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New Jersey Governor Considering a Fast Food Sin Tax
Would a Fast Food Sin Tax Be Discriminatory?
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New Jersey, home to Atlantic City's gambling and boardwalk, also has a governor who's considering introducing a "sin tax" on fast food as a way to raise money for struggling hospitals. The suggestion, though not a new one as Detroit talked about it in 2005, was conceptualized by Amy Mansue Children's Specialized Hospital. Her idea made a good impression on NJ Gov. Jon S. Corzine but Senate President Richard J. Codey said he'd be against this type of tax and said, "That's a tax on poorer people and people with kids." Consider how this type of tax would affect your lifestyle if it were introduced in your state — whose side would you be on?
juicylove 6 years
i didnt know what "sin tax" was so i just quicky looked it up.. and basically its saying that they tax things that are negative like alcohol and cigarettes, and i think thats reasonable. those things dont help anyone. but fast food is all some people can afford and its unfair to tax them for that.
fuzzles 6 years
While I am not a fan of fast food, I think this "sin tax" is complete BS. It will most definately hurt the poor who eat from the dollar menu out of necessity. If I do go to McDonald's, Wendy's or Arby's, I will generally grab a salad. How does that compare to a Triple Whopper? And how are they going to differentiate between a Sausage and Egg McMuffin at Mac and Don's Supper Club from that of an Eggs Beni plate with hash browns from Perkins or IHOP? Same unhealthy food, the only difference being that one establishment is "fast" while at the other you have to wait for your greasy food. What about high-end steak houses with well-marbled meat served with sides of creamed spinach and cheese-laden au gratin potatoes? Same fatty crapiness, but only the well-heeled can afford to eat at these watering holes. Why, if they tax the poor and the middle class should the wealthy be exempt for the same "sin?" Sorry about the rant, but this issue really gets my thong in a twist. Bottom line, if I want a slider, I am going to have a damn slider. I don't need the government making my choices for me.
TidalWave 6 years
@Kimpossible: I wonder if anyone has thought of how the "sin tax" might help reduce the obesity rate in our country? I mean if it's being taxed do you really think people will eat in these fast food places less frequently? No. As I stated above, NJ has the highest amount of taxes on cigarettes and people are still smoking... I also want to reiterate, as mentioned twice in this thread, everyone is discussing whether we should tax fast food or not -- but no one is even questioning that we don't need another tax, period. Taxes are a way for a government to make money. But there are many other ways to make money -- like by cutting spending.
Kimpossible 6 years
There are always other alternatives to fast food, no matter how busy, poor, or as someone else said, uneducated you are. And most of those alternatives are cheaper especially if you plan ahead. I wonder if anyone has thought of how the "sin tax" might help reduce the obesity rate in our country? I mean if it's being taxed do you really think people will eat in these fast food places less frequently? Would it get them to consider other alternatives? I really don't know, I wonder myself if this would have a more positive impact than some are thinking it might?
karisaamy 6 years
Any Sin Tax is by nature discriminatory, think about what other sin taxes are out there. Tax on cigarettes, alcohol, and other harmful things. These are all things that lower class people consume more than higher class people. These taxes are a way to discourage people from doing harmful things, and also help out the government because they know that there will always be people who are going to do things to themselves that is considered harmful. That is just how a sin tax works. I personally do not have a problem with sin taxes because I am generally not effected by them that often.
bellaressa 6 years
Skinny and Lainetm, I agree with your comments. It's funny, how some people look down at others for their choices.
MindayH 6 years
Personally I feel that taxing fast food is a little targeted. I feel like candy and "convenience store snacks" should also be included. Obesity is a problem, and our hospitals pay the toll on this one. I am for a small tax - especially if it encourages people to make healthier choices!
thorswitch 6 years
Because I'm disabled, I can't get out into the kitchen to cook anything myself, and my husband... well, he and cooking don't mix all that well. I have managed to teach him about 5 very basic and fairly quick recipes that are things I can eat repeatedly without getting *too* sick of them, but teaching him to cook much more or anything more complicated just isn't going to work. He has a very hard time following directions - even written-out step-by-step directions with me as a ready resource to ask if he has questions. (And this difficulty is not limited to just cooking, but to most things.) In addition, between working full-time, taking care of me, the dogs and the cat, and doing basic house-keeping stuff, he really don't have all that much time for himself. If we can get fast food, use frozen dinners or even (very rarely) order out from a non-fat food restaurants and given him more time to relax and do things he likes to do, then, yeah, we're going to do that. A tax on fast food would *really* hurt us, though - doing what we are is already pushing it, but there aren't that many other things to cut back on to give him more time, so being able to find alternatives to spending time in the kitchen is important. Our situation isn't the norm, by any sense, but I'm pretty sure we're not the only ones who run into stuff like this. And, as others have noted, we really don't need the government making decisions about what we can or should eat for us. I know it's common to hear about how much more expensive it is to care for fat people because of all our other health risks, but given that we're all supposed to die so much sooner than everyone else, and that everyone who DOES live to a ripe old age is going to cost quite a bit in medical care as their bodies breakdown and they're unable to care for themselves (and their family either can't or won't do it for them), I don't find that much of a justification for taxing fast (or other "bad") foods. We may cost more when before we kick off, but the rest make up for it with old-age care. I would strongly suspect that it actually balances out pretty good in the long run, eh?
SkinnyMarie 6 years
Lainetm I agree with you understand your busy life.
JaimeLeah526 6 years
I don't think sin tax is a great name for it. There are a lot worse sins than fast food in Atlantic City. Gambling is waaaay worse than eating fast food. I think that it's good to tax fast food because it's bad for you. It should be a lot cheaper to buy healthy food. It's the same with cigarettes, they're bad so if you tax them and make them less affordable more people will quit. I like fast food every once in a while but if it were more expensive I'd avoid it and save my health.
Cassandra57 6 years
Wow, do we have enough judgmental responses here? How many of you holier-than-thou folks have full-time jobs and kids? Here's my Wednesday evening this semester. Tell me what you would do. 3:45 - Off work 40 minute drive to kids' high school 5:15-5:30 - pick up son 25 minute drive home 6:15 - take daughter to evening class (which lasts until 9:30) You have about 20 minutes to serve and eat dinner. Chinese takeout looks pretty good, huh?
