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This soggy lutefisk out-of-water tale finds Renee Zellwegers spunky corporate shark Lucy exiled from Miami to dinky, snow-bound New Ulm, Minn., where shes hired to modernize a dairy processing plant, mainly through downsizing the workforce. The quirky townsfolk are on to her true intentions, but theyre such sweater-clad, Minnesota nice church folk that they attempt to extend a congenial mitten of friendship before stabbing her in the back. Cheerful town gossip Blanche (Siobhan Fallon Hogan) even invites Lucy over for a bit of meatloaf and matchmaking with snowplow-driving roughneck Ted (Harry Connick Jr., looking dumpy). They clash, of course, especially because hes the local union rep. But faster than you can say cliché, the two begin sucking face like two carp fighting for the same corn bit at river bottom, planning an end-around on the suits to save the factory.
The Uninvited Reviewed by Corey Hall (Movie)
This, the inevitable American bastardization of a profoundly creepy and visually lush Korean horror gem, offers slightly more brain food than the average rampaging-madman-with-a-power-tool fare. The storys your basic wicked stepmother, obsessed stalker scenario set within a haunted house. Emily Browning stars as the gamine Anna, newly released from the psych ward and trying to adjust to being back in her familys tony New England beach house. Dad (David Strathairn) is a successful author, now shacked up with Rachel (Elizabeth Banks), the pretty young nurse who Anna suspects had a hand in her ill mothers accidental death. Of course, its not just a hunch, since ghosts keep popping out of the shadows to spell out the problem for her. Anna is still coltish and shy, but her older sister Alex (Arielle Kebbel) is in full-on rebellious-bitch mode, and begins taking steps to oust the blond interloper who has roosted in their once cozy nest.
Taken Reviewed by Corey Hall (Movie)
Liam Neesons black-ops super warrior Bryan Mills is in uneasy retirement to be closer to Kim, the teen daughter (Maggie Grace) he has neglected for years. He takes a security gig guarding a pop princess for the easy money and to get career tips to help his daughters singing dreams, and just maybe get back in the graces of his remarried ex, Famke Janssen. To help build goodwill, Bryan signs off on Kims summer romp in Paris, despite his protests about how dangerous the big scary world can be. After that embarrassingly clunky setup, Kim and pal are abducted almost as soon as their plane lands. The girls have fallen victim to a nasty Albanian gang that specializes in auctioning off virgins to evil Sheiks and other oily plutocrats. But they're all about to fall victim to one pissed-off and ruthless papa. The plot runs on autopilot, but the fun is in watching Neeson dismantle a small army of thugs, creeps and corrupt French cops who get in his way, with a bag of dirty tricks thatd give Anne Coulter a boner.
2008 Academy Award-Nominated Short Films Reviewed by Jeff Meyers (Movie)
A strong slate of live-act ion nominees mostly avoids the surprise-ending crutch, but two likely contenders for the statuette are "New Boy," which is based on a Roddy Doyle short story, is a poignant and humorous tale of a 9-year-old African boys first day at a Scottish elementary school, and Jochen Freydanks "Toyland," with its Holocaust trappings, however, will probably walk away with the prize. The animated shorts include Pixar's "Presto," French film school Gobelin' s "Oktapodi," and Kunio Katos lyrical "Le Maison en Petits Cubes," which, despite its title, hails from Japan.
Tasca de Plata Tapas Bar & Restaurant Reviewed by Jane Slaughter (Restaurant)
Owner José Montes has done his best to give this former diner a Spanish feel by arranging shawls on the windows and decorating it with blue-and-yellow tiles, not to mention having flamenco dance on Friday and Saturday nights. That convivial feeling charms diners, who can choose from a menu with significant accommodations to middle-American sensibilities. Nearly everybody seems to order paellas and tapas, which encompass about 30 items, with both hot and cold selections. Entrées include lamb chops, grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon and lobster. The inexpensive wine list is mostly Spanish and has some good finds.


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Author and speaker Josh McDowell will visit Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church on Sunday to talk about the dangers of pornography.
His topic will be "Protecting Our Families from Pornography." He will speak from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 7700 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor.
The event is free. No registration is required.
The night will be split up into stages. After McDowell's main presentation, adults and teens will be formed into breakout sessions. Adults will continue with McDowell, while teenagers will move to the Youth Arena for a session hosted by Young Life, Chapel Hill, Harbor Christian Center and community therapists.
McDowell also will speak during the church's morning service, and he will have resources available.
Sharon Price of Chapel Hill said McDowell's talk is a timely and important topic in today's faith conversation.
"We live in a culture that increasingly believes that pornography is acceptable and harmless," Price said. "(McDowell) will cite some revealing research and give specific action steps to deal with this increasing threat to our families."
Many of those resources are available at www.just1clickaway.org, a website McDowell's ministry group has launched. The site, part of the Bare Facts series on Christianity's role in sex and relationships, says online pornography and "pervasive immorality" on the Internet is the greatest threat to the Christian faith.
McDowell is a well-known Christian apologist who has been speaking to groups since 1961. His biography estimates he has given more than 27,000 talks to more than 25 million people. He's also authored or co-authored 140 books. His best-known work is "More Than A Carpenter."
McDowell attended Kellogg University and Wheaton College. He graduated magna cum laude from Talbot Theological Seminary. For more information, videos or links to his other missionary efforts, visit www.josh.org.Reporter Karen Miller can be reached at 253-358-4155 or by email at email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter, @gateway_karen.


