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Noted Printmaker Andrew Raftery to Speak in Hartford Art School's Auerbach Lecture Series
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Printmaker Andrew Raftery will present a lecture titled, "An Engraved Narrative of Contemporary Life." The talk, which is part of the Hartford Art School's Auerbach Lecture Series, is free and open to the public, and is made possible by The Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund. It will take place on Thursday, March 14, at 2:30 p.m. in Wilde Auditorium, which is on the lower level of the Harry Jack Gray Center on the University of Hartford campus.
Art historical research is closely aligned with Raftery's studio practice. In his position as professor of printmaking at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), he often collaborates with the RISD Museum on exhibitions and educational programs, recently as consulting curator for
The Brilliant Line: The Journey of the Early Modern Engraver
– fall 2009 at the RISD Museum and at the Block Museum at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Currently he is working on an exhibition at the National Academy Museum,
Visualizing Time: American Narrative Prints,
opening May 2013.
Trained in painting and printmaking at Boston University and Yale, Raftery has focused on burin engraving for the past 15 years, publishing the portfolios
in 2002 and
Open House
in 2008. Both projects were exhibited at Mary Ryan Gallery in New York and were collected by the Whitney Museum of American Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and the British Museum.
In 2003, Raftery received the Louis Comfort Tiffany Award and in 2008 he was a fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. He was elected to membership in the National Academy in 2009 and to Print Council of America in 2012.
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Homeowners who are looking for space that would make an ideal home office, a media and games center or guest quarters may find that extra room in an unlikely place - their garage. Whether it's a detached structure or attached to the home, a garage can be renovated to include the comforts of their home, including hardwood flooring like Anderson's Bryson Strip collection.
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It is a town of low, dark, wood-and-plaster buildings, paved lanes, and running water. The windows of the buildings are narrow and slatted. The lanes, too, are narrow, steeply walled, and end in dimly lanterned eating places or in small stone bridges that arch over splashing streams. It was like an Edo-era stage set.
Alan Booth Looking for the Lost, 1995
The tourist office sells a ¥1500 ticket providing access to nine places of interest around town. The best of these is the Hakurankan (博覧館), on the northern side of the Yoshida River, a ten-minute stroll from the tourist office. This excellent museum has four sections detailing the town's history, arts and crafts, connection with water, and folk dance.
A good fifteen-minute climb from the Hakurankan, past several attractive temples, is Gujō-Hachiman-jō (郡上八幡城). This photogenic replica of the old castle was rebuilt in 1934 on the stone foundations of the less elaborate original structure. From its ramparts you'll see that the town resembles the shape of a fish, the elegant concrete span of the motorway accenting the tail. South of the Yoshida-gawa, a ten-minute walk from the tourist office, is Jionzen-ji (慈恩禅寺), a sixteenth-century temple with a lovely attached garden Tetsusō-en, which looks particularly spectacular in autumn.
Rafting trips are available year-round downriver at Minami with Outdoor Support Systems. In summer, you might be tempted to take a swim in the sparkling river. Anglers with long poles and tall straw hats can be seen along both of the town's rivers trying their luck for the ayu (sweetfish) and trout for which the region is famous. Also seek out the town's natural spring, dubbed the Fountain of Youth, or Sōgi-sui (宗祇水) – it's located down the stone pathway that leads to a pretty bridge over the Kodara-gawa, about five minutes' walk northwest of the tourist office.Read More
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Bon Odori festivals are common across Japan, but nowhere is the dance so firmly rooted in the life of the community as at Gujō Hachiman, where the Gujō Odori has been going since the 1590s. Nearly every night from mid-July to early September, from about 8pm to 10.30pm in a different part of town (the tourist information centre can tell you exactly when and where), the locals don their yukata and geta and dance in the streets.
People dance in circles around a tall wood-and-bamboo structure from which a singer, drummers, flute player and a chorus call the tune. There are ten kinds of dances and the singer will call their name out before each one commences. Watch the hand and feet movements of those in the inner circle, as these are the people who learned these steps as children – then follow along!
During the O-bon holiday in mid-August, dancing goes on all night and thousands crowd the town to take part. Don't worry if you can't find a bed, since there's always a place for revellers to rest during the night-long festivities – again check with the tourist office.


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3 cups Quaker quick oatmeal
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the oatmeal, nuts and coconut. Mix well.
In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, cocoa, vanilla, milk and margarine. Mix together well. Cook on medium heat until margarine melts and mixture comes to a full rolling boil.
Let mixture boil for 1-1/2 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over the dry ingredients, blending well.
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1. OUCS Help Centre Re-development Summer 2007
The Help Centre has undergone many changes in it's time. Computer hardware, software and facilities are regularly updated to keep up with the new versions, the latest anti-virus protection and developing needs of its users. The room itself has also expanded, taking in what were store rooms or specialist advisory workshops. This latest phase was to incorporate the Computing Services Shop into the same area and join it with Job Reception. This improves the service to users as they no longer have to go to the shop to pay for printing, then to the reception window to collect it. All transactions will be in one place. The shop will also be easier to find!
For OUCS, the improvements allow more natural light into the Help Centre and Computer room, greater security for the Computer Room and free up the old shop for staff offices.
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Just as focusing on excellence inevitably leads us to diversity.
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The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to achieving diversity and inclusion on our campus. This commitment is articulated by our President David E. Daniel's Statement on Diversity and forms the basis for the mission of the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement. This commitment dates from our earliest years and is preserved in a 1965 video of Eric Jonsson, co-founder of UT Dallas and Texas Instruments, and Mayor of Dallas.
The program for faculty diversity is specifically charged with increasing the diversity of our faculty through recruitment and retention, and for promoting diversity in the curriculum and inclusion in our classrooms.
You are invited to learn more about the Mission and Philosophy, about our current status, and about our goals and initiatives. To learn more about the individuals who constitute our diverse faculty, visit our faculty spotlight. If you are a UT Dallas student, you are invited to peruse a list of courses which focus on diversity and/or promote multicultural understanding and expertise. If you are an academic, we hope you will read and consider the listing of faculty openings and opportunities at UT Dallas. If you are a perspective faculty member, the family member of a faculty candidate or a perspective student, we invite you to learn more about the lifestyle opportunities at our University in Richardson, Plano and Dallas, in the UT Dallas suburbs and in the larger Metroplex. We offer assistance to family members who are seeking employment or educational opportunities through the North Texas HERC and through cooperation with area institutions of higher learning.
