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RT @gwashburn14: Celtics have reached out to free-agent tough guy Reggie Evans, who said he was "honored" by Celtics" interest
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RT @gwashburn14: Celtics have reached out to free-agent tough guy Reggie Evans, who said he was "honored" by Celtics" interest
Makes sense. They don't have many guys there right now doing the dirty work.
Not looking forward to Reggie coming in with the shamrocks and snagging rebounds from u-know-who
Heaven forbid he pulls a "Kaman" on Bargnani. It's likely to throw off his shot for the rest of the game.
Can we assume that if Reggie signs in Boston, they don't need Glen Davis?
Am I the only boarder here that's fine with him leaving?
Nice guy, hard worker but eats into Davis and Amir's minutes. It was great while it lasted. Good luck Reggie.
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I'll miss his wardrobe on the sidelines ....and interviews.
I'd actually like to see him back. He's a great veteran presence, something everyone seems to be clamouring after, and he can man the middle for a year until Valanciunas comes.
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For the right price and knowing his role on the squad, I'd have him back. But in saying that, he'll likely get better offers elsewhere (maybe). A player who excels on defense AND rebounding is something teams would like to have. Keeping him though would definitely eat up Big E and Amir's minutes.
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Reggie is a nice vet to have but defense and rim protection is what we need not just rebounding. Let him walk unless there is a move that leaves us short handed with big's then I'd look at him.
I'll miss the guy, it was nice to have such a monster rebounder on the floor and he gave hilarious interviews. Still, we don't have the minutes for him with Bargs Amir and Ed and the Celtics will give him a shot at getting a ring. Sounds like a win for everyone involved.
"Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival."
I'm happy for him, I'm happy for the C's.
Precisely what I came in here to say.
If the Celtics get him and his relentless, gritty hustle, they get the type of player every championship team in the history of the league has had.
And Reggie gets himself the market to really make a name for himself, and possibly win a few more games.
He loved the fans here and was nothing but gracious and loyal to Toronto from Day 1.
The only things that bugs me about this is it's Boston. Not because I hate the Celtics (which I do), but because I'm not convinced their championship window is still open. Think Reggie should try to land with the Heat, OKC, Chicago...just hope a team on the rise gives him a call.
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A season of uncertainty faces Yankees
By Hal Bodley / MLB.com
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Rain was drenching the Bright House Field turf late Tuesday morning when the Yankees arrived for their Spring Training game against the Phillies.
The Yankees had waited until the last minute to make the 45-minute trip to Clearwater from Tampa, sensing the game might be rained out. There was even a tornado watch for the area until 3 p.m. ET
Normally, when the Yankees come to Clearwater, it's a special day on the Phillies' Grapefruit League schedule. The park is almost always sold out, the sun usually shines and in short, it's a happening.
Once, in 2011, Roy Halladay faced the Yankees early in the spring. The buildup was second only to a regular-season game.
Blame some of it on the rain, but the usual hoopla and electricity attached to the Yankees coming to town was missing Tuesday.
The rain did stop and the game was played. The Phillies came from behind to win, 4-3, but the ballpark was far from sold out.
There's enormous uncertainty surrounding this Yankees team.
I mentioned this to manager Joe Girardi an hour before the first pitch, and he was hesitant to agree.
"There are some spots that are open," Girardi said. "There's competition to fill [Curtis Granderson's] spot, competition for the fifth spot in the rotation -- and really some competition in our bullpen as well."
After a short pause, he added: "I like our club. I think our pitching is going to be really good. We brought some important guys back; we have Andy Pettitte for a whole year and all that's good."
The Yankees have failed to play in the postseason only once since 1995.
They won the tough American League East last year, but with a torrid winter of wheeling and dealing, the Toronto Blue Jays are seen as a major threat to the Yankees. Tampa Bay and Baltimore are sure to contend.
This could be Girardi's most challenging season as the Yankees' skipper. In his first five years, his teams won the division title three times.
"I still love it," he said. "Only time will tell if it's going to be tougher. The competition is very good, but that's why we compete in sports. We love it."
When Granderson sustained a fractured forearm after being hit by a pitch in his first at-bat this spring Sunday, the Yankees' offense was greatly weakened. He's hit 84 homers the past two seasons and will be lost for over two months.
"The good thing is if there's a bright side, it happened early," said Girardi. "Five of the weeks he's going to miss are Spring Training."
But when you think of the Yankees as we've come to know them, they're different this year, and that was the general feeling Tuesday.
Relief ace Mariano Rivera is coming back from the right knee injury he sustained last May, which required surgery. He's been throwing batting practice. Girardi says, "He looks good to me, like he isn't missing a beat. I've seen him throw some live batting practices, his command is outstanding and his ball is moving. He looks good."
It's not a full-fledged edict, but managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner wants the Yankees' 2013 payroll to be under $189 million. That would keep the franchise from paying severe luxury-tax penalties. The Yankees were hit with an $18.9 million tax bill after the '12 season.
General manager Brian Cashman insists the $189 million ceiling isn't affecting the way he operated during the offseason.
Regardless, the Yankees' lone additions during the offseason were infielder Kevin Youkilis and designated hitter Travis Hafner.
They lost much of their power with Nick Swisher, Russell Martin, Eric Chavez and Raul Ibanez leaving via free agency.
Now, with Granderson out and third baseman Alex Rodriguez not expected back until the second half of the season at best, they're without seven power hitters.
"I'm confident we'll find a way to score runs," Girardi said.
Tuesday, David Robertson and Joba Chamberlain each pitched scoreless innings of relief, which pleased Girardi, as did Ichiro Suzuki's three singles.
But shortstop Derek Jeter is recovering from the ankle injury sustained in last year's playoffs, CC Sabathia has been nursing an elbow, Phil Hughes a back.
But these are still the Yankees.
If George Steinbrenner were alive, he'd have pulled the trigger on a replacement for Granderson by now and filled in any other holes he saw.
This is a different era and a different Yankees team. And the approach is different.
"There's more open competition, and that's good for a club," Girardi said. "It's good for guys to have the chance to shine. I like some of the young kids we have in camp; they might be helping us at some point."
Maybe the Yankees will remain on top in their division, or maybe they'll take a tumble.
The bottom line? Whether Girardi agrees or not, this is a season of uncertainty.