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Saturday nights show at the Ogden Theater was one that will resonate through Denver's reggae nation for awhile. The sold out theater was jammed packed for a beat bouncing, horns blaring, bass grooving great time that should be the precedent for live performances in the music world. The energy that D.C. area SOJA and Colorado based opener Dubskin brought to town should be bottled and sold on the counter of your local 7-11, pop the top, release the beats, and blow the heals out of your dance shoes.
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Editor's Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that U.S. Coast Guard crew members had been texting at the time of the crash. Those statements, attributed to a National Transportation Safety Board report, have been removed. The NTSB previously corrected its report because it used the wrong time zone in determining whether the texting happened during the crash, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesman told Patch.
A U.S. Coast Guard vessel crew and its leadership were fully to blame for a boat crash that killed an 8-year-old boy and seriously injured four other civilians during a floating holiday parade on San Diego Bay three winters ago, the maritime agency's second-in-command asserted in a new memo.
[Find the full memo attached to this story in the gallery.]
The conclusions of USCG Vice Adm. John Currier regarding the deadly Dec. 20, 2009, nighttime collision between a Coast Guard patrol vessel and a recreational motorboat echo those of the federal agency in charge of investigating transportation accidents nationwide.
About 18 months after the accident that fatally injured Rancho Penasquitos third-grader Anthony DeWeese, the National Transportation Safety Board ruled that the crash occurred because of recklessness and distraction on the part of the involved Coast Guard personnel, as well as their subpar training and a weak command environment.
Currier reached the same findings and called for across-the-board in- house reviews and prioritizing to specifically address the problems that led to the "tragic" failures by personnel whose duty is "to prevent the loss of life at sea."
Anthony and his family were aboard his grandfather's 24-foot Sea Ray with friends to take part in the annual San Diego Parade of Lights, a procession of vessels decorated for the holidays, when the 33-foot patrol craft struck the recreational boat from behind at a speed estimated at 19 to 40 knots about an hour after sunset.
At the time, the Coast Guard personnel were responding to a reported grounding, a call considered a non-emergency.
Currier concurred with NTSB investigators who determined that the patrol boat was traveling considerably too fast for the crowded harbor conditions before and at the moment of impact, and that its operators were derelict in their risk management, situational awareness and basic lookout duties.
Seven months after the accident, military prosecutors filed criminal charges against four of the five personnel who had been operating the government vessel that night.
A military jury acquitted Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul Ramos, the guardsman who was serving as pilot at the time of the crash, of negligent homicide and involuntary manslaughter. Ramos was, however, convicted of dereliction of duty and sentenced to three months' confinement, reduction in rank and forfeiture of a portion of his pay for three months.
Two other members of the crew also were found guilty of dereliction. Charges against the fourth defendant were dropped due to a lack of evidence.
In his memorandum, dated Jan. 28, the vice admiral also agreed with the NTSB analysis in identifying "a poor command environment that ... contributed to the mishap."
Currier noted that two officers-in-command of the San Diego Coast Guard station recently had been relieved of duty for performance-related reasons -- the second nine days prior to the deadly collision, due to an "inappropriate" relationship with the leader of the unit to the which the crew involved in the accident was assigned.
"The OIC's involvement ... with the A-1 section leader likely enabled the section leader to withdraw from daily management responsibilities and further contributed to the station's overall poor command climate," he stated.
Currier ordered all Coast Guard area and district commanders to incorporate his findings into their training and standard practices to prevent the types of performance breakdowns that led to the accident.
"This case is a tragic anomaly, yet clearly demonstrates the need for both organizational and operational discipline," he wrote. "No words can atone for the loss of this young life, or for the pain and injuries caused others; we can only affirm our resolve to ensure that nothing like this happens again."
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Graveside services for Ms. Thelma Long will be held 2 pm, Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Matherville-Horn Cemetery in Matherville, Ms. Rev. Jimmy McDill will officiate.
Ms. Long, 91, of Little Rock, was born August 21, 1921 in Matherville, Ms. She died September 20, 2012 at the Oaks in Meridian.
Ms. Long was a 40 plus year member of Eastern Star serving at both Little Rock #389 and at Spencer Gilbert of Chunky, Ms.
She is survived by one son: Morris Lee Duett and one granddaughter, Zolee R. Duett.
There will be no visitation.
Directions to cemetery are as follows: Take hwy 45 south from Meridian, Ms until you get to Shubuta, Ms. Turn left on hwy 145, go through town of Shubuta, approx. 3 miles south of Shubuta, turn left on Hwy 510. go approx. 15 miles to the community of Matherville, small store on right and Geneva church is on the left down a small road to the left. The church can be seen from hwy 510.


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Topeka's 82-year-old mayor has decided that two terms in office are enough.
The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Bill
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Bunten says three people have indicated to him that they would seek the office he first won in 2005. He declined to name the potential candidates.
Bunten began his public service career in November 1962 when he was elected to the Kansas House. He served 28 years in the House.
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UPDATED (12:48 p.m.)—County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent S. Dallas Dance Tuesday announced nearly $3.8 million for enhancing security in county schools.
The money will be used for technology aimed at enhancing security at county schools, especially elementary schools, in the wake of shootings at Perry Hall High School and in Newtown, CT.
The plan includes:
- State-of-the-art camera systems in all elementary and special educations schools. That video could be live-streamed to police in their cars.
- Tablet computers that will allow police school resource officers to monitor video camera feeds from all over a building.
- Electronically-controlled entry systems to be installed or upgraded in all schools.
- A new visitor identification system at each school.
The county will spend about $1 million in cash and an additional $2.7 million in capital money from the budget year that begins July 1.
