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McDonald's scored a slam dunk of its own Thursday.
The nation's top fast food chain signed LeBron James to a multiyear partnership that will put James in the chain's promotions and he will provide support for Ronald McDonald House, the company's private charity that aids ill children and their families.
James has already filmed one commercial for the chain - a remake of the 1993 commercial "The Showdown," which will feature him and the Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard. In the original Larry Bird and Michael Jordan faced off in a game of H-O-R-S-E. The remake is scheduled to air during the Super Bowl on Feb. 7.
Financial terms for the deal were not disclosed, but will include advertising for commercials, online and print ads.
The deal came together after years of flirting by Steve Stoute, founder of Translation Advertising, a New York advertising firm, James and Maverick Carter, president of LRMR Sports Marketing.
For the two parties, it represents a win-win scenario as both can be viewed as being the best at what they do.
James is currently ranked second on Bloomberg BusinessWeek's list of most powerful athletes, topped only by golfer Tiger Woods.
However, it goes beyond that. Both parties are extremely image conscious and protect those images.
"McDonald's and I make a great team," said James. "We share many of the same core values, including a commitment to excellence and giving back to the community. I am also excited about the opportunity to work with Ronald McDonald House Charities."
Beyond the commercial, James will lend a hand to the 2010 McDonald's All-American High School Basketball Games in Columbus. Proceeds benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. James was the MVP of that very game in 2003.
McDonald's now joins a notable list of James corporate sponsors that also includes Coca-Cola, State Farm Insurance and Nike.
"LeBron is an All-Star, both on the court and in the community," said Neil Golden, McDonald's USA chief marketing officer. "We're looking forward to working with LeBron to showcase our brand in surprising ways while also raising awareness of and support for Ronald McDonald House Charities."
Post-mortem: Cavs 109, Minnesota 94
It was nothing fancy and offered little in the way of excitement. Given recent Cavs games, that may not have been a bad thing.
The Cavs were almost surgical and their dismantling of the Minnesota Timberwolves at Quicken Loans Arena Wednesday night. The game was interesting for about a quarter. After that, the Cavs clamped down, holding the T-wolves to 39 percent shooting on the night. They outrebounded Minnesota 42-35 and scorched them offensively, shooting 55 percent to their 40 percent.
What those who attended the game and watched on TV did see was the potential of J.J. Hickson who has a nice night with 23 points and eight rebounds. Hickson led all scorers and was a dominant presence through the three quarters he played. You get that out of him on a semi-consistent basis heading into the playoff run and the Cavs will be an extremely dangerous team.
For a change, the team didn't have to overly rely LeBron James who only scored 12 points but dished 11 assists. Don't think James and some of the other starters didn't appreciate it. He, O'Neal and Hickson all got the fourth quarter off.
Game: Cavs (36-11) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (9-38)
TV: FSOhio Radio: WAKR (1590 AM); WTAM (1100 AM), WHBC (1480 AM)
Cavs: LeBron James (F); J.J. Hickson(F); Shaquille O'Neal (C); Anthony Parker (G); Mo Williams (G).
Minnesota Timberwolves: Ryan Gomes (F); Damien Wilkins (F); Al Jefferson (C); Corey Brewer (G); Johnny Flynn (G).
Cavs: Delonte West (finger), Mo Williams (left shoulder strain) and Leon Powe (left knee surgery) - OUT
Timberwolves: None.
Officials: Derrick Stafford, Tony Brown, Sean Corbin.
The outlook:
By all accounts this is a game that should be easy pickin' for the Cavaliers; then you remember that some of their losses have come against sub-.500 teams. But these are the Timberwolves, a team that hasn't won on the road since Dec. 23 and were blown out by the New York Knicks in their most recent outing.
The Cavs have won eight consecutive against the Timberwolves and despite the fact that they are playing without Mo Williams and Delonte West, they're playing solid hoops. LeBron James has elevated his game (as if that were possible) and is averaging a freakish 35 points per game in the month of January.
With the second half of the season here and those two injuries, Shaquille O'Neal is taking a more active role in the offense, averaging 17.5 points over the last four games.
Mark Heisler of the Los Angeles Times might have hit on something with this article:
In it he offers simple explanation for why the Cavaliers currently own the best record in the NBA.
First up from ESPN's Marc Stein, who continues to rank the Cavs at the No. 1 for five weeks running:To read more or comment...
Look for the Cavaliers to sign Cedric Jackson of the Erie Bayhawks:To read more or comment...
Game: Cavs vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Broadcast: TV: TNT Radio: WAKR (1590 AM); WTAM (1100 AM), WHBC (1480 AM).
Starters: Cavs: LeBron James (F); J.J. Hickson(F); Shaquille O'Neal (C); Anthony Parker (G); Delonte West (G). Lakers: Ron Artest (F), Pau Gasol (F/C); Andrew Bynum (C); Kobe Bryant (G); Derek Fisher (G).
Injured: Cavs: Mo Williams (sprained left shoulder); Leon Powe (left knee surgery); Jamario Moon (abdominal strain) - OUT. Lakers: Kobe Bryant (back spasms, avulsion fracture, right index finger); Sasha Vujacic (strained right hamstring); Luke Walton (pinched nerve, back) - PROBABLE.
Officials: Joe DeRosa, Sean Wright, Gary Zielinski.
In a nutshell:
Mo Williams' injury makes this game a horse of a different color. Out with a shoulder sprain, Delonte West will start. The Cavs will miss Williams' ability to hit that outside shot and playoff of LeBron James. He was well on his way to having one of the best seasons of his career. He gets the Cavs in their offense, can drive and kick when needed to and his defense is adequate. He scored 28 against L.A. in the first game.
The Cavs will have to rely on Delonte West. Last year that may not have been a problem. This season? Tonight will tell the tale. There have been encouraging signs - things that people outside of the locker room, shootaround and the halls of Quicken Loans Arena can't see - that West is moving toward the center with respect to his issues. That's a good thing. There's little doubt he posseses the tools to excel in Williams absence. He can drive, shoot, hit the three, but he is a tenacious defender. Look for Daniel Gibson to back West up and get significant playing time.
Look for the Lakers to play a more physical brand of hoops tonight. Kobe Bryant said after shootaround today that the Lakers were basically pushed around by the Cavs during their Christmas Day game. Indeed, the Cavs got Andrew Bynum into early foul trouble and roughed up Pau Gasol well. Look for more of Zydrunas Ilgauskas and Shaquille O'Neal on the floor together tonight to tryduplicate that. How the Lakers respond will dictate how this game goes.
Cavaliers point guard Mo Williams will sit out the game tonight with the Los Angeles Lakers with a shoulder sprain.
Its potentially a huge loss for the Cavs because Williams is the second leading scorer on the team. He also scored 28 points against the Lakers in the most recent meeting between the teams on Christmas Day.
Delonte West will start at point guard, and Daniel Gibson will be the backup.
Sometimes you forget just how well-known Shaq is. The Big Fella - as coach Mike Brown calls him - was the subject of his own celebrity question on Who Wants to be A Millionaire in an episode that airs tomorrow morning at 9:30 on WOIO (Channel 19).
Thanks to the folks of Disney-ABC Domestic Television for the video.
He's popular with the young set and, apparently, with the stylish (meaning $$$).
LeBron James ranks No. 2 in jersey sales in the NBA based on sales at New York City's (of course, the world revolves around the Big Apple) NBA Store and NBAStore.com. He comes in behind the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant. The complete Top 10:
1. Kobe Bryant – Los Angeles Lakers 2. LeBron James – Cleveland Cavaliers 3. Dwight Howard- Orlando Magic 4. Derrick Rose – Chicago Bulls 5. Dwyane Wade – Miami Heat 6. Kevin Garnett – Boston Celtics 7. Chris Paul – New Orleans Hornets 8. Paul Pierce – Boston Celtics 9. Shaquille O'Neal – Cleveland Cavaliers 10. Pau Gasol – Los Angeles Lakers
For the record, the Cavs ranked No. 3 in team jersey sales.
