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In his first major overseas event since being elected to lead the Roman Catholic Church in March, Pope Francis has kept a whirlwind schedule at World Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. But when he gets back to the Vatican, things aren't about to slow down.
Beset by cold weather and rain in wintry Southern Hemisphere Brazil – and surrounded constantly by huge crowds – the Argentine-born pontiff has delivered speeches, visited Brazil's beloved shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida, hugged recovering addicts at a hospital (where he also objected to the legalization of drugs), kissed babies, blessed a flag for Rio's Olympic Games of 2016, met people in one of the city's worst and most dangerous slums, heard confessions from young attendees, privately counseled young jail inmates, and delivered an address focusing on the importance of family.
Also, on Thursday night, he celebrated Mass for an estimated 1 million attendees on Rio's famed Copacabana Beach, despite a continuation of the cold rain.
The beach is also the site for WYD's biggest events with Pope Francis: the "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross) procession on Friday night, a Saturday prayer vigil and a Sunday Mass, since rain reduced the original site to a sea of mud.
In Rio, the pope has been exercising his primary role as the Vicar of Christ and chief pastor to the Church throughout the world. But at the same time, he's also the head of a large and complex bureaucracy dating back many centuries and currently battling dishonesty and disobedience in its ranks.
So, when the pontiff bids "tchau" to Brazil and heads back to the Vatican, he'll need to hit the ground running once again.
Taking time away from pope-watching in Rio, the National Catholic Reporter's John L. Allen Jr. – the most respected voice from a publication that, earlier this year, was denounced by an American bishop for not upholding Church teachings – put out a piece on Friday, July 26, outlining the challenges Pope Francis faces.
Among those is the revelation last week that serious charges of immorality were laid against former Vatican diplomat Monsignor Battista Ricca, recently appointed by Pope Francis to be his representative at the Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR), aka the "Vatican bank," which is undergoing an extensive review of its accounts in the wake of accusations of financial improprieties.
According to Italian journalist Sandro Magister, Ricca violated his priestly vows by engaging in an affair with Swiss army Capt. Patrick Haari (not a member of the Vatican's Swiss Guard) and engaging a male prostitute during a stint in Uruguay in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi questioned the credibility of the report, causing Magister's employer, the weekly L'Espresso magazine, to defend him and his sources.
As of right now, Ricca – who apparently has had a good reputation after returning to Rome and developed a working relationship with the pope – is still in his job. There's debate over whether this is a smear job on him by those who oppose Francis' reforms, including what's going on at the IOR, or if it's the result of a whitewash of his records by a self-protective group of practicing homosexuals in the Vatican, known as the "gay lobby."
Also on the reform front, on July 19, Francis created a commission of lay business and legal experts to investigate accounting practices across all Vatican departments, with its first meeting set on July 29.
Almost as soon as the commission was announced, questions were raised about the group's only Italian member, Francesca Immacolata Chaouqui, the 30-year-old Catholic daughter of an Italian mother and an Egyptian father, who works in external relations and communication for multinational accounting firm Ernst & Young (the same firm entrusted with the names of Emmy Award winners).
Chaouqui was also an avid Twitter, and journalists examining her Twitterstream noticed that she tweeted some odd and inaccurate things about Vatican affairs. She also gave the impression of being friendly with journalist Gianluigi Nuzzi, who received stolen documents from Pope Benedict XVI's butler, setting off the Vatileaks scandal.
While none of this is illegal or immoral, it may indicate a lack of judgment that could cause troubles for the commission down the line.
In his NCR report, in pointing out that neither Ricca nor Chaouqui have been removed from their posts, Allen posits the theory that Francis may not want to "create the precedent that anyone who wants to stop his reform can do so by digging up dirt on the people he tasks with carrying it out."
Lastly, former Vatican accountant Msgr. Nunzio Scarano, under investigation for charges he used his Vatican bank accounts to smuggle cash and launder money. Currently behind bars in Rome's Regina Coeli (Queen of Heaven) prison, Scarano reportedly wrote a letter to Pope Francis in which he defended himself and his actions.
This may either be a man asserting his innocence or a "Hail Mary" play from someone caught with his hand in the till – time will tell on that.
On Thursday, July 25, Lombardi said Pope Francis had not received the letter before departing for Brazil on July 22.


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This is my second champion guide. Itis about Akali and how to get both passive effects at level 1.
Let's talk about the runes first.
My quintessences are 3 flat AP Runes for the 15 Ability Power at the beginning.
To get 20 AP atlevel one i get flat AP Seals.
Now let's talk about her other passive.
You need 10 Damage to get this "buff".
The 4 flat AD(Attack Dmage)Marks give you 1 AD.
You get 3 through your Masteries and the last 4 with your first item Doran's Blade.
The rest of the runes are for Magic Penetration.
The Item build is your choice but this one works really freat for me.
The two slows. The two Hybrid items. The Boots of Swiftness and the Doran's Blade.
Later in the Game you can sell your Doran's Blade for a Bloodthirster.
I hope you enjoy playing Akali the "right" way and never forget: Two buffs are better than one at level one


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The current state of my bangs. Oh my gosh, I look like Paul Dano in "Little Miss Sunshine".
You see, my hair grows really, really fast. In March I had Rooney Mara-esque baby bangs and now, at the beginning of June, they cover my eyeballs. I've had bangs for about 8 years now, and never really let them grow out, despite their speedy abilities. With the aforementioned Summer heat though, they become sort of pointless, hanging there all sticky, stringy and stupid, begging to be pushed out of the way. And so I wonder if I should just grow them out and start wearing, I don't know, some kind of haphazard middle-part?
This photo of L'Officiel Editor-In-Chief Daphné Hezard has me wondering if I should do away with my bangs for Summer. Oh, French women.
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Rare Arizona Snake One Step Closer to Endangered Species Protection:
Tucson Shovel-nosed Snake Imperiled by Urban Sprawl in
Pima, Pinal, and Maricopa Counties
TUCSON, Ariz.— In response to a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced that the Tucson shovel-nosed snake warrants consideration for protection as an endangered species under the Endangered Species Act and began a one-year status review.