TidalWave 6 years
I do realize that there are a lot of poorer communities in the state, but I want to remind all of you that New Jersey has the largest amount of million dollar homes in the country
j2e1n9 6 years
I think we could all cite numerous exceptions of middle class people eating fast food, but the fact is that this would disproportionally affect the poor. Fast food is usually their only option for substinence in regards to location and accessibility. I used to live next to a poor old man who existed entirely on the selection they had at our 7-11. Middle class couldn't care less about an extra 5 cents or so. They just want their burger so they can be on their way. Its the poor who had to scrounge around for the entire 95 cents for the burger that its going to end up affecting in the long run. They're the ones that will be penalized.
lilegwene 6 years
Wow! I hardly ever eat fast food, but I think this tax is an awful idea. The government taxing any sort of food is ridiculous. If people want to eat it they should be allowed to. The government doesn't need to regulate every part of our lives.
jessy777 6 years
I think the question is, what is fast food? Do we mean only big chain McDs kind of places. Or a sit down cafe that sells burgers and fries? Is a diner fast food because it has pancakes and hashbrowns? I guess the easiest way would be any food with more than a certain number of calories or fat grams but what would be maximum be? I have never really like the idea of a "sin" tax because it implies a moral decision and is used to disparage people's right to smoke, drink or attend a strip club. I might be more ok if it was called something else, but that is another issue.
skigurl 6 years
people shouldn't be feeding their kids this in the first place, so i dont think its discriminating against "people with kids" as much as "lazy parents"
BeeMe 6 years
It may not be discriminatory on its face, but a fat tax may disproportionately effect poorer people who consume more fast/cheap foods. On the other hand, it may encourage people to eat healthier, encouraging further changes in the way fast food is prepared.
ktownpolarbear 6 years
i think it's discriminatory, yeah, there may be cheaper alternatives, like preparing beans or something, but if you're a single mom who has no time, and grabbing stuff from McDonald's might be more plausible than cooking a meal. and, it sucks, and i know it's not eh healthiest for me, but some weeks, i literally have no time to go grocery shopping, let alone cook, and must rely on fast food.
carhornsinapril 6 years
SkinnyMarie, excellent post!
gooniette 6 years
Yes, it's a discrimiatory sin tax against lazy people who don't want to take the time to go to the grocery and cook. That doesn't mean I don't support it. The reason fast food companies serve what they do is because there is a high demand for crappy fat-filled food that tastes good. If people asked for healthier options from these fast food places, they would supply them.
mjane79 6 years
I don't think it's discriminatory, I work with plenty of people who are upper middle class who eat fast food nearly every day and complain about not losing weight. Perhaps a tax would make some of these people think twice about doing that. I make less than half what they make and I bring my lunch nearly every day and cook most nights. Yes, there are some poor neighborhoods where there aren't groceries and people live off food from the corner store or gast food, but, how many of these place don't offer public transportation? The city I work in has a large population of people who are probably at or below the poverty level. The city has plenty of bus service to the areas of town with groceries. If you live in that situation, how can eating fast food everyday be cheaper than bus fare to and from a place like Aldi's? I think something needs to be done to make healthy food readily available to people and I think fast food needs to not be such an easy alternative.
TidalWave 6 years
Being a New Jersey resident, there is a lot more to this "fast food tax" than it seems. First of all, the state of New Jersey is $35 billion in debt. Now, we've all read the Maxed Out posts, and know that when you are in debt, you try to cut spending. But Governor Corzine doesn't understand this concept. So instead of cutting spending, he suggests to raise taxes on everything. And since fast food is the hot topic of hate this year, he thinks that he might be able to get away with this one - to make more money for the state. Also, this gets people talking about "omg taxing fast food" instead of the real issue -- which is that a state $35 billion in debt should be thinking of something else other than taxing everything. Note: NJ already has the highest cigarette tax in the country; albeit the lowest fuel taxes
j2e1n9 6 years
Its definitely discriminatory. Uneducated, blue collar people depend on fast food, or people who rely on public transportation, i.e. the poor. There may be cheaper healthier food out there - but they have no idea where it is, and aren't educated on how to make the right food choices. This reminds me of how all the items in my neighborhood corner stores are ridiculously priced higher than things at our grocery stores: this is because the store owners are relying on the poorer neighbors who dont have a car and cant get to a store that has average prices and so they know they can rip them off. Its sad :cry: Yeah, people like us know how to eat healthy and economically, but then again we also have cars and educations and insurance and health care...we actually care about our health. There are a lot of people out there who just dont have a clue, and this tax is penalizing them for something that they're already being penalized for (poverty & lack of an education). :(
delyrium658 6 years
We as a society need to be smarter. People need to learn how to take care of themselves. While I think it's a nice idea to deter people from eating poorly at the same time as putting money towards a good cause - it's still our government saying "well...people don't know any better so we need to do something else to show them that this is poor eating habits". Ya know, I used to go to Dunkin Donuts for a croissant/egg/cheese sandwich and a coffee for about $5 a day. Since I've been on a mission to eat healthier (as a vegetarian for 12 years, I do eat fairly well to begin with) - I bought a box of heart healthy oatmeal for $3.50 with 8 individually packed servings. That's 8 mornings for $3.50 or at DD it's 8 mornings for $45... It's education, not money. Also - I'm a super busy person. So a minute and a half in the microwave compared to the wait on the line and at the counter is WAY more efficient as well.
LaLaLaurie06 6 years
Everything on the East Coast is already heck of a expensive, including fast food. I don't eat it that much but this would make me think twice about getting it.
ilanac13 6 years
i can understand the want for a tax like this but it's really not going to be a good thing in the end. like they said - you're going to be taxing/penalizing kids/teens/etc. then you'll get companies who will argue with the NJ government about it - like mcd's or BK because people won't be able to afford things as easily in NJ. i don't know - i can just see this becoming a huge mess. (too bad i grew up in NJ and go there every weekend - i guess it's good that i don't eat fast food)
gigill 6 years
I don't think it's a good idea for the government to step in and try to apply to a tax to fast food when it's such a grey area. At least with cigarettes, it's pretty black and white as to what's being taxed!
