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Enroth Admits To Using Performance-Detracting Substances
by @DaveDavisHockey on 03/08/13 at 11:14 AM ET
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Sabres goaltender Jhonas Enroth raised a few eyebrows last night when he told the media, following a Buffalo 3-2 shootout loss to New Jersey in which cramps caused him to leave the game after Patrick Elias' game-tying goal with just over a minute left in regulation, that he probably shouldn't drink coffee on game days.
While this admission irritated some Buffalo media and fans, coffee isn't exactly a newfound discovery among NHL players.
Detroit Red Wings forward Henrik Zetterberg has been known to drink it on game day:
[3:00 PM]: Drinks a cup of coffee. Takes his time and charges his batteries for the game.
Retired NHL antagonist Darcy Tucker was mocked by Glen Healy for routinely mixing it with cola before games.
Another former NHL'er, Chris Chelios, would already have finished his first cup by the time his teammates showed up for work.
But if you think Enroth has a problem, it can't compare to the caffeinated trials of goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin early in his career. Back in the day, the Russian was known to chug pots of coffee between periods. It got so bad that during a game against Toronto at Maple Leaf Gardens, Khabibulin needed IVs to restore his fluids and was hospitalized overnight:
"He was very poorly conditioned in Phoenix," (John) Tortorella said. "He always felt he could just rely on his talent."
Khabibulin smoked and drank lots of coffee.
"I like coffee," he said. "Most Europeans do."
The problem was, Khabibulin was slamming it between periods, hoping the caffeine buzz would, as he said wryly, "keep me awake."
Coffee is a diuretic. So between that and the sweat Khabibulin lost during games, he kept getting dehydrated. It was so bad during one game against the Maple Leafs, Khabibulin needed IVs to restore his fluids and was hospitalized overnight.
"I was white as the walls in Maple Leaf Gardens," he said.
Enroth said he plans to drink more water and Gatorade on game days. Thankfully, he at least played well enough last night that we won't have to wait until coffee bean harvest season for Ryan Miller to get another game of rest.
Thanks to KK colleague George Malik for his contributions to this piece.
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- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 1/4 tsp lemon extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
In a large bowl, whisk or beat egg whites together with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
Add sugar two tablespoons at a time, mixing between additions to ensure the sugar dissolves. Continue mixing until egg whites are stiff and glossy.
Fold in lemon extract and lemon zest, then drop by tablespoonfuls onto two large parchment-lined baking sheets.
Place in oven for 1 3/4 hours
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Per Cookie: Calories 28, Calories from Fat 0, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 7mg, Carbohydrate 6g, Fiber 0g, Protein 0.4g

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Five strong for Wake
Head coach Jeff Bzdelik has been rolling along on the recruiting trail
While sniffing around the Web this A.M., we came across this fresh highlight mix of Aaron Rountree (Wilson, N.C./Greenfield), a 6-8 senior small forward who verbaled to Wake Forest.
Known as a pass-first wingman, Rountree's capable of knocking down the open shot and finishing in transition. Don't take it from us, though. Check out this CLHTV.com mix of his game.
And while we're at it, we decided to round up some visuals of all of the Demon Deacon's 2012 commits. It's a top-15 class. They earned it.
Andre Washington (Rocky Mount, VA/Hargrave Military Academy): You can't teach size, and Washington's got plenty of it. Listed at 6-10, Washington reclassified to 2012 and took his game to Hargrave, where he'll play against an elite national schedule and continue to work on building out his frame, improve his self-confidence and hone his big man skill set.
Codi Mlller-McIntyre (Concord, N.C./Hargrave Military Academy): Washington's Hargrave teammate, Codi-Miller McIntyre is a strong 6-2 floor leader who can tally baskets and dole out assists. He ran with Carolina elite this summer and gives Wake coach Jeff Bzdelik a future leader on and off the court.
Arnaud Adala Moto (Alexandria, VA/Episcopal): Moto, a 6-6 small forward, averaged 19.0 points per game last season for Episcopal, leading the team to a 25-3 overall record and 7-0 in league play. Known for his scoring ability, Moto's an exceptional athlete who plays with a high motor. He's listed as the 22nd best small forward in the country by Rivals and 118th overall in the class of 2012.
Tyler Cavanaugh (Albany, N.Y./Jamesville-Dewitt): Cavanaugh picked the Deacs over in-state Syracuse, but will get a shot to play the Orange when they join the ACC. He averaged 16.0 points per game for Jamesville-Dewitt last season, winners of four consecutive New York Class 'A' public school state championships. A 6-8 face-up power forward, Cavanaugh can connect from the mid-range all the way out to the arc. He'll quickly find time in Wake Forest's rotation.
Note: While embeddable video isn't available for Cavanaugh, you can check out video of the four-man HERE, before he made his college selection.


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High school can be stressful with homework and tests. But a pair of Illini Bluffs teachers are helping students blow off steam and stay active at the same time.
Even though their department budget has been cut, Illini Bluffs P.E. teachers Jen Schafer and Tyler Hesh have exercised their creativity to keep their kids active.
"They keep things really fun," said Illini Bluffs student Breann Randle. "They make up games. They have a game called speedballl, which all the kids love. All it includes is a ball and a net and a whole bunch of kids running around, which doesn't cost much."
Student Jordan Sanford likes to work out and looks forward to P.E. class.
"We get to listen to music in class. That's cool," said Sanford. "They're cool people, they're nice."
And on Wednesday all the heavy lifting by Schafer and Hesh was rewarded. They were named this week's One Class at a Time winner and received a $1,000 grant for their school from CEFCU and HOI 19 News.
"We can definitely use it," said Schafer. "We've had our budget cut for next year and there are some things we'd like the kids to be able to do."
With the $1,000 grant Jen and Tyler can buy equipment and maybe even schedule a field trip.
Normally we're able to take the kids bowling. We could maybe use it for that," said Schafer. "Since Tyler came to the high school he's brought some new things , some ultimate frisbee and frisbee golf."
Hesh also had some ideas for putting the money to good use.
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and this amazing Union Jack Pegboard Headboard made by Carmel from Our Fifth House for her son's room:
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…or to be more precise the outfield power-hitting prospects? In three consecutive years, the Angels signed Jim Edmonds ('88), Tim Salmon ('89), and Garret Anderson ('90). With the development of Erstad ('95), the Angels felt confident enough to trade Edmonds prior to the start of the 2000 season. Since then, the Angels have not signed/developed any bona fide power-hitting outfielders.
This lack of minor league outfield depth creates organizational/strategic problems. For example, when Juan Rivera broke his leg in 2006, management reacted by signing Gary Matthews, Jr. This may have been avoided if we had some decent outfield prospects in the minors. Also, signing free agent outfielders with big $ contract commitments has limited the prospects for the re-signing/extending Teixeira, K-Rod, Rivera, GA and others.
