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On December 2nd, DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory released a technical analysis of wind energy facilities' impacts on the property values of nearby residences. The research, funded by DOE's Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program, is the most comprehensive and data-rich analysis on the subject to date. Using a combination of different analytic approaches, the investigation finds no evidence that prices of homes surrounding wind facilities are consistently, measurably, and significantly affected by either the view of wind facilities or the distance of the home to those facilities. Though the analysis cannot dismiss the possibility that individual homes or small numbers of homes have been or could be negatively impacted, it finds that if these impacts do exist, their frequency is too small to result in any widespread, statistically observable impact.
The team of researchers collected data on almost 7,500 sales of single-family homes situated within 10 miles — with the closest home within 800 feet — of 24 existing wind energy facilities in nine different states. The transactions occurred between 1996 and 2007, spanning the period prior to the announcement of each wind energy facility to well after its construction and full-scale operation. Researchers visited each home to determine the degree to which the wind energy facility was likely visible at the time of home sale and to collect other essential data from the field. The conclusions of the study were drawn from eight different hedonic pricing models, as well as repeat sales and sales volume models. A hedonic model is a statistical analysis method used to estimate the impact of house characteristics on sales prices. The various analyses were strongly consistent in that none of the models uncovered conclusive evidence of the existence of any widespread property value effects that might be present in
communities surrounding wind energy facilities.
Over 30,000 megawatts of wind capacity is installed across the United States and an increasing number of communities are considering new wind power development. Given this progress, there is an urgent need to empirically investigate common community concerns and thereby provide stakeholders involved in the siting process a common base of knowledge. DOE's Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program addresses these needs by funding research and disseminating information through its education and outreach initiative, Wind Powering America. While other studies have found negative property value impacts near landfills, high voltage transmission lines, and other types of electric generation facilities, the Berkeley Lab analysis did not detect any evidence of widespread property value impacts from existing wind energy facilities in the United States.
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Spurs drub Denver to finish rodeo trip
Updated 11:51 pm, Thursday, February 23, 2012
DENVER — Fresh off the worst defeat for any Spurs team since 1997, a 40-point thumping in Portland, this season's Spurs came out against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center as if they intended to secure their most lopsided victory in the past dozen seasons.
Leading by as many as 28 in the first half, the Spurs eventually settled for a 114-99 victory that closed out their ninth rodeo road trip with an 8-1 record.
Only in 2002-03, when the Spurs lost the first game of the inaugural rodeo trip and won the final eight, had the club produced as good a record for the extended journey.
No team in NBA history has had a better stretch of nine consecutive road games. But closing the trip out with a convincing victory was more important for what it prevented — five days of dwelling on what would have been back-to-back losses.
"It was great to get the win," team captain Tim Duncan said. "It was important to start the game the right way, and we did that. We were happy with the outcome."
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At 23 years of age, DeJuan Blair doesn't need extra rest. He played 20-plus minutes in Portland but still had plenty left in Denver. Making 8 of 10 shots in the first half, he finished with 28 points, matching a career high. He also grabbed 12 rebounds.
"I don't know what got into me," Blair said. "All-Star break coming up, maybe. I was pretty aggressive. It was fun. A lot of fun.
"We wanted to come out and set the tone. They came off a loss last night, and we were coming off a huge loss. We wanted to hit, hit, hit them first."
Blair's aggression hit the Nuggets immediately. He made four of five shots in the first period, when the Spurs jumped out to a 31-15 lead.
"That's what DeJuan always does," Duncan said. "He finds a way to score the ball. He's like a magnet to the ball. It's just about getting his opportunities. He got a lot of those tonight, and he'll finish them. He'll put them in."
Next up for ever team is All-Star Weekend, a five-day vacation for every Spurs player but Western Conference All-Star Tony Parker and rookie Kawhi Leonard, who will play in tonight's Rising Stars Challenge.
It will be a welcome break for a team with three players on the injured list. Guard Manu Ginobili and center Tiago Splitter are still more than a week from their projected returns, and point guard T.J. Ford might miss the next game or two before returning.
Those injuries make every day without a game a bonus for the Spurs, now 24-10. Even their youngest player, 20-year-old Leonard, was feeling the fatigue of the rodeo trip. Feeling tightness in both calves at halftime Thursday, he sat out the second half, a luxury afforded to Popovich by their big lead.
As much rest as Duncan, Parker and their teammates got after the debacle in Portland, the short-handed Nuggets were primed for a fatigue-induced letdown. They arrived in Denver after 2 in the morning Thursday from a Wednesday night loss to the Clippers in Los Angeles.
Popovich said Thursday's game was not a fair contest.
"Considering what (the Nuggets) had to go through, not just with injuries but with the schedule they just had, it was not a fair fight. They deserve a lot of credit for hanging in the whole game and making a run. A lot of teams would have packed it in. They showed a lot of character, and I'm sure (coach) George (Karl) is proud of them for that."

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Well, it would seem they think the car makes sense as it is out testing yet again. Did Audi find a cheaper battery supplier or figure out how to make the car more cost effective? Did they decide to put it back on track? Well, who knows, as the car will be featured in the Iron Man 3 movie so it may just be making rounds simply for that purpose. Audi loves to market in movies.
With no official word from Audi this is all just speculation. But the pictures and video below of the car testing are real and it clearly still exists. The big question is if it will ever see production.


