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In engineering one of the busiest and most successful summers in Hawks' history, general manager Rick Sund strengthened the bench (Jamal Crawford and Joe Smith), drafted a talented guard (Jeff Teague) and retained the team's top three free agents (Mike Bibby, Marvin Williams and Zaza Pachulia).
Only one problem: Atlanta might still be only the fourth best team in the Eastern Conference.
This week's signing of Smith concluded the Hawks' significant moves this off-season. Here's my question for you: What should the expectation be?
Everybody ahead of them in the East (Cleveland, Boston, Orlando) also got better. So did some teams behind them, though probably not enough to crack the top four. Should we expect coach Mike Woodson, who will be entering the final year of his contract, to win more than one playoff series next season?
Here's a quick recap of the top four teams in the East, with last year's record and playoff results in parenthesis).
♦ CLEVELAND (66-16, lost to Orlando in conference finals): After being stunned by the Magic, they've surrounded LeBron James with significant help: Shaquille O'Neal, whose minutes presumably will be limited during the regular season so he's stronger for the playoffs; forward Jamario Moon (from Miami) and forward Leon Powe (from Boston). They also re-signed Anderson Varajao.
♦ BOSTON (62-20, lost to Orlando in conference semis): The good news for Hawks fans is the Celtics signed Shelden Williams. But they've added Rasheed Wallace and re-signed Glen "Big Baby" Davis to a team that still might have been the NBA's best last season, if not for the late-season knee injury to Kevin Garnett.
♦ ORLANDO (59-23, lost to Los Angeles in NBA finals): Atlanta's Dwight Howard and the Magic were a blast to watch in the playoffs, particularly against the overhyped Cavaliers. Now they've added power forward Brandon Bass from Dallas, matched Dallas's offer sheet to keep center Marcin Gortat and then there's the big move – adding guard Vince Carter to play alongside Jameer Nelson. Carter hasn't been a part of a lot of team success in his career so that will be interesting to watch. But if it works, it'll be huge. Orlando also added a solid power forward off the bench, Ryan Anderson from New Jersey.
♦ ATLANTA (47-35): In addition to adding Crawford, Smith and Teague, and keeping Bibby, Williams and Pachulia, the Hawks traded away Speedy Claxton and Acie Law. There might be some addition by subtraction there.
So do you see the Hawks cracking the top three? There's also a poll to the left.
August 26th, 2009
11:12 am
Is there really a question here? Leave the Hawk Talk to Sekou and company… The proper reference to all of this is what were the Magic seeded going into last year's playoffs? Answer 3rd. Boston's run as as a number one seed in the East was rarity since the Pistons failed miserably as a one seed for a number of years… Just be ready to come and play winning hoops in May, Do solid work in regular season and learn how to win on the road… Time to do more sight seeing… Adieu!!!
August 26th, 2009
11:14 am
Do I see the Hawks cracking the top three???? After hell thaws out, then maybe!!!
August 26th, 2009
11:15 am
I think adding Crawford and Teague made them closer to #3, but still a solid #4. The C's and Magic both stood pat in my mind – Vinsanity isn't as good as Hedu but Bass and Nelson being healthy helps, while Sheed shores up the PF spot but he and KG are both getting old.
August 26th, 2009
11:18 am
Sund improved the Hawks. The Hawks can and will improve on last years total wins.
With the improved depth, we should be healthier in the playoffs. If we are healthier, and if our young guys continue to improve, the Hawks can play with ANYONE. And in a playoff series, they may shock even the mighty Cavs who certainly added a question mark for chemistry in adding Shaq. Orlando made a risky chemistry move in getting Carter. Boston added Rasheed (Yikes!).
August 26th, 2009
11:20 am
If Teague is good enough to push Bibby to the bench by midseason the Hawks can move closer to the top 3 in the East. The first unit needs a point guard who can push the ball for easy fast break baskets (increasing Josh Smith's effectiveness in particular) and break down the defense in the half court so the half court offense doesn't become throw the ball to Joe Johnson and watch him pound it into the floor. When Bibby is in the game he effectively plays 2 guard and Johnson plays point. Plus Bibby isn't quick enough to stay in front of opposing point guards on defense.
If Teague can become good enough to start then Bibby and Crawford can provide good offensive punch for the second unit.
If Teague is a flop or not ready to contribute much by the second half of this season (or Woodson buries him on the bench and doesn't give him a chance) I don't see the Hawks challenging the top 3 in the East.
August 26th, 2009
11:22 am
No….but if they can get a little closer to the top three who know what can happen in the 2nd round of the playoffs. One thing for sure, Josh needs to start playing consistently, and the coach cant crush J Johnson with so many minutes as he did last season.
August 26th, 2009
11:31 am
Another way to look at the question if you use last season's records–where do the Hawks get a 13 game improvement (to match Orlando's record?)
The improvement of this team is mostly based on the growth of the younger players. For all the talk of change, the personnel differences are Teague, Crawford, & Joe Smith for Law, Claxton, & a bench guy. Sure the personnel is better, but Woodson has to manage the minutes and game plan to make the difference show up in the record. We expect the sub 30 year old players to get better, but the older guys will probably get worse.
There is room to improve against Boston, Cleveland, & Orlando. However, there is more room to fall off against the 11 teams behind the Hawks. Holding the 4th seed would be a very good accomplishment.
August 26th, 2009
11:32 am
The big problem with the Hawks is simple. No BIG name guy…no BIG name player. Just like in
Football where you need a big three(QB, RB and some type of pass catcher), in the NBA…you need a SUPERstar, 2 stars and role players. The Hawks a a bunch of role players and stars like Joe Johnson…but that's it. They maybe can stay #4…but they're not seriously in the discussion until they get a BIG time player.
PS: Maybe if they all had bowties like me…they'd be awesome!!!
August 26th, 2009
11:35 am
Its possibly,but unlikely.I dont see us being a 3 seed as being the important question.We are still young,so I expect us to still lose some games we arent supposed to,but we will also win some we shouldnt.Young teams lack consistancy.Boston,Cleveland,and Orlando will be better than us in the regular season for that reason.The real question is can we upset one of those teams in the playoffs.To answer that question I'll go Obama on ya'll and say "Yes we can!"
