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On the evening of Sept. 26, a large group of World War II veterans were watching the sun go down from the tiny windows of a commercial airliner taking them back to Columbia after experiencing one of the most memorable trips of their lives.
Someone on the flight commented on how it may have been the most beautiful sunset he had ever seen. That gentleman was one of the 85 World War II veterans from around the state who participated in the Honor Flight of South Carolina held last month.
Seven of those World War II veterans were from Aiken County, including Jim Allen, Edward Aromi, Albert Dalimonte, Michael Piemonte, James Bradham, James Hall and Jim Griffith.
"This was absolutely fantastic – every part of it," said Piemonte, a Navy veteran who is originally from New York. "Those who organized this really need to be thanked profusely."
Honor Flights occur all over the country, and South Carolina got involved in the program in 2008. The initiative of this program is to give these individuals who served this country an opportunity to see the World War II Memorial, as well as to show them that they are vastly appreciated.
The Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina sponsored the September flight. Aiken Electric Co-op CEO Gary Stooksbury went on the trip as a guardian, which is a family member, friend or volunteer who accompanies a veteran on their trip and assists them if needed. This was Stooksbury's first Honor Flight and, by the end, he couldn't stop smiling.
"It's been a great day to see the memorial, especially with the people who are responsible for it," Stooksbury said. "It was awesome and well worth the trip."
The sun hadn't yet broken through the clouds when Columbia Metropolitan Airport began buzzing with excitement about 6 a.m. that morning, as the veterans and their guardians waited to board the plane to D.C.
"We're really excited," said Griffith with a grin, a veteran of the Navy and resident of Williston.
Veterans walked between two rows formed by American flags held by Patriot Guard members creating a waving red, white and blue walkway through the airport terminal.
During the flight, the veterans shared black and white photographs of themselves during their time in service, as well as a few stories about their experiences during the war. That was one thing that many of the men were excited about – meeting other veterans.
Once the plane landed at Reagan National Airport, a fire department had two trucks out on both sides of the aircraft, which shot water over it.
Then, the veterans made their grand entry into the airport, where people gathered with small American flags to cheer and thank them for their service. Patriotic music was played by a live band, and many veterans looked quite overwhelmed by the enthusiastic crowd.
"It was sort of touching," said Bradham, Army Air Corps veteran from New Ellenton who was the youngest of his three brothers, all who served during the war. "I sometimes get a little emotional at events like that."
Bradham's guardian, Dana Moseley of Aiken, was also touched. This trip was important to him because his father, Henry, was a World War II veteran but passed away before he could do the Honor Flight. Moseley decided to volunteer and participated in honor of his dad.
"Everything has just been great," Moseley said. "This is just magnificent. It's a real tribute."
The first stop on the big trip was the World War II Memorial, which opened in 2004. Many of the veterans hadn't had a chance to see it before that moment.
Hall, an Army veteran from Williston, was a bit speechless by the monument.
"Words can't describe it. You just can't put it into words," Hall said. "It's a little bit more emotional than I thought it would be."
Some of the veterans said that it brought back memories of a war that they feel this generation is starting to forget or have already forgotten.
Veterans and their guardians took some time to take in the memorial. Many of them solemnly approached the Freedom Wall and silently stayed there for a moment. Van O'Cain, director of Public and Member Relations of the Electric Cooperatives of South Carolina Inc. said that part of the memorial touches these men the most. It's lined with 4,000 golden stars that reflect in a pool underneath. Those stars represent more than 400,000 who died in World War II.
During the rest of the day, the veterans and guardians were given a tour of D.C., visiting the Korean, Vietnam, Lincoln and Iwo Jima memorials.
Before heading back to South Carolina, they stopped at the Arlington National Cemetery and watched the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Once they were back at Reagan Airport, the veterans were greeted by more hand shakes and music before boarding the plane to take them home.
Then, these heroes got a proper homecoming.
The Honor Flight participants were greeted at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport by Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell and were welcomed by hundreds of flag-waving residents. A band exploded into more patriotic music as family, friends and even strangers shook hands or hugged the veterans.
Aiken resident Jim Allen, an Army veteran who was part of the 104 Infantry Divisionberwolves had the pleasure of having his two sons, Richard and Donald, go on the trip with him. Richard was his guardian, and Donald was the guardian to another veteran. Allen said he hadn't seen such a joyful crowd since 1945 when he was in Paris celebrating the end of World War II.
"It was awesome for a young 19 year old – it was awesome, I tell ya," Allen said, reflecting back to that day.
This homecoming was pretty awesome, as well, Allen said.
"It was a sight," Allen said. "It was so fun to see the joy. It was something. It was really a credit to the people there and to the veterans."
The next Honor Flight will be Nov. 7. For more information, visit www.honorflightsc.com or call 582-8826.

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Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Alfred Avant
Alfred Avant, age 84, widower of Jacquelyne Rawls Avant, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at home.
Born on Feb. 8, 1930, in Johnsonville, he was the son of Sally Avant.
Mr. Avant was a member of Calvary Free Will Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.
He was retired from International Paper Company of Georgetown and also was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include one son, Wallace Avant (Glenda) and one daughter, Gwen Lambert, both of Georgetown; three grandchildren, Christine Anderson (Ryan), Janet Avant and Jonathan Lambert, all of Georgetown; two great-grandchildren, Ethan Anderson and Corrin Anderson, both of Georgetown; and one sister, Luretha Williams of Greer, S.C.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Calvary Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Teddy Rabon officiating.
