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It might have been the slowing economy.
Or the delays caused by a gadfly community group.
But one thing's sure: mega-retailer Wal-Mart has shelved plans to build a 206,000-square-foot Supercenter in Knightdale, the town's mayor said Tuesday.
Mayor Russell Killen said the decision represented a million-dollar setback for Knightdale. The town's council approved a development that included the store in June 2006, but a community group filed suit to challenge the council's decision and had continued to appeal the suit's loss at the trial level.
"I think the delay changed its view of the economic prospects," Killen, who practices law in Raleigh, said Tuesday of Wal-Mart.
"If that lawsuit had not been filed, the store would have been up and built. For Knightdale, this is a huge financial loss."
However, Wal-Mart said last June that the company would reduce costs by opening 30 percent fewer new Supercenters in 2007 than planned.
Tara Stewart, a Wal-Mart spokeswoman, said Tuesday that projected profits from the Knightdale store weren't large enough for the company to build it, just as it won't complete scores of other projects nationally.
Wal-Mart followed the Knightdale lawsuit's progression and expected the city to win again on appeal, Stewart said.
"It had nothing to do with that as much as it did our internal decision-making," she said.
Stewart said she could not speculate on whether the store would have been built had the suit not been filed. In January, the chain announced it would not build a planned Supercenter in Southeast Raleigh.
"We're thrilled that they are not coming to Knightdale," said Rita Rakestraw, one of the leaders of the community group that opposed the store.
"They had no business putting a Super Wal-Mart so close to a residential neighborhood."
Killen said the town has spent about $100,000 defending the suit and would miss out on an additional $900,000 during a five-year period in expected Wal-Mart fees, permits and taxes.
In addition to a convenient retailer, Killen said, Knightdale could lose planned amenities including a greenway, a new fire station and a soccer park, which will have to be left undone or paid for with a tax increase.
The group CARE, for Citizens Against Residential Encroachment, maintained in its suit that the store would bring unwanted crime, traffic, noise pollution and lowered property values to Knightdale. Opponents also charged that the development contradicted the city's comprehensive plan.
John E. Allen, a 15-year town resident and CARE member, said Killen was overstating the negative effects of Wal-Mart's decision. There are plenty of other Supercenters within driving distance, Allen said, and possible tax increases for city services were under debate whether the retailer came or not.
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Gone in 60 Seconds (2000 film)
|Gone In 60 Seconds
Theatrical release poster
|Directed by
|Dominic Sena
|Produced by
|Jerry Bruckheimer
Mike Stenson
Denice Shakarian Halicki
|Written by
|H.B. Halicki (Original film)
Scott Rosenberg
|Nicolas Cage
Angelina Jolie
Giovanni Ribisi
Delroy Lindo
|Music by
|Trevor Rabin
|Paul Cameron
|Edited by
|Roger Barton
Chris Lebenzon
Tom Muldoon
|Touchstone Pictures
Jerry Bruckheimer Films
|Distributed by
|Buena Vista Pictures
|Release date(s)
|June 9, 2000, (June 7, 2005 (Director's cut))
|Running time
|118 minutes (Theatrical)
122 minutes (Director's cut)
|United States
|$90 million
|Box office
Gone in 60 Seconds is a 2000 American action film, starring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi, Christopher Eccleston, Robert Duvall, Vinnie Jones, Will Patton, and Eleanor reprises her star car character role (a '67 Customized Fastback Mustang).
The film was directed by Dominic Sena, written by Scott Rosenberg, and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, producer of The Rock and Con Air (both of which starred Cage) and Armageddon (which starred Patton), and is a remake based on the 1974 H.B. Halicki film Gone in 60 seconds.
The film was shot throughout Los Angeles and Long Beach, California.
Retired master car thief Randall "Memphis" Raines (Nicolas Cage) is forced to return to Long Beach, California and his former trade to steal 50 cars in 96 hours for British crime boss Raymond "The Carpenter" Calitri (Christopher Eccleston). Calitri is threatening to kill Memphis' younger brother Kip (Giovanni Ribisi), after Kip and his associates got raided by the police. Memphis quickly reassembles his old crew including his mentor Otto (Robert Duvall), former girlfriend Sway (Angelina Jolie), and former colleagues Donny (Chi McBride) and Sphinx (Vinnie Jones). Raines also reluctantly agrees to allow Kip and his crew to participate after Otto tells him the job would be impossible without them.
L.A.P.D. Detectives Roland Castlebeck (Delroy Lindo) and Drycoff (Timothy Olyphant) get wind of Raines' return to town and begin investigating. Memphis and his crew must steal all 50 cars and get them to the Long Beach Docks. The crew needs to steal all the cars in one night so the police won't be onto the thefts until it's too late. As the thefts begin, the plan is changed midstream, when Castlebeck learns the identities of three cars to be stolen and stakes them out. Recognizing the police surveillance, Memphis instead brazenly steals three alternate cars from a police lot.
After discovering the list of cars to be stolen, Castlebeck predicts that Memphis will save the 1967 customized grey fastback mustang - star car character codenamed Eleanor, for last. Memphis had unsuccessfully tried to steal the same model car three times in the past, but each attempt ended badly. When Detective Castlebeck catches Memphis in the act of stealing Eleanor, a high-speed chase ensues through the streets of L.A. and Long Beach. The chase ends when Memphis jumps the car over a traffic jam on the Vincent Thomas Bridge.
Memphis arrives at Calitri's salvage yard 12 minutes after the 8:00am deadline. Calitri and Memphis argue over the deadline and the condition of the car, which sustained damage during the police chase. Calitri decides to make an example of Memphis and so orders his men to kill Memphis and crush the car. Memphis manages to break free with the help of Atley Jackson (Will Patton) and Kip, and confronts Calitri himself. Calitri is interrupted from killing Memphis by the arrival of Castlebeck, who has learned of Memphis' true reasons for pulling the job. Memphis manages to kill Calitri by pushing him over a railing. Castlebeck, indebted to Memphis for saving his life, lets him go. In return, Memphis tells him where the stolen cars are.
The film ends at a barbecue held by Memphis' crew in celebration of the job's success. As a token of his gratitude, Kip presents Memphis with a pair of keys in a small box. As Memphis is wondering what the keys are for, Otto invites everyone inside. Memphis realizes that Kip bought a rusty old Mustang (Eleanor) for him to restore as his own. Memphis is worried that Kip stole the car but is assured that Kip actually parted out his chopper to buy it. The film ends with Memphis and Sway's driving off in the car, which instantly stalls.