Kamenetz said the hope is that the county can be reimbursed later by state and federal sources.
Gov. Martin O'Malley earlier this year proposed $25 million for security improvements at schools in Maryland.
The Baltimore County Council is expected to discuss Kamenetz's proposed funding at a meeting Tuesday afternoon. A vote is scheduled for Feb. 4.
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We received the story of Jim and Fella from Muttville, a senior dog rescue in San Francisco. Jim is a retired doctor and Fella is his second Muttville rescue dog. Jim was lonely when his first dog passed away, so Muttville handpicked Pretzel (now Fella), an 11-year-old terrior mix rescued from a Salinas shelter. Pretzel had arrived at Muttville in mostly good health, needing only a routine medical exam and a dental cleaning to get him ready for adoption. When Jim and Fella met, it was love at first sight. Jim and his new friend make the rounds every day in their neighborhood and Jim reports that the neighbors are quite smitten with Fella--they come out every day to say "hi" as they pass by. Grey Muzzle funds 6-12 dogs per year in Muttville's Seniors-for-Seniors program.
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Mention the word ""sportbike"" and one bike instantly comes to mind before any other – the Suzuki GSX-R. A multi-award winner, and one of the best-built sportbikes ever, the GSX-R is the Japanese manufacturer's iconic racer that leaves many of its competitors trying to play catch up, both on and off the track. The 2005 Suzuki GSX-R family of bikes continues this tradition of excellence.
There are five GSX-R sub-models available in the 2005 model line, including the 600, the 750, the 1000, and two exclusive 20th Anniversary models for the 600 and 750. The two anniversary models feature limited edition styling and details, but otherwise, they are very similar to the standard models.
Each of the 2005 Suzuki GSX-R's sports a compact and lightweight four-stroke, four-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, horizontal in-line engine, albeit with different displacement. Where the 600 has a 599cc engine, the 750 and 1000 feature 749cc and 998.6cc engines, respectively.
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As one might expect from this award-winning line-up, each of the 2005 Suzuki GSX-Rs are outfitted with premium Showa suspensions, and top-of-the-line braking systems. The 1000 even features Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coated stanchion tubes and a cross-mounted steering damper, to help reduce friction, and to improve response. All models feature dual hydraulic disc brakes with four-piston calipers on front, and dual-opposed piston brake calipers with a hydraulic disc on the rear. Also standard on all models are lightweight cast aluminum wheels, and high performance radial tires.
The 2005 Suzuki GSX-R leads the way in terms of performance and handling, and it has a stockpile of awards to back up its claim. This is one strikingly beautiful bike that has all the power a rider could ask for, regardless of their riding experience level. With its low center of gravity, super-tight control and response, and race-inspired engineering, the Suzuki GSX-R is sexy and aggressive, both in design and in action.


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"This is South Boston's biggest race of the year and it would be really cool to win it."
Former NASCAR Whelen All American Series national champion Peyton Sellers of Danville, who is also a former South Boston Speedway champion, spoke those words this week regarding the Dr. & Mrs. Maresca of St. Lawrence Radiology presents Sellers Construction 200 racing program at America's Hometown Track on Wednesday, July 3.
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Dana talked about this yesterday on UFC Tonight or Ultimate Insider, I forgot which one. He said that Champs will have to defend their belts at least a couple of time before they can jump to another weight. He kyboshed Bendo fighting GSP for exactly this reason. I am glad he is taking this stance before this all gets out of control, because we would soon need a fucking map to follow all of this weight-class jumping.
Originally Posted by Sniggles
But then there can't be a multi-division champion. Noooo!!
In a case like Aldo, he should retain he the fight the LW champ takes place, assuming it happens. If he wins he vacates the 145 title but can still say he officially was champ of both divisions at the same time.
Originally Posted by The Donosaur
I think it should only happen if both champs have defended their belt 3 times already that year. If they are regularly defending their belt against the #1 contender then yeah go for it. Unfortunately that never happens.
I was gonna say 2 times, but EXACTLY. If a champion defends their belt 2 or 3 times in 1 year, I would have absolutely no problem with them chasing a vanity fight in a different weight class. Aside from that, stay in your own division, and defend your belt.
Originally Posted by SimpleJack
I think they should have to abandon their current title.
But then there can't be a multi-division champion. Noooo!!
I think it should only happen if both champs have defended their belt 3 times already that year. If they are regularly defending their belt against the #1 contender then yeah go for it. Unfortunately that never happens.
I think they should have to abandon their current title.
I'm fine with it as long as the champ has stayed active and defended their belt several times. I'm also OK with it if the move to a different weight class is permanent. (Ala Jon Jones eventually moving to HW)
Couple of other points;
In the case of Melendez, who was Strikeforce Champ - all of his opponents he beat to become SF Champ are typically UFC wannabes, meaning they are guys not good enough to be in the UFC, or were released by the UFC. So an argument can be made where all of UFCs LW fighters are better than the vast majority of SF LWs. That is not the case with Melendez himself, but is the case for the bulk of the opponents he beat. Does he deserve the immediate shot? Is Bendo going to give him a very rude awakening?
If a Champ goes to another division to fight, you can kiss any title shots goodbye in his original weight class for at least 6 months. He'll need a minimum of 3 months to prepare for other weight class fight, then recovery time, and then start camp for the next fight. If there is a truly deserving contender in the wait, he is fucked for over half a year.
Originally Posted by Masscore
I think they should be able to jump once they clean out their division and the champion they are going to challenge has cleaned out theirs as well.