"The Tucson shovel-nosed snake is in trouble and needs the safety net provided by the Endangered Species Act to survive," said Noah Greenwald, science director at the Center for Biological Diversity. "Development should be sharply curtailed in areas where the Tucson shovel-nosed snake is still found."
Once a common species of northeastern Pima County and southern Pinal and Maricopa Counties, the Tucson shovel-nosed snake is now rarely seen. The primary causes of the snake's sharp decline are agriculture and urban sprawl. Like other shovel-nosed snakes, the Tucson shovel-nosed snake is uniquely adapted to "swim" through sandy soils using its spade-shaped snout, countersunk lower jaw, and valve-like nostrils. In part related to this adaptation, the snake is dependent on very specific habitat requirements, including sandier soils found on the level terrain of valley floors. The valley-floor habitat requirements of the snake make it particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction from either agriculture or urban sprawl.
"Because of a combination of historic agriculture and rapid urban sprawl from Phoenix, Tucson, Casa Grande, and other communities, the Tucson shovel-nosed snake has become increasingly rare. It will be at high risk of extinction if proactive measures are not taken to halt urbanization of its habitat," said Dr. Phil Rosen, herpetologist and assistant professor at the University of Arizona .
Both Pima County and the town of Marana have developed "habitat conservation plans" that included the Tucson shovel-nosed snake, but neither of these plans have been finalized. This fact in part led the Fish and Wildlife Service to conclude that "existing regulatory mechanisms may be inadequate to prevent the progressive decline of populations of the Tucson shovel-nosed snake and its habitat." One reason the plans were not completed was that the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl was removed from the list of endangered species. As with the Tucson shovel-nosed snake, however, the Fish and Wildlife Service is currently conducting a review of the pygmy owl's status to determine if it should again be protected as endangered.
"The Tucson shovel-nosed snake, cactus ferruginous pygmy owl, and hundreds of other Sonoran Desert species need habitat protection to survive," said Greenwald. "Protection of these two Sonoran Desert species would go a long way toward ensuring that remaining intact desert habitat is protected from development."
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May 30, 2013 09:00 ET
NEW WESTMINSTER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - May 30, 2013) - International Millennium Mining Corp. ("IMMC" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:IMI) reports the Company's results for its fiscal year 2013 first quarter ended March 31, 2013.
Summary Discussion
At March 31, 2013, the Company had a total of 105,060,096 common shares outstanding.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2013 the Company recorded a net loss of $118,984 as compared to a net income of $513,890 during the comparable period in fiscal 2012. The material variances during the periods are as follows:
In the first quarter of fiscal 2013, IMMC issued 715,000 common shares, as a bonus for a loan of $286,000 received in January 2013, and a further 100,000 common shares were issued for a property payment.
The Company's working capital deficit increased to $554,348 at March 31, 2013, as compared to a deficit of $513,422 at December 31, 2012.
Operating Expenses
Comparison of the results
Overall, there was a 20% decrease in expenses, to $84,473 in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, compared to $106,165 in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, and an increase from the $72,049 recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.
The Company recorded a net loss of $118,984 during the first quarter fiscal 2013, as compared to a net loss of $676,628 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 and net income of $513,890 during the first quarter of fiscal 2012. The primary reason for difference is a realized gain of $170,285 on the sale of the Company's remaining 20% interest in the Hilda/Guadalupe property to First Mex, which was partially offset by the $176,593 stock based compensation for stock options; the $77,629 in accretion and finance costs in fiscal 2012; and, the write-down of the Hope Lake and La Esperanza properties for $165,856 recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.
Exploration Programs
Nivloc Mine, Nevada Property
In August 2012, the Company filed its initial National Instrument 43-101 ("NI 43-101") compliant, independent Mineral Resource Estimate (the "Estimate") on its Nivloc silver and gold project (the "Nivloc Mine Property"). The independent technical report, entitled "NI 43-101 Technical Report on the Nivloc Mine Property, Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA" (the "Technical Report"), was prepared for the Company by Seymour M. Sears, a consulting Geologist based in Sudbury, Ontario; P. J. Hollenbeck, an independent resource modeling Geologist based in Colorado Springs, Colorado; and, A. David Heyl, an independent Geologist based in Denver, Colorado. The Technical Report is available under the IMMC profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website at www.immc.ca.
The Technical Report concludes that the area tested by the 2011 drilling program on the Nivloc Mine Property contains an Inferred Mineral Resource, at 40 g/t Ag cut-off, of 1,640,000 tonnes at a grade of 106.47 g/t Ag and 0.78 g/t Au, resulting in a 7,689,000 silver equivalent total ounces, at a 50:1 silver gold ratio pursuant to the NI 43-101 Technical Report.
Further infill drilling at the Nivloc Mine Property, reported in December 2012, verified the thickness and grades that were reported in the Technical Report. Hole 12NL-35, collared from pad 6, tested an area between the 700 and 800 foot levels within the old mine workings and below resource blocks outlined by the 2011 drilling program. Drill highlights from the hole included 115 ft @ 89.1 g/t Ag and 0.33 g/t Au, including 13.5 feet @ 210.0 g/t Ag and 1.03 g/t Au, including 3.0 feet @ 436.0 g/t Ag and 2.57 g/t Au.
The Company also reported results from two more drill holes completed on its Nivloc Mine Property. Holes 12NL-36 and 12NL-37 tested an area between the 600 and 800 ft levels of the historic mine workings, within and near the eastern end of the 2011 43-101 resource area. Drill hole 12NL-36 tested an area between three previously drilled holes, while 12NL-37 was a short step- out hole towards the northeast, although proximal to two other holes completed in 2011. Drill highlights from Hole 12NL-36 included: 70.0 feet @ 103.0 g/t Ag and 0.43 g/t Au, including 1.0 foot @ 335.6 g/t Ag and 1.12 g/t Au. Drill highlights from Hole 12NL-37 included 92.0 feet @ 163.8 g/t Ag and 0.80 g/t Au, including 3.5 feet @ 599.0 g/t Ag and 4.27 g/t Au.
On March 11, 2013 the Company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, International Millennium Mining Inc. ("IMMI"), executed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") to acquire the balance of Silver Reserve Corp.'s ("SRC") underlying interests in the Nivloc Mine Property. Pursuant to the Agreement, IMMI has agreed to pay SRC US$425,000 for the Nivloc Mine Property interests detailed above and SRC has agreed to transfer 100% of its interest, right and title in those interests to IMMI.
