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ATLANTA -- Bobbi Kristina Brown has passed away.
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CHICAGO – A Chicago teenager named Tyshaun Granger was reportedly fired from his job at McDonalds for allegedly placing his "mixtape" in children's Happy Meal's, rather than the usual toy.
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Veteran rapper Pumpkinhead, nee Alan Diaz, has passed away suddenly from reasons unknown at press time.
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Prepare yourself for the celebrations and the debates because the 2015 XXL Freshman class cover is here.
A motley crew of rappers and singers stand proudly on the Summer 2015 cover, with each of the 10 encompassing the motto "Built to Win." New Jersey rhymer Fetty Wap, Detroit's own …Continue
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Louis Johnson, the bassist who scored a string of hits in the 1970s and 1980s as one-half of the Brothers Johnson, passed away at the age of 60 on Thursday (May 21).
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Six years into his Presidential term, Barack Obama has finally joined Twitter. According to a White House blog post, Obama's new account, …Continue
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King, known for his hits Lucille, Sweet Black Angel and Rock Me Baby, died in his sleep in Las Vegas.
Born in Mississippi, King began performing in the 1940s, going on to influence a generation of musicians, and working with Eric Clapton and U2.
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Hello, After more than 20 years, I've finally decided to tell the world what I witnessed in 1991, which I believe was one of the biggest turning point in popular music, and ultimately American society. I have struggled for a long time weighing the pros and cons of making this…Continue
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Charmayne Maxwell, aka Maxee Maxwell, is dead. TMZ is reporting now that the Brownstone singer, famous for her hit song, 'If You Love Me,' died in an accidental fall in Denmark. Exact details are unknown right now, but what is known is that the singer was in Denmark attending a soccer game when the horrible accident took…
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A 24-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after he assaulted his girlfriend, destroyed her phone and bleached her and her belongings, according to the Herald in Rock Hill, S.C. USA
According to the police report, Clarence Reid became annoyed with his girlfriend when she refused to share her income tax refund with him.
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OAKLAND (CBS SF) — A Bay Area rapper was killed in a shooting in East Oakland Monday night.
KPIX 5 Reporter Christin Ayers confirmed that the…Continue
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Kyle Norman of R&B group Jagged Edge was arrested on Thursday after allegedly beating his fiancee and trying to shove her engagement ring down her throat.
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COMPTON, Calif. (KABC) --Rap music mogul Marion "Suge" Knight's lawyer confirms Knight was the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run in Compton on Thursday.
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Oak Hill
Apple River, IL
Rustic & Barn, Private Estate, Church/Temple, Vintage, Outdoor
Starting from $7,679 to $10,142 for 50 guests
A wedding ceremony or vow renewal, an intimate reception indoors, or a gala event in our (brand new in 2020!) Pavilion setting… Oak Hill Farm, surrounded by the rolling hills of Jo Daviess County near Galena, Illinois, will provide memories that will be cherished for a lifetime. Our storybook set...
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Concorde Banquets
Kildeer, IL
Private Estate, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, Park/Garden, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $4,971 to $5,606 for 50 guests
Host your upcoming wedding celebration at Concorde Banquets in Kildeer, Illinois, a charming Chicago suburb located just 20 minutes northwest of O'Hare Airport. Featuring stunning event spaces and exquisite cuisine, this unrivaled venue is the perfect place to celebrate your once in a lifetime event...
Highland Park Country Club
Highland Park, IL
Park/Garden, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $2,180 to $4,278 for 50 guests
Ideally situated on Chicago's North Shore, the Highland Park Country Club intertwines world-class service with spectacular natural views to create a high end venue that is perfect for hosting the wedding of your dreams. Say your "I do's" beneath a romantic, flower-laden wedding arch overlooking the ...
Events at Independence Grove
Libertyville, IL
Vintage, Event Center, Park/Garden, Ocean/Waterfront View, Manor, Ballrooms
Starting from $10,048 to $29,855 for 50 guests
Your wedding deserves only the best, and when you host your celebration at Events at Independence Grove, you know you'll be receiving no shortage of perfection. Located in Libertyville, Illinois, Events at Independence Grove features a park-like setting with both picturesque outdoor and plush indoor...