So for example, Cruz bumping up to fight Aldo, but Aldo not bumping up to fight Bendo because LW is no where near cleared out.
Yup. I agree.
#1 contenders in a division jumping down a division and getting a title shot with the intent of moving up to LW again to fight for the LW title right afterwards is not a scenario that I endorse or even agree with, either.
I don't agree that Pettis should be facing Aldo, but I do agree it's a great matchup stylistically.
I believe that a fighter should have to prove himself before receiving a title shot when they enter an organization or change weight classes unless it is a champion vs. champion.
See what happened to Lombard when he had to fight Boetsch before Anderson Silva as reasoning why. I believe a title shot is something that should be earned within the rankings of an organization. A fight or two should be necessary to determine the fighter most worthy.
The UFC hype machine dictates what fights take place, there is no moral system in place. So our discussions on this are a moot point.
Should a champ be able to jump to a different weight class I say yes, but with limitations.
If a div has a clear contender he shouldn't be bypassed[ Weidmen, Hendricks ect...]
Should be requrements to holding a belt must be able to defend a certain amount if not give up / interium belt.
I am more for catch weight were the title isn't on the line just legacy.
I don't believe a fighter able to win two weight class's would be able health wise to properly defend there belts for more than a year.
I'm more for if you change class's [ without fighting in that div to earn a shot]and beat the champ now you earned a chance to fight for the belt.
There's a place for vanity fights, but the UFC has lost the prespective of how and when to use them.
They just need a basic guideline to follow as each would need judged differently.
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I've been following the tweets of Dr. Taffy Wagner for a while now, and I always enjoy her perspective on managing money within marriage. She recently reminded her Twitter followers, "Discussions about money should not be a power struggle. You are in the marriage together." She also asked, "If you knew then what you know now about money and marriage, would you have said 'I Do'?"
As an ordained minister and personal finance educator, Wagner often incorporates her faith into her work. Wagner, an Air Force veteran, is also open about her past struggles with debt in her own marriage, and how she manages today as a working mom of 7-year-old twins. I recently spoke with Wagner about her work and advice. Excerpts:
How did you first get interested in marriage and money?
My husband and I came into our marriage with debt. He had a business that was college counseling for high school students and he hired me. We would do seminars together, and parents would hire us to work with them and high school seniors preparing for college. We would be counseling families way back then. We've been married for 13 years.
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Is money different for married couples versus single people?
[Once you're married], you have to understand now that you're responsible to another person. You can't just think of it as 'my money,' even if you have separate accounts. Both of you are responsible for the overall household. If one of you think it's just your money, the household will fall apart.
Do you think married couples should maintain separate accounts?
We have separate accounts for pampering each other, but not for household money. Before, if he tried to pamper me, I would say, 'Where did that money come from?' since I was in charge of managing the money. So I recommend a separate account for that factor. Also, if you are bringing debt in the marriage, that should stay separate until you figure it out.
That way, you don't have to feel like, 'Honey, can you give me an allowance?' You'll go crazy like that. I have gone and made arrangements for our anniversary and made hotel reservations and he didn't know. For Father's Day, I made arrangements for him to go to a photography seminar next month. And he'll bring me flowers with that separate money. We allow that freedom because we talk; there are no secrets.
What if only one person earns money in the family, does that same system work?
When we were in that situation, I made sure I left a signed check in the house, so if anything came up, they could handle it. It's still the household money, not one person's money.
What are common mistakes married people make with their money?
If somebody gets their feelings hurt, they go and shop out of emotion, so they're creating new bills without addressing what was done to hurt their feelings. The problem is still here. Another thing that's common is the one who makes the most money thinks they can dictate the household, because they think it's my money and not ours.
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Do you think getting married can improve people's finances?
It can. It did for us. My husband and I both come into our marriage in debt. When you're a giver, like I am, you have to learn to set boundaries. He was a shopper, so I was the best person to manage our money. We formulated a plan and said, 'We'll be out of debt in 5 years.' We did it in 2.5 years. We had $30,000 in debt and were making $20,000, and we paid everybody off.
What should engaged couples talk about before they get married?
What existing debt do you have? What student loans? What car payments that parents will stop paying? Are you about to lose your car? If you have a child, do you have child support? You can't hold anything against the person prior to your getting married -- you were not there. We all make mistakes. Forgive yourself for financial mistakes that you made; you were not taught how to mange money.
How is the recession affecting couples' relationships?
If they were not talking about money before, it's happening now. People have less income and the same bills. People have to get creative about money management. A lot of people are starting small businesses because they need the income. They have to discuss how to get the bills paid, maybe we need to cut going out to eat, movies, and Starbucks.
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Microsoft CEO and billionaire Steve Ballmer and San Francisco hedge fund manager Chris Hanson are leading a group that will pay around $500 million to buy the NBA's Sacramento Kings from the Maloof family and move the team to Seattle, according to Yahoo!
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As part of the move to Seattle, the team will play in KeyArena (the former home of the SuperSonics) for two seasons (which they hope to renovate), then move into a modern, $490 million arena that they will operate, with more suites and other revenue-generating amenities. The Kings will also likely get a much more lucrative local television deal in Seattle. They currently get less than $12 million a year.
The Maloofs have also been struggling with their casino business during the economic downturn, and were recently trying to restructure debt on the Palms Casino Resort. The Maloofs could still own a small stake in the Kings after the deal, which has yet to be finalized.
Hedge fund managers have been buying sports properties with gusto recently. Joshua Harris lead a group that purchased the 76ers of the NBA in 2011 . Most Wall Streeters have generated very good returns on their teams, generally beating the stock market by a wide margin over comparable periods.
