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CANCER CARE IS HIS PASSIONBy: Roxanne Jones photos by Maile Klein
This is my passion," says Murthy V. S. Andavolu, MD, a Board Certified Medical Oncologist in solo practice in Rancho Mirage, referring to cancer care. "Cancer is something that cannot always be completely cured, but the patient can be cared for. And there are so many issues involved in cancer care. It's not just science and technology; there also are psychological, emotional and philosophical issues. It's a unique combination of art and science, and that's what attracts me to this field." Dr. Andavolu attended medical school at Osmania University in his native India. He completed his residency at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, and a fellowship in oncology/hematology at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, where he still teaches.
He notes that oncology is the fastest growing medical field, thanks to innovations in research, particularly genetic research, which is not only one of his main interests, but also his wife's profession (please see sidebar). "Our professions are a good complement, " and take up a major portion of our time." In addition to his busy clinical practice, Dr. Andavolu's office serves as a study site for clinical trials. He is particularly interested in lung and breast cancers.
When Dr. Andavolu isn't working, his eight-year-old daughter is the "most favorite, important and exciting thing in my life," he says proudly. "We want to make sure she matures into a thoughtful and astute person, that she understands how to think and analyze. I've always enjoyed teaching; I want her to have creative ways of thinking and learning."
Dr. Andavolu is also a well-trained pilot and enjoys flying single-engine planes, which he finds time to do about once a week, and he also likes to write. "I was a freelance journalist in college," he says. "I was a film critic, and also wrote about social issues. But these days, I write more prescriptions than anything else!" quips Andavolu. "And I haven't watched a movie in years; I figure I can always watch them when I'm 70." In the meantime, his patients and his family come first.
Science Is All in the Family: Radhika Gade-Andavolu, PhD You don't see patients in this Dr. Andavolu's office. But the potential impact of her work on patient care is remarkable. Dr. Radhika Andavolu, a molecular biologist at the Genetic Research Institute of the Desert (GRID) in the Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center, undertakes research that could not only reveal an individual's risk of developing cancer and other diseases, but also aid in development of preventive and therapeutic strategies tailored to that person's unique genetic makeup. "We recently found five genes associated with non-familial breast cancer, which accounts for more than 95 percent of breast cancer cases," she says. She is also the lead author in a study recently published in "Genetics in Medicine" in which a gene associated with early death in multiple sclerosis was identified. Dr. Andavolu's interest in genetic research was piqued in her native India where, until about a generation ago, marriage between cousins was permitted. She earned her PhD in India, and did her post-doctoral work at the City of Hope in Duarte, California, where she became a resident scientist before coming to the desert. Her penchant for developing her skills has only increased after coming to the desert, resulting in her obtaining a Master's degree in Business Administration, which also helped her in directing the management of GRID. Her early focus was on neuropsychiatric genetics, but after marrying her husband eight years ago, her work has evolved to oncology. "Our work goes hand-in-hand," she says.


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Law named to AFL's top prospects team
By Chris Haft / MLB.com
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Right-hander Derek Law was the lone Minor Leaguer from the Giants organization to make the Arizona Fall League top prospects team, which was named Monday.
Law, 23, was one of two relievers selected for the squad, which was chosen by the league's managers and coaches.
In 11 appearances for the Scottsdale Scorpions, Law allowed only one unearned run and eight hits while striking out 16 in a span of 12 1/3 innings. That followed a regular season in which he finished 5-3 with a 2.31 ERA and 14 saves for three affiliates, topped by Class A San Jose. In 46 games, Law struck out 102 and walked only 12 in 66 1/3 innings.
Giants general manager Brian Sabean didn't rule out Law's chances of competing for a Major League bullpen spot during Spring Training.
"He was lights-out in the Fall League," Sabean said. "You never know."
Giants doing well with offseason conditioning
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Giants head athletic trainer Dave Groeschner delivered a mostly upbeat summary regarding the conditioning efforts of various players.
Groeschner said third baseman Pablo Sandoval is "doing well" in his efforts to reach a decent playing weight. Groeschner has maintained regular contact with Sandoval.
"He keeps telling us he is [in shape]," Groeschner said of Sandoval, who's eligible for free agency after next season. "It's his time to do it."
Catcher Buster Posey's workouts include an emphasis at developing his lower body strength, which should help him better withstand the rigors of his position.
Right-hander Tim Lincecum has been working out five days a week, Groeschner said. Lincecum received approval for his regimen from strength and conditioning coach Carl Kochan, who visited the two-time Cy Young Award winner at his Seattle home.
Groeschner plans on traveling to Miami on Tuesday to check on second baseman Marco Scutaro, who underwent surgery to have a stabilizing pin removed from his left pinkie.
Right-hander Tim Hudson soon will begin throwing on flat ground but won't test his injured right foot by running until after the new year.
Left-hander Jeremy Affeldt has almost fully recovered from his sports hernia and will begin playing catch this week.
Bochy delighted by Hall of Fame manager trio
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The impending entry of Bobby Cox, Tony La Russa and Joe Torre to the Hall of Fame thrilled Giants manager Bruce Bochy, who maintains deep admiration for each former counterpart.
"Pretty awesome, wasn't it, to have all those three at the same time," Bochy remarked Monday after the Hall of Fame's Expansion Era Committee elected the trio of skippers to the Hall. "I don't know if we'll see that again, three going in same year. I have respect for all three. It's appropriate they're all going in together. Pretty cool deal there, seeing all three [during a news conference] talking about it."
With the retirement of Detroit's Jim Leyland and the dismissal of Cincinnati's Dusty Baker, Bochy owns the longest continuous tenure among active Major League managers (19 years) and the highest victory total (1,530).
"I'm old, aren't I?" Bochy said. "It makes you think where the years went."
On a more serious subject, Bochy said he expected this week to continue the discussion of altering baseball's rules to prevent catchers from head-on collisions. Bochy's call for baserunning regulation gained momentum after Buster Posey of the Giants sustained multiple left leg injuries resulting from his May 2011 collision with Marlins outfielder Scott Cousins.
"We're supposed to get together and talk about it," Bochy said. "I think we'll have a change [in the rules] before next season."
Chris Haft is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Haft-Baked Ideas, and follow him on Twitter at @sfgiantsbeat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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Nice ... some good news for us.
Reading the Cavs news page via NBC Sports they mention that LeBron, Mo and AP could sit out some games this week and Jamison because of his shoulder will likely miss games this week too to rest up for the playoffs.
Oh ya, Shaq still isn't expected back till later this week too. *phew*
So, no pressure tonight but if all of those 4 are resting tonight we'd better win.
Source - Click hereLeBron James is dealing with a sore left elbow and other minor ailments, and has made it clear that he wants some rest in the next five games.
The Cavaliers have clinched the league's best record (and home court throughout the playoffs), so there is no reason to push any of the starters. Something to keep in mind -- with Shaquille O'Neal potentially returning this week, LBJ and others could rest Tuesday, Thursday or Friday with the intention of all playing when Shaq is healthy.


