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Basically insomnia is a cruel mistress, much akin to well, other sleep depriving things.
So I had a root through some of my old tutorials, many of them dating back a good while now and I can only assume new people have yet to see them. Anyway they who have know all this I am sure...!
Anyway, here we go, basic guides to a few things I guess we should all know.
Ok lets lay the groundwork, whats the foundation for your puter excepting of course all that hardware. Well its your Operating System isnt it? Lets begin by looking at what exactly an OS is...
A Guide to Operating Systems
Operating Systems Explained
One of the greatest technological advances of the modern age was the development of the OS or Operating System. They allocate storage for programs and carryout various tasks. They act as an interface between user and computer.
They must interpet the users commands to the appropiate hardware/software. The OS provides a vital link between us and our hardware, in the first development of microcomputers the OS was contained entirely on ROM [Read Only Memory], however it is too hard to alter whereas modern OS systems can be easily configured by a fairly experianced user.
Today the most widely used OS is MS-DOS, if you dont know it, well you should as its the OS for the GUI [graphical user interface] many of you are now using Windows.
Perhaps the more respected Operating System is Unix, developed in 1971 and is the internets main OS.
As you can guess from the name the OS is the software that operates your PC. However it is not the most basic element of the PC. It is the most basic system many users tend to notice. The OS gives users the ability to give commands. Early OS systems such as MS-DOS, APPLE-DOS and PC-DOS contain the three letters DOS. Why you may ask well, DOS stands for Disc Operating System which is what the OS most basic task is, to control disc access and storage.
Lets take a look at what is between the general user and the hardware of his/her PC.
YOU the user
The Operating System
The Hardware
What can we do with the Operating System
a. Obtain a list of files on the discs
b. Find out how much free space is available
c. Copy files from one device to another
d. Join together different files
e. Delete obselete files
f. Create new files
g. Select different input/output devices
Ok so we have had a look at what an OS is, so why not have some fun with the damn things!
Lets look at MS-DOS, yes DOS for christs sake, you can stick with that fancy XP GUI or be fancy with your Linux this, Linux that but if you dont know Dos you wont ever be cool so here we go...
MS-DOS Explained
|-The Ultimate Guide To MS-DOS-|
OK, first of all Windows, I hear screams of lame security and I agree. However every newbie I have every known runs Windows and with the new Script Kiddie culture it is now easier to use Windows as an assault computer and the need for Linux/other OS has declined.
So I have decided to begin with Windows and DOS.
The main reason for this text is that DOS is vital to computer history. The term DOS [ disc operating system ] has become synonomous with operating systems.
This tutorial will show you how to do basic groundwork using MS-DOS which most of you will have especially if your running Windows.
I will begin with DOS as without it Windows is nothing so if you aint interested in DOS then skip to the Windows section.
MSDOS is probably the most widely used operating system in the world today. It is produced by a company we all know Microsoft and was first called
QDOS [ Quick and Dirty Operating System ] but has developed considerably since then.
The original DOS system was made by Tim Patterson and was only 4000 lines of assembly code.
* MSDOS Commands
Since MSDOS was developed later than CP/M it has a wider range of commands available to the user. With nearly 30 built in commands and several additional programs available MSDOS is a powerful operating system.
Here is a list of the main MSDOS commands.
BREAK- allows break key interuption during programs
CLS- clears the video display
COPY- copies files
CTTY- defines the device to be used for input
DATE- sets and displays the date
DEL- deletes named files
DIR- displays list of files on disc
ERASE- erases all files on disc
MKDIR- makes a sub-directory
PATH- sets up search path through sub-directories
PAUSE- stops operation for user response
PROMPT- selects the character to be used as the system prompt
REM- identifies a remark line which the system displays on the screen not executed
REN- renames files
RMDIR- deletes sub-directory
TIME- sets and displays current time
TYPE- lists contents of file to the display
VER- gives the version number of the operating system
VERIFY- sets the discs to read after write to verify data
>>>External command files normally supplied with MSDOS include-
CHKDSK- checks the file structure of discs
DISKCOPY- copies discs
EDLIN- simple line editor
FORMAT- formats blank discs
MORE- pages output into single screens
RECOVER- salvages programs from currupt discs
SORT- used to sort data
Although it is unlikely that this section will be used by a lot of people i have included it in case anyone ever needs to load MSDOS whatever the reason or problem may be.
OK, here we go MSDOS is supplied on a single floppy disc, these days it should come with Windows. Search around for the disc then stick it in to your computer.
After the MSDOS disc has been inserted you will get a reply on your computer screen, ending with the system prompt
This shows you that MSDOS has loaded, and is waiting instruction.
NEXT we have to check the directory..
Now that we have the system prompt we can check what programs are present on the disc.
To do this we use the DIR command, by entering this we will get a list of all files in drive A. {a>_}
A whole load of information will pass the screen eventually stopping at the number of files and how much space is available on the disc.
If there are loads of files on the disc, then the DIR command will try display all of these on a single screen.
To modify this we can add a /W suffix.
which tells DOS to display the directory in wide format.
However this omits the file size and date of last amendment.
So another option is to add the suffix /P
This shows 23 lines of the directory to be displayed, and a keystroke moves onto the next 23 lines.
The copy command is in-built into DOS. With copy you can move files from disc to another.
When copying files the new file can have a new name if required.
The command
COPY File1.txt File1.bak
will make an exact copy of file1.txt.
When copying files it is possible to give the new copy file a different name than the origanal just as in Windows.
DOS also allows you to rename files without copying them.
REN is used for this command.
REN File1.txt Fileone.txt
Also the command
will rename all .txt files as .doc files on a disc.
To delete unwanted files use the DOS command DEL.
As with COPY and REN you can remove all files in one go with the command
but you will recieve the prompt
Be careful with this command DOS is not designed to recover accidently deleted files.
Files such as .txt files can be specified in the directory in DOS using the command
this will show all files such as .txt or .doc
Also remember DOS directories are not in alphabetical order.
MSDOS assumes that any file you create with .BAT is a batch file and will execute any commands in the file sequentially.
By creating a .BAT file you can perform complex and repetitive tasks easily.
One of the uses for a batch file is to configure the computer when it is on. For this purpose DOS looks for the AUTOEXEC.BAT file which stands for
AUTOmatically EXECute .BATch
The type of file on a disc is indicated by the suffix that follows also known as its extension.
Here is a list of extensions.
.ASM - 8086 assembly language source code
.BAK - backup file
.BAS - basic source code
.BAT - batch command file
.COM - executable command file
.EXE - relocatable executable file [most commen]
.LIB - library file
.MAP - list file from linker
.$$$ - temporary system generated file
There are many more but too many to name.
%%%hint: viruses usually contain odd extensions such as .VBS etc. but fool user by appearing in an e-mail like so
this can easily fool relaxed users.
Normally MSDOS prompts the user with the current drive letter
However the system prompt can be altered by software to produce a customized prompt.
This is done by entering PROMPT followed by text or special characters.
HERE is a list of some of them
$$ the '$' character
$t the current time
$d the current date
$p the current directory of the hard drive
$v the version number
$n the default drive
$g the '>' character
$i the '<' character
$b a blank space
$s a space [leading only]
$h a backspace
Each time you enter a command in DOS it is stored in a special place in the memory known as a template.
So to save time with writing in commands they can be altered to 1 or 2 keystrokes.
However these vary from machine to machine so youll have to see what applies to your pc.
HERE is an example of Command Editing..
if you wanted to TYPE a .txt file and mispell TYPE as BYTE then the following commands will correct the line.
BYTE File1.txt
which results in
TYPE File1.txt
Ok so you played around with DOS but now you just want to look at porn on the net or download music for free cos youre cheap but you wanna be secure doing it, well here is the three easiest ways to do so beginning with encryption that is encrypting porno so your parents dont see...
Just a note, check out Negative's tutorial on Encryption, this is a very basic rough guide and I just posted it as I wrote it a long time ago and thought I'd put it up!
Basic Encryption
1=what is encryption?
2=basics of encryption and decryption
3=cryptography and pgp
1. what is ENCRYPTION
This text deals with encryption, what exactly it is and PGP, as well as how others can decrypt your encrypted files. Encryption is a very useful resource to the hacker that wants to keep his exploits private. By reading
this text carefully you can safeguard your files from attacks.
2. the basics of encryption and decryption
Encryption means making a simple .txt file unreadable. when you write a simple .txt file it is in "plain text".
however if you encrypt this file it becomes unreadable. Before a password is entered this text is known as cipher text. When however you decide to change this cipher text back into plain text it is called decryption.
EG. ENCRYPTION-->turns text into
CIPHER TEXT-->which can be changed by
DECRYPTION-->into good ol'
PLAIN TEXT-->you can now read your file..
3. cryptography and PGP
Cryptography is a mathematical science and well in the more english sense of the word is the uncovering or conversion of cipher-text.
In maths it means to encrypt or decrypt data so maths is strongly associated with cryptography.
It is possible to secure files so well it could take years and years to decrypt that is why encryption is so important on an insecure place such as the internet.
One of the best encryption programs on the net is PGP [pretty good privacy].
get it at: www.pgp.com
its features include compressing the file to save you space. it then creates what is known as a session key.
This session key uses a private encryption algorithm that encrypts the file.
The two keys ivolved the session key and the recipients key are encrypted together.
PGP does not use normal passwords but long passphrases which can involve both lower, upper and number characters to deter dictionary attacks from password crackers.