- Nicolas Cage as Randall "Memphis" Raines
- Eleanor as Eleanor (Star Car Character)
- Angelina Jolie as Sara "Sway" Wayland
- Giovanni Ribisi as "Kip" Raines
- Robert Duvall as Otto Halliwell
- Delroy Lindo as Det. Roland Castlebeck
- Timothy Olyphant as Det. Drycoff
- Will Patton as Atley Jackson
- Chi McBride as Donny Astricky
- Vinnie Jones as "Sphinx"
- Christopher Eccleston as Raymond "The Carpenter" Calitri
- Scott Caan as "Tumbler"
- T.J. Cross as "Mirror Man"
- William Lee Scott as Toby
- James Duval as "Freb"
- Frances Fisher as Junie Halliwell
- Grace Zabriskie as Helen Raines
- Carmen Argenziano as Detective Mayhew
- Bodhi Elfman as "Fuzzy" Frizzel
- Arye Gross as James Lakewood
- Michael Peña as Ignacio
- Master P. as Johnny B. (Uncredited)
- Cilter as Xita
The 50 cars[edit]
1.1999 Aston Martin DB7 – Mary
2.1962 Aston Martin DB1 – Barbara
3.1999 Bentley Arnage – Lindsey
4.1999 Bentley Azure – Laura
5.1964 Bentley Continental – Alma
6.1959 Cadillac Eldorado – Madeline
7.1958 Cadillac Eldorado Brougham – Patricia
8.1999 Cadillac Escalade – Carol
9.2000 Cadillac Eldorado STS – Daniela
10.1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible – Stefanie
11.1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 – Erin
12.1953 Corvette – Pamela
13.1967 Corvette Stingray Big Block – Stacey
14.2000 Ford F350 4x4 modified Pickup – Anne
15.1971 De Tomaso Pantera – Kate
16.1970 Plymouth Superbird – Vanessa
17.1998 Dodge Viper Coupé GTS – Denise
18.1995 Ferrari F355 B – Diane
19.1997 Ferrari F355 F1 – Iris
20.1967 Ferrari 275 GTB4 – Nadine
21.1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello – Angelina
22.1987 Ferrari Testarossa – Rose
23.1956 Ford Thunderbird – Susan
24.2000 GMC Yukon – Megan
25.1999 Hummer 2-Door Pickup – Tracy
26.1999 Infiniti Q45 – Rachel
27.1994 Jaguar XJ220 – Bernadene
28.1999 Jaguar XK8 Coupé – Deborah
29.1990 Lamborghini Diablo – Gina
30.1999 Lexus LS 400 – Hillary
31.1999 Lincoln Navigator – Kimberly
32.1957 Mercedes Benz 300 SL/Gullwing – Dorothy
33.1999 Mercedes Benz CL 600 – Donna
34.1999 Mercedes Benz S 500 – Samantha
35.1998 Mercedes Benz SL 600 – Ellen
36.1950 Mercury Custom – Gabriela
37.1971 Plymouth Hemi Cuda – Shannon
38.1969 Plymouth Roadrunner – Jessica
39.1965 Pontiac GTO – Sharon
40.1999 Porsche 996 – Tina
41.2000 Porsche Boxster – Marsha
42.1961 Porsche Speedster – Natalie
43.1988 Porsche 959
44.1997 Porsche 911 Turbo – Tanya
45.2000 Rolls Royce Stretch Limousine – Grace
46.1967 AC Cobra 427 – Ashley
47.2000 Toyota Land Cruiser – Cathy
48.1998 Toyota Supra Turbo – Lynn
49.2000 Volvo Turbo Wagon R – Lisa
50.1967 Custom Fastback Ford Mustang – Eleanor
In its opening weekend, Gone in 60 Seconds grossed $25,336,048 from 3,006 US theaters, leading all films that weekend. By the end of the film's theatrical run, it had grossed $101,648,571 domestically and $135,553,728 internationally, comprising a total gross revenue for the film of $237,202,299 worldwide.[1]
Though the film earned a $237 million worldwide box office gross, Slate columnist Edward Epstein argued that, after overhead, it lost roughly $90 million after all expenses, including the $103.3 million it cost to make the film, were taken into account over the four years following the film's release.[2][3]
A soundtrack containing a blend of rock, electronic and hip hop music was released on June 6, 2000 by the Island Def Jam Music Group. It peaked at #69 on the Billboard 200.[4]
Critical reception[edit]
The film garnered a mostly poor reaction from critics. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reports that 25% out of 134 reviews gave the film a positive review, with the site consensus being: "Even though Oscar-bearers Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, and Robert Duvall came aboard for this project, the quality of Gone in 60 Seconds is disappointingly low. The plot line is nonsensical, and even the promised car-chase scenes are boring."[5]
In 1995, Denice Shakarian Halicki license the remake rights to Disney and Produced the Box office hit with Jerry Bruckheimer for the film Gone in 60 Seconds. Filming began in 1999 and movie premiered was on June 5, 2000.
The popularity of the original film and car character star Eleanor, lead to Eleanor reprising her starring role and popularity in the remake as a custom 1967 Mustang. A number of car shops started to produce the Copyrighted Character "Eleanor" image & trademark name and Denice Halicki again had to resort to legal action to protect the trademark and the copyrighted Eleanor's image. In 2008, Halicki won a case against Carroll Shelby, who had been selling "Eleanor" using Eleanor's Trademark name and Copyrighted image.[6][7][8]
2008 Appeal court states that remake Eleanor is copyrighted Character and that includes her image.
In 2010 Denice Shakarian Halicki won Eleanor's Trademark Name and Copyrighted Image court judgment CV08-0351(JTLx) against Edward Monfort/Roneale LLC for copyright and trademark infringement the copyrighted Eleanor's character's image. The Eleanor replicas were call Roneale, Eleanor spelled backwards. In the appeal case and this case the courts deemed that Eleanor's image and not just Eleanor's name is protected under the law.
Denice Halicki Official Licensed 1967 Eleanor Mustang die-cast with GreenLight Toys that will come out this year (2014).
An 1967 "Eleanor" Mustang sold on May 18, 2013 at Mecum's Indianapolis auction for $1,000,000 USD. Denice Halicki Official Licensed 1967 Eleanor Mustang Limited edition 1:64 die-cast for Mecum Action to be released this year (2014)
Director's Cut[edit]
|This section does not cite any references or sources. (July 2013)
On June 7, 2005, a Director's Cut version of the film was released on DVD. It ran for nine extra minutes and featured scenes excluded from the original cut.
