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SNOW HILL — Convicted killer Justin Hadel last week attempted to escape from the Worcester County Jail.
Hadel, 20, of College Station, Texas, was found guilty of first-degree murder in June for the beating death of Christine Sheddy, a 26-year-old Delaware woman reported missing in November 2007 from a farm in Pocomoke where she had been staying with friends.
Last Tuesday, jail officials learned Hadel had removed a 12- to 14-inch steel hinge pin from the door of the Administrative Segration 4 area and attempted to use the new-found tool to pry open an exterior window, according to charging documents.
"Hadel removed the hinge pin and placed paper in the hinge area to conceal the removal of the hinge pin," the charging documents read. "Hadel used the 12-14" hinge pin and pried the security window casing in an attempt to escape confinement through the window. The window casing has pry marks from the hinge pin and the lock mechanism has been damaged due to the hinge pin breaking inside the lock mechanism."
Hadel has now been charged additionally with two counts of malicious destruction of property, possession of contraband and attempted first-degree escape.

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wow...hard to believe her (Dakota) is still an underage teen. It looks like she is going to steal this movie from KStew as far as performance goes.ReplyDelete
wow....kudos to Dakota who looks like she's gonna rock the movie. Can't wait for this to come out!ReplyDelete
OMG little Dakota isn't so little anymore.. She's one bad ass chickety for sure.ReplyDelete
Dakota has always been an AMAZING actress I CANT WAIT to see this movie!ReplyDelete
I have no doubt Kristen's going to be great in this movie but...wow...Dakota looks great!!! Her character is the main one is she not?ReplyDelete
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DL sign-painter working on Obama inauguration floats in Maryland
Shawn Qualley is helping to make history -- literally and figuratively.
The Detroit Lakes man is in Maryland, helping his former employer create floats for the presidential inaugural parade, which will take place Jan. 21.
"They've done every inaugural (parade) since Truman," he said of Hargrove, Inc. "It's a huge exhibits, events type place, and part of what they used to do in the past is parade floats."
Qualley worked for Hargrove, Inc. for three or four years in the graphics department, he said, when he and his family lived in Maryland. Originally from Detroit Lakes, they moved back to Detroit Lakes a few years ago and now run the business Unique Designs, Gifts and Signs in Hawley with his mother-in-law Kathy Reidberger.
A rare talent these days, Qualley hand-paints signs for a living.
"We were out here (in Maryland) to see my daughter, I stopped in to say hello and they asked if I could come back to help with the floats because they have nine new floats for the inaugural parade this year," he said.
The planning behind the job isn't the battle, though. The rush to get them done in time for the parade is where the crunch comes in. Once an inaugural committee approves the floats, the business has about two weeks to produce everything.
"That's why this company gets the contract every year -- because not everyone can handle that kind of timeframe," he said. "It's all hands on deck when they get the go-ahead."
This week, the workers will be putting in some extra hours since the parade is only a week away.
Qualley has been working on carving and painting projects for the floats.
"There's a liberty bell on one of the floats and I repainted all that and made it look as authentic as I could."
He also worked on a Martin Luther King, Jr., float and carved out Diamond Head Mountain for a Hawaiian float.
"It's a huge-scale thing. One aisle of the building houses all 13 of the floats. I'm used to working out of my little shop at Unique Designs there, so it's quite a big difference," he said.
Not only is Qualley creating the floats, he will be driving one in the parade, as well.
"I'm getting cleared by the CIA, or whoever takes care of that. I had to get a background check and send in pictures, so I guess I'm elected to drive one of them," he said. "It'll be an experience, anyway."
Qualley said this is a good time of the year for this experience, since he's "rebooting" for the summer and his schedule was open enough to enjoy his 22 days in Maryland.
As an added bonus, he's gotten some extra time to visit his daughter while there.


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Today's Lending Game – Really?
Filed under Blog · Tagged: Fannie Mae, FHA, Freddie Mac, Intero, REO
Every so often, I run across a great post that helps frame a current issue in Real Estate. This week, I have chosen to include a post written by Gino Blefari, Intero CEO, and John Thompson, Intero Co-founder. Two great guys that I enjoy serving with on the Intero Foundation Board of Directors (subject of a future post).
Enjoy …
Are you a fan of Saturday Night Live? I love a segment they call "Really" on Weekend Update…I am submitting this story for them.
Yesterday one of our buyers was turned down for a loan being processed by one of the "big four" – direct lenders that are still standing. Not news in today's world of stricter financing standards, until you hear "the rest of the story," as Paul Harvey might say.
The property being purchased appraised without a problem, and the buyer had qualified with formal loan approval. They signed all of their loan documents in escrow, brought in their down payment, and the move was scheduled for the following day. The champagne was on ice until…the lender called the day prior to close to announce they are not going to fund the loan.
Seems a copy of the termite report landed in the hands of the underwriter at the last minute (literally), and the bank refused to fund. Now claiming the loan is "un-sellable" to Fannie Mae since there are bugs in the wood to the tune of $6,000.
I should probably tell you that the buyer had a $600,000 down payment on a $1,000,000 home purchase, asking only for a $400,000 loan.
After going "up the ladder" all day at this bank to find out who could make sense of this, I was shocked by the question I kept getting asked by high level bank personnel…"How did this report get to the underwriter? This would not have been a problem otherwise."
Interesting, isn't that how we got into this mortgage mess? Keeping information from the lenders? The point is – given the new information what the underwriter should be asking is – is this still a good loan? Let's see $600,000 down with $6,000 worth of work on a lending program that has a minimum down payment requirement of 20%, or for this loan $200,000. It's a no brainer right?
The loan was now denied because Fannie Mae (FNMA) won't buy this asset now that they are aware of this report. Huh? The truth is, banks really aren't the lender anymore, and the government is, since the majority of today's loan's are either purchased or insured by Uncle Sam via FNMA and Freddie Mac (FHLMC.) Another way to think of it is taxpayers now own Fannie Mae through Uncle Sam's bailout. So we taxpayers turned down a $400,000 investment secured by a $1,000,000 property over $6,000 in bugs from a well qualified buyer.
I want that investment in my portfolio Fannie Mae – are you listening?
Don't worry, we the taxpayer made up for it later in the day by purchasing a different loan. A $410,000 FHA loan (taxpayer supported as well as own them too) funded for a different buyer we represented secured by a $425,000 property with the buyer putting 3.5% down. I feel your nervousness. You can rest assured the bugs were removed from this investment. We taxpayers were fine with putting this highly leveraged loan in our portfolio vs. a buyer putting 60% down.
Yes really. This is today's lending game.
Doctors must be making us sick since they explain what's wrong with us after reading our charts and reports when WE get 'inspected.' So we think – as long as I don't go to a doctor, and there are NO reports, I must be healthy. This same logic is used today while making many lending decisions based on bank guidelines.