The Department of Faculty Diversity as one of five departments in the Office of Diversity and Community Engagement was created in June, 2007. Dr. Frances J. Freeman, retired faculty, assumed the half-time position as Assistant Vice President for Faculty Diversity in March, 2009. Dr. Emily A. Tobey, Associate Provost, assumed the position as Associate Vice President for Faculty Diversity in 2012. The creation of this Office resulted from the efforts of the University Committee for the Support of Diversity and Equity (formerly the Core Committee or the Support of Women and Minorities) consisting of eleven members, and currently chaired by Dr. Peter Park, Assistant Professor of History. The Department of Faculty Diversity works closely with the University Committee to develop and support programs designed to increase the diversity of our faculty through recruitment and retention, and to ensure that our University provides an inclusive learning and working environment. Diversity at UT Dallas owes a special debt to Dr. Abby Kratz, Associate Provost, who has provided leadership in this endeavor for many years.
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Sports Illustrated model Kate Upton's saucy Super Bowl ad has been criticized by a parenting group for selling sexual objectification.
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In the 90-second commercial for luxury car company Mercedes-Benz, Upton, dressed in a skimpy outfit, stands near the company's latest model while being watched by a group of young football players washing the car. The commercial was posted on YouTube on Tuesday and is set to air during the Super Bowl next month.
The clip has attracted criticism from officials at the Parents Television Council. A representative for the organization tells Britain's Daily Mail, "This ad [reinforces] for millions of wives, daughters and sisters across the country that you use your sex appeal to get what you want. If anything, this ad proves that we've regressed rather than progressed over the last several years."
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When pruning shrubs, one can take a more heavy-handed approach to the art of pruning. Shrubs do not need to support massive branches and can therefore lose a large amount of leaf area at one time without the danger of the plant growing back too quickly and creating weak, poorly attached branches. Depending on the shrub, you can often prune severely without damage. Plants such as the firebush and croton can often be pruned back to a height of one foot with the eventual goal of creating a more complex and full looking plant. Pruning cuts on shrubs are generally heading cuts which in this case can be called shearing cuts. Some shrubs may only require a few cuts to maintain height and health.
A leggy shrub is a good canidate for pruning.
Some shrubs can be aggresively pruned.
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Donaldson has been charged with conspiracy to defraud the state. The charges the other five face are not known.
The KSU Police Department, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Georgia Attorney General's Office conducted the investigation.
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(Sports Network) - Two of the NBA's elite teams meet tonight when the defending champion Miami Heat host the San Antonio Spurs at AmericanAirlines Arena.
Catch all the action live on TSN2, beginning at 8pm et/5pm pt.
The Heat have not played since a home win Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Miami owns a four-game winning streak and has captured eight of its last 10.
The Heat are a perfect 6-0 at home for the first time in franchise history and their 10-3 start matched a club best. They are the second-best scoring team in the league and will be well-rested.
The Spurs will wrap up a six-game road swing with the Heat game and have gone 5-0 to this point. They are 9-1 outside of San Antonio this season and come in third in scoring in the NBA.
Something will have to give on Thursday.
This could easily be a preview of the NBA Finals, but for now, fans and players will have to settle for two great teams monopolizing the NBA's focus for a night.
"Both franchises are championship franchises, always working toward being a championship franchise, on and off the floor, each and every year," Miami's LeBron James said after practice on Wednesday. "That's definitely great to be a part of."
The Spurs defeated the Orlando Magic 110-89 on Wednesday. Gary Neal got the start for San Antonio with injuries to Kawhi Leonard and Stephen Jackson and contributed 19 points, but it was Manu Ginobili who really carried the Spurs to victory.
Ginobili went 6-for-9 from the 3-point line and added two free throws for 20 points in a little over 23 minutes. Tim Duncan had 15 and Tony Parker chipped in 14.
"Our offense has been clicking," Parker said. "We've been sharing the ball well."
True story.
The Spurs have averaged 111.0 ppg during this trip.
The Heat aren't one of the league's premiere defensive teams, allowing 100.31 ppg. Miami has surrendered over 100 points in five of its last seven outings, but went 5-2 during that stretch.
On Saturday, the Heat had a tougher-than-expected time with the Kyrie Irving- less Cavs. Ray Allen drained the go-ahead 3-pointer with 18.2 seconds left to give them the 110-108 win.
James was his usual awesome self with 30 points on 10-for-16 shooting, six rebounds and five assists. He did have seven turnovers. Chris Bosh, who is averaging 23.7 ppg over the his last three, had 23 and Dwyane Wade helped with 18. Saturday marked the 55th time Miami's version of the Big Three went over 70 points.
The Spurs are 6-3 in their last nine against the Heat, but lost their last two trips to South Beach.
Familiar foes: Warriors, Nuggets tangle for third time
(Sports Network) - The Golden State Warriors meet the Denver Nuggets for the third time in less than three weeks tonight at Oracle Arena.
Don't miss any of the action, live on TSN2 at 10:30pm et/7:30pm pt.
The Warriors are 0-2 against Denver early in this 2012-13 campaign. Golden State should be well-rested seeing as how it hasn't played since a 96-85 home victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Klay Thompson led the way with 24 points and Stephen Curry shot 5-for-10 from beyond the arc for 20 points.
The highlight of the night came from rookie Harrison Barnes. His ferocious dunk over Nikola Pekovic has become an Internet sensation, but Barnes' play is what should be turning heads.
On Saturday, the North Carolina product had 10 points and 11 rebounds. It was his third double-double, tying for the lead this season among NBA rookies. The Warriors are 6-1 when Barnes scores in double-figures.
"Just a great play by him. But more importantly for him, 11 rebounds; led us in rebounds," said head coach Mark Jackson. "When you've got to be committed as a big man to box out (Nikola) Pekovic and also (Kevin) Love, you need your perimeter guys to go in there and rebound, and we outrebounded this team."
Against the Nuggets on Friday, the Warriors lost the third quarter, 31-17. That proved to be the difference for the Nuggets, who had won four straight until a 105-103 setback Monday night in Utah to the Jazz.
It was a very sloppy performance from the Nuggets on Monday. The team was assessed four technical fouls and guard/forward Andre Iguodala was ejected in the third quarter.
Foul-shooting continued to plague the Nuggets. In a critical sequence on Monday, with Utah up two, Jazz coach Tyrone Corbin was T'd up and Danilo Gallinari missed the freebie. Then, Kosta Koufos missed both free throws attempts.
"I mean I can't really say much, it's basketball," said Kenneth Faried. "A team at home, of course the crowd got behind them, and we didn't have the composure that we should have as a team."
The Nuggets shot 56.3 percent from the foul line against the Jazz and are dead last in the NBA at 66 percent.
But Denver has handled Golden State so far. The Nuggets earned a 107-101 double-overtime victory on the road on Nov. 10, then came back 13 days later and beat the Warriors 102-91 at the Pepsi Center.
"It's like playing a playoff series, almost, when you play them three times in a few weeks," Nuggets coach George Karl. "They're in good place. They've had a good run so far and we've had two good wins against them. We just have to go into the game and battle them."