Wild Goose Property
The Wild Goose property, encompassing 2,918.62 hectares, is located approximately 23 km northwest of Revelstoke, BC and 5 km north of Mount Copeland (approximately 10 minutes by helicopter from the Revelstoke airport). The property is underlain by the Shuswap Metamorphic Complex. Historical reports identify four (4) distinct lead/silver/zinc showings, several of which have anomalous gold values. Geologically, the showings all occur in the footwall of the easterly striking Bews Creek Fault, which may be a detachment structure.
MMI (mobile metal ion) soil sampling was carried out on the Wild Goose Property in October 2012. The MMI survey was conducted on two grids, each with a line spacing of 100 meters and a sample interval of 25 meters, as part of a program designed to extend the known mineralization on the property and locate previously unknown mineralization. The MMI results revealed that both the north and south MMI grids are almost entirely covered by highly anomalous lead results. In addition, a silver anomaly covers almost the entire north grid.
Private Placement
Further to IMMC's announcement on September 14, 2012, on May 23, 2013, the Company announced a second tranche private placement, which raised gross proceeds of $660,000. Under the terms of the offering, the Company will issue 8,250,000 units at $0.08 per unit. Each unit is comprised of one (1) common share and one (1) non-transferable share purchase warrant entitling the holder to purchase an additional share at $0.10 per share if exercised on or before November 23, 2014. Shares issued under the placement are subject to a four month hold period ending September 24, 2013. The placement documents have been accepted for filing by the TSX Venture Exchange.
The Company will pay paid finders' fees to certain finders in an aggregate amount of 53,200 common shares in connection with the second tranche of the private placement.
The Company will use the proceeds to acquire the balance of SRC's underlying interest in the Nivloc Mine Property (see March 11, 2013 news release), and for working capital.
Management is focused on precious metal polymetallic projects in the Americas and is working towards building a strong, stable and well financed mineral exploration and small mines mining company.
Concurrently with this news release, the Company is filing its quarterly financial statements and Management Discussion and Analysis (BC Form 51-102F1) with the regulatory authorities through SEDAR (www.sedar.com), and has mailed it to shareholders who have requested copies and whose names appear on the Company's Supplemental List. Additional information about International Millennium Mining Corp. and its mineral property interests, including technical reports, is available on the internet at the SEDAR website www.sedar.com, or on the Company's website www.immc.ca.
International Millennium Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE:IMI) is a mineral exploration and development company engaged in acquiring known smaller mine deposits, such as its Nivloc, Nevada silver-gold mine project, in the Americas, with the goal of advancing the properties to the mining stage. Emerging targets include silver, gold, copper, zinc and lead. The Company's common shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol: IMI and on the Frankfurt Exchange under the symbol: L9J.
John A. Versfelt, President and CEO
Further information about the Company can be found on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
This news release may contain forward-looking statements including but not limited to comments regarding the timing and content of upcoming work programs, geological interpretations, potential mineral recovery processes and other business transactions timing. Forward-looking statements address future events and conditions and therefore, involve inherent risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated in such statements.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
International Millennium Mining Corp.Ms. Sheri Barton(403) firstname.lastname@example.com Millennium Mining Corp.Mr. John VersfeltPresident & CEO(604) 527-8135(604) 527-9126 (FAX)firstname.lastname@example.com
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Sunday, April 28 2013
Reading v Queens Park Rangers
Madjeski Stadium
Kick-off: 13.30 BST.
TV: Highlights BBC ONE Match of the Day.
Reading (Possible, 4-4-1-1): McCarthy; Gunter, Mariappa, Morrison, Kelly; Blackman, Karacan, Guthrie, McCleary; McAnuff; Pogrebnyak.
Out: Akpan, Federici (both ankle), Kébé (groin), Roberts (hip), Robson-Kanu (match fitness).
QPR (Possible, 4-2-3-1): Green; Bosingwa, Samba, Hill, Ben Haim; Mbia, Derry; Jenas, Taarabt, Hoilett; Rémy.
Out: Johnson (knee), Townsend (hamstring), Wright-Phillips (ankle), Zamora (suspended).
Test: Taarabt (shoulder).
Referee: Kevin Friend. Matches: 19, R1 Y73.
Team News
Reading manager Nigel Adkins will still be without a number of first-team players for their bottom of the table clash against QPR on Sunday.
Hal Robson-Kanu has resumed training following a knee injury but Adam Federici, Hope Akpan and Jimmy Kébé are still missing.
They join long-term absentee Jason Roberts on the sidelines as Reading look to hang on to their Premier League status for at least another week.
Meanwhile, QPR winger Andros Townsend is out with a hamstring injury.
Midfielder Adel Taarabt will have a late fitness test on his shoulder injury while striker Bobby Zamora serves the final game of his suspension.
Midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips is out after undergoing ankle surgery and Andrew Johnson is sidelined with a knee problem.
Match Notes
This looked like one of the season's pivotal fixtures back in February, when Sky selected it for live broadcast, it.
Now, to adapt Borges, it bears the unmistakeable ring of two bald men fighting over a comb.
The loser will be relegated on the spot, but both will succumb eventually, raising the prospect of the two teams sharing a consolatory hug at full-time and bonding over parachute payments.
Betting: Home 8-5, Away 13-8, Draw 12-5.
Stat of the game: QPR manager Harry Redknapp has won just four of out 21 league games while Reading's Nigel Adkins has yet to win, in four.
Jonathan Liew's prediction: Reading 0 Queens Park Rangers 0.


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A developmentally appropriate framework for sports recognizes that kids are not adults, encourages personal improvement and doesn't push too much, too soon.
Challenge //   Too much, too soon
Design for development.
If a local facility is the hardware in a child's sport experience, then a developmentally appropriate program is the software. Leading sport governing bodies recognize it as the organizing framework to deliver what kids need to grow as both athletes and people. Adoption of it is seen as a tool to stem attrition, advance physical literacy, and debunk some of the misperceptions that parents and coaches have about athletic development.
