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Heart seek A-League revenge over Glory
Melbourne Heart striker Dylan Macallister will have revenge on his mind when his A-League club meet Perth Glory at AAMI Park on Saturday night.
The Glory downed the Heart 2-0 in Perth in round three but more humiliating was a 5-0 pre-season drubbing in Melbourne in late September, less than a fortnight before the competition began.
With Perth's form having since dipped, the Glory managing just two points from their past four matches, Macallister said Saturday night's clash was an ideal chance to hit back.
"They're going through a bit of a lull at the moment so it might be a good time to get them," he told AAP on Tuesday.
"They beat us 5-0 in the pre-season, which will be playing on our minds.
"We went over to Perth and lost 2-0 so it's really about getting some revenge as well and using that as motivation."
The Heart are also driven to break their own run of poor results, having managed just two draws and a loss from their past three games to sit second bottom.
But with only two points separating them from sixth-placed Perth, a win could vault the home side into the top six.
Macallister predicted the Heart would show much more attacking intent than in Sunday's scoreless draw with last-placed Sydney FC at Allianz Stadium.
"It was two teams down the bottom of the table really battling to get a result, but no one really wanted to take the risk so we kind of cancelled each other out," he said.
"I'd like to think this week, playing at home, we'll be more on the offensive and take a few more risks."
He said while he and his teammates felt they were playing better than results suggested, that was little consolation.
"At the moment, we'd much rather play unattractive football and get the three points," Macallister said.
The striker was speaking at a Heart-run clinic for disadvantaged children, near housing commission flats in Fitzroy in inner-suburban Melbourne, for Save the Children Australia, for whom Macallister is an ambassador.
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Lake Como is Italy's third biggest lake and its biggest with regard to the total length of its shoreline, with 170 kilometers in the two provinces of Como and Lecco. The lake's characteristic Y-shape is due to the shape of the foothills of the Alps that surround the lake. The mountain scenery around it is very varied, with soft, round, grass-covered hills and the jagged rocks so typical of the Dolomites.
The shoreline is packed with picturesque, famous resorts such as Bellagio, Cernobbio, Como, Laglio, Lecco, Menaggio, Tremezzo, Valbrona, Valmadrera and Varenna. The lake has often been praised for its quiet beauty by Italian poets and writers. They all have been inspired by the outstanding scenery surrounding this truly unique lake.

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Anyone use these ?
Does the heat from the heted grips radiate through them ?
Anyone use these ?
Does the heat from the heted grips radiate through them ?
Yes it does. Very well, actually. I stopped by the booth at the MOA rally last summer and felt them. I put a set in my son's Christmas stocking and got one for myself as well. It's a good product and worth the money.
The grips on my F800 are just shy of the softness of a hockey puck. I was looking at their web site the other night thinking they may give a little extra cushion
"You can do good or you can do well. Sooner or later they make you choose." MI5
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I just took mine off. One year old and the material started to break down. I was never a big fan of the fact that they have a seem. I will be lookiing for other options (seemless).
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I don't mind the seam since I always wear gloves. I do like the tactile surface and that I can grip them with my gorilla hands and not have numb fingers after riding.
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Grip Puppies have no seam, and are available in different thicknesses.
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I've been using original Beemer buddies and while they do have a seam, if you're careful with placement during installation, you don't really notice it. Just keep it down at the bottom of the grip past where your fingertips end. I haven't had any trouble with the material and they're pretty much good as new after a year and about 6000 miles.
The heat comes through the grips fine. Overall I'm very pleased with them!
I picked up a pair of Beemer Buddies a while back. They do pad the grips a little and make them a little fatter so they do seem to help. However, the original grips on my RS are pretty fat already so I had to stretch the buddies quite a bit to make them fit. I could just barely get them to connect. If they were a little longer they'd probably fit & work better. For newer bikes with skinnier, more cylindrical grips they'd probably work better.


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Phillies Get Mauled By Cubs
For the second consecutive day, the Phillies bats took a vacation. After pounding out 12 runs on Saturday, the Phils offense has since scored only 1 run in each of the last two games. The real victims of this offensive offense have been starting pitchers Roy Halladay and Jamie Moyer. Both pitched great games, allowing only 2 runs to the opponents but got not support from the batters.
Last night against the Cubs, Moyer was very sharp and worked the strike zone in all directions. With 7 strike outs in 7 innings and only 1 walk allowed, Moyer deserved a win, as did Halladay the day before. Chad Durbin did not help matters when he loaded the bases in the 9th. His pitches were so wild and so far out of the strike zone, I began to wonder if someone had spiked his Gatorade between innings. When JC Romero took over for Durbin, he almost held it down but with 2 outs, a ground ball found a hole and 2 runs scored.
The score was 1-4 and that is how it ended as the Phillies could not muster a rally in the 9th. Cubs pitching smacked them around and made Phillies hitters look like they were defending themselves against a bear attack. Jayson Werth went hitless and with each swing, he nearly screwed himself into the ground. Shane Victorino has suddenly cooled off in the lead-off spot with no hits last night and only 1 the game before that. All together, the Phillies had 5 hits in the game, 3 walks and left 9 men on base.
The final game against the Cubs will be this afternoon at 1:05pm. Joe Blanton will be the third pitcher this week to pray for some offense. Best of luck to him!
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Mustafa Sha'ban awaits release of new film
Egyptian actor Mustafa Sha'ban has announced that his latest film "Al Watar" (The Nerve) will see the light in cinema houses during the winter break. In the new film, Mustafa stars alongside Egyptian prominent actress Ghada Riziq. Director Majdi Al Hiwari directs the film, in which Mustafa plays a new role different from ones he presented in the past.
According to the London based Elaph, Mustafa expressed his extreme satisfaction at the success his recent drama "Al 'Aar" (The Disgrace) achieved among viewers from around the Arab world. The drama was aired during the recent Ramadan season.
Mustafa revealed that he currently has numerous offers to star in different television dramas, but until this point he has not settled on any specific one. The actor noted that he wants to take his time in choosing the right work that will add value to his career and achievements.