Most password crackers will not contain word-lists with such characters.
4. security
Encryption if used right can make your information unbreakable but there are
ways in which its misuse can lead to succesful "cracks" on your private information.
I will begin with trojans and virii
If your computer became infected with a trojan the attacker may run a key logger [program that collects all your keystrokes and sends them to your attacker]. The attacker will then be able to see your passphrase, this may also occur with certain viruses.
Next stupid passphrases/words
A very obvious mistake made by people is a very simple password is used and the attacker simply guesses it. The whole encryption process is useless with these passphrases.
Examples of bad passphrases include
-your name
-i love you
-your area
If someone is using a brute force attack on you such easy popular passwords will be included in some text file and they will achieve access.
Try a long one with numbers as well as upper and lowercase letters.
EG. d0Ntu53sTUp1dP4Ssw0rD5
that type of stuff, something youll remember.
BUT dont write it down on pieces of paper near you computer and
or else if a hacker gets into one file hell get into every password protected file/site/e-mail account you have!
Ok so whats the best way to secure your puter, you know the answer, firewall. Here we go an explanation.
Firewall Info
Not really a tutorial but some nice info.
Packet Filter Firewalls
Packet filters determine whether packets can enter or exit a network. The firewall examines the TCP/IP header and accepts or rejects it. Packet filters are based on a set of predefined rules.
-does not impede traffic (network performance does not suffer)
-simple to implement
-provide logging facilities
-transparent to end users
-cannot prevent ip spoofing
-are passable by crackers/hackers
-poor config/rules can allow access
Application Gateways
application gateways are also known as a proxy. these proxies restrict network traffic to a specified application. ie http or ftp.
-data is transferred to specific applications
-provides logging
-provides no direct connection to the internet from within a network (ie business or school)
-a proxy must be built for each app
-can impose a small overhead on a network
-if the proxy fails then access is lost
Circuit Level Gateways
they use a proxy, but can only filter on the basis of header information in the IP packets. TCP connections are relayed to determine whether they are authorized. Packets are not filtered or processed.
Stateful Inspection Firewalls (Dynamic packet filters)
Packet filtering rules are used. All the data in the packets from the network layer up to the application layer is examined. These firewalls verify if the connection is legitimate. They also remember port numbers used by applications; once an application is closed the firewall closed the open port.
Hybrid Firewalls
combination of Stateful Inspection and Application Gateway firewalls.
Finally we hear all the time about viruses wreaking havoc, well MS aint gonna help ya, look at MsBlaster for Christs sake. Best get yourself a survival kit...
Basic Virus Survival
I was going to put one of my old tutorials in here, but then something happened. I got a phone call a day or two ago from a good friend. He was telling me Help I got a Virus or something !
So I went around he is running Windows ME [he is an avid gamer and mp3 lover] and points out that all his Word Documents have been overwritten to show some gibberish.
I asked him how he had come to receiving the virus and well this is the reason I am writing this tutorial. He replied 'Just opened some e-mail and next time I booted, this happened'.
He was lucky I suppose, hell viruses come in malicious forms and this was a fairly harmless virus in my opinion. I checked up his 'anti-virus protection, Id been advising him for weeks about the dangers of Trojans and viruses and what they can do to your system. Of course he simply ignored me.
First thing I checked up was backup, this as anyone knows is very important, little did I know he had shunned the idea and he simply shrugged. Lets just say Rescue Disk, AntiVirus Software, were not on his agenda!. He had not bothered to protect himself in any way but I assumed this little shock would wake him up. It did.
So now I want to focus on a security issue which is widespread but can be prevented with a little common sense. Firstly we must define the Virus and take a peek at what kind of malicious code there is.
Ok a virus is an executable program; it can affect the following areas of computer:
System Sectors, files, Batch Files, Source Code
And more, they can be described in many ways, from what size they are, stealth, their methods, polymorphic and well the list goes on, its impossible to define them all with new virus coming out daily.
Now lets just clear up some myths about viruses, you can infect yourself from a: executing the program [e-mail attachments are a very common method of spreading virus'] b: booting from an infected floppy or hard disk. Now remember it must be executed so be skeptic about what you open, many virus send you e-mails from trusting friends who unwillingly have passed you on a virus.
So how do you know you have been infected, well unexplained growth of .exe or .com files is a dead giveaway. Your computer may run slower, system resources depleted and unusual behavior from your box are major signs.
Well what happens when the damage is done and its all too late. Lets not think about that and look at prevention to cure the virus attack. As you should know being cautious is a great advantage, i.e. making sure attachments are not viruses and dont just click on anything that arrives in your mailbox [your hand is the enemy!].
Get yourself good antivirus software, which should be updated, as often as possible, set your antivirus to scan mail attachments. This will rapidly reduce the chances of infecting yourself.
Back up, back up, back up! I cannot stress this enough, imagine losing all your important data through your own laziness. People who assume it wont happen to them are taking major risks, who knows what may happen in the future. Create a rescue disk which programs such as Norton Utilities will allow you to.
Now remember not all unusual activity on your computer is virus activity, it is common for people to assume when they are having problems that they have a virus or Trojan! Also keep regular scans of your computer but dont overly trust your AV software, use your own iniative to keep a virus free system.
You could get yourself a copy of a Linux distro which means less chance of virus attacks, there are Linux viruses but they dwindle when compared to the huge amount of Windows viruses.
Anyway Good Luck!
So there you go, now all you gotta do is leanr some Linux, networking, nuclear physics, hebrew etc. and one day you will be uber.
lots of hugs and kisses, wait no, yours in cyber space, wait someone else says that, ah FECK IT bye!!


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Make an entrance in this ornately decorated bebe evening dress, featuring flapper-inspired bugle bead fringe and a glamorous heavy drape with movement when you walk. Pair it with glittered shoes and statement earrings to maximize your look.
- 100% silk
- Center back to hem: 32" (81 cm).
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AIA celebrates excellence in design, architecture
January 12. 2013 8:39PM
BEDFORD - The Granite State's architectural community celebrated outstanding projects and professionals Friday at the 2012 Excellence in Architecture Design Awards.
At its annual meeting and awards banquet at the Bedford Village Inn, the American Institute of Architects New Hampshire Chapter (AIANH) recognized such projects as a municipal building and a county courthouse in Manchester, campus buildings at Keene State College and Phillips Exeter Academy; and the recent Hampton Beach visitor center renovation.
The 2013 jury, comprised of representatives from the Rhode Island architecture community, selected 10 projects from 39 submissions. Two buildings were also honored in the annual People's Choice Awards.
Presenter and AIA member Megan Moynihan, of Oyster Works in Charlestown, R.I., said the jury "looked for the integration of decorative and construction details into a visually consistent language, whether the vocabulary was classical or modern.
"Most importantly, the jury was struck by approaches to sustainability that went beyond (or bypassed entirely) LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) to explore how buildings could be imaginatively re-used and repurposed."
Honor Awards
City of Manchester Department of Public Works Administration Building
Lavallee Brensinger Architects, Manchester.
Construction Manager: Harvey Construction Corp., Bedford.
Prior to this project, the Department of Public Works was housed in a 50-year-old building, which was unsuitable for any function and was beyond its useful life. The goal of this project was to provide a new consolidated facility for all DPW needs for the next 50 years. DPW divisions, including highway, engineering, facilities, and parks and recreation, previously located in three separate buildings, were reunited under one roof. The new building, part of a three-block campus project, is a safe, healthy, collaborative, and energy-efficient work environment, and revitalizes a central city neighborhood.
Hillsborough County Superior Court North, Manchester.
Lavallee Brensinger Architects, Manchester.
Construction Manager: TLT Construction Corp., Wakefield, Mass.
After much public debate, it was determined to renovate and update the existing Superior Court in lieu of developing a new facility on a new site remote from its current civic district neighborhood. This decision champions solid urban planning, but also mandated that the renovated facility meet every measure of new court design. The interior was completely removed to allow abatement of asbestos, while curtain wall additions on the east and west facades refresh the building's image and presence, introducing natural light throughout the space.
The building is on track to receive a LEED Silver certification, and has been awarded the Governor's "Excellence in Energy Efficiency Award."
Merit Awards
Keene State College TDS Center, Keene
Architerra Inc., Boston.
Contractor: Engelberth Construction Inc., Keene
Landscape Architect: Brown Sardina Inc., Boston
This innovative LEED Platinum building accommodates three Keene State programs under one roof: sustainable product design (technology), the built environment (architectural design and building science), and workplace health and safety (safety).
The 53,000-square-foot Technology Design and Safety Center redefines the edge of campus and is modeled to use less than 50 percent of the energy of a building compliant with ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc.)
Hampton Beach Design & Development Project, Hampton Beach
Samyn-D'Elia Architects, P.A., Ashland.
Design/Builder: Harvey Construction Corp., Bedford
Landscape Architect: ORW Landscape Architects and Planners, White River Junction, Vt.
Ward D'Elia of Samyn-D'Elia Architects' design draws inspiration from the historical architecture of Hampton Beach. The new seashell building features a dramatic open-air tensile structure stage, conference and event spaces, public rest rooms, first aid station, life guard lookout, staff amenities, and two beach-facing stages. The complex's north and south pavilions house a visitor center, retail space, staff offices and storage, and meeting rooms.
