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Roy Williams wasn't thrilled with the ACC's NCAA Tournament draw on Sunday night. One might have thought Maryland and Virginia made half-decent cases for tourney bids, and even if you think they didn't, whichever teams you might put in their stead probably didn't have a much better case either.
But that's the point here. The selection process has become an annual charade of guesstimating which teams have earned a bid based on a forever revolving criteria that always seems disconnected from the eventual form the bracket takes.
Side note: Do people think expanding the BCS is going to fix the qualms in that sport? Just look at the NCAA Tournament — there are 68 spots and people still want it expanded. You could even argue that more teams leads to MORE arguing, but that's a discussion for another time. The grass is always greener, isn't it?
The inevitable temptation with the schedule at this point is to look at the matchups put in place by the committee and consider the motives behind them. Meaning: which teams make good storylines for TV, radio and message board fodder — maybe two coaches who used to work together are paired up, or teams with former transfers from one another are put in the same region.
In other words, no one would have been surprised a bit if UCLA and UNC were in the same mini-bracket. And even though everyone would have seen it coming, they somehow would have still found a way to talk about it nonstop — though starting that conversation would be the whole point to begin with.
There's zero evidence the committee is trying to set up these made-for-TV storylines but we all know doing so for ratings would be highly incentivized to say the least — in the sense that it would be almost stupid not to do it.
Enter the Tar Heels, who seem under-seeded to many (given an 8th seed when their resume seems to line up with those around six or seven). And as easy as it would be to jump on that bandwagon, the fact of the matter is that the Heels didn't do much to separate themselves from the pack that's lodged between the 5th and 8th seeds.
In light of everything above, the focus falls on UNC's probable opponent in the 2nd round (or whatever the hell round it is now) if they were to beat 9th seeded Villanova on Friday night. Of course, that team is Kansas. Of course, there's a storyline that's well-known.
—so much that it won't be rehashed here. If you don't already know about it you probably wouldn't care to hear the story in the first place.
Adding some fuel to the conspiracy fire is that the first Saturday and Sunday of the Tournament are usually the hardest sell TV-wise. The first two days are possibly the most exciting in sports, and by the Sweet 16 you start having great match-ups between the higher seeds. But for the Round of 32? Those games are usually relatively boring and there won't be as many upsets as in the first two days. Naturally, there's an incentive to try to set up a Roy Williams vs. Kansas showdown.
—A showdown we're likely going to see on Sunday. Villanova is a solid team and wouldn't shatter anyone's world if they beat the Heels on Friday, but they're not big enough to exploit UNC's main weakness and are one of the poorest three-point defenders in the nation. Advantage, UNC.
So all signs point to what will likely be THE matchup of the first weekend, as far as storylines go anyway. The Heels have yet to beat Kansas in the tournament since Roy's return to UNC (both of which were much more high-profile than this one would be, but that isn't the point), and the pressure on the Tar Heels for this one wouldn't be any lower even though they would certainly be the Vegas Dog by several points. Kansas, version 2013, is a traditional squad which should have the size and guard-play to really hurt the Heels' small ball system. Advantage, Kansas.
It doesn't get any easier after that for the Tar Heels if they were to even make it. In their "South" region are big boys like Michigan (#4), UCLA (#6), Florida (#3), Georgetown (#2) and Oklahoma (#10).
But what everyone seems to be missing about all of the seeding is that they're applying the "old" days of college basketball to the current era. No team is dominant this year. If no one has a clue who's going to be a #1 seed going into Selection Sunday, then those #1 seeds can't be that imposing can they?
The point here is that we're poised to see the most ridiculous Tournament, maybe ever, in terms of upsets and losses. And since this is the year UNC is going with the non-traditional lineup and just a "throw the talent out there and see what happens" philosophy, what year could be a better draw for UNC to be in such a compromising position?
Sure, the Heels will probably lose on Sunday to Kansas if they make it that far. But then again, how much of anything 'probable' in college basketball recently has actually come to pass? Not much. The Luck of the Draw doesn't seem that important anymore.
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My husband (Le) was dx January 2013. Started gem/cis May-13 (3 month) didn't do anything. Javle put him on FOLFIRI+Tarceva July 2013 and significant shrinkage (from 2.5cm to 7.5mm) and at his appt Dec-13 & yesterday Javle says Le is stable. Javle doesn't know which (or both together) is working but based on genetic testing Javle thinks it's the Tarceva. So he said that he's taking Le off FOLFIRI (if we choose). He also said he wasn't expecting Le to respond to this treatment (so glad he was wrong!) and that it's rare for someone to be on FOLFIRI long term (9+ months) - I am not quite understanding that, as my thoughts would be "it's working, let's keep going." But quality of life with FOLFIRI is tough to handle because of the severe side effects. Radiation is not on the table for Le as he has mets to the peritoneal (not visible on yesterday's MRI) - I don't understand this either as I know several people that's had radiation even though the cancer has spread outside of the liver.
At this point we are to choose quality of life and gamble that the Tarceva is the one that's working or continue same treatment and my poor husband continues to endure the side effects. We also know at some point Le will develop resistance to FOLFIRI anyways.
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Owen County has an amazing group of giving and caring individuals who are always excited to help others when an opportunity arises. This is one of the many reason's I'm so proud to live here. One of the many examples of how our community shines is through the success of our annual Relay for Life. The American Cancer Society is devoted to not only finding a cure for cancer but they are also focused on treatments, patient services, and awareness. Most of you know what a worthy cause our Relay for Life is and from the bottom of my heart I would like to thank all of you who currently support it.
Saturday Feb 12th starting at 5pm in the Owen County High School gymnasium the Boys Running Rebels basketball team will play South Oldham at home. This will be the Relay for Life Kickoff game! Part of the admission proceeds will go to Relay; we will also be offering T-Shirts and baskets for suggested donations to benefit Relay for Life. We want to encourage all survivors to attend and be recognized, and all Running Rebel fans to support our team and our communities fight for a cure at this event!
I am the team captain for the OC Relay 4 Life Community Team and I hold the recognition chair on the committee now. If you are not on a Relay for Life Team already, I would really like for you to join our community team and walk with us at this year's 2011 relay on May 27th. I will need a $10 registration fee from you in order to be a team member. You can register online or I can get the paperwork to you:
Anyone can join this community team and walk with us on May 27th and help us raise money all year. There are many opportunities to raise money and I intend for my team to win the luminary sales competition! Please let me know if you are interested.
Please use this forum to share the progress of your Relay for Life team, and share with us the reason that you relay. If you have a survivor story or a cancer victim you'd like to honor please use this forum to share their story as well.
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It's amazing to see that such people actually exist, they are the ones makes us all hope for better times. Because of them the everyday life of those in need of support is another reason to fight for better times.