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Vermont panel rejects some of VY critic's evidence
MONTPELIER -- The Vermont Public Service Board agreed Monday to consider some, but not all, of a prominent nuclear critic's testimony as it weighs whether to give the Vermont Yankee nuclear plant a new state permit.
Plant owner Entergy Corp.'s lawyers objected to testimony from Raymond Shadis of the anti-nuclear group New England Coalition. In the end, the board said it would hear some of the points Shadis wanted to make, but not his testimony on the plant's effects on fish in the Connecticut River.
"In anything I've ever read about your qualifications, being a fish biologist was never one of them," board member John Burke said to Shadis during a series of questions the board used to examine his qualifications.
Shadis got his formal training in fine art, teaching and rehabilitation counseling, but has "engaged in self-directed concentrated studies in commercial nuclear power issues for the last 30 years," according to a resume he filed with the board.
The board, however, said it would consider Shadis' testimony on the environmental effects of mist from the plant's cooling towers.
Shadis cut his teeth in nuclear issues in Maine, where he lives and was instrumental in a citizens' push for a safety assessment of the Maine Yankee nuclear plant that helped lead to that reactor's closing in 1996. Also a fixture at state and federal hearings on Vermont Yankee and the Seabrook nuclear plant in New Hampshire, Shadis is known for an acerbic wit, once saying of a Vermont state regulator's nuclear knowledge that he "wouldn't know a neutron from a crouton."
Monday's decision came during the second-to-last day of testimony in a round of hearings expected to lead to a board decision late this year or in early 2014.
Vermont Yankee's initial license ran from March of 1972 to March of 2012. It won Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval for a 20-year extension of its federal license in 2011 but Vermont lawmakers balked, passing bills that effectively blocked the Public Service Board from issuing the state permit the plant also needed.
Entergy sued and won an initial round against the state in federal court -- that case is now on appeal -- and Public Service Board hearings resumed last year.
The hearings have been marked by Entergy lawyers seeking to narrow the scope of evidence the board will consider as it decides whether to grant the state permit
Witnesses enter testimony in writing before hearings get under way and then questioned on those written statements.
But Shadis' appearance Monday was anti-climactic. After the legal arguments over whether he should be allowed in the case ended in a split decision, none of the lawyers had questions for him on cross-examination, so he offered no live testimony.
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A new age of winners and losers
The federal government announced in February that it was reducing the deeming rates that Centrelink uses to assess eligibility for the age pension. As with many government policies, there are winners and losers.
The two tests applied by Centrelink when calculating entitlement to the age pension are the assets test and income test.
Under the income test, the age pension decreases once the income counted by Centrelink exceeds a low threshold. For every dollar earned over this low threshold, the age pension decreases by 50¢, and ceases entirely once it reaches a cut-off threshold.
There are two sets of threshold used: those that apply to singles and those for couples. The low rate income threshold for single pensioners is $152 a fortnight with the cut- off threshold being $1697.20 a fortnight. For couples, the combined low income threshold is $268 a fortnight with the cut-off threshold being $2597.60.
Changes over the years have made the income test complicated by effectively having the following three different types of income: 1. actual income received; 2. deemed income; and 3. adjusted actual income received.
Included in the first category are such things as employment income, work-related fringe benefits, net business income, income distributed from trusts and private companies, amounts salary sacrificed as super contributions, net rental income and income received from boarders and lodgers.
The second category of deemed income was introduced to stop people artificially decreasing their income from financial investments. The most common type of financial assets counted for deeming include bank, building society and credit union accounts; term deposits and debentures; managed investments; listed shares and securities; gold and other bullion; and superannuation account balances when the member is of pension age.
Rather than counting the actual income received from financial investments, an income is deemed to be earned. Where pensioners earn less than the deemed income they are worse off; where they earn more they are better off.
Before the recent change, the deeming rates used for singles were 3 per cent a year on the first $43,200 of financial assets and 4.5 per cent on the excess. For couples, the deeming rates were 3 per cent a year on the first $72,000 of combined financial assets and 4.5 per cent on the excess.
The new deeming rates applying now are 2.5 per cent on the lower threshold and 4 per cent on the higher.
The losers from the reduction in the deeming rates were those pensioners who have their money in bank deeming accounts. This is because the actual interest income they earn has decreased by 100¢ in the dollar, but their pension has increased by only 50¢ in the dollar.
Winners from the decrease in deeming rates are those pensioners investing in financial assets producing income higher than the deeming rates. These can include direct shares, term deposits, listed property trusts and pooled mortgage trusts.
Age pensioners investing in these higher yielding types of financial assets have not only seen an increase in the age pension they receive, as a result of the decreased deeming rates, but in many cases have seen the income they receive remain the same.
The third type of income counted by Centrelink, adjusted taxable income, can result in a person maximising their age pension while still receiving a high level of income from their investments. Under this category Centrelink allows the actual income received to be reduced by their purchase price. The most common example is a superannuation pension.
A reduction for this purchase price is allowed because over the life of the super pension some of the original capital value of the superannuation account will be paid back.
How this purchase price of a super pension works, and how to maximise your entitlement to the age pension, will be detailed next week.
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Tempe - 4 miles to Tempe Diablo Stadium
Located in picturesque downtown Tempe, and just a short walk to many of Mill Avenue's famous restaurants, shops and nightspots. This lovely inn offers guests a choice of one king or two double beds. Each guest room features an iron and ironing board, coffee maker, hair dryer and daily newspaper delivery. Facilities include an outdoor heated pool, whirlpool and exercise room. Tempe Diablo Stadium and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport are just minutes away.
Tempe - 4 miles to Tempe Diablo Stadium
Serenity, rejuvenation, and a renewed energy await you at The Tempe Mission Palms Hotel near Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. From the moment you enter the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel, you'll be greeted by unprecedented warmth of contemporary southwestern elegance. Enjoy the serenity of the hotel courtyard fountains and fireplaces. Walk to over 170 shops, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues on the Mill Avenue District. Each of the spacious guest rooms are designed to cradle you in comfort while uplifting your spirits. You will be surrounded by the warmth of our elegant Southwestern décor and furnishings. Guestrooms feature one king or two double beds, high-speed wireless internet access, CD clock radio, coffee maker and tea, iron and ironing board, 37" HD Plasma Television with Movies on Demand, work-desk with ergonomic chair, and two dual-line telephones with personal voicemail.
Tempe - .1 miles to Tempe Diablo Stadium
Located next to Tempe Diablo Stadium, the Marriott Buttes Resort provides the perfect setting for your spring training getaway. Guest rooms offer one king or two double beds along with a host of amenities including a coffee maker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, daily newspaper and mini bar. Step out of your room to enjoy many outdoor activities such as tennis, hiking and jogging. Take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear pool with an 85° waterslide and four hot tubs carved out of the mountainside. When it's time to tempt your taste buds, indulge in world-class cuisine and unforgettable views from the Top of the Rock or dine in a more casual atmosphere at the Market Cafe Restaurant.
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In a land of legends, where wild horses still roam free, indulge in this luxury destination resort experience. Conveniently located just ten minutes from Tempe Diablo Stadium and Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, this unique resort features custom-designed, culturally-themed guestrooms, all with a patio or balcony, and includes deluxe amenities reflecting the traditions of the Pima and Maricopa people. For recreation enthusiasts, you'll find 36 holes of Troon Golf, tennis, the Aji Spa offering Native American treatments, the Koli Equestrian Center for riding lessons, trail rides and outdoor events. The resort also features four pools with cascading waterfalls and a 111-foot waterslide modeling the ancient Casa Grande Ruins. Guests will enjoy a variety of dining choices including the AAA Five Diamond award-winning restaurant Kai. The resort boasts several onsite attractions accessible via complimentary riverboat cruise which include the 1880's Old Western Theme Town "Rawhide", Whirlwind Golf Club and nearby Casino.


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By Hayden Wright
The televised summer music series Greatest Hits came to its conclusion last night, and Ariana Grande brought the house down with a Whitney Houston medley. She performed "How Will I Know" and "Queen of the Night"; the former was orchestrated in the ambient style of LMC's 2004 hit "Take Me To the Clouds Above."
Related: Ariana Grande Says No to Diva Demands on 'Hairspray' Set
Grande's song selection and arrangement was on point—the mark of a true fan, not just somebody who's feeling thirsty to sing "I Will Always Love You" on live TV. Even her futuristic getup was a subtle homage to the "Queen of the Night" sequence in The Bodyguard. Before the show, Grande tweeted, "honored to be paying homage to my angel tonight."
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I've been in the Big City for a couple of weeks and one of the first things I did was visit the library. I exceeded my as-many-as-you-can-get-in-ONE-bag limit and checked out twenty-two books: wire, clay, and embroidery craft books, wild cat books, and a handful of YA novels.
Okay, I didn't actually read twenty-two books, not cover-to-cover, but I did look at them all and read bits from them all. I read five cover-to-cover.
I really enjoyed the two Cecil Castellucci novels, Boy Proof and The Queen of Cool.I read Cecil's graphic novel, The Plain Janes,several years ago and have looked forward to more of her work ever since.
I like the themes and characters of all three of these books. The themes are things like finding yourself, being yourself, and expressing yourself—some of my personal favorites. The characters are strong, sometimes quirky (believable, not outrageous), wonderfully creative (yay!) girls. The issues and struggles they face are everyday, real things that I think most girls experience and have to deal with. There's no extreme problem or uber-drama that steals or carries the show.
I especially like how Libby in The Queen of Cool acknowledges her dissatisfaction with life and comes to realize that she's bored. She's following the script of "cool girl," and finds it dull and empty. I think that's a great and important message to convey to teens; I think a lot of kids feel it but don't know what to do about it.
Something else I especially like is Cecil's storytelling style. In both novels, the sentences and paragraphs are short and lean. We hop from sentence to sentence and scene to scene at a snappy pace. There are no long descriptive passages or lengthy internal reflections. It felt like reading an expanded movie storyboard, not that I have a lot of experience (or any) doing that.
But don't think the books were short on description, reflection, or story. They weren't. Those things were just thoughtfully crafted and concise. The style and pace make for quick reads.
Very enjoyable books. I look forward to reading more of Cecil Castellucci's stuff.