And what about style?
GQ readers have selected James one of the 25 Most Stylish Men in the World.
Apparently James merited a mention, but has a long way to go to catch the poll's leaders:
Actors Robert Pattison of Twilight fame and Johnny Depp (if you don't recognize that name, you've been under a rock for about 10 years).
Game: Cavs vs. Toronto Raptors
TV: FSOhio WAKR (1590 AM); WTAM (1100 AM), WHBC (1480 AM)
Cavs: LeBron James (F); J.J. Hickson(F); Shaquille O'Neal (C); Anthony Parker (G); Mo Williams (G).
Raptors: Chris Bosh (F); Hedo Turkoglu (F); Andrea Bargnani (C); DeMar DeRozan (G); Jarrett Jack (G). Injured:
Cavs: Jamario Moon (abdominal strain); Leon Powe (knee).
Raptors: Reggie Evans (midfoot sprain) - OUT. Marco Belinelli (flu-like symptoms) - day-to-day. Officials: Mark Wunderlich, Brent Barnaky, Tony Brothers
In a nutshell:
The Raptors have won their last two game and begin a two-game road trip here in Cleveland. The last time the two teams met, the Raptors came out clawing and embarrassed the Cavs in the Air Canada Centre. That was back in the days of ''What's wrong with the Cavs?'' As the rest of the NBA has come to learn, there isn't a lot wrong with the Cavs right now. They had little identity and no idea how their new pieces parts were going to fit together. Most of that has taken care of itself as the team has proven to be solid and versatile for the most part.
But how will the Cavs do tonight? Jet lag - or lack thereof - will tell. After hopping all over the West in two time zones for 10 days, it would be surprising if the team came out looking a little ragged. That was easy to see in their performance against the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Raptors come into the game having scored 101 points in six consecutive games, while the Cavs have given up more than 100 in three of their last five. That isn't a promising situation, but rarely do teams play better defense on the road than at home.
Chris Bosh has averaged 25.6 points and 9.8 rebounds per game and his past five. Does anyone realistically believe that J.J. Hickson will be able to play with him? Expect to see LeBron James on him some and expect Mike Brown to continue to give Jawad Williams more time. Brown likes his defense and fearlessness.
The Cavs' centers - Shaquille O'Neal and Zydrunas Ilgauskas -will have their hands full with Andrea Bargnani, who's averaged 20.8 points, 8.8 rebounds in the last five. In the last meeting with the Cavs, he torched them for 28 points.
Yes, this is a day late. Many apologies for that, but in some ways I'm still recovering from being out West for 10 days - in and out of two time zones. The Cavs went 3-2 on that trip. They should have gone 4-1, but opened up the trip by stinking it up against the Denver Nuggets. First up ESPN's Marc Stein:To read more or comment...
LOS ANGELES – No one could blame the Cavaliers for looking road weary in their game against the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday night in the Staples Center.
Ten days. Five games. Back and forth in two time zones. It's enough to give sane people whiplash. That doesn't, however, excuse the sluggish play after the end of a long trip.
But give them credit for eking out a 102-101 win against the Clippers in front of a sell-out crowd. LeBron James led the Cavs with 32 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Point guard Mo Williams followed with 18 points and six assists.
Rasual Butler paced the Clippers with 33 points, two rebounds and three assists, guard Eric Gordon tossed in 28 points, grabbed three rebounds and had four assists.
The Cavs died by the buzzer in Thursday night's lost to the Utah Jazz; in this game, it proved to be a lifesaver, as a Baron Davis jump shot glanced off the rim into the hands of Delonte West to end the game.
It was the deciding play the best executed play, defensively, that the Cavs had all night. Davis got the ball off a pick-and-roll with 2.2 seconds left and looked to take the shot.
''We played it perfect,'' James said.
Forward Anderson Varejao switched over to Davis and contested his 21-foot jump shot.
''Andy did a great job of staying in front of him, making him take a tough shot and got a good contest. Just as good a contest as we had in Utah, but this one fell short,'' James said.
After the loss against the Jazz at the buzzer, this one had to give the players some sense of relief. But Saturday it was a case of the Clippers being able to choose their weapon.
''Yes if the ball hit Baron's hands he was probably going to take the last shot,'' coach Mike Brown said. ''That's what great players do, but we also had to make sure we were respecting the other two guys.'' The other two guys were Butler and Gordon, who singed the net for most of the night with their offensive play. But the Cavs were also aware of Davis.
''When a good player like B.D. has the ball, you definitely fear it,'' James said. ''And hopefully, we'd play it the right way, which we did.''
The Cavs were fortunate to even be in the position to be in the game. The Clippers led for most of the game opening up with a 10-0 run, that Cleveland battled back from. Even deep into the third quarter when Los Angeles led by 13 points with 2:50 left on the clock, it looked as if the Cavs would succumb. Not so.
Led by James, who had a scoring duel with the Clippers' Butler, the Cavaliers came back. James scored 13 points in the period.
''We just got in attack mode. I decided to be a little bit more aggressive on the offensive end either making a play for myself or making a play for my teammates,'' James said. ''We had to also get stops on the defensive end which we were able to do. We just turned it up a couple of notches.''
He received timely help from his teammates, including seven points from point guard Mo Williams who had been struggling on the current road trip. Delonte West and Jawad Williams added some scoring off the bench to aid the cause.
Was it pretty? No. But the Cavs get to return home after their longest road trip of the season with a 3-2 record in five games and the best record in the Eastern Conference by mere percentage points. They return home to face the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday.
Delonte's shimmy Guard Delonte West caught some flak from an exuberant Clippers fan who led the fans in his section in the familiar high school cheer: ''U-G-L-Y, you ain't got no alibi. You UGLY!'' while West was at the free throw line in the second quarter. West just played along with the taunt shimmying before his second free throw. The Cavs bench howled in laughter and James defended his teammates' actions.
''Absolutely. What's wrong with it? It's part of the game,'' he said when asked if West should have done it. ''The chemistry on the court, off the court is the reason we're so successful, why we believe in each other and that's why we do the things we do on the court because we're like a brotherhood on this team.''
Gag order continues
A national reporter asked LeBron James if he knew the words to I Love L.A, the Randy Newman classic and he replied: ''No, I know the words to I Love Akron and O-H- …''
At least he's staying consistent by not talking about his free agency issues.
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It was ugly, nasty and every other unflattering adjective you could use to describe a game Thursday night in Salt Lake City.
And the Cavaliers had no business winning it, and they didn't. Giving up 42 points in the fourth quarter on 70 percent shooting is not the way you want to try to finish a game, especially after coming all the way back from a 13-point deficit with just 4:50 left in the game.
The Cavs eventually fell to the Utah Jazz 97-96 after 10-day signee Sundiata Gaines hit a 3-point shot over Cavs guard Anthony Parker with time ticking away in regulation.
``To give up 42 points in the fourth quarter is not us,'' coach Mike Brown said. `` We cannot be that team. We cannot be that team and we did it tonight.''
LeBron James led all scorers with 36 points and added nine rebounds and six assists. The Cavs next highest scorer was Delonte West and Anthony Parker, both with 11.
Carlos Boozer led the Jazz with 19 points and 13 rebounds, followed by 13 each from center Mehmet Okur and Ronnie Price.
But it didn't have to end that way for the Cavs as again, they were their own worst enemies in a loss. To call this game ugly represents a generous assessment of how they played.
The Jazz took advantage of offensive rebounds and turnovers to the tune of 45 points, more than half of those points coming on turnovers.
''A lot of the turnovers we had were unforced. I can't believe how many times we tried to get the ball into the post and it was tipped or stolen,''Brown said. ''We were real lackadaisical trying to do that.''
They still had a chance to win, however, as they came up with timely turnovers of their own and James willed them back into the game.
The Cavs had four steals in the fourth quarter, and James scored 20 points in the quarter, including back-to-back 3-point shots within seconds of one another with about a minute left in the game to put his team ahead by four points. They eventually extended the lead to six points with 40.2 seconds left in the game.