Kickoff game was a success; thanks to everyone who participated! You can view pictures at jendalesphotography.com Client password: OCRelay4Life Please keep in mind that Chino's Authentic Mexican Restaurant is having Relay for Life Monday's all through the month of February, which means they will donate 10% of all their Monday sales back to Relay. Also keep in mind that Hometown Pizza is donating 20% of sales today, Wed. Feb 16th from 6-8pm. March 26th is Crop for the Cure 9am to midnight (contact Dawn Davis for more info 502-463-2911).
This letter to Santa was written by a young girl for her Owen County English class.
Dear Santa Claus,
I don't want much for Christmas this year. As you probably already know, I gave my life to Christ this year. During the process of a new life for me, I learned you should not ask for needless things. Because I know how God feels, I will ask for things that will help others in my life, and thank the people who give gracious gifts. I think this Christmas will be the perfect opportunity to try to be approved, even a little, by God, and this is one of the ways.
The first gift I would wish for Christmas is that I receive a five dollar bill. I believe this in not a needless "want". If I receive this five dollar bill, I will give it to my mother and tell her it is for as many packs of gum should could get. The reason I want her to buy gum is because she is trying to stop smoking . . . .
We don't have much money and my mother thinks if she stopped buying her cigarettes we would have more money. She seems to always be thinking of us, because she told us, "I am going to warn you all that I will be cranky! When I do, I need somthing to get my mond off smoking. You could give me gum or anything like th sort to get my mind on something else." As you can see, I will need all of the gum I can get.
My last but not least request for you would be a miracle. I am going to ask for a cure for Cancer. I know I am not smart enough to get the cure on my own. Yes, I know scientists are working on the cure but too many people are dying, at this very second, from Cancer. I wish you would give the cure to me as fast as possible because my grandfather has Prostate Cancer. I pray every day that he doesn't die from this awful thing. He has not been saved and I am scared for him. I hope you can give me this Christmas miracle.
With love,
Amber Gover
Christmas 2010
If only we could all see things through the eyes of a child! Amber has received plenty of gum for her mother this Christmas; however, her ultimate Christmas wish/prayer is still unanswered and her grandfather continues to fight for his life against the monster we have named cancer. The American Cancer Society offers us an opportunity to join in the fight against cancer and make a difference. I encourage you to participate in Owen County's Relay for Life 2011 and help Amber get her wish next year. Please join a team, make a donation, participate in the survivor lap, or at the very least remember all those affected by cancer in your prayers.
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Ouch! When to worry about bruising
Bruising is our body's normal and natural reaction to injury. Babies and children, when they're finding their way in the world and working out how their bodies work - tend to get more bruises than you'd imagine. It's normal to worry about our children when they seem to bruise readily - but when should you really worry about bruising?
When to worry about a bruise
Bruises can be all the colours of the rainbow, with a range of shapes and patterns. While we traditionally think of a bruise as being a small black bruise there are other types of bruising, and some require medical attention:
- Small red dots, around 1mm-3mm in size accumulated under the skin, often found on the legs, are known as Petechiae and require further medical attention.
- Bruising behind the ear, known as Battle's Sign, can be an indicator of skull fracture.
- Multiple bruises that appear without injury, which are firm and raised above the skin, require further investigation.
- Feeling pressure or pain in the area of a bruise requires urgent medical attention.
- Any red streaks or pus that appear around or on a bruise can indicate an infection, as can fever. So see your doctor for treatment if you experience these symptoms.
Most bruises will resolve themselves in 10 - 14 days, but it can take up to a month for some bruises to fully clear. However, if a bruise remains firm, or gets bigger and more painful a hematoma may have developed and you'll need to see a doctor for treatment.
The life cycle of a bruise
When the skin receives a blow, it'll bruise when the blood vessels break and the blood leaks out leaving a red, purple or black mark on the skin. Bruises can be flat, or slightly raised, depending on the amount of blood that leaks out. Over the next day or two the bruise will change colour and take on a bluish hue.
By around day six, the haemoglobin will break down and the area will start to heal, taking on a greenish hue as it does so. When the bruise turns yellow or brown, around 8 or 9 days in, it's a sign that the bruise is in its final stages as the body reabsorbs the blood.
Treating a bruise
Bruises will tend to fade away of their own accord, but you can help them fade a little quicker. Here's how:
- Apply ice or a cold, damp washcloth to the bruise for 20 minutes on, and 30 minutes off for the first 24 hours.
- Use a heat pack to help disperse the old blood after the first 24 hours. Apply heat for 30 minutes at a time.
- Give the age-appropriate dose of paracetamol to relieve any pain, if required.
- Natural remedies such as arnica cream can also help bruise healing.
Most bruises are simply a sign that we've hurt ourselves and are nothing to worry about. However, if you're ever concerned, it's always a good idea to seek medical advice.
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Kids whose moms took folic acid while pregnant had better mental health, kids whose moms had good choline levels were less likely to have birth defects and pregnant moms who took carnitine maintained healthy levels, in three new studies.
Doctors in a child behavior study knew that mothers' low folate levels can cause brain and spinal cord defects in babies, but wanted to see how folic acid supplements might also improve kids' behavior. Researchers measured how much folic acid moms took during the first trimester, then evaluated over 4,200 of their children at 18 months. Kids whose moms did not take folic acid were 44 percent more likely to have developmental and behavioral problems compared to kids whose moms took folic acid.
Researchers in a birth defect study noted that folate is only part of the solution to birth defects, which occur even though U.S. manufacturers must add folic acid to foods. Doctors took blood samples from 180,000 pregnant California women and identified 80 whose children were born with birth defects. Scientists compared these samples with over 400 random samples from mothers whose kids did not have birth defects and found that moms with higher levels of one essential nutrient—choline—were much more likely to have kids without brain and spinal cord defects than were moms with low choline levels.
In a carnitine study, doctors said that nearly every cell in the body contains this energy-producing amino acid. The body uses iron to synthesize carnitine, but pregnant women may not have enough iron to do so. Researchers gave 26 healthy pregnant women 500 mg of L-carnitine per day or a placebo from the 13th week of pregnancy through birth.
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Investors have a few resources when it comes to checking out the people to whom they entrust their hard-earned money. There are sites such as Yelp, for instance, that compile reviews from anyone on nearly anything. Financial planners, advisers and brokers can all be found on Yelp, but it's hit or miss. My area has no reviews for local financial planners, but there are many reviews for advisers, planners and brokers in bigger cities.
As with all user-generated content, one has to consider the source and throw in a grain of salt, or maybe a ton. More official records -- for instance, on complaints -- are kept by regulators, but they may not be 100 percent reliable, either.