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Bolton Long Trail sign, looking East at Bolton
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Title: Bolton Long Trail sign, looking East at Bolton
- Dean, Theron S.
- Perry, Mrs.
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Extent: 1 lantern slide : hand col. ; 3.25 x 4 in.
Date Created: May 23, 1923
The sign in this image reads: " A footpath in the wilderness Long Trail." Milemarkers attached to the sign read: "Killington 82 M, Camel's Hump 4.5 M, Massachusetts State Line 181.6 M, Montclair Glen 6.5 M, Lincoln Mt. 25.8, Dunsmoor Lodge 5.6 M, Summit Bolton Mt. 6.7 M, Lake Mansfield 9.8 M, Summit 15.4 M, Mt. Mansfield Taft Lodge 17.2 M." The negative was made by Theron Dean on May 6, 1923 and it was colored by Mrs. Perry on February of 1929.
Genre(s): photographs, lantern slides
- Long Trail See it on a map
- Bolton Mountain See it on a map
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Bolton Long Trail Sign. Looking East at Bolton. Neg. by Dean 5-6-23. Col'd by Mrs. P. Feb. '29.
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Garza cautious but confident with rehab approach
By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com
MESA, Ariz. -- Matt Garza finally got to play catch Thursday.
That may not sound like much, but the Cubs pitcher has been limited after he strained his left lat during a live batting-practice session Feb. 17.
"This is the first step to being ready to start pitching," Garza said Thursday. "I'm not going to rush this thing."
He threw for about 15 minutes and called the session "baby steps."
"It was good to be out there, good to throw, and now it's just back to re-evaluation and see where we're at again and go from there," Garza said after his workout.
"My target's just to get healthy. I'm not putting a timeframe on it, just because when you do that, you're either too short or too long. So I'm just going to where I'm healthy and when that happens, then I'll be right back in the mix."
Garza admitted to being a little anxious.
"It was nerve-wracking, but after I got done, it was like a sigh of relief," he said. "Eleven days inside stinks. But you know it's progress, and I've been making a lot of progression, so I'm pretty pumped."
Garza missed the last 2 1/2 months of the 2012 season because of a right elbow problem, but he had thrown at least six bullpen sessions before he was injured. The good news is the arm feels great. Garza, Jeff Samardzija and Edwin Jackson were contenders for the Opening Day assignment, but Garza now needs more time.
"The schedule isn't for Opening Day or opening week," Garza said. "The schedule is for when my body is ready."
He's not going to push it.
"If I try to rush and be ready April 1, I might be reinjured in June and be out," Garza said. "If I take my time, maybe I'm pitching April 15 through October, maybe November."
Cubs manager Dale Sveum did not want to put a timetable on Garza.
"It's way too early to evaluate," Sveum said. "We have to evaluate today before we evaluate or even think that far down the road. If everything goes good today, we're planning on him being ready for the start of the season."
Garza's next throwing session will most likely be Saturday as he continues to build up his arm. The soreness in his side has only limited him when he turns his body.
"I think my arm strength will be there," Garza said. "I think it'll be more conditioning, just up and down, up and down, and teaching myself back my mechanics. I haven't been able to do that for 10 days, so there will be some rustiness there. Arm strength won't be an issue."
All the Cubs want to hear is that there are no problems with the elbow.
"There's no concern there -- it's just caution," Garza said of his arm. "I'm just going to take my time and be easy with it and make sure it's nice and free flowing. If there's any snag, then speak up. This is a time where a guy like me, I love being out there. I've got to swallow my pride and put the team first."
"If there was a setback because of the elbow, we would've had some issues," Sveum said. "There was obviously a very slight rib-cage thing. That's what we were worried about when he first did it -- 'OK, here we go, four-to-six-week thing.' It was basically as minor as you could get."
Garza, who said he felt like a caged animal during his offseason rehab, was very eager to throw, even if it was just playing catch.
"It's more anxiety -- I feel left behind," he said. "I'm not out there. That's what sucks. Injuries happen, and if I speed it up, it could happen again. I'd rather take my time with it and champ at the bit a little longer than having to champ at the bit for six weeks instead of 10 to 12 days."
Garza had six bullpen sessions before the live BP session that he cut short after 20 pitches.
"It's kind of like I took a two-week vacation," he said of the time off. "I haven't had one, so maybe that's why it happened."
Carrie Muskat is a reporter for MLB.com. She writes a blog, Muskat Ramblings, and you can follow her on Twitter @CarrieMuskat. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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DOVER - Russellville came on fast and furious as it faced Dover in the girls' consolation game of the Dover Invitational Tournament Saturday. The Lady Cyclones (5-4) came away with an impressive 49-22 win over a young but talented group of Lady Pirates.
Lady Cyclone Christa Aylesworth made an impact in the third quarter as she scored 12 of Russellville's 20 points including 10 in row. Aylesworth was lights out from the 2:33 mark in the third to the 1:14 mark as she single-handedly outscored Dover 10-0.
Aylesworth was not the only story of the third. Dover, trailing 20-9, opened the third with a 4-0 run to pull within seven, 20-13. Kelli Burton had the first bucket of the third for the Lady Pirates (6-4) as she hit a short jumper at the 7:33 mark. Ashley Paxton added the other early basket 16 seconds later.
Despite the early surge by Dover, Russellville outscored the Lady Pirates 20-11 in the third to lead 40-20 heading into the final stanza.
Dover scored only two point the entire fourth period as Rebecca Morton hit two free throws at the 3:40 mark. Russellville scored nine points to solidify the victory. Three Lady Cyclones scored in the fourth with Kristen Williams, Mindy Cooper and Gillian Bazzelle all finding the scoring column.
Russellville began the game with a 6-0 run with Morgan Scott and Autumn Stewart each doing the damage for the Lady Cyclones. Dover ended the Russellville run as Morton got a bucket to drop to give the Lady Pirates their first points of the game. The Lady Cyclones outscored Dover 12-4 in the first.
In the second, it was a low scoring game as neither team could get on track. Russellville scored eight points with Aylesworth scoring three and Stewart scoring the other five. Dover scored only five points. Burton had three and Paxton had the other two. The Lady Cyclones led 20-9 at the break.
"We got a good, old-fashioned, taken out to the wood shed whooping," Dover coach Sandy Taylor said. "Coach (Matt) Kordsmeier has a really good team and they seem to have really good chemistry. We have to learn to do the little things better. We are a young team so we have to look at it as growing pains. We have to learn from it and move on."
Paxton and Rebecca Morton each had six points in the game. Burton added five points for Dover and Janesa Hudson had three.
"I thought our kids played with a lot more intensity," Kordsmeier said. "We played really strong on defense and put some pressure on their guards. We were also able to get some kids in the game who normally don't get a lot of playing time."
Aylesworth led the Lady Cyclones with 19 points, and Stewart had 13. Scott added six while Williams and Aubree Ward each had four. Bazzelle ended the night with two and Cooper finished with one.
Boys' consolation
Sacred Hear 62, Dover 46
Facing an uphill battle to begin with, Dover's game against Sacred Heart was a little more difficult as head coach Michael Bollman absent from the bench because of family matters. Junior Pirates coach Andy Chisum did an admirable job filling in for Bollman but Sacred Heart proved too much as it defeated the Pirates 62-46.
Sacred Heart jumped out to a 21-9 lead in the first to put Dover in the proverbial hole. Joel Arivett had three of Dover's first quarter points and Colton Churchill added six. Sacred Heart was hot from behind the arc as it opened the game going 5 of 7 from 3-point territory.
Dover came back in the second as it scored 11 points, but the Rebels scored 19 points of their own to keep the pressure on the Pirates and lead 40-20 at the break. Greg Roberts scored in the second for Dover, as did Andy Land.
The Pirates received a moral victory in the third, as they scored 11 points while holding Sacred Heart to 10. Churchill had four points in the period and Arivett added four of his own. Dover trailed the Rebels 50-31 heading into the fourth.
Nine of Dover's 15 fourth-quarter points came from the charity stripe. Arivett was 5 of 6 from the free-throw line in the four as Dover outscored Sacred Heart 15-12.
"You have to give credit to Sacred Heart," Chisum said. "They are a very good team. We missed a few easy shots in the first half and made a push in the second, but it was too little too late."
Churchill led the Pirates with 16 points while Arivett had 15. Paul Lovelady and Brad Hull each had four. Land had three, and Jacob Shatwell and Greg Roberts had two.
Dover Junior Invitational
Boys bracket
St. Joseph 42, Dover 23
St. Joseph pulled away in the third quarter Saturday as it outscored Dover 19-4 en route to a 42-23 championship win in the Dover Jr. Invitational Tournament.
St. Joseph outscored the Junior Pirates 9-4 in the second quarter to lead 18-8 at the break. With the big third period, the Junior Bulldogs cruised to the easy victory as they led 37-12 heading into the fourth.
"St. Joseph is a very good basketball team," Chisum said. "They execute very well and they were very aggressive about getting to the free-throw line."
Colton Freeman led Dover with nine points.
Perryville won the boys' consolation game, defeating Clinton 38-35.
Girls' bracket
Perryville 35, Dover 29
Perryville outscored Dover 13-5 in the second period to win the consolation game 35-29 Saturday.
The Junior Lady Mustangs held a 23-15 lead over the Junior Lady Pirates at the break. In the third, Perryville scored nine points and allowed Dover to score only eight to lead 32-23 heading into the fourth.
Catherine Pointer led Dover with 11 points. Lindsey Looper and Sara Wiley each had five.
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Some things to keep in mind and consider with an offense like this. Even though some may say that the offense is based on Tightends I want to remind people that Tom has and will spread the ball around. Although that offense "features" their tightends which are two of the best in the game, he can and will spread the ball around. There are plenty of weapons, and fire power and he never and I mean NEVER has back to backsubpar performances. Not to mention that runninggame which was not present last Superbowl, with the underrated battering ram BenJarvus Green-Ellis who gashed Baltimore's linebackers and the elusive potential game changing Danny Woodhead who can create havoc both in the passing and running game, there is a reason that offense is in the big danceand quiet a few more things to look out for....