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I would like to congratulate the author on the good work and update on ABI.
It was enlightening.
What happens in a low flow (where ABI should be low) and associated with calcified vessel (where ABI would be falsely high)? In such a combination, the ABI may show in normal range. Since most of diabetics have calcified vessels, this combination is likely.
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2012 Weather in Review
From tropical storms and hurricanes like Sandy, to extended heat waves and detrimental summer droughts, to unprecedented wildfire outbreaks in the American West, 2012 marked a historic year for extreme weather events in the United States.
In fact, 2012 takes the prize for the warmest and second most extreme year on record for the contiguous US thus allowing the year to break some other climate and weather related records.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Climatic Data Center reports the State of the Climate and offers some of last year's highlights.
- 2012 marked the warmest year on record for the contiguous United States with the year consisting of a record warm spring, second warmest summer, fourth warmest winter and a warmer-than-average autumn. The average temperature for 2012 was 55.3°F, 3.2°F above the 20th century average, and 1.0°F above 1998, the previous warmest year. Every state in the contiguous U.S. had an above-average annual temperature for 2012.
- The average precipitation total for the contiguous U.S. for 2012 was 26.57 inches, 2.57 inches below average, making it the 15th driest year on record for the nation. This was also the driest year for the nation since 1988.
- Each season of 2012 had precipitation totals below the 20th century average.
- Tropical cyclone activity across the North Atlantic in 2012 as above-average with 19 named storms, ten hurricanes, and one major hurricane (Category 3 or stronger). This is the third consecutive North Atlantic tropical cyclone season with 19 named storms and ties with as the third most active season for the basin. Isaac and Sandy made landfall along the U.S. coast during 2012 causing significant impacts.
- The widespread drought conditions of 2012 peaked in July with approximately 61 percent of the country experiencing drought conditions. The footprint of drought during 2012 roughly equaled the drought of the 1950s which peaked at approximately 60 percent.
- Wildfire activity during 2012 was above-average with 9.2 million acres burned the third most in the 13-year record. The Waldo Canyon fire near Colorado Springs, Colorado destroyed nearly 350 homes and was the most destructive fire on record for the state. The Whitewater-Baldy Complex fire charred nearly 300,000 acres and was the largest on record for New Mexico.
- Tornado activity during 2012 was below the 1991-2010 average of approximately 1,200. The final 2012 tornado count will likely be less than 1,000 — the least since 2002.
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LOS ANGELES – USC starting linebacker Dion Bailey will miss spring practice next month as he recovers from shoulder surgery, defensive coordinator Clancy Pendergast said Thursday.
Bailey had 80 tackles and a team-high four interceptions as a sophomore in 2012 and figures to play a big part in the defensive scheme of Pendergast, hired last month. Bailey recently posted an update on Twitter that indicated he had surgery on Jan. 20 and faced a six-month recovery.
Where exactly Bailey will play in 2013 remains unknown. A move to safety is possible. Pendergast, who spoke with reporters for the first time since his hiring last month, promised a flexible, disruptive defense. That would be a contrast to the Monte Kiffin soft, read-and-react zone defense that struggled against multi-faceted college offenses.
USC will run Pendergast's "52" defense, which is basically a flexible 3-4 scheme. USC could have as many as five down linemen in some sets and will favor athletic, versatile linebackers and safeties.
"We're going to be a defense that plays with smart, tough, competitive players," Pendergast said. "We're going to be a defense that wants to play in the offense's backfield and be disruptive. Then, in the back part of the field, the back seven, we want our linebackers and secondary guys to be physical against the running game and then very disruptive against the pass."
Pendergast spent three years as Cal's defensive coordinator before that staff was fired in December, and said he had no qualms about joining the staff of Lane Kiffin, who is presumed to be on the hot seat in 2013.
Pendergast declined to say whether USC would hire a linebackers coach to replace Scottie Hazelton (now Nevada's defensive coordinator) or a secondary coach to replace the fired Marvin Sanders. Lane Kiffin previously indicated that Pendergast would also serve as secondary coach.
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Bad Influences Kathie Lee and Hoda Get Their Boozy Hands on America's Sweetheart Anderson Cooper
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On today's pre-recorded Anderson Live, our host with the most let his famously white hair down with co-hosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb. While Anderson may be very good at stealing the hearts of middle-aged white women and reporting from war zones, he is not very good at drinking. It took a couple sips of white wine and good ole Andy was slurring like Diane Sawyer on election night and spouting off sex jokes.
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The top four scorers at the fifth annual Dave Telep Carolina Challenge on Saturday all hailed from the Triangle.
Raleigh Word of God teammates T.J. Warren and Torian Graham, both juniors, and sophomore point guard Josh Newkirk claimed the top three spots. Newkirk and Raleigh Ravenscroft sophomore Anton Gill tied for third place.
Warren erupted for 40 points in roughly 20 minutes of action in his first game of the day, which reverberated throughout the athletic complex at Ravenscroft. The 6-foot-6, 200-pound small forward averaged 28.5 points per game, but left early in the third contest because of a minor rib injury.
"I couldn't miss," said Warren about his 40-point binge. "I just couldn't miss. The last time I had that feeling was probably last summer on the circuit. It's been a while. This is going to be a big spring and summer because it's my last one."
Warren will be playing with the Garner Roads 17s and already has a pretty good group of scholarship offers.
"I've got offers from Georgetown, Tennessee (prior staff), Wake Forest, NC State (prior staff), Virginia Tech, Miami, Indiana, Xavier, so that's a lot," Warren said. "I hope to decide before my senior season."
Durham native Graham flashed his immense potential in a pair of games. Graham is still deciding what traveling team he'll play for, either Boo Williams or D.C. Assault. The talented high-flyer finished second in scoring at 23.0 points per game.
The junior shooting guard recently unofficially visited Kentucky and enjoyed everything about the trip.
"I like Kentucky, Carolina, Duke, Georgetown, Miami, Syracuse, UCLA and Louisville," Graham said. "Some haven't offered yet like Kentucky, Carolina, Duke and Syracuse."
Newkirk was one of the biggest surprises of the event. The Raleigh product averaged 19.7 points with a high of 30 points in his second contest. Newkirk is undecided on what traveling team he'll be playing for.
"I'm hearing from Villanova, Georgetown, Miami, Wake Forest and NC State," Newkirk said. "I haven't gotten my first offer yet.
"I've been working real hard. I'm working out every day after school. I'll probably be more of a scorer next year at Word of God. We are losing Bishop Daniels and Joseph Uchebo."
Gill finished fourth at 19.7 points per game with a high of 28 in his second contest. Gill has earned offers from Charlotte and East Carolina, but that will likely change in the near future. He is also getting interest from North Carolina, Clemson and Wake Forest, and went to watch games at all three ACC schools. He watched Clemson host Florida State, FSU at Wake Forest and the Wake Forest at North Carolina contest.
Sophomore shooting guard Patrick Rooks of Charlotte Christian broke up the Triangle stranglehold by finishing fifth in scoring with 18.7 points per game and a high of 26 points in his third contest. He earned his first offer in late February from Charlotte. The former native of Anderson, S.C., is getting interest from Clemson, South Carolina, Wake Forest and North Florida. Rooks will play with the Raptors Elite 16s.
Wake Forest duo excels
Flash back to mid-July and juniors Aaron Rountree and Codi Miller-McIntyre were still "sleepers" in the state. Both players played in the 16s division at the Chris Paul All-Star's Invitational in Greensboro, drawing mid-major coaches. Rountree was Carolina Elite and Miller-McIntyre suited up for United Stars of Charlotte.
Both players have come a long way since then and committed to Wake Forest in recent weeks. The duo complements each other well on the court.
Rountree flashed his playmaking ability at 6-8 and 190 pounds. The "point forward" averaged nine points per game with a high of 11, but did the little things and has the ability to get steals or rebounds and get out and lead the break.
Miller-McIntyre is a quality three-point shooter, though sometimes streak, and bombed away for 17.0 points per game, which was good for sixth in the event. He went for 22 points in his third game, and shot as if GPS system was guiding the ball into the basket from long range.
Miller-McIntyre will likely both guard spots at Wake Forest, but paired with Rountree's pass-first approach, the Demon Deacons won't lose any playmaking ability if he plays point guard.
Freshmen invasion
Every player at the Challenge is guaranteed to play half the game, which allows some of the younger players the chance to matchup against their older peers. Usually some of the freshmen appear overmatched, but each and every one of them this year showed they belonged at various moments.
The impact of the freshmen was felt throughout the event, especially on the wing.
A pair of freshmen who will play with the Chris Paul All-Stars 17s have already started to receive attention from colleges.
Combo guard Xavier Rathan-Mayes of Creedmoor Christian Faith Center Academy said he has offers from Texas, Marquette, St. John's, Oregon, and Rhode Island. He is also interested in Kentucky and Kansas State.
Wing Theo Pinson of Oak Ridge Military Academy said he has received offers from Syracuse, Marquette, Clemson, Virginia Tech, Tennessee (prior staff), South Carolina, and a few others. He is still looking for his first in-state offer, but grew up a big Duke fan.
Pinson is an explosive finisher with defensive stopper potential due to his long wingspan. Rathan-Mayes, who is a reclassified freshman from Canada, has a smooth jumper and plays under control. He averaged 7.7 points per game with a high of 16, while Pinson averaged 9.3 with a high 14.
Point guards JaQuel Richmond and Eric Johnson also were among the leading scorers. Richmond, a reclassified freshman at High Point Wesleyan, has a quick first step and is a quality mid-range shooter, who averaged 15.3 points per game. Johnson, who attends Durham Kestrel Heights, has a mature body and hit three straight 3-pointers in one contest, and averaged 13 points per game.
Tying Richmond for scoring honors among the freshmen was small forward Josh Level of High Point Westchester Country Day.
Greenville Oakwood School guard James Demery Jr. has explosive athleticism and quality basketball IQ. He had a high of 15 points, most of which came in a big second half, and averaged 10.3 points per game on the day.
Tying Demery for points per game was Charlotte Victory small forward Shaun Thompson. The slender but athletic Thompson was one of the pleasant surprises of the event.
Mocksville Davie County identical twins Cody and Caleb Martin squared off against each other in their third and final game, with Cody winning the battle 10-2. Both small forwards showed a good feel for the game, and Cody featured deep range on his jumper.
Clayton High's Gary Clark showcased an inside-outside game and will be one to watch in the future. Winston-Salem Quality Education Academy's Jordan Robinson was a late addition to the Challenge and has some nifty back to the basket post moves.
Several surprises
Every year at the Carolina Challenge, a handful of players make a statement that they belong, and Saturday was no different.
Sophomore wings Tyrone Outlaw, DeAndre Bembry, Christian Hairston and B.J. Gladden, all averaged in double figures. Outlaw, who is from Roxboro Person High, has a nice mid-range game and finished at the rim. Bembry is long and athletic and from Mint Hill Rocky River High. Hairston of Greensboro Day has good size for a small forward at 6-7 and 185 pounds and shot well from deep. Gladden also shot well from outside and is from Charlotte Queens Grant.
The Challenge didn't have too many post players, but juniors Josh Smith, Montarius Hall and Dionte Adams, and sophomores T.J. Williams and Ja'Keem Yates, showed that they are worth following in the future. All but Williams, who is from Wilmington, attend Charlotte high schools.
Charlotte Waddell High junior wing Jarvis Haywood's play probably doesn't go under the header of a "surprise" but he doesn't get mentioned as much as he should around the state. He averaged 15.3 points per game and brings a lunch pail approach to the game.
Wilmington Laney High junior guard Kadeem Allen also had a productive day, averaging 13.7 points per contest.
Extra school lists
Ravenscroft junior point guard Madison Jones has picked up offers from Richmond, Tulsa, Drake, and Charlotte. Wake Forest, NC State, Miami, Georgetown and Virginia, have shown interest. The Spiders were the first school to offer Jones.
Jones' traveling teammate Shawn Lester of Mooresville High has offers from NC State (prior staff), Duquesne and Georgia Southern. Lester said Clemson would be the clear-cut leader if the Tigers offered, and Miami would also vault to near the top of his list.
Junior point guard Carlton Ford of Fayetteville Westover lists Butler, Oklahoma, Clemson, East Carolina, South Carolina, VCU, Miami and Virginia. Ford said he has offers from East Carolina, VCU, Virginia and Miami. The speedy Ford will play with the Sampson County All-Stars in traveling team basketball this offseason, joining Clinton's J.T. Miller, whose father will coach the team.
Sophomore center Tyrek Coger of Raleigh Upper Room Christian Academy was one of the few young big men in the event. He outscored fellow sophomore big man Kennedy Meeks of West Charlotte 17-13 in their hyped up matchup in their first game.
Coger scored his first scholarship offer from one of the hot teams in the country.
"I got offered by VCU," Coger said. "That was very good and I like the school. I'm also getting interest by Tennessee, Kentucky is coming in and Big Blue Nation has shown me a lot of love on Twitter. I also still have NC State. I'm getting some Big Ten interest too."
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2) I do not think he would let her know he was there. He would observe her like he did before in Twilight and to make sure she was happy and well, but he would be waiting for the moment Jacob imprinted with someone and like he said " I would be waiting for that to happen" because like Sam & Emily, Jacob would not have a choice but to leave Bella and that would open the door for Edward to walk right back in to her life.
That's how I see it.
Jacob would not imprint *contains Breaking Dawn spoilers* because he imprints on Renesmee, and if Bella and Edward did not get married and have Renesmee, then how would Jake imprint?