Stock brokers must register with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, or FINRA. Their disciplinary records can be viewed through the site BrokerCheck.com, but that may not be as helpful as it would first seem.
Last week, The New York Times reported that brokers with a spotty record have been increasingly requesting to have certain items expunged from their records. Because of the way the system is set up, their requests are granted more often than not.
There aren't a lot of complaints in FINRA's database, according to Seth Lipner, a professor of law at the Zicklin School of Business of Bernard M. Baruch College in New York City and partner at Deutsch & Lipner. There are many brokers who have no problems and nothing untoward in their record.
Some complaints don't show up on official records, though. Until 2009, complaints were made against firms, and the individual broker was left out of it, Lipner says.
Since 2009, complaints against the firm are also held against individual representatives, which has added to the number of aggrieved brokers seeking absolution. In some cases, they were told to sell bad securities at the behest of their firms.
In the aftermath of the financial crisis, complaints against brokers and firms soared, which is why there are now increasing requests to have some complaints erased, says Lipner.
FINRA would like to streamline the process and make it easier for brokers to clear their records -- or at least partially clear their records. The plan will be sent to the Securities and Exchange Commission in August for review, Reuters reported in the story, "Plan for quashing broker complaints to meet resistance."
Ultimately, "BrokerCheck is still a valuable resource, but it's not the only thing you should be thinking about when you decide who to hire to manage your money. The data on BrokerCheck, just like TripAdviser, has holes on both sides: over-inclusive in some ways and under-(inclusive) in others," Lipner says.
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Although technology plays an important role at every stage in the fresh produce supply chain, the seed industry may tout more types of technology than any other.
Seed breeder-producers are now using marker-assisted breeding, genetic modification, the addition of nutrients to develop nutraceutical varieties and new technologies around food safety — and that's just the development phase.
In the fresh produce category, very few commodities are bred using genetic modification.
In other categories, like field crops, and in other countries, GMOs are much more prevalent. Seed breeder-producers in the fresh produce category are still cautious about their use of GMO technology because consumers in the U.S. have not embraced it.
"There are a lot of efforts out across the globe to look at the possibility of using GMO in fresh vegetable products," said Andy LaVigne, president and chief executive officer of the American Seed Trade Association. "In India and China, they use it strictly for production purposes."
By and large, U.S. consumers don't understand GMOs and aren't ready to accept them, said Kelly Keithly, president of Keithly-Williams Seeds.
Lisa Zaglin, marketing director for Feasterville, Pa.-based Abbott & Cobb Inc.., said that attitude is changing.
"We believe the picture will change in those areas around the world that have the greatest economic need for higher quality and cheaper food sources," Zaglin said. "GMO is not intrinsically unsafe, but until consumers have other economic reasons to accept them, they can afford to avoid them."
Basel, Switzerland-based Syngenta AG's Bt sweet corn remains the only large-scale use of GMO technology in fresh produce.
"The genetically modified sweet corn is focused at this time on the roadside market on the East Coast," said Andreas Steiner, director of marketing for Syngenta. "Those growers produce an extremely high quality sweet corn that doesn't have a very long shelf life. These varieties are extremely attractive to insects."
The Bt sweet corn is bred with its own pesticide so that it can repel insects without extensive pesticide treatments. The company plans to unveil a new generation of the Bt sweet corn very soon, Steiner said.
Keithly-Williams Seeds distributes the Bt sweet corn, and Keithly said growers are very receptive to it, except when their customers demand non-GMO produce.
"Pretty much all (growers) are at some stage of looking at Bt sweet corn," said Wayne Gale, president and co-owner of Thorold, Ontario-based seed distributor Stokes Seeds Ltd. "Genetically modifying is becoming more common in sweet corn. Syngenta is the only company with GMO sweet corn, but that will probably change at some point."
Although there are no requirements for labeling GMO varieties as such, Gale said seed breeders are adamant about identifying the varieties for their customers. At the retail level, GMO fruits and vegetables can be sold without identification as a genetically modified variety.
Technologies like marketer-assisted breeding are being used across the seed industry to better identify characteristics of varieties in development in a shorter time span.
"We've done a lot with molecular markers," said Mimi Ricketts, communication director for Creve Coeur, Mo.-based Monsanto Co. "Marker-assisted breeding allows breeders to pinpoint traits, kind of like a landmark, within a plant, and understand their function."
Because of biotechnology over the last 15 or so years, breeders are able to develop traits that impact those characteristics they're looking for, said Andy LaVigne, president and chief executive officer of the American Seed Trade Association.
"Whether it's deeper red in a tomato or yellow in a squash, you can breed to that specifically in a much shorter time," LaVigne said.
Before this technology, seed breeders would have to watch a variety all the way through its lifecycle to learn about its traits. With biotechnology and marker-assisted breeding, breeders can develop new varieties in about one-third of the time, LaVigne said.
"It used to be plant and pray," LaVigne said. "Today, we use processes that are computer and lab-based."
LaVigne said the marketplace will see even more improvements in these technologies, and seed breeders will be even more capable of breeding for color and taste qualities.
"As the technology continues to improve, you'll probably see a shorter window between the demand of the marketplace and how a seed company can provide for it."


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Edamame dumplings and Cantonese spring rolls: breakfast of champions? Yes, and it's called dim sum. More and more frequently, traces of dim sum can be found in dinner menus throughout the US, and we're not complaining. In fact, we recently snuck into a restaurant kitchen to see how the small dishes are made.
Carey Jones* even made some dim sum herself, under the careful guidance of Chef Yang Huang of Buddakan.
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Sacramento police say a stolen car suspect has died in a crash after he tried to evade officers.
Police spokeswoman Officer Michele Gigante says when officers tried to pull the car over around 12:30 p.m. Monday, instead of stopping the 21-year-old driver led police on a brief pursuit.
Gigante told The Sacramento Bee ( http://bit.ly/13xl9T6 ) that when the driver ran a stop sign the stolen car was hit by another car.
The suspect - who was alone - died at the scene. His name has not been released pending notification of his family.
Gigante says a man and woman were in the other car. One person suffered a minor injury, but neither was taken to a hospital.
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New Orleans lost their fourth consecutive game Wednesday night, their longest losing streak of the season. The Hornets were up by 5 with 45 seconds in regulation, but let the game slip into overtime. Chris Paul's three point shot rimmed out at the end of overtime, and the Nets beat the Hornets 103-101.


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It has been one of those days where buyers just aren't interested in the dip and staying on the sidelines. Dip-buying always sounds like a good idea when the market is going up, but when stocks are weak there is always concern that maybe this isn't just a brief respite before the rally continues.