A developmentally appropriate framework recognizes that kids are not miniature adults, or even teenagers. Most lack the neural connections to throw straight before age 6. Most kids struggle to strike balls before age 8. Few kids can jump with proficiency until age 10 or 11.(42) Even then, many still can't get their minds around "don't bunch up around the ball!" Plenty still believe in the Tooth Fairy. So let's give them an experience that recognizes their mental, emotional, and physical stages of development, and progressively builds on each.
The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) has pledged to introduce sanity into the system. Last year, its leadership embraced the American Development Model (ADM), a potentially game-changing initiative to "unify national governing bodies and community programs in keeping Americans active in sport longer." The model combines sport, play, education, and health through a five-stage pathway based on a child's growing capacities. The first principle is a commitment to fun, as kids define it at each age level.(43)
Parents tend to assume that skills are best developed in full-size, organized games. But on a field or court of 16 to 22 players, and with just one ball, a child only gets so many touches. ADM encourages training sessions where lots of balls can be used and foundational motor skills can be developed more easily in low-pressure environments. The philosophy holds the prospect of making room for the late bloomer, given the early emphasis on individual development over team achievement. Baseball Canada began to see participation rise in 2006, when it moved to a model in which kids get colored hats for reaching developmental milestones.(44)
Since the USOC's announcement, all 48 affiliated sport national governing bodies — from USA Swimming to USA Table Tennis — have endorsed ADM. Now, the heavier lift: developing ADM plans tailored for each sport, pushing awareness into the grassroots, and adjusting policies and competition structures that align with the model. That, and ensuring underserved communities have access to the same resources.
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USA Hockey pioneered ADM, introducing the model in 2011 to stem attrition — 43 percent of kids were quitting the sport by age 9 — and develop more skilled players. Coach and parent education on best practices at each age group were pushed down the pipeline. Bodychecking and national championships were eliminated at the 12-and-under age level. A 3:1 practice-to-game ratio was promoted, and the pucks were made lighter. Clubs were asked to play 4 vs. 4 cross-ice at the youngest age groups, allowing more kids on the ice at a lower cost to families. A 2014 study found ADM delivered physical activity and skill instruction to 60 percent more kids. Hockey is now one of the few team sports with rising participation.(45)


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Sunday, September 23, 2012
What has Romney Promised Us?
"President Obama promised to slow the rise of the oceans and to heal the planet," Romney said in his 40-minute speech at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in downtown Tampa. "My promise is to help you and your family."
In his speech, Romney unveiled a five-step plan that he said would create 12million jobs.
Its components include North American energy independence by 2020, school choice, "unmistakable consequences" for nations that cheat on trade agreements, deficit reduction and pursuit of a balanced budget and cutting business taxes, streamlining and modernizing regulations and repealing and replacing Obama's 2010 health-care-reform law.
"What America needs is jobs -- lots of jobs," Romney said.
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June 19, 2014
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Yesterday, we got to check out the inaugural White House Maker Faire. In an effort to raise awareness about the growing maker community across the country and its lasting impact on American manufacturing and entrepreneurship, President Obama invited innovators from more than 25 states to showcase their products to all the important people in Washington, DC. Luckily, we got the chance to check it out for ourselves, and here are just a few things that we encountered:
This room filled with makers, entrepreneurs, students, business leaders, mayors, and various heads of nonprofits:
We saw Bill Nye the Science Guy, and got a little giddy:
Through a cameraman's legs, we managed to spot Joey Hudy, the inventor of the marshmallow cannon:
There was also this really important man:
This trailer:
This woman in her red dress (Dr. Sara Wylie) and matching weather balloon:
Then, we found out that she's created a balloon mapping kit that allows you to map your community:
There was this cool artificially intelligent giraffe:
Makey Makey, which turns everyday objects (like these bananas) into a touchpad that you can use to play music:
Some kids playing with clay or something:
This glowing cube thing:
And its cute insides!
3D printers for space:
Sole Power, which was developed out of TechShop, and allows you to charge your phone while you walk (via soles of your shoes):
A robot obstacle competition:
Will.i.am was there, too (with a photobomb from fellow tech journalist, Rob Pegoraro) !
Oh, and this epic #SELFIE. #Sciencerules:
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MEQUON, Wis. – A three-run second inning and strong pitching from four Falcons helped the Concordia University Wisconsin Baseball team win its third straight game Wednesday, this one a 3-1 non-conference victory over Elmhurst College at Kapco Park.
Freshman Bryan Thomas (Lowell, Ind.) and junior Brandon Seifert (Germantown, Wis.) each recorded two-out RBI singles in the bottom of the second inning. On Seifert's single, the Bluejays threw behind Thomas, forcing a rundown but threw it off his helmet, allowing him to score a third run, unearned.
The duo of junior Joel Sharon (Glendale, Wis.) and sophomore Tyler Gross (Wauwatosa, Wis.) had the Elmhurst hitters baffled through six innings. The Falcons occupied a pitching by committee approach, with Sharon and Gross each throwing three shutout innings. Sharon allowed one hit, with Gross giving up two as each player struck out one batter. Gross was credited with the win, his second in as many games.
Freshman Dylan Gausman (Eagan, Minn.) earned the save by throwing the final two innings, allowing no hits. Gausman struck out two and got the Falcons out of a jam in the top of the eighth inning where he came one with nobody out, inheriting runners on second. The freshman got out of the jam by allowing just one run, which was not charged to him for his first career save. Junior Tyler Adams (Jackson, Wis.) pitched the seventh and faced two batteres in the eighth.
The Falcons offense collected nine hits, with two each coming from Thomas and sophomore Jordan Mathiebe (Brillion, Wis.). Thomas, freshman Matt Schubert (West Bend, Wis.) and senior Taylor Buuck (Hillsboro, Ore.) scored the three runs, while senior Beau Burgert (Oshkosh, Wis.) had the game's only extra-base hit, a double in the seventh.
Brennan McClung took the loss for Elmhurst as the starter pitched five innings, allowing two earned. Three Bluejays relievers combined for three shutout innings, allowing four hits and striking out three batters.
CUW (9-14) will look to continue its current winning ways on Saturday with a non-conference twinbill against the University of Chicago. The Falcons and Maroons will begin at 1 p.m. at Kapco Park and both games will be seven innings.