Hal Bodley is the senior correspondent for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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DailyTech recently come across a recent Intel roadmap
that reveals details on the next generation integrated graphics core through
2007 until the launch
of Bearlake. The graphics core
will be integrated in the upcoming G965 chipset that is part of the 96x family. The
roadmap shows the graphics core will be Microsoft Windows Vista Premium compatible
with support for Aero Glass.
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Vista requirements, a DirectX 9 class graphics processor with support for
hardware pixel shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel is required for Vista Premium
for Aero Glass windows. Intel's G965 is currently slated to launch in August
2006, approximately a month after the launch of the other 965 chipsets.
This delay has in part been attributed to Microsoft's unfirm specifications at
the time G965 was being spun.
Intel's most recent roadmap also claims there will be native support for HDMI
as well which means the graphics core will also have some level of HDCP compliance.
Additionally, there will be support for what Intel calls "Clear Video
Technology" which is Intel's branding for the video-processing engine. Judging
by Intel's Viiv initiative and support for HDMI we expect the upcoming graphics
core to accelerate high definition video formats used by HD-DVD and online
video streaming services.
The new graphics core hasn't received a name yet, though we expect Intel to
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"A stunning debut novel, well-crafted and grotesquely inventive.
With its madcap story, unforgettable characters and fine balance between
humour and pathos, The Corpse-Rat King ticks all the boxes.
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Find the dead a King, save himself, win the love of his life, live happily ever after. No wonder Marius dos Helles is bored. But now something has stopped the dead from, well, dying.
It's up to Marius, Gerd, and Gerd's not-dead-enough Granny to journey across the continent and put the dead back in the afterlife where they belong.
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Start him.
He was good the other night against Milwaukee in his first start since the injury. 11pts 7rbs. Tonight he had 26pts and 7rbs. By far his best game of the season.
He might be one of those players that plays better as a starter than as a reserve.
Raps need to trust him and he will perform well. Today (Where I live it was today) he played really well because he was given the trust he needs and was started.
This might become one of the all-time most hated thread
But in all seriousness, even with Matt pointing out the record, what do the Raps have to lose? Is starting Bargnani over Amir going to affect Amir? Not likely. Is starting Bargnani over JV going to affect JV? Not really, he should be coming off the bench anyway. Is Bargnani in the starting lineup going to make us miss the playoffs? No, cause we were already missing the playoffs.
Some people may worry about the team chemistry, but I honestly thinkt he players don't care about Bargnani. I think they ignore him most of the time and he isn't a factor for them. Look at the Raps Harlem Shake thing, practically the entire team was there except Bargnani. He is his own little universe.
Heir, Prince of Cambridge
Last 2 games (Bargnani starting) the Raps have a defense rating of 123.6 - against the 11th and 23rd best offenses in the league.
Last 3 games (Bargnani playing 30 min+) the Raps have a defense rating of 118.9 - against the 11th, 20th and 23rd best offenses in the league.
I should mention the league worst drtg is 111.7 (tied between Sacramento and Charlotte)
I'll admit its a small sample, but not so far of historic results (defense drops like a rock with Bargnani as a starter, let alone on the floor).
haha.This might become one of the all-time most hated thread
I've said it before, but Bargnani is a drug. One more hit, one more toke.
You know Bargnani's due for a 5-year extension after last night....
If the season ended last night and Chicago called again for Bargnani, Colangelo would ask for Derrick Rose.
your pal,
who even cares anymore
yeah, those were the good ole days.
i bet you those two are still here, posting anonymously, lurking.
i think its too bad that the mods pulled a Casey-Lowry on these two, asking them to conform to the team otherwise you're gone. But their old ways were much more fun, hehehe
but pre-everything bargs thread being born... coming into the main forum was a headache
Multipaul was definitely a "nut-hugger". He once posted, "Bargnani, Gallinari and Bellineli FTW" on the main page, and then tried to convince us he wasn't Italian :|
Tim W. was just presenting his opinion using sound, logical arguments (most of which have turned out to be completely true 3 years later). I wouldn't call that being a "hater".
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lol... i missed out on the main page arguments... i dont go into the comments... they just seem like the wild west to me... i dont believe for a second multi was ever THAT much of a bargs supporter... he saw a stance he could take that would illicit the most negative responses from people, and he exploited it.. he's a troll-savant
i could be wrong on both counts though... just my opinion though
First off, at this point I could care less whether Bargnani is a Raptor next season or not. Quite frankly, I think it is in the best interest of both parties for Bargnani to have a new start elsewhere, as long as it's a decent trade for the Raptors (obviously "decent" is subjective and is not the theme of this thread).
Having said that, I've felt for years that confidence is critical for Bargnani's sucess within games, with early in-game success determining whether 'good' Bargnani or 'inefficient' Bargnani will show up for the rest of the game. In games when Bargnani makes his first few shots, he clearly becomes a different player on both ends of the court. Making those first few shots raises his confidence, which improves his offensive efficiency. Being productive offensively ensures that he is engaged and putting forth effort on the defensive end and on the glass.
I think it all goes back to his rookie year, under Mitchell. When Bargnani subbed-in for Nesterovic, he was stationed at the 3pt line and asked to hit open 3's. Whenever he missed his first couple shots, Mitchell would give him an early hook and he'd get little playing time for the rest of the game. When he made his first couple shots, he got much more playing time and was a key contributor for the team. I think to this day that Bargnani loses all confidence and worries about getting yanked when his early shots don't fall. Obviously, when that happens, Bargnani reverts to his one-dimensional play (no worry for defense and rebounding, since he's been told he's a scorer for years) and tries to shoot his way out of it. Desperation shooting with no confidence is a quick way to put up some horrendous scoring efficiency numbers!
That is why for the past several years I have been so pissed off at how both Triano and Casey utilized Bargnani to start games. Anybody who watched Bargnani play throughout his entire career should be able to see what I've seen, so I have been dumbfounded as to why the coaches didn't post him up early, to get some easy looks, thus boosting his confidence and getting the 'good' Bargnani.
I don't say all this to defend Bargnani or place blame elsewhere for his wildly inconsistent and mostly inefficient play over the past 7 years. Nor do I say this with hopes of him sticking around and suddenly becoming 'good' Bargnani consistently. Despite all his talent and potential, it shouldn't take that much coddling and gameplan/emotional manipulation to get the most out of your star players.
He was hitting his threes but you realize he shot 3-11 from 2 pointers last night.