The good news is that the action seems to be caused more by a lack of buyers than aggressive sellers. Breadth is poor and there is plenty of red, but it doesn't feel like there is panic or a big reversal in sentiment.
From a contrarian standpoint the media excitement over the DJIA hitting 14,000 was classic. It is exactly what you'd expect to see when the market is close to a top. We've had a great run, and now the folks in the media start talking about whether the individual investor is coming back. Given how poorly they have timed the market in recent years, I'm not sure we should be feeling good about retail bullishness. On the other hand, I suspect it is more a figment of the imagination of the media than anything else. I still see very few signs that the individual investor is charging back into the market.
I've been doing very little today as I watch to see how this selling plays out. The two weak days last week had me more cautious, which put me in poor position for the surge on Friday, but we've now given back all those gains and I'm starting to wonder again if a topping process may be developing.
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Has Marc Gasol ever averaged a double double? You guys are just crazy with this Gasol talk. No way is he worth that type of money.This quote is hidden because you are ignoring this member. Show Quote
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Has Marc Gasol ever averaged a double double? You guys are just crazy with this Gasol talk. No way is he worth that type of money.
Edit: Gasol is not worth more money than Zach because he's not a better player. Why pay a good but not great player max money? Do the Pacers want to be the next Atlanta?
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He was arguably the best low post player in the NBA this season. His level of play has been considerably better than his previous stops.
He might not be worth a long term max deal because of his age, but for the next 2-3 years? Hell yeah.
Marc isn't a max guy yet, but he's easily worth a $10 million investment annually.
ITs a good thing that the Grizz will match anything..
I like to think that, with Hansbrough at 6'9", we don't need any more small power forwards. Players like Carl Landry shouldn't come near the team, intense or not. We need some height, strength, and some form of athleticism at our four position, besides McRoberts (whose skill/potential is still indefinite and undetermined).
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6'9" 250 is not anything close to "small" for a power forward.
You're a tad too obsessed with height.
Why so SERIOUS
I think Marc Gasol's gotten quite overrated, personally. He had a very ho-hum regular season, then played huge minutes in the playoffs (39.9), giving him somewhat inflated production, and now people seem to think he's an all-star.
He's a good center, but he's about to turn 27 and has likely peaked as a low-to-mid teens scorer and a sub-par rebounder. $10M per, given the premium placed on big men, sure. Max money? Yikes...
Anyone with ESPN Insider wanna post this article? I assume this isn't against board rules since I've seen it done plenty of times in the past.
10 best free-agent fits - NBA - ESPN
The preview has David West to the Pacers at #1, but it cuts off.
ESPN is shamelously plugging 50% off insider now
I still dont get why they charge extra for their writers opinion. I have yet to see another sports website do that
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The NBA and the players shook hands on a tentative agreement early Saturday morning, which means that players will be putting on their NBA uniforms soon -- and some will be wearing new ones. Although there's still some fine print to be ironed out in the new labor deal, we can already see where the best fits will be. The combination of an amnesty clause and a harsher luxury tax will undoubtedly produce some more free agents, but they won't have the kind of impact as the players below.
(Note: "R" denotes restricted free agent.)
1. David West -- Indiana Pacers
On one hand, West couldn't have picked a worse time to hit the market, having just undergone surgery to repair an ACL. On the other hand, he's probably the biggest fish on the free-agent menu and also clearly the best available player at his position.
The Pacers are the rare organization with the ability to open up their wallet, and they could use an upgrade at the 4. Tyler Hansbrough has starter-level effort but not contender-level talent. West can be that guy for the Pacers, a team expected to make a big splash next season.
2. Tyson Chandler -- Toronto Raptors
Chandler could decide to return to the Mavericks, but he could also choose to follow Dwane Casey from the Dallas Mavericks' bench to Toronto. Casey, the newly hired Raptors head coach, was the defensive guru behind the Mavericks' wall that stifled the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat en route to a title.
Chandler flourished as the anchor to Casey's system, and the Raptors have the cash to offer the center big money. Of course, Dallas owner Mark Cuban notoriously breaks the bank for his centers, so there's a good chance Chandler will defend the title. However, a Casey and Chandler connection would be ideal for Toronto.
3. Nene -- Denver Nuggets
China absolutely raided the Nuggets' roster during the lockout, leaving the front office with no choice but to give Nene a blank check. As far as centers go, Nene may not be the defender or quite the rebounder that Chandler is, but the Brazilian big man makes up for it with an array of moves to score the rock.
It's hard to imagine a scenario in which the Nuggets decide to let the most efficient big man in the game walk away. With Kenyon Martin and Wilson Chandler heading to China, the Nuggets may have to think about slotting Nene at the 4 and putting Chris Andersen at center. The 6-foot-11 Nene has slid over before, but it's not his natural position. No matter what position they have in mind for him, the Nuggets would be foolish not to lock him up long-term.
4. Jason Richardson -- Chicago Bulls
The Bulls should point their horns toward a strong shooting guard, and Richardson will warrant a strong look. The 30-year-old looked much older in Orlando than he did in Phoenix as his points-per-minute numbers fell off a cliff after he was traded at the deadline. Most of that was due to a plummeting usage rate, but he also didn't help matters by shooting just 43 percent in blue and white.
Still, there's plenty of value here. The Bulls struggled mightily to find middle ground between offensive specialist Kyle Korver and defensive specialist Ronnie Brewer, but Richardson can bring it on both ends. As a career 37.3 percent shooter from downtown, he and Derrick Rose would form one of the strongest backcourts in the sport. The question remains whether Richardson's stock has dipped far enough to the point where Chicago could afford him.
5. Samuel Dalembert -- Miami Heat
With South Beach around the corner and a perennial championship-caliber roster, the Heat will be an extremely tempting destination for veterans looking for a shot at the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Add in the fact that Dalembert's roots are in nearby Haiti; the veteran center has spent much of his time involved with Haiti earthquake recovery programs.
Dalembert made more than $13 million last season but should be due for a massive pay cut after taking a big step backward with the Sacramento Kings. He's no longer one of the league's best shot-blockers or rebounders, but he would fit in perfectly with the Heat's system. He probably could command more money elsewhere, but that didn't stop LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Udonis Haslem, Chris Bosh, Mike Bibby and you get the idea.
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Crawford could provide the Bucks some much-needed scoring punch.
6. Jamal Crawford -- Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks' offense was so pathetic last season that they treaded in least-efficient-offense-in-NBA-history territory for a while. They finished last in the NBA in efficiency, scoring just 99.0 points every 100 possessions. You know it's rough when you depend on a 5-foot-5 35-year-old (Earl Boykins) for scoring punch.