- Bill Belichick will have a great offensive and defensive game plan

- Tom Brady is the best in the game and perhaps the best this game has ever seen.

- Wes Welker although may seem like he dissappears, he still makes his key grabs and is still untouchable.

- Deion Branch is sneaky, and can still get open.. have to be careful with him

- Chad Ochocinco is coming off of a family death, and has been regarded as one of the best wide receivers of his generation. Although he has been quiet thus far, his talent and ability cannot be questioned and MUST and I mean MUST be taken seriously.

- Rob Gronkowski is too big, too fast, too strong, too smart with great hands and is the best tightend in the NFL. He will get his grabs bar none.

- Aaron Hernandez is fast, versatile, has great speed, very good hands and can play some X. He can line up in the runningback position and he too will make hisplays.

- Julian Edelman is another one that although plays both sides of the ball can be very effective in both the slot and the backfield. He can mimick Wes Welker very well and got open on a few plays during the post season thus far. His elusiveness and YAC ability must be taken seriously as he can make you miss with the best of them.

- BenJarvus Green-Ellis runs hard, tough, patient and can wear a defense down, he is extremely underrated and never fumbles the ball. Danny Woodhead on the other side is what I call an X-Factor because he can beat you in both the passing and running game with his quickness, elusiveness, visionand solid hands. (Also don't discount Kevin Faulk RB/WR, and Stevan Ridley)

- And last but not least, Logan Mankins, Brian Waters and Matt Light have elevated the play ofthe offensive line and will keep Tom clean as much as they can. They are huge, very smart and work well together. They made it very hard for guys like Von Miller and Terrell Suggs to get through to Tom...

So with all of that being said,thisin myopinion will betoo much for many.


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So much of my attention as environmental reporter focuses on the species on the edges, I sometimes lose track of the other wildlife and fish that enrich our lives.
From sage grouse to salmon, to wolves and grizzly bears, my coverage often misses the wildlife in our own backyard.
That means it falls on Outdoors Editor Roger Phillips or reporter Pete Zimowsky to keep track of the game animals and the song birds that share our Idaho landscape.
But I wrote the "Wingshooter's Guide to Idaho," along with co-author Ken Retallic. And the research for that book – which the rest of you call "hunting" – took me into some of Idaho's agrarian Edens, from Canyon County to Payette and Gem. With my grandson Alex joining the hunting ranks, we chased pheasants and ducks last fall, kicking a few quail to boot.
But you don't have to be a hunter or even go far to enjoy the whistle of the California quail in southwest Idaho. These birds fill my yard from spring through winter, signaling the richness of our river valley homeland.
Now a group of Idahoans are organizing to enhance the habitat of these colorful birds with distinctive head plumes – along with pheasants, which also benefit. Canyon County's Quail Forever chapter is raising funds to improve habitat and to leverage that money with volunteer efforts that will help many birds, animals and landowners alike.
"Each year, our chapter would like to pick a sizable piece of land in our area and leverage funds with other groups to make significant habitat improvements," said Pat Cudmore, its president.
This year, the chapter will raise funds for a new irrigation system on the Fort Boise Wildlife Management Area near Parma, where the Boise River runs into the Snake. Fort Boise is an area visited by thousands of residents, both hunters and bird watchers.
I remember when former Idaho Fish and Game Director Rod Sando proposed using modern conservation biology landscape management to improve pheasant hunting in Idaho. It's a big task requiring enormous collaboration since most of the habitat for pheasant and quail is on private land.
But by ensuring places that meet the birds' habitat needs over an entire landscape, their populations can grow and thrive along with the farmers who share the land.
Sando's model was South Dakota, long a mecca for pheasant hunters. Canyon County, with its long riparian greenbelts along the Snake and Boise River and the Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge, has such potential.
Farmers there also want to preserve the farmland on which they depend from development. This lays the foundation for a collaborative effort that can benefit all.
Perhaps they can tap into the Natural Resources Conservation Service's Conservation Innovation Grant program, which funds projects that demonstrate new ways to conserve resources on agricultural lands. It has $150,000 in a competitive statewide grant program.
Pre-proposal applications are due to the Idaho NRCS State Office by 4 p.m. on April 25.
"It offers an opportunity for organizations or individuals to get funding for one- to three-year projects that work on solutions to specific agricultural-related resource problems," said Jeff Burwell, Idaho NRCS state conservationist.
Add Quail Forever, and there now exists a voice around which hunters and others can organize. If you are interested in the group contact Cudmore at 208-859-6275.
For the grant contact Denise Adkins at 208-685-6991.


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Sports Medicine
Not Just for Athletes
Historically, Sports Medicine has been synonymous with sideline orthopedic surgeons rushing to the aid of a football player, tennis star or golf great. But in recent years, Sports Medicine has become a growing multi-disciplinary field attracting physicians from Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine. Even pediatricians have migrated to specializing in Sports Medicine.
The patients have changed too. "In my 16 years of practice in Sports Medicine, I've treated numerous professional athletes from various national and international golf and tennis tournaments," says Stephen Steele, DO, FAOASM, a Family Medicine physician who specializes in Sports Medicine. "I've also seen my practice evolve to include individuals who get their exercise by simply walking the dog or climbing the stairs in their house."
The benefit of a Sports Medicine physician, for athletes and non-athletes alike, is that they have been trained to focus on the precise diagnosis and treatment of a patient's injury and can make the necessary referrals to safely return them to the activities they enjoy. Dr. Steele notes, "Injury management is precision. Find the exact, right diagnosis…then you can treat it much more efficiently."
Like orthopedic surgeons trained in Sports Medicine, Primary Care physicians specializing in Sports Medicine are well-trained in musculoskeletal medicine and can diagnose musculoskeletal sports conditions. However, they specialize in the non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal sports conditions while Sports Medicine orthopedic surgeons have additional training for the surgical treatment of these conditions.
According to the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, 90 percent of all sports injuries are non-surgical; therefore, most sports injuries can be treated by a Sports Medicine physician. Injuries requiring surgery are referred to an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Steele adds, "Sports Medicine physicians work collaboratively with orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, sports psychologists (if necessary) and other health care professionals to develop a comprehensive rehabilitation plan so the patient can get back to doing what they love to do."
In addition to Eisenhower Medical Center's Sports Medicine physicians, the Eisenhower Wellness Institute at the Eisenhower George and Julia Argyros Health Center offers in-depth Sports Medicine consultations. Please call 760-610-7360 for more information.
First time with a Sports Medicine physician?
Dr. Steele recommends that patients share their exercise history with their physician. Be prepared to answer questions like these:
- What type(s) of exercise have you done and for how long?
- Did you stop exercising or stop playing a particular sport? Why?
- Have you changed your routine or equipment? For instance, if you're a runner, did you change your shoes recently?
- What type(s) of exercise have you done and for how long?


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When I voted last week at the Wimberley Community Center, I duly handed over my drivers license as required by law.
The woman working at the polls ran it through a scanner and handed it back to me.
That's probably the first time anyone has ever scanned my DL, and it surprised me. I thought the poll worker would just look at the DL and see if my name matched the information on the registered voter list and my voter registration card.
I don't know what the election folks get when they scan my license. Do they get the color of my eyes, my date of birth and the kind of DL it is? So they know that my license is only good if I wear glasses?
So, who can access the information that was scanned? Is that going to be for sale through the county elections office? Can the political parties buy that? Can Wal-Mart?
Just wonderin'.


