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Posted on: December 21, 2010 9:32 am
Shootaround: Shaq and the Boston Pops
Shaq with the Boston Pops, Magic struggle in debut, Cousins the sensitive soul, and are the Clippers actually rolling? All this and more in today's Shootaround. Posted by Matt Moore
Very quietly, Al Horford is having a stellar season. Hoopinion takes a look at how his season stacks up against Dwight Howard, and finds that Horford isn't so far off from the MVP candidate center.
A stellar profile of DeMarcus Cousins through the lens of the support network the Kings brought in from Kentucky for him, in the form of a dude half his size.
Chris Mannix of SI examines the debut of the new-look Orlando Magic and comes to the same conclusion we came to about the new-look Heat. It's going to take some time: "Orlando needs practice time. Badly. But with four games this week they won't get much of it and will have to contend with a murderers' row of games through Christmas. The Magic will host Dallas (Tuesday), San Antonio (Thursday) and Boston (Saturday). Along with Atlanta that's four talented, cohesive teams Orlando will be up against as they try to incorporate the new players into the system. Each game will undoubtedly draw a lot of attention, but expectations should be ratcheted down; this Magic team will look markedly different than the one playing in March."
So.... this happened:
Kevin Love thinks the Wolves are immature, and that someone needs to lead them. He's willing to do the job.
Kobe's got his own mosaic at the Lower Marion high school he used to attend. It's really very sweet. Unfortunately, the mosaic keeps screaming at everyone who does anything imperfectly.
Not all Cavs fans are standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Dan Gilbert, and one's gone so far as to take out advertising on Basketball-Reference.com to show his or her disapproval.
Holly MacKenzie gives an insight into the shy world of Derrick Rose, even as he becomes a stronger leader each day.
Probably the best breakdown of Kris Humphries you're ever going to see.
The Clippers have won three in a row, with two by 20 points or more. So... the Clips are actually rolling?
Posted on: December 7, 2010 12:48 pm
Video: Ronny Turiaf is beside himself
Posted by Royce Young
Ronny Turiaf didn't like a call in last night's Knicks-Wolves game at Madision Square Garden. He didn't like it at all. In a tight game, the ball appeared to go off a Minnesota player late in the fourth quarter.
The crowd booed. Mike D'Antoni yelled at the officials. And Turiaf went through like 15 stages of grief. It was like watching a Greek tragedy in the span of six seconds.
Turiaf's reaction was like a combination of the way someone acts when they get called down on The Price is Right and how a bad actor would try and play up a scene where a loved one passed away unexpectedly. Basically what I'm trying to say is, Ronny Turiaf should be prominantly featured in every movie.
Via HP
Category: NBA
Posted on: November 30, 2010 3:35 pm
Award-O-Matic MVP 11.30.10: CP3 as MVP
NBA F&R breaks down the MVP candidates after the first month of the season by dissecting the award down to three parts: Most Valuable, Most Important, and Most Oustanding Player. CP3 is in control.
Posted by Matt Moore with contributions from Ben Golliver and Royce Young
Well, we're a month into the season and the context of this year has begun to take shape. While certainly a long way from the finish line, we've already gotten a glimpse of who's playing well, who's playing average, and who ... not so much. And so it is that we begin our monthly look at awards. On a regular basis we'll take you around the award contenders and give you a look at who is in contention for the NBA's major awards by breaking down what they really mean in our Award-O-Matic. Today we start with the MVP.
The problem, as has been elucidated approximately a million times by various media members, is that the MVP is a nebulous, hard to define award. Its name is Most Valuable, but it most often goes to the Most Outstanding Player on a winning team. If your play is other-worldly but your team doesn't win, you have no shot. If you contribute the most to a winning team but your numbers aren't stellar, again, your chances are slim. It takes a combination of three factors: value, performance, and importance to snag the award. As such, we decided to break the award into those three categories, tally them up with the top player getting 3 points, the second 2, the third 1, then summing to see if we could come up with a list.
First up?
Most Valuable Player (To Their Team): Who is most responsible for their team's success? Or, to put it another way, whose team suffers the most without them?
Matt Moore:
1. Dirk Nowitzki: Without him that offense is anemic and it's been his rebounding that's kept them in games at points.
2. Carmelo Anthony: Seriously, Nuggets. Cliff. Teetering. Melo's the only thing keeping the truck from smashing into pieces.
3. Dwight Howard: Get him in foul trouble and the Magic turn into a Mid-Major college team, just wining it from perimeter to perimeter.
Ben Golliver:
1. Chris Paul: I like Darren Collison as much as the next guy, but CP3's return from injury to lead New Orleans' absurd hot start, despite an unimpressive supporting cast, reveals exactly how valuable the league's best point guard is.
2. Rajon Rondo: Boston would still be good without Rondo, but his game ownership places them on an elite level and makes them the odds on favorite to win the East yet again. 10.6 points, 14.2 assists (what!), 4.8 rebounds and 2.5 steals through the end of November. Crazy.
3. Kevin Durant: The Thunder have had an up-and-down start but imagining this team with Russell Westbrook at the helm by himself, dragging an ineffective Jeff Green along for the ride, would be a recipe for a guaranteed lottery team. KD will get better -- perhaps much better -- over the course of the season, and he's already easily leading the NBA in scoring again.
Royce Young:
1. Chris Paul: Subtract Paul and what do you have. I can promise you it's not an 8-1 team. It's really as simple as that.
2. Dirk Nowitzki: The Mavericks are dangerous in every fourth quarter that they're close in. The reason is because Dirk can score in every situation, at any time. He essentially is the Maverick offense.
3. Steve Nash: Take Nash away and yes, there's Goran Dragic who can dazzle in stretches. But without Nash this Suns team is nothing more than a 35-win club. With Nash, there's potential to push for the playoffs.
Most Important Player: Who is most crucial to their team's success? Ex. Last year I argued that Josh Smith was MIP because when he did Josh Smith-y things, the Hawks were nearly unstoppable, and when he didn't, they were much more beatable.
Matt Moore:
1. Chris Paul: He does everything and it starts and stops with him. This is even more clearly illustrated by their recent struggles down the stretch where he hasn't been involved.
2. Al Horford: The level of production Horford is creating right now is simply astonishing. More astonishing is how overlooked he is.
3. Pau Gasol: It's him that's carrying the Lakers. Even as Kobe scores all the high points, the most dominant Laker performances this season are from Gasol.
Ben Golliver:
1. Pau Gasol: His virtuoso early season performance has single-handedly made Andrew Bynum an afterthought. What more needs to be said?