Burial will follow at Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens.
The family received friends on Tuesday at Graham Funeral Home.
Graham Funeral Home of Georgetown is in charge of the arrangements (www.grahamfuneralhome.org ).
Jayne Kissam
Jayne Horvath Kissam, age 68, beloved wife of 48 years passed away on Monday, April 21 in Alpharetta, Ga.
She was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 26, 1946.
She was a devoted wife of William T. Kissam and mother of three children, Barbara Kissam of Charlotte, N.C., Michael and Caroline Kissam of Greenville, S.C. and Amy Kissam-Sands and Dr. Skip Sands, Alpharetta, Ga.
She is the proud grandmother of seven grandchildren, Allie Hood, Taylor Hood, Michael Kissam, Christopher Kissam, Emily Kissam, Kate Kissam and Ben Kissam.
She is survived by her sister, Janis Rogers of Wilmington, N.C., brothers, Jeff and Wanda Horvath, Newton, N.C. and Jay P and Brenda Daley Horvath of Stewart, Fla.
Mrs. Kissam graduated from Statesville Senior High School in 1964, a B.S. from the University of North Carolina in 1971 and Executive Management Degree from Harvard University.
She worked for 30 years in executive management positions with United Technologies, Pratt Whitney and Sikorsky Aircraft.
She retired as director of finance (CFO) with the joint venture of Sikorsky Helicopter and Boeing to build the Comanche Helicopter.
During her professional career, Jayne was actively involved during her professional career in many eleemosynary endeavors.
During her retirement in Decatur, Ala., she co- chaired Capital Campaigns for Annunciation of the Lord Catholic Church, served on the Finance Council of Annunciation of the Lord Church, St. Ann School Board, Alumni Committee chair, and several church/school committees as well as sacristan for 10 years.
Jayne and her husband were instrumental in expanding the St. Ann School Foundation and recruiting children and community support for St. Ann School.
She also served as president of the American Assoc. of Women and volunteered in Hospice, CCD, Feeding the Poor, Easter Seals, Arc and the Norwalk, Conn. Oyster Festival.
She was also active in volunteering at voter registration/voting polls and other civic affairs in the Decatur community.
She was awarded and named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Club of Decatur Daybreak for her civic and community volunteer work during her retirement.
As a dedicated mother and Grandmother, Jayne and her husband traveled with their family throughout the USA, Europe, Latin America, and Caribbean.
Jayne was a devoted Clemson supporter and Tiger fan.
She was a mentor to women climbing the corporate ladder and was successful in breaking the glass ceiling through her dedicated work and determination.
Friends and family knew Jayne for her devotion and service to others.
Visitation will be held April 25 from noon to 2 p.m., followed by a 2 p.m. funeral Mass at Annunciation of the Lord Catholic Church, 3910 Spring Ave., Decatur, AL.
A graveside memorial service and burial will be held in Oakwood Cemetery, Statesville, N.C. at noon on Monday, April 28, 2014.
In lieu of flowers, tax deductible memorial donations can be made to the Jayne Kissam Memorial Fund, St. Ann School Foundation and mailed to St. Ann School, 3910 Spring Avenue SW, Decatur, AL 35603.
Nina Thompkins
Nina J. Thompkins, age 91, of Georgetown, widow of Harley Franklin Thompkins, passed away Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014, at the home surrounded by her loving family.
Born Feb. 1, 1923, in Conway, Mrs. Thompkins was the daughter of the late James Lewis and Isadell Larrimore Thompkins.
She attended Conway area schools and was a retired foodservice worker for the Council of Aging.
Mrs. Thompkins attended the Assembly of God Church in Georgetown. She enjoyed her rose garden and loved walking around downtown Georgetown.
Survivors include her children, Harley Thompkins Jr. and Llena Thompkins, both of Georgetown, Sara Jo Treanor of Charleston, and Adelle Britt of Macedonia; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Thompkins was predeceased by brothers, Willis Jordan, Stafford Jordan, Levi Jordan, and James Lewis Jordan; and a sister, Llena Jordan.
Graveside services, officiated by Rev. Vernon Thompkins, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at Juniper Bay Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends following the service.
Sign the guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com.
Mary Turner
Mary Louise Turner, born in 1943 in Detriot Michigan, passed away Monday, April 21, 2014 at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Mrs. Turner volunteered at the South Carolina Maritime Museum and she had a great love for all animals.
Mary is survived by her husband, Charles Turner; and a nephew, Mark DeDona.
There will be a memorial service on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Graham Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers Mary would have liked a donation be made to Saint Frances Animal Center, 125 Ridge Street, Georgetown, SC 29440.
Bennie West Jr.
Bennie Benjy Grier West Jr., age 69, of Yauhannah died Monday, April 21, 2014, at his residence.
Mr. West was born in Hemingway on July 7, 1944, a son of the late Bennie Grier West, Sr. and Sadie Belle West.
He grew up in the Yauhannah community of Georgetown County.
Mr. West managed Bates Hill Plantation for 36 years.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and his greatest love was spoiling his grandchildren.
