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Team USA Beats Argentina 96-81, Wins Bronze Medal
Team USA outscored Argentina 46-32 in the second half, breaking open a close game and seizing the bronze medal in the FIBA World Championships with a 96-81 victory. Dwyane Wade led Team USA with 32 points, including 18 in a fourth quarter explosion that was reminiscent of the kind of play that earned him the 2006 NBA Finals MVP. LeBron James flirted with a triple double (20 points, nine rebounds, seven assists), while Carmelo Anthony (15) and Elton Brand (13) also scored in double figures. Luis Scola led Argentina with 19 points but he fouled out after only playing 21 minutes. Andres Nocioni contributed 18 points and Carlos Delfino had 13, including a spectacular two hand dunk that gave Argentina a 40-34 lead in the second quarter. Manu Ginobili was held to 10 points on 2-9 shooting from the field.
The big question coming into this game was which team would be better equipped to bounce back from the disappointment of not making it to the gold medal game. Fabricio Oberto opened the scoring for Argentina by beating Team USA downcourt for a transition layup, a flashback to the poor defense that plagued Team USA in the semifinals loss to Greece. Wade soon countered with a drive to the hoop but it was the Luis Scola show in the early going, as he scored 12 of Argentina's first 21 points. Argentina took a 12-4 lead before Team USA rallied and cut the deficit to 27-21 by the end of the quarter.
In the first half, Team USA had the same problems defending the pick and roll play that they had against Greece and ESPN2's Fran Fraschilla made a very perceptive comment about this. He mentioned that in the press conference after the loss to Greece, Coach Krzyzewski and the Team USA players referred to the Greek players by their jersey numbers, not by their names. Fraschilla concluded, "I really felt that all through the tournament we didn't respect the non-NBA players in this tournament." Fraschilla and his broadcasting partner Jim Durham added that to defend the pick and roll successfully it is vital to know the opponents' tendencies--who can shoot, who likes to drive (and which way they like to drive) and so forth. The fact that Team USA cannot even identify the Greeks by name underscores the point that I (and others) have made repeatedly: it is not possible to put together a FIBA championship team in three weeks. Can you imagine a team trying to win an NBA championship without even knowing the opposing teams' players by name let or being thoroughly familiar with each of their strengths and weaknesses?
Argentina stretched their second quarter lead to 43-34 after a Walter Hermann three pointer but Oberto went to the bench at the 4:00 mark after picking up his third foul. Argentina only made one field goal during the rest of the second quarter as Team USA closed the half on a 16-6 run. Anthony had a mini mental breakdown near the end of the period. First he fouled Ginobili while he was shooting a three pointer and then he was slapped with a technical foul for screaming at the officials when he grabbed a rebound and felt that he had been fouled. That could have been a big play, because under FIBA rules technical fouls count as personal fouls and five fouls result in disqualification. The technical was Anthony's third foul of the game but he redeemed himself a little bit by hitting a three pointer right before the halftime buzzer to give Team USA their first lead of the game (50-49).
Wade scored on a fastbreak layup to start the third quarter but it would be several more minutes before either team would make another field goal. Instead, the momentum of the game swung in Team USA's favor as Argentina committed five fouls in the first 3:21 of the quarter. Team USA converted only 3 of the resulting 8 free throws but Scola went to the bench with his fourth foul and Team USA was in the bonus for the rest of the period. Ginobili received his third foul just before the end of the first half and he sat out the entire third quarter. Nocioni was tagged with his third foul at the 4:59 mark of the third period and Oberto got his fourth foul 1:26 later, meaning that Argentina's starting frontcourt and their best player (Ginobili) all had at least three fouls with more than 13 minutes left in the game. This is worth mentioning because it not only limited those players' minutes but it also curbed their aggressiveness while they were on the court. Argentina was called for 29 fouls in the game, compared to 17 for Team USA, but Anthony did receive his fourth foul in the third period and Brand eventually fouled out. A Nocioni three pointer cut Team USA's lead to 69-62 at the end of the period.
Team USA went on a 10-4 run to open the fourth quarter and led by at least nine the rest of the way, outscoring Argentina 27-19 in the final stanza. Wade's 18 came from all angles--dunks, jumpers (including two three pointers), free throws and slashing drives. James concluded the scoring with an emphatic dunk, making a free throw to complete the three point play.
Anyone who believes that Team USA lost to Greece because of poor shooting should carefully compare the boxscores of that game with the Argentina game. Team USA shot 33-66 (.500) from the field versus Greece and a virtually identical 37-72 (.514) from the field versus Argentina; they shot 20-34 (.588) on free throws versus Greece and an even worse 15-30 (.500) versus Argentina. Yes, the three point shooting was a little better versus Argentina (7-18; .389) than versus Greece (9-28; .321) but the real difference was at the defensive end: Team USA held Argentina to 34-75 field goal shooting (.453), including 4-21 (.190) from three point range, while Greece shot a blistering 35-56 (.625), including 8-18 (.444) from three point range. Team USA scored 95 points versus Greece and 96 points versus Argentina. Forgive me for belaboring the point, but scoring is not Team USA's problem, nor is shooting; defending against the pick and roll and guarding three point shooters are the two main things that hurt Team USA against elite FIBA teams. Team USA's poor free throw shooting was an aberration--is anyone seriously considering cutting James because he shot 1-4 versus Greece or Anthony because he shot 6-10 and then 1-6 versus Argentina? I don't think that selecting the team based on the NBA's free throw percentage leaders is a recipe for victory. If anything, those guys were trying too hard and missing more often than usual because they were pressing to make up for the defensive lapses that got them behind in the first place.
This was a good effort against a tough Argentina team that has been together for several years and has players who have both NBA and FIBA experience. Wade was in the starting lineup for the first time for Team USA and he played 35 of a possible 40 minutes. It is easy to forget that Coach Krzyzewski and his staff not only had to take a crash course on the other teams in three weeks but that they also had to learn the strengths and weaknesses of the players on their own roster and which combinations of players worked best together. When Fraschilla mentioned this, Durham wryly noted that Wade was the Finals MVP and that it might not be a bad idea to start the five best players. I agree with that and would take it a step further, as I wrote after Team USA's nine point win over Italy: "...the FIBA World Championships are not the NBA All-Star Game; the most important thing is winning the game, not making sure that everyone gets a chance to play. If someone is not productive in a given game or does not match up well with the players on the court then he should sit on the bench." That is why I was so disappointed to read Gilbert Arenas' comments in the Washington Post on August 30. It had been originally reported that he was left off of the final 12 man roster due to injury but he believes that he was going to be cut regardless and cannot understand why he was not given the freedom to do whatever he wants to do on the court. Among other things, Arenas said "You've got LeBron being LeBron. You've got Carmelo being Carmelo. You've got D-Wade being D-Wade. Why can't I be me? Why do I have to transform? I did that and now you are going to cut me?" Arenas then vowed to try to score 50 points in each of his games next year versus the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers because he felt that he was slighted by their head coaches--Mike D'Antoni and Nate McMillan respectively--who are assistants on Krzyzewski's staff. That is precisely the attitude that Team USA does not need. James and Wade are clearly better all around players than Arenas and Anthony is certainly at least as good of a scorer. Chris Paul set a Team USA record for assists in FIBA World Championship play and James also can handle the ball, so what makes Arenas think that he is entitled to guaranteed minutes on this team?
The roster moves/playing time decisions that I did not understand with Team USA are (1) Wade not starting until the last game when the team played markedly better with him on the court; (2) Bruce Bowen being cut when the team desperately needs good perimeter defenders; (3) Brad Miller being on the team because he is supposedly the prototypical FIBA big man, but rarely getting any playing time--if he is that valuable, work him into the rotation, otherwise cut him loose in favor of Bowen or somebody who can help Team USA's defense. It will be interesting to see what the roster looks like next summer when Team USA must have a strong showing in the Tournament of the Americas in order to qualify for the 2008 Olympics. Assuming that Kobe Bryant and Chauncey Billups are available, who will be cut from this year's roster? What if Amare Stoudemire is healthy, too? Arenas has probably talked himself off of the team, but what about Bowen's status?
Coach Larry Brown was blasted when his 2004 version of Team USA won the bronze medal in the Olympics but the new and improved Team USA did no better than equal that finish in the FIBA World Championships, although they did avenge Team USA's loss to Argentina in 2004. While both teams had similar preparation time, the difference is that Brown's team was a one and done outfit, while Krzyzewski and his staff will have the same pool of 24 players to choose from until 2008. I believe that they will use the extra preparation time wisely and that Team USA will win the gold medal in the 2008 Olympics--but if they are still identifying opposing players by jersey number and not by name in the Tournament of the Americas, I reserve the right to change my prediction.
posted by David Friedman @ 11:55 PM
Spain Defeats Argentina for the Tenth Straight Time, 75-74
Spain will play Greece in the gold medal game of the FIBA World Championships after beating Argentina 75-74 in a hard fought and exciting semifinals matchup. Pau Gasol led Spain with 19 points and 11 rebounds but he injured his left foot late in the fourth quarter and had to be helped off of the court after the game while his teammates celebrated the victory. Jorge Garbajosa also had 19 points. Manu Ginobili had a game-high 21 points for Argentina but shot only 6-21 from the field, while Andres Nocioni contributed 15 points and played his usual rugged, hard nosed game.