August 26th, 2009
11:39 am
True to a degree but each with a caveat…and Orlando is arguably not as good as last year. Boston: Sheed helps but there is ALOT of mileage on all their key players as well as a rift between Rivers and Rondo. Will any/all of their stars break down over 82 games?
Cleveland: Shaq still a presence but will his presence diminish the brilliance of Lebron as it did Nash…by clogging the lane for his forays? Will his ball screen defense and FT woes prove fatal in the postseason??
Orlando: Does Vince Carter bring the same savy on using ball screens as Turkoglu? No. Does he create the same mismatches? No. Will Nelson return as a good fit with Carter now in tow??? Very questionable.
August 26th, 2009
11:43 am
I think Orlando is going to miss Turkoglu more than they realize, and Vince is going to wind up being a detriment to their club. Carter has always been a ball hog, and he's not going to like that fact that Orlando is Howard's team. So I think the Hawks will pass them.
Boston continues to do nothing but age, so I think they'll slide back some as well, but probably not enough for the Hawks to catch and pass them in the regular season standings. But I think the Hawks can take them in the second round of the playoffs.
I also don't think the addition of Shaq will have much positive impact on Cleveland (dude is old), but he's not going to drag them down either. I figure they'll wind up in roughly the same place they were last year, and wax Atlanta in the playoffs again this year, albeit in the Conference Finals this time.
August 26th, 2009
11:44 am
Manny, agreed.
August 26th, 2009
11:52 am
Vince Carter>> Hedo Turkgolu in terms of NBA talent but Hedo can fit in many systems. Hawks improved to win 50 games but not advance in the playoffs past 2nd round. Maybe win 2 games tho.
August 26th, 2009
12:00 pm
C. Tampa Ironworse,
If what you're saying is true, which it's not, the the Pistons wouldn't had beaten the L.A. Lakers who had Shaq, Kobe, Karl Malone and Gary Payton. The Pistons were not superstars then.
Now at football, the Ravens and the Bucs won Superbowls because of their defense. Their QBs were average at best when they won the Super Bowl.
August 26th, 2009
12:06 pm
Nice, Hawk4life!
I think expectations should be 4th seed, again. I think Boston, however, is due to drop. Their core is getting older and ijuries are going to hit them sooner rather than later. Plus, Sheed is a shadow of his former self.
Boston is either falling this year, or next. Their run is almost done.
August 26th, 2009
12:09 pm
I don't see the Hawks cracking the top three during the 09-10 season however we will see improvement. Based on what happens next offseason, the Hawks should compete for the conference crown at a minimum during the 10-11 season. Locking up most of our core (we also need JJ to sign) allows greater chemistry to be developed over the year. That can have a greater impact than having a superstar(s) on the team (see reference to Detroit and the Lakers earlier in this blog).
August 26th, 2009
12:11 pm
The Hawks improved their bench and will get some small amount of continued growth from the Smiths and Horford. So, they will hopefully win 50 games and win a couple of games in a second round series. But, to make a big jump to the elite, they will have to somehow add a superstar, and/or make a big upgrade at head coach. Woody's not awful, but he's not Phil Jackson, or Red Auerbach either.
August 26th, 2009
12:13 pm
There's a reason they play the games – we don't know who will win. The Hawks have a good shot at winning a series over any of those teams, the two key variables being injuries and teamwork. If the Hawks enter the playoffs with all hands healthy (which was not the case this year), and they play consistent team defense, they will be superb. The additions to the bench make both of those outcomes more likely because: (a)reducing the starters' minutes over the course of the long season makes injuries less likely; and (b)playing consistent team defense is tiring, thus easier to do if you get to rest a bit more often (and the bench itself has capable defenders).
August 26th, 2009
12:21 pm
My prediction is that the Hawks will move up to no. 3 because one of the top three teams in the East will have a significant injury to one of their old guys. The Hawks– while they did suffer through some injuries last year–are young and less likely to have the same sort of situation.
But it's doubtful the Hawks will move much further in the playoffs, because the offense will still be mostly "iso-Joe" and Joe will be, once again, worn out by the time the playoffs arrive. Sigh.
August 26th, 2009
12:25 pm
I think they can be better than the Celtics. Injuries increase with age and the Celtics are getting older. The Hawks have shown that when they do what is necessary to run (like grabbing defensive rebounds) they can run teams like Boston right out of the gym. Despite the poor showing in the playoffs against Cleveland (the Hawks were hurting at the time), they competed pretty well against the Cavs in the regular season. I'm not sure that Shaq makes them that much better. His skills are eroding and he is definitely a liability late in games. So, I think they can get into the 3rd position and then see what happens.
August 26th, 2009
12:30 pm
The only way we will crack the top 3 is if Marvin and Al really mature over the off season and becom BEAST for the Hawks, Both guys need to average at least 15-20 per game and Al need to snatch 12 rebounds and Marvin would need to average 7 rebounds per game as well as Joe, Bibby and J-Smooth still doing their thing. But. i dobt if that happens so lets hope for 50 plus wins and another 4 seed. Joe Smith is simply not the answer.
August 26th, 2009
12:32 pm
I have a question for you guys, most of whom clearly know the NBA better than I do: who are the teams with the better "2nd fives" around the league?
The Hawks starting 5, I submit, are among the best in the league. No "superstars", but strong at each position. If they play well together as a team, they're formidable. Last year the bench was Pachulia, Evans, & and Murray……and then look out. This season it'll be Pachulia, Evans, Crawford, Teague, and Joe Smith. Granted we don't know that much about Teague yet, that looks like a pretty good group. Whose 2nd five are better? (I'm sure there are some, I just don't know the rosters well enough).
August 26th, 2009
12:36 pm
Hey Y'all:
I do naot see the Hawks looking for a big man to stand up against Shack,Howard, and the Celtics center. I hope all the other four player we have are greater than thos teams four players because I do not see us winning at the center spot. Hopefully, we will be doing things to offset the other teams big centers. I can only think great team defense. If that is what it is, I hope it works. If not, I hope some of the young bigs in camp become stars this year. That would be great!!
This is a SECRET from a HAWK FAN. TELL EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 26th, 2009
12:42 pm
Yes…please pick out the "exception" to the rule with the Pistons. Malone/Payton were shells of what they once were at that time as well. And I don't think people look to the Ravens/Trent Dilfer as the way to build a champion. So nice try…but your points are just kind of silly and not valid.