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Philadelphia, PA - On Wednesday night, Minnesota Timberwolves player Wayne Ellington hosted the All-City Classic featuring the top players in the state of Pennsylvania and a few from New Jersey who played with Pennsylvania AAU teams. Past players include Dion Waiters , Amile Jefferson and Maalik Wayns and this year's field included an array of talented juniors, sophomores and freshmen in three very competitive games. The Recruit Scoop on Rivals took in the action from Wednesday. Here is a rundown of some of the top performers and their recruitment.
Shep Garner , 2014 Guard from Roman Catholic - The uber talented guard has always established himself as one of the top players in the tri-state, but ever since his coaches moved him to point guard Garner may have found his true position. Realistically, the 6-foot-2 rising junior is a combo guard but the Roman Catholic stud can really play the point well. He distributes on the move and has a nifty flow to his game that is fancy when he handles the ball, but very controlled and unique. He sees the floor extremely well, finds open teammates and has such strong handle. While he is not a pick and roll guard just yet, Garner makes it look easy in a run and gun offense at the point and can also score. That being said, he needs to consistently finish at the rim. Penn State, Rutgers, Florida, Maryland, Texas, Arizona, Temple, La Salle and St. Joseph's have offered, while North Carolina, Kansas and Xavier are showing some interest.
Derrick Jones , 2015 SF from Archbishop Carroll - The bouncy freshman continued his great spring with a strong performance in the Classic. His athleticism is unbelievable and he plays similarly to current NBA draft prospect Michael Gilchrist but also moves similar to current North Carolina center Desmond Hubert . He runs up the court fairly slow and his motor isn't always present until he gets near the rim but Jones goes after every rebound and blocks shots with an attitude and tenacity rare for his 6-foot-5 frame. Between his defensive ability and his ability to finish, Derrick Jones will be a special prospect if he can improve his handle in order to slash from the wing. St. Joseph's, Xavier, Penn, Rutgers and Villanova have already expressed interest in Jones, who is playing with We R1's U16 team this summer. As the buzz continues to grow, look for the rising sophomore to appear on everyone's radar very soon.
Antonio Toplyn , 2014 SF from Neumann Goretti - The quiet and unassuming 6-foot-5 small forward came to play and surprised everyone with his performance. Demonstrating amazing athletic ability, slashing skills and an ability to finish, Toplyn is a dangerous small forward who could be very good depending on how much more he grows. With a good sense of seeing the open floor and being able to handle the rock, the rising junior needs to play with a sense of urgency like this all the time in order to be recognized. With no current offers on the table, the talented slasher has interest from Illinois, Bucknell, Delaware, Radford, Boston, Akron, VCU and St. Peter's. Look for him to have a strong summer with Team Final's U16 team.
Johnnie Davis , 2013 SF from Neumann Goretti - Usually known for his gritty team play on the court as a role player, Davis was one of the stars of the junior game as he constantly scored. Showing off his jumper a bit, but primarily being active down low for layups and attacking the rim, the rising senior was very impressive and scored in a variety of ways. With a big body at 6-foot-4, the versatile rock who can play the 2, 3 and 4 on the court is a mid-major coach's dream. Speaking of mid-major, the entire MAAC - including St. Peter's, Rider and Niagara are after Davis - to go along with Boston, Binghamton, UMBC, Towson, VCU, George Mason, Drexel, UMass, Florida Atlantic, La Salle and Missouri State have offered. He plans on visiting Boston, VCU, Towson and UMass before the summer ends.
Rysheed Jordan , 2013 PG from Robert Vaux - The No. 12 junior in the Rivals150 was in beast mode at the All-City Classic. A big, physical 6-foot-4 guard who passes the ball well and scores by going to the hole and using his rapidly improving mid-range jump shot, Jordan showed off all sides to his game. With a focused attitude on the court and the playmaking ability of a McDonald's All American candidate, Jordan is being tracked by Maryland the hardest as of now and has visited the College Park campus twice. Alabama, Villanova, Temple, La Salle, Kansas, St. John's, Virginia, Arizona, Georgetown, NC State, Drexel and more are heavily involved for Jordan, who could make a college decision as early as July. If he holds out to the fall, look for the Terrapins to definitely receive an official visit from him.
Ahmad Gilbert , 2015 SF from Constitution - Similar to Jones, the rising sophomore has an immense amount of athleticism. He runs the floor very well at 6-foot-4 and has a niche on the wing where he likes to attack the rim. He scores, but also sees his teammates and is very versatile. While his jumper is not consistent yet and his handle still needs some improvement, Gilbert plays a similar game to Pennsylvania native and Fairfield incoming freshman Marcus Gilbert . With a high-major motor and a knack for scoring the ball at the cup, the 2015 product is already hearing from Villanova and Temple, early on. With Savon Goodman and Daiquan Walker graduating from Constitution this year, the weight of the team heads to Gilbert's shoulders where coach Rob Moore is ready to give him the green light.
Other top performers from the 2012 All-City Classic: 2013 - Rondae Jefferson , Penn State commit Brandon Austin , Amar Stukes . 2014 - Floyd Preito , Malik Starkes , Ja'Quan Newton , Jamal Custis . 2015 - Tim Delaney , Manny Taylor , Samir Doughty .


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-- Robert Preidt
THURSDAY, June 20 (HealthDay News) -- Americans' vitamin D
levels vary throughout the year, peaking in August and bottoming
out in February, a new study shows.
The findings will contribute to understanding the vitamin's role
in seasonal illnesses, according to the researchers from the
University of California, Irvine, and the Mayo Clinic.
Vitamin D, which is produced by the skin when exposed to
sunlight, helps bones absorb calcium and can protect against
osteoporosis. It's also believed to play a role in seasonal
illnesses such as the flu.
For this study, the researchers measured vitamin D levels in 3.4
million blood samples collected weekly in the United States between
July 2006 and December 2011. The results appear in the journal
PLoS One.
"Even with food fortification, vitamin D levels in the population show a high level of seasonality due to the influence of sunlight," study first author Amy Kasahara, a UC Irvine graduate student in public health, said in a university news release.
"In this study, we have shown that vitamin D levels lag the solar cycle, peaking in August and troughing in February," she said.
The connection between seasons and vitamin D levels has been
known for some time, but this study provides more precise data
about vitamin D levels at different times of the year.
"Our analysis, combined with other data, will help contribute to understanding the role of vitamin D in all seasonal diseases, where the simple winter/spring/summer/fall categories are not sufficient," study senior author Andrew Noymer, an associate professor of public health at UC Irvine, said in the news release.
Vitamin D is found in foods such as egg yolks and oil-rich fish
such as mackerel, salmon, sardines and herring. Milk and cereal
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vitamin D intake is to take supplements.
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Notes: Patterson focused on job at hand
Nationals still hopeful about Cordero; Page high on Schneider
By Bill Ladson / MLB.com
Patterson acknowledged, however, that he is not a fan of the arbitration process because the team had to mention the negative parts of his game. He is coming off a season in which he pitched only eight games.
"To the Nationals' credit, they didn't get nasty with it," Patterson said. "Of course, they had to defend their side and they had to do a good job. They had to pick apart my career, my season in 2005. That's hard to sit there and listen to. But at the same time, it could have been a lot worse.
"It's business. I was trying to do the best thing for my career and my life, and they were trying to do the best thing for the organization."
While the Nationals are looking for four starters to fill out the rotation, Patterson said he is healthy and ready to pitch the season opener against the Marlins on April 2 at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium. He wants to reach 30 starts and 200 innings.
Last year, he didn't come close to those numbers. Patterson missed most of the season because of a pinched nerve in his right forearm. In the games he pitched, Patterson was limited to throwing just his fastball.
"Even in the games that I was hurting, I was still out there pitching," Patterson said. "The games that I pitched well in, you can look at that and go, 'Even when the guy is hurt, he can still go out and pitch games for us.'"
Surgery on July 20 corrected Patterson's forearm problem. By the end of October, Patterson was playing catch, and he started throwing off the mound in January.
The goal right now is to work on his changeup, a pitch he tried to perfect last season, but one which he couldn't throw because of the forearm injury. He wants to throw the pitch only to left-handed hitters while relying on his slider to righty batters.
"I don't, by any stretch, feel that I'm game-ready right now, but I have been throwing and feeling good," Patterson said. "I still want to continue with my arm strength, but the breaking balls I've thrown during the offseason feel great. I have no doubts in my mind what my health is and how I feel. I just want to keep moving forward."
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Patterson will be doing more than just throwing on the mound this season. He is expected to lead a young starting staff. He's not looking to be a vocal leader. He prefers to lead by example.
"I'm not going to say, 'Come here. Watch video with me,'" Patterson said. "If they come up to me and they ask or they stand back and watch what I do and how I prepare, that might be good enough. If they ask me, I will help them."
Let's talk: The Nationals are hoping to avoid arbitration with closer Chad Cordero, so the team will have a meeting with agent Larry Reynolds on Thursday, six days before the arbitration hearing date.
Cordero is looking for a $4.15 million payday, while Washington is offering him $3.65 million.
"We are going to meet ... face-to-face one more time to avoid the process," general manager Jim Bowden said. "We don't like the process. We prefer to settle, but this is big business and there is a lot of dollars at stake with every single signing we have."
High goals: Hitting coach Mitchell Page believes catcher Brian Schneider is capable of hitting .300 in 2007 based on what Schneider did during the final two months of the 2006 season. Schneider hit .324 in his last 42 games.
"I have a lot of confidence with him," Page said. "He has all the tools in the world to hit .300, because he controlled the whole field the last two months of the season. He was probably one of the toughest outs that we had."
Be a part of the mailbag: The Nationals mailbag returns on Monday. Send in your questions now.
Did you know: Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman led the Nationals with 50 multi-hit games in 2006.
Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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There are two big advantages to vacation life in Haines City, according to city administrator Jonathan Evans. The first is that several of the best golf courses in the nation are 30 minutes or less away.
Many residents, like Evans himself, live right on a golf course.
Related: 10 most affordable small cities
The second is home prices. "You can build a new home here for $50 to $60 a square foot," he said. "It's very affordable."
Existing home prices are also low. At a median of $123,000, they're about two-thirds of the price of a typical U.S. home.
Getting to Haines is easy. Vacationers can fly into either Tampa or Orlando international airports and be less than an hour from their second home. And with both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts within a 90-minute drive, there's plenty to do, even for non-golfers.