2. Deron Williams: Utah's streak of comebacks begins with Williams' tough-minded leadership and ends with his play-making and shot-making.
3. Dirk Nowitzki: Another banner start from Dirk singlehandedly puts a Dallas roster loaded with question marks in the playoff mix.
Royce Young:
1. Pau Gasol: Having Gasol as part of the triangle has been like a revelation. He's really what makes the Lakers so darn dangerous.
2. Kevin Garnett: We saw what an impact his has in regard to the Celtic defense two seasons ago when his knee was injured.
3. Nick Collison: He's a classic no-stats All-Star. He's only played for a few weeks so far this season for Oklahoma City but his value is immeasurable and impact immediate. He tips rebounds that become extra possessions, takes charges, sets outstanding screens and makes two or three small (but big) plays a game.
Most Outstanding Player: Who has simply wowed you?
Matt Moore:
1. Rajon Rondo: Key plays every time he's on the floor and he makes it look easy, There are a lot of moments where he looks like he's just on a different plane from everyone else.. and he's got three Hall of Famers on his team.
2. Russell Westbrook: Westbrook has managed to take over the game down the stretch. His turnovers are down, assists are up, he's got range and that mid-key pull-up jumper is as deadly as it ever has been. He's been simply phenomenal in half-court and full-court sets.
3. Deron Williams: Three point guards? Yup. Check Deron at the end of the clock with the game on the line. Money. And that's after all the assists, rebounds, key plays and floor leadership. Man's a ninja, no joke.
Ben Golliver:
1. Dwight Howard: Lost in the Miami Heat wave, Howard is quietly putting up 22.6 points, 11.9 rebounds and 2.4 blocks as the defensive and rebounding engine that will make Orlando a title contender for years to come. By the way, Orlando sits atop the Southeast Division -- 3.5 games ahead of the Heat.
2. LeBron James: His numbers are crazy and his highlights are spectacular. It's a wonder he can jump so high and dunk so hard carrying the burden of Chris Bosh and Erik Spoelstra's corpse on his shoulders.
3. John Wall: Wall doesn't belong in the MVP discussion -- there are too many holes in his game (jumper, turnovers) and his team is terrible -- but for sheer "outstanding-ness" and "wow factor" he merits inclusion here. His assist numbers have been great and his speed is tops in the league; he's a lot further along the NBA readiness scale than even his biggest fans could have imagined.
Royce Young:
1. Rajon Rondo: He's been nothing but insanely ridiculous. Manages the game perfectly, understand his place within an offense and runs the show beautifully.
2. Kevin Love: When given the time on the floor, he's a legitimate 20-20 threat every single night. How many players can you really say that about?
3. Russell Westbrook: There's a case to be legitimately made for Westbrook as an MVP contender. Kevin Durant is still leading the league in scoring, but Westbrook is what's kept the team winning games. But his play has been just insane this year (23.8 ppg, 8.4 apg, 5.1 rpg) and he's a super-highlight waiting to happen.
Here are the tallies:
Most Valuable Player:
1. Chris Paul (6)
2. Dirk Nowitzki (5)
Tied for 3rd: Carmelo Anthony, Rajon Rondo (2)
Tied for 4th: Kevin Durant, Dwight Howard, Steve Nash (1)
Most Important Player:
1. Pau Gasol (7)
2. Chris Paul (3)
Tied for 3rd: Deron Williams, Al Horford, Kevin Garnett (2)
Tied for 4th: Dirk Nowitzki, Nick Collison (1)
Most Outstanding Player :
1. Rajon Rondo (6)
Tied for 2nd: Russell Westbrook, Dwight Howard (3)
Tied for 3rd: Kevin Love, LeBron James (2)
Tied for 4th: John Wall, Deron Williams (1)
Top 5 in Totals:
1. Chris Paul: 9
2. Rajon Rondo (8)
3. Pau Gasol (7)
4. Dirk Nowitzki (6)
5. Dwight Howard (4)
Category: NBA
Tags: Al Horford, Atlanta Hawks, Award-O-Matic, awards, Boston Celtics, Carmelo Anthony, Celtics, Chris Paul, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Deron Williams, Dirk Nowitzki, Dwight Howard, Hawks, Heat, Hornets, Jazz, John Wall, Kevin Durant, Kevin Garnett, Kevin Love, Lakers, LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers, Magic, Mavericks, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves, MVP, New Orleans Hornets, Nick Collison, Nuggets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Pau Gasol, Rajon Rondo, Russell Westbrook, Thunder, Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards, Wizards
Posted on: November 26, 2010 12:40 pm
Edited on: November 26, 2010 6:08 pm
Your NBA Fantasy Black Friday Deals
Your NBA Black Friday Fantasy deals: come find the bargain fantasy guys you're looking for.
Posted by Kevin Goodwin
Well, folks, it's that time of year again. The day we shake off those paralyzing turkey chemicals and drag ourselves out of bed in the wee hours. The day we maraud from store to store like a pack of ravenous credit-wielding zombies. The day we do the ridiculous in the name of big deals and unparalleled savings. Black Friday hath cometh.
Fortunately, Fantasy owners don't even have to leave their couch to find great bargains … and it's the right time of year for those as well. I've got 10 super-saver steals that could put your team on the track to success in the New Year. Don't let those other fantasy shoppers beat you to the bargains!
1. Jose Calderon, guard, Toronto Raptors (Owned 77 percent/Started 36 percent)
Fantasy Shopping Cart: Calderon's Fantasy value is sky high, and Fantasy owners are clearing out long-term roster space to snatch him up. Since Jarrett Jack was traded to New Orleans, Calderon will see the lion's share of minutes up in Toronto. He has been producing at a high level recently, and is averaging 12.3 points and 6.5 assists over his last four games entering Black Friday. He should continue to perform for the Raptors, and for Fantasy owners from here on out.
Real Deal Equivalent: Squinkies Bubble Pack - $11.99 at Babies"R"Us
2. Jonny Flynn, guard, Minnesota Timberwolves (Owned 78 percent/Started 1 percent)
Fantasy Shopping Cart: Flynn still doesn't have a timetable for his return, but it's getting closer. Minnesota brought in veteran guard Luke Ridnour to push Flynn for the starting job this year, but a hip injury to Flynn deflated any competition. Now, Flynn will have to prove his worth to coach Kurt Rambis. We all know Rambis was limiting Kevin Love's minutes to start the season, so it's unclear how he'll treat Flynn when he does return. But Fantasy owners who are hurting in the guard position should keep an eye on Flynn. He has more of an upside than Ridnour, and can offer you around 13-15 points and 4-5 assists per game. He also shot 35.8 percent from downtown last season, which is a nice gift for Fantasy owners around the holidays.