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I understand that Toronto people may connect more with a guy from Lithuania because he sweeps snow off his car a few months out of the year just like the rest of us.
However - why does he get so much more LOVE from the media and the organization than TROSS?
Colangelo and Stephaniski still bummed the league F*'ed them out of Harrison Barnes?
JV plays ahead of Legit NBA big men:
Tross plays behind:
Allan Anderson (career D leaguer )
Calderon (out of position)
Landry Kopono
I saw TROSS in vegas this summer live he is electric - a wonderful athlete brimming with potential. He is already a better shooter than Derozen and is a tenacious defender.
Why are they forcing the development of one rookie and inhibiting the development of another?
seriously anyone? because to me it seems like total favoritism and stupidity


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In reading the letters in recent issues by people who were in favor of the Forest Service Travel Management Plan and those against it, there is a point that hasn't been discussed much that is symptomatic of our whole governmental misrule that we have today. That is that the government, the Forest Service in this case, has broken the law in the manner in which they prepared the plan and much of what is in the plan. We are not a democracy, but a constitutional republic. In a sense, a constitutional republic is similar to a democracy with the exception that we have a constitution to protect the people from either a tyrannical government, or a tyrannical mob rule of the majority. When we chip away at that protection, whether it be unlawfully prepared travel plans, gun control, censorship of non-politically correct ideas or statements or symbols, we do so to our own destruction. We must hold our government, from our president on down, to obeying the laws of the land if we expect the citizenry to do so, or we will soon find ourselves to be a completely lawless society. We are closer to this now than we would like to think. For our own good, we must hold our government officials at all levels accountable.
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The Washington Redskins' team name has generated its fair share of controversy, but owner Daniel Snyder always has made his stance on the issue very clear.
Snyder recently spoke with former Redskins tight end Chris Cooley, who now co-hosts ESPN 980's radio show "The Drive," and as you might expect, the owner had nothing but positive things to say about his team's polarizing mascot.
"It's honor. It's respect. It's pride," Snyder said, via The Washington Post, when asked what "being a Redskin" meant to him. "And I think that every player here sees it, feels it, every alumni feels it, and it's a wonderful thing, it's a historic thing."
Synder also urged those who view the team name as racist to consider its historical origins, as he claimed that a Native American chief named Walter "Blackie" Wetzel had a role in designing the logo in 1971.
"He was the president of NCAI (National Congress of American Indians) and a Montana tribe called Blackfeet Nation at the time, and he said, 'Hey, I want to create a logo for the team, because we really think it should represent us,' " Snyder said. "And he went back to Montana and helped create that logo that we all love."
Not everyone would agree with the last part of Snyder's remarks, including former Redskins cornerback Champ Bailey, who equated the team's name to using the "n-word."
Snyder might have to worry about more than just the opinions of his former employees. The U.S. Patent Office reached a landmark decision in June to cancel the nickname's trademark, and the name also has received fierce opposition from the U.S. Senate.
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1st option, 2nd option, 3rd option....blah blah... Every player is an option in the right game plan. Basketball is a team sport. If you have enough talent (TOR had tons of them) and a good coach, you can beat any team in this league.
Link: TOR-CLE Feb 26th TOR-without Bosh
Hey RR peeps,
Now that Bosh is out and we officially usher in the Andrea Bargnani era, anyone out there heard of what our new franchise player have been up to ? what he's doing to get himself prepared for being the number 1 option next season? perhaps hitting the weight room or developing a post game back in Italy?
*we all know the young gunz are working out and getting ready for the 10/11 season, I just thought its weird we haven't heard anything from Barg, so if anyone have some info that would be awesome.
Do not call him that. We don't have a franchise player and we haven't started any era yet except post-Bosh.
But yeah, he should be working on a second post move and hopefully they have someone drilling into his head the merits of weakside defense.
last from what i heard he was back in italy, but regardless hes got a lot of improvement to do in a short amount of time if hes now gonna be their go-to guy for us (anyone wet themself when they say that???)
We havent had a franchise player since vince carter.
Andrea is working out in Rome as per his tweet posted a few days ago.
he's got a twitter?
He's only has 273 followers.
edit: nvm, old.
but on his site it links to his twitter so i dunno...
Not real, Andrea's gone on record as saying that he does not use Twitter.
EDIT: Hmm... that first post was from yesterday... maybe he actually did get an account?
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Auto lending network CUDL has partnered with Remarketing by GE and Manheim to release a new white paper detailing benchmarks for successful credit union asset disposition programs.
The white paper, "Effective Asset Disposition," offers insight to benchmarks and best practices based on strategies of leading national automotive wholesale remarketers.
The paper notes that credit union lending and collections teams must view asset disposition as an integral component of the lending cycle, measuring their disposition results against benchmarks established by industry experts, CUDL said.
Vehicle repossessions for U.S. credit unions reached $317 million in 2008, but have continued to improve over the last couple of years, according to CUDL. In the last year, credit unions have reduced the volume of repossessed vehicles, as the quantity and dollar volume has declined by 16% to just under $145 million.
The credit union average value per repossessed vehicle was $10,161 at the end of the second quarter of 2012, CUDL said. The white paper notes that nearly 75% of credit union repossessed vehicles are valued from $5,000 to $20,000, and as a result, credit unions need to enact procedures that make disposition of these assets more efficient, timely and cost effective.
CUDL said the white paper also reveals that credit unions need to benchmark the performance of their asset disposition programs against key metrics that are commonly used by top performing remarketing companies, including days-to-sale, tracking retention rates at auction, tracking the number of bidders at auction, monitoring fees paid to auction providers and third-party remarketing services.
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Doctor just visited and my blood pressure has sky rocketed to 192/112. He's not waiting anymore. We're delivering in an hour. He's getting the team together and were going in ASAP. This morning the babies were all measuring just under or just over 24 weeks. Please keep thinking of us and praying. I'll update when I can.
UPDATE The girls are here and they are fighters! I don't know everything about them yet just weights and names. Baby A - Adeline - 1 pound Baby B - Eloise - 1 pound 7 ounces Baby C - Olivia - 1 pound 4 ounces I'm told they are tiny but mighty. I haven't seen them yet because they are waiting for my blood pressure to come down before they move me. I'll post more when I know more.