Enter Crawford. Sure, Crawford's me-first mentality might not jive well with Milwaukee head coach and disciplinarian Scott Skiles, but the Bucks are desperate for a go-to scorer on the wing. With J.R. Smith in China and a shallow pool of alternatives, Crawford could take some pressure off Brandon Jennings and provide the Bucks with a much-needed injection of points.
7. Rodney Stuckey (R) -- Toronto Raptors
If you go strictly by points per game, Stuckey endured a down season in 2010-11, but a closer look at his campaign actually reveals a dramatic step forward. By trimming the fat in his shot selection, he posted easily the best true shooting percentage of his career and became a better distributor as a floor general.
If the Pistons decide to hand over the keys to draftee Brandon Knight, they could cut ties with Stuckey and let him walk. It would save the bloated franchise some cash, but it's not a good bet that Knight will ever match Stuckey's 18.4 player efficiency rating in 2010-11. If Tyson Chandler returns to Dallas, the Raptors should focus their energy on nabbing a point guard for the long haul. Remember, at 25, Stuckey is just entering his prime.
8. Arron Afflalo (R) -- Denver Nuggets
There might not be a more underrated player in the game, and he's overdue for a big payday. It's not easy to find a top perimeter defender who can also shoot the ball lights-out, but the 25-year-old UCLA product fits both criteria. And luckily for Afflalo, the Nuggets will have plenty of dough to send his way once he hits the market.
Sure, Denver's mass exodus to China will put a dent in the team's contention status, but it also means Afflalo's time to shine is now. A starting lineup of Ty Lawson, Afflalo, Danilo Gallinari, Nene and Andersen might not win a title, but it's better than what most teams can put on the floor on a nightly basis.
9. Caron Butler -- Los Angeles Clippers
The market for Butler's services might have dried up some since he underwent serious knee surgery in January, but he could become a great bargain opportunity for a team willing to risk it. The Clippers are a natural fit with a hole at small forward (Al-Farouq Aminu is still a year or two away), and if the Mavericks decide to cut bait, Butler could be a good flier candidate.
No, it's not encouraging that the 31-year-old was limited to no more than a couple of minutes in the South Florida All-Star Classic, especially when you consider he had been hoping to participate in the Mavs' playoff run. Nonetheless, Butler still has the talent to be an average small forward, and at his expected price, that's all the Clippers could ask for.
10. J.J. Barea -- Dallas Mavericks
As an undersized point guard, Barea's stature requires a safety net behind him on defense. Without a dominant big man to absorb blow-bys, Barea loses much of his value on the floor. This is why the Mavericks, with Tyson Chandler patrolling the paint, leveraged Barea's talents better than most teams can. As a result, the Mavericks will likely be Barea's top suitor in free agency.
As is the case with Chandler and Butler, Barea's return is contingent on how much money Mavs owner Mark Cuban is willing to eat. With a stricter penalty on exceeding the salary cap looking very possible, Cuban has to recalibrate his cost/benefit analysis. If the Mavericks find Barea expendable, the line for his services will not be short.
Why so SERIOUS
Ash from Army of Darkness: Good...Bad...I'm the guy with the gun.
I may be the only one but I am just not attracted to David West at all, what ever explosiveness he had, it probably has been diminished by his injury, why wave money around just because you can.
When comparing him vs tyler with the money factor and their contributions on the court I just can not see how that would make any sense. I think his better days are behind him. I always question signing older players to expensive contracts. I will be disappointed if we spend a ton on David West.
Why so SERIOUS
I would just like to reiterate how awesome it is that we have cap room. I've been waiting for this since like '08. Can't believe the days of having $35 mil dedicated to TJ, Dunleavy, Murph, and Tinsley are over.
Why so SERIOUS
I'm surprised that this guy thinks that Rodney Stuckey could go to a different Team as a RFA.
Personally, I wouldn't mind making a run at Rodney Stuckey to have him as our Starting PG. Heck, I'd even do a S&T involving DC to make that happen.
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Kupu Kupu Barong Villas & Tree Spa Hotel is located in the midst of 3 hectares of tropical gardens in Ubud, Bali. The resort has the Mango Tree by L'Occitane full-service health spa that boasts a sauna and offers yoga classes, massages and body treatments using L'Occitane products and natural essential oils.
La View restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining areas overlooking the Ayung River Valley and jungle. There is also the Tamiang restaurant, serving Indonesian specialties, as well as the Oishi Tei Sushi Bar. Room service is available during limited hours. There is an outdoor swimming pool on site with a poolside bar, as well as a steam room. Self parking is complimentary. Guests can also arrange for wedding services, beauty services and tour assistance. In addition to a 5 km area shuttle, complimentary bicycles are available.
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Tamiang - Indonesian restaurant with pool views open for lunch and dinner.
Oishi Tei - Sushi bar, open daily for lunch and dinner.
Complimentary daily afternoon tea is available for guests.
Room service is available during limited hours. The hotel also has a poolside bar.
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Entertainment at Kupu Kupu Barong Villas & Tree Spa Hotel includes:
Gym open from 7 AM to 9 PM;
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Balinese dance lesson on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 4 PM at La View Bar;
Balinese dancing performance every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 7 PM.
- Free bicycles on site
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Mango Tree by L'Occitane Spa offers five exclusive spa treatment rooms with an original range of treatments. The spa garden offers a place for quiet contemplation, and a selection of healthy refreshments are available in the terrace setting. Spa products are also offered in the shop. The hotel offers a choice of nutritionally balanced cuisine from the dining menu that is the perfect conclusion to a spa experience.
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text: Trout Unlimited (TU) is seeking four (4) Field Technicians for work on a threatened population of Lahontan cutthroat trout (LCT) in the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of northeastern California. TU and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) are removing non-native brook trout from the creek and its tributaries in addition to monitoring LCT populations and assessing the efficacy of mechanical nonnative removal techniques. The Field Technicians will assist CDFW and TU staff with nonnative fish removal and associated tasks. The field site is remote, work is physically strenuous, and conditions can be uncomfortable (mountain environment – cold days and nights, occasional storms). The Technician must be in excellent physical condition and be capable of living for eight days at a time in a remote location without modern conveniences. Work requires use of backpack electrofishing equipment, GPS units, data loggers, PIT tag readers, pumps, generators, and miscellaneous tools. Fisheries background, or knowledge of fisheries, is preferred, but no previous experience is necessary. Must have experience outdoors with camping, hiking, four-wheel drive vehicles, and be capable of carrying heavy loads (60+ lbs) over long distances (4+ miles) at high elevation (9000'). Key skills include the ability to trouble shoot equipment problems and other unforeseen situations, work as part of a diverse team, and the be able to listen and follow instructions. Stipend is $2560/month ($16/hr); benefits are not included. Work begins July 5th and runs through the 27th of September. Technicians hired for the 2016 season will have rehire eligibility for the 2017 season. The Technician begins and ends their 8-day-on-6 day-off work periods in Reno, NV. Transportation is provided to and from the work site. During work periods, the Technician will be expected to reside on-site, and will be required to provide their own tent, sleeping bag/pad, and food. Stoves, water filters, and propane will be provided on-site. APPLICATION CLOSING DATE is June 17th, 2016. If interested, please send your cover letter, resume and 3 references (names, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and relation to applicant). If possible, please combine all in one PDF and send by email, to: Jason Barnes Please put "Silver Creek tech" in the subject line. No phone calls please. TU is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer pursuant to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act & Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistant Act. TU hires staff without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.