Real Deal Equivalent: 1/3 Carat Diamond White Gold Bypass Bridal Ring Set - $219 at Wal-Mart
3. Troy Murphy, forward, New Jersey Nets (Owned 85 percent/Started 10 percent)
Fantasy Shopping Cart: Murphy has been inactive for five games now, and is sitting behind Kris Humphries and rookie Derrick Favors on the depth chart. Coach Avery Johnson hasn't been able to figure out what to do with Murphy. He missed the preseason and the start of the regular season with a back injury, but is now on the shelf because of his conditioning. The Nets traded for Murphy with the hope that he could be a starter, and now he's not playing or bringing in any Fantasy points. Not what anyone wants from a Round 5 or 6 draft choice (his average in CBSSports.com Fantasy leagues). Still, in leagues where he's available, Murphy would be worth grabbing while you can. If he gets traded by the Nets, he could go back to his 15-10 stat line, and smart Fantasy owners could get him on the cheap if they can afford to keep him reserved until he sees more court time. Keep in mind, Murphy also has a history of late-season success -- Since the 2006-07 NBA season he's averaged 11.7 points and 8.7 rebounds per game before the All-Star break and 14.8 PPG and 9.1 boards post All-Star.
Real Deal Equivalent: Samsung SMX-F40 SD camcorder - $119 at K-Mart
4. Mehmet Okur, center, Utah Jazz (Owned 58 percent/Started 2 percent)
Fantasy Shopping Cart: Okur hasn't played yet this season, and is available in almost half of Fantasy leagues. With the Jazz playing so well to start the year, owners with room on their roster may have good reason to add the veteran big man. As a career 37.8 3-point shooter, Okur is hardly a typical center, which makes him a nice player to own in category-based leagues. Utah's addition of Al Jefferson may scare some owners off, but nabbing Okur now before a timetable is set could pay nice dividends.
Real Deal Equivalent: Yankee Candle Pine & Cinnamon Jar Candles - $17.99 at Kohl's
5. Joel Przybilla, center, Portland Trail Blazers (Owned 6 percent/Started 0 percent)
Fantasy Shopping Cart: Przybilla is set to make his season debut on Black Friday, which gives Fantasy owners a perfect opportunity to check him out. He'll likely be rusty coming off knee surgery, but is a center worth keeping tabs on or adding in deeper formats. He doesn't score many points, but is a good source of rebounds and shoots with high efficiency from the field -- 55.5 percent for his career. Also, take in to account that Portland needs bodies on the frontcourt, which means Przybilla will get plenty of playing time. Remember he should be targeted in deeper Fantasy formats, not standard leagues.
Real Deal Equivalent: Craftsman 179cc 24'' Two-stage Snowblower - $583 at Sears
6. Caron Butler, forward, Dallas Mavericks (Owned 94 percent/Started 55 percent)
Fantasy Shopping Cart: Butler isn't having a very good start to the season, which means now is the time to buy. Some Fantasy owners may want to drop him, but realize he's worth too much to just throw away. That being the case, they may be willing to part with Butler for next to nothing. He hasn't fully adjusted to being in Dallas since coming over from Washington, and the one thing that would help Butler's Fantasy appeal most is being traded. So, owners that like to gamble could make the move for Butler now. Last year, Butler averaged 15.2 points and 5.4 boards with the Mavericks, so the potential is there for Fantasy owners to see a nice return on their investment.
Real Deal Equivalent: 55" Westinghouse 120Hz, 1080p LCD TV - $799.99 at Best Buy
7. Brandon Roy, guard, Portland Trail Blazers (Owned 99 percent/Started 22 percent)
Fantasy Shopping Cart: Roy should be owned in every Fantasy league out there, but while he battles knee injuries, owners are definitely grinding their teeth for drafting him so high. Some owners may be looking to jump ship, since this is the lowest Roy's Fantasy value has ever been, and that means it's the perfect time to get an upper echelon guard for dirt cheap. If you can pry Roy away from another owner, there's a good chance he would make your team better immediately. Portland may limit his court time to preserve him for the year, but Roy has the ability to produce solid numbers in 20-25 minutes of action.
Real Deal Equivalent: High-Performance Samsung Laptops - $150 off at Best Buy
8. Darren Collison, guard, Indiana Pacers (Owned 98 percent/Started 55 percent)
Fantasy Shopping Cart: Collison was undoubtedly overvalued entering this year. He was taken with an average draft pick of 40, based solely on his 18.8 points, 9.1 assists and 3.5 rebounds as a starter last year in New Orleans. This means that current owners are probably very disappointed with his 14.3 points and 4.3 boards per game through the first five weeks of the season. I smell a sale. Collison still has the potential to be a 17 and 7 guy, and owners should check their league and see if they can strike up a deal.
Real Deal Equivalent: All adult jeans - $15 at Old Navy
9. Vince Carter, guard, Orlando Magic (Owned 95 percent/Started 54 percent)
Fantasy Shopping Cart: Carter is currently dealing with some bumps and bruises which are keeping him out of the Magic lineup. He's also averaging career-lows in points, rebounds and assists: 13.9, 3.2 and 2.5, respectively. Clearly, Carter is no longer the high-flyer he once was, but he does have the capability to go off on any given night. Again, we've got a player who could be reeled in for cheap based on the disappointment tied to inflated preseason expectations. If you don't mind being patient with the veteran, trading for Carter could be a steal.
Real Deal Equivalent: Radio Flyer Big Wheel - $35 at Wal-Mart
10. Chris Andersen, forward, Denver Nuggets (Owned 10 percent/Started 2 percent)
Fantasy Shopping Cart: Andersen just made his season debut for the Nuggets, which is why he's available in 90 percent of CBSSports.com Fantasy leagues. He's coming off an offseason knee surgery, so he's a bit of a risky option, but there are definitely Fantasy owners out there who are in desperate need of a big man. Injury bug, anyone? Those owners might be happy to see Andersen fill a void in their lineups. He's not worth owning in standard leagues, but is definitely worth a flier in deeper Rotisserie formats. He's a bargain and a half right now.