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A lot has changed since my last Playoff Math entry. The team had just come off a disappointing 2-0 loss to Sporting KC while almost no other result in the East had gone the Fire's way that weekend. The team would follow the loss to KC up with a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Philadelphia on Anniversary Night before earning a solid 2-0 win at New York three days later.
It all goes to show that Playoff Math isn't always foolproof but a good read nonetheless. With that here's the latest update, also recognizing the field in the East is down to six teams with Montreal's elimination last week…
1) Sporting KC (qualified)
Current Points: 59 (40 GF)
Games Remaining: 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Maximum Possible Points: 65
Average Opponents Points: 44.5
Magic Number (for first place): 4
Remaining Schedule: at New York (10/20), vs. Philadelphia (10/24).
The Rundown: Sporting KC took a potential blow to their first place bid by leaving two points on the field late at Crew Stadium last Sunday. KC still has the inside track to finishing top of the conference for the second straight season but will have to navigate a tricky match at Red Bull this week to get there. If they can earn another win in New York, they'' all but clinch the top spot in the East, then needing only a win the following Wednesday home to Philadelphia.
2) Chicago Fire (qualified)
Current Points: 56 (45 GF)
Games Remaining: 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Maximum Possible Points: 62
Average Opponents Points: 41. 5
Magic Number (to first place): 9
Remaining Schedule: at New England (10/20), vs. D.C. United (10/27)
The Rundown: Despite falling in two of the last three matches, the Fire are in the playoffs and still find themselves with a reasonable shot at taking first in the East with the Sporting/Red Bull match looming this weekend. If Red Bull is able to win and the Fire can come away from New England victorious as well on Saturday, they'll be even on points with first place Kansas City and actually ahead on the first tie breaker (goals for).
That scenario would almost assuredly just require a Fire win on the final of the season vs. DC United to lock down first place (Sporting KC would have make up 6+ goals on Philadelphia in order to jump over the Fire.
More incentive to keep in mind… Should the Fire win their final two games, they'll at least finish third overall in the MLS standings, giving them a real shot at the CONCACAF Champions League should either Sporting KC or San Jose make MLS Cup.
3) D.C. United
Current Points: 54
Games Remaining: 3 (1 home, 1 away)
Maximum Possible Points: 60
Average Opponents Points: 52.5
Magic Number (to qualify): 2
Remaining Schedule: vs. Columbus (10/20), at Chicago (10/27)
The Rundown: D.C. has the most difficult remaining schedule of the group but with them hosting sixth-place Columbus Saturday, can step into the playoffs with just a draw Saturday against the Crew. With United facing the Fire on the final day of the season, D.C. has plenty of incentive to go for wins in both games in order to possibly finish with home field advantage in the first round. Should the Fire and Sporting KC completely collapse the Capital City club even has an outside shot at first in the East.
4) New York Red Bulls
Current Points: 53
Games Remaining: 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Maximum Possible Points: 59
Average Opponents Points: 47.5
Magic Number (to qualify): 3
Remaining Schedule: vs. Sporting KC (10/20), at Philadelphia (10/27)
The Rundown: New York's form the last four games combined with front office shake ups and chatter about head coach Hans Backe's status for next year can't fill a Red Bull fan full of confidence. Still, they control their own playoff destiny and can qualify as well as play spoiler this weekend with a win at home vs. Sporting KC.
With the Red Bulls going 10-0-3 through their first 13 matches this season at Red Bull Arena, both Sporting and the Fire found the chink in the armor there in recent weeks. Even still, New York remains 11-2-3 at home this year and shouldn't be underestimated with their backs a bit against the wall on Saturday.
5) Houston Dynamo
Current Points: 50
Games Remaining: 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Maximum Possible Points: 56
Average Opponents Points: 33.5
Magic Number: 6
Remaining Schedule: vs. Philadelphia (10/20), at Colorado (10/27)
The Rundown: Despite having a reasonably easy schedule to close the 2012 campaign, Houston has made things sort of difficult on themselves down the stretch, going 1-1-1 in their last three matches all against sides outside of the playoff picture. Luckily, they still have the easiest schedule of all remaining playoff teams, hosting Philadelphia this weekend before visiting Colorado on the 27th.
With that high-altitude trip looming on the final day, the Dynamo would do well to take care of business Saturday against the Union where a win would necessitate just a draw on at the Rapids. A win Saturday combined with a Crew loss at DC would push Houston back into the playoffs for the second straight season.
6) Columbus Crew
Current Points: 49
Games Remaining: 2 (1 home, 1 away)
Maximum Possible Points: 55
Average Opponents Points: 38
Magic Number: 8
Remaining Schedule: at D.C. United (10/20), vs. Toronto FC (10/28)
The Rundown: Another late goal last Sunday at home vs. Sporting KC likely salvaged the Crew's season, keeping the team within one point of fifth place Houston heading into a harrowing six-pointer Saturday at DC.
A victory keeps the team in the playoff hunt heading into the last match of the season, a very winnable home game vs. Toronto. A win plus a Houston draw or loss puts the Crew in the driver's seat. They've played with nothing to lose since August, no reason they should stop now.
From a traveling fan perspective, all of Fire nation should want the Crew to sneak into the playoffs and the Fire to have a chance at them in the first round.
This Week's Predictions:
New York Red Bulls 2, Sporting KC 1
Chicago Fire 2, New England Revolution 0
D.C. United 1, Columbus Crew 1
Houston Dynamo 2, Philadelphia Union 1
If those hold true the standings coming out of the weekend would be...
1) x-Chicago - 59pts. (47 GF)
2) x-Sporting KC - 59pts. (41 GF)
3) x-New York - 56pts. (56 GF)
4) x-D.C. United - 55pts. (50 GF)
5) Houston - 53pts. (47 GF)
6) Columbus - 50pts. (41 GF)
Let's hope I'm right!


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As Whittlesey prepares for vintage bus event, one says: 'We've always been fascinated by Morley's buses since we went to school on them.'
PUBLISHED: 09:45 09 May 2014
Transport enthusiasts from across the country will be converging on Whittlesey for a busy day involving classic buses and cars on Saturday May 17.
Buses will be giving free rides to Thorney, where there will be a classic car line-up at the historic Abbey during the Fenland Vintage Vehicle Gathering.
Buses will include a 1986 Leyland Olympian double-decker presented as a member of the Morleys of Whittlesey fleet by its two young owners, Stephen Longmire, 22 and Nathan Merryweather, 20.
"We've always been fascinated by Morley's buses since we went to school on them, and the company has a fascinating history," explained Stephen.
Morley's, which ceased trading in 2005 after 83 years, ran many former London Transport buses. "Sadly none of these survive but our bus was new to in London so it's the next best thing, and we hope is a nice tribute to the much-missed operator," Stephen added. Michael Murray Signs of Somersham donated the Morley's decals for the bus.
Classic buses will depart from Whittlesey Market Place during the gathering, which even includes a mystery tour and other surprises.
Judds Travel, which now runs the former Morley's 701 Peterborough-Whittlesey-Coates service will operate an open top double decker on this.
Classic cars are welcome to join the Thorney display.
Nathan and Stephen also have a 1979 Bristol VR double-decker, registration BFX 570T, which ran with Viscount Bus & Coach in Peterborough, for which a third shareholder is being sought.
The event is raising funds for are Peterborough Soup Kitchen, East Anglia's Children's Hospices and vehicle preservation.
*Event details via www.easternbusgroup.co.uk, 01733 347776, 07587 146229, 07885 835910 or firstname.lastname@example.com or 01733 270983 for the classic car gathering.


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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Fire crews are burning away undergrowth within a quarter-mile of homes to protect woodsy hamlets in the mountains northwest of Las Vegas from a wildfire that has charred an area nearly the size of Manhattan.
U.S. Forest Service spokesman Jay Nichols says no homes have been damaged and none of the 800 firefighters has been injured battling the 31-square-mile Carpenter 1 fire on Mount Charleston.
Smoke billowing from the lightning-sparked blaze is visible for an eighth day from downtown Las Vegas.
Nichols said one flank of the fire reached state Highway 157, Kyle Canyon Road, at mile marker 6. No homes or structures are nearby.
More than 500 residents and another 98 teenagers at a youth correctional camp remain evacuated since the weekend. Roads into the area remain closed.


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Chris Cotillo of MLB Daily Dish reports that the Padres are working to trade Chris Denorfia "soon."
Dustin Pedroia (knee) has been cleared to begin running.
According to Buster Olney of ESPN, Boston's five-year offer to J.D. Martinez is worth "in the range of" $100 million.
Mets signed 1B Adrian Gonzalez to a one-year contract.
Mets GM Sandy Alderson said Wednesday that Michael Conforto (shoulder) likely won't be ready until the beginning of May.
Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports reports that the Cubs have re-signed Brian Duensing to a two-year, $7 million contract.
Mets signed OF Jay Bruce to a three-year, $39 million contract.
Christian Yelich's agent told Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com on Tuesday that his client's relationship with the Marlins is "irretrievably broken."
Ichiro Suzuki may consider returning to Japan for the 2018 season, per his agent John Boggs.
Hunter Pence will move to left field for the Giants in 2018, with newcomer Andrew McCutchen taking over in right.
In a statement released to The Athletic on Tuesday, Pirates infielder Josh Harrison said that he'd prefer to be traded if the Pirates don't expect to contend in 2018 or 2019.
According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, the Giants have Jarrod Dyson as their top non-Lorenzo Cain free agent option for center field.


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One could see it as evidence that Perl jobs are getting harder to get
I don't think thats a proper extrapolation (tho it is a bit ironic that the keeper of the DLJB [presicient.com] is crawling back under the C/C++ rock). I did talk to some Perl shops, but this DBMS gig found me, and came highly recommended by people I trust. So it was the path of least resistance.
Is it Postgres based?
Sorry, I don't know what I can say, so I'd best not say anything.