What's more, the minors don't appear to hold much future promise. The only outfield prospects with any power are Adam Pavkovich at AAA, Brian Stavisky at AA (both are 27 years old…getting a little late!), Anthony Norman (Quakes) and Jeremy Moore (Kernels) at single A. That's it! Not a lot there to intimidate the string of Cy Young Award pitchers we have seen recently.


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IRON RIVER—Celebrated Wisconsin folksinger Skip Jones will be performing in concert Tuesday, July 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the West Iron District Library, 116 W. Genesee St. here.
Jones has been on the road since spring delighting crowds with his wit, charm and soul as part of his 2012 "Water Is Life" tour. From Madison to Saginaw to Big Bay to Ashland, he has been carrying the message to young and old alike that our Great Lakes are precious and irreplaceable. Just out of the studio earlier this year recording songs that celebrate and emphasize the "Gift of Water," he will be playing and singing songs for the young and the young-at-heart. "He won't let you forget that, here in Michigan, we are never more than six miles from a body of water and we are the caretakers of more than 3,288 miles of breathtaking shoreline," said a spokesperson. This event is free and open to the public.


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Coffin leaves church following service for Lee Rigby
The funeral service of murdered soldier Fusilier Lee Rigby was officiated by the Rev Dr John Findon.
The hymns were Who Would True Valour See, Lord Of All Hopefulness and I Vow To Thee My Country. The choir sang Deep Peace Of The Running Wave.


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Find the latest news on a full range of frauds committed by business professionals and government officials, including mortgage fraud, securities fraud and heath care fraud.
The NBA lockout recently took a turn for the worse. With games cancelled up until December 15, the NBA players rejected an offer from the owners and filed an antitrust lawsuit against the league.
Carmelo Anthony, Kevin Durant and a handful of other players filed the lawsuit at federal courts in Oakland and Minneapolis on November 15, alleging the NBA violated antitrust laws and tried to manipulate players by forcing them to take considerable reductions in salary and compensation.
"The big catch there is courts move very slowly," said Paul D.
Former clients of Bernie Madoff have filed a $19 billion lawsuit against JP Morgan Chase, alleging the bank knew about Madoff's schemes and covered up fraud.
A lawsuit filed by the trustee liquidating Madoff's former business, Irving Picard, was recently thrown out by a judge on the basis that only the victims can bring claims, leading to the lawsuit the new lawsuit being filed.
"JPMC chose to enable Madoff's fraud, not just through the various ways it participated in his activity, but by helping to cover Madoff's naked theft with the imprimatur of a glob
Andy Samberg, of NBC's long-running show "Saturday Night Live," is facing a copyright infringement charge, following allegations by a St.
The former city manager of a suburb in Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit against the suburb, alleging he's still owed money from his salary.
Robert Rizzo filed the lawsuit October 31 against the city of Bell, saying he's still owed $1.5 million.
Rizzo is facing charges of fraud and misappropriation of funds after allegedly planning a scheme to take more than $6 million from the city to bulk up his salary, as well as salaries of other Bell officials.
"Rizzo's lawsuit is just another example of the gross disregard he has had towards all the working famil
Sidley Austin, LLP, a law firm in New York that specializes in white collar crime, announced the addition of David Rody to its firm in the role of partner.
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Emptying My Notebook: Quotes of Note from Tigers' Bruce Rondon, and about Reds' Tony Cingrani
I have had two stories on MiLB.com this week. Below are significant quotes that did not make it into either story.
Story: "Prospect Q&A: Inside Rondon's head"
Bruce Rondon on his interactions with ex-Tigers closer/current free agent Jose Valverde: "He has been like a father to me. When I was in the Minors, he reached out to me, he would take me out to places. He became like a motivation to me. He would tell me that I could do it. He would tell me that he wanted me to be like him, to get to the big leagues like him. He wanted me to establish myself. And wherever he is now, I'd really like to thank him for that, for giving me that confidence and that good advice because it was really great on his part.
On the Valverde-inspired key to being a good closer: "Confidence. More than anything, confidence. If you don't have confidence, you will not get anywhere.
On being counted on to save the game: "When I come out, everyone has that confidence in me. If they said I'm the one closing out the game, then they confided in me and that's when I get going and tell myself I'm the best."
Story: "Odorizzi, Cingrani make it look easy"
Tom Brown, Tony Cingrani's Double-A Pensacola pitching coach, on Cingrani's pickoff move: "His pickoff move is very good because his mechanics are a little bit different, his delivery is a little bit different and his delivery to the plate and to first are very similar, so it's tough for a guy to read. He's got to learn when to throw over and when not to, but he's going to pick guys off just because of his athletic ability and funny delivery. … He does step at a 45 degree, but his move is perfectly legal. He deceives the runner because he's got a long arm delivery and a lot of bounce and movement in his delivery and, as he bounces and moves, he actually moves toward the plate, [so] it looks like [that] to the guy at first base. Then he plants his foot at 45 and is right on the money."
On Cingrani's athleticism: He's a real good athlete. Nobody is in the weight room more, no one runs more, he's really athletic and no one is better conditioned. That plays an important role in having such strong legs and quick reactions."
On Cingrani's work ethic: "He came in polished in a lot of ways, but he's basically just a really hardworking, dedicated player. I've been [coaching] for over 25 years, and he's about as dedicated and hardworking as anyone I've ever seen."
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Smoking on the University of South Dakota campus is banned starting in January.
The USD Student Government Association and Faculty Senate already endorsed the ban, and now the USD Executive Committee voted to ban smoking on the campus. The ban takes effect January 9, 2013.
Even though the smoking ban was passed just recently, Student Government Association President Alissa VanMeeteren noted the initiative has been in the making for nearly a decade. VanMeeteren said recent student response helped fuel a positive process to enacting the resolution.
"This is an example of USD Truly moving onward," VanMeeteren said in a news release. "I think it's so important for students to get behind an issue like this and it's a credit to the administration. This decision shows that our administration has students' interests at heart."


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It's fun starting a new project, right? But who has extra time in the day to devote to yet something else? But I've come up with a project that combines two things that I already do with regularity: eat and write. And since going local is the new thing now, that can factor in too. Are you ready for it?
The year 2014 will be the year that I eat at every lunch spot on Solano Avenue. And since I'm also trying to get in more activity this year, I will walk to each one.
Before I started my quest, I did a bit of research. According to the Solano Avenue Association website, this street that's just over a mile long boasts 65 restaurants. But I'm limiting my project to places that serve lunch, so a few of those 65 will be knocked off the list. (I wonder if Rivoli's would consider opening for lunch…) Without doing too much math in advance, that probably means eating lunch out on Solano about once a week. And of course with the way eateries come and go along this famed Berkeley thoroughfare, some may disappear before I reach them this year, and more might pop up. I thought about approaching my lunching alphabetically, from Ajanta's to Zand's, but decided instead to start at the top of Solano where it intersects with the Alameda and eat my way down to San Pablo by year's end.