August 26th, 2009
12:46 pm
You're making it much more difficult of a question than it really is.
There is only ONE TEAM in the way of cracking the top 3, not three. So to answer the question "Can they crack the top 3?" can be reduced to "Can they pass Orlando?" since Cleveland & Boston only come into play if you are asking can they crack the top 2?
Now that I've simplified the question that media types always like to try to over-hype – the answer is probably no – we haven't made up 12 games on Orlando.
This does not mean we are not a more dangerous team once the playoffs come around, which is aldo the main question to ask!
August 26th, 2009
12:48 pm
The Hawks can finish anywhere from 7th to 3rd. We have a solid team, but we still lack a true big man. The Hawks are going to have to run a little more to off set the front court size disadvantage they'll face against teams with legit bigs. I will be following the Hawks this season at http://www.fanhuddle.com. I'll keep it real and give you all the inside info with the Hawks (I got a lil pull). Also check me out Wednesday nights from 8p -10p and Saturdays from 12p -2p on "The Rant" at http://www.vvcradio.com. Vince Thomas from SLAM magazine and Aron Phillips from DIME magazine will be guests so we'll talk a lot of NBA amongst other things. Also Check out the video blog I participate in with the Lovely Lady Simone at http://www.2livestews.com. Peace and blessings.
August 26th, 2009
1:03 pm
Why does everyone think Hedo is better then Vince? Please enlighten me. Vince brings so much more to the Magic then Hedo does.
August 26th, 2009
1:06 pm
I love that 1st unit with the exception of Horford playing at the 5, thats still going to be a downfall. The second unit is probably one of the top 5 units in the NBA though.
August 26th, 2009
1:06 pm
#4 I suppose, but they will play Washington or Toronto, in the 1st round which is probably gonna be a game 6 or 7, cause Arenas is healthy in Washington, Toronto made some decent additions this offseason, but the Hawks will win the series though
August 26th, 2009
1:11 pm
Hey, this has to be one of your better articles. Its accurate,(for a change!) Just smiling. I agree and think your prognosis is true, Schultz.
As, ive said all year long. The Hawks need a center to get to the next level. You cant do it with four power forwards and ZaZa. Wont happen.
Thanks for accentuating that point.
Thanks for the good writing.
August 26th, 2009
1:18 pm
truth-serum, i do believe you said what most writers seem to be afraid to write! This team wont even smell the Eastern conference finals cause the they are still trying to paint a two-story house without a ladder.
Gotta have a legit big man. Zaza would be a great 2nd center but thats all. Horford will be in foul trouble all season…bet on it.
August 26th, 2009
1:20 pm
There are a lot of uncontrolable things can happen over a 82 game schedule. That's why depth is very important. The Hawks have much better depth than a year ago in the key positions in case of injuries.
The question should be, "can the Hawks overcome the Magic to get into the top 3 in the East?" I can see the Hawks finishing ahead of the Magic if they can stay healthy. I know that the Magic added Carter and Bass, but losing 3 playoff starters is going to be a major adjustment for them. They may have chemistry problems and remember that Lewis will miss the first 10 games. The Hawks need a good start. I know the Hawks early schedule is tough, but I can see this team beating Boston in the second round to get to the conference finals.
Woodson needs to use all 10 of his rotation players during the regular season and keep those guys fresh. Play #11-14 off the bench whenever we can. Fresh legs will get those Celtics in the end!
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August 26th, 2009
1:27 pm
I must agree that the writers here seem to lack the backbone to talk about the 600 pound gorilla in the room. I like that analogy about the painting…I think ill lift that one. It would be nice to have a blog sight where we can deal with whats real.
Good post!
August 26th, 2009
1:33 pm
BPJ – I think Cleveland can boast a better second unit with guys like Jamario Moon, Anthony Carter etc…Boston has Marquis Daniels, Rasheed Wallace, Eddie House, Glen Davis in their second 5…much better…
For all of you who think Boston, Orlando or Cleveland are coming down to earth, you're mistaken…Cleveland may be the strongest team we've seen in the East in a long long time. Boston improved and Orlando didn't fall back at all (despite Hedu loss and Vince Carter gain)
August 26th, 2009
1:41 pm
MANNYT-very well put, and I co-sign on that. Of the 3 top Eastern teams, Boston is the only one that's upgraded their roster without affecting their starting lineup. Like Jeff Shultz so astutely said, VCarter hasn't significantly improved a roster he's been a part of in his entire career, and I don't think that will change. Three starters from last yrs NBA finals team are no longer on the roster and RLewis won't be available to start the season.
PG JNelson actually hurt the team when he returned last yr. He now has to adjust to an entire starting lineup, except for DHoward. They're going to have some serious adjustment and chemistry issues to start the season, and even when RLewis returns. I think Orlando just made the same mistake the Nuggers made when they thought AIverson would be an improvement. The Hawks can overtake them, especially if we get off to our usual strong start.
Shaq hasn't improved anybody's team since he helped Miami win the title. What can he do to improve a team that won 66 gms? He certainly can't pull the opposing center away from the basket with his outside shooting like Ilgaukas. That will make it more difficult for Cleveland to attack the basket, like they're known for doing. His DEF is slightly worse than Ilgaukas'. I can see adding him to their bench, but why run the risk of creating chemistry problems by adding him to the starting lineop that led the NBA is wins, especially when at his best he might provide only marginal improvement?
August 26th, 2009
1:41 pm
Let's know our history. These are the Roundfield-John Drew-Tree Rollins, Dominique-Spud-Doc Rivers, Steve Smith-Mookie-Mutombo Hawks ALL OVER AGAIN. NONE of those teams reached the Eastern Conference Finals, and neither will this team. Whenever Atlanta finally gets good, it is just that: good. Not great, not dominant. In all this time, we've had the luck to land only one bonafide superstar, Dominique, and we came within a basket of making the ECF's against Boston in '88, and that was it–the closest we'll come, most likely, until fortune shines upon us in the lottery with a true prodigy–a future Hall of Famer–and we can add a complementary top 10 NBA player through free agency.
August 26th, 2009
1:43 pm
Jamal Crawford's impact is the only mystery here.
Will he be the unadulterated scorer the Hawks need?
Will he supplant Bibby, as Flip did, when the games on the line?
We he flourish aside/behind Big Pass Joe?