In Seattle, Ballmer would be joining another Microsoft billionaire, Paul Allen, the software maker's co-founder, who owns the NFL's Seahawks.
If the deal is completed and the Kings move to Seattle, the Maloofs will have to pay the city of Sacramento around $77 million to cover a loan Sacramento made to the Kings in July 1997, two years before the Maloofs bought the franchise.
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Given the fact I haven't seen one single post from anyone in Sacramento yet denouncing the trade or screaming to save the team, I assume this will go through without an issue. Seattle folks on the other hand were in an uproar when our team was sold. Well, as much of an uproar as you can get into when the team was purposefully beaten into oblivion by the owner making crazy trades so no one would care when it got sold.
Sorry, Jason – I want them to stay but we are all beaten up by the tragedy that is the House of Maloof. We have always LOVED the idea of the Sacramento Kings without the Maloofs. We're fighting to keep them – even if the Hansen group comes to a deal with the Maloofs, we will work to bring an equal deal to the table and then fight it out with the NBA Owners.
@Jasper I lived in Seattle during the exodus to OKC. During that time, the sentiment in the city towards the Sonics leaving could be best summed up as "don't let the door hit you on the way out". The NIMBYs wouldn't fund an arena (not that it really would have mattered) but there was little to no fight among the average citizen and most of the sport's fans. The city is dominated by football and baseball fans who could honestly care less about NBA basketball (unless the team is really good and there is a nice bandwagon to ride for awhile).
I have lived in Sacramento for the past three years and have lived through this nonsense with the Maloofs for the entire time. The comparison of the community and the fan reaction isn't comparable. The fans, community leaders, the mayor and local business have fought tooth and nail to keep this team from moving. They gave the Maloofs a tailor made arena deal that the NBA loved and supported. However, the Maloofs are broke and couldn't afford the 3 million dollars they had to put down to get the ball rolling. They are 219 million in debt to the NBA and another 77 million in debt to the city. They are the worst owners in professional sports and yet, have an incredibly intense, blue collar fan base that has supported a losing team year after year after year. This is my 4th NBA city that I have lived in and these are, by far, the best fans in the league.
PS: Don't count your chickens before they are hatched. The Maloofs had a deal to go to Anaheim two years ago, then backed out. Then they had an arena deal in Sacramento, then backed out. On Monday, Virginia Beach was ready to commit to an arena for the Kings to move there, but that fell through. Are you seeing a pattern here? They may end up in Seattle, but until the moving trucks are heading up I-5, I wouldn't count on it.
I lived in Seattle too, i have to say you must have lived in a different part of the city because where i lived we all hated that bastard that sold the team.
@Jaspar I'm not saying that there weren't a small group of diehards that wanted the team to stay. However, the overwhelming sentiment of the majority of sport's fans and citizens was indifference. That's not the case in Sacramento.
Personally, I'd rather have an expansion team if I was a Sonic's fan, but I guess they'll take what they can get. I won't blame them for what happens either way (although the idea of "we feel your pain" is laughable considering the two "sports" markets: Seattle is getting ready for another NFL playoff game and spring training to roll around for the Mariners; if the NBA were gone, we'd be watching paint dry in Sacramento right now).
In the business of sports, fan (i.e. customer) loyalty means nothing, I guess. From 1986 to 2010 the Kings sold out more games than any other team in the NBA. The fans were rewarded with ownership moving their team do to their own incredibly poor decisions outside of basketball. That's the real story here that nobody in the national media really cares to cover.


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Alas, I had soured on my selection. The more research I did, the less I liked it. It was time to press the delete button.
Thankfully, I liked several other plays — all sides —on the Week Six card:
New England (-3½) at Seattle
When I handicap, I always consider a club's margin for error relative to covering the spread. To use a poker term, I'm looking for as many "outs" as possible. The more limited the team, the more points I need. Yes, that's common sense for many handicappers, but it's a point especially relevant to this game and spread.
The Seahawks have my utmost respect. I love their defense, and I am comfortable with the strengths and weaknesses of their ball-control offense. They also are sound in the kicking game. There is much to like.
However, I could not take them at this price against this opponent. The Patriots have a strong, balanced offense, one with many dangerous elements. The Seahawks surely will provide some stern resistance, and it's possible they could even have the edge early in this game as New England figures out what will work against Gus Bradley's excellent defense.
At some point, though, the Patriots likely will string a few drives together. And when that happens, what will the Seahawks do? Seattle has a strong running game, but New England's defense is best against ground attacks. The Seahawks' offense just doesn't have a lot of punch, which could leave them compromised Sunday.
This matchup reminds me quite a bit of the Seahawks' Week Three game vs. Green Bay. Yes, the Seahawks won, but the Packers had more yards and first downs. And as Russell Wilson lofted that Hail Mary pass toward the Green Bay endzone, here's how many second-half points the Seahawks had scored: zero.
The Seahawks figure to play a respectable game against the Patriots, and a win wouldn't shock me, given their defense and material home-field advantage. However, the more likely outcome, in my view, is a Patriots win, the result of wearing down a stout defense over four quarters. The Patriots' offensive edge figures to be the difference.
Wilkening's pick: New England
Oakland (+9) at Atlanta
I will lay more than a touchdown in the right spot, and here's one. The Raiders, who have been outscored 72-19 in two road games, just don't match up well with Atlanta. Oakland is hurting in the secondary, which leaves them vulnerable against the Falcons' strong passing game. The Raiders' run defense also could have some problems stopping the stout Michael Turner.