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Coconut rice with cashew sauce from Mozambique, an Ethiopian tasting plate, Sri Lankan curried beef with millet roti and Malaysian curries were just some of the dishes on the menu at the Terra Madre Kitchen, a new eatery at the Salone del Gusto and Terra Madre in 2012. Crowds of visitors were enticed by authentic recipes from far-flung regions that are most almost impossible to find outside their communities, prepared by more than 40 cooks from Africa, Asia, Australia and the Middle East during the five-day event.
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The Daewoo brand hit Canadian shores back in 1999 with big hopes of experiencing success similar to that of fellow Korean automaker, Hyundai. Fast forward a tad, and it's pretty clear that it didn't quite work out that way. After a few measly years of selling a small handful of models to us Canucks, the largely unsuccessful Daewoo brand packed it in and hit the road like a rejected Canadian Idol star.
Daewoo is a Korean automaker that showed up quite discretely last year in Canada. Actually, the name Daewoo was already known but only by a few people who had earlier bought Optimas, a small compact car that was sold by Passeport dealers almost ten years ago. The Optima was based on an older Opel Kadett by GM. But now, all Daewoo cars are?originals! The Nubira was introduced last year as the middle model of the line-up. But the car, offered as a sedan or a wagon, was already three years old.
In 2000, the Lanos is back, with a choice of two engines : the 1.5 liter on the S Model and the 1.6, standard on the SX version. Esthetics wise, the sedan I test drove shows a both elegant and modern silhouette. Designed all the way by the world reknowned ItalDesign, this car, according to me, is still in fashion. On the other hand, Daewoo probably had better have a specific grill for each model.


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After another year of panels, colloquia, summits, meetings, whispers and skiing, the Davos emissaries headed home with a few new connections and catchphrases ("Resilient Dynamism" forever!). After four years of gloomy predictions and summits dominated by post-financial crisis concerns, this year the mood was significantly more positive. While I would argue that the pendulum of sentiment has swung too far, there are reasons to be cautiously optimistic. Based on my observations at the 2013 World Economic Forum, here's a power ranking of who's up, who's down and who's off the radar—according to Davos attendees, at least.
United States: The politics of Washington were all but forgotten. With the so-called fiscal cliff standoff resolved and no current budget battle hurdles (at least for the next few weeks), there were no urgent crises to distract Davos from the strong American economic fundamentals. Instead, the chatter was about insourcing, the energy revolution and the positive growth outlook this year – all sources of a (perhaps inflated) exuberance.
Eurozone: Almost every eurozone leader of merit turned up, and so the chatter was good. (Davos is an easy place to please, as long as you put in the effort.) Mario Draghi and Angela Merkel charmed, but Christine Lagarde was the belle of the ball. She stole the show with her keynote speech; one of her strongest messages was the need to narrow the gender gap, not only from an equal rights perspective but also because "it makes economic sense to improve the situation of women." The Europeans, it was clear, had reached bottom, and are now quite ready to make their way back from whence they came. While they're not there yet, they're definitely closer than last year.
Japan: For the first time since I can remember, the Japanese delegation seemed to have a certain confidence and an admirable level of coordination. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dialed in via satellite to give a brief address; Japanese representatives had their talking points in order; and Japan Night – a party 15 minutes from the Congress Centre (somewhat of a trek for the rarified air of Davos) – was a huge success, with 1,000 attendees. Most importantly, people seem, for now, comfortable with "Abenomics" and its reliance on government-supplied stimulus.
Sub-Saharan Africa: There were a record number of heads of state and ministers from Africa this year, and, unlike in the past, they played a central role. They were on all sorts of major panels and weren't just consigned to talking about African issues. This year, many African players were seen as emerging markets in their own right.


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The Streambot Y is a simple yet effective FM transmitter for owners of older cars, but the lack of automatic tuning could be an issue in areas with crowded airwaves.
The Audiovox IPD-UNVBT is physically firm, functionally flexible, and relatively inexpensive mounting option for entertaining rear seat passengers with the tablet that you already own.
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With its rugged and unstoppable character the KTM 450 EXC is able to deal with any type of terrain with poise. Moreover, its compact design and the stiff frame help it move with agility.
At the heart of the motorcycle lies a 1-cylinder 4-stroke, water-cooled engine with a displacement of 449.3 cc.
The stopping power is assured by Brembo brakes which include wave brake discs (260 mm front and 220mm rear). The further refined rear brake cylinder has a new internal mechanism that ensures less wear at the rubber seal and therefore greater durability.
The motorcycle rides on a pair of high quality KTM wheels with CNC-machined hubs. The wheels are wrapped in new MAXXIS FIM tyres which offer excellent traction.
The ride is kept in check by a front WP suspension up side down and a rear WP Suspension shock absorber.
Hit the jump for more information on the KTM 450 EXC.
The KTM 450 EXC is without doubt one of the best motorcycles in its class. Compact design, very easy maintenance and outstanding robustness at a minimum weight - these are the characteristics of the SOHC engine. Together with the EFI system from Keihin, this results in unrivalled performance and rideability - specially designed for enduro bikes.
In keeping with KTM tradition, the frames are made from high quality, lightweight, chrome-molybdenum steel profiles. In conjunction with the rear PDS damping system, they are designed for optimum absorption of shocks introduced into the frame by the rear wheel. In response to the trend for aluminium frames followed by our rivals, we supply a high-tech steel frame that weighs approx. 0.5 kg less than the lightest competitor. Moreover, it's easier to maintain, work on it is simpler and it provides more space for the fuel tank and other components.
Brakes from Brembo® are standard equipment on KTM offroad bikes and, together with lightweight wave brake discs, they are recognised as the measure of all things in terms of application and brake performance. The further refined rear brake cylinder has a new internal mechanism that ensures less wear at the rubber seal and therefore greater durability.
All 2013 KTM EXC models are designed with a lightweight, cast aluminium swingarm featuring direct linkage of the PDS shock absorber on the upper side. The aluminium casting process allows production of a single-piece swingarm with unlimited geometric possibilities and reduces inconsistencies caused by welding work. The swingarm has been designed to provide targeted flexibility on the one hand, thereby bolstering the suspension, and high torsional stiffness on the other.
The SOHC cylinder head is equipped with an overhead camshaft that actuates the titanium intake valves and steel exhaust valves. The whole configuration has been perfectly tuned to the Keihin EFI system for outstanding rideability and performance of the KTM 450 EXC 2013.
The engine management system from Keihin with electronic fuel injection and 42 mm throttle body ensures spontaneous, powerful responsiveness and handling, along with maximum performance. Automatic temperature and altitude compensation are state of the art. With an optional map-select switch (PowerParts), a variety of different engine characteristics can be selected.