But free throws down the stretch played a role in the loss, as the Jazz extended the game in its final minutes to give themselves a shot at the victory.
During that span, the Cavs looked as if they would be the first Eastern Conference team to march off Utah's homecourt with a victory.
A 3-point shot by the Jazz's Price cut the lead to three at 91-88 with 29 seconds left. Then the intentional foul game began and the Cavs missed three free throws down the stretch.
James refused to put the blame on those shots, however, pointing to the team's inability to play a complete game for the reason the team lost to the Jazz.
''We have to step up and make free throws, but at the same time, that's not why we lost the game,'' he said. ''That last shot isn't why we lost the game. We have to play as close to 48 minutes as possible.''
It was the fourth time James scored 35 or more points on this road trip. He took little solace in that fact, however, as the team will prepare to face the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday night.
''Everything I did tonight as an individual goes out the window,'' he said.
About that shot James offered praise for Gaines, a player that Jazz signed from the Idaho Stampede to a 10-day contract on Jan 15.
''You feel good for a guy like that (coming) from the D-League,'' he said. ''We have a guy, Jawad Wiliams, that do the same thing for us. We hated to have it happen against us, but you feel good for guys llike that.''
Buzzer beaters: James got poked in what looked to be his left eye and suffered what looked briefly to be a serious ankle injury in the fourth quarter. He said that the eye wasn't doing that well after the game.
At the half: Cavs, 47, Jazz 40
The Cavs should be dominating this game, but they are making far too many mistakes. They've committed nine turnovers and are on pace for 18 in the game. The Jazz have only gotten eight points off of those turnovers.
Theycan't win the battle fo the offensive boards as the Jazz are killing them when it comes to second-chance points 12-2. The good thing is that they are shoooting well at a 51 percent clip to the Jazz's 36 percent.
Game: Cavs at Utah Jazz
TV: TNT, FSOhio Radio: WAKR (1590 AM); WTAM (1100 AM), WHBC (1480 AM)
Cavs: LeBron James (F); J.J. Hickson(F); Shaquille O'Neal (C); Anthony Parker (G); Mo Williams (G).
Jazz: Andrei Kirilenko (F); Carlos Boozer (F); Mehmet Okur (C); Ronnie Brewer (G); Deron Williams (G) Injured and inactive:
Cavs: Jamario Moon (abdominal strain); Leon Powe (knee surgery) - OUT.
Jazz: C.J. Miles is a game-time decision.
Officials: Derrick Stafford, Leon Wood, Sean Wright.
In a nutshell:
You can sum this up as two great players who make their team go. In the case of the Cavaliers, that's LeBron James. The Cavaliers have a chance to beat the Jazz for the fifth consecutive time, but this cannot be a solo effort. James will get his shots, but he will have to get his teammates involved. The Cavs are much more dangerous when they they share the ball. The Cavs are 18-0 when they have 22 assists or more. That is huge.
The Jazz didn't have Deron Williams in the earlier meeting between the two teams. He could prove to be the difference in the game. His ability to score and dish out the ball give the Jazz the opportunity to score easy hoops in the paint. In short: he breaks defenses down.
Well, just because he doesn't want to talk about it, doesn't mean no one else will. The NBA is a rumor league. It thrives on it because fans eat it up. I consider myself a quick study. Here's what I've learned about rumors in the NBA: 9-of-10 times they're just that. With that in mind, here's the latest speculation regarding LeBron James' future from the Miami Herald:To read more or comment...
OAKLAND – The Cavaliers (30-10) used stifling defense and balanced offense to topple the Golden State Warriors (11-25) 117-114 at Oracle Arena Monday night, but they were still fortunate to escape with a victory.
LeBron James led the Cavs with 37 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists, followed by four other Cavs players in double figures.
Corey Maggette led the Warriors with 32 points, seven rebounds. Monta Ellis scored 30 points and dished out five assists.
Though there were more than a few highlight moments, the game proved to be a methodical dissection of the Warriors, a team known for up tempo offensive play. That may indeed be the case, but on this night the Cavs' defense ably played the Warriors for most of the game – even with the team's unconventional play - on their way to the win.
But it would be their primary Achilles heel that made this game more interesting than it needed to be down the stretch.
With 58.9 seconds left in the game and the Cavs leading 115-109 the Cavs turned the ball over. Give credit where credit is due as Golden State's Ellis stole the ball on the inbounds pass and pulled up for a three-point shot to make the game 115-112.
On the ensuing possession James drove to the hoop to give the Cavs a 117-112 lead and the Warriors Stephen Curry answered with a bucket, making the scored 117-114.
Still the game was far from over as with a little over five seconds, the Warriors got the rebound off a James miss and still had a chance to tie the game. Curry's 30-foot jump shot fell short giving the Cavs the win. Overall the Cavs committed 22 turnovers that led to 26 Golden State points.
Coach Mike Brown just sounded relieved to get the victory.
''It was a tough game for the simple fact that they really junked the game up and they played five smalls and really ran around out there. We know that's their style,'' he said.
The way the Warriors play hoops generally leads to unusual player matchups, some that gave the Cavs problems occasionally.
''It's very tough because you be in positions that you're not used to,'' James said. ''At the same time you have to (communicate) as much as possible to get into some of the sets.''
Overall, the Cavs held the Warriors to just 42 percent shooting on the night while shooting 53 percent themselves.
''We did some nice things defensively, but there are some things we need to work on. I thought our weak side awareness wasn't good, especially down the stretch,'' Brown said.
Without a dominant presence the Warriors scored just 28 points in the paint while Golden State had very few answers as to how to contain the Cavs efforts near the hoop be they from James or his teammates.
Center Shaquille O'Neal once again proved how effective he can be in the right situation as he scored 13 points and pulled down six rebounds. The Warriors could not defend O'Neal or for that matter center Zydrunas Ilgauskas as they combined for 27 points and 15 rebounds.
Offensively, they received contributions from 10-of-12 active players and the bench played a huge role, led by Jawad Williams, Ilgauskas and Anderson Varejao, who combined for 40 of the reserves 52 points.
Buzzer beaters: Jawad Williams set a career high for the second consecutive game with 11 points…LeBron James matched a season high with four blocked shots…James currently leads the league in 30-point, 10-assist games with three…He is the first player since…LeBron James to score 37 points, eight rebounds, 11 assists and four blocks since the Cavs played Boston Feb. 15, 2006…The Cavs had two players score 14 points and grab nine rebounds – Anderson Varejao and Zydrunas Ilgauskas – for the first time since Tyrone Hill and Chris Mills did so on March 27, 1994.
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The Cavs won 2-of-3 games in the past week. That includes a bizarre loss to the Denver Nuggets who were playing without Carmelo Anthony. What apparently saves them in assorted power rankings from noted sources was that they sucked a lot less than other teams around the league:
First up: Marc Stein from ESPN.Com who keeps the Cavs at his top spot:
Post-mortem: Cavs 106, Trail Blazers 94
Second half: Solid interior play from Shaquille O'Neal, timely play from Mo and Jawad Williams pulled this one out.
LeBron ripped off 31 points in the first half, but only scored 10 in the second, primarily because the Trail Blazers started to double him up. The strategy was successful for a while as the Blazers overcam a 17-point deficit to tie the game at 87 with 6:46 left in the game. You can't say the Cavs were shocked by the turn of events, but they didn't respond until late. Ultimately forward Anderson Varejao, Mo Williams and a couple of clutch three-pointers by Jawad Williams, who is seeing more playing time, proved to be enough to nudge them over the edge and help them to pull away.
First half: Red hot shooting (65 percent from the floor) has the Cavs dominating this game. Tbhey're leading in the paint and right now are killing the Trail Blazers on the boards 22-13. LeBron is having a career game with 31 points in the first half.