Some of the differences include:
- Different dialogue in the opening Porsche race scene
- A longer conversation between Atley Jackson and Memphis
- Instead of Kip's making breakfast for Memphis, an alternate scene is shown where Kip grabs a beer from the fridge and goes to sleep as Memphis is trying to talk to him
- The scene where Memphis tries to get Otto's help is extended
- The scene where Kip offers to help out with the job is also extended
- There is a small scene where Memphis talks to Atley about the probability of meeting the deadline on time
- The scene where Det. Castlebeck comes to Otto's garage is extended
- The Ferrari boost scene includes an extended conversation between Memphis and Kip
- The car chase is longer
- Some scenes include music excluded from the original version of the movie
- The Director's Cut includes different menus (although the special features remain the same as those included in the original version)
- The final BBQ scene is extended
- ^ "Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) - Box Office Mojo". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2009-01-25.
- ^ Edward Jay Epstein (May 16, 2005). "Gross Misunderstanding: Forget about the box office.". Slate.com. Retrieved 2006-12-30.
- ^ "The Big Picture: The New Logic of Money and Power in Hollywood" Edward Jay Epstein, 2005
- ^ Billboard Album Info Retrieved September 15, 2011
- ^ [1] - Rotten Tomatoes. Flixter. Retrieved on June 2, 2012.
- ^ http://www.reuters.com/article/2008/11/13/idUS192963+13-Nov-2008+BW20081113
- ^ http://www.gmsr.com/news_win.cfm?id_news=1321
- ^ //www.67mustangblog.com/2008/11/denice-halicki-wins-dispute-with-carroll-shelby-over-eleanor-name/
External links[edit]
|Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: Gone in 60 Seconds
- Gone in 60 Seconds at the Internet Movie Database
- Gone in 60 Seconds at AllMovie
- Gone in 60 Seconds at Box Office Mojo
- Gone in 60 Seconds at Rotten Tomatoes
- Gone in 60 Seconds at the Internet Movie Cars Database


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Boulder OKs SolidFire for tax, fee rebates
Last Updated: 16:50 December 27, 2013
The rebates are issued through the city of Boulder's flexible rebate program.
"SolidFire is a fast-growing company that is a key part of our downtown's high-tech community," said city manager Jane S. Brautigam. "We are pleased that SolidFire has chosen to expand and invest in Boulder."
SolidFire develops, markets and sells computer storage devices that are built for cloud computing, using a solid-state disk platform.
Founded in June 2010 in Atlanta, the company moved to Boulder in May 2011 with five employees. In the third quarter of 2013, SolidFire received $31 million in venture capital.
The company occupies approximately 14,000 square feet at 1620 Pearl St. and is expanding the space by 10,000 square feet to accommodate expected growth. The flexible rebate will assist with the cost of this expansion, which will enable the company to expand from its current 100 employees to up to 170 employees.
"We are proud to be part of the Boulder community and the rich history of storage- and data-technology talent," said Dave Wright, Solid Fire's founder and chief executive. "As our team continues to grow, there isn't anywhere else we'd rather be."
The flexible rebate program uses social, community and environmental sustainability guidelines. Companies choose the guidelines that best fit their circumstances, but must meet minimum requirements in order to receive a rebate.
SolidFire has exceeded the requirements. It has implemented a zero-waste program and participates in the EcoPass program for downtown Boulder companies. SolidFire manages an alternative transportation incentive program, which offers employees a monthly cash allowance of $75 if they commute using alternative transportation.
SolidFire's application is the third approved 2013 flexible rebate application. The city's approved 2013 budget includes $350,000 in funding for flexible tax and fee rebates for primary employers.
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Norman, Okla. – In a twist of comedy and community, someone gets the ax, and not just in his/her starring role, in a Valentine's date night favorite supporting Norman's premiere performing arts venue and academy, The Sooner Theatre, February 14-16, 2013.
A Killer Reunion finds revenge on the schedule for this All-80s class reunion. A wild bunch of characters return to Southside High School, where the high school counselor set all their lives on some unfortunate paths. But whose bad advice leads to murder? It's going to be a "killer" reunion! Audiences will have to use their thinker (or purchase clues from cast members) to solve the case of the counselor with poor guidance.
All proceeds benefit the programs and operations of the historic Sooner Theatre, an anchor of Norman's thriving downtown arts district. Tickets to the event are $75 each or $600 for a table of eight. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. each night.
"We love that we've created this Valentine's weekend tradition! Patrons love to make a date night of it, and everyone has a great evening of laughter and intrigue – even if it isn't always politically correct," said Jennifer Baker, Sooner Theatre executive director. "It is also our biggest fundraiser of the year, so those patrons are helping us continue to bring quality live theatre, educational programs and concert events to Norman each year."
This year, the event will also include one very special silent auction item. Audience members will be able to bid on a role in next year's show. The role can be purchased for the buyer or for a person of the buyer's choice.
"This is a great option for all the closet performers out there – if you ever wanted to catch your big break (or wrangle a friend who needs their big break) into a fun and funny show, this is your chance!" said Baker.
The show is written by James Briggs of the Norman Parks and Recreation Department. Cast members include James Briggs, Kerri Brinkman White, Jody White, Leasa Stewart, Terri Nevin-Hesselroth, Jay Potts, Mark Krittenbrink, Sharon Pyeatt, Jud Foster, and Shirley Franklin. In addition, last year's auction winners will make a special appearance. And, special guest John (Count Gregore) Ferguson may even drop in one night!
Dinner and shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday, February 14-16, 2013, at The Hall at The Railhouse (formerly Old Town Plaza), 102 W. Eufaula St. in downtown Norman. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling The Sooner Theatre at 405.321.9600. Box office hours are Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.- noon and 2-5 p.m. Although the event is a fundraiser for all programs of The Sooner Theatre, the evening is for adults only.
The Sooner Theatre of Norman is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Sooner Theatre offers year-round events including in-house musical theatre productions, concerts by nationally touring groups, special events, youth productions and dozens of performing arts classes at The Studio of The Sooner Theatre.
Sooner Theatre productions, concerts and programs are made possible in part by the support of the Oklahoma Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Norman Arts Council, Republic Bank & Trust and Toby and Tricia Covell. This production is underwritten in part by The Hyden Fund, a charitable donor advised fund of the Norman Community Foundation.
For more information on upcoming performances or performing arts educational opportunities, please contact The Sooner Theatre (405) 321-9600 or visit www.soonertheatre.com.
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Councilmember Bill Rosendahl's chief deputy announced Tuesday he will run to represent the 11th District on the Los Angeles City Council, following Rosendahl's announcement that he will not seek a third term.