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Retiree Payments Inch Higher
Social Security payments for 63 million retirees and disabled people will rise 1.5% in January, a historically small annual adjustment that will add fuel to the debate over federal spending on retirement benefits.
The increase, announced Wednesday by the Social Security Administration, would be among the smallest since automatic cost-of-living adjustments started in 1975, and reflects weak inflation.
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A Central Texas man has been convicted of killing the mother of his ex-girlfriend in an attack a few weeks after the couple broke up.
Prosecutors in Bryan are seeking the death penalty for Stanley Wayne Robertson of College Station, who had a history of abusing his girlfriend.
The penalty phase began Friday for Robertson. He was convicted Thursday of capital murder in the August 2010 stabbing death of 59-year-old Annie Mae Toliver. She was abducted from College Station.
Robertson was arrested when his fleeing vehicle hit a Fort Worth police car. Toliver's body was found in a Fort Worth parking lot.
Police say Robertson earlier was charged with assaulting Tammy Toliver and he called her after the slaying to say it was her fault that he killed her mother.
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After the latest round of games in the Eastern Conference, the leaders are starting to separate from the pack, but the Dynamo remain right in the thick of things on the edge of the playoff hunt.
While currently in a rut following a 4-1 loss to the New York Red Bulls, the teams around the Dynamo didn't fare much better as the Dynamo remain in sixth place in the conference. Let's sift through the results from the weekend and see how they affect the conference race.
Sporting Kansas City 3, Columbus Crew 0
Columbus received a bit of a lifeline after beating the Dynamo in a midweek match, but Sporting Kansas City brought them back down to earth with an authoritative effort.
Kansas City briefly moved into sole possession of first place in the East with the win, but their co-leaders quickly caught up with them as the weekend wore on. As of now they sit in third place with 45 points due to tiebreakers.
Columbus' situation looks bleaker and bleaker each week, as they're still five points back of the red line marking who's in and out of the playoffs. What's worse for them is that the teams they're chasing hold at least one game in hand over the Black and Gold. They're still in this, but only barely.
Seattle Sounders 2, Chicago Fire 1
Chicago looked to be headed for a well-earned road point at CenturyLink Field, but a Zach Scott cross bundled off of Gonzalo Segares for an own goal in the 89th minute to send the Fire home with nothing.
With the loss, Chicago stays two points back of Houston and New England with 35 points, though the Fire hold a game in hand on both clubs. They will make that difference up on Wednesday night against Toronto FC at BMO Field.
Montreal Impact 4, New England Revolution 2
New England went down to 10 men in the 5th minute at home against Montreal, and Patrice Bernier and Marco Di Vaio scored two goals each to push Montreal back to the top of the standings.
The Impact continue to lead the East with 45 points and still carry two games in hand over New York and Kansas City, who are tied with the Canadians on points.
The Revolution stay at 37 points, tied with the Dynamo. New England holds the fifth and final playoff spot, however, due to the goals scored tiebreaker (the first tiebreaker is wins—both teams have a 10-10-7 record).
San Jose Earthquakes 1, Philadelphia Union 0
Philadelphia went down a goal in the 15th minute in San Jose, the Earthquakes went down a man in the 57th minute, but the Union weren't able to find an equalizer at Buck Shaw Stadium.
Philadelphia holds their place in fourth, but the gap between them and third place has widened to six points. The Dynamo remain only two points behind the Union, meaning they could leapfrog into sole possession of the fourth spot with a win in Philly this Saturday.
While the Dynamo's own result didn't go their way on Sunday, the rest of the clubs fighting for the last two playoff spots didn't do any damage either. Every team in the East retained their spot in the standings, with the top three clubs starting to pull away from the rest.
Keep your eye on the scoreboard for Wednesday night's Toronto FC vs. Chicago Fire match, a Chicago loss or draw will keep them behind the Dynamo going into next weekend.


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ASSATEAGUE – A planned launch from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility just south of Assateague, scrubbed last Tuesday because of poor weather conditions in the area, went off as planned last Saturday with the rocket arching its way across the evening sky around dusk in an event visible throughout the mid-Atlantic region including coastal Worcester County.
Wallops officials planned to launch NASA's four-stage Black Brant XII sub-orbital sounding rocket last Tuesday, but low-lying clouds caused the mission to be scrubbed until at least last Friday. When conditions were less than ideal on Friday, the launch window was moved to Saturday evening between roughly 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wallops officials finally got the perfect weather conditions they were looking for on Saturday and the rocket was launched without a hitch.
The mission protocol was set in motion early Saturday afternoon with an aerial search of the waters around Wallops just south of Assateague to ensure no vessels were in the launch area. Around 4:30 p.m., the shelter surrounding the rocket was removed and an hour later, about 5:30 p.m., the Black Brant XII rocket was raised into position. At about 7 p.m., several smaller test rockets were launched to ensure the radar tracking equipment was operating properly, and the roughly 55-foot tall Black Brant XII went up as planned at exactly 7:46 p.m.
The rocket's primary mission, called the Charged Aerosol Release Experiment (CARE), was to create a large, artificial cloud to allow researchers to gain a better insight into the highest clouds in the Earth's atmosphere. The vast artificial noctilucent cloud was formed by exhaust particles from the rocket's fourth and final stage at an altitude of about 170 miles. The noctilucent cloud produced by the launch created a spectacle nearly as great as the rocket itself and prompted more than a few calls to authorities throughout the northeast about strange lights in the sky, according to a NASA release on the launch.


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Astro 113 Spring 2006 Photo Gallery
Instructor: Joel Weisberg
Lab Assistants: Locke P. and Sara C.
M13 Globular Cluster in Hercules, the first night out!
Image by Elizabeth K. and Savannah S.
M15 - another globular
Ryan T. and Emily K. and Disan D. created this image.
M57 - the Ring Nebula - a planetary
Also taken by Ryan T. and Emily K. and Disan D.