In my estimation, the Raiders have played one game that would put them in close range of the Falcons: their Week Three home win over Pittsburgh. Their overall form suggests Atlanta might be too much, especially in the Georgia Dome. The Falcons probably have room to improve after consecutive narrow wins vs. Carolina and at Washington. If they do, the Raiders will really have their hands full.
Wilkening's pick: Atlanta
Cincinnati (-1) at Cleveland
This is a line-in-the-sand game for me. At this price, I'm going to let the Browns beat me.
Since the beginning of 2011, the Browns have won four games. They have lost 11 in a row dating back to last season. Two of those defeats were to the Bengals, who had just a little more playmaking punch each time.
The Browns are certainly capable of giving the Bengals a tough game, especially with CB Joe Haden returning to the lineup. However, if these clubs were to play 10 times in Cleveland, I would expect Cincinnati to win the bulk of them.
The Bengals aren't perfect, but they are the clear side for me against a Browns club that hasn't beaten a team with a winning record since 2010.
Wilkening's pick: Cincinnati
Denver (+1½) at San Diego
I'll take the points. While the Chargers have given the Broncos and the Peyton Manning-led Colts some problems in recent years, I believe Denver is more equipped to deal with San Diego than in past campaigns. The Broncos' offense is much stronger than in past seasons, and their defense is solid, too.
The Broncos have had an absolutely brutal schedule to begin the season, with games against Pittsburgh and Houston and at Atlanta and New England the toughest of the group. Facing the Chargers in San Diego is no picnic, either. Nevertheless, I am inclined to side with the underdogs, whose three losses (Atlanta, Houston, New England) can't be held too much against them. While the Chargers have a winning record, they faltered in their lone game against top competition, falling 27-3 against Atlanta at home.
Wilkening's pick: Denver
Last week: 2-2
Season to date: 12-7-1
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Less than a week after Brookhaven , North Fork County Legislator Ed Romaine has thrown his hat in the ring as one Republican seeking the GOP nomination.
Romaine, R-Center Moriches, who is serving his fourth consecutive term in the Legislature, previously served 16 years as Suffolk County Clerk.
While leaving his position on the North Fork would be a "very, very difficult choice," Romaine said a few reasons caught him as compelling.
"First, Brookhaven has huge fiscal problems and would be a challenge. Second, my son - he was a councilman, and cared deeply about the town," Romaine said, referring to his son Keith, who died at the age of 36 during his tenure as a Brookhaven councilman.
Romaine also noted the minimal risk involved in running - a position similarly held by several other potential candidates such as Assemblymen Dan Losquadro, R-Shoreham, and Dean Murray, R-East Patchogue, as well as Romaine's counterpart in the Legislature, Tom Muratore, R-Ronkonkoma.
All were elected last year, and would not lose their seat should they lose a race for Brookhaven supervisor.
Romaine said he'll also be seeking the Independence and Conservative lines, which he's held during every run for Legislature since 2005.
After speaking with GOP party officials before the weekend, Romaine was urged to run - a decision town party leader Jesse Garcia said he was happy to see.
"Certainly Ed Romaine is one of those class A candidates, part of the crop that can take back town hall," Garcia told Patch Monday evening.
Romaine unveiled his slogan for his bid: "Reinvent Brookhaven."
"We will 'Reinvent Brookhaven' by streaming government, by making it more responsive to its residents, by working to resolve quality of life issues, by making our town a better place to create jobs, and by preserving our environment," he said via press release.
Brookhaven party leaders will hold a nomination, likely shortly after Lesko's official resignation, to determine who will face off against a Democratic candidate - who still remains unknown as well.
On Wednesday, Suffolk Democratic party chairman Richard Schaffer told Patch that possible candidates in November's election could include Brian Beedenbender, Lesko's current chief of staff and a former county legislator; ; and current Town Clerk Patricia Eddington.
Republican Kathleen Walsh, the current deputy town supervisor, will serve as interim supervisor following Lesko's official departure on Sept. 14.


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Time. It's something we all want more of, but it's also something nobody can buy.
It's unfair because it seems like some people actually get more than 24 hours in a day. In reality, we all have the same amount of time to work with. But, is there a way to stretch an hour?
There just might be a way. Efficiency is a great way to buy yourself a little more time. You might not be the most organized person in the world, but that doesn't mean you should suffer by the hands of the clock. Taking it step by step is the best way to increase efficiency -- moderation is the key.
In other words, don't try to change all of your habits at once.
Ahead you will learn how to keep your life organized, not let technology suck your brain time, prepare for what you're going to eat, use the evening to help you keep up and get comfortable with limits.
No. 5: Know where to be
Scheduling used to involve a rotary phone and "penciling" someone in to the timeline of your day. Now, calendars are instant, people can invite you to events and meetings and you can keep everything in one central location.
Pick the program you like to use and stick with it -- you don't need several programs to keep you on schedule, one should work just fine.
If your appointments are organized, you can glance at your day and see exactly what you're in for. (You should also give yourself plenty of time to get to your appointment across town, but let's take this step by step).
Another thing that super organized people use is the classic "to-do" list. This could be on a paper sticky note, a virtual note, a special program or a notebook you carry with you. Just try to keep your list in one spot. You can even add completed items to your list, just to cross them off, if it would make you feel more productive. Ask true "list people" -- they do it all the time.
No. 4: Detach from your email
Looking for a way to waste hours of your life? Get sucked in to Cyber Space. Sure, many of us use the Internet to get our work done, but some of the most productive people have a "technology schedule" they follow.