SkinnyMarie 6 years
To me not all fast foods are bad for you, so they aren't a sin. I can eat a 360 calorie meal from taco bell for under $4. I can also get a side salad from wendys at 150ish calories. Labeling all of their foods as a "sin" is bunk. If I want to eat fast food, then I'm going to. Its my body, and I can put in it whatever I want. It is also difficult to say what is fast food. Normally we think of it as a large chain restaurant like McD's and such, but how do you classify small businesses? And then how do you prevent those businesses from losing business to the big Co.'s that can take a loss and still survive? I'm just sick of the over governing body in this country telling us what to do and how to live our lives.
lexib0t 6 years
I agree with the above comments stating that people saying fast food is cheaper is crazy. I know when my fiance and I go out to eat, depending on what we get, we can spend upwards of $10. We're hungry within a couple hours and it more often than not makes us sick. I could go to the grocery store, get a pound of hamburger meat, some buns, cheese and potatoes for around $5 to $6 dollars. I'd have plenty of meat left over and we'd be full for hours. Plus, it'd taste much better and healthier. Fast food is just for when people are being lazy or don't have the resources to cook at home.
absolutromantic 6 years
It always galls me to see people getting fast food (or highly processed junk food at the grocery store) because they think it's cheaper. Actually, you can get beans and produce fairly cheaply at any grocery store, and make healthy meals out of that, often times even more cheaply than you can get a less nutritious meal at McDonalds. And there are also usually sales on meat, especially if you buy the family-sized packs (which can be frozen). Really, there is no excuse for relying on McDonalds for your meals except laziness.
princessjaslew 6 years
as a poor student, seriously, i sometimes depend on fast food for weeks.
imLissy 6 years
people don't need to eat fast food. there are cheaper and healthier alternatives. Eating fast food costs more in medical costs in the long run anyway.
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Honoring Roger Ebert: A True Independent Film Advocate
Pulitzer Prize winning film critic Roger Ebert passed away on April 4th at the age of 70. He had been writing for the Chicago Sun-Times for 46 years, and through his personable demeanor and unwavering love of film, he captured the hearts and imaginations of filmgoers, film-lovers, and filmmakers. From his articles, books, and television show, he provided insight into the world of cinema and at the same time acted as an emissary, allowing for more than scholars to enter into the discourse. He was the film scholar for the common man, and despite his celebrity and independent films' lack thereof at the time, he encouraged his readers to watch them. After the death of someone who not only took film criticism to new heights, but also advocated for independent films so persistently, one must wonder just how important and far reaching Ebert's influence and opinion was for the development of independent cinema. More »

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The selling point to In Somniphobia is the series of tracks in the middle of the record that rally behind the concept of somniphobia. They are the most challenging songs the band has written in their 20-year career, a big feat considering what has come before it. While not one complete piece of music, the songs are all connected by lengthy outros and bookended by an "Opening Theme" and "Ending Theme." What would be preposterous if attempted by any other band is naturally suited to Sigh, as they enter into a world of horror and sweat-induced fright for forty-plus minutes.
Black metal has a minor role in a sound full of everything from jazz to progressive to surf rock, and each song puts a new perspective on Sigh. The bombastic synthesizers of "Somniphobia" sound like something from a deranged David Bowie outtake, while the sultry saxophone plays along with a flirtatious piano on 'Amnesia." There are plenty of surprises that won't be spoiled in this review, but they are all important to the theme of a hellacious night without sleep.
The songs within this saga are so loopy that the ones that surround it seem tame by default. They are the most immediate favorites, the ones that will get the attention on the first listen. Guitarist Satoshi Fujinami was restrained a touch on Scenes From Hell, which makes his explosive solo as the very first thing heard on opener "Purgatorium" a relief. Fujinami plays some of his best leads to date, welcoming the chance to turn heads.
Vocalists Mirai Kawashima and Dr. Mikannibal do more of the back-and-forth banter that was one of the highlights of Scenes From Hell. Dr. Mikannibal gets a larger role, taking the lead vocal spot several time and having more prevalent use of her saxophone. Fans of Hangman's Hymn will squeal in delight out of the chorus of clean vocals and frenzy action on "The Transfiguration Fear," and the three-part "Equale" has a classical touch with its instrumental "Prelude" and surreal whispering on the keyboard-heavy "Coda."
Every Sigh record has been its own creative discovery for the metal community, and In Somniphobia is another obtuse record that should find a following from people who like their music weirder than usual. Some of the outros are excessive, and "Amongst The Phantoms of Abandoned Tumbrils" is not worth the nine minutes it takes up. However, the production is more refined, the songs are adventurous as always, and guest spots by Metatron (The Meads Of Asphodel) and Kam Lee (Massacre) fit in seamlessly. Any fear one may have of drifting into slumber will be heightened by the time In Somniphobia enters the picture.
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Brothers Eric and Ryan Jensen each face up to one year in prison and a fine of $250,000 per charge if convicted of six misdemeanor charges of introducing adulterated food into interstate commerce and aiding and abetting.
The brothers, ages 37 and 33 respectively, were the owners and operators of the now-defunct Jensen Farms, a cantaloupe farm directly connected to an outbreak of Listeria that killed 33 people and sickened another 147 people in the United States in 2011.
According to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's office, the Jensens were taken into custody Sept. 26 by U.S. marshals. The federal charges were filed by the U.S. Attorney's office in Denver in conjunction with the Food & Drug Administration's Office of Criminal Investigation, U.S. Attorney John Walsh and Food & Drug Administration's Office of Criminal Investigations.
The defendants were scheduled for a court appearance that afternoon before U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael Hegarty.
"At that hearing they were to be advised of their rights as well as the charges pending against them," the statement said.
Documents presented to the court stated "the cantaloupe was prepared, packed and held under conditions which rendered it injurious to health."
Information presented indicated that the brothers changed their cantaloupe-cleaning system in May 2011.
"The new system, built to clean potatoes, was installed, and was to include a catch pan to which a chlorine spray could be included to clean the fruit of bacteria," according to the documents. "The chlorine spray, however, was never used. The defendants were aware that their cantaloupes could be contaminated with harmful bacteria if not sufficiently washed. The chlorine spray, if used, would have reduced the risk of microbial contamination of the fruit."
According to the documents, a total of six cantaloupe shipments containing Listeria were sent to 28 states.
"As this case so tragically reminds us, food processors play a critical role in ensuring that our food is safe," said Walsh, the U.S. Attorney. "They bear a special responsibility to ensure that the food they produce and sell is not dangerous to the public. Where they fail to live up to that responsibility, and as these charges demonstrate, this office and the Food & Drug Administration have a responsibility to act forcefully to enforce the law."
"U.S. consumers should demand the highest standards of food safety and integrity," said Special Agent in Charge Patrick J. Holland of the FDA-Office of Criminal Investigations, Kansas City Field Office. "The filing of criminal charges in this deadly outbreak sends the message that absolute care must be taken to ensure that deadly pathogens do not enter our food supply chain."
Bill Marler, known nationally as a food-safety advocate and food-poisoning attorney, has filed lawsuits on behalf of affected people.
"On behalf of my 46 clients, 25 family members of people who died from Listeria and 21 sickened who survived, I am pleased that the U.S. Attorney's office recognizes that some form of criminal sanctions were appropriate against Jensen Farms for sickening at least 147 people and killing over 33 in 2011 from tainted cantaloupe grown in Colorado," the Seattle-based Marler said on his website.