Now I'm no gourmand, but I have eaten pretty much all my life, so my experience is considerable. In general, I plan to give my opinion on the food, service, prices, and even the décor. I may even include completely unrelated bits of information and personal anecdotes that you would never see in a reputable restaurant review. But I can do that because it's my blog, and I'm paying for my own food. (Well, technically my husband will probably pay most of the time since he'll be coming along too, but it's the same bank account anyway.)
Hope you come along on this epicurious journey with me.


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Have you ever wondered how to get a girl to be sexually interested in you? Have you ever wanted to escape the "friend zone"? Then sit back, relax and get ready for the answer to this mind-blowing enigma. I have a little riddle for you—what is tall, tan, handsome and has a girlfriend? The answer is me. And you too can have a girlfriend; all you have to do is follow these steps and add a little of your own sugar and spice and let the magic begin.
In order to get a girlfriend, you have to flirt—and you have to be a pro at it. I am not talking about going up and hitting her with some corny pickup line. I am talking about walking up to this fine-looking female (with confidence) and hitting her with compliment after compliment and then, BAM, a clever, well-thought out pickup line! She will not even know what hit her, but she will love it. The thing is, though, flirting is not just some walk in the park! It takes time, planning, and practice. A quick word of advice—if you have a sibling, regardless of how awkward it is, practice on them. It is a win-win situation—if it works, then you have solid gold material to use on the ladies; if it does not work, the rejection will not sting as much because it is your sibling! As I said earlier, it all starts with your approach. If you want to make this foxy lady your foxy girlfriend, you have to walk toward her with a confident strut (but make sure your strides are even and not too spaced out). She needs to know that you mean business! You have to have an intensity that burns like the fires of Hades in your loins (look sexy and smile with your eyes). Once you are in the presence of your future counterpart, do not waste time. Lock eyes and compliment her. Then gaze at her innocently for a couple seconds. That is right, bust out the old puppy dog eyes and then walk away. She will think that you truly meant it and that you were not just trying to hit on her (even though that is OBVIOUSLY what you were doing). She will quickly chase after you and she will want to engage in conversation, for she is clearly interested in you. When you start the conversation you have to tell her your name, your line of profession (this is no time to be modest, make yourself look Christ-like), and a sad story involving you saving an animal (the cuter, the better), performing CPR on it and having it die in your arms. As she is crying from your dismal tale, comfort her and show off a little more of your sensitive side (it cannot hurt to break into tears yourself). While she is still grief-stricken, compliment her eyes as you wipe away her tears. Then hit her with the sweetest pickup line that you can think of (it works best to plan this out beforehand; if you really need to, think it up while you are comforting her). Your goal is to melt her heart with your words. After all of this, make up a reason to leave (for example: you have to wake up early the next day so you can volunteer at a Children's Hospital), tell her that you want to continue your conversation on another night over dinner and ask for her number. That way, you can contact her for a future date.
Before entering the dating world, one has to make certain preparations. Appearance is a key component when trying to attract somebody of the opposite gender. It does not matter if your mother thinks you are beautiful on the inside, because all that means is that you are ugly on the outside. Now, I am not saying that if you are ugly, nobody will ever be interested in you, but it sure does not help. That is, unless you are trying to pick up blind girls. But, back to my original point—appearance is key to impressing women. You can try to look like a Hollister model and have a super duper cool faux-hawk, drench yourself in cologne and wear a BA polo, but that generally will not really help you unless you are trying to pick up a guy named Lance. You can also try wearing skinny jeans and a v-neck, but girls are not usually attracted to guys that are more sterile than a prepubescent boy. You may think I am being kind of harsh, but dating women is a tricky game; one wrong move and you are eating by yourself at Applebee's, and NOBODY wants to eat alone at Applebee's. I personally suggest getting a fresh haircut the day of your first date. Play it safe, get a professional looking haircut. Nothing that screams, "Hey, look at me!" or "I am better than you". Arrogance is not the best route to take when trying to find somebody to accompany you for the rest of your life. If you really want to impress your date, show up with a dress shirt and tie; nothing too fancy, just something to show that you are about to show her a night of whimsical wonder and fine dining. Make sure you having matching pants and shoes to go with your shirt and tie. If you want to look a little more casual and seductive, do not be afraid to loosen the tie, unbutton the top couple of buttons, and roll up the sleeves—it shows that you are not uptight and you are willing to go with the flow. Now that you have selected an award-winning wardrobe, you can move on to focusing on other necessities, such as methods of transportation or location of the date. As for transportation, keep it professional. Again, not fancy but not cute either (save the tandem bicycle for another time). As long as it has four wheels and an engine, you should be good to go (having other perks such as doors, seats and a steering wheel come in handy too). When picking a restaurant, one must be cautious. First of all, fast food establishments do NOT count as restaurants. You might also want to stay away from places where the cheapest item on the menu is a forty dollar lobster (I mean seriously, have you ever had lobster that was REALLY worth forty dollars?). Look for a classy joint—perhaps a Red Robin or Granite City (Note: Hooters is not considered a classy joint).