Real Deal Equivalent: 46" APEX LCD TV, 1080p 60 Hz - $449 at Target
Category: NBA
Tags: Blazers, Brandon Roy, Caron Butler, Chris Andersen, Dallas Mavericks, Darren Collison, Denver Nuggets, fantasy, fantasy basketball, Indiana Pacers, Jazz, Joel Przybilla, Jonny Flynn, Jose Calderon, Magic, Mavericks, Mehmet Okur, Minnesota Timberwolves, Nets, New Jersey Nets, Nuggets, Orlando Magic, Pacers, Portland Trail Blazers, Raptors, Timberwolves, Toronto Raptors, Troy Murphy, Utah Jazz, Vince Carter
Posted on: November 24, 2010 9:39 am
Edited on: November 24, 2010 8:38 pm
Shootaround 11.24.10: Winners and losers
People trying to keep LeBron out of the All-Star Game, Jarrett Jack doubts the Heat, Durant and Beasley as young guns, and T-Will is out of sight, out of mind, all in today's Shootaround.
Posted by Matt Moore
Category: NBA
Tags: 76ers, Doug Collins, Durant, Dwyane Wade, Flip Saunders, Golden State Warriors, Heat, Hornets, Ime Udoka, Jarrett Jack, Kevin Durant, Kevin Durant, Miami Heat, Michael Beasley, Minnesota Timberwolves, Nets, New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Philadelphia 76ers, San Antonio Spurs, Shootaround, Sixers, Spurs, Terrence Williams, Thunder, Timberwolves, Warriors, Washington Wizards, Wizards
Posted on: November 19, 2010 9:02 am
Kevin Love and the heckler's odyssey
Posted by Royce Young
Kevin Love is blogging for GQ and he had something mildly interesting to write about this time around. It wasn't about trying to fit in with the team or griping about Kurt Rambis or how it was kind of weird he went on that episode of Sport Science and chucked like 500 halfcourt shots. He wrote about something impressive he did recently.
But while talking about the historic game, Love recounted an interesting moment that happened early on in the game.
Wait, are we completely sure the heckler wasn't actually Kurt Rambis?
But I'd imagine something like 31 points and 31 rebounds could shut even the dumbest, most obnoxious fan up. But seriously, things must be rough in Minnesota if the hometown fans are heckling their own guys.
Category: NBA
Posted on: November 13, 2010 12:43 am
Edited on: November 13, 2010 12:49 am
NBA stars react to Kevin Love's 31-31
Posted by Matt Moore
You do something amazing in the NBA, you're going to get people talking. Even your peers. After Kevin Love notched 31 points and 31 rebounds against the Knicks, NBA players took to Twitter to shoutout to the youngster for his remarkable achievement. Some of the best:
Category: NBA
Posted on: November 12, 2010 10:33 pm
Edited on: November 12, 2010 11:44 pm
Kevin Love goes berserk with 31-31 in Wolves win
Wolves forward notches insane numbers, of 31 points and 31 rebounds in win over Knicks
Posted by Matt Moore
Kevin Love notched 31 points and 31 rebounds tonight in the greatest performance across the two categories in 28 years. The last player to notch a 30-30? Moses Malone in 1982. Absolutely unbelievable. And on top of it all, the Wolves beat the Knicks for their second consecutive win 112-101.
Love actually hit 30 rebounds first is the insane part. He nailed a three-pointer with 1:17 remaining to hit the 31 point mark, and naturally received a standing ovation from the crowd. 31 rebounds is a team record for Minnesota.
Love gets a ton of his own offensive rebounds which some say pad his stats, but in reality, don't you want your player to pursue his own miss? Meanwhile, a performance of this magnitude is simply overwhelming. That it drowns out Michael Beasley's 35 points is something in and of itself. As Walt Frazier said, Love was "rebounding and astounding."
It may be time for Kevin Love to start getting these minutes regularly that he's been denied. What's stunning is the team still likely still not big on him due to their own steadfast scouting of him as a poor defender with attitude problems, which no one else can figure out.
For one night at least, Kevin Love is a legend. A simply amazing performance for one of the league's young stars.
For comparison, here's a list of players who didn't have 31 rebounds total coming into tonight's games, this entire season.
Yao Ming (5 games)
Shaquille O'Neal (4 games)
DeAndre Jordan (9 games)
Carl Landry (7 games)
Spencer Hawes (8 game)
Timofey Mozgov (8 games)
Hasheem Thabeet (8 games)
Hamed Haddadi (8 games)
DeSagana Diop (8 games)
Ronny Turiaf (7 games)
Jermaine O'Neal (7 games)
And hey, Love was only 24 rebounds short of the record of 55 set by Wilt Chamberlain!
Yeah, Wilt was insane. But Love's pretty good, too.
Category: NBA


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Nigel Baker
Greenhithe, Kent
"It makes me sad how easy it was for them to write it off," said Mr Cullen's daughter. Was she talking about the debt or the suicide? The banking industry is no different from a seedy drug pusher, preying on the desperate addicts they both feed and create.
Kathleen O'Neill
via email
Jon Ronson's article was an eye-opener, particularly the way some credit companies offer cards to people who are incurring penalty charges. However, I'm surprised the Telephone Preference Service is mentioned, but not the Mailing Preference Service (mpsonline.org.uk). Registering with MPS has stopped all offers of credit cards to me and my wife.
Rich Chandler
Caldicot, Gwent
I applaud Decca Aitkenhead's commonsense view of teenagers not behaving particularly badly (Growing Pains, July 16). However, while it has long been "agreed that a sudden urge for vandalism and inappropriate friends was a necessary part of the separation process", the urge of parents to protect their offspring is equally a necessary part of the parenting process. Teenagers should carry on misbehaving and parents should carry on nagging.
Nicola Morgan
I read with interest Decca Aitkenhead's view that TV series such as Teen Angels represent the unhelpful pathologising of normal processes. But she misses a key point: the programme also sought to empower those who have to live with teenagers. Leaving your 15-year-old "well alone" is fine in theory, but in practice it is less easy to sit back and smile ruefully as your son or daughter trashes your house or raids your purse for their next joint. Programmes like Teens are about damage limitation - and not just for the teenagers.
Stephen Briers (the less good-looking Teen Angels psychologist)
Brighton, East Sussex
Maybe it's just me, but I'd like to point out to Zoe Williams that most people in the pub will have already been consuming alcohol (Is It Just Me Or . . . July 16), which lowers inhibitions and makes one feel sociable. This, unsurprisingly, encourages them to assume that a woman on her own does not want to be alone. Having been "hit on" each time I try it, even though I'm over 60, I will not go into a pub on my own for a quiet drink.
Jenny Grixti
Ferring, Near Worthing, West Sussex
I have been going to pubs on my own and drinking pints, or anything else I fancy, since I was 18. I'm now 52, and still have no hesitation in doing so. What's the problem?
Jenny Harrington
Buxton, Derbyshire
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PRLog - Nov. 8, 2012 - Domino's Chief Executive Officer Don Meij highlighted strong organic store opening for the first half of 2013 as Domino's continues towards its forecast of opening 70-80 new stores during 2012/2013.