Game: Cavs at Portland Trail Blazers Broadcast: TV: ESPN and FSOhio Radio: WAKR (1590 AM); WTAM (1100 AM), WHBC (1480 AM). Starters: Cavs: LeBron James (F); J.J. Hickson(F); Shaquille O'Neal (C); Anthony Parker (G); Mo Williams (G).
Trail Blazers: Martell Webster (F); LaMarcus Aldridge (F); Juwon Howard (C); Brandon Roy (G); Andre Miller (G). Injured:
Cavs: Jamario Moon (abdominal strain), Leon Powe (left knee surgery) - are out.
Blazers: Nicolas Batum (right shoulder), Rudy Fernandez (sciatic pain), Greg Oden (left knee), Travis Outlaw (left foot) and Joel Przybilla (right knee) are out ... LaMarcus Aldridge (left ankle), Steve Blake (pneumonia), Andre Miller (back) and Brandon Roy (right hamstring) are probable.
Officials: Joey Crawford, Tony Brothers and Phil Robinson.
The big question out of Portland had been how the Trail Blazers would react to a little verbal spat between point guard Andre Miller and coach Nate McMillan that lasted 30 minutes. A victory against the Los Angeles Lakers the other night says: everything, for now, is cool. Let's see whether it was emotional residue or if it sticks.
Here's the Cavs' reality: LeBron James is going to show up. He always shows up. Even when he's not shooting the best, he manages to dictate the tempo in other ways. But the Cavs need Mo Williams. That's their reality. The Cavs are 12-3 when Mo scores 20 or more and they need him to show up almost every night to have a chance.
Game: Cavs at Denver Nuggets
TV: ESPN Radio: WAKR (1590 AM); WTAM (1100 AM), WHBC (1480 AM)
Cavs: LeBron James (F); J.J. Hickson(F); Shaquille O'Neal (C); Anthony Parker (G); Mo Williams (G).
Nuggets: Joey Graham (F); Kenyon Martin (F); Nene (C); Arron Affalo (G); Chauncey Billups (G).
Cavs: Jamario Moon (abdominal strain); Leon Powe (knee surgery) - OUT.
Nuggets: Chris Anderson (left ankle sprain); Carmelo Anthony (right knee contusion); Nene (right ankle sprain); Ty Lawson (left ankle sprain) - all are game-time decisions. Officials: Mark Wunderlich, Bennie Adams, Michael Smith.
The outlook:
Cavs coming off virtual domination of the Washington Wizards Wednesday night (yes, I know they're not exactly the Celtics), but with the exception of turnovers, they looked clean and crisp. The Nuggets are wounded and there's a real possibility that Carmelo Anthony, who is listed as a game-time decision, won't play. Ditto for Chris "Birdman" Andersen and center Nene.
After a strong start to the season, the Nuggets are just 4-6 in their last 10 games.
Post mortem: Cavs 121, Wizards 98
Big difference in the Cavs team that played tonight and won and the team that lost to the Bobcats Sunday at Quicken Loans Arena:
LeBron James was named the Eastern Conference's Player of the Month for December, the second consecutive month he's won the award. James led the conference in scoring with 28.6 points per game and, in the process, dished out 7.6 assists per game (second in the conference for the month), grabbing 7.4 rebounds and 1.7 steals (good for fourth) for December. More importantly, he helped lead the Cavs to a 14-3 record in December, including their most road wins ever in a month – seven – as a franchise. The league selected Kobe Bryant Western Conference Player of the Month.
Cavs waive Karl The Cavs waived guard Coby Karl Wednesday. Karl, the son of former Cavs coach George Karl, saw little time on the court. His departure leaves the Cavs with 14 on the active roster, giving them flexibility should they want to add a player or make a trade.
Commissioner David Stern intended to wait to swing the hammer down on Gilbert Arenas for the episode involving him and teammate Javaris Crittenton Christmas Eve.
For those not into the guns-ablazin' tale: Arenas allegedly pulled a gun on this courtmate during an argument over a gambling debt. No the irony doesn't escape me that millionaires are pulling a full-scale John Woo (throwing down guns sideways), over thousands in gambling debt.
In a statement released today Stern apparently had a very quick change of heart (possibly caused by public perception?):
From NBA.com's John's Schuhmann who ranks the Cavs No. 2 in the league currently behind the Los Angeles Lakers:To read more or comment...
Game: Cavs vs. New Jersey Nets
TV: FSOhio Radio: WAKR (1590 AM); WTAM (1100 AM), WHBC (1480 AM)
Cavs: LeBron James (F); J.J. Hickson(F); Shaquille O'Neal (C); Anthony Parker (G); Mo Williams (G).
Nets: Chris Douglas-Roberts (F); Yi Jianlian (F); Brook Lopez (C); Courtney Lee (G); Devin Harris (G).
Cavs: Leon Powe (left knee surgery)
Josh Boone (sore left knee); Jarvis Hayes (strained left hamstring); Eduardo Najera - OUT
Officials: Scott Foster, Derrick Collins and Brian Forte.
Unlike the last game when the Cavs played down to an injury riddled New Jersey team, the Nets are relatively healthy for today's meeting at the Izod Center. Yi Jianlian and Chris Douglas-Roberts are both back in the line up. Yi is averaging 22.5 points per game and seven rebounds per game since his return. Roberts put up 17 in his last game against the New York Knicks.
The Nets are coming off just their third win of the season over the New York Knicks. You can call that momentum but it would probably be best to look back to their game against the Cavs when they played tough and made them work for every bucket and free throw. They won't be pushovers.


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Hannah Anderson: Why I Wrote Letters to DiMaggio
(NEWSER) – In her first interview since she was rescued, Hannah Anderson talks about her ordeal—and explains why she sent letters to family friend-turned-kidnapper James DiMaggio, which were later found in his burned house. At the time, she was having problems with her mom, Hannah said during an interview on this morning's Todayshow. "Me and him would talk about how to deal with it," she said. "And I'd tell him how I felt about it. And he helped me through it. They weren't anything bad. They're just to help me through tough times." As for the text messages she exchanged with DiMaggio on the day of her kidnapping, she was just explaining where he should pick her up from cheerleading camp, she said.
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This is the money clip made from carbon fiber that blocks credit cards from radio signals. The latest identity theft technique, radio frequency hacking attempts to read personal information from newer credit cards. Made from featherweight carbon fiber�the same resilient material used in the aerospace industry with strength five times that of steel�the clip blocks most radio signals, keeping cards and IDs safe from unauthorized access. The included leather wallet's six slots hold up to 10 cards or IDs and has a 3" L x 2 1/2" pocket for receipts while the flexible clip, which will never weaken or break, steadfastly secures up to 20 bills when placed over the top. Ideal as an unobtrusive front pocket wallet. 2 3/4" L x 3 3/4" W. (1 oz.)
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Poor product
By joe alias clark
from tucson, AZ
After a few days it became too stretched out to hold money. Very disappointed in the quality of the product.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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By jim
from fort myers,Fl.
Have been wearing a clip type wallet in my front pocket for over 20 years. I was looking at a more secure way to carry credit cards, because I kept dropping them on the floor when I took one card out. I also was looking for card reader security because I was hacked once in an airport. I thought I would give it a try. I was using a Nike clip with a spring loaded clip on the outside but similar otherwise. If you lay all your cards on a table on top of each other- thats the thickness of the wallet. The instructions say to wrap the bills around the outside and put the clip over the entire wallet and bills. When you do this and you try to remove the clip , all your money falls out onto the floor. So, instead, I fold the money and put it on top, then I clip everything- this way, you can get to your cards and/or your money without even removing the clip. Therefore, my biggest complaint is that the strength of the clip is too high. if you are in a hurry, looks very awkward trying to get your item out. However, the good news is that thats the point- makes it hard to lose anything and its the thinest wallet on the market.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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very nice
By Mike
from Miami
comes with interchangeable leather wallet and nylon wallet for casual use as well....and the carbon fiber doesnt bend or wear. great purchase...