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Kung Fu and The Heavy Pets will team up at The Chance Theater, 6 Crannell St., Poughkeepsie, for a show on Saturday at 7 p.m. Also appearing as their special guests will be the McLovins.
�With a tight headlock on the new-funk movement, Kung Fu is quickly submitting critics with its unique sonic chops. Punishing the line between dojo-disciplined electro-jazz-fusion and street fighter funk, Kung Fu's tao merges early Headhunters and Weather Report mentality with contemporary EDM ideology like yin and yang.
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What's your toddler's personality type?
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Formal childcare improves a child's language skills, according to a large study of nearly 20,000 children in Norway.
Kids in childcare get extra verbal and reading skills when compared to kids who are either home with a parent or nanny — which is more or less in line with previous research on this issue.
The researchers analysed data from 19,919 Norwegian children between the ages of 1 and 3. Here's what they found, and what the study suggests are the years that count most when it comes to being in a formal childcare setting:
At the age of 1.5 and 3, the kids who were in childcare (either a centre-based or home-based program) seemed to show a protective effect from language delays – more kids who were home with a parent were considered "late talkers."
Meanwhile, a child who was in daycare at age 1 did not seem to get the verbal boost — suggesting the benefits kick in somewhere between 1 and 1.5 years of age. By 3 years old, there were fewer late talkers in full-time programs than in part-time ones.
It's also been noted that although kids in daycare and early preschool programs get ahead in certain skills (like language), it's unclear how long these benefits last. Once all children reach school age, some studies show that the advantage wears off.
Still, for working parents who might feel they're doing their child a disservice by having them in childcare, this is a good reminder that as long as the program is good quality (low child:teacher ratio; well-trained, warm teachers; decent structure) kids may actually take away valuable skills from the experience.
Studies show that about 12 percent of three-year-old children have either delayed language or show other deviations from normal language development. The prevalence varies according to the definition of language problems. In Australia, that figure is higher, with up to one in five suffering speech delay.
For about half of the children, difficulties in learning language are transient. For other children, the difficulties persist throughout school years and could have implications for how the child is able to adapt socially and function in school, work and society.
For many of the children, language difficulties disappear in the transition between pre-school and school, but appear in the form of reading and writing difficulties during the early school years.
The new research is part of the Norwegian Institute of Public Health's Language and Learning study. This project will provide new knowledge about children's language development, the development trajectory in children with language difficulties and how they cope in school.
The study will also reveal whether the organisation of learning activities in formal child care affects children's academic and social development through their school years. Knowledge from studies of different development trajectories will eventually be used to better target treatment measures for children with language difficulties.
Last revised: Wednesday, 20 November 2013
This article contains general information only and is not intended to replace advice from a qualified health professional.


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Class 3A State Playoff Insider
Alvarado (12-1) vs. Henderson (11-2) Friday 7:00pm Tiger Stadium, Corsicana:
Alvarado has been on quite the run this year despite flying under the radar as a 3A school in the middle of the DFW area.
The Indians rely on a physical brand of football which is a reflection of their head coach. Zach Ripley and Wayne Onderdonck pace the ground game but the Indians real game breaker is speedy Tyler Bates who gets it done on both sides of the ball.
Henderson has dropped down from Class 4A and taken full advantage of the drop with an impressive resume. Last week the Lions took advantage of a slower Lovejoy squad rolling past LHS 36-14. Quarterback Del Barnes shredded the Lovejoy defense with 290 yards passing and four touchdowns, but when Henderson needs to run the football they are more than capable with several speedy backs.
Henderson's combination of size and speed will be too much for a slower Alvarado squad to keep up with in this matchup.
Matt's Pick: Henderson by 17
Tyler Chapel Hill (12-1) vs. West Columbia (12-1) Friday 7:30pm Berry Center, Cypress:
There will be no shortage of speed on the field when these two get together in the Greater Houston area. Chapel Hill has an impressive resume with their only loss coming at the hands of 4A Area Finalist Whitehouse.
The Bulldogs speed last week led them to an impressive 42-14 win over Navasota as Lairamie Lee ran for 132 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Andrew Tucker is another speedy back who can scare opposing defenses.
West Columbia has gone through a tough playoff road with several close games which is unlike their opponent. The Roughnecks jumped out early on Somerset last week but had to hold on for a 36-27 win. Daymond Lewis led the way with 242 yards and four touchdowns. West Columbia will be able to match Chapel Hill's speed but it's the play in the trenches that makes the big difference in this one.
Matt's Pick: Tyler Chapel Hill by 12
Brownwood (13-0) vs. Monahans (13-0) Friday 7:00pm San Angelo Stadium, San Angelo:
What a big matchup of unbeaten teams who have contrasting styles. Brownwood's high flying offense has put up some big time numbers en route to their unbeaten season.
Texas commit WR Jaxon Shipley has been the catalyst but if you ask a lot of Brownwood fans the irreplaceable part may be QB Graylon Brown who is the unquestioned leader for the Lions on offense. It's a pretty high standard to set when a 35-6 win (last week over Borger) was considered an "off night."
Brownwood's got an underrated defense but when they need to step up look for SMU commit Derek Longoria to be a factor.
Monahans and their Wing-T offense had no trouble knocking off Snyder for the second time last week 26-7. The Loboes defense and ball control offense will be key this week and they got a good test in holding the powerful Snyder offense to just 84 passing yards. The challenge will be much greater this week as Brownwood's been the unstoppable force in Class 3A this year.
Matt's Pick Brownwood by 20
Argyle (13-0) vs. Carthage (11-2) Friday 7:30pm Rose Stadium, Tyler:
If there's such a thing as a quiet 13-0, then Argyle fits the bill. The Eagles after a disappointing end to the 2009 season in round three exercised some East Texas demons last week blasting a solid Gilmer squad 41-14.
Junior QB Austin Aunne passed for 302 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while RB Layton Lowrey ran wild with 159 yards and two touchdowns in the win. The Eagles are a complete team with solid skill kids and a good line led by Trey Keenan.