Once you have decided upon where you would like to treat your lady to fine dining, you have to "go in for the kill". In other words, you have to make this desirable gal your life partner. If you thought it was challenging up to this point, get ready to have your brain figuratively blown out of your skull by the knowledge you are about to obtain. This situation can be the stickiest of the icky. Many have tried and many have failed. I am sad to inform you that some have even perished. Do not succumb to the trepidation though! This turmoil can be avoided, as long as you stay calm and take things slow. After you pick up your future wife in your automobile, take her for a nice stroll to the restaurant of your choice and enjoy your moderately-priced meal, it is time to get a little more serious. As you may already know, I am talking about ordering dessert. Ordering dessert is a delicate process, as well as a delicatessen process. When ordering dessert, one must select a dessert choice that satisfies the needs of both you and your acquaintance. Price is not a factor when choosing a dessert; it is all about the quality of your confection. Choose wisely, for this can be a deal breaker with your romantic companion. It would be wise to confer with the lady that you are treating to this divine meal to see what satisfies her taste buds (regardless of what you prefer, go with whatever she wants to eat). Once you both have finished (and enjoyed) your elegant meal and dessert, make sure you tip a generous twenty percent to your waiter. It makes you look like a big-hearted fellow. On your way home, park a couple blocks away from her house. Take her for a luxurious stroll through the local park (Note: If it is cold, do the old "lend her your jacket" trick. It works every time). After you have made your way back to her humble abode, go in for the goodnight kiss on either the cheek or the forehead (your choice). Tell her you had an extraordinarily lovely time and that you would like to do this again, if she's willing (trust me, if you follow all of these steps carefully, she will be willing). Once you have said your goodbyes and she has entered her home, gather small pebbles to throw at her window (Note: Emphasis on pebbles. Rocks or other large objects are not acceptable. The goal is to get her attention, not shatter her windows). When she approaches the window and opens it to see what it is that you want, break into a romantic melody (Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond or Build Me Up Buttercup by The Foundations are both personal favorites. They tend to have positive reactions). Then blow her a kiss and scamper off to your vehicle before the neighbors notify the proper authorities of a disturbance. Wait AT LEAST two days, then call her up that evening just to check up on her and have a pleasant conversation about her day and her job. The next day, call her again and ask her if she would be interested in going on a second date. For the second date, make it a little more interactive. Dinner is fine, but focus more on another activity to keep things interesting. Might I suggest staying away from horseback riding, for it can result in becoming a quadriplegic. Choosing an activity in which there are no apparent winners or losers and your only intention is to have fun is generally the best. Perhaps you could plan a whole day of activities including an afternoon picnic (this is where spending years of your life watching god-awful cooking shows with your mother will finally pay off). Make sure that you are showing an evident interest in your date (hopefully she will be showing interest as well). Do not be too forward. You do not want her thinking that your only intentions are to have a strictly physical relationship (Note: Do not take tips on picking up girls from Jersey Shore). After your riotous day of activities and mind-blowingly awesome picnic, it is time to go back to your lover's house. When you arrive upon your destination be ready to make the magic happen. This is what you have been working toward for days. This is the real deal. This is where it all pays off. You are finally going to ask this girl to be your lawfully wedded girlfriend (perhaps this is not proper terminology but that is not important). There are a few approaches you can take to do this. You can get down on one knee, grab her by the hand (kiss it, of course) and ask her to be your lady. You could also hold her hands, gaze into her eyes seductively and ask her if she would like to be your gal pal. If you are really feeling confident, you can just wing it and be yourself (But since when does being yourself work? The answer is never). If you ask your affectionate friend to become more than friends and she rejects you; go to the local supermarket, buy a half gallon of ice cream, go home, swallow sadness and spend the rest of the night watching romantic comedies by yourself while eating your half gallon of ice cream and crying about how pitiful you are. Then, go out the next night, find a new woman and repeat steps one through three.
If your lady friend accepted your gracious offer to become your girlfriend, then congratulations! You have now found your soul mate. You now have a reason for living and things just could not be any better for you. Trying to get a girlfriend can be a very difficult and heart-wrenching procedure, but if successful, it is worth all the blood, sweat and tears that were shed in the process. My methods may be a little unorthodox, but they are basically immaculate.


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What a glorious morning!
As if yesterday's victory over the hapless Pats wasn't sweet enough, my satisfaction's been potentiated by the whining over at Pats' Pulpit.
If you haven't taken the time to go over there and poke around, I'd recommend it. The Brady apologists are out in full force. "Not enough weapons!" they cry.
"It wasn't Tom's fault," they moan.
"Fire McDaniels!" they wail.
Was it Edelman's fault that Brady overthrew him during the first quarter? Was it McDaniels' fault that Brady overthrew wide-open receivers four times?
The fact is, our defense focused on stopping the run and challenged Tom Brady to beat us. And Brady wasn't up to the challenge.
And I don't think he's been up to the task all year. Honest Patriot fans admit that Tom Brady hasn't been the same Tom Brady that we've all grown to know and hate. And while delusional Pats' fans fall back on the common refrain of Tom not having any competent receivers, outside observers know that his accuracy has diminished.
That's why the Patriots have had to rely on referee assistance during so many of their wins this year. A #2 seed? What a farce.
That team is in deep trouble. I suspect even Bill Belichick knows it too. I can't remember him ever fighting wars in the media like he did when he suggested Wes Welker had targeted Aqib Talib. Feeling defensive, Bill? Painted into a corner?
Excuses, excuses, excuses.
"Oh, you just don't know the specifics of Spygate. If you knew the specifics of Spygate, you'd know that we never 'technically' violated the rules."
"We have soooo many injuries."
I even read a Pats' fan say, "Damn you, Hernandez!" As if the worst thing to come out of that homicide was the Patriots' loss of a starter. Nevermind the life that was lost.
Oh, what a glorious morning! Not only are we headed to the Super Bowl (where we'll likely win), but to utterly dominate the Pats...well, cheers!


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Dozens gathered on the sidewalks outside First Presbyterian Church as bells tolled for each of the 26 Connecticut school shooting victims.
Pastor Kevin Hicks read a brief paragraph on each of the victims, 20 children and six teachers and staff members. Many wiped tears as a victim's description struck a chord with them.
"It is a tragedy that so many of us can connect with as parents or grandparents" explained Dr. Tracey Leaver-Williams. "Those families have Christmas presents under a tree or decorations hanging but they won't be celebrating like they would have."
"As a teacher, you don't expect to give your life for your students," explained Terri Overstreet. "But those teachers did and 20 kids had the promise of a future stolen from them."
Those who attended the brief service braved the cold as a way to connect to something that touched their heart from nearly 1000 miles away.
"For me, when we have so many questions, it is a way to be strong and to have hope and to remember where we get our strength," noted Rev. Hicks. "But unfortunately, we don't always get our questioned answered."
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Emotions are running high right now and the fan base is divided over who will win the UFC 162 main event, Anderson Silva or Chris Weidman. Whoever wins, all I ask is that you PLEASE keep it courteous, classy and respectful. No reason to dance on the shattered dreams of the conquered.
There's going to be a lot of egg on a lot of faces, so don't run and hide like a scaredy cat when your boy comes up lame, whoever it may be. A few of you have talked a lottttttta shit, and you might want to get those apologies ready just in case.
I don't need one, because Weidman is winning.
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Please join us Saturday February 1st for a stellar night of music featuring PillowTalk performing all new material from their forthcoming album live at Monarch. Also on the line up the mysterious and infectious sounds of dAvi A along with the the master blaster of Nite Moves Papa Lu. Of course Smoke n' Mirrors residents Shiny Objects and Trev Campbell will be in full effect dropping the very best deep house, disco and techno.
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Smoke N Mirrors is pleased to release Wildkats' single,'Rock D' Disco'. This three track EP brings a deep, pumping sound with disco toned synths meshed with a satisfyingly forthright bass.
WiLDKATS are a production collective formed in East London when Edinburgh DJs Stuart Sandeman & Scott Dickie met US import Corey Baker. After sharing ideas over a booming warehouse bass bin they decided to get into the studio. Pulling influences from 80s Funk and New York Disco they began to develop their sound; an energetic combination of groove led house and dubby disco with their trademark WiLDKATS bass-line. WiLDKATS are part of a new movement in contemporary house music fusing 80s drums, synths and bass sounds, putting their own funked up stamp on this with their catchy edits and raw dance floor killers.