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Officers shoot, kill man during rape investigation in The Dalles
THE DALLES, Ore. - One man is dead after police said he brandished a knife and was shot by two officers in The Dalles during a rape investigation Monday night.
Oregon State Police said officers with The Dalles City Police Department responded to a call of a rape in progress at about 11 p.m. Monday in the 700 block of Hostetler Street and made contact with the victim and suspect.
While officers took the victim to a hospital, two patrol officers stayed with the suspect, Gerald Arthur Stowell, Jr., 50. Investigators said Stowell initially cooperated with police.
Stowell then went to the bathroom around midnight and when he came out, investigators said he had a large kitchen knife and began to threaten the two officers.
State police investigators said both patrol officers drew their weapons and ordered Stowell to drop the knife. Both officers then opened fire, police said.
The officers were not hurt during the incident.
Despite efforts by one of the officers and paramedics to help Stowell, police said he died at the scene.
Investigators said an as-yet unidentified person witnessed the shooting.
The two officers who shot Stowell are on paid administrative leave, which is standard procedure.
The Oregon State Police and Wasco County Sheriff's Office are assisting in the investigation.


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You factor in that..and now you have the scrub Brandon Jennings going HAM every time he plays us because he's butthurt NYK didn't draft him.
They play like world beaters every time they play the Knicks, and Bucks games are also boring as sin to watch.
Just not a good vibe when the Knicks play the Bucks.


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Jail Time Ain't A Biggie: 10 Careers That Got Better After They Served Time In The Clink
Jail is a bad, horrible place m'kay. When people go in, they rarely come out the same. Some end up like DMX or Mike Tyson, never able to reclaim their major successes after doing their time. Others, though, use their jail sentences to propel them to greater achievements. Here are 10 stars that turned jail time to glory time.
Malcolm X – Detroit Red didn't have much going for him before going to jail. He was a lowly thief jacking houses before getting to jail and joining the Nation of Islam. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Mike Vick – There was a time when Vick was the most dominant player in the NFL. Then he killed some dogs and had to go to jail for a couple of years. But he's back and is somehow an even better QB! He's got his Nike deal and everything, too. All his life is missing is a collection of Scooby-Doo DVDs, but that might get settled after his next parole hearing.
Robert Downey, Jr. – Drugs, booze and chicks. Downey had the Charlie Sheen swag down before Charlie did. Then he got out and is killing the game as Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes. Dope.
2Pac – He definitely had an epic career before going to jail, but he was on another level after Death Row. Just imagine where he would be if he would have kept on where his career was headed.
Tony Yayo – Nobody knew who Yayo was before 50 Cent was running around talking about him being awesome. It's not like Tony has been anything to write home about, but at least you know his name…right?
50 Cent – Speaking of Chelsea's former man slice, Fiddy did some minor time in the big house before his rap career took off. Now he can buy the jail and look for the next Shawty Lo to waste his money on.
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Don King – Before he was the mega promoter with the crazy hair, Don went to jail. Shame to see that happen to such an honest man.
Allen Iverson – After a scuffle in his hometown, AI had to go to a correctional facility for some time. Thankfully that whole mess was cleared up so he could wait until he was rich and famous to ruin his life.
Martha Stewart – Everyone thought it was over when she went to jail for insider trading, but she came back stronger than ever. You'd think she were some privileged white woman or something.
T.I. – Take a trip down memory lane to the time T.I. went to jail. No, not that time, the one before that. No, before that one, too. Yeah, that one. Since then, he became a major Hip-Hop star…before going right back into that mother effer.