Carthage, the two time defending state champion in Class 3A has had some up's and down's this year battling injuries early on.
On defense, the Bulldogs are healthy with LB Kendall Thompson and junior DB Edward Pope leading the way. On offense, the Bulldogs have a solid QB Anthony Morgan who led CHS to the title last year and big play WR Jalen Claiborne.
Look for a knockdown drag out matchup between two evenly matched teams. Argyle has had a decided advantage in the trenches most of the season, but that advantage won't be as prevalent this week against a Carthage squad known for being physical. Carthage will have the advantage at the skill spots and that will be the difference in what is an otherwise even matchup.
Matt's Pick: Carthage by 6
Athens (11-2) vs. Coldspring (12-1) Friday 7:30pm Bowers Stadium, Huntsville:
Excitement is at an all time high in Henderson County as Athens advanced to the State Quarter-Finals for the first time in school history with a thrilling 29-26 win over Brookshire Royal.
Superstar junior RB Kendall Sanders battling a knee injury tried to play but missed the entire second half as it was obvious he was not 100%, but Nick Monmouth stepped up in a major way with 123 yards and three touchdowns on just nine carries to lead the Hornets.
AHS will need Sanders in the fold this week to take out a Coldsprng squad who has won 12 in a row. Last week the Trojans knocked off Kirbyville who gave Coldspring their only loss of the year in Week 0 27-20. After trailing 20-8 in the second half the Trojans scored 19 straight points to get the win as Sherman Gilbert and Cody Cummings combined for over 400 yards rushing in the win.
Both teams have played very tough schedules and on paper are evenly matched, if Sanders was healthy I'd take Athens. However, with Sanders not being 100% I'll go with Coldspring.
Matt's Pick: Coldspring by 6
Geronimo Navarro (11-2) vs. Wimberley (13-0) Friday 7:30pm Shelton Stadium, Buda:
Wimberley hasn't missed a beat this year despite battling injuries and off the field issues but the Texans have still gone 13-0.
Quarterback Brady Lambert led the way for the Texans with 195 passing yards and two touchdowns along with a rushing touchdown in the 42-17 win over Sweeny. Navarro will look to avenge a 42-28 loss to the Texans in district play and their Slot T offense is what gives other teams fits.
Last week Navarro won a close battle over a solid Mathis squad 24-21. After falling behind 21-17 to Mathis with less than five minutes left the Panthers battled back as QB John Bormann hooked up with Bryan Aguilar for a long touchdown to put the Panthers in the quarter-finals.
Wimberley has advantages position by position across the board, but Navarro's scheme and outstanding coaching will keep them in it , but in the end talent wins out.
Matt's Pick: Wimberley by 12


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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Michael Waltrip will drive a No. 26 car in the Daytona 500 commemorating the 26 victims of the Sandy Hook school shooting and to help raise money for the Newtown, Conn., community.
NASCAR initiated the idea for the car, which will have decals encouraging NASCAR fans to donate to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund.
Michael Waltrip car for Daytona 500 to encourage donations to Sandy Hook fund. #nascar twitter.com/bobpockrass/st…— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) February 14, 2013
— Sport responds to Sandy Hook tragedy
The fund, established jointly by United Way of Western Connecticut and Newtown Savings Bank, supports the healing process for children, teachers, first responders, families, residents, mental health professionals, counselors and others.
"One thing I can tell you for sure is that there will be a whole lot of people in Sandy Hook and Newtown rooting for Michael and the No 26 car," Sandy Hook fire chief Bill Halstead said in a news release.
"It will be something positive to rally around, and there will be smiles on faces that haven't smiled in quite a while."
Waltrip, who co-owns Michael Waltrip Racing, had been announced as the driver of the Swan Racing No. 30 car for the Daytona 500. Swan Racing will change its number to 26 for the race to commemorate the number of victims of the Dec. 14 tragedy.
NASCAR officials and Waltrip unveiled the car last week during a private meeting with the Newtown community. They made the public announcement Thursday during NASCAR Media Day.
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"They're huge NASCAR fans up in that part of the country, and they got to realize they're going to have a car at Daytona," Waltrip said about meeting Newtown families last week. "It lit them up. It made me so proud I was there."
NASCAR chairman Brian France pledged $50,000 to the fund, and the NASCAR Foundation will add another $50,000.
Fans can donate $10 to the fund by texting NEWTOWN to 80888.


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Located in the heart of Belgium's historic Ardennes forest, the 6.976-kilometer Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps is one of the most beautiful and challenging tracks in the world. Circuit de Spa is also one of the oldest sports-car tracks in Europe, having hosted races virtually nonstop (the exception was during World War II) since 1924. The Proximus 24 Hours of Spa promised to be one of the highlights of this year's FIA GT Championship season, with double points awarded to the top finishers.
Unlike the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO) and the sanctioning body for the American Le Mans Series (ALMS), the FIA does not allow prototypes to compete. The GT series is nevertheless very popular with motorsports fans, of whom around 150,000 crowd into Spa's 12-turn circuit for each year's race.
For 2006, the 45 qualifying cars were divided into four classes, based on weight and engine size. The Phoenix Racing Aston Martin DBR9 sat on the pole, with a time of 2:14.871. Four ex-Pratt & Miller Corvettes-two C5-Rs and two C6.Rs-were among the top starters, and these were supported by five Pratt & Miller employees.
GLPK Racing entered one C6.R, which was piloted by the driving team of Longin, Kumpen, Hezemans, Mollekens. The yellow No. 4 was the fastest of the Corvettes and started fifth overall, with a time of 2:15.854.
Belgium's PSI Experience entered a C6.R and a C5-R. The No. 34 C6.R won its class at last year's 24 Hours of Le Mans, where it was driven by Oliver Gavin, Olivier Beretta, and Jan Magnussen. Piloted by the team of Menten, Jean-Philippe, Bornhauser, and Bouvy, the car qualified ninth at Spa.
The No. 36 PS1 C5-R was previously owned and raced by Pacific Coast Motorsports, from California. PSI assigned drivers Kuismanen, Palttala, Dehez, and Radermecker, who managed to qualify 10th. Soulet, Horion, Hart, and Buncombe, meanwhile, drove the No. 35 Renstal Excelsior C5-R to an 11th-place qualifying spot.
The green flag was waved at 4 p.m., starting the 24-hour around-the-clock grind. At the end of the first hour, the GLPK and PSI C6.Rs were in first and second overall, and it was becoming obvious that the race would be tightly contested between Corvette, Maserati, Aston Martin, and Saleen.