"Domino's has already opened 18 new stores this year, the strongest-ever start to a year for the Company, and our new store pipeline is the strongest we've had since acquiring the European territories,"
"These openings include 6 in Australia and New Zealand and 12 in Europe, with the Company hoping to open its 1,000th store by December 2013."
With this in mind, Domino's is confirming its Full Year guidance of NPAT growth in the region of 15% and new store openings of 70-80.
Domino's will continue its focus on product development and technology initiatives as key drivers for future growth across both markets.
"To sustain momentum across the business, we are working on current and new product development as well as driving more technology initiatives to enhance customer experiences,"
"We will be launching new products by February in Australia and New Zealand that will communicate strong value to our customers and evolve our whole value position for 2013.
"Across our markets, we will continue to lead the way with technology innovation by streamlining our ordering platforms to further improve service times."
In addition to technology and operational performance, Domino's Pizza has ongoing sustainability initiatives designed to minimise its environmental impact.
"We will be purchasing more Electric Scooters and Bicycles for deliveries as a part of our sustainability initiatives. This supports a more positive Domino's experience for customers now and into the future."
Domino's and its franchisees have over 900 stores across five countries, employing more than 21,000 part-time and full-time staff.


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Peripheral Neuropathy Presentation
Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:
Ask the Experts
Wellbutrin and NeuropathyI am on Kaletra, epivir and Tenofavir. For depression I also take prozac 30mg a day and now just added wellbutrin at one (100mg) per day. This is to counter the anti-sexual side affects of Prozac. I feel strange and not sure if I am noticing...
Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.
University of Miami School of Medicine...but it's also possible that you may be developing neuropathy due to another cause, such as HIV. The most common HIV-associated peripheral neuropathy presents as a numbness, tingling, burning, or painful sensation on the bottom of the feet,... Read more »
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if an asian ran for president, do you think someone might try to kill him/her. :nono:
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if an asian ran for president, do you think someone might try to kill him/her. :nono:
Ran for president? i already presume you mean in the US then?
quite frankly anyone maybe assasinated due to political aggenda, look at Victor yufchenko (probably mispelled) he was poisoned in an attemp to stop him from joining the EU (the euro) but the method used was a Spetsnaz military method (russian special forces) it was mercury inside of lipstick quite literally a kiss of death.
Amasingly the guy is still alive but as you can see in politics there are snakes that will attempt to controll power and gain wealth through eligale means, Russia has some of the most wealthy mafia because they obtained there money through politics and oil.Jan
I think he meant an asian, as in the pacific Rim.
Probably not, but it may stir up the rednecks and the kkk. So it is a possability. Id like to see an asian president. Maybe anime would be cheaper?? XD
If they got a black president or an asian president they would go mad? thats just sad :nono:
i cant believe people in this century still have so much hate for one and other.
I personally think policians are corrupt and influence the world too much anyone seen that farhen height 9/11 documentary by michael moor? thats shocking.Jan
Originally Posted by GamesTesterJan
The most shocking part is most of that so-called documentary was fabricated.
Huh really? please do explain i would love to hear it.JanQuote:
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No more then anyone else running for president. In the US we have character assasination to make up for our lack of violence (compared to other countries).Quote:
Originally Posted by tak
If he wasn't on the Democrate ticket they would claim that he wasn't "Asian" enough. That his privilaged (? still waiting for their definition on this) upbringing disqualified him from understanding the suffering of his own people. Not to mention the fact that he couldn't have been born outside the US since in order to run for President in the US you have to have been born a citizen.
(Statement based on DNC's statements so-far on any non-caucasian that ran on a non Democrate ticket.)
Don't ask me what anyone else would say since without a specific person in mind I have no idea.
Are you thinking of anyone in particular?
no... i dont think any one would try to kill an asain president.


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Saw this via Dj George Costanza's twitter. Just soak this one in, Jammerz ; )
Saw this via Dj George Costanza's twitter. Just soak this one in, Jammerz ; )
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On the inexorable march forward through time, as I grow ever closer to "adulthood" I find myself more and more attracted to music I know my dad would like. I'd heard growing up and growing old was difficult, but it turns out growing up is so smooth you barely realize it's happening. Is SJFM a smooth jazz blog? Am I becoming my own Dad? Should I buy a car and get a real job? Press pause on those troubling thoughts, my Jammers and press play on Intervals. Thank God I'll never be 21 again.
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I've posted about "the Bizkit" before, but EternalSteez pointed this one out to me a little while ago. "Rollin" is, without a doubt, a high energy hype jam for the ages. I see this getting "rediscovered" sometime soon, likely to be included in a mix by either Schwarz or DJ George Costanza. Maybe the rap-metal steeze that my older brother loved is gonna get a revival?? Either way, Durst and the Bizkit crew were on to something here. Also, enjoy the novelty of late 90s megastars Ben Stiller and Stephen Dorff opening the vid, humorously referring to Fred Durst as "red cap."
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Minneapolis psych/garage rockers Leisure Birds dropped another of my favorite records this year. Tetrahedron is a tightly wound set of trippy burners that shows Minneapolis to be a hub of some of the more thinking psych-rockers out there (including Food Pyramid, Daughters of the Sun, Dreamweapon, etc.). "Waveforms," the album closer, is available here in an abbreviated form, but it loses none of its potency. Co-released by the always reliable Moon Glyph and Totally Gross National Product, Tetrahedron is too damn good to pass up. Grip that vinyl HERE.
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Thanks to Juiceboxxx's recent "best of 2k14" list he posted over at his website I was turned onto the debut LP from L.A. duo DJ Dodger Stadium. I won't lie to you, I've been moving further and further away from house this past year. For whatever reason it's just doing it for me the way it used to. I don't know, but anyway, this record renewed my faith in dance music. Friend of Mine is full of emotional bangers that are good in the club or when you're sitting alone at home, wishing you were at the club. "One Who Lost" is the third track and it kills. I don't know what's going to happen between me and dance music in 2k15, but for now Dj Dodger Stadium is hittin' the spot. Maybe it will for you too?
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I think it's pretty well documented, both on the 'net and IRL, that I am a fan of the Gin Blossoms. I won't lie, I stick to the hits; but let's admit that those hits are pretty damn good. Above you can bask in the mellow rock of "Found Out About You," one of their "sleeper" jams. Maybe it's better than "Hey Jealousy"? Maybe not. Either way, listen to this when you're riding the bus to work, staring out the window at the cloudy skies, wishing you were back on the bike, basking in the summer sun...