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"Preseason polls are testament to the success that our program has had in recent years, and we are treating it as such," Wonder Boys head coach Doug Karleskint said. "We know that we have a lot of work ahead of us, and we will have to continue to prove ourselves once the season begins."
The Wonder Boys finished the 2011-12 season with a 26-6 record, including a 13-3 league mark. Arkansas Tech won the inaugural Great American Conference title and advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA tournament, marking the fourth consecutive season that the Wonder Boys reached the NCAA tournament.
The Wonder Boys' 2012-13 season will open at 7 p.m. on Nov. 15 in Tahlequah, Okla., against Northeastern State.
Cross country concludes season at DII Central Regional
JOPLIN, Mo. — Kaitlin Bounds of Russellville led the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns cross country team and finished in 116th with a time of 23:54 at the NCAA D-II Central Regional.
The Golden Suns finished 25th with an average time of 26:32 at the 6-kilometer course. Runa Falch of Augustana (S.D.) finished 1st with a time of 20:39. Augustana won the race with an average time of 21:13.
To round out the runners for Tech, Kayla Waldrup finished 157th with a time of 25:34, Cheryl Fleming ran a time of 27:31 and finished in 172nd, Amanda Bradbury finished 173rd with a time of 27:45, and Katherine Selman finished 174th with a time of 27:56.
This concludes the 2012 season for the Golden Suns cross country team.


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Great column from Barry Jacobs in the Raleigh News & Observer on ACC back judge Pat Ryan and his role in the Arlington, Va., fire department on 9/11.
BC's Bryce Jones just rolls with it, Jack McCluskey writes on ESPNBoston.com.
Clemson kicker Bradley Pinion is teeing off on opponents, Scott Keepfer writes in the Greenville News.
Receiver Max McCaffrey is continuing the family tradition at Duke, Laura Keeley writes in the Raleigh News & Observer.
FSU defenders have been sold on a new scheme after a strong opener, Brendan Sonnone writes in the Orlando Sentinel.
Georgia Tech's offensive line has gotten a boost with Morgan Bailey back on the field, Ken Sugiura writes in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Matt Robinson's move to linebacker Maryland is paying off, Alex Prewitt writes in the Washington Post.
Miami AD Blake James says he will reach out to Florida about continuing the rivalry, Matt Porter writes in the Palm Beach Post.
FootballScoop ranks UNC's field design as the fourth-best in the nation. (Clemson and Maryland make appearances, too.)
NC State tailgaters returned following their coach's criticism, R. Cory Smith writes in the Raleigh News & Observer.
Hope is on the way for Pitt's ground attack, Jerry DiPaola writes in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Syracuse receiver Jarrod West is unhappy with his production through two weeks, Nate Mink writes in the (Syracuse) Post-Standard.
The (Newport News) Daily Press' David Teel says Virginia's anemic ground game was its most glaring issue in the loss to Oregon.
Virginia Tech has gotten approval for a new site for its indoor practice facility, Mark Giannotto writes in the Washington Post.
The Winston-Salem Journal's Dan Collins looks at the pace of Wake Forest's offense.


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Colangelo really dropped the ball on this one. That Barbosa trade should have been made prior to March 1st. Chandler would have been a perfect fit for the 2013 Raptors. He received basically the same contract as Barbosa has. He would have added depth at the 2 and 3, even if we draft Barnes, Beal, MKG or Lamb, it still would have worked.
I don't think Batum will be available and if he is he will be 4 million more than what Chandler received.


text: How would you handle high moonballs to the backhand side when you have a 1 hand backhand besides slicing it back or frantically moving backward in a defensive position? It seems it's really easy to exploit the 1 hand backhand with fast balls or high balls. But if the stroke is really such a liability how do people like Federer, Sampras, Graf survive with it? How do THESE people handle high moonballs?


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You take turns flipping over cards with the following results:
- Jack is a topic. The person who flipped over the card pick a subject and you go around the circle naming things that fit the topic. The person who messes up on the topic has to take 5 drinks or 2 shots.
- Queen is a rule. You make up a rule like "no pointing", "no names", or something like that.
- Kings are a bathroom break, make someone chug a beer, or 2 shots.
- Ace is a waterfall. A waterfall is where the person who flipped over the card drinks and no one can stop until the person who flipped over the card.