I was disappointed
By BBCOACH
from Atlanta, GA
The money clip is fine for just a few bills and credit cards, but if you carry more than a few of each, the combination of the clip and credit card holder can be very bulky. I tried using them separately, but found this to be unwieldy. I'll keep searching for one that suits me better.
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Not what I expected
By Sam
from New York, NY
From the photo, I expected the wallet to open up.It does not. One has to wrestle the inserts and cash into the rigid clip.
Great gift for my husband
By Pargwoman
from Huntington, New York
My husband loved this gift. He has been carrying a money clip plus a card holder forever. We have tried other combination wallet and money clips with no success. This has enough card slots and is so lightweight. Fits in his front pocket. Loves the extra safety feature where the cards cannot be stolen through scanning.
By Fungourmet
from Jupiter, Fl
Very speedy
Nice Product
By Business Junky
from Rochester, NY
Carbon fiber is great compared to the metal clip that has now been replaced. They send you 2 different types of card holders also which is a plus. Only con is the curved side of the clip, which can and will bend the cards. I avoid this bending by placing my not-so-often-used cards (ie drivers license) on the bending side and often used cards (ie credit card) on the straight-edged side. Very durable, light, and comfortable, which is what you would expect for the price.
Good Quality and Stylish
By djrin wesleychapel
from Florida
Purchased for my husband to try and prevent credit card identity theft. The money clip is very durable and holds from a dollar bill to many bills with no problem. Thinner than most wallet/clip combo.
was just great for me
By kelzy
from scottsdale,az.
I have never owned one I like better.It took a while to get comfortable with,but the more I used it the better I liked it.would not be with out it now.
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Boy records kids bullying him, gets charged for it
(NEWSER) – A Pennsylvania high school student who recorded alleged bullying on an iPad was punished for his efforts—and now his parents are fighting back. The 15-year-old boy, who has learning disabilities, recorded his tormentors in class after enduring regular bullying, his mother tells the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. South Fayette High School reacted by slapping the teen with detention and dragging him before a judge for violating wiretap laws. "The whole thing has been a horrible nightmare," said the boy's mother, Shea Love. "This whole ordeal has made my son miserable."


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(Yahoo!) - There's nothing we love to hear about more than a celebrity wedding, especially when it comes to Mama June.
Honey Boo Boo's mother and father, Sugar Bear, met up with "omg! Insider" on Tuesday in Los Angeles for some good, greasy food at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles, where they dished (literally) about the inspiration for the theme of their Southern nuptials and how it all came about.
Turns out, their four daughters planned it!
"Instead of having a wedding planner, we had the kids plan it," Mama June confessed.
Without a professional running the show, we had to imagine things got a little harried. June admitted that while it was stressful, it was also special at the same time. But, was it organized?
"Of course it was unorganized," she said. "It was planned by teenagers!"
Watch the video to hear all about their big day, and be sure to tune in to "omg! Insider" for more from Honey Boo Boo's proud parents! To catch the whole ceremony, be sure to watch "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" Wednesday night on TLC.
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(Yahoo!) - Rest in peace, Lou Reed.
The Velvet Underground founder and punk-rock pioneer died Sunday, October 27, at 71.
Reed was one of the most influential musicians in rock history, between his time with the Velvets, his solo career, and collaborations with David Bowie, Metallica, the Killers, Laurie Anderson, and others. Reed's passing is certainly a huge loss in the music world.
Stars around the globe are reacting to this legend's death. Check out how they remember the "Rock 'n' Roll Animal":
"The world has lost a fine songwriter and poet…I've lost my 'school-yard buddy' - john cale" http://t.co/8MZMNhkzvf— John Cale (@therealjohncale) October 27, 2013
Devastating news:... http://t.co/LukCOL1T4r— Iggy Pop (@IggyPop) October 27, 2013
R.I.P. Lou Reed. Walk on the peaceful side.— The Who (@TheWho) October 27, 2013
RIP TO A GREAT FRIEND A FELLOW MUSICIAN. FROM MAXES TO THE MASSES YOU MADE THE WORLD SING. I LOVE YOU LOU! #LouReed— Steven Tyler (@IamStevenT) October 27, 2013
Lou Reed is the reason i do everything i do— Julian Casablancas (@Casablancas_J) October 27, 2013
My fairwell to one of greats, @LouReed http://t.co/sHkkDy9dlk— steve jones pistol (@JonesysJukebox) October 27, 2013
R.I.P. LOU REED It is with great sadness that we report the death of Lou Reed who died today aged 71. (March 2,... http://t.co/VDIkjhjTba— David Bowie Official (@DavidBowieReal) October 27, 2013
#RIP #LouReed . Lucky to have shared the stage with you. A moment, a song and a man that I will never forget: http://t.co/1EWtxmam6O— Sharon Jones (@sharonjones) October 27, 2013
#LouReed gone from this world today. Don't for god sake say RIP, coz we all know he's a'walking, & we all know which side he's walking on.— Simon Le Bon (@SimonJCLeBON) October 27, 2013
Lou, rest in peace on the wild side. #rip #loureed #mickrockphoto http://t.co/DZzj5n549D— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) October 27, 2013
While sad today, really can only be grateful for all the perfect songs left for us by Lou Reed #RIPLouReed— Pete Yorn (@peteyorn) October 27, 2013
Dear Lou Reed, please rest in peace. http://t.co/OGA0OjuTDt— Feist (@FeistMusic) October 27, 2013
RIP Lou Reed http://t.co/x9o2SJQx6L— Adam Lambert (@adamlambert) October 27, 2013
R.I.P Lou Reed - VU was a big influence when weezer was being formed, and Ric Ocasek told us cool stories of his friendship with him.— weezer (@Weezer) October 27, 2013
I will remember Lou Reed fondly, particularly the time I rode past him in full cycling gear on the West Side Highway. He looked good.— alex kapranos (@alkapranos) October 27, 2013
RIP Lou Reed! Been following him since the days of the Velvet Underground. Sad to see him go. XX— Elvira (@TheRealElvira) October 27, 2013
My Life was definitely saved by rock n roll. Thank you Lou. And then, thank you again. http://t.co/xVeNezMDyA— Twin Shadow (@thetwinshadow) October 27, 2013
i read this on a phone in the back of a cab and just kept hoping it was faked. Lou reed can't die. http://t.co/mvs5k2d2Pv— Amanda Palmer (@amandapalmer) October 27, 2013
My father was Sister Ray. RIP Lou Reed.— Blues Explosion Man (@JSBX_1) October 27, 2013
Just a perfect day you made me forget myself I thought I was someone else, someone good #RIP LOU REED— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) October 27, 2013
LOU REED R.I.P. You were a huge part of my formative years! when I look up at the night sky, I hope i see you in... http://t.co/p9B1DZQowv— peaches (@peachesnisker) October 27, 2013
Lou Reed.— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) October 27, 2013
#LOUREED a brilliant poet,spirit,renegade,rocknroll animal. He inspired and soothed so much. http://t.co/rQeDmD0RW5 #MagicandLoss #RIP— Juliette Lewis (@JulietteLewis) October 27, 2013
I think I read that Eno said The Velvet Underground never had a big hit, but everyone who heard them went out and started a band. #LouReed— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) October 27, 2013
Goodbye Lou Reed. I'm crying. Charlton Football Club 1974 changed me forever. http://t.co/uy7dwswnpQ— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) October 27, 2013
RIP Lou Reed. New York lost one of our greatest gifts today...— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) October 27, 2013
RIP Lou Reed. We thank you - Rock N Roll thanks you. Thank goodness the music lives forever— Langhorne Slim (@LanghorneSlim) October 27, 2013
Goodbye Lou Reed. You gave me my strength and helped me in my weakness.— Carl Barat (@carlbaratmusic) October 27, 2013
Lou Reed RIP - always inspired by him - terrible news - only knew him through his art -a great - a singular poet -— John Cusack (@johncusack) October 27, 2013
Just a perfect day You made me forget myself I thought I was someone else Someone good. X Lou Reed— rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) October 27, 2013
2O13 - THE YEAR I LOST MY TRIBAL ELDERS - 1ST RONNIE CUTRONE NOW LOU REED - HERE IS A PIC OF THEM BOTH TOGETHER pic.twitter.com/eB6JGWUI57— Kelly Cutrone (@peoplesrev) October 27, 2013
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Is Ronda Rousey one loss away from retiring from the UFC?