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You think Jay is finally starting to call out his guys? If this is what he's feeding the press he's got to be getting into them harder in practice behind closed doors. Growing as a coach perhaps?
You think Jay is finally starting to call out his guys? If this is what he's feeding the press he's got to be getting into them harder in practice behind closed doors. Growing as a coach perhaps?
It's a bit late in the season to show your anger/frustration and put your foot down, this stuff usually happens in training camp. Guy's a hack coach, still, keep him because at least he's losing games which is what we want right now.
Colourful quote but nothing to stake a lot on regarding the season or Jay's status. The guys were out of it coming off the break and basically the yawning intensity didn't make much of a game.
Bargnani needs to put in at least 100% effort each game, which he isn't. I don't think he even realizes that he's on the court, playing a basketball game. Man, when your bigman is the guy playing the softest, that just sucks.
Maybe he senses the end is near and so he doesn't care about being political correct? This could be just as much a jab at Colangelo as it is at the players.
common guys you know he's clearly frontin'.
if him and BC were that serious about winning now, they shouldve done something by now.
he's just doing these things so that it wont be as obvious that theyve already thrown this season to the dumps and is on the path of rebuilding.
my concern is, if BC has already come out and said this will be their "young core" to build on, should we really get our hopes up that 2-3 new bodies will vastly improve this team both offensively and much more importantly, defensively?
i mean the rotation is pretty much set - calderon, bayless, DD, Amir, Davis and Bargs. say they trade calderon, even if we get a sensational rookie, does the core of DD, Amir, Davis and Bargs really a playoff/contender team?
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Read Feschuk's piece in the Star today in which he has a few lines from the Oak (now asst coach with the Cats) re the D problem with the Raptors. He says it's on the coach. badabing badaboom.
"You cann't go into a fist fight slapping" that's a Fu*king classic. Calling your team a bunch of sissies now is kind of late, Jay. You should have grown some onions earlier in the season when you had the chance and time. You should have benched your Italian statue of liberty when he was just standing still on defense and rebounding.
No worries, James Johnson is a blackbelt.
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Triano shares some of the blame but I defy you to name a coach that could do anything with this collection of castoffs and palceholders Colangelo has assembled.
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POLICE in Banbridge are appealing for information following the attempted theft of oil from a property on Kiln Lane.
Some time between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, January 30-31, an attempt was made to drill through an oil tank.
Damage in the region of £1,000 was caused.
Police are appealing to anyone who has information in relation to this incident to contact them on 0845 600 8000.
If you would prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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By Radio.com Staff
One Direction's Niall Horan has a released a new solo song titled "This Town."
Related: One Direction Weigh in on Niall Horan's Solo Debut
Back in May Horan confirmed that he was working on new material, and today we get our first listen.
"Been workin in the studio, wanted to share this song I just wrote with u guys, Niall tweeted by way of introduciton. "Thank you for always being there."
Horan wrote the song with Jamie Scott, Mike Needle and Daniel Bryer, the track was produced by Greg Kurstin (Adele, Sia, Kelly Clarkson).
Niall also let fans know he's signed with Capitol Records. ""I'm excited to announce I have signed a record deal with Capitol Records USA and released my first solo song," he said in a prepared statement. "Thank you to all the One Direction fans for your love and support as always. I'm looking forward to the next part of this journey together."
Check out "This Town" below.


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In addition to our conveniently places Tea Lounges, Golden Tulip Gurgaon has a number of enticing dining options for guests to enjoy. Our international restaurant Clove serves a breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner and our stylish lounge bar Lush has an extensive range of drinks and sophisticated ambient vibe for you to relax or entertain in. There is also In Room dining options available 24 hours a day.
After the daily breakfast buffet Clove serves a range of World cuisine. Our menu includes Indian, Chinese and Continental specialities and filling delights like juicy kebabs and enchiladas.
The Lush Lounge bar is located at lobby level and has a well-stocked bar of international and national favourites.