Jensen Farms, located in Granada, CO, some 90 miles from Rocky Ford, CO, used the widely recognized "Rocky Ford" name to promote its fruit. Cantaloupe growers in Rocky Ford, who have an impeccable 125-year history of growing the melons without a problem, saw sales plummet following the outbreak.
To combat the negative effects of the Jensen Farms case, Rocky Ford growers subsequently patented the "Rocky Ford" name, centralized packing operations and hired a full-time food-safety manager.
A trial date for the Jensen brothers has been set for Dec. 7.


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On SI.com, Bill James today listed who he thinks are the top-50 young players (under age 29) in baseball today.
Not a single Cub made the list, and Prince Fielder was ranked number one. Argh!
Seriously, what does it say about the Cubs' system of talent hunting that not a single player was in the top 50? Nothing good. I could try to quibble with James, and say that Carlos Zambrano should be on the list (he's 26 and deserved a place, in my opinion), but other than that, it's hard to think of a young Cub who deserves to be here.
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We had a simply amazing first day fishing and filming Sport Fishing TV in Sitka, Alaska. Running out of the Kingfisher Lodge, the gang and I are already off and running to a stellar show.
Working the waters of Sitka Sound, we hooked our first salmon - a coho, or silver - just 5 minutes after putting lines in, and we went on to catch two monstrous kings in the 40-pound class (Dean and I each scored a big one).
But the action was just getting started. In the afternoon, we pushed out a couple miles into the Pacific and dropped down baits in about 300 feet, where we were hoping for some of Alaska's various bottom dwellers.
It was a winning game plan. Two hours later, we'd caught three big lingcod pushing 30 pounds, a beautiful yelloweye rockfish, and I capped off the day with a 100-plus-pound halibut, which we released.
Amazing action.
I'm simply blown away by the beauty of this place and the quality of the fish. I'm sure I gasped like a kid many times on camera as those monsters popped their heads above the surface - couldn't help it! It was THAT shocking seeing these amazing fish for the first time ever! Of course, the fishing isn't always this good here in Sitka - we had an exceptional day. But who knows what tomorrow will hold. It could even be better!
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I can't believe that there is even a question if Boller or Null will start this Sunday. If Spags has already decided on either one, he should come out and say it. I don't know what he's trying to accomplish by not announcing it. I guess he's trying to make both of them earn it in practice. But what does starting Boller accomplish for us. Even if Spags thought he gave us a slightly better chance at winning, which he doesn't, in my opinion, you have to realize that this season is lost, so you are now playing for next season. He needs to be evaluating what we have for the future. I'm starting to believe (starting, I'm not naming him starter of the future yet) that Null has the potential to be a player in the NFL in the future. But how will we ever know if he's on the sidelines watching a QB with no future play, and he would most likely do better than him. Spags just needs to tell Null and the public that he's starting. It would probably helps Null's confidence knowing that his coach has faith in him and believes he gives them the best chance to win. Finally, if for no other reason, Null needs to start the last two games for the fans. No one wants to see Boller play. So for the main event, the poll, to hopefully prove my last sentence.
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In the latest development in the Sheriff Joe Arpaio saga, the Department of Justice is convening a grand jury to look into various allegations that "America's Toughest Sheriff" has been abusing his power.
According to Zachary Roth at Talking Points Memo:
The probe appears focused on two related but different areas. It began as an inquiry into whether Arpaio's office had violated civil-rights laws as part of its aggressive tactics to round up illegal immigrants. But it appears also now to be looking into whether Arpaio used his office to target and intimidate political opponents, as several have claimed.
300 lawyers in suits protested Maricopa County Attorney, Andrew Thomas, charging him and Sheriff Joe Arpaio with making a complete mockery of the justice system. Headlining the protest weren't left-leaning activist attorneys like the ones you might expect . They were self-described conservative Republicans, one of whom actually worked as a prosecutor for Arpaio -- before she couldn't take it anymore.
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What does Sheriff Arpaio do when he's criticized?
Faiz Shakir and his team at Think Progress have a damning rundown of what many are calling "Arpaio's Abuse Of Power." From the Progress Report:
This weekend, news reports revealed that the FBI is investigating whether Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio has been "using his position to settle political vendettas" against those who have been critical of his controversial tactics, namely his bullish pursuit of undocumented immigrants.
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Last night, CNN's Rick Sanchez called out Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, AZ, for admitting to racial profiling during his "crime suppression sweeps" of Latino neighborhoods. At the end of the interview, Sheriff Joe basically thumbs his nose at Federal officials who have criticized Arpaio's sweeps (despite renewing cooperation agreements with him): "SANCHEZ: You're going to sit there and tell the feds, you don't care what they say, you're going to do it your way and you're going to do it when you want to do it?"
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The Arizona Republic , in an editorial today, had some harsh words for "America's Toughest Sheriff", categorically denying that the Sheriff has any federal or state authority to continue conducting these sweeps: "Joe Arpaio's self-promoting "sweeps" may be a lot of things. But "legal" isn't one of them. Clearly, there is some part of that word the Maricopa County sheriff does not comprehend. Arpaio claims he has the authority to continue wasting his scarce resources chasing down broken tail lights on cars and terrorizing Hispanic neighborhoods. Others beg to differ, including the federal Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency."
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News is expected to break today that the Obama administration will grant federal immigration law enforcement authority to this guy:
"I will do another crime suppression very soon to show Washington and everybody else I'm not changing, I will not be intimidated by Congress, by alleged racial profiling investigations by the Justice Department, by all these demonstrators, these politicians, all trying to keep me from doing my job, so nothing will change. Stay tuned."
Introducing Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona.
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Notorious Sheriff Joe Arpaio is at it again. This time, he has told various local media outlets that he has signed a new agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and will continue participating in what is known as the 287(g) program, which, among other things, allows local law enforcement to become de facto immigration officers. If this claim is true (Arpaio has a history of dissembling and exaggerating, and DHS has been notably silent on what is transpiring), it is a deeply disturbing development.
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We're coming to the close of the year in which President Obama said that immigration reform would be a priority. But to date, the Obama administration has only extended harsh immigration enforcement provisions put in place by the Clinton or second Bush administrations. These punitive pieces of legislation include E-Verify, a 100% detainment policy, the Secure Communities initiative, and the infamous 287(g) agreement. Cumulatively, they do not reflect a workable philosophy on immigrants, society, or the U.S. economy. Instead, this enforcement agenda destabilizes communities with police persecution and terror.