Will he form a dynamic duo w/Marvin on the Second Team?
August 26th, 2009
1:52 pm
It's nice to have a good bench, but the only realistic way we crack the top three is for our starters to step it up.
Horford and Josh have to show they are elite players, especially on the glass and on defense. Rodman and Barkley never used size as an excuse.
Marvin and Joe need to be consistent scorers (no slumps, Joe!), like Rip Hamilton/Tayshaun, or Pierce/Allen, or Rashard/Turkoglu (now Carter).
The top five faces aren't changing, so we live and die by these guys being not only reliable, but consistently excellent, in scoring and rebounding.
That's what it takes; now we'll see if they're interested in bringing it every game, with the intensity of a KG.
August 26th, 2009
2:00 pm
I really like what the Hawks have done. They are a deeper team and have more offensive weapons. They also should have more defensive production by being fresher and playing at the right positions. I think Orlando is overrated and Vince Carter will hurt more than help. Probably 3rd best in the East but closing on Boston and Cleveland. I think they're also younger and more athletic than those two teams. Anything can happen in the playoffs.
August 26th, 2009
2:03 pm
Let's see. Three teams already miles ahead of the Hawks going into the offseason. One adds Shaq, one adds Vince, one adds Sheed. The Hawks keep the same team. Not only did the top 3 stay the top 3, they increased their advantage over the Hawks exponentially. Not to mention that none of those teams (or any team in the NBA except for the Hawks, I'd guess) have room for Rio on their bench.
August 26th, 2009
2:07 pm
Schultz, Im with Stretch on this one. We could have went after lopez of new jersey who destroyed us and horford head to head, Hes a legit 7 footer, he can score in the low post, hes got good numbers defensively and hes tenacious. We could have trade up and got the UCONN center and worked to bring him into the rotation and start him next year. There are options, we did not look very hard.
Some one else may have a better move than im offering. My point is that we did nothing when anything would have be an improvement. We had flip and did not necessarily need crawford. We need then and still need a center. Good GM's find whats needed. San Antionio was smart enough to resigh mutombo last year before he got injured down the stretch. Miami went after Jermaine Oneal, we did …..nothing. Our weakness at the 5 spots is such that we need to be as aggressive in finding a center as we are in pursing Crawford.
That no center mentality is a very weak copout and wont win games!
August 26th, 2009
2:11 pm
JMAR: Hawks stay the same???? They added a 20 ppg scorer who is exponentially better than Flip….drafted a "potential" stud in Teague who gives them a legit speed guy with 2nd unit…added a solid vet PF in Joe Smith instead of Solo Jones…and they stayed the same???
August 26th, 2009
2:11 pm
Nite Owl
August 26th, 2009
1:52 pm
Barkley never won anything but a DUI and Rodman was a very good powerforward who couldnt score but could rebound well. Kind of reminds me of Horford except Rodman was better. The point is we have enough power forwards. Lets get a center.
August 26th, 2009
2:14 pm
Smith is an improvement over Solo (can you say cba).Crawfords not much if any improvement over flip. You dont win games on potential but on performance. My assessment says the hawks are marginally better.
August 26th, 2009
2:15 pm
C. Tampa Ironworse,
No, my points are very valid. Your statement makes it seem like that these superstars come from out of nowhere. When the Bulls began their domination, Jordan was the only star. Other players began to develop and play well with him and then they earned their respected status. A star is a person who can still produce when they are in the spotlight. When Jordan left the Bulls, Scottie Pippen wasn't the same so you can't call him a super star, Steve Kerr was a role player, as well as Toni K., Luc Longely. The Bulls were good because of team chemistry. The Cs won two seasons ago because the "super stars" you refer to was not in existence. They played as an unit. We looked at them as super stars but their stats said otherwise.
Since you don't know anything about football let me help you out there as well. If you have a great defense, all you need is a QB who can manage the game for you and you will win. There aren't too many teams that had a high powered offense (2000 Raiders vs 2000 Yucs) and a subpar or average defense that win the Super Bowl. If you need a recent example look at the Cardinals and Steelers. Big Ben is a good QB, but without that Defense the Steelers don't even make it to playoffs much less win the Super Bowl. Yes Ben had the game winning TD pass but this doesn't happen if the defense doesn't play well all season.
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2:19 pm
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2:32 pm
@ truth-serum:
So you wouldn't take Barkley or Rodman if you had the chance? Okay.
Only reason I brought those guys up is that they played at an All-Star level (and in Barkley's case, HOF level) despite their size. We should expect the same from Smoove and Son of Tito.
And for good or ill, the team has committed to a front line of Marvin, Josh, and Al. They are now locked in for years, so the only way we win is by those guys getting better.
In other words, we've got a center and his name is Al Horford, like it or not.
Now that's some truth! LOL.


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"Accommodating my constituency to be part of the election process is one of the most sacred duties I have," State Rep. Sergio Muñoz Jr. stated in a news release. "Although I did not favor the voter ID law when it was proposed in 2011, it is the law of the land, and my intention with these mobile certificate stations is to allow all Texans here in deep South Texas the opportunity to have the tools they need to have a voice at the ballot box."
EICs are available from DPS driver license offices across the state, but these mobile units will help bring EIC access closer to home. The stations are made possible through a partnership with the Texas Secretary of State and the Texas Department of Public Safety as well as in close collaboration with the Hidalgo County Elections Department.
Many Texans already have an approved form of ID and will not need or qualify for an EIC. Acceptable forms of ID in addition to an EIC are:
- Texas driver license issued by DPS
- Texas personal identification card issued by DPS
- Texas concealed handgun license issued by DPS
- United States military identification card containing the person's photograph
- United States citizenship certificate containing the person's photograph
- United States passport
Applicants for an EIC will need to present proof of citizenship and identity. For most applicants that means a birth certificate and two forms of supporting identification. A complete list of identification requirements is available at http://www.dps.texas.gov/DriverLicense/eicDocReqmnts.htm.