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This year I've gotten more into noise and drone music, and one of the bands I can't get enough of has been L.A. duo (sometimes trio) Robedoor. Comprised of Alex Brown and Britt Brown (no relation), and occasionally M. Geddes Gengras on drums, Robedoor specialize in some burning tunes that are a healthy mix of doom metal and blasted psych rock. "Radiant Command," off their aptly titled record Burners, is streaming above. For those who may be interested, Britt's label Not Not Fun just issued a limited cassette edition of Robedoor's latest record, Primal Sphere, which you can cop HERE.
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This record came out in early 2k14, but since we were off the grid for a while I feel like it's necessary to post some of the "choice" tracks from earlier in the year. Bay Area psych-rock outfit Bronze dropped one of my favorite LPs of the year, World Arena, via Not Not Fun, and below you can stream highlight "Quality." The follow up to their RVNG released Copper, this whole thing has been blowin' my mind whenever I put it on, and I think you'll see why with the taste below. Cop World Arena here, as well as many of the other NNF/100% Silk goodies that have been killin' it this year : )
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So I just got this 2xcassette a couple weeks ago and I can't get over how chill these jams are. Comprised of four tunes from contemporary new age/ambient/chill-out gurus Panabrite, Former Selves, Hakobune, and Oliwa, Oceanic Triangulation is so so good. This is also my first experience with Oakland based label Inner Islands, who seem to be cultivating and curating very mellow, relaxing tapes. Brew up some green tea, get the bubble bath going, and zone out to the spacey, trippy vibe contained within these choice tapes :)
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Labels: ambient, bubble bath, chill out, Former Selves, Hakobune, Inner Islands, Oakland, Oliwa, Panabrite, Tea
Although I don't have a twitter account myself I find it's always good to keep up with some artists who eschew other forms of social media. Andy Petr, Brooklyn producer extraordinaire and SJFM contributor, unleashes a brand new tune for ya. "Deep Space Saturday Night (Analog Re-Version)" is "classic Petr," with dense, inventive production that can be found all over his wealth of releases (two EPs for Mixpak and a slew of freely released jams). While the initial build-up gives the impression that we're in for a deep banger of a beat, it just keeps on building a wall of synths and gives way to a tripped out closing that's not quite IDM, not quite EDM, ya feel me???
Stream below, and check out Petr's Twitter and Soundcloud for more :)
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Is that Murph on the phone pushing back his "7:30" dinner? How late did you stay?
Speaking of train station encounters, literally bumped into Bustercow at Park St. last night.
Actually it's not... he'd left by then.
The funny bit is... this is the last photo from this phone. I lost it on the train home.
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Lithium Ion Drills vs Ni-Cad
Anyone tried the relatively new Lithium Ion drills? I have noticed that some of them come with 2 batteries but their capacity is only around 1.1 amp hours. (Porter Cable, Makita for example) Makita offers a larger capacity battery but at much more cost. I guess the 1/2 hour recharge is their reasoning that 1.1 amp hours is enough for the average user. Any thoughts on Lithium Ion vs Ni-cad?
The Li-ion batteries are so much lighter. Their recharge time is quick also, so you can easily recharge one before your working one dies.
I couldn't go back to Ni-cad now. Small light packages with all the power I could want. These things are almost the size of the old Makita 9.6v drivers. Nice for getting into tighter spaces and easier to keep with you.
I don't use it professionally.
Two of the big factors of the ION, were weight and size. To the homeowner, this might not be a big deal, but when you use it overhead all day...it matters. They also charge faster and last longer. And the new tools that go along with them are also greatly improved.
I was looking at the Makita and wound up purchasing a Rigid Lithiom ION from HD after reading the feedback. I needed a 1/2" Jacobs keyless chuck and two batteries with a relatively quick charge time, and a carrying case. I am quite impressed so far and it also has a light.
Guaranteed for life doesn't mean what it used to.
Many manufacturers now consider 'life' to be until
they come out with a new model, then your guarentee
ends. Or, as with my Ducane grill, when the original
company gets bought out, (which happens constantly
nowdays), then the new owners don't honor the previous
manufacturers warrantee/guarantee.
I bought a Makita BDF451 1/2" drill with two 3 Amp Hour Lithium Ion batteries last year and it is great. Feels as strong as my 1/2" electric drill, but I can use it anywhere.
It has really high torque and the batteries seem to last a long time.
I'm not very knowledgable with the technical aspects of batteries so don't blast me out for asking this. But why can't companies provide LION batteries to just replace the old NiCads? Design them with the same male/female connectors and make people buy the charger for them, but make them usable with the drills we already have. I have a Hitachi 18v that I love; but it would rock even more with a battery that was even half the weight of the ones it uses now.
The only company I heard of that supplied a conversion to Li-ion was Milwaukee.
You might be able to roll your own but not sure if it worth the effort. I have read of people taking apart old dead batteries. Inside are pretty much standard sized cells. What I do not know is if there are any additional electronics in the battery case that are NiCad and/or L-ion specific.
L-ion does rock indeed.
I'm hearing from good sources that li-ion technology, even as popular as it is, is very young and is an intermediate step and still evolving with some current problems, like not running in very cold/not charging either, stopping for no reason...then recharging back to full capacity is a couple of minutes, etc. What I hear is the better technology today and for the future is the Li-Nano power tools (Li-nanophosphate), but the only ones that have it in the US right now is DeWalt and Black&Decker VPX. To quote the writer, "14.4 Nano impact is the most lightweight, reliable, powerful and long-lasting driver in the world."
Google it for references if you must.
I have a Craftsman 19.2 set of tools that is a couple of years old. The 2 NiCd batteries eventually died so I bought two of the new Lithium batteries (and the charger). They are expensive but worth it. Performance is really good and they last a long time before needing a charge.
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Coco: Coco cocococo?
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'The Situation' Lands New Project Deal With MTV
According to Variety, Sorrentino isn't attached to any specific project right now, but expect a pilot to be filmed at some point this year for the network.
"I'm excited to continue my relationship with MTV, which has been home for me for the last couple of years," Sorrentino said. "I'm really grateful for all the support from my fans. Hopefully, there will be plenty more situations in the future."
This is the third new project to be announced from the 'Jersey Shore' cast. Last month it was announced that MTV ordered two separate spin-off series, one featuring DJ Pauly D and another with Snooki and JWOWW.
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- Wednesday 04 MayBy themeeker
Actually, they have a project for him. It will be called "In the Closet with The Constipation".
MTV sux.
- Wednesday 04 MayBy John
No one watchesd MTV anymore. That moron, instead of working on his body, should look in the mirror and get a nose job..and let his hair grow. Then, he may be decent looking.