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For the 130 immigrant advocates, business and labor leaders, and law enforcement representatives, who met with Janet Napoitano yesterday, the urgency for real reform is clear.Here are four video responses from attendees at yesterday's White House meeting on immigration reform. I took these videos directly after the meeting, as attendees were leaving the White House.
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In yesterday's Dallas Morning News, we found an unexpected ally in conservative writer Reuben Navarette, who added his voice to the chorus of groups and leaders demanding the federal government hold Sheriff Joe Arpaio of Maricopa County, Arizona accountable for his outrageous abuses of authority under the 287(g) program. Navarette's message and ours?
Kick Arpaio Out!
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently expanded 287(g), a law that gives local officials the authority to act as federal agents in the enforcement of immigration laws. 287(g) has a number of serious implications.
One, it takes valuable resources away from law enforcement agencies that are trying to catch "real criminals" as opposed to hardworking immigrants and their family members, whose only crime is being in the country without proper legal status. By focusing attention on the legal status of innocent people and away from dangerous criminals, whole neighborhoods and communities are put at risk.
Two, expanding 287(g) may create even greater room for abuse.
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Last week, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced big changes to the government program that turns local cops into immigration agents (the "287g" program). The changes are a start, but they haven't stopped Sheriff Joe Arpaio's dangerous and racist antics in Maricopa County, Arizona. Last Spring 40,000 Americans like you spoke out against the Sheriff's tactics. The House Judiciary Committee called for strict review, and the Department of Justice announced it would carry out a federal investigation!
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We've been tracking the injustices of Sheriff Joe Arpaio for some time now. Here's the latest, from blogger Erin Rosa of Gabacha.com: "Joe Arpaio, the Arizona sheriff who has made a career out of targeting undocumented immigrants and using dehumanizing tactics on jail inmates, has now achieved another accomplishment. The majority of inmates locked up in his jails are Latino males."
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After a gunman with clear ties to white nationalism opened fire yesterday at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC, a new video that ties Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff Joe Arpaio to his neo-Nazi supporters is gaining attention.
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A newspaper series exposing Sheriff Joe Arpaio's costly abuse of power in Arizona just won the Pulitzer prize: "Sheriff Joe Arapaio is a national disgrace. Among the Pulitzer prizes awarded today was one to Ryan Gabrielson and Paul Giblin of the East Valley Tribune (Mesa, Arizona) for its coverage of Arpaio's immigration enforcement policies."
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Lawrence Downes writes about a factory worker who rolled up his sleeves and wrote a traditional Mexican "corrido" about injustice: "Mr. Linares's subject, the Maricopa County sheriff, is infamous for abusing prisoners, strutting on TV and arresting Latinos on flimsy pretexts. To his victims he is a figure of fear and mockery, part Bull Connor, part Buford T. Justice from "Smokey and the Bandit." Citizens from across the country have stood strong in protest of Sheriff Arpaio's heinous tactics -- and their voices are being heard. Downes reports, "Last week the Justice Department told the sheriff he was being investigated over accusations of racial profiling, and Congress members denounced his "reign of terror."
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Check out Spanish-language coverage of today's call for an investigation of Arpaio, a full-length feature by Maribel Hastings. Legisladores, activistas y funcionarios aplaudieron la pesquisa en contra del Alguacil Joe Arpaio que conducirá el Departamento de Justicia, y el presidente del Comité Judicial de la Cámara Baja, John Conyers (D-MI), anunció que cuatro paneles camerales conducirán audiencias conjuntas sobre los excesos del alguacil y sobre el empleo de perfiles raciales y otros abusos en los programas que permiten a jurisdicciones locales aplicar las leyes migratorias.
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Representative John Conyers (D-MI), Chairman of the US House Committee on the Judiciary, spoke first. Part of his speech was captured in the video below. He said we need to "end Arpaio's reign of terror"and explained how grave the charges against Arpaio really are. He said they reflected a major civil rights crisis that needs to be addressed immediately. Rep. Nadler, Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties gave an impassioned speech that rallied the crowd, part of which we caught on tape. Check it out.
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Last Night Sheriff Joe Arpaio finally got what he's been asking for: an investigation by the Department of Justice. Today Representative Conyers and other members of the House Judiciary Committee join civil rights leaders to endorse a major petition delivery, listen to testimony, and call for an end to the Sheriff's questionable tactics. Over 35,000 petition signatures have been collected by a diverse array of social justice organizations, alongside America's Voice.
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In Sheriff Joe Arpaio's world, if you are an immigrant detainee, you should be marching in chains to segregated "Tent Cities" in the Arizona desert, surrounded by electric fencing. Well, together with the House Judiciary Committee and a wide range of civil and human rights organizations, we're shouting, "Not so fast!" Thousands of protesters will convene in Phoenix at the end of the week to rally for justice, and we are only 2,000 signatures away from 10,000 on our petition to the Department of Justice.
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On Wednesday we reported that Conan O'Brien would host America's Biggest Rights-Violator, Sheriff Joe Arpaio. Well, about a hundred people called in to complain about the Sheriff's record, filling up NBC's late night voicemail box before the audience had time to find their seats. Indeed, self-proclaimed "America's Toughest Sheriff" Conan on the Fox show: "It's either a brilliant idea or the true sign of the apocalypse, that things are coming apart in this country." Fight the Apocalypse here.
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Arpaio's critics aren't amused. They say they fear the show will give the controversial sheriff positive publicity, ignoring what they call a darker side to his 16-year tenure as top lawman in the county that includes Phoenix. "It's going to celebrate a sheriff that's frankly scaring this community, a sheriff that has seen violent crime increase significantly in his county, a sheriff that is racially profiling the Latino community, and I doubt that the show is going to reflect that," said Paco Fabian, spokesman for the immigrant-rights group America's Voice.
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The FOX network is giving a giant megaphone to a public official known for his anti-immigrant antics and racial profiling. "Smile! You're Under Arrest" will celebrate the slimy depths Sheriff Joe has been willing to sink to in Maricopa County, Arizona. Well, today we're launching a new video asking that Joe get the attention he really deserves- an investigation by the Department of Justice.
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It's official. Self-proclaimed "America's Toughest Sheriff" Arpaio has finally made good on the American Dream. That is to say, Joe's landed his own reality television show. The bad news? Fox's newest star has a history of promoting virulently anti-Latino policies that leave tough police-work behind in favor of blatant racial profiling. The good news? Apparently, the show is set to air on Saturdays at 5 pm. Pink underwear competition on prime time? Not so much.