The schedule for Hidalgo County is below; all locations will operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dates and times may be subject to change. Check www.VoteTexas.gov. for the latest dates, locations and times.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Mission City Hall, Community Room, 1201 E. 8th St. - Mission
Hidalgo County Tax Office, 100 N. Closner - Edinburg
STC Mid Valley Campus, 400 N. Border - Weslaco
Thursday, Oct. 17
McAllen Main Public, 4001 N. 23rd St. - McAllen
STC Technology Campus, 3700 W. Military Highway - McAllen (South Ware and Military)
UTPS Student Union, 1201 W. University Dr. - Edinburg
Friday, Oct. 18
Palmview City Hall, 400 W. Veterans Blvd. - Palmview
Pharr City Hall, 118 S. Cage Blvd. - Pharr
Progresso Community Center, 510 N. FM 1015 - Progresso
Monday, Oct. 21
McAllen City Hall, 1300 W. Houston Ave. - McAllen
Mercedes City Hall, 400 S. Ohio - Mercedes
La Joya City Hall, Conference Room, 101 N. Leo Ave. - La Joya
Tuesday, Oct. 22
City of San Juan, Conference Room, 709 S. Nebraska - San Juan
City of Hidalgo, 704 E. Texano Dr. - Hidalgo
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Edinburg City Hall, Community Room, 415 W. University Dr. - Edinburg
Business & Visitors Center (Board Room), 275 S. Kansas Ave. - Weslaco
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The mission of the Missoula College Nursing Program is to pursue academic excellence to promote the preparation of students to become competent and caring individual for entry-level positions to help meet the health care needs of Montana.
The Nursing Program strives to create an environment of collaboration and mentorship among faculty, students and staff. This environment promotes the development of the student-faculty relationship supporting student accountability for their own learning. The learning environment provides opportunity for developing critical judgment and thinking, professional accountability and appreciation for life-long learning. Student learning is enhanced through professional and community relationships, intellectual strength and exposure to diverse populations.
Students interested in the Nursing program first enroll as Pre-Nursing students. Students then take prerequisite general education courses. When required prerequisite course work is in its final semester or successfully completed, students may apply for admission to the Practical Nursing (PN) program. The PN program is a competitive admissions program that requires a separate application process after prerequisite course work is completed.
The Missoula College offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Practical Nursing. Upon completion of the PN program, the students are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination (PN-NCLEX) examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Applicants for the PN program must have a high school diploma or equivalency, have completed the AA general prerequisite courses with a C or better, except in SCN 201N and SCN202N which requires a B or higher grade. Prerequisite and nursing courses may only be attempted twice. Math courses are combined so success must be accomplished within two attempts of M 121 and acceptable transfer courses. Assessment of writing and math for course placement follows The University of Montana guidelines and is done during orientations and at various times in the semester.
Students must also have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 in the required general AA courses to be eligible to apply to the PN Program. Transfer credits are allowed from National Accredited Colleges and Universities only with credit substitutions as follows:
Pre Nursing Coures Substitution
Age of Course Acceptability
Admission to the PN program requires a separate application that includes:
All application materials will be submitted to the Health Professions Admissions Committee. The application specifications for the PN program are posted prior to the application deadline on the Missoula College web site. Application deadlines are April 1 and November 1. Applications may be submitted during the semester where the applicant is completing the last semester of AA prerequisite courses.
The 20 students who meet the selection criteria will be accepted into the PN nursing program. The Practical Nursing program extends over two semesters. Students learn practical nursing skills through lectures, demonstrations, independent study, ATI, simulation and practice in nursing skills lab on campus. Under instructor supervision, students also provide patient care in a variety of clinical health care settings. The program is approved by the Montana State Board of Nursing.
Students must provide proof of the following health requirements prior to entry into the clinical portion of the program:
All students must also show proof of a completing an up-to-date BLS CPR training approved by the American Heart Association, insurance and completion of a background check.
Many licensing bodies/employing institutions in health care have increasingly stringent requirements and background checks as conditions for licensing or employment. If students have a concern about this, they should contact the Montana State Board of Nursing Licensing department at http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/license/bsd_boards/nur_board/board_page.asp
Successfully completing the Practical Nursing Program makes a student eligible to sit for the NCLEX National Practical Nursing Examination. This does not guarantee Montana State Practical Nursing licensure.
After licensure, as an LPN, graduates typically find employment in hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices and other health care agencies. They work under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician, dentist, osteopath or other health care provider as specified in the Montana Nurse Practice/Act.
The Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Montana State Board of Nursing with the next site visit doe re-approval due 2016.
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Make your own rain barrel
The Ottawa Soil and Water Conservation District (OSWCD) and Schedel Arboretum & Gardens are partnering to bring a Rain Barrel workshop on Thursday, May 2, at 6:30 p.m. at Schedel
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The Workshop will feature:
• "Hands-on" experience
• Helpful tips
• Your very own 55 gallon fully assembled (by you and your buddy) Rain Barrel
• A chance to leisurely walk through the beautiful gardens
• Presentation by Bench's Greenhouse, Elmore
The cost of the workshop will be $70 per Rain Barrel assembled and will include entry into Schedel gardens. Seats are limited to 20 Rain Barrels. To register, or if you need to find a Rain Barrel buddy, contact the Ottawa Soil & Water Conservation District at 419-898-1595 by Friday, April 26.


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The Valley of the Gods series works with local community leaders to explore the diverse religious landscape of Silicon Valley. The 2007 program turns our attention to the vibrant and varied lives of Catholics in the Valley.
The brainchild of Fr. Tennant Wright, S.J., of Santa Clara University Religious Studies Department, the 2007 program was built off this insight into religion: We tend to generalize about religion, thinking of it as an '-ism.' The problem is that there is no Catholicism apart from the Catholics who live, think about and serve their faith in a particular place and time.
Each week Catholic Worlds of the Valley features a leader from one of the Valley's many Catholic worlds--ethnic churches, Diocesan offices, schools, prison ministry, lay organizations, gay and lesbian communities, etc. To develop this roster of "worlds," Fr. Wright worked from an address book that reflects his 40+ years of teaching and ministering in the Valley.
"Silicon Valley has one of the most diverse religiously landscapes in the world," according to Prof. Philip Boo Riley, Local Religion Project director "One of the great things about the roster Fr. Wright assembled is the way it illustrates the diversity within that diversity."
Instead of lectures, each week Fr. Wright will engage leaders from different organization in conversation about "the experiences, questions, passions" that shape their engagement with one of the worlds making up the Valley's multifaceted Catholic faith community.