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© 2006 MLB Advanced Media, L.P. All rights reserved.
Rowand recounts catch, crash at the wall
Phillies center fielder recovering from breaking nose on fence
By Zachary Levine / Special to MLB.com
PHILADELPHIA -- Four days after breaking multiple bones in his face running into the center-field wall at Citizens Bank Park, Aaron Rowand remembers it all. He remembers chasing down Xavier Nady's fly ball in the first inning of Thursday's game against the Mets. He remembers seeing the chain-link fence in front of him and knowing that there was no chance to stop -- and for that matter -- no reason to stop. And he remembers holding up the ball in his glove to make sure that the umpires and the crowd of 28,224 knew he made the catch. "I didn't want to go into the wall for nothing," Rowand said. With the bases loaded and two outs in the opening frame, Nady hit a long fly ball to center. Rowand caught the ball running full speed with his back to home plate, and he ran face-first into the unprotected fence in center, breaking his nose and surrounding bones, including the orbital. Rowand was taken to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, where he received stitches and a splint on his nose. He underwent surgery the following morning. For a player who once ran into a cinder block wall during his college career at Cal State-Fullerton, Thursday's catch and collision was nothing new. "I play hard," Rowand said. "That's how I played as a kid. My coaches and my father taught me to play like that." Despite the proximity of the injury to Rowand's eyes, his vision suffered no ill effects from the impact. The splint will be removed on Thursday, at which time he will be cleared to take swings off a batting tee. Four days later, he expects to be cleared for full baseball activity, leaving four days until he comes off the 15-day disabled list. And for those critics who said that the final out of the inning and the runs he saved were not worth missing two weeks, Rowand isn't listening. "People can call me stupid," he said. "It doesn't bother me." Rowand's catch served as an inspiration to Gavin Floyd, who went on to pitch a shutout in the rain-shortened game. It seems to have had the same effect on the Phillies as a whole, as the team has won 13 of its last 14 games. Rowand, who was brought in, in part, for his attitude, thinks that his play has inspired the rest of the team. "I think it can be contagious," he said. Four days after the now-legendary catch, the center-field fence looks a little different -- and not just because of the wire that popped out when Rowand made impact. When Rowand got his first extended look at Citizens Bank Park in early April, he pointed out the danger of that spot in the outfield to team management.
The padding for the wall arrived last Tuesday, the installation began Friday -- when the Phillies traveled to Cincinnati -- and it was finished Monday."I said that if I hit that, there's going to be some damage done," Rowand said he told the Phils. He was right. As he sat in the emergency room Thursday night, Rowand was able to watch replays on television, and the center fielder said that it didn't bother him too much to watch it. "It hurt a lot worse when I did it."
Zachary Levine is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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This summer, people in Oak Park Heights may see engineering crews out testing the soil that will eventually support a new bridge over the St. Croix River.
The four-lane span, which could cost as much as $676 million, will replace the aging Stillwater Lift Bridge. Minnesota Department of Transportation officials hope to begin construction late next year, earlier than first planned.
Residents of Oak Park Heights, where city leaders oppose the project, got the opportunity to question officials Wednesday evening in the first of a series of public forums.
The bridge has been discussed for decades, but now the reality is finally sinking in for Gerri and Jim Rosemeyer, who live on the Minnesota side of the St. Croix. Of Oak Park Heights' 4,700 residents, they are among the closest to the bridge site.
"We are on the south edge of Sunnyside Townhomes," Jim Rosemeyer said. "Our house will be in the shadow of the bridge."
The Rosemeyers say they welcome the bridge because it will relieve traffic congestion in nearby Stillwater. But Gerri Rosemeyer says there are downsides.
"Living on the river, it's just so beautiful. We're boaters. We have a lot of boater friends," she said. "The disruption for many years. Noise. Mainly the noise. We have such a peaceful valley area, and I think we're just going to miss the quietness."
Oak Park Heights city leaders have concerns that go beyond noise and scenery. Councilman Mike Runk said bridge planners left much of the responsibility for some of the roads around the bridge to the community. Add costs to relocate water and sewer lines, and Runk said it could total $20 million.
"Not only the initial cost of the utilities, but also the potential upkeep," Runk said. "One of the plans is to turn the service lanes over to us, turn the trails back to us. And we would be responsible for maintenance and signalization of those."
Because the new St. Croix River Crossing Project will benefit the entire region, Runk said those costs should be distributed.
Oak Park Heights Mayor David Beaudet opposes the project in general and said if these issues are not resolved the city may decline to grant its consent to proceed.
"I think if we can't agree, then it's going to delay perhaps two or three years," Beaudet said. "And whether the project will be still sustainable, it's unknown."
But bridge planners are determined to press forward. MnDOT said federal money is available to cover 80 percent of the utility relocation costs. And MnDOT project manager Jon Chiglo said not all of the expenses that city leaders cite are necessary for the bridge.
"They have a number of scenarios in terms of their estimate, and I'm not doubting what their costs are," Chiglo said. "What I'm saying is those costs are not all driven by the construction of this project."
One MnDOT estimate indicates the cost to Oak Park Heights would be less than $1 million, not $20 million as city officials claim. This week the agency announced an accelerated construction schedule for the St. Croix bridge, with work set to begin in late 2013. The bridge could open to traffic by late 2016.
Approval of the project required the blessing of Congress and President Barack Obama for an exemption from the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, but its final hurdle may be a small-town Minnesota mayor and four city council members.
MnDOT and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will hold another public forum on the project April 23 at Oak Park Heights City Hall. There will be two additional public forums in May in Stillwater.


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Tesoro Logistics will build, own, and operate a new 4.1-mile pipeline lateral from its Dunn Center Station in North Dakota to Basin Transload's facility in Beulah, N.Dak. Crude oil is expected to begin flowing to the Beulah destination in the fourth quarter of 2014, "enhancing the facility's ability to source product from a broader region," Global Partners said. The Beulah facility includes 280,000 barrels of storage capacity and connects via direct long-haul rail service to the West and Gulf Coasts via BNSF.
"Basin Transload's agreement with Tesoro Logistics broadens the Beulah facility's access to energy production in North Dakota," said Global Partners President and CEO Eric Slifka. "The pipeline connection will augment the volume of crude currently being transported from the wellhead to Beulah. The addition of pipeline access enhances the ratability of the terminal."
Global Partners LP describes itself as "a publicly traded master limited partnership and midstream logistics and marketing company. Global owns, controls or has access to one of the largest terminal networks of refined petroleum products and renewable fuels in the Northeast, and is one of the largest distributors of gasoline, distillates, residual oil, and renewable fuels to wholesalers, retailers, and commercial customers in New England and New York. Global is a leader in the purchasing, selling, and logistics of transporting domestic and Canadian crude oil and other products by rail across our 'virtual pipeline' from the mid-continent region of the U.S. and Canada to the East and West Coasts for distribution to refiners and other customers."


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27.01.12Tickets #amMadr2701
Palacio - Madrid, Spain
Attendance (22)
21.11.12 10:40 pm
I remember this concert everyday! It was f*cking incredible, Monkeys are the band of my f*ucking life. I'll do anything to see them again. The best concert of my life. I F*CKING LOVE YOU
31.01.12 10:52 pm
Thank you sooooo much for an awesome gig!!! It was a night i will always remember and treasure forever! Worth flying to Madrid for! Please come back to europe in the summer.
29.01.12 11:00 am
Nevertheless, I recorded the full show in audio (a pretty good recording if I might say so) and I'm willing to share it with everyone for free. Check out the Fans Forum ( ... ) for more info and the download link :-)
29.01.12 10:58 am
I'm pretty disappointed that Alex ignored our 100 MARDY BUM signs. Even the cameramen were showing them between Frluorescent Adolescent and 505, Alex saw them (it was plain impossible not to) and decided to ignore them. Not good =(
29.01.12 1:41 am
Great gig!!!! I liked so much. I'm sure I'll buy tickets for the next time!! Actually a fantastic gig!
28.01.12 2:26 pm
I was yesterday at the concert in Madrid, and I'm so dissappointed I can't believe it.
The sound was @#$*!, but not even the sound problems could've hidden the fact that you sucked ass. I love your music and it was a concert that I was dying to go and see.
You're playing the same exact setlist in every show, and still you couldn't even play decently.
Please rehearse, and play as one expects from professionals, instead of a bunch of pricks who go out, play 80 minutes and leave.
It was plain embarrassing.
28.01.12 12:41 pm
Great concert in Madrid!!! WE LOVE ARCTIC MONKEYS.
28.01.12 11:58 am
the best concert of my life ;) see you soon in madrid
24.01.12 9:31 pm
See you down the front like a song!
24.01.12 1:17 pm
Mardy Bum
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New For 2014
The diesel-powered 2014 Audi A8L 3.0 TDI is a new addition to the A8 lineup, but other revisions to the 2014 Audi A8 are mostly cosmetic. Short-wheelbase A8 models receive power door closers and a power trunk, proximity-key entry and ignition, front and rear parking sensors, and a rearview camera. Audi's blind-spot detection system is now standard on S8 and W12 models. The face-lifted 2015 A8 is expected to debut later in 2014, but its powertrains will remain essentially unchanged.
Vehicle Summary
Audi's aluminum-bodied flagship sedan first arrived in North America in 1997, but the present third-generation car, which launched in 2011, is a far cry from that original luxury sedan. The latest A8 introduced a number of new technologies that have since spread throughout Audi's portfolio, including in-car wireless networking, Google Earth navigation maps, a touch pad for inputting data into the infotainment system, LED head- and taillights, and a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system. A long-wheelbase model soon followed, as did an even more upscale variant fitted with a twelve-cylinder engine.
The 2014 Audi A8 may not have as lengthy of a legacy as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or the BMW 7 Series, but that doesn't mean it's any less luxurious or desirable. In recent years, Audi has carved a niche for its flagship, blessing it with advanced technologies and opulent cabins and covering it all in a handsome wrapper. Audi's fancy matrix LED headlamps aren't yet legal in North America, but a number of innovative features — including in-car Wi-Fi, Google Maps displays, and an innovative touch pad for the infotainment system — have been A8 hallmarks since the car's reintroduction.
The two latest additions to the 2014 Audi A8 portfolio both deliver impressive performance, but in vastly different manners. The 2014 S8, powered by a retuned version of the 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 found in the 2014 A8 4.0T, packs a 520-hp punch. And, thanks to an incredibly quick dual-clutch automatic gearbox and all-wheel drive, it's incredibly quick off the line — 0 to 60 mph, for example, takes only 3.5 seconds. It's a more engaging car to drive than, for instance, the outgoing Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG — as it should be, given that the S8 is shorter and lighter. The all-new 2014 S63 AMG, which now boasts all-wheel drive, may prove to be a more formidable rival, but we've not yet had the chance to pit both cars head-to-head. Expect the Germanic luxo-muscle battle to carry on in the years to come.
On the flip side, Audi added a fuel-efficient diesel engine to the 2014 Audi A8 lineup. The 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V-6 comes with the A8L TDI and is nearly identical to those offered in A6, A7, Q5, and Q7 models. Here, it provides 240 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. More important, it also returns virtually no diesel clatter, performance on par with the base supercharged V-6, and an EPA rating of 24/36 mpg city/highway. Fuel costs may not be that much of a concern for buyers of $80,000-plus luxury sedans, but since the TDI has an estimated range of more than 700 miles per tank, owners might appreciate the ability to revel in the A8's splendor virtually uninterrupted.
You'll like:
- High-tech, stylish interiors
- TDI: best long-distance luxury tourer besides a Pullman car
- S8: incredibly quick and agile
You won't like:
- W12's extravagant price
- Smallish trunk
Key Competitors
- BMW 7 Series
- Jaguar XJ
- Lexus LS
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class