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By Lara L. Croft
Carriage Towne News
---- — PLAISTOW - The Friends are having a Book Sale on Mother's Day, May 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Browse the sale to find a gift for mom, a friend, or for yourself. Donations are being accepted till Fri., May 10. No moldy or tattered books, textbooks, or encyclopedias, please. The Friends are also holding a drawing for an iPad Touch - tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00. Purchase your tickets at the desk. The winner will be picked May 11 during the book sale. The desk is also selling "Smencils:" fragrant pencils made from 100 % recycled newspapers. Each Smencil is $1.00 and benefits the Friends of the Library. Come in and choose from fun flavors like razzle berry and cherry vanilla.
The staff at the Plaistow Public Library would like to thank the Friends for their appreciation on National Library Week, April 14-20. The Friends sponsored a delicious staff luncheon and gave us corsages. The community and staff are incredibly lucky to have such dedicated and thoughtful friends serving us. We extend our gratitude wholeheartedly.
Sat., May 4 is this month's Family Film. Popcorn and drink are provided; all ages welcome. No registration required. Call the library for the movie title.
Card-Making with Colleen continues on Tues., May 7, at 6:30 p.m. Visit our website to view card designs. Make two each of four designs for a total of 8 cards for a materials fee of $15.00. Please bring adhesive and scissors. This is an adult level class.
Ages 7-12 may join Miss Nancy for a Children's Series Book Club on the second Wednesday of every month. Play games, make crafts, use multimedia and be creative about different series each month. Snacks are provided; registration is recommended. Ask Miss Nancy what book series will be featured on Wed., May 8.Bottom of For
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A new warrant issued in Cobb County claims that Justin Ross Harris went from his office to his car, placed something in it, shut the door, and went back into the office-- as his child baked inside.
WSB-TV reports that Harris and his son ate breakfast at Chick-fil-A, and then the dad placed the 22-month-old Cooper into his car seat in the 2011 Hyundai Tucson, and drove to work, leaving Cooper inside.
Sources say that about lunchtime, Harris went back to the car and opened it.
Here is the text of the warrant issued Tuesday-
Warrant No. 14-W-5669 Police Case No. 14051843a
Personally came P M Stoddard, who makes oath before a Magistrate of this Court that Justin Ross Harris (hereinafter called the accused) AKA: did, on 6/18/2014 at 04:23 PM at 2955 Akers Mill Rd, Atlanta in the County of Cobb, Georgia, commit the offense of CRUELTY TO CHILD 2ND DEGREE (F) violating O.C.G.A, Section 16-5-70(c),for that said accused did with criminal negligence causes a child under the age of 18 cruel or excessive physical or mental pain, to wit: said accused did place his 22 month old male son into a rear facing car seat of his 2011 Hyundai Tucson after eating at 2485 Cumberland Pkwy SE.
The car seat was centered on the rear seat of the Tucson. Said accused then drove to his place of employment, 2600 Cumberland Blvd, and left his son strapped into the vehicle while he entered work. During lunch said accused did access the same vehicle through the driver's side door to place an object into the vehicle. Said accused then closed the door and left the car, re-entering his place of business.
At 1616hrs said accused left work in his vehicle and pulled over at a shopping center on Akers Mill Rd asking for assistance with his child.
Child was found to be deceased at the scene after being in the vehicle for approximately 7 hours; on 6/18/2014 at 04:23 PM commit the offense of MURDER FELONY(F) violating O.C.G.A, Section 16-5-1, for that Said accused did commit the offense of HOMICIDE MURDER DURING COMMISION FELONY (F) violating O.C.G.A., section 16-5-1(c), for that said accused did commit the offense of murder when, in the commission of a felony, said accused did cause the death of another human being irrespective of malice, to wit: said accused did commit the felony offense of CRUELTY TO CHILD SECOND DEGREE, 16-5-70(c), by leaving a 22 month old male juvenile unattended in a parked vehicle for approximately 7 hours which resulted in the death of the juvenile; and affiant makes this affidavit that a warrant may issue for the arrest of the accused.
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The Catholic holiday of Candlemas, on 2 February, is a feast to commemorate the purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of baby Jesus. In France, this holiday is called la Chandeleur, Fête de la Lumière,* or jour des crêpes.
Not only do the French eat a lot of crêpes on Chandeleur, but they also do a bit of fortune telling while making them. It is traditional to hold a coin in your writing hand and a crêpe pan in the other, and flip the crêpe into the air. If you manage to catch the crêpe in the pan, your family will be prosperous for the rest of the year.
There are all kinds of French proverbs and sayings for Chandeleur; here are just a few. Note the similarities to the Groundhog Day predictions made in the US and Canada:
À la Chandeleur, l'hiver cesse ou reprend vigueur
On Candlemas, winter ends or strengthens
À la Chandeleur, le jour croît de deux heures
On Candlemas, the day grows by two hours
Chandeleur couverte, quarante jours de perte
Candlemas covered (in snow), forty days lost
Rosée à la Chandeleur, hiver à sa dernière heure
Dew on Candlemas, winter at its final hour
French teachers: try the crêpe-throwing game
*No relation to Lyon's Fête des lumières, which takes place from 5 to 8 December.


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With the big game just hours away, I took to twitter to see who people thought the most important Card scoring wise was. I think it's Peyton Siva. A couple of people said Gorgui Dieng. Another said Kyle Kuric. Yet another said Chris Smith. The Cards spread the ball around a lot and all of those people make good cases for why that guy is the most important scorer. For this post, I have broken down the made shots, and only made, from the Georgetown game Wednesday.
First bucket of the game goes to Dieng. The scorer is in red, assist man in white. As you can see, Chris came on a drive. Dieng slipped behind the defense for a lob.
This bucket comes in transition. Once again Smith sets up someone, this time Kuric from the corner. Of course it's good.
This bucket comes for Kuric again on a simple pass. The man in yellow is highlighted because he's in the air off a killer ball fake. It was a 3.
Smith this time is the recipient of a Siva drive and dish. You can see the 4 Hoyas in the paint.
After 2 assists, Siva goes strong on a drive after a Dieng screen lets him blow by. That layup made the score 14-5.
None of 4 scored for a while, and as you can see, Georgetown cut the lead to 2. This bucket came off an offensive rebound. If you remember, Kuric saved to Russ, who drove and kicked back to a wide open Kuric.
Once again Siva burns the Hoyas on a screen from Buckles. The big man in the lane is flat footed and has no chance. Siva got off another crazy layup.
The 4 don't score a FG for a long time. As you can see, the Hoyas took the lead. Kuric gets a look right in front of Rick Pitino from Dieng.