Students from Fr. Wright's new course, "Catholic Worlds of the Valley," will attend the ten public sessions. Afterwards, the students will meet as a seminar with participants to discuss the sketch of local catholicismS they will be developing throughout the quarter.
The Local Religion Project documents the communities and organizations it studies with multimedia "portraits." For this program, undergraduate research assistants will weave together videotaped segments from each of the ten conversations, on-site interviews with community members, and research on topics presented in the series to create a composite documentary, Catholic Worlds of the Valley, which will be distributed in Fall 2007.
Sessions are open to the public, free of charge.
For further information, please contact the Local Religion Project office 408-553-9961 or send an e-mail to email@example.com. For a detailed schedule, please visit the Catholic Worlds website, www.scu.edu/vog
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Will Sookie be at the first game?
Get ready for another western Canadian team and a few more ass-kickings every winter. Word this morning that Winnipeg has a better NHL team than the Oilers on the way.
Some may feel it's unfair for Winnipeg to get such a quality team by default, but those who remember the WHA teams getting flattened by the NHL will know this is just a case of the hockey Gods making things right.
One more Harold Ballard injustice (he was behind the noxious expansion rules) made right. 1,000 more to go.
Congratulations to my friend Dean Belanger and the many other Jets fans I've met along the way. Don Wittman probably talked God's ear off, so I'd give him some credit, too.
Here's hoping they call the team "Jets", but "Polar Bears" is a strong rumor. If so, they'll be the Bears by Christmas.


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It's not you, it's your credit scores
Sure, Valentine's Day is full of romantic bliss, but it's only 24 hours. A good relationship needs to be on solid ground all year long -- just like your credit rating.
This post comes from Jennifer Rose Hale at partner site IndexCreditCards.
You've got a big date. You iron your shirt, check your hair, make sure your fingernails and teeth are clean. Front to back, you're looking sharp. You've checked everything … except your credit scores.
Your credit scores may not be part of the first impression you make on a potential love interest, but if your relationship is going anywhere, it will eventually enter into the picture -- perhaps when you're stressed about bills or struggling to get a loan. Want to make yourself a better catch? Increase your credit ratings with these tips.
Get in shape: Sweat off excess debt
How can you be lean and agile when you're lugging around years of flabby debt? Make a plan to pay it off, whether you tackle high interest-rate loans first or follow the debt snowball plan espoused by Dave Ramsey. Increase the amount of money you can dedicate to debt by cutting expenses (restaurant dining, cable TV), dropping memberships and subscriptions you don't really need, or shopping around for lower rates on necessities such as insurance.
If possible, transfer your credit card debt to a low-interest credit card; less interest means less time paying off the bill.
You also can take on an extra job, whether it's mowing lawns, pet sitting or working retail in your off-hours. A second job isn't a life sentence, but it can be enough to boost your income temporarily and get rid of, say, student loans. A potential mate is unlikely to be turned off by a work ethic that makes you a more stable partner.
Be on time with love and bill paying
Don't make your date wait -- or the electric company. Either way, you're bound to be left in the cold. Companies report delinquent payments to the credit bureaus that produce your credit reports, and that will ding your credit scores.
Give yourself and your credit room to grow
You'll be more appealing if you have possibilities: growth in your job, active interests and open-mindedness. Nothing is less interesting than a stick in the mud.
Your credit scores also depend on whether you have room to grow -- in other words, your debt-to-credit ratio. This is the amount you owe versus the total amount of credit available to you. If you've maxed out, or are close to doing so, you'll be less appealing to lenders as well as love interests. It's a good idea, if you're anticipating a big purchase such as a home, to keep even paid-off accounts open to ensure your debt-to-credit ratio is favorable. Post continues after video.
Show commitment to love … and an old credit card
At some point, your date wants to see some commitment, and it's the same for the credit bureaus. You'll want to have long-term accounts on your credit history, such as a student credit card from college days.
Your nest egg can help build a nest
As life moves forward, you may start dreaming about the house with the white picket fence, or maybe the midtown condo. Whatever your dreams, you'll need cash in the bank to get there. Start building your savings account early by living within your means and stashing the extra in a high-interest savings account, always a good option when you might need the money in a few years. The next thing you know, you'll be well on the way to that 20 percent down payment.
Love means never having to co-sign
Even though love often means partnership and compromise, be sure to think twice (or three times) before co-signing a loan for a significant other. When you co-sign, you take responsibility for the entire debt if the borrower defaults. That co-borrower who is your sweetie today may not look so appealing three years from now when the car loan isn't being repaid and the lenders are looking to you for the balance.
A loan default brings as much pain to the co-signer as it does to the borrower, but without anything to show for it.
Confidence to go fishing
There may be many fish in the sea, but do you have the confidence to cast your line? Metaphors aside, reducing your debt, increasing your savings, and knowing you're in a position to finance life's big purchases will give you the confidence to pursue other areas of fulfillment: your job, your friends, and true love.
And last: Say "I do" to good credit scores
Although you may financially move in together with a joint checking account, each of you maintains your own credit scores. When you apply for a mortgage or car loan, for example, the lender may very likely check both of your scores, and a poor score for you or your spouse may mean worse terms for both of you. So, just as you may start an exercise plan together to get you both healthy, start working together on the health of your two credit scores.
At the end of the day, whether it's Valentine's Day or any other day of the year, a better financial outlook can open up possibilities for love.
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"Thank you for choosing cobistyle! When I started my company, I made a promise that I would never add to the marketplace more of the same. I believe your home should reflect your own unique character and make you happy. In order to do that you need exciting choices that you can fall in love with!
Q. Design has allowed me to take my ideas and translate them into fabulous drapery that will make your rooms beautiful and stand the test of time. I'm very proud of every piece in this line and hope you enjoy living with it every day."
Cobi Ladner is one of Canada's foremost design authorities and creator of cobistyle. The cobistyle brand stands apart – it's attitude is vibrant, worldly, charming, and fun. cobistyle is built around Cobi's personal style and spirit and her vision of creating comfortable, beautiful and happy homes. To learn more, visit cobistyle.com.
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Ur drive to get better is really payin off. Can already see much improvement
Ur drive to get better is really payin off. Can already see much improvement
Some Rosa.
And some... other girl. I tend to draw really thick arms if I don't do guidelines first.
Edit: more Rosa.
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Here's Naomi chained up in a dungeon because she committed treason. She's naked, so NSFW.
