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AUGUSTA, Ga. Premier Patriots Jersey . -- As soon as Tiger Woods threw his Nike cap into the Masters, the rooftop of Donny Thompsons jewelry store became prime real estate. TV networks have been pestering Thompson, wanting to rent space atop Windsor Jewelers for its rare camera angle -- a clear view over the fence of Augusta National Golf Club to the practice tees where the pros warm up for the tournament. "They just want to get close and see as much as they can," said Thompson, who decided renting his rooftop wasnt worth the hassle. "This just started when Tiger was talking about coming back." Those without access to the tournament itself, including some entertainment shows, tabloid photographers and celebrity bloggers, are looking for a place to land outside the private clubs wrought-iron gates. Thats bringing opportunities and headaches for people in this city. "It is going to create pandemonium in the media from The New York Times to the Today show -- they are going to be pouring resources into Augusta," said Harvey Levin, executive producer of TMZ.com, the celebrity news website. Levin declined to discuss his plans for covering the tournament, but said he expects the event will draw interest from many who havent followed the sport. "Golf will never be more popular than at the Masters this year," Levin said. Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver said hes already received several phone calls from reporters asking about his take on Woodss return -- and not much to do with golf. "People magazine is not somebody who would normally call to check in with the mayors office," Copenhaver said. Woods, returning to the game months after admitting that he cheated on his wife, couldnt have picked a better place to try to contain the hoopla. Augusta National imposes strict limits on tickets and press credentials. The entire course is ringed by a chain-link fence topped with barbed wire and smothered by bamboo thickets, posing a barrier to prying eyes on the outside. Sissy Boulus runs the Double Eagle Club, a private club that provides meals and cocktails for corporate executives and other VIP guests just outside the gates of Augusta National. Boulus said shes been to the Olympics and the Super Bowl, where she also oversaw hospitality clubs, "and I would say the Masters is more controlled than any of them." Yet try as they might, tournament officials cant control what happens outside the gates. Doug Froham, who owns Jays Music & Sound Super Center across the street from Augusta National, said TV networks have called wanting to share his parking lot with his usual renters -- vendors selling cigars and sports memorabilia. Froham said networks have asked about posting cameras on his roof, though its not quite tall enough for a good look over Augusta Nationals fence. "Normally we wouldnt have this media frenzy," Froham said. "Really, what they will see is little or nothing as far as Tigers concerned." The Associated Press has rented property close to Augusta National in order to get a camera angle of the players entrance. Woods has said hes "a little nervous" about how fans will receive him in Augusta. "It would be nice to hear a couple claps here and there," he said. Alfred Monsalvatge is concerned some fans might try to heckle Woods outright. "You get an element thats not used to the proper decorum, one guy drinks too many beers and says something and BOOM!" said Monsalvatge, owner of TravelMasters, which sells VIP hospitality packages for the tournament. Monsalvatge, who closely monitors the scalping market in Augusta, says Woods comeback spurred a surge in prices -- four-day passes that were fetching US$1,900 quickly shot as high as $2,600. But he says many buyers appear to be first-timers more interested in Woods personal failings than his tee shots. That could mean repercussions for the original ticket holders who put their tickets on the market. "I suspect theres going to be a lot of tickets pulled and patrons not having their privileges next year because of this," Monsalvatge said. The interest in Woods comeback has also injected a fresh spark into many Augusta businesses that seemed headed for another sagging sales year. Limousine service owner William Murrell hired 32 extra temps to drive high-profile visitors to and from the golf course this year, compared to the skeleton crew of 12 he used in 2009. "I brought on half of them the week Tiger announced his comeback," Murrell said. Tanya Brantley, who manages the Red Carpet Inn about 11 kilometres from Augusta National, said only 25 per cent of her rooms had been booked for the tournament by early March. Then Woods made his announcement, and the phone started ringing again. "Reservations have been crazy," said Brantley, whos inn is nearly 70 per cent full now. "Tiger Woods had a whole lot to do with it. People are wanting to see his reaction back on the course after the controversy." Chargers Vincent Jackson Jersey . Richards a marqué le but gagnant à 6:17 de la troisième période sur un tir des poignets alors que les deux équipes évoluaient à 4-contre-4. Fedor Tyutin a assuré la réplique pour les Blue Jackets, qui ont perdu un quatrième match de suite et 10 de leurs 12 derniers. Super Bowl Pierre Garcon Jersey . Pierre McGuire I think two winners on this day could end up playing each other, the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals. For the Capitals, they pick up a perfect second line centre in Jason Arnott, a very good defencemen in Dennis Wideman and they also picked up Marco Sturm off waivers. New York Giants Antrel Rolle Jersey . 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Meanwhile, China has seen more frequent and convenient international academic collaboration and exchanges. However, two Chinese scientists recently exposed a host of problems in the countrys management of research funding in the magazine Science. In their expose, they lamented that these problems pose as stumbling blocks for the countrys progress in scientific and technological innovation and advancement. A series of media reports have supported their claims, revealing that rather than financing research projects that serve the strategic interests of the country and its ambitions in science and technology, the current pattern of fund allocation does the very opposite. Chinas ambition to regain innovative capabilities in the field of science and technology calls for original research. Yet the current financing regime shows little interest in original research. Not that the government does not want original research. There are always wonderfully drafted documents highlighting trail-blazing endeavors. But the very good intentions frequently remain on paper and lips, because those in charge of the money have other considerations. The scientists called on the public to be aware of open secret in the way government financing in scientific undertakings is disposed of - sound research programms are nothing compared with rapport with officials in charge. Falcons Jersey. It is even more disgusting that some intellectuals and government officials collude to cheat, in the name of satisfying the countrys strategic needs. Sound management is necessary for the governments increasingly heavier investment in scientific research. It should not be managed the way it is. We have no intention to offend. But consigning it to career bureaucrats in the absence of effective oversight is extremely risky. The rampant rent-seeking by officials managing government funds demonstrates the severity of the problems when bureaucratic red tapes take the reins in the academic world. Cheats thrive because honest work does not win respect, and, on the contrary, liars get rewarded. It might sound ridiculous to outsiders that some Chinese scientists busy themselves with making connections, so much so that they do not have enough time for academic studies and exchanges. But that is not far from the truth. If the distribution of government funds earmarked for major scientific undertakings degenerates into a dirty game of courting favors from financial caretakers, it can only be a threat to our national interests. China Daily (China Daily 10092010 page5) ' ' '
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