The final in Mumbai on Saturday is the first time two Asian nations meet in a cricket World Cup final and it will see a straight contest between the world's best batsman and best bowler of all time - Sachin Tendulkar (18,093 ODI runs) versus Muttiah Muralitharan (534 ODI wickets). And also, in all probability, it will be the last World Cup for both. Winning the World Cup has been a lifelong dream for India's Sachin, who is also waiting for his hundredth international ton.India were dealt a blow ahead of Saturday's final with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni saying that pacer Ashish Nehra is "most likely" out of the match due to a fractured right-hand finger. But opener Gautam Gambhir, who left the field during Pakistan's innings due to a hamstring problem, is expected to be fit for the final. Meanwhile, the World Cup final has created a thriving black market with tickets selling for as much as $10,000 each. The face value of the tickets in the Sachin Tendulkar Stand is 15,000 rupees while the cheapest seat for the match at the 33,442-seat stadium was listed at 1,100 rupees, in a country where the average monthly income is about 3,000 rupees.
India XI: Sehwag, Tendulkar, Gambhir, Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Dhoni (C/W), Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Z Khan, Nehra, PatelReported Earlier: India and Pakistan have played against each other in 119 One-Day Internationals since 1978, with India winning just 46, Pakistan winning 69, and 4 ending in No Result. In the first ever match, India won by 4 runs at Ayub National Stadium, Quetta, on Oct 01, 1978. The last match was during the 2010 Asia Cup, which India won by 3 wickets at Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Jun 19, 2010. Pakistan have never beaten India in four World Cup matches they met so far.
India set up a World Cup quarter-final against holders Australia with a 80-run victory over West Indies, who face Pakistan in the last eight. West Indies paceman Ravi Rampaul took 5-51 on his World Cup debut including the wicket of Sachin Tendulkar for two. Yuvraj Singh, who was dropped twice, hit 113 and shared a third wicket stand of 122 with Virat Kohli (59) before India collapsed from 218-3 to 268. Devon Smith hit 81 but West Indies lost eight wickets for 34 to finish on 188.
Zimbabwe recorded their second win of the World Cup with a 161-run victory over Kenya in a dead rubber match. Tatenda Taibu (53) and Vusi Sibanda (61) rescued the Zimbabwe innings from 36-2 with a third-wicket stand of 110. Craig Ervine then struck nine fours and a six during his fluent 54-ball knock of 66 to top score in Zimbabwe's 308-6. Steve Tikolo, who made his debut at the 1996 World Cup in India and was named captain for his 133th appearance in the absence of the injured Jimmy Kamande, was out for 10 in his last international game as Kenya slumped to 44-5 and despite Nehemiah Odhiambo's unbeaten 44, they were all out for 147.
Pakistan ended Australia's 34-match unbeaten run at World Cups with a tense four-wicket victory in Colombo to secure top spot in Group A. Ricky Ponting's side looked out of sorts after choosing to bat, crumbling to 176 all out with Umar Gul (3-30) and Abdul Razzaq (2-8) impressing.
South Africa eliminated the co-hosts and put England through to the quarter-finals with a massive 206-run victory in Mirpur. Jacques Kallis top-scored with 69 and Faf du Plessis hit a run-a-ball 52 as South Africa raced to 8-284 after Graeme Smith won the toss and elected to bat first. Needing a win to have any chance of qualifying for the quarter-finals, Bangladesh produced an abject batting display to be all out for 78.
Captain Kumar Sangakkara scored his first World Cup century and Muttiah Muralitharan took four wickets as Sri Lanka thrashed New Zealand by 112 runs. Sangakkara (111) and Mahela Jayawardene (66) added 145, after the openers fell cheaply, as Sri Lanka made 265-9. Muralitharan (4-25) then ran through the Black Caps' middle order as they crumbled from 82-2 to 153 all out.
Paul Stirling hit a century off 70 balls as Ireland bowed out of the World Cup with a stirring six-wicket victory over Netherlands in Kolkata. Set 307 to win, Stirling (101) and William Porterfield (68) produced an opening stand of 177 from 162 balls. Niall O'Brien (57 not out) helped wrap up the third highest run chase in World Cup history in the 48th over.
England kept their World Cup campaign alive with a dramatic 18-run win over the West Indies in Chennai. Jonathan Trott (47) gave England a fast start but wickets tumbled in the middle overs and they were dismissed for 243.
The Windies looked to be cruising to victory at 222-6 in the 42nd over, but amazingly collapsed to 225 all out.
Australia extended their unbeaten run in World Cups to 34 matches, and vaulted from fourth to first in Group A after beating Canada by seven wickets with 91 balls to spare.
South Africa booked their place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup and ended Ireland's hopes of progressing in the tournament with a 131-run win in Kolkata.
Pakistan booked a place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a seven-wicket victory (D/L method) over Zimbabwe in a rain-hit contest in Pallekele. Zimbabwe, needing to win to keep alive their hopes of reaching the last eight, got their innings made a dismal start as Umar Gul (3-36) left them on 13-3.
Co-hosts Bangladesh boosted their hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals of the World Cup as they eased to victory over the Netherlands in Chittagong. The six-wicket win means England must beat West Indies and hope other results go their way - or be eliminated.
Australia defeated Kenya by 60 runs in a World Cup Group A match after amassing 324 for six, batting first. They were made to work surprisingly hard by Kenya who reached 264 for six in 50 overs. The Australian bowlers managed to take only three wickets, with the other three batsmen falling to runouts.
New Zealand scored a mammoth 358 for 6 in their 50 overs as in-form Ross Taylor and opener Brendon McCullum blitzed Canada Sunday, helping to fire the Black Caps into the World Cup quarter-finals with a thumping 97-run win in Mumbai. Canada never looked remotely like challenging the target and ended on 261-9 after their 50 overs.
Sachin Tendulkar's 99th international century proved in vain as South Africa execute a brilliant run chase to beat India in the last over at the Cricket World Cup in Nagpur. Batting first, India lost their last nine wickets for 29 runs after Sachin Tedulkar's departure. They were 253 for 1 at one time, but ended up scoring only 296 with Dale Steyn taking five wickets in 16 balls.In a dramatic finale, tail-ender Robin Peterson struck 18 off seven balls to see the Proteas to a target of 297 with two balls to spare in Nagpur.
Bangladesh weathered a batting collapse to pull off a shock World Cup win, after England hit a modest 225 in Chittagong but looked on course to defend it after taking five wickets for 14 runs between the 30th and 40th over. A heroic ninth-wicket stand between Shafiul Islam and Mahmudullah - 58 from 56 balls - resulted in a remarkable two-wicket win that was sealed with six deliveries remaining.
Devon Smith scored a career-best 107 and Kieron Pollard smashed 94 off 55 balls as West Indies beat Ireland by 44 runs in World Cup Group B in Mohali.
A 282-run opening stand between Tillakratne Dilshan and Upul Tharanga powered Sri Lanka to a mammoth 327 for six against Zimbabwe and then Muralitharan and Dilshan affected a late Zimbabwe collapse to guide Sri Lanka to a 139-run win in Pallekele.
ICC World Cup 25th Match, India v Netherlands, Group B - India beat Netherlands by 5 wickets to consolidate their Group B lead.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, the Netherlands batting line up crashed to 127/7 in 38 overs even though they got a good start, taking 56/1 in 15 overs. Zaheer Khan took three wickets for 20 runs to help India bowl out the Netherlands for 189 at the Ferozeshah Kotla stadium.Chasing a modest target of 190 to win, India were given a flying start by openers Virender Sehwag (39 off 26 balls) and Sachin Tendulkar (27 off 22 balls) as they added 69 runs in just 7.3 overs. However, a triple strike by Pieter Seelaar and another wicket by Peter Borren had India struggling at 99/4 at one point of time. Yuvraj rescued the home team from this precarious position and guided them to a 5 wicket victory over Netherlands with 81 balls to spare and consolidated their top spot in the points table. India now have 7 points from 4 games with England, who have 5 points off as many games, at the second place. India is still Group B's only unbeaten team, with just a tie against England spoiling its 100 per cent record.Sachin Tendulkar, today added another feather in his cap when he became the first batsman to score 2,000 runs in the World Cup. He achieved the feat during his 27-run knock in their group B match against the Netherlands at the Feroz Shah Kotla. Playing in his 40th World Cup match, the champion batsman reached the milestone in style, smashing Ryan ten Doeschate for three consecutive boundaries.