The slim 9 l tanks are made from lightweight, transparent polyethylene, allowing the fuel level to be seen from the outside. The tried and tested bayonet filler cap can be opened easily with only a quarter turn and features the proven safety mechanism to prevent unintentional twisting.
The high quality KTM wheels with CNC-machined hubs are standard on KTM bikes. They are equipped with new, extremely stable, 7050 aluminium rims from GIANT and the spokes are now furnished with a premium black coating, representing an improvement in terms of corrosion resistance. New MAXXIS FIM tyres - specially developed for KTM - provide excellent traction, very precise directional control and a long service life.
|Engine Design
|1-cylinder 4-stroke engine, water-cooled
|449.3 cm³
|95 mm
|63.4 mm
|Starting aid
|Electric starter/Kickstarter
|Engine lubrication
|Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
|Primary gear ratio
|Secondary ratio
|14:52 (13:52)
|Cooling system
|Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump
|Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
|Ignition system
|Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan
|Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing
|WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA
|Shock absorber
|WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC
|Suspension travel Front
|300 mm
|Suspension travel Rear
|335 mm
|Brake system
|Disc brakes, brake calipers on floating bearings
|Brake discs - diameter Front
|260 mm
|Brake discs - diameter Rear
|220 mm
|5/8 x 1/4"
|Steering head angle
|1,482±10 mm
|Ground clearance, unloaded
|345 mm
|Seat height, unloaded
|970 mm
|Total fuel tank capacity, approx.
|9 l Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON)
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OSTRAVA, Czech Republic -- Usain Bolt won the 100 metres in 10.04 seconds in the wind at the Golden Spike meet Friday, his first victory in Europe leading to the London Olympics.
The Jamaican had a slow start but pulled ahead in the final meters. He failed to improve his season best of 9.82 from a May meet in Jamaica. Kim Collins of St. Kitts and Nevis finished second in 10.19, followed by Darvis Patton of the U.S. in 10.22.
Justyn Warner of Markham, Ont., was sixth.
"It's hard to explain," Bolt said. "I don't really know what went wrong."
Before the race, Bolt said he was working on his notoriously slow start in hopes of bettering his world records in the 100 and 200 in London. Bolt won three gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games.
"At the start I didn't feel as explosive as I normally feel like," he said.
This was Bolt's sixth competition in Ostrava.
"I was looking to come here for a good time. I guess it's one of those days," he said. "I just never got going."
The runners had to start twice after Simon Magakwe false started. That was something familiar for Bolt, who failed to defend the world championship title in the 100 in Daegu, South Korea after he was disqualified for a false start.
But Bolt said that was not a problem for him in Ostrava.
"I did some starts and I was flying from the blocks so I said, Yeah this is good.' I can't tell you what happened."
Bolt will have another chance to lower his times in Diamond League meets in Rome on May 31 and Oslo, Norway, on June 7 before returning to Jamaica for the national trials.
In the meantime, he said he will seek advice from his coach.
"I have to look at the tape and see what went wrong and call my coach to explain to me what I did wrong," he said.
He plans to be back in Europe to run in the 200 at the Diamond League meet in Monaco on July 20, his last race before the Olympics start a week later.
Elsewhere, Canadian Dylan Armstrong won the shot put to reclaim the world's No. 1 ranking.
The Kamloops, B.C., native threw a seasonal-best of 21.29 metres to defeat Olympic Champion Tomasz Majewski of Poland. Justin Rodhe, also of Kamloops, was third with a 20.84-metre throw.
Priscilla Lopes-Schliep of Whitby, Ont., was second in the women's 100-metre hurdles. She finished in a time of 12.80 behind Britian's Tiffany Porter (12.65).
Olympic javelin champion Barbora Spotakova of the Czech Republic looked strong, winning with her best throw of 222 feet and four inches to delight the home crowd with the leading performance in the world this season. World champion Mariya Abakumova, who beat Spotakova at last year's worlds, was second at 211-1.
"It's a wonderful feeling," Spotakova said. "I was hoping to win but to achieve also the world leading (distance) and meet record is fantastic. I fulfilled my goals."
Renaud Lavillenie of France cleared 19-4 1/4 for the season's best in the men's pole vault, edging Karsten Dilla of Germany, who cleared 18-9 1/4. Steven Lewis of Britain was third.
Dexter Faulk led an American sweep of the 110-meter hurdles in a personal best 13.13, followed by Jeff Porter and Ryan Wilson.
Olympic champion LaShawn Merritt of the U.S. dominated the men's 400 in 45.13, with Luguelin Santos of the Dominican Republic was second and Nery Brenes of Costa Rica third. In the men's 200, Wallace Spearmon of the U.S. won in 20.14, beating Marvin Anderson of Jamaica.
"I hoped to get quicker," Spearmon said. "But today was not the right day."
Veronica Campbell-Brown, a two-time Olympic gold medallist in the 200 from Jamaica, eased to victory in her season best 22.38, edging Americans Bianca Knight and Tiffany Townsend.
Olympic champion Pamela Jelimo cruised to victory in the women's 800 in 1:58.49, defeating another Olympic hopeful, former world champion Caster Semenya of South Africa, who was second in 2:00.80.
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At least seven people were taken to the hospital following the collision of an SUV and a truck at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Bolivar Street in Beaumont Saturday.
The accident happened around 5:30 p.m. in a south Beaumont neighborhood.
Initial reports from witnesses indicated that up to nine people were injured including six children. There were witness reports that three people suffered serious injuries. A Beaumont Fire Department dispatcher confirmed a total of seven people were taken to the hospital, but had no additional information.
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US markets are set for a higher open ahead of the Federal Reserve policy meeting.
U.S. equity futures advanced in early premarket trade ahead of the much anticipated Federal Reserve two-day policy meeting Tuesday. Despite recent fears of tapering, the Fed is expected to downgrade its economic forecasts near consensus economist forecasts, which could increase dovish rhetoric in the policy statement.
In other news, the Spanish government blocked AT&T's (T) bid for Telefonica (TEF), Europe's most indebted telecommunications company, citing its strategic position to the Spanish economy.
Bloomberg reported that Boeing (BA) is expected to announce a new order of 10 787 Dreamliners from General Electric's (GE) aircraft leasing unit.
Time Warner's (TWX) Man of Steel, the relaunch of the Superman movie series, became the second-most successful movie of the year after making $113 million in its first weekend, behind only Iron Man 3.
S&P 500 futures rose 10.8 points to 1,629.90.
The EUR/USD was lower at 1.3337.
Spanish 10-year government bond yields were flat at 4.58%.
Italian 10-year government bond yields fell to 4.28% from 4.29%.
Gold declined 0.07% to $1,386.60 per ounce.