- Wednesday 04 MayBy Skeeter
This guys smile gives me the creeps, almost as much as him talking! This nation is really desperate if this is what we admire..
- Wednesday 04 May
It has to be due to teenaged girls, that dont know any better yet. Who else would be interested in seeing this guy?
But I have wondered, who told this punk he looked good while smiling out of the side of his mouth? He looks ridiculous to put it kindly. Mike is his real name, no ne has ever been named the situation. The guy is trying to get his own show for some time, and so is snookie. I dont know what they have done to deserve a show, they together, have no talent, no education.
It seems tv has really gone down hill for a while now.
Lets make sure our teens dont get into this type of tv, it cant be educational, or even healthy for anyone.
I miss the days, when a person had to have some talent, to be in this type of business.
- Monday 09 May
OH GOD NOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo..........!
Must we endure more of these "Jersey Shore-ians"?
Is there no more talent left that they must resort this? REALLY???
Whateva happened to Music Videos? I'm sure artists are still making them,right?
- Wednesday 04 MayBy Deano
It amazes me that he works out all the time and talks about being healthy and yet he smokes.hmmmmm
- Wednesday 04 MayBy plz
He's gay as a jbird!
- Thursday 05 MayBy Ted
Just when you think MTV couldn't be any worse, they prove you wrong.
- Monday 09 MayBy WTF
Gag me with a spoon. Why do they keep giving these worthless individuals attentions. Hmmmm, interesting reading, Mike arrested for marijuana possession. Why hasn't that hit all the tabloids? Mike, Paulie, Vinnie are so quick to call the girls in the clubs grenades but did they ever look at themselves in the mirror? They are 3 of the homeliest guys I have ever seen. And last but not least, Mike bombs on every appearance that he makes outside the show so why do they still keep giving him attention?
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Definitely Recommended
A group of 10 of us stayed here in May 2004. We booked it at a great rate through Expedia. The hotel was one of the best we've stayed in on our annual weekends away.
The rooms were huge!...maybe a little badly planned as it took about 2 minutes to walk from the bedroom to the bathroom (which were small in comparison to the amount of room available!) but overall it was great value for money.
Staff were friendly but not overly helpful. The location is great for exploring Buda...the Castle area, and two spas are close by (which have to be done...some of us didn't and regretted it when we saw how relaxed and refreshed the other looked!). Metro is nearby to get into Pest. We walked a lot...it's easy to do if you're into walking as the different areas aren't hugely far apart.
My friends were staying at the Meridien at the same time, which we visited. We all definitely preferred the look and feel of the Art O'tel.
Breakfast was good - wide selection...though it does get busy there. Great thing about the hotel is that there are a lot of people staying there but you wouldn't know it until you hit breakfast!
Excellent view, location could be better
Excellent view. Good location for exploring Castle Hill district....not as good for exploring Pest where most of the points of interest are. Breakfast buffet was pretty good.
Wonderful Hotel
Very clean and nice hotel. rooms are great, although we too had the same problem that another reviewer did with airconditioning. staff at the reception is much more helpful than room service or house keeping (house keeping was not willing to admit there was something wrong with the air conditioning, but the reception people actually got it fixed while we were out for the day). it's location in Buda, is about a 15 minute walk to where all the action is i.e. Pest. But its a very nice walk across the chain bridge. do not get the hotel to arrange pick-up from the airport as it is double of what would cost by airport minibus which is just as convenient. reception staff spoke english (which you will realise in budapest can be a problem sometimes) were very friendly and knew the right places to eat etc. make sure you carry the right electric plugs to charge your cellphone, cameras etc (budapest is on the asian plugs and i was carrying european and american and the hotel did not have converters so it was quite a task finding them in the markets). overall, highly recommended hotel. njoy. sam.
Perfect location for seeing the city
Perfect location for walking the city. The views from the rooms on the river side are great. We stayed 3 days and felt well taken care of. The internet access was perfect and we got all our email updates. We also parked our car on the street in front of the hotel without any problems. The lighted cable bridge is just down the street and we walked across it to get to the other side of the city. Perfect place.
Excellent, clean and funky hotel
This hotel is great, really new and chic and very close to all main sights with great views. Don't hesitate to book especially if you get a discounted rate on the internet. The prices inside the hotel itself are expensive for Budapest, but average in terms of western standards. the only thing I'd advise against is getting the hotel to ring you a cab to the airport at the end as this is vastly overpriced.
Very Pleasant Stay
Very nice little hotel. Location not ideal, but if you're a walker, then it's no big deal. I was very happy with my choice. It's a short walk to the Castle District, a very pleasant stroll along the riverside and across the Chain Bridge to the sights on the other side of the river. Gorgeous views of the Parliament building and the river, especially at night. Supermarket and metro 5 minutes away and variety of restaurants nearby. Staff very helpful, but with a slight standoffishness, which could have been due to being busy! Rooms well appointed, fresh, new and comfy! Can thoroughly recommend this hotel.
If you hate that stuffy European chintzy look which abounds in places like Vienna, but like clean, new, minimalistic simplicity, like me, then you'll love this place regardless of the artwork, which wasn't the reason I stayed here. I had stayed at the Art'otel in West Berlin previously, so thought I'd give this a go - and you should too!
Superb view but...
Having spent 6 nights in the Art'otel Budapest Hotel,I can assure you that the view from the rooms is superb!!!The Danube as well as the castle in the back are so beautiful!!!The rooms are very clean,nicely decorated and quiet.The hotel is coveniently located as far as the transport is concerned.You will certainly enjoy your breakfast since there is a full buffet.
Unfortunately,I should recommend that you check the air-condition since ours didn't work.There was a huge delay in fixing it so we finally changed a room without the hotel bringing us not even a complimentary dessert tray for the incovenience.I should also advise you not to take a hotel taxi since the tarrif is far more expensive than the usual.The staff was friendly enough although some times they tried to treat us as plain tourists.That made us have second thoughts about our choice.If you need to use their p.cs in order to connect your digital camera to it ,I highly recommend that you bring your Laptop along since this is not possible.
Excellent hotel stay
My girlfriend and I both agreed that the Art'Otel Budapest was one of the best hotel experiences we've had. The rooms were nicely decorated and very clean. Our room had a great view of the Danube and the Parliament building. All of the staff was friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet each day was great. The hotel even brought an excellent complimentary dessert tray to our room one night.
The Metro station is a short walk (maybe 3-5 minutes) from the hotel and buses and trams stop directly in front of the hotel. The business office had two computers with complimentary Internet service (supposedly 30 minutes per day, though I didn't notice anyone checking).