Last week, rumors came out that Warner Bros. is planning to have UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey star in two upcoming movie projects. Not only would she play a lead role in the forthcoming Entourage film, but she would also be set to star in what could become a series of movies based on the Brad Thor novel Athena Project. These two new reported roles are in addition to Rousey's previous engagements to have roles in the next Expendables and Fast and Furious installments.
It is easy to see why Hollywood has become so smitten with Rousey. In a film landscape generally devoid of female action stars, Rousey has mega-star potential with a rare combination of toughness, personality and good looks. The appeal is clear to tie in Rousey's movie appearances with successful, buzzworthy appearances in the octagon.
For an example, look no further than Rousey's most recent UFC appearance. In a much hyped-bout, Rousey successfully defended her UFC bantamweight title against rival Miesha Tate in dominant fashion in the co-main event of UFC 168. It was her eighth win in as many fights, all by armbar. If that did not give Rousey enough attention, her actions after the fight only brought more eyes to her when she openly refused to shake Tate's hand as sign of the bad blood between the two. Between her dominance and attitude, Rousey left no doubt that she is a bona fide star.
That is why it makes sense for Hollywood to try to latch on. The snowball effect from winning big fights and appearing in successful action movies will only grow her fan base, leading to even more and bigger opportunities. However, all of this presupposes one thing: that she keeps on winning. If instead she moves back towards the middle of the pack in the bantamweight division with a couple of losses, it is easy to see her quickly drifting out of the mainstream eye both in the octagon and out of it.
This raises a clear question: what happens if Rousey does lose? Considering what may be at stake in terms of her Hollywood career, it is conceivable that she could decide to walk away from MMA upon a loss to keep it from turning into the streak that could ruin her status as a marketable commodity.
Regardless of how impossible it may seem now, there is some precedent for Rousey walking away while in her prime. Former Strikeforce featherweight champion and "it" woman of MMA Gina Carano left the sport in 2009 after suffering her first career loss in dominant fashion to Christiane Justino. While it is easy to say that Rousey's background and motivation would make her less likely to walk away than Carano, a bad loss may be enough to do just that if it means risking future Hollywood pay days.
The next chance for Rousey to suffer defeat comes in the main event of this month's UFC 170 against Sara McMann. Like Rousey, McMann enters undefeated in her MMA career and with an Olympic pedigree. While Rousey nonetheless enters the fight as a heavy favorite to retain her title, McMann should provide some challenges with her wrestling that Rousey has not yet faced. When taken with the fact that Rousey may only be one poor streak away from abandoning the octagon for Hollywood, it makes fight a can't-miss event.


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Paula Deen Making $75M Comeback
(NEWSER) – Get ready to see much more of Paula Deen. The celeb chef seems to have rebounded from last year's mess over her use of a racist slur with an investment of $75 million from a private-equity firm, reports CNN Money. Deen is teaming with Najafi Cos. to create Paula Deen Ventures, and she's reportedly in talks with retail chains and TV networks about partnerships. (The Food Network says it is not among those talking to Deen.)
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Kheri is a town present in the district of Lakimpur Kheri. Kheri is present in the state of Uttar Pradesh, as this place has the number of attractions attracting the people. The prayer made in Kheri mosques are familiar and is Eid prayer. Kheri is knowable for antiquity, and also holds the tine tomb; the tomb was built above the remains of Saiyid, who passed away by 1563. Also Kheri is familiarly knowable, and people do visit here for the presence of mosques. This place is located at the 27.9 degree N and 80.8 degree E. Kheri has the popular railway station too, whereby the trains halt and stops here too. Century express, Nainital express are some trains pass through this junction.
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Teacher kidnaps 3 students, demands fast food
(NEWSER) – Three LA-area teenagers pulled over to greet their high school teacher standing on a curb Saturday night—but things got weird when he got in the car, KTLAreports. The driver agreed to give John Edward Maust, 34, a lift even though he seemed intoxicated, sheriff's officials said in a news release. As the ride progressed, Maust's conversation with the three 17-year-olds "caused the driver to become worried and therefore pull over," the release said. The students finally got out of the car, but Maust ordered them back in and demanded they go to Jack in the Box.
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Britney Spears reveals album cover & pens personal letter to fans
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Britney Spears is finally putting the finishing touches on her 8th studio album, Britney Jean, and has revealed the album cover! She promises the album to be her most personal album yet, and along with the cover, she wrote a special letter to all of her fans.
The letter explains what we can expect from the new record, and she thanks her fans for being loyal over the last 15 years.
Check out her album cover, and what she had to say in her letter below!
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I haven't sat down to write you guys in SUCH a long time. Long overdue! We're all so used to getting our thoughts out in 140 characters, but sometimes its nice to take time to sit down and write something a little longer and more personal. I am putting the finishing touches on my new album, "Britney Jean" over the next few days and I am so excited for you to hear it. I poured my heart and soul into this album and it's been an incredible journey. I've learned a lot about myself, and as I am finishing, I am reminded of the incredible foundation that has supported me for the last 15 years. Thank you all for continuing to follow me on this journey and for allowing me to do what I love to do. I can't believe this is my eighth studio album and I know I keep telling you that it is my most personal record yet, but its true and I'm really proud of that.
I have been through a lot in the past few years and it has really inspired me to dig deeper and write songs that I think everyone can relate to. Working with people like Sia, William Orbit, and of course Will.i.am has been an amazing experience. They have listened to all of my ideas and helped me bring them to life. There are a lot of really fun, upbeat dance songs, but it was important to me that I show my strength, and my attitude, and my vulnerability. Of course, I also have some surprises for you guys ;)
I want to show you the different sides of Britney Spears. I am a performer. I am a Mom. I am funny. I am your friend! I am Britney Jean.
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This is the Roomba 780 that detects heavily soiled areas and allots more time to cleaning these sections. Integrated optical sensors detect areas of high dirt concentration and acoustic sensors determine when the vacuum is working harder to remove detritus, signaling to the Roomba to concentrate on these areas. Made by iRobot, developers of tactical reconnaissance robots for the U.S. military, Roomba 780 analyzes the dimensions of a room, determines the optimal cleaning path, and navigates autonomously to clean a floor in a thorough, back-and-forth pattern. Roomba uses sensors to identify and circumvent furniture and stairs and it differentiates between soft barriers like bed skirts and hard surfaces like walls, allowing it to clean under beds and along walls. The cleaning head automatically adjusts to accommodate carpets or hard floors and dual HEPA filters capture dirt particles as fine as 0.3 microns. Includes an additional filter, remote control, and three additional cleaning brushes. Only available for delivery in the U.S. and Canada. 14" Diam x 3 1/2" H. (8 2/3 lbs.)