The Renstal C5-R was the first Corvette casualty, withdrawing during the second hour with a broken driveshaft. By the fourth hour only the yellow GLPK C6.R was still running with the leaders. During the sixth hour the No. 34 C6.R ran off the course and brushed the wall at Turn 12, causing extensive body damage. This incident put it well down in the standings.
Up front, the Aston Martin, Maserati, and the single GLPK Corvette continued to battle for the top three positions. During the race's eighth hour, the yellow No. 4 car pitted to take on seven liters of oil. Curiously, the car was not smoking, and no oil was visible on the pit apron when it exited. In response, team engineer Mike Gramke instructed the drivers to shift at a lower rpm and pit whenever the oil light illuminated.
During the 12th hour the No. 36 PSI C5-R had an on-course incident that severely damaged the right front and side of the car. It spent a number of laps in the garage being fitted with a new front bumper and having several loose body panels repaired.
The No. 4 car, meanwhile, had begun pitting every 45 minutes for oil, taking on another seven liters with each stop. (By the 23rd hour the car had consumed an astonishing 43 gallons of the stuff, much of it borrowed from other teams along pit row.) Ultimately, these frequent stops put the C6.R behind the two race leaders and eliminated any chance for an overall victory.
By the 18th hour the No. 36 C5-R had moved up to 18th position. The No. 34 C6.R was sixth, despite having lost Fourth gear around the 20th hour. After consulting with their Pratt & Miller colleagues, PSI team members decided to continue racing without a gearbox change.
During the last hour the No. 1 Maserati MC 12 passed the No. 5 Aston Martin to take the lead. The Maser would hold on to take the checkered flag just 1:41.5 seconds ahead of the Second-place Aston. Despite its insatiable appetite for oil, the GLPK C6.R still sounded strong when it crossed the finish line in Third overall, nine laps behind the winner. The badly battered PSI No. 34 C6.R was Fifth, while its C5-R teammate finished Eleventh.
The Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps also played host to the fifth and sixth rounds of the FIA's new GT3 racing series. Six Carsport/Callaway Z06.Rs were entered, and team manager Ernst Woehr announced that John Heinricy would return to drive the No. 18 car with Jurgen von Gartzen. Heinricy had never driven at Spa, but the experienced racer seemed to have little trouble getting acclimated to the tricky course, driving No. 18 to the seventh-quickest qualifying time in the first race. For Race Two, Team Riverside driver James Ruffier qualified his No. 19 Z06.R second, while von Gartzen qualified twelfth.
Thirty minutes before the start of the first race, it began raining heavily on the back part of the course, forcing all the teams to start out on rain tires. Von Gartzen got off to a good start, moving into second place by lap eight. When a crash brought out the safety car, the leaders pitted, and Heinricy replaced von Gartzen.
Four minutes before the end of the race, an Aston Martin crashed heavily and brought out the red flag, ending the session. The Heinricy/von Gartzen car finished Third, behind a Viper and a Porsche 911. The other two Carsport/Callaway entries finished Seventh and Tenth, while Team Riverside took Eleventh and Thirtieth. While Heinricy and von Gartzen stood proudly on the winner's podium, the Riverside crew began a long night of removing engines to replace faulty throw-out bearings.
Race Two got off to an auspicious start when the No. 19 Riverside Z06.R quickly pulled away to take a commanding lead over the second-place Viper. But while Heinricy was working his way to the front on the first lap, several cars came into contact at the end of the Kemmel Straight. Heinricy spun, damaging his steering nd forcing him to rejoin in the middle of the pack.
By Lap 10, the No. 19 Riverside car was holding down second, while the No. 16 Corvette of Klaus Ludwig and the No. 20 Vette of Marc Sourd had also moved into the top 10. Heinricy, meanwhile, experienced more misfortune on Lap 11 when he tried to push his steering-impaired car around the No. 17 Corvette of Paulo Bonifacio. The cars came into heavy contact with one another but were able to continue.
Jurgen von Gartzen took over for Heinricy during the mandatory pit stops and struggled to bring the damaged No. 18 car home in 20th position. Twenty-one minutes before the end of the race, a Viper and an Ascari had a major accident, which again brought out the safety car. During the ensuing caution, a Viper held first, and the No. 19 Corvette was second. But when the green flag fell with only three minutes remaining, four cars passed the Corvette, pushing it all the way down into Sixth.
Things got even worse for the No. 19 team when a post-race inspection revealed that the car's rear wing was in the wrong position. This ruling disqualified the car from Race Two, making the No. 20 Team Riverside car of Marc Sourd and Benjamin Dessange the highest-finishing Corvette entry at Ninth.
After three rounds of the GT3 series, it's clear the Z06.R is fully competitive with its class rivals. As soon as one of the teams can put together an error-and-accident-free race, look out.
Each year the city of Spa and the Royal Automobile Club of Belgium invite the race teams to display their cars in the center of town. The twist? The racers don't tow their cars into the city; they drive them. The display lasts from one in the afternoon until seven at night, during which time thousands of race fans throng the square to check out the cars, chat with team members, and cadge autographs from the drivers. It's a spectacle unlike any other in racing, and one we thoroughly enjoyed being a part of. At the appointed hour, the cars are restarted and lined up in pairs for the short drive back to the track. After an announcer delivers a brief commentary on each entry, the fans queue up beside the road to cheer them on their way. At Spa, the cars are the real stars of the show.


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After unprecedented audience response to previous presentations, the doctors of Broadcast Thought, H. Eric Bender, M.D., Praveen R. Kambam, M.D., and Vasilis K. Pozios, M.D., return to San Diego Comic-Con to lead two panels.
On Thursday, July 12, 2012, from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm in Room 7AB , they team up with the star of TV's Killer Instinct, Mark E. Safarik, M.S., V.S.M., FBI Ret., Supervisory Special Agent, Behavioral Analysis Unit, to present Zombies, Vampires, and Werewolves on Trial: The Forensic Psychiatry of the Dead, the Undead, and the Unlucky. The forensic psychiatrists determine whether these monsters are actually competent to stand trial for their killings or even not guilty by reason of insanity. The doctors offer fascinating real life medical and mental health takes on the lore of these flesh-eaters, blood suckers, and wild beasts, while Mr. Safarik compares the grisly behaviors of these fictional characters to those of real life predators.
Then, on Saturday, July 14, 2012, from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, join Broadcast Thought again in Room 7AB as they present Unlocking Arkham: The Forensic Psychiatry of Batman's Rogues' Gallery. Applying real-world psychiatric diagnostic criteria, they explore the mental disorders that affect popular characters such as Two-Face, Harley Quinn, the Riddler, the Joker, and many more. The doctors examine the difference between psychotic and psychopathic villains, and in the process, boldly determine who truly belongs at Arkham Asylum.