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The LA Galaxy season may be over, but LA Galaxy Insider Adam Serrano will spend the next few weeks offering an evaluation of each member of the squad. VIEW CALENDAR
The LA Galaxy Player Ratings will begin with players who appeared in the least number of games this season starting with goalkeeper Brian Rowe and concluding with Sean Franklin who played in all 34 of the club's regular season games. There will also be an evaluation of head coach and general manager Bruce Arena and his moves at the conclusion of the list.
We will have two to three evaluations per day and focus on what each player did well, what they need to improve on ahead of next season as well as a select thought from the player on their performance and a rating from myself out of four stars.
POSITION: Forward
APPEARANCES IN ALL OFFICIAL COMPETITIONS: GP: 37 [6 in MLS Cup Playoffs, 3 in CONCACAF Championship League], MIN: 3309, G: 23 [6 in MLS Cup Playoffs, 1 in CCL], A: 10 [1 in MLS Cup Playoffs]
RESERVE LEAGUE APPEARANCES: None
Keane makes it 3-0 LA in game one vs SEA
HIGHLIGHTS: Once Robbie Keane returned from the 2012 European Championships, no player in MLS was more productive than the Irishman. After his late June return, Keane tallied an impressive 14 goals and seven assists in 19 regular season games. This renaissance coincided with LA's rise up the standings as the club went an 11-4-3 in that period, but Keane saved his best performances for the postseason. Whenever the Galaxy needed a goal, the Irishman answered the call. Each of his six postseason goals came at pivotal times for the Galaxy, but his performances in the Western Conference Semifinal Second Leg against the San Jose Earthquakes and Western Conference Championship against Seattle Sounders FC standout above the rest. During that three game period, Keane scored five of his six goals as he led the club to their second straight MLS Cup appearance. The Irishman would get his sixth and final goal of the postseason in the closing moments of MLS Cup as he scored on a penalty kick to seal LA's 3-1 MLS Cup win.
LOWLIGHTS: Prior to departing for the 2012 European Championships, Keane was admittedly not in his best form. Perhaps worn down due to an offseason loan with Aston Villa, Keane tallied just three goals and two assists in the 11 appearances in all competitions prior to departing for international duty. During the 11 game spell, Keane also battled through injury specifically a right hamstring tightness that prevented him from appearing in LA's 1-0 loss to Chivas USA on May 19.
HIS THOUGHTS: "I don't to speak about myself too much. The most important thing about football is the team and being surrounded by players that help you. You can't win a game on your own. I've been very fortunate. We are a good team and we've been helping each other. The team's helped me score goals and if I can help them since I've been here, so great." - Keane on Dec. 1 speaking on his growth with the Galaxy.
In his first full season in MLS, Robbie Keane took his place among the finest strikers in the league. Throughout the postseason, Keane's heroics made the difference for the Galaxy as his performances in the second legs of the Conference Semifinal and Conference Championship proved decisive. But Keane's impact wasn't merely felt on the field as his service as the club's vice-captain afforded him an important leadership role with the club's younger players. With David Beckham departing the club and Landon Donovan's status still in question, the Galaxy may very well become Keane's team in 2013.
Adam Serrano is the LA Galaxy Insider. Read his blog at LAGalaxy.com/insider and contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com


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Stock Porsche Carrera GT on the dynojet - 548 wheel horsepowerThe Carrera GT has been out of production for some time now but it is not exactly a common car with a huge sample of dyno's. When one pulls up to a dynojet it is sure to peak interest in what the Porsche supercar will put down. This completely stock Carrera GT (not exactly a lot of modifications available for it either) put down 548 horses to the wheels on a dynojet at the TX2K12 event. From a 5.7 liter naturally aspirated V10, that is pretty damn good. Video of the dyno run is below.
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The Relative Cost Of An F-22 Fender Bender
An F-22 that had performed a flyover at a Pearl Harbor anniversary event, Friday, later scraped its tail on landing at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, causing an estimated $1.8 million in damage to the jet. The landing followed a training exercise that followed the ceremony and was otherwise safe. No injuries were reported. The damage estimate accounts for little more than 1 percent of the fighter's $143 million per unit cost as estimated by the Air Force ... and even less of the jet's $412 million per unit cost as estimated by the Government Accountability Office.
Over 2,000 people attended the event at Pearl Harbor Friday, which recognized the 71st anniversary of the Japanese attack there. Some 30 survivors were among those in attendance. More than 3,000 service members and civilians were killed in the Dec. 7, 1941, the attack that launched the U.S. into the second world war. The incident that damaged the Raptor jet took place roughly 90 minutes after its participation in the commemorative event.


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Suppose we have a sound composed by many basic waves,which are described as known functions of time
How i can determine the amplitude of the final sound at a certain time t?
Perhaps i have to sum the amplitudes of all basic waves at time t?
if so,have i also to check that the sum doesn't overcome a maximum value,or goes under a minimum value?
for instance,if i use 16 bits for the amplitude (signed),and the absolute value of the sum is greater than 2^15 - 1,i have to take 2^15 - 1 if it's positive,and -2^15 if it's negative