Asian markets
Asian shares were mixed overnight as the Nikkei recovered some recent losses. The Japanese Nikkei 225 Index gained 2.73% and the Topix Index rose 2.68%. In China, the Shanghai Composite Index fell 0.25% while the Hang Seng Index rose 1.08% in Hong Kong. Also, the Korean Kospi declined 0.32% and Australian shares rose 0.71%.
European markets
European shares were mostly higher in early trade as well save for Italian stocks. The Spanish Ibex Index gained 0.54% while the Italian FTSE MIB Index declined 0.78%. Meanwhile, the German DAX rose 0.8% and the French CAC 40 gained 0.62% while U.K. shares rose 0.55%.
Commodities were mixed overnight as markets awaited the Fed's decision later this week. WTI crude futures were flat at $97.85 per barrel and Brent crude futures were flat as well at $105.93 per barrel. Copper futures rose 0.64% to $322.20 per pound. Gold was lower and silver futures declined 0.34% to $21.88 per ounce.
There was some tentative dollar strength overnight as the euro and the yen both fell against the dollar. The EUR/USD was lower at 1.3337 and the dollar gained against the yen to 94.94. Overall, the Dollar Index rose 0.14% on strength against the yen, the Swiss franc, and the euro.
Earnings reported Friday
Key companies that reported earnings Friday include:
American Semiconductor (AMSC) reported a fourth quarter loss of $0.21 per share, in line, on revenues of $20.4 million vs. $18.8 million expected. However, first quarter guidance was well below expectations.
Smithfield Foods (SFD) reported fourth quarter earnings per share of $0.21 vs. $0.43 on revenue of $3.22 billion vs. $3.27 billion expected.
Notable companies expected to report earnings Monday include:
China Sunergy (CSUN) is expected to report a first quarter loss of $1.01 per share vs. a loss of $0.71 per share a year ago.
IHS Inc. (IHS) is expected to report second quarter EPS of $1.03 vs. $0.97 a year ago.
Korn/Ferry International (KFY) is expected to report fourth quarter EPS of $0.31 vs. $0.28 a year ago.
On the economics calendar Monday, the OECD composite leading indicators are due out, followed by the Empire State manufacturing index and the NAHB home price index. In addition, the Fed's Bullard is expected to speak at 9:50 a.m. ET and the Treasury is set to hold its weekly auction of 3- and 6-month bills. Overnight, the Bank of Japan press conference and the British industrial production report are due out.
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One of the thousands of runners participating in the marathon today comes from Southwest Georgia, Charlene Pennymon. She's returning to Boston to beat her current record but also give hope to others.
It was April 15, 2013, when Americus runner, Charlene Pennymon had just crossed the finish line and with only a few moments to celebrate her victory, a loud boom shook the streets of Boston.
"Then we heard the second one and something was just a little...we knew it wasn't right," Pennymon recalls.
Chaos was born. And one year after the tragedy, Pennymon says she's ready to go back. She feels this is the time when the running community needs to stand together. Pennymon returns because of her passion and kicks fear to the side.
"People see that you're still strong that you're not afraid when such terrible things like this happens," Pennymon said. "You just keep going forward."
Running isn't just a sport, for her, its a way of life.
"You and nature and out here with the Lord, talking to yourself, and its just a relaxing exercise to do," Pennymon said.
She started out as a speed walker, then a trotter and now, she competes in one of the biggest marathons in the nation.
It's the help from family and those in southwest Georgia that has gotten her this far.
"I'm just thanking everybody again," Pennymon said. "Because I couldn't do it without all the support I receive."
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HAWKSVILLE – A group that numbered 20 just a few weeks ago is now down to just 13.
It was cut day at the Hawks' practice facility Wednesday, and the scene was grim.
Mario West and Courtney Sims got the word that their time was up before practice, so there was already a feeling that something (or more accurately someone) was missing.
But the gut-punch came later when rookie center Garret "Big Glacier" Siler got his pink slip afterwards.
As his teammates filed into the locker room each one glanced at the big fella with one eyebrow raised. He returned fire with a hollow look in his eyes and the peace sign. Even though they all knew this was not only a possibility but most likely a probability, it didn't make the event any easier to swallow. Othello Hunter is the only free agent camper that remains from the army of eight that showed up with designs on landing one of the (three) open roster spots available.
Second-year forward Othello Hunter is the last man standing. No one should be surprised. He made the team the same way last year. And he's gotten loads better since then. So he his inclusion was well earned (the Hawks' roster stands at 13 players heading into the final two preseason games before next week's regular season opener against Indiana).
Hawks coach Mike Woodson was worn out after having to speak to all three players. He was the one that championed West's cause two years ago, when the energetic but undrafted rookie from Georgia Tech put on a hustle showcase in training camp to make the team.
"People probably thought I was crazy and didn't know what I was doing," Woodson said. "But I wasn't crazy. This kid is probably the hardest working kid I've ever coached as far as coming early, staying late and making every single second of practice competitive. And when we put him in the game, he did some good things for us. And over the time he was here he got better. So this is tough, really tough. Anytime you cut a kid it's a tough day. But for me, it's tougher than you can ever imagine because I became so attached to him and his work ethic. That's what you try and teach young guys. That's the first part of being a player in this league."
It wasn't easy for the regulars to watch guys like West, Sims and Siler leave, either. After all, relationships were formed. Friendships were cultivated. Good times were had by all.
"It's tough because I've been in their shoes before," Zaza Pachulia said. "So this hurts me in so many ways. You get used to having guys around, especially when they are guys with great personalities like the guys we had here. They brought so much positive energy to this team. They were unselfish. And they listen to you and they're trying to get better. It would be different if they weren't such great guys."
The 13th man on a 12-man team as a young teenager, Pachulia talked about the feelings he had on cut day years ago for the junior national team in his native Georgia. "I had all my bags packed thinking I was making the team and all my friends back home thought I'd made it, too," he said. "I was only 14 at the time, but it felt like I was already in the big time."
He was crushed when he learned that he was the odd man out.
"It was such an exciting time for me just being their in the training camp," Pachulia said. "I thought I was going to Italy. And then when they told me … I will never forget that day. I used that as motivation to get better and work even harder. And that's how these guys have to take this, as motivation. It has to give them energy and make them want to fight more to make it. And they're good guys, so you know good things will happen for them. Hard work always pays off at some point. You just have to stay positive."
Sims was the D-League MVP last season and has NBA experience, so finding another job won't be hard. West has two years of NBA experience under his belt and could chase his fortunes with another NBA team or explore his options overseas. Siler's a behemoth with plenty of ceiling. Pro basketball is obviously his future.
However, he was still trying to get over the initial shock of the news when I saw him last. He said he has just spoken to his agent and that he would figure out a plan for his next step.