Mike Bonin has worked in Rosendahl's office since 2005. Rosendahl sent a letter to constituents Monday night announcing his retirement and an endorsement of Bonin. Rosendahl began treatment for cancer late summer.
"It has been my honor to work with Bill Rosendahl as he fought for our Westside neighborhoods and for positive change for Los Angeles," Bonin said in a statement. "I am determined to continue Bill's tradition of community empowerment and creative problem-solving."
In addition to Rosendahl's endorsement, Bonin has already been endorsed by Herb Wesson, president of the L.A. City Council; and UNITE HERE Local 11.
"Bill is a friend, a mentor, and an inspiration," Bonin said. "His conscience, his boundless optimism, and his passion for serving our neighborhoods has set a gold standard for what it means to be a servant of the people."
Bonin will prioritize job creation, mass transit, and aid to homeless if elected to the city council, according to a press release.
Bonin currently lives in Mar Vista with his partner and he has also lived in Venice. He is a member of the Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters, the Sierra Club, the West LA Democratic Club, the Pacific Palisades Democratic Club, the Westchester Democratic Club, and the Stonewall Democratic Club.
For more information, visit Bonin's campaign website.
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I came across this image and quote on Pinterest the other day and it was one of those moments where I read it and everything in my world stopped and it got really quiet.
A flood of times that I remember as fun swept over me. Those times when I was delightfully alive.
Yesterday morning I dropped Simon off in his first period classroom (he asked me to walk with him in there – I'll take it as long as I can get it my friends) and he wanted me to stand on a balance ball-thing they have on the ground (here's a photo of him standing on it a few days ago). I did it and I looked at him and smiled really big and laughed out loud and he looked right back at me and said, "Ah, I like it when you laugh."
I can remember Chris saying that to me in years past. "I like it when you laugh." It was always a wake-up call and a reminder to lighten-up and let go.
I've also found myself saying this to Aaron from time to time when I catch him in a moment of delight. An unrehearsed, uninhibited smile (with dimples no less). To him I say, "Man, I love it when you smile."
Katie read this post earlier today and promptly told me that I laugh around her all the time. I think that's a very good thing.
The weight of life can be heavy at times. I can be way-too-serious and/or stuck in my own ways of how I think things should be done or relentlessly "in my head." I can also be really, really fun. Yes, I remember this too.
These people I care very, very much about are telling me something and I know what it feels like to see it in someone else.
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WARDELL, Va. — The SWVA Winter Shootout II will be held on Jan. 12-13 at Southwest Virginia Community College. Divisions include 6th and 7th grade girls and 4th and 5th grade girls and boys. The tournament includes a three-game guarantee and is limited to the first six teams in each division. Entry fee is $125 per team. For details, contact Jeff Hurst at 276-971-7218 or Brandon Smith at 276-971-1601.
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EAST RIVER — East River Soccer Association is currently accepting signups for adult league fall soccer. Cost is $50 per player. Players can register as individuals or form their own teams. More information and forms may be found at www. eastriversoccer. com or people may contact 304-922-4996.
WELCH — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2013 inductees into the McDowell County Sports Hall of Fame. Twelve former coaches, players and supporters will be inducted in May. Ballots may be acquired from the Welch Lions Club, any of the area chairmen or by printing a form off Facebook from the Mighty Welch Lions Clubs Hall of Fame site. Committee chairmen include Fred Schrom, Leroy Johnson, Jerry Horne, Gary Dove and Troy Hawks. Forms can also be sent to the Welch Lions Club, Box 97, Welch, W.Va. 24801. Any questions should be addressed to any of the area chairmen or a member of the Welch Lions Club. The deadline for ballots to be accepted is Jan. 31, 2013.
BLUEFIELD — The Bluefield Elks Lodge will host its Elks Hoop Shoot contest on Saturday, Jan. 5 at the Wade Center. The competition will begin at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Tony Morris at the lodge at (304) 327-9822, extension 230.
PRINCETON — The 41st annual Elks Hoop Shoot contest in Princeton will take place on Sunday, Jan. 6 at the Princeton Rec Center, conducted locally by Princeton Elks Lodge 1459. Signups start at 2 p.m. with the contest starting at 2:30. The event is free. Boys and girls, 8-13 years old, will compete separately in one of three age groups. Contest winners will be eligible for a regional state competition on Jan. 12 in Huntington. For more information, contact Hoop Shoot director Rick Miller at 304-487-6561 or the lodge at 304-425-4220.
IAEGER — Gilbert Shotokan Karate Academy in Iaeger is offering adult karate classes on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-9:30. Youth (7-12) classes are Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m. and Monday at 7:30. Kids class (6 and under) is Monday at 5 p.m. Women's Self-Defense classes are Wednesday at 7:30 to 8:30. Instructor is Gehrig Justice (2nd Dan). The dojo's phone number is 304-938-2411.
PRINCETON — The Princeton Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting new members for the Silverettes Majorette class and dance class. Classes are on Tuesday evenings, with majorettes from 5:30 to 6:30 and dance from 6:30 to 7:30. The first class is free. For more information, call Crystale Farmer at 304-887-4549 or the Princeton Recreation Center at 304-487-5040.
BLUEFIELD, Va. — The Sarver Tennis Club at Sedgewood currently accepts enrollment for the 2012-2013 school term Junior Tennis Program. Also, private lesson appointments are available on a limited basis. Seasonal memberships can be purchased (Sept. 1-May 31) as well. The Tennis Club operates under the direction of Matthew Sarver, USPTR and Steve Sarver, USPTA, USPTR. For additional information and to register, please contact Matthew Sarver at 304-920-7817 or 304-888-6075.
PRINCETON — Wayne Redman, a USPTA professional in Princeton, will giving lessons and clinics. For more info, call Redman at 304-487-6606 or 304-952-8447.
PRINCETON — An adult tennis league is now being held at the Princeton Senior High School courts. Singles are held on Tuesday, with doubles on Thursday. The co-ed league is open to all ages and playing levels. Loaner racquets are available for newcomers. A 10-and-under league will be developed in the spring. For more information, call 888-775-7075.
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---- — Last fall I looked forward to the challenge of a northwest Michigan winter, complete with sub-zero temperatures, blizzards and mountains of snow. In September, I started researching long range weather predictions, and the weather experts were calling for another "warmer than normal" winter. The forecasts were not quite what I was hoping to see.
Winter, indeed, got off to a slow start with a minimal snowfall the last week of November and not much more during early December.
Fortunately we enjoyed a white Christmas, and by New Year's, winter had gotten underway. Fife Lake froze from shore to shore and ice fishing shanties began to appear. Snowmobiles zipped across the ice and cross-country skiers schussed by at slower speeds.