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The U.S. Olympic Committee will not bid for the 2022 Winter Games, but will instead explore the possibility of hosting either the 2024 Summer or 2026 Winter Olympics.
In a meeting Tuesday, the USOC board decided to form a committee that would look into 2024 and 2026, in part because going for the 2022 Games would put the federation on a fast timeline. A bid for those games would be due in the fall of 2013.
"It's not so much about bidding for 2022 as what strategy gives us the best chance to submit a winning bid," CEO Scott Blackmun said. "Looking at 2024 and 2026 gives us the best chance to do that. It allows us to form partnerships with all the people who need to be involved in a bid. That would allow us to put our best foot forward."
Earlier this year, the USOC removed a major roadblock for another bid when it resolved a long-simmering feud over revenue sharing with the International Olympic Committee.
Blackmun said he would be surprised if the USOC didn't bid for either 2024 or 2026.
"We think hosting the Games is very important for us," he said.
Last week, an exploratory committee in Denver recommended the city move forward on plans for a 2022 bid. Spokeswoman Sue Baldwin said it was "too early for us to know" how the USOC news would affect the Denver effort.
"We're disappointed," Baldwin said. "We knew that was a possibility, knowing the time frame and knowing we were getting close to the September 2013 submission date. We respect the process and respect that they want to be thoughtful with moving forward. We want to talk to them and see what their next steps might be."
The United States hasn't hosted a Summer Games since 1996 or a Winter Games since 2002, meaning there will be at least a 22-year gap between games on U.S. soil.
The U.S. has been embarrassed during its last two attempts to land the Olympics. New York finished fourth of five finalists when it tried for the 2012 Games, which start in London this month. Chicago finished last in bidding for the 2016 Games, which were awarded to Rio de Janeiro. When Chicago lost, the USOC was widely criticized as contributing heavily to the loss because of its poor international reputation.
"This gives us further time to develop relationships with the IOC," chairman Larry Probst said, speaking to the fact that these bids are won as much through relationships as the pros and cons of the cities themselves.
One of the major questions the USOC must decide is whether to go for a Summer Games, widely viewed as more prestigious and harder to land, or a Winter Olympics, where the bidding is less competitive.
The committee will likely be made from members of the current board and will report to the board at its quarterly meeting in December.
There almost certainly would not be a domestic bidding process, the way there was when Chicago was tabbed as the 2016 candidate. Among the possible candidates for a 2024 Olympics could be Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco or Dallas, which was thought to be the front-runner had the USOC picked a city for a 2020 bid.


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This is the "bittersweeteriest" thing that has ever happened to me. What has it been, like 10 years since we've been on national television? Game's at 8pm EST.
This is the "bittersweeteriest" thing that has ever happened to me. What has it been, like 10 years since we've been on national television? Game's at 8pm EST.
Yeah, wasn't planning on making a typo, if a mod could fix that..
The raptors, hawks game is on tnt tomorrow, it is replacing the Celtics vs pacers game due to its cancellation because of the explosions that happened in Boston today. Prayers go out to those who were hurt in the explosion
Unfortunate event that happened today in Boston, my heart goes out to those individuals and families affected.
To the Raptors, not exactly the best way to get national coverage, but hey, they'll take it. I certainly hope Valanciunas plays tomorrow night, give people a test of how really good this guy is (can be).
I'm actually excited, the Raptors are playing the most similar basketball to last season in this final stretch. Looks like Casey is finally getting it right. At the wrong time.
Twitter: @ReubenJRD NBA, Raptors writer for Daily Hive Vancouver, Toronto.
I have a feeling that the TNT crew will talk about everything but the game tomorrow.
"Listen, Kobe Bryant will come back better than ever. It's unfortunate he had to go down with the injury."
"I'm looking forward to the Knicks - Celtics match up. OOOOO, that's gonna be a sick match up. What about the Bulls and Pacers? Paul George is amazing. He might be up there with James Harden."
"Listen, aint nobody beatin the Heat this year. LeBron James, LeBron James ... LeBron James is so dominant. He so big and strong. It aint even fair."
"There is a match up between the Hawks and Raptors going on right now ...... "
"Who cares. The Hawks will get eliminated first round & the Raptors ......." "Do you think Josh Smith will be back next year?"
"Hell no. Listen, Danny Ferry is one of my favorite people ... but you shoulda traded Josh Smith. He aint comin back."
"No body is talkin about San Antonio. Greg Popovich has done a incredible job again & aint nobody ever talk about them. What is wrong with this world."
"This is a horrible game. Cant wait for playoffs to start. Where u at David Stern. Oh by the way, David Stern has been a incredible commissioner & he still got hair."
... just a feeling
But seriously, my heart goes out to the victims of the Boston bombing today. Horrific end to such a storied tradition. How do you have the audacity to perpetuate an attack like that, children, families, athletes ... For some people, this was supposed to be the highlight of their lives, but it has been tainted by actions of ruthless punks. It makes me sick to know that such people exist. Sports/events are sometimes a culmination of our life long achievements & it's sad that a few rotten citizens can take it away in merely seconds. I wish to not see these things on tv but the sad reality is, punks like these exist in this world. God bless the victims & their families.
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I was wondering whether we were going to be on national TV after the Celtics game was cancelled.
Imprint this date in history people.
Twitter - @thekid_it
I also appreciate your words regarding the tragedy in Boston yesterday..... it's a sad moment in time for all of us. I won't speculate on whom may be responsible as the investigations are on-going, BUT i hope that we find the individual(s) responsible and I pray for the injured and others fighting for their lives. I also pray for the families that lost their loved ones. We should all hug our friends and families a little tighter. There are those that would like to ruin our society as we know it. God bless you all.
Too bad the Hawks always seem to beat the Raptors by 20+, for whatever reason. (I haven't looked it up, but that's just what it seems like)
Getting blown out on national television isn't going to be fun. So they better make a game of this, Rudy gay game winner!
I just want to point out that if we win our last two...we will be 3 games out of a playoff spot....
4 is the number of games the refs blew for us
Throughout the season they've continued to blow some pretty substantial leads that they held after 2 or even 3 quarters. When you consider the injuries they've had to overcome, the rookies, roster changes and the amount of salary that's been utterly useless this season (Bargnani - $10M, Kleiza - $4.6M)... damn, I'm starting to sound like BC!
Wait, can Canadian TV viewers watch the TNT broadcast or are we forced to listen to Matt talk about his tie?
So J smoove just said hes really impressed with Toronto and all the talent it has over night. Could toronto be in the sweepstakes for his talents????
I was talking with my good friend Jay Satur yesterday. Here is what he said:
@_reubenjrd_ @screwzybrookz Will be usual production on TSN2 tonight. No TNT feed available in Canada.— Jay Satur (@jaysatur) April 16, 2013
I'm a little disappointed, meaning I'll have to watch the game via streams.
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My (original) slave has 238,000 km on it and has been lubed on 3 occasions.
I use good quality hight temp wheel bearing grease and apply with a Q tip.
These bearings don't come with enough grease new as the picture below shows. Notice the dry balls. I have replaced a few on clients bikes now and found minimal grease in each case on new OE slaves.
It looks like like an automated greasing system which is not set correctly.
Spin the bearing working extra grease in with the pushrod as a tool.
Ufda happens..........
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Thought I'd give you guys an update...
I ordered the part through beemerboneyard.com - $50 cheaper than through the stealership. Part arrived today. Bike also needs a new rear tire, so it's a no-brainer to have my wrench do both at the same time. Mechanic has estimated it'll cost me $250 to have him replace my rear tire and install the new clutch slave cylinder - plus an additional $250 for the new rear tire. As soon as I've saved up $500, I can think about getting the RTP back on the road again!
I've gotta admit - having the '12 GSA a a 'back-up' bike is a nice luxury!
Good for you!
Just don't call it a "Stealership" they have overhead costs that wrecking yards don't even dream of........
Aftermarket is always going to be cheaper. Slagging a Dealer is not cool IMO.
Ufda happens..........
Need your R11xx Hall sensor rewired? PM me.
The BeemerBoneyard part isn't used - it's a brand-new OEM part.
The stealership still gets plenty of money from me - my wrench buys his parts and supplies from them, and I buy my own parts and supplies from them - and then there's the $27k I spent at the same stealership a year ago for the GSA - so it's not like I'm unfairly withholding my money from them
Just found an extra $600 on my paycheck today, thanks to a retroactive COLA I wasn't expecting/had forgotten about. I think it's time to move up the service date for the RTP!
Clutch slave cylinder has been replaced - along with both tires! Nice to have the girl back!