The staff was especially understanding and gracious about our delayed arrival and missed airport transfer, which they ultimately did not charge us for. (We had made repeated unsuccessful attempts to phone the hotel from the U.S. and apparently the email that a friend sent on our behalf did not reach the hotel.)
I highly recommend the Art'Otel Budapest.
This hotel is an oasis in the chaos of Budapest. I have never been so well looked after as I was here. Don't hesitate - just book it.
Better than your average Business hotel
This hotel is on the West side of the river near exactly opposite the Parlament Building. I booked online using their website and got a special weekend rate. Got a great room with a view of the river and Parlament. This hotel has art all over the place which makes it a bit more interesting than your average 4 star hotel. Beakfast (good full buffet) was included. Also 30 minutes internet free per day in their business centre, there was nobody there checking so I used to just walk in and check my email/surf the web at anytime. I would definately stay here again. The only downside is that its on the West bank so its not right slap bang in the centre of town. However there are trams right out the front which you can get to Gellert in 5 minutes or metro to town in 10 minutes. There is also a supermarket and several resturants (including Chinese, French, Belgium, Italian) all withing 5 minutes walk.
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You'd figure that if you were in Amsterdam, your attention would be on other things, but Chris says that he couldn't help but be struck by the parallels between online marketing and some of the practices he observed in Amsterdam.
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--Lionel Ritchie This past spring I spent a week on vacation in Amsterdam, completely cut off from the Internet. No Web, no email, nothing. First time I've done that since my honeymoon in 1998.
While I was missing my usual dose of information, I couldn't help but be struck by the parallels between online marketing and some of the practices that I observed in Amsterdam.
For example, restaurants and cafesin Amsterdam take forever to take your order, bring your food, and collect your check. For some people, this might seem like a pleasant case of Old World charm, letting you linger over mealtime conversation. For this busy American tourist, however, it was horrible.
The worst episode happened at The Pancake Bakery. For those of you who have never been to Amsterdam, the Dutch are huge pancake fans. Cafes all over the city serve pancakes that look like giant crepes, topped with every conceivable substance, from smoked salmon to chocolate (though, thankfully, not those two together). They're quite delicious, but I'll never understand how the Dutch avoid being the fattest people on the planet. Maybe it's all the smoking they do.
Anyway, my wife and I stopped at the Pancake Bakery for lunch (a Norwegian pancake with smoked salmon and creme franche and a Dutch pancake with ice cream, cherries, liqueur, and whipped cream), which was excellent. While we were eating, however, a massive crowd had built up, thanks to the popularity of the restaurant. At least 20 people were waiting, and they spilled out into the street, despite near-freezing temperatures.
When we finished our meal, I went up to pay and was told to return to my seat, that they would come with the bill shortly. I thought, "Oh, how nice," and sat back down to wait. And wait. And wait.
After 30 minutes, they still hadn't brought the bill! Now mind you, this is with 20 potential paying customers waiting in the freezing cold.
Finally, I had to force my way back to the cash register and insist on paying. Needless to say, I stiffed them on the tip.
Nonetheless, this bizarre behavior isn't restricted to our European friends.
Think of all the times you heard "stickiness" hailed as a panacea for Web sites. Well, the problem is that having stickiness without actual sales is like having customers hanging around your restaurant without you actually collecting checks.
The goal of a business is to make money. Yes, it's important to have all your tables full and to keep your customers happy, but at the end of the day what matters is what's in the cash register. Otherwise, your profits will head south faster than Lionel Ritchie's career.
One company that's figured out how to successfully transition from a sticky, advertising-based model to actually charging customers for sticking around is ezboard. The company had followed the trajectory of many Web companies: Backed by venture capital investors, it set about giving away free services, specifically message boards. This resulted in 700,000 message boards and 5 million registered users, which in today's advertising environment means that it might squeeze out enough ad revenue per month to pay for a Starbucks latte. What ezboard did next, however, was ingenious:
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A dog is a cheetah's best friend at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park
Though mixing cats with dogs can sometimes be dicey on the home front, putting cheetahs with dogs at the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park has been a purr-fect pairing for more than 40 years.
For several generations, dogs have been the cheetahs' security blankets. Friendly, low-key dogs like Hopper give a cheetah cues to relax. In turn, the dog gets a lifetime playmate.
Because cheetahs are insecure and flight-oriented — rather than confrontational like a tiger or lion — they accept the dogs.
"We're looking for a friendly dog that wants a buddy," says Rose-Hinostroza, who says most of the dogs come from shelters, selected for their demeanor. "We want a dog that's going to be a pal, a dog that's the big brother or big sister and really does encourage the cheetah and makes the cheetah feel more confident."
When the cat sees that the dog relaxed, it senses that "this dog has no care in the world," Rose-Hinostroza says. "Nothing is wrong. Everything is right."
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Rose-Hinostroza has always loved big cats and has been a trainer for 20 years, the last 11 with the San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. Previously she was a trainer at the Cincinnati Zoo and worked with Siegfried and Roy's lions and tigers in Las Vegas.
She says it was actually the movie industry that first put dogs with big cats, getting "the benefit of the domesticated dog communicating to the cat."
The San Diego Zoo adopted the idea to raise its cheetah "ambassadors" with dogs four decades ago.
Four cheetahs currently in the Safari Park's animal ambassador program (in which animals meet the public or take part in demonstrations and shows) keep company with three dogs. There are three cheetah-dog duos at the San Diego Zoo.
Only Kiburi — who won't be 2 until November — has not yet had a full-time companion. Instead, Kiburi is the rare cheetah that actually likes to spend time with all three of the dogs at Safari Park but doesn't yet trust a dog to share his space at night.
And though he plays with Kiburi, Hopper has been the full-time buddy of Kiburi's cousin Amara for about three years.
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Kiburi also plays with two other dogs: Yeti, a 120-pound Anatolian shepherd, and Clifford, an 80-pound black lab mix.
The dogs, meanwhile, have helped trainers with many other species, including warthogs, camels and hyenas.
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Park visitors are curious about the cheetah-dog connection and often ask why the big cat doesn't simply eat the dog.
But as Rose-Hinostroza explains, the dog actually is dominant, because the cheetah prefers flight over fight and cats are mostly solitary by nature while dogs are pack animals.
Through body language, the dog is always asking, "Are you the boss or am I?" while the cat simply doesn't care, she says.


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Emma Bennett won the championship trophy for capturing first place in freeskate. Bennett also had two runner-up finishes.
James River skaters, coached by Mark Vasarhelyi, captured five first-place finishes overall and three runner-up skates.
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