It wouldn't surprise me if any of these guys showed up on the Hawks' radar again, maybe even this season.
"Hopefully," Siler said with a half smile. "I guess we'll see what happens down the road."
October 21st, 2009
3:28 pm
Man this hurts. I just knew in my heart Rio was going to make it.
October 21st, 2009
3:30 pm
Oh yeah I was first. Sekou do you see the Hawks going after any other veteran who may have been released?
October 21st, 2009
3:30 pm
Good luck Mario! A lot of teams need someone on their roster that sets the tone and provides a great example of a real professional athlete.
October 21st, 2009
3:31 pm
Hopefully all of these guys will find work either in the NBA or abroad.
Thanks and good luck to all of you.
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October 21st, 2009
3:33 pm
Dang, I was rooting for Siler. Though he would be worth at least a 1 or 2 yr contract with a team opt for the 2nd yr..
October 21st, 2009
3:33 pm
Cosign all 4 of the above posts
October 21st, 2009
3:33 pm
Wolves and Hawks were the only 2 teams interested in Siler. Wolves just picked up a project center from the Mavs for a 2nd round pick. Very bad day for Siler.
October 21st, 2009
3:40 pm
Sad news….especially sad for Mario. Hope that guy goes overseas and makes a lot of money. He deserves it. Loved watching him play.
October 21st, 2009
3:42 pm
These cut are not a suprise at all….Good luck to Rio,Sims,and Siler finding work.
Hunter made it because we need reserve SF coming off the bench and he improved his game alot in one short summer. The guys that got cut should look to do the same. If rio had any kind of handle or shot he would be a dangerous player the way he goes after it….O well
Sekou- why dont you have a pictue up on the sports page with the rest of the columnist. I mean you have to look all over the page to find your blog. Dam …Do your employers dislike you or something? just curious
October 21st, 2009
3:42 pm
amen to the previous posts… it's amazing how upset real hawks fans are about a guy who plays about 100 minutes in a season… but i echo the same sentiment… 'rio was the best 13th man in nba history! sekou, do you see the hawks bringin in a 14th man in the next week? if so, who is on the radar?
October 21st, 2009
3:45 pm
Nir are you really co signing Melvins post. Siler was'nt drafted and according to you all undrafted players are garbage. Now you think he should have gotten a 1 year deal with a team option for the second year. You making me dizzy dud with all of your flip flopping………… I know what ur thinking and no im not going to let it go.
October 21st, 2009
3:48 pm
I had hope they would use the d league and put Siler down there for playing and experience. Don't think they use that option well.
October 21st, 2009
3:50 pm
Actually, I co-signed the first four posts…Melvin and I put ours up simultaneously. I don't co-sign his post, although I do wish Siler well. Nice try, though. Also nice try on twisting my views on undrafted players. I ain't gonna bite.
October 21st, 2009
3:56 pm
Someone please tell me the pros and cons of Othello. thanks.
October 21st, 2009
3:56 pm
NBA teams aren't allowed to "assign" players to the D-League without giving them a guaranteed contract. So if we signed Siler and sent him to the D-League, he still would have taken up the 14th roster spot.
I actually was hoping we'd keep both West and Hunter. This summer, my order of preference was Hunter-West-Siler. At some point after the Joe Smith signing, I flipped that to West-Hunter-Siler. After the axe fell on West, I was still hoping we'd keep both Hunter and Siler. But Sund kept his word and kept only 1 of the 8 invitees. I get keeping one roster spot open, but keeping more than that open seems unnecessary unless Sund is convinced that he's going to either sign someone that another team cuts or else make a mid-year multiplayer trade. I honestly doubt that Siler will pan out, but I'd rather have seen him get that 14th spot than see it go to no one.
October 21st, 2009
3:58 pm
Well that cinches it. Good luck to the "dearly departed."
October 21st, 2009
3:59 pm
Is collins really better than Siller?
October 21st, 2009
4:00 pm
Sekou , What the status on Stackhouse?
October 21st, 2009
4:05 pm
This years Hawks team kind of reminds me of the 2004 Pistons team in a way. Two or three really good players and a bunch of guys that know their role and play as a team. If this team gets rolling it could be an awesome year.
October 21st, 2009
4:07 pm
Like I said in another blog, Mario's game did not improve. He still could not shoot nor dribble. Playing hard is nice but he needed to add some other dimension to his game. I wish all the guys luck. I had been pulling for Hunter the whole summer so I'm happy he made it.
October 21st, 2009
4:10 pm
Ken Strickland,
Re: your posts last blog (and the one before)
Do you think Jeff Teague is as good as CP3, Williams, Parker and Nash?
If NOT, then why are you referencing THEIR stats? I'm NOT trying to defend my methodology in using A / TO ratio. I'm talking about THIS team.
Here's what I replied to you two blogs ago, but apparently you had passed on and never saw it:
I'll agree to disagree. I clearly added IMHO, meaning exactly that. I'm sorry if my opinion makes you doubt your side of the argument or threatens you in some way. Frankly, I'm surprised. You usually allow plenty of give-and-take, but somehow I've pushed your hot button.
Before Bibby got here we lost WAY too many games with late turnovers that gave opponents extra chances to score. That was the MOST notable difference when he arrived.
The reason I used A / TO ratio is that it shows a point guards' efficiency. I TOTALLY agree with you that some of Bibby's efficiency is because he takes fewer chances. I'd say that up til now that's EXACTLY what a young team needed.
And Bibby WILL have to rachet it up a notch JUST BECAUSE TEAGUE WILL PUSH HIM.
If Teague shows that he has the talents to play like CP3 and Deron, ok fine start him. But there is a reason that he wasn't a top 5 pick like they were.
Don't get me wrong, Ken, I LOVE what I've seen of this kid, but I'll stand by my statement. I don't care if you think my argument is weak. I can handle that.
By the way, my use of the ratio was not the be-all-end-all of my point (which you made it out to be). I wasn't defending the use of Bibby relative to ANY PG, just for THIS team, which is all we have to deal with. Therefore, despite the obvious fact that I'd rank Bibby behind at LEAST a dozen other point guards, his ratio shows that on THIS team, he takes care of the ball better than others that we have.
We can disagree. But I'll err on the side of FEWER turnovers every time.
October 21st, 2009
4:12 pm
Ok, I will say it. I'm not a big fan of Hunter but I wish him well. He's a tweener and they come a dime a dozen. Heck we could have let them all go and sign a true wingman like Stackhouse, Wally Z, Green, Shawnee Williams or heck, I would prefer Rashaun McCants over Hunter….