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Brattleboro Selectboard finishes budget work
BRATTLEBORO - The Selectboard has finalized its work on the proposed fiscal year 2014 budget, and has decided to use $765,000 of unused Capital Fund money to help pay for purchases next year to keep the projected tax rate down.
The board held a special meeting Thursday to complete the finance work and will formally adopt the budget at its regular board meeting Tuesday night.
The proposed FY 2014 budget is just more than $14.9 million, about $278,000 over the current year for an increase of about 1.9 percent.
The tax rate will still increase by an estimated 1.6 cents next year, but by moving the unused capital funding over to next year's budget the board was able to prevent the rate from rising even more.
Selectboard Chairman Dick DeGray said it made sense for the town to use the excess Capital Fund money to purchase equipment next year with cash, saving the town money on debt service.
"I believe this is the prudent thing to do and will save the taxpayer a significant amount of money," DeGray said.
The board has been working on the budget for months and sliced away at proposed funding as much as it could.
A few weeks ago Town Manager Barbara Sondag recommended that the board consider taking some of the excess Capital Fund money to pay for this year's purchases. The town has about $1.6 million surplus in its General Fund, and about $880,000 left over in the Capital Fund.
Most of that money is from projects that came in under budget, including $175,000 that was left over from the Citizen's Bridge project.
Selectboard member David Gartenstein said that while he had concerns about using the excess capital funds at first, he said he now thinks it is the best way to keep the tax rate increase down this year. Gartenstein said it makes sense to use the money instead of paying debt service if the town had to borrow, and also as a way to pay for expenses this year without having to cut services elsewhere.
"This seems like an appropriate amount of money to apply to the budget," Gartenstein said. "It is a responsible way to defray expenses."
The town's Finance Committee supported the decision to use the excess Capital Fund money to help pay for some of next year's expenses.
The Finance Committee wants the Selectboard to use the $765,000 only for capital projects because the committee says taxpayers agreed to the former budgets which raised the money with that understanding.
The committee also recommends that the Selectboard come up with a capital reserve fund policy to guide future decisions about using the funds.
"A policy should make it more likely that the objectives of the fund are achieved," the committee wrote to the board. "A policy should create consistency of use and reduce the likelihood of unintended uses."
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a resident of Alamo
on Mar 4, 2013 at 9:41 am
These Mayors must be living in a cave.
The Fed's want to CUT SERVICES and the Mayors think they can get money for roads. They are all brain dead or the Fed's are BSing us like usual or the Mayor's just want to spend more taxpayer money and visit Washington. (I think they want a vacation in Washington)
Whatever...good luck.
Thanks for taking the time to listen and maybe even comment....
Julia Pardini from Alamo
a resident of Danville
on Mar 4, 2013 at 9:53 am
Not a coincidence that the Mayors' trip was during the inauguration. Great time to visit at taxpayers' expense!
Arnerich once again demonstrates that he will sell Danville's soul to get some dollars from a government entity. He is selling out to developers and ABAG to get some transportation money BACK that Danville paid into the Measure J fund. Now he is working the feds to get more and what are the strings attached??
a resident of Danville
on Mar 7, 2013 at 12:28 am
Washington takes our money and will give a little bit back to us if we do what they say.
a resident of Danville
on Mar 7, 2013 at 8:37 am
Arnerich, would have a better chance getting funds from his developer friends as they " owe " him !!
a resident of Diablo
on Mar 7, 2013 at 12:03 pm
Newell is taking quite a hit with your readers but it is well deserved
a resident of Alamo
on Mar 7, 2013 at 7:13 pm
Is it true that Newell is the one who suggested the Ultimate configuration for Alamo????
a resident of Alamo
on Mar 8, 2013 at 9:47 am
Well Peggy if Newell is involved in Alamo, I would strongly suggest to him...STAY FAR AWAY FROM ALAMO...KEEP YOUR OPINIONS AND SUGGESTIONS TARGETED TO DANVILLE. You are not needed nor are you welcome in Alamo. I do not believe anything is going to move forward with regard to the Ultimate Intersection Configuration.
Alamo has their head screwed on right.
Thanks, Julia Pardini from Alamo
a resident of Danville
on Mar 8, 2013 at 10:16 am
Wat to go Julia ! tell it like it is !This clown is running for the assembly ?? Cant wait till the election so Newell is exposed for what he really is !!
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What Should I Wish For?
I noticed something interesting about my last two posts. On Tuesday, I happened to mention that I would like it if the Phillies' offense were to give Cole Hamels a bit more run support than they had been recently.
Lo and behold, the next day they gave Cole 10 runs worth of support! And they needed it, too, after the bullpen gave 6 runs right back.
In my next post, I asked that the bullpen culprit please be kept away from the mound for the remainder of the season. Later that same day, Nate Robertson was designated for assigment!
Wow! Two wishes asked, two wishes granted. My lucky stars must be perfectly aligned right now!
Hmm. Coupled with the power of a birthday wish (mine just happens to be tomorrow), who knows what might happen? Let's see, I wish that the Phillies win the rest of their games, and the Braves lose the rest of theirs!
OK, that might be a bit much to ask for.
I'll start small. Phils win tomorrow, Braves lose, putting the Phils back into first. Is that too much to ask for? I think not.


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Families in imminent danger of losing their homes will get a reprieve this holiday season.
Some of the nation�s largest lenders, including Wells Fargo and government-backed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, will suspend evictions and, in some cases, foreclosure sales, from around mid-December until early January.
A Bank of America spokesman said company policy is to avoid displacing some residents during the holidays.
Multiple media outlets have also reported JP Morgan Chase and Citigroup Inc. have holiday holds on foreclosed home expulsions.
Smaller banks, such as Gaston-based Belmont Federal Savings & Loan, might not have official policies on foreclosure around the holidays but they aren�t likely to put a family out during the season.
Belmont Federal wouldn�t start a foreclosure this close to Christmas, said President Michael Anthony.
The temporary Christmas present is not a new move for the country�s largest mortgage holders, who began implementing the policies around 2010 as effects of the foreclosure crisis lingered in the U.S.
Nor will it freeze the actual foreclosure process in most cases. Firms that handle the legal filings will continue to file the paperwork.
Freddie Mac indicated as much in a statement this week, saying default notices would continue to appear so normal foreclosure operations could resume after Jan. 2.
New Year foreclosures in Gaston County point to pent up processes that unleashed a slew of home repossessions in January of the last two years.
In December 2010, Gaston residents lost 26 local homes to foreclosures.
The next month, January 2011, that number nearly doubled to 50.
A year later, December�s 36 foreclosures gave way to 63 the next month.
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Fannie Mae said it will not evict homeowners or tenants as the result of foreclosure Dec. 19 through Jan. 2.
Freddie Mac will suspend �eviction lockouts� on its REO homes for two full weeks, from Dec. 17 through Jan. 2. That won�t affect people who were locked out of their homes immediately prior to the freeze.
Wells Fargo will halt evictions and foreclosure sales for mortgage defaulters who still live in their homes, the bank said Wednesday. That stays in effect Dec. 19 through Jan. 2.
Bank of America �follows the guidance of mortgage investors,� in determining how to handle holiday evictions and foreclosure sales, said a spokesman.
For the loans the bank owns and for investors who do not ask the bank to act otherwise, the policy is to avoid evicting residents or completing sales around the holiday.
The bank did not offer specific dates but said the bulk of its loans are owned by mortgage investors, who can make the decision about moving forward with Christmas-time evictions.


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STOCKTON (AP) - A plan to build a solar farm atop farmland in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta has died after officials decided the land should be kept for agricultural use.
The Stockton Record reported that Michael Robinson's idea to build a 120-acre solar farm atop salty, poor quality soil died after the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors voted against giving the project more time. The same board approved the project in January 2012. But since then two more state agencies had raised concerns that the solar farm plan might require more time consuming and costly review.
The Delta Protection Commission's executive director Erik Vink says the solar farm was not consistent the commission's plan to keep agriculture as the area's main land use.