In late January, a few bold fishermen ventured onto the ice and drove their pickup trucks to favorite angling locations.
The "snow that stays" had arrived, and the piles along our driveway kept growing while the woodpile kept shrinking.
The thermometer recorded -15 below on February 9, which was our record low for the season.
The shoveling, snow blowing and slippery sidewalks were beginning to get tiresome.
Vehicles were covered with salt, and chunks of dirty ice hung from wheel wells.
Potholes dotted the roads like landmines, with the roadsides bordered in waist-high gray frozen mounds. In the first week of March, I began to think spring!
The magical wonder of the little white flakes had waned and rumors of an epidemic of cabin fever circulated among hardy year-round residents.
By the third week of April, the ice began to break up along the shore, and on April 24, a pair of loons returned.
The ice totally left our lake a few days later, breaking winter's firm grip, and we celebrated its departure.
Flights of mergansers, Buffleheads and Canada geese migrating north stopped in for their annual visit.
Three pairs of swans arrived, searching out nesting opportunities, and birds we hadn't seen since last fall began to reappear at our feeders.
A few daffodils cautiously began to poke their heads through the remaining snow.
There was an unusual amount of activity on the Bald Eagle nest, which is perched high in the boughs of a nearby giant White Pine.
The female stayed close to the nest and her mate began to deliver food which could be seen dangling from its talons.
On May 4, the female eagle sat on the edge of the huge nest with two baby eaglets begging to be fed.
Last year we enjoyed watching our resident eagles raise two chicks to maturity, including their first flight. Hopefully they succeed again this year.
In four weeks, summer officially begins.
In the meantime, there are outdoor chores to take care of.
Many neighbors have already dealt with winter's accumulation of downed branches, twigs, acorns, leafs and the never-ending supply of pinecones.
Gardens need to be planted, taking full advantage of the short northern growing season.
Boats are being retrieved from winter storage, engines tested and then launched, beginning a new boating season.
Soon, we will enjoy cookouts, picnics and visitors seeking a touch of northern living. The days will be sunny, warm and long.
The night sky will be filled with stars and perhaps an occasional view of the Northern Lights. Mosquitoes are already here, and the frogs are croaking.
Hopefully the fish will be hungry and leap into our boat.
We begin a new season of fun in the outdoors, creating lasting memories for our guests.
Brief as it is, we savor the wonder and goodness of summer in Northern Michigan.
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Is Valentine's Day a significant holiday for you?
For me, personally, and this is just my opinion of course, I chalk it up as sort of a Hallmark holiday and it really isn't a huge deal to me. My husband and I usually use it as an excuse to buy cards or perhaps go out to dinner, but primarily because we use ANY excuse to do those things.
I have been alone on Valentine's Day and I do not recall it even being a blip on my radar.
I guess my perspective about V-day is the same as any day. I would rather be alone any day than be in an unsatisfying relationship.
Any other thoughts or perspectives?
That having been said, I do take the opportunity to do a little something special for the kids and DH but nothing extravagant. We usually get the kids a DVD to share, a card, and some candy.
I usually get a card for DH, and a gift but I don't spend hundreds of dollars either.
We were talking about the whole Valentine's Day roses/flowers tradition, and I told him it's nice to get flowers for Valentine's Day but what is even nicer is to be surprised on any old regular day...for no reason, just to say I love you.
Sometimes we go out to dinner, sometimes I'll make a nice dinner, and sometimes we don't do anything special.
I was alone for several Valentine's Days between my previous marriage and meeting my current husband, and it never bothered me in the least.
When I was younger, Valentine's Day was just a sweet occasion, when people exchanged cards and, maybe, a little gift. Over the years, it seems to have become this giant, pressure-filled romance-palooza. When people feel that they have to make big, romantic gestures, it actually feels so forced that it can be all show and no substance.
All we care about is spending time together. We will be just as content getting a movie & pizza and staying inside.
I am hoping however, that he will finally light his fireplace. Seems like it would be a nice occasion. And I think I'm gonna bake some heart-shaped cookies.
I saw this idea of building a love fort that I thought would be cool even if you don't have a partner. Someone could do it up with the kids:
But what he does do, is if he knows I've had a bad day, he'll bring me my iced coffee and some cheesecake bites. To me, the sentiment is the same. "I know you've had a bad day and here's my way of making you feel better!"
I guess my point is, we could all use those little gestures not just bc it's V-Day but to show our love and thoughtfulness throughout the year.
This year, I really could care less about the day. I did buy Kara a small box of Dora chocolates and a small pink dog.
If I was in a relationship, I wouldn't want anything big. I don't want a dozen roses because they have to get them. If they are going to get my flowers, I would prefer my favorite or be unique.
Absolutely Agree!
When I was with Ex, it really wasnt a big deal. If we had the money and sitter to go out and do something we would, but if not it wasnt a big deal. I think I always made a point to get him and DS a little something, just for fun.
To me, it's really not a big deal. It's a Hallmark holiday.
My wedding anniversary is New Year's Eve, and we celebrate that day with lots of romance, so perhaps that is why just a month later, on Valentine's Day, I do not feel as though we have to go all out and have some huge romantic celebration.
Excellents points by all. Thanks for the input kids!
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Plenty of news coming out of the Bronx late this afternoon in advance of tonight's Yankees-Orioles game:
1). Joe Girardi's 81-year-old father passed away in an Illinois nursing home, where he's been dealing with Alzheimer's for many years. Orginally thought to have happened overnight, Jerry Girardi's death apparently took place Saturday and Joe has been keeping it quiet to not cause a distraction for his team. Wow. Joe Girardi spoke about his father today (above) and will manage tonight as normal.
2). Derek Jeter's sore foot will limit him to DH duties tonight, with Jayson Nix starting at short. That's the first time in 155 Yankees postseason games that Jeter will not be at short, dating to the climactic Game Five of the 1995 division series in Seattle. Tony Fernandez started that one, which turned into the Mariners' dramatic, 7-6 victory in 11 innings.
3). Alex Rodriguez has been dropped to fifth in the lineup but Raul Ibanez is not in the lineup tonight despite his epic performance last night.
Meanwhile, we finally have a team that closed out a game and won a series. The Giants scored six runs in the fifth -- the last four on Buster Posey's grand slam -- and held on to beat the Reds, 6-4, to take their series in five games. Watch the slam here:
The Giants are the first team in NLDS history to crawl out of an 0-2 hole in any format and the first to do it in a 2-3 format when dropping the first two games at home.