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The post-baby slim-down
Chances are you won't feel like publicly donning only a bra and panties a month after giving birth—unlike, say,
Heidi Klum
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Pack on the protein
High-protein foods contain a hunger-fighting hormone and will fill you up more than carbs. And many sources of protein—fish, beef, and eggs—are also rich in iron and vitamin B12, both of which have been shown to increase energy levels. (What new mom doesn't need that?) Just be careful to choose lean cuts of meat and watch your fat intake, as excess saturated fat won't help your diet or your cardiovascular health.
Try these recipes:
Sirloin Tips With Vegetables
Red Snapper in Acqua Pazza
Greek-Style Lamb
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Fight inflammation
Trauma and stress to the body—i.e., giving birth—can cause the immune system to respond through internal inflammation. Help your body fight this inflammation by consuming foods that are considered to be
. Examples include everything from green tea to berries to spices such as turmeric and garlic. Steer clear of processed sugar, which increases inflammation and raises blood sugar.
Try these recipes:
North African-Spiced Tagine
Zesty-Baked Salmon
Lemon-Blackberry Parfait
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Make milk
If you're breastfeeding, most experts suggest adding 500 calories a day of nutrient-rich food. Drink plenty of water, eat fiber-rich foods, and avoid drinking too much alcohol. What you eat makes its way into your milk, so if you notice your child has diarrhea, gas, or a rash, it might be the result of an
allergic reaction to a certain food
If you have a low milk supply, some mothers and health-care professionals believe herbs like fenugreek seeds, chamomile, and fennel may help with milk production. Many of these herbs have not been scientifically evaluated, so consult a doctor before altering your diet.
Try these recipes:
Cumin-Scented Black Beans With Cilantro
Fresh Berries With Maple Cream
Caramelized Rosted Fennel With Fennel Seeds
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Know your vitamin ABCs
These vitamins are important in a new mom's diet.
Vitamin A
You lose a lot of this through breastfeeding. Aim for 1,300 micrograms per day; get it from spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes, and kale.
Vitamin C
It passes through breast milk, too. Aim for approximately 120 milligrams daily; good sources include red peppers, oranges, and broccoli.
Vitamin D
It keeps bones strong and is made when the skin is exposed to sunlight, but many moms stay indoors most of the day. Aim for 200 IU every day; eat fortified milk, eggs, and mushrooms.
Vitamin E
It helps you maintain a healthy circulation. Aim for 19 milligrams a day; it's found in nuts, seeds, and eggs.
Many multivitamins don't contain this blood pressure–lowering nutrient. Aim for 3,500 milligrams; add bananas, lima beans, and squash to your diet.
Try these recipes:
Mushroom and Spinach Frittata With Smoked Gouda
Roasted Squash and Chard Pasta
Carrot Couscous with Fresh Chives
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Count on calcium
Though there is some debate about how much calcium breastfeeding women should consume, current calcium recommendations for non-pregnant women are also sufficient for pregnant and breastfeeding women. For strong bones and teeth, make sure to eat plenty of low-fat dairy products and other calcium-rich foods such as figs, beans and peas, or leafy greens. A
recent study
found that calcium supplements don't help to prevent bone loss in nursing, so try to eat your way to a recommended 1,000 mg of calcium a day.
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Yogurt Berry Cups
Tropical Fruit Parfaits
Cantonese Spinach with Garlic
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Discover the magic of fish oil
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and fish oil supplements have been show to boost an infant's sensory, cognitive, and motor development. Breast milk is rich in DHA, a type of omega-3 fatty acid that helps with brain growth. Recommendations are 0.3 to 0.5 grams of DHA a day, and good sources include salmon, tuna, and walnuts. Plus, it's not just for children—consumption of DHA may decrease the incidence of postpartum depression.
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I've been working on adding support for Denon networked AVR to HTREMOTE for a few weeks now and I think it's really close to being ready for a public beta. If you have a Windows Phone (7.1/8/8.1) and either an Onkyo or Denon AVR you can join. Just send your Microsoft Account (aka Live ID) email address to email@example.com and let me know what kind of phone you have.
For those who aren't familar with what HTREMOTE is I've included the description and some screenshots from the store and the 1.8 change log below. It is a bit underwhelming considering how much effort went into abstracting the AVR interface to make it work :).
HTREMOTE is a remote for Ethernet enabled Denon & Onkyo / Integra audio video receivers (AVR), connected HDMI CEC and IP devices (Roku, Dune HD, TiVo and PC right now; others can be added on request). Supports selection macros and Live Tiles per input. Currently only the main zone is supported.
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Have You Heard of Tree Surgery?
No – it's nothing medical. Tree surgeons (also known as arborists) cover a variety of services related to a tree's health. It is an arborist's job to trim any dead or overgrown wood, to ensure a tree remains healthy. Trees naturally grow too large, or in inconvenient places, and require a specialist to sort them out.
If you have a large tree on your land, you may be wondering what you can do with it. Well, a tree surgeon is probably ideal for you. They can advise you on your next decision, whether it be a light trim or complete remove of the tree. Whatever the outcome, arborists will understand your circumstances and assist you where possible.
Tree surgery is no easy feat – It requires climbing great heights and using high-tech tools to "cure" trees. They are recruited either through an agriculture qualification or by spending years as an apprentice.
Intrigued about tree surgery? If you are in the Solihull area, or just want more information on tree surgery, take a look at Tree Surgery Solihull. If a career in tree surgery interests you instead, then you can look at information on the career on UCAS' website.


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Superstition in Vietnam is a part of tradition and customs passed down from one generation to the next.Read More »
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Banh Chung is one of special traditional food during the Vietnamese New Year celebration.Read More »
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This nutritious and delicious meal combines the sweetness of cuttlefish with pungent taste of ginger. It is very suitable to serve the dish on cold days.Read More »
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Seattle Times editorial writer Bruce Ramsey, in an effort to defend Barack Obama against President Bush's "appeasement" speech, actually ends up defending Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler, and the Anschluss (the annexation of Austria): Bush, and His Use of `Appeasement'.