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Craig Demetrius Porter, 41, has been charged with murder.
Harris County sheriff's deputies said DNA taken while Porter was in jail last summer matched DNA taken from a September 2002 crime scene.
Investigators said 22-year-old Cherita Thurman's body was found dumped along Aldine Bender. She was nude, tied up with sheets and had been severely beaten, detectives said. She was killed at her apartment, officials said.
"We still wonder why he did this. Cherita was a very loving person," said her mother, Arvis. "We did not deserve this as a family for him to take her life like he did. He didn't have to do it.
Porter was arrested on Tuesday. He has denied knowing Thurman or having anything to do with her death, deputies said.
Sheriff Adrian Garcia resurrected the Cold Case Unit shortly after taking office in January 2009. The three-person unit has solved 17 dormant cases.
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Skip to comments.The Undoing of Curt Weldon - Able Danger Aborted
Posted on 08/20/2007 2:22:42 PM PDT by Sioux-san
When the history of the Bush era is written, no scandal will impress the reader as more telling of the time and place than the one that has engulfed Curt Weldon, the deposed Republican congressman from Pennsylvania.
To be clear, Weldon is not the perpetrator of this scandal but its victim. To understand how he got embroiled, a quick look back at a nearly forgotten chapter in the annals of the Clinton administration is in order.
In January 1997, the Clinton White House went public with a 332-page report that bore the "Austin Powers"-like title, "Communication Stream of Conspiracy Commerce." In its unapologetic paranoia, the effort recalled nothing so much as the final days of the Nixon administration.
"What is striking about the document," observed the Washington Post, "is that it lays down this suspicion-laden theory about how the media works in cold print, under the imprimatur of the White House." According to the document, here is how "the stream" worked:
First, well-funded right-wing think tanks and individuals underwrite conservative newsletters and newspapers such as the Western Journalism Center, the American Spectator and the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Next, the stories are reprinted on the Internet where they are bounced all over the world.
From the Internet, according to the report, the stories go through the right-wing British media, back through the respectable right-wing American press, into Congress, "finally to be covered by the remainder of the American mainstream press as a 'real' story."
A year after its introduction, Hillary Clinton would echo the findings of this report on the Today Show in her self-parodying alarm about a "vast right-wing conspiracy."
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You are probably correct about that. This is reminiscent of the Bush/Gonadless decision to let the Bergler dog pee on their leg. It was Clintonistas in the Justice Dept. that made the decision not to allow more serious charges into the mix. They didn't give away anything that they didn't have to, and W & Alberto let it ride. They're all dogs. The Weldons, Coburns, Tancredos and Hunters can be counted on one hand with a thumb left over.
Great article. Thanks for posting. The following was one part I found interesting:
"To join the Democratic Alliance, a prospective "partner" must put up a $25,000 entry fee and annual dues of $30,000. In addition, partners must invest at least $200,000 each year in organizations, like CREW, that the Alliance has endorsed."
It's like joining a criminal cabal.
I was struck by this,
To neutralize their opposition, they and their cronies have consciously crafted their own communication stream, one that is far less ethical and more effective than anything the right could have ever concocted.
I hesitate to call this a "left wing" conspiracy as there is no real ideology involved. Indeed, some on the hard left have applauded the work Weldon has done in tracking the steps and missteps that led to Sept. 11.
Properly understood, the Clinton communication stream has resulted from a collaboration, not of ideologues, but of well-placed Democratic activists whose motives involve some combination of fear, greed, spite, wishful thinking and lust for power.
Do we really care? and if we do what can be done? As Jim Eason, retired San Francisco talk show host, said years ago, "Drip on 'em, don't return incumbent politicians." (Weldon and a few others appear to be the exceptions, of course.) Try the ballot box first. Failing that, leave it up to the professionals. That's why I say, If modern America's Man on Horseback is out there, Get on the damn horse already!
As I read about how the Congressman and his family are being treated I remembered other outrages. Here's one.
This old FR thread has more, or rather it's an attempt to start a thread for alas no one here seemed to care.
Here's the insider, Ms Fitts, with names and amounts.
So often a certain class of conservatives complain about having to support lazy dolts (the poor). But how does Rush Limbaugh, Tom Sullivan, et al feeeeeel about this major cost of social services?
Don't be alarmed (too much) with scoop and Ms Fitts. Lots of Bush Derangement Syndrome, yes; but there are gems among the waste.
One can say that Bush's PBS, CIA, and EPA all promote liberal causes and try to undermine the President and his party. Bush does not control his administration.
The State Dept. is the worst at giving away the Farm. But I'll give them this — they kept the Chinese from getting our top secret defense systems until Clinton had this function moved to the Dept. of Commerce under Ron Brown. Pay The Piper Time — Loral, et.al. got to do their traitorous deeds without worry. Did Bush do anything to change any of this when he got into office? Either his team is the worst in recent memory, or they're just more of the same. High Drama for the Peasants' entertainment.
It is hard to figure. I think Bush never had the stomach to clear out the Executive Branch as he should. Perhaps the backlash against him would have been too great.
Here's hoping that a conservative Republican can truly get this seat back along with a conservative Republican Congressional majority in '08 and beyond.
That's why we need all the RINOs to be defeated in the Primaries. Come on, Folks - if you have a choice, throw your Bum out! Carl Levin is up for re-election here in Michigan after a 1000 terms, and I don't even know who is running against him. Very sad - very dangerous.
2008 is not 1992
the Clinton's have learned their lesson
this time, there will be no quarter given, no mercy bestowed
they will wage a relentless war against American Freedom and American Freedom very well might lose
One hypothesis is that Bush does not control his Administration; the other is reflected in my tagline. I think the evidence favors the latter.
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Bruce Springsteen and former President Bill Clinton rallied for President Barack Obama's re-election in Parma, Ohio earlier today. While the focus was to get-out-the-vote, it was apparent that most attendees had already made up their minds as to who was getting their vote. A few thousand fans of the Boss and the President filled the field-house on the Cuyahoga Community College West Campus in Parma.
After brief speeches by current Congresswoman Betty Sutton (D-OH 13) and Parma's Obama for America director, the 42nd President of the United States took the stage to a thunderous applause. Like he did at the Democratic National Convention, Clinton talked figures and the successes he had as president.
After 1 pm, Springsteen took the stage with an acoustic guitar and harmonica, kicking off with "No Surrender." Following this, Springsteen strummed his guitar and read notes urging supporters to re-elect Obama. The ambiance seemed to have shifted from campaign rally to open mic night at the local coffee shop. Still, fans stood through the 35 minute set that also included "The Promised Land," "This Land Is Your Land," "Youngstown," and "We Take Care of Our Own." Bruce also joked about his new theme song that was unfortunately rejected by the Obama team. Asking for crowd participation, Springsteen sang his song line by line followed by the audience adding the campaign slogan "Forward" in call-and-response form.
Lyrics included "I kissed your sister then I kissed your mama (Forward!). Usually this time of day I'm in my pajamas (Forward!)." The song definitely lacked political undertones and message, unlike those found on Springsteen's newest album Wrecking Ball. Springsteen wrapped up his set with "Thunder Road." He then headed to Ames, Iowa to campaign for Obama.
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I bought a 2012 R1200RT about a month ago with the BMW radio plus Sirius. Salesman convinced me I needed Bluetooth BMW Communications system ($400+) but, since the communications system would not fit in my helmet, they also convinced me to buy the Schuberth C3 ($700). Unfortunately, the sound quality from the Bluetooth system is abysmal. I am not an audiophile nut. It sounds like a radio station that won't tune in properly; not static, exactly, more like a distorted signal. Sound through the dash speakers is fine, so I'm confident the fault is with the Bluetooth. I can't listen to either FM or Sirius via Bluetooth because of the terrible distortion. Two visits to the dealer only resulted in them telling me "That's the way they all sound"; they could not improve the sound fidelity in the service department and they would not take a return on either the helmet or the BMW Communications system.
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GOOD INTENTIONS aren't enough. If the Chatham-Savannah Authority for the Homeless wants to exist — and it should — then it must clean up its act.
A consultant who examined the public agency, an umbrella group created in 1989 to address homelessness in the community, recently released a draft report of his findings.
Here's what he said in a nutshell: The authority is broken. But it's worth fixing. In many respects, that's encouraging.
That's because the problem of homelessness, which affects every city in the country, shows no sign of going away here or elsewhere. Anyone who drives under some of the bridges or overpasses downtown can glimpse evidence of people living on the street.
A civilized and humane society doesn't look the other way. Yet public and private funds available to help homeless people are limited. Plus, this population is tough to serve. It includes people suffering from mental illnesses and addiction, along with those who lost jobs and lack the skills to get new ones.
Solutions are difficult and complex. A coordinated effort among area service agencies is necessary to squeeze the most out of every dollar, reduce duplication and get results.
That's one reason why the homeless authority was formed. Unfortunately, the organization drifted badly, spending money it didn't have, going into debt and not being true to its mission. Those are some of the findings that consultant team leader Jerry Mark Silverman noted.
The city of Savannah and the United Way of the Coastal Empire, the fundraising arm that supports many social service programs related to homelessness, paid for this assessment. It was a good use of funds. Scrapping the authority isn't a realistic option. But to mend it, someone with a fresh, experienced eye must point out what must be repaired.
One place is the volunteer board, which has 21 positions. Eight posts are empty. Interestingly, Mr. Silverman said the current board, chaired by Larry Lee, should not be responsible for leading the effort to reform the authority. That means new volunteers will have to be recruited — a tall order.
Unfortunately, Chatham County officials are unlikely to take on a leadership role, Mr. Silverman wrote. County commissioners must reassess their anti-authority position, if only for financial self-interest. It's generally cheaper to help people get off the streets than to lock them in the county jail for breaking laws.
The authority screams for better management as well. For some unexplained reason, its payroll had grown from 17 employees to more than 80. Yet there was no evidence that more employees meant better results.
The consultant recommends the group have just two full-time staffers for now — an administrator and an assistant. Such a forced diet will help the group pay down its existing $100,000 debt on its line-of-credit and $75,000 owed to Georgia Legal Services.
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I'm not a Marbaury hater nor am I a die hard supporter, so my feelings are not inspired by anything other than wanting the best for my favorite team.With that in an egg shell.....why is our top priority to acquire a PG? What about Steph's game does not translate into the D'antoni system? Granted he is not the playmaker Nash is, but it is not at all unrealistic to think Steph can stil get 8 or 9 assist a game. He is a PG that likes to push the ball, and I thought that was the cornerstone of the Dantoni offense. Is Steph the best PG in the league, quite frankly, hell no! But he can still put up solid numbers. Really I think Steph could still easily average 16 and 8, now again he is not the best PG in the league, but name me another PG that the Knicks realistically have a shot at acquiring that is better, Kirk Hinrich is the only one that comes to mind, but 1. I don't think it is realistic to think we could get him, and 2. Steph playing at a high level is better than Hinrich. I know that he is in the final year of his deal so we have to consider his replacement, but say we trade Lee for Felton and Steph comes back like he for the final three months of the 06/07 season we would have a big problem. Look I have always been a fan of Nash even when he was still with The Mavs, but there is noone in the world that would have ever thought that he would be the PG he is today. The freedom of Dantoni's system really helped him evolve. Now Nash is very unselfish, and sorry to say Steph has not shown that, but I honestly believe that he'll do anything to see The Knicks win, and I also think that he wants to dead the notion of being a "coach killer" so he'll do what is asked of him.
My point (no pun intended) is that I don't see the major need. Now had we gotten the number 1 and we had a shot at Rose then that is no brainer, but I didnt understand why we were thinking of trying to convert players like Mayo,Bayless and Westbrook into PGs over a ready made NBA PG? It just seemed a little too desperate a move considering we do have a quality PG. Maybe there is some bad blood between Steph and Dantoni from Pheonix, because it doesn't make sense that he wouldn't atleast give him one season to try to run this team.