If your profession allows you to do this, schedule a block of time in the morning and a block in the afternoon to deal with your email. This is easier said than done but it will allow you to step away and get several projects done before you dive back in to putting out fires.
It might even make you feel special to see how much mail you received while you were away.
If email is something you need to be near at all times for your job, then put limits on other technology or Internet uses, such as Facebook. It's used for marketing and for business, but that doesn't mean you need to creep on your college crush's photo page for a half hour while at work.
No. 3: Assert your taste buds
"What do you want to eat?" "I don't know, what do you want to eat?"


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iPhone 5 appears in Korean carriers inventory system but only in 16GB and 32GB flavors?
Here we go again, another day another iPhone 5 rumor. This time, 9to5 Mac has received an alleged screen capture from KT's (Korea Telecom) internal stock inventory system. The screen shot clearly shows SKU's (stock-keeping units) for AIP5 which we assume stands for Apple iPhone 5 followed by a number.
The number appears to represent the GB capacity of the iPhone 5 however we are widely expecting that a 64GB version would be released this time; but there is no mention of it. What is even more confusing is the third model in the screen capture; it appears that this is an iPhone 5 without any storage capacity? 9to5 Mac believes that this is a carrier unlocked model.
Before we lose all hope of an iPhone 5 64GB model, these SKU's are just place holders and it may be a case that Apple is keeping the specifications under wraps until it is officially announced. I know a lot of people who are pinning their hopes on an iPhone 5 with 64GB of storage. Personally I have a 16GB version and it still has a few GB remaining.
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so what does the AIP5-00 means?
Cool story bro
I'm perfectly happy with my 32gb ip4.
AIP5-00 might be the budget iphone.. maybe no usable storage to in order to be cheaper. and with icloud it wouldn't be that hard to do.
I hope we get a 64GB version. But it may cost too much for me. So I'll settle for a 32GB then.
I don't think I understand the need for a 64 GB phone. Apparently Apple doesn't either. It's clear they're moving everything into iCloud.
Maybe the 00 phone has an sd card slot? Considering 13 inch MBA has one, iPhone might get one as well...


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By Marjorie Nesin
Staff Writer
---- — The state's Board of Elementary and Secondary Education discussed only rendering a future decision regarding the Gloucester Community Arts Charter School Tuesday, but the state's commissioner made clear that when, that decision time comes next month, "revocation (of the school's charter) is very clearly in (the) realm of possibilities."
After an October site review of the school — and a damning report citing low MCAS scores in math, a continuing fiscal struggle, subpar enrollment and high teacher turnover — Commissioner Mitchell D. Cheste said he was reconsidering his initial decision to grant the school five years to pull everything together and "subject" the charter school's students to more time within the "struggling" school.
"It's not just the report on conditions that alarms me, it's some of the additional analysis," said Chester, speaking at Tuesday's special meeting of the state's BESE.
"In virtually every aspect of the school operation they are struggling," he said.
If the board decides to revoke the school's charter, said Chester, the school will likely remain open through the end of the school year, so as not to interrupt the students' learning.
"I can't overstate how concerned I am about where this school is at this point," Chester said. "At this point in their development cycle, they're at a place in the third year that we might expect to see in a first-year school."
The board will convene again in mid-December, and at that time decide on the next course of action for the charter after receiving a recommendation from the commissioner.
James Caviston, the chair of the Gloucester Community Arts Charter School's Board of Trustees, said he was blown away by the commissioner's comments, and was "very disappointed" with the outcome of the meeting.
"This is not what we expected at all," Caviston said, sitting in a folding chair next to Tony Blackman, former Executive Director and current trustees board member. "There's a lot of negative spin."
The pair called the low MCAS scores in mathematics an "endemic" problem among Massachusetts schools, but recognized the results had impacted the Gloucester school's review negatively, and suggested former teachers may have negatively impacted those scores.
"Math and science results aren't where they need to be," Blackman said. "Those teachers aren't back."
Still, the two pointed to the school's above-average English and Language Arts MCAS scores, full compliance with Special Education outlines, award of a $200,000 line of credit from a regional bank, and furthered communication with charter students' parents, through newsletters and open houses, as signs of progress. Plus Caviston reiterated a comment by Chester that starting a school is not an easy task.
"We are tackling the problems that have come up ... You don't just hit the ground running with any start up," Caviston said. "The road to successful innovation is a messy path."
Paul Reville, Gov. Deval Patrick's Secretary of Education, told the board that, though the school has had a "number of disappointing characteristics," he pointed out the intensity of some opposition to the school.
"Another reality is this school's facing opposition from certain people in that community that for a long time have done everything possible to see it fail," Reville said. "We'll never know, in the absence of that kind of implacable opposition to the school, if they would have succeeded."
Other State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education members, however, expressed disappointment with the school officials' reactions to the review — especially pointing to Beth DelForge, the school's new director of education who spoke on behalf of the school's work toward creating curriculum, and who has taken the reins from Blackman after he cut his own executive director's job this fall amid a renewed budget crisis.
"It distresses me that Beth DelForge, in talking about the school's position, did not mention anything about math except to say we need to do better in math and science," said state board member Penny Noyce, who said she would support revoking the school's charter.
State Rep. Ann Margaret Ferrante, D-Gloucester, also said in public comment that she felt it was time for the charter school to bow out.
"Generally we look at a five-year period to give a charter school an opportunity to come into its fruition and to come into its being," Ferrante said. "However ... I don't know the remainder of the balance of the five years is realistic for this charter school to overcome its challenges. I'm not even sure that an additional five years would allow the board of this charter school the opportunity to fulfill its obligations."