Democrats are rebuking President Bush for saying in his speech to the Knesset, here, that to "negotiate with terrorists and radicals" is "appeasement." The Democrats took it as a slap at Barack Obama. What bothers me is the continual reference to Hitler and his National Socialists, particularly the British and French accommodation at the Munich Conference of 1938.
What Hitler was demanding was not unreasonable. He wanted the German-speaking areas of Europe under German authority. He had just annexed Austria, which was German-speaking, without bloodshed. There were two more small pieces of Germanic territory: the free city of Danzig and the Sudetenland, a border area of what is now the Czech Republic.
We live in an era when you do not change national borders for these sorts of reasons. But in 1938 it was different. Germany's eastern and western borders had been redrawn 19 years before-and not to its benefit. In the democracies there was some sense of guilt with how Germany had been treated after World War I. Certainly there was a memory of the "Great War." In 2008, we have entirely forgotten World War I, and how utterly unlike any conception of "The Good War" it was. When the British let Hitler have a slice of Czechoslovakia, they were following their historical wisdom: avoid war. War produces results far more horrible than you expected. War is a bad investment. It is not glorious. Don't give anyone an excuse to start one.
Our Lefty copped a lot of flak over those words and he has now revised them somewhat. As with a lot of Leftist writing, what he has said is half true. A lot of people of the prewar era DID think Hitler's demands were reasonable. To them, he was after all merely attempting to regain a small portion of the German territory that had been lost to Germany in the aftermath of WWI.
But people who thought that way were wishful thinkers. They were ignoring evidence that they did not want to see. As far back as Volume I chapter 4 of Mein Kampf, Hitler had made clear his intention to grab for Germany the territory of other nations. But people just did not want to believe that he really meant it.
Similarly today, President Ahmadinejad of Iran has made clear his intention of wiping the "tumour" of Israel off the map but again people are blocking their ears. Again they just do not want to believe it -- even though Ahmadinejad has expressed himself most forcefully on the matter. It is clear that our Leftist editor thinks it is defensible for Obama to join the blocked-ears brigade but we must all fervently hope that whoever wins next November WILL learn from history. The clearly expressed aggressive intentions of extremists DO have to be taken seriously and prepared against.
Senator Harkin is an Anti Military Slime
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Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa is a bonehead who has insulted John McCain because McCain served in the military. According to Harkin, McCain's service and the generations of service from his family has wired him differently and renders him unfit to serve as president. Imagine that, Harkin thinks military service makes one unfit for the Presidency. Remember when service was a good thing and when most of our presidents served or came from military families? Perhaps liberals look at this differently because it is getting harder and harder to find liberals who served and they know this.
Republican presidential candidate John McCain's family background as the son and grandson of admirals has given him a worldview shaped by the military, "and he has a hard time thinking beyond that," Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Ia., said Friday.
"I think he's trapped in that," Harkin said in a conference call with Iowa reporters. "Everything is looked at from his life experiences, from always having been in the military, and I think that can be pretty dangerous."
Harkin said that "it's one thing to have been drafted and served, but another thing when you come from generations of military people and that's just how you're steeped, how you've learned, how you've grown up." Des Moines Register
Harkin is absolutely, without a doubt a complete idiot. He believes that being in the military and that havng a family history of serving makes one unfit to be the president. I guess the idea of discipline, selfless service to the country, duty, honor, and integrity (all values taught in the military) are not what Harkin would call positive attributes. And why would he? Just look who he backs for president. Barack Obama.
Barack Obama lived the ideal liberal life. He was born to a black man and white woman. His father left when Obama was very young so he was left in a single parent household. Eventually he ended up being shipped off to his typical white grandmother. Obama benefitted from affirmative action and used the benefits provided by the government to attend law school and then he became a politician and has lived off the government. Barack Obama has lived a liberal life of handouts and socialism. He is not fit to be president. His life experiences are ingrained in him and he will try to run the country based on his liberal ideas of income redistribution.
It seems to me that Democrats are positioning themselves for the general election. They know that Obama has NO military experience whatsoever and his life shows he has little leadership experience. The left is trying to make this a non issue now by claiming it is McCain whose life experiences make him unfit to serve. There are a lot of problems with John McCain that might call into question his qualifications for the presidency but his military experience is not among them and Senator Harkin should be slapped around for suggesting such stupidity.
Think about it America. The Democrats want you to believe that military experience and a family history of service makes people unfit to be president. Barack Obama is supposed to be the next coming of JFK. As I recall Kennedy was in the Navy. His service failed to make him unfit to be president. Only in the mind of liberal idiots could military experience disqualify a person from serving AS COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES.
And this is the kind of logic that wants to run this country. It might be a good idea for the liberals to come up with another line of attack. This whole military issue will backfire. Harkin has already insulted a lot of people who have served and whose families have a history of service and these insults will not go unnoticed.
GM Roper also has some good comments. Hark to some basic background on the dishonest Harkin here and also below::
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The Big Lie of the late 20th century was that Nazism was Rightist. It was in fact typical of the Leftism of its day. It was only to the Right of Stalin's Communism. The very word "Nazi" is a German abbreviation for "National Socialist" (Nationalsozialist) and the full name of Hitler's political party (translated) was "The National Socialist German Workers' Party" (In German: Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei)


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Artworks Gallery is a co-operative enterprise of Whidbey Island artists working in a variety of media. Since 2005 Artworks Gallery has provided a lively and inviting display that changes on a regular basis. Art in the gallery is the product of juried selection and is produced at the highest standards of quality -- the primary reason that Artworks has attracted a loyal, and geographically diverse, customer base. Visitors to Greenbank Farm will find a wonderful combination of good art (multiple galleries), good food (an excellent café and cheese shop) and good wine (a fun tasting room/retail shop), all in a setting of exceptional scenic beauty.
Artworks Gallery hours from October through May are weekends 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and weekdays 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., closed Tuesdays. We look forward to your visit.
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Burbank Police and Fire Museum [CA]
The Burbank Police and Fire Museum preserves and showcases the past of the Burbank Police and Fire Departments. The museum includes exhibits on all aspects of police and firefighting work.
The museum offers a variety of exhibits, ranging from uniforms to a vintage fire engine, viewable by appointment only; tours for school groups can be arranged. The website offers a brief history of the museum, along with descriptions of all displays and artifacts currently on display in the museum.