Slightly NSFW:
If you really wanna be a Pokemon master, you can't take bath breaks.
Tried out a coloring style that's supposed to be faster, in which I completely skip the line stage and go straight to blocking out colors. It really is a lot faster.
Also slightly NSFW is some mermaid yuri:
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NSFW for yuri and mild nudity; colored version of the mermaid picture from May 3:
Looking good. Love the perspective on Rosa.
You kept your promise on the red hair for the mermaid, too. *v*
I'll draw more yuri someday, but for now, Kasey.
Oh, and Rosa:
Also, some girl.
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Jennifer Hudson, who managed to mastermind both her singing career and an 80-pound weight loss, seems to have it all. But despite her personal and professional triumphs, Jennifer still has to cope with criticism about her size, she said in a Feb. 4 interview with Black Entertainment Television (BET).
"People are never going to be satisfied with you either way. Skinny or heavy, someone is always going to have something to say, so it's best to be how you want to be," she declares assertively.
"People say, "Oh, you were better heavy," or "I like you better thick," and I say, it's not about you," Jennifer noted.
In addition to coping with the comments from the public, Jennifer feels that her weight loss has impacted her career opportunities.
"In every way, shape and form. Good and bad. Even though it's just your physical appearance, to the world it's being a whole other person," she explained.
I have people in my life who are different towards me because I'm smaller. But I'm like, it's just me, it's still Jennifer. I find myself saying that so often. I feel like it has opened the door to new characters, but there are still people who tell me, "I don't like you 'cause you ain't fat anymore!" So whatever!
What Jennifer is enjoying: Experimenting with her newly slim look, from head to toe.
"Between the weight loss transition, then the short hair cut, the newness of it all makes you want to experiment with yourself. Before, being a plus-size girl, there was not much out there for us to choose from. Now, being on the slimmer side, it gives you room to experiment," she said
Jennifer still takes pride in her success in losing weight, sharing her tips in a recent interview with the Huffington Post.
"I'm a real girl -- I love to eat and indulge in the things I love to have," she said. After trying a week on Weight Watchers, Jennifer became a believer.
"It taught me how to eat, how to measure my portions, and know what I was putting in my body," she said of the program that helped her lose 80 pounds.
One of the biggest challenges for many dieters isn't losing the weight: It's keeping it off. Jennifer has maintained her weight loss for three years, and says that the key to her success is mind over matter.
"It's about making the smartest decision and the right decision," she said. "Outsmart food, don't let it outsmart you."
Portion control in particular, points out Jennifer, is critical.
"Anything can be good for you and anything can be bad for you," she said, whether it's a bathtub full of baby carrots or a sliver of chocolate cake.
Jennifer's also authored a book about her weight loss journal and life: "I Got This: How I Changed My Ways and Lost What Weighed Me Down."


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Let's play a game. Reading the two quotes below, can you guess which one is by New York governor Andrew Cuomo, the liberal son of a prominent Democratic governor, and which one is by New Jersey governor Chris Christie, the budget-slashing Republican who was celebrated by the Cato Institute?
We will not hesitate to impose the strictest penalties on profiteers who, in direct violation of our consumer protection laws, seek to capitalize on the misfortune of others in the midst of a crisis and recovery period.
"Do not try to take advantage of [our citizens]," he said, stating that if the state believes public energy and transport companies are not being diligent or doing the right thing, they could lose their certification.
Click on the links for the answer.
We might call this phenomenon "the Chris Christie effect." That is, it is very nice to talk about the beauty of free markets when you're speaking to a room full of avid Republican convention delegates. But what really matters is how you act when you actually have the opportunity to pursue a genuinely libertarian response to a real crisis.
Chris Christie has shown that, whatever he thinks of the theoretical value of free markets, he won't trust them in practice. I have the feeling that most other Republican politicians would do the same, if they were faced with a similar option. But as I've mentioned earlier, theory is meaningless if it doesn't lead to beneficial practical consequences. It doesn't matter how you talk; all that matters is how you act.
So remember Chris Christie–convention-hall libertarian, governing statist–if you're planning on voting tomorrow for the lesser of two evils.


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Festive Spinach-Artichoke Dip
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1 box (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
1 cup shredded Parmesan-Romano cheese mix
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
10 ounces light jarred/prepared Alfredo sauce
3 tablespoons jarred roasted red pepper, drained and diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 ounces softened reduced-fat cream cheese
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all ingredients thoroughly with a wooden spoon in a large bowl. Spread mixture into an 8x8-inch ungreased baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese are bubbling and melted. Serve hot with tortilla chips or Hawaiian bread.
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Sexual misconduct and harassment (see definitions below) can occur on our campus;
both are forms of discrimination. We want to encourage members of the Randolph-Macon
community who believe they have been victims of sexual misconduct or harassment
to report these incidents to campus authorities, as well as to the local authorities
for possible prosecution.
IMPORTANT: All reported incidents of sexual misconduct will be investigated
by the Title IX Coordinator (Provost Bill Franz), or his designee. Once an accuser
reports an assault with information about the incident and identifying information
about the accused, the College is required by law to initiate an investigation.
All R-MC employees are required by Title IX to report all known sexual misconduct
information to the Coordinator. There is also mandatory reporting of incidents involving
underage students.
While the Coordinator will strive to handle all reports in a confidential manner,
the investigators may be required to contact witnesses, including the accused assailant.
When there is an ongoing threat to the community a warning with no identifying information
about the victim may be sent to the community at large.
The professional staffs of Counseling Services, Student Health Services, and the
Office of College Chaplain are exempt from mandatory reporting. Accordingly,
any victim of sexual misconduct may confidentially consult with the counselors
of Counseling Services, the health care providers at Student Health Services, or
the College Chaplain, including consultation about the following (without a mandatory
report to the Coordinator): the College's investigative process, the College's internal
judicial procedures, referrals to the local police, local support resources, and
medical services. Someone accused of sexual misconduct is entitled to the same rights
and protections from Counseling Services, Health Services, and the Chaplain's Office
- and to the same resources.