Birthday boy Ross Taylor's terrific unbeaten century - 131 off 124 balls - set up New Zealand's 110-run victory over Pakistan in their World Cup Group A match on Tuesday. New Zealand blasted 100 off last five overs to reach 302 for seven in their allotted 50 overs.Pakistan's chase was derailed after half the side were dismissed inside 15 overs, with paceman Tim Southee picking up 3-25. Pakistan were bowled out for 192 in a win that sees New Zealand leapfrog their opponents to the top of Group A.
Canada secured only their second-ever World Cup victory with a five-wicket win against Kenya in Delhi. A 132-run, fourth-wicket partnership between Jimmy Hansra (70) and captain Ashish Bagai (64 not out) took Canada beyond their victory target of 199. Earlier, seamer Henry Osinde led the way with the ball with a career-best 4-26 as Kenya were dismissed for 198.
Yuvraj Singh saved the blushes for India by picking his maiden five-for to restrict Ireland to 207 before he hit an unbeaten fifty to settle India's nerves in a hard-fought win in Bangalore. Needing just 208 for a victory, India managed to lose 4 wickets for 100 runs before Yuvraj and Dhoni put on 67 runs and Pathan cracked 3 sixes and 2 fours to see India through.
England produced the most astonishing comeback of the World Cup to beat South Africa by six runs in Chennai. They lost two wickets in the first over and though Jonathan Trott (52) and Ravi Bopara (60) put on 99, they were bowled out for 171 in the 46th over. South Africa appeared to be coasting in reply at 124-3 but lost four wickets for three runs in five overs.
Kumar Sangakkara led from the front with a responsible, and skillful, knock to push his team towards a competitive total when rain intervened to kill the contest between tournament heavyweights Sri Lanka and Australia. With his knock of 73, he also become the second wicketkeeper after Adam Gilchrist to complete the double of 8000 runs and 300 dismissals in ODIs.With this no-result game, Australia's tally of winning 31 World Cup games in succession has ended.
The bus carrying the West Indies players has been stoned on its way back to the team hotel after they thrashed Bangladesh by nine wickets in Mirpur. A Bangladesh police official said the fans had mistaken the West Indies bus for the Bangladesh bus. The West Indies had produced a thumping performance to beat Bangaldesh by 9 wickets in their World Cup Group B match at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka earlier.Bangladesh were dismissed for 58, its lowest score in a World Cup. They were blown out inside 19 overs on a decent pitch to finish with the fourth lowest total in World Cup history. West Indies, led by Chris Gayle with 37 not out, took less than 13 overs to reach the winning target.
New Zealand displayed a clinically efficient all round performance to thump Zimbabwe by 10 wickets with more than 16 overs to spare in their crucial group league encounter of the World Cup at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, today. Zimbabwe were undone by disciplined Kiwi bowling and lost half the battle inside of 15 overs when they were reduced to 46 for five. The Kiwi openers Martin Guptill (86 n.o., 108b, 7x4, 2x6) and Brendon McCullum (76, 95b, 6x4, 2x6) showed enough restraint while facing Zimbabwe spinners in the beginning but still cantered home with 99 balls to spare. The duo's partnership was New Zealand's highest opening stand in World Cup matches and the highest of any team in this tournament.
Pakistan were skittled out for 184 after 43 overs but they saw off a spirited Canada by 46 runs, thanks to Shahid Afridi, who took his wicket tally in the 2011 World Cup to 14. A stand of 73 from Misbah-ul-Haq and Umar Akmal gave some respect to the Pakistan total with Umar firing four fours and a six in his 48. However swing bowler Harvir Baidwan took 3-35 as the final four Pakistan wickets fell for three runs in 14 deliveries.
South Africa steamrolled the Netherlands by 231 runs in Thursday's World Cup match to top Group B at Mohali. South Africa rode the marathon 221-run third wicket stand between Hashim Amla (113) and AB de Villiers (134) and JP Duminy's (40) subsequent 15-ball cameo to post 351-5 after they were asked to bat first. AB de Villiers, who made 107 in their first match against West Indies, struck a 134 from 98 balls with 13 fours and four sixes - his 11th one-day century. South Africa then mowed down the Dutch top half by the time they reached the 100-mark.
All-rounder Kevin O'Brien smashed 113 off 63 balls - the fastest century in Cricket World Cup history - as Ireland recovered from 111-5 to overhaul their target of 328 with five balls to spare and pull off an astonishing victory over England in Bangalore. Earlier, fifties from Kevin Pietersen, Jonathan Trott and Ian Bell had driven England to an imposing 327-8. O'Brien, a 26-year-old all-rounder who had never made a fifty in nine previous World Cup innings, turned the match on its head with a brutal display of hitting featuring 13 fours and six sixes.
Lasith Malinga - six for 38 - became the first bowler to pick up two hat-tricks at World Cups as he led Sri Lanka to a nine-wicket flattening of Kenya on Tuesday. In 2007, Malinga grabbed four in a row against South Africa.
22-year-old Kemar Roach from Barbados took the first World Cup hat-trick by a West Indian in superb figures of 6-27. Chris Gayle (80) and Kieron Pollard (60 from 27 balls) took the Windies to an imposing 330-8 on a pitch of irregular bounce, before Roach produced some exhilarating pace as the associate nation capitulated for 115.
Zimbabwe, picking only one fast bowler in their side, got their World Cup campaign up and running with a 175-run victory over Canada in a near-empty Nagpur.They easily defended a score of 298-8, with their five spinners sharing the wickets. Canada were all out for 123 in the 43rd over.
A brilliant 158 from Andrew Strauss saw England tie an extraordinary World Cup group match against India in Bangalore. Strauss along with Ian Bell put England in command with a 170-run second-wicket stand, before Zaheer Khan dismissed both batsmen in successive balls. England needed 14 from the last over, but fell one run short of victory needing two off the final ball.Earlier, India scored a mammoth 338 with the help of Tendulkar's 120-run knock which came off 115 balls (5 sixes and 10 fours). Tendulkar hit his 47th century off 103 balls as India crossed the 200-run mark in the 35th over. This is Tendulkar's fifth World Cup century - the most by any player in the world. This was just the fourth tied game in World Cup history.
India will face their first big test in the ongoing Cricket World Cup when they face England in a Group 'B' match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Strong contenders India beat Bangladesh in their first match while England wobbled a bit before getting past the Netherlands in their respective first outings. England captain Andrew Strauss has called on his side to ruin India's World Cup party as he believes England could conjure up a surprise.Both teams are likely to stick with the same starting XIs as in their first matches, with everyone available for the hosts apart from paceman Ashish Nehra. India captain Dhoni has warned his players they must forget about the emphatic nature of their victory over Bangladesh and not get carried away so early on in the tournament.
Misbah-Ul-Haq (83 not out off 81 balls) and Shahid Afridi - who picked up four wickets - guided Pakistan to an 11-run win over Sri Lanka in Colombo. Batting first, Misbah-ul-Haq and Younus Khan (72 off 76 balls) helped Pakistan to 277 for seven in 50 overs, from the difficult position of 105 for three.
Bangladesh spinners, so ineffective against India, rediscovered their magical touch on Friday to fashion an exciting 27-run win over Ireland in a low-scoring Group B match of the 2011 World Cup at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. Shafiul Islam, who passed a last minute fitness test, took four wickets for 10 runs in five overs to send Ireland crashing to a 27 runs defeat as Bangladesh ended three years, 10 months and 10 days of waiting for revenge for their defeat at the last World Cup in Barbados.Andre Botha (3-32) was the pick of the Irish bowlers, but they were reduced to 110-5 in reply on a slow pitch. Niall O'Brien (38) and Kevin O'Brien (37) got the Irish close, but they were 178 all out.
Mitchell Johnson and Shaun Tait paved the way for defending champion Australia's easy seven wicket win over New Zealand in a World Cup Group A match at the Vidarbha Cricket Stadium. Chasing 207, openers Shane Watson (62) and Brad Haddin (55) smashed the Black Caps all around as the four-time winners cruised to the target in 34 overs. The match was given the status of the bilateral contest and dedicated it to the earthquake victims of Christchurch.
AB de Villiers made a sublime unbeaten 107 as South Africa beat West Indies by seven wickets in World Cup Group B. Pakistan-born bowler Imran Tahir took 4-41 on his one-day debut for South Africa to restrict the Windies to just 222. AB de Villiers produced a man-of-the-match display, scoring his tenth ODI century with an unbeaten 107 off just 105 balls, which included eight fours and two sixes, while JP Duminy was unbeaten at the other end on 42.
Captain Shahid Afridi took five wickets as Pakistan completed a resounding 205-run World Cup Group A win over Kenya. Afridi claimed 5-16 - the best figures in a World Cup by a Pakistan bowler - as his team dismissed their Group A opponents for 112 in Hambantota. Earlier, Umar Akmal's 71 from 52 balls was complemented by Kamran Akmal (55), Younus Khan (50) and Misbah-ul-Haq (65), in a total of 317-7.
England survived a major scare in their opening World Cup match as they beat a spirited Netherlands with only eight balls to spare in Nagpur. All-rounder Ryan ten Doeschate smashed 119 from 110 balls as the Dutch took advantage of some poor England bowling and abject fielding to post 292-6.Chasing 293, Collingwood (30 off 23 balls) and Bopara (30 off 20 balls) ensured the victorious total of 296 for four with just eight balls remaining.
Australia got their quest for a fourth-straight World Cup crown off to a solid start with a comfortable 91-run win over Zimbabwe in their opening game of the tournament. Ricky Ponting's men cruised to a 91-run triumph in Ahmadabad that looked more like a practice match than a game at the highest level of one-day cricket. They posted a total of 262, with Watson and Clarke scoring freely. Shane Watson top-scored with eight fours and a six in his 72 from 92 deliveries, while Michael Clarke added an unbeaten 58.Left-armer Mitchell Johnson took 4-19 as the Aussies extended their winning run in the competition to 24 games.
Sri Lanka dominated the third game of the World Cup both with bat and ball as they defeated Canada by 210 runs in Hambantota on Sunday. Batting first Sri Lanka piled up a massive total of 332 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their quota of 50 overs with Mahela Jayawardene scoring a brilliant century in just 81 deliveries. Chasing 333, Canadian innings came to an end at 122 runs with Rizwan Cheema (37) remaining the top scorer.
Paceman Hamish Bennett took 4-16 as New Zealand thrashed Kenya by 10 wickets in their opening World Cup group game. Tim Southee (3-13) and Jacob Oram (3-2) each claimed three wickets as the African side were bowled out for 69 in 23.5 overs after choosing to bat. New Zealand needed only eight overs to knock off the runs, with Martin Guptill scoring 39 and fellow opener Brendon McCullum adding 26 in Chennai. Kenya's total was the fifth-lowest in the history of the tournament.
SR Tendulkar, V Sehwag, G Gambhir, V Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni, YK Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Z Khan, S Sreesanth, MM Patel.
India takes on Bangladesh in the 2011 World Cup opener on Saturday in Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium with a chance to exact revenge for a shock loss in the previous edition four years ago which ensured India's early exit in the first round of the 2007 tournament in the Caribbean. On paper, the day-night clash may look like a no-contest with tournament favourites India having won 20 of their 22 one-day matches against the Tigers. India have enjoyed an impressive run over the last three years, which has taken Dhoni's men to the top of the Test rankings and made them number two behind Australia in the one-dayers. With Sehwag, Sachin, Gambhir and Yuvraj Singh adding to a top-heavy line-up and Dhoni and the explosive Yusuf Pathan coming down the order, Harbhajan Singh has been pushed to number eight despite two Test centuries to his credit.
Captain Mahendra Dhoni scored a superb unbeaten century as India recorded a 117-run win over New Zealand in their World Cup warm-up match in Chennai. He shared century stands with Virat Kohli (59), Gautam Gambhir (89) and Suresh Raina (50) in a total of 360-5.
Aussie skipper Ricky Ponting top-scored with 57 on his return from injury but Australia finished 38 runs short of their target of 215, despite reaching 118-1 at one stage. India's number one spinner Harbhajan Singh (3-15) and Piyush Chawla with figures of 4-31 from nine overs were instrumental in India's win. In order to ensure players are given maximum opportunity, teams are permitted to use any 11 batsmen from their 15-man squad, and any bowlers. India's next warm-up game versus New Zealand at Chennai on Feb 16, 2011.
India 214 in 44.3 ov (Sehwag 54, Lee 3-35) beat Australia 176 all out in 37.5 ov (Ponting 57, Chawla 4-31) by 38 runs.
Bollywood's musical trio of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have composed the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011′s official theme song, titled "De Ghuma Ke". The song is in itself a passionate expression that creatively captures the fierce sense of competition and the desire to win. The song has been composed in 3 different versions - Hindi, Bangla and Sinhalese - and will feature in the build-up to and during the tournament in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
After skipping the logo unveiling ceremony of the 2011 World Cup held in Mumbai recently, speculations are rife that Pakistan could boycott the mega event also.
According to sources, the government is seriously considering to ask the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to boycott the 2011 World Cup in protest against the ICC's decision to shift the World Cup matches from Pakistan.The Indian government is being blamed for influencing the ICC's decision and trying to alienate Pakistan. The Central Organising Committee of the 2011 World Cup on Tuesday had recommended India to host eight of the 14 matches that were earlier allotted to Pakistan.
The Central Organising Committee of the 2011 World Cup on Tuesday recommended India to host eight of the 14 matches that were earlier allotted to Pakistan. The COC met in Mumbai to recommend the ICC Board as to where, within Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka, the 14 matches originally allocated to Pakistan should be staged and where the tournament secretariat would be based.
While India got eight, Sri Lanka will host the remaining four matches and Bangladesh two. India will now host 29 matches, Sri Lanka 12 and Bangladesh eight.The COC also recommended that Bangladesh would stage two of the four quarter-finals, with India and Sri Lanka hosting one each. The two semi-finals will be staged in India and Sri Lanka, with the final in India.
The majority of 2011 World Cup matches scheduled to be held in Pakistan will be switched to India, the tournament's organising committee has decided.
The 2011 World Cup was set to be co-hosted by Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka with Pakistan to host 14 matches. But the International Cricket Council, at its executive board meeting in Dubai earlier this month, decided to strip Pakistan of its hosting rights because of safety concerns arising from an "uncertain political situation" in the country.
At a World Cup organising committee meeting in Mumbai on Tuesday, India was given 29 matches including the final and one semi-final, while Sri Lanka is set to host 12 matches including a semi-final and Bangladesh eight matches and the opening ceremony. ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat, who attended the meeting, said he was confident adequate security measure would be put in place in the subcontinent to ensure the event goes ahead as planned.
"We have formed in the central organising committee a security team to be directed by BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) president Shashank Manohar," he said. "We recognise that it's important we instil confidence in the security measures we have in place. "We have no doubt that we will be able to put together security plans that would successfully help host the World Cup in 2011."
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be co-hosting the month-long extravaganza in four years' time. "We promise a spectator-and media-friendly World Cup in four years time," said, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Chairman Sharad Pawar, after the organisers' first meeting in Bhurban, a northern hill resort near Islamabad. "We will make unrelenting efforts to make the event a spectacular one so that more and more people come and watch the best cricket," Pawar was quoted as saying in 'The News'. "We assure that prices of the tickets will be affordable to the local paying capacity," he added.
The committee also held discussions on the option of common visas for citizens of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, based on the pattern the Caribbean nations adopted in the just concluded World Cup. "The possibility of a common visa will also be explored through talks with the governments," said Pawar.
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Nasim Ashraf said the committee will seek grants from the ICC for developing cricket grounds in all the four countries. Lahore, Karachi, Rawalpindi and Faisalabad would host the World Cup matches in Pakistan.
Pakistan's eastern cultural hub at Lahore was chosen, as the headquarters of the World Cup 2011. The four countries from the subcontinent beat the joint bid from Australia and New Zealand to stage the 2011 World Cup. Australia and New Zealand will now host the 2015 edition.
Besides Pawar and Ashraf, the meeting was attended by Bangladesh Cricket Board CEO Mehmood-ur-Rahman and Sri Lankan Cricket Board Chief Executive Dilip Mendies. The next organising committee meeting will be held in India later this year.
Australia and New Zealand also bid for the tournament, and a successful Australasian bid for the 2011 World Cup would have seen a 50-50 split in games, with the final still up for negotiation. The TransTasman bid, Beyond Boundaries, was the only bid for 2011 delivered to ICC headquarters in Dubai ahead of the March 1 deadline. Considerable merits of the Australasian bid were the superior venues and infrastructure and the total support of both the New Zealand and Australian governments on tax and customs issues during the tournament, according to Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland. The New Zealand government had also given assurance that Zimbabwe would be allowed to compete in the tournament, following political discussions in the country whether their cricket team should be allowed to tour Zimbabwe in 2005. The Australasian bid also won the support of West Indies captain Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
On 11 April 2005, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan announced agreement about the allocation of games, though no decision on the location of semi-finals and final has been made. Three months later, PCB director Abbas Zaidi confirmed that India had been chosen to host the final, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka would host the semi-finals. This will be the first time Sri Lanka will host a World Cup semi-final, after hosting two group games during the 1996 World Cup. The opening ceremony will take place in Bangladesh.
Venues: Eden Gardens (Kolkata), Feroz Shah Kotla (Delhi), M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Bangalore), M. A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chennai), Punjab C.A. Stadium (Mohali), Sardar Patel Stadium (Ahmedabad), Vidarbha C.A. Ground (Nagpur), Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai). The final of the 2011 cricket World Cup will be played in New Delhi at a new state-of-the-art stadium to be built by BCCI on the banks of river Yamuna at a cost of about Rs.5 billion.


Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) is conducting online recruitment to fill the posts of Associate Planner, Senior Architect, Architect, Senior Urban Designer, Urban Designer, Senior Landscape Architect, Landscape Architect on contract basis for a period of one year in Planning Division and LSE Division.
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Transforming Public Spaces into Vibrant Places for the Community.
Plazas & Walkways Create Ideal Gathering Places for a Community
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By: Holly Moskerintz
If you want to create excitement in your downtown, consider open air plazas, squares and pedestrian walkways. These newly created spaces could serve as major gathering places for the community and help to revitalize downtown areas.
According to Downtown Again, when occupied, public plazas radiate a sense of activity, display a high degree of camaraderie among the occupants, and seem to release drawing powers that passing pedestrians find difficult to resist.
Plaza sites must be highly visible and well lit. Ideal locations for plazas are within walking distance of downtown businesses and around eateries, retail shops, brew pubs, and other businesses are located. However, other potential sites could be existing parks or green areas, highly visible and accessible portions of surface parking lots, yard areas and alleyways linked to major downtown buildings such as courthouses and county offices, and locations where sidewalks might be expanded to accommodate plazas. Plazas should also be within reasonable proximity of public restrooms.
Triangle Plaza: Los Angeles' First Pedestrian Plaza
Public squares and plazas should have activities that attract people individually as well as groups. They also need to include amenities such as tables, seating, fountains and reflecting pools, play areas, kiosks, Wi-Fi, flowers, trees and other landscaping, game boards, lighting, litter receptacles, bike racks, signage, etc.
Design and maintenance are also important keys in achieving the benefits that public plazas can offer. Plazas must be well maintained with the daily removal of litter and trash and cleaning of tables and benches. Plaza care can be part of a daily park management program.
Public plaza in Columbia Heights (Washington, DC).
The Project for Public Spaces (PPS) suggests the development of plazas and squares ideally requires four key ingredients: community ideas, public space design that supports a program, a management group in charge of the square and active public uses in adjacent buildings.
PPS also believes public squares are as vital to cities as economic development because they are where the people who live and work in a community experience their neighborhoods and each other. The benefits go far beyond just making better spaces for people:
Economic and Community Development – Public squares can catalyze private investment and small scale entrepreneurial activities.
Community identity – Squares nurture and define community identity by providing a sense of identity, encouraging volunteerism, and highlighting the values within the community.
Bridge-building – Squares draw a diverse population, including more women, elderly, and children, as well as a greater ethnic and cultural mix – and encourage people to get involved and take pride in the area. Public squares are a "common ground."
Public plazas also play a unique role in the lives of children, accordingly to the Project for Public Spaces (PPS). Experiencing the space from two or three feet from the ground, children can seamlessly transform a safe street of colorful, moveable chairs into a fantasy world where hiding in plain sight becomes the best hiding place ever.
And, if communities aren't quite sure if a plaza will work out, they may start as temporary projects to test the waters.
The Jackson Heights (NY) Green Alliance began working with local parents in 2007 to provide more play space for neighborhood children. By successfully transforming 78th Street into a play street closed to car traffic, the Alliance continued its advocacy resulting in a permanent public plaza.
A "Flicnic" at the 78th Street Plaza in New York.
One of the most discussed plaza projects is The Porch at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, PA, which represents a transformative new urban open space. Adjacent to the second busiest train station in the country, between two magnificent historic buildings and within a short walk of over 16,000 jobs, The Porch is a key gateway to the region. Once a congested parking lane and a bland, barren sidewalk, The Porch has quickly become one of the most animated public places in Philadelphia, with amenities such as abundant seating, vibrant seasonal plantings, ongoing performances, fitness classes and a variety of special events such as The Porch Beer Garden and mini-golf.
The Porch at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, PA
Campus Martius Park, a 2.5 acre public square and year-round entertainment venue, anchors a two square block district that is the commercial center and heart of downtown Detroit. Surrounded by over 6.5 million square feet of mixed used space, the Campus Martius district is a regional destination. All of the major avenues radiate out from Detroit's Point of Origin in the Park and the Park is also the crossroads to all the other major downtown activity.
Residents enjoying the space and activities in Campus Martius Park, Detroit.
REALTORS® are getting into the action too with hopes of revitalizing their downtowns with a new public place for the community to gather.
In Greenville, SC, a concrete space was not only an eyesore but also was an example of an underutilized property in a centrally located area downtown. The Sumter (SC) Association of REALTORS® will be creating a courtyard in the space complete with fountain, flowers and benches.
Vacant, concrete space in Greenville, SC will be turned into a community garden.
The Bronx-Manhattan North (NY) Association of REALTORS® partnered with William Rivera, a District Leader & State Committeeman for New York's 87th Assembly District on the Morrison Avenue Plaza Project. The Association received an NAR Placemaking Micro-grant to create a mural which will help to activate the area and give residents another reason to visit the new plaza area.
And, while most of us think of a plaza being a square space, there are other options too. The Ada County (ID) Association of REALTORS® is using an NAR Placemaking Micro-grant to create a pedestrian plaza, including seating and landscaping, to connect folks to Main Street and to help revitalize downtown Meridian.
Underutilized area between two buildings to be transformed into a pedestrian walkway in Meridian, ID.
The Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of REALTORS® has the same type of idea. They will be converting an alley in Fortville, IN, which was recently closed to vehicular traffic, into a pedestrian walkway with benches, planters and public art.
So as you can see, there may be a variety of underutilized and vacant spaces in your community that could be transformed in plazas, walkways and gathering places. Can you think of any?
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Smart growth is an approach to development that encourages a mix of building types and uses, diverse housing and transportation options, development within existing neighborhoods, and community engagement. The Smart Growth Program offers state and local REALTOR® Associations to way to engage with government officials, community partners and the general public in planning and designing community's future.
Planned diversity initiatives makes good business sense. REALTOR® Associations with well-planned diversity programs create a stronger sense of community, particularly in neighborhoods with high concentrations of foreign-born and minority residents who are moving up the socioeconomic ladder and are buying homes.
NAR Placemaking Resources
Placemaking Guide: A Guide to Transform a Public Space into a Community Place
REALTORS® and state and local association staff can learn the details of Placemaking, the kinds of projects placemaking entails, how to organize them, and where to go for assistance and resources.
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Our Placemaking Webinar Series will provide more in depth information on the various types of Placemaking and how REALTORS® were involved in Placemaking activities in their communities.
Placemaking Grant
The Placemaking Grant funds the creation of new public spaces, like pocket parks, trails & gardens, in a community. The grant focuses on "lighter, cheaper, quicker" placemaking projects, which can be built under a year and cost less than $200,000.
The opinions expressed in reader comments sections on this website are those of the reader and not NAR or REALTOR® Magazine.
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Dubai: City Travel Guide
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About Dubai When Should You Visit Dubai? Must-Visit Places in Dubai How Much Does it Cost to Stay in Dubai? General Customs You Need to Know Traveling Within Dubai Healthcare in Dubai What's The Food Like in Dubai? Important Holidays in Dubai Relocating to Dubai
Dubai really is quite the city, isn't it? Even though it's located in the United Arab Emirates, arguably one of the most conservative countries in the world, Dubai itself is quickly becoming the most modern. A picture-perfect example of a futuristic utopia without all the sci-fi magic. Everything here is real, which makes the city even more fascinating! So it's no wonder why so many people, even the richest and the most famous, would want to travel here every now and again!
With around 9.89 million people in its population, Dubai is one of the most populated non-capital cities in the world. IT's all thanks to the fact that, through the years, it's become a central business and finance hub in the Middle East. As a result, a lot of people from all around the world have relocated here. Despite this, however, Arabic is still the dominant language here. English has become common, yes, but learning Arabic will make your stay here a lot easier nonetheless!
When Should You Visit Dubai?
Seeing as Dubai is in the Middle East, you can expect the weather here to be, for the most part, hot. Though there are some months where the heat isn't as intense. The months of March to April and September to October are, perhaps, some of the mildest in terms of the climate. You'd want to go to Dubai during these times! It also helps that these are the months where the city sees the fewest tourists.
Must-Visit Places in Dubai
You probably know by now the many must-see attraction and must-visit places here in Dubai. The city has become an entire collection of tourist hotspots that social media almost couldn't keep up with anymore. There's the famous Atlantis waterpark, Burj Khalifa (the tallest building in the world), The Dubai Mall, the much-photographed Burj Al Arab, and many more!
Not to mention the many other surprises throughout Dubai's many neighborhoods! As a tourist, a day, a week, or even a month might not be enough to see and visit everything noteworthy in this city. And if you're relocating here, it'd take you a long time to accomplish that as well!
How Much Does it Cost to Stay in Dubai?
Should it really surprise you that staying in Dubai is expensive? It's a city where the rich and famous go! Of course, it's going to cost you a lot to go here! It's possible your airfare to get here costs you a fortune already! With so many luxury homes, upscale shopping districts, and is a major business hub, it's no wonder it'd cost an arm and a leg to spend time here. Just renting an apartment can already cost you a lot, the common minimum price being AED3,000.00 a month! As for food, it'd cost you around AED304.99 for one-to-two weeks' worth of groceries. That's around $100.00!
Remember that Dubai is still in the UAE. No matter how global the city has become, the general norm here remains conservative and traditional. And the Arabs are not to be trifled with! Notwithstanding the many unfair stereotypes the rest of the world has thrown upon them, they really are serious about upholding the many traditions in their country.
This means that the customs here have practically remained the same for centuries. They include, among other things, not being too physical with the opposite sex. Social courtesy dictates keeping a close distance from those who are not your spouse here in the city. You also should show your feet; they regard it as the 'dirtiest part of your body.'
Traveling Within Dubai
With so many places to explore here, it's a good thing Dubai's public transport is extremely efficient! Where else will you find a metro system that doesn't have a driver? Or buses that arrive and depart on time? Not to mention a (excuse the pun!) boatload of ferries to help you cross any body of water to get to where you need to be! No matter where you're going, you'll definitely find a way to get there on time, probably even earlier than expected. And if it's your first time here, don't you worry! You can really on transportation apps to help you out!
Healthcare in Dubai
The UAE's healthcare was instituted as a universal law. This means that all residents in the country are given ample health coverage that's paid for by the government. Hence, if you're moving to Dubai, you virtually have nothing to worry about in terms of healthcare. Now, if you're just a tourist, however, you might want to get a private plan instead. Only then will you get access to the health services here, not the least of which is getting treated at some of the finest medical centers in Dubai!
What's The Food Like in Dubai?
As Dubai has become quite the global city, many of the world's best cuisines are all on offer here. The city has quite the collection of culinary hotspots, from Michelin-starred establishments to charming holes-in-the-walls the world has yet to know about. Each providing a memorable taste for the lucky ones who get to eat there!
Though, as Dubai is a major city in the UAE, you ought to indulge in the most exotic dishes the region has to offer! Think kababs packed with succulent beef, nutritious hummus with just the right kick to it, and the enticingly flavored manakeesh! You won't get to taste—at least not as good and as authentic, anyways—food like this anywhere else!
Important Holidays in Dubai
Since the UAE is one of the central Muslim countries in the world, most of the public holidays in Dubai are related to Islam, The most well-known, which are also observed in other countries around the world., includes Eid al-Fitr (end of Ramadan), Mawlid al-Nabi (the Prophet Mohammad's birthday), and Muharram (the Islamic New Year). But don't worry! Some of the more popular Western holidays, such as Christmas Day and New Year's Eve, is as big a deal here as they are in other countries as well!
Relocating to Dubai
Going to Dubai is one thing. Just visiting the city as a tourist means you still get to go back home. You don't have to undergo drastic changes, not go overboard in preparing for your trip, and simply have fun in this Middle Eastern modern utopia. Why else has Duba become a popular tourist destination over the years?
With that said, actually moving here is another matter entirely! You need to be very careful and meticulous on how to go about it! One wrong move and you're done! Well, not done, per se, but your life here won't be as pleasant as you wanted it to be. To ensure that it does, however, you can rely on this relocation guide!
8 Exquisite Dubai Luxury Homes to Rent on New Year's Eve
Are you celebrating New Year's Eve in Dubai? Then make sure you rent the right luxury home. From vacation villas to executive suites, there are a few luxury homes in Dubai that will be perfect for your year-end celebrations!
The 10 Best Things About Christmas in Dubai
From festive markets to spending time with beautiful sea creatures, there's so much to look forward to at Christmas in Dubai! The city is one of the best places in the world to spend the holiday season!
The Five Cafes in Dubai You Have to Check Out
Although there are many great faces in Dubai, there are five that you simply have to check out! The coffee they make tastes incredible and the food? Amazing! There's a reason why these coffee ships stand out and you have to go there yourself to find out!
The Most Exciting Malls of Dubai
The malls of Dubai are truly something else! You won't ever find malls that take you around the world in one place, has an aquarium as big as the sea, and offers as much luxury as those in this incredible metropolis!
The Five Best Villas You Can Rent in Dubai
Looking for a luxury villa in Dubai that you can call home? Then choose any among these five amazing luxury homes in the city. They're just what you're looking for in a vacation villa in one of the best destinations in the world!
Our Dubai Luxury Rentals with The Most Beautiful Living Rooms
A beautiful living room is a must for any high-class homes. Take a look at these exceptional luxury rentals in Dubai, for example. From the great views through the windows to the stunning furniture, their living rooms are something to behold!


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Nissan's Taxi of Tomorrow Gets Go for Big Apple Debut
First NV200 hacks will hit the street in April.
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Nissan has been fleet-testing its NV200 cabs at both its Arizona proving grounds - and in New York.
If you can make it there you can make it anywhere, or so Nissan is hoping as it gets ready to put the first of its NV200-based cabs out onto the sometimes mean streets of New York.
After a long and contentious debate, that included a series of legal challenges, the Big Apple's Taxi & Limousine Commission has set April 20, 2015 as the start date for its Taxi of Tomorrow program. With only rare exception, most of the current New York cab fleet will have to be replaced when they retire with specially modified Nissan NV200 vans.
Come Along for the Ride!
The Japanese maker won a three-way shoot-out three years ago to replace the long-familiar Ford Crown Victoria as the taxi of choice for New York's big yellow fleet. Proponents claim the new NV200 cab conversion offers a number of advantages, including more room and better visibility for passengers, and improved fuel economy for fleet operators.
But, perhaps in typical New York fashion, the city's pick was challenged in a series of court cases that, at one point saw the Manhattan Supreme Court toss out the decision backed by former Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Eventually, that decision was reversed and Nissan was given the go-ahead – though fleet operators will have the option to choose an alternate hybrid of wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Nissan has teamed up with BraunAbility, an automotive mobility company to provide a wheelchair accessible version of the NV200.
The Big Apple has actually been increasing the number of cabs on its streets to improve access for the mobility impaired, eventually hoping to have as many as 15,000 or more licensed vehicles – with thousands more gypsy cabs and a growing number of operators participating in such alternatives as Lyft and Uber, the latter not required to adopt the Nissan NV200.
(U.S. new, used car sales will top record $1.1 trillion for 2014. Click Here for the story.)
Even then, the plan to replace the 16 different cab models currently in use is expected to be worth as much as $1 billion.
The choice of the Japanese van came after a three-year face-off that eventually was narrowed down to three alternatives, including the Ford Escape and a wildcard entry from Turkish start-up Karsan Otomotiv.
Nissan's option featured not only a large interior, but such niceties as odor absorbing materials in the vehicle's headliner, sliding doors, reading and foot lights, USB charging ports and 12-volt electrical outlets. Drivers also will have standard GPS and backup cameras.
(Falling gas prices putting money in consumers' pockets. Click Here for the latest.)
Part of the challenge any new entry would face is the rough condition of New York roads.
"Nissan created its own 'New York Ave.' at its Arizona proving grounds to replicate harsh conditions of NYC streets to rigorously test the Nissan NV200 taxi to tune the suspension specifically to NYC road conditions," the maker notes.
It also hired a number of cabbies to test early prototypes of the Taxi of Tomorrow on the real streets of New York, the maker claiming to have logged enough miles to have covered every street in crowded Manhattan 300 times.
Whether it will live up to expectations will soon become apparent. With an average 600,000 riders a day, the Taxi of Tomorrow will face a tough challenge every day.
(New car sales look solid as year comes to a close. Click Here for the story.)
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This should be an interesting experiment. I'm not so sure giving one company the entire taxi contract is a good thing but time will tell. If there is any means possible for corruption, I'm certain that it will occur.
As far as taxi service is concerned I've seen numerous ideas including using the Prius. I expect that tax payers are subsidizing many of these alternative approaches to taxi service – as usual.


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This CD is one of four that is included in the Don't Panic Self-Help Kit. The first track is "Finding Personal Power," a guided imagery the enhances your sense of personal strength in order to reach your goals and to develop skills in preparation for the imagery practices on Track 2. The second track, "Three-minute Success Imageries," trains you to use brief imagery to support your efforts just before entering a situation that has been threatening to you in the past.
REID WILSON, Ph.D. is Director of the Anxiety Disorders Treatment Center and is an international expert in the treatment of anxiety disorders, with books translated into nine languages. He is author of Stopping the Noise in Your Head: The New Way to Overcome Anxiety and Worry (HCI Books) and Don't Panic: Taking Control of Anxiety Attacks (Harper) and Facing Panic: Self-Help for People with Panic Attacks (ADAA), is co-author, with Dr. Edna Foa, of Stop Obsessing! How to Overcome Your Obsessions and Compulsions (Bantam), is co-author, with Lynn Lyons, LICSW, of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous & Independent Children (HCI Books) and of Playing with Anxiety: Casey's Guide for Teens and Kids. He is co-author of Achieving Comfortable Flight, a self-help package for the fearful flier. He designed and served as lead psychologist for American Airlines' first national program for the fearful flier. He serves as the Expert for WebMD's Anxiety and Panic Community. His free self-help website – www.anxieties.com – serves 500,000 visitors per year. Television appearances include The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Katie Show, Good Morning America, and CNN. He has served as psychologist in an episode of A&E's Hoarders. In 2014 he was honored with the highest award given by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, and he was presented the 2019 Service Award by the International OCD Foundation.
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Want to give your backyard a soothing luxurious feel? Add a waterfall. It will notch up the look of your house by many levels. Plus, waking up to a backyard waterfall, nothing can really beat that. Even though waterfalls designs can take time to build, the beauty of it, is beyond measures. There are many sorts of backyard waterfall ideas you can go through, before you close on one, common backyard waterfall ideas being the formal and the informal styles. These fantastic waterfall designs for your backyard highlighted below, will only want you to own a backyard (if you don't own one already!) and add a waterfall to it right away.
They give the look of a staircase, with their angular and geometric design structure. One can easily tell looking at a formal backyard waterfall that it's been synthetically put together. Having said that, the beauty of this waterfall design will not fail to marvel you. The soothing gardens, gush of waterfall, made using bricks and surrounded by pebble stones and concrete all give it a mesmerizing look. To get the best out of this type of waterfall design, it is suggested to build it on a slope.
This type of backyard waterfall is a replica of the waterfall we all take mini vacations for, in order to go and see them. The purpose of building an informal backyard waterfall is to make it look like a natural waterfall or as close to a natural waterfall as it can look. While constructing this, if the proportion goes out of scale, this can look like a total debacle! Who said good things comes easy? If built rightly, keeping the scale, height and proportion in mind, this waterfall idea will make you an envy of many. To give it a natural feel and look, you will find these waterfalls often surrounded by stones of varied types. They build a large hollow space and escalate the height of waterfall to ensure high sound is produced by the waterfall. To build a formal or an informal waterfall, is completely your choice. But given that an informal waterfall appears just like a natural waterfall, it is preferred choice of backyard waterfall design.
Imagine having your very own pool and waterfall in the backyard. You don't have to travel miles to soak the beauty and enjoy some lone or family time. This is a not only an extremely functional easy to maintain backyard waterfall idea but also looks equally mod. This is like your mini pool and waterfall (all in one). How cool is that? You can have it structured using glass, bricks, stones basically anything; all you need is a thought and a space to build it up. This idea can go versatile in the construction phase. Plus, you can enjoy a swim or simply the waterfall or both.
Whether you build an informal, formal or pool integrated waterfall for your backyard, you are sure going to love having one in the first place. Children can go splish – splash, you can enjoy your Sunday afternoon brunch by the waterfall or simply use it as a back drop for a perfect selfie. All in all these waterfall ideas for the backyard are simple, easy to build and extremely functional.


What we are physically measuring is the electrical nerve signal through the muscles. This gives us an insight into the efficiency of their brain-body communication. The relevance for children with autism, is that typically their brain-body communication is terribly inefficient. They tend to show scans that display great amounts of wasted energy. The wasting of energy means that they are going to be limited in their ability to self-heal and self-regulate. Here's an example of what that looks like.
The white vase shaped line that you see in the middle of the gray zone is the statistical norm. The patient's readings are represented by the black lines on each side. In this young boy's case, his scan is showing a tremendous over expenditure of energy. This mean his brain-body communication is inefficient. Refer to label at the bottom the picture labeled "Total Energy Index: 553.4". That number should ideally be 100.0. So this little guy is working so hard and wasting so much energy that things like focus and attention are being completely thrown off.
If you noticed the date, this scan was taken back in October. Our recommendation at that point in time was that he come in for adjustments 3 times per week until his next scan. Our objective with each adjustment was just to make some forward progress. At first the progress was minimal at best. Then things started shift. He had improvements in his digestion. He showed better levels of attention. And overall he was way more relaxed.
Fast forward to his most recent scan.
Now you will notice some remarkable differences. The first one is the black line. While not perfect, it more closely reflects the ideal white line that we are shooting for. Secondly, the Total Energy Index score of 157. 9. This is a dramatic change in the efficiency of his brain-body communication. In a little over 3 months he has consistently made improvements toward normal function.
So what does this mean for him day to day? Is he cured?
This is the starting line for him. Previously he really had no shot at normal self-healing and self-regulation. So much of that wasted energy meant that everyday was a struggle to get through. His body didn't have the reserve energy to go into healing mode. He was living in survival mode.
Now as his parents start to add in lifestyle changes and restorative processes, his body will be ready to accept them and do something with them. Chiropractic has helped to unlock his potential for healing. And we're excited to see where the rest of the journey will take him.


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An unusual traffic hazard closed down U.S. Highway 59 in southeast Texas early Monday. It was an alligator, and a massive one at that. According to the Houston Chronicle, the gator measured 11 and a half feet long. Authorities caught wind of the reptile when it was clipped by an 18-wheeler just after midnight near Cleveland. They put out a request for wildlife wranglers to remove the animal, and a local cowboy answered the call. When Chance Ward of Tarkington arrived at the scene, the gator was none too happy. "He would rise up and hiss at them anytime someone would get close," Ward told the paper. Ward lassoed the reptile, and it took six men to load the beast into the bed of his truck. According to Ward's Facebook page, the gator — dubbed George — was released into an area lake around noon.  Continue reading...


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Dr. Shaunda Grisby – Surgical Oncologist
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Discover Lafayette welcomed Surgical Oncologist Dr. Shaunda Grisby of Oschner Lafayette General to discuss her journey in medicine and her mission in helping people be free of breast cancer.
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a yearly event held to increase awareness of the disease (which is the most common cancer in women aside from some types of skin cancer), it seemed a fitting time to shine the light on Dr. Grisby. A general surgeon, Dr. Grisby is fellowship-trained in Breast Surgical Oncology with advanced techniques such as oncoplastic breast surgery, nipple-sparing mastectomy, skin-sparing mastectomy, and management of benign breast diseases.
Originally from Northern California, Dr. Grisby studied to earn a Doctor of Medicine at the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and the David Geffin School of Medicine at UCLA, a medical program that "provides training in the scholarly and humane aspects of medicine and fosters the development of leaders who will advance medical practice and knowledge in underserved areas in the United States and abroad." She went on to be a general surgery resident at Easton School of Medicine in Pennsylvania and completed a breast surgical oncological fellowship in Michigan at the William Beaumont Hospital.
Dr. Grisby's parents were originally from the Shreveport area, and she had maintained ties to Louisiana. With Louisiana consistently being ranked #3 in breast cancer mortality, Dr. Grisby found Lafayette to fit the bill as the perfect site for her medical practice and to have the opportunity to make a real difference in health outcomes. She moved to Lafayette from Michigan in 2017.
Dr. Grisby believes that education is the first step in helping people become aware of the need to have routine check-ups and prevent cancer from becoming invasive. She has worked diligently to teach breast cancer awareness and breast cancer prevention throughout the region, sharing her compassionate and caring voice to the community. Her message on positive lifestyle choices includes such measures as eating a varied diet with a focus on healthy oils such as olive and avocado and "good" carbohydrates such as fruits and vegetables, getting in exercise for 30 minutes several times a week, and limiting alcohol consumption. It's been hard during COVID for many of us to get inadequate exercise so her advice is to be creative and fit in exercise when you can, even if it means walking around the house.
In recognition of her work in Acadiana to increase breast health, Dr. Grisby was recently honored as a 2020 SPIRIT OF HOPE HONOREE by the American Cancer Society.
While many believe that having a genetic mutation linked to breast cancer is the biggest risk an individual may face, in fact, approximately 12.5 % of women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime no matter what their genetic make-up or family history is. Standard protocol is that women should begin having mammograms at the age of 40; however, if the individual has close relatives (such as grandmothers, mother, sisters, or aunts on either side of the family) who have had breast cancer diagnosed by the age of 40, they should begin having mammograms by the age of 30 and have additional screenings each year. It is not recommended that mammograms be conducted on younger women as their breast tissue is at a less developed stage and mammograms can be difficult to interpret. Physicians may recommend a breast ultrasound for patients under 30 years of age as the best imaging modality.
Dr. Grisby's typical patient presents after having a diagnostic screening, diagnostic workup, and biopsy confirming breast cancer. They usually haven't suspected anything was wrong and are in relative shock at the diagnosis. In that state of mind, it can be difficult to comprehend all of the information being given by the doctor. Dr. Grisby endeavors to explain what the diagnosis means in a simple "story" fashion, in a manner in which it will be easy to understand and remember so that the patient can accurately relate the information to others. Her focus is on the patient and partnering with them as the best options for treatment are discussed; she emphasizes the importance of respecting the patient and instilling in them the confidence to know that she will always be on their team and be there to support them as they navigate their treatment journey.
Most breast cancers are caught relatively early, and before lymph nodes are involved. However, some patients present with a mass that they felt in a self-examination; Dr. Grisby says that you can have a normal mammogram at a yearly screening and six months later feel a lump in your breast. She stresses, "Don't wait for scheduled yearly screenings if you feel a lump or suspect a problem. You need a diagnostic work-up as soon as possible!"
Breast cancer is treated in a much different fashion from thirty years ago. Surgeons used to aggressively remove pectoral muscles and lymph nodes to ensure that all cancer was removed. People were left disfigured and had long-term health problems resulting from removal of the lymph nodes which are crucial in fighting infections and disease. With advances in radiation treatments and increased knowledge of tumor biologies, breast oncologists can also perform sentinel lymph node biopsies which are much more precise in targeting the cancer sites.
COVID has caused major challenges and oncologists have had to pivot in managing their options during the pandemic just as the rest of society has. While telemedicine is a great tool, it is not always an effective option to utilize with older patients who aren't tech-savvy. Surgeries had to be postponed during the shutdown, thus preventing many cancer patients from having scheduled procedures, and the usual sequence of treatments were modified if deemed to be an effective alternative.
As some types of breast cancers are slow-growing, the waits were not deemed life-threatening. Pre-COVID, some cancers would typically be treated with chemo to shrink a mass and these treatments could still be administered during COVID. Other breast cancers that respond favorably to hormonal therapies were treated with medications until operating rooms were able to reopen. Studies are being conducted on cancer patients being treated during the COVID shutdown to assess outcomes of treatment during these trying times.
Dr. Shaunda Grisby's office is located in the newly renovated Lafayette General Breast Center at 1448 South College Road. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit www.lafayettegeneral.com/breast-center or call 337-571-1300.
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The University's activities create considerable value for society, and UCPH must become even better at demonstrating the value of research and education. Many of the world's greatest challenges call for interdisciplinary collaboration. More focus should be given to utilising knowledge across disciplines and sectors in collaboration with national and global knowledge-intensive organisations and businesses.
The University must contribute to ensuring that opportunities arising from developments in digital technology are exploited, and to exploring the ethical, social and cultural issues that result from digitalisation and globalisation. The University of Copenhagen should be known internationally as an open and ambitious knowledge institution. The University's graduates must acquire international competences and a global outlook, just as students and academic staff should draw inspiration from the surrounding world and be equipped to contribute to a society undergoing rapid change.
Solid core academic skills and strong collaboration skills are prerequisites to enable UCPH to contribute to a sustainable and positive development in Denmark and globally. The University has a responsibility to contribute to resolving the major societal challenges as defined, for example, in the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
As a result of developments in areas such as migration, health and lifestyle, demographics, climate and global conflicts, we are facing increasingly complex issues that require solid research-based expertise and problem-solving skills across disciplines and in a new digital reality.
We must exploit the potential that lies in focused and committed partnerships with national and global universities, foundations, businesses and public organisations. UCPH is a member of several international university alliances and collaborates with businesses, public institutions and organisations across a wide range of different fields. In this way, we create knowledge for and with the surrounding world and contribute to attracting knowledge-intensive jobs to Denmark and Greater Copenhagen and to starting businesses based on new knowledge and inventions which originate in the universities.
The University aims to have an impact on societal trends and to ensure transparency about research results. We must demonstrate the value that the University's researchers and students deliver to Danish society and to the resolution of national and global challenges. This applies both to long-term research and to analyses of current societal trends.
We must contribute to the creation of a culture which recognises constructive dialogue and critical thinking rooted in research-based insight. We take active part in the public debate, involve citizens in research and contribute to political decisions being founded on the best possible knowledge base.
The University of Copenhagen produces the graduates of the future, but we also share the responsibility for ensuring access to lifelong learning and education for the individual. Better bridge-building and cohesion in the educational system can contribute to qualifying the University's students, reduce dropout rates and create better transitions for those graduates who will go on to teach after completing their studies.
Primary and secondary schools, upper secondary schools and university colleges are key stakeholders with whom we must collaborate to better prepare students for academia and to ensure the high quality of subject-specific didactics and pedagogy for teachers across the entire educational system. We will also provide opportunities for further and continuing education in relevant areas.


Wow! The realisation that I have done 250,000 miles in the #fordfiesta is making me think. I would have done about that in the #vauxhallcorsa & #fiatpunto (combined) too - 1/2 million miles is ten times around x the circumference of the planet covered on driving lessons!


There are many places you can buy and sell diamonds. For consumers, the best place to buy diamonds is at the nearby jeweler. For the diamond trade, wholesalers are located in diamond bourses and centers all over the world. Some of them are located at places where there is or was diamond polishing nearby.
In order to save time for our diamond buyers, we decided upon a number of preset diamond centers. These diamond centers give better flexibility to say where your diamond can be picked up without extra charge. So each diamond will have one physical location, and a number of optional (extra) delivery locations, which have to be in one of the defined diamond districts.
The diamond trade has always been a very global trade. Due to geographical and economical factors the demand for diamonds is very geo-seasonal. More diamonds are sold in certain seasons, but each part of the world has its own seasons.
Most diamonds are not sold in the vicinity of where they are mined. The polishing centers today are mostly in India and China due to the availability of a suitable local work force. This makes the diamond trade truly global and as a diamond dealer it is very important to know where to find the best merchandise for the best price at which time.
Before you import or export diamonds, make sure to update yourself about the different taxes and regulations involved.


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Biljana here! Today I have Kerrie Byrne McCreadie with a guest post about choosing writing or publishing as a career. Take it away, Kerrie!
Majoring in English always seemed to be a very puzzling thing for those around me. It took me five and a half years to finish my undergraduate degree, and I probably couldn't count the number of times this question came up. I also couldn't count the number of ways I've responded. Writer. Editor. Book publicist. Agent. Designer. All noble causes, all professions inhabited by creative and brilliant people. But somewhere, in answering that penetrating question—with all its strength of will in making me feel like my degree would be ultimately useless—I got lost in the possible options and forgot to think about the most important thing: what did I want to do in the first place?
You learn early that being a writer isn't considered a "realistic" career. Going into editing, that can work. But writing, being an author, not so much. I'm still fairly certain that the Grade 11 Careers class I was forced to take (a Canadian rite of passage) existed just to tell me that my dream jobs (at the time: writer, musical theatre performer, etc.) were impractical, and that I was unreasonable.
I can still see my teacher rolling her eyes.
What they don't tell you in Careers class is that it's probably not that much more impossible to become a writer than it is to become an editor in this economic climate. Becoming a writer who creates a six-figure novel? Not so likely. But becoming a writer at all? It's hard, it takes passion and dedication—but it does happen. And it isn't really less possible than being an editor. But we're told it is. We're told as young writers that the publishing industry is the smarter, easier choice. Not only is that not necessarily true, but it also belittles the work done by the incredible, driven people in the industry. There are publishers who spend their entire lives making sure other peoples' books do well. People who work in the industry are often ambitious and passionate and…well. Practically superhuman, in some cases.
But still, I really wanted to be an editor; and, admittedly, it wasn't just because of Careers. I love editing, I love being the person who gets to polish something beautiful into something perfect. At this point I have a little more than year of experience in the Toronto publishing world. Not a lot. I'm a baby, and I know it—but it's enough to get a peek. I worked as an intern at a small publisher, sorting through submissions and slush. At the same small publisher, I worked as a typesetter and graphic designer. This past summer I have been working as an assistant for the president of a literary agency. These have all been really rewarding experiences and I've learned a lot. Publishing is hard. There's a lot on the line for everyone emotionally, mentally, and financially. Doing design on a fast-paced publishing schedule is one of the most challenging jobs I've had so far, and seeing how agents function while they work is awe-inspiring. So many people in this industry work 17-18 hour days with hardly any weekends, just because they love it so much.
As I'm starting to grow into a publishing toddler, this experience has given me a pretty startling realization. I knew going into these internships that I wanted to write, that I always have wanted to write. But somewhere along the way I started letting my Careers teacher's voice whisper in my ear. I am dedicated to continuing to educate myself on how to edit more thoroughly and how to design more beautifully. I'm just starting to get good enough to freelance reliably. But what I really want to focus on at the moment is my writing.
It's not to say that some people can't balance both. I know some wonderful ladies and gents who pull off doing both with style. There is definitely value in being both a writer and involved in the industry, whether it gives you a greater understanding of what's required of you to get yourself published or whether it lends you empathy towards your clients. But that life is only suited to some very specific people. I've met some ex-agents-turned-writers who realized that they loved their own work more than working on other peoples', even if they ultimately loved doing both. And I know plenty of once-writers who seem to be leaning towards becoming editors.
Me? Somehow, coming out of all of this has ended a five-year novel writing block, and I'm happily typing away at a new project every spare moment I have. My industry experience helped me make some major life decisions, like moving on to grad school instead of going on to a publishing certificate without a single doubt. Doing this work now means I got the experience while I had as many doors open as possible. I'm able to acknowledge that just because I'm interested in industry work doesn't mean I have to commit to it 100% now when I'm only 23. Even if my career advisor told me I should.
Besides, there are so many other things I can do with my English degree.
KERRIE BYRNE MCCREADIE has dipped her toes/feet/shins/waist into the publishing world in various ways over the past few years, and thinks the whole industry is pretty fascinating. You can follow her on twitter, or find her on her brand new blog. She is currently writing a rather depressing fairy tale contemporary, and will thank anyone for holding her hand as she starts her PhD applications this fall.
10 Responses to Guest Post: Writing books or working pub?
I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed the post, Jaaron! It's an uphill battle, but one that's absolutely worth undertaking—there are so many great ways to get involved in Toronto. Good luck, and thank you for your well wishes.
Bravo! I listened to the practical advice, and while I gained a lot of valuable life experience (bleah!) I wish I had just written all the words. Now feverishly trying to catch up!
Never too late! : ) Yeah, that's the one thing about getting the experience—I definitely don't have as much of a back log of writing as I'd like to!
Ahaha thank you, Maybelle! I look forward to many coffees over which we can chat.
Good luck with your PhD applications!
Thank you Laura! That does sound like a great transition—I have a friend who works in a library and loves every moment of it, and writes to her heart's content on the side! : ) I'm so glad you enjoyed the post.


17 stickers later (including 3 holiday specialty drink stickers), I finally have my own Starbucks 2011 Planner, which doesn't seem as free considering all the drinks I had to consume and pay for! I don't even drink coffee, but that's another story. Thank goodness for the Starbucks gift card I received from one my parents which helped pay for more than half of these drinks!
What I like in particular about the planner besides all the Starbucks propaganda inside is the logo on the box "Stories are gifts." As a teacher of reading and writing, I can't help but smile and agree that each of our stories that we have are gifts from God. It's amazing how everyone has their "own" story. No two stories are completely alike, and God is the best and most creative storyteller!


If you're inspired by contemporary style and are looking to shake things up a bit when it comes to your Christmas decor, we've got some ideas for you to take a look at ASAP. Here are 22 modern Christmas trees to get inspired from this season. Put some of the traditional vision aside and dive into something that speaks more to your personal style.
Hank & Hunt hung their Christmas tree right on the wall. With a bit of color and minimal styling, you can have a festive yet modern look for your living room too!
Spoon Fork Bacon makes some mini Christmas trees in a lightly abstract way. Color them as you wish!
Curbly shows us how to make these beautiful tabletop Christmas trees. Add a bit of sparkle to these ones!
Curbly shows us how to make another kind of tabletop Christmas tree. It'll look great on the side tables, foyer buffet or even your home office desk.
My Poppet created a Christmas card display with the help of a modern Christmas tree design. Just grab the string to get started!
You could even use some paint chips in your modern Christmas tree design. Check it out over at We Are Scout.
Check out this hanging mobile tree from Curbly. It doubles as festive decor and unique art for the home!
Lia Griffith used some balsam for her DIY too. These will be fun to get creative with – even the kids can help out a bit!
Check out this trendy look over at Little Inspiration. Even your Christmas tree can use a bit of ombre effect.
We found this luxurious beauty at Style Me Pretty. You can decorate your Christmas tree in a modern way without trying too hard. Just pick a contrasting color combination and run with it!
Twinkle Twinkly Little Party showed off this black, Charlie Brown tree and we're loving it. It's unique, it's chic and it will fill in any corner of the house with style.
The Merry Thought took a classic tree and decorated it in a simple, minimalistic way that fits the mold of contemporary beauty. We love the creams and golds and how they beautifully compliment the green.
Sugar & Cloth makes these little beauties that we're swooning for. We love that they're dipped in gold and we love the white and mint color combination.
You can even use some PVC pipe to make your own modern Christmas tree. Grab the tutorial over at Make.
Wedding Chicks featured this Christmas tree teepee and covered it with garland for something extra special and fun. We love its uniqueness!
The kids will love this one too. Get them involved in its creation and personalize to your delight. Grab the details at Mr. Kate.
We found this plywood beauty over at Wedding Chicks and instantly fell in love. The edging and all work for the season and the vision!
We're loving this abstract hanging tree from Almost Makes Perfect. It's festive but works with those who have a simpler, chicer style.
The Merry Thought made a tree out of plywood too that's such as chic and modern. It's much easier than you think to personalize too!
Check out this adorable little geo tree that your furry friends or little ones will love to have around. Grab the details at Poppytalk. Of course, you can use this as inspiration for a bigger tree as well!
Studio DIY makes this honeycomb-inspired tree that the kiddos will love! It's quite the festive bit of fun for any nook of the house.


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Researchers from 300 institutions around the world combined forces to discover 72 previously unknown gene mutations that lead to the development of breast cancer.
The genetic causes of breast cancer just got clearer.
Researchers from 300 institutions around the world combined forces to discover 72 previously unknown gene mutations that lead to the development of breast cancer. Two studies describing their work published Monday in the journals Nature and Nature Genetics.
The teams found that 65 of the newly identified genetic variants are common among women with breast cancer.
The remaining seven mutations predispose women to developing a type of breast cancer known as estrogen-receptor-negative breast cancer, which doesn't respond to hormonal therapies, such as the drug tamoxifen.
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