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I like the broadcasters who stick to calling the game without going overboard on criticism of the players and their "colorful" attempts at humor. Jack is considered an authority by the sports talk personalities so maybe that contributes to his insistence on telling us how the game should be played and how so and so has to improve this or that. In moderation he is okay.
If you are worried about Jack's self interest by making a play for Casey's job, I don't think you have anything to worry about. Jack ain't getting a job in coaching any higher than his kids high school team. Check out his record at Niagara.
I like Jack. Everyone used to complain that he was too much of a homer. Now he's a flip flopper? C'mon. Have you ever heard the punks that do the Boston games?
I gave examples, you can replay the broadcasts and see it for yourself. As for Jack making a play for Casey's job, huh what? I don't think that has ever been thought of or even expressed on this or any other forum, not sure how you got from A to B based on the comments here.
The self interest has more to do with making others perceive you as smarter than you really are. So by throwing others under the bus, you look like the wiser. A quality that is not very admirable.
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Honestly, I don't mind Jack or Matt... I think mostly because I ignore them 90% of the time. I do however, think Jack has a vested interest in the team and wants them to do well. But going by what some of the posters say (on other forums) JackMatt are much better than the other commentators. Jack is quite knowledgeable of the game and he does have his own opinions which I respect, Matt on the other hand... well he's okay. Anyway, I think the only time I actually pay attention to Jack is when he says, "Git that gah-bagge outta herre!"
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I think jack is a good commentator and I don't have issues with him being repetitive, just think he is not beyond criticism himself, if he is going to dish it out he needs learn to accept it when fans see through his mirage. What goes around comes around.
As the years go on, I'm starting to think that Jack is hammered when he's on TV. First of all, he looks decrepit. When you see him walking at the ACC, you think he's 75....he's actually 50! No way he doesn't drink heavily..i've never seen anything like it.
Even if i'm speculating and talking out of my A$$, the combination of him and Devlin is what kills me. no one is saying anything important basically the whole game.
At least when Chuck was around, him and Leo used to have petty arguments that were entertaining.
Leo used to be really bad, back in the day when he was doing the telecast with Sherman Hamilton (i think), maybe it was Jonesy, he used to get into heated arguments and you could cut the tension on air with a knife. He did not laugh at himself as much in his early days and was more of a meat head. Today's Leo is very tame by comparison to his earlier days, still a little loud and proud, but not nearly as bad as in his earlier days.
I don't see the big deal. I'm sure we all watch a game and think what the hell is player X doing in the game, then if he gets hot we want him to get the ball. I personally cringe when Anderson has the ball in crunch time because he can't help himself and channels his inner Jordan even when he is option #4 or #5. But if he's knocking down shots I'll bite my tongue or compliment him. What's the big deal?
I would even go out on a limb and say that Jack is a top five regional colour commentor. I will try to take some notes on the next non-Matt & Jack broadcast to provide some context. I've really rolled my eyes at some comments from the other guys.
I've definately learned to appreciate Matt & Jack a lot more after listening to large variety of other reginoal broadcasts...
I am not sure you, me or anyone can determine how "smart" Jack is, and I think he praises Casey 100 times more then he questions him. But that's Jack's job on the broadcast. One thing I do know is that in terms of basketball he is infinitely smarter then either of us. Combined. He didn't pile on for all the years of inept basketball he's had to endure. Now with some recent play that is promising he can do a little more than praise all the time. He can critique decent basketball.
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My points were straightforward, it did not take a rocket scientist to understand what I was getting at. Good luck with your man worship of Jack. (ps basketball is a game, not rocket science, sorry if you think it is infinitely impossible for you to have the same knowledge as Jack, and btw, you don't know who I am, not that it matters, just funny how you say "it's the one thing you know")
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dafunks Wrote:Is there a dummies guide to installing these Plugins.
I am really confused as to installing these.
I have read the first post but it seems more for the devopment then a how to.
Hi dafunks, read this section in the wiki and let me know if you still have questions.


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Upāsaka in the Tiep Hien Order (the Order of Interbeing).
Livelihood = writing, speaking, teaching.
Current focus theme = chronic illness/wellness; also a day/month for prison dharma.
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my online name is an allusion to a poem by Emily Dickinson :
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He was born April 18, 1931, in Jamestown. He was a contractor and carpenter. Harold was a member of First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Clarksville. He enjoyed small engine repair and loved country music.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Mary Spitler Wilhelm.
Survivors include his wife, Maxine Wilhelm of Clarksville; sons, Don and wife, Debbie Wilhelm of Clarksville and Bob and wife, Becky Wilhelm of Knoxville; daughter, Barbara and husband, David Carothers of Rogers; one brother; two sisters; three grandchildren, Tabatha Teal of Springdale, Crystal Clayborn of Fort Smith and Rebecca Carothers of Rogers; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2 p.m. today at First Landmark Missionary Baptist Church with the Revs. Vernon Bass and Amos Pledger officiating. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery in Clarksville.
Arrangements by Broussard Funeral Home in Clarksville.
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A month ago I had a bad accident with my RT and am currently in the hospital recovering. I will be okay but got some serious healing to do, sadly my 08 RT is in a better place now. I will ride again and want to give a fair shot at my options. I had over 90k km's on my bike and loved it.*Has anyone reading this gone from an RT to a 1600 and if so could you share your thoughts on good and bad?
I currently am awaiting word on the 2014 RT not sure why its taking so long.... but since I have been waiting I got thinking maybe I should consider the 1600 also.
So I appreciate any feedback...and it gives me something to do as I can't currently walk and won't be able to for a little while yet. Got a lot of time on my arse to read.
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ID please of a hairy caterpillar I observed some while ago.
Many thanks
No - he needs that thick coat, being almost Arctic ...in a way...
He is Arctia caja, the garden tiger moth.
There are related species in the same and similar genera (eg. Euplagia), but their caterpillars are different.
Beware this hairs - they can cause various irritations.
Thank you Mike...
That's really intersting to know the caterpillar ID as I notice Garden Tiger Moths in recent years frequently in South London, where I live, when they emerge. And, I promise I won't send him to the hairdresser now I know he definitely needs his topknot.


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It was 45 years ago this month that Pete Townshed, Roger Daltrey, Keith Moon, and John Entwhistle–the four members of one of the most legendary bands in rock history, [lastfm]The Who[/lastfm]–recorded their timeless classic "My Generation." This was not only an anthem for their peers, but has remained relevant for generations that have followed. The song has also been recognized by both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Grammy Hall of Fame for its historic significance.
When the band stopped by WNEW in April 1978, they were putting the finishing touches on the album Who Are You. This classic interview from the WNEW vaults also marks as one of the last interviews with drummer Keith Moon, who died a few months later.
It is almost chilling to hear WNEW's Scott Muni talk with Keith about his health:
The band discusses Who Are You:
Three hilarious vacation stories from Keith, Roger, and Pete:
September 15th, 1967: The Who perform "My Generation" on The Smothers Brothers show. Some say the end of this video contributed to Pete's hearing loss:
Check out more classic WNEW interviews.