Seconds later UofL forces a steal. Siva makes a Euro-step between the defenders and scores a layup.
Once again Siva makes something happen. Dieng gets a dunk.
This comes off a tipped out offensive rebound. As you can see, Siva is nearly on the ground when he puts the ball up. Kind of sick.
None of the featured guys score for 5 minutes and the Cards score 2 points. Kuric drills a 3 off a hand off from Dieng.
Dieng is circled not because of an assist, but because of a killer screen. Siva ran the ball up the court, jumped into the Hoya big man and ended up with that fancy looking shot. It was a man's move.
The final shot comes off a Georgetown miss. Siva pushed the pace and dropped to Dieng. He went up for a dunk and the guy at the foul line got called for a goal tend.
For a final tally of how they got their FGs, we have
Halfcourt buckets - 8 of 14.
Transition - 4 of 14.
Offensive rebound - 2 of 14.
Off assists - 9 of 14.
Off screens - 3 of 14
Now what does this tell us? Well 1 game isn't a great example, but we can tell a number of things. First off, half of the shots see the person who ends up shooting catching the ball and squaring up. I counted the last Dieng shot in this. The Cards don't run many plays in the post. If you look at the play by play, many of Dieng's shots are jumpers. Kuric primarily goes wing to wing, same with Chris Smith. Louisville relies a lot on screens, especially Siva. The other 7 FGs came off 5 Siva drives, 1 alley oop and a Kuric shot fake. Siva had a particularly strong offensive game. He assisted on many of those shots and he got to the foul line 6 times, making 5.
I see 3 problems for the Kentucky game.
1) Siva does everything off the dribble.
A lot of guards do this, but Siva almost exclusively gets his points and assists off the dribble. He is in his head about his 3 ball and will pass up open looks. If the Cats keep him from going to the line and driving, I don't know how great a chance the Cards have. That said, Siva is very quick and picks his spots well. Vandy knew he was driving and he got the game winning shot anyway.
2) Offensive rebounding .
Gorgui is a pretty solid rebounder, but he was pretty much a non-factor on the offensive glass against the Hoyas. He drew a foul on 1 rebound and the other 2 were on the possession featuring the crazy Siva layup. Chane got 3 offensive rebounds as well against the Hoyas, but like Dieng, he had only got 2 points from them. Unlike Dieing, he went up with all 3, only getting a dunk. The guys are going to have to get stick backs on the misses. If they can't get those, they have to keep possessions alive. The Cards kill off of 3 on offensive boards.
3) Forced shots.
For the most part, the Cards don't force up a ton of shots
But as we saw at the end of the Georgetown game, when guys think the Cards need a basket, they put the ball up. Kuric normally doesn't force that many shots, but he did late. Chris Smith just took horrible looking shots all day. With a team like UK, you can't throw up wild shots, because like the Cards do to people, you get hammered in transition.
All in all, I'm pretty confident about the game tomorrow. For this 1 reason, f--- Kentucky.
Go Cards.


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Gift Guide Giveaway: Win These Foodie Gifts!
November 15, 2010 at 6:00 am , by Ladies' Lounge
There's a great gift here for every type of foodie in your life: Wine snob? Check. Adventurous home cook? Done. Baker? Check. Beer lover? We've got it. Busy mom? Covered. There are even gifts for those of us who like to watch and eat instead of, well, cook. One lucky reader will score all of the foodie picks here. Read more about each prize in our Foodie Gift Guide.
Enter to win by posting a brief comment below telling us why you'd like to win one of the holiday gift packages. Comments must be posted by 11:59 ET on Monday, December 20. We will randomly select one winner. Read the full rules here. Good luck!
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Cooking With Your Kids
July 8, 2010 at 9:04 am , by Sue Erneta
There are a few things I'm good at, but cooking is not one of them. So, what do I do with a kid who says she wants to be a chef when she grows up?
Somehow, we manage to have a great time in the kitchen. We wear matching aprons and use princess spatulas. We make a lots of brownies, cookies, and cakes from box mixes. And we spend way too much time on the decorating part—see our Ariel birthday cake for evidence of that. (Another Erneta family fun activity is getting store-bought cookies and decorating them with frosting.)
Recently on a trip to my parents' house, my mom got a few Boboli pizza crusts and the kids (both of them, the 2yr old included!) had a blast making pizza. Their sense of pride was enormous as everyone complimented the chefs.
I asked our savvy Food Editor, Tara Bench, for some tips on getting your kids in the kitchen and she had lots of great ideas. She told me, "Anything that they can layer or build feels like a big treat for them." That must be why Sophia loved helping me make lasagna. Tara also recommends sandwiches, tacos and fruit kabobs for more layering fun. Some other great cooking ideas for kids: peanut butter cookies (kids love mixing and they'll like making marks with a fork), no-bake cheesecake (so fun to press in a graham cracker crust), and easy drop cookies. Pancakes and puddings can be fun too—just reserve the hot stove part for bigger kids only. Happy cooking!
So, tell me: What do you cook with your kids?
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Eco-Friendly & Healthy Nonstick Pans
March 10, 2010 at 10:46 am , by Khalil Hymore
I love to cook with my stainless steel All-Clad, but I'll be honest, at home I mostly use my inexpensive nonstick pans. Why? Because clean-up is SO much easier. But am I damaging my health? Well, maybe.
While nonstick cookware touts an easy way to be healthy and cook with less fat, its biggest draw is that it's a breeze to clean. But there have been some health concerns surrounding the chemicals used to produce PTFE (the material that gives nonstick it's properties), such as Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). This and other chemicals are being linked to thyroid disease and infertility. Basically, if your traditional nonstick pans aren't cared for properly, it can be hazardous to your health.
Many companies have responded to this new information by introducing a nonstick ceramic-based surface. They have none of the worrisome chemicals and can outlast traditional nonstick. An added bonus? They're earth-friendly!
We tried out a bunch of the new ceramic nonstick varieties and found that our favorites were also among the most affordable: (1) Earthpan II Sandflow, $25; (2) Cuisinart Green Gourmet, $50; (3) Todd English GreenPan, $50; (4) Starfrit Alternative Eco-Pan, $34.
Are you in the market for new cookware? If your Teflon pans are all scratched up, you should be—seriously, go toss them right now!