October 21st, 2009
4:14 pm
Twisting your views …give me a break Perry Mason. I dont have to twist your words less than 2 weeks ago you were bashing undrafted free agents – Put up a list and everything….Its in black and white. I was so hoping you would bite (no homo) I aient got shyt to do today …… O well Guess i'll go pump sum iron – as soon as my head stops spinning that is. I get really dizzy wathching you jump back and forth over the fence.
Sekou= i'll just form my own opinions since you didnt answer. maybe they think your contributions are not picture worthy or maybe you're the lowest man on the toddem pole which explains why i need a manifying galss to find ur blog. dam shame how they do a brother huh? lol stand up for yourself dude ….come on
October 21st, 2009
4:20 pm
Well, what's done is done.All 5 of the last cuts will play this year if it be their will.
We now have a roster of flexability. Surely by February another piece will be added(a wing or point).
Coach can finalize the rotation and see what we have.
clearly the strategy is to make sure we have enough Bigs to battle eith pushing Teague with minutes in the rotation (12-15).
October 21st, 2009
4:39 pm
Give the 14 spot to Dennis Rodmen, he's looking to make a comeback.
October 21st, 2009
4:41 pm
Good luck to all those guys…however it seems that bum Randolph Morris cost West or Siler a spot on our roster. I think I can say for all of us that we are much bigger fans of West and Siler then Morris. Now Morris needs to show us that he has improved this summer cause he will not be in street clothes this season and could get some spot minutes.
October 21st, 2009
4:44 pm
Wally Z has lost a step and plays no defense. The Mavs told Shawnee Williams to not even show up around the team. He stays in trouble to go along with very little game. Rashaun McCants is hurt. The Mavs decided to go with youth over Stackhouse last year. Gerald Green from what I saw of him last year improved but his bball iq still remains a big question mark. I would have loved to give the kid a shot but we did not. A lot of guys you named bring no more than Hunter and a guy like Shawnee brings baggage and we have done pretty good lately with keeping knuckleheads off this team.
October 21st, 2009
4:57 pm
Good luck Rio, you will be missed.
October 21st, 2009
5:13 pm
Come on man. You can't be serious. This team looks nothing like the 04 Pistons. This teams not nearly as good defensively. I think the times were different as well back then. It was easier to compete in the east. During the 04 season there 3 500 or below teams that made the playoffs. The Hawks made some great moves but they are missing that one superstar needed to get to that level.
October 21st, 2009
5:36 pm
GeeMack, who was that "one superstar(s)" on that Pistons team?
October 21st, 2009
5:42 pm
Well put GeeMack. Good luck to West! Being a dawg it ain't easy to pull for a jacket, but he was one class act. Surely a NBA team somewhere needs a spark plug like him on their bench and as CMW said, "to make every minute of practice count".
October 21st, 2009
6:02 pm
Seriously, THIS Hawks team has a chance to be better than that 04 Pistons team. That Detroit team would finish with a 4th seed in THIS eastern division. The thing that Hawks team had that the Hawks didn't have last season was all in the swag and attitude. They knew they were going to beat you because they had nothing to lose. As crazy as Rasheed was, Billups was just as crazy, but on a quiet tip. I see that same type swag in Horford, Smoove, Crawford, and Teague. Now how long will it translate to defense, we will see.
October 21st, 2009
6:07 pm
I agree with nire when he says that we are short in the SG/SF spots and that if anyone goes down it will be difficult to keep the rotation balanced.
However, West's game was very limited and his progress apparently null.
I always liked Othello and contrary to West he seems to be progressing significantly. If he develops(ed) a shot from 15/17 feet and some kind of handle/driving game he will be quite useful as a combo F. If not, he will be a taller version of West.
Siler was way too raw to merit the 13th spot. The 14th? Maybe, but in it's absence, we could not keep him.
October 21st, 2009
6:07 pm
Well, the Hawks have rolled the dice… I want to thank them for taking a chance and inviting Garret to camp and giving him the "opportunity." As for Garret, Sekou, when Utah's coach (D-League) was here, did they make overtures to Siler at all? Moreover, I hope Mario takes a chance on Europe and really work on his shot… He doesn't need to linger stateside pigeonholing his game. Oh, Randolph is a very lucky man…
October 21st, 2009
6:13 pm
Since we now have a body of English Language Caretakers, here are the corrections (I hope I get it right): "…at the SG/SF…" and "…its absence…".
This second error was the courtesy of the iPhone.
October 21st, 2009
6:29 pm
"So he his inclusion was well earned (the Hawks' roster stands at 13 players heading into the final two preseason games before next week's regular season opener against Indiana)."
October 21st, 2009
6:32 pm
Thanks for pointing out "georgia", nire. I didn't write that though
Good job
October 21st, 2009
6:47 pm
As an avid NBA/Hawks fan, I just want to say us Hawks fans are blessed to have you covering the Hawks. I read many NBA beat Writers and you are honestly my favorite.
Mario West really was an asset to our team and his contributions will be missed. Given the additions this Summer coupled with the quite unHawks like retention of our Free Agents, I thought he might be a loss. Did think ASG would come up with the money to keep Siler though.
With the departure of Mr. Bisher, perhaps it is time for you to be Columnist. I realize that Newspapers in general are in a perilous state, but your work covering the Hawks truly stands out.
Time for that "Columnist Money". Hopefully.
October 21st, 2009
7:01 pm
The Hawks are FULL of CRAP!!!! They could have carried 15 players. The guys invited to camp had un guaranteed deals to Jan. Mario and Sims played well last week while Smith Evans and Crawford were out with injuries. Why not give them until Jan to prove thier worth in those 30 plus games? Along with the option of cutting them at anytime. Thats what Mario has done the past 2 years anyway. Dont want to hear that money CRAP either. Why bring 20 guys into camp FOR ONE WEEK knowing only 13 will make it? Thats a HUGE waste of money. It tells you that are some SERIOUS POWER STRUGGLES going on within. Thats some Miami Heat Crap right there. The Hawks lose 10,000 cool points today!!
October 21st, 2009
7:09 pm
October 21st, 2009
7:28 pm
In case anyone is interested in Preseason ball. Below is live link to Celtics/Cavs game….
October 21st, 2009
7:40 pm
Like I said before, Celtics are my preseason favorites (excluding Hawks). Stomping a completely health Cavs team in Cleveland without KG and Ray….
October 21st, 2009
7:57 pm
What do you think about ESPN's predictions for the hawks this winter? To every hawks fans great surprise no one picked us to win the division. The majority of the picks had us at 4 or 5, but the lovely Chris Sheradin picked us to finish 7th stating:
"Mike Bibby didn't look like he had a lot left in the tank last season, and I was surprised they re-signed him and thought Andre Miller would have been a better fit. Joe Johnson is entering a contract year, but newcomer Jamal Crawford likes to put up 20 shots a night, too. Hmmm."
Opinions, are you surprised that we're not getting too much love from the ocho?
October 21st, 2009
8:04 pm
I live in Augusta and watched Siler play alot. This kid has amazing 'want to' and he continued to get better. Besides that, he is like a bigger Wes Unseld. He really learned how to throw an outlet pass…and the kid is as big as the side of a mountain. Someone will pick him up and get a great player, even if it takes a few years. He will never be flashy…but he WILL be a constant 10 point, 12 rpg guy. Nobody can move him in the post. Bad move Hawks.
October 21st, 2009
8:16 pm
As the 13th guy, does Hunter even dress? Or will he just keep Speedy's spot (on the bench and in a suit) warm?
The Hawks dont really need a 14th guy. If there is an injury, they can find somebody in the D-League or an out of work veteran.
I am ready for the season to begin though. I hope the Hawks can get off to a good start like they did last year. That would be "huge for the ballclub".
October 21st, 2009
8:34 pm
the hawks must find a way to bring back garret siler and mario west. these players are winners
October 21st, 2009
8:34 pm
the hawks should not have let siler go mike woodson and rick sund are idiots collins and j.smith just may not be there after this season. the hawks need a good 7 footer.


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Kathleen Moore '94 does not run into many lacrosse players where she lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. But when she does, she is ready.
"Lacrosse players always seem to carry around a stick and ball for the random moments when it's possible to toss with someone," said Moore, who graduated with a degree in biology, and keeps her equipment in the trunk of her car.
Moore's lifelong love for lacrosse developed at the College, where she learned the game for the first time.
She ran track and played volleyball in high school. Her career as a WildCat started with field hockey—a sport she had not played before—but when she realized that most of her teammates also played lacrosse, she tried her hand at a second new sport.
"It's a beautiful sport," said Moore, who is a social worker at Amy Biehl High School in downtown Albuquerque. "It's a sport of grace and skill and speed and precision. While in some ways hockey was frustrating to me, lacrosse allowed me to run, run fast, and shoot a lot on goal—it was really fun."
The lessons Moore learned as a new studentathlete in the '90s are just as relevant for the 2010 WildCats. "Lacrosse was supremely motivating to me—it helped me get to class, work hard, play hard, study hard, and be prepared. I felt healthy, I was in good shape, and I had the support of my team and friends."
There is still a premium placed on academic performance. "It took serious organization and not putting off assignments," she said. "I usually did work on the bus when we traveled, although that was sometimes hard because the bus rides were so fun, and there was bonding galore with teammates."
After graduation, Moore taught biology and coached field hockey and lacrosse at Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg. "Lacrosse will always be my first love, and I would have missed out on a great opportunity if I hadn't given it a try."


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BALTIMORE, Maryland - Attorney General Eric Holder said on Thursday he has not decided whether to stay on as the chief U.S. law enforcement officer in President Barack Obama's second term.
Holder, speaking to law students at the University of Baltimore, said he still must speak with Obama and with his own family and ask himself, "Do I have some gas left in the tank?"
"That's something that I'm in the process now of trying to determine," he said.
Several other Obama Cabinet members, including Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, are also weighing whether the start of Obama's second term in January is the right time to leave the administration. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said she intends to leave.
Holder served in the Justice Department's No. 2 position under President Bill Clinton, and Obama appointed him attorney general in 2009.
It is rare for an attorney general to serve more than four years, and Republicans have already tried to oust Holder after a botched operation called "Fast and Furious" that targeted gun trafficking along the United States-Mexico border.
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A small-time California actor who pleaded guilty earlier this year in a West Virginia extortion plot was sentenced to 87 months in prison in U.S. District Court in Beckley Sept. 11.
Vivek Shah, 26, of West Hollywood, pleaded guilty to sending Christopher Cline, the majority owner of Foresight Reserves LP, a letter threatening to kill named relatives unless Cline wired $13 million to an offshore bank account.
The federal indictment against Shah specifically charged him with two counts of interference with commerce by threats and two counts of transmitting threatening communications in interstate commerce.
In addition to his sentence, Shah was ordered to serve eight three-year terms of supervised release. U.S. District Judge Irene Berger did not fine him or impose restitution.
The criminal complaint also mentioned four other similarly worded extortion letters that were sent to others across the U.S.
Shah also faced charges in California from the scheme, but they were consolidated with the West Virginia case in the Southern District of West Virginia.
According to news reports, Shah is an actor who has had bit parts in movies and in the television series "Bones."
IMDB.com states Shah was born in Akron, Ohio. He lived in the U.S. for the first six years of his life. After that, his family moved to India. After spending 10 years in India, Shah moved back to the U.S. along with his family.
IMDB.com lists his roles as, among others, a maitre d' in the 2010 movie "A Family Wedding" and an uncredited role as "Middle Eastern bank hostage" in 2008's "The Dark Knight."
The letter Shah is accused of sending identified several of the recipient's relatives by name. The letter was followed by wiring instructions for a bank account in Cyprus, along with a second copy of the original threatening letter.
Shah was arrested Aug. 10, 2012, after an arrest warrant was issued in the Southern District of West Virginia. The criminal complaint reveals Shah sought out handgun training only days before his arrest.
Shah faced a maximum of 40 years in prison.
The FBI in Pittsburgh, Los Angeles and Chicago, as well as the United States Postal Service took part in the investigation.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Steve Ruby said Shah has great potential.
"I believe the defendant has an unusual degree of potential to turn his life around and put this behind him," Ruby said. "He has expressed the opportunity to me to continue his education. I'm optimistic the defendant will successfully put this behind him."
Berger said she received several letters of support of Shah, especially from his family.
"The fact that you engaged in this conduct is all the more atrocious, though, with that amount of family support that the court doesn't see very often," Berger said.
Shah's attorney Debra Kilgore said Shah is known as a polite and courteous person.
"This is an abhorrent deviation from his character," she said, later adding. "He said he never intended to harm the victims and wanted to write letters to the victims to apologize."
Killgore said five of the seven victims accepted to receive these letters.
Shah told the court he was "truly and sincerely" sorry for his conduct.
"All the actions I took are the polar opposite of who I am," Shah said. "If I could erase it from my life, you would find me to be a good person."
Shah mentioned the fact that he volunteered at hospitals, obtained a bachelor's degree, graduated cum laude and had a very supportive family.
"You have enormous potential but unfortunately, you found yourself in this position," Berger said.
"You did not do it impulsively," Berger added, noting he spent time researching victims and their family members and also obtained fake ids, emails, fake credit card statements and set up offshore accounts.
In a news conference after the sentencing, U.S. Attorney Booth Goodwin noted Shah's family support.
"The court said it best that it is troubling he engaged in this kind of conduct," Goodwin said. "He created fear in seven victims."
Goodwin said the reason Shah participated in this scheme was to gain money and fame.