Sexual Misconduct (reporting to the Title IX Coordinator is mandatory)
is a form of discrimination and refers to physical sexual acts perpetrated against
a person's will or where a person is incapable of giving consent due to the victim's
use of drugs or alcohol. An individual also may be unable to give consent due to
an intellectual or other disability. A number of different acts fall into the category
of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault (non-consensual sexual intercourse,
non-consensual sexual contact, and sexual exploitation. All such acts of sexual
misconduct are forms of sexual harassment covered under Title IX.
Sexual assault takes the following forms:
Sexual exploitation (reporting to the Title IX Coordinator is mandatory)
is defined as activity of a sexual nature which results in the nonconsensual exploitation
of one person by another for the purposes of gain or other advantage. The sexual
behavior which results in such exploitation may have been consensual or nonconsensual
in its original nature. Sexual misconduct includes prostitution, videotaping or
recording (by any electronic means) of sexual activity without permission, voyeurism,
or engaging in sexual activity while concealing that one is infected with HIV or
an STD.
Once again, any form of sexual misconduct is a form of discrimination and as well
as a form of sexual harassment; incidents involving any form sexual misconduct may
be reported under the College Policy on Non-Discrimination. Sexual assault and non-consensual
sexual intercourse are crimes; a victim may also choose to take criminal action
against an alleged perpetrator.
We encourage anyone who has been sexually assaulted or sexually exploited, or was
witness to a sexual assault or sexual exploitation, to file a
Sexual Misconduct Report Form. These report forms can be completed
and submitted online; they can also be completed in an anonymous manner, if that
is the victim's preference.
Victims of sexual assault are encouraged to seek immediate medical attention and
to protect evidence, as well as plan for their personal safety.
The members of the R-MC Counseling Services staff, Dr. Craig Anderson, Dr.
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EA CEO: Digital Sales Will Beat Retail in 2011In an interview with IndustryGamers, Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello is quite confident that digital video game sales in 2011 will be a bigger business than those sold at retail by the end of the year.
At the end of [2011], the digital business is bigger than the packaged goods business, full stop. No questions in my mind. Then, you know, I think that we'll find ways to even sell our packaged goods content in chunks and in pieces and subscriptions and micro-transactions,
Even more shocking is the amount of money some users are giving to EA for free-to-play games like FIFA Ultimate Team. "We have people who are giving us $5,000 in a month to play [it]. And it's free. Dirty little secret." Yikes!
Riccitiello also speaks some about free-to-play MMORPG's, specially mentioning Lord of the Rings Online and what Warner Bros. and Turbine have done with that property.
While I still think the majority of their revenue is from people giving them the premium subscription for fifteen dollars a month, there's a lot of people coming in and they upgrade. I'm not sure that fifteen dollars deal is that great a deal, but that's a separate issue. I guess to best answer your question, I think these business models are going to find their own feet. We're very careful about making sure we price appropriately for platform and also for the intellectual property.
Warner Bros. and Turbine have been quite vocal about the success of Lord of the Rings Online since transitioning to free-to-play and have also done the same with Dungeons & Dragons Online.
I think the important thing to remember is that Riccitiello is talking about overall sales via digital means versus retail, not necessarily for sales of a specific product. For example, he isn't necessarily saying that every game will sell more digitally than through retail in 2011.
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The NBA and NHL clubs are running contests using digital drawing app.
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Users of the Doodle.ly iPad app can publish their digital drawings in galleries, and in the future will be able to receive notifications when users like their doodles, follow favorite doodlers, browse galleries of most-liked images and receive rewards for doodles.
In late March, the Devils asked fans to create and submit a Devils-themed doodle in a contest to emotionally connect with fans as the NHL regular season drew to a close. Ten finalists were selected by fan votes. The top ten doodlers received tickets to the last game of the regular season, and the winning doodle will be screened on 17,000 rally towels at the Devils' first playoff game on April 17.
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The Devils received more than 600 submissions and 20,000 votes over the course of the contest. The team also received 1,200 likes on Facebook.
The hockey team used the contest as a data collection tool. According to Doodle.ly co-founder Evan Vogel, the team received 200 fan email addresses as a result of the campaign.
Vogel did not think sports would be Doodle.ly's first sector, but a connection at the New Jersey Devils led to a playoffs contest, which, in turn, led to an NBA contest and talks with additional pro teams. The company has also inked its first band, The Indecent, and is in discussions with additional labels after two bands, Fictionist and Graffiti6, started their own independent Doodle.ly contests.
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The Timberwolves have been running their own Doodle.ly promotion to push star forward Kevin Love as the league MVP.
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The Secretary of the Interior, when restoring to the public domain lands that have been segregated to a State under sections 641, 642 and 643 [1] of this title is authorized, in his discretion and under such rules and regulations as he may establish to allow for not exceeding ninety days to any entryman under section 641 of this title a preference right of entry under applicable land laws of any of such lands which such person had entered under and pursuant to the State laws providing for the administration of the grant under section 641 of this title and upon which such person had established actual bona fide residence or had made substantial and permanent improvements: Provided, That each entryman shall be entitled to a credit as residence upon his new homestead entry allowed hereunder of the time that he has actually lived upon the claim as a bona fide resident thereof.
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Why do we always have to have a key guy out in winnable games?
Chicago, Houston, Nets and now Nets again. That's not even counting Amare and Shumpert, makes you think just how good this team can be when everybody is healthy. We could seriously be like 22-2 right now. That is insane.
Melo is playing!!
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My man Ike got a bad rap
I am from Jersey though, so all I hear is garbage Nets talk. That's what I meant when I said I hate their fans because they are really annoying around my area. But you do make a good point sir.
no novak but melo is in.....nice. Copeland should get some playing time as well
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Carmelo is a go. Brooklyn, you have been warned.
The value of elite scoring ability, by Phil Jackson:
"This is a guy, we recognize his talent, and his skill is the kind of skill and talent that gets you through playoff games where things get sticky, grind-out, and basketball becomes a force game and suddenly you need to have a player who has the capabilities of scoring with someone hanging on them in a situation thats critical. Hes one of those players, one of the few players who can do that.
Melo is a go tonight !
Our offense works when Melo is in play. I hope he's ready, Novak is one of those players that capitalize off Melo the most. Without Novak, might have to depend on our interior offense. That's the Nets strength. Let's kick their ***.
My man Ike got a bad rap
I'm just throwing this out there...but shouldn't it be mandatory for our players to get flu shots? I mean Chandlers a walking flu virus and tonight Novak will be sorely missed.
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