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text: I bought the bike new, even saw it in the crate and put together in 04. I took it in for the 600 mile service but that was the last time the dealer had their hands on it. I have done the oil changes way ahead of time, they say 6000 miles i say 3000 on eng oil and most of the time i do the trans and diff oil at those intervals. With only 17,000 on it now it did not get rode like i wanted untill i retired recently and now i have fell in love with the bike again. I knew i was messing up on the brake fluid flush but the fluid looked good through the site windows and down by your right foot. Anyway i got a break in the weather bit the bullet and went to the dealer to catch her up on some maintenance and i wanted to learn how. I watched and took notes on the procedures. The mechanic asked me is this really the first time this has been done as the fluid color was not really off much from new fluid and the screens in the ABS pump were clean. We did the valves, they were somewhat loose, and synchronized the throttle bodys. I wanted to see the alt belt, it was fine but BMW has got a special tool to adjust that of course. He hooked it up to the computer and there were no codes. Now that i am not afraid to do the fluid flush after i get the funnel and the bent just right wrench to loosen the bleeders on the ABS pump i will do this job myself more often. I am courious why the old fluid looked so good. I have adjusted valves on air heads before but paid the dealer to go through this also with me, neat trick putting all four feeler gauges in at the same time to get things right. The ride home did feel good and she did start up good and is quieter, now all i need is some better weather.


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Australian center Aron Baynes is en route to San Antonio to finalize his acquisition by the Spurs, according to a Tweet posted earlier on Friday by self-styled European basketball expert David Pick.
Baynes, 26, had been averaging 13.8 points and 9.8 rebounds in Euroleague play for Slovenia's Union Olimpija before reports broke about two weeks ago that he had reached a multi-year agreement with the Spurs.
A member of the Aussie national team, Baynes (6-10, 260 pounds) played alongside reserve guard Patty Mills and for assistant coach Brett Brown at the Olympic games in London.
According to pick, Baynes will sort through paperwork and take a physical upon arriving in San Antonio, presumably the final hurdles before he officially joins the team.
Pre-draft reports following his solid, if unspectacular career at Washington State describe a physical presence who possesses good touch around the rim, limited offensive skills and a rugged defensive mentality. Those same reports were less than complimentary about Baynes' athleticism, but various clips on YouTube show him attacking the rim with a decent amount of lift.
Until we get a chance to see him ourselves, here are a few summations that popped up over the past week.
This one, via Pounding the Rock, chronicles his steady development at Washington State:
What made Baynes such a pleasure to watch was that unlike many players, you could see him getting better every game. Even the subtle parts of his game, like the space he created underneath, the continued refinement of his hook and both his individual and team defense, meant Baynes was one of the best big men in the Pac-12.
Considering he graduated almost four years ago, this in-depth assessment at The Basketball Post gives us a more accurate idea of what kind of player Baynes is today. No idea who Rafael Uehara is or what his credentials are, but he certainly seems to have a decent handle on the newest Spurs.
He praises Baynes' athletic ability and motor, which are qualities that, while certainly not elite, stand out in the limited amount of video available. A few other nuggets:
Baynes possesses above average athleticism, capable of sprinting down the court on fast-breaks. Though of average height for his position, he has good size due to noticeable lower-body strength, which permits him to set good position on offense and defend his ground on defense.
Pick-and-roll defense projects to be his biggest issue transitioning to the NBA. Baynes is willing and smart; he knows where to be and when to be there but will likely struggle badly on switches. He is not a constant shot blocking threat (20 blocks in 26 games) and he backpedals a lot in attempt to overcompensate protecting the rim, which just permits too much leverage to the opposing ball-handler.
It's hard to imagine we'll get much of an opportunity this season to see how accurate those comments are considering the Spurs will be gearing up for the playoffs as Baynes will be getting accustomed to simply being in the NBA. (Think jumping from the Slovenian league to the Association might be a little overwhelming?)
But, trying to guess how Gregg Popovich operates is an exercise in extreme futility, so we'll just have to wait and see what, if anything, young Baynes can contribute.
Post-assist finger point: Project Spurs.


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Hello! I need a beta, bad! And I want to write a story with someone else. Anybody want to?
Check out my blog!!! noooooowwww! I will put my story that never gets submitted on it!
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*Sigh* I've been desperately sending in my story. *Cries* They don't like it! Oh well, I guess that if it doesn't work the third time then I will stop writing late at night. I guess that would help, huh?
I LIKE KATERPILLERS *Caterplls *kittypillers *CATERPILLERS!!!!!!!! whew I got it right!
Things I like: Harry Potter, Pretending Harry Potter is real, Picking up sticks and yelling things like, "LUMOS!", Eating, Days when I can sleep until 1:45 in the afternoon bc I stayed up untill 2 AM last night, the word I made up called Gaahck!
Dislikes: Fuzzy things that aren't clothes or puppies or caterpillers, caterpillers dying, being hungry, the queue closing right after I submit my first fanfic, Cedric Diggory dying, writers block.
okay I have a lotta fan fics wrote down already, a lot are okay, but anyways im working on one called harry potter punk'd, and one called the transfer. i'll give you exerpts: HP punk'd: EXERPT ONE: Lucius Malfoy yells,"NO THAT'S AN HEIRLOOM!" and he is reduced to tears. EXERPT TWO: The girl ran and jumped into the van putting out the flaming shoe.
EXERPT THREE:Hermione smiled, waved, and said, "I have to get back at them after they froze my bra!" Then she looks around, "This isn't going to air, is it?"
Oh and if anybody read this, tell me if you want to beta read my story cuz I keep missing mistakes!
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It's not even Thanksgiving yet and we are already swamped with work, exhausted from the influx of parties, and trying hard to stay on top of looking our best. One thing we've found that makes it easier to get a flawless look for the holiday season? Amazing make-up tutorials on our favorite seasonal looks!
If you want the inside scoop on how to have perfect cat eyes with the magic of Scotch tape or red lips that stay put despite all the mistletoe make-out sessions, check out our list of Ten Quick & Easy Beauty Tips For The Holiday Party Season.
Something about big curls just screams holiday glamor and with everyone snapping pics on their phones to post to Facebook, spending a little more time on a curly do might have you tagging yourself all throughout January.
9. Smokey Glitter Eyes
We are proponents of glitter all year long, but if you are normally shy of sparkles for day-to-day, there is no better time to whip out your glitter crayon than during the holidays. A little around the eyes looks like a mistake, so go bold with an eyeload of dense color.
8. Perfectly Shaped Eyebrows
Oh my god, Jane Marie is our skin-spiration and her tutorial on how to get perfectly shaped eyebrows is so easy to work with. Even without gads of make-up on, good skin and good eyebrows can make you look fabulous wherever you go!
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7. Contured Face
OK, we're right there with you. There are carbs everywhere and you've gained your annual winter ten–right in your face. Learn how to contour with make-up, slap on some Spanx, and no one but your scale will know the difference. Remember–that's what New Years resolutions are for!
6. Look Alive
The title sounds a little macabre but all of us know that feeling after a few cocktail parties back to back–tired eyes and skin. Don't show up to work or your family dinner looking like a hot mess. Try these simple make-up tips to make yourself look more "awake." You'll thank us when your aunt isn't making comments at the table about you looking a "little tired" and "how are you going to get a man with bags under your eyes."
5. Lush Fake Eyelashes
When mascara is just not enough and you want to really make a statement at your next holiday party, whip out the fake eyelashes and gloat on all the compliments you get. Yes, that's right. You're hot.
4. Flawless Matte Foundation
Channeling a bit of a retro vibe for the holidays is always fun and we love going full-on '50s. One of the key components of the '50s look? Flawless matte skin.
3. Perfectly Manicured Holiday Nails
Scarlet red nails always look fancy ripping open presents, but if you've spent all your late year dough on gifts for your loved ones, a perfect at home manicure is not as hard as it seems. And it's so much cheaper!
2. Bright Bombshell Red Lips
Red lipstick can be kind of scary, but if you pick out a color that fits your skin tone (ask the people at the beauty store for help) and you follow Jessica Harlow's amazingly simple tips, your red lipstick will look red-hot at your next holiday party.
1. Scotch Tape Cat Eye
Jane Marie from The Hairpin teaches us how to wondrously scribble on a coveted cat eye with the magic of Scotch tape. Super sexy '60s eyes let me introduce you to little black dress. We're sure you'll get along beautifully.
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Can anyone direct me to a source where I can buy fabric with Miniture Pincher puppies on it. I;d like to make my son a rag quilt.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
Can anyone direct me to a source where I can buy fabric with Miniture Pincher puppies on it. I;d like to make my son a rag quilt.
Don't know that I've ever come across that, but you could print your own from a picture onto fabric. Now that would be a real custom quilt!
Mini dobies are just so cute!!
Try here; http://www.jandofabrics.com/products...=35&viewall=Tr
and google dog+fabric and lots of choices come up. Also try fabric.com.
Here is a paper pieced pattern source.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the link. Fabric.com was my first choice, no luck. Saw tons of doggie fabric, but no Min Pins. I'll keep searching. Thanks
Hello..try Monique Akar Designs. They have fabrics with all sorts of dogs, cats, lizards, whatever your pet is and they sell 6" & 12" pre-cut squares or yardage.
Thank you so much for that site. They have just what I'm looking for. My son's puppy is black & tan. I will get the 6x6 as soon as I can figure out how may to order.I will use a black 6x6, min-pin 6x6 & a white 6x6.
Again thank you for that link.
One of the best tips I found from this site is a fabric search engine that looks through a hundred or so shops. Here's the link:
Type your search words and click "thumbnails"
Here is a picture of a quilt I made with "Maltese" fabric squares.