If banks, or Fannie Mae, are so concerned about a home's condition before they fund, I am curious how termites got to the top of the 'home repair food chain.' The chimney could be falling in on a property, and my loan will fund as long as I have a termite clearance.
Here is the coup de grâce –
Bank owned properties (REO's) make up almost half of the properties for sale in many markets across the country. It is a "buyers beware" purchase. Banks demand buyers to sign a complicated "as-is" addendum drawn up by their attorney. Yet today, the bank denied a perfectly good loan for their own borrower because they were buying the property "as-is."
Am I the only one that sees the irony?
Would you like to know the "rest of the story?"
There is a happy ending. The buyer did close escrow and get to move in. This "unqualified buyer," according to "Mr. Big Four" lender, ended up paying all cash for property.


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Hard-working Coste gets thrill from card
North Dakota native used to collect Roger Maris cards as a kid
Chris Coste always enjoyed collecting baseball cards as a kid. Even more enjoyable than that was having a kid ask him to autograph his rookie card with the Phillies years later.
"I'll never forget it," Coste said.
You see, Coste made his Major League debut with the Phillies as a 33-year-old rookie in 2006. He was a big part of the club's drive to the National League East Division championship last season, and he has continued his production in 2008. Coste even has a recently published book, titled, The 33-Year-Old Rookie.
After 11 years in the Minor Leagues -- including five in the independent Northern League -- with several organizations, Coste never gave up on his dream of getting that call from a Major League club.
Now an established backup catcher, Coste is doing what he dreamed of as a kid -- playing professional baseball. Many years ago, he was that bright-eyed kid who collected baseball cards, and he shares thoughts of his collecting days.
MLBPLAYERS.com: What was your favorite card?
Coste: I can't remember exactly. I remember I liked a lot of players and had cards of Mike Schmidt and Joe Morgan. And being from North Dakota, everyone knew Roger Maris. I had a Maris card.
MLBPLAYERS.com: What was it like to see your first Major League card?
Coste: It's kind of indescribable. It's almost surreal. After all those years of fighting to make it, seeing yourself on a card and signing an autograph is a dream come true. It may sound cliché, but it's so cool. I know how hard I had to work to get here. I know how close I got so many times, but things didn't work out. It was incredible to have that first card. It will always be special to me.
MLBPLAYERS.com: Do you have a specific way you'd like to be featured on a card?
Coste: No, not at all. Just to be on a big league club and on a baseball card is enough. Any picture they want is fine.
MLBPLAYERS.com: Do you have your Minor League cards?
Coste: Yes, I think so. It's kind of funny to see me from 10 years ago. I looked so young. It will be a reminder of where I started and how far I came.
MLBPLAYERS.com: What was the best part about collecting baseball cards?
Coste: Just seeing what players you would get. That was always neat.
MLBPLAYERS.com: What would you say to a kid who gets a Chris Coste card in a pack?
Coste: That's a player who worked his tail off. If you work hard enough, anything is possible.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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27 Dec, 2011
The Best of 2011
Posted by in: Featured|Opinion | Comments Off on The Best of 2011
It's that time of the year! The past 12 months have whizzed by in a FLASH (puns always intended)! There was a lot going on in the year 2011… let's take a look at some of the best 2011 had to offer!


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This week's giveaway is a hardcover copy of Lauren Thompson's Little Quack's New Friend.The book comes with a Weekly Reader read-along CD.
In this story, Little Quack learns how much fun it can be to make a new friend. The book is recommended for ages 2 through 6.
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You can enter up to three times (one for each type), and you must complete the form once per entry. Only one entry of each type per email address will be counted. I'll select the winner using Random.org and announce them here on CFO as well as contact them by email. The winner must respond within 48 hours, otherwise their prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected.
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Summaries of EU Legislation
Summaries of EU legislation: direct access to the main summaries page.
Fund mergers and master-feeder structures relating to undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS)
Following the recast of the Directive on undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS), the European Commission wished to take measures to increase investor protection and the efficiency of the investment fund market in the European Union (EU). This Directive reflects that intention, proposing measures to protect investors with regard to asset pooling techniques and giving details of procedures for the liquidation, merger or division of UCITS.
Commission Directive 2010/44/EU of 1 July 2010 implementing Directive 2009/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards certain provisions concerning fund mergers, master-feeder structures and notification procedure (Text with EEA relevance).
This Directive lays down provisions relating to the mergers of undertakings for collective investment in transferable securities (UCITS) and master-feeder structures within the framework of the Directive on the rules applying to UCITS. It forms part of the implementing measures of the latter instrument, which include Directive 2010/43/EU, Regulation (EU) No 583/2010 and Regulation (EU) No 584/2010.
UCITS mergers
In the case of a merger of a UCITS, the unit-holders * must be informed of the conditions of the merger and of its potential influence on the receiving UCITS. The unit-holders shall receive other information including in particular:
- their rights before and after the proposed merger takes effect;
- a comparison of charges, fees and expenses for both UCITS;
- whether the management or investment company of the merging UCITS intends to undertake any rebalancing of the portfolio * before the merger takes effect;
- details concerning any accrued income in the respective UCITS.
The merging and receiving UCITS shall provide unit-holders with information on the approval procedure for the proposed merger and the date at which the merger is to take effect.
Key investor information of the receiving UCITS shall be provided to the unit-holders of the merging and receiving UCITS.
Master-feeder structures
Agreements and internal conduct of business rules between feeder UCITS and master UCITS
The master UCITS shall provide the feeder UCITS with:
- a copy of its fund rules or instruments of incorporation and key investor information;
- information on the delegation of investment management and risk management functions to third parties;
- internal operational documents.
In addition, the master UCITS shall provide certain information with regard to the basis of investment and divestment:
- a statement of which share classes of the master UCITS are available for investment by the feeder UCITS;
- the amount of charges and expenses to be borne by the feeder UCITS;
- the terms on which any initial or subsequent transfer of assets in kind may be made from the feeder UCITS to the master UCITS.
Procedures in the case of liquidation of the master UCITS
Where the feeder UCITS intends to invest at least 85% of its assets in units of another master UCITS, it shall provide:
- its application for approval of that investment;
- its application for approval of the proposed amendments to its fund rules;
- the amendments made to its key investor information.
Where a feeder UCITS intends to convert into a non-feeder UCITS, it shall provide:
- its application for approval of the proposed amendments to its fund rules;
- the proposed amendments to its key investor information.
Where a feeder UCITS wishes to be liquidated, it shall provide notification of this intention.
The competent authorities shall be responsible for informing the feeder UCITS if it intends to invest at least 85% of its assets in units of another master UCITS or if it intends to convert into a non-feeder UCITS. This should take place 15 days after receipt of the documents. Once the feeder UCITS has obtained approval from the competent authorities, it shall inform the master UCITS.