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Dwight Howard might have disproved the commonly evoked notion that numbers reveal all. Howard's stats look similar to those he has maintained throughout his career, but the LA Lakers' center doesn't pass the eye test.
The NBA's most imposing physical specimen for much of his career, Howard has looked ordinary in some instances, even though he maintains averages of 17.8 points, 11.9 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 1.1 steals on the season.
He once effortlessly jumped for rebounds and ran the floor better than any big man in the league. Nowadays, Howard can be seen crouching to enhance his diminished leaping ability and tiring in transition.
"I'm still in that process," Howard said, according to USA TODAY Sports. "People don't understand that. They just come out and see me make a couple dunks and blocks and say, 'Oh, he's back.' But it does take a while for all this stuff to heal. This is not something easy, so I understand that. It will come."
Howard, who continues to recover from April surgery to repair a herniated disc in his back, is not fully healthy, and it has showed on occasion. But the true sign he is not at full strength has come in the physical pain Howard has endured to play. Howard described several lingering effects of his back injury, none more serious than the "tingling" he said he feels through his legs and feet.
"Tingling in my legs all the way down to my feet," Howard said. "There's times when sometimes I really can't even feel my feet. (The doctors) said that's going to happen. It takes at least nine months for you to get strength back in your legs and all that stuff. So I'm still in that process."
Many of the qualities that make Howard a dominant big man are dependent on his tireless effort on defense and in the open floor. Through 2012-13, though, Howard has found it hard to muster the energy necessary to control the paint on a nightly basis.
"I'm (still) getting super tired," Howard said. "At the beginning of the season, I was getting tired in the first quarter, after a couple of possessions. Sometimes I'm a little winded come second half, where it takes me a little longer to get going. I understand it's a process. By the end of the year, I should be in great shape. I've never taken six months off of anything.
"The biggest thing about playing defense is that it's not just heart, but just being in shape. You've really got to be in shape to get down in a defensive stance, slide with a man, especially these guards. And then when they turn the corner, try to meet them at the rim. You have to be in great shape. And for the most part of my career, I've been in tip top shape where I could play 40 minutes nonstop without getting tired. And now I'm just not there."