Smoke N' Mirrors is proud to present, our next release of deep house goodness from Shiny Objects, "Higher Ground" Featuring Michael Marshall
WIth "Higher Ground," Shiny Objects elevates you higher while simultaneously taking you deeper underground. The release kicks off with a compelling bass-line layered with spacy synth stabs. Michael Marshall, vocalist from the legendary hip-hop classic Luniz "I Got 5 On It," urges listeners to abandon their daily concerns and surrender to the beat. In the classic deep house fashion, his strong male vocal is soulful and persuasive.
Maxxi Soundsystem delivers a stellar remix with rich crystalline textures and a series of ever-building layers stacked upon the original's ominous bass-line. The Sleight of Hands remix gives us a smokey garage- influenced rethink of the original with layers of echoed vocals and an extra infusion attitude.
Edit Murphy is back with his 3rd original release, Metro, on Smoke N' Mirrors Records.
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"California Love" is complete with funk licks and a punchy disco bassline that give a sensual stride with a heavy dose of playful percussion and vocals that make this track a perfect peaktime jam.
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Dr. Doug's FAQs: ASU recruits, Fantasy Football and how to get Doug to block you
Originally published: Sep 5, 2013 - 12:07 pm
This week we start with Nick, who gives me an ASU recruiting update. There's just one thing: I don't care. There's nothing more boring in sports than recruiting to cover. Sure, your success as a program is deeply dependent on recruiting, but I'm not going to waste my time covering it. Kids change their minds and back out of oral commitments. If they leave your program, the kid has no morals. If the kid switches his commitment to your program, your coaches just out-worked the other schools. It's all crap. When recruiting is over, I'll watch some film on each kid and get to know them then.
If ASU fans really care about recruiting, buy tickets to the game and show high school kids an environment that rivals other major programs.
Rob asks me a fantasy football question. I don't mock those that play but I could never do it. I'm too competitive and would spend my whole life worried about my fantasy team. Having said that, I would not keep Michael Floyd now that Jonathan Cooper is hurt. I think it will take a few games for this offense to succeed.
Paradoxal's tweet is in response to my tweet about Michael Beasley. I said, "I wish someone at work would pay me $7 million dollars to go away. We're all in the wrong business." Amazing that Beasley is only 24 years old. Very few people in America have failed so mightily after being given so much.
Merrick fell into the Tim Tebow trap. He said "review" in his tweet but then tweeted an update saying he meant Tebow. Merrick, you can't use Heisman Trophy winners as the baseline. When you complain about Tebow not making a team, you're declaring you know more than 32 NFL GMs. Face it, Tebow lovers: It's exactly as I told you. Love the man but don't pay the player.
And then there is Tom...I'll let the video speak to my feelings about that.
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Stacy Coulter is under serious pre-Christmas pressure to find the perfect
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scrapbook through the years of all the cards we've given her. Even as a young
The Dallas man found his target for the parentals today at Target. The card he chose for mom and dad is, "Your classical tradition Christmas colors and has all those teary sentimental things in it."
Coulter and other card shoppers may be seeing more of the sentimental this
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Senior Communication Specialist Frank Cirillo says, "We found that consumers this year were looking for a very heartfelt, very sentimental, almost nostalgic look at the holiday season to help them celebrate."
Shannon Matthews, found that in two boxes. The blues are warmer and lighter than the usual navy or dark blue. She loves it. Matthews says, "Whether it's presents, cards, everything is simple this year."
The changes can be subtle, but look for deeper, darker shades of red and
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well as capture the true spirit of the holidays.
Ditto with Don Winger, who says it is the thought that counts when you buy a card. And whether you go simple and nostalgic or funny, Christmas tree or menorah reindeer, Winger says, "If you share with them a little bit from the heart. That's what it's all about.


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As a parent of a child with an IEP, this school is amazing! The teachers have been so great in achieving emotional and academic growth in my child. The school goes the extra mile to make sure my child gets a proper education that also fits my child's needs. Love this school! Can't wait for next year!
This is a wonderful school. However, students are expected to do their work and behave. Usually parents who pull their children out and blame the school, are parents who were unable/unwilling to have their children respect the school rules and behave accordingly. The teachers and administrators will try to work with people who are reasonable.
Please do not believe the postive reviews they are lying. The principal is one of the worst I habe ever seen. The teacher are not equipped or educated enough to be able to help education the iep children. Please research this school before you send your child there.
It is too early in the school year to write a comprehensive review, so with said this is my general feeling. How many schools provide gifted education full-time? Laurel Nokomis! How many public schools have certified gifted teachers? Laurel Nokomis! I think it is awesome that the kids stay with the same group till 8th grade. A tight community is a result. I think the teachers, administrative staff and parents all work together for the kids. Yes, things there can and will improve because people there care!
Laurel nokomis school is a great place for kids to be. It's an outdoor school. It has great teachers and the grades are from pre-school all the way to eith grade! So the younger kids can look up to the bigger kids and you woudnt have to worry about going to a whole new school after elementary school. This will be my last year at LNS. It may need some improvements but it is a great place to go to school at.
Someone here went on a positive posting spree.. one after another to improve this schools ratings. I had my son in there... and I can tell you he was a little boy in 3rd and 4th grade who was HATING school. It's no wonder after I heard how much his teacher screamed at him and others, humiliating them in public. We removed him in the middle of 4th grade, and he now LOVES school and is doing excellant.
Great Schools. org should investigate false statements written concerning Laurel Nokomis School. This educational institution employs highly qualified principals, teachers and staff who understand and care about the entire students' academic and emotional needs. This school earns a "10" rating when it comes to serving all students; from gifted to special needs.
I see a lot of new reviews, day after day in attempt to approve this school rating. Parents, do your homework in investigating this school. So many bad reviews are a red flag, alerting parents that something is not right with this school. I couldn't get our child out fast enough, I have nothing good to say about this school. The principle.. Hard to believe she is still there!,,
I am the parent of a "graduate" of LNS and feel compelled to weigh in on the negative comments. I had the opportunity to chose any city in the state of Florida when my son and I relocated here from Colorado. I specifically chose Sarasota because of the impressive quality of schools in the district. I then decided to live in Nokomis to ensure my son would attend Laurel Nokomis School when the school year started. I was impressed before he started at the school (reports, rankings, scores, and a tour of the school before arriving) and continued to be very pleased during his three years in middle school there. It is a great school and I feel very fortunate to have had him be part of the 2011 "graduating class." LNS is a wonderful school!!
I have worked for the administrators at Laurel Nokomis School for more than 7 years. I can tell you that they have the highest regard for their students and that they want only the best for them academically and socially. They constantly work with the staff to provide the best for the students. I have always felt their support and felt that all they do is for the advancement of each individual student and for the success of all the students. I have also felt that in these times of concern for the safety of students, that the administrators have been didligent. They have taken measures to make the campus one where students and faculty feel safe and secure. The decidcation of the administration and staff is the highest I have ever seen. If your child is a student at Laurel Nokomis you are most fortunate.
Great school, great teachers, great administration, great kids and supportive pto! Top in the district and state for academic achievement!
Couldn't disagree more. My experience with the schools especially Laurel has been just great. Teachers and principals couldn't be more caring and they try to help everyone. Maybe people should stop watching so much negative TV about the education system and think for themselves. Here it's excellent.
I must say, we just moved here and could not be happier. We came from a school that had a wonderful gifted program and wanted to have the same here and we have found it at LNS. My son could not be happier and I feel the same way. Everyone we have come in contact with is more then happy to assist us or answer any questions we have. I highly recommend this school to anyone that is looking for a great learning, involved atmosphere.
I am the mother of 4 children whom all have attended LNS. Our family has experienced the full spectrum of programs offered at this school. It is because of LNS that I am such a huge advocate for public education! As a full time working mother, I find the time to volunteer a minimum of 8 hours a week at the school. I am willing to give my time to fundraising for our school because I see first hand the dedication of the staff. It truly is like a big family. The students are all encouraged to strive for the absolute top potential that they personally have in them. There is more support services available than at many schools, also. Being a kindergarten-8th grade school, the middle school students appear to have an easier transition than going to a much larger school. Our experience has been 100% positive and I am very grateful for ALL the staff at Laurel-Nokomis School!
I have worked at LNS for many years and wouldn't work to work for any other principal. When you do your "job" (student, teacher, parent), your reward is a successful child. Someone mentioned constant awards: it's nice to recognize success - and we do, but why should a child be constantly rewarded for doing what is expected? Life doesn't work that way. Folks: if you don't like LNS, you have the freedom to choose another school during the school choice period. As for discrimination against children with disabilities, sometimes the needs of some children can only be met by the staffs at a school like Oak Park. Daily, we work to make the best of what you send to us. Some parents are not involved enough; others are helicopter parents. Many people compare Dubin to Katz; I have worked for both and I feel that we are a stronger school now than we were before when the focus was always on a certain class of students. We are an A+ school for a good reason: our leadership and teachers.
It is sad to see that a few disgruntled parents can cause such a negative view of a school. This is one of the best schools in the area and has an excellent reputation.
I'm rather shocked by the negative reviews being written - I've been involved with this school as a parent, a volunteer, and an employee. I view this school as excellent. My children were rewarded with an excellent education, they did not expect "rewards" for expected behavior. The students are taught to be responsible for their actions and fairly dealt with when they make the wrong choices. Sometimes parents are not aware of their children's true behavior at school. I can't believe a child was going to be expelled when he'd never had ANY history of disciplinary problems. That is usually the result of a long list or sometimes the action is one that demands expulsion. In any case, we have few serious discipline problems, we don't put up with student harrassment or bullying, and if a child is found guilty of this, they should, in my opinion, be expelled.
I disagree with the comments that have been posted regarding LNS. My son has attended this school since Kindergarten and has had nothing but a positive experience. It was the school that placed him in the gifted program after 1st grade not me. He has maintained this status due to his performance.Of the 67 school Districts in FL Sarasota was 1 of only 5 schools that advanced after the 2012 FCAT in ranking and contiues to be in the top 5-8 placement for districts every year. I have found the admisistrave staff and teachers to always respond professionaly and promptly if i have any concern with my sons school performance or any personal issues. Communication is key. As for events and such, the PTO does a wonderful job of raising money for our students and teachers to help costs. If you are not involved shame on you. You might have a better understanding of the budget cuts for our kids and how successful the PTO has been in raising extra money. My son will be entering Middle School this year. LNS Middle school is one of the top school choice schools in Sarasota. LNS is a wonderful school do not let the other reviews sway you from sending your child.
My child will not be returning to this school, for ALL the reasons already mentioned.
I don't feel that the education is any more sub par than most schools in Florida, let's face it the educational standards in this state are pitiful despite all efforts- however this school is distressingly apathetic about parental involvement- it actually seems that they just don't want to see parents there. They rarely have any ceremony or shows and when they do it often seems as if they didn't even know you were coming, though they invited you- few chairs, disorganized, poorly planned and executed all the way around- we left in the middle of our child's "graduation" because it was a complete and utter mess, and not showing any signs of improvement 2 hours in. The teachers are clearly distressed, and apparently lacking motivation as much as the students. This school has great potential and some truly wonderful teachers- sadly it seems it is not being guided or directed properly- and I have many years of primary education still ahead of me unfortunately. I make the best of the good aspects and hope for the best.
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Eagles claim they are looking to move up for one of top two Safeties
For those of us who feel the Bills should drop down and stockpile more picks, the Eagles may be out ticket. If Thomas or Berry somehow move into the area where we pick, we could be getting some serious phone calls about that spot, especially if its Berry that falls. I personally would be fine trading the pick if the 4 top tackles are gone and the team does not like Claussen, then fall back, get a couple of more picks, and get a ton of new, and BETTER bodies in here.


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Bellator Fighting Championships returned for round 11 on Spike TV last night (April 4, 2013) in Atlantic City with a the season eight finale featuring a featherweight title fight and two tournament finals in the featherweight and middleweight divisions.
The main event of the evening featured a 145 pound title defense from Bellator champion Pat Curran as he took on seasons even featherweight tournament winner Shahbulat Shamhalaev in what many expected to be a thrilling showdown.
Shamhalaev had made quick work of everyone he'd faced during his run through the season seven tournament, but the top-ranked Curran made it look easy.
Both men showed a tremendous amount of respect for each other in the early goings of the fight and with both talented strikers being heavy counter punchers, it was interesting to see who was going to make the first significant move.
Instead of winging punches and creating counterstrike opportunities, both fighters threw several kicks, whether they were leg kicks, body kicks, push kicks or front kicks as they worked to find their range.
At the midway point of the first round, Curran had Shamhalaev thinking kick and instead he exploded for a takedown. Shamhalaev tried to do an emergency sprawl but left his defenses completely exposed. Curran initially thought about diving on his back but instead latched on a unique version of the guillotine choke, trapping one of Shamhalaev's arms inside the hold and dropping to his back to squeeze it tightly.
The Russian refused to tap and within seconds was put to sleep as the referee jumped in and awarded "Paddy Mike" the victory via brilliant technical submission.
This was perhaps Curran's most impressive performance yet and proved he belongs among the best featherweights in the world. Next up for the champion will be a title defense against either Daniel Straus or the season eight featherweight tournament winner (result posted below).
In season eight featherweight tournament final action, Magomedrasul Khasbulaev battled Mike Richman in what many viewed to be a battle between a scrappy sambo fighter and a hard-nosed boxer.
Khasbulaev burst out to an early lead in the fight, being the more aggressive of the two and throwing all of his strikes in combination with each other to get "The Marine" bleeding and putting the American on the defensive.
His striking wasn't nearly as effective in round two as Richman started to work a clean jab and land some heavy counter shots, opening up a big cut along "Frodo's" right eye to even up the fight.
In the third frame, both men had their moments as Richman was the more aggressive of the two, but Khasbulaev was just as active in his striking attempts and he managed to score two takedowns, dropping a bit of ground and pound before the American was able to escape to his feet.
In the end, while the fight was a nailbiter, the judges surprisingly awarded every single round to Khasbulaev, which earned him $100,000 and a shot at the featherweight champion down the road.
In middleweight tournament final action, Brett Cooper battled Doug Marshall in an intriguing clash of styles. On paper, Cooper was the more well-rounded of the two as he'd utilized both his wrestling and his striking to nearly earn his shot. Marshall, on the other hand, was all about that one-hitter quitter, trying to knock his opponent's head off with every big strike he threw.
At first, it looked like the fight would be a barnburner as both men connected with heavy blows in opening exchanges but Cooper made his gameplan known by instead changing levels and dumping "The Rhino" on his back inside the first minute.
Marshall tried to get back to his feet but every attempt resulted in another takedown and it looked like Cooper was going to slowly and surely be trying to grind out a decision with his wrestling advantage.
That was, until Marshall worked his way back to his feet along the fence and cracked Cooper with an elbow. His bearded foe backed off, giving Marshall all the separation he needed to step forward and blast him with one of the nastiest right hands thrown in all of season eight.
Cooper dropped like a sack of potatoes and one last heavy shot was more than enough for the referee to intervene and award Marshall the victory. Next up for Marshall will be a title shot against Alexander Shlemenko which just goes to show how much things can change for a fighter in one tournament.
Last but not least, the opening bout of the evening featured a grudge match in the welterweight division as recent 155 pound title challenger Rick Hawn bumped up in weight to take on judo rival Karo Parisyan.
Parisyan used to be known as one of MMA's most entertaining and talented fighters, and while he held his own for much of the first round, a head kick from Hawn in the final 10 seconds put him in rough shape heading into the second frame.
Parisyan's physique left something to be desired and it was no surprise that he slowed down in round two. Hawn picked up on this by repeatedly punishing him with a lead left hand and once Parisyan started thinking left, Hawn instead used that lead hand to knock his opponent's defense to the side and then blasted him with a heavy right.
After the shot connected, Parisyan was on roller skates and Hawn quickly closed the distance with some nasty short uppercuts which sent the former UFC standout to the cage floor where the ref jumped in to put a stop to the contest.
In the post-fight press conference, Hawn announced his intentions to drop back down to lightweight and compete in the next Bellator 155-pound tournament with the hope that he'll redeem himself against the current champion Michael Chandler.
Bellator also announced that it's upcoming Summer Series tournament would feature not one but three weight classes in the heavyweight, light heavyweight and bantamweight divisions.
For complete Bellator 95 results and detailed round-by-round commentary of all the televised fights click here.


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Police said officers responded to the 600 block of East Clackamas Circle after a car was found burning just after 7 p.m.
People in the area reported that the car exploded, then burst into flames.
Residents told police they saw three men running through the backyard and a golf course in the area right after the fire started.
Police report that two homes in the area had recently been vandalized with graffiti, but police don't know if the two incidents are connected.
Oregon State Police is assisting with the case because of the explosion and fire.
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Star Trek vs. Star Wars: Criteria for Assessing "Better" Science Fiction
Yesterday one of the interesting media features I came across came from College Times. A piece by Janice Vega asked a question with its title "Which is better: Star Trek or Star Wars? Two mega-fans battle it out". In the piece various facets of the two science fiction franchises are examined in competition and scored accordingly. It is perhaps no surprise that the conclusion results in a tie. After posting a link to this piece on the TheoFantastique Facebook page with a comment that for me, although a fan of both franchises, the edge goes to Star Trek. One fan came across the link and my preferences and weighed in with his own thoughts on the matter. In his view the larger box office, greater merchandise sales, better acting and special effects, musical score, and greater popularity today indicates, at least to this individual, that Star Wars is the clear winner and therefore "better."
As I've thought about this over the last 24 hours for me the broader question is about our criteria for good science fiction. Of course we will all have our personal and subjective preferences for aspects of science fiction in popular culture, but how might we assess the value of this genre?
In my view the criteria set forth in the comments to my Facebook link post miss the mark. Science fiction films and television must be entertaining, and make money in the process, but hopefully ticket sales, advertising revenue, merchandise sales, and impressive special effects aren't the main criteria by which we evaluate science fiction. This is where I part company with many fans today perhaps. I like science fiction that is not only good entertainment, and which includes good special effects, but I also want it to be intellectually engaging. I like to to raise cultural, social, ethical, and even religious or irreligious questions that makes us probe beneath the surface of the entertainment. Here Star Trek clearly meets this criteria, at least in the original series. Another example is the original Planet of the Apes film, now well known for incorporating social commentary on race. More recent examples of thought provoking science fiction come in the form of District 9, Splice, and Moon.
I don't want to be misunderstood. I'm a fan of both Star Trek and Star Wars. But when push comes to shove the edge goes to Star Trek in my preferences because I want more than a mythic space opera in my sci-fi. Does this mean I'm swimming against the flow in science fiction in popular culture?
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Like other blockbuster brands, such as Starbucks, Zara, and Rolls-Royce, J.Crew has never, in its thirty-year existence, run a T.V. commercial—until now. In all fairness, the family holiday-themed ad is done in collaboration with MasterCard, but, with her geometric specs, one of the wee members of the J.Crew-clad clan looks suspiciously similar to creative director Jenna Lyons. We wonder if the clip will inspire viewers to make the same connection (or, for that matter, a purchase).
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The famous Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe says drinking has become issue for him while filming the last few outings in the Harry Potter franchise.
"I became so reliant on alcohol to enjoy stuff. There were a few years there when I was just so enamoured with the idea of living some sort of famous persons lifestyle that really isn't suited to me." Radcliffe told GQ Magazine
Daniel Radcliffe, 21, points out that alcohol was really an issue for him on the 2009 set when he was drinking heavily to have a good time. After realizing that the celebrity-being-drunk-most-of-the-time lifestyle was not meant for him, Radcliffe starts a healthy and dry lifestyle. As he told GQ Magazine has not touched alcohol since August 2010, shortly after completing work on the final Potter production.
There's no shame in enjoying the quiet life. And that's been the realization of the past few years for me."
So you must wonder where were the paparazzi shots that always seem to accompany our fallen teen idols? Radcliffe says he was only lucky enough not to be caught drunk on some paparazzi's camera.
"I really got away with that because there were many instances when a paparazzi shot like that could have been taken," Daniel Radcliffe says.
And don't bother to wait photos of Daniel Radcliffe falling of the wagon, cause as he says his new lifestyle is here to stay:
"As much as I would love to be a person that goes to parties and has a couple of drinks and has a nice time, that doesn't work for me. I'd just rather sit at home and read, or go out to dinner with someone, or talk to someone I love, or talk to somebody that makes me laugh."


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There's something special about summer in northern Indiana.
Maybe it's because we spend so much of the year waiting for it to arrive.
That was especially the case this year.
Another reason is the abundance of lakes in the Goshen-area.
Whether it's Simonton Lake, Lake Wawasee, Cedar Lake, Diamond Lake or any of the dozens of others lakes around, when summertime arrives we northern Hoosiers like to hit the lake.
Some people enjoy tubing or hopping on a Jet Ski. Others just enjoy lounging on a pontoon boat or hanging out at a sandbar. Still others never step foot in the water. The only thing they get wet is their fishing line.
Unfortunately those summer traditions are also accompanied by tragic stories.
And you don't have to look far for such stories.
A New Paris teenager, Riley Wagner, was seriously injured in a boat crash at Lake Wawasee a couple of weeks ago. Police attributed the crash to mechanical failure.
An Ohio man died earlier this month from injuries he suffered in a swimming mishap at Big Chapman Lake near Warsaw.
Police said he was swimming with friends when he dove head first off a boat, striking his head on a sandbar.
Some mishaps like the one involving Wagner can't be foreseen. Unfortunately, so many others can.
Enjoying our lakes can be made a lot safer by following some simple rules.
Always know your surroundings. Know where you're at on the lake and how deep the water is. Also be mindful of others using the lake.
Last year, the Coast Guard counted 4,515 recreational boating accidents. Those accidents resulted in 651 deaths.
And despite requirements for life jackets on boats, the Coast Guard reported that 85 percent of drowning victims in 2012 weren't wearing life jackets.
A day on the lake is made better for some with a cold beer or cocktail.
Getting behind the wheel of a boat while intoxicated is seen in the same light as getting behind the wheel of a car. Conservation officers patrol local lakes looking for intoxicated drivers. And that fact dictates they will be busy.
In 2012, alcohol was listed as the leading contributing factor in boating-accident deaths. Alcohol was connected to boating deaths 17 percent of the time.
Accident prevention seems simple enough, especially for those who grow up spending their summers on a lake.
Be careful. Wear a life jacket. If you're of age, drink responsibly. All these warnings seem like platitudes that people shrug off as such.
The numbers indicate people still are ignoring these simple ways to stay safe.
Having fun on the lake and staying safe aren't mutually exclusive.
Let's hope those using our local lakes take some responsibility and avoid becoming a statistic.


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5:30am Thursday 27th February 2014 in News By Beren Cross, @BerenCross
BRAVE pets were recognised for the hardships they have overcome at an annual awards ceremony on Tuesday.
The vets and nurses at Vets Now Referrals run the awards each year to recognise the feats of survival their patients demonstrate on a daily basis.
This was the first year the public could cast their own votes, with nominees in dog, cat and exotic pets categories.
"We see a lot of cases coming through and the staff are always impressed by how brave they are," said Brian Wright, 60, hospital manager at the surgery.
"The centre is not just a place for vaccinations. There have been total hip replacements in the past – the animals go through a lot of stress and pain, but they always bear it pretty well."
Staff at the centre made nominations before a shortlist was drawn up and put on to the surgery's social media pages, where the public cast their votes.
The winner of the cat contest, and Brian's pick for the overall winner, was Jasper, who was hit by a train which resulted in her right hind leg being severed and her remaining rear leg being badly damaged.
Jasper was undiscovered for 12 hours before eventually being found at the bottom of her owner's garden, having scaled a 6ft fence with her injuries.
"Jasper was incredible," said Brian. "She was jumping around during the awards ceremony, despite only having three legs.
"Our staff get a huge kick out of it. They see the way the pets behave and react to the surgery they have to go through and are amazed.
"The owners can take it for granted. They think the pets take it in their stride with no effort, but these awards remind them of what their pets go through and how well they take it.
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So this one is a bit of a stretch. I can already here you guys lining up now to blast me in the comments section. Before you do though, just look at it at least. So you're going to blast me because we take Eddy Curry in the deal. You're probably going to blast me because we lose JR. However, I find JR to be rather inconsistent so I'm not sure the loss is as big as it seems, talent-wise I feel like we are getting good return. Again, I'm grasping at straws here. I'm starting to really believe we won't be able to make a trade at all because quite frankly there are just not that many good big men out there to be had that we can really trade for, so here goes (be gentle)
Denver-Sends JR Smith and Renaldo Balkman to Minnesota, sends Malik Allen to New York
Minnesota- Sends Mark Blount to NY, Sends Ramon Sessions to Denver
New York- Sends Eddy Curry and Danilo Gallinari to Denver
How it works- well to be frank its wicked complicated. Denver sends all three players to New York in exchange for Curry, New York then Sends JR and Balkman to Minny for Blount. Denver uses its Atkins exception for Sessions and its Hunter exception for Gallinari
Why Denver does it: Its really not a bad haul for JR and some scrubs. Gallinari has every bit the upside and potential of JR, just in different areas and replaces his production off the bench. By getting Sessions we solve the "if we trade JR, AC gets 20 minutes again" dilemma. Curry, well its Eddy freaking Curry, but (hmm let me try to spin this positive) Curry has one thing Denver desperately needs, but is so hard to find, Beef, and lots of it. He's a legit 7 footer and from what I've heard has got into great shape but just can't crack the roster in NY (red flag, yes I know)
Why Minny does it: They get JR and Balkman for Sessions and a retired player. The Timberwolves could certainly use some wing scoring, unless of course they are playing the Nuggets in which Corey Brewer morphs into Kobe Bryant. Also this trade eases up the log jam at pg
Why NY does it: For those of you living under a rock the past 2 years, the Knicks would cream their pants if we called up and offered to take Curry's contract and give them expirings in return. Also, its well known by Donnie Walsh, the league, you, your brother and his golden retriever that nobody is taking Curry's contract unless Gallinari is part of the deal, nobody.
Why Denver doesn't do it: Cash, for starters, after tax we're taking on about another 12 million, and we add another 8 mil+ to next years cap figure, pretty much leaving us with only veteran mins and a mid level to hand out. However, Curry and Kmart come off the books at the same time, would make for an eventful summer in 2011. Curry is also an issue. Is he healthy? Can he perform? At all? Key questions that have to be asked.
Why Minny doesn't do it: Maybe they feel they're not getting enough value in return for Sessions, but I think Minny gets a good deal in this trade
Why NY doesn't do it: Gallinari has become the star of what will be an otherwise forgettable season in NY, losing him means, well...losing, and a lot. NY would have a real nice shot at that number one pick. It comes down to what does NY want more, 2010 cap space or Gallinari.
So like I said, probably not the best trade idea, but throwing it out there. Aaaaaaaand go!