Another horrific entry to the odd resume of Reds manager Dusty Baker, who wins plenty of games but blows plenty of big moments. Think 2002 Giants (a 5-0 lead and six outs left to win the '02 World Series in Anaheim), 2003 Cubs (Bartmaned away NLCS to Marlins).
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I talked for a bit with Aeros GM Jim Mill before last Saturday's game. I know this is a bit delayed, but I've been busy with other matters. However, though some of this might be a bit dated because of news with the Wild lately, I still thought I would post. So...
As you know, this is Mill's first season as a team executive, instead of as a league executive. So I wanted to know what it was like watching a team that's he helped assemble as the season opens.
"It's incredibly exhilarating," he said. "It's exciting and it's a totally different kind of pressure. That's for sure. I went from the pressure of making sure everything goes just okay…and knowing that the referees don't screw up or anything, to wanting to win every time."
But while he wants the team to win everytime, he was clear that building a team doesn't happen overnight, and as such, the Aeros are still a work in progress.
"We're similar to what is happening in Minnesota where there's some new systems and some new philosophy to some degree," he said. "The guys are trying to adjust. Specifically at the American League level, if you're asking me or any other GM or assistant GM, scout wide or anybody else, they're going to tell you that for that first month, you're pretty much going to stay in flux. You're trying to adjust to putting a bunch of new players together. That does take time. And that's what we're doing right now. "
Now I know that some of you are going to complain about that and believe that the team should be at top form right now. But that's just not how it works with the Aeros, especially in the now-three years that I've been covering the team. Kevin Constantine has stated over the years that he is never sure of what he's going to get from his team until a month or so into the season. And Constantine struggled throughout last season trying to figure out a team that wasn't as strong defensively as he was used to but which featured an offensive element he also wasn't used to. And the Aeros last season were a team that didn't really gell and come together until the playoffs got going. So don't go into a panic right now if the team doesn't look cohesive. Give Constantine some time to work his magic.
I spoke to Mill about some Aeros alum who are currently up in Minnesota. Mill credited John Scott with being the spark behind the Wild's open night come from behind victory. "He was pretty good wasn't he?" Mill said. "It was opening night in Minnesota and he changed the game. You can't say he won the game, but he changed it, and he gave us the opportunity to win that game. He changed the momentum by doing what he did. That was great. He was the difference maker."
Then there's the enigma known as Benoit Pouliot. During the playoffs last season, I made a habit of attending the morning skate, and Pouliot was always the first guy out and always one of the last guys off of the ice. So I know he works hard, and you can see the guy has talent. But he just hasn't been able to make that talent work to his advantage.
"I wish I knew the answer to that one," Mill answered when asked about getting Pouliot to play to his skill level. "Guys develop at different rates, and he's obviously incredibly talented and skilled. He's got great size and he skates and he shoots, everything that you want. Some guys take a little bit longer to figure out how to put all of the tools together to use properly."
But as was evident by some of Wild coach Todd Richards' comments about Pouliot last week, the team does appear to be losing some patience with Pouliot. Mill is just not at that point. Yet.
"Guys do develop at different pace. We hope that a guy like that, with all of that talent and skill and ability, figures it out and puts it all together."
Then there's Cal Clutterbuck, the hard-hitting wing who graced the Aeros with his presence for the 2007-2008 season. Clutterbuck, who was called up after only two games last season, quickly made his presence known in Minnesota, and he's become a fan, and management favorite.
"I thought he would be a great guy in the National Hockey League," Mill said. "He uses speed. He does great things by using his body and keeping it simple. He skates well. He takes the body. He does all of the little things that you want. He keeps that intensity level up, and he creates things because of how aggressive he is. It's not a big surprise at all [his success]."
Of course, Clutterbuck is currently on the injured reserve after spraining his ankle on Saturday night in San Jose. And as anybody who remembered Erik Reitz's struggle to recover from his high ankle sprain back in 2007-2008, you know that that's an injury that doesn't heal quickly. But if the Wild are to have any success this season, then the timing of Clutterbuck's return might be the most important element of all.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Some Discussion With GM Jim Mill
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Labels: Alumni, Benoit Pouliot, Cal Clutterbuck, Houston Aeros, Jim Mill, John Scott, Roster Moves
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- alw02 said...
We spent some time with Jim during preseason practices. He impressed us with his enthusiasm for the job at hand. He also indicated that building the Aeros and stocking the Wild was a long term processes not a one time thing.
In all we had a very positive reaction to him. I also liked the respect he was giving Terry Ruskowski.
- October 14, 2009 at 7:21 AM
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Thousands of families without enough money to buy their kids gifts for Christmas depend on a local organization each year. With less than two weeks out from the start of the Last Minute Toy Store and so much is still needed.
The wheels are in motion and time is drawing near for the beginning of the Last Minute Toy Store.
For the 17th year, the 61st Avenue United Methodist Church will host the event.
Less than two weeks away from doors opening and Nita Haywood says donations aren't even close to what is needed.
"No, we don't have anywhere near the amount of toys we need," said Haywood. "This small room we are in now will probably need to be filled four or five times completely to serve our need."
Help is coming from places like Toys for Tots, but it's donations from the community that keep the Last Minute Toy Store operating.
Last year 4,600 Nashville families were helped.
It's a little church and I thought what an incredible mission for a little church," said Laura Landress.
It's supporters like Landress who is back for the three year to give to those who aren't able to give for themselves.
Landress smiles and says, "It makes me feel so good to do this. I have (older) children myself, so being able to give toys to other children really makes me feel good."
The need is especially great every year for teenagers and kids under the age of 4.
They are often the forgotten groups, but Haywood says it's the faith in the community that allows them to pull this off each year.
"We continue to do this because this is what Jesus calls us to do, to serve others, to be with people," said Haywood.
The Last Minute Toy Store will start on December 18th – 21st.
Tickets will be given to families, first come first serve, starting at 6 a.m.
You will have to line up outside here at the church and families typically start showing up 24 hours before tickets are given out.
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The Superior Court at Stamford was evacuated Thursday morning due to a bomb threat and will remain closed until 2 p.m., according to police. At approximately 12:30 p.m., officers began clearing the scene and Hoyt St. was re-opened, though the courthouse itself remained closed.
Stamford Police Chief Jon Fontneau said a female suspect called in a threat to the courthouse this morning, but no further information was available.
Police officers, bomb-detecting K-9 units and EMS are currently on the scene. Fontneau said state police were assisting with the situation and a sweep of the grounds was currently being conducted. As soon as the scene was cleared, the building would be reopened, he said.
Owners of cars parked in the garage next to the courthouse are currently being prohibited from retrieving their vehicles. Many were upset and complaining to officers on scene. Several stated dogs had been left in vehicles while they ran what they believed would be a quick errand.