Two bath house plazas at the north and south ends of the park were designed to make it convenient for visitors to use the entire length of the beach and features ample restrooms, wash-off showers, lockers, a large shade pergola and beach access.
Phillips Hall, Phillips Exeter Academy
ARC (Architectural Resources Cambridge), Cambridge, Mass.
General Contractor: Harvey Construction Corp., Bedford
Phillips Hall holds a prominent position among the historical classroom buildings on Phillips Exeter Academy's campus. In 2007, ARC was retained by the school to study options for renovations to the 40,000-square-foot historic building, which has served as the home to the English and modern language departments since its construction in 1932.
ARC worked closely with the school to guide the planning and phased renovation process. The renovated and restored building provides five new classroom spaces in previously under utilized attic spaces; a new elevator and Americans with Disability Act improvements; air conditioning and classroom technology; and the replacement of all windows and roofing and restoration of all original masonry.
Nubanusit Lakehouse, Hancock.
Sheldon Pennoyer Architects, Concord.
Builder: James C. Moore Builders, Jaffrey.
A 2,948-square-foot house designed as a family retreat at the edge of Nubanusit Lake has brought a local family back home after 10 years in Ohio. The waterfront site presented a challenge with a dramatic elevation change of 30 feet from the road to the water in less than 120 feet of distance. The major design accomplishment was to bring the visitor from the street level down one level via an open stair tower and connector to the front door.
The main floor of the house allowed for a consolidated plan of a dining room and living room overlooked by the kitchen. A strategically located screened porch, adjacent to the living room, provides sheltered outdoor living and access to a terrace overlooking the lake. Sweeping roofs with deep overhangs and a series of rock walls and terraced gardens express the idea of connection between the built and the natural environments.
Harriman Hill Housing Coalition, Wolfeboro.
Warrenstreet Architects Inc., Concord.
Construction Manager: Gary Chicoine Construction, Weare.
Warrenstreet Architects was responsible for the complete design of Harriman Hill, 24 units of work force housing rental community located in the beautiful Lakes Region of Wolfeboro. The project consists of six, four-unit apartment buildings in the first phase of construction; six buildings will be added in the second phase for a total of 48 units, and the third phase will add 20 single-family houses.
Each unit provides for an open floor plan, appliances heat and hot water are included. The setting provides for a sense of community while fitting into the rural fabric and being five minutes from downtown. Harriman Hill was designed with many sustainable features including solar panels, natural gas-fired hot water boiler and individual recovery ventilators were installed in each apartment.
Regeneration Park, Portsmouth.
TMS Architects, Portsmouth.
General contractor: T.R. Russell Builders, Rye.
Landscape architect: Toomey Landscape, Portsmouth.
Regeneration Park is a project that has been able to successfully reuse an existing building and transform it into a near net-zero office, retail, and restaurant building. Previously used as an automobile dealership with a great deal of asphalt paving adjacent to wetlands, the revitalized site and finished building has resulted in a vastly improved space that is sensitive to the environment and appropriate for the new tenants and owners.
Mount Wachusett House, Princeton, Mass.
Daniel V. Scully/Architects, Keene.
Contractor: Grzyb Builders Inc., Princeton, Mass.
The challenge for this project was to restore the original 1920's summerhouse to bring out its best. Daniel V. Scully Architects began by removing additions that had buried the original house so that the mass of the original house was able to read more clearly again. They created a roofline that unified the additions and acted as a foil to the mass of the original house instead of hiding and blurring it.
Commendation for unbuilt architecture
Island Shack
Bart Sapeta AIA, Keene State College
Inspired by the affordability and mobility of trailerable motor sailors, this do-it-yourself concept for an island shack responds to the owner's desire to fabricate it in his home garage using off-the-shelf materials, transport it to the lake on a 7-by-16-foot trailer, ship the cargo to the island on a flat bottom barge and install it by winching all pieces into place.
People's Choice Awards
Each year, AIANH holds an exhibit of the awards submissions at the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester and posts them on its website for voting by the public. The winner among the residential projects was Night Pasture Farm located in central Vermont, designed by Bonin Architects & Associates of New London. In the commercial category, the Hampton Beach Design and Development Project by Samyn-D'Elia Architects was the winner.


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Periodic BaBY Bodysuit
New Kid on the Block
It's chemistry that creates babies in more ways than one. Right, so, not these chemical elements, specifically. Which is probably for the best.
You know how processed food today has a half a dozen recognizable ingredients on the label and then the ubiquitous "artificial flavoring." So what makes up babies? We always heard it was slugs, snails, puppy-dog tails, sugar, spice, and "everything nice." Which is apparently the nursery rhyme equivalent of "artificial flavoring." But we here at ThinkGeek World Domination HQ have determined what makes up "everything nice:" some barium, boron, and yttrium. Which means babies are silvery and rarely found in nature.
Periodic baby blocks that spell out BaBY on a royal blue, 5 oz., 100%-combed, ringspun cotton. Short sleeves with lap shoulders. Reinforced three-snap closure.


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June 22, 2005
A new bookstore has arrived in Hood River. Book Stop, a bookstore providing new and used books, has opened at 13 Oak St., between The Gorge Surf Shop and Hood River Bagels. Providing comfortable seating and a spacious atmosphere, Book Stop is open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday evenings until 8 p.m.
The store is owned by the Christensen family: Cynthia, husband Charles, and daughters Christina, Laura, and Kelsey.
"We wanted to open a bookstore that understands book lovers and browsers like us; a place where readers could bring in a cup of coffee, sit down and read a book, chat, and hang around for awhile," Cynthia said. "We are starting this business because we like the idea of hanging around a bookstore and actually getting paid for it, instead of the other way around."
Book Stop specializes in service as well as product. It offers new and "gently" used books in hardcover and paperback.
The bookstore offers a wide range of categories, from comedy to classics, and best sellers, thrillers, mystery, romance, children's, true crime, science fiction, historical fiction, literature, western, and selected nonfiction. The owners also have plans to build a stronger branch in the children's area.
"We love to help people find the books they're looking for, or suggest books they might not know they're looking for," Cynthia said.
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Resonant Frequency Analysis of Quartz Shear OscillatorT. Satyanarayana[1], V. Sai Pavan Rajesh[2]
[1]NPMASS Centre, Lakireddy Bali Reddy Autonomous Engineering College, Mylavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
[2]Lakireddy Bali Reddy Autonomous Engineering College, Mylavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
The most commonly used type of resonator is the AT-cut, where the quartz blank is in the form of a thin plate cut at an angle to the optic axis of the crystal. This paper reports the modeling of a quartz oscillator for a resonant frequency analysis based on piezoelectric effects. The proposed oscillator consists of a single quartz disc with two electrodes on the top and bottom surfaces of the geometry; one of them is grounded. An AC voltage is applied to the top electrode. Then a capacitor of 1 pF is introduced between the voltage source and the top electrode of the crystal. Further computation of the frequency response of the proposed device was done by adding different capacitors in series.
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Gosnell's enablers: The abortion industryEDITORIAL
May 04. 2013 3:20AM
The trial of Kermit Gosnell, the Philadelphia abortionist accused of killing a woman and four babies, has exposed a truth about the abortion industry. It is that abortion is, in fact, an industry, not a rare medical procedure that happens to be passively available, with instruments collecting dust in long-unopened drawers, until some desperate woman rushes in under life-threatening emergency circumstances.
It is an industry that exists to make money, lots of money, by aborting as many babies as possible as often as possible. Roughly 1.2 million American babies are aborted every year, more than half of them to women in their 20s, according to the Guttmacher Institute, which maintains statistics on the practice.
It is an industry that promotes and protects its practitioners, including ones as wicked as Kermit Gosnell.
The president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania told the Philadelphia Inquirer last month that women often came to her organization after experiencing the horrors of Gosnell's clinic. "We would always encourage them to report it to the Department of Health," she told the newspaper. After that interview, she gave a speech to her organization in which she called Gosnell's practices "criminal." Planned Parenthood knew about Gosnell's criminal behavior, but never reported it. Why?
Others knew about Gosnell, too, and used him to perform procedures they were unwilling to risk being caught performing.
Desiree Hawkins was 16 when she had an abortion at Gosnell's clinic. She has said she was referred there by Hagerstown (Md.) Reproductive Health Services after that organization informed her that she was 19 weeks pregnant. She had her abortion two weeks later.
Preparing to testify at Gosnell's trial, she obtained her medical records and found to her her horror that she had been 23 weeks pregnant, not 21 weeks, when her baby was aborted. "If I had known I was 23 weeks, I would have (chosen) adoption," she told USA Today columnist Kirsten Powers.
Her pain was compounded when the DEA told her that one of the severed feet found in a jar in Gosnell's clinic was her baby's.
Why do abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood and the politicians they bankroll fight so hard to kill laws that would do nothing more than ensure that women who enter abortion mills are informed about all of their options, including adoption? Why do they oppose laws requiring parental notification for abortions given to minors? It is because those laws might discourage women and girls from choosing an abortion. And these organizations don't make a dime from a woman who chooses adoption. They are in the abortion business, and as far as they are concerned, ignorance is good for business.
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Record: 5-14
Off. Rating: 101.1 (20) | Def. Rating: 106.4 (29) | Net Rating: -5.3 (27)
If one was to sum up the play of the Sharks after their first month in the NBA in one word, it would have to be erratic. Granted, for an expansion franchise in their first season, the Sharks were not really expected to be winning games, and that is why the "erratic" label does not emanate from their lackluster win-loss record, but rather from their on-court performances.
In a way, this trend of inconsistency seems to be a consistent trend with this team, with the exception of the Golden State game, the Sharks have contrasted performances against the likes of Cleveland (two close games, one impressive blowout victory), Toronto, Washington, and OKC; against disappearing acts versus Sacramento, Detroit, Miami, and the Pelicans. Their half-court defense is solid, and yet the team's defensive rating is near the bottom of the table thanks to terrible transition defense. The offense is capable at times, almost potent, as the triangle-hybrid offense from David Blatt has resulted in very good ball movement (12th in assists per 100 possessions), but often fizzles out before they are able to secure a victory, with seemingly nobody being able to create a shot for themselves when it matters most. They have great rebounders, and ranks in the top five in the league in crashing the offensive boards, but sits among the worst in the league in securing defensive rebounds.
Ty Lawson, perhaps, best personifies this level of inconsistency in this team. There would be nights where he would be the team's best player on offense, and then other times just fails to convert on his opportunities, resulting in a sub .350 field goal percentage, and his subsequent drop to the bench in favor of Thabo Sefolosha (with Tony Allen being moved to point guard) for the last game of the month despite the Sharks being without the services of their season opener starter in Patrick Mills.
Even though it wasn't expected in the first place, it must still be said. At this point, the playoffs look like an impossibility, and although they have nearly 100% of their cap space to go wild on in the offseason, they will have to start playing better basketball in order to attract some of the bigger names in free agency. The good news is, with their new look lineup, they looked very impressive in that 86-78 victory over the Orlando Magic, the current leaders in the Eastern Conference. Perhaps the unconventional lineup is the way to go for David Blatt's squad.
We shall see.
Most Impressive Performance: 113-98 victory over Cleveland
They were close in the first two meetings, but nobody expected the Sharks to be able to come away with a 15 point win over the defending champs, especially not after trailing for the entire duration of the first half. Somehow, they were able to bottle LeBron up, which proved to be the difference in the ball game. Boban Marjanovic's 20-20 career night did not hurt either.
A Game To Forget: 81-123 defeat to Golden State
Self-explanatory really. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson only missed a total of 9 shots, and combined for 54 in the blowout. The league's best (and cockiest) team decided to rub it in by leaving the starters out on the floor late in the fourth quarter, dropping 38 points in the period for further embarrassment. Though to be fair, at 16-2 and possessing a point differential of 15.5 (second best team comes in at 8.0), they are kind of doing it to every other team as well.
Player Signings
25/11/2016 – Raptors sign SG Andrew Goudelock to 1yr/$980k deal
10/11/2016 – Bucks sign SF Coty Clarke to 1yr/$980k deal
08/11/2016 – Lakers sign SG Gary Neal to 1yr/$980k deal
04/11/2016 – Pistons sign PF Josh Smith to 1yr/$980k deal
03/11/2016 – Knicks sign PG Norris Cole to 1yr/$980k deal
03/11/2016 – Thunder sign PF Charlie Villanueva to 1yr/$980k deal
01/11/2016 – Magic sign SF Caron Butler to 1yr/$980k deal
01/11/2016 – Wizards sign PF Carl Landry to 1yr/$980k deal
31/10/2016 – Warriors sign PG Mario Chalmers to 1yr/$980k deal
30/10/2016 – Timberwolves sign SG Kevin Martin to 1yr/$980k deal
29/10/2016 – Kings sign PF Thomas Robinson to 1yr/$2.19M deal
26/10/2016 – Suns sign SF Rasual Butler to 1yr/$980k deal
Contract Extensions
12/11/2016 – Kings re-sign PG Darren Collison to 2yr/$17.75M deal
11/11/2016 – Pelicans re-sign PG Jrue Holiday to 3yr/$42.07M deal
Race to the MVP: Westbrook Chasing History in OKC
By Kurt Walker, NBA.com
Posted Nov 30 2016 11:13PM
The start of an NBA season is usually a warmup phase for most of the league, with veterans pacing themselves back into the flow of things, and young guns trying to get a hang of how things work.
Enter 2016, where everybody is coming in absolutely on fire, treating the first month of the season as if it was the post All Star break playoff push.
With the addition of Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors have been absolutely on fire so far, only losing 2 of their 18 games and blowing everybody out of the water with their insane point differential of 15.5. Meanwhile, led by LeBron James, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing stellar basketball as usual, but are finding themselves in second place due to the (please excuse the pun) magical start from the Orlando Magic, who, despite being projected as a rebuilding team, managed to go 15-6 and land themselves on top of the Eastern Conference standings.
But perhaps the even bigger surprise is from Oklahoma City and Houston, where Westbrook and Harden, respectively, are carrying their teams to very respectable positions in the Western Conference standings despite the loss of key players this past off season. The two have been balling this month and are neck and neck in the (very early) MVP race so far.
Without further ado, here it goes…
1. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder (11-5)
Stats: PPG -- 28.8; RPG -- 9.9; APG -- 10.1; SPG -- 3.4; BPG -- 0.3; FG% -- .462; 3P% -- .363; FT% -- .840
Last Month's Rank: N/A
Comment: With Kevin Durant vacating to Golden State this past offseason, the shackles on Westbrook has been released. At 28.8 ppg (second in the league), 9.9 rpg, and 10.1 apg (leads the league), he is trying to be the first player since Oscar Robertson (1963) to average a triple double. That alone plus a respectable record puts him on top of the MVP race thus far.
2. James Harden, Houston Rockets (12-7)
Stats: PPG -- 30.5; RPG -- 6.2; APG -- 5.5; SPG -- 1.9; BPG -- 0.6; FG% -- .487; 3P% -- .467; FT% -- .896
Last Month's Rank: N/A
Comment: So far, Mike D'Antoni's offensive revolution in Houston has been a smashing success. Harden is leading the league in scoring, and at a very efficient clip as well, and also leads the pack in PER. If not for Westbrook's historical numbers, he would be #1 for sure.
3. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (16-2)
Stats: PPG -- 28.1; RPG -- 5.8; APG -- 6.1; SPG -- 1.8; BPG -- 0.1; FG% -- .489; 3P% -- .406; FT% -- .891
Last Month's Rank: N/A
Comment: It's strange to say that last year's unanimous MVP is having a down year when he's averaging over 28 points per game and his team is blowing out just about everybody, but Steph Curry has indeed been in a "shooting slump", as he is averaging a career low 40.6% from three. His previous lowest season average has been at 42.4%.
4. DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles Clippers (13-5)
Stats: PPG -- 17.4; RPG -- 16.2; APG -- 0.6; SPG -- 0.1; BPG -- 3.6; FG% -- .668; 3P% -- .000; FT% -- .414
Last Month's Rank: N/A
Comment: Yes, you read that right. It's DeAndre Jordan, not Chris Paul or Blake Griffin, that makes the list as the Clippers best player and a top five MVP candidate so far this season. The Clippers center has been gobbling up rebounds like crazy, topping the league at 16.2 per game, and protects the rim like no other at 3.6 blocks per game. He has already achieved three 20-20 games this season, including a 31 point, 20 rebound effort against the Knicks, and has 5 games where he had 20 or more rebounds, a big reason why the Clippers are sitting in second place in the West.
5. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers (14-7)
Stats: PPG -- 23.4; RPG -- 8.4; APG -- 8.1; SPG -- 2.0; BPG -- 0.8; FG% -- .485; 3P% -- .315; FT% -- .719
Last Month's Rank: N/A
Comment: His scoring has dipped but LeBron is also averaging more than 8 assists per game for only the second time in his career, a sign that he has simply taken on more of a facilitator role due to Kyrie Irving's early season injury. Outside of Westbrook, King James might just be the most all-rounded player in the league still, as he has already racked up 5 triple doubles this season.
6. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs (11-6)
Stats: PPG -- 23.1; RPG -- 6.6; APG -- 3.2; SPG -- 2.6; BPG -- 1.1; FG% -- .528; 3P% -- .444; FT% -- .897
Last Month's Rank: N/A
Comment: He's always been brilliant defensively, but his continued growth and development on the offensive end is startling. Leonard is averaging a career best 23.1 points per game on (also career bests) 52.8% shooting from the field, 44.4% from three, and 89.7% from the free throw line. Remember the miss from the line he had in game 6 of the finals against Miami a few years back? Yeah, probably not going to happen anymore. Did we mention he's still the league's best lockdown defender?
7. Kyle Lowry, Toronto Raptors (12-7)
Stats: PPG -- 23.2; RPG -- 4.2; APG -- 6.9; SPG -- 2.4; BPG -- 0.7; FG% -- .423; 3P% -- .403; FT% -- .763
Last Month's Rank: N/A
Comment: Kyle Lowry has really stepped up in the absence of Toronto's main man DeMar DeRozan. While his averages don't particularly jump off the pages, the two time All-Star is still averaging a career best 23.2 points per game and has led the Raptors to third place in the Eastern Conference standings despite being without DeRozan, who's only played in 9 of the Raptors 19 games so far this season.
8. Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans (9-11)
Stats: PPG -- 24.1; RPG -- 10.2; APG -- 2.2; SPG -- 0.8; BPG -- 2.1; FG% -- .477; 3P% -- .259; FT% -- .778
Last Month's Rank: N/A
Comment: Given how little he has to work with, being able to carry the Pelicans to a near .500 record is an achievement in and of itself. Without Davis, the Pelicans would be lucky to have 2 wins, let alone 9.
9. Damian Lillard, Portland Trailblazers (9-7)
Stats: PPG -- 21.9; RPG -- 4.0; APG -- 9.8; SPG -- 1.5; BPG -- 0.3; FG% -- .423; 3P% -- .388; FT% -- .907
Last Month's Rank: N/A
Comment: His scoring has taken a dip to "just" 21.9 points per game, but his playmaking has shot up all the way to a 9.8 apg (second in the league behind Westbrook's 10.1) as he further makes use of the rising talents of backcourt teammate C.J. McCollum. The Blazers version of the Splash Brothers combines for 45.6 of the Blazers' 102.3 points per game average and is a big reason why they are once again in the hunt for the playoffs.
10. Evan Fournier, Orlando Magic (15-6)
Stats: PPG -- 19.0; RPG -- 2.7; APG -- 3.3; SPG -- 0.9; BPG -- 0.0; FG% -- .438; 3P% -- .376; FT% -- .871
Last Month's Rank: N/A
Comment: As the conference leading team at 15-6, there really was no way I could leave out having a member of the Magic in the R2MVP conversation. Ideally, the entire team would be occupying this spot, as there are no real "stars" on the team who is clearly leading the way. By virtue of having the highest EWA (Estimated Wins Added) on the roster at 2.2, Fournier takes the spot. It could just easily have been Ibaka, Biyombo, or Aaron Gordon, however.
Lamrock wrote:Tough way to lose, but you'll be grateful some ping pong ball time
Lamrock wrote:Awesome monthly recap. Brandon Roy still struggling to defend Westbrook
Phil89 wrote:Great write-ups. It seems like you are gonna get a very nice pick in the draft at this rate.
Seeing you lose to the Warriors by 42 points makes me feel slightly better about losing to them by 50. They are insane on 2k17.
In his first game against the Detroit Pistons since signing a three year deal with them and subsequently left unprotected - and taken - in the 2016 NBA Expansion draft, Boban Marjanovic was a man on a mission.
In dominating fashion, Marjanovic made quick work of Andre Drummond and the rest of the Pistons front court, notching a career best 8 blocks to go alongside 20 points and 16 rebounds on just 9 shot attempts, and led the Sharks to a comfortable 97-84 victory over the visiting Pistons.
"No, it wasn't [personal], I am very happy where I am now. This team wants me and I am very happy with my teammates" said Marjanovic.
Opened up by Boban's dominance, fellow frontcourt starter Taj Gibson had his best game of the season so far, finishing with a season high 18 points along with 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals on 7 for 13 shooting.
Jeff Green added 16 points, while Gerald Green contributed 14 on just 6 attempts from the field.
Chicago continues to go with an unconventional lineup, starting defensive specialist Tony Allen at point guard alongside Thabo Sefolosha at the two, and it has been surprisingly effective so far despite the lack of offense from such a backcourt. The pair only combined for 10 points, but was a big factor on the defensive end of the floor, holding Reggie Jackson to just 13 points, Caldewell-Pope to 10 points on 4 for 14 shooting, and backup point guard Ish Smith to a 2 for 10 outing (6 points).
It remains to be seen how long head coach David Blatt decides to go with this lineup, as starting point guard Patrick Mills continues to be out with an ankle injury, and second choice point guard Ty Lawson continues to struggle shooting the basketball, going 1 for 6 on three point shots in this game.
Meanwhile, Detroit's struggles continue, despite a relatively effective night from both Tobias Harris (18 points, 6 rebounds), and Andre Drummond (14 points, 11 rebounds). The team had just one block the entire game - Chicago ended with 14 - and turned the ball over 15 times, which led to 21 fast break points for the Sharks.
The Pistons now fall to 9-13 while Chicago climbs to 6-17.
The Sharks will play their crosstown rival Chicago Bulls for the first time in their next contest on Friday night.
It is safe to say that neither team from Chicago have been lighting it up so far this season.
That was to be expected from the expansion Sharks (6-17), but for the crosstown Bulls (10-12), who added in Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo this offseason and had high playoff expectations, it has definitely been disappointing to say the least.
However, for one night at least, the two strugglers of the NBA put on a show for their fans.
In what was a highly anticipated first meeting of the newly established Windy City Derby, the Bulls and Sharks lived up to all expectations, with the back and forth contest ending in favour of the home team Bulls, as they take home a 98-92 victory over their new neighbours in Chicago.
The Bulls were led by Jimmy Butler, who came out scorching hot, scoring 17 of his game high 23 points in the first quarter. He eventually cooled off due to defensive adjustments from the Sharks, but the damage had been done, and the extra defensive attention he commanded led to a career night for second year forward Bobby Portis, who ended the game with a career high 21 points on a very efficient 8 of 10 shooting from the field. Portis also added 10 rebounds for one of the game's two double-double performances.
"We haven't been playing very well and this is a big game for the fans, so I was in attack mode from the start." said Butler.
Buoyed by Butler's hot start, the Bulls took a 9 point first quarter lead, and extended it to 10 points by halftime. However, the Sharks would then fight back, as 6th man Gerald Green began to catch fire, scoring 14 of his 23 points in the third period, encapsulated by an otherworldly jam where he leaped over Bulls guard Jerian Grant and powered it in through the hands of Nikola Mirotic.
"Gerald (Green) brings a lot of energy and scoring from our bench, I was very happy with how he played tonight." said Sharks coach David Blatt.
Jeff Green added 12 points and 6 rebounds, while former Bull Taj Gibson had 11 and 7 in his first return to the United Center since being picked by the Sharks in the 2016 expansion draft.
"It was good to see the guys again, I had a lot of good memories here." said Gibson, who added that he was disappointed to not get the victory over his former teammates.
The Sharks' struggles with ball security continues to be their achilles heel, however, as they turned the ball over 18 times, with the team's pseudo point guard Tony Allen responsible for 5 of those, and failed to properly take advantage of the Bulls' mistakes (15 turnovers), as they only came away with 8 points off turnovers.
The Bulls are now 11-12 on the year while the Sharks fall to 6-18 and continue their tumble down the Eastern Conference Standings. The two teams will meet again in 8 days at the Sharks' Chicago Stadium.
Axel. wrote:Though expected, your team has stats characteristic of an expansion team. Balanced scoring numbers around the roster with Green leading at just 14 ppg.
Nice to see Boban doing well here. That game against the Bulls should be pretty intense.
Phil89 wrote:Boban is like the terminator. Nearly unstoppable.
Good luck to Robin Lopez and Taj Gibson trying to stop him next
Valor wrote:Phil89 wrote:Boban is like the terminator. Nearly unstoppable.
Good luck to Robin Lopez and Taj Gibson trying to stop him next
Boban the Terminator, I like that
Taj is on my team!!
Sharks Acquire R.J. Hunter From Celtics
The Chicago Sharks have acquired R.J. Hunter from the Boston Celtics in exchange for Alexis Ajinca.
According to sources within the organization, the team have also acquired the right to swap their 2017 second round pick with the Los Angeles Clippers, which the Celtics had owned.
Picked by the Sharks with the 26th overall pick in the 2016 Expansion Draft, Ajinca never figured into head coach David Blatt's plans, appearing in just 3 games so far this season, posting averages of 0.7 points, 1 rebound, and 1.3 assists in 9 minutes per game and shooting at a woeful clip of 25% from the field.
With Al Horford and Kelly Olynyk both out for extended periods, the Celtics are desperate to acquire a big body to back up Tyler Zeller, the formerly third string center forced into action as a result of those injuries.
Ajinca, 7-foot-2, 250 pounds, was a first-round draft choice (20th overall) by Charlotte in 2008, but has so far failed to live up to his highly touted status coming into the league with modest career averages of 5.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.
Meanwhile, Hunter, the 28th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft out of Georgia State, is a shooting wing that might be able to contribute to the offensively challenged Sharks as they look to improve on what has been a rocky beginning in their inaugural season thus far.
Jazz Acquire Ilyasova From Sharks For Bolomboy, First Rounder
The Utah Jazz have acquired Ersan Ilyasova from the Chicago Sharks for Joel Bolomboy and the Golden State Warriors' unprotected first round pick in 2017.
Utah is looking for some more depth in the frontcourt.
Picked by the Sharks with the 22nd overall pick in the 2016 NBA Expansion Draft after being traded to the Thunder earlier in the offseason, Ilyasova never quite fit into David Blatt's system, being quickly replaced in the lineup by Yi Jianlian.
Ilyasova posting averages of just 2.1 points and 2.0 rebounds per game in 10 games played for Chicago. He shot a woeful 26.1% from the field in that stretch, a far cry from his career averages of 10 points and 6 rebounds on 44% shooting.
The Sharks are expected to waive Bolomboy.
Sharks Sign JaVale McGee
The Chicago Sharks have agreed to terms with free agent center JaVale McGee, the team announced earlier.
McGee (7-0, 270) averaged 5.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, 0.8 blocks and 10.9 minutes in 34 games after signing with Dallas on August 13, 2015. He was waived by the Mavericks in July, and was left without suitors in the offseason.
The former first round pick (18th, 2008) has career averages of 8.2 points and 5.4 rebounds per game along with elite athletic ability, but his seemingly lacking basketball iq has been his biggest weakness in his 9 year career so far. McGee is infamously a two time recipient of the Shaqtin a Fool MVP award.
Phil89 wrote:Valor wrote:Phil89 wrote:Boban is like the terminator. Nearly unstoppable.
Good luck to Robin Lopez and Taj Gibson trying to stop him next
Boban the Terminator, I like that
Taj is on my team!!
I hadn't realised it before, but Gibson joining your team adds another element to the Windy City Derby.
It's disappointing that you lost the first game against them, but it looks like it was a good contest at least.
Lamrock wrote:Wait, are you starting Tony Allen at point guard? No wonder you're only winning a quarter of your games. Tough loss against the Bulls. You might have to wait until next season for revenge.
The Tony Allen point guard experiment is over.
After a 23 point, 7 assist outburst two nights ago in Utah, David Blatt felt comfortable enough to restore Ty Lawson to the starting lineup and play with a traditional point guard once more in an attempt to fix the ailing Chicago Sharks offense.
It worked.
Lawson played more than 30 minutes for the first time in more than two weeks, and helped spark the Sharks to a 111-108 victory over their cross-town rivals. The diminutive point guard with 19 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals, and made life miserable for Bulls point guard Rajon Rondo, who ended with 9 turnovers.
Just like in their previous meeting, the Sharks were led by explosive wing Gerald Green, who came off the bench and finished with a game high 27 points on 9 of 18 shooting, including 5 of 8 from three.
"We need to find an answer for him." said Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg, who is rumored to be on the hot seat with the Bulls struggling so far this season.
Another person that they (and the rest of the league) need to find an answer for is Boban Marjanovic. Held to a modest 6 points and 10 rebounds in the teams' last meeting 8 days prior, the Boban came out with the intent on making a statement, finishing with 18 points and 11 rebounds on 7 of 9 shooting, and showing off his court vision with 5 assists.
Jeff Green added 12 points, while backup power forward Yi Jianlian finished with 10 points and 6 assists.
The Bulls were led by the efforts of Dwyane Wade, who, after a quiet outing the last time out, turned it around with a 25 point, 6 assist performance on 11 of 18 shooting, which included an impressive 3 of 6 from downtown.
Nikola Mirotic, who was inserted into the starting lineup in place of Bobby Portis, finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while Robin Lopez was close to a 20-20 with 18 points and 17 rebounds.
However, the Bulls were unable to get anything substantial for the hero of their last match with the Sharks, as Jimmy Butler uncharacteristically struggled, finishing with just 14 points and 6 assists on 12 shot attempts as he was unable to get scoring opportunities against the length of Jeff Green and Thabo Sefolosha.
The dagger though, was ultimately due to the ineffectiveness of Rajon Rondo, who contributed to 9 of the Bulls' 21 turnovers, and failed to make chances count as the Sharks dared him to take jump shots all game long, the last being a half-court heave with 1.6 seconds remaining as the Bulls looked to send the game to overtime.
It wasn't even close to the rim.
Rondo, however, had a different take on the matter.
"I thought I played pretty well, obviously we were a bit loose with the ball tonight, but they got a lot of bounces that went their way and that's how it is." said the 12th year veteran.
The Bulls now fall to 13-14 while the Sharks record their 8th win of the season.
hova- wrote:
Good job, but why the hell did Jimmy Buckets only take 12 shots?
Btw, what do you think of Zipser?
hova- wrote:How you hate Rondo
Andrew wrote:Those shots at Rondo, though.
December 24, 2016 -- The Chicago Sharks have announced today that the team has agreed to terms with forward Taj Gibson on a three year, $9.72 million extension.
"Taj has done everything we've asked of him and more as a member of the Sharks, he has proven himself to be a key member of the team both on and off the court and we are very pleased to announce that he'll remain a Shark long term," said Chicago Sharks President of Basketball Operations Kevin Garnett.
In his 8th season out of USC, Gibson was drafted by, and spent the first 7 years of his career with the Chicago Bulls, but was left unprotected in the 2016 NBA Expansion Draft and was ultimately picked by the cross-town Sharks.
So far this season, Gibson has taken on a starting role in the Sharks lineup, averaging 10.1 points and 7.2 rebounds per game in 31 games played, shooting 52.5% from the field, just 0.1 percentage points behind his career best of 52.6%. The 6-9 forward recently notched a career high 26 points along with 12 rebounds in the Sharks' 97-96 victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden just a few nights ago, and looks to be in the best form of his career.
Gibson has career averages of 9.2 points and 6.4 rebounds per game.
Andrew wrote:I mean, yeah, you are holding back somewhat, but it still comes through.
Phil89 wrote:That's a pretty nice contract to have a guy like Gibson on.
hova- wrote:Okay, that is flat out cheap and shows 2ks problem with extensions. Still a good move for you
Phil89 wrote:It'll be interesting to see who else gets an extension. Although it must be tempting to save your cap space to spend on free agents.
Kenny wrote:Good work locking Gibson up for another 3 years (and for cheap too). It's a nice contract for someone who is going to be a good veteran presence for your team.
Record: 7-9
Off. Rating: 99.8 (26) | Def. Rating: 103.3 (18) | Net Rating: -3.6 (27)
The Sharks may still be the second worse team in the Eastern Conference record wise (and the third worse team in the league overall), but December was definitely a marked improvement over their previous month's performance, as Chicago took advantage of a number of favorable matchups to just finish under .500 for the month at 7 wins and 9 losses, and was arguably a few plays away from being 8-8 or even 9-7, dropping close games against the Rockets, Jazz, and the Miami Heat.
After the Tony Allen point guard experiment ended with mixed results – great defensive performances holding opponents to under 95 points in 5 of the 8 games and under 100 points in 7 of the 8, but only ending up with 2 wins – David Blatt finally re-inserted Ty Lawson into the lineup and was rewarded with much improved play. His shooting is still shaky and doesn't look like it'll ever be consistent again, but a record of 5-3 since Lawson's return to the lineup is something that Blatt should be happy with.
The biggest factors of the good play, however, is the contributions of veteran forward Taj Gibson – who was rewarded with a 3 year extension – as well as the high flying journeyman guard Gerald Green, whose offensive explosion this month carried the Sharks to a lot of wins that they otherwise would not have gotten.
Gibson averaged 11 points and 7 rebounds for the month of December, including a career high 26 points along with 12 rebounds against the Knicks; while Green upped his scoring from 10.4 per game in November to 16.1 ppg in December, shooting just over 47% from the field and 39% from three. His defense also saw rapid improvement, as he allowed just under 6 points per game and held opponents to 39% shooting from the field. If this keeps up, expect head coach David Blatt to consider replacing the aging Tony Allen in the starting lineup with Green as the season progresses.
Another player whose place in the rotation may be threatened is backup center Roy Hibbert, as new signing JaVale McGee has shown in very limited time how much of an upgrade on the defensive end he is against more mobile opponents in today's game. Hibbert, while very solid so far, is often beaten and looks lost against smaller, quicker matchups who venture outside, such as Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat in the last game of the month, when the Sharks fell 87-95. McGee is a far more athletic and mobile option at center who, if he continues to show his focus and commitment, could eventually break into the rotation at the expense of the former Pacer Hibbert.
Most Impressive Performance: 99-85 victory over Portland
Against a Western Conference playoff contender in good form, the Sharks surprised everybody by performing at the highest levels, as they never trailed after a 0-4 start to the game and at one point led by as many as 17 points despite Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum combining for 57 points. Gerald Green scored a season high 29 points off the bench, only missing 6 shots in total (11-17 FG), and even grabbed 6 rebounds as the Sharks won the rebounding battle 44-39 en-route to the victory.
A Game To Forget: 76-102 loss to Toronto
An absolutely dreadful and miserable showing as Kyle Lowry bagged a triple double (33-13-11) and Jonas Valanciunas netted a season high 22 points along with 13 rebounds in the 26 point drubbing. The margin was as wide as 29 at one point and Chicago never had the lead at any point in the game. The Sharks almost had as many turnovers (22) as field goals (28). It was not a pretty sight for Sharks fans to endure.
13/12/2016 – Sharks Trade: PF Ersan Ilyasova; Jazz Trade: Warriors '17 1st Round, PF Joel Bolomboy
13/12/2016 – Sharks Trade: C Alexis Ajinca, '17 2nd Round (Swap Best); Celtics Trade: SG R.J. Hunter, Clippers '17 2nd round (Swap Worst)
13/12/2016 – Sharks waive PF Joel Bolomboy
Player Signings
13/12/2016 – Sharks sign C JaVale McGee to 1yr/$980k deal
Contract Extensions
25/12/2016 – Sharks re-sign PF Taj Gibson to 3yr/$9.72M deal
14/12/2016 – Bulls re-sign PF Nikola Mirotic to 3yr/$17.23M deal
Race to the MVP: Hot Shooting Propels Curry Into Top Spot
By Kurt Walker, NBA.com
Posted Dec 31 2016 09:30PM
After a somewhat "rough" start to the season adjusting to the arrival of superstar Kevin Durant, it seems as though the reigning back to back, and unanimous NBA MVP Steph Curry has figured it out.
Not that they were struggling much after November in the first place at 16-2, but Curry and the Warriors have really taken off, winning 10 straight at one point in the month of December, with Curry leading the way in points scored in 12 of the Warriors 15 games played, including 10 thirty-plus point performances.
Of course, we are still very early into the season, and with Westbrook's eye-popping near-triple double averages (he has dropped off a bit this month), as well as Harden flourishing in Mike D'Antoni's system, it'll probably be a tight race until the end, but if Curry keeps this up, he might start to pull away soon, especially as Durant had just picked up a minor shoulder injury.
Whatever happens, it'll truly be a pleasure to watch.
And now to this month's rankings…
1. Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors (27-6)
Stats: PPG -- 30..0; RPG -- 6.2; APG -- 6.5; SPG -- 1.8; BPG -- 0.1; FG% -- .510; 3P% -- .447; FT% -- .915
Last Month's Rank: 3
Comment: There's no other way to say it, Curry has just been hitting anything he puts up in the month of December, as he was only 0.4% away from a 50-50-90 month, with 32.4 points per game. He dropped a season high 50 points, only missing 4 shots (17-21) in the Warriors 123-118 win over the Phoenix Suns.
2. Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder (18-14)
Stats: PPG -- 26.7; RPG -- 9.0; APG -- 9.4; SPG -- 3.4; BPG -- 0.5; FG% -- .467; 3P% -- .354; FT% -- .816
Last Month's Rank: 1
Comment: Get the man some help! Westbrook's production has dropped off a bit from his historical pace to start the season, and the Thunder's spot in the Western Conference standings has taken a tumble down to 8th as a result; but that is really to no fault of Westbrook, who is still averaging a very respectable 26-9-9-3. Somebody else needs to step up and contribute in Oklahoma City if they have any shot of getting back into contention.
3. DeAndre Jordan, Los Angeles Clippers (24-8)
Stats: PPG -- 15.6; RPG -- 15.3; APG -- 0.6; SPG -- 0.1; BPG -- 3.5; FG% -- .666; 3P% -- .000; FT% -- .400
Last Month's Rank: 4
Comment: His offense has cooled off this month, but a statline of 15-15-3 is great for anybody to have. Buoyed by Jordan's presence, the Clippers are firing on all cylinders now, going 11-3 for the month and are currently riding an 8 game winning streak.
4. James Harden, Houston Rockets (21-14)
Stats: PPG -- 28.1; RPG -- 6.5; APG -- 6.3; SPG -- 1.8; BPG -- 0.8; FG% -- .473; 3P% -- .464; FT% -- .863
Last Month's Rank: 2
Comment: Harden's scoring has dropped from 30.5 to 28.1, but his assists have increased up to 6.3; and while Houston ended the month with just a 9-7 record, they do have an ongoing 3 game win streak and all the momentum heading into January.
5. LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers (25-9)
Stats: PPG -- 23.0; RPG -- 8.3; APG -- 8.7; SPG -- 2.3; BPG -- 1.1; FG% -- .487; 3P% -- .314; FT% -- .731
Last Month's Rank: 5
Comment: We thought his assist numbers were great last month at 8.1 per, but the 14 year pro keeps surprising us once again by averaging just under 10 assists per game in December, while also upping his efforts on the defensive end, nabbing 2.8 steals and 1.6 blocks per game in the month. As a results, the Cavs, currently on a 6 game win streak, are running away with the top spot in the Eastern Conference at 25-9.
6. Kawhi Leonard, San Antonio Spurs (23-11)
Stats: PPG -- 23.5; RPG -- 6.9; APG -- 3.4; SPG -- 2.7; BPG -- 0.8; FG% -- .527; 3P% -- .469; FT% -- .893
Last Month's Rank: 6
Comment: As hard as it is to believe, but Kawhi Leonard is shooting almost as good as Stephen Curry from long range this season, as he ended the month shooting 49% from deep. Remember, this is a defensive specialist who came into the league with a minimal offensive game.
7. Blake Griffin, Los Angeles Clippers (24-8)
Stats: PPG -- 22.5; RPG -- 11.9; APG -- 5.4; SPG -- 0.9; BPG -- 1.6; FG% -- .534; 3P% -- .286; FT% -- .657
Last Month's Rank: N/A
Comment: Regardless of DeAndre Jordan's performances, it's no surprise that the Clippers surge up the standings have coincided with the return of Blake Griffin, who was recovering from a broken toe in the first month of the season. The 7th year veteran is averaging a career best in both assists and blocks while at the same time maintaining a 22-11 output. Now that's impressive stuff.
8. Anthony Davis, New Orleans Pelicans (18-18)
Stats: PPG -- 23.6; RPG -- 10.7; APG -- 2.4; SPG -- 0.7; BPG -- 2.3; FG% -- .476; 3P% -- .270; FT% -- .793
Last Month's Rank: 8
Comment: It is an absolute miracle, but the Pelicans are sitting pretty at .500 thanks to the efforts of their star forward Anthony Davis, who upped his rebounds, blocks, assists, and shooting percentages in December and willed the woeful Pelicans to an inconceivable winning month.
9. C.J. McCollum, Portland Trailblazers (19-14)
Stats: PPG -- 24.9; RPG -- 3.4; APG -- 6.2; SPG -- 0.9; BPG -- 0.2; FG% -- .463; 3P% -- .445; FT% -- .856
Last Month's Rank: N/A
Comment: Last month, it was Damian Lillard here in the top 10. This month, it's his backcourt mate C.J. McCollum, as the red hot guard put up 26 points and 6 assists per game in December, with percentages of 51-49-86 to lead the Blazers up into the playoff picture.
10. Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics (15-19)
Stats: PPG -- 25.1; RPG -- 3.3; APG -- 6.3; SPG -- 1.2; BPG -- 0.1; FG% -- .454; 3P% -- .400; FT% -- .854
Last Month's Rank: N/A
Comment: After enduring a 9 game losing streak, the Boston Celtics have turned into one of the league's hottest teams with an 8 game winning streak heading into the new year. Isaiah Thomas has been lighting it up in the absence of the injured Al Horford, who is slated to return in 2 weeks time. If they keep up this form, they might just make it back into the playoff race. After all, they are in the Eastern Conference.
Phil89 wrote:Wow, Seattle are definitely exceeding expectations for an expansion team in their debut season. It's also interesting to see Orlando doing so well.
Are you still aiming for the playoffs at this point or are you happy to finish near the bottom and take the high draft pick?
Murat wrote:That's a pretty nice story
I really liked this team.
Lamrock wrote:After the last few months, nothing can surprise me. Still don't see DeAndre Jordan winning MVP tho
Coming into the game with a 5 game losing streak and fresh off getting run off the court yet again by the Golden State Warriors, nobody expected the Chicago Sharks to beat the young and rising Philadelphia 76ers, who have begun 2017 with three straight victories.
Gerald Green had other ideas.
Starting in just his second game of the season in a line-up change that also saw the return of point guard Patrick Mills from injury, Green scored a season high 31 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, and slammed in the go-ahead basket over Sixers center Jahlil Okafor with 4.3 seconds remaining - the first lead of the night for Chicago - to lead the Sharks to a 98-96 victory, the team's first win of 2017.
"We had nothing to lose, they were ahead the whole game and I just said to myself that we weren't going to go down without a fight" said Green.
Taj Gibson added 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Boban Marjanovic shook off a rough start to finish with 11 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 blocks to aid the cause.
In his first game returning from an ankle injury, point guard Patrick Mills contributed 7 points and 7 assists in the victory, with the seventh one being the one to Green that gave the Sharks the win.
"It's good to be back playing, sitting on the side-lines is never easy" said Mills
The Sixers, who led by as many as 12 points at one point and never trailed until the final 4 seconds of the contest, was led by center Jahlil Okafor, who scored 20 of the team's 48 points at halftime, and finished with 30 points and 8 rebounds on 12 of 25 shooting.
Okafor was so unstoppable in the first half that Sharks head coach David Blatt inserted seldom used JaVale McGee alongside Roy Hibbert for a brief stretch in the fourth quarter to contain him, which led to open opportunities for rookie Ben Simmons to finally make an impact, as the number one overall pick from Australia scored all but two of his points in the second half, and finished with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.
Fortunately for the Sharks, Marjanovic stepped up his game late, and had several key blocks down the stretch that led to fast break threes from Green as they sneak by the Sixers for their 13th win of the season.
So much has been said about the incredible length that Milwaukee possesses across the board, and coming into the game on three straight blowout victories, nobody expected the Bucks to have any troubles with the lowly 14-29 Chicago Sharks, who has had turnover issues and have been struggling with securing defensive rebounds all season long.
Not this time.
Behind a 50-37 rebounding advantage, the Chicago Sharks made quick work of the red hot Bucks as they defeated them 97-86 in Milwaukee for their 15th win of the season, and snap the Bucks' winning streak at three.
The Sharks, led by Gerald Green's 20 point performance, had as much as a 16 point lead early on in the fourth quarter, with the Bucks finally drawing a tad closer in garbage time to make the score more respectable.
Buoyed by their own length and size in the front court, the Sharks never looked bothered by the Bucks' length, swatting shots away seemingly at will (10 blocked shots), cutting off passing lanes (10 steals), and dominating the offensive boards (13 offensive rebounds). The seven footer trio of Boban Marjanovic, Yi Jianlian, and Roy Hibbert combined for 27 rebounds, while 6-9 power forward Taj Gibson also added 9 boards of his own.
However, the biggest difference maker for Chicago was actually small forward Thabo Sefolosha, who had his best game of the season for the Sharks thus far, contributing 13 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block on 5-12 shooting from the field. Not eye popping stats by any measure, but his impact was definitely felt across the board for the Milwaukee players, mainly their star Giannis "Greek Freak" Antetokoumpo, as he held the 6-11 point forward to just 2 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists with 3 turnovers in 36 minutes of play.
"Thabo is one of the most important players on the team" said coach David Blatt, "He does all the little things that doesn't show up on the stat sheet that makes the difference between winning and losing."
It was a very disappointing loss for Milwaukee, as again they came into the game on a three game winning streak - all three being blowouts - with the last game being a 97-79 rout of the Spurs in San Antonio.
"To come back home and lose in this fashion after a big road win is unacceptable" said Bucks coach Jason Kidd.
The Bucks on the other hand were led by Khris Middleton, who put up a game high 26 points on 8 of 15 shooting in 40 minutes of play. Jabari Parker added 14 points, while Greg Monroe had 11 points and 9 rebounds in the losing effort.
"We need to do a better job as a whole," said Monroe "We can't just depend on one guy to do all the heavy lifting for us"
With the midway point of the season approaching, the Bucks, now 19-22 and lingering on the bottom of the central division (but still in the playoff picture), will have to make a rally soon if they still want to contend for a playoff spot this season.
Phil89 wrote:Nice to see Thabo getting some work done against Giannis. Good job picking up a few wins lately.
How is Gerald Green doing for you? Asking for a friend who signed him recently
It's not often when a game in the NBA completely encapsulates how a season is going for both parties.
Unfortunately for the Chicago Sharks, it did tonight.
Behind 27 points from veteran forward Joe Johnson, the Seattle Sonics defeated their visitors in a rout, 91-71, in the first meeting between the two expansion franchises.
Coming into the game with a record of 26-16 and winners of 6 of their last 7 games, the Seattle Supersonics have surprised a lot of pundits with their great play all season long despite being an expansion franchise. There were a lot of doubters when they chose to select aging former stars in the expansion draft, but management has seemingly been vindicated as the team currently occupies the 5th spot in the competitive Western Conference standings. Meanwhile on the other side of things, the Sharks have struggled mightily (16-29), as they are near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
The differences between the clubs were revealed far too clearly tonight, as the offensively challenged Sharks only scored 20+ points in one quarter, and shot just 38% as a team from the field.
"It doesn't matter how good defensively we are if we can't make our shots on the other end of the floor" said Sharks head coach David Blatt, "That's something we have to work on more."
On the flip side, after struggling with the Sharks' length in the first quarter, the potent (100.7 ppg) Sonics offense got things going, as they proceeded to score 27, 25, and 24 points in the following periods of play. They also dominated the paint in a surprising manner despite the size and length present with the visitors, as they were led by Festus Ezeli's career high 16 rebounds. Marreese Speights added a double double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, while Michael Beasley chipped in with 9 rebounds of his own along with 14 points.
The Sharks were once again led by the efforts of recently anointed starter Gerald Green, who had a rough shooting night (6-16) but did end up with a team high 18 points. Patrick Mills and Jeff Green added 12 apiece, while Boban Marjanovic ended the game with 11 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks.
There were a lot of areas where Chicago struggled, but none were more evident than their disappearing act from deep, as they made only 2 of 12 attempts on the night, which allowed Seattle to focus in on their bigs inside.
"Like coach said, we just gotta make some shots." said Green
The Sharks now drop to 16-30 for the season while the Sonics rise to the 4th spot in the West with a 27-16 record. The two teams are slated to meet again in a few weeks' time in Chicago.
Lamrock wrote:Tough loss. Have you thought about firing up the tank?
Phil89 wrote:Doesn't look like that was a very fun game to play.
On the bright side though, every loss gives you slightly better shot at landing a potential star in the draft.
Phil89 wrote:I had a bad experience with Joe Johnson last season. He scored like 30 points in the first half and then did nothing in the second. It was so weird.
The game seems to love throwing up random scoring explosions like that for no particular reason
Record: 7-9
Off. Rating: 98.8 (27) | Def. Rating: 102.9 (19) | Net Rating: -4.0 (26)
It seems as though the Sharks' season so far can be summed up with one word - futile.
Despite another hard fought month where they once again finished just under .500 at 7-9, the Sharks are finding themselves firmly, and unhappily, stuck in the 15th spot (second last place) in the Eastern Conference Standings.
This is despite the emergence of Gerald Green as the team's go-to-option on offense and the delightful return of starting point guard Patty Mills, who have combined to lead the team to a number of impressive victories over tough playoff contenders such as the Portland Trailblazers, the Toronto Raptors, and conference rivals in the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers.
However, similar problems seem to persist with the Sharks, as 5 of their 9 losses had been by a margin of 10 points or less, including a heart-wrenching 93-95 defeat at the hands of Indiana, a game that Chicago had led by as many as 15 points at one point. Their inability to close out games, as well as score consistently (27th in the league on offense) means that they'll almost always be outclassed by stronger opponents, as evident by their crushing defeats at the hands of the Clippers, Sonics, and of course, the Golden State Warriors.
While both head coach David Blatt and management continues to insist that they are trying to win every game and compete for a playoff spot in the franchise's inaugural season, perhaps it is time to think about the future and take to developing talent and tanking for the lottery. With young prospects such as RJ Hunter (1 game), Shabazz Muhammad (23 games), and Briante Weber (25 games) not having played much, maybe it is time for Chicago to give them a chance to show what they've got to offer.
Most Impressive Performance: 103-93 victory over Portland
The Sharks make it a perfect 2-0 season series sweep against Portland with another dominating performance in all facades, and it is beginning to look as though Chicago might become the bogey team of the Western Conference contenders in the Portland Trailblazers. Gerald Green led the way once again with 30 points (he had 29 in the teams' last meeting) while Boban Marjanovic continues to dominate in the paint with 14 points, 13 rebounds and 5 blocks as the Sharks led by as many as 15 points at one point during the game.
A Game To Forget: 90-127 loss to Golden State
Where to begin? The Warriors looked as though they were in shootaround with the ease in which they scored the basketball over and over again on the Sharks in Chicago Stadium. Durant dropped 38-8-7, Curry Bagged 31-7-11-4, and Klay added 21 of his own as the Warriors shot over 50% from the field (45-89) and 39% from deep (14-36) to easily take the 37 point win. To top things off, the Sharks was booed off the court by their own fans while Golden State's stars stayed on in garbage time to pad their stats.
01/01/2017 – Wizards Trade: C Jason Smith; Pacers Trade: PF Lavoy Allen
13/01/2017 – Nuggets Trade: PG Jameer Nelson; Cavaliers Trade: SF Mike Dunleavy Jr.
21/01/2017 – Nuggets Trade: PF Darrell Arthur; Pistons Trade: PG Ish Smith
29/01/2017 – Timberwolves Trade: C Jordan Hill, Heat '19 2nd Round; Wizards Trade: PF Markieff Morris
30/01/2017 - Hornets Trade: SG Jeremy Lamb, PG Brian Roberts; Bucks Trade: PG Matthew Dellavedova, SG Malcolm Brogdon
Contract Extensions
05/01/2017 – Raptors re-sign PF Patrick Patterson to 3yr/$16.81M deal
07/01/2017 – Trail Blazers re-sign C Mason Plumlee to 3yr/$33.86M deal
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This time, the federal government has gone too far.
The government shutdown, which has been in place since Oct. 1, has impacted the U.S. in myriad ways. This week, an Associated Press article pointed to an unlikely, yet precious national resource that has fallen victim to the shutdown.
According to the AP story, breweries are starting to run into some serious problems because of the government shutdown, which, as it has with other federal offices, has forced the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, or TTB as it is commonly known, to close its doors. The federal agency, which is an offshoot of the Treasury Department, is responsible for approving new breweries, new labels, and new beers.
For breweries that don't change their product often, this doesn't pose much of a problem. However, craft breweries that churn out new batches of seasonal beers on a regular basis, the shutdown of the TTB means they can't get new brews approved.
For young breweries, like the Belgian-centric pFriem Family Brewers in Hood River, the government shutdown has been particularly worrisome. Owner Josh Pfriem, who is currently attending the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colo., said the shutdown of TTB is a "big topic" amongst brewers at the event.
"This really affects pFriem in a couple of ways," he explained in an email. "We have no way to submit new seasonals to the TTB, which is a problem for us. Also, we are working towards bottling in the near future which requires a lot of time and work with the TTB. The longer the shutdown goes on the further things get backed up, which creates more problems for breweries to move their companies forward."
For larger breweries like Full Sail, the slowdown also poses a threat, although Marketing Manager Sandra Evans assured that Full Sail already has its permits approved for upcoming winter beers.
"Luckily, we've already planned for that," she said. "We're pretty far ahead of the game."
Though Full Sail staples like its Amber Ale and IPA will remain unaffected, Evans noted that if the government shutdown stretched on for too long, it could impact the release of some upcoming new spring seasonal beers, which Evans said Full Sail did not have approved TTB permits for yet.
According to Evans, Full Sail usually experiences a 10-12 day turnaround for TTB permits.
However, as the shutdown continues, permits from breweries around the country are piling up in the TTB inboxes with nobody there to approve them. When the floodgates finally open — presuming the shutdown does end at some point — the TTB will find itself inundated with permits, causing delays.
How long? Evans wasn't sure.
"With this backlog, one can only guess," she said.
"Hopefully (the government shutdown) will resolve itself," she added.
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