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Capital cost of supply teachers
Schools in London are spending thousands of pounds every year on supply teachers and many are unsatisfied with the quality of service offered by supply agencies, a survey suggests.
The poll, by the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) found more than 80 schools spent between £40,000 and £200,000 on supply staff in the academic year 2001/02.
One primary school in south London reported spending more than half a million pounds on supply teachers and a secondary school spent more than £450,000.
Supply agencies have rejected the suggestion that they are not providing a good service to schools.
The NAHT survey, completed by 369 schools, also found only 100 (27%) were confident the teachers provided by the agencies would have qualified teacher status.
Only a third were confident that the staff provided would be competent in the subject or age range required.
And just 84 (23%) were confident that the teachers provided would be familiar with National Curriculum requirements.
Just over half - 200 or 54% - were confident checks on criminal records and List 99, the Department for Education list of people unsuitable to work with children, would have been carried out effectively.
The survey findings come as schools in London struggle to recruit and retain staff.
Many are resorting to "poaching" teachers from overseas.
Later this month, London-based members of the two largest classroom unions will stage a one-day strike in protest at cost-of-living allowances for the capital.
Many say they cannot afford to live in London and are forced to look for teaching posts elsewhere in the UK.
'Thumbs down'
David Hart, general secretary of the NAHT, said the poll results were disappointing.
"Our survey gives the 'thumbs down' to teacher agencies on both cost and quality," said Mr Hart.
"The expense of employing their supply staff is bleeding school budgets dry.
"Urgent steps need to be taken to stabilise the London teaching force and to stop schools having to pour money into agencies' pockets for a service which is of generally poor quality."
'No surprise'
But Tish Seabourne, managing director of the supply agency Timeplan, said her organisation took "great care" in matching key stage and subject specialists to vacancies.
"Given the general teacher shortage and the number of unfilled vacancies that schools have to cope with, it is not surprising that schools have such a high reliance on supply teachers, the majority of whom are recruited by agencies," she said.
"Given the significant reliance on overseas trained supply teachers it is not surprising that a large number do not have British QTS initially, although the majority go on to gain British QTS quickly once in the UK, since they are already qualified teachers in their own countries.
"Some countries, notably New Zealand, Australia and Canada and some parts of South Africa and the USA, have arguably better teacher training than the UK," she said.
The NAHT found the five main agencies used by London schools were Protocol, Timeplan, Capita, Select and Teaching Personnel.
Vital service
Select rejected its findings.
Its chief executive, Bob Wicks, said: "Without professional supply teacher agencies, many London schools would not be able to function.
"We have invested millions in recruiting teachers, including high quality overseas staff, and in providing an infrastructure and high service levels to schools and supply teachers."
He added: "If an emergency supply teacher does not have specific relevant national curriculum or key stage experience, the head should be aware of that in advance. They decide whether to use that teacher or not.
"Without our services, classes would simply not have teachers."
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justsayin1 Feb 4, 2013
Towel Boy
Sanderson was so close to being perfect last week. A tough road win against Heritage, a decisive road win against Wakefield, and almost upsetting Millbrook, allowed the Spartans to get right back into the race for the state playoffs. While they probaly should have beat Millbrook at home, a game they led for three and a half quarters, the team has to feel good about how they are playing. They are getting more contributions from role players and the bench. So it looks as if they are finally starting to find their identity. There is still work to do and the next four games are critical, but at least they control their own destiny
bruiser mcgee Feb 2, 2013
Sanderson is a very ok team...Their key players are ok and again, if they make the playoffs will not go hey are, however, improved on last year...
Raleigh Rocks 1 Jan 31, 2013
Sanderson seems to be very unselfish and team oriented, great team chemistry.......
Thats what is right about their Basketball team, and whooped Wakefield Last night.
justsayin1 Jan 27, 2013
Towel Boy
It's hard to believe that at 1 and 5 in conference play, Sanderson is just one game out of a playoff spot. Although a loss against Broughton last week, the team once again proved that they're a tough out and not easy to beat. They have three games next week that will probaly determine if they make the playoffs this season. Wakefield needed overtime to win, they beat Heritage, and Millbrook held on to win after a furious comeback by Sanderson in the second half. I believe their chances to make the playoffs are just as good as any team in the conference, it just depends on how badly they want it.
justsayin1 Jan 13, 2013
Towel Boy
Sanderson is a team that has had to adjust to missing key players in just about every game. Their record does reflect what the team brings to a game. They will compete and give you your money's worth. This team has to keep playing, stick together, and remain hungry. I predict them to make the playoffs where I think they'll be very dangerous and tough to beat.
bruiser mcgee Jan 12, 2013
Sanderson is a very ok team...If they make the play offs they will probably lose in the first round...They are certainly improved on last year, but they had no where to go but up.
justsayin1 Jan 6, 2013
Towel Boy
Another injury and as a result, another opponent escapes with a win. The Spartans entered last Friday night's game against Millbrook without power forward Ellis Oakley, (knee injury), and for the first two quarters it showed. Millbrook attacked like a team possessed, determined to prove that they don't intend on relinquishing last year's conference title. They absolutely dominated and entered the third quarter up by twenty-three. The game appeared over. Whatever Coach Shaw gave his team to drink at halftime should be bottled and sold because Sanderson, facing adversity they had not seen so far this season, responded with persistence, tenacious defense, and a resolve to change the apparent outcome outscored Millbrook by 20 in the second half only to fall short by three in the end. It appeared early that Millbrook would be the first team this season to blow the Spartans out, instead they ended up holding on for dear life. Again in losing another close game, Sanderson has to feel good about how they reacted to a dire situation and never gave up and fought back. Millbrook did what it should have done, which is to defend their home court, something all Cap 8 teams must do. Unfortunately injuries are a part of the game and all teams have to deal with it, the teams that persist despite injuries are the ones who will prove most successful in the end.
justsayin1 Dec 30, 2012
Towel Boy
Despite a heartbreaking double overtime loss to eventual South Granville tourney winner Ravenscroft, a game the Spartans lead and controlled until the last minute and thirty-four seconds, Sanderson has to feel good about their overall performance. Instead of sulking and getting down on themselves, they responded with a solid fifteen point win against a scrappy and tenacious Warren County team that wanted nothing more than to hand the Spartans a second upset loss. The scenerio repeated itself exactly the next game against Southern Alamance. In both cases Sanderson closed the deal and played an entire four quarters, withstanding a very rough and physical game. The games were an excellent tune up for the upcoming Cap 8 conference play. They must also feel good about the outstanding play of Parker Fennema who showed why he is considered one of the premier players in the Cap 8. He definitely appears to be back from a severe ankle injury and was an all tourney selection. Traywick continued his steady play, he was diligent in keeping his teammates involved and the Spartans continued to share the basketball.This team appears to be ready.
justsayin1 Dec 20, 2012
Towel Boy
The Spartans were able to pull out a crucial win on Tuesday at home against Cap 8 foe Heritage. It wasn't always pretty but they still managed to win by 15, again w/o key player Will Judy. Every win in the Cap 8 is a good win this year. The next night in a non conference away game against Panther Creek, they again won by 15, except this time they played with the same togetherness and unselfishness that they displayed in their win against Knightdale. They also did a much better job of limiting turnovers and making free throws. Except for the fourth quarter at Garner, Sanderson has played great on the road. There is a cohesiveness about this team that shows that they like and trust one another, evidenced by the way they make the extra pass, talk, and help each other on defense. If they can avoid injury to key players so that they are all on the court at the same time and continue the development of their team chemistry, then I predict the Spartans will win more of the close games that they have lost, especially at home.
justsayin1 Dec 17, 2012
Towel Boy
Another tough loss last Friday night against Wakefield and should probaly be considered an upset. Sanderson proved that they can run with anyone and are never out of a game. They however must find a way to pull out some of these close games by finishing down the stretch. Again they were not at full strength with Will Judy out with an injury. No excuses though, guys have to step up when their number is called. Traywick is an iron man, he played the entire game and it may have caught up with him at the end. The gym was electric, fan support tremendous, and this team despite four losses is a serious contender and exciting to watch.
justsayin1 Dec 12, 2012
Towel Boy
Sanderson,at full strength with Fennema back, led Knightdale from start to finish. By playing unselfish team basketball, both offensively and defensively,Sanderson was able to build a sizable lead that Knightdale, although a valiant effort, just could not overcome. Shabazz for Knightdale and Traywick for Sanderson were both outstanding, each dropping twenty-nine points. Traywick though, seemed determined to get the much needed win, he contributes to that team in many ways.
Bad Azz Boyz Dec 12, 2012
Got Fennema back last night and beat Knightdale, may be a suprise team in the CAP 8. Traywick showed he is a player. Sanderson seem to be very unselfish and team oriented, great team chemistry, that may make them relevant in tough CAP 8. I was impressed.
DBH8293 Dec 11, 2012
They have had so many close games. They are my number 4 pick in the Cap 8 and normally i would slide them down but with Fennema back they will win a lot more game. If he would of been present all season they would look much diffrent.
justsayin1 Dec 9, 2012
Towel Boy
Whenever Sanderson gets Parker Fennema back, look out. They play tough physical basketball that reminds you of Pitt. Traywick has been solid.
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Members of the Muttawa have been accused of causing a fatal car accident in Bajurashi, South West Saudi. The driver of the car was killed and his pregnant wife and children all sustained injuries.
Two officers from the Saudi religious police [2] allegedly chased down a family car, causing the driver to crash into an overpass in July this year. Many Saudis are now asking just how much influence the religious police should be allowed to have.
The Muttawa are more usually found walking around shopping malls [3] or on the street checking up on excess flesh or inappropriate behavior. But in this instance they allegedly followed the driver, Abdulrahman al Ghamdi, down the road for several kilometers. Mr. al Ghamdi drove off and a chase ensued.
The officers involved have been detained and are being questioned but defenders of the Muttawa have said Mr. al Ghamdi drove through a police checkpoint and the officers were within their rights to follow him.
The chase ended with the 34-year-old losing control of the car as it careered into an overpass that was still under construction. Although the crash happened in July, Mr. al Ghamdi's wife and children are still hospitalized.
The Emir of the Baha region is apparently horrified at how the Muttawa behaved and questions are being raised as to how much power these non-governmental forces should have [4]. The family has asked for an investigation into their actions, headed up by the Emir.
For Saudis, incidents like this underline their frustration with the Muttawa's interference into their lives.
What do you think about the Muttawa? Is it their responsibility to police Saudi citizens? Tell us what you think below.
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The Golden Age of Publicity #7
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Hollywood: Sexy Sextet. These six charmers have just won roles as Lana
Turner's handmaidens in the new movie Diane, set in the 16th century.
The girls are playing appropriate instruments of the period, such as the
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- VicDiesel said...
I think this is my first comment on the Charlie Parker blog, and I hate for it to be negative, because I absolutely love this blog. You have some amazing images here.
But. None of the instruments listed are actually in this shot. For instance, a viola da gamba is sort of cello, and a rebec is a kind of violin.
These instruments are, top to bottom by the crown of their heads: pan pipes, penny whistle?, recorder, something clarinet like? harp, and lute.
A great shot anyway.
- December 16, 2007 10:23 AM
- Tom Sutpen said...
Thanks for the kind words. And while your beef is really with MGM's Publicity Dept. circa 1955 (they wrote the caption; I did not), I have to confess I didn't spot the errors.
My guess is it was deliberate. Some Publicity hacks at Metro figured they'd put one over on the public by naming all the wrong instruments. "The slobs won't know th'difference. Haw haw haw!"
Ah, well. Thanks for pointing it out! I wouldn't have realized it otherwise.
- December 16, 2007 11:05 AM
- Vanwall said...
I think I detect the influence of the Cooper Studio, and Al Parker in the look of this one. Pretty hokey, too, even for '55.
- December 16, 2007 4:36 PM
- Tom Sutpen said...
Thank you, Rob, for mentioning the Cooper Studio. You have no idea what a boost you just gave to this here blog.
Stay tuned!
- December 16, 2007 4:59 PM
- Vanwall said...
The story of my life and relationships - as always, willing to oblige, even if unknowingly.
- December 16, 2007 5:31 PM
- Stacia said...
Some instruments are in the picture, they're just bad imitations. It's hard to tell but I believe the lady in the very back is holding a poor imitation of a small hammered dulcimer, although it's partly obscured. The "clarinet" thing is probably supposed to be the clarion, and the instrument being strummed is the cittern. The rest of the instruments are strangely absent, though.
- December 17, 2007 4:42 PM
- Brent McKee said...
I don't think the lady at the very back is holding a hammer dulcimer, I looks more to me like Pan Pipes.
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Part of me feels lucky for having left Boylston Street when I did, but another part feels guilty that I walked away without injury while others lost everything. It all just seems so random. Why them and not me? Why did it have to happen at all?
But, even though those questions are incredibly difficult, we have to move on. There's nothing we can do at this point to undo what has been done. All we can do is try to repair ourselves, our community.
Everyone has their own way of dealing with grief. As I write this, most of my coworkers are in a meeting with a grief counselor. I elected not to go, feeling as though I've already worked through a lot of the emotion in my head, gotten it to settle down, and don't want to stir it all back up again.
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The projects, spanning 23 countries, are funded through the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) Science program, a joint initiative designed to foster collaborative global research. Through the competitively awarded program, USAID directly supports researchers in developing countries who work with NSF-funded U.S. scientists.
"Science does not stop at the border or at the water's edge," said Jessica Robin, NSF program director for PEER. "As PEER continues to grow, both the U.S. scientific community and our foreign partners benefit. The program supports fertile collaborations that advance scientific knowledge and have the potential to improve the lives of people around the world."
These new awards total approximately $6 million and allow scientists to collaborate on a variety of crucial research areas, such as glacier retreat and water resource sustainability, biodiversity conservation, biogas production, drought and climate change mitigation and pollution remediation. PEER Science awardees were selected from nearly 300 high-quality proposals and represent more than $67.3 million of leveraged NSF funding through collaborations with their U.S. counterparts.
Since its launch in 2011, PEER has supported more than 150 projects in more than 40 countries, an investment of about $18 million. Previous awardees are already seeing positive impacts from their projects: development of integrated humanitarian logistics systems in Colombia, improved yam seed systems in Nigeria, reduced exposure to arsenic and fluoride in groundwater in India and assessment of volcanic hazards in Armenia.
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"We are thrilled to watch the network of PEER researchers grow," said Andrew Sisson, acting executive director of the U.S. Global Development Lab at USAID. "The promise of PEER lies not only in the discovery of new data and knowledge in support of USAID's development objectives, but also in strengthening the research capacity and capabilities of the researcher communities in countries where we work, in turn strengthening our connection to local expertise."
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Israel's Energy and Water Resources Minister Silvan Shalom is scheduled to visit the United Arab Emirates in the first official visit by an Israeli minister since a suspected Mossad assassination in 2010.
Shalom will head an Israeli delegation to the World Future Energy Summit that is set for January 20-22 in Abu Dhabi.
The delegation will include two of Shalom's advisors, several ministry officials, and some private sector representatives, Reuters reported on Thursday.
Israel and the UAE do not have formal diplomatic relations, and already strained ties were exacerbated after the UAE accused Israel's Mossad spy agency of killing of Mahmoud al-Mabhouh, a senior Hamas military commander engaged in the importing of weaponry to the Hamas-run Gaza Strip, in a Dubai hotel room in 2010.
Israel never confirmed its involvement in the assassination but the Dubai police published a list of some 26 Israelis it said were involved in the incident, all of whom used non-Israeli passports.
Mutual concern over Iran's nuclear program is considered to be contributing to improved relations between Israel and some Gulf states, including the UAE. Unconfirmed media reports in the past several years have indicated covert military ties between Jerusalem and Abu Dhabi.
The UAE is comprised of the seven emirates of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain.


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LONDON (Jul. 10)
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko reiterated before the Soviet Parliament today Russia's insistence that Israel must withdraw from all occupied territories as a prerequisite for peace in the Middle East. He also proposed in an address to the Supreme Soviet that the Big Powers creates a nuclear-free zone in the Mediterranean.
He spoke on the eve of arrival in Moscow of United States Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joseph Sisco, who will discuss the Mideast situation with top Soviet officials, probably including Mr. Gromyko in a continuation of the United States–Soviet dialogue which has been underway in Washington for several months. It appeared likely that Mr. Sisco and Kremlin leaders would discuss general disarmament. Mr. Gromyko's proposal for a nuclear-free Mediterranean indicated that the topic of arms reduction probably would be discussed. No Middle East state at present is known to pos- sess nuclear weapons although it is generally conceded that Israel has the technical know-how to produce them. Israel has said it would stand by its pledge not to be the first nation to introduce nuclear weapons to the Middle East. The U.S. Sixth fleet which regularly patrols the Eastern Mediterranean is nuclear-armed. The Soviets have never said whether the large fleet they now have in the Mediterranean is nuclear armed but many sources believe it is. France is the only nuclear power on the Mediterranean Sea.
Mr. Gromyko also told the Supreme Soviet that the Soviet Union "would like to see the United States take a more realistic position rather than pursue a policy based on temporary considerations" in working out an Arab-Israeli settlement. He maintained that the Arabs were ready to settle but the "Israeli leaders are following a slippery road of unfounded ambition." He emphasized, however, that the rights of all states. Including Israel, should be respected.


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I just had a consult where a younger guy brought his older uncle and his Dad and ALL of them wanted to know about various aspects of FUE. It is true, FUE as a technique is evolving rapidly. Between the advent of the Robotic ARTAS system, and newer practitioners getting the hang of it, it is now more available to patients than ever. Here are a few questions from that "group consult" about the limits of this technique that I wanted to share;
1) If I have done a previous hair transplant with the traditional "strip" technique, can I still get an FUE hair transplant?
-Yes, you can. Just realize two things: FIRST if you want to get the highest number of grafts from the session you will need to shave your head on the back and sides and thus your old linear scar may be visible, and SECOND the area immediately surrounding the scar is not easily harvested. That is to say about 1 cm above and below an old linear scar the hair gets pulled in odd directions under the skin and transection rates become unacceptably high. In those cases it can do more harm than good to harvest close to the scar so most experienced FUE surgeons will leave a band of unharvested hair on either side.
2) Does FUE get fewer grafts than the strip technique?
- In general, yes. However, some heads are great for this sort of surgery and yield many more grafts than others, and some surgeons are able to get more grafts than others, too. Realize that there is a learning curve to performing an effective FUE procedure. Surgeons who do it often can get their transection rates down to percents in the single digits (1%-5% is mine) and graft counts to over 2000 (my last surgery was 2400+ grafts). This is one technique where experience definitely counts.
3) Can you do FUE with curly or white hair?
- Again, the answer is yes. Here are the caveats; a doctor may dye the hair temporarily if the white hairs cannot be seen easily and the robotic hair transplant is not approved for this hair type (although it may be used off-label for that with an experienced surgeon), AND curly hair can result in transection rates of 20-30%. I find those rates unacceptably high but some patients and some surgeons are willing to lose that much hair in order to achieve a less-visible level of scarring.
Remember - FUE is NOT SCARLESS! The scarring is just less noticeable. Furthermore, FUE is just as invasive as a "strip" surgery in that the incision is the same depth in the skin, about 3-4 mm. I think some patients are swayed by the words "minimally invasive" in FUE advertisements when in fact a traditional surgery would be a better procedure to fulfill their individual needs.
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I recognize that you do not publish daily, but with the magnitude and intensity of the campaign and the potential historical value of the outcome, a little more foresight could have been given in planning your Wednesday, November 5th edition. Specifically, the potential for McCain to win by a landslide in electoral votes was just as great as Obama and in either case it would have been appropriate to write about it whichever candidate won even noting more details were to follow in Friday's edition.
The nation and the world waited to learn of the outcome and for your paper to seemingly ignore historical aspects of the election came across as insensitive and uncaring and I would like to believe that was not the intent. Although you did not publish headline news the day following the election '04, nothing like what we as a country just experienced was on the table. Using the sidebar with the two sentences and misspelled name just didn't make the grade.
I just wanted to follow-up with thanks because you did ultimately publish as you had in the past and I had suggested an apparent distinction in reporting. Had I seen the Friday edition I would have held to my primary concern which was missing the "moment."
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OLDSMAR — Michelle Dole is not one to go back on a bet.
That's why, with a grimace, the bartender at Oldsmar Cop Shop Sports Bar on Tampa Road is wearing a Tampa Bay Rays T-shirt this week.
Because of an ongoing bet with fellow employees and several patrons, the Boston native and Boston Red Sox fan agreed to wear a Rays T-shirt for a week if the home team won the American League East title.
"I feel itchy all over," Dole, 35, said, with a half smile. "I know I'll probably have a rash once this week is over."
The Cop Shop's kitchen supervisor, Larry Strickland, couldn't wait to buy the T-shirt for Dole. The two have locked horns all season on which team was better. The verbal sparring resulted in the wager. Strickland has bought two T-shirts for Dole to wear and will likely get another.
"I must say, I'm glad I don't have to wear a Boston jersey," he said, as he gave Dole a huge smile.
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Lea Michele Sarfati was born in The Bronx, New York to parents Edith and Marc Sarfati. Her mother, a nurse, is Italian American and Roman Catholic, while her father, a delicatessen owner, is of Spanish-Sephardic Jewish ancestry. Even though she was born in New York, Lea was raised in Tenafly, New Jersey where she eventually attended and graduated from Tenafly High School.
At the age of eight years old, Lea went with a friend to an open casting call for an up-and-coming musical. After spontaneously deciding to audition, she was offered the role and two weeks later, she was starring on Broadway. Lea debuted on Broadway in 1995 as a replacement for the role of Young Cosette in the original New York production of Les Misérables. Following her theatrical debut in Les Misérables, Lea was cast in the role of Tateh's daughter, the Little Girl, in the 1998 original Broadway cast of Ragtime and in 2004, Lea portrayed "Shprintze" and "Chava" in the Broadway revival of the musical Fiddler on the Roof.
When she was fourteen years old, Lea was given the role of Wendla in Steven Sater and Duncan Sheik's musical version of Spring Awakening, starring in early workshops to Off-Broadway and finally originating the role in the Broadway production at the age of twenty. Around the same time that the show was set to go to Broadway, Lea was offered the role of Eponine in the Broadway revival of Les Misérables. However, she chose to remain with Spring Awakening, which debuted on Broadway in December 2006. Lea was later nominated for a Drama Desk Award for her performance in Spring Awakening in the category of Outstanding Actress in a Musical. After two years of starring in Spring Awakening, Lea left the show with co-star and good friend, Jonathan Groff, to pursue more performing opportunities.
In early 2009, Lea won the role of Rachel Berry on the FOX television smash hit, "Glee" (2009) and since the show's premiere on May 19, 2009, Lea has since received worldwide critical and public acclaim for her performance on the show. She received the 2009 Satellite Award for Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical and later won a Screen Actors Guild Award as well. Along with her award wins, Lea has also received Golden Globe, Emmy, and Teen Choice Award nominations. It has quickly been established by this young woman's impressive and gifted talent, as well as her natural poise and grace, that this is only the beginning of a beautiful and successful career.
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Jordan promotes 'baptism site'
By Barbara Plett in Amman
Thousands of Arab pilgrims flocked to the east bank of the Jordan River on Friday to kick off the country's Christain millennium celebrations at the place they believe Christ was baptised.
It may have been the biggest crowd to gather on the hills of the lush green valley since John the Baptist plunged Jesus into the water and started him in his mission.
Jordan is promoting the area, located south east of the capital city Amman, as its premier millennium attraction, challenging much more establisehd claims by Israel to a rival baptism site.
Offciials are hoping it will draw tourists on the holy land trail, but Arab Christians had other thoughts on their minds.
"We wanted [the mass] as a real Christian demonstration to show that Christianity is existent in Jordan," said Monseigneur Raouf Najar of Jordan's Cathollic Church, expreessiing the view of an often uneasy minority in a Muslim region.
Fiery chariot
"We wanted to show that Christianity is respected in Jordan, and that the whole world without any discrimination should know that we exist in this holy land."
Senior clerics from Jordan's orthodox and Latin churches conducted mass from the ruins of an ancient monastery, built on the hill where the prophet Elijah is believed to have ascended to heaven in a fiery chariot.
The region, once the front line between Israel and Jordan, has many associations with biblical personalities. But excavations carried out after the 1994 peace treaty turned up a divine connection.
Local archaeologists found a settlement with ancient churches, mosaics and baptismal pools. These discoveries along with historical and biblical references led them to conclude that they had found "Bethelehem beyond the Jordan", where the gospel of St John says Christ was baptised.
The site is one of five earmarked for millennnial pilgrimmages by the Vatican and will host the Pope on 20 March.
The tourism minister Akel Beltaji called Friday's service a "dry run" for the papl visit.
Pope's endorsement
"Im sure we'll be more disciplined than we are today," he said with a smile when asked about the people swarming over the ruins. "This is a trial, and we've done a great job to open the jubilee year with this great event."
The enthusiasm was contagious as women ululated and worshippers cheered and clapped. Some made a run on the podium at the end of the service to try and light one of the white candles flanking the front of the platform - a helpful stage hand eventually began throwing candles into the crowd.
Authenticity was clearly not an issue for the pilgrims. Jordan and Israel have agreed to disagree ove their rival claims to Jesus's baptism site, and the Pope's endorsement is good enough for the faithful.
"As long as the church and the Pope know that this place is also a holy place, I have no doubt to say that this is all holy land, whether it is on this side or the other side [of the Jordan River]," said Noel Daaek, who had travelled from Bethlehem and was handing out home-made Christmas sweets. "It doesn't matter we have faith and that's it."
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Pinnacle Trust recently announced one promotion as well as two new additions to the staff. Carol Brock has been promoted to trust operations officer. She received her bachelor of accountancy from the University of Mississippi in 1985, and has over 18 years of experience in the financial industry. Brock originally joined Pinnacle Trust in 2008.
Ashley DeVeaux Davis has joined Pinnacle Trust as the marketing and client services coordinator. She is a graduate of Millsaps College with a bachelor of business administration and has previously worked three years in Mississippi politics.
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Opened by King George V in 1927, this luxurious 5-star hotel is situated in the heart of Mayfair, surrounded by the parks, theatres and attractions of London's West End. read more
The luxury boutique Exhibitionist Hotel is set opposite the Natural History Museum, in the heart of South Kensington. read more
This 4-star luxury hotel is just 5 minutes' walk from the shops of Oxford Street and Bond Street London Underground Station. It has stylish air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, and an award-winning r... read more
In a central, vibrant area of the West End, this boutique style hotel is within 5 minutes' walk of Oxford Street, Soho, Theatreland and within easy reach of London's financial centre. read more
This stylish 4-star hotel offers free Wi-Fi and bright, modern rooms, all with a powerful designer shower and a 32-inch flat-screen TV. read more
In London's fashionable Kensington, overlooking the tranquil gardens of Nevern Square, this luxurious and intimate 4-star hotel offers free Wi-Fi and individually decorated boutique-style rooms. read more
Quietly situated in South Kensington, the 4-star Fifty Four Boutique Hotel combines classic Edwardian architecture and modern chic. read more
Family run boutique apartments in the financial heart of London and only 2 minutes' walk from Liverpool Street Station, Rez Apartments offers luxurious studios and rooms with free WiFi and a laundr... read more
This stylish 4-star hotel is 500 metres from South Kensington London Underground Station. Free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour bar are available, and discounts for guests are offered at a local gym. read more
This elegant 4-star London hotel has a classic English décor and traditional English cuisine. It is only a 3-minute walk from Oxford Street, Hyde Park, and Marble Arch Tube station. read more
Radisson Blu Edwardian, Berkshire is a delightful boutique hotel on Oxford Street, close to Selfridges department store. It is opposite Bond Street for the Tube Station and excellent designer shopp... read more
Less than 0.5 miles from Paddington Rail Station and Hyde Park, this 4-star hotel offers boutique-style serviced suites in the heart of London. Each suite has free Wi-Fi and a modern kitchenette. read more
On the riverfront, this eco-friendly 5-star boutique hotel has a spa, 2 restaurants and a bar with river views. Clapham Junction Tube station is just a 10-minute walk away. read more
Boasting elegant rooms with free WiFi, cosy bathrobes and luxury toiletries, this 4-star boutique hotel is set in quiet and leafy Little Venice. With indulgent spa treatments in the room, it is jus... read more
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In leafy South Kensington, this classic Georgian town house houses an elegant 4-star hotel, combining period style with modern luxury. It has free Wi-Fi in public areas of the building. read more
Located on a quiet street on the edge of London's magnificent Hyde Park, La Suite West is set in an elegant Victorian building and has rooms with free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a lounge. read more
Ideally located in a quiet part of South Kensington, the 5-star Blakes Hotel is known to be the world's first luxury boutique hotel. read more
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"Full House" Dads Reunite For Super Bowl Ad
YAY! We've missed 'Full House' so darn much that they decided to bring back Danny, Uncle Joey and Uncle Jessie for a new Super Bowl ad!
Of course, we're not new to the idea of a 'Full House' cast member selling us yogurt. Uncle Jessie (well, John Stamos, if you're going to be picky) is the spokesman for Dannon Oikos. However, we're way pumped that we're going to see our other favorite "Full House" dads in this new commercial.
Of course, the whole thing hasn't been released yet but, here's the teaser!
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So it seems like a lot of folks have not heard yet but Chuck will be in Portland on the 23rd of May. He will be reading around 4 at a writer's conference at Portland State. It is a two day even but open house will be on the 23rd and the cost is $10.
If you think you want to spend the day here is a line up of speakers.
11:00 Ursula K. Le Guin,
12:00 Deborah Hopkinson,
1:00 Shannon Wheeler,
2:00 Lilith Saintcrow,
3:00 Virginia Euwer Wolff,
4:00 Chuck Palahniuk,
I don't quite know if Chuck will be speaking about his new book but i cant imagine it not coming up.
So for all the Portlanders who felt left out, here you go. I'm trying to spread the word to the folks i know and i have a caravan of people coming with me already. It should be a good day. See you all there.
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Larson Fisher Associates of Woodstock, N.Y., conducted the survey, which will be used to help establish the town as a historic district. View the full story here www.wickedlocal.com/georgetown/features/x1722581304/Survey-documents-51-historic-homes-in-Georgetown.
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This week has been about making sure I get the right size. This isn't meant to be a euphemism, it's just a simple fact; I was on a mission to get the perfect fit.
One of my new year's resolutions was to start taking better care of myself by having a bit more "me" time, and that included buying some new bras (it says something when buying a new bra becomes a treat).
I was a little nervous as I hadn't been measured since I was last expecting and none of my bras at home were fitting.
Now this could mean one of two things; my husband has shrunk my bras in the wash or I'm no longer the svelte trim person I used to be.
After much faffing, toing and froing in the changing room and an hour-and-a-half later, I managed to find a couple of boulder holders that fit my ample size.
It was stressful. 32FF it's nice to meet you.
Another job was to get my son a pair of pre-walkers. He's ambling around the house with ease, so needs to get used to having something on his feet before he ventures outside.
Mummy and Daddy went to every shop we could find but to no avail. Elijah has long, wide feet with high arches. Great.
Finding a pair that fit was not going to be easy, but we eventually found one pair, but Daddy was having none of it – they were ugly and clumpy and no one wants their son to be uncool.
All is not lost, with the help of social media I managed to find an online shop that sells soft shoes in my boy's size, and also a bra shop that has a huge selection in my size. Phew.
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BUZZINGS: Brooke Hogan Is Single. Line Forms to the Right, Gents….
- Brooke Hogan is back on the market and looking for a new man, guys! Must have a sense of humor, enjoy long walks on the beach, and be proficient in bear-wrestling. (Starpulse)
- Susan Boyle's colleague Elaine Paige lashes out, calls SuBo a "virus." The Centers for Disease Control issue a five-alarm warning. (PopEater)
- Bar Refaeli does a bikini shoot at Paris Hilton's old house, hopefully after bathing in an industrial-size drum of Purell. (The Superficial)
- Brooke Mueller checks into a rehab facility, where counselors will attempt to cure her of the dangerous habit of being married to Charlie Sheen. (Parade)
- Former Vice Presidential candidate John Edwards has a sex tape, and is apparently quite well-endowed, confirming many people's suspicions that he's a massive tool. (Bossip)


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This is not your normal range pickup brass! This is high quality, once fired brass. This brass was used on the test firing range of a major firearms manufacturer. The brass was then placed back in the original factory ammunition packaging and will ship in these cardboard ammunition boxes. Each box will contain brass with the same original factory headstamp. This boxer-primed brass is fully reloadable. However, cases should be inspected for non-usable cases before reloading. Majority of flaws can be easily removed upon resizing. This brass has not been cleaned or re-sized and must be full-length sized and trimmed before loading the first time. Brass is sold as-is.
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Ronald Lee Ramsier, 62, of Congress, passed away Saturday morning, Dec. 1, 2012 at Samaritan Regional Health system.
Ronald was born Sept. 10, 1950, in Lodi, the son of Walter and Agnes (nee Lentz) Ramsier. He was a graduate of Northwestern High School, class of 1969 and had been employed by Davey Tree Farm for many years.
On June 26, 1987 he was married to Sharon A. Karth who survives him. The couple celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in June of this year.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his mother, Agnes Ramsier of Ashland, a sister, Karen (Jeff) Campbell of Ashland, a brother, Walter (Ann) Ramsier of Avon Lake, 6 nieces and nephews and 11 great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Ramsier, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Evelyn Karth.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Earlenbaugh officiating.
Friends may call one hour prior to the time of the services on Tuesday at the funeral home.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home to help with the funeral expenses.
For those not able to attend, online expressions of sympathy, or to light a candle, may be done using the funeral home website www.dpkfh.com.


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Malankara World Journal Issue 150 - Theme: Independence Day - (July 4, 2013)
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*TABLE OF CONTENTS Issue No: 150*
*Theme: Independence Day*
1. Important Notice
2. Bible Readings for This Sunday (July 7)
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost
3. Sermons for This Sunday (July 7)
Sermons for Seventh Sunday After Pentecost
4. Inspiration for Today: Love Is To Be Experienced
5. St. Thomas, the Disciple
St. Thomas, one among the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ, was a Jew.
He was probably from Galeele. Thomas in Armaic Syriac is known as Teoma
and in Greek Didymus. The meaning of these words is twin. The name
"twin" was called because of his twin brother Adai who later was the
Episcopo of Edessa. Thomas was most probably a carpenter. ...
6. Independence... Is It Really a Good Thing?
In a day and age when independence is praised, I wonder if it's really a
good thing when it comes to our relationship with God. ...
7. Celebrating the Priceless Gift of Freedom
Anyone who has experienced horrific persecution for their personal
beliefs has a deep awareness of the unmistakable value of freedom. The
men and women who founded this country were themselves victims of
persecution, and fought to preserve freedom at any cost. The liberty
they sought meant freedom to have faith, to lose it, to change it. ...
8. Let Freedom Ring
I will never think about worship the same again. I've been too casual
about it, too laid-back, taken it too much for granted. These people
know what it's about - really about - and because of that, they have
been willing, and would be willing again, to suffer for it. To be
imprisoned for it. To die for it. Because they've discovered that it
holds that high of a yield for their life. It has that much meaning and
payoff and significance. It matters that much. ...
9. America: There is Hope
God is not impressed with our outward displays of devotion without
inward commitment. God is not impressed when we hand Him our crumbs with
no sacrifice. God is not impressed with how high we can jump for Jesus.
He wants to see how straight we walk once we land. ...
10. One of the Greatest Americans of All Time
Grant's early life was marked by failure, shame and disappointment. Yet
he rose to become the most famous and respected man in the nation. Grant
won the Civil War and saved the Union, concluding it on a note of grace.
His two terms as President were marked by peace abroad and
reconciliation at home. He helped heal the nation's wounds and saved his
family from financial ruin by writing a brilliant, landmark memoir, one
of the most successful books in American literature, while dying and
wracked with pain. ...
11. Meditation - The Secret to Remaining at Peace
Have you ever looked at the stars at night and been utterly amazed by
the infinite spaciousness of this Universe? Just as you notice the vast
expansiveness of your outer world, this same spaciousness exists in your
inner world. This inner spaciousness is where you can finally rest and
find inner peace. ...
12. Recipe: Summer Cranberry Spritzer
Bring on the heat with this refreshing cranberry beverage. It's sure to
cool you off.
13. Family: When Our Relationships Are Challenged
I listened as the hurting man wept, and I thought of Job, around whom
unseen and unjust powers had swirled. Job was bewildered. So was this
misunderstood husband. Neither man understood why bad things were
happening. Each faced a murky future in an iffy marriage. ...
14. Family: The Big Result of a Little Independence
Most of us can't imagine how we would ever get to the point of entering
into a sexual relationship outside our marriage. And yet adultery
happens all the time, almost as often with Christians as with
non-believers. And it usually begins with little acts of unfaithfulness
that build gradually into bigger ones until suddenly one day we realize
we're up to our necks in a full-blown affair....
15. About Malankara World
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Dr. Jacob Mathew
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I am not so sure about that.
I've said this before but I don't like the way Lance plays with the bench and it really comes down to a lack of being coached. Vogel is giving him the green light to run the show and it isn't his game. We have the depth, I'd like to see Lance and Paul's minutes reduced in most games to around 32-33 minutes and if we have to keep a starter with the second unit I'd like it to be Paul or GH.
It's a long season, but our guys need to come out with a more energy to start each game. I don't want to see them limp into the all-star break, after having such a strong first half up to this point. My guess is they'll get it together. Granted, we are probably all exagerrating this given that what? They've lost a few games as of late? However, I think all of us know how great this team can be, and that's why we have such high expectations. I think someone like George, West, or Hibbert needs to come out and really set the level of intensity from the start.
The Suns are a tough matchup for us. They're fast and athletic and can shoot. Plus, I think Green and Plumlee have played with some chip on their shoulder against us with something to prove.
I somewhat disagree. It depends on what those 20 shots are. Most scorers who are not hitting their jump shot early on will delay taking more jump shts and start posting up or going to the rim. They make sure that they remain efficient scorers by getting more trips to the line and making certain that they then hit their free throws.
I think that this is probably where some of the "lazy comments" came from. Paul simply didn't do this, at least not enough. I question Paul's focus at this time; at least I hope it's his focus. I'd hate to think where we are headed if it's a confidence problem. I'm hoping that a lot of practice jump shots in his free time will get him back on track.
The thing with PG24 is twofold...
ON OFFENSE: If his shot isn't falling, he needs to get to the rim. He tried that last night, just bad combination of not getting calls and not getting shot to fall even at the rim.
ON DEFENSE: I think sometimes PG24 can be a bit either/or, he either locks in on offense or defense. Last night was problematic because in the first half, he did neither. PG24's cardinal rule should be to ALWAYS be locked in on defense. Frankly, he was disengaged in the first half. He wasn't the only one, but he's the one you expect the most from.
The spacing is horrible on offense. Opposing defenses have adjusted to us through scouting. Our players can't get a clean shot off. Ball movement is stifled.
I have a feeling we are going to see different sets in the next week. Instead of just pick and roll and Horns with limited movement after the elbow pass, we need to run cross screens for Paul George and George Hill. As much as I liked Lance initiating, it can gridlock the offense. How about have him initiate with down screens and guard screens?
I haven't seen the shot chart in the last 2 weeks, but I guarantee you that we are not shooting enough corner threes. That is on Vogel.
Granted Scola, Granger, and Paul George aren't hitting the jumper. But its not like they are getting clean looks too. Shake up the offensive sets before you bail on the rotation.
I've said this a bunch of times here, but the Pacers' offense is vastly different than what any other team in the NBA consistently runs. No one relies on inside out, post up play quite the way the Pacers do. It's a tough system to fit into, it's a large part of why guys like Augustine and Green struggled to fit in here. Even guys like Mahinmi and Scola have been painfully inefficient in this system compared to their time with other teams. It isn't an isolated incident, it's something the Pacers' front office has to been hyper aware of to avoid adding guys who don't fit. Obviously the system works though, the team has been wildly successful, just tougher to find guys for it.
A Gerald Green fan who now finds himself rooting for the Suns.
Either Vogel didn't send the memo or the team didn't get it. Either way I blame Vogel for that terrible effort of a basketball game. Just terrible, all that I have loved about this team has been gone for awile now and that home game should have been the game of renewal. Shame on you Frank!
Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL
The coach can be the best motivator in the word before a game, but that's worthless if the players don't execute. I find it a bit ridiculous to place full blame on Frank Vogel based on assumptions.
I'd like to think that Vogel didn't tell the guys how bad he wanted this game. Because if he did tell them this then they sure didn't act like they cared the whole 1st half giving up 60+. It is Vogel's job to get the team to play the level they need to when called upon. If not, then Vogel doesn't have control of his team and I dont think that's the case.
Garbage players get 1st round picks, (WTF)! All of the NBA must hate the Pacers! LOL
1. Reading an article on how Paul George said the pacers are pretty much dialed in and then just now then seeing this game, was hysterical.
2. Did we hit a 3-pointer is the 2nd half? I saw us put plenty up, but I don't recall a single one dropping. We wanted so many tying 3 point shots and they were all terrible decisions except for like 1 that Watson took in the corner because he was wide open.
3. The **** is going on!? lol
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Well, I guess we disagree on this one. The coach can only do so much and I'd like to give him the benefit of the doubt considering his track record since he took over the team. Saying "shame" on Frank Vogel is just utterly ridiculous to me.
I recalled their offensive efficiency being higher, but apparently I'm wrong (19th this year, 20th last year). You could argue that their offensive style limits fast break opportunities and gives their defense a better chance to set up. That may or may not be true, I really don't know, but it was what Celtics fans claimed for a while with their elite defense and struggling offense.
With the personnel here it might be hard to change things much, guys like West and Hibbert really need to be operating from the post to be successful. It seems like Lance is in a pretty ideal role for his style of play, and George isn't left having to create all of the time which is nice. Ideally you'd have another shot creator involved rather than Hill, but he's also the most efficient guy on the team so it's hard to complain about him. Mahinmi seems like a terrible fit, Scola hasn't been much better, and Granger has really struggled. If you replaced those horribly unproductive minutes with anything approaching league average, this would be a decently above average offensive team.
A Gerald Green fan who now finds himself rooting for the Suns.
I don't agree, but it seems to have been accepted.
Paul and David just killed us late last night. They missed probably 8 shots between them that they should have made 5 or 6 at least. I don't know what's going on with this team, but they are havign issues on both sides of the ball. We need to someone to light a fire. I thoguht PJ Tucker pissing off Roy last night was going to do it, but it just didn't happen and we relaly, really, really need Scola and Watson to stop sucking.
Also, for everyone who hates the three point shot, this is what happens in today's NBA when you can't at least come up with 4 or 5 made 3s a game.
In our two match-ups against the Suns:
Phoenix shot 19-33 from three.
Pacers shot 6-30 from three.
Paul needs to just sit down and watch tape of how devastating he is when he gets even an ounce of space int he middle of the court. He is so long and athletic that he gets to the rim fromt hat point with ease. No need for him to settle for jumpers when they are not falling. He got a couple good looks, but his first half was very disengaged because phoenix was not letting him have jumpers.
My take on this:
1) Dragic was 'dialed-in' that first half. Honestly, even if Paul was guarding him the first half, I have a feeling he was getting his. I contribute his decline in the second half more on fatigue than Paul's defense. And I'm not saying that Paul wouldn't of defended him good, but I feel that Dragic was very, very confident he could break us down, and had the quickness to do it. He was going right into the paint and daring Hibbert or whomever was there to stop him.
2) I'm usually never the one to put blame on the refs. And I'm not saying it is the refs that caused us to lose last night's game...but it was very uneven, on both sides. One minute someone is getting mangled going to the rim, a few plays later they're calling foul on a hip check. There were even questionable calls going the Pacers way. But one thing that got me going "WTF refs!!"...and if no one believes me, if you happen to dvr last nights game, watch it again, but there were numerous times that a Pacer would get past a defender, and the defender would pull on their jersey. Dragic did it to George Hill, at least, 3 times. Matter-of-fact, before one commercial break, when they show it in slow-mo, you could see Dragic pull the back of Hill's jersey as soon as he got swung around him and went to the rim.
3) We may need to put a new wrinkle in our play-calling. I think we're getting too predictable. I noticed the last few games, especially last night's game, that our opponents knew who was getting the ball, and how-and-when they would be getting it. There were several times last night that a defender was right where our player should be. Maybe I'm not explaining it right, but, for example, Hill would be crossing half-court, and on certain plays, West would meet him at the top of the 3-point line and initialize a somewhat motion offense where Paul would curl on the left, and sometimes Lance would curl on the right. But, before David made a move, his defender steps right where West is supposed to be positioned, which, in turn, causes Hill to hesitate. And the other guys would be covered so it completely throws the timing off. Then it becomes chaos, which will end up as a last-second contested shot, a turnover, or an offensive foul. Maybe I'm talking out of my @ss, but it seems we are not crisp with our execution, or some of these coaches have figured us out. Or we just plain and simply have gotten slower for some reason.
4) Back to the play-calling....WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT PLAY TO PAUL, WHO'S MISSED EVERY 3-POINTER HE SHOT LAST NIGHT AND WAS HEAVILY GUARDED, IN THE LAST MINUTE OR SO!!! That was a boo-boo on Vogel for even drawing that up. That play was the endgame for us.
5) I'm not too worried about other teams thinking this is the game-plan to beat us, because in the playoffs that run-and-gun ***** doesn't work. The West is known for being geared more to this type of offense, yet, the last 3 Western teams that's won a championship (Spurs, Dallas, and L.A.) figured out that playoffs slow down, and you need the half-court set to win it all. It may hurt us during the season, but, until a team just fast-breaks us to death in series, I'm not too worried.
Sorry for my rant.
Suns 3pt average for the Season - 9.4 3ptM / 25.3 3ptA = 37.1 %
Suns 3pt average for January ( 16 games ) - 8.9 3ptm / 24.3 3ptA = 36.8 %
Against the Pacers:
8 of 17 shooting at 47% ( in yesterday's game )
11 of 16 shooting at 68.8% ( in Phoenix )
19 of 33 shooting at 57% ( overall )
They are not only scoring well above their average....they are making it seem like they are in practice hoisting up uncontested 3pt shots.
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Meaning that the bench is possible actually improved over last year, with obviously a variety of factors possibly contributing. So I guess I'm disagreeing with you on the bench (as a noted Ian supporter notwithstanding). (I'm not 100 on these numbers since my entire PC freezes when I shuffle the columns around.)
Schuhmann gets into it a little bit, though this is mostly in regards to our insanely consistent inconsistency with which most of us are familiar. Via. He doesn't mention much about last year other than saying we were fairly stable on the 'O' end.
The List
Highest standard deviation, quarter-to-quarter NetRtg
Standard deviation measures variance or, for our purposes, inconsistency.
Team VOff Rank VDef Rank VNet Indiana 7.2 1 3.7 14 10.4 Toronto 4.2 9 4.8 9 8.3 Minnesota 5.3 5 3.1 19 8.3 Milwaukee 3.5 13 4.9 8 8.0 New Orleans 5.8 3 6.5 1 7.9 Portland 2.2 26 5.5 5 7.4 Detroit 5.1 7 2.2 25 7.2 New York 2.6 20 5.5 6 6.5 Philadelphia 2.5 21 5.7 4 6.2 Boston 2.8 19 4.0 12 6.1
VOff = Offensive variance (OffRtg = Points scored per 100 possessions)
VDef = Defensive variance (DefRtg = Points allowed per 100 possessions)
VNet = Net variance (NetRtg = Point differential per 100 possessions)
The Context
So essentially, the Pacers are the most inconsistent team in the league from quarter to quarter, which is weird, because theyre, by far, the best defensive team in the league. As we pointed out last week, theyre the best defensive team of the last 37 years (though that differential is down to 9.2), and strong defense is supposed to be the backbone of consistent success.
The Pacers have the No. 1 defense in the first, third and fourth quarters, and the No. 4 defense in thesecond, though theres a pretty big difference between the (ridiculously good) 88.8 points per 100 possessions they allow in the third quarter and the (still pretty good) 97.7 they allow in the second. Still, its on offense where theres a lot more fluctuation.
Pacers efficiency, by period
Quarter OffRtg Rank DefRtg Rank NetRtg Rank 1st quarter 96.1 27 94.7 1 +1.4 15 2nd quarter 96.4 27 97.7 4 -1.3 16 3rd quarter 110.1 3 88.8 1 +21.2 1 4th quarter 107.3 12 94.8 1 +12.5 2 Half OffRtg Rank DefRtg Rank NetRtg Rank 1st half 96.3 28 96.2 2 +0.0 15 2nd half 108.7 4 91.8 1 +16.9 1
There have been two different Pacers teams this season. The First Half Pacers have scored about as efficiently as the Bucks. The Second Half Pacers have an offense more closely resembling the Heat.
Indiana has had the lead at halftime in 24 of their 45 games. Theyve outscored their opponent in the second half of 35 of the 45.
In general, theres a big offensive drop-off when the Pacers go to their bench. (Thursdays loss to the Sunswas the definition of a bench loss, as well as an example of how theyve played better after halftime.) But the half-to-half offensive drop-off has been spread rather evenly among their starters and bench units.
Efficiency of Pacers starting lineup, by half
Efficiency of other Pacers lineups, by half
Half MIN OffRtg DefRtg NetRtg +/- 1st half 403 101.5 96.5 +4.9 +35 2nd half 395 112.0 89.6 +22.4 +172 Difference 10.5 -6.9 17.4
Half MIN OffRtg DefRtg NetRtg +/- 1st half 676 93.2 96.1 -2.8 -32 2nd half 684 106.9 93.0 +13.9 +180 Difference 13.6 -3.1 16.7
The Pacers have turned the ball over at the same rate in both halves and are only a slightly better offensive rebounding team in the second half. But theyve shot much better and gotten to the free-throw line a lot more often in the second half. Theyve also assisted on a greater percentage of their buckets.
Paul George and Lance Stephenson have been much better shooters in the second half of games. George and George Hill have much higher free throw rates. And both Stephenson and Hill have had higher assist rates. Off the bench, C.J. Watson has shot a lot better and also dished out more assists after halftime.
The Pacers half-to-half discrepancy has lessened some over the last seven weeks. Through their first 22 games, they were scoring 20.4 more points per 100 possessions in the second half. Over their last 23, the difference is only 4.8.
Amazingly, the Pacers had the second most consistent offense from quarter to quarter last season, behind only the Suns, who were just consistently awful on that end.
This season, Indiana has found a new gear on both ends of the floor in that third quarter. Their plus-21.2 NetRtg in those 12 minutes is, by far, the best of any team in any quarter. Next best are San Antonios plus-13.3 in the second quarter and Torontos plus-13.3 in the fourth.
Whether theyre consistent or inconsistent from quarter to quarter, the Pacers are a much better team than they were last season. But it will be interesting to see if their third-quarter dominance is a big factor in their quest for a championship.
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