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I would like to sincerely thank you for re-electing me to serve as your Senator in the 4th Middlesex district. It is a great honor and I hope to continue to earn your support and trust over the next two years.
Last legislative session I focused on middle skill job training aimed to prepare our workforce to fill good jobs that require more than a high school degree and less than a four year baccalaureate degree in growing and important industries in Massachusetts. My Middle Skills Solutions Act was incorporated into the economic package that was passed last July. I was able to get funding for the Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund (WCTF) that increases job training and collaborations for middle-skill jobs.
With your support, we increased local aid funding, froze unemployment insurance rates for businesses, and updated the Community Preservation Act (CPA). We tackled growing healthcare costs and passed a bill to keep costs in line with the state's overall economic growth. We strengthened Massachusetts' commitment to veterans and their families by passing the VALOR Act.
It was a productive session but there is still much more to do.
While we continue our work to attract companies needing middle-skill workers, we will also pay attention to jobs at the lower end of the wage scale, many of which provide critical services to our residents and government agencies. We must ensure that contractor standards are the same for the State and municipalities and that Massachusetts public contracts be awarded to responsible companies instead of those that pay workers minimum wage without benefits.
Fixing and funding our transportation system and supporting smart education initiatives are vital to our economic security. We need to keep the MBTA and regional transportation authorities (RTA) affordable for riders, especially those who rely on them as their only means of transportation. We must also stop tuition hikes at our public higher education institutions so that training and degree programs remain accessible to those who strive for good jobs.
Finally, for the health of our residents and our environment, we need to reduce the use of toxic chemicals in everyday products by providing businesses with a pathway to replace those chemicals with safer alternatives. I will also continue to strongly advocate for the bottle bill and better state government recycling programs.
The bills I filed this session reflect these priorities and enable the 4th Middlesex district to maintain its reputation as one of the best places in the Commonwealth to live, run a business, educate our children and raise a family.
It is an enormous pleasure to be able to serve you and I look forward to what we can achieve over the next two years. I value our partnership and, as always, please do not hesitate to contact my office if I can be of assistance.
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Two cyber security experts discuss what we should learn from the Stuxnet experience, and how companies may want to change their thinking going forward.
If you think that Stuxnet has been fixed and the threat is passed, think again. The whole experience is heralding a new era of cyber threats aimed squarely at industrial control systems. That's the message from two cyber security experts in this video as they consider the next steps for companies wanting to beef up their defenses.
Rick Kaun, director of network security solutions for Matrikon, and Shawn Gold, global solutions leader of open system services for Honeywell Process Solutions, believe there are important lessons that still need to be learned from this much-discussed incident. Companies that feel it is a one-time problem with a one-time solution need to understand that there is a new sophistication to threats, and defenses have to advance to keep pace.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Nationally ranked Butler beat arch rival Independence 33-14 at Memorial Stadium Friday in front of a large crowd that included Panthers quarterback Cam Newton and Panthers cheerleaders.
Butler won its 27th straight Southwestern 4A conference game, its fourth straight conference championship and saw All-America quarterback Riley Ferguson make a strong return after missing six games with a broken hand. Ferguson threw for 235 yards and had a rushing touchdown.
But the Bulldogs (10-0, 7-0) also committed 15 penalties for 147 yards and cost themselves two scores plus a 50-plus yard pass play that likely would have led to another. Those kind of mistakes helped Independence (9-2, 6-1) stay close.
"You saw the same game I did," Butler Bulldogs coach Brian Hales said. "I think the guys played incredibly hard, from the snap to the whistle, and what's going to happen is what's going to happen. I have no control over that, but despite that, our kids fight through it. They play hard. They keep moving the ball. They have success. The guys keep persevering."
Butler running back Josh Glisson was one of the guys who kept the ball moving. He rushed 20 times for 167 yards and three touchdowns. He caught three passes for 57 yards and he returned a late Independence on-side kick 50 yards for a fourth touchdown.
That's Josh being Josh," Hales said. "He does it every week."
With Glisson rolling, Butler built a 20-0 lead – despite its penalty issues – as Independence had trouble moving the ball until the Patriots inserted sophomore quarterback Kelvin Hopkins. Patriots coach Bill Geiler said starter Jason Connella has been fighting a shoulder injury, which prompted the move.
Connella completed 2 of 3 passes for 28 yards. Hopkins was 14 of 22 for 227 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Geiler said he didn't know who would start next week at quarterback, but was proud of his team for making a game of it.
That's the No. 10 team in the country and they've got a great team," Geiler said. "Our kids never quit. They were outmatched, but they played hard and I'm proud of them."
For Butler, Ferguson entered the game on the Bulldogs' third possession and quickly led two sharp scoring drives. The penalties hurt further possessions, but Hales felt his senior was sharp.
He was awesome," Hales said. "He picked up right where he left off."
For Hales and Butler, there were areas of concern, though. Senior linebacker Alex Polofsky injured his knee in the first half and Hales wasn't sure about the injury's severity. Star receiver Uriah LeMay was removed from the game in the first half for apparent taunting. If taunting is confirmed, N.C. High School Athletic Association spokesperson Que Tucker told the Observer that LeMay would miss the Bulldogs' first playoff game next week.
After the game, Ferguson said his team must play better if it wants to win a third state title in four years.
We are going to go out there and execute," he said. "We've got to tighten it up. We know those penalties are on us and we've got to stop doing that."


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WASHINGTON, D.C.—A newly established world record run at the Three Mile Island (TMI-1) reactor in Pennsylvania is the most recent in a series of achievements that demonstrate the world-class reliability and safety of U.S. nuclear energy facilities.
Ceasing electricity production for refueling on Oct. 26 after 705 days of continuous operation, TMI-1 is the first pressurized water reactor (PWR) power plant in the world to eclipse the 700-day mark for continuous operation.
"We come to work every day with safe and reliable operations as our primary goal," said William Noll, site vice president at Three Mile Island. "TMI-1's world-class performance is a tribute to the skill, dedication and teamwork displayed by the people who work here."
There are more than 200 pressurized water reactors worldwide. This is the second American PWR this year to set a world record for reliable operation. In February, Constellation Energy's Calvert Cliffs 2 in Maryland set the PWR mark at 692.2 days. Six U.S. boiling water reactors have operated for more than 700 days, including Exelon Corp.'s LaSalle 1 in Illinois setting the world record at 739 days in February 2006.
"The safety and reliability of U.S. nuclear energy facilities is second to none," said Marvin Fertel, president and chief executive officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute. "The world-class reliability of America's 104 reactors and an excellent industrial safety record demonstrate that our industry is focused on safety.
"This commitment to safety yields outstanding performance as nuclear power plants are maintained and operated with great precision and care. This performance enables our plants to provide continuous, low-carbon, low-cost electricity to millions upon millions of Americans," Fertel added.
A growing number of national and individual plant records have been set in 2009, including:
Salem 2 in New Jersey set a new site record of 515 days of continuous electricity production on Oct. 13.
South Texas Project 1 established a U.S. record on Oct. 1 by generating electricity continuously between refueling outages five consecutive times. Many plants complete several "breaker-to-breaker" continuous production runs between outages, but no other nuclear power plant has achieved five in a row since the first U.S. commercial reactor began operations in 1957.
Located in 31 states, 104 commercial reactors produce electricity for one of every five homes and businesses in America. Sixty-nine of the reactors are PWRs; 35 are BWRs. The majority of U.S. nuclear plants operate on an 18-month cycle that enables them to coordinate refueling outages during the fall or spring, when demand for electricity is typically low.
The ability of the plants to operate safely and continuously from one refueling outage to the next has made the nuclear energy the most reliable source of electricity. With an average annual capacity factor of 91.5 percent, nuclear power plants are well ahead of coal (71 percent), natural gas (42 percent), wind (31 percent), hydro (27 percent) and solar (21 percent). A capacity factor is a measure of the actual production of electricity to the theoretical production if the plant operated at full power all of the time.
In 2008, U.S. nuclear plants achieved half of the top 50 capacity factors among the world's 439 nuclear plants. Calvert Cliffs 2 and Duke Power's Catawba 2 (the top two performers with capacity factors of 101.37 percent and 101.36 percent respectively) were joined by the Tennessee Valley Authority's Sequoyah 1 and Entergy Nuclear's Indian Point 3 in the list of the world's top 10 performers last year.
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Exum = Biggest bust in Jazz history. Remember me.
It would be quite a get to get Sloan back. I would even take him back as a consultant like Jerry West for the Warriors.
Looks like hardly anyone wants Corbin to stay. Wonder if that's also the feeling across Jazz Nation and if management is listening to it.
Scott Skiles, if he ever wants out of Milwaukee, would fit the Jazz nicely. Always liked his fiestiness; he gets his players in line real quick, or they're ridin' the pine.
Last night, trailing by 27 with 2:50 left in the 3rd quarter in Chicago, he left his starting unit on the bench for the rest of the game. Result - Bucks 93, Bulls 92...
On another note, I need to find a way to score those tickets right next to Jerry one of these games and just try to annoy him indirectly by talking out my ass about what's happening on the court.
The teacher teaches you; the master does not teach you, he helps you unlearn.
IF the Jazz does let Corbin go (and that's a pretty big IF considering Corbin's relationship with Greg), I think they'll look to promote from within or hire someone they know & trust, rather than go out searching for a journeyman like JVG, SVG, etc, etc.
as much as I don t appreciate the overjobsecurityworriedness of ty and the afraidly taken decisions affected by it, I do believe change of head coach is the last thing that this young jazz squad -I mean bench- needs right now. the team is having rough days, stars feeling under the weather, last year of contracts etc. give the jazz and corbin another 30 games to settle things.
David Locke: "Because what happens in this league is, people start shooting threes and they get soft and dont want contact and then they just stay out there all the time. Youre not going to get soft, are you?"
Enes Kanter: "I kind of live in the paint, man. Come on. I wont get soft. Dont worry about that."
Dave Locke:
The Jazz PR guy just walked by shaking his head at you.
What did you do?
Kanter: I dropped a bomb.
~I'm sure it's hell to go to the public bathroom Kanter uses.
And why would you not trust a coach? There's only 30 teams in the NBA, most coaches that are needing hired are going to teams with lower winning percentages, etc. But hey, lets bring back a coaching staff that is still stuck in a 1990 playbook, yeah.
"Gordon Haystack gets no love."


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The Minnesota Literacy Council provides direct and indirect literacy services to adults, children, families and community programs around Minnesota:
• Adults in the Twin Cities attend classes at five learning centers in Minneapolis and St. Paul to build English and work-readiness skills and prepare for the GED test. The Adult Literacy Hotline refers thousands of Minnesotans to nearly 400 literacy programs across the state.
• Children and families gain the tools they need to develop successful young learners. The Early Literacy and Families program inspires parents to be their children's first and most important teacher. National Service members help children improve their reading fluency through the Summer Reads VISTA program.
• Literacy programs in Minnesota are strengthened through our training and advisory support for Adult Basic Education, educational technology and volunteer management. We train and places nearly 2,000 volunteer tutors each year. Across the state, 40 National Service members provide capacity-building support to literacy programs through the VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) program.
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The National Sheriffs' Association has chosen Los Angeles County Sheriff Leroy Baca as the 2013 Sheriff of the Year, the National Sheriffs' Association announced in a release Monday.
"The National Sheriffs' Association established the Ferris E. Lucas Sheriff of the Year award in 1995 to recognize an outstanding sheriff of the year for contributions made to improve the Office of Sheriff on the local, state, and national levels, and for involvement in the community above and beyond the responsibilities required," according to the NSA.
The National Sheriffs' Association, which represents more than 3,080 elected sheriffs across the United States and has a total membership of approximately 20,000, shared some of the reasoning behind their decision:
Sheriff Baca leads the largest Sheriff's Station in the country with a $2.5 billion budget.
Sheriff Baca developed Education-Based Incarceration (EBI) to address the high rate of offender recidivism in Los Angeles County.
Sheriff Baca is the Coordinator of Mutual Aid Emergency Services for California Region 1, which includes the County of Orange and serves 13 million people.
Read more about Baca in the NSA release here.
But the sheriff has also has faced significant criticism and an FBI investigation in light of allegations of prison inmate abuse.
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit that accuses Baca and other department officials of condoning violence against inmates and another suit alleging that inmates accused of attacking guards are unable to get evidence that could possibly exonerate them, according to the Associated Press.
The allegations also lead to Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors member Michael Antonovich, who represents Monrovia and dozens of other communities in the fifth supervisorial district, spearheading efforts in 2011 to establish a citizens' commission on jail violence, Patch reported.
Baca announced in 2011 that he would appoint two task forces to address concerns about county jails—one to look into abuse complaints and one to think of how to improve the jail system overall.
The Sheriff, who said he is to blame for the deputy's misbehavior, also created a database to track inmate complaints and mulled over closing Men's Central Jail, where some of the abuse was reported, according to AP.
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