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Behavior Analysis Support Services, Inc. (BASS) was established in 2003 and was built on Behavior Analysts' passion to serve the needs of children and families seeking answers. Since its inception, BASS has worked tirelessly to ensure that the children it serves reach their potential. In fact, it's this continuing effort that is directly responsible for the expansion of BASS throughout the state of Florida with intensive ABA centers specifically arranged to serve the needs of families.
Our 16 certified Behavior Analysts and 70 Training Specialists across four centers serve as the front lines, using individualized programming every day to ensure we generate the best outcomes, all the while doing so in a manner that makes our families comfortable and involved in the process. Our centers are arranged to perfectly construct your child's treatment plan with expert teachers that maintain a keen eye on the child's needs from the moment they arrive at our center until the moment they leave. The 1-to-1 ratio of therapist-to-child in our centers promotes an individualized teaching approach that will produce the outcomes that you are wanting for your child.
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"The Board of Aldermen urges the North Carolina General Assembly to repeal House Bill 2 at the earliest opportunity," the Carrboro resolution reads, in part. "Meanwhile, the Board will look to the court system for remedy, seeking opportunities to partner with other local jurisdictions and advocacy organizations in taking appropriate legal action against this unconstitutional legislation; to adopt appropriate local ordinances to advance the cause of equal protection; and to encourage other local governments to exercise their legislative authority to promote equal protection and nondiscrimination."
(You can scroll through the entire resolution at the bottom of this post.)
In addition to that resolution, Slade introduced a "strong condemnation of the North Carolina General Assembly legislators, and the North Carolina governor, who have enacted hate legislation."
He went on to name each legislator that voted for HB2. "That was a really long and outrageous list," said Alderperson Bethany Chaney, before Slade's resolution was also unanimously approved.
After voting, the meeting was opened to public comments. Orange County Commissioner Penny Rich was there, along with fellow commissioners Mark Dorosin and Mia Burroughs. On Friday, the Board of Commissioners released a statement of intent to participate in multi-jurisdictional legal action against HB2.
In her remarks, Rich said she's unwilling to support businesses boycotting North Carolina to express opposition to HB2.
"Boycotts don't work," said Rich. "It's gonna hurt us. What we need from these businesses is for them to support us in lawsuits. We need their money. So I encourage you all to talk to them, and tell them that [we] support [their] support of us."
The commissioners present were joined by several local lawmakers, past and present, in the audience on Saturday. Former Chapel Hill Mayor Mark Kleinschmidt was there, and so was former Council member Lee Storrow. Current Council members present included Donna Bell, Sally Greene, Nancy Oates, Michael Parker and Jessica Anderson.
"This is not about bathrooms," said Anderson on her public remarks, "but if we are using bathrooms as a metaphor for all this, I will go with you."
In other words, she would accompany transgender friends to public accommodations, a popular sentiment that inspired a widely shared hashtag after HB2 was passed.
"I know that there are other straight white folks who will go with you," she continued. "As the soon-to-be mother of two, I would feel comfortable with my children being in the bathroom with anybody, except for anybody who voted for this bill."
On Monday at 6 p.m., the Chapel Hill Town Council will hold a Special Meeting to address HB2.
Several other citizens spoke at the public hearing. Among those, Amanda Ashley brought down the house.
"They're coming for us," said Ashley. "All of us. This bill targets not only us queers, but can be interpreted to target women, the differently abled, the elderly, veterans, immigrants, those mired in poverty, those belonging to racial minorities, and also those municipal governments and elected officials who stand contrary to [Republican] rulership."
The sweep of HB2 is still being unpacked by legal experts, but as Seils pointed out later in the meeting: "One of the most troubling parts of the legislation is the part that appears to make it impossible to bring civil action in North Carolina courts on the basis of racial discrimination — and other categories. Disability, age, sex — all of the ones that we're very familiar with. "
State government was represented at Saturday's Town Hall meeting by Orange County Rep. Graig Meyer, a Democrat; and Democratic Senators Valerie Foushee and Mike Woodard, who joined all others in their caucus by walking out in protest on Wednesday before voting on HB2 began.
"That was fun," Woodard told The INDY.
Near the end of Saturday's meeting, Lavelle said she plans to draft "a less Carrboro-ish resolution" that other jurisdictions can use as a model for their own resolutions against HB2.
Here's the initial resolution that was passed Saturday:
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Lamar student receives prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Keeley Townley-Smith, a physics and electrical engineering major at Lamar University, has been selected as the second Lamar student to receive the prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program was established by the United States Congress in 1986 in honor of former United States Senator and 1964 presidential candidate Barry Goldwater, a republican from Arizona. Its goal is to provide a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians and engineers by awarding scholarships to college students who intend to pursue careers in these fields.
Recently named as one of two David J. Beck Fellows selected for 2014, Townley-Smith plans to complete an internship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in Gaithersburg, Md. with the atomic spectroscopy group this summer and graduate in May 2016.
"Lamar University has provided me countless opportunities," she said. "I have had the chance to do research as an undergraduate, participate in several conferences and of course, obtaining two degrees which I can use to get a good job in the future."
The Goldwater Scholarship is the most prestigious undergraduate award given in the sciences to only 300 college sophomores and juniors nationwide. A maximum of $7,500 per academic year is granted. The scholarship is awarded based on merit and the actual amount given is based on financial need.
"Keeley has crafted an enviable undergraduate record," said Steve Doblin, provost and vice president for academic affairs. "We are very proud of her and her accomplishments and cannot wait to see what is next for her."
Townley-Smith first heard of the Goldwater Scholarship back in fall 2012 when Joseph Young, Lamar's first Goldwater recipient, came to talk to students about his physics research and getting into graduate school.
"He mentioned the Goldwater award," she said. "But at the time, I wouldn't have even dreamed to apply for it, let alone receive the honor. This scholarship is not so much about the money but more about the prestige that it will bring to Lamar University and me when I apply to graduate school."
She chose to attend Lamar University because it was close to home, generous in scholarship money and had the good campus environment she wanted. She also said that she was drawn to the prominence of the renowned LU engineering program.