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I got to see the girls last night at 11 when my bp had finally come down a bit. The nurses kept telling me just to try and rest but I finally convinced then that there was no possibility of that until I see my babies. They are tiny. It was a bitter sweet moment seeing them for the first time. It was amazing to look at them and know that they are here and alive against all odds. But then again they are sick little girls. They have cords and tubes coming from everywhere and there's machines beeping and buzzing and thumping. They are too sensitive to be touched which is the hardest part other than seeing them hooked up to everything. It was overwhelming to say the least. I've been pretty emotional this morning. Hormones probably. I'm sore and tired even though I did get a bit of sleep after visiting. I'm trying to stay strong for my girls though. I'm hopefully going down there again later this morning. I'll update again when I can. Please keep thinking of us and praying for our girls.
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I got to spend a lot more time with my girls this morning/afternoon. I'm so emotional I cried almost the whole time. All of them are so teeny tiny it's hard to believe. When you think of your babies you're expecting a plump newborn that cries and poops and opens their eyes but with preemies that's not the case. I don't know what I was expecting to see when I visit them. This all feels like a really bad dream I'm going to wake up from. I met the neonatologist here and he's said this is going to be a very long road. We have some pretty sick little girls. Adeline (Baby A) is now only 15 ounces, Eloise (Baby B) has lost 2 ounces (now 1 lb 5 oz) and Olivia (Baby C) has stayed at 1 lb 4oz. They are all on ventilaters and will be for weeks to come. It's scary to think of the road we have ahead of us but we're taking it one day at a time right now.
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Been quite a rough day today for both the girls and me.We'll start with me - I've barely slept since the girls were born. I'm exhausted but I can't sleep. I'm beyond sore everywhere. I'm so emotional I haven't stoped crying since Sunday. Now the girls - Adeline has a small whole in her heart, called a PDA. They are treating it with medication but if it does not close up they will have to do surgery. I am not taking that well. How is my less then a pound bby suppose to survive through surgery? Her breathing is quite laboured still. She's remained at 15 ounces today. Eloise also has a whole in her heart but her's is larger. They are treating her with the same medicine but it's more likely that she will have to have surgery. Again, I'm not okay with my little girl having surgery. She has lost another ounce and is now at 1 pound 4 ounces. Olivia now has a lung infection and is in critical condition. They are treating her with antibiotics but have told us to prepare for the worst. She's lost 3 ounces today and is now only 1 pound 1 ounce. Very stressful day today. I'm numb from crying so much and I need a long rest but everytime I close my eyes I can't fall asleep. DH (dear husband) has taken a couple weeks off from work so he's here which has made a difference.UPDATE #5 (Friday night) Hi ladies sorry I've taken so long to update again. I've had a couple complications with my health. On Wednesday morning my blood pressure shot back up to 178/110 and my doctor was quite concerned. And my blood work showed odd liver counts. He put me on complete strict bed rest to help lower it and have me a bp medication. I also asked him for something to help me sleep because I had not been sleeping at all since the girls were born. I'm feeling much better now but he's keeping me until at least tomorrow to monitor my liver and just to make sure my bp is staying down. It's been a whirlwind couple of days. Adeline has been able to be out on a feeding tube with my breast milk instead of just IV nutrients. Her PDA closed after two rounds of medication and she's gained 3 ounces! putting her at 1 pound and 2 ounces over and above her birth weight! She has severe jaundice so spends most of her time in the tanning beds. Haha. I got to touch her tiny little hand for a minute on Wednesday and cried like I've never cried before. There are no words for the feeling I felt. Eloise had to have surgery on her PDA because after two rounds of medication it was still not closed. She is doing better but still very weak and fragile. She was able to be on the feeding tube also but is still requiring some IV nurtrient supplement. She has gained back 1 ounce putting her at 1 pound 5 ounces. I got to hold Ellie during a bedding change this morning and again balled my eyes out the entire time. I can't explain how amazing it felt to hold my sweet little girl. And last but not least our poor sweet little Olivia is still holding on. She still has the infection and is on the antibiotics. We're praying for the best but preparing for the worst. She is still on strictly IV nutrients and has lost another 2 ounces putting her at just 15 ounces. It's the hardest thing in the world to see your baby so sick. I want to be extatic about the strides Addie and Ellie are making but my sweet little Olivia is so sick it's hard to celebrate anything. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers and know that we appreciate and are very thankful for every prayer you say for us and our girls. I'll try and update again soon. UPDATE #6 (Wednesday, May 8th) I'm sorry I've I have had absolutely no time to update you ladies! The past couple days have been jam packed. I've either been driving, sleeping, or staring at my gorgeous baby girls.
I was discharged from the hospital on Sunday. If you've never had to leave your child behind at the hospital you have no idea how it feels. It's not something that I can explain I words. It's like I was leaving three huge parts of me at the hospital. It was emotional and stressful to say the least. By the time I got home I had called the nicu at least 20 times (I'm not even exaggerating). It's a two hour car ride from our house to the hospital the girls are at and I bawled my eyes out the whole way home with DH (dear husband) trying his best to calm me down. I just had to keep reminding myself that the hospital is where they need to be right now. They are in fantastic hands and I need to trust them. Emotional to say the least. We left at 5:00 am the next morning to go visit them and spent the whole day - minus lunch and dinner - just watching our amazing little girls. They are all doing so much better! Adeline has had a bit of a setback because she's been having reflux from the feeding tube so the switched her back to IV nutrient on Sunday but today she was able to handle the feeding tube again! Because of her jaundice she stills spends most of her time in the tanning bed. Eloise is getting a lot stronger and is using only the feeding tube. She hasn't showed any signs of reflux yet thankfully! She now has jaundice so she also spends some time tanning. Now Olivia, our dear sweet little Olivia is getting stronger! Just this morning we were told her infection is gone!! I cried when the doctor told us she was all clear. All three girls are still on the vent but Livi will probably be on longer than Addie and Ellie because of the setback with the lung infection. She looks picker than she ever has and just all around healthier. Both DH (dear husband) and I have gotten to hold Adeline for a bedding change. I've only held Eloise the once and we've only been able to touch Olivia's tiny little hand a couple times. Adeline's heart rate stabilized both times DH (dear husband) and I held her for a few minutes. One of the nurses said when she comes off the vent kangaroo care (chest to chest holding baby) will most likely benefit her greatly. I can not wait for that! I'm so elated lately its hard to stop smile! Now DH (dear husband) and I are just trying to balance our time with visiting each baby in the NICU and all of our home duties too. We're are very busy but I will try and update again soon!


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Updated: 3 Reported Dead in Maryland Mall Shooting
A shooting at a suburban shopping mall in Maryland has left at least three dead, according to authorities.
Among those killed was the shooter, who has been identified as 19-year-old Darion Marcus Aguilar. The victims were identified as Brianna Benlolo, 21, and Tyler Johnson, 25.
The initial 911 call was made reporting gunfire at the mall in Columbia, Maryland about 11:15 AM eastern time, according to CNN. Police found three bodies upon entering the mall.
Police say the shooting occurred inside and just outside of a Zumiez store. Both of the shooting victims were employees of the store. It isn't clear at this point if the shooter knew the two victims.
In a news briefing on Saturday, Howard County police chief Bill McMahon told reporters there was not yet a sign of a motive for the shooting.
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Police have NOT confirmed the shooting at #ColumbiaMall was domestic. Do not know ID of suspect and have NO info abt being known to victims
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Septoplasty is a surgery to straighten a deviated septum. The septum is the wall dividing the left and right nasal cavities. It is made of cartilage and bone and is lined with a thin mucus membrane.
A normal septum is straight and in the center of the nose. A deviated septum is bent or off-center. Septal deviation may occur during fetal development, during birth, as your nose grows, or after a traumatic injury. Septoplasty may be done at the same time as other nasal surgery, like rhinoplasty or sinus surgery.
Reasons for Procedure
Septoplasty is considered if a deviated septum obstructs your nasal passages. The obstruction can cause impaired nasal breathing, sinus infections, obstructive sleep apnea, recurrent nose bleeds, or a runny nose. A deviated septum may also need to be corrected with septoplasty if it causes chronic headaches.
Possible Complications
Problems from the procedure are rare, but all procedures have some risk. Your doctor will review potential problems, like:
- Numbness in the tip of the nose or upper front teeth
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Scarring
- Septal perforation—a hole in the septum
- No improvement in symptoms
- Poor cosmetic outcome
Before your procedure, talk to your doctor about ways to manage factors that may increase your risk of complications, such as:
What to Expect
Prior to Procedure
To prepare for surgery, follow any instructions provided by your doctor.
- Talk to your doctor about your medications, including vitamins, herbs, or dietary supplements. You may be asked to stop taking some medications up to 1 week before the procedure.
- If you are having local anesthesia for the procedure, it is likely that no other special preparation is needed. If you will be having general anesthesia, your doctor will give you additional instructions.
Septoplasty can be done using local or general anesthesia. Local anesthesia will numb the area. General anesthesia will put you to sleep.
Description of the Procedure
An incision will be made inside the nose. The lining of the septum will be lifted up and out of the way. The bent bone or cartilage will be straightened by moving it, reshaping it, or cutting off the bent piece. After the repair is done, the lining will be replaced over the top of the septum. Gauze may be placed in the nose to soak up any blood. A plastic splint may also be inserted to keep the septum in place while it heals.
How Long Will It Take?
About 1-1½ hours
How Much Will It Hurt?
Anesthesia will prevent pain during surgery. Pain and discomfort after the procedure can be managed with medications.
Average Hospital Stay
Most people leave the care center after 3-4 hours.
Postoperative Care
During your stay, the care center staff will take steps to reduce your chance of infection, such as:
- Washing their hands
- Wearing gloves or masks
- Keeping your incisions covered
There are also steps you can take to reduce your chance of infection, such as:
- Washing your hands often and reminding your healthcare providers to do the same
- Reminding your healthcare providers to wear gloves or masks
- Not allowing others to touch your incision
If nasal packing is used, it is removed 1-2 days after the surgery. The splint remains in the nose for up to a week. After the surgery, do the following to ensure a smooth recovery:
- Try to breathe through your mouth for the first few days.
- Do not blow your nose, even though you may be stuffy after the procedure.
- Keep your head elevated when lying down for the first 1-2 days.
- Apply ice packs to your nose to reduce pain and swelling.
- Do not take aspirin products for pain.
- Your doctor may want to see you for a follow-up visit to monitor healing or to remove the gauze packing or splint.
Call Your Doctor
It is important for you to monitor your recovery after you leave the care center. Alert your doctor to any problems right away. If any of the following occur, call your doctor:
- Signs of infection, including fever and chills
- Redness, swelling, increasing pain, excessive bleeding, or discharge from the incision site
- Heavy bleeding
- Packing from your nose falls into the back of your throat, causing discomfort
- Persistent nausea and/or vomiting
- Vomit that is bloody or the color of coffee grounds
- Pain that you cannot control with the medications you have been given
- Cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain
If you think you have an emergency, call for emergency medical services right away.
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Urinary tract infections are primarily treated with antibiotic medications. The goals of treatment are to eliminate the bacteria causing the infection and to relieve the discomfort.
Treatment involves the following:Lifestyle changesMedicationsAlternative and complementary treatments
Surgery is generally not considered for the treatment of urinary tract infections. Surgery may be considered if there are other problems, such as kidney or bladder stones, ureteral reflux, a prolapsed bladder, or an enlarged prostate.
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I recently went to Disney Land and founf myself noticing some big kids (6-9) in strollers. They were way too big and their legs were sticking out and as awful as this sounds half of them were...well, heavier.
Now DT has taught me I don't know the whole story and maybe there were health issues so I told myself to stop judging.
My mom said I was done in a stroller by the time I was 4 and even now I don't often put my 2 yo in his.
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"For readers yearning for the calm and insightful intelligence of a main character like P.D. James's Cordelia Gray, Maisie Dobbs is spot on."Boston Globe
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[Photos] Children share their dreams
All this month, we've been encouraging our friends and supporters to participate in our #Dreamshare project by sharing your dreams -- for the world, your community, your family, your sponsored child, or particularly for Syrian refugees.
Today, we're sharing with you the dreams of children from around the world. In the photos below, the children are holding up signs that display their dreams, sharing them with the world.
1. "My dream is to be an English translator because that is what my dad is." –Nary, age 7, Cambodia
2. "My dream is to become a pediatrician, to help children that are in need in my country." –Marissa, age 11, Dominican Republic
3. "I dream about becoming a rescuer." –Liana, age 14. She lives with her mother and sister in a small house in Yerevan, Armenia. Her father died 10 years ago.
4. "My dream is to be a police officer so my village is safe." –Joseph, age 9, Malawi
5. "My dream when I am grown is I want to be a doctor." –Jericia, Mozambique
6. "My dream is to become a hairdresser. I love to cut hair and when I see someone wearing a nice haircut, I like that person, too. Until now, I cut the hair of my dolls." –Jelena, age 13, Bosnia-Herzegovina
7. "My name is Souk. My dream is that I be able to be a teacher because I want to be a good role model to other children to be good children and gain high knowledge." –Souk, age 8, Laos
8. "I dream to become a teacher because I like to teach the children in my village and help them in their studies." –Sobiga, age 10, Sri Lanka
9. "My mother has been suffering from some chronic illness for years. My dream in life is to become a doctor so that I can treat her and all others who are like her." –Nabeela, age 9, Pakistan
10. "I dream to become a journalist." –Erestina, age 12, Albania
11. "My dream is to be a computer technician." –Movunvivatah, age 11, Cambodia
12. "My dream is to become a school teacher so I can teach children in my community because so many of them are illiterate." –Anne-Love, age 15, Haiti
13. "I dream to become a doctor because the hospital in my village is too busy and must turn away many sick people. When I become a doctor, I can help them." –Meena, age 9, India
Meena has four sisters. Her family used to be able to send only her oldest sister to school, but encouragement from World Vision about the importance of education means that all of the sisters go to school now.
14. "My dream is that I want to be a doctor because I want to cure the sick people and I want to be healthy." –Olarnor, age 11, Laos
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no wind resource can be viewed as continuous, off-shore wind tends to
be more steady and stronger than land-based wind. For that
reason, off-shore
wind is viewed as a very promising form of alternative
energy.It is also controversial. Property owners hate
for their water-front views to be marred by massive, spinning
turbines. Some criticize the wind-farms as too expensive
compared to traditional fossil fuel power. And some
environmentalists complain that the farms disrupt shallow-water
wildlife.Despite a concerted effort by environmentalists
and the Mashpee Wampanoag and Aquinnah Native American tribes,
the federal government has approved the nation's first offshore wind
farm. Much like with the recent nuclear
power debate, the pleas of environmental advocates fell on deaf
ears with the Obama administration. Yesterday, the farm was
given the go-ahead by U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar.At
a joint State House news conference with Mass. Governor Deval
Patrick, Salazar remarked, "This will be the first of many
projects up and down the Atlantic coast. I am convinced there
is a path we can take forward that both honors our responsibility to
protect historical and cultural resources and at the same time meets
the need to repower our economy with clean energy produced from wind
power."Patrick chimed in, "America needs offshore
wind power and with this project, Massachusetts will lead the
nation."The new farm will be built in the Nantucket
Sound called Horseshoe Shoal . It will consist of 130 turbines,
each measuring 258-feet tall and producing up to 3.6 megawatts of
power. The total capacity will be approximately 468 megawatts
at peak, with an average output of around 170 megawatts.It is
being constructed by Energy Management Inc. (EMI). EMI is a
Massachusetts-based energy company. An independent analyst firm
Charles River Associates examined the project as says that it will
likely cost $1B USD to $2B USD, but will be able to provide up to
$185M USD yearly in power savings.The government is helping
EMI recoup the massive up front investment a bit faster with
renewable energy tax credits available to consumers to discount the
wind power. The government will also be offering up $10M USD to
help mitigate the impact the plant on local wildlife and on the
Native American relics buried in the Shoal. Still, the project
is more independent from taxpayer funding than most.Mass.
Senator John F. Kerry, a former Democratic presidential candidate,
cheered the news, stating, "I believe the future of wind power
in the Massachusetts and the United States will be stronger knowing
that the process was exhaustive, and that it was allowed to work and
wind its way through the vetting at all levels with public input.
This is jobs and clean energy for Massachusetts."The
project is expected to provide 1,000 construction jobs over the next
few years and create 150 permanent jobs. It is expected to
provide 20 percent of Massachusetts' electricity by 2025 and save
over 5 million tons of carbon yearly.Still the project faces
a bit of a fight ahead. The Native American and
environmentalist groups who opposed the project have vowed to ban
together and file lawsuits to try to derail the project.States
Audra Parker, president and chief executive of the Alliance to
Protect Nantucket Sound, "While the Obama Administration today
dealt a blow to all of us who care deeply about preserving our most
precious natural treasures – this fight is not over. Litigation
remains the option of last resort. However, when the federal
government is intent on trampling the rights of Native Americans and
the people of Cape Cod, we must act."Pat Parenteau, who
teaches at Vermont Law School, says that the groups are unlikely to
be able to obtain an injunction using federal laws like the
Endangered Species Act and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.
The best they can do, he believes, is to delay the project's
construction by a couple of years.There are pending off-shore
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mystery is emerging on the Korean peninsula. The nation of
North Korea, which has long been suspected of developing
nuclear weapons, announced on May 12 that it had achieved
clean nuclear fusion and was ready to began rolling out
virtually free power. The claim did not receive that much
serious attention because it was simply so unbelievable.Now
the mystery has deepened, with the South Korean government scientists
revealing that they detected abnormal
levels of radioactive xenon gas -- eight times above the
normal background level -- only two days after the fusion
announcement.It seems highly unlikely that the fusion
reaction occurred as North Korea claims as fission typically produces
large isotopes, while fusion uses small atoms like deuterium (a
hydrogen isotope). Granted, many scientists have theorized that
fission can be tied to fusion to create
hybrid reactors and such reactors would likely
be capable of producing heavy isotopes.Professor David Hinde,
who is the department head of nuclear physics at The Australian
National University says the release is more likely to have come from
a traditional fission device. He states, "It would have to
be man-generated unless one came up with some very unusual
alternative scenario. The lifetime of those radioactive xenon
isotopes, they're not terribly long. So it could not be anything that
came naturally, I would say. Heavy xenon isotopes could be a
signature of a fission device of some kind."The easiest
explanation would be that North Korea conducted a nuclear weapons
test. It revealed in 2008 that it has several
nuclear weapons stockpiled. However, such a test would have
created seismic activity and South Korean officials detected no
corresponding seismic events.Xenon is colorless, odorless,
and largely inert noble gas thats found in minute levels in the
atmosphere. The noble gases xenon and krypton are typically
used to detect nuclear activity. The levels of gas detected by
South Korea are a clear marker of nuclear activity, but do not pose a
health risk to citizens.North Korea did conduct
nuclear weapons tests in 2006, which were detected. It received
international condemnation for these tests and UN sanctions.For
now, though, it's unclear exactly what happened in the mysterious
nation of North Korea. While it's highly unlikely the
nation has discovered the holy
grail of renewable energy, something that has eluded the best
researchers in the U.S. and abroad, at this point there are no
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Dell has finally released for the North American market what
we all have been
talking about for the past month or so on DailyTech. The XPS M1210 was
launched today and it packs quite a punch into a pint-sized package.
The 4.3 pound XPS M1210 can be equipped with a variety of Core Duo
processors including the Core Duo T2300E (1.66GHz), T2400 (1.83GHz), T2500
(2GHz) and T2600 (2.16GHz). The standard graphics offering for the new laptop is the Intel
GMA950 which we have all grown to love (or hate depending on your needs) with a
256MB GeForce Go 7400 appearing on the option sheet. Either one of those
graphics chips will gladly power the 12.1" TruLife WXGA (1280x800)
display. Other features rounding on the spec sheet include support for up to
4GB of DDR2 memory, four USB 2.0 ports, one Firewire port, S/PDIF out, 5-in-1
media reader, two headphone jacks and 24x/10x/24x CD Burner/DVD combo drive (8x
DVD burner optional).
If users spring for the optional A/V Communications Package,
you'll receive an integrated 1.3MP webcam, a set of premium noise isolation ear
buds, Skype VoIP, directional microphone and internal mobile broadband antenna.
Mobile broadband options include the Dell 5700 (CDMA EVDO) and Dell 5500 (3G
start at $1,300 for an XPS M1210 optioned up with a Core Duo T2300E
processor, 1GB of memory, Intel graphics, 60GB 5400RPM hard drive and CD-RW/DVD
combo drive. $1,862 will get you a Core Duo T2400 processor, 1GB of memory,
NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 graphics, A/V package, 80GB 5400RPM hard drive and 8x DVD
burner. A fully decked out XPS M1210 with a Core Duo T2600 processor, 2GB of
RAM, NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 graphics, 100GB 5400RPM drive, Bluetooth 2.0, 8x DVD
burner, Sound Blaster Audigy ADVANCED HD Audio and a Dell 5700 wireless card
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Traveling along Colorado Highway 172 a couple weeks ago, we came across the Saturday cycling club. What happened to the riding-single-file rule? There were two large groups with three to five riders abreast. I watched as vehicles tried to snake their way around these inconsiderate spandex wearers, and saw the frustration of the drivers. Im a cyclist myself, and I gently tooted my horn as I passed the pack. They returned the gesture with a single-finger wave. How do we stop these maniacs? Can law enforcement do nothing? Is there a number we can call to report illegal behavior? Of course, we would pull off the road at a safe place before making the call. Spandex Sam and Lycra Lucy
The pugilistic peloton was dead wrong to be traveling in packs and flippantly flipping you off.
However, a gentle toot is still honking your horn in anger. Its a parting shot that provoked a response that should come as no surprise, especially from those jerseyed jerks.
Therefore, Action Line must wag his finger (the index one) at both parties.
Section 42-4-1412 (6a) of the Colorado Revised Statutes clearly states that cyclists shall not ride more than two abreast on bike paths and in designated bike lanes.
The law continues: Persons riding bicycles two abreast shall not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic and, on a laned roadway, shall ride within a single lane.
Honking ones horn is not going to prompt good cycling citizenship or obedience to the above directive.
When taken to the extreme, the act can backfire as it did this September near Boulder, when a 75-year-old miscreant tailed two cyclists and honked his horn incessantly.
The cyclists recorded the surreal encounter on their smartphones and posted it on YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/bikehonk.
Based on the video, the old guy was cited for harassment and improper use of a horn or warning device.
Meanwhile, back in Southwest Colorado, what of the gearheads whose weekend social has become the equivalent of a mobile midday zombie march?
If bike packs are impeding traffic, the first step is to report the incident to nonemergency dispatch at (970) 385-2900.
Law-enforcement response will depend on many factors, including officer availability and the egregiousness of the rolling roadblock.
But lets face it, cyclists riding gang-man style isnt exactly a high priority for the handful of officers who must keep the peace across 1,700 square miles of La Plata County.
The best thing is to take a lesson from the Boulder bike riders and the lunatic honking his horn: Whip out your smartphone and film the bikers anti-social behavior.
Then show the clip to law enforcement or post it online.
A gotcha video might be just the ticket to prompt a ticket.
Last weeks annual holiday poem filled the Mea Culpa Mailbag with Christmas cheer.
Enjoyed our annual Christmas parody, as usual, writes City Manager Ron LeBlanc, who wryly adds:
I see that your counseling therapy has been marginally effective. It appears that 2012 was almost too good to be true. Sidney Spies, Florida Road Roundabout, etc. were gifts from god. May 2013 bring more insanity to your doorstep, I promise to do my part.
Loyal reader, former newspaperwoman and proofreader Shelly Hartney caught an embarrassing typo and puts it to verse:
Well, Mike Smedleys muffed doggerel made me so mad.
He just goofed in a spot than can seem very bad.
Now, the last name of Rep. Mike was misspelled, say I,
For McLaughlin is wrong. Its McLachlan, no lie!
Email questions to firstname.lastname@example.com or mail them to Action Line, The Durango Herald, 1275 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301. You can request anonymity if you can explain why anyone would want to start a new year with disrupted sleep patterns and a hangover.


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Oregon Credit Union Public Fund Collateralization Program Launches
The first-ever Oregon Credit Union Public Funds Collateralization program launched Monday, allowing qualified credit unions in the state to accept public funds deposits that exceed federal insurance limits, according to the Northwest Credit Union Association.
Prior to the program's launch, only banks could accept public deposits beyond the $250,000 insurance limit. The new program gives governments additional options for depositing public funds, assuring that taxpayer money is safe even if a financial institution fails.
Though the NCUA insures deposits of up to $250,000, the Oregon Credit Union Public Fund Collateralization program insures deposits of more than $250,000 with securities as collateral. In the event of a loss, the state can recover public funds by selling the collateral.
"It makes sense for local governments to move some of their money from Wall Street to Main Street," said John Trull, NWCUA director of regulatory advocacy. "We are pleased to help facilitate the program."