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If management decides to go another way and try out a line-up with Bargnani at PF and JV at center I'd be ok with that, but we can get real good real quick if we can get a good free agent center because we have some good assets.
If management decides to go another way and try out a line-up with Bargnani at PF and JV at center I'd be ok with that, but we can get real good real quick if we can get a good free agent center because we have some good assets.
That said, I'm really, really, REALLY, not okay with Bargnani being paired with anyone on the Raptors. He'll always end up hurting the team, and usually at the worst times.
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That being sad: I'd really like a line-up with a free agent center and JV at PF, Amir or Davis coming of the bench and trade the other one with Bargnani (and some other players) to get a sf/pg or draft pick. With our own draftpick I think we could put a really good team on the floor!
Now stop being triggerhappy about B-word sightings for once!
It might seem highly unlikely but if the Raps have cap space and all these young players (2012 draft will require a true star) and complimentary players Toronto could actually be a nice place for any player who can get over customs. BC did snag Nash from Dallas with best buddy Dirk in free agency and they had only won 29 games the year before.
Anyways, enough wet dreams for tonight.
I'm very happy with the moves that Colangelo has made in the last year and a half (as well as the drafting of DeRozan), and while I do believe he knows more about basketball than I do, if he thinks Bargnani can be a part of the future of this team without sabotaging it, then I think he's just plain wrong on this one.
As for moving Valanciunas to PF and bringing in a free agent center, I'm not quite sure I see the point. Both Davis and Amir are more than capable PFs the Raptors already have under contract, and Valanciunas is a center, first and foremost. A frontcourt rotation of those three would be absolutely terrific, in my opinion. You've got 3 young, athletic big men with good intangibles, who hustle, defend, rebound, have good hands and are efficient offensively. And you can even mix and match them. Why you'd want to overpay a veteran center in order to be able to then trade those players for a SF or PG. If you're going to get a free agent, wouldn't it make sense to get a player at the position you need?
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1. All contenders and the teams closing in have great size at the pf/c position (with the exception of Miami). (Size/wingspan – most numbers are from the draftcombine)
Thunder: Perkins (6'10"/7'4" or more) / Ibaka (6'10"/7'4")
Memphis: Randolph (6'9"/? but reportedly big) / Gasol (7'1"/?)
Lakers: (not going to spell this one out)
Dallas: (two 7'+ guys with 7'2" wingspan at least)
Celtics: Garnett (6'11"/unreported, but I guess 7'3" at least) Perk.. (oops, worst trade of the year and no longer contending in my view)
Magic: …
2. Even though you can get somewhere in the east (and in the regular season), to contend you need to beat those teams and you need to be able to match up with that size and strength (or have two of the top-5-players in the league and a top-25-player).
3. One of the bigs (usually the one called 'center') needs to be able to bang inside.
a. At the moment, and probably when he comes over next year, Valanciunas gives up too much weight AND strength to be able to battle the better centers. It will take him some years to get to that level. (Again, this might not be a problem in the regular season, but it will be in a series against one of the above mentioned teams).
b. If we wait until our bigs can bang that might take much more time than is necessary (see 5)
4. If there is no season at all, combined with a new cap, there might be good possibilities on the FA market; the top teams might not have capspace to sign the freeagents that would normally want to go to a topteam, opening up possibilities for other teams and we will be a very good choice because of the potential.
5. Right now JV is more a PF than a center because he lacks strength(!)
6. It's almost impossible to overpay a good two-way big. They are that rare, even Perkins or Nene, who aren't all that two-way will be worth a lot in my opinion.
Based on premise 3 it would be a good idea to position a stronger big next to Valanciunas to do the banging in his first couple of years (might take 2, might take 4, I don't know). The same goes for Davis. Another possibility might be to start Davis and let JV come off the bench against the second unit.
Signing a freeagent center leaves more room for improvement at the other positions because we can use superfluous bigs as tradeassets and combine that with the draftpick (or draftpicks depening on the trade). We still can address our other needs; we even have more options to address those needs in the draft if we can get picks in return when we trade Amir or Davis + Bargnani + Calderon or Bayless.
I should not have mentioned Bargnani, why did I do that?
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Two other remarks: First of all weight isn't everything, strength isn't all weight. Mainly JV's lower body strength needs to improve quite a bit, I don't know how much that translates in weight, so I should have frased it differently. The second remark: out of the top of my head I can't come up with many other examples; Chandler isn't the heaviest, don't know about his 'real weight', but he has a lot more lower and upper body strength as well.
Work ethic and drive can only compensate so much; in a 7 games series you need strength (and hence arguably weight) if you're matched up with the premier big man.
Btw: does anybody know if players physical measurements are officially taken anytime during their career after the draft?
Besides, while Amir and Davis don't have the wingspan of some of those above, wingspan isn't everything. Both Davis and Amir have excellent timing and are above average shotblockers.
The Raptors already have Bargnani as a trade asset, as well as Barbosa. Unless you intend on completely remaking the roster, I don't see needing anymore.
Right now, I see the Raptors future frontcourt as their biggest strength. They are all young, athletic, with good intangibles and can defend, rebound and score efficiently. Why screw with that?
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Btw I didn't mean that those teams would be the contenders in a few years, just what it seems to take to be contending. That might be different in a couple of years, I think it will not. But if the outlook of the topteams will change, it is my opinion that you will have a contender on your hand if you do have these type of players; that is: bigs that are good defensively or offensively and at least reasonable on the other end.
I also think when improvement can be seen because of the actions management takes our future will look much better and we will be a more attractive destination.
New additions don't all have to peak at the same time as the rest of our roster in my opinion. A good balance in age might even help a team (veteran leadership, youthfull energy, a more natural continuance in the quality of a team; in football (in Europe) balance in teams (not only old or young players but good balance - roughly 3 groups: newbies, prime, veterans) is something many teams strive for).
The fact that it's easier to get free agents for other positions is one of my problems. Again this has to do with my slight obsession with the rarity of good bigs and my belief that - because they are more available - pg's and sf's can be easier replaced via freeagency or the draft and that we should be really carefull not to overpay for those positions.
We need more from our bigs. I fully agree that a JV/Davis frontcourt can work in the future if at least one of them starts spreading the floor.
The main argument against it is that it will take more time to develop the team. They both need more strength and more range. I'm looking at ways to shortcut the development of the team. You mentioned that we won't be contending for years to come; I want to be contending quickly! (damnit).
Soft Euro,
Memphis is a team that has too many question marks. They overachieved in the playoffs and they don't have a top tier player on their team, they only won 47 games in the regular season, they aren't a good defensive team. The biggest thing they had going for them in the playoffs was that they matched up well against the teams they faced. A team with Zach Randolph as the best player isn't going very far.
And what it takes to be a contender is talent. Chicago won 62 games and made it to the Conference Finals with Boozer, who's and undersized PF, and Noah, an undersized center. Miami, the other team in the Finals, had a very undersized center.
Besides, it's usually a bad idea to build your team by trying to match up with others. Those teams usually don't go all the way. You need to build a team that other teams try and match up against.
And you can't speed up the development process. This is a 22 win team that is more than just a move or two from contending.
It's my feeling that of the players under contract, only two I can definitely being part of a contending Raptors team, in 4 or 5 years. And that's Davis and Amir. I like DeRozan and I am optimistic about his future, but he's still a long way off from being a rotation player on a contender. Both Amir and Davis have the tools to be very good role players on a Championship team, because they have the intangibles and do the dirty work. DeRozan can't be a role player right now. He doesn't do enough of the little things. He's not a good defender so can't come in and defend, nor is he a good 3 point shooter, so he can't play off anyone. His role needs to be one main options (2 or 3) on offense, but he's simply not good enough, yet.
Unfortunately ALL the young players need time to develop, and you either play them and live with the consequences (as the Thunder did) or you get veterans and sit them to try and win. You can't have both. Personally, I like DeRozan, Davis, Amir and Valanciunas enough that I'm willing to wait for them to develop.
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The Raptors are incredibly far from contending right now. Ineffably far. If everything goes well, we'll be stuck in a Hawks/Dallas like treadmill, with 50-win seasons and all. Amir's the only player right now that truly help a contending team.
Also, the reason why the team is at this point is because they've tried to take shortcuts.
Allow me to stress that limiting a player, because of his inability to shoot 3 point shots, does not equate that he is ineffective at putting the ball in the hoop. Although having a 3 point shot would open up his game to a whole new level. It is not the end of the world. As long as you get the job done I'm not too concerned with how you do it. Michael Jordan had a horrible 3 point shooting percentage coming into the league, but that did not stop him from being who he is.This off-season I've read numerous post about DeMar hooping it up, training day in and day out. One post on his twitter wall wrote. 500 mid range 500 long range. Another recent post read something along the lines of Shooting jumpers till my arms fall off. His 3 point shot will get better mark my words. He has the tools to be a great player one day. Don't count him out yet (I am not saying you are, I actually read your posts).
Who was the last 2nd year player to have back to back 30+Point games? Somebody by the name of Vince Carter, the greatest raptor of all time. He put T.O. on the map plain and simple. IMO he is just as important as any other player in the core moving forward. You are only as strong as your weakest link. He is the only player I would consider a franchise player on this team right now.
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As for his 3 point shot, I've said previously that DeRozan doesn't need one in order to excel. My point about bringing it up is that he would need one in order to be a role player on a contender.
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couple things here:
SoftEuro - I think size is an incredible asset to have in this league. But moving Jonas to PF and trading one of our better players in an attempt to win in the short term is not a good idea in my opinion. This team will not be a contender for a while anyways.
amen.Besides, it's usually a bad idea to build your team by trying to match up with others. Those teams usually don't go all the way. You need to build a team that other teams try and match up against.
Derozan - he NEEDS to add a 3pt threat to his game. I'm not a 'yeah 3pter' guy, but you need that diversity and threat from your perimeter players to keep the D honest. There is a reason his position is called shooting guard and not extra-small forward.
Adding a 3pt shot would be huge boost to him on the offensive end no doubt about it. I'd love to see him be able to knock down the corner 3 consistantly this year and slowly branch out to the rest of the arc. Corner 3, tightening up the handle and more aggresivness on the defensive end are the 3 things on my Demar summer wish list.
Chicago does good in the regular season and can come far in the east because there are few teams in the east (at the moment) with championship caliber bigs. In my opinion that's what's holding back the Hawks; they got plenty of talent, but not enough talent is combined with size at the position of the bigs.
We'll see about Memphis (if they can keep their players and Randolph doesn't come back out of shape (or in jail) after the lockout). I think with Gay healthy next year they'll go 50+ and will be contending.
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Super Storm Sandy Put Credit Unions to the Test
By 8 p.m. Oct. 29, the center of Sandy had blasted into the southern coast of New Jersey. Hurricane-force winds extended up to 175 miles from the center of the storm spreading out 485 miles to far as the Great Lakes region.
When Sandy hit the New York tri-state area, it left millions of homeowners and businesses in the dark for days. Some suffered in darkness for weeks.
The aftermath was "unthinkable devastation," said New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie when describing the massive destruction left behind. The monster storm caused massive flooding throughout New Jersey, New York and Connecticut and left more than eight million homes and businesses from Maine to Michigan without power.
Authorities said that nearly 100 people died in the tri-state area as a result of the storm's winds and seawater surge, which in some areas was 16 feet high. Most of the victims were elderly who drowned in their houses or apartments.
One catastrophe modeling firms said Sandy caused between $7 billion and $15 billion in insured losses – possibly making the storm the third costliest in U.S. history. Total economic losses were put at above $60 billion.
Of the 2,000 credit unions located in the path of Hurricane Sandy, 838 were unable to operate, in varying degrees, during the difficult days following the super storm, according to the NCUA. And it took nearly a full week before most of those credit unions were be back in business. By Nov. 5, of the credit unions initially affected by the storm, 729 were fully operational.
To understand what the aftermath of a disaster like Hurricane Sandy can do to a credit union, look no further than the $1.8 billion Municipal Credit Union, based in New York City. Dozens of frustrated and furious members sharply criticized the credit union for what they say were serious lapses and missteps in its disaster recovery efforts.
For nearly a week, members received little or no specific information from MCU about why their direct deposits had not been posted to pay bills and to get cash they needed to buy necessities. As this issue festered in the days after the storm passed, members grew frustrated, anxious and angry because of no phone services, inoperable ATMs and problems with online banking. The direct deposit issue affected more than 14,000 members. By Nov. 6, after MCU's main office in lower Manhattan had its power restored, the beleaguered credit union said it completed postings of all direct deposits and ACH payments scheduled for the previous week. MCU said it also had resolved its ATM, online and call center issues.
The post-Sandy lesson was that some credit unions had woefully inadequate disaster recovery and business continuity plans, but other institutions kept operating despite the devastation that hit much of New Jersey and New York City.
"For the credit unions that already were prepared, with solid plans in place, everything was relatively calm," said Scott Collins, president of Grand Rapids, Mich.-based CUSO Xtend Inc., which provided disaster recovery services to five New York City-based credit unions and one in New Jersey. "None of our credit unions lost a minute of uptime on electronic channels," said Collins.
The frightening news for credit unions that stumbled and failed to provide services due to Sandy: They will lose members.
"Prolonged events like this may put some credit unions out of business," said Collins. "You may not know why members are leaving. But some will."
The experts are unanimous in believing that the Sandy aftermath will trigger greater NCUA vigor looking into an institution's disaster planning. The expectation also is that examiners will look for more tangible proof that boards of directors have informed themselves about their institution's disaster readiness.