Townley-Smith is involved in the STAIRSTEP program and the physics honor society, Sigma Pi Sigma. She is planning to go to graduate school and pursue a Ph.D. in physics and engineering. The opportunity to conduct research on a daily basis in the areas of optics, atomic and molecular physics would be her dream job.
"I would be happy at either a university or national institution," she said. "At some point in my life, I would also like to teach."
For more information about the Goldwater Scholarship, visit https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/.


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Boston Celtics Trade Rumors: Latest Updates on a Possible Rajon Rondo TradeFebruary 29, 2012
Update: Friday, March 9 at 12:54 p.m. EST
It appears as though Rajon Rondo will not be on the move, at least according to Ken Berger of CBS Sports.
Rival executives believe Celtics president Danny Ainge would have to be blown away by an offer to move point guard Rajon Rondo.
Update: Wednesday, March 7th at 4:50 PM EST
Rajon Rondo has been on an absolute tear since being on the block. His 17 rebounds, 20 assists and 18 points against the Knicks prove that he's playing with a chip on his shoulder and excelling mightily.
According to ESPN's Jackie MacMullan, Doc Rivers said,
""My relationship with Rajon is as strong as it has ever been. Our communication has never been better. I want him here. I can say with almost 100 percent certainty he will be here with us when the season ends. I'm tired of this stuff. It's not fair."
After his outstanding stretch of games, Rondo's value is higher than it's been all season, but will the Celtics be willing to part ways with him?
The Boston Celtics are 16-17 and heading nowhere in the Eastern Conference, which means now is the time to retool the team with an eye towards the future.
Nobody holds more trade value than their 26-year-old point guard, Rajon Rondo.
After this year, he has three years and $36 million left on his deal. It's a team-friendly deal and one that has garnered plenty of attention from point-guard-needy teams.
NBA.com scribe Sam Smith sets the odds of a Rondo trade at 60 percent. He feels Rondo has needed a fresh start ever since they traded his good friend, Kendrick Perkins:
The Celtics are playing just bad enough that GM Danny Ainge will not have any problems breaking up his old gang. There's not much to get for the likes of Kevin Garnett, but Rondo is the guy. Ever since they traded Kendrick Perkins you get the sense he's checked out mentally, if not with his play. More the feeling that the organization doesn't have his back.
It's no secret that Rondo has a fragile personality that can affect his game from time to time. Many people (including me) believe it's time for Rondo to get a new start on a team with younger players that aren't barking at him 24-7.
UPDATE: Friday, March 2 at 8:25 a.m. EST by Mike Chiari
Despite the constant rumors swirling regarding the possibility of the Celtics dealing Rondo, the people in power have been defiant. According to Jackie MacMullan of ESPN Boston, head coach Doc Rivers said that he and general manager Danny Ainge have had no conversations with regards to trading Rondo.
My relationship with Rajon is as strong as it has ever been, he said. Our communication has never been better. I want him here. I can say with almost 100 percent certainty he will be here with us when the season ends. I'm tired of this stuff. It's not fair.
Like Rivers, Ainge also seems to be up in arms about the Rondo trade talk. He went so far as to say that Rondo is the team's best player, and that he is not actively shopping the All-Star point guard.
He's our best player, he's the most important part of our future, said Ainge. There's no way we're actively trying to trade Rondo. That makes no sense, no logical sense.
Obviously it would be terrible PR for Rivers or Ainge to come out and admit that Rondo is on the block, so they said all the right things. Ultimately, though, there's a lot of smoke with these trade rumors, and where there's smoke, there's usually fire.
The feeling is mutual. ESPN's Chris Brossard reports that the Celtics' front office has grown tired of dealing with Rondo and his mood swings:
Boston is aggressively shopping Rondo, according to sources. The Celtics find Rondo's personality to be too high-maintenance and his clashes with coach Doc Rivers continue. With the Celtics having realized they are no longer title contenders, they don't believe the payoff is worth the headaches Rondo brings, sources say. And they do not want to build around him.
Rondo's game is predicated on the fast break, and one of the oldest teams in the NBA can't keep up. Getting constantly lumped into trade rumors is messing with Rondo's mental state, and there are some serious trust issues at this point.
So, what are some potential options?
Nobody could use a point guard more than the LA Lakers, and the Rondo-for-Pau Gasol rumors have been floating around for a while now. Recently, Peter Vecsey of the New York Post suggested if the Lakers decide to bring Rasheed Wallace out of retirement, a Rondo trade makes plenty of sense:
If the Lakers indeed are interested in signing Rasheed Wallace—a logical step-down from flirting with Gilbert Arenas—it lends credence to the Rajon Rondo/Jermaine O'Neal-Pau Gasol swap I keep hearing. Lord knows they're desperate for a point guard and Rondo is exceedingly obtainable and Kobe Bryant loves his "any means possible" style.
Hoopsworld linked Rondo to the Utah Jazz and their abundance of big men. WEEI in Boston suggests a trade to the New Jersey Nets for fellow disgruntled point guard Deron Williams.
Then again, maybe the mental issues with Rondo make his value less than what it should be. In a recent chat, ESPN's Chad Ford said the chemistry issues have a lot of potential suitors worried. His recent two-game suspension for throwing a ball at a ref didn't help.
Maybe that's why Sean Deveney of Sporting News is reporting that a trade for Ray Allen is more likely at this point:
Sources say that should the #Celtics decide to break up the roster, it is Ray Allen, not Rajon Rondo, who has generated the most interest.— Sean Deveney (@SeanDeveney) February 27, 2012
Ever since the Rondo-for-Chris Paul rumors were swirling way back in November, Rondo has been consistently brought up in trade rumors. His unique personality may turn off some, but the All-Star is still a top-five player at the position, and there are plenty of teams dying for somebody with the talents of Rondo.
With all things considered, it's hard to believe Rondo won't be traded at this point. The only question is how much of a return they can get for him. Obviously, they are looking for young guys and draft picks.
Are the Lakers willing to surrender a chunk of their future for this year? Would the Celtics trade him to LA without Gasol involved? Is the front office willing to trade him for less than his value?
Plenty of questions remain, and as the countdown to the March 15 deadline approaches, zero answers have been provided.


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