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1. Broadway bound: Virginia overcame an early case of nerves to win twice this week, using the familiar elements of a stifling defense and a balanced attack to down Coastal Carolina and Memphis in Raleigh to advance to the Sweet 16 at New York�s Madison Square Garden. It�s the top-seeded Cavaliers� first trip to a regional semifinal since 1995.
2. Hello, my name is �: N.C. State�s T.J. Warren got snubbed by most All-America teams primarily because members of the media didn�t bother to take notice of him during the regular season. Last week, they finally got to see what they were missing as Warren introduced himself by hitting for 25 points in an opening-round NCAA win against Xavier and 28 in an overtime loss to St. Louis.
3. McAdoo did: At 46 percent, James Michael McAdoo is a notoriously bad free throw shooter. But he came through in the clutch twice for North Carolina in the NCAA tournament. He twice converted one of two to provide the winning margin in an opening win against Providence. He then went 2 for 2 to tie the game in the closing minute before Iowa State came back to win on Sunday.
4. Stampeding the Buffalos: Pittsburgh hit Colorado with the same kind of early blitz it put on UNC in the ACC tournament on Thursday, opening the game with a 30-7 run behind the strong inside play of Talib Zanna. Unlike the ACC tournament, the Panthers didn�t take their foot off the gas � this time rolling to 77-48 opening round NCAA rout.
5. Heading for Broadway?: Sure it�s the NIT, but unlike all but one of their ACC rivals, Clemson and Florida State are still alive and playing. The Tigers are one win away from advancing to New York for the semifinals with wins against Georgia State and Illinois while the Seminoles can join Clemson in the NIT�s Elite Eight with a win against Georgetown.
1. Time out before timeout: Roy Williams doesn�t like to call time outs, but this time when he actually wanted one, his players didn�t see him. Instead, they quickly inbounded the ball after Iowa State scored the go-ahead basket with 1.6 seconds remaining. By the time Nate Britt finally tried to call time near midcourt, the clock had expired and the Tar Heels were eliminated.
2. Expensive throws: They certainly weren�t free for N.C. State against St. Louis on Thursday. The Wolfpack missed 17 times from the line, including eight by the usually reliable T.J. Warren to let a 14-point second-half lead slip away in an heartbreaking overtime loss in Orlando.
3. O for 3: Syracuse missed all 10 of its 3-point attempts in Saturday�s upset loss to Dayton, including Tyler Ennis� potential game-winner at the buzzer. It�s the first time the Orange failed to make a trey since March 10, 1995 against providence, a streak of 665 consecutive games.
4. One-and-done: If, as expected, both Jabari Parker and Rodney Hood leave Duke for the NBA draft, their one-and-only NCAA tournament experience will be one they�d like to forget. The Blue Devils stars combined to go just 6 of 24 from the floor with seven turnovers in Duke�s stunning opening round loss to 14th-seeded Mercer.
5. King Karl: ACC referee Karl Hess embarrassed himself and the conference yet again by ejecting Nebraska coach Tim Miles over a shot clock error Hess later publicly admitted could have been corrected. This is hardly the first incident in which the noted control-freak has been involved in recent years. It�s amazing he continues to get high-profile assignments.
The ACC celebrated when it got six teams in the NCAA tournament field, the second most of any conference nationally. But after the first week of play, only one of them remains after a disastrous week in which two of the league�s highest-profile teams � Duke and Syracuse � were taken down by double-digit seeds. It was also a bad week on the coaching front, with Boston College�s Steve Donahue, Virginia Tech�s James Johnson and, mercifully, Wake Forest�s Jeff Bzdelik all getting their pink slips. The Hokies have already found a replacement with the splashy hiring of Marquette�s Buzz Williams.
Virginia�s Justin Anderson was the ACC�s sixth man of the year, but last week, it was reserve forward Anthony Gill that came off the bench to save the Cavaliers. First he contributed 17 points, five rebounds and two blocks in Friday�s come-from-behind opening-round NCAA win against Coastal Carolina. Then Sunday, he added 19 points, eight rebounds and two more blocks in just 19 minutes to lead a rout of Memphis.
This is just the second time since the NCAA tournament expanded in 1985 that both UNC and Duke were eliminated in the first weekend. The other time came in 1996 when Duke lost in the round of 64 and UNC fell to Texas Tech in the Round of 32. It�s also the first time since 1979 that no team from the state of North Carolina will be in the Sweet 16.
�Let�s not anybody lay it on the officials or anything like that. We didn�t call the timeout with 1.6 seconds to play.� UNC coach Roy Williams.
Top-seeded Virginia takes on fourth-seeded Michigan State in the East Region semifinals at Madison Square Garden on Friday. In the NIT, Clemson takes on Belmont on Tuesday.

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December 18, 2009
By Justin Tang
After earning his UCLA Anderson MBA, Jim Farley ('90) spurned a Wall Street career to join Toyota and is today vice-president of Ford's Canadian, Mexican, and South American operations. During a well-received recent visit to UCLA Anderson, Farley delivered a lively talk, disclosing how Ford plans to repair its reputation in today's depressed automotive market.
Farley said he realized early on that Ford needed to separate itself from the other American car companies, after the fallout surrounding car company executive's use of private jets to travel to Washington to request bailout money. He said Ford decided to refuse government assistance in order to emphasize to the public that Ford was different. "We wanted to be the 'tallest midgets' in the hearing," Farley said.
But how would Ford compete in the automotive market dominated by luxury European cars and fuel-efficient Asian cars? Farley believed that, "We must put amazing technology in our cars, and create better fuel efficiency in order to add value." As a result, Ford chose to import dozens of its Fiesta model, a stylish hatchback sold in Europe, to give away in contests to gain brand recognition. They spent only $1 million to reach 60% brand recognition when it can typically cost companies $60 million.
After lengthy research, Farley concluded that consumers believe that raising fuel economy increases consumer trust in a company. "We must convince America to seriously consider Ford when they purchase cars, and that we will deliver quality, time and time again, to win back the consumer trust that we lost," he said. Farley conceded that it may take up to 15 years to get that trust back, but they will earn it by "focusing product quality, and a lot of hard work."
Watch a video of Jim Farley's presentation (Windows Media)
About UCLA Anderson School of Management
UCLA Anderson School of Management, established in 1935, is regarded among the very best business schools in the world. UCLA Anderson faculty are ranked #1 in "intellectual capital" by BusinessWeek and are renowned for their teaching excellence and research in advancing management thinking. Each year, UCLA Anderson provides management education to more than 1,600 students enrolled in MBA, Executive MBA, Fully-Employed MBA and doctoral programs, and to more than 2,000 professional managers through executive education programs. Combining highly selective admissions, varied and innovative learning programs, and a world-wide network of 35,000 alumni, UCLA Anderson develops and prepares global leaders.


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(Pyloric Atresia; Duodenal Atresia; Ilial Atresia; Jejunal Atresia; Colonic Atresia; Atresia, Intestinal)
Intestinal atresia is present at birth. It is an area of the intestine that has not formed correctly. In some, the intestine may be completely closed off. Atresia makes it impossible for food or fluids to pass through.
Atresia can happen in the small or large intestines and may be named by the location:
- Pyloric atresia—just after the stomach
- Duodenal atresia—first portion of small intestine by the stomach
- Jejunal atresia—small intestine between upper and lower portions
- Ilial atresia—occurs in last portion of small intestine
- Colonic atresia—occurs in large colon
It is not exactly clear what causes intestinal atresia. Low blood flow to the intestines during development may play a role.
Risk Factors
Risk Factors
Some types of atresia have a genetic link. They tend to occur in families.
Risk factors of jejuno-ileal atresia include use of tobacco or cocaine during pregnancy.
Atresia may cause extra fluid to surround the baby during pregnancy.
After birth, symptoms in the baby may include:
- Vomiting
- Swelling of the abdomen
- Lack of a first stool
- Lack of interest in feedings
A prenatal ultrasound will be able to detect extra fluid around the baby. The doctor may suspect the extra fluid is due to atresia. More tests will be planned after birth to confirm the diagnosis.
After birth, your child's doctor will review your child's symptoms. Images of the intestines will be taken to confirm the diagnosis and locate the atresia. Tests that will help create images of the intestines include:
Some types of atresia are associated with other health problems. To look for other related problems the doctor may order:
- An echocardiogram of the heart
- Prenatal genetic screening such as amniocentesis
- Images of the kidney
- A sweat chloride test to check for cystic fibrosis
Intestinal atresia cannot be treated until after birth.
Treatment will include surgery to repair the intestine and supportive care.
Nutrition Support
Nutrition normally enters the body through the intestines. Since the intestines are not working properly, nutrition will be delivered directly into the blood stream. Your baby will have an IV or small
belly button tube. Nutrition will be delivered through the tube before and after surgery.
After surgery, the intestines will need a few days or weeks to heal. Small amounts of breast milk or formula will be slowly introduced to your baby. IV nutrition will continue to support your baby during this transition. The IV will be removed when your baby can tolerate enough breast milk or formula.
Remove Gas and Fluids
Fluid and gas can build up in the intestine. They can cause uncomfortable swelling in the abdomen and vomiting. The fluid and gas can cause complications during surgery.
A tube will be passed through the nose and into the stomach. The tube will drain fluids and gas out of the stomach and intestines. This will relieve some of the pressure in the abdomen.
Surgery will be needed to remove the damaged part of the intestine. The healthy parts of the intestine will be reconnected. Additional steps may depend on the amount of intestine that is damaged. A large area may need more than one surgery.
A feeding tube may be placed through the abdomen. This tube will help drain the stomach and deliver food.
Surgery in the lower intestine may also require a colostomy. The upper part of the remaining intestine is attached to an opening in the abdominal wall. This will allow waste to pass out of the body and give the lower intestines time to heal.
Most babies do well after surgery. Follow-up care will ensure that the intestines are working as expected.
There are no current guidelines to prevent intestinal atresia. There may be a link between atresia and smoking and cocaine during pregnancy.
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Health Canada http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca
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Intestinal atresia and stenosis. Cincinnati Children's website. Available at:
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Intestinal atresia and stenosis in children. Boston Children's Hospital website. Available at:
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Intestinal atresia or stenosis. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: ://www.ebscohost.com/dynamed. Updated July 29, 2013. Accessed August 14, 2013.
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FC Basel and UBS: Happy end to a successful partnership
UBS hands over its majority stake in FC Basel Marketing AG to a new owner
Swiss Bank Corporation, one of UBS's predecessor banks, first established sponsorship ties with FC Basel back in 1990. In 1997 the bank founded FC Basel Marketing AG, which, in partnership with other companies from the Basel region, aimed to provide Basel's premier club with greater funding and support. UBS published a joint media release with FC Basel in September 1999, confirming the continuation of the original sponsorship agreement until the time FCB moved back into the rebuilt St. Jakob Park football stadium.
UBS has now terminated its involvement as main shareholder of FC Basel Marketing AG, as originally agreed in September 1999, and has transferred its equity holding to Gigi Oeri. It is particularly reassuring to know that Ms Oeri's long-standing relationship with FC Basel means that the shares will remain in safe hands, thereby ensuring sustained support for the club. Now that Ms. Oeri has acquired the majority stake, both Hanspeter Weisshaupt and Mario Cueni will resign their posts as UBS representatives on the Board of Directors of FC Basel Marketing AG.
When originally guaranteeing financial assistance back in 1999, UBS's aim was: "to provide FC Basel with additional financial resources to enable it to become a major force in Swiss football by the time the new St. Jakob Park is completed in 2001". UBS injected a figure in the low double-digit millions in the period from 1999 to 2002 to relieve FC Basel's accumulated deficits. As in the previous three seasons, UBS covered FCB's financial deficit during 2001/2002.
In the 1½ years since returning to the new stadium, FC Basel have scored an unprecedented series of successes on the pitch, while their fans have given spontaneous and unanimous approval to the new venue. FCB won the Swiss League title for the first time in 20 years again, before adding the Swiss Cup to complete their first League-and-Cup double in 30 years. To round it off, they recently became only second Swiss club ever to qualify for the Champions League, Europe's premier club competition. FC Basel have consequently achieved their goal of financial autonomy.
UBS is delighted that in Gigi Oeri it has found a truly local figure to support FC Basel for the long term, and is justifiably proud of the club and its achievements.
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The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has issued an avalanche warning for southern Colorado after some mountain passes got up to 18 inches of snow.
The warning issued Monday includes the northern and southern San Juan mountains. New snow amounts in the last 24 hours include 14 inches at Red Mountain Pass, and 16 to 18 inches at Molas and Coal Bank passes.
The snow that swept into Colorado Sunday and dumped in the southern mountains also gave a boost to ski resorts there. Silverton Mountain in the San Juan mountains reported 19 inches of new snow Monday morning, while Wolf Creek picked up 14 inches and Purgatory (Durango) reported 13 inches. Eight inches fell at Telluride.
Crested Butte also reported 8 inches of new snow in the past 24 hours on Monday morning. Sunlight Mountain Resort near Glenwood Springs had 4 inches. Most other resorts around the state reported 3 to 5 inches of new snow. Vail and Powderhorn both reported 5 inches.
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Today is Valentine's Day and I am one that loves homemade gifts from the heart. My sweetheart, Jim, has Celiacs Disease, which is an autoimmune disease triggered by eating wheat or foods with gluten. So in keeping with all the buzz about the aphrodisiac effect of chocolate, I decided a flourless (hence, no gluten) chocolate cake would be my gift.
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It's our turn now, ladies
November 5 is National Men Make Dinner Day – a day that will no doubt garner comedic jabs about burnt meatloaf and dry macaroni and cheese, but let me tell you what I think about cooking.
It's not all that hard, for me.
Yeah, I said it. No offense to the true chefs out there, but I think the difficulty of preparing a meal is highly exaggerated.
In fact, here's my recipe for success. Choose your meat/poultry/seafood of choice. Put a healthy, well, make that unhealthy amount of salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, seasoning salt, basil, and any other spices or seasonings you have, all over the entrée.
Next, put it on the grill/in a frying pan/in the oven.
There you go. Bon a petit in a matter of minutes.
So there's the focal part of the meal, fellas. An entrée that will taste like a lovely harmony of charred seasonings saturating and covering a dead animal. Sounds good to me.
Next, we need a side. Now, here is where everyone goes wrong. They spend too much time peeling potatoes and all that jazz, ignoring the truth.
The flakes in the bag are way better.
Yeah, I said that, too. Fake potatoes from a bag taste better than real ones. Big whoop wanna fight about it? (irrelevant Family Guy reference)
Fellas, this year on Men Make Dinner Day, don't be the butt of the joke, but reverse it and pull the joke over on them. Wife loves those potatoes? HA! Those aren't even potatoes.
But she doesn't need to know that.
Okay, we have our entrée, we have our side. Apparently, all fancy meals are supposed to come with a vegetable, even though I still hold tight to my belief that while potatoes are "starchy," they are still a veggie. But I digress.
The veggie is easy. You only need to have a can, a can opener, microwave-safe bowl and, duh, a microwave. Enough said.
Sprinkle parsley over everything to give it the look of restaurant quality and the ladies will never know that you didn't really spend much time on the meal, you'll have made dinner, and it will be pretty much pain-free and minimal on time consumption.
Speaking of consumption, remember, we're not cooking mac and cheese and hot dogs here, so a can of pop isn't going to cut it for liquid consumption. You'll need a couple wine glasses and some wine.
And you can quote me on this – When it comes to wine, it's best to think INSIDE the box.
Box of wine, baby.
Voila! Just pour it before she sees.
Now to my lady readers out there, and I know there are plenty of you, don't have a man to cook for you?
Now you do. And you know my skills and where to reach me.
XOXO, Tim.
P.S. I was just kidding about the box of wine.
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The return to Earth of Space Shuttle Discovery/STS-116, originally intended for 21 December 2006 at 21:36 CET has been delayed by one day to 22 December at 21:55 CET. The reason is that there will be a further Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA) which will resolve the problem with the jammed solar panel.
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January = Hunker Down!
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Jeanette, so glad you joined the challenge and than you for you comments. I think your tree is talking to its shadow. The picture has movement in it. I love it!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Jeanne! It reminds me of the talking trees in Wizard of Oz. Thanks for stopping by!Delete
The branches of trees cast wonderful strong shadows - your image is great Jeanette.ReplyDelete
Keep warm and cosy in the cold wintry conditions!
Glad you joined in Donna's challenge.Replies
Thank you Shane. I saw you live in New Zealand - my son is longing to vacation there (Lord of the Rings fan and avid snowboarder). Glad you stopped by!Delete
HI Jeanette, thank you for your visit and comment. I'm glad you joined the photo challenge with your beautiful tree and it's shadow. Enjoy getting out there with your camera. Have a great Sunday!ReplyDeleteReplies
Enjoyed your pretty sunshiney pictures today. Thanks for stopping by.Delete
Welcome to the Photo Challenge! You're off to a great start with this photo. Our host, Donna, is a great photographer and teacher so I'm sure you'll learn along with the rest of us shutterbugs. Thanks for checking out my photos and blog, and for becoming a follower!ReplyDeleteReplies
I'm so looking forward to learning from Donna. Can't wait till the next challenge. Thanks for stopping by.Delete
That's a great shot! I wonder what kind of tree it is, it's awfully big!ReplyDelete
My husband takes most of the photos on my blog. I am quite happy to let him do so since he lets me use them on my blog! Besides, he's very good!
I will look at that photo challenge though. Thanks for your post!Replies
I'm not sure what kind of tree it is but it reminds me so much of the talking apple trees on the Wizard of Oz. Your husband does do a great job! That photo on your header is stunning!Delete
Hunker down! Great advice. ;))ReplyDeleteReplies
Those icy pine needles on your blog make me shiver!Delete
Hi Jeanette, thanks so much for visiting my blog and the follows! I'm following you back too and I look forward to getting to know you and your blog.ReplyDelete
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Thanks for stopping by Julie! I'm going over to check out your Makeup Monday!Delete
Welcome, Jeanette! I'm so glad that you found the photo challenge blog and decided to brave the waters and jump on in. And I hope that you will continue to join us each month as we tackle new assignments and hone our photography skills!ReplyDelete
This is a lovely old tree (a weeping willow, perhaps?), and I love the deep shadows of it on the grass. Oh, the stories that old tree could tell! The editing helped to give a nice saturation and contrast of colors too.
If you hang around me for a while, you will quickly find out that I am a big fan of the digital darkroom. I don't apologize to anyone about the amount of editing I do and how much time I spend on it. I firmly believe that an photo image is not "done" until the photographer completes the editing phase. I don't know of a single professional photographer who strives to not do any editing. I also don't know of a single professional photographer who does no editing. Cameras can only do so much in capturing what the naked eye can see. IMHO, much of the artistry in photography is achieved in the editing. All you have to do to convince yourself is to look at an original negative by Ansel Adams and then look at one of his developed prints. The difference is dramatic! So I hope you reconsider your goal about minimizing editing. But please follow your heart and see where it leads you!Replies
Thanks Donna! I will take your advice and make peace with the editing process. I guess what I really want to do is get off the "auto" setting and do a little more experimenting. That goes for editing and for using my camera. I took a black and white photography back in college (in the dark ages of film) and I'd like to really understand how to use fstop and shutter speed again in the digital world. I am looking forward to the upcoming challenges to do some fun shooting. Thanks so much for providing this place and for sharing your knowledge with us.Delete
Welcome to Donna's monthly challenge - you will enjoy participating and we will look forward to your photos.ReplyDelete
Love tree shadows - they make me think of the dance as they move - and of course the best shadows are probably at this time of year when the branches are actually leafless.