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We have some serious decisions to make in our county where an average of one cyclist is killed a month.
Consider the two women killed last week in Newport Beach. Their names were Cathy Ritz and Sarah Leaf, and they dedicated their professional lives to helping people.
Leaf, a 29-year-old nutritionist, and Ritz, a 57-year-old doctor, were the eighth and ninth cyclists killed this year on local roads.
If the death rate continues, this year will match last year's body count of a dozen cyclists killed in vehicle collisions, about the same number as most previous years.
If there was this kind of carnage in any other activity, we'd either ban it or make changes.
Here's the thing: Change starts with you. Yes, dear reader, you can make a difference.
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It is a cool evening on May 16, 2007 and sadness is in the air. A road cyclist myself, I join 150 other cyclists in Irvine for an annual worldwide event called the Ride of Silence. The idea is to honor cyclists killed and to remind drivers to be careful.
With bike lights twinkling, most riders wear small photos or black armbands with names and dates of people killed on bicycles the previous year: David Pullen, 59, May 21; Michael Thompson, 33, July 25; Everett Dawkins, 32, Aug. 22; Jason Kramer, 13, Sept. 1; Christy Kirkwood, 51, Nov. 28…
The year before, 2006, was especially awful. Eighteen cyclists were killed on Orange County roads.
Keep in mind, the body counts don't include those injured, paralyzed.
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This week, I ask the coroner to pull the latest cycling fatalities. I review the last four years. Some might call 2010 a good year, four dead; 2009 a bad year, 13 dead.
What else do the records reveal about cyclists killed in the last four years?
Most are male, ages 20s through 60s. One is 81. Two are boys, one 8 years old, the other 9.
I mention this because every time I write about cycling deaths – and I've written more than a dozen such columns – road cyclists think it's all about them – which is partly true.
And drivers think it's all about road cyclists, which is certainly untrue.
Kirkwood, a school teacher and mother, was a mountain biker riding in the bike lane on Santiago Canyon Road for a 50-yard stretch to get to her car.
For those who rip the so-called spandex crowd, the "Lance Armstrong wannabes," it's time to get real.
Our deadly trend doesn't care what the victim wears, their age or why they're on the road.
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It's Oct. 21, 2010 at Newport Beach's Oasis Senior Center. About 45 people gather to talk about how to end the carnage.
Newport Police Chief Jay Johnson, a cyclist himself, called the meeting after several cyclists were killed in his city. He's brought along a half-dozen officers so there can be a meaningful dialogue between law enforcement, cyclists and other citizens.
Of Orange County's cities, Newport Beach is at the forefront of working to turn around the death rate.
As with many of these kinds of meetings, and I've been to a number, there are deep divisions and some common ground. Everyone agrees change must be made. But what change?
Some suggest that cyclists don't belong on roads – as if Orange County should lead the nation in banning bikes in an area that many consider a cycling destination.
Others echo this post on BikingInLa.com after one column I wrote: "Telling cyclists not to make drivers mad is like telling a battered housewife to be more obedient so her husband won't beat her anymore."
Newport Beach follows up with special patrols, incident studies, something called "bike sharrows," arrows on lanes. The moves are a good start and other cities should follow.
But they're not enough.
• • •
It is Monday afternoon and the cycling community is angry, sad and mobilized after the deaths of Leaf and Ritz.
I talk to Newport Beach Citizens Bicycle Safety Committee member Frank Peters, founder of bikeNewportBeach.org, one of several cycling clubs in Orange County.
Peters' voice is thin, emotionally wrung out. He confesses what we both feel – depression and frustration.
Hours later at Newport Beach Central Library, 150 people jam a room to mourn, vent and discuss solutions.
I circle back to Peters a few days later. He says stronger leadership is necessary to make needed changes to ensure streets are designed to safely include bicycles.
Few would disagree that transportation redesign is needed. But road changes can take years, and every month that ticks by means more spilled blood.
• • •
The driver who killed Christy Kirkwood, according to reports, was driving fast and accidentally veered into the bike lane.
I obtain the driver's name – not from her survivors I should note – and track down his address. I drive to his house, not far from the scene of the accident. I sit in my car for a long time. Then I drive home.
What's the point of asking someone how they feel about killing someone, leaving a husband without a wife, a classroom of kids without their teacher, a son without a mother?
It's a legacy no human wants.
As a driver, here's what you can do to help save lives:
• Remember there are cyclists as well as drivers on the road and they have the same rights as slow-moving vehicles. Remind yourself to look for bicycles as well as cars. Don't just look down car lanes, look down bike lanes.
• Resist speeding up to pass a cyclist when you are about to make a right turn. The cyclist likely is going faster than you think. Slowing and turning behind the cyclist will only take an extra two seconds.
• Be patient with cyclists who are jerks. They are someone's mother, daughter, son, father.
As a cyclist, please:
• Keep in mind that you represent every man, woman and child on a bike. Ride as if their lives rest on your shoulders.
• Obey all road rules and traffic signals. Yes, that includes stop signs. And ride as far to the right as is practical.
• Be patient with drivers who are jerks. You're better than that.
We can join together and change our deadly culture. Let's start today.
David Whiting's column appears four days a week; email@example.com.