AeroVac Series 2 Bin: Employs a powerful vacuum to vigorously pull debris and hair off brushes into the bin. An efficient single-chamber bin fills evenly and holds more debris than previous Roomba series
Dirt Detect Series 2: Uses optical and acoustic sensors to find dirt and debris, performing concentrated cleaning in the dirtiest areas and ensuring the whole floor is clean
Persistent Pass Cleaning Method: Employs a back and forth cleaning pattern to apply elbow grease in areas where it senses excessive dirt
Extended-Life Power Management: Uses sophisticated power management software to deliver up to 50% longer battery life than previous Roomba generations, ensuring hundreds of cleaning cycles under proper use
Advanced Cleaning Head: Designed with pet owners in mind, the new cleaning head provides superior performance for picking up pet hair, dirt, dust, allergens and more
Dual HEPA Air Filters: Capture dust particles as fine as 0.3 microns, limiting the recirculation of fine particles and leaving fresher, healthier air behind
Molded Soft-Touch Bumper: Cushions the contact made between Roomba and walls, furniture and other objects, protecting household items while it cleans
On-Board Scheduling: Cleans when it's convenient for you, up to 7 times per week
Carrying Handle: Includes a recessed carrying handle for easy one-handed transport
Touchpad Control: Eliminates buttons, giving you control at the touch of your fingertips
Full Bin Indicator: Lets you know when the bin is full and needs to be emptied
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my roomba is the best appliance i have purchased in a long time. we have 14 cats that are in and out all day long. we have all tile floors and this roomba keeps them spotless. no more pushing a vacuum every day this robot cleans 2200 square feet of floor every morning starting at 5 am. we call her ROSIE the robot. she does a fantastic job. by the way my cats love her. its like a new toy to them they follow her all over. this robot starts at one end of our home and goes methotically fom one room to the other. i suggest that anyone who invests in a roomba to get the 780 model and purchase extra lighthouses and station them next to the doorway leading to every room that you want cleaned and the lighthouses wont let it leave the room it is cleaning until it is compleatly vacuumed. the charging station is in the last room to be cleaned so when it is done she goes back to the home base to recharge. it is a great appliance and i highly recommend this to anyone who likes having clean floors every day and not have to hire a housekeeper. i alsop own a dirt dog and a scooba 390. they all work great and it gives us more time to do other things as apposed to cleaning floors. ps i have 4 garages and the dirt dog does a great job also.
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Excellent vacuum
By Linder
from Cape Cod
I don't know what I would do without my Roomba, as I have a spinal cord disease that prevents me from being able to vacuum, among other things. This robot "knows" where the dirt is, and does a back and forth motion until ALL specks are picked up. It may take 2 or 3 times for it to map out your household and remember each room, but once the computer takes it all in, it does not miss a room. I have owned several Roombas and this is by far the best of all. The only thing negative was my fault, when cleaning the side brush, the screw fell out and I am unable to find one that fits. I will have someone go to a hardware store and try to locate one. Do not hesitate to purchase this, especially if you had poor luck in the past with Roomba. Also, Hammacher stands behind their products 100% which is why they are my vendor of choice.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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By KC Jim
from Kansas City
This is programmed to run during the week while I'm not here. I come home and the house is clean. My other Roomba bit the dust, so to speak. This 700 model doesn't "speak" as much as the 500's but has better suction and cleaning.
Does a good job on 7/8ths of the job
By Lab Lover
from Oakland, CA
I have a Lab who sheds an amazing amount of fur. I turn on the Roomba and can be doing other chores while it's vacuuming. It's great to be able to multitask like this and does cut the amount of time spent cleaning.The two downsides: !) At the edges of the rug, where it meets the hardwood floor, the vacuum misses. There's a halo of rug fuzz around the edge. (Even so, only having this area to clean up is much better than having to vacuum the whole house!)2) Where there is a particularly large amount of fur, the fur gathers around the axles of the brushes. (I'm finding this to be the case in the bedroom, where I haven't been able to vacuum under bed for a long, ling time. I shudder to think of how much fur and dust has accumulated there.) Once fur or dust has gathered like that, the vacuum leaves tracks until the edges are cleaned out. Cleaning the axle is simple. I'm pretty sure that once the areas under the beds are finally cleared of fur & dust, the problem will go away.
Love my Robi!
By emmy72
from emmy72
I did a ton of research before buying and I have not been disappointed with my purchase. The only problem I encountered was trying to find directions on how to operate my vacuum because the disk that it came with was scratched and wouldn't play all the way through. I eventually figured out how to use the vacuum by going online for help. I have a house that is 2600 sq ft. so I have to clean in sections since the battery life isn't very long. This vacuum would be more useful in a smaller single story home. If you have two floors you will need two robots since you cant carry the robot around or it will not be able to dock on its own later. I suppose if you don't care about what it remembers you could move it from room to room, but then that defeats the purpose of this machine.
A pet you don't have to walk.
By ETL
from Saint Paul
I did a bad thing. I broke the cardinal rule of giving gifts to your wife. Never give appliances!! But my wife was complaining about keeping the floor under our bed clean and I won't crawl under there, so, I bought her the Roomba. Normally I would have been punched but instead she had it out of the box and was trying to set it up immediately. After charging it we turned it on and stood back and watched. It was amazing how it maneuvered around the bedroom furniture and it seemed to cover every square inch of our entire upstairs without missing anything. At one point my wife moved the docking station to another part of the room. This confused it for a few minutes but it sniffed it out and docked itself. Now, after reading a number of reviews, I was a little hesitant to order this thing but so far I haven't been sorry I did. It's not that noisy, it cleans well and I figured out why most people who wrote reviews were giving names to their Roombas. They seem to have a mind of their own. The only thing I find might be a down side is that it doesn't play well with small rugs. It likes to fold them up. I'm now thinking about getting one for my basement.
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By JerriShaw
from Hampton, VA
This Roomba is PHENOMENAL! I dont know why we waited so long to purchase one, but regret waiting. Our Roomba has scoured the house several times over the past week & it is sheer perfection in vacuuming. Wood, carpets, tile, area rugs... Perfect transitions. We are 100% satisfied.
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Can't Live Without It!
By lguinn
from California
This vacuum runs automatically every day at my house. It covers most of the floor over most of the house. It vacuums under the furniture and it picks up amazing amounts of cat hair - I just have one short-haired cat!Since it is round, it doesn't really do corners. And it doesn't cover every speck of floor but IT VACUUMS EVERY DAY. And that's a heck of a lot more than I will ever do.About once every 6 weeks (maybe less often), I run my old vacuum over the furniture and in the corners.
My Second Roomba, Works Great!
By Bob
from Hilton Head Island, SC
Cleans our whole house with ease.
By rjda
from hamilton ontario canada
Hammacher Schlemmer stands behind their lifetime warranty. I had to exchange vacuums when the front wheel kept coming dislodged. Not a problem at all. Sent it back and 4 weeks later I had a fed-ex delivery of a replacement.
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This is the electric hair trimmer that cuts evenly in any direction, enabling you to maintain your own closely cropped, clean-cut hairstyle. As simple as combing your hair, the circular trimmer's rotary cutting system and razor-sharp stainless steel blades cut as the unit is moved circularly through your hair while accommodating the contours of your pate. The trimmer's two attachments cut hair to four different lengths (1/8", 1/4", 3/8", or 1/2") and its ergonomic design ensures it fits comfortably in the palm of a hand for precise control. The rechargeable battery provides four five-minute hair cuts after a 16-hour charge or the trimmer can be powered by the included AC adapter. Includes a comb, scissors, storage pouch, and a barber's cape. 4" Diam. x 3 1/4" H. (1 lb.)
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By Ron
from Virginia
One of the worst designed products EVER. The cutting circle circumference is FAR too large - leaves huge non-cut sections as you move it about your head. IMPOSSIBLE to cut anywhere near your ears. Extremely disappointing for HS to be sponsoring such a product.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: While this product has received positive feedback from others, it clearly did not live up to your expectations and for that we sincerely apologize. Please remember that purchasing from Hammacher Schlemmer comes with a lifetime guarantee of satisfaction. If an item should ever disappoint you, please call us so that we can assist with a return or exchange for you.
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from WINDSOR CANADA ( NOT CALIFORNIA)
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(26 of 28 customers found this review helpful)
Great idea But
By Mike
from Phoenix, AZ
Should be sold with an neck and ear trimmer as it does not work in those areas.
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(24 of 25 customers found this review helpful)
Good. With design change, could be great
By Danuuc
from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
This device felt great. My sides and back are exactly how I liked them.But the first time I used it I made the mistake of using it indoors. Hair everywhere. There is no capture mechanism for hair. I'd almost like to see a port coming out the top center for a standard Shop-Vac hose to pull hair away. It'd also help long hair stand up to be cut. That'd make a great garage addition.So right now the way it is - 3 stars.With a vacuum port - almost 5 stars.