Argentina got off to a great start, taking a 13-2 first quarter lead. Spain did not make a field goal until Gasol's three point play at the 4:09 mark. That made the score 14-7 Argentina. Nocioni had nine first quarter points and Argentina led 21-15 going into the second quarter.
Spain outscored Argentina 25-17 in the second quarter, largely by going to the hoop, drawing fouls and making free throws. Gasol had two more three point plays in the quarter and the second of them gave Spain a 32-23 advantage. Spain clung to a 40-38 lead at halftime.
Luis Scola's putback tied the score in the opening moments of the third quarter and the score stayed close throughout the period, with Spain taking a 60-56 lead into the final quarter. A quick 5-0 burst to open the fourth quarter put Spain ahead 65-56 and Argentina did not score until the 7:25 mark, when a Pepe Sanchez three pointer put Argentina within six points, 65-59. Spain kept a small lead for most of the quarter. Gasol made a nice baseline spin move and was fouled with 1:36 remaining. He injured his left foot on the play but sank two free throws to put Spain up by six before he limped to the bench. A Sanchez three pointer, a Ginobili drive and two Scola free throws enabled Argentina to tie the game at 74. Spain had possession with less than 24 seconds remaining and Argentina made an interesting strategic decision, electing to intentionally foul, possibly conceding two points but ensuring that they would have the last possession and a chance to win. Jose Calderon made only one of the two free throws and it looked like Argentina's plan might pay off, but Nocioni missed a corner jump shot and Spain tracked down the loose ball as time expired.
As ESPN2's Fran Fraschilla noted on several occasions, players from both countries are very familiar with each other, not only from FIBA competitions but also from playing in various European leagues. This led to a very physical game. Neither team shot particularly well for the game--.440 from the field for Spain, .358 from the field for Argentina--and it often seemed like the defensive team knew exactly what the offensive team was trying to do. The look and feel of this game was a lot different than what you see when watching Team USA play. Spain and Argentina utilize a lot more ball and player movement; Team USA's players and coaching staff should study this tape and apply the lessons learned to future FIBA competitions.
Spain has more "name" talent than Greece but Greece won the European championship and Gasol's status for Sunday's game is uncertain. The gold medal game should be very interesting indeed.
As for the bronze medal game between Team USA and Argentina, both teams had gold medal aspirations, so they are equally disappointed at how things have turned out. Whichever team can get past that mental hurdle and convince itself that fighting for the bronze medal is a worthy goal will have the edge in tomorrow's game. Team USA is unquestionably talented enough to beat any of these teams but it requires a very sound offensive and defensive approach to beat the elite FIBA teams. All of the things that Greece did to defeat Team USA--not turn the ball over, run screen and scroll plays, make three pointers--Argentina is also capable of doing, so this game will not be a walk in the park for Team USA. The much maligned 2004 U.S. Olympic team overcame its disappointment at not winning the gold medal and beat Lithuania in a spirited bronze medal game.
Greece Shreds Team USA's Defense, Wins 101-95
Greece dissected Team USA's pick and roll defense to post a 101-95 victory in the semifinals of the FIBA World Championship. Vasileios Spanoulis led Greece with 22 points, including six free throws after he was fouled while attempting three point shots. Mihalis Kakiouzis added 15 points and Sofoklis Schortsanitis, who is nicknamed "Baby Shaq" but much more closely resembles Robert "Tractor" Traylor, scored 14 points on 6-7 shooting from the field. He scored some of his hoops from point blank range after pick and roll plays and the 300-plus pounder also beat Team USA down the court several times to score on fast break layups.
Carmelo Anthony had a game-high 27 points, Dwyane Wade had 19 and LeBron James contributed 17--including 10 in the fourth quarter--but Team USA's problem was not on the offensive end. Sure, Team USA did not help its cause by shooting 9-28 from three point range or an even more brutal 20-34 from the free throw line but look at the final score again: Team USA scored 95 points in a 40 minute game and that should be more than enough to win. What killed Team USA was Greece's 8-18 three point shooting and Greece's 35-56 field goal shooting overall. Greece outscored Team USA 32-24 in the decisive third quarter, shooting a sizzling 14-18 from the field. Team USA was not able to rattle Greece's ball handlers to force turnovers, nor did Team USA have any answers for Greece's top of the key pick and roll play. Greece got whatever it wanted from that play: open three pointers, wide open cutters for layups or mismatches in the post when the U.S. switched and failed to double team quickly enough. Greece has no players on its roster who are currently in the NBA--Spanoulis will play for the Houston Rockets this season--but don't for a second think that their players are unskilled. Also, don't forget the aforementioned fouls on Spanoulis--one by James, one by Kirk Hinrich; after all, those points provided the final margin of victory. Team USA made other mental errors as well; Wade shot too soon as the third quarter ended, enabling Greece to get a rebound and score on a fast break at the buzzer. Also, this may sound like sacrilege considering all the points that he scored and the big shots that he made, but Carmelo Anthony gives up a lot at the other end of the court. Yes, he gets steals, but he also gets out of position often, leaving his man open, which leads to an eventual breakdown of the defense.
Team USA actually got off to a good start, a rarity in this tournament, and led 20-14 at the end of the first quarter. Around that point, ESPN2's Fran Fraschilla lauded Team USA's good defense but, while Team USA did force a shot clock violation and certainly was playing hard, that kind of score meant that the game was being played at Greece's pace. Team USA took its biggest lead, 33-21, after a Joe Johnson three pointer early in the second quarter and, according to an Associated Press report, LeBron James told his teammates on the bench, "They don't know what to do."
Greece then went on a 24-8 run to close out the half; remarkably, after they took a 39-38 lead on Schortsanitis' layup at the 1:48 mark they never trailed again. Greece repeatedly beat Team USA down the court and seemed to score as many points in transition as Team USA did. Greece outplayed Team USA both in uptempo situations and in the halfcourt. Greece led by as many as 14 points in the second half and, although I hate the cliche that I am about to write in this case it is true: the game was not as close as the final score indicates. Greece controlled the action for the entire second half and Team USA never could even get close enough to make it a one possession game. James scored on a two handed dunk with seconds remaining, Team USA had to foul and two Kakiouzis free throws closed out the scoring.
I can't say that Greece's win is shocking. Even after Team USA's 40 point win over Australia I was not convinced that Team USA could beat the top FIBA teams, which is why I wrote the following passage in my post about that game:
"Although Team USA won handily, in the opening minutes of the game Australia repeatedly burned Team USA with dribble penetration and by draining open three pointers. If Team USA plays that poorly against Argentina or Spain then they will be down by ten points or more very quickly. Maybe it seems strange to critique Team USA after such a decisive win but the simple fact is that teams like Italy, Slovenia and Australia have revealed the chinks in Team USA's armor: Team USA struggles to defend against the three point shot, can be attacked with dribble penetration and is much better at scoring in transition than in a half court offense. Those three teams do not have enough depth to take advantage of these things for an entire 40 minute game but they have provided a blueprint for beating Team USA that can be applied by teams that have more depth and experience."
For all the talk about how well this team has come together and how poorly the 2004 version of Team USA supposedly played in the Athens Olympics under Larry Brown, Mike Krzyzewski's squad will have to win one more game just to equal the 2004 team's bronze medal performance--and that will hardly be an easy task, since Team USA will face the loser of the Argentina-Spain semifinal matchup and both of those teams are undefeated so far.
Don't get me wrong--I don't consider this team to be a failure, but neither was the 2004 team a failure. The United States simply cannot throw a team together in three weeks, no matter how talented and well coached it might be, and expect to beat national teams that have played together for years under FIBA rules. The current version of Team USA, with some key personnel additions--most notably Kobe Bryant--certainly can win an Olympic gold medal in 2008 if they have enough practice time together as a unit. First though, Team USA must qualify for the Olympics with a good performance in the Tournament of the Americas in Venezuela next summer.
Team USA Wears Down Germany, 85-65
Team USA outscored Germany 27-13 in the third quarter and held Dirk Nowitzki to 15 points in an 85-65 win in the quarterfinals of the FIBA World Championships. Carmelo Anthony led the way with 19 points, including 10 in the decisive third quarter. LeBron James (13), Joe Johnson (11) and Dwight Howard (10) also scored in double figures. Dwyane Wade shot 1-11 from the field and only scored three points, but he led Team USA in assists (five) and tied with Howard and Chris Bosh with a team-high seven rebounds.
In what has become a familiar pattern, Team USA again began the game sluggishly. Team USA started Elton Brand, Shane Battier, Carmelo Anthony, LeBron James and Chris Paul against Germany. Steffen Hamann blew by a stumbling Paul for a layup to open the scoring and Germany built an 11-6 lead before Wade and Kirk Hinrich checked in at the 5:24 mark. In previous games, Wade's arrival has typically sparked a run by Team USA and this game was no exception. Anthony hit two free throws (from a foul he drew before the timeout when Wade entered) and on the next possession James' jump shot cut the lead to 11-10. James had seven of Team USA's 10 points; he has been doing most of his scoring early in games. Wade then hit his only field goal of the night, a trademark bank shot, and the U.S. led 12-11 with 4:33 remaining after a 6-0 run in less than a minute.
Germany stayed close for the rest of the quarter despite getting only four points from Nowitzki, who also committed two fouls in the opening stanza; he made only one of his first six field goal attempts and shot just 3-12 from the field for the game, although he did make all nine of his free throws. Howard's three point play gave Team USA a 23-21 lead going into the second quarter.
Two Hamann free throws and a fast break layup by Ademola Okulaja put Germany back on top, 25-23. Germany's two-three zone seemed to befuddle Team USA in the halfcourt, leading to a lot of forced jump shots. Team USA shot 10-40 from three point range for the game, proving the point that I have stressed here repeatedly: it is less important for Team USA to shoot well from the three point line than it is to defend well from that area; Germany only shot 3-13 on three pointers, with Nowitzki going 0-2. Attempting 40 three pointers is not likely a recipe for victory in the semifinals or championship game but the key in international basketball--and part of what killed Team USA in previous competitions--was allowing the other teams to shoot well from three point range. Team USA still gets burned too much by dribble penetration and pick and roll plays but their depth and ability to force turnovers have compensated for that--so far.
Nowitzki was forced to the bench after he collected his third foul with 3:04 remaining in the second quarter. Remember, it only takes five fouls for disqualification in FIBA play, not the six that are permitted in the NBA. Nowitzki hacked Howard after Wade drove to the paint and found him with a nice dish. Howard hit both free throws to put Team USA up 35-33. Wade assisted on Carmelo Anthony's jump shot on the next U.S. possession. With about two minutes left before halftime, Wade stole the ball and seemed to be cruising in for an easy fast break layup. However, he missed the shot and then received a hard--but inadvertent--elbow to the face from Pascal Roller while both players pursued the loose ball. Wade crumpled to the court while Germany converted a fast break opportunity. Wade left the game under his own power and did not return until midway through the third quarter (his normal time to enter the game as Coach Mike Krzyzewski's sixth man).
Okulaja's two free throws and putback dunk gave Germany a 39-37 lead, but Okulaja soon joined Nowitzki on the bench with three fouls. Anthony hit a three pointer and Team USA had a precarious 40-39 halftime lead. A glance at the halftime statistics revealed some gruesome shooting numbers for both teams: 14-44 field goal shooting (.318) for Team USA, including 5-20 from three point range (.250), and 12-29 field goal shooting (.414) for Germany, including 2-7 beyond the arc (.286). Although Nowitzki shot poorly, he attracted a lot of defensive attention, which opened up opportunities for his teammates.
James began the second half with a steal and fast break layup and Team USA's depth, quickness and pressure defense began to take a toll on Germany. Anthony made two fast break baskets and hit a three pointer and Brand had a tip in dunk as the U.S. went on a 9-2 run to take a 51-43 lead. Wade returned to action at the 5:30 mark and immediately picked up another assist on an Anthony three pointer. Wade shot an airball the next time down the court but was undeterred on the ensuing possession, attacking the basket and earning two free throws. He made one of two to give Team USA a double digit lead for the first time in the game. Team USA pushed the margin to 67-52 by the end of the quarter.
Team USA led 72-54 early in the fourth quarter after Chris Paul's steal and layup followed by a Bosh three pointer. Germany never got closer than 11 points after that. Team USA's next opponent will be Greece, winners of last year's European Championship. Greece is 7-0 in this tournament despite not having a single NBA player or anyone averaging more than 11.5 ppg. Their opponents have more rebounds, more assists and have shot better from three point range, but Greece has done a good job of both protecting the ball and forcing turnovers. Team USA--admittedly with a vastly different roster--only beat Greece by six, 77-71, in the 2004 Olympics, so this game figures to be Team USA's toughest challenge yet. Interestingly, none of the quarterfinal games were close: Greece beat France 73-56, Argentina defeated Turkey 83-58 and Spain downed Lithuania 89-67. All of the remaining teams are undefeated. Argentina and Spain face off in the first semifinal, which will be shown on ESPN2 at 3:30 a.m. EST on Friday; Team USA-Greece will tip off at 6:30 a.m. EST, also on ESPN2.
EDIT (8/31/06): As part of what seems to be a concerted effort to make sure that nobody knows for sure when the games will actually be broadcast, ESPN now says that Team USA's game versus Greece will be shown at 3:30 a.m., not 6:30 a.m.--the time that was announced repeatedly at the end of the U.S.-Germany game. Anyone who has tried to find out the broadcast schedule for Team USA will not be surprised by this change. So, set your VCR/TIVO accordingly--and hope that ESPN doesn't change things again.
Team USA Rolls Into Quarterfinals With a 113-73 Win Over Australia
Team USA defeated Australia 113-73 in the second round of the FIBA World Championships and will face Dirk Nowitzki and Germany in the quarterfinals. Although Team USA won easily and was never threatened after the midway portion of the second quarter, the Americans once again got off to a very slow start. Andrew Bogut of the Milwaukee Bucks scored nine points in the first five minutes of the first quarter as Australia took a 15-14 lead after his three pointer at the 5:08 mark. The momentum of the game shifted when Dwyane Wade checked in to the contest with 4:45 remaining in the first period. The 2006 NBA Finals MVP has willingly accepted the sixth man role on Team USA--indeed, he volunteered for it--but with the starters consistently playing lackadaisically early in the game it might be time to move him into the starting lineup. Then again, the end result was a 40 point blowout, so Coach Krzyzewski may see no reason to change things at this point.
After Wade entered the game, Carmelo Anthony split a pair of free throws to tie the score at 15. Australia briefly recaptured the lead when a Brad Newley three pointer made the score 18-17 but Wade answered with four quick points and Team USA never trailed again. Each team scored on a dunk before Wade converted a layup and made a gorgeous pass to Elton Brand that resulted in a dunk and a 27-23 U.S. lead at the end of the quarter. In less than five minutes of on court time, Wade scored six points and the U.S. went from down one to up four.
Australia completely ran out of gas in the second quarter, failing to make a shot from the field until the 2:50 mark. By that time, Team USA led 46-26. Bogut picked up his third foul in the period (five fouls lead to disqualification in FIBA play), as did Australia's other top player, C.J. Bruton. The U.S. outscored Australia 32-6 in the second quarter and led 59-29 at halftime. Some key statistics illustrate Team USA's first half dominance: they shot 7-9 from three point range and committed only two turnovers while forcing 11 turnovers. Australia relies heavily on three point shooting but shot only 4-13 from long range, with all of the makes coming in the first six minutes of the first period.
Australia never made a serious run in the second half, enabling Krzyzewski to once again provide some minutes for guys like Chris Bosh and Brad Miller. Anthony led Team USA with 20 points, Johnson finished with 18 and Wade had 15. Bosh contributed 12 points, while LeBron James managed only five, although he did make several excellent passes. Bogut paced Australia with 20 points but after he scored nine points in the first five minutes of the game he did not score again until the opening moments of the second half, by which time Australia trailed by 30.
Although Team USA won handily, in the opening minutes of the game Australia repeatedly burned Team USA with dribble penetration and by draining open three pointers. If Team USA plays that poorly against Argentina or Spain then they will be down by ten points or more very quickly. Maybe it seems strange to critique Team USA after such a decisive win but the simple fact is that teams like Italy, Slovenia and Australia have revealed the chinks in Team USA's armor: Team USA struggles to defend against the three point shot, can be attacked with dribble penetration and is much better at scoring in transition than in a half court offense. Those three teams do not have enough depth to take advantage of these things for an entire 40 minute game but they have provided a blueprint for beating Team USA that can be applied by teams that have more depth and experience.


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The Sorry State of Pakistan's Digital Diplomacy
Zushan Hashmi, thediplomat.com
Despite a growing online population, Pakistan's politicians have little use for the internet.
Grassroots internet movements, viral hashtags, the cyber vilification and bullying of ordinary citizens and celebrities, all of which are currently making waves across traditional media in Pakistan, have witnessed this significant rise in coverage due to the increasing number of internet users within Pakistan. With this exponential growth across the South Asian nation, the lack of digital diplomacy initiatives within the Pakistani government, and particularly its Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), in the context of engaging with both domestic and foreign populations and its counterparts in other countries, is disappointing, but nonetheless, expected in a nation that is yet to see a prime minister with a personal social media account.
Today, Pakistan has approximately 35 million internet users or nearly 18 percent of its population. More importantly, the number of internet users in the country is increasing by an average of one million per month, hence reaffirming the importance of the internet and its potential impacts on the country's future. Moreover, 60 percent of Pakistan's population is currently below the age of 25, which means that large numbers of people already are, or are growing up as digital natives (people born with a familiarity of computers and digital technology).
Additionally, due to the highly competitive mobile network market that consists of multinationals from Norway, China, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (such as Telenor, Ufone and Zong) one can purchase approximately 2.5 gigabytes of internet data for less than it costs to buy 1 kilo of potatoes! Therefore, Pakistan's digital natives have been able to use social media to influence policy outcomes within the country, including, but not limited to pressuring the government to implement the 2016 Women's Rights Bill, and assisting in bringing justice to the perpetrators of university student Mashal Khan's lynching. Similarly, Pakistani internet users have been able to successfully start and grow e-businesses, build their own social media brands and YouTube channels, and engage with people from around the world on issues ranging from politics to entertainment.
This, in turn, has created endless opportunities for the Pakistani government to educate, inform, and influence populations, both at home and abroad, through the use of social media and other digital initiatives. Yet the sorry state of digital affairs, particularly in the context of the country's civilian government, are severely curtailing the MFA's use of this potential for its own benefit.
The most obvious metrics to measure the impact of Pakistan's digital presence in the context of public diplomacy are the social media accounts and the overall presence of its leaders, MFA officials, and diplomatic missions on these platforms. By assessing the country's major social media pages, the content of its tweets and the methods through which it is engaging with current and new audiences, it can be determined as to how well the MFA utilizes digital diplomacy to influence audiences.
In this instance, neither of the abovementioned channels present a positive or successful image of Pakistan's digital diplomacy. The recently deposed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was very conservative in his use of the internet and social media — a digital immigrant, he never created an official social media account to his name. This is also true of Pakistan's current prime minister, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. Since leadership plays a crucial role in the success of any government restructuring and innovative policy, this further reinforces the shambolic state of digital diplomacy at the Pakistani MFA. This, of course, is in spite of the fact that Pakistan's foreign minister does possess a social media account consisting of mainly retweeted posts, but with nearly 900,000 followers, which leads to certain problems as discussed below.
This lack of Pakistani digital diplomacy is also obvious when assessing its diplomatic missions on social media. Barring the Twitter accounts for the Pakistani embassies in the United States, Belgium, and Russia, the MFA has no other verified accounts on social media. Perhaps what is most surprising is the type of content that is shared across these social media accounts. Based on my assessment of the Pakistani MFA Twitter page, and in particular that of the Pakistani consulate in Sydney, a rather surprising anomaly in itself, it is easy to see how the diplomatic missions lack any sort of cohesive strategy, or for that matter, an overarching understanding of the utilization of social media. Currently, the Sydney consulate's account follows less than 100 people and has close to 700 followers on Twitter. These figures present a very bleak image in regards to the overall engagement and the purpose of the account.
Furthermore, much like the nation's other diplomatic social media accounts, the consulate's posts mainly consist of re-tweets that have no underlying basis for promoting cultural initiatives (which is often considered to be the bare minimum for a diplomatic mission on social media). This, in turn, also means that it is not sharing any substantial original content. Neither is it engaging with the Pakistani diaspora in Australia, which according to the recent Australian census has more than doubled since 2011 to over 65,000 people. Additionally, the consulate does not regularly tweet or share posts regarding its two most sought-after services – education in Australia and visa services.
There is no doubt that the implementation and development of digital diplomacy initiatives in any capacity require a certain amount of resources. Alongside this, it is imperative to develop a basic but cohesive and well-constructed strategy that provides a premise and a set of guidelines for diplomats to maintain their presence online. However, neither of these can come to fruition instantly, as digital policy learning and implementation also arises through engaging with, and learning from, previous ICT initiatives, domestic and foreign counterparts, experts, academics, and in this case, the digital natives of the nation.
As Pakistan's digital population continues to grow, the digital world will become an imperative part of everyday engagement and interaction for the government. However, until the MFA begins to tap into the potential of digital diplomacy and craft a direction for it internally, the picture will continue to look bleak for its future within the digital arena.
Zushan Hashmi is the Policy & Research Coordinator for the South Asia Study Group, at the University of Sydney, in Sydney, Australia. Follow him on Twitter: @Zushanhashmi
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Found on the Web: Gastrodiplomacy Thesis Writing
Gastrodiplomacy Thesis Writing
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Conversation with Ma Ying-Jeou, former president of Taiwan
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Monday, November 6, 2017 - 12:00pm to 1:15pmTown & Gown Ballroom
CPD Conversation in Public Diplomacy
CPD is pleased to host Dr. Ma Ying-Jeou, former president of Taiwan (2008-2016), for a conversation on cross-strait relations and the vital role of commerce, exchanges and tourism in forging new relationships between mainland China and Taiwan after nearly 60 years of tensions, including the historic meeting between the leaders of mainland China and Taiwan in Singapore on November 7, 2015.
About Ma Ying-Jeou
Ma Ying-Jeou was the 12th and 13th President (2008-2016) of the Republic of China (Taiwan). President Ma Ying-Jeou was born in 1950 in Hong Kong and moved to Taiwan in 1951 with his family. He was brought up in Taiwan and graduated from the Law Department of National Taiwan University in 1972. After his two-year stint with the Marines and the Navy, he went to the U.S. and received his LL.M. from New York University Law School in 1976 and S.J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1981.
Dr. Ma returned to Taiwan in 1981 to work for President Chiang Ching-kuo as the deputy director of the Presidential Office's First Bureau and doubled as the president's English Interpreter. He was appointed Chairman of the Research, Development and Evaluation Commission of the Cabinet in 1988 after President Chiang passed away. He became Senior Vice Chairman of the Mainland Affairs Council in 1991 in charge of the country's policy towards the Chinese mainland. Two years later he moved to head the Justice Ministry to start the war on drugs, corruption, vote buying in elections and prison reform. He became the minister of state in 1996. He joined the mayoral election in 1998 and again in 2002 and got elected with the majority of the votes each. He was elected President in 2008 with 58% of the votes, the highest in history and received a strong re-election in 2012.
During his term of office, President Ma built Taiwan into a free, prosperous, and just society. According to the IMF, Taiwan's per capita GDP (on PPP basis) roses to the 21st highest in the world, passing the U.K., France, Demark, Italy, Canada, Japan and South Korea, advancing 10 places in eight years. Taiwan was able to maintain peaceful relations with the Chinese mainland, friendly relations with Japan and close relations with the U.S. In all the three countries, their relations with Taiwan were the best in many decades. Ma succeeded in increasing the number of countries and territories that gave visa-free or landing visa status. He dedicated his presidency to improving cross-strait relations, including his historic meeting with Xi Jinping in Singapore on November 7, 2015, the first time in 70 years for the leaders of mainland China and Taiwan to meet.
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Dracula Tourism: The Impact on Romania's Image
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Should a country promote a nation-branding strategy that is at odds with its own cultural identity?
This is the question facing Romania, a country that has been the destination of so-called "Dracula tourism." The title character of Bram Stoker's novel has brought many tourists to Transylvania in hopes of exploring this mystery, yet the Romanian government has not always been receptive to this characterization.
Here is a sampling of the many journal articles exploring the positives and negatives of this phenomenon:
Adina Nicoleta Candrea, Ana Ispas, Elena Nicoleta Untaru, Florin Nechita, "Marketing the Count's Way: How Dracula's Myth Can Revive Romanian Tourism," Bulletin of the Transilvania University of Braşov Series V: Economic Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 58, No. 1, 2016, 83-90.
Abstract: Tourism destinations associated with the place myth phenomena often experience increased visitation and marketing opportunities. Considering the popularity of the Dracula myth worldwide, Romania has a great opportunity to improve its image as a unique destination on the international tourism market. Thus, the present study aims to analyze the exploitation of the Dracula myth in the Romanian tourism context, as well as the managerial and marketing implications of such an approach. It begins with an overview of the imaginary and historical links between Romania and the Dracula myth. Further on, it reviews the national initiatives to develop Dracula tourism, from both private and governmental perspectives. The paper concludes by highlighting the opportunities of developing Dracula tourism in Romania and embracing the Dracula myth as a unique competitive advantage of the country as a tourism destination.
Oana Mihaela Stoleriu, Bogdan Ibanescu, "Dracula Tourism in Romania: From National to Local Tourism Strategies," Proceedings from SGEM 2014: International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conferences on Social Sciences and Arts, Volume IV, Section: Economics and Tourism, 2014.
Abstract: Starting from the constant controversy regarding the capitalization of Dracula's myth, the paper analyses the place of Dracula tourism in the Romanian national policy and local destination management. The study focuses on two key Dracula destinations and highlights the main actors and strategies that have shaped their evolution as well as the main components of local heritage capitalized.
Duncan Light, "Dracula Tourism in Romania: Cultural Identity and the State," Annals of Tourism Research, Vol. 34, Issue 3, July 2007, 746-765.
Abstract: The state plays an important role in tourism development, in planning and policymaking, and also as the arbiter of cultural meanings. States choose to encourage forms of tourism that are consistent with their cultural and political identities. But they may have to contend with forms of demand that are beyond their control. "Dracula tourism" in Romania is one example. Founded on a place myth of Transylvania as the home of the supernatural, this activity is discordant with Romania's self-image and the way it wishes to present itself to the wider world. This paper examines the way the Romanian state has managed and negotiated such tourism, in both socialist and post-socialist contexts.
Smaranda Cosma, Cornelia Pop, Adina Negrusa, "Should Dracula Myth Be a Brand to Promote Romania as a Tourism Destination?" Interdisciplinary Management Research, Vol. 3, 2007, 39-56.
Abstract: Dracula is an international brand, not a Romanian one. But Bram Stocker chose to locate his vampire in the mysterious location of Transylvania. Thus, Romania is the only country in the world which can exploit the myth of Dracula as being at its 'home'. This could be considered a competitive advantage for Romania as a tourist destination. The vampire named Dracula generates mixed, mainly negative, feelings among Romanians. And maybe—for the 21st century—can become a character falling in desuetude. Though, the question remains: should the Dracula myth be used as a brand promoting Romania as a tourist destination? The present paper tries to find an answer to this controversial question.
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America's selfie – Three years later
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Place Branding and Public Diplomacy November 2017 , Volume 13, Issue 4, pp 308–324| Cite as
Ilan Manor Email author
First Online: 23 May 2017
Recent years have seen the emergence of relational approaches to public diplomacy and public relations. The adoption of approaches that emphasize the creation of relationships between organizations and stakeholders have also been advocated by nation branding scholars. Thus, relational approaches can serve as a link between all three fields. An additional link is lack of clarity when using the terms "dialogue" and "engagement". This study attempted to further to investigate the association between nation branding, public diplomacy and public relations by evaluating the manner in which the US State Department branded America on its Facebook channel during January of 2016, and by conceptualizing and measuring the State Department's use of "dialogic engagement". A comparison between America's 2016 Selfie, and that evaluated in 2013, demonstrates that the State Department is narrating a consistent and coherent national brand and is adept at integrating everyday events into that national brand. By so doing, the State Department maintains a consistent voice and matches words for deeds thus facilitating the creation of relationships with Facebook followers. However, results also suggest that the State Department fails to provide any opportunities for dialogic engagement. Thus, it is lack of dialogic engagement that links all three fields.
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Your Favorites: October Edition - USC Center on Public Diplomacy
To celebrate the month of pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating, we bring you some of our best October content:
PD HUB
6. The Public Diplomacy of Catalonia
An in-depth examination of how the Public Diplomacy Council of Catalonia (DIPLOCAT) shapes international opinion.
5. 5 Reasons Why Think Tanks Are Soft-Power Tools
Katarzyna Rybka-Iwańska of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland suggests an increasing need to recognize the value and impact of think tanks.
4. City Diplomacy Explored in Latest PD Magazine
The latest issue of Public Diplomacy Magazine highlights city diplomacy as cities expand their national and international roles.
3. How Soft Power Is Transforming Statecraft
On October 12, CPD joined forces with Town Hall Los Angeles to host a discussion on how a country's soft power influences its global standing.
2. Cultural Exchange: The Intangible Benefits
Kathy Artus of Cultural Vistas challenges us to engage in conversation with international visitors as a form of public diplomacy.
1. Challenges & Innovations: South Korea's Soft Power
On October 10, CPD partnered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea to host a discussion on South Korea's place in the world.
How Voice of America Censored Solzhenitsyn
Ted Lipien, coldwarradiomuseum.com
Image from article, with caption: An exhibit item in the Gulag Museum in Magadan, Russia. 1994 Photo. (An online virtual Gulag Museum with an introduction by Anne Applebaum, Pulitzer Prize author of "Gulag: A History" can be viewed on the website of The Museum on Communism–a project of the non-profit, non-partisan Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation, established by an Act of Congress on December 17, 1993 and signed into law by President Bill Clinton.)
There exists a definite link between propaganda and censorship. Quite often, one of propaganda's goals is to tarnish the reputation of political enemies at home and abroad with carefully selected emotionally-charged labels, which can result in them being censored by journalists, banned altogether from media appearances and shunned by timid politicians. Alexandr Solzhenitsyn was one of the best known among the many victims of this type of propaganda when he became a prime target of a relentless smear campaign run by the KGB Soviet intelligence and security service in the 1970s and '80s, but he was not the only one. ... In a twist of historical irony, anti-communist Republicans, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, gave during their presidencies a major boost to Soviet propaganda against Solzhenitsyn by making him a persona non grata at the White House and at the Voice of America, even as the Russian exile was warmly received on Capitol Hill by both Democrats and Republicans and by million of American readers of his chronicle of Soviet crimes, The Gulag Archipelago. ...
VOA banned Solzhenitsyn in 1974, while Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty did not. Some of these actions had the direct blessing of the State Department, while others originated within the United States Information Agency (USIA) and among VOA managers and editors. ...
Censoring Alexander Solzhenitsyn by the Voice of America in the 1970s, which Cold War Radio Museum will cover in a series of articles to be posted in the period leading up to the 100th anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution, which started on November 7, 1917, and will continue for a few days after the anniversary date, is a case study of the impact of Soviet propaganda in the United States. ...
The articles will also examine the elimination of censorship on Soviet topics in VOA programs during the Reagan administration and Solzhenitsyn's partial reconciliation with the Voice of America in the 1980s.
World Affairs Council kicks off season with first lecture
Elliott Wenzler, palmbeachdailynews.com
Image from article, with caption: Professor Eytan Gilboa speaks to members of the World Affairs Council October 24, 2017.
Palm Beach residents and World Affairs Council members, eager for a deeper understanding of current events than the nightly news can provide, gathered at The Colony Pavilion Tuesday for an evening of education and discussion.
Professor Eytan Gilboa spoke about relations between the United States and the Middle East to a crowd of about 180 people for the council's first lecture of the season. ...
Gilboa is a professor of politics and communication and the director of the Center for International Communication at Bar-Ilan University in Israel. He also co-founded the Israel Public Diplomacy Forum, a non-profit and non-partisan educational organization intended to advance international understanding of Israel and the Middle East. ...
Celeste Simon, CEO of the World Affairs Council, said she invited Gilboa to the council after they met last spring. Many speakers on international communications and policies are from the United States and she thought an Israeli could offer an alternative perspective, she said.
Gilboa is part of a panel assembled by the Israel Public Diplomacy Forum that is traveling through Florida this month — members gave presentations to the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce, Florida Atlantic University, Palm Beach State College and Keiser University. The group is next headed to Tampa. ...
The Intern Experience (video)
U.S. Mission Geneva
State Department interns at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva get a coveted inside look at multilateral diplomacy in action. In this video, three of our interns share their experiences working with the U.S. Delegation to the U.N. Human Rights Council and on Public Diplomacy press and cultural programs. How far could a student internship at the U.S. Department of State take you? Learn more about the State Department internship program at [.]
Public Past Event (October 17) Diplomacy: Academic and Cultural Exchange Programs
brookings.edu
Image from, with caption: Founder Robert S. Brookings
On October 17, the Brookings Institution celebrated its 50th year as a designated sponsor of the Department of State's Exchange Visitor Program. Brookings is just one of several organizations that bring individuals and their families to the U.S. for academic and cultural exchange. The decades of exchange have strengthened our research and enriched our community. But most of all, the alumni of our exchange program have returned to have an impact in their home countries and added their voices to critical discussions globally.
Brookings welcomed back some of our exchange visitor alumni to share their experiences as exchange program participants and how they continue to affect the global policy-making community. Dr. Nicholas Arrindell, a leader in the field of international education and exchange, moderated the discussion.
The discussion was preceded by keynote remarks from Tara Sonenshine, distinguished fellow at George Washington University's School of Media and Public Affairs and former under secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs. ...
Lyana Dymova: The "post-truth" society phenomenon. An effect against the truth
gorchakovfund.ru
The "post-truth" society phenomenon, which refers to a situation when objective facts are less important for development of a public opinion than appeal to emotions and personal beliefs, is one the most urgent topics for a discussion today because it erodes a boundary between facts and fiction, makes it less distinct, writes employee of the Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund Lyana Dymova.
Spain 'takes back control' of Catalan government
Helena Spongenberg, euobserver.com; see also (1) (2).
Image from article, with caption: "This is a situation that we should not reach in Spain, because Spain is a democracy", said one of the over 300,000 people at a weekend demonstration to defend Spain's unity
On Saturday, the Spanish official bulletin published the decrees to apply article 155 of the constitution and suspend Catalonia's independence. ...
The government also closed the Public Diplomacy Council of Catalonia (Diplocat) . ...
Embassy websites, first impression
Umar Farooq Khan, pakobserver.net; see also Jeffrey Robertson, "First Impressions Count," CPD [USC Center on Public Diplomacy] (August 11, 2017) which (although not cited by Khan) quite evidently inspired his article.
[A]n official government website in Pakistan is very standardised which misses out on an opportunity to engage, influence and persuade the audience. ...
The writer is a Researcher at Islamabad Policy Research Institute, a think-tank based in Islamabad.
Week ahead: Senators move to clear backlog of Pentagon nominees
Rebecca Kheel and Ellen Mitchell, The Hill
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will consider the nominations for undersecretary of State for public diplomacy, U.S. ambassador to Lesotho, U.S. ambassador to Namibia, U.S. ambassador to Luxembourg and chief of protocol at 10 a.m. Wednesday [November 1] at Dirksen 419. ...
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Qatar granted full membership of 'Global Public Diplomacy Network'
gulf-times.com
Qatar has been granted the full membership of Global Public Diplomacy Network (GPDNet), Katara – the Cultural Village has said.
The recognition was announced at an international conference in Istanbul, Turkey on October 19 to 22, participated by Katara.
Titled "The Role of Culture in bringing Polarised and Conflicting Societies together through Public Diplomacy," the event feted Qatar, now the only Arab country having a full membership in GPDNet, for its significant role in the conference. Other Arab countries received Associate Membership.
Katara took part in the conference upon an invitation from the chairman of Yunus Emre Institution (Yunus Emre Enstitüsü) and chairman of GPDNet under the Turkish presidency, professor Dr Seref Ates.
Katara general manager Dr Khalid bin Ibrahim al-Sulaiti presented a conference paper stating Katara's role in rendering culture into the language of societies as it is the best means of communication and aids in the rapprochement between countries.
GPDNet was founded by public and cultural institutions of nine countries (Philippines, Sweden, Korea, Taiwan, Nigeria, Poland, Portugal, Singapore and Turkey), including Yunus Emre Enstitü, in Seoul, the capital of South Korea in 2014. The number of countries reached 10 as Hungary joined the network recently.
GPDNet was established on October 23, 2014 aimed at enabling the knowledge exchange in theoretical and practical fields and carry out bilateral or multilateral projects between cultural and public diplomatic institutions all over the world.
Middlebury in Moscow: 40 Yrs!/Middlebury College School in Russia
[JB comment: a notable example of "unofficial" public diplomacy]
From Mark H. Teeter [on Facebook; posted here with his kind ok]
ANNIVERSARY TIMES TWO!/ДВОЙНОЙ ЮБИЛЕЙ! Middlebury in Moscow: 40 Yrs!/Middlebury College School in Russia: 20 Yrs! Rah!/Ура!
--> In Russia things are either impossible or miraculous, with the latter including an American college effectively partnering with Soviet institutions in deep-stagnation 1977, then creating its own successful School in Russia during the wild '90s with hosts universities in Moscow, Yaroslavl and Irkutsk. Well done!/
It was great last Friday evening to return to those thrilling days of yesteryear at a dual-anniversary reception, where we were reminded of how & where the School in Russia got its start, took off and keeps flying – and thus of what Russians and Americans can do together for the Good Cause of educating each other if & when they set their minds to it. Rah again!/Eще раз ура!
Congrats to MiddColl, to MCSiR Director Nana Tsikhelashvili and her staff, to the partner institutions here in MOW, YRO and IRK -- and especially to the students, whose continuing commitment to a challenging education during trying times keeps the whole miraculous thing going. Rah cubed!/Ура в третьей степени!
http://www.middlebury.edu/study-abroad/russia
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United Artists Theatre, originally known as the Majestic Theatre, was a movie palace in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was the first establishment in Portland exclusively intended for motion picture screening.

History
The Majestic Theatre opened as Portland's first "palace" for motion pictures on June 10, 1911, at the northeast corner of Southwest Park Avenue and Washington Street. The venue contained 1,100 seats. It was originally owned by Edwin F. James.

In 1929, ownership transferred to J. J. Parker Theatres; the company renovated the venue and changes its name to United Artists Theatre. The building was designed by Bennes and Herzog, who are also credited for designing Portland's Hollywood Theatre. During the renovation, offices on the second floor were converted into a lounge measuring  by . In addition, the interior was refitted. Mayor George Luis Baker spoke at the venue's rededication ceremony on September 29, 1928. The theatre closed in 1955 and was demolished in 1957.

The site is now occupied by the Union Bank Tower (formerly known as the Bank of California building), built in 1967–1969.

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Born in 1950 and raised on Long Island, NY, Jean Caggiano has been a Colorado resident since 1978. Working with color and composition as a long-time graphic designer has been a tremendous influence, as well as an advantage, to her approach to subject matter and painting style.
For me, painting is as much about problem solving as it is about creating a compelling image. I enjoy shattering the viewers' confidence in what they see and encouraging them to fall for the wonder and humor of Mother Nature.


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Canberra local invention revolutionising infant feeding wins national award at Australian Non-Toxic Awards
A Canberra local invention revolutionising infant feeding has won its first national award, at the inaugural Australian Non-Toxic Awards.
The invention in question is a simple infant self-feeding tool, saving Mums and Dads mess and time by helping their young children feed themselves - without dropping it everywhere.
Chief judge and founder of the awards, Emily Fletcher describes them: "Mashblox are small cubes of translucent silicone with a slit at the top. They sound simple… and they are… simply game changing! They fit perfectly into little hands and can be filled with anything – we've done everything from frozen peas to porridge. A child can either reach into the cube for something they can pick up with their fingers or they can hold the cube to their mouth and squeeze for something soft like yogurt."
But the awards celebrate more than just product quality and practicality, scrutinising business ethics and social impact model.
The X factor that Mashblox self-feeding blocks brings is world-first research into the benefits of infant self-feeding to long term health outcomes, including healthier nutritional habits and obesity intervention.
"Our thesis is that How children learn to eat is at least as important as What" Inventor and founder of the company Alix explains.
"We often assume that a child won't eat something because they don't like its taste. But our consumer research indicates that it's more often about how a food looks, feels, or how they're being fed with it."
Mashblox Pty Ltd has leapt through hoops to partner with Universities worldwide that are leading the charge in infant self-feeding research, and currently boasts engagements with experts from Universities of Coventry, Aston, London and local New South Wales. Research is to be coordinated by the Global Impact Cluster of University of Newcastle.
Alix has returned from presenting her research at the Women's Economic Forum, London. She also won her first international business leadership award for Mashblox' pioneering commercial and research model.
"Many of our discoveries about infant feeding behaviour haven't been possible until our invention made self-feeding easy", Alix says.
"How do you know why a child won't eat something unless other influences on their experience are removed?"
But it doesn't just help with long term health research. Mums, like Tori, are gushing that Mashblox is the only way that their seven month old has been able to feed themselves Weetbix.
She returned a month later to add that another big thing she'd noticed was that now she was eating her own dinner hot.
Children are offering their own feedback, such as two year old Eduardo: "I ate them all. They're cute!", or three and a half year old Master K, "Cube risotto is better than bowl risotto".
Founder Alix exclaims that she's delighted that they're starting to be recognised more broadly. "They're a simple feeding tool, but it's a new idea, so that takes time for people to understand."
"Except for the kids. They know exactly what to do", she adds.
You can read further insights on Mashblox and about some of the other products leading the way in business ethics and social responsibility on My Non-Toxic Tribe https://mynontoxictribe.com.au/anta-winner-mashblox-baby/ , or Mashblox website https://www.mashblox.com


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But a few days ago i started GTA and got on fixing some bugs in the menu.
I realized that i didnt play GTA since several months, and thats because im not into it anymore (i dont like it at the moment).
It would not make me fun to continue coding a Menu for a Game i dont play/like at the moment.
I'm really really sorry guys, i tried it.
If anyone want to extend this Menu with his own coding skills, feel free to ask me anything you need to know.
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2. Start "Zeziroth Simple Menu"
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Dont want to be rude, but did you think about something like kick players? Or like, give someone god, or smh. if this is even possible.
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I recenvtly played with the variables from other members.
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PARADE WEATHER UPDATE – STILL ON!!
The weather forecast predicts rain tomorrow but we are still going ahead. Most of the rain is forecast to hit in the afternoon with a mostly cloudy morning during the parade. See you tomorrow but do bring an umbrella or rain jacket. Keep an eye on the Facebook page for updates and coverage.
2018's St Patrick's Day Parade attracted approximately 30,000 onlookers into Brisbane's CBD to watch the event. 2019's parade will take place along the same route starting and ending outside the Botanic Gardens on Alice Street (See map). The event attracts many spectators with plans to improve the parade via an increase in the quality and quantity of floats and vibrant visual displays participating. We look forward to seeing you there!
PICNIC IN THE GARDENS We'll be celebrating into the day and after the parade in the wonderful Botanic Gardens so stick around for some live music and tasty food from the 30 stalls offering food, drinks and crafts from 8:00am so the craic will continue on after the parade!
Our events would not be possible without the support of our generous sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities for the 2019 Brisbane Irish Festival are now closed.
Bookings to advertise in the 2019 Brisbane Irish Festival Program are now closed. If you would like info the 2020 publication send us a message.
**CLOSED** Our parade participation is full! We can't wait to see everyone on Sat 16th!
**CLOSED** Our stall applications for 2019 are closed. Feel free to submit for 2020.
Many thanks to The Irish Eye for being the fantastic footage of the 2018 parade. Everyone looked amazing and enjoyed the craic!
The St Patrick's Day Parade Association and Committee would like to thank our sponsors for all the support and help they provided. Without them the Brisbane Irish Festival would not be possible.


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Dolly Parton Teams With Kelly Clarkson for "9 to 5" Remake
Published September 9, 2022 / Last Updated September 14, 2022
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"Dolly Parton's Mountain Magic Christmas"To Premiere On December 1 at 8 PM ET/PT on NBC - November 4, 2022
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Dolly Parton and Kelly Clarkson release "9 to 5" duet from the new documentary, Still Working 9 to 5
Dolly Parton has teamed up with Kelly Clarkson for a new duet of her classic hit, "9 to 5." The reimagined version, produced by Shane McAnally, Sasha Alex Sloan and King Henry, was created especially for the new documentary Still Working 9 to 5, which will be released in select theaters on September 16.
"I was blown away when I heard what Shane had done with my song," Dolly shared with Rolling Stone. "This arrangement shows how differently a song can be done and the story can be told in a whole new way. A special thanks to Steve Summers for getting the ball rolling on this whole musical venture."
Steve Summers, creative director for Dolly Parton Enterprises and an executive producer on the new film, is credited with suggesting the slower-tempo, moodier interpretation that reflects the continuing struggles faced by women in the workplace.
Still Working 9 to 5
The documentary film Still Working 9 to 5 examines the 40-year evolution of gender inequality and discrimination in the workplace since the 1980 release of the groundbreaking seminal comedy, 9 to 5, which starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, and Dabney Coleman. Featuring interviews with Dolly and some of her original 9 to 5 co-stars, Still Working 9 to 5 reflects on the making of the original comedy, the issues of gender inequality that the film addresses, and explores why workplace inequality is no laughing matter.
The "9 to 5" duet, featuring Dolly Parton and Kelly Clarkson, is available now on all digital and streaming platforms. Still Working 9 to 5 will be available for a limited theatrical release beginning September 16, with additional screenings at major film festivals throughout the United States.
Team DollyDolly Parton Teams With Kelly Clarkson for "9 to 5" Remake 09.09.2022
Dolly Parton To Release "Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection" Nov. 18th
Published September 7, 2022 / Last Updated September 7, 2022
Dolly brings together 23 essential tracks from 1971-2020 in career-spanning anthology, "Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection."
Dolly Parton is set to release "Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection" on Friday, November 18, 2022, a career-spanning retrospective showcasing 23 essential recordings from 1971-2020. In a note to her fans, Dolly wrote,
"Every one of these songs has a special memory behind it for me. I hope that you make some special memories of your own while listening to them. Enjoy the 'Diamonds & Rhinestones' album. — Musically yours, Dolly"
A cross-label anthology, "Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection" brings together, for the first time on one album, recordings originally released on Dolly Records, RCA Victor and Columbia Records, as well as the Butterfly Records digital single, "When Life Is Good Again," written and recorded in 2020 as Dolly's musical message of hope to fans as the pandemic rolled in. The Greatest Hits collection also includes new liner notes penned by Robert K. Oermann, who collaborated with Dolly on her 2020 autobiography, "Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics."
Gems on "Diamonds & Rhinestones" include Dolly's performances with Kenny Rogers ("Islands in the
Stream" and "Real Love"), Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette ("Silver Threads and Golden Needles" from "Honky Tonk Angels") and "Faith," her delightfully surprising 2020 collaboration with the Swedish
electropop dance duo Galantis (featuring Mr. Probz). The album features songs from Dolly's films, including "9 To 5" (from 1980's "9 To 5 And Odd Jobs"), "Red Shoes" (from 2018's "Dumplin") and "Tennessee Homesick Blues" from 1984's "Rhinestone").
"Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection" Track Listing
1. 9 To 5 – From the RCA Victor album "9 To 5 And Odd Jobs" (1980)
2. Jolene – From the RCA Victor album "Jolene" (1974)
3. Here You Come Again – From the RCA Victor album "Here You Come Again" (1977)
4. Islands In The Stream (with Kenny Rogers) – From the Kenny Rogers album "Eyes That See In The Dark" (1983)
5. I Will Always Love You – From the RCA Victor album "Jolene" (1974)
6. Coat Of Many Colors – From the RCA Victor album "Coat Of Many Colors" (1971)
7. My Tennessee Mountain Home – From the RCA Victor album "My Tennessee Mountain Home" (1973)
8. The Bargain Store – From the RCA Victor album "The Bargain Store" (1975)
9. Baby I'm Burnin' – From the RCA Victor album "Heartbreaker" (1978)
10. Better Get To Livin' – From the Dolly Records album "Backwoods Barbie" (2008)
11. Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That – From the Columbia Records album "White Limozeen" (1989)
12. Love Is Like A Butterfly – From the RCA Victor album "Love Is Like A Butterfly" (1974)
13. Heartbreaker – From the RCA Victor album "Heartbreaker" (1978)
14. Red Shoes – From the Dolly Records/RCA Records album "Dumplin'" (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (2018)
15. The Seeker – From the RCA Victor album "Dolly" (1975)
16. Together You & I – From the Dolly Records album "Better Day" (2011)
17. Two Doors Down – From the RCA Victor album "Here You Come Again" (1977)
18. When Life Is Good Again – From the Butterfly Records digital single (2020)
19. Tennessee Homesick Blues – From the RCA Victor album "Rhinestone" (Original Soundtrack Recording) (1984)
20. It's All Wrong But It's All Right – From the RCA Victor album "Here You Come Again" (1977)
21. Real Love (with Kenny Rogers) – From the RCA Victor album "Real Love" (1985)
22. Silver Threads and Golden Needles – Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton and Tammy Wynette – From the Columbia Records album "Honky Tonk Angels" (1983)
23. Faith – Galantis & Dolly Parton (featuring Mr. Probz) – From the Galantis album "Church" (2020)
Now Available for Pre-Order
"Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection" is now available for pre-order and will be released on November 18, 2022 on all digital and streaming platforms, CD and 2LP 12″ vinyl.
Team DollyDolly Parton To Release "Diamonds & Rhinestones: The Greatest Hits Collection" Nov. 18th 09.07.2022
Listen to Dolly Parton's Previously Unreleased Single, "A Smoky Mountain Christmas," From Upcoming "A Holly Dolly Christmas: Ultimate Deluxe Edition"
Published August 26, 2022 / Last Updated August 26, 2022
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Listen to Dolly Parton's Previously Unreleased Single, "A Smoky Mountain Christmas," From Upcoming "A Holly Dolly Christmas: Ultimate Deluxe Edition" - August 26, 2022
Vote for Dollywood's Great Pumpkin LumiNights in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards - August 17, 2022
Dolly Parton Celebrates the Success of the Imagination Library in Ohio and West Virginia with Two Livestream Broadcasts on Aug. 9 - August 9, 2022
Expanded Version of Dolly's 2020 #1-Selling Holiday Album, with Several Rarities Added, Available October 14, 2022
In time for the holidays, Warner Records is expanding Dolly Parton's critically acclaimed and fan-loved album, 2020's "A Holly Dolly Christmas," with eight tracks, including rarities making their CD, vinyl, and digital debuts.
"A Holly Dolly Christmas: Ultimate Deluxe Edition" will be available on October 14, 2022, on CD ($18.98) and 2-LP white vinyl ($34.98), with pre-orders available now. The music will also be available the same day on digital and streaming services. Dolly's classic track, "A Smoky Mountain Christmas," one of the rarities from the Ultimate Deluxe Edition, is available today digitally.
"A Smoky Mountain Christmas," was originally featured in Dolly's 1986 holiday film of the same name. The new collection includes two other songs from the movie, "(I'd Like To Spend) Christmas With Santa" and "Wrapped Up In You."
"A Holly Dolly Christmas: Ultimate Deluxe Edition"
"A Holly Dolly Christmas" debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums when it was originally released in October 2020. On several songs, Dolly is joined by guest performers, including Michael Bublé, Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, and her late brother, Randy. The album produced four singles — "Christmas On The Square," "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus," "Mary, Did You Know?" and the top 10 AC hit "Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas" with Bublé.
"Three Candles" and "The Wish Book" – originally released as digital only bonus tracks — will make their CD and LP debuts on the Ultimate Deluxe Edition. The new collection also features the digital debut for "Something Bigger Than Me" and "Silent Night," songs that Dolly contributed to the 1997 animated holiday film, "Anabelle's Wish." The final bonus track on the Ultimate Deluxe Edition is "Baby It's Cold Outside," Dolly's top 5 AC duet with Rod Stewart, from his Grammy® Award-winning 2004 album, "Stardust…the Great American Songbook, Volume III."
"A Holly Dolly Christmas: Ultimate Deluxe Edition" CD Track Listing:
1. "Holly Jolly Christmas"
2. "Christmas Is" – featuring Miley Cyrus
3. "Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas" – Dolly Parton & Michael Bublé
4. "Christmas On The Square"
5. "Circle of Love"
6. "All I Want For Christmas Is You" – featuring Jimmy Fallon
7. "Comin' Home For Christmas"
8. "Christmas Where We Are" – featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
9. "Pretty Paper" – featuring Willie Nelson
10. "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"
11. "You Are My Christmas" – featuring Randy Parton
12. "Mary, Did You Know"
13. "Three Candles"*
14. "The Wish Book"*
15. "Baby It's Cold Outside" – Duet with Rod Stewart
16. "A Smoky Mountain Christmas" #
17. "(I'd Like To Spend) Christmas With Santa" #
18. "Wrapped Up In You" #
19. "Something Bigger Than Me" +
20. "Silent Night" +
* Previously Unreleased on CD & Vinyl
# Previously Unreleased
+ Previously Unreleased Digitally
"A Holly Dolly Christmas: Ultimate Deluxe Edition" will be available worldwide October 14, 2022, and is now available for pre-order on all digital and streaming platforms, CD and 2-LP white vinyl.
Team DollyListen to Dolly Parton's Previously Unreleased Single, "A Smoky Mountain Christmas," From Upcoming "A Holly Dolly Christmas: Ultimate Deluxe Edition" 08.26.2022
Dolly Parton Releases New Album "Run, Rose, Run" and Lyric Video for "Woman Up (And Take It Like A Man)"
Published March 4, 2022 / Last Updated March 4, 2022
Original Novel "Run, Rose, Run" Co-Authored By Dolly Parton and James Patterson Available March 7th
Dolly Parton has released her latest album, "Run, Rose, Run," available now on all digital streaming platforms and as a digital download, as well as on CD, standard vinyl and some special vinyl color variants. The album serves as a companion to the original novel, "Run, Rose, Run," co-authored by James Patterson and Parton, set for release on March 7th.
Woman Up (And Take It Like A Man)
Alongside the album, Dolly has also released the third single and lyric video for "Woman Up (And Take It Like A Man)" – a fiery, inspirational track about not giving up and taking your place at the table when others doubt you.
"I just think this song really suits both of the female characters in the book," Dolly says. "If you're going to be in this business you've got to toughen up! You gotta 'woman up and take it like a man' – be as good as or better than all these men…managers, record label folks and these other characters that give them a hard time in the story. So, this was one song that I think is kind of like another "9 to 5," I had all female voices on that one and I think it came out really good!"
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Dolly will be hosting the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards from Las Vegas on March 7th via Amazon Prime. Additionally, Dolly and the music from "Run, Rose, Run" will be featured on Sonos Radio, premiering on March 10th on her own Songteller Radio Station, as the Music Choice March Artist of the Month and on Pandora Artist Takeover of Today's Country: Dolly creates a Pop-Up featuring new music and her biggest hits.
Shop "Run, Rose, Run" Merchandise
Exclusive "Run, Rose, Run" merchandise, created for Dolly's latest album and book release, is available now. Each item complements the story and music as told by Dolly Parton. Get Dolly's new album "Run, Rose, Run" now and preorder the novel, available March 7.
Team DollyDolly Parton Releases New Album "Run, Rose, Run" and Lyric Video for "Woman Up (And Take It Like A Man)" 03.04.2022
"Run, Rose, Run," An Insightful Interview with World-Renowned Best-Selling Author, James Patterson
Published February 11, 2022 / Last Updated February 13, 2022
James Patterson gives us a glimpse into collaborating with Dolly Parton on their forthcoming novel, "Run, Rose, Run."
James Patterson is known around the world as one of the greatest authors of all time. With over 100 books on the New York Times Best Sellers list, it's no wonder Dolly Parton was thrilled to receive a personal invitation from James to co-author a novel with him.
These two creative geniuses have combined their talents to bring us something incredibly special. In this interview, James tells us about the writing process and shares what it was like to collaborate with the world's most beloved entertainment icon on "Run, Rose, Run."
You have written well over 100 New York Times bestsellers, and you're widely known as one of the most diverse writers of our time. What was your inspiration for this particular book?
I'd always admired what Dolly does to get people reading–adults and kids. Dolly's also a gifted storyteller. Every one of her songs is a story. I thought we'd make a good team. As it turned out–I was right. I'm enjoying being on Team Dolly.
Did you develop the plot or the characters first?
I don't think you can separate the plot and the characters. Dolly and I developed both in layers, or drafts. The plot kept getting thicker, and the characters kept getting more complex and interesting. I think readers are going to really enjoy our book.
Who is your favorite character in Run, Rose, Run?
It would have to be a tie between Ruthanna and AnnieLee. Ethan wouldn't be far behind. One of my rules is that you have to be incredibly involved with your heroes–and really despise the villains.
What was it like to collaborate with one of the world's most beloved superstars, and what was your favorite part about the process?
My joke about Dolly and everyone who works with her is that they're incredibly nice, incredibly smart and relentless. Man, do I love that. My grandmother used to say, 'Hungry dogs run faster.' I think Dolly and I are hungry, in a good way.
What is your typical process for co-authoring a book?
I don't have a "typical" process for co-authoring, but it usually starts with a long outline, which goes through several drafts. One of my jokes is that the other author and I alternate words. The one thing that always holds true is that the co-authors and I work really hard to make the best book we can. I know that's what happened with "Run, Rose, Run."
You and Dolly share a passion for literacy. You are known for campaigning to make books and reading a national priority. When was this passion ignited in you, and how has it affected your approach to writing?
Whenever I appear at a school or conference for librarians or teachers, I'll say 'I'm here to save lives.' That's what happens when you get kids reading at grade level. It gives them a chance to finish high school and go to college, if that's appropriate, and get a better job when they get older. My mom was a teacher, and she always told the kids at school that she was there to help them look through windows, not look in mirrors.
Has music been an integral part of your life?
Yes, indeed. I like country, but I'm a rock n' roll junkie. I was actually at Woodstock–and I was an usher for nearly two years at the Fillmore East. When I was at Vanderbilt, I also spent a few evenings at the original Grand Ole Opry.
When did you start writing?
I think when I was a year and a half. But you probably mean when did I start writing stories. I think I started composing them in my head when I was four or five. I started writing them down on paper when I was fourteen or fifteen.
Who has been the most influential person in your life with regard to your love of writing?
About a thousand unbelievably talented novelists and non-fiction writers who I've read–but in particular, my grandmother. She told me I could do anything I wanted to do–except maybe play basketball in the NBA. Actually, she didn't say 'maybe.'
Both you and Dolly are philanthropists. Is there a charity or cause that you are especially passionate about?
I concentrate on charities that help kids become better readers, help bookstores to survive and help students who want to be teachers get through school without too much debt.
Now available for pre-order, the "Run, Rose, Run" novel will be published simultaneously in hardcover, ebook and audiobook and will release on March 7. The album, also available for pre-order, is slated for a March 4 release.
Team Dolly"Run, Rose, Run," An Insightful Interview with World-Renowned Best-Selling Author, James Patterson 02.11.2022
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