Procedures in the case of merger or division of the master UCITS
The feeder UCITS shall provide the competent authorities with its application for approval in the following cases:
- where it intends to continue to be a feeder UCITS of the same master UCITS;
- where it intends to become a feeder UCITS of another master UCITS;
- where it intends to convert into a non-feeder UCITS;
- where it intends to be liquidated.
As with the liquidation procedure, the competent authorities shall inform the feeder UCITS 15 days after the documents have been received. Once the feeder UCITS has obtained approval from the competent authorities, it shall inform the master UCITS.
The law of the Member State applying in the case of liquidation, merger or division shall also apply to information sharing between the two depositaries.
Key terms of the Act
- Unit-holder: any natural or legal person holding one or several shares in a UCITS.
- Rebalancing of the portfolio: a significant modification of the composition of the portfolio of a UCITS.
Entry into force
Deadline for transposition in the Member States
Official Journal
Directive 2010/44/EU
OJ L 176 of 10.7.2010
Last updated: 08.09.2010


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I know BMW is going to be at all the shows this year but I am wondering if they will be showing the water cooled boxer?
Anyone know one way or the other?
I know BMW is going to be at all the shows this year but I am wondering if they will be showing the water cooled boxer?
Anyone know one way or the other?
Paul Mulhern
The biggest mistake people make... is thinking they have time.
I was told by a local Dealership that BMW will have the new 1200 at the Toronto bike show next weekend. I would expect if it is here in the North, it will be at the U.S. shows.
BMW had the liquid-cooled GS at the San Mateo show late last month.
David Brick
Santa Cruz CA
Yes, The R1200GS watercooled,was at the Atlanta show as well as the HP4 S1000RR. I'm not a GS fan,but this is a verry good looking GS. I spent four hours at the show and enjyed it quite a bit.
I usually go to the Cleveland, OH show. Am thinking about trying Indy this year. Has anyone been to both that can give me a comparison? Is Indy a bigger show?
1969 Triumph Bonneville T120R, 1972 Commando 750, 1974 Vespa Rally 200, 1974 Commando 850, 1975 Commando 850, 2010 Triumph T100 w/sidecar, 2011 BMW R1200RT, 2013 Honda CB1100
This is the first year the show has been in Indy. It's never been closer than Chicago or Cleveland. Lucas Oil Stadium is a great venue. I'm anxious to see it for the first time.
We didn't see a water boxer at the Dallas show last month.
I noticed you are in Indiana ? Are there plenty of hotels near the stadium? I hate to make reservations not knowing what is where. So I was going to 'wing-it' find the stadium & look for a hotel. I'm familiar over by the Speedway, and the n/west outer area. And in town?...as far as the Fairgrounds. But not so much in downtown.
When I go for the GP & Indy mile,..I've stayed in Carmel , but hope to get closer for the show.
How about the new 800, wondering if that will be shown or not?
Seeing that bike up close and personal would definitely push me to attending.
Brad D. - Member #105766
'77 R100RS - Black Beauty (big pipe, baby!)
'94 R1100RS - Sylvia
I was told by the BMW dealer in Seattle last night that all new models would be present at all shows.
The Wasser Boxer GS and the F800GT are both at the the Long Beach show. They seemed to have every model there. The show is the biggest it has been in years. Filled the whole convention center. Good sign.
1988 K75 Low Seat
2009 R1200R Roadster
My Motorrad
I was at the Toronto Motorcycle show yesterday and they had it there.
Dave McDougall
Looking forward to the NYC show, hoping the F800GT will be there. I went from a K1200RS to a K1200S to my current K1200GT and am thinking the lighter more nimble F800 would be more fun. My wife thought the more comfortable K12GT would help her ride more, but it turns out she just doesn't like to ride. Now I have a heavy GT..... Could be worse, I might have bought the K16 and had a payment to deal with!


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Visiting the Nation's capitol.
The Phillies start a seven games, two cities, road trip, as they visit the Washington Nationals tonight in their brand new ballpark, Nationals Park. The game will start at 7:10 pm Eastern. The Phils' starter will be Brett Myers (2-4, 5.91), who is coming off his worst outing of the season against the Braves on May 14, where he would go only four and one-thirds innings, giving up eight runs, six of which were earned, in the Phils' 8-6 defeat. Myers has lost three of his last five starts, during which he has given up twenty-seven runs, twenty-four of which were earned, on 43 hits, while pitching a combined twenty-eight and one-thirds innings. During those games, he appear to have lost the speed on his pitches, then, when he got that back, where he wanted to throw them. Myers will need to get back on the winning track, especially as he faces a weak team like the Nationals. The Nationals will counter with Tim Redding (5-3, 3.55), whom the Phils have met earlier this season on April 2, when he defeated Kyle Kendrick in a pitcher's duel, 1-0. His last start saw him defeat the Mets on May 14, where he went six innings, giving up an earned run on two hits, in the Nationals' 5-3 win. He will be looking for his sixth win of the season, his second win in a row, and to defeat the Phillies for the second time this season.
The Phils' are technically tied for second place with the New York Mets, trailing them by .004 percentage points. Both clubs are trailing the first place Marlins by a game while staying a game ahead of the fourth place Braves. As the Phils play tonight against the Nationals, the other three teams in the National League East, the Marlins, the Mets, and the Braves, all have the night off. A Phillies win against the lackluster Nationals would leave the Phils in second place, and a half game behind the Marlins.
The Phillies' offense, although hot at times, was unable to get a key hit in yesterday's game, especially when they had twice loaded the bases, thus helping contribute to their lost to the Blue Jays. The offense will need to beat up on bad teams like the Blue Jays and the Nationals, else they will go nowhere this post season.


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ICD-10 Diagnosis Code I25.75
Athscl native cor art of transplanted heart w ang pctrs
Diagnosis Code I25.75
Short Description: Athscl native cor art of transplanted heart w ang pctrs
Long Description: Atherosclerosis of native coronary artery of transplanted heart with angina pectoris
This is the 2018 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code I25.75
Not Valid for Submission
The code I25.75 is a "header" and not valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions.
Code Classification
Diseases of the circulatory system (I00–I99)
Ischemic heart diseases (I20-I25)
- Chronic ischemic heart disease (I25)
- Ischemic heart diseases (I20-I25)
Information for Medical Professionals
References found for the code I25.75 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:
- Type 1 Excludes Notes: Type 1 Excludes Notes
A type 1 Excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- atherosclerosis of native coronary artery of transplanted heart WITH "With"
The word "with" should be interpreted to mean "associated with" or "due to" when it appears in a code title, the Alphabetic Index, or an instructional note in the Tabular List. The word "with" in the Alphabetic Index is sequenced immediately following the main term, not in alphabetical order.out angina pectoris (I25.811)
- atherosclerosis of native coronary artery of transplanted heart WITH "With"
Information for Patients
Angina is chest pain or discomfort you feel when there is not enough blood flow to your heart muscle. Your heart muscle needs the oxygen that the blood carries. Angina may feel like pressure or a squeezing pain in your chest. It may feel like indigestion. You may also feel pain in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back.