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Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine added to his initial staff on Monday by officially naming Kyle Shanahan as offensive coordinator. Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com reported Shanahan agreed to a three-year deal. Shanahan comes to the Browns with six years of experience as an offensive coordinator, including the last four with the Washington Redskins. Shanahan was fired at the end of the regular season, along with his father, head coach Mike Shanahan, following a disappointing 3-13 year. Last season, Shanahan helped the Redskins' offense finish ninth in the NFL in total yards per game (369.7) and fifth in rushing (135.3). In 2012, the Redskins captured the NFC East title and became the first team in NFL history to pass for 3,400 yards and rush for 2,700 yards in the same season. Shanahan helped quarterback Robert Griffin III set NFL rookie records in passer rating (102.4), lowest percentage of passes had intercepted (1.27) and rushing yards by a rookie quarterback (815) en route to his 2012 Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year recognition. Prior to Washington, Shanahan spent four seasons (2006-09) with the Houston Texans, the final two as offensive coordinator. Before joining the Texans, Shanahan served as offensive quality control coach with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2004-05.
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The Chicago Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, former NFC Central rivals, are officially scheduled to play in London's Wembley Stadium on Oct. 23 of this NFL season, with kickoff set for 1 pm ET. There's a caveat, of course, as the NFL lockout could disrupt Malcolm Glazer's world tour.
If the lockout is still in effect on August 1, the game will revert back to a regular Bucs home game, meaning it'll be played in Tampa's Raymond James Stadium. There will be about as many Bucs fans in attendance either way, but the sad fact is a game in London would enable Tampa Bay supporters to actually watch their team on TV for once.
The rest of the 2011 NFL schedule will be announced Tuesday night at 7 pm ET.
For more on this game, Bears fans should visit Windy City Gridiron and SB Nation Chicago, and Bucs fans should join Bucs Nation and SB Nation Tampa Bay.


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Helping Your Overweight Child With Lifestyle Changes
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in the United States, according to the obesity clinic at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago. Over the last 10 years, the rate of overweight children has risen by 11 percent. If this trend continues, it is possible that a majority of these overweight children will develop major health problems before the age of 20. There are no easy answers or "quick fixes" to help children lose weight and lead a healthier – not so "well-rounded" – life.
Most parents whose children are overweight tend to seek a simple reason why. They blame genetics, physical problems or even suspect thyroid disorders. In reality, the majority of weight problems in children tend to come from a lifestyle rather then a medical reason. "All families want to know if it is a 'gland' problem," says Dr. Wendy Wright, a pediatrician at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago. "If necessary, I will do blood tests, but usually the physical exam is enough to clarify that it isn't the issue. I have seen hundreds of overweight children and have never found a thyroid problem."
As with adults, children who are and remain significantly overweight can develop medical complications as the weight can put unhealthy stresses on their bodies. "I would estimate that approximately 30 percent of teenagers are overweight," says Dr. Wright. "In addition, the heaviest children are tending to become even heavier. It is not uncommon to see 12- to 14-year-old children over 200 pounds. These extremely obese children often suffer from adult-like problems of diabetes, heart difficulties and bone problems."
In our society, we tend to focus a lot of time and energy on diets and losing weight. Through television and magazines we are constantly bombarded with the latest, greatest, new-and-improved way to lose weight. However, as some of these programs and techniques may be useful for adults, they are not recommended for children who are overweight. "Use a comprehensive approach to address this problem," says Dr. Wright. "This includes nutritional, behavioral and exercise interventions. Work closely with a nutritionist. It is very important that these overweight children learn to eat healthy foods. I strongly discourage fad diets and the idea of a 'diet.' The changes must be gradual and permanent. These lifestyle changes must be made in the family as a whole. One cannot expect the child not to eat the cookies his father is eating, or go outside to ride a bike while his sister sits and watches TV."
"My daughter is 10 and is about 10 to 15 pounds overweight," says Rhonda Hensler, a caterer from Nevada City, Calif. "Since birth her weight has been a topic of yearly doctors visits. The standard advice that's given is always the same: 'Exercise more. Eat less. Encourage vegetables.' At my house I try to model eating vegetables, fruits and whole grains. I try to exercise three times a week as an example. As I remain overweight, maybe my behavior and actions are a better model then my appearance."
In addition to diet changes, physical activity and realistic goals are also important to help a child lose weight and regain proper health. The activity or exercise a child takes part in should be fun and not be offered as a chore, otherwise resistance will occur. "No amount of nutritional counseling will help without daily exercise," says Dr. Wright. "I work with parents to identify a fun source of physical activity for their child." Also, when setting goals regarding weight loss, the goals should be realistic and easily obtainable. Replace the larger goals, such as losing a total of 30 pounds, with smaller, step-by-step goals. "For some children, simply not gaining any more weight is a sufficient goal. For others, a weight loss of one-half to one pound a week may be recommended. This is healthy and sustainable. Faster weight loss can be dangerous, and usually results in rebound weight gain."
Unfortunately, there are occasions in which changing diet and adding an exercise program does not offer parents or the overweight children the results they would hope for. In some cases, children may develop an eating disorder and will require the assistance of an eating disorders specialist or require therapy to help them adapt a healthy lifestyle. "My daughter is 11 years old and is about 30 to 35 pounds overweight," says Crystal Cook, a writer from Knoxville, Tenn. "She has been to the doctor and we have recently come to the conclusion that she is a compulsive overeater. She gets food and gorges when nobody is around, like in the middle of the night. She seems to need to have food in her mouth all the time. I've always struggled with obsessive/compulsive problems and I believe my daughter's problem is inherited from me. This is such a touchy time for girls, I hate for her to have extra problems to deal with."
Parents can help their children lose weight by helping them change the lifestyle in which they take part. Whether due to inactivity, overeating or an eating disorder, help is available to assist children in losing weight and regaining control over their bodies. "Obesity in children is a major health issue," Dr. Wright says. "It is best addressed via comprehensive lifestyle changes. There are no quick, easy ways to loose weight. However, it is possible for families tomake and enjoy, these changes – together."


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John has a lifelong love of ocean liners, cruise ships and the people who sail on them. Queen Mary, Queen Mary 2, Ile de France, United States, Italia, Hanseatic (ex-Empress of Japan/Scotland), Raffaello, Oceanic and Sovereign of the Seas are just several of the many vessels he has sailed on or visited.
Besides studying and lecturing on ocean liner history, as well as collecting ship-related artifacts and ephemera, John is an internationally published journalist and author specializing in business and technology. John's articles have appeared in scores of publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Newsday, CIO Magazine, CFO Magazine, Men's Health and American Way (American Airlines' in-flight magazine).
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Arlington and Alexandria volunteer opportunities
AHC needs volunteers once a week for an hour, to tutor teens in the evenings or work with elementary students in the afternoons at six locations.
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AFBA Elects Two New Board Members
Kenneth O. Preