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By: Ryan Hartwig (@RyanHartwig)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - The Green Bay volleyball team (13-11, 4-6 HL) picked up an important Horizon League win Friday night, defeating in-state rival Milwaukee (8-15, 3-7 HL) 3-1 in front of 353 fans at the Kress Center. The Phoenix dropped the opener, but responded with dominant victories in sets two through four (21-25, 25-16, 25-18, 25-18) to earn its first win over the Panthers since 2008.
"With this team that we have, unfortunately a lot of their memories of playing against Milwaukee involve a lot of five-setters that didn't go our way," Green Bay head coach Debbie Kirch said. "Tonight we came out and took care of business. There's a reason Milwaukee has been at the top of our conference for a number of years, so it's nice to have this kind of a memory from playing against them."
Monica Anderson (Cottage Grove, Wis.) led a balanced Phoenix attack with 14 kills, while Carmen Leitermann (Schofield, Wis.) and Katie Mroczenski (New Berlin, Wis.) also reached double-figures with 13 and 10, respectively. Junior setter Leah Poel (Jenison, Mich.) directed the Green Bay offense with a match-high 49 assists, helping five players tally eight or more kills.
"Poel did a great job of moving the ball around," Kirch said. "You can just look at the set distribution. She moved the ball around and that's why our hitters were so open. It's hard to defend a team when you don't know where the ball is going."
Milwaukee got off to a strong start in the first, using a 6-0 run to jump out to a 10-7 lead. The Phoenix fought back to tie the score at 10-10, and the two teams were all square at 18-18 late, but the Panthers closed with a 7-3 run to pick up the 25-21 win and the 1-0 advantage.
Set two was all Green Bay, as the hosts built a 15-8 lead after a kill by Lyndsay Zabkowicz (Oak Creek, Wis.). The Panthers cut it to three (17-14) with a service ace by Anna Bartz, but back-to-back kills by Leitermann and Anderson pushed the Phoenix lead to 19-14. A kill by Mroczenski gave Green Bay a set point chance at 24-16, and Zabkowicz ended it with a kill on the following point to knot things up at 1-1.
Three straight kills, including two by freshman Taylor Kasal (Westmont, Ill.), gave the home team a 12-8 lead in set three, forcing a Milwaukee timeout. Moments later, Green Bay rattled off four straight points to move ahead 17-9 thanks in part to a pair of Brittany Groth (Oak Creek, Wis.) service aces. The Phoenix led by as many as nine (21-12) in the third, and Kasal capped off the 25-18 win with her fourth kill of the set.
Groth continued her hot serving in the fourth, serving six straight times while registering two more aces to help the Phoenix to a 6-2 lead. Green Bay extended its lead to five (14-9) after a kill by Leitermann, and three straight kills by three different players gave Green Bay its largest advantage at 21-13. Mroczenski notched her 10th kill of the contest to give the Phoenix a match point try, and Leitermann's 13th kill ended it at 25-18.
Mroczenski's 10 kills marked a career high, as the junior hit an impressive .400 on the night to help the Phoenix snap a nine-match losing streak against the Panthers.
"I think Katie played a great match," Kirch said. "She's been a solid starter for us all season but, but tonight she did such a great job offensively and that really helped our outsides because they had to respect her in the middle."
Groth posted match-highs in digs (20) and service aces (4), while Leitermann led all players with seven blocks, including her school-record 100th solo block of her career. Julie Kolinske paced Milwaukee with a match-high 17 kills, while Elizabeth Egerer reached double-digits with 12, but also had 12 errors.
Friday's contest represented Green Bay's annual breast cancer awareness match, as the team wore pink uniforms and gave fans a number of opportunities to help raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer. Friday was also alumni night, as the Phoenix recognized all alumni in attendance. Former Phoenix standout Jill Smits Damrow (2002-05) addressed the Kress Center crowd prior to the match, talking about the importance of raising awareness and money for breast cancer research. The Phoenix volleyball program began its efforts fighting the disease in 2005 when Damrow's mother developed breast cancer prior to her senior campaign.
Green Bay wraps up its three-match homestand next weekend when it hosts the Horizon League's two Chicago schools. The Phoenix first welcomes Loyola to the Kress Center on Friday, Nov. 2 for a 7 p.m. meeting, and then hosts UIC the following day at 2 p.m.
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March 31, 2014
On Friday, Carson-Newman Director of Athletics Allen Morgan has announced the hiring of former University of Tennessee volunteer assistant men's golf coach Randy Wylie to be Carson-Newman's new head men's golf coach.
Wylie was introduced to the Carson-Newman and Jefferson City communities during a press conference Monday at 11 a.m. (ET).
While at Tennessee, Wylie spent over a decade with the Tennessee men's golf program as both an assistant and volunteer assistant coach, serving most recently under head coach Jim Kelson.
"We are thrilled for Randy and his family. Becoming the head men's golf coach at Carson-Newman is a wonderful opportunity for Randy both personally and professionally," Kelson said. "Carson-Newman is getting a great golf coach. Additionally they are getting an even better person.
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Randy Wylie for over thirty-three years. The effort that he put forth over the past fifteen years will have no equal. By conservative estimate, Randy has devoted over 11,000 hours to our program.
"Randy's expertise in teaching and developing our players has made an indelible mark on Tennessee men's golf. Any of the success we may have had since 1999 can in a large part, be directly tied to Randy's influence, commitment and dedication to our program."
Wylie was Tennessee's PGA of America Section Teacher of the Year for 2010, as voted by the PGA membership throughout the state. He already was named the Knoxville area's PGA Teacher of the Year for a second straight season and the third time since 2004.
Wylie has been a consensus Golf Digest "Best Teacher in Tennessee" since 2003.
A 2008 inductee to the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame, Wylie won the 1984 Greater Knoxville Amateur and then played professionally for nine years. He was a member of the 1997 and 1998 Asian Golf Tour and made the cut in two U.S. Opens -- 1990 at Medinah Country Club in suburban Chicago, and 1997 at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md.
Wylie has taught more than 30 juniors who have gone on to play golf at the collegiate level and he coached five All-Americans at UT.
"Beyond golf, Randy has been an incredible friend to every one of our players," Kelson said. "He truly was able to forge lifetime relationships with each and every one of our players and staff.
"For me personally, Randy was an invaluable resource. He helped me immeasurably in a variety of ways. To say he will be sorely missed would be an understatement.
"On behalf of each of our current and former players we want to express our appreciation to Randy and his wife Jenni for all his time and efforts over the past fifteen years. We would also like to wish Randy all the best in his new position. We know that he will make the same mark at Carson-Newman that he made at the University of Tennessee."
Wylie graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in finance after being awarded All-Southwest Conference honors for his college golf successes.
He is married to Jennifer Schneider Wylie, a senior sales executive for WIVK Radio in Knoxville.
To view the complete C-N press release, click HERE.

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Foxborough, Mass. •The San Francisco 49ers turned a nearly historic collapse into a stunning victory and a playoff berth.
San Francisco withstood a 28-point comeback by the New England Patriots to win 41-34 on Sunday night in the rain. Michael Crabtree took a short pass from Colin Kaepernick and sped around cornerback Kyle Arrington for a 38-yard touchdown with 6:25 to go, then David Akers made a 28-yard field goal to clinch it.
The 49ers (10-3-1) own at least a wild-card spot and play at Seattle next week with a chance to win the NFC West. A loss would bring the division race down to the final weekend.
Kaepernick threw for four touchdowns, two to Crabtree, who had 107 yards receiving. The defense rattled Tom Brady at times, but also yielded 443 yards passing in a sloppy contest between two of the league's more precise teams.
AFC East champion New England (10-4), which had won seven in a row, trailed 31-3 in the third quarter and lost for the first time at home in December in 21 games. The Patriots also had won 21 in a row in the second half of the schedule before San Francisco somehow regrouped late in a game it seemingly had clinched long before.
San Francisco forced four turnovers, matching the number of giveaways New England had at home all season.