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Thank you, Mary. I think I like winter trees better than summer green ones. Of course, autumn is the best! I've enjoyed browsing thru your travel adventures! I've been fortunate enough to do some traveling (Europe, Caribbean, Central America to name a few) but you have some of my TOP TEN places I'd love to go! AFRICA, INDIA, ASIA. WOW! Thanks for stopping by and saying hello.Delete
Welcome to Donna's monthly photo challenge! No, not me, but the Other Donna!Hahaa She's terrific!ReplyDelete
And I love the tree shadow! I'll bet it is Gorgeous in the Spring and Summer with all it's leaves!
You did a wonderful job on Shadows!!
Thanks Other Donna! I saw you have 6 blogs. That amazes me! I can't even keep up with one very well. I haven't seen the tree in other seasons because it lives in another city. It's not too far from here so maybe I'll go for a visit to see. Thanks for stopping by and saying hello. BTW, my mom is from Dallas. :-)Delete
PS- And Thanks for the Follow!!!ReplyDelete
Have a Super Sunday!
A blog does allow you the ability to look back on your talents and see how they have improved. With me I could back up to go ahead. I've always enjoyed taking pictures of trees and you have captured the beauty of this one nicely. Thanks for stopping by, CindyReplyDeleteReplies
I agree Cindy about looking back and about trees. There is something special about them, trees. I guess that makes me a "tree hugger" ;-)Delete
The tree shadows are lovely. Great job. This is a fun challenge.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Lorrie. I think it's going to be very fun too. I look forward to seeing everyone's photos!Delete
Nice take on this month's challenge. Hope to see your next entry. Thanks for the visit to my blog too.ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks Ruthi. I loved seeing your super snowy pictures!Delete
Donna's photo challenge has been fun and there is always lots of encouragement, especially from the gals that have experience.ReplyDelete
Your selected shadow is nice, reminds me of a spooky forest tree.Replies
I really appreciate the encouragement and the tips. Every little bit helps! Your flower post today really brightened my day.Delete
Sounds like a great challenge! Thanks for sharing this! I'll stop by and check it out. I'm now following along on your journey. I look forward to more inspiring ideas.ReplyDelete
I love tree shadows! Beautiful. I hope you join the photo challenge again next month.ReplyDelete
Hi friends! Thank you so much for leaving me a comment. I LOVE to hear what you think and I PROMISE I will respond to each and every one!
xoxo Jeanette


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|Why have people evolved fingerprints? The standard answer is that fingerprints increase friction, improving the grip of the fingertips. New research, however, says that may not be the case. In a study published this week in the Journal of Experimental Biology, two researchers in the UK say that fingertip friction is due mainly to the surface area of skin in contact with a surface -- and so the presence of fingerprints will actually reduce fingertip friction in many circumstances. We'll talk with one of the authors about the work, and what alternate reasons there might be for having evolved fingerprints.


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By Tara Capsuto, KF 13, Kenya
Kenyans breathed a collective sigh of relief on Dec 15th when the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced the much anticipated list of Kenyan leaders suspected of organizing the violence following the disputed 2007 election that left 1,200 Kenyans dead and an estimated 500,000 more displaced from their homes. The list of 6 includes senior public officials like the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Minister of Higher Education, and the Head of Civil Service. Many questions remain as to whether this particular course of justice is the right one, but here's what 8 Kenyans had to say about it.Click to view slideshow.
The disputed 2007 election was largely drawn along ethnic lines between supporters of Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki (a Kikuyu) and opposition leader Raila Odinga (a Luo). The conflict ended with a power-sharing deal, with Kibaki as President and Odingha as Prime Minister. Local members of Parliament have so far blocked efforts to set up a local tribunal to try those individuals who orchestrated the post-election violence so justice is being carried out at the ICC. One key indicator that this was the right decision? It's calm in Nairobi. There were some isolated protests by supporters of the Deputy Prime Minister in Uhuru Park (the main park in the center of Nairobi) following the ICC announcement, but as one staff member at one microfinance institution (MFI) put it, "If there is no noise from Kibera, no noise from Githurai [two of Kenya's largest slums], then things are calm."
"I am proud of Ocampo [ICC chief prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo] and the ICC. We have to start somewhere. I was directly impacted by the post election violence. I was living in Kikuyu land and I am a Luo. I had to seek shelter for 2 weeks. People I grew up with turned against me. We cannot just move on and pretend that didn't happen." – loan officer
"It would be good if we could try them here in Kenya. I think it's humiliating for our country that we can't try our own people but it is good that they will be tried somewhere at least. Politicians often think they can get away with anything. Maybe this will show them they can't." – Taxi driver
"Kenyans often don't follow through with what we start. I hope we can follow this through to prosecution." – MFI staff member
"If you and I have a dispute there should be a third party arbiter. The same thing applies here. If the trial was here it would be all about tribal divisions. You saw when the announcements came [about the 6 people to be tried at the ICC] there was no violence. I'm not sure that would have been the case if we were going to try them here. The ICC is this amorphous thing far away from here. We need that." – MFI staff member
"Let them go to the ICC! Tara, you are a nice lady, but if you are a criminal then you should go to court. If they go to a local court nothing will happen. Moreno is doing a very good job. He's the best thing to happen to Kenya in a long time. Even if only 3 of the 6 are jailed it's better than nothing." – MFI client 1
"'Gwinkunya gutu'" as we say in Kikuyu. The politicians must learn that we are watching them and they will be punished" [literally means "to pinch one's ear"]. – MFI client 2
"Even if some of them are proven innocent, going through the process of inquiry is important. There are still a lot people who were involved who are not on the list." – MFI staff member
"It's good to see Obama supporting Kenya on this. Can you send him over here?! I think we should borrow your president to help with our politics." – loan officer
The Court's announcement will ultimately have major ramifications for politics in Kenya, with the accused from both parties still holding high-ranking political positions. Where the country's divisions are most evident at the moment is in Parliament itself. Several MPs have demanded that Kenya withdraw from the ICC while others have called on the government to help finance the legal fees of the six post-election violence suspects. Another obvious remaining question is whether the accused should resign from their government posts. All of this amounts to a great deal of uncertainty as to whether the ICC announcement will ultimately lead Kenya to greater political stability. The past week, however, gives Kenyans reason to look forward with cautious optimism.
Tara Capsuto is a Fellow in Nairobi, Kenya working with four of Kiva's MFI partners: Faulu Kenya, KADET, Juhudi Kilimo, and SMEP. Support Kenya's stability from the ground up by making a loan today.


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Honors and Awards
- Brook Berringer Citizenship Team (2011, 2012)
- Nebraska Student-Athlete HERO Leadership Award (2011)
2013 Outlook
Junior defensive end Donovan Vestal will look to make the most of an opportunity to earn playing time on the Nebraska defensive front in 2013. The 6-5, 275-pound Vestal has continued to add strength in the NU weight room over the past year and hopes to see action at a spot where Nebraska lost three of its top four defensive ends from the 2012 season, with senior Jason Ankrah the only returning player with extensive game experience.
2012 (Sophomore)
Vestal added depth at defensive end, but did not see game action.
2011 (Redshirt Freshman)
Vestal added depth at defensive end, but did not play in a game. He did make the travel roster for the trip to Penn State.
2010 (Redshirt)
Vestal redshirted and worked on the scout team in his first season. Vestal missed part of the season with a shoulder injury.
Before Nebraska (Bowie HS)
Vestal came to the Huskers from Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas, where he was a standout for two seasons for Coach Kenny Perry. Vestal registered 55 tackles, 7.5 sacks and an interception during his senior season. His play helped Bowie to an 11-3 record and a trip to the Class 5A state playoffs, while Vestal earned honorable-mention all-district honors.
Vestal played both defensive end and defensive tackle during his prep career and his play as a junior helped Bowie to an 11-2 record. Vestal was regarded as one of the top 30 defensive ends in the country by Rivals.com, which also listed him among the top 100 overall prospects in the Lone Star State. The Dallas Morning News ranked him among the top 50 players in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, while SuperPrep ranked him among the top 110 prospects in the state.
Vestal was also a standout for Bowie's basketball team.
Vestal did not take any other visits, but had numerous offers, including Kansas, Kansas State, Missouri, Oklahoma State and Baylor in the Big 12.
Donovan is the son of Donald and Sonja Vestal, and was born on Aug. 22, 1991. He is a business administration major. Vestal has immediately become one of Nebraska's community outreach leaders and was named to the 2011 Brook Berringer Citizenship Team. Vestal has volunteered his time with Special Olympics, DARE, Husker Heroes, the Foster Care Festival, YWCA and numerous school and hospital visits.


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E-learning Course on Green Economy
The concept of a green economy enjoys increasing international attention, as countries explore new patterns of development taking into account economic, social and environmental sustainability considerations. To address this challenge, UNITAR is working closely with UNEP, ILO and UNIDO in a new Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE), focusing on national capacity development. Together with PAGE partners, UNITAR is delivering the e-learning course "Introduction to a Green Economy: Concepts and Applications", from 21 October to 13 December 2013.
Environmental managers, academics, private sector representatives and interested citizens. It aims at enhancing participants' knowledge of different concepts and facets of the green economy, as well as global, national and sector-specific challenges and opportunities to advance low-carbon, resource efficient and socially inclusive development. Additionally, the future e-students will begin to develop basic skills for applying the green economy concept in a real world economic, policy and/or personal context.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe the economic, environmental and social benefits of transitioning to a green economy
- Identify enabling conditions for greening national economies
- Provide examples of successful green economy investments, initiatives and projects
- Identify principal challenges and opportunities for greening key economic sectors
- Describe national planning processes in support of a green transformation
- Recognize the range of international and regional green initiatives and support services to foster green development
Registration is open until 13 October 2013. To facilitate the participation of individuals from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and non-profit organizations, a number of fellowships will be awarded.
Comprehensive information and registration details are available on the UNITAR Online Catalogue.
For more information, please contact:
The UNITAR Environmental Governance Programme (EGP) at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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I have upgraded my home PC to Intel i5-2500K CPU (Sandy Bridge family). The CPU has a new integrated graphics core (Intel HD 3000) and it works out-of-box in openSUSE-11.4 including 3D and composition. The only problem I noticed are broken popup menus and buttons in title bars in KDE. Esp. broken popups are very annoying as they are hardly usable, see e.g. https://bugs.freedesktop.org/attachment.cgi?id=45061.
Fortunately Intel has released updated X driver version 2.15 which fixes this problem. Here is a step by step how to install the updated driver in openSUSE 11.4.
- Install xorg-x11-server-sdk package
sudo zypper in xorg-x11-server-sdk
- Download http://xorg.freedesktop.org/archive/individual/driver/xf86-video-intel-2.15.0.tar.bz2
- Unpack the archive
tar xfjv xf86-video-intel-2.15.0.tar.bz2
- Now compile the driver:
cd xf86-video-intel-2.15.0(If you have installed 32-bit system then use /usr/lib path in the second command.)
./configure --prefix=/usr --libdir=/usr/lib64
- Install the driver (will overwrite the files from RPM package)
sudo make install
- Restart the X server (simply relogin to a new session)
Maybe someone can pack the driver into a RPM package in the openSUSE build service, but for me this solution is sufficient...


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"Unbroken," the Angelina Jolie-directed biopic about the Olympic runner and World War II hero Louis Zamperini, could be in for a race of its own.
The first trailer for the Universal Pictures film has debuted, and it bears many of the hallmarks of an awards-season contender, including an inspirational true story, a potential breakout performance and a pair of Oscar-winning screenwriters.
Based on the bestselling book by Laura Hillenbrand, "Unbroken" traces Zamperini's remarkable journey from juvenile delinquent to Torrance High track star to Berlin Olympian to World War II airman to Japanese POW survivor.
The trailer provides a glimpse of what looks to be a fierce performance from newcomer Jack O'Connell as Zamperini as he survives a plane crash in the Pacific, 47 days adrift in a raft and two years of torture in a prison camp.
It's all backed by swelling music and handsome period visuals (the latter captured by ace cinematographer Roger Deakins), and drawn from a script most recently rewritten by Joel and Ethan Coen. (Richard LaGravenese and William Nicholson previously worked on the script.)
The trailer also lands with particularly pointed emotional resonance in the wake of Zamperini's passing last week at age 97.
For Jolie, a sophomore feature director, the biggest challenge of "Unbroken" may be finessing the many dimensions of Zamperini's outsize life into a movie.
"Unbroken" opens Christmas Day.
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In order to increase the opportunity for education for our target groups, Blood Foundation set up evening schools in Lahu and Palaung (Dara'ang) villages and a child sponsorship program that awards scholarships to the children of Shan migrant workers recently come over from Burma. To learn more, go out our Projects page or click on the buttons below.
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The Knicks are heading to Atlanta on Sunday for their last regular-season bout with the Hawks. So far this season the two teams have split their two matchups, with the Knicks winning the first meeting by 17 and losing the second one by 10. The Knicks will be looking to bounce back after their pathetic (and I'm being quite generous) effort in the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers which also marked Amare Stoudemire's return to the team. The chemistry between Melo and STAT picked up right where it left off, nonexistent. This game is an opportunity for the Knicks to right the ship against a very formidable Hawks team.
Here's what to watch for:
- The chemistry, or lack thereof, between STAT and Carmelo could derail this team's hope for success in the playoffs, but this game is a great chance for them to try build some cohesiveness and get the team's momentum back. Melo will need to get back into the offensive groove he had been in for nearly a month. He will have a true test against this Hawks defense as he will most likely be guarded by Josh Smith. However, Melo did pour in 36 points the last time these two teams met. Meanwhile, Stoudemire will need to continue getting back into game-shape, defend for the ENTIRE game and crash the boards a lot harder than he did against Cleveland. 3 rebounds from our 4 will never cut it.
- DEFENSE. The Knicks have to be dedicated to defense against Atlanta because Josh Smith and Joe Johnson can both potentially erupt for 25-30 points. It is quite possible that we will see Shumpert playing on Joe Johnson most of the night and I think he has the defensive ability to shut down Johnson. Josh Smith is the other problem. His athleticism is what makes him a chore to deal with, but with the way Carmelo Anthony has been playing on the defensive end, he should be able to at least slow him down significantly.
- The past couple of games makes it painfully obvious that Mike Bibby, no longer the mummy, still has a little bit of game left in him somewhere. In the Knicks' last 3 games Bibby has combined for 23 points, 18 assists and 10 boards. Most importantly, he has combined for a mere TWO turnovers in those 3 games combined compared to Baron Davis who has 71 turnovers in only 27 games this season.
- X-Factor Time. As usual, if J.R. Smith and Steve Novak can bury jumpers on Sunday, it makes winning a whole lot more probable. The Knicks should for JR what they do for Novak, use screens to get him open so he can spot up instead of having to turn into "Iso Earl" on every play. Also, JR needs to come to terms with his athleticism. I feel he has the athletic ability to get to the rim whenever he'd like so it would be good to see him penetrate a little more and chuck a lot less. J.R. Smith is currently shooting 41.5 % when he attempts spot-up 3's and a pitiful 18.5% when shooting isolation 3's, yet he is still shooting more iso 3's than spot-up ones.


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A Better Bargain
Civil Rights and Education
ESEA Flexibility
Early Learning Challenge
All Means All
Odds and Ends
Quote to Note
Upcoming Events
A Better Bargain
On August 22 and 23, as part of a broader initiative to secure a better bargain for middle class families, President Obama visited four cities on a college affordability bus tour across New York and Pennsylvania. Starting at the University at Buffalo, the largest campus in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, the President laid out three steps to ensure that college remains within reach for all young people: (1) pay colleges and students for performance, (2) promote innovation that cuts costs and improves quality, and (3) help students manage loan debt. "At a time when a higher education has never been more important or more expensive, too many students are facing a choice that they should never have to make: either they say no to college and pay the price for not getting a college degreeand that's a price that lasts a lifetimeor they do what it takes to go to college and run the risk that they won't be able to pay it off because they've got so much debt," he said. "Now, that's a choice we shouldn't accept.... Today, I'm proposing major new reforms that will shake up the current system, create better incentives for colleges to do more with less, and deliver better value for students and their families."
Many resources are available to learn more about the President's plan to combat the soaring costs of higher education, including:
- A White House fact sheet, detailing the three steps to ensure college remains within reach;
- infographics, on why it is so important to make college more affordable;
- the President's personal message, explaining why he was going on the road to highlight this issue;
- the President's remarks in Buffalo, Syracuse, and Binghamton, New York, and Scranton, Pennsylvania;
- the President's weekly address on college affordability;
- a small sample of the media coverage across the country;
- initial reviews from the higher education community and other stakeholders;
- a recap of White House office hours on college affordability;
- Secretary Duncan's Google+ Hangout with Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, on the future of education; and
- Under Secretary Martha Kanter's blog post and notice to financial aid professionals.
Also, a new report from the Department's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) provides initial results from the 2011-12 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. The report describes percentages of students receiving various types of financial aid and average amounts received, by type of institution, attendance pattern, dependency status, and income level. Notably, 71% of undergraduates and 70% of graduates received some type of financial aid, averaging $7,100 and $21,400 in students loans, respectively. (Note: Secretary Duncan's statement on the NCES report, emphasizing the important role of federal financial aid, is posted online.)
Civil Rights and Education
This week, 50 years after the historic March on Washington led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., President Obama delivered remarks at the "Let Freedom Ring" commemoration ceremony on the National Mall, pointing to laws, social change, and himself as examples of how far the nation has come since Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech. "But, we would dishonor those heroes... to suggest that the work of this nation is somehow complete," he said. Among next steps, he called for the courage to "stand together for the right of every childfrom the corners of Anacostia to the hills of Appalachiato get an education that stirs the mind and captures the spirit and prepares them for the world that awaits them." (Note: Several blog posts written by Administration officials in recognition of the anniversary are available here.)
In an PBS Newshour interview after his speech, the President said he would push his economic agendaincluding early childhood educationas a way forward in the struggle for equal rights. "I want to get early childhood education done because we know that's the single most important thing we can do to increase upward mobility and opportunity for disadvantaged kids," he said. "And, if Congress isn't willing to pass a law, then I'll start meeting with mayors, and we'll start meeting with governors, and we'll start meeting with non-for-profits and philanthropies."
Earlier, Secretary Duncan addressed students and civil rights leaders at a local high school in Washington, D.C., and to students nationwide via live stream. He discussed education as the "civil rights issue of our time" and the progress the country has made toward providing all students an opportunity to succeed through high-quality education. And, he urged all students to "join a struggle that began long before" they were born. "If Dr. King were here today, he would remind all of us of the fierce urgency of now, and the need to press for real progressnot over decades but over days and months and years," he said. "So, when you see schools that don't give kids real opportunities, don't wait for change. Speak out. When politicians discount education funding, speak out. When communities don't keep their young people safe, speak out ... Honor the memory of the March on Washington. Honor the struggle of the people who fought to get this far. Honor their sacrifice not just through reflection, but through action. Don't wait for change." (Note: The Secretary also penned a blog post on the anniversary.)
ESEA Flexibility
Secretary Duncan announced that Pennsylvania will receive flexibility from the burdensome mandates of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). In exchange for this new flexibility, the state has agreed to raise academic standards, improve accountability, and undertake essential reforms to boost teacher effectiveness. The Department has now approved waiver requests from 41 states and the District of Columbia. Six applications remain under review, and five states have not requested flexibility through this process.
Also, the Department recently announced that states that applied for and received flexibility for the 2012-13 school year, whose waivers will expire at the end of the 2013-14 school year, can apply for a renewal of flexibility. This two-year renewal, which will extend waivers through the 2015-16 school year, allows states to continue implementing the reform efforts outlined in their original Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) flexibility request. A total of 34 states and the District of Columbia are eligible now for renewal. States seeking renewal must submit a completed renewal request form, as well as a redlined version of their current flexibility request, during one of three submission phases: January 2-10, 2014 (Phase A); January 22-31, 2014 (Phase B); and February 12-21, 2014 (Phase C). The agency will conduct comprehensive and thorough internal reviews of states' requests, and determinations will be made in time for any state that is not renewed to return to complying with NCLB by the start of the 2014-15 school year.
Meanwhile, in an op-ed titled "America's Kids Need a Better Education Law," the Secretary called for Congress to "listen to those doing the real work of education change. Principals, teachers, governors, state education chiefs, superintendents, parents, and teachers know what is and isn't working. They can guide us to a better [ESEA] law."
Early Learning Challenge
On August 28, the Administration released the application for the second Race to the Top-Early Learning Challenge (RTT-ELC) competition, which will provide $280 million in state-level competitive grants to improve the quality of early learning and development programs and close educational gaps for children with high needs. The program also supports states' efforts to design and implement an integrated system of high-quality early learning and development programs and services. In 2011, the Departments of Education and Health and Human Services conducted the first RTT-ELC competition and awarded grants to nine states. In 2012, the agencies awarded grants to the next five highest-rated states from 2011. In response to public comments, the agencies made some language changes to this year's competition and included a request for data on participation of children to be disaggregated by race and ethnicity. New competitive priorities have been added to allow states to describe strategies for addressing the unique needs of rural populations in their states and to create preschool through third-grade approaches to sustain early learning outcomes. Grant awards will range from $37.5 million up to $75 million, depending on the state's share of the national population of children from low-income families birth through five-years-old and their proposed plans. Current grantees are not eligible to apply for this year's competition. Applications are due on October 16, and winners will be announced in December. (Note: Invitations for a technical assistance overview webinar on September 4 and a technical assistance planning workshop on September 10 will be made available through state governor's offices.)
All Means All
The Department has proposed regulations to transition away from the so-called "2% rule," emphasizing a commitment to holding all students to high standards. Until now, states have been allowed to develop alternate assessments aligned to modified academic achievement standards for some students with disabilities and use the results of those assessments for accountability purposes under Title I of ESEA and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Specifically, in making accountability determinations, states may count as "proficient" scores for up to 2% of students with disabilities in the grade assessed using the alternate assessments. Under the proposed regulations, students with disabilities who have been taking alternate assessments will transition to college- and career-ready standards and general assessments aligned with those standards and accessible to all students. Accessible general assessments, along with appropriate supports and instruction, promotes high expectations for all students, including students with disabilities. (Note: Comments on the proposed regulations must be received by October 7.)
Moreover, the Department's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) issued guidance to teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders on the matter of bullying of students with disabilities. (Note: OSERS Acting Assistant Secretary Michael Yudin wrote a blog post on the guidance.)
Odds and Ends
With many students back to school, Secretary Duncan responded to pressing education questions from SmartBlog on Education.
Last week, the Secretary and Attorney General Eric Holder announced research findings showing correctional education programs reduce recidivism, save money, and improve employment.
This week, the Department announced new grant awards under the School Improvement Grants (SIG) program ($5.2 million for three states), Advanced Placement (AP) Test Program ($28.8 million for 42 states), and Impact Aid Discretionary Construction Program ($20 million for eight districts).
Bernard Piala, Director of New Jersey's Office of School Facilities, blogged about his experience on the third leg of the "Education Built to Last" Best Practices Tour, visiting several U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools in New York City and northern New Jersey.
The percentage of high school graduates meeting all four of ACT's College Readiness Benchmarks (26%) is relatively unchanged from last year. Based on the actual performance of successful students in college, these benchmarks specify the minimum scores needed on each ACT subject area test to indicate a student is ready to succeed (a 50% chance of earning a "B" or higher or a 75% chance of earning a "C" or higher) in a typical first-year, credit-bearing college class in that subject area. Lack of college readiness is most evident in science: only 36% are ready for college-level biology.
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is soliciting applications for the "Research: Art Works" program. Grant awards support research that investigates the value and/or impact of the arts, either as individual components within the U.S. arts ecology or as they interact with each other or with other domains of American life. The NEA anticipates awarding up to 25 grantsfrom $10,000 to $30,000 each. The deadline for applications is November 5. Projects can begin as early as May 1, 2014.
The National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) is seeking qualified and passionate individuals to serve four-year terms and help lead groundbreaking initiatives involving the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). The following positions will be open next year: fourth-grade teacher, eighth-grade teacher, secondary school principal, Chief State School Officer, and general public member. The deadline for nominations (self or other) is October 18.
The Educational Resources Information Center, better known as ERIC, is undergoing a series of changes to provide an improved level of service to the community at a reduced cost to taxpayers.
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"Civil rights is more than just the absence of chains.... Civil rights means having the same opportunities that other people doregardless of what you look like, where you come from, or whom you love. And, in today's world, to have real opportunity you must have a world-class education. If you can ride at the front of the bus, but you cannot read, you're not free. If your schooling limits you to poverty wages, you're not free. And, if you don't have the skills to make it in the global, knowledge-based economy, you're nottrulyfree."
|Secretary Arne Duncan (8/27/13), in remarks on the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington
Upcoming Events
September 9-13, Secretary Duncan and senior officials will visit four states and dozens of cities across the American Southwest as part of the Department's fourth annual Back to School bus tour. This year's theme is "Strong Start, Bright Future." Stops will highlight education successes and engage communities in conversations about, among other topics, early learning, K-12 reforms, and college affordability and completion.
Immediately preceding the Secretary's bus tour (September 4-6), the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics will travel through south and west Texas. The outreach tour will make nine stops in seven cities that include a combined population of nearly 2.6 million people, including nearly 2.2 million Hispanics. Stops will highlight the Administration's education priorities, as well as parental engagement, teacher preparation, and STEM education strategies in the Hispanic community.
Seeking to build on the success of the first Connected Educator Month in August 2012, the Department is supporting a second Connected Educator Month in October 2013. This year's endeavor will emphasize helping districts promote and integrate online social learning into their formal professional development. Educators at all levels, as well as those who support them, are invited to sign-up for regular updates about interactive webinars and other real time events, forums, showcases, and contests. Educators are also encouraged to develop, host, and run their own activities, publish content, and generally promote the month.
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Ben, your reply shows a complete confidence.Ben wrote:Ah, no - he is not a Hindu.Aloof wrote:Goenka is a Hindu.
While facts are not supporting you.
Goenkas are popular business marwari Hindus . Their ancestors come from Rajsthan state
of India.
In pre British Raj, India and Burma were with britishers.
At that time S.N.Coenka.s parents had settled in Burma for their business.
Goenka has a large family and most of them are settled in Bombay India. And
I have come across many of their ceremonies in last 21 years, which indicate that
they are still Hindus.
Could you eloberate on your statement that he is not a Hindu?


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Jim Kelly to start chemo, radiation next week
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The doctor treating Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly for cancer says Kelly will start chemotherapy and radiation next week.
The treatment plan was outlined Tuesday by Dr. Peter Costantino of Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, where the longtime Buffalo Bills star is being treated for a sinus cancer.
Costantino says he's confident the regimen has a good chance of success. If not, he says Kelly's skull-base tumor remains operable.
Kelly underwent surgery in Buffalo last June to remove cancerous cells from his upper jaw.
The chemotherapy and radiation will target cancer cells in his maxillary sinus and adjacent tissues.
In 11 seasons with the Bills, Kelly appeared in four consecutive Super Bowls in the 1990s. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002.


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There should be the ability to create a away 'profile' , and every profile has its own awaynickname and away message...
For example:
I create the profile sleep with nickname raintjah`zzZzz and away message "going to sleep". When I get up and I'm going to take breakfast I want to
activate profile food with nickname raintjah`f00d and away message "grabbing some food"...
You see? You should be able to create a 'profile' once and use it always from that point on.
With gIRC you can add an away message, but you still have to adapt the nickname.
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Inclusivity and fun to guide an afternoon of music in New Canaan
Alex Kveton and Matt Mazur are never quite sure where their guitars will take them, literally and musically.
A weekend might mean a concert and a benefit, as is presently the case. A performance might feature a classic by the Ramones, quickly followed by a song by Raffi.
"We'll play The Beatles, Van Morrison, Fleetwood Mac, a children's song maybe, and then we'll have the kids play with these tubes, or a didgeridoo," said Mazur, a multi-instrumentalist who makes sure to have a bunch of instruments for audience members to try.
This pair of 2010 New York University graduates have recently started taking their musical and performance skills to venues across the area to provide music to children of all abilities, as well as their families.
On Saturday, April 27, the pair will be at the New Canaan Public Library to present an afternoon of " `C' Variations," a 45-minute program that features a sample of musical genres, as well as a fully participatory experience of movement-based songs and interactive moments.
The show is recommended for toddlers to elementary school-aged children.
The two are particularly attuned to performing for children on the autism spectrum and hope those families of special-needs children make a point to come out on Saturday.
"But we also want this to be inclusive," said Mazur, who grew up in Livingston, N.J., and now lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. "We want brothers and sisters to come. This is not just for children with autism."
Mazur recently decided to take his background in early childhood development and autism intervention and team it with his musical and performance skills. He said he discovered his path after working with children and teenagers with autism in the New York City schools.
"The best times would be when I would bring in my guitar and play," he said. "The kids would be up and on their feet and would really open up to me."
He joined forces with Kveton, a Wallingford native who also lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., to create some shows under the auspices of their new company, Turtle Dance Music. Mazur's two turtles were the inspiration behind the name.
"We really offer a very playful environment," said Kveton, but added that they are always mindful of the effect their music and the play is having on the group. "If someone is having a hard time, we'll slow it down."
The two said one of their favorite songs to play is "Across the Universe" by the Beatles.
"Everyone gets really quiet, very focused," said Mazur. "The room gets very peaceful."
The two hope to take this message of fun and ability a bit further.
"We ultimately would like to expand it," said Kveton, who also is a playwright and actor. He said that they are looking to create a theatrical show based on their work.
In the meantime, one can likely catch one of their shows in the tri-state area. Or, if you haven't gotten enough of them by the end of their set in New Canaan, head up to Sheehan High School in Wallingford later in the evening where they will perform in a benefit concert for a girl with cerebral palsy. Money raised will help in her treatment.
"I think the show is very funny and we want the kids to laugh a lot," Mazur said. "The emphasis is not just on the music, but the interaction with the kids. It's all the eye contact and high-fives and movement. That's the heart of the program."
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New Canaan Library, 151 Main St., New Canaan. Saturday, April 27, 1:30 p.m. Free, but registration is required. 203-594-5040, http://newcanaanlibrary.org.


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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Posting an 11-run third inning, the No. 3 Georgia College baseball team (10-2) welcomed Philadelphia University (0-1) to the start of the 2011 season very rudely Friday night, beating the Rams 24-0 at John Kurtz Field.
The Bobcats pounded out 24 runs on 20 hits, combined with a 13-strikeout performance from lefty starter Jason Nicholas (Wright City, Mo.) for the lopsided victory.
GC sent 17 hitters to the plate in the 11-run third inning, also taking advantage of 11 total walks in the game by four PhillyU pitchers.
Shortstop Tanner Funk (Kearney, Mo.) was 3-for-4 with six RBI and three runs, while designated hitter Ikaika Anderson (Austell, Ga.) hit a three-run home run as part of a 3-for-5 performance, driving in four and scoring three times.
Leftfielder Josh Young (Lake Havasu City, Ariz.) drove in five on a 2-for-5 day, scoring three times. Leadoff hitter Patrick Daugherty (Kennesaw, Ga.) was 2-for-4 with four runs scored and an RBI.
Nicholas (3-1) threw six innings, allowing just two hits, both singles. He fanned 13 batters, the first Bobcat to do that since Martin Dewald (2009-10) set down 13 against Armstrong Atlantic May 1, 2010. Sophomore Michael Jeanes (Peachtree City, Ga.) tallied his first career save, going three innings of no-hit ball and fanning four.
To find a game where the Bobcats scored more runs, one would have to go back to March 21, 2007, a 30-6 win over Albany State University.
The Bobcats are back in action tomorrow, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. for a doubleheader with the Rams.
The Georgia College Department of Athletics, back-to-back winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 10 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at www.twitter.com/BobcatSports and www.facebook.com/gcbobcats for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCBobcats.com for more information, and to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GC Athletics Hall of Fame.