course? David Hirschy Video Complete the Video Observation Form, Study Guide p. 19 How does David: Increase Comprehensibility? Increase Interaction? Increase Higher Order Thinking Skills? Applying the Three Principles to a Lesson Instructions 1. In order to increase comprehensibility (principle #1), design a hands-on activity that introduces key concepts from the chapter and/or builds prior knowledge. (In keeping with the Teach the Text Backwards sequence, this activity is intended to be done with students prior to their reading of the chapter. 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BeschreibungIn this book Grandmaster John Emms explains the strategies and tactics of the dynamic and fashionable Scandinavian Defence. Through the use of model games for both sides, the author provides a thorough grounding in the key ideas, so that players of all standards can quickly and confidently begin to use the Scandinavian in their own games. This book provides a complete update of Emms's original and best-selling edition of "The Scandinavian," published in 1997.
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Ranch sorting
Ranch Sorting is a western-style equestrian sport that evolved from the common ranch work of separating cattle into pens for branding, doctoring, or transport. Ranch Sorting is an event that pits a team of two riders on horseback against the clock. Teamwork is the key with both riders working in harmony to cut out the correct cattle and drive them to the pen while keeping the wrong numbered cattle back. There are several variations of ranch sorting with one, two or three riders on the team, but all require sorting the cattle from one pen to the other in the correct order.[2]
Ranch Sorting is performed in two pens that are fifty to sixty feet long[3] with a twelve to sixteen foot opening[3] between the pens.[1] The corners of the pens are cut at 45 degrees.[3] Both pens are the same size and sorting can place place from either pen to the other.[3]
At the beginning, there are eleven calves at the end of one of the pens with numbers on their sides for identification. The judge raises the flag and when the riders cross the gap between the two pens the clock starts and the competition begins. The team of two riders have to move the cattle one at a time from one pen to the other in numerical order, starting with a random number called by the judge. The fastest time wins. If a calf gets from one pen to the other out of order, then the team is disqualified.[1]
Ranch Sorting contestants are rated from a #1 (Beginner) to #9 (professional) based on their ability level.[3] Classifications of #1 are Beginners, #2 are Rookies, #3 and #4 are for participants of Novice ability, classifications of #5 and #6 for amateur participants and classifications of #7, #8 and #9 are for Open or Professional participants.[3]
Sport Regulation
The sport of Ranch Sorting, and its sister discipline, Team Penning, is regulated by the United States Team Penning Association (USTPA), headquartered in Ft. Worth, Texas.[4] The USPA was founded in 1993 in Fort Worth with the purpose of attracting more participants and educating them to the sports of Team Penning and Ranch Sorting.[4]
Related Equestrian Sports
There are several other equestrian sports related to Ranch Sorting. Team Penning is similar competition except that a team of three riders on horseback have from 60 to 75 seconds to separate three cattle from a herd and put them into a single pen. Cutting (sport) is sport where a horse and rider are judged on their ability to separate a calf away from a cattle herd and keep it from returning to the herd for a set period of time. In Australia, Campdrafting is an event where a rider on horseback must "cut out" one animal from the "mob" (herd) of cattle, and "camp", block and turn it at least two or three times to prove to the judge that they have the beast under control.
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a) Assimilation of remote sensing information into hydrologic modeling; b) Interpretation of remote sensing products in the context of ecohydrologic feedbacks.
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The experimental design is built on remote sensing, measurements and modeling to better understand the ecohydrologic impacts of climate change and woody plant encroachment. Experiments are planned for ARS watershed locations in Arizona, Oklahoma and Georgia.
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In 2011, we determined the impact of Lehmann lovegrass invasion on ecosystem water use by comparing post-storm water loss before, during and after a natural grassland transition. Results indicate that, compared to an ecosystem dominated by native grasses, dominance of Lehmann lovegrass is associated with an increase in water loss through evaporation after storms in the summer growing season. This cumulative effect contributed to observed increases in post-invasion evaporation over the growing season. These results offer an insight into the impact of invasive species on water cycle in semiarid rangelands in the western United States. Greater evaporation from soil could lead to a "drying" of the ecosystem, which could have implications for the persistence of Lehmann lovegrass and the resilience of native species. The project was managed through close interaction and regular in person meetings between the primary UA faculty member, ARS scientists, and graduate students.
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Having said that, I also understand that in this case the person "was there", but that doesn't make it right.
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How do you connect a coil balance to pivot shoe?
A home owner from Haverhill, MA says:
September 7, 2010
Have a removed the counter balancer parts for one of my windows. I have the coil and it matches up to your S-160. The shoe is damaged but measures 1-1/4"wx 1/2"thick x 1"h. The support appears to be ok, but I will replace it. Is the Support for that the 15-150? Does the coil connect to this pivot shoe 15-191? If so, how does it connect?
Dave from SWISCO responded:
September 8, 2010
The coil balance's tail goes into a slot on top of the 15-191 shoe, then to lock it in you just twist. This is easier to do if you remove both the balance and shoe from the window track so you can perform this easily. Otherwise, you'll be using small needle nose pliers to insert/twist the coil's tail which is extremely difficult.


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Would I need a high profile implant to achieve this look? (photos)
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Do I need high profile implants to get a playboy perky look
Your starting point is excellent. In that the quality of the skin, degree of physical definition, your build, and apparent excellent symmetry in breast shape and size.
As far as if a high profile, or moderate profile implant will give you the desired enhanced upper breast fullness without being too round will depend more on a exam with a qualified plastic surgeon, then to determine what size implant will best meet your expectations, and then to match that desired volume to your frame dimensions. This may end up being either a moderate or high-profile, or additional versions in between these two main categories.
In my practice, I believe the focus is more so in the surgeons precision in the implant pocket creation (either above or below the muscle), along with choosing an implant that best matches the torso dimensions.
I hope this helps,
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Choosing the right size implant
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Would I need a high profile implant to achieve this look? (photos)
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Based on your photos alone, it looks like you are likely a great candidate for breast augmentation. I would recommend you consider a breast augmentation with a dual plane technique with silicone gel implants. Although a formal consultation and physical is required to give you any meaningful advice, I would likely guide you to a high profile or ultra high profile implant. Also to achieve that perky look that you are seeking, you also may want to consider the new FDA approved Allergan Inspira implants. In terms of picking the right implants to achieve your goals, generally speaking, I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients:
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You are young, in excellent physical shape and have smaller but very nicely shaped breasts. No matter what choice implant you choose you will have a very nice result.
There are 3 main types of implants available in the U.S. Saline, Silicone and Shaped Silicone. Saline and Silicone round implants are the same shape and both have an outer silicone shell but differ on feel, consistency and fill. Silicone implants in very slim women like yourself often feel more natural than saline and are less likely to have rippling on the skin surface afterwards. The shaped silicone implants have a more natural teardrop shape and can be somewhat firmer than round silicone implants depending on the manufacturer. Your wish picture definitely leans more towards the "fake" look with round implants that are very prominent. A high profile silicone can likely help you achieve this look. The ultimate size is dependent on your natural breast footprint or base in order to avoid too unnatural an appearance.
Be sure to communicate well with you plastic surgeon about what you are looking for with your augmentation. Natural and fake can be very different for each person, so describing what in particular you like (full cleavage, perky, etc.) along with "wish" photos can be very helpful. Sharing your specific goals will help guide your plastic surgeon in picking together with you the best implants to achieve your goals.
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A local transgender rights activist says Bruce Jenner's candid interview – coming out as transgender – could be a big moment for the U.S.
But Morgane Oger says it likely carries less weight in Canada. She says attitudes towards trans people are generally more open north of the border.
But she adds those who are still resistant are will be difficult to convince.
"The social conservative element Canadian society that are hard set against including transgendered persons in their lives and normalizing their existence – it's not going to be one more trans person showing that they are a normal person that's going to change their mind."
"The United States is a significantly more conservative country than Canada is. And for a mainstream broadcaster to do this means the mainstream mindset in the U.S. must be changing, and that's really welcome."
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If you know karate, that means you use your hands and feet to protect yourself. Well, you should return the favor. Protect them back! With gloves and socks and stuff.
These items are a lot more sensible than jamming your fingers and toes in loaves of sourdough bread.
Look for BreadGloves© in a sporting goods store near you soon!
I bought the foot warmers back in November and they were awesome while commuting to and from work on those single digit temperature days. I just ran out last week.I'm in for another box at this nicely lower price.
I bought the 40 pack awhile back, and I live in alaska, I dont' think you can find a better deal.
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Those are "sock size" I guess, because they are only good for up to Men's shoe size 8, or something ridiculous like that. :-(
The foot warmers, on the other hand, are fantastic, even if they are only about Men's 8, they fit in any size boot at least that big, pushed forward, and keep your feet nice and warm for several hours. Someone needs to make a NOSE warmer.
I love the Gordini gloves. Just love them. Ordered them two or three weeks ago, just because I had free shipping. They came just in time for a cold snap and some light shoveling, and they're both warm and make me feel a little like I have puppets on my hands.
Why are there no wool socks for WOMEN???
I bought these without realizing sock sizes were smaller than shoe size. I wear 10.5 show and the socks do fit. They are a little snug, but since they are wool, I actually like them fitting snug, as my smartwool socks have stretched a little over time.


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News - Mission Trip Opportunities
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2017 MVGB Challenge - The Mary Jones Walk - 24th JUNE
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Looking for a challenge?
Take part in our CHALLENGE and raise funds for the work we do with families and children in some of the poorest countries in the world!On the 24th June 2017, you have the opportunity, along with your family and friends to take the same route Mary Jones took. You see in 1809, Mary set off walking overnight, barefoot, to buy a bible...did we mention this, the bible was 28 miles away?! Go Mary!
Because of Mary's dedication, she was instrumental in the set up of the bible society who are now responsible for sending over half a million bible to China alone!So Mary has some big shoes to fill...well, she would if she was wearing any!
We have three options for you to choose from:
The Family Option - Six Mile Walk
The Brave Option - Sixteen Mile Walk
The Warrior Option - Twenty Eight Mile Walk
So if you want to help the work we do at MVGB, why not put your best foot forward and get in touch now to secure your place on this exciting event.
MVGB Supporting Families in Greece - 'LIFE HOUSE'
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They have a house with a few apartments in Perea, where we take care of refugee families with newborns. The house is called 'Life House'.
Instead of staying in small tents and large metal buildings, we can help these families in a difficult situation, until their little baby has grown.
We have living in the house families with small children and babies, and two young men Rezan and Muhamed who help us with the translation.
We provide English lessons, mother and infant health lessons, cultural training, etc.
We provide money for food, diapers, and medicine etc.
We work in a camp with 800 refugees. We go several times a week with food, but also just to help out. Many live under stress, and do not know what's going to happened makes them very anxious and nervous, but after several months of work, many become our friends for life and Tommie has just started a new Bible group for young men.
Syrian Refugee Appeal in Greece
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For several weeks our MV people on the ground in Greece have been working and helping the many stranded refugees at the Greece/Macedonia border at Odomeni. They have been providing food, clothes, blankets, shoes, baby food and baby milk and are running out of much needed funds. There are thousands there with nothing more than a few belongings. In the last few days things are becoming indescribable with rain soaking all the tents, blankets and belongings and there are still hundreds more refugees arriving.
We are appealing for your help. If you, your church or your work colleagues are in a position to make a donation, the details are below:
Donate by cheque: please make cheques payable to 'Missionary Ventures' and write 'Greece Refugee Appeal' on the back and send to MVGB, 3 Champness Hall, Drake Street, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 1PB.
Donate by bank transfer. Please use the details below to donate by bank transfer:
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ARM Ministry update
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We have just received another generous donation from Neil Roden's ARM Automobile Repair Ministry. This has been distributed to help 10 field workers from the Balkans to the southern tip of Africa to repair and keep their vehicles on the road.
Neil has been partnering with ourselves for many years. His ministry shows the love of God by supplying and maintaining vehicles used in some of the poorest areas of the world. They raise the finances for this by refurbishing and selling donated cars. Neil says "We train local young people entering the motor trade. They get on the job training to support their college course whilst producing something that can be sold to fund life changing works".
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They went to Kwa Zulu Natal and worked at four different locations and Cathy was blown away at how hard they worked and how professional they were, regardless of the never ending line of people each day. They never complained but just kept on working, to see as many people as they possibly could. She says it was a real priviledge to host them and as Jenny (a pastors wife) from Weenen said " It was awesome to see that the gospel of love looked like something to the people here…..many were given hope" As well as the Optomtery work, one member of the team Sue Sutherland who specializes in early learning with children, visited all the local pre-schools and was a great blessing to all the students and staff who she met. It was a great trip that changed the lives of many, many people both young and old who now have a new hope for the future.


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Are You A Digger Or A Picker?
As I've gotten older, I've begun to feel a little pain in my fingers of my right hand if I really get down into an iron shot and dig a deep divot. Early stages of arthritis I guess.
I've sure hit my share of irons shots in my life. Aggravating that is that our turf in this part of south Texas is pretty firm, even when it's wet from rain.
So, I've begun to try to re-train myself to pick the ball a little more cleanly with my irons to reduce the wear and tear on my body so that I can play this great game that I truly love . . . for the rest of my life.
I see it as "preventive maintenance" for my golf game. Making a change like this is not easy, but I'm getting there. As I work on this transition, it's interesting that I'm seeing some side benefits of this more clean contact in addition to the reduced stress on my hands.
First, I'm finding that it is much less distressing to me as I roam from course to course, with various densities of turf, and from dry days to wet days. That's a huge advantage. Picking the ball a little cleaner make the texture and density of the turf under the ball much less a factor on my trajectory and distance.
Secondly, I'm hitting the ball a little further, particularly with the short irons and wedges. And my distances are much more consistent with my wedges and short irons with this improved trajectory.
Third, the quality of contact with this very slightly descending blow is much improved, and I'm getting lower flight patterns with the shorter irons and wedges, of which I am a big fan.
Mr. Hogan always said that unless you knew how high the ball was going to fly, you had no way of knowing how far it was going to go. Simple, but very true.
The biggest difference I see between the better amateurs and tour players, and the rest of the golf community, is the quality of the flight of the ball. Good shotmakers do not hit high arcing irons shots; their swings produce a ball flight that has a more boring trajectory and flies the same way every time.
So how am I achieving this new crisper, cleaner impact ? I'm focusing on three things:
1) I have moved the ball a little further away from me at address to promote a shallower swing path.
2) I think about keeping my hands lower through the impact zone, closer to my body, so that the club can rotate around my arms with a minimum of unhinging of the wrists. My arms and the shaft never make a straight line in other words.
3) I keep my body core rotating strongly through impact into the followthrough, so that my chest is facing left of the target line at finish.
If you think a shallower swing path and cleaner impact might be right for you, give these tips a try.
I'm sure liking what it's doing for my game.
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duffy says:
"Good shotmakers do not hit high arcing irons shots"
That's interesting. I was actually surprised to see how high and arcing the shots of professionals were when they started showing flight path with that "tracer" technology.
Steve S says:
Terry, I suffer from an extreme case of arthritis and have been picking the ball off the turf for the very same reason-pain on the divot! My irons are all hybrids with very wide soles and the divot I take is minimal to say the least. The only real bladed irons I use are the 48*, 54*, and 60* wedges that I use from 80 yards and in with less than a full swing. I re-read your previous article on Impact-Hitting it thin to win and have been trying to hit the equator of the ball with some good results. I do have a set of bladed irons - I just might try my 8 iron using your suggestions above and in your previous articles and see how I do .
Thanks for the tips.
Jim says:
I couldn't agree more. I have shallowed out my swing path a lot from being a huge divot digger to very little divot on short irons due to working on my swing and changing my angle into the ball. It really does help when you vary conditions like bent fairways to bermuda. I think it is very hard for amatuers to do since they are just trying to make any contact whatsoever. Great article for the better player though because it really does change your game.
wedgeguy says:
As for the "tracer" technology, I have a hard time believing what I'm seeing here, as very often the tracer makes it look like the ball takes off with a draw trajectory, then falls to the right, like a fade. I can't imagine how the laws of physics can be manipulated like that. Also, however, the perspective of this view appears from ground level and to the right of the target line, so that is distorting as well. But it is fun to watch, I'll admit.
new2golf says:
I change my swing from flatter to more upright depending on the shot I want to hit as well as the turf conditions . Flatter goes farther for me as well, and I use flatter a lot in wet conditions . I use upright more when I'm shaping a shot because I find it easier to over-cook a shot shape with a flatter swing. These are also my reasons for refusing to get a club fitting.
As for the draw/fade shot that we sometimes see with the "tracer" view, this can be explained via physics. The shot shape changes because the spin axis of the ball is not a constant during the flight of the ball. The spin axis rotates and so the lift created by spin changes accordingly.
-Greg, part-time golfer, full time rocket scientist employed at NASA Johnson Space Center.
Mike says:
Dang ! I guess my line about golf not being rocket science just got blown away !
Stick around Greg, we may need your help with more myth bustin' !
wedgeguy says:
That's interesting, Greg. Like Mike says, stay tuned as I'm sure we can use you here . . . . a lot!
New Zealand Golf says:
I take a huge divot every time I play my irons and I like it. It gives me an sense of style.
Tim says:
I think people watch a lot of TV golf. Pros will take out nice slabs of earth as they come down hard on their irons to create a lot of work on the ball. Unless you have this sort of control I think taking out a divot any bigger than a dime or any divot which comes out behind the ball is probably just a miss hit.
Tim Horan says:
I can see great benefits of a shallower swing path and lower hands but therein "lies" a problem. Lowering the hands and flattening the swing will change the shaft angle at attack and the lie angle that some of you will have spent $ in getting right will now be wrong.
That difference will be evident in accuracy.
For right handers (left kickers the opposite will apply)... shots will tend to fire left due to the heel of the club connecting with the ground first.
There is also the probability that due to the flatter swing the shot will also draw or hook away.
I guess what I am warning against here is ditching the programme too soon. Assess the feel and trajectory first, if need be have one or two clubs adjusted as necessary and then see how you feel about it.
wedgeguy says:
You are correct, and my opinion is that our "fitting" process has locked too many golfers into long and upright irons, from which most will never hit quality golf shots that often. This, like any changes, should be done in small doses, and if any of you make the changes I discuss and find the heel digging a little, have your irons adjusted a degree or two flatter. Proper fitting is key to better golf, but beware of fitting a poor swing path, as you will be trapped there. The tallest guys on Tour are not playing their irons overly long and upright!!!
BMcDonald says:
Am I the only one who can raise his hands to both sides of the question? As my swing changes based on club. When hitting with the 1 iron through 7 iron, I pick the ball as I seem to get more of a flat ball flight that really takes off. And from my 8 iron through 60* LW I take a "dollar bill sized divor" producing a much higher arcing shot. Which I find very accurate from 100 yards in. I guess my question is, Is this bad practice? Could that be the reason I tend to be less accurate off the tee and during my long second shots? Should I pick through all? Or vice versa?
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Chapter One
I awoke with a gasp. Sweat ran down my face. I looked around at my tiny room, covered in darkness.
"What a dream." exclaimed to myself. Slowly, I rose from my bed. I walked to the small window that looked out at the long pathway where Eliza would've been in my dream. A sigh escaped from my lips.
Dawn was close to arriving, so I decided to go into the kitchen.
"Peter?" my mother called. "Is that you?"
"Yes, it's me" I replied. I made some porridge and scarfed it down, not giving myself time to taste it. I then set off for school.
Eliza stood outside a small cottage. A teenage boy was sleeping restlessly.
"Baba Yaga! No!" he exclaimed in his sleep. Eliza lifted her scarred hand to the window. Suddenly, he gasped and threw himself into a sitting position, now awake. Eliza quickly hid behind the wall next to his window. He turned his head to look, but didn't see her. He then went into the kitchen. Eliza would be here tonight.
A knock woke me from yet another nightmare. I looked towards my window and thought I saw a figure of a girl. I blinked and she disappeared.
"H-hello? Who's there?" I stuttered. I whirled around just as a croaky voice answered,
"Death!" it whispered, and the word rang in my ears. Was I still dreaming? I looked at the black darkness in the back of my grimy room, just as a figure slowly stepped out of it.
Wide eyed, I stared at her face, which was hidden by her black hair. My eyes widened. Eliza. Consciousness failed me, as darkness replaced it.
I woke in a dark room, chained to a stone wall. I tried to stand, but failed as my legs quivered. I was sprawled out on the uncomfortable stone ground. I looked up to see that the chain that bound me had fallen off of the hook on the wall. I got up, and kicked the oak door down. I stepped warily into a dark corridor. I ran as fast as I could. But then I ran into her. Eliza. The last thing I said was,
"Please!" And then I ceased to exist.
But you can never know when Eliza kills you. Because when she does. She's never finished. her biddings are yours to do. Even in death...


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Brad Runsick is a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst.
He has parented children with multiple disabilities and autism.
Brad holds Masters Degrees in both Behavioral Psychology and in Special Education. Brad also has experience teaching as a credentialed teacher in both the General Educational classroom as well as the Special Educational setting.
As a Behavior Specialist Brad has been working in homes and schools consulting parents and teachers for over 15 years. He has assessed clients and developed treatment plans for schools, insurance companies and for the Department of Disabilities.
Brad Runsick also has experience in a private school designed for bringing children with learning disabilities up to academic age level standards.
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Sixty-one per cent of consumers in the region said they would pay more for designer products, compared to the global average of 44 per cent.
Seventy-four per cent of Chinese consumers said they would spend more on designer goods, the highest globally. India (59 per cent) and Vietnam (56 per cent) rounded off the world's top three.
Asia-Pacific consumers are also drawn to high-profile brands, with more than half (55 per cent) saying they buy products of famous brands, compared to the global average of 47 percent.
David Webb, MD of advertising solutions at Nielsen, attributed this to the economic boom in certain Asian markets, coupled with growing middle-class populations and higher disposable incomes. "Cashed-up and ready to spend, these consumers are seeking out designer and well‐known brands to project their new‐found social status," Webb said. "The rapid expansion of the internet and other media channels has given rise to more exposure, awareness and desire for brands and products than ever before."
Advertising has had a significant influence on high-ticket purchase decisions, with 67 per cent of Asian consumers saying that advertising influences their preference for a brand, higher than the global average of 55 per cent.
This was particularly pronounced in Korea and the Philippines, where 79 and 78 per cent, respectively, said commercials increased their brand preference, followed by Indonesia (74 per cent), India (74 per cent ) and China (72 per cent).
Sixty-four per cent of Asia-Pacific consumers agreed the image created by advertising influenced their decision to buy a product, 10 points higher than the global average of 54 per cent, and 51 per cent said they would buy a product because they liked its commercials.
"Brands are presented with a huge opportunity to win over consumers in emerging Asian markets with clever and relevant advertising that establishes an emotional connection," Webb noted. "Our research has found that ads work best if they entertain the consumer, rather than focus on product features. Humour, relatable and iconic characters and an engaging storyline are common creative characteristics of high-performing ads."
Conversely, in markets such as Australia, Japan and New Zealand, only a third of consumers said advertising influenced their brand preference.
Webb predicted that targeted advertising has a growing role to play when it comes to delivering brand messages, particularly in more developed markets where consumers are less easily influenced by an ad.
Brands must take advantage of new and emerging media platforms, which enable greater targeting, to succeed. "There is no silver bullet to budget reallocation, but all analysis so far shows that advertisers could, and should, go further with their digital investments," Webb said.


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Monday, July 14, 2014 |
Nobel Prize-winning writer Nadine Gordimer, one of the most celebrated South African literary talents and anti-apartheid activists, has died at the age of 90, CBC News has confirmed.
Gordimer's family has confirmed that she died peacefully at her Johannesburg home on Sunday.
Her award-winning books frequently dealt with political, moral and racial tensions inspired by the tumult and struggle she witnessed in her home country. Her 1974 novel The Conservationist, about a rich white businessman in South Africa searching for meaning, was the co-winner of the Booker Prize. Her other awards include the Rome Prize in 1984, the Nelly Sachs Prize in 1986, and the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1991.
We've highlighted some of the insightful interviews Gordimer has done with CBC hosts over the years.
Writers & Company (1991):
Eleanor Wachtel talks to Gordimer about her Nobel Prize accolade and how her political activism has grown over the years.
As It Happens (2013)
Following the death of Nelson Mandela, Carol Off gets in touch with Gordimer to discuss his achievements, his legacy and their friendship.
Sunday Edition (2014)
Michael Enright pays tribute to the author by revisiting two interviews she gave him over her career.
In memoriam: authors we lost in 2014:


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Lively parrot green sari with royal blue pallu and delicate mirrorwork. It comes with a royal blue blouse piece. Any variations or irregularities in colour or thread are part of the design and inherent to the production process.
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Obviously, you didn't buy your Stellar unless you wanted to buy long-lasting quality and a brand you can trust both impeccably combined into one car, truck, or SUV. Your Hyundai dealership isn't the only place to buy genuine or original equipment quality parts to repair your Stellar. Anyone who drives a Hyundai knows that when it comes to repairing their car, truck, or SUV only the most superior replacement parts will do. You purchased your Stellar because its fuel efficiency and economical pricing struck a chord inside you; so why would you be okay with second best when it comes to great quality auto parts?
Some engine parts are tucked away out of sight, so they can be forgotten about when performing regular maintenance. The job of detonating the air/fuel mixture in the combustion chambers in the engine is your Hyundai Stellar spark plug. Basic spark plugs use a copper electrode, while performance spark plugs use platinum or iridium on all current models. If one of the spark plugs wears out, the engine in your Hyundai Stellar will not turn as hard; leading to an increase in unburnt hydrocarbon emissions and a decrease in horsepower and fuel economy.
Don't let a Spark Plug repair bring about the demise of your car, truck, or SUV, and don't risk lowering its resale value by installing anything but the highest quality replacement parts. At Car Parts Discount, we have real customer support agents available with enough expertise to help you buy the correct Hyundai Stellar part for your needs. Bring your Stellar back to life with the highest quality new or rebuilt parts from the experts at Car Parts Discount. All the Hyundai Stellar Spark Plug parts on this page will fit vehicles made in 1987, 1986, 1985. Choose your year below to refine your search.