But then the Niners began sleepwalking, and back came Brady and the Patriots on a 6-yard TD run by Danny Woodhead and a 1-yard dive by Brady. A 5-yard pass to Aaron Hernandez and Woodhead's 1-yard run with 12:13 remaining tied it.
And just like that, San Francisco went in front again.
Rookie LaMichael James broke free for a 62-yard kickoff return. On the next snap the third time the Niners would have a one-play TD drive Crabtree took a pass on the left side, spun and headed into the end zone.
New England turned over the ball on downs and Akers made his kick. Stephen Gostkowski added a 41-yarder for the Patriots with 38 seconds remaining, but they couldn't recover the onside kick.
San Francisco led 17-3 at the half. And they looked safe after Frank Gore picked up Kaepernick's third fumble and scored on a 9-yard run, followed by Crabtree's 27-yard score in a pinpoint pass from the second-year quarterback.
The defense set up both of San Francisco's TDs in the third.
Dashon Goldson returned Steven Ridley's fumble 66 yards to the New England 3 before Gore found the end zone. Defensive end Aldon Smith, known for his sacks, grabbed a pass out of Hernandez's hands for his first career interception. After he was tackled, Smith ran directly to the sideline and sat down on the 49ers' bench.
He was back up on his feet cheering the next play, when Crabtree broke free to make it 31-3.
But no one can relax against the Patriots.
Unlike a week ago, when the Patriots routed Houston, they fell behind quickly in the rain and ran only 10 snaps on their opening three series. San Francisco's fearsome pass rush was sharp then, and Brady was hit on the arm twice while trying to pass.
Even worse, his long throw on their third possession for Wes Welker was picked off by Carlos Rogers, who then slalomed his way on the wet turf toward the New England end zone. Only Brady stood in his way at the 5, and Rogers fell trying to elude him.
It was a key stop because Delanie Walker fumbled two plays later.
Earlier, Kaepernick accounted for 60 yards through the air on the 49ers' first drive. Randy Moss showed the kind of elusiveness that made him a record-setter in New England from 2007 until he was traded early in the 2010 by getting behind the secondary for a 24-yard TD.
His short celebration as he faced the crowd drew loud hoots.
Brady preventing Rogers from scoring was about the only highlight for the Patriots in the opening quarter, but the 49ers weren't any more effective beyond their scoring drive and a 38-yard run on a fake punt by Dashon Goldson. The slopfest included Akers' being wide left on a 39-yard field goal.
All this from teams ranked 1-2 in fewest giveaways.
When the Patriots finally got their usually unstoppable offense going, they used 16 plays and converted a fourth down. But they stumbled inside the 10 when Brady was sacked by Ray McDonald. Gostkowski made a 32-yard field goal.
San Francisco answered quickly, helped by a 35-yard pass interference call on Aqib Talib. Walker slipped behind a zone defense for a 34-yard TD pass from Kaepernick, making it 14-3.
Akers made a 20-yard field goal as the half ended, finishing a 15-play, 76-yard drive. The three points were the Patriots' fewest in a half all season, and they were outgained 249-113.
Of course, that turned around in the second half.
Aside from the players' mistakes, the game also was slowed by officiating confusion that led to several lengthy conferences. One delay took about 10 minutes to decide whether 49ers punt returner Ted Ginn Jr., muffed a second-quarter kick.
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49ers-Patriots Stats
San Francisco 41, New England 34
San Francisco 7 10 14 10 41
New England 0 3 7 24 34
First Quarter
SF • Moss 24 pass from Kaepernick (Akers kick), 10:55.
Second Quarter
NE • FG Gostkowski 32, 8:31.
SF • Walker 34 pass from Kaepernick (Akers kick), 6:59.
SF • FG Akers 20, :00.
Third Quarter
SF • Gore 9 offensive fumble return (Akers kick), 10:38.
SF • Crabtree 27 pass from Kaepernick (Akers kick), 10:21.
NE • Woodhead 6 run (Gostkowski kick), 5:59.
Fourth Quarter
NE • Brady 1 run (Gostkowski kick), 14:58.
NE • Hernandez 5 pass from Brady (Gostkowski kick), 12:13.
NE • Woodhead 1 run (Gostkowski kick), 6:43.
SF • Crabtree 38 pass from Kaepernick (Akers kick), 6:25.
SF • FG Akers 28, 1:56.
NE • FG Gostkowski 41, :38.
Attendance • 68,756.
First downs 19 32
Total Net Yards 383 520
Rushes-yards 39-180 24-95
Passing 203 425
Punt Returns 3-15 5-13
Kickoff Returns 6-154 5-107
Interceptions Ret. 2-59 1-0
Comp-Att-Int 14-25-1 36-65-2
Sacked-Yards Lost 1-13 3-18
Punts 5-56.6 5-45.6
Fumbles-Lost 6-1 2-2
Penalties-yards 6-88 8-73
Time of Possession 30:13 29:47
Individual Statistics
Rushing • San Francisco, Gore 21-83, James 8-31, Goldson 1-31, Kaepernick 7-28, Dixon 2-7. New England, Woodhead 12-61, Ridley 9-23, Brady 3-11.
Passing • San Francisco, Kaepernick 14-25-1-216. New England, Brady 36-65-2-443.
Receiving • San Francisco, Crabtree 7-107, Moss 2-36, Gore 2-34, Walker 2-29, V.Davis 1-10. New England, Lloyd 10-190, Hernandez 10-92, Welker 5-56, Woodhead 5-23, Branch 4-37, Hoomanawanui 1-41, Vereen 1-4.
Missed Field Goals • San Francisco, Akers 39 (WL).


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We may not see forced labor explicitly in our day-to-day lives, but that illusion hides the reality that an estimated 20.9 million people are victims of forced labor globally, according to data from the International Labor Organization (ILO). Of the 20.9 million people exploited globally, 18.7 million, or 90 percent, "are exploited in the private economy, by individuals or enterprises," the ILO reports.


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The number of State Department security agents at the compound in Benghazi fluctuated, sometimes dipping to as few as two. Five American security agents were at the compound on Sept. 11 — three stationed there and two traveling with Mr. Stevens.
In addition to the Americans, there were several armed Libyans who served as a quick-reaction force. The Americans were also able to call on the February 17 Martyrs Brigade, a militia supportive of the Libyan government. Yet another small group of Libyan guards stood watch at the gates and perimeter of the compound, but this group was unarmed and equipped with only whistles and batons.
When it came to weapons, the American security team was outgunned. The Americans were equipped with M4 rifles and side arms. But Libya was rife with rocket-propelled grenades, machine guns, mortars and AK-47s.
At one point, Mr. Nordstrom, the regional security officer, proposed establishing guard towers, but the State Department rejected that on the grounds that it would make the compound more conspicuous.
On June 6, a bomb was planted near the American Mission's outer wall, blowing out a 12-foot-wide hole.
On June 11, the lead vehicle of the British ambassador's convoy was hit by an armor-piercing rocket-propelled grenade, wounding a British medic and driver.
The British envoy left Benghazi the next day, and the British post in the city was closed on June 17. About the same time, the Red Cross in the city pulled out after it was attacked a second time.
The embassy had also established a series of "trip wires," classified benchmarks about intelligence on attack preparations or escalating unrest that would prompt the United States to evacuate the Benghazi compound. But the trip wires were not set off.
New security cameras with night vision capability were shipped to the Benghazi compound but were still sitting in crates when the September attack occurred.
By early September, some Libyan officials in Benghazi were echoing the same security warnings as Mr. Stevens was relaying to Washington.
"I was extremely pleased with the planning to get us into Libya," Mr. Nordstrom said. But after the initial security teams began rotating out of Libya months later, he said, "there was a complete and total absence of planning."
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TENANTS HARBOR, Maine (AP) — A prosecutor in Maine is defending his decision not to bring charges against the driver of a car that went out of a control and killed a 9-year-old Massachusetts boy last summer.
Knox County District Attorney Geoffrey Rushlau explained his reasoning at a public meeting Thursday.
Authorities say a car driven by 61-year-old Nancy Torgerson of New York City accelerated suddenly in the Port Clyde village of St. George on Aug. 11, striking several vehicles as well as four people. Dylan Gold of Cohasset, Mass., died.
His mother, brother, and a 68-year-old local man were hurt.
Rushlau told about 50 people there's not enough evidence to prove negligence. Alcohol was not involved and Torgerson wasn't tested for drugs.
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Has a spraycan color been agreed upon for ESB armor? I did a search and found several members using the Sage Green from the AFFO$ helmet list, but then I noticed someone else say that the armor is actually a darker green than the dome/cheeks of the bucket. So I get out ESB and start playing with the color settings and I think it *does* look darker...but the armor in the exhibit pics looks like it has three or four shades of green all darker than the green on the helmet. What gives??
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UPDATE: ok pics (finally lol) Krylon Italian Olive misted with Krylon Hunter Green, weathered with flat black spray and greens/grays/browns pastel chalks...sealed with Testors Dulcote then light coats of Krylon clear matte to get that little bit of "sheen". Shoulder bells are Krylon 1804 (Bright Yellow/John Deere yellow) weathered the same way.


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Golden Princess
Departing from: Seattle, Washington
Ports of Call:
- Vancouver (Canada Place), British Columbia
Bars, Clubs & Lounges
Lounges & Bars
Intimate Lounge
Wheelhouse Bar
Promenade Lounge & Bar
Atrium Bar
Bar Piazza
Scenic Lounge
Outrigger Bar
Oasis Bar
Pool Bar
Calypso Bar
The Mermaid's Tail Bar
Wine Bar
Vines Bar
Coffee Bar
International Cafe
Cigar Bar
Player's Cigar Bar
Music & Dancing
Las Vegas-style lounge
Explorer's Lounge
Vista Lounge
Skywalker's Nightclub
Teen Spots
Teen Lounge/Club
Teen Center
Video Arcade
Casino & Gambling
- Grand Casino
- 260 slot machines available
- Gaming Tables: Blackjack (9), Let-it-Ride (1), Roulette (2), Caribbean Stud Poker (1), Craps (1), 3-Card Poker (2), Texas Hold-Em (2)
- Tournaments: Blackjack and Slots
- Card and Gaming lessons are available
- Currencies Accepted: Cash, Traveler's Checks, or Credit Cards
- Hours of operation: Please refer to the Princess Patter for casino opening and closing times.
- Please note: Cigar and/or pipe smoke is not permitted in the casino.
- No passenger under 21 years old is allowed to participate in gaming activities. Underage passengers are also not allowed to loiter in any gaming areas.
- Lotus Spa
- A wide variety of body treatments from traditional to exotic
- Beauty Salon
- Additional charge for spa and salon services
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- Fitness Center: Features state-of-the-art equipment including weight machines, free weights, stationary bikes, stair steppers, and treadmills
- The Lotus Fitness Center offers a wide range of classes, including popular options like TRX Suspension Training, cycling, Pilates, yoga, stretch, abs and Body Sculpt Boot Camp, and Zumba.
- Personal Trainers (Additional fee)
- Princess Links: Nine-hole putting green
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- Calypso Pool and whirlpools
- Neptune's Reef & Pool, and whirlpools
- Terrace Pool
- Lotus Spa Pool and whirlpools
- Youth Center Splash Pool and Teen Hot Tub
The SanctuaryThis adults-only outdoor spa-inspired area offers a relaxing alternative to the many activities aboard the ship. Those seeking solitude can enjoy signature beverages, light meals, massages, attentive service and relaxing personal entertainment (additional fee).
- Promenade Galleria Boutiques
- Duty free shopping with a wide array of the finest brands of perfumes, liquors, clothing, and jewelry
- Photo-Video Gallery
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Best Toys for Kids: No Batteries!
I have been talking with my patients about gift ideas for the holidays and I had an epiphany!! I think this season we should all try to buy children's toys with the slogan no batteries required. This is a great idea for children of all ages, even for my almost adult children. By going back to basics and skipping the electronics I am certain that there will be more family time, maybe face to face, rather than having your child's face staring at yet another screen.
So with that in mind I have polled patients/parents on toy ideas that will fit the no batteries required. Top of the list would be blocks for toddlers through pre-schoolers. A good set of blocks will last a lifetime and you can add on to the set each year. Blocks also work well for both boys and girls and siblings can play together and use their imagination to build towers, forts and cities. Children can easily spend hours with a set of different shaped and sized blocks.
Along the same line as blocks, but for older children are the classic Lego sets. I still have tubs of Lego's in our house that I hope will one day be used by grand children. What a great way to learn to basic engineering as well as fine motor skills while putting a Lego set together. From beginner to adult, there are sets for all ages. One of my pediatric partners still loves to build and has the Empire State building and Eifel Tower on display in his office.
Games are always a great gift. The classics like Candyland, Chutes and Ladders, Clue and Monopoly. What about checkers, chess and our family favorite (at least mine) Rummikub. I still love to have family game night and the boys will humor me and play a few games before slowly begging off.
What about card games as well, from Go Fish for the preschool child to bridge for the teen (I am still taking lessons!)? The kids all still love to play Spades and Hearts and we also play a lot of Onze during the holidays. Cards work for all generations too and are a great way to keep everyone engaged.
Lastly, what about some crafts. Crayons and markers and coloring books can be just as much fun as fancy Apps for coloring on the I-pad. Learning to color between the lines and hold the crayon are great exercises in fine motor skills as well. Not sure you get the same benefit on the screen version? Teaching a child how to weave, or use scissors to cut strips of paper to make chains to decorate the house for the holidays. There are also some fun sewing crafts too. Good way to teach your child how to hem and sew on a button as well, which are definitely life skills!
So this year, think about trying the no batteries required idea. I am sure you too have your old favorites. But, you may have to exchange a few gifts before Christmas???
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Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM review: A serious 100mm macro competitor?Monday January 30 2012 Lens Review
We have just tested both the Canon and Nikon versions of the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens, announced on February 8, 2011.
First we'll analyze the lens results when mounted on the Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III and on the Nikon D3x. Then we'll measure the progress in terms of image quality by comparing the 2011 results with the earlier non-stabilized version, the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro, announced in June 2004.
Finally, we'll see how this lens stacks up against other macro lenses already tested, giving us an opportunity to revisit the overview of 100mm macros for full-frame cameras that we recently published on this site.
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM put through the DxOMark mill
The Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon & Canon, mounted on a Nikon D3x and Canon 1Ds Mark III, respectively
With a DxOMark Score of 23 for the Nikon mount and 24 for the Canon, the two 105mm macros have, for all purposes, identical image quality. (Note : With a T-stop of 3.2 on the Nikon and 3 on the Canon, there is a difference of about 0.19EV at full aperture. The Canon version gains almost 1/3EV over the Nikon version, making the Canon slightly brighter at f/2.8.)
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|Strong vignetting, with a loss of 1.5EV in the last 1/3 of the field at f/2.8, and a loss of 0.7EV in the last 1/3 of the field at f/4.
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|Reasonable weight
|High price
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Sigma 105mm F2.8 OS vs Sigma 105mm F2.8: Stabilization - for $300 more
Globally, these lenses provide the same image quality - and in fact, the non-stabilized version controls vignetting better. So at first glance, it may seem that a jump in price of $300 is unjustified, but realistically, stabilization is a genuinely useful feature for a macro lens of this kind. Our advice, then, is to go for the stabilized version (if your budget permits).
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon vs Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Canon mounted on a 1Ds Mark III
Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon vs Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon mounted on a D3x
Looking at the details, we see:
- Very close DxOMark scores — only 1 point (Canon) and 2 points (Nikon) separate these two lenses
- The stabilized version is ever-so-slightly brighter
- Stronger vignetting (1.5 EV to f/2.8) for the stabilized version
Verdict: After all this time, we frankly hoped for greater advances in image quality. This said, we acknowledge that there's been at least a little improvement in sharpness and transmittion.
One other good point is that stabilization hasn't added any more weight to the lens.
Note that the prices for professional-quality Sigma lenses have risen significantly. By raising its prices, however, Sigma has lost some of its advantage over Nikon and Canon in terms of quality-to-price ratio.
The best 100mm macros
Below is a summary of our updated scorecard (available at 100mm macros for full-frame cameras):
For Canon:
- 1st place at 28: Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZE Canon.
- 2nd place at 25: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM.
- 3rd place at 24: Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon.
- 4rd place at 23 (tie): Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO Canon and Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Canon.
- 5th place at 18: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM.
With image quality results practically equal to Canon's series L, the stabilized Sigma is certainly good enough to be considered by fully serious player in this lens catagory.
For Nikon:
- 1st place at 34: Nikkor AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED.
- 2nd place at 29: Carl Zeiss Makro-Planar T 100mm f/2 ZF2 Nikon.
- 3rd place at 23: Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon.
- 4rd place at 22: Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO Nikon.
- 5th place at 21: Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro Nikon.
Further readings for the Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM review: A serious 100mm macro competitor?
To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.
We have just tested the Tamron SP AF 90mm F/2.8 Di MACRO on both Canon and Nikon mounts, giving us the opportunity to review the performance of all the lenses in this category (though we're waiting for the results of the latest Sigma 105mm f 2.8 EX DG OS, which should come our way soon!).
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Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Works for Canon 550D ?
Hi DxoMark...
I am a big fan of ur site, with recent visits gave me abundant knowledge over lenses and caners. I have decided to go for this lens but disappointed to see that Canon 550 seems to be non compatible. Can you double confirm is it compatible or not ? I need this lens for my cam, else i have to change my cam !!!
Please advice me any alternative choice. No compromise on picture sharpness. It should be the best, its my concern.
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Re: Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Works for Canon 550D ?
Thanks for your message.
Yes it is compatble. This cameras was not tested but other similar cameras are available :)
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By Rob Kelly
Olivier Giroud has called for patience as he begins his Arsenal career - and says he should not be compared to Robin van Persie.
The France international moved to Emirates Stadium this summer after a superb season with Montpellier, where he scored 21 goals as they won the Ligue 1 title.
The 25-year-old had a late opportunity against Sunderland on Saturday, and while he was disappointed to miss the chance he remains confident he will get off the mark soon.
"Yes, it was a game ball... the ball came from behind and I didn't have much time to take in the information. I didn't know if the keeper had come out quickly or not," Giroud said.
"If it had been on my left foot, I probably would have taken more time. It was on the right foot... that's all. I'll have to work my right foot.
"It could have been the dream start. In Montpellier, I did not score in my first game, so I'm not worried. I will have plenty of chances here and I will score. For a striker, scoring goals is very important. It gives a little bit more confidence."
Giroud - along with Lukas Podolski - will fill the void left by Van Persie's departure, but he insists he is a different player to the former Arsenal striker.
"It is up to me to succeed. I'm not here to make people forget Robin," said Giroud. "He has made beautiful things here but I just want to bring something new.
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"So I'm just asking people to be a little patient with me. I know Arsenal is a great club and needs a striker ready and efficient quickly."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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The Canisius College men's and women's cross country teams competed at the 33rd annual National Catholic Championship on the campus of the University of Notre Dame on Friday afternoon. In a field of 33 teams, the Golden Griffin men placed ninth overall. The Griff women finished 15th out of 37 teams represented.
Individually, sophomore Chad Maloy recorded a career-best finish of 19th overall with a time of 25:16. Maloy's time at this year's championship put him sixth on the Griffs' all-time performance list. At last year's race, the sophomore posted a time of 25:42 to finish 40th.
"Chad executed his race perfectly, going out in 40th place and moving up steadily through the field," said head coach Nate Huckle of Maloy's performance. "He showed great composure and confidence as our front runner."
The Griff men relied on their depth to record the top-ten finish as a team. Freshmen Cooper Roach placed 46th (26:01) and Mike Anvelt finished 56th overall (26:14). Rounding out the Griffs' top-five finishers were senior Alex Simon with a 69th-place finish (26:22) and freshman Travis Jordon, who finished 76th (26:25).
"The men's depth really showed today. Our scoring five continues to change as different runners step with big races," said Huckle.
More importantly, it was the depth from the freshman newcomers that led the way for the Griffs strong finish. Among the top-five Griffs, Roach, Anvelt, and Jordon each competed in their first collegiate eight-kilometer race.
"Out three freshmen earned us the top-ten finish. Cooper led the charge for our pack with Mike and Travis closing the gap in the late miles," said Huckle. "All three posted outstanding times in their first eight-kilometer race."
On the women's side, junior Mikelle Cala placed 46th overall with a time of 18:51. Her performance at this year's National Catholic Championship, nearly matched her performance as a freshman of 33rd overall (18:49).
Finishing among the Griffs' top-five were junior Jamie Wallace in 93rd place (19:22), sophomore Morgan Atkins in 103rd (19:31), freshman Mary Kate Chambers in 134th place (19:58), and freshman Robin Wagner in 141st (20:06).
"The women are really starting to roll as a group. Our top-three runners ran their fastest times in two years and our fourth runner hit her best time ever," said Huckle. "They are improving by leaps and bounds and by October we will be a very strong squad."
For the 21st time in race history, host Notre Dame captured the men's title in the last 25 years. The individual champion on the men's side was Jeremy Rae of the Fighting Irish with a time of 24:16.
On the women's side, Notre Dame had all seven runners finish in the top-11 spots to capture their 19th team championship. Notre Dame's Rebecca Tracy was the top-individual finisher with a time of 17:11.
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Hi Drs. Despommier and Racaniello,
This week you wondered why the immune-activating receptor for Toxoplasma gondii, TLR11, is present in mice but not in humans. You noted that it looks like there's no selective pressure keeping it around in us and it has become a pseudogene. You asked why mice then need it since it doesn't harm the host.
Is it possible that rodents need extra defenses against T. gondii because it changes their behaviour and makes them more susceptible to predation? "Toxo" could be killing the mice indirectly. We descended from tiny crawly things, but when our ancestors moved up the food chain, they wouldn't need this defense any more. If it is true that T.gondii increases your risk of auto collision then perhaps we will see a selective sweep over the next million years!
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I just finished listening to TWIP 50 and got sad when you guys were partly demoralized to continue the series. I would like to suggest you merging TWIP and TWIM, to make the burden of making these excellent podcasts a little less exhausting. You could find a parasitologist every now and then (if Dickson is not availabe) and speak about these things in a larger group. For example Elio would probably know something and Michael, as he seems to have knowledge about almost everything! This could be embedded with doing like a ratio of 1:3 with bacteria (meaning every fourth podcast on parasites or so). Please consider this, as I object to quitting the series but am also worried about Vincent's mental health with his work-burden!
I would also love to hear Dickson explain the vertical farm-thingy. The name is pretty obvious what it is, but a little more in depth. The book is on my list of books to buy, but I have still a few to read before buying new ones so I would like a little preview!
Thank you for the great podcasts.
Best regards,
Kim, biomedical undergraduate from Stockholm.
Jan writes:
Hello doctors,
Just a thank you from the Netherlands. I'll keep listening. And if you could do an episode on tree parasites (with external expertise ) I'd be ever so grateful. I never took any biology in school, but I can still understand the podcast ( I am a science nerd though ). What is your opinion on Carl Zimmer"s Parasite Rex ? It seemed quite accurate to me, and is very well written, but I'm no expert. Would you recommend it to the general public?
PS Majored in medieval history, now a tree-worker
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To Our Esteemed TWIP Duo:
I waited with bated breath for #50 TWIP for a month. TWIP is my favorite of the tri-TWIs! Imagine my dismay when the discussion at the end of it was about whether you should end TWIP (I listen to the end). We are listening! We just didn't write because there was no TWIP to write about for a while. I find TWIP to be the most informative and comfortable to me. Vincent and Dickson have a great rapport. I work in infectious disease with patients with Toxoplamosis, Leishmaniasis, Lime disease, Malaria, Loa Loa, Strongyloides, Giardia, etc., and always look to understand these parasitic diseases better. Your discussions clarify so much for me so please keep TWIP. I would like a TWIP that includes information regarding Sarcocystosis. Long live TWIP!
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Justin writes:
Good morning Dr. Depomier and Dr. Racaniello,
I listened to episode 50 on Monday, congratulations, and nearly had a panic attack when I heard that the show may come to an untimely end. I have not listened to all the episodes but have been listening sind late summer early fall and always excited to listen though as of yet I don't understand much about parasitic life cycles. Anyways, my contribution to saving TWIP is proposing a topic that I would like to see discussed. Chagas disease recently trended on the news and twitter and I thought it was pretty cool. I know you have discussed T. cruzi before but here are two links I'm interested in, a news article.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/02/130214092353.htm and the corresponding paper
Thank you and God save the TWIP
Mabry writes:
first - to let you know how much i am enjoying your podcasts. my husband steered me your way with #38 about dracunculiasis. i am working my way though all them now while i am quilting on my sewing machine. then i will go through the viruses. i was trained as a chemist; my biology education has just been picked up over the years (many now). this is a great way to learn, and you two are fun to listen to. thanks
second - i have great-grandparents who left the mississippi valley for oregon in 1845 & 1853 because of malaria. in one family account, one was so sick from it that he could only lay in the wagon for the first month of the trip. (as an aside - can you imagine walking all the way from iowa to oregon?) i have heard that one/perhaps the major reason why we don't have malaria in the u.s. now (and italy & other places) is that because of our mosquito eradication programs, principly with ddt, we dropped the human resevoir of the disease enough so that there is not enough to propagate the disease. we certainly have drained a lot of swamps. that helps, but i doubt that it is the answere. mosquitos will always still have more than enough places to breed. i know that ddt had a bad rep, justifiably so. but it broke the cycle of transmission, and then it was no longer needed. what sort of studies have there been on transmission rates vs rates of infection in the population vs the others transmission factors?
Trudy writes:
I love this podcast. I learn so much from you two...just listening to #50. Will be thinking of what other topics or papers might make an interesting episode. Was very excited to see that there was a new episode! I am subscribed via the iPhone and iPad podcast app.
All the best from a fan in Naples, FL
Rufus writes:
Yes, I'm still listening. Fine episode.
I think I now know a bit about what complement is.
Portland, Oregon.
Nick writes:
What is your guys' favorite parasites and why?
Neal writes:
Dear Vincent and Dixon,
I am not too proud to beg.
Don't stop TWIP-ing.
I am a recent devotee to all things TWIx. Love it.
You have made my commute much more productive; like a journal club while I am behind the wheel.
I just listened to TWIP podcast 50. My colleagues work on Factor H and Neisseria (maybe good for a TWIM podcast); so I found this mosquito/malaria/complement business was very cool. Of course, mosquitos have their own complement C3 like factors that are involved in controlling malaria. Maybe complement is the achilles heal for this parasite that we should think about more?
As an "insect immunologist", I am looking forward to listening to episode 51. Lost of great mosquito immunology that you might consider for TWIP.
Don't stop TWIP-ing. If you build it, they will come.
Keep up the great work!
P.S. I won't tell Shankar that you butcher his name.
Neal Silverman Ph.D.
Professor & Research Director
Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology
Department of Medicine
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Monday July 23rd, 2012 4:31pm
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - Senior midfielder Grace Golden equaled a single-game school record with eight goals to help lift the William and Mary lacrosse team to an 18-13 victory against Richmond in its home opener on Albert-Daly Field at Martin Family Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Golden's outstanding effort came on just nine shots and equaled the previous record established by Jaime Sellers against Longwood in 2008. The Manhasset, N.Y., native also tallied an assist to finish the afternoon with nine points, which ties for the second-best single-game total in school history. Additionally, her stat line included five draw controls, which equals her career high, two caused turnovers and a ground ball.
Senior attacker Ashley Holofcener also posted an impressive performance against the Spiders (0-5) with six points (4g, 2a), three caused turnovers and three ground balls, while sophomore attacker Kyrstin Mackrides registered five points (3g, 2a). Junior midfielder Jenny Michael was key on draws and equaled a career high with five draw controls, while senior defender Sarah Jonson recorded three draw controls and four ground balls.
Senior goalkeeper Emily Geary allowed just four goals in the second half and totaled a season-best 11 saves.
"Overall, I'm pleased with the outcome of today's game and with the effort our team put forth," Head Coach Christine Halfpenny said following the win. "We made some great adjustments and held our opponent to just four goals in the second half for the second consecutive week, which is a tribute the outstanding play of our defensive unit, goalkeeper and midfielders. We were poised down the stretch and really took control during the final 10 minutes.
"While our shooting was obviously key, our ability to win the draw was huge. Knowing that Richmond is very good at winning the draw, it's something we worked on hard this week, and Jenny, Grace and the rest of team did a great job executing today."
Things looked good for the Tribe (1-1) early, as it found the back of the cage three times in the opening 3:33. Golden, Holofcener and Mackrides all scored once during the stretch to help W&M jump out to the early 3-0 advantage.
Although a score by UR's Kara Moschetti at 25:11 put the Spiders on the board, W&M responded with goals by sophomore midfielder Caitlin Murphy and Holofcener to go ahead, 5-1, less than eight minutes into the contest.
While Richmond rattled off five unanswered goals during at 12-minute stretch to take its first lead of the game, 6-5, the College answered with a 5-0 run of its own. Mackrides provided two of the goals, while senior attacker Maggie Anderson, Golden and Holofcener also found the back of the cage.
Richmond countered with three consecutive goals in the final two minutes, but a free position score by Golden with just 0:14 showing on the clock gave the Tribe an 11-9 edge at halftime.
The Tribe pushed the margin to 13-9 with free position goals by Holofcener and Golden in the opening minutes of the second stanza before Richmond's Mary Flowers' finally put the Spiders on the board with 21:15 left.
Golden scored four of the team's final five goals during the remaining 20 minutes, as Richmond was unable to narrow the margin to less than three the rest of the way.
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Fox News Advocates For Cutting Head Start Program That Benefits Disadvantaged Children
Fox News figures are reviving the myth that the Head Start education program is a failure, in light of reports that the program may lose funding. In fact, research shows the program benefits disadvantaged children in that it has a positive impact both early and later on in their lives.
Head Start Program May Lose Millions In Funding From Automatic Government Cuts
CNNMoney: "Come March 1, Head Start Stands To Lose More Than $400 Million Of Its Nationwide Funding." CNNMoney reported that Head Start could lose more than $400 million of its nationwide funding if automatic spending cuts scheduled for March 1 take effect:
Come March 1, Head Start stands to lose more than $400 million of its nationwide funding.
For 20 toddlers hoping to enroll in pre-kindergarten programs run by Kids Central in southwest Virginia, it means no preschool. It also means that one teacher, two teaching aides, one bus driver and one cook will lose their jobs.
Some of the parents may have to quit jobs to watch their children, according to Darrell Edwards, executive director of the Norton, Va.-based program, which has 86 children on its waiting list.
The scenario will be repeated in thousands of early school programs for low income families, if Congress doesn't find a way to avert $85 billion in federal budget cuts that are slated to go into effect in less than two weeks. The cuts will stop 70,000 kids from entering Head Start programs around the country this year, according to the White House. [CNNMoney, 2/19/13 [1]]
Fox Claims Head Start Program "Doesn't Work"
Tucker Carlson: "If You Can't Cut Head Start, You're Not Serious About Cutting Anything." On Hannity, Fox News contributor and Daily Caller founder Tucker Carlson said, "We know an awful lot about how effective it is. And the evidence is in: it doesn't work. It produces no measureable change in the education levels of kids. If you can't cut Head Start, you're not serious about cutting anything. Period." [Fox News, Hannity, 2/19/13 [2]]
Stuart Varney: "Why Expand An Expensive And Some Say Ineffective Program?" Discussing President Obama's call to expand Head Start, Fox Business host Stuart Varney asked, "Why expand an expensive and some say ineffective program?" From Fox & Friends:
STEVE DOOCY (co-host): But despite that program's $8 billion price tag, a new government report says it doesn't actually work as well as those on the left might say, so says Stuart Varney. Good morning to you.
VARNEY: Good morning, Steve. The question this morning really is, look, why expand an expensive and some say ineffective program? First of all, look at the cost of this thing. $9,000 per child, per year. That is a lot of money. 900,000 children enrolled in this. $8 billion is as an annual cost, according to the Cato Institution, OK. And the president wants to expand that, bring in more people at higher cost.
Now comes the criticism. A Health and Human Services-sponsored study says look, this early education and this Head Start program has no clear impact on language and literacy while the children are in Head Start. Plus, there is no noticeable effect on these children after 3rd grade. So if there is any improvement while they're in Head Start, it doesn't last after 3rd grade. So why are we planning to expand at significant cost, an expensive program that's under fire? Why are we doing that?
DOOCY: Well, the president just made the case, that if we give these youngsters the tools going forward, they will have better lives. But you've painted a picture where that doesn't sound necessarily true. [Fox News, Fox & Friends, 2/19/13 [3]]
Bill O'Reilly Argued Head Start Is A "Foolish Public School Program" That Doesn't Work. Discussing Head Start, Fox News host Bill O'Reilly suggested that the program "is not academically effective," saying, "As a former high school teacher myself, I know the feds waste an enormous amount of money on foolish public school programs." He added: "I mean, it sounds so noble. Let's spend more on education. But the bureaucrats rarely care about implementing programs that actually work. The main point here is that President Obama is not all that interested in what works, because his educational agenda is tied into his social justice agenda. He firmly believes that America is not -- is not a fair place." [Fox News, The O'Reilly Factor, 2/18/13 [4]]
For more examples of media outlets falsely claiming the Head Start program is ineffective, click here [5].
Head Start Program Provides More Than Education To Low-Income Americans
The Head Start Program Provides "Comprehensive Services ... Which Include Health, Nutrition, Social Services And Other Services." According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, "Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to 5 from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development. Head Start programs provide comprehensive services to enrolled children and their families, which include health, nutrition, social services and other services determined to be necessary by family needs assessments, in addition to education and cognitive development services. [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, accessed 2/19/13 [6]]
In 2011, Head Start Programs Served 1,142,000 Children And Pregnant Women. According to a Head Start fact sheet, "In 2011, Head Start programs throughout the country served 1,142,000 children ages birth to 5 and pregnant women cumulatively throughout the program year," and "Head Start served a diverse group of children, families, and pregnant women. Nearly 40 percent identified themselves as Hispanic/Latino and almost 30 percent were Black/African American." [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, accessed 2/20/13 [7]]
Head Start Program Has Had Positive Impacts On The Most At-Risk Students
HHS Study: Children From High Risk Households "Demonstrated Sustained Cognitive Impacts." A Health and Human Services study found that children from children from high risk households "demonstrated sustained cognitive impacts":
At the end of 3rd grade, the most striking sustained subgroup finding was related to children from high risk households. For this subgroup, children in the 3-year old cohort demonstrated sustained cognitive impacts across all the years from pre-K through 3rd grade. At the end of 3rdgrade, the Head Start children from high risk households showed favorable impacts on the ECLS-K Reading Assessment, the WJIII Letter-Word Identification, and the teacher reported reading/language arts skills. This was in contrast to the impacts for children in lower and moderate risk households, for whom there were no impacts. [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, October 2012 [8]]
HHS Study: Children With Family Stress "Were Found To Have Multiple Positive Impacts On The Direct Student Assessments Over Time." A Health and Human Services study on the impact of Head Start found that "children who started out with more familial stressors than their peers were found to have multiple positive impacts on the direct student assessments over time":
Those children who started out with more familial stressors than their peers were found to have multiple positive impacts on the direct student assessments over time. Also, among the 3-year-old cohort, children of parents with no reported depressive symptoms experienced sustained benefits of Head Start in the cognitive domain through the end of 3rd grade and in the social-emotional and parenting practices domain through the end of 1st grade.
Among the 4-year-olds, the subgroups that demonstrated sustained benefits are children of parents who reported mild depressive symptoms, severe depressive symptoms, and Black children. Head Start children of parents reporting mild depressive symptoms demonstrated favorable cognitive impacts through the end of 3rd grade. This was in contrast to those with no, moderate, or severe depressive symptoms. However, favorable impacts were reported only at the end of the Head Start year for parents with severe depressive symptoms. In the parenting and social-emotional domains, predominantly favorable parent-reported impacts were sustained for children of parents with severe depressive symptoms. Black children experienced favorable impacts in the social-emotional domain at the end of kindergarten through 3rd grade as reported by teachers, parents, and the child self-report. [U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, October 2012 [8]]
Head Start Group Executive Director: HHS Study Found That Head Start Does Its Job Of Getting "At-Risk Children Ready For Kindergarten." In a Reuters op-ed, Yasmina Vinci, executive director of the National Head Start Association, wrote that the HHS study shows that Head Start "gets at-risk children ready for kindergarten":
One question the HHS study does answer definitively is whether Head Start does its job. The program gets at-risk children ready for kindergarten in every aspect the study measured. After one year in Head Start, children showed gains in vocabulary, letter-word identification, mathematics and social-emotional development compared with peers. In addition, parents involved with the program used more appropriate discipline and spent more time engaging in literacy activities with their children.
These findings affirm the Head Start model in design and in practice. Head Start's success over the decades has been built on evidence-based practices. The model, informed by programs like the Perry Preschool, an influential project that tracked children for decades, is constantly adapting -- using the best available science and teaching techniques to meet the needs of local communities. [Reuters, 12/27/12 [9]]
Head Start Program Participants More Likely To Find Success Later In Life
HighScope Educational Research Foundation: Study Shows That Head Start Helped Participants "Achieve Greater School Success And Avoid Crime As They Grew Up." The HighScope Educational Research Foundation reported that "a long-term study shows that a Head Start program of the 1970s, which was part of the National Planned Variation Head Start Project, helped participating young children achieve greater school success and avoid crime as they grew up":
Despite doubts cast by previous studies of Head Start, a long-term study shows that a Head Start program of the 1970s, which was part of the National Planned Variation Head Start Project, helped participating young children achieve greater school success and avoid crime as they grew up. Earlier studies of the federal Head Start preschool program for low-income children and families, which began in 1965, found short-lived effects on children's test scores, prompting the government to make program improvements.
Into Adulthood: A Study of the Effects of Head Start, by Sherri Oden, Lawrence Schweinhart, and David Weikart with Sue Marcus and Yu Xie (2000), presents encouraging findings from a 17-year follow-up study of 622 young adults 22 years old in Colorado and Florida, who were born in poverty and did or did not attend Head Start as young children. The researchers located and interviewed 77 percent of the original sample of children.
The study found evidence of important effects on school success and crime. For females (but not males) at one study site after adjusting for background differences, only about one-fourth as many Head Start participants as nonparticipants (5% versus 19%) failed to obtain a high school or GED diploma, and only one-third as many (5% versus 15%) were arrested for crimes. [HighScope Educational Research Foundation, accessed 2/19/13 [10]]
Different Groups Saw Distinct Positive Outcomes From Head Start Program Later In Life. From a study examining long-term impacts of the Head Start program on different groups of children by Eliana Garces, Duncan Thomas, and Janet Currie of the Department of Economics at UCLA:
Four indicators of economic and social success in adulthood are examined. We find that, for whites, participation in Head Start is associated with a significantly increased probability of completing high school and attending college as well as elevated earnings in one's early twenties. African Americans who participated in Head Start are significantly less likely to have been charged or convicted of a crime. We also find suggestive evidence that African-American males who attended Head Start are more likely than their siblings to have completed high school. Finally, we uncover some evidence of positive spillovers from older children who attended Head Start to their younger siblings, particularly with regard to criminal behavior. [National Bureau of Economic Research, December 2000 [11]]
Head Start Participants Are More Likely To Graduate From High School And Attempt At Least One Year Of College. From a study examining long-term effects of the Head Start program by David Deming of the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University:
Head Start participants are about 8.5 percentage points more likely to graduate from high school, 6 percentage points more likely to have attempted at least one year of college, 7 percentage points less likely to be idle, and 7 percentage points less likely to be in poor health. [American Economic Journal, July 2009 [12]]
Head Start Program Benefits Children, As Well As Parents
Mortality Rates Decreased In Head Start Students Ages Five To Nine. A 2006 study by Jens Ludwig and Douglas L. Miller, both of the National Bureau of Economic Research, found "that there appears to be a large drop in mortality rates to children five to nine years of age over the period 1973-83 due to causes addressed as part of Head Start's health services":
Our main finding is that there appears to be a large drop in mortality rates to children five to nine years of age over the period 1973-83 due to causes addressed as part of Head Start's health services. Our estimates imply that a 50 to 100 percent increase in Head Start funding reduces mortality rates from relevant causes by 33 to 50 percent of the control mean, enough to drive mortality rates from these causes in the treatment counties down to about the national average. [Georgetown University, 4/23/06 [13]]
Head Start Programs Helped Parents At Risk Of Depression. From a Department of Health and Human Services Report from June 2002:
Among parents at risk of depression in the eight research sites that measured depression at baseline, Early Head Start parents reported significantly less depression than control-group parents when children were 3, and Early Head Start demonstrated a favorable pattern of impacts on children's social-emotional development and parenting outcomes among these families. Although Early Head Start was also effective with children whose parents did not report symptoms of depression, the impacts on families of parents with depressive symptoms are notable, as that is a group that other programs have found difficult to serve. [U.S Department of Health and Human Services, June 2002 [14]]
Head Start Programs Helped Students Acquire Health Insurance, Receive Immunizations, And Receive Continuous Medical And Dental Care At Higher Rates. From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
[U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Head Start fact sheet, accessed 2/19/13 [7]]
Study Found That Head Start Increases Parents' Involvement With Their Children
NY Times: Study Found That Head Start Increased "Parents' Involvement With Their Children Both During And After The Program."The New York Times reported on a study by Alexander M. Gelber, an assistant professor of economics at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and Adam Isen, a doctoral candidate in applied economics at the Wharton School, which found that Head Start increases parents' involvement "both during and after the program":
Alexander M. Gelber, an assistant professor of economics at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and Adam Isen, a doctoral candidate in applied economics at the Wharton School, found that when children took part in Head Start, their parents read more regularly to them, practiced writing the alphabet, played math games, kept notes of their children's progress and took their children to art galleries or museums more than the parents of the children who were not enrolled in the program.
The study also found that parents of Head Start children set rules about activities like television watching more than the parents of children not in Head Start. And fathers who didn't live with their children visited them more often once they were enrolled in Head Start.
Professor Gelber and Mr. Isen found that the data showed that even after the children had moved on from the Head Start program, their parents continued to be more involved in their out-of-school education and development than parents of children who had not enrolled in the program. Fathers who lived separately from their children visited them an average of one more day a month than the fathers of children who had not enrolled in Head Start.
Among the possible reasons parents might be more involved with children in Head Start, the researchers said: the program actively encourages parents to volunteer in the centers, and parents may pick up tips there; parents believe their children have been offered a special advantage and therefore invest more time in them; the children are more pleasant to be around because Head Start helps curb behavioral problems; the parents have more energy and time to focus on certain activities because they effectively gain free child care through Head Start. [The New York Times, 3/2/12 [15]]
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Two men were arrested Saturday morning after being discovered with 20 stolen tires in the parking lot of Trinity United Methodist Church at 4000 NW 53rd Ave.
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mlsapack wrote:My cow was just plastered with travel stickers and had a few hitchhiking bears. Some pirate themed items among the Crap would be pretty neat, though.
The cow you are talking about is called Teddy Bears on the Moove. We have 3 different cows in our office from previous bags. I have one called Cowabunga, two coworkers have Teddy Bears on the Moove and another coworker has one called Moodolph (basically Rudolph the red nose reindeer, but a cow).
Still "Awaiting Shipping" on my Buccaneers of Caribbean..
But the stupid flying monkey I bought is already shipped /grumble
Edit - I have a 1 lb placeholder as of 9:59pm yesterday. Needs shipped!
Still awaiting shipping....I am fervently hoping for a Neato Pet vaccum....been begging and begging the fiance to get one but it's so far out of our budget it's not funny. (yay for grad student living :P )
On an awesome note, I am finally no longer sick!!!!!
I keep checking the site about 4 times a day to see if it's shipped....I'm totally going to make a video, even if my ugly mug breaks the camera lol
Well shipping info on FedEx just updated. 4.8 lbs. 14.2 x 14.6 x 14. Usually its been pretty accurate at the first step for me. Should have it either tomorrow or Saturday since I'm in the Dallas area.
owlhooter wrote:Well shipping info on FedEx just updated. 4.8 lbs. 14.2 x 14.6 x 14. Usually its been pretty accurate at the first step for me. Should have it either tomorrow or Saturday since I'm in the Dallas area.
Mine just updated too. Mine is the same size box, albeit only 4.2 lbs. Estimated delivery is 10/2
3.4 lbs... Boo... Hopefully it's good stuff.
ooooh, 5.2lbs headed my way!
I'm still stuck at the 1lb placeholder. *goes to check again*
Mine still says awaiting shipping. Hope the crap is plentiful for all!
is there a way to see who got a Buccaneers of Caribbean in what order? I know we were screwed over at first by the link, but they did say that they had a list of the first 200 people to access the custom link, thats how they offered us our sorry bags.... im curious to see just how fast i think i was the first time lol
8.5 Pounds for me! ETA - Wednesday (10/3)!
8.2 lbs on monday!
waiting shipping.... this crap is killing me
I take it those who have shipping stats are a part of the "Honest 200" ?
impaul4 wrote:I take it those who have shipping stats are a part of the "Honest 200" ?
Well I'm one of the Honest 200 but I still have the 1 lb placeholder...and the suspense is driving me insane.
I am Honest 200 also and I am still waiting with the 1 lb placeholder..... its driving me nuts to wait to find out!
got mine the second day and tracked by reference.
I'm one of the honest 200 and still awaiting shipping...don't even have a placeholder yet
I was able to track by reference number and i'm part of the 2nd day batch. Still just the 1lbs place holder though.
Got weight and estimated delivery date for my package... 4.3lbs to be delivered on Oct 4th. After many hours of testing, I have determined that 4.3lbs is the exact weight of a medium box, 4 packets of Texas air, an eye patch, a velvet bag containing 30 doubloons, 3 cheap beach balls and a refurbished iPod touch minus the ear buds.
tobakett wrote:I'm one of the honest 200 and still awaiting shipping...don't even have a placeholder yet
Just checking, but have you actually tracked by reference on FedEx.com? https://www.fedex.com/AltRefTracking
Use your order number as the reference number.
Still a placeholder for me. :-(
I wonder if FedEx notices a spike in requests on their site during the whole Bag of Crap process.
I got mine on day 2.
Mines 4.2lbs and due on 10/4 also...How do you guys find box dimensions?
Haven't seen anyone post the immortal words of LEM concerning shipping yet...
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FedEx SmartPost primer for newcomers, and a reminder for the rest of Wooters (v. 1.6.1)
1. Before the tracking information shows up: Sometimes Woot is not e-mailing the tracking numbers until a few days after the packages are shipped. You can try and get the number by reference, by going to https://www.fedex.com/AltRefTracking?cntry_code=us and entering these three things: Your Woot order number goes to reference numbers box, select United States in destination country drop down, and Your Zip Code in a respective box. It's important to get all three pieces. Keep refreshing it, and if you're lucky, the tracking number will pop-up before the official e-mail comes. It doesn't ALWAYS work, but there's a good chance. Note, that if you've made multiple orders from Woot, you can enter several order numbers into the reference box, one per line.
1.1 A small tracking by reference tip: At first when you enter the tracking information your tracking page will be loaded by POST request. That means all data you entered is sent to server through internal fields. Each time you refresh you'd have to agree to repeat the POST operation, and you can't bookmark or transfer the link to another computer/smartphone/etc. However - if you press a purple RESUBMIT button below your results, it will change the request to GET, so that all information you entered will show up in a URL and you can now F5 it as many times as you want without further steps, make bookmarks or e-mail the link to self (or others).
1.2 If your weight shows as 1lb, it is most likely a placeholder, which will be replaced by more accurate weight once the package actually starts moving (or reaches a sorting station - see below). The dimensions will probably show as NA/NA/NA on those placeholder packages. Some people have reported packages showing as 1lb all the way until delivery, but turned out to be anything but, though there's always a slight chance that your package actually is a 1 pounder. So you never know.
1.3 To make it even more frustrating - the actual fact that you can track by reference, but if it shows as a 1lb with status Shipment information sent to FedEx does not yet mean the package actually shipped or even exists. All it means - a label which will eventually be attached to your package has been printed. It may be a few days before your beloved box will actually hit the road. Patience is the key here!
1.4 So how do we know for sure that BоC's are out? Keep looking through this thread, and you may spot a post by colonelcrap or occasionally by another Woot staff member (identified as such by a small icon next to their name), stating that all packages are shipped. Sometimes it will take FedEx a while before they show up or update, but once it's said here on the forum, you can be sure that they are out! Also keep an eye open for updates by colonelcrap and other staff members posts announcing the crаp status changes, possible shipping delays or otherwise!
1.5 Some wooters report being able to track, but not me! Am I screwed? No, you are not. The tracking numbers don't get into the system all at once. The track by reference starts working when FedEx receives your package info from Woot. They send them in batches, and if someone has a reference hit, does not mean everyone gets it at the same time. Sometimes it's days between batches are sent, and sometimes electronic info on some or all packages is not sent at all, which means not trackable by reference until it arrives (even if trackable by actual tracking number received from Woot). The actual tracking information (if you have tracking e-mail sent to you or it shows up on your order page) gets updated as the package is actually scanned at FedEx location. Provided that Woot ships them by truckload, it may not be instant at all, nor they will appear all at once. Sometimes it's not 'til the next day when you see it live, even if there are others that got scanned early in the game. Remember, if colonelcrap said that all packages are out - they are. It may take some time for them to go live, a day or two between first reported trackable package until the last one shows up in a system is not unusual...
2. To get the dimensions you need to create My FedEx account (no charge, and you don't have to give them cc number if you don't want to): http://my.fedex.com/ and make sure to switch to new or advanced version. Enter your tracking number, and the dimensions will pop...
2.1 Another way to get dimensions: If you have problems with My FedEx site, or just to make things easier - you can also download a very convenient FedEx Desktop application. It uses the same log-in credentials as your My FedEx account (you'd still need to have one), and tracks the same packages right from your desktop, without the browser.
3. Don't get too excited. For the first few days most people will probably have some sort of cubed dimensions. This is because in the beginning the dimensions are not real. They are guesstimated by FedEx based on weight (which may or may not be accurate). Here's the famous formula for you to check:
(side in inches, weight in lbs)
If it matches your dimensions to a few tenths of an inch - you know they are not real. That's for smaller packages. Those over 15lbs would always have the "dimensions" of a 15lbs package (or was it 16)... Again not real...
4. Once your package passed a sorting station - the updated weight and real dimensions may show up. Usually that's the first or second stop it makes after Dallas. In my case (North-East) in either Martinsburg, WV or at Kansas City, KS (I am yet to understand the logic SmartPost uses in sending the packages one route or the other), for many others it's New Berlin, WI or another major SmartPost hub. In some cases actual weighting/measuring may not take place even at the SECOND hub... or ever...
5. USPS Handoff: Once the package is reported to have passed a city near you - start tracking it on http://www.usps.com/, because that's who's delivering it to your door, and once the package is handed over by FedEx, they will have more up to date information. Do make sure that you track by actual tracking number (it will show up if you got a hit with reference tracking), because USPS does not track by reference. A thing to note - when handed over to USPS, FedEx always says a standard "allow 2-3 for business days for delivery". This is a standard message, and if your USPS facility is efficient enough, you may get it delivered as soon as the day of handoff (if it happened early enough).
5.1. USPS is not delivering for a few days after supposed handoff. Compliments go to the budget cuts and staff shortage at your local post office, as per a post by snaped, who claims to know the situation first hand: the pallets of SmartPost packages are handled at the lowest priority, after all other mail has been processed. So if your post office is a bit short on staff or overwhelmed with other mail (holiday seasons especially) it may well sit unsorted for a few days, after which their status is raised to priority and they finally get sorted and delivered. In my personal experience, I've seen them delivered the same day or as much as a full week late (that happened with non-woot package I was expecting around Christmas).
3.8 lbs estimated for 10/3... I'm one of the Honest 200
Mine shows the standard 14x14x14 box at 3.5 lbs. Estimated to arrive on 10/2. Can not wait!!!
Mine's 2.8 lbs, est date 10/3. Hope it's a great 2.8 lbs!!!
5.7 lbs/2.6 kg
Can't wait till Oct 2
2nd Map treasure on the way! 13.5 lbs, dimensions 14.6in x 14.2in x 14in. Many thanks to the Colonel and Woot Gods for getting this Crap out the door!
If you are so inclined, please update the Wootsack Tracker!
3.6lbs of crap due Oct 3!
5.4 lbs/2.5 kgs
14.6 in x 14.2 in x 14.2 in
Due: 10/4
2nd Map Crap
figment5000 wrote:Mine shows the standard 14x14x14 box at 3.5 lbs. Estimated to arrive on 10/2. Can not wait!!!
Same here, except 10/4 delivery.
(Day 2)
WAAAAAHHHH!!!!! Still have the 1lb placeholder. I wanna know it's on its way before I have to go to bed. (It'll keep me tossing and turning all night!)
jonessoda17 wrote:Just checking, but have you actually tracked by reference on FedEx.com? https://www.fedex.com/AltRefTracking
Use your order number as the reference number.
I did not know that, thank you! (First Buccaneers of Caribbean for me ever!)
awww, only 3.6 lbs...no robot vacuum.....but it will be here by Oct 3rd so yay!
Got my update!!! 7.6 lbs coming my way!!!
Still waiting for my crap to update. *twiddling thumbs*
Finally have an update and it looks like 4 lbs. Well there go my hopes for a Rolls Royce.
For my first ever Buccaneers of Caribbean (and as one of the 'honest 200') I'm looking at a 5.2 lbs box. I'll be honest, I was secretly hoping for something a bit more substantial, but I'm just happy to finally be getting some crap. Even though I'm super close the Martinsburg, WV sorting station, I'm still looking at 10/2 for est. delivery.
9.6 lbs...ah, I'm pretty darned excited.
14.0 lbs. Wow, that's more than I would have guessed. Delivery the 3rd :-D :-D!!
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hey guys, if anyone is finanically solvent these days and would like to help my pup who is 11 with cancer, maybe give a look over to the hunting dog forum. I'm just in a bind this month and if someone could help by ordering some supplements for my dog; you have no idea how grateful i would be. The website is www.dogcancer.net or you can do a K-9 immunity search
also it's nice to be over here where the action is. if anyone should need a huntin partner during the week, me and my lab sarah can hunt 24/7. thanks