Angina is a symptom of coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common heart disease. CAD happens when a sticky substance called plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart, reducing blood flow.
There are three types of angina:
- Stable angina is the most common type. It happens when the heart is working harder than usual. Stable angina has a regular pattern. Rest and medicines usually help.
- Unstable angina is the most dangerous. It does not follow a pattern and can happen without physical exertion. It does not go away with rest or medicine. It is a sign that you could have a heart attack soon.
- Variant angina is rare. It happens when you are resting. Medicines can help.
Not all chest pain or discomfort is angina. If you have chest pain, you should see your health care provider.
NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Angina - discharge (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Angina - when you have chest pain (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Coronary angiography (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Electrocardiogram (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Living with heart disease and angina (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Stable angina (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Unstable angina (Medical Encyclopedia)
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Also called: Arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a disease in which plaque builds up inside your arteries. Plaque is a sticky substance made up of fat, cholesterol, calcium, and other substances found in the blood. Over time, plaque hardens and narrows your arteries. That limits the flow of oxygen-rich blood to your body.
Atherosclerosis can lead to serious problems, including
- Coronary artery disease. These arteries supply blood to your heart. When they are blocked, you can suffer angina or a heart attack.
- Carotid artery disease. These arteries supply blood to your brain. When they are blocked you can suffer a stroke.
- Peripheral arterial disease. These arteries are in your arms, legs and pelvis. When they are blocked, you can suffer from numbness, pain and sometimes infections.
Atherosclerosis usually doesn't cause symptoms until it severely narrows or totally blocks an artery. Many people don't know they have it until they have a medical emergency.
A physical exam, imaging, and other diagnostic tests can tell if you have it. Medicines can slow the progress of plaque buildup. Your doctor may also recommend procedures such as angioplasty to open the arteries, or surgery on the coronary or carotid arteries. Lifestyle changes can also help. These include following a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, quitting smoking, and managing stress.
NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Arteriogram (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Doppler ultrasound exam of an arm or leg (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Extremity angiography (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Hardening of the arteries (Medical Encyclopedia)
- How Is Atherosclerosis Treated? - NIH (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- Magnetic resonance angiography (Medical Encyclopedia)
- What Is Atherosclerosis? - NIH (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
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Coronary Artery Disease
Also called: CAD, Coronary arteriosclerosis, Coronary atherosclerosis
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States in both men and women.
CAD happens when the arteries that supply blood to heart muscle become hardened and narrowed. This is due to the buildup of cholesterol and other material, called plaque, on their inner walls. This buildup is called atherosclerosis. As it grows, less blood can flow through the arteries. As a result, the heart muscle can't get the blood or oxygen it needs. This can lead to chest pain (angina) or a heart attack. Most heart attacks happen when a blood clot suddenly cuts off the hearts' blood supply, causing permanent heart damage.
Over time, CAD can also weaken the heart muscle and contribute to heart failure and arrhythmias. Heart failure means the heart can't pump blood well to the rest of the body. Arrhythmias are changes in the normal beating rhythm of the heart.
NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Acute coronary syndrome (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Angioplasty and stent - heart - discharge (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Angioplasty and stent placement - heart (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Coronary angiography (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Coronary artery spasm (Medical Encyclopedia)
- Coronary heart disease (Medical Encyclopedia)
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GREAT Trains. GREAT experiences. GREAT Britain.
While Britain may be known for its iconic double-decker buses, it's British trains that are truly everywhere. Travel from London to quaint York in under two hours on the East Coast line. Or, trade your Edinburgh kilt for London's swag just as effortlessly. Tuckered out from too many royal appearances? How about making a London to Bath trek on British rail to indulge in England's spa central?
If you prefer sweet serenity, the scenic British rail lines of the north (such as northern England's Settle Line, and the East and West Highlands Lines to Scotland's Kyle of Lochalsh and Mallaig) open up worlds largely off-the-grid any other way.
In addition to their great abundance, trains in Britain have great conveniences. England train tickets offer first and standard class options, so finding your ideal situation is easy. You can direct connect to the rail system from the airports, as well as make convenient ship connections to Dun Laoghaire ("Dublin's Riviera") just steps away from the Holyhead rail station. And don't forget to be one of the billion people a year that experience the Tube, London's Underground, the world's oldest and longest underground railway system.
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OnLive, a company founded by internet entrepreneur Steve Perlman, demonstrated its new video game delivery service at this year's Game Developer Conference 2009. OnLive is a new system that deviates from the traditional way in which video game content is delivered and played using consoles and PCs.
OnLive games are not played off of media disc or local hard drive installs, but are instead processed on OnLive servers and delivered via broadband to the player using a low cost "micro console" or a low end PC or Mac.
The "micro console" is a small, low-cost device that does not contain a GPU and acts only as a video decoding control hub. The device will have two USB inputs and support for four Bluetooth devices, it will output audio and video via optical and HDMI connections.
In theory mainstream games such as F.E.A.R. 2, Bioshock, Far Cry Warhead, and Prince of Persia will be playable without the need of a powerful video game console or computer. The heavy processing will occur on OnLive's servers and streamed back to the game player.
According to Kotaku, OnLive uses patented video compression technology combined with a system designed to compensate for lag and packet loss. OnLive will deliver video at up to 720p resolution and 60 frames per second. The Kotaku article states for standard definition television quality, a broadband connection of at least 1.5 megabits per second is required. For HDTV resolution, a connection of at least 5 mbps is needed. The OnLive technology is claimed to have a ping of less than one millisecond for video feeds.
The main benefit of OnLive is the need to have a powerful system locally is eliminated. Local installation of games is not necessary and hard drive storage space is no longer an issue. The power of the local system dictating the type of games that can be played would become less of an issue.
According to Kotaku the Crysis Wars demo of OnLive worked well enough in a controlled environment. Major game companies such as EA, Ubisoft, Take-Two, and Eidos have signed on and partnered with OnLive. A subscription based system for the OnLive service is planned and the company is currently searching for beta testers via their company website.


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text: 2010 Edition 2009 Edition The goal is to list movies you have seen for the FIRST time. Tell everybody what you watched and what you though about it. It doesn't matter if it was released in 2011 or 1911. I use Listology to keep up with what I've seen and I'm sure there are several similar sites. Here is a good list of 1001 Movies to see before you die.