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The Joint Performance Review Committee is holding a series of meeting to address problems within the probation and parole system, which were highlighted when Darrell Dennis was arrested and charged with a May 10 slaying in Little Rock.
Parole officer Debra James told the panel Thursday that it's hard to get approval for a parole revocation hearing and said she wished there were "a fail-safe system" to quickly get a convict back behind bars.
Sheila Sharp, interim director of the agency, said she'd already put that system in place.
The parole officers "can come directly to me," Sharp said.
Sen. David Sanders, R-Little Rock, sa! id he met with Sharp and a number of parole officers on Tuesday and that the officers reported that they were afraid of recriminations from managers and also afraid of some of the parolees they supervised.
Sen. Eddie Joe Williams, R-Cabot, asked Sharp whether she could change the agency without significant personnel moves.
Since Dennis' arrest, department director David Eberhard has retired, and Sharp said there have been other changes. She was reluctant to discuss them though, because they involve personnel matters.
Since some procedural changes were made, Sharp said, an additional 300 parole absconders have been locked up.
"That's a great testament, but it's a little late," Williams said.
In the Dennis case, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette first reported that Dennis had been arrested 14 times since being released on parole following imprisonment for aggravated robbery, and that he skipped parole revocation hearings that could have ended with hi! s return to custody. Officials said his alleged violations preceded th e slaying.
"There was a pretty big trail on this guy," Sanders said.
Dennis' case prompted Gov. Mike Beebe to call for a review of the state's parole system, and Sharp noted that a state police investigation has begun.
Dennis is charged with capital murder in the slaying of Forrest Adams, 19, of Fayetteville.
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Today's Moms Want TV to Raise Their Children for Them
The president of Disney Channels Worldwide, the fearsomely named Carolina Lightcap, recently announced that the new Disney Junior channel, for kids ages 2-7, won't focus so much on academic education as social skills and behavior lessons. That's what moms want.
Mmhm! Disney's research has shown that the traditional educational focus of young children's television shows — stressing math and reading and spelling and other school-y type skills — isn't really what moms want these days. Writes the New York Times's Decoder blog:
Moms want preschool TV to be more about teaching children social skills and less about pushing clear academic goals - at least that's what Disney executives say new internal research indicates.
Carolina Lightcap, president of Disney Channels Worldwide, said on Thursday that her company's megawatt new preschool channel - Disney Junior, targeting children ages 2 to 7, which will have its debut in 2012 - would make a shift toward programming built around squishier teachings about social values and behavior.
"They don't honestly think kids are going to learn how to read from watching a TV show," Ms. Lightcap said of Disney's extensive research among mothers. Ms. Lightcap said learning was "the cost of entry" in the preschool business but that it was "no longer a differentiator."
First, a woman named Carolina Lightcap using the word "differentiator" is absolutely terrific. I wonder if she went to school with Lindsey Naegle? ("Synergy!") Second, this is great! See, kids learn formal academics at school, and now the TV will teach them social skills (how does lonely television do that, exactly?), so moms are totally off the hook! Wheeee.
Kidding, mostly. In a more serious fashion, I guess what I really want is a why. Why are parents (or moms specifically — why are we just talking about moms here anyway?) wanting to see children's TV trending away from the traditionally educational into more social schooling? Does that say anything about us? I mean, obviously it says that we're genuinely considering television as a tool to raise our children, which is sort of bleak in a decades-old sorta way, but does it say anything about right now? Maybe it's the phrase "social values", which Decoder uses, that sends shivers up my spine. Isn't it sad that the world "values" has been so co-opted by the smilingly sinister right? Sigh.


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Study reveals extent of Mekong dam food security threat
The planned construction of hydropowered dams on the Mekong River in South-East Asia could jeopardise livelihoods, water access and food security for 60 million people, across Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, according to a study.
The study reports that dams will block fish migration routes and decimate fish supplies in the lower Mekong region.
As fish dwindle, communities will have to look for alternative sources of protein, such as livestock and poultry. Raising these will require more land and water, and be prohibitively expensive.
"People talk about food security in relation to dams but we need to put the numbers to what that really means," says Stuart Orr, freshwater manager at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) International and co-author of the study published in the October issue of Global Environmental Change.
Orr presented the study at the Third Mekong Forum on Water, Food and Energy, convened by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research's (CGIAR) Challenge Program on Water and Food (CPWF), in Hanoi, Vietnam, this month (November 13-14).
Orr says that if all 88 planned dams were developed, Mekong communities would be faced with sourcing close to 40 per cent of lost fish protein from other sources.
And to replace fish protein with domestic livestock protein would require up to 63 per cent more pasture lands and up to 17 per cent more water, the study says.
Article continues at ENN affiliate, Science and Development Network
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Isn't it nice to see role players in Toronto finally getting paid like role players? They said it couldn't be done in Canada, but you did it MU.
Isn't it nice to see role players in Toronto finally getting paid like role players? They said it couldn't be done in Canada, but you did it MU.
I remember two years ago going on the trade machine and trying to figure out ways to get DJ for Jose in some way. The dude has dropped off hard in the last year. Writing was on the wall for DJ as soon as the Pacers signed CJ. I'm not excited about this signing at all but it's a one year deal and I can live with it.
This is going to be weird going into the season without a PG controversy of who should be starting.
Eh follow my TWITTER!
- start the season with the primary core of players intact from last season (ie: Gay, DeRozan, Lowry, Johnson)
- add talented young players with potential, without breaking the bank (hard to do given self-imposed hard cap) or commiting beyond this season
- return to DC's defense-first philosophy
- evaluate the roster throughout the first half of the season
- I think that there are 2 ways the season can unfold, both on and off the court:
Option #1
- young players (ie: Valanciunas, Ross, Acy, Buycks) take a step forward in their individual development
- top players (ie: Gay, DeRozan, Lowry, Johnson) take a step forward and become more consistent
- young injured players (ie: Fields, Augustin) return to form
- young role players (ie: Novak, Hansborough) provide solid depth
- the team exceeds expectations and is in the heart of the playoff race, showing good signs of organic growth, team chemistry and renewed defensive prowess
--> MU decides to make a run at the playoffs and only tweaks will be made to the roster
Option #2
- the team stumbles out of the gate, the naysayers were proven right and the team looks more like a #10-12 seed than a #6-9 seed
--> the core is blown up (ie: big name players traded for combination of young players and draft picks) by/before the trade deadline, allowing an all-out tank through the second half of the season (I think this is the type of thing TL was referring to in his "suck to be good" quote)
--> signings like Hansborough and Augustin look like genius moves, as they can either be traded as assets with expiring contracts or let walk after the season (they are the ultimate extreme low risk / potential high reward in multiple ways type of signing)
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JV will be 2nd best centre in the league in 3 years after anthony davis
High hopes. I like the fact that he's a big man with big man skills. That's a breath of fresh air.
Augustin's a pretty bad player. The thing is that the difference in talent is really not that high between most NBA backups. CJ Watson, sometimes considered one of, if not the top backup in the league (lets say top 3-5), is not that much better than Augustin in terms of skill. Shoots it better and has better size. But he also can't run an offense well at all, is not a good defender, and can be lazy (these last 2 are linked, since he has the tools to defend decently). Basically, the best thing about this signing is that the Raptors didn't invest more money they needed to in a player that would have not been that good no matter what.
The most I was willing to spend on a backup PG was basically exactly the deal Detroit offered Billups...2 years/5 million. This is also partly because of the "been there, done that" aspect with Jarrett Jack. After that, maybe some guys I would have gone over the minimum for, like Udrih, Watson, and Robinson, but even then I wouldn't offer them more than 2 million per (which would be hard to accept giving up even). I was kind of hoping AJ Price would wind up being the minimum contract guy, but I can't pretend he's a much better player than Augustin. Just feel like Price's career trajectory was moving up/positively off of last season, whereas Augustin looks like he's on the way down.
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If Jerryd freakin' Bayless can spark debate, I'm sure Augustin is no different
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Maxime Simoens mightnot have gotten the top job at Dior, but a recent cash infusion from Dior and LVMH owner Bernard Arnault should be a comforting consolation prize.
Arnault is reported to have purchased a stake in Simoens's eponymous two-year-old fashion label. The size of Arnault's stake in the business is unknown, but his investment indicates that he wants to keep tabs on Simoens. At 27, Simeons is so well-regarded in the French design world that he was widely rumored to be in the running to replace John Galliano at Dior. Until recently, Simoens was also the creative director of French label Leonard, but he left that post earlier this month — which made many believe that he would in fact take over for Galliano. It was announced shortly afterward that the job went to Raf Simons.
But just because Simoens isn't at Dior now doesn't mean he won't be in the future. A source suggested to WWD that LVMH may be interested in parlaying Simeons's talent into a future role at one of its bigger fashion houses, which include Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, and Fendi, among others.
The last time Dior bought a stake in a smaller fashion company was 2009, when it acquired 49 percent of Edun, the eco-friendly line founded by U2 frontman Bono.
A look at highlights from Simoens's past collections in the gallery.
Photo: Maxime Simoens takes a bow at a presentation of his clothing in Singapore, October 2011.


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SaveUp So Far: $449 Million for CU Solutions Group Program
CU Solutions Group of Livonia, Mich. said its SaveUp program, which provides rewards to encourage members to save money and pay down debt, has helped users save a total of $449 million and pay down $296 million in debt, as of May 2013.
More than 40 credit unions nationally are incorporating the SaveUp program into their marketing and business development plans, including the $309 million Belvoir FCU in Woodbridge, Va., the $79 million SIR FCU in Negaunee, Mich., the $2.4 billion Veridian CU in Waterloo, Iowa, and the $878 million Northeast CU in Portsmouth, N.H.
"SaveUp's rewards system is based on behavioral science and innovations in technology to engage members, particularly Gen X and Gen Y," said Priya Haji, CEO at SaveUp in San Francisco, CU Solutions Group's partner in the program. "It creates an opportunity for credit unions to be a long-term partner in their members' financial future, while originating new products and services as the member's ally."
More than 45% of SaveUp users are connecting weekly with their credit union branded content, according to CU Solutions Group.
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