Mr. West was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Marie Wynn West of Yauhannah; two sons, Patrick West (Wendy) and Harold West (Tracy), both of Yauhannah; a daughter, Angie Gaskins (Jimmy) of Yauhannah; and six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, April 24, 2014, at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church.
Officiating will be the Rev. Ronald Ward. Burial will follow in the churchyard.
The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday evening, April 23, 2014, from six until eight oclock.
Sign a guestbook at: www.mayefuneralhome.com.
Memorials are suggested to: Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, 18504 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, SC 29440 or to Tidelands Community Hospice, Inc., 2591 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, SC 29440.
The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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A Kalachakra Stupa for World Peace is to be built at the Crystal Castle. This rare sacred monument will be only the seventh of its kind to be built in the world and the first in Australia.
"This stupa is very important for Byron Bay, the whole of Australia and for World peace." Gen Lama Thupten Phuntsok, Gyuto Monk elder
What is a Stupa?
A stupa is a sacred monument built by the Tibetan Buddhists to represent the process of enlightenment. Symbolic of community strength and interdependence, Tibetans believe contributing to the building of a stupa is one of the most auspicious things one can do in this lifetime and once built, that great benefit can be gained from walking clockwise around it. The mere sight of a stupa is said to put one in touch with one's own innate goodness inspiring compassion, kindness and thus ultimately good karma.
Kalachakra means 'Wheel of Time' and a Kalachakra stupa with its unusual spherical body symbolizes the energy cycle and the essential structure of the cosmos. It is known as the Stupa for World Peace.
The project officially begins on Friday 10th December when the Gyuto Monks of Tibet and local indigenous people will bless the site, remove obstacles and seek permission from the local spirits to proceed with the construction of this highly significant monument.
The World Peace Stupa Project
The dream of building a stupa began in 2003 when Crystal Castle owners, Naren & Sono King, were visiting the Buddhist sacred sites in Borobudur, Java.
"We were touched by the beauty and the energy of the monuments, and dreamed of one day building a stupa in the Crystal Castle grounds. Last February we travelled to Dharamsala in India for a private audience with His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Whilst there, we were requested by a high lama Woser Rinpoche, using a Tibetan form of divination called the 'mo', to build the rare Kalachakra stupa. This is specifically for restoring balance to the Earth in times of war, conflict and environmental destruction. During our audience with the Dalai Lama, we were privileged to receive His Holiness' blessings for the project."
This project has also been blessed by other revered Buddhist spiritual leaders, the Karmapa, Gaden Tripa and His Holiness Sakya Trizin.
Gyuto Monks of Tibet to guide project
The stupa is expected to take a year or more to complete and will be created under the guidance of the Gyuto Monks of Tibet. As masters of the tantric arts, there is no-one more qualified to oversee and carry out the necessary rituals and ceremonies at each stage of the construction. The monks will create the intricate sculpture and artwork on the stupa.
The eight metre structure will be filled with many sacred objects, scriptures and relics. "Recently in Kathmandu a monastery gifted us with a complete collection of the Buddha's teachings, 108 volumes of sacred scrolls, as well as the teachings of the first Dalai Lama." explained Naren King. The local community will be invited to contribute a wide range of objects that symbolize the functioning, survival and prosperity of a good society.
"When we were in Dharamsala a monk came to our guesthouse one evening and very carefully handed us one of his monastery's most sacred objects: the ceremonial yellow hat of his late teacher, Kirti Tsensup Rinpoche, who was one of the Dalai Lama's teachers. It was a very moving moment. The generosity of spirit the Tibetans possess makes being in their presence a privilege. It seems like the stupa has begun a life of its own and we are along for the extraordinary ride." said Sono King.
Forty brass prayer wheels, known as 'Mani' wheels are currently being handmade for the stupa by a family in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. For around 350 years this family have been creating these extraordinary prayer wheels. Their family name translates as 'metal beater'. Each prayer wheel when finished will contain over 130,000 Om Mani Padme Hum mantras. Tibetans believe that when a prayer wheel is turned the prayers inside are released into the universe for the benefit of all.
Bringing the community together
Involvement of the community is an essential part of creating a stupa. All of the local community as well as visitors to this region are welcome to be a part of this powerful process.
"The stupa is as much a metaphysical structure as it is a physical construct that holds sacred objects. Getting the protocol right from the beginning is as important as getting the physical structure right, for it is to bring the community together for the common good. This approach is essential to align the wheel," Gen Lama said.
During the Gyuto monks' previous visits both locals and visitors, mostly the children, have already created six or seven hundred Buddha statues made from clay to be sealed inside the stupa. In the coming months, all of the local community as well as visitors to the region are invited to be a part of this powerful process, a rare and exciting opportunity for all.
Invitation to something special
Everyone is welcome at the Crystal Castle on Friday 10th December 2010 11am for an indigenous ceremony and consecration of the Kalachakra stupa site by the Gyuto Monks of Tibet. There will be free entry for everyone coming to the ceremony.


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"Revenge: Eleven Dark Tales" (Picador), by Yoko Ogawa, translated by Stephen Snyder
They are the scenes of ordinary life: a mother stopping by the neighborhood bakery to purchase two strawberry shortcakes for her son's birthday, an aspiring writer toiling over a manuscript in a spare apartment, a young woman preparing dinner for her beau, a woman spying on her husband's mistress.