The 10 credit unions that established the new collateralization pool are: $912 million Unitus Community in Portland, $143 million Pacific Crest FCU in Klamath Falls, $785 million OSU FCU in Corvallis, $3.1 billion OnPoint Community CU in Portland, $987 million Advantis CU in Milwaukie, $445 million MAPS CU in Salem, $766 million Northwest Community CU in Eugene, $119 million Old West FCU Union in John Day, $152 million Wauna FCU in Clatskanie, and $1.1 billion Oregon Community CU in Springfield..
The cities of Beaverton, Corvallis, Independence, Klamath Falls and Portland have signed letters pledging to deposit funds in excess of $250,000 in one or more of the participating credit unions, according to the NWCUA.
The amount of required collateral from each credit union will depend on its uninsured public funds balance, which must be reported to the state's Treasury division either weekly or monthly. According to a news release from Washington State Treasurer Ted Wheeler's office, the minimum collateral requirement can range from 10% to 110% of uninsured public funds deposits, depending on the capitalization level of the individual credit union and the number of participating credit unions in the program.


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lol I think leafs nation is rubbing off on some raptors fans, delusional.
Like Jack always says, "git that garbage outta here"
lol I think leafs nation is rubbing off on some raptors fans, delusional.
Like Jack always says, "git that garbage outta here"
(Canadian Press) - Fastapasta Productions, a Toronto based film production company, is developing THE BARGNANI STORY: MAGO NO MAGO WHERE IS THE MAGO, a tv movie of the week.
Pablo Schreiber, best known for his role as troubled brooding dock worker Nick Sobotka on The Wire, has been penned to play the role of Bargnani.
It's one thing to say "he's played one game with some effort and already you appreciate him bla bla bla"...it's an irrelevant point.
What is relevant is that Bargnani's role on the team has changed (if he stays) and that's already been decided. The question is can he and the organization make the shift mentally. It's not so simple after all these years.
Bottom line is, you cannot argue that ANY player in the NBA, if he has the proper role and responsibility can help a team. The question is always if that player will accept their role in the pecking order, and if the organization sees where they are supposed to fit.
he is not arujo...he will go to another team, and will probably be valuable as a 7th-9th man.
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your pal,
I just want to point out that he looks a little more bad ass with the sleeve.
Eh follow my TWITTER!
His man on man defense in the post is very good, he is a gifted scorer, someone who has been the #1 option on a team before, he is in his prime, and with Amir johnson in the game his lack of help defense is mitigated.
Sorry guys but blaming the entire teams woes over the last 3 years on one guy doesn't make sense, I'm not buying it. Viva Bargnani!
Bargnani, I missed him, we need him.
"Defense wins championships."
We heard Casey talk to the media following the loss yesterday to the Celtics saying that we need more scoring from the bench, this is the answer. If a trade gets done including bargnani that improves our team I am down for it. But an offensive lineup including Derozan, Gay, and Bargnani could be formidable, and its time to see how it plays out.
"Defense wins championships."
His defense looked pretty good to me in yesterday's game. And he was one of our most efficient scorers going 5 for 10 from the field, all that while having 2 months worth of rust on him. Give the guy a break, give the guy the ball, let him go to work.
"Defense wins championships."
I said this before, i wouldn't trade AB just to get rid of him. The only way i trade him if i'm BC is if they could get a top 10 1st round pick or a young player with upside ala Derrick Williams.
I wouldn't trade him for Pau Gasol.
21hrs. ago on Twitter I posted this
"Half the #Raptors fans 'maybe we should keep Bargani?' The other half 'we should trade him for Josh Smith and 1st' #facepalm"
and I see I'm not wrong...ugh
i8theball.com it's a website...about, you know....basketball.
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs was delighted
to report the performance of his company and remarked that, "If
you annualize our quarterly revenue, it's surprising that Apple is
now a $50+ billion company."
Apple sold 33 percent more Macs
year-over-year during the quarter bringing the total to 3.36 million
units. Apple also saw year-over-year iPhone sales double to 8.7
million units during the quarter -- the only sore spot was an eight
percent year-over-year decline in iPod sales to 21 million units.
Jobs also alluded to the tablet which
Apple is widely expected to announce during an event this Wednesday.
"The new products we are planning to release this year are very
strong, starting this week with a major new product that we're
really excited about." added Jobs.
Apple's tablet is expected to feature a
10" screen, include the requisite multi-touch support, and
provide news reading and multimedia-centric features. A recent
report from Flurry Analytics also suggests that the device will
be running a version of the iPhone OS (ver 3.2) instead of the more
full-features desktop variant of OS X.
Another interesting thing to note is
the large increase in iPhone sales compared to the previous year.
Apple has been slowly
lifting the single-carrier exclusivity deals around the world,
which is giving more customers the ability to jump on the iPhone
bandwagon. Apple is widely
expected to drop its exclusivity deal with AT&T this year --
the possibility of an iPhone on Verizon or T-Mobile's network in the
United States could mean another surge in iPhone sales during fiscal
2010 (and another surge in profits for Apple).


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One of the keys to improving the driving distance of
the Tesla Roadster is to improve the battery packs in the cars. Tesla
uses round 18650 format batteries like those found in consumer
electronics whereas most electric vehicle are powered by prismatic
cells that are flat. Tesla and Panasonic have announced that they
will be teaming
up on batteries for the Tesla Roadster and the future Model S
battery packs.
Tesla's JB Straubel said, "Our
collaboration with Panasonic will accelerate the development of next
generation EV cells, enabling Tesla to further improve our battery
pack performance."
Panasonic is one of the largest
producers of batteries in the world. Panasonic, however, will not be
the exclusive provider of batteries to Tesla – Tesla will continue
to source cells from a variety of sources.
Panasonic's Naoto
Noguchi said, "Being selected by Tesla to provide cells for
their current and next- generation EV battery pack is a tremendous
validation of Panasonic's nickel-based chemistry and the extensive
investments Panasonic continues to make in lithium ion R&D and
The Model
S is the Tesla sports sedan that is set to hit the market
sometime in 2011. When the vehicle was first announced in March 2009,
Tesla claimed it would have a range of up to 300 miles and would be
able to hit 60 in 5.5 seconds and carry seven passengers. The current
Roadster managed to eke out a distance
of 313 miles on a single charge in a test conducted in October of


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