(22 of 24 customers found this review helpful)
For Round Heads only!!
By Buzz
from Texas
This does what it advertises, however if you have bumps and divots in your head the cut is uneven. My husbands wanted a buzz cut and it didn't cut evenly. Yuck!!
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: While this product has received positive feedback from other customers, it clearly did not measure up to your expectations, and for this we sincerely apologize. Please remember that we back our merchandise with a lifetime guarantee. Should you ever find that an item doesn't perform to your satisfaction, our customer service team is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-321-1484 to assist you with returning it.
(15 of 15 customers found this review helpful)
Works quite well
By Spin
from West Michigan
A fried who has coarse hair tried it and said it worked great for him. Unfortunately, I have soft, fine hair that has a tendency to lie flat which makes it a bit difficult to cut. I have to keep a comb handy to lift the hair for cutting. Other than that, I am satisfied with the producct. It works as advertised.
(14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)
It works if...
By Cueball
from Simsbury, CT
This is great for partially bald guys or marines who like very short hair. Final trim requires help unless used on shortest setting. For certain people this is a great value.
(14 of 17 customers found this review helpful)
Only Worked for Very Short
By Val
from Canada
Did not work well unless used to cut hair very very short
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Great product. Easy to use.
By Pietheelder
from Odenton, MD
Very easy to use. It works also. Not just a cheap Two for the price of one TV product.
(11 of 13 customers found this review helpful)
I like it
By Lorenzo the Sicilian
from California
for my self its easy to use
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The singer, 32, traded in her recent style of cascading loose waves for extremely long, honey blonde braids. Beyonce wore her new 'do swept to the side, with the locks trailing down past her backside. Of course braids are nothing new for the former Destiny's Child member, but she does like to bring them back for her summer time vacations like last year's trip to Cuba.
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Bergdahl explains in prison letters why he vanished
Writing from a Taliban "prison," Bowe Bergdahl urged his family and his government to wait until they had all the facts before judging him for leaving his base. Then Bergdahl explained, at least in part, why he left his fellow troops in 2009.
"Leadership was lacking, if not non-existent. The conditions were bad and looked to be getting worse for the men that where actuly (sic) the ones risking thier (sic) lives from attack," he writes in a letter dated March 23, 2013 and obtained by The Daily Beast. It's one of two letters sent by Bergdahl to his parents during his five years held by the Taliban-allied Haqqani Network in the tribal region of Pakistan.
"If this letter makes it to the U.S.A., tell those involved in the investigation that there are more sides to the cittuwation (sic)," he adds. "Please tell D.C. to wait for all evadince (sic) to come in."
The copies of the two letters were given to The Daily Beast by sources in contact with the Taliban. U.S. and western officials confirmed they were the same letters delivered by International Red Cross from the Taliban to Bowe Bergdahl's family. Together, they represent the first comment from Bergdahl himself on the controversy over his departure from his base in June 2009, leading to his capture. Fellow troopers have attacked Bergdahl, saying soldiers were injured and killed as military resources were devoted to the search for him.
Bergdahl was freed last month when the White House agreed to swap him for five senior Taliban members who had been jailed in Guantanamo Bay prison since 2002. The Obama administration has been assailed by Congress for making the trade without notifying them in advance, and for releasing the former Taliban fighters into the custody of Qatar, where they will be allowed to reunite with their families and live fairly freely though they'll be monitored.
Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby declined to comment on the Bergdahl correspondence on why he left his base. He said Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has "already made clear that the Army is going to review the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and captivity," adding that "we need to reserve judgment until that process is complete."
The handwriting in the two letters—one from 2012 and one from 2013—does not match, and the 2012 letter in particular transitions from greetings to the family into a long, rambling, almost lyrical philosophical missive about God and nature. But U.S. and Western officials say the family told administration officials that they believed the letters to be genuine. These sources spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private correspondence.
The text is also evocative of selections of Bergdahl's journal published by The Washington Post Thursday, which he had mailed back to a close friend in the states before he disappeared.
The Bergdahl family in Bowe's hometown of Hailey, Idaho, did not respond to repeated requests for comment.
International Red Cross spokeswoman Anna Nelson would not confirm that the letters were those delivered by her organization to the Bergdahl family.
"We do this in a strictly humanitarian capacity and the messages only include family news," Nelson emailed Tuesday. The ICRC transmits thousands of messages every year between family members separated by conflict, including detainees—280,000 messages in 2012 alone. "Because of the private nature of the messages, the ICRC does not comment on their individual content and feels it should be up to the families to decide what they wish to do with them," she wrote.
Bergdahl's first letter to his parents, dated 27 November 2012, is addressed in care of "Geneve Red Cross," and identifies the sender as "P.O.W. BOWE BERGDAHL, U.S. ARMY-AFGHANISTAN WAR PRISON," though he was believed to be held in Pakistan. The letter is addressed to "FATHER ROBERT BERGDAHL-U.S.A." following the format of ICRC messages.
"To my friends & family, in regards to the circomestance (sic) here, I am as well as can be here," he writes. "I am given food and drink."
The rest of the line is blocked out, which officials say is how it arrived to Bergdahl's family. It continues, "…though spring is coming and when you read this it will be hot again."
He writes of recent rain, and of wondering what spring is like at home in Idaho.
Another line is blocked out before it continues, "I pray everyone is well. I think about you all every day. And all the things that happened in my life. I miss you all, but as papa says, God's will be done."
The letter shifts into musings about faith, philosophy and more. "All things happen for a reason. Mathematics is full evidence of this. Just because we cannot understand the master equation does not mean it is not there," he writes. "Math is God's code for this Universe and beyond. I miss you all."
"So take a breath with the wind on your face and feel the life flow through you," he writes—something both he and Taliban officials say he wasn't experiencing in Taliban captivity.
U.S. officials briefed on his recovery say he claims he was held in a cage in the dark for weeks at a time, sometimes even hooded except when drinking or eating.
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P!nk postpones two concerts on doctor's orders
P!nk's "Truth About Love" tour has returned stateside, but the star has been forced to cancel two dates to rest her voice.
The singer announced that she'll be postponing her Thursday concert in Salt Lake City as well as her Friday concert in Denver. The concerts were rescheduled immediately, and will now take place on October 29th and 30th.
P!nk took to Twitter to thank fans for their support, and let them know that her doctor has ordered her to take "complete vocal rest" for four full days. She called the cancellations "not very dramatic," and added that "touring would be terribly easy if [she] lipsynced."
Thanks for all the support y'all. Not very dramatic- doctor just wants me on complete vocal rest for four days to heal. So I can kick ass.— P!nk (@Pink) October 16, 2013
Both shows rescheduled and very quickly. Touring would be terribly easy if I lip synced. See you soon xo— P!nk (@Pink) October 16, 2013
Things may not have been dramatic this time around, but the star received some backlash earlier this year when she was forced to cancel dates in Europe for health reasons. She made headlines for writing scathing open letter to ticket-buyers who had accused her of slacking off.
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Mariah Carey is getting some backup from her husband Nick Cannon.
The "America's Got Talent" judge appeared on Los Angeles' KTLA TV on Monday, defending Mariah's take on the much-talked-about feud with Nicki Minaj. Cannon said that as an outsider, he feels "Idol" has been "perpetuating" the rivalry for their benefit and hinted that his wife wasn't at all happy about it. Cannon says "She didn't sign up for that."
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Man Builds Deadly Arsenal Using Airport Store Items
(NEWSER) – You may already find it ridiculous that you can't bring the tiniest pair of scissors through an airport security checkpoint, but you'll find it even more absurd after reading this: A North Carolina programmer is proving that even with all those security restrictions, it's still possible to get a weapon on a plane—by building it yourself, using items you can buy in airport stores after going through security. So far, Evan Booth has built nunchucks, a crossbow, a grenade, and even a shotgun—and all of them work. "If we're trying to stop a terrorist threat at the airport, it's already too late," Booth tells Fast Company, which notes the fabrication happens in Booth's home ... not at the airport.