Yet in Yoko Ogawa's story collection, "Revenge: Eleven Dark Tales," those ordinary exteriors are merely brittle shells that crack open to reveal darkness, death and despair. Woven through the 11 interconnected tales is a thread of the grotesque, the macabre, the mournful.
The mother's errand turns out to be a paean to inconsolable loss. The writer emerges as an unhinged character that evokes both love and pity. The amorous young woman finds herself entwined in both a murder scene and a museum dedicated to torture.
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All the stories use accurate numbers. But before you start believing that 25 or 30 percent of vehicles will be pure electric by 2020, a few other facts need to be considered.
First, pure electric cars are expected to make up fewer than 1 percent of the vehicles sold in the US in 2020. The exact figure is 0.6 percent -- six-tenths of 1 percent. And this figure comes, not from a competing study, but from the very study quoted in all the articles.
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Which gun should i get? A Remington 887 or a Stoeger model 2000.
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Posted 12/30/2011 8:00:01 PM
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I am planning on buying one of these two guns but i'm not sure which would be better. The Remington 887 can take 3 1/2's and is a pump. The Stoeger 2000 can shoot 3's and is semi auto which would be best for me to get?
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I would avoid both of those models they are both known for having problems, I would save up for a Beretta 3901 or look at the Stoeger 3500 or even the Mossberg 930 in an Auto, and for a Pump I would look for a good used Wingmaster or an Express. There is nothing worst than buying a new gun only to find out you got a lemon.
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Posted 12/31/2011 4:03:52 PM
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I say
remington 887
. Ive had it for awhile and hasent had a problem yet. Its a ridiculously durable gun..been through EVERYTHING you can throw at it. and killed many ducks and way more to come. Probably one of the best buys ive ever had. Yes there is some issues with some of the guns, but almost every gun does, and the problem is an easy fix (ive never had a problem). Even the almighty
(personally dislike) has had serious problems.
make great guns and they will last you for a long time and for a good price. Ive owned just about everything and i personally love my Remington 887. As for the
, i would say no to that. Has way more problems and not really that durable for duck hunting. Where as the 887 is the ultimate weather resistant gun. Ive dropped it in the water, took it out and killed some woodies right after. Now i am speaking off of my own knowledge and personal experiences with weapons and other friends opinions. But i can firmly say the 887 is one of the best guns ive ever had and will have. Good shootin!
"Here come the ducks"
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Posted 12/31/2011 4:44:35 PM
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I think Kurt gave you solid advice, as both those guns are known lemons (google owner reviews to see for yourself). Save up and get something decent and you will NEVER regret it!
"When you hear my third shot.....that's your signal to take 'em."
-Phil Robertson
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I agree with a couple earlier posts. The Stoeger 2000 has issues. Two of my hunting buddies have the 2000. From what they tell me, there is a pin in the receiver that has a tendency to fall out. One guy already lost his pin, and is back using his older gun. The other fella super glued his in, and seems to be ok for now (I personally would not suggest using super glue on a receiver, but that's just me). When I was looking into getting a good, inexpensive auto I looked at a bunch, and bought a Berreta 3901. The manual says to break it in with fifty rounds, the gun seems to be more fluid as it breaks in. I kinda liked that, gets better with age type of thinking. I have run about 600 rounds of low brass thru mine. As well as about 200 rounds of high brass, and probably 150 rounds of steel high brass. Not a single issue, no misfires, no ejection problems, no feed issues. Cycles everything smoothly. I've used it to kill Pheasant and Chukkars this fall, and Ducks n Geese this winter. Its been wet, muddy, had goldenrod, and field dust in it, and no issues. Being a military vet, I am kinda anal bout my guns. I completely strip it down after every time out, all pieces look as good now as they did when I first bought it. The gun says made in USA, but the barrel has Made in Turkey, stamped on the top. Either way, for less than 600 bucks for a 12 gauge, 3" auto, I am very pleased.
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Can't intelligently speak about the 887 but I can about the M2000 and it is a spectacular gun. Break it in and clean it according to the manual and it will serve you great. I put a dot of locktite on the shell extractor screw just to make sure that it never backs out. My friends who have the same gun have not and haven't had an issue. I also read that the M2000 has had less failures as a precentage of guns sold than the Benelli Super Black Eagle II. I can't find the source so take that with a grain of salt.
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I agree with Kurt, if you want a pump get you a solid 870 Express. The Beretta 3901 is a great semi and even though it comes in a synthetic black it can easily be wrapped. New to the forum and relatively new to waterfowl, but done my fair share of upland game shooting (Dove primarily). Can't go wrong with a Remington for sure.
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I bought an M3500 this year and I love it. The only failure was my fault (did a compression check and didn't slam the bolt home). One negative, is that it isn't as easy to break down as my 870. I wanted a semi auto that could shoot just about everything you can in 12 gauge and this fit the bill and the budget. It is only a bit more than a M2000 and I think worthy of a look if you are looking for a gun in that price range.
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Both great guns but I would recommend the Stoeger 3500 over both of them. I just got my 3500 in August of 2011 and haven't put it down since. It probably took me about 100 shots to break it in but now it will shoot anything you can put in it. I've shot 2 3/4in 1oz dove loads with no cycling problems and then gone out the next morning and shot 3 1/2in 1 3/8oz goose loads with no cycling problems. It has cycled in temperatures ranging from 90*F all the way down to 15*F with no hang ups. After you get it broke in it's gonna go boom, boom, boom every time. Plus it comes with shims to adjust the stock, 5 different choke tubes, and it's taped and comes with a weaver style scope mounting base. With all those goodies it makes this a hard deal to pass up.
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I just got my 887 back from Remington.
(needed to have a new bolt and trigger assembly.
Had cycling issues and firing pin not hitting the primer).
All worked well today.
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President Bush lied about the weapons in Iraq. He is the one who should have been impeached. Look what he started: two wars. They just don't want to work together, the Republicans and Democrats. And until they do, it's going to be like this. So just don't go blaming the president for Benghazi and all those other places. He can't control the whole world. He has people in his department to do some of that stuff because he can't be everywhere at the same time.
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�I think, for the most part, I�ve always written for myself. There�s been a few times where songs I wrote with someone were written in terms of what they need on the record, like a musical slot to fill,� Joseph said last week from his home in Portland, Ore. �But I�ve never been asked. I�ve never hung out in Nashville. I�d have a nicer car if I had.�
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�My acoustic thing is strange,� Joseph said. �For years I tried hard to learn how to be big on an acoustic guitar. If I was doing a big opening show, I could walk out alone and do this thing. I�ve been trying to unlearn that. A lot of times, like in Europe when they are quiet and sitting and they want to pay attention, I go out and scream and yell and stomp and smash my guitar, and that�s all they remember.�
His fierce independence, which is a result of never being offered the big contract or the big chance to cash in, remains a badge of honor many musicians set as a goal. With constant changes in the recording industry and ease in recording and Internet distribution, it remains easy to be �indie,� although �indie� in the music business can also be synonymous with �broke.�
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Memphis is climbing in the ranks and it looks like they can make the #7 seed if not better... If they turn out making the #7 seed and we end up with #2....... Are you serious....
True we have a different team and I don't think we'd have a problem taking care of them... But in all honesty... I really don't want to pay them "again"
Perfect world would be Dallas or Phx in first round, Portland in second, meet OKC in West finals...but I guess we shouldn't get ahead of ourselves...
We will see where we stand this wednesday... I honestly expect to Blow out the Blazers and if we do... I think were fine . Blake needs to put LA in his place. Is JJ going to return? Our team isn't still 100 percent... Team is going to practice tomorrow which will be nice... I can only see us doing better... Almost every power ranking has us 4th in the NBA. #1 OKC #2 Indiana #3 Heat #4 Clippers. I honestly thing that is the east and west finals right there.
It want Memphis. I want DJ and BG to rid their demons. We just gotta avoid OKC
I'd be happy to take anyone on. The only team that somewhat scares me is OKC because of that one guy who's really good at basketball.
I'm not that worried about memphis. Blake and DJ aren't the players they were last year. With Randolph slowly declining, I don't see the Griz beating us.
Even though this might be the best first round series, I would want to avoid a 2-7, or 3-6 match-up with the Warriors. They got so many weapons, when they're hot, they can beat anyone.
This wednesday game against Portland could be for the #3 if OKC takes care of Portland tuesday.
I would like to play PHO, DAL or HOU first round(in that order)
And avoid MEM, GSW.
Hopefully we can avoid OKC til the Conference Finals.
I'm not worried about beating the Griz.... I just don't like how they like to Injure our players... that is all. With a high seed we wouldn't see okc until the Western Conference Finals.
I'd like Dallas or Houston in the first. Be nice to face Portland in round 2, but realistically I think we'll have to get through the Spurs in order to face OKC.
Too far ahead for me to ponder this,a long way to go. Blake looking like he was going down last night is enough for me to worry about the now.
But I would gladly go to my grave never having to see that Mem team in the playoffs.
With our schedule being so easy the rest of the way. I can see us getting the #1 seed this year. That would be crucial this year to get to the finals
#1 seed...??? OKC is still in the NBA lol..... I think they will have #1 and we will have #2 and I am fine with that.
If.... we did get #1 though I would not be angry lol.
I want Memphis its a rivalry between the Clips.
I think we will be stuck at 4, the closest we can go up is 3. OKC and Spurs will be at 1 and 2.
I think we can sneak up on to 2, but that would be tough. I don't see OKC giving up that spot, but two is realistic. We can actually make a big jump towards it these next few games. Beat Portland and San Antonio and we are right there.
As far as Memphis goes, I would like that match up. How good would it be to be to sweep them? I think we are a far superior team to them now. Doc isn't going to get beat by one player. Blake is on a whole different level now. DJ is probably the most improved. Running after Redick in comparison to Chauncey is a whole different problem for them.
I doubt we go into the playoffs without adding a back up big and/or making a trade for a better defensive 3. If we upgrade those two spots, I wouldn't be to scared of anybody in the league. The only team that would kind of scare me right now is Indiana and we won't see them until the Finals. If we don't upgrade those two spots then OKC can be scary, but I think Durant and Blake could cancel each other out. I would just bet on Doc every time if he is going against Brooks with similar talent. I think of Brooks as the defensive version of Vinny. Not saying we can't lose, but don't think there's any team we can't beat.
the 2 teams ahead of us at #2 and #3 have gone 5-5 in last 10 games..
NBA will see to that,we are the LA step child afterall
Clippers will be #2 seed. (at least)
Portland has OKC tomorrow, I hope they lose. They then play us on the road on the second night of the back to back which is how we played them last time.