Peter Dolan, a Gloucester public schools parent and the lead plaintiff in a legal battle against the commissioner, called on the commissioner and the state board to stamp out the charter school, saying the board's prior probation and formal scoldings had not achieved their goal.
"We see what looks like the enabling of an addict — somehow forgiving for each instance of progressively more destructive behavior," Dolan said. "And this board is on its way to being the judge who kept letting the drunk driver off the hook."
Still, Gloucester Community Arts Charter School officials said they have made plans to "ensure the school's viability and success" and will prepare for the state board's December decision by enlisting charter school parents for support.
"We're going to have the parents show whatever support they can ... We want (the state education board) to know the kids are engaged," Caviston said. "We are providing an education, so we need to get as much proof of that as possible."
Marjorie Nesin can be reached at 978-283-7000, x3451, or at email@example.com.


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The Buddhist term for all this is attachment, yet that is such a vague, indiscriminate concept that this is an area where Buddhism has much to learn from psychotherapy.
this is on page 14 of David Loy's book Lack and Transcendence.
Can attachment (point nine on the traditional twelve-link chain of dependent origination) be fairly described as a "vague, indiscriminate concept"?
If so, is psychotherapy (Loy is particularly interested in existential psychoanalysis ala O. Rank, R. May or H. Becker) a suitable archive to draw on in specifying this concept?


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Helston road rage row driver punched teacher
Updated 1:32am Tuesday 22nd January 2013 in News By Greg Fountain, Ex-Reporter/Photographer
A road rage row at Lanner landed a Helston driver in court last week.
Eric Idalo Barker, of Main Road, Ashton pleaded guilty at Truro Magistrates' Court on Thursday to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards Nicholas Roberts on August 10 last year.
The 66-year-old had come up behind Mr Roberts, who is in his thirties, at a junction near Lanner following a journey "where both drivers felt the other had been driving pretty badly," said Anita Kennett, prosecuting.
Both men got out of their cars and the younger man, who is a teacher, swung a punch at Barker but missed, the court heard. A return punch by Barker knocked the teacher's glasses right off his face.
The older man carried on shouting at Mr Roberts and he "accepts that continuing to be aggressive was unnecessary and that he should have backed off and not continued with his aggressive manner," Mrs Kennett said.
Paul Gallagher, for the defence, said his client was "not someone who would ever start any violence, but he does not like bullies and he is not someone who will back down."
Barker "was particular unhappy" with the other man's driving, Mr Gallagher said - although "he really should have let it go once the glasses had been knocked off.
"He should have climbed down, he should have left it but he didn't."
Chair of the magistrates, John Chandler, fined Barker £220, reduced from £335 for an early guilty plea.
He was also ordered to pay £100 compensation, £85 costs and a £15 victim surcharge.
A charge of assault by beating was withdrawn.
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DURHAM — City Council members tried out an "E-Town Hall" Monday night, responding to citizens' electronic questions about the way the city spends – or doesn't spend – money.
Over the hour preceding a standard public hearing on the proposed 2013-14 budget, the council fielded 15 questions posed by WTVD newsman Anthony Wilson, acting as moderator. The experiment was carried live on the city cable-television channel and streamed on the city Web site.
"This approach represents in my opinion a tremendous advance for the city of Durham – bringing more people into the discussion," said Councilman Howard Clement at the end.
Some questions concerned specifics in the budget, such as money for a new greenway on Ellerbe Creek, and others general, such as what the city is doing to create jobs.
On the greenway, Councilwoman Diane Catotti said, "We will have additional discussion."
On jobs, Mayor Bill Bell said, "We are more an enabler. We want people investing in Durham to continue investing in Durham and facilitate that."
One question came with a video of dust hanging over an unpaved street after a city truck went by. The questioner wanted to know why it takes a long time to get a street paved after a citizens' paving petition is submitted.
"It's a complicated process," said Mayor Bill Bell. He went on to explain the process, concluding, "If we don't have sufficient funds available, the project gets rolled over to the next year."
Council members also took several opportunities to remind viewers and their City Hall audience that city services cost money.
"Every year we begin with the premise that we have more needs than revenues. That's it," said Councilman Eugene Brown. "Everything then becomes an issue of priorities. …
"If anyone can find a grove of money trees growing somewhere in Durham, please let us know," Brown said.
Video replays of the meeting are available at bit.ly/FnewD. The proposed budget for next year is $381 million. Council members have a final work session Thursday, with adoption scheduled for June 17.
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Members of the Houston Police Department's S.W.A.T. Team joined 'On the Nose' with Shaun Cody and talked about tipped passes.
This 'On the Nose' with Shaun Cody, sponsored by I.W. Marks, features bloopers from the show's 2012 season.
This 'On the Nose' features Shaun Cody looking into the future with the soothsayer Tonestradamus.
Nose tackle Shaun Cody celebrates Hispanic Heritage month in his own unique way, in this episode of 'On the Nose' presented by I.W. Marks.
Shaun Cody heads inside the equipment room in this 'On the Nose' sponsored by I.W. Marks.
Shaun Cody and the Texans take a stand against rookie hazing in a very special 'On the Nose' sponsored by I.W. Marks.
Nose tackle Shaun Cody is back for Season 2 of his popular Texans TV show "On the Nose." Defensive end J.J. Watt joins him on set for the premiere episode.
Quarterback Matt Schaub wailed on his pecs and much more in the weight room in this 2011 Top Moment from On the Nose with Shaun Cody.
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