The Boundary Ballroom
Chicago, IL
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Hotel/Resort, Event Center, Ballrooms, Modern
Starting from $3,300 to $6,550 for 50 guests
For a timeless yet unique venue in the heart of downtown Schiller Park, the newly renovated Boundary Ballroom offers simple luxury, timeless design, and an unrivaled location for your wedding. Our venue, which can accommodate up to 250 guests, is conveniently located inside Comfort Suites Ohare. Wit...
Thompson Chicago - Nico Osteria
Chicago, IL
Historic/Landmark Building, City/Skyline View, Ballrooms
Starting from $11,932 to $21,286 for 50 guests
Standing along the mature tree-lined streets and historic mansions of Chicago's Gold Coast, the Thompson Chicago offers an unrivaled wedding venue in downtown Windy City. This boutique hotel's prime location near some of the finest attractions in the region makes it ideal for a destination wedding o...
Peoria Marriott Pere Marquette
Peoria, IL
Historic/Landmark Building, Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms, Modern
Starting from $9,174 to $11,701 for 50 guests
Celebrate your special day at the Peoria Marriot Pere Marquette. Located in downtown Peoria, Illinois, this historic hotel features 18,840 square feet of elegantly appointed event space, including four magnificent ballrooms with capacities ranging from 120 to 440 people. High ceilings, ornate woodwo...
Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare
Rosemont, IL
Outdoor, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Hotel/Resort, Event Center, Ballrooms, Modern
Starting from $4,520 to $5,423 for 50 guests
Make wedding planning easy when you book your celebrations at Sheraton Suites Chicago O'Hare! With 19 various rooms to work with, the hotel can accommodate anywhere from intimate gatherings to lavish festivities of up to 250 guests in the Grand Ballroom. You'll delight your guests with the convenien...
Bartlett Hills Golf Club & Banquets
Bartlett, IL
Vintage, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Golf Course, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $2,786 to $6,552 for 50 guests
Bartlett Hills offers scenic pond views with a cascading fountain and lush landscaping encircling the venue. There is a private outdoor veranda to host a lovely ceremony and can also be used for outdoor seating throughout the celebration. The ballroom is elegant yet charmingly rustic with fireplac...
The Grove Redfield Estate
Glenview, IL
Mansion, Historic/Landmark Building, Private Estate, Park/Garden, Vintage, Outdoor
Starting from $4,552 to $8,302 for 50 guests
HAPPY NEW BEGINNINGS in 2020!!! Nestled in one of the largest parklands in Illinois, the stately Redfield Estate was erected as the home of one of the Grove's first settlers. Perfect for 2 to 100 guests, this historic house's picturesque Prairie style architecture is intended to simulate idyllic ...
Pine Creek Escape
Oregon, IL
Park/Garden, Ocean/Waterfront View, Outdoor, Modern
Starting from $5,620 to $6,045 for 50 guests
Let rustic beauty set the stage for your celebrations at Pine Creek, a breathtaking getaway located just 90 minutes away from Chicago. There's the perfect scenery backdrop for everyone when it comes to enchanting ceremony sites, including a cobblestone canyon, an ivy-covered waterfall, a lush green ...
Promontory Point - Chicago Park District
Chicago, IL
Ocean/Waterfront View, Event Center
Starting from $4,925 to $9,637 for 50 guests
Positioned directly on the banks of Lake Michigan n South Lake Shore Drive, Promontory Point presents brides and grooms a historic and scenic setting to host a remarkable wedding and reception. Located south of downtown Chicago inside scenic Hyde Park, this venue lies just steps from the water and p...
Lido Banquets & Events
Chicago, IL
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, Ballrooms
Lido Banquets Events specializes in banquets and social events for up to 250 guests. Newly remodeled in 2019, we are one of the most popular Chicago wedding venues and our mission is to provide the finest quality food and impeccable service in our clean and modern venue. As one of the most popular b...
The Regency Conference Center
O'Fallon, IL
Outdoor, Event Center, Ballrooms
Starting from $10,021 to $17,602 for 50 guests
Located in the heart of O'Fallon, Illinois, The Regency Conference Center offers a timeless and elegant venue for your "Big Day"! You will be inspired by our Tuscan decor, statement-making chandeliers and beautifully detailed, tall ceilings. Our stunning venue offers expert culinary and service staf...
Arsenal Island Golf Clubhouse
Rock Island, IL
Golf Course, Private Club, Outdoor
Starting from $1,602 to $4,458 for 50 guests
The Arsenal Island Golf Clubhouse offers an idyllic setting for your once in a lifetime event. Located in Rock Island, Illinois just across the Mississippi River from Davenport, Iowa, this picturesque golf course was established 120 years ago as the first of its kind in the Quad Cities area. Its his...
Hyatt Regency O' Hare Chicago
Rosemont, IL
Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms
Starting from $6,675 to $7,506 for 50 guests
A one of a kind wedding awaits at Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago, a premier wedding facility whose services and amenities are unparalleled throughout the nation. This hotel is situated in a prime location. Conveniently near the Chicago airport and downtown Chicago, having your private event here makes...
South Shore Cultural Center - Chicago Pa...
Chicago, IL
Park/Garden, Event Center, Ocean/Waterfront View, Ballrooms
Starting from $4,926 to $8,728 for 50 guests
Nestled within a 65-acre park on Lake Michigan and offering breathtaking water views, the South Shore Cultural Garden offers an ideal location for both your ceremony and reception. Those who built this fabulous facility understood that entertaining is a fine art. This extraordinary building was desi...
Clark Park Boathouse
Chicago, IL
Starting from $6,218 to $8,609 for 50 guests
A truly marvelous location for your romantic day! Richard Clark Park comprises nearly 19 acres of greenspace along the east bank of the gorgeous Chicago River in the North Center neighborhood. Say your "I do's" outdoors in an elegant, white gazebo on the patio overlooking the serene Chicago River. G...
The Adler Arts Center
Libertyville, IL
Museum/Gallery, Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, Vintage, Outdoor
Starting from $600 to $628 for 50 guests
Find charm and romance from every corner at The Adler Arts Center! Beautiful and unique, it sets the perfect elegant backdrop for your intimate wedding. On the Register for Historic Places, the facility is now an architectural jewel that pulls elements from the Colonial Revival as well as French Ren...
The Great Hall at The Onion
Lake Barrington, IL
Ocean/Waterfront View, Banquet Hall/Restaurant
Starting from $2,457 to $18,984 for 50 guests
Nestled beside a private 11-acre lake, the Great Hall at The Onion brewpub is a gorgeous venue that seamlessly blends modern elegance with natural beauty. This is the perfect venue for the couple that has been searching for a breathtaking venue that puts the beauty of mother nature front-and-center ...
Millhurst Charhouse & Banquets
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center
Starting from $2,273 to $8,599 for 70 guests
Millhurst Charhouse and Banquets is the perfect place to celebrate your once in a lifetime event. Featuring delicious cuisine and gorgeous private event spaces, this upscale restaurant offers a spectacular backdrop for your wedding day festivities. Its elegant banquet room boasts a graceful color pa...
St. John United Church Of Christ
Palatine, IL
Starting from $1,100 to $1,100 for 50 guests
Marry the love of your life with a traditional ceremony at the historic St. John United Church of Christ. With its prime location and stunning architecture, St. John is the perfect place for your Christian wedding. The current structure dates back to 1885, though the church was first organized in 18...
Cantigny Park
Wheaton, IL
Golf Course, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Historic/Landmark Building, Park/Garden, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $12,430 to $20,521 for 50 guests
At Cantigny, you have the flexibility to make the big day truly your own, like holding your ceremony in the classical setting at one of our four picturesque garden locations, hosting your reception inside Le Jardin at Cantigny Park (up to 230 guests), or at the lovely Red Oak Room at Cantigny Golf (...
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool
Chicago, IL
Park/Garden, Outdoor
Make it a whimsical and romantic event to remember at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool! Surrounded by the natural beauty and privacy of a unique National Historic Landmark in Chicago's Lincoln Park, you'll fall in love all over again with the Lily Pool's architecturally significant pavilion, cascading wate...
Anderson Mansion Museum
Carlinville, IL
Museum/Gallery, Outdoor
Starting from $312 to $562 for 50 guests
The Anderson Mansion Museum is a historic property located in Carlinville, Illinois that showcases the enchanting architecture of the era in which it was built. Once the lavish home of John C. Anderson, the house's first floor was built in 1883, while its second floor was added in 1892. The house i...
The Drake Hotel
Chicago, IL
Ocean/Waterfront View, Historic/Landmark Building, Hotel/Resort, City/Skyline View, Ballrooms
Starting from $11,190 to $27,682 for 50 guests
A lakeshore landmark on East Walton Place in Chicago, The Drake Hotel rises from the tree line streets of the city as a classic urban venue for a swanky wedding and reception. Steeped in early 19th century historical charm, the Hotel creatively merges the past with the present with upgraded furnishi...
Cheney Mansion
Oak Park, IL
Mansion, Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, Park/Garden
Starting from $3,781 to $8,080 for 50 guests
If you desire a wedding venue that is elegant, distinctive and timeless, look no further than historic Cheney Mansion. Featuring a ballroom, formal dining rooms, sitting rooms, a library, and separate dressing rooms, the Mansion provides the perfect setting for your wedding and reception. For couple...
Historic St. Anne's Church
Illinois, IL
Starting from $250 to $250 for 50 guests
St. Anne's was built in 1886 and has recently been restored by the P.A.S.T. organization. This quaint stone church with beautiful arches and wood floors and ceilings is great for your intimate wedding. The heated and air-conditioned church provides flexible seating for 100. St. Anne's church is nest...
Lords Park Pavilion
Elgin, IL
Park/Garden, Event Center, Outdoor
Starting from $3,395 to $4,512 for 50 guests
This 108-acre regional park was first established in 1893 by the Lord family of Elgin, who purchased the farmland from Dr. Joseph Tefft and presented it to the City of Elgin to be used as a city park. This park has a wonderful history and is currently home to some of the area's destination facilitie...
Hyatt Rosemont near O'Hare
Rosemont, IL
Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms
Starting from $6,839 to $10,942 for 50 guests
Your wedding day should be a memorable event for you and your guests. At Hyatt Rosemont, they offer two ballrooms perfect for hosting wedding events. From intimate gatherings to lavish banquets, they can accommodate your dream wedding and work closely with you to ensure its success. The largest even...
Manzo's Banquet
Des Plaines, IL
Starting from $2,489 to $4,067 for 50 guests
Located just outside of bustling Chicago, Manzo's Banquet in Des Plaines effortlessly blends elegant decor, deletable cuisine, and outstanding service to create the perfect venue for your wedding day! Exchange vows with your beloved in your desired location before heading over the Manzo's to celebra...
Cooper's Hawk Winery, Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights, IL
Winery/Vineyard/Brewery, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Vintage
Starting from $2,591 to $9,762 for 50 guests
Cooper Hawk Winery brings a slice of Napa to Arlington Heights. With a casual dining restaurant, a private barrel aging-room, and a wine tasting room all under one roof, it's not hard to see why Cooper's Hawk Winery is a favorite in its locale. While the venue is distinctive in layout and décor, it ...
Via Veneto
Chicago, IL
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center
Starting from $3,685 to $7,456 for 50 guests
Let Via Veneto take your wedding celebration to the next level! In addition to delicious authentic Italian cuisine, the family-owned restaurant also boasts four banquet spaces you can choose from for your wedding reception. Each distinct banquet room offers a high standard of quality and an atmosphe...
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club
Lemont, IL
Golf Course, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Ballrooms, Outdoor, Modern
Starting from $5,950 to $20,747 for 50 guests
Ruffled Feathers Golf Club offers an unequaled locale for extraordinary wedding celebrations. The club's emerald green golf course and lovely grounds offer ample opportunities for a picturesque outdoor ceremony. Let the friendly, experienced wedding specialists create a one-of-a-kind wedding that c...
Greenhouse Loft
Chicago, IL
Outdoor, Loft, Modern
Starting from $8,491 to $16,250 for 50 guests
Greenhouse Loft provides over 3,600 square feet of clean, customizable and naturally lit event space. Located in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, it is considered one of city's premier loft wedding venues. Our dedicated team, with years of experience, offers professional support to ensure your c...


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CMS (Course Management System/Software) alternatives
Desire2Learn (D2L) is the MnSCU purchased commercial product of CMS.
Prior to D2L, MnSCU paid license to WebCT. WebCT merged with Blackboard, which at the moment is the largest CMS.
in the first decade of the 21st century, dozens of commercial CMS products appeared on the market, but they were gradually absorbed mostly by Blackboard (BB). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Course_Management_System
The advent of Web 2.0 tools, such as blogs and wikis offered viable alternative to the commercial CMS. Further, open source products such as Drupal and Sakai posed additional competition to commercial CRS.
Last but not least, with the advent of cloud computing, a new generation of products are competing with BB and D2L
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Moodle, Drupal, Sakai
Edmodo, Sophia (http://www.sophia.org/), Piazza, Prulu
Mukurtu CMS (http://mukurtu.org) is a free and open source community archive platform and content management system built on Drupal 7
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"Low borrowing costs kept Buyers confident in their ability to comfortably
cover their mortgage payments along with other major housing costs," said TREB
President Richard Silver. "If Buyers had not been constrained by a shortage of
listings over the past 12 months, we would have been flirting with a new sales
record in the Greater Toronto Area," added Silver.
The average selling price in December was $451,436 – up four per cent
compared to December 2010. For all of 2011, the average selling price was
$465,412, an increase of eight per cent in comparison to the average of $431,276
in 2010.
"Months of inventory remained below the pre-recession norm in 2011. Very
tight market conditions meant substantial competition between Buyers and strong
upward pressure on selling prices," said Jason Mercer, TREB's Senior Manager of
Market Analysis.
"TREB's baseline forecast for 2012 is for an average price of $485,000,
representing a more moderate four per cent annual rate of price growth. This
baseline view is subject to a heightened degree of risk given the uncertain
global economic outlook," continued Mercer.
The trademarks MLS®, Multiple Listing Service® and the associated logos are owned by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify the quality of services provided by real estate professionals who are members of CREA. Used under license. The trademarks REALTOR®, REALTORS®, and the REALTOR® logo are controlled by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and identify real estate professionals who are members of CREA.
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RTC Presents College Basketball's Opening WeekendPosted by nvr1983 on November 12th, 2010
After opening with four games apiece on Monday and Wednesday night, college basketball really starts to pick up this evening with 16 of the top 25 teams in action including Georgetown traveling to play a tough Old Dominion team. By Sunday night, 24 of the top 25 teams will have played with Missouri being the lone exception, as they do not play their first game until November 18th. Even though there are only a few games that I would deem particularly compelling in isolation it will be interesting to see how the new pieces on these teams work with the returning parts.
We will have more about each day's game with our Set Your Tivo feature, but in addition to those games you can watch on TV, we will also be coming to you courtside from nine games on RTC Live this weekend. Check back throughout the weekend for more (somewhat) instant analysis and join us on RTC Live for action from across the nation.
- Boston University at Northeastern, 7 PM – One of the early battles of Boston will occur in Matthews Arena as the Terriers come to play the Huskies, who will be significantly weaker this year after losing four of their top five scorers. Chaisson Allen and the Huskies will be tested against a promising Terrier team led by John Holland, the leading scorer in America East, who has support from a team that includes four transfers.
- East Tennessee State at #10 Kentucky, 7 PM on Big Blue Sports and ESPN Full Court – This game will be interesting if only for the reaction of the Wildcats and their fans a day after learning that Enes Kanter, whom many said would be the key to their season, would never play in a Wildcat uniform. On the other sideline, the Buccaneers will be without Tommy Hubbard, their leading scorer and rebounder. Ok, technically Hubbard will be on the sideline, but you get my point…
- Cornell at Albany, 7:30 PM – While the Great Danes should be improved with Tim Ambrose returning for his senior season, most of the college basketball world will be focused on the Big Red, who lost eight seniors, including Ryan Whitman, Louis Dale, and Jeff Foote along with their coach Steve Donahue, who headed to Boston College. New coach Bill Courtney will be relying on Chris Wroblewski as one of the few known elements of his team to help guide the Big Red in the early season while they try to establish a new identity.
- North Florida at #5 Pittsburgh, 4 PM on The Big East Network and ESPN Full Court – We aren't expecting this to be a particularly competitive game, but it will be worth following to see the co-favorites in the Big East (along with Villanova and Syracuse). The Panthers have one of the best backcourts in America with Ashton Gibbs, Brad Wanamaker, and Gilbert Brown, but the success of the team could well depend on the interior play of Gary McGhee, who has been quiet so far this season.
- Harvard at George Mason, 4 PM – Jeremy Lin is gone, but Tommy Amaker returns with a solid squad–led by Kyle Casey and Keith Wright–that is good enough to win the school's first Ivy League title. [Ed. Note: The Crimson are the only historic Division 1 program to have never won a league championship. And the answer is no, we do not count schools that joined recently in the discussion.] They will have their hands full, however, as they travel down to Fairfax, Virginia to take on Jim Larranaga's squad that is led by Cam Long and Ryan Pearson and could very easily end up winning the CAA.
- #23 San Diego State at Long Beach State, 7 PM – This game should be all about the Aztecs who return all five starters from a team that challenged Tennessee in a close game in the 1st round of the NCAA Tournament last March. The Aztecs, who are led by sophomore sensation Kawhi Leonard, should challenge BYU for the Mountain West title this season, but Steve Fisher has higher aspirations for what's certainly a Sweet 16-level team. Look for Casper White to make his mark for the 49ers, but the Aztecs should win this one fairly easily.
- Weber State at Utah State, 9:05 PM – An early season Bracket Buster match-up that might be the most interesting game of the weekend. The Wildcats will have the best player on the court in Damian Lillard, projected as a potential first round pick in 2012, but they will have to travel to Logan to take on a Aggie team that returns four of five starters but will really miss Jared Quayle as they have to break in a new point guard against Lillard.
- Cornell at Seton Hall, Noon on The Big East Network and ESPN Full Court – Their second game of the weekend should be significantly more challenging for the Big Red as they travel to play a Pirate team that has a new coach in Kevin Willard and returns two stars in Jeremy Hazell and Herb Pope. We know what to expect from Hazell (shooting, lots of shooting), but we aren't sure what to expect from Pope who underwent cardiac surgery in the off-season to repair a congenital abnormality. Pope looked pretty good in some exhibition games, but we expect it will be a while before he gets back to the level where he was last year. A year ago, the Pirates won a tight game over the Big Red on the road. Don't expect this year to be as close.
- Princeton at #1 Duke, 5 PM on ESPNU – That's right. We will be courtside for the opening game of Duke's title defense. Nothing against the Tigers, but this should be one of those 40-50 point blowouts. Still, we will be interested to see how Kyrie Irving and Seth Curry fit into an already loaded perimeter attack for the Blue Devils that features Nolan Smith and Kyle Singler.


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EL SOBRANTE — Authorities are investigating whether a man who died Tuesday from a gunshot committed suicide or was the victim of an attack, a Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office spokesman said.
A deputy responded to a 5:37 p.m. call reporting that a man armed with a handgun was arguing with someone in an apartment in the 4600 block of Appian Way, said Sgt. David Adams. The deputy arrived at the apartment complex within a few minutes and heard a gunshot, Adams said.
Witnesses in the apartment told deputies that, following the argument, the armed man went into the bathroom by himself. Moments later, they heard a gunshot, Adams said.
The man, who was in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene, he said. His name is being withheld until his family is notified.
Deputies recovered the handgun used in the shooting, authorities said. No arrests have been made.
Investigators are trying to determine more details about the argument and whether the gunshot was self-inflicted or fired during an attack, Adams said.
Anyone with information about the shooting can call the Sheriff's Office at 925-313-2600.
Contact Chris De Benedetti at 510-353-7011. Follow him at Twitter.com/cdebenedetti.