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Raptors is too badass to change
Raptors is too badass to change
If you are going to make changes like this, change the entire identity of the team (personel, management, logo, name, etc.), and not just the name and jerseys.
Also, imagine if the Raps ever win a championship. The championship rings would be diamond dino-rings. Thats pretty awesome to me.
No. I don't want the name changed. Think that sort of move is weak.
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It will fit better when we're winning. Well actually it fits good right now seeing as we play as a team and tear teams apart outside to inside, just like how raptors hunt in packs and work together. Idk what i'm saying but i think its right
Not sure why some people don't like the Raptors name - I think it's great. It's unique, cool, and its a friggin dinosaur. Not to mention that raptors or velociraptors are one of the few well known dinosaurs in pop culture.
Come on guys, cant just throw out 17 years for nothing
I say relocate the team to Calgary, where the name will have all the same positives it currently has, with the added benefit of being applicable to the city/region/province. I could possibly have some bias in my opinion though...
Last edited by CalgaryRapsFan; Thu Jan 24th, 2013 at 01:24 PM.
...and a Raptor would kill a Pelican any day, just might get a little bothered by the Heat
I agree with the sentiment that if you're going to change, i want a complete whitewash, minus Casey and a few of the players.
a fresh, clean start could be a really good thing for this team, not to mention a talent infusion.
If we change our name away from Raptors, then Kevin Durant will never be able to fulfill his childhood dreams.
your pal,
I am not so willing to throw the past away. I think its a move based on fan insecurity. Probably the worst way to improve the team.
Not to mention that I have been a fan since 95, its my past I would be changing, and I don't feel there is a need to do that.
Last edited by BasketballCrush; Thu Jan 24th, 2013 at 01:38 PM.
+1 for Huskies...BTW, I get that the Raptors use the colour red to distinguish themselves as the only Canadian team, but, other than TFC all Toronto sports teams have traditionally used the colour blue..Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, Argonauts...So I'm all for having the blue & white Huskies jerseys
on the pelican topic..
seems there new logo leaked already
hate there name but the logo isnt half bad..could have been alot worse that is
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Mastering the technical aspects of an engineering field is only part of being a successful engineer. There are many other areas that go toward building and continuing a professional career.
The School of Engineering has established the Aba and Leja Lefkowitz Center for Professional Development to strengthen the non-technical attributes required of its engineering undergraduates. The program provides a range of experiences and training
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Liverpool clinch Lallana deal
Liverpool have completed the signing of England and Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana.
The 26-year-old underwent a medical at the Reds' Melwood training ground on Friday after Southampton accepted a bid, believed to be £25million, for the player.
Liverpool spent the weekend finalising the details of Lallana's contract, understood to be five years in length, and have now confirmed the deal has been concluded after all the necessary paperwork was completed.
Lallana is Brendan Rodgers' third signing of the summer following to Anfield Saints team-mate Rickie Lambert and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Emre Can, whose move from Germany will be ratified on Tuesday with the official opening of the transfer window for registrations.
"I'm so excited for the next chapter of my career, coming to a special club like Liverpool," Lallana told liverpoolfc.com.
"I'm quite humbled and I just can't wait to get started.
"Hopefully I can settle in quickly, and I will give it my best throughout the whole time I'm here.
"I hope I can add something to the team and hopefully we can win trophies while I'm here, because that's why I'm here - for success."
At the end of last season, when Liverpool finished second to Manchester City in the Premier League, Lallana was identified as a primary target for Rodgers.
After a protracted bidding process, held up by the midfielder's involvement at the World Cup and Southampton's change of manager, the Reds boss now has his man.
"We are delighted to have secured the services of one of the Premier League's top talents in signing Adam Lallana," Rodgers told liverpoolfc.com.
"What is apparent about Adam is that his character is on a par with his talent.
"He is an exceptional young man and someone who has a love for the game - and, most importantly, a desire to progress and improve.
"Adam is motivated by being the best he can be and being part of something special. We believe he fits right in with what we are trying to do at Liverpool.
"We have seen, over the past two seasons in the Barclays Premier League, he has a tactical awareness to adapt to what is required of him and to put the team above his personal ambitions.
"He has leadership skills and personal qualities that make him a special commodity, and I am delighted we have acted decisively to make sure he is wearing a Liverpool shirt next season.
"Adam is aware there will be great competition for places at this club and he is hungry to improve further.
"We are confident he will fit perfectly with the culture we have at Liverpool.
"I'm excited about working with Adam and helping him to progress even further."
In a brief statement Southampton said the income received from the transfer would be reinvested in their squad.
"Southampton Football Club can confirm that Adam Lallana has completed his transfer to Liverpool," said a statement on saintsfc.co.uk.
"The fee received from Liverpool, although undisclosed, will allow the club to further develop the first-team squad for the 2014/2015 season."
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On August 1, Milliken visited the Aim for the Stars Summer Camp, an initiative of the Durham Science Center and the College of Arts and Sciences and Education at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. The camps are open to fourth through eight graders, and offer fun, hands-on activities for learning about math and science. Campers spend their days on the UNO campus, and take their pick of classes ranging from Forensics Investigation to Chemistry to Robotics.
The camp's mission echoes several of the strategic goals of Milliken's administration: raising interest in math and science education at a young age, engaging students from a wide range of backgrounds in order to highlight the opportunities that a college education can provide, and ultimately, increasing the state's college going rate. This summer, more than 1185 students participated in 60 UNO camps, and similar programs are held on other NU campuses.
Milliken noted, "To be competitive in the knowledge economy, the United States must educate more scientists and engineers. Programs like Aim for the Stars are great because they spark interest in these important fields at an early age."
Milliken, counselor Julie Reiff, and Brian Jesteadt, a seventh grader at Westside Middle School, exploring tessalations and the Fibinacci Sequence.
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All you Justin Timberlake fanatics better figure out who your cell phone carrier is. Verizon Wireless and Justin Timberlake have announced JT-TV, a new channel available on the Verizon Wireless V CAST service. Apparently, JT is the first artist to launch his own mobile channel that will be updated throughout the year. JT-TV will roll out four "channels" in 2007: Fashion, Film, Music and Lifestyle.
Users will have access to behind-the-scenes footage of Justin's first William Rast fashion show - it will feature snippets from the fashion show and also include exclusive interviews with Justin, his William Rast partner Trace Ayala, giving fans insight into the concept and the personal significance of this new line.
"This is a truly exciting time for me in my career. With JT-TV I am able to express myself and share more of my creativity directly with my fans. I am excited to launch JT-TV and give V CAST subscribers a sneak peek into my world of music, fashion, film and lifestyle," said Justin Timberlake. "I hope my fans will enjoy JT-TV as much as I have enjoyed creating it and I am excited to be working directly with Verizon Wireless to make it all possible."
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Although this is just a fledgling process at this point, it's exciting to hear the state is officially interested in getting involved in the production of wind energy off Ocean City's coast.
The Maryland Energy Administration announced Tuesday a new initiative to evaluate the potential for commercial wind turbine development off the state's coast. The process is getting started with a "Request for Expression of Interest and Information" for energy generation partners.
What this means is the state wants to gather information from prospective companies on building turbines off Ocean City's coast. It's willing to look far and wide, including to Europe, to launch a constructive dialogue to develop strategies for moving forward with a long-term offshore wind energy program for Maryland. Consequently, while this information is being gathered, the state will study ways to limit potential environmental impacts associated with building wind turbines in the ocean. It will examine where the turbines should be built, based on shipping routes and environmental concerns.
This is welcome news, and the formal nature of the early stages of this process confirms the state is not merely dangling a line in this industry. It appears to be a solid and legitimate effort to move ahead in a process, which invariably could in 10 to 15 years lead to alternative energy powering state homes and businesses. It's an exciting prospect.
The "Request For Expressions of Interest and Information" clearly outlines this process, at least in its infancy stages. It partially reads, "This is a Request … from wind energy developers interested in constructing wind energy generation facilities in the Atlantic Ocean areas adjacent to Maryland's coast. It is not a solicitation or request for proposals that will result in a contractual relationship with the State or commit the State or any of its agencies to enter into a further agreement with any respondent. It should be a considered a request for information that will assist the State and the Maryland Energy Administration to assess the State's options for off-shore development for its wind resources."
While this effort is laudable, and could eventually lead to lower energy costs for residents and commercial businesses, it's worth pointing out the state is trying to meet its own standards of 20 percent of retail sales of electricity in the state must come from renewal sources by 2022. It was suggested this week this initiative might accomplish that mandate. It's also a wonderful political move for this administration, which wants to be at the forefront of green initiatives.
It's too early in the game here to talk about specifics, but it's worth pointing out folks in Ocean City have not welcomed the concept of wind turbines off the coast, at least initially. A previous council said it would not support a private company's early plans to build wind turbines off the coast if they could be seen from the beach, even if they were simply the size of a thumbnail. Fortunately, that narrow-minded view seems to have been altered, at least privately, over the years, and that's good news because Ocean City will need to be involved in most phases of this process.
There's a lot Ocean City needs to be concerned with, particularly on the coastal and local infrastructure front, but we are pleased to see the state throw some muscle behind the wind energy movement. The state's investment of time and other resources is a needed step in the right direction.


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Rays Life is not always Mosaic
How is it these same intelligent and resourceful Rays front office gurus got turned sideways and ultimately blindsided to the true life exploits by the world's phosphate heavyweight, the Mosaic Company. Sure, on paper the deal look incredible for Charlotte County to get $ 75,000 each year for the next 15 seasons to help supplement their county-wide budget shortfalls. On paper, the entire deal might have looked like a total "W" for the Rays, but instead, it quickly became a localized fire storm of public concern and controversy with maybe a few misguided intentions.
I would have thought that the Rays would have had a team of public investigators, or at least economic or political renegades out in front of any type of naming rights agreements to fully dot the "I's" and cross the "T's" with total airs of confidence about any possible business misalignments with Mosaic. It took me only a short Google search on the subjects of "Mosaic Company" and "Charlotte County" to dig up a report filed by official of Charlotte County on a past Peace River pact and subsequent dealing with Mosaic and Charlotte County for "minor modifications" to their Old Colony Wetlands Resources Permit (146465-001) back in early 2009.
Or how local neighboring county, Manatee County filed civil suit after suit trying to protect the watersheds of the Peace River and their county from the possible potash pollutants produced by the strip mining of phosphates by the Mosaic Company.
Or maybe they could of just pulled up a web listing of an old Lakeland Ledger article dated 12/12/2008 that showed just how ruthless and to what lengths Mosaic would go to get its way in this region of Florida. If the Rays had seen in advance the past civil dealings of Mosaic when they planned to "indirectly" extract their company will upon regional county governmental agencies by filing a supposed $618 million lawsuit over the action of the Manatee County Commission after they denied a 2,000 acre Peace River Basin project.
In December 2008, Because of the clout and possible fiscal damages that could be endured by Manatee County, the collective majority of Manatee County attorneys was trying to convince the MCC to accept a settlement deal provided by Mosaic, and re-enter into public hearings to determine the feasibility of Mosaic's proposed mining activities on the 400-acre Altman tract, which was located in a North Manatee tract of high quality wetlands that was eyed by the world's phosphate giant for possible mining operations.
It is rare that you find a team like the Rays looking like a total stooge in a situation, but in this case……….the shoe fits, and it is might tight too. And I am not proud of the fact that a Rays management team got so turned around by the supposed huge dollar figures over the next fifteen years and might have been blinded by the process of gaining another Corporate heavyweight in their corner as a possible ally.
And it is great that the Rays would have lifted up this deal and shown that they have the backing of one of the world's leaders in an industry to boost their Corporate credibility among the Tampa Bay region by the collective thinking of infusing both Charlotte County and their own coffers with a giant in their industry. The problem is that it directly insulted their Spring Training host county, and the cities surrounding it. And the stink from that meshing might take a while for everyone involved to forget totally about down in Charlotte County.
And you can bet there is definitely going to be a corporate "cleaner" or a nice team of spin doctors assigned to make this naming rights agreement not only disappear, but fade from public view and scrutiny as swift as corporately possible. Some had to have misplaced an Email or even misdirected a report for this to explode like this in the Rays faces. And you can be sure there will be someone within the Rays organization that is going to have to sacrifice himself for this error of corporate judgment.
Sure most of us north of Port Charlotte and Charlotte County were not as extremely effected by the news as the locale itself, but they are our neighbors, and for that we have to throw a bit of empathy their direction.But it is going to be a week of walking on eggshells for Rays officials down in Charlotte County before all of the stench begins to fall away from this dealing. With Rays staffers already hard at work down in Charlotte County, hopefully none of them will suffer or feel any of the fallout from this naming rights deal.
Hopefully the community will see it as a simple error in judgment, or maybe even a "business deal gone wrong" and let the dealings repair itself in time. But no matter what the outcome down in Charlotte Country from all of this, to what extent did the Rays damage their own reputations.
Major League Baseball hates controversy, and maybe with the Rays able to dodge the bullet a bit here and get the situation handled before it really hit the fan hardcore, they might have saved face within the community both with fans and the corporate world. I do not write a lot of political or business based blogs, but in this case I felt it was needed to provide an outlet and a chance for the air to clear.
With the Rays requesting the removal of any naming rights discussion of Charlotte Sports Park off the Charlotte County Commission's agenda today, it was the right and first step to rectifying a huge wrong to our neighbors to the South of Tampa Bay. Maybe if the Rays had meeting with the Charlotte County head honchos this mud would have never hit the fan and all would have been avoided with any damage control.
And this is an issue I think will die down fast to us up here in Tampa Bay, but I have a feeling it will still sting and stink in Port Charlotte, Florida for a bit longer than Spring Training this year.
Maybe if the Rays had meeting with the Charlotte County head honchos this mud would have never hit the fan and all would have been avoided with any damage control. And this is an issue I think will die down fast to us up here in Tampa Bay, but I have a feeling it will still sting and stink in Port Charlotte, Florida for a bit longer than Spring Training this year.
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I was completely unaware of this story, so thanks for bringing it to our attention. You're the Erin Brockovich of baseball!
Naming rights and controversies seem to have hit the Tampa Bay Rays. I think that the risks weren't worth it for that team. Hopefully all goes well in this situation.
Matthew T
If I was a woman, telling me I might look like Julia Roberts would be……..maybe a good thing.
But I did nothing that a little sweat and eyestrain would have prevented the Rays from making a bonehead move and upsetting their Spring Training host county.
the good thing is that the Rays did backpedal and take the precautions to put the fire out before it became uncontainable….But the best thing is that it gave them wisdom to not always trust the dog and pony show, but to look underneath the surface for the real dirt.
Rays Renegade
This is why websites like Carfax and sites to investigate mortgage companies and background checks have been so popular.
Most days you do not know you have been taken advantage of until it is too late and the chekcing account is drained and the credit cards maxed to the limit.
The Charlotte County folks hit the alarm button fast and furious, or this thing might have gotten way out of hand.
Rays Renegade
i'm a big fan of corporate sponsorship. my buddies are big Indians fans and hate that Jacobs Field is now Progressive Field. It just comes with the times and is mainstream now. PNC is a national coroporation in Pittsburgh and i am proud to have them sponsor our beautiful stadium.
I is almost like you have to live with bad decision in some towns. PNC is a respected financial institution.
I agree with your Cleveland friend, I liked it better as Jacob's Field too, but you are right times, they are a-changin'.
But the mis-guided attempts by the Rays to position themselves with Mosaic without consulting the Couty Government down in Charlotte County is insane to me.
Simply insane!
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Big $$$ is always gonna attract big business. I agree with Jane though here, Cliff in that you have a knack for disclosing these issues that seem to be hidden from most of us. Nice work.
I totally agree with the statement on big business.
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I take pride in digging deep and finding clues, oddities or even a fine line of compromise and comparison to the sport and the things that happen both between and away from the foul lines.
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Discussion in 'Trek Literature' started by rfmcdpei, Oct 11, 2013.
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The Borg sure got fucked that one time.
So did you clear the use of the name or did you just figure "What the heck"?
It's just an homage. I've named Star Trek characters after actors, baseball players, scientists, friends, fans, rock stars, and family members. No one has complained so far — in part, I presume, because my homage characters tend to be depicted in a favorable light, rather than a defamatory one. It's also likely that the recipients of this dubious "honor" generally are unaware of it.
Which ones?
Players from the St. Louis Cardinals, if I remember correctly. The security chief on the U.S.S. Ranger in the Star Trek Destiny trilogy was named after Cardinals pitcher-turned-outfielder Rick Ankiel. And I'm sure there are a few members of the recent NY Mets scattered throughout some of my other post-Destiny novels.
Okay, NOW you have my attention.
With Rick Ankiel as security chief, I'm surprised Ranger was able to hit that Cube.
As a Cincinnati Reds fan, i can only say: Fuck the Cardinals.
I still like you Mack, just not as much as I did before.
Whatever. The Cardinals are my wife's team of choice. I'm agnostic on the whole sports thing.
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When you agree with it it's a fact but it magically becomes an opinion when you don't.
When you agree with it it's a fact but it magically becomes an opinion when you don't.
I completely agree with you. That is exactly my point. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some folks see Lopez as a suitable core piece for a Dwight Howard deal, and other folks see Bargnani as a player suitable for amnesty. Personally, I disagree with both propositions.
1. The Raptors have 95 possessions per game.
2. Around 16% of Bargs possessions end in a turnover. That means if he had ALL the possessions, he would get off around 80 shots.
3. He gets 21.4 points from 17.8 shots ... so if he took ALL the shots, the Raptors would score 96 points per game. And Bargs would be king of the league: HE would score 96 points PER GAME!!
4. On average, the Raptors give up 110 points per game. So the Raptors would be the worst team in the league, while making Bargs the king.
The Raptors actually scored something closer to 103 points per night. That's 7 points more than they would score if they let Bargs take all the shots. I'm confused over why it is good that Bargs scores a lot of points?
I'm also confused why the number of shots don't matter to Papa Burgundy, only the points scored.
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Okay, as a vocal critic of Bargnani, I don't see the point of amnestying him. Is he not tradable? If he isn't, THEN I might think about it, but I don't see him being untradeable.
Instead of replying to each of the comments that I'd want to, I'm going to just write a general one that addresses most of what people have said so far.
After a certain player was traded right before the trade deadline, these were his stats:
27 23 38.1 7.9 17.5 .450 2.0 5.4 .361 3.5 4.4 .805 1.3 3.4 4.7 3.4 1.7 0.2 2.1 2.2 21.3
Here were Bargnani's:
66 66 35.7 8.0 17.8 .448 1.2 3.4 .345 4.3 5.3 .820 1.1 4.1 5.2 1.8 0.5 0.7 2.3 2.4 21.4
And just so you know, that same first player put up similar stats the previous season when he was given similar minutes. Their stats are INCREDIBLY similar, except for the first player averaged more assists and steals and Bargnani was a slightly better shot blocker and rebounder. Really, though the differences are pretty minimal. And both players had pretty much the exact PER last season. And Bargnani is two years old than the first player.
Bargnani will make $10 million next season. The first player is a restricted free agent who is getting almost no interest from around the league.
Both players got those stats on bad teams, both players are poor defenders and neither player brings much else to the table except for scoring, which they do pretty well.
Bargnani is 6 inches taller than the first player.
So before people start talking about how incredibly important scoring is, or how Bargnani's stats are similar to Brook Lopez, so should be valued the same, let's just get some perspective. The first player is Marcus Thornton. Who couldn't get playing time in New Orleans and may or may not be back in Sacramento.
Yes, he's 6 inches shorter, but that makes the similarity of the stats all the more eye opening. Really, who the hell cares whether Bargnani is 7 feet if he doesn't actually use his height to an advantage. You could get Marcus Thornton for a fraction of the points and still get the same stats. If stats are all you're looking for.
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I guess they value scoring.
EDIT: The Hornets are among four or five teams with "significant interest" in free agent guard Marcus Thornton.The Kings have said they want to keep Thornton, and they'll have the option to match any offer sheet he signs with another team. His fantasy value in Sacramento is clouded by the arrival of Jimmer Fredette, but there is a chance Thornton would start at SG. Dec 4 - 11:52 AMSource: Sam Amick on Twitter
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While I'm obviously no fan of THornton (and believe that Sacramento is going to regret offering that contract), doesn't it worry you that a player who is 6 inches shorter than Bargnani was able to get eerily similar stats, including nearly matching him in the rebounding department? And that player is not even close to considered an All-Star. Imagine if Thornton just averaged a rebound or 2 more? Hey, if Bargnani can conceivably do it, why not Thornton?
This is my whole point about people bringing up these meaningless, surface stats and pretending they mean more than they do. Averaging 21 ppg in the NBA is definitely an accomplishment, but too many people seem to overvalue it, especially when it's done on a bad team. Someone I've brought up as an example before is Tony Campbell. Another guy who could score on a bad team.
See, what people who overvalue scoring seem to forget is that the players who score on good teams, are actually able to do other things to help their team, as well. It's an INCREDIBLY important aspect that never seems to get mentioned. That's why they get the minutes and shots they do. Stick Marcus Thornton on Mavericks and he gets 10 mpg. If that. Why? Because good teams already have scorers. And those scorers do other things other than score. So a guy like Thornton or Bargnani are simply not nearly as valuable as they are on a bad team, who just needs someone to fill up the score sheet.
There's a reason why a guy like Al Harrington scores and plays less the better the team he is on. Why an excellent scorer, like Corey Maggette, can score nearly 20 ppg for Golden State, yet be given away for cap space and why, despite his ability to score on a team that desperately needed scoring (Milwaukee), he averaged the fewest mpg in 10 years and barely lasted a year before being shipped off to another lottery team.
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Awesome way for ESPN to garner traffic doesn't it. What's next, insult the Prime Minister for being so stiff? Oh wait, he is stiff.
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But if Dirk adds 5-10 wins to a bad team -- that's exactly what great players do that fungible or even bad players cannot. You're treating that as if it's trivial, and it isn't. Three players capable of adding 8-10 wins to a bad team is what gets you a top 4 playoff seed and 50+ wins over 60 losses and a lottery pick.
I don't know why this conversation is about Dirk, since he's not much like Bargnani. Dirk rebounds the ball and plays defense. Dirk makes lots of difficult shots in crunch time. A team can construct an offensive system around Dirk. In short, Dirk is a superstar. But he's also far past his prime. Bargnani is entering his. So Bargnani has a youthful advantage that Dirk lacks. Dirk's best years were ages 26-28. Bargnani is entering that period now. If they were comparable players Bargnani would be putting up similar numbers. He isn't.
I think they should trade Bargnani to wherever Superman ends up, because he needs that level of interior support.
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Hey, everyone.
One of my Floridian friends just sent me these pictures asking what kind of bone he found earlier today.
It sort of resembles a jaw bone, but it's such a small fragment it's a little hard to tell. Plus it looks like there's teeth there, though I could be wrong I guess. I thought if anythign, it might be some kind of fish or aquatic animal, and when he said that he found it by "one of the main canals when he was sitting by the bank" There were other small fragments but they were too flimsy to do anything with. He lives in Southern Florida, almos tlike an Everglades area, but not quite. Does anyone have any ideas? Should I ask him something else about them?
It is not completely unlike pharyngeal teeth of a fish (especially cyprinoids have these). If so, it is not a jaw, but one of the gill arches. Google "pharyngeal teeth" for images.
Grass carp, Ctenopharyngodon idella, seems to fit quite well. (BTW the name Ctenopharyngodon means "comblike pharyngeal teeth".)


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HOUSTON - More than 600 people came home to their Galleria area apartment complex Friday to find a notice on their door letting them know they have until the end of the year to move out.
Oliver McMillan, the owner of 4444 Westheimer, is clearing everyone out to make way for a 650,000-square-foot mixed-use luxury retail shopping center. The center will be called River Oaks District.
"What I've been told is they've been working on it for like eight years now and finally it's come through, so we knew it was a possibility," said tenant Regina White.
White said she signed an addendum along with her lease contract informing her that the property might be redeveloped, and if that happened, she may only be given 30 days notice to vacate.
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"There's no conceivable way that every one of us can get out of here safely by the 31st of December," said renter William Henry. "It's no way."
Henry has lived at the complex for the last three years, but some tenants have been there much longer. The complex has been around for more than 40 years.
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KPRC Local 2 found the leasing office packed. Apartment locators have moved into an apartment to help relocate tenants. If they move sooner rather than later, and agree to a certain move-out date to control moving vans and traffic on the property, the complex will refund one month's rent when they get their security deposit back.
Oliver McMillan released a statement that says, in part, "While we acknowledge that the redevelopment of our community is a boon to the local economy , we recognize the inconvenience this creates for current residents are empathetic to their needs. We are cognizant that change is difficult and that our current residents need assistance in making the transition to a new home."
To see renderings of the River Oaks District, visit Oliver McMillian's website.
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Bruins practice power play to start Day 2
WILMINGTON – The Bruins are practicing their power play to start Day 2 of training camp.
Zdeno Chara, Tyler Seguin, David Krejci/Rich Peverley, Milan Lucic/Gregory Campbell, Nathan Horton.
Dougie Hamilton, Dennis Seidenberg, Patrice Bergeron, Chris Bourque, Brad Marchand.
In most of the looks, the first unit has been in an umbrella formation, with Chara serving as the primary point man. Seguin is on the left-side half-wall. Lucic and Campbell are rotating as net-front men. Horton is the high-slot shooter.
Krejci and Peverley are rotating on the right point. In Boston, Krejci has always been on the left-side half-boards or goal line. Krejci played the point for Pardubice during the lockout, and also played up top in junior for Gatineau.
On the second unit, Hamilton and Seidenberg are manning the left and right points. Marchand is doing the digging around the net. Bergeron and Bourque have mostly been stationed on the left- and right-side boards, respectively.
The power play has been a regular area of concern for the Bruins.
"I liked our results," Claude Julien said after practice. "I thought our power play was moving the puck well in practice today and doing a lot of good things. We'll keep working on that."
No changes to yesterday's lineup:
Brad Marchand-Patrice Bergeron-Tyler Seguin
Milan Lucic-David Krejci-Nathan Horton
Chris Bourque-Chris Kelly-Rich Peverley
Daniel Paille-Gregory Campbell-Shawn Thornton
Lane MacDermid/Jay Pandolfo-Ryan Spooner-Jamie Tardif
Zdeno Chara-Johnny Boychuk
Dennis Seidenberg-Dougie Hamilton
Andrew Ference-Adam McQuaid
Aaron Johnson-Matt Bartkowski
David Warsofsky
Tuukka Rask
Anton Khudobin