Clippers have to control their own destiny.
If Portland loses tomorrow and loses again to the Clips on Wednesday, they are 36-17
Clippers with that win would be 37-18 and 0.5 games back from Portland. Coming back from the break, we would have the Spurs at home, and San Antonio then plays Portland the next night in the second of a back to back. San Antonio pulling off the win against them would be great, but that's another win that is needed.
Clippers would be at 38-18 with those two wins, while Portland could fall to 36-18 if they loose all three, but the SA game is a good spot for them, so I could see 37-17.
Basically just have to outpace them the rest of the way.
I don't think the Blazers are as people make them out to be.
We almost beat them last time without Redick and only 3 players in double figures in points.
I think we can beat the suns, rockets, grizzlies and Mavs without a problem.
Thunder, Spurs, and the coward team from up north are the only teams that can give us a challenge
In no rush to go against Memphis we got beat up again by their counter big three (Conley, Z-Bo and Gasol) last game against them and that was at home at full strength. Not trying to go into another post season against them when they have even better big man depth than last year and Doc has shown no signs of having interest in a primary third long big man. Let them miss the playoffs or beat up on OKC. Also no I'm not counting the blowout win with no Marc Gasol.
I need to see another regular season match up against the Suns because I think they are a bigger threat when fully healed. Everyone else I think we can take if we go into the playoffs healthy.
I definitely do NOT want Memphis. I'd like our stars to be healthy in the playoffs for once instead of beaten down by their thug players. I also don't want to play Golden State - as much as I hate to admit it, they just have our number. I'm fine with anyone else.
No.1 seed? OKC are winning, winning, winning without their second best player. No.2 maybe!
Memphis doesn't deserve another crack at our team. To hell with them.
They're not missing their second-best player - as far as I know, the refs are still perfectly healthy.
LOL.......................good point, 3rd best then
That Portland OT loss in December better not come back to haunt us...although I think we will pass Portland either way. San Antonio and Houston may be toughest competition for 2-3 seeds.
Think we have a good chance in any series except against the Thunder, they are the team to beat. Praying for Memphis to take on Thunder in 1st round, Memphis could very well win, or lose and cause OKC some costly injuries.
I agree. We got zero length and athleticism in the 3 spot
i think the suns are going to be pretty tough. they're a stylistic mismatch for us.
No reason to be too afraid of OKC, we've already beat them once this year, with Westbrook playing and Barnes only playing 8 minutes for us. They would be favored, but it's not impossible. We've barely had our whole team healthy at the same time the entire season, we are better than our record.
I don't even know why ya'll are sweating Memphis right now. They are NOT NOT in the playoff picture many games behind Dallas. We just have to beat Portland and the way we're playing that seems quite feasible. I want to beat them after the way we lost in OT.
It's one of those situations where you have to find your advantage for them to have to matchup against, but OKC is just very well rounded and I'm not sure the Clippers have any. Their bench is more talented than ours if you're looking overall.
Ibaka can't match Blake, but he produces enough where Blake's production alone can't be expected to make up the vast difference in SF production. Despite all the criticisms we can find, they still have a top level PG. They are a top 5 defensive team. Interestingly, I don't remember Durant specifically having great success against the Clippers, which is obviously nice, but a playoff series is a different story.
Memphis had Gasol and Allen each miss about 20 games. They are like 17-10 (.630) or something with Gasol, a 52 win pace when he plays. Their record obviously doesn't reflect their ability, and Dallas and Golden State are both currently on a 49 win pace.
Memphis is 27-23 (.540)
Golden State and Dallas are 31-21 (.596)
Memphis will need a good run, but they aren't that far out. Either way, I really don't care, lol
I'd like to keep the standings as they are now, with one exception: Memphis gets in over Dallas. I think Memphis will play a physical series with the Thumder, wearing them out, while I think we could dispatch the Rockets pretty easily. Spurs get the Ws, who could get hot and make it a series. Portland gets the suns, who I see as the big wildcard. 2nd round, Portland and Spurs duke it out, while we play a worn down OKC. It'll be a battle, but I like our odds. Spurs/Blazers should be a great series, wearing them down, we get a tired team in the conf. Finals.
Memphis still scares me.
We're 1-1 in playoff series against them and last time we lost because we had no clue how to play defense and Blake got injured. Meh, nothing to be scared of really. Not to mention we have a different Blake Griffin offensively.
We barely beat them most of the games in the first series and they kicked our butts four times in a row in the second.
I don't think we match up well with them and to be honest I'm bored of it. I'd rather see another series.
It's unfair to judge based on 1 game. Sure, we barely had a healthy team entire season, but Westbrook's been out for a loong time as well. You can say Blake and DJ improved, but so has REggie Jackson and Ibaka.
Right now if Clips and OKC play 100 times, I say we'd win maybe around 30 times. They can play good defense at every position, we can't.
Chris Paul is our best perimeter defender. best at running through screens. However he's just not athletic enough to keep up with Westbrook's speed. And if we don't get a better defensive SF, I can easily see KD dropping 40 ppg, especially if Dudley becomes starter again.
Not worried about losing to Memphis. Worried about them injuring our players....
Dudley played big minutes both times we played them this year and Durant has averaged less than his season average against us this year. Almost all our best wins this year came with Dudley playing big minutes (OKC, Spurs, both Houston games, @Dallas, @Memphis, Golden State) in worse physical condition than is in now, as much as he's struggled he hasn't really held us back that much most of the time.
I don't know if Westbrook really helps them much this year, he takes shots from Durant and Durant is scoring so well, nobody should take shots from Durant. For the most part they've done slightly better without Westbrook this year. Either way though our win was with Westbrook playing.
westbrook gets to the line.. getting to the line causes fouls.... our players in foul trouble is trouble... i'm not worried about losing to Griz either... like another member said.. I'm afraid of them injuring our players...
As of right now were supposed to be in 5th place with winning percentage Clippers:667 .. houston:673
OKC is one of the reasons I'd love to have Ivan "the terrible" Johnson. If we can throw him at Ibaka and just make life uncomfortable for everyone that would be great on their team that would be great. I want someone on our team that can throw some weight around. As of right now Blake is the only guy that can do that, you would think Dudley could for as big as he looks; but that's not his game.
A young Barnes like player that pokes and prods players, trying to get under their skin would be nice too. I think Barnes has grown out of that stage, and we got all guys that play in a very respectful manner which is great. I miss having Stak5 too, I think he had a major hand in Blake's attitude change. Blake even mentioned Stak in an interview not too long ago, something along the lines about Stak saying he was unguardable. Wish we could have played Stak into shape, just like we did with Odom last year.


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Don Winslow, of Aiken, has a copy of the New York Tribune from July 5, 1869 that includes an article from a reporter who traveled through Georgia and South Carolina. Aiken was one of his or her stopping points.
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Aiken County Historical Museum Elliott Levy was quite impressed with the condition of the paper. Still intact and not much of the ink faded, the paper's tiny print tells stories from around the world. The newspaper, which only cost 4 cents, squeezed more than a dozen stories on the front page including articles about the Cuban Revolution, a treaty between Belgium and France and the Illinois State Agriculture Fair.
Levy said that the description the reporter gave about the Aiken area was pretty accurate from what he could tell.
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Levy added that it was an interesting time frame for the article, especially since the Civil War had ended just a few years earlier. Levy wondered how this New York journalist was treated and if he or she was able to obtain information easily. Levy said the reporter was visiting at the cusp of change in the area.
This was a time when Hamburg existed, several years before a brutal massacre destroyed the town, and before Aiken County was officially established in 1871.
"It's a very interesting article," Levy said. "It's a wonderful piece."
Winslow quipped that he has an interest in "old stuff" and enjoys delving into history. He collects many artifacts that he finds, often on Ebay. He's found a Bible from the 1700s that belonged to one of his relatives. He also owns a Harper's Weekly from April 1865 with a depiction of the Battle of White Pond.
"I think it's just neat to hold a piece of history in your hands, especially a piece that you can relate to somehow," Winslow said. "And once in a while, you find a gem like this."
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�We are not calling Mark Redwine a suspect,� Sheriff�s spokesman Dan Bender said. �It was only prudent to search, because this was the last place Dylan was seen.�
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the FBI had tents and a trailer set up outside the house Thursday morning. Investigators wearing white scrub-like uniforms made trips in and out of the house and a travel trailer parked nearby. Investigators also towed Mark Redwine�s two pickups from his property to an undisclosed location for further searching.
About 15 investigators and analysts were involved in combing the premises, Bender said.
Bender said Mark Redwine allowed investigators to look through his house on County Road 500 on other occasions.
�But the meticulous nature of the search today required a search warrant,� Bender said.
Bender didn�t know the wording or scope of the warrant or why it wasn�t executed earlier.
�The investigation of Dylan�s disappearance is ongoing,� Bender said. �We won�t be revealing any list of what we find until it�s over.�
Dylan�s visit was the result of a court order by 6th Judicial District Judge David Dickinson, who said Thursday he is restricted from commenting on the order or the parenting plan.
Dylan�s mother, Elaine Redwine, said he texted her when he arrived Nov. 18 at the Durango-La Plata County Airport. The boy immediately contacted friends in Bayfield where he attended school until this summer when his mother, who divorced Mark Redwine in 2007, moved to Colorado Springs.
In an interview with ABC News Radio late Monday, Elaine Redwine said her former husband may have had something to do with Dylan�s disappearance.
�I was married to Mark for a lot of years, and I know the way he reacts to things,� she said. �If Dylan did or said something that wasn�t what Mark wanted to hear, I�m just afraid Mark would have reacted.�
Elaine Redwine said her former husband was upset that she had received primary custody of Dylan.
In an interview with The Durango Herald on Saturday, a few of Dylan�s friends said he had agreed to meet them in the early morning Nov. 19, but the meeting never took place. Mark Redwine told investigators that he left his house to do errands at 7:30 a.m. but found Dylan gone when he returned four hours later.
Authorities said Wednesday they no longer consider Dylan a possible runaway.
A law-enforcement task force comprised of agents from the Sheriff�s Office, Durango Police Department, Bayfield Marshal�s Office, FBI and Colorado Bureau of Investigation continue to look for clues to Dylan�s disappearance, Bender said.
The task force of 50 members started going door to door Tuesday looking for any tidbit of information that could break open the investigation.
A telephone tip line has been set up: 382-7511. Calls also can be made to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678.
Anyone who took photos or shot videos that included vehicles along County Road 501 and Florida Road (County Road 240) from 6 p.m. Nov. 18 to noon Nov. 19 is asked to share a copy with investigators. The county dispatch center may be contacted at 385-2900.
The door-to-door canvassing by the task force came after days of searching with dogs and a dive team around Vallecito Reservoir. Community volunteers, as many as 200 in one day, visited vacant houses, barns and outbuildings looking for traces of Dylan.
Dylan�s case has drawn national and international attention. The Redwine family has received encouragement from well-wishers on Facebook from Australia. Bender said he continues to be swamped with media calls. He appeared several times on Nancy Grace�s Headline News show Wednesday.
The Vallecito and Bayfield communities have taken the search to heart. A vigil Tuesday at Eagle Park in Bayfield drew 150 people, including Mark Redwine, who addressed the crowd.
�I want everyone to know how much I love that boy and how much I cared about him, and how much I thank the community for all the effort that they put in,� he said. �He was such a wonderful boy. He meant everything.�
The Durango La Plata Crime Stoppers has a cash reward for information leading to Dylan�s whereabouts. The Crime Stoppers number is 247-1112.


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Didn't know where to post this , but this team is amazing and I love it. Does anyone see how fat Dudley looks? I do not think that is his body type... He looks fat
Even Big Baby looks more in shape than Dud.
Oh look Redick is finally in uniform
Big baby looks like he's holding his breath while suck his stomach in. He does look slim on the pic
They need to have better lighting too. Bullocks face seemed to disappear into one of the coach's jacket
I'm sure they did. This was taken by Madelyn Burke off to the side. I'm sure they had a professional photographer involved with certain lithting
That makes sense hahahaha I thought DTS was just trying to save $$$
He's always had the same dumpy body type, wide frame, big butt, kind of pear shaped, low center of gravity for a guy his height; had the same build even in college and with Suns, plenty of pictures of him out there when was younger. He's got roughly the same body type as Paul Pierce who also been called fat a lot.
C'mon Granger stop checkin' out Madelyn Burke and look at the damn camera. Jeesh!
Oh man the game we have everyone in there!!!
If you call Dudley fat, you might as well call yourself and 80% of these people in this board fat.
He's not fat, he's big boned
Fat in this case is a relative term, we are talking about professional athletes not every day people.
It's unfortunate Dudley gets labeled as "fat." When Dudley opened up his Twitter to questions from fans, I recall reading something addressing this "fatness" perception. He was actually asked if he worked out. Dudley replied that yes, indeed, he did, but that he's never been able to achieve the cut physique that people expect him to have after working out so much. Seems to me that it's just his body type.
As for this team picture, I made it my avatar! I love it even though it's not quite picture perfect (Danny not looking at the camera, Reggie's head blending into the coach's blazer, lol, etc.).
Seriously, why do people keep spouting this nonsense when it died a long time ago? It's not even a joke anymore.
To be honest they all look a little fat to me, with the ironic exception of Big Baby.
Maybe it is a lighting thing.
Yeah, many people forget that Donald retained all the Clippers staff on full salary throughout the lockout, while the big spending lakers canned a bunch of people.
Davis has a really big chest, which is emphasized in the picture by the way is standing. He's big around the middle too but that is hidden some in the picture.
Dudley also has a wide chest and shoulders, but not as much bulk on it and because he's sitting it just makes him look wide. He also big hips and thick, short looking legs. Barnes legs look a lot longer even though they are about the same height, the combination of broad shoulders, big hips, short legs makes pretty much anyone look dumpy. His arms being large but not very toned doesn't help either.
I wonder how Dudley's career would have turned out if he stayed at PF after college, and focused on building strength rather trying to stay lighter to play SF, he'd be short for the position his frame looks much more like Davis or Griffin (although less developed) than Barnes and Granger.
Kind of like how DTS is a shadow figure as of late but for things like this he should join in. Just staying out of P.R. trouble has been great for the organization and the spending but do a little more face time with the team for pics.
Like a black dress makes your wife appear slimmer than a white one, Dudley may look bigger than Big Baby because he is lighter. This is not a race thing so please don't start. Moreover, he is not doing himself a favor by sitting down. To me, he is as big as Turk but Turk looks slimmer because he is standing.
If it is his body type. He looks a lot bigger than Turkoglu. Maybe Duds should take the PF mins off the bench
Who is the guy on the far right in the suit? The short one
I believe its JP Clark
What a Kodak Moment?!
Guys, take a look at that team picture. Its screams Champions!
They gave out copies of that picture last night to STH. Much larger then last years,guess they had to make it bigger 'cause Big Baby's girth caused for a larger print. I was at autograph alley last week,baby is way bigger in person.
speak for yourself bud haha
*raises hand*,count me in. I love my beer.
Up close and personal, the only guy on this team that looks hefty is of course, Big Baby. But then again, brick walls should be heavy duty.
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Nailpolish is Incoco Nail Strips in Plum Quartz (Sally Hansen version)
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I know a lot of my classy friends have Longchamps as well (see Jean's in black and navy) and I spotted them on every other woman in Paris but nobody wears them where I live. I'll have to stalk sales times to see if I can get the sturdier Planetes Jean has too!
This bag was a huge lifesaver on my flight back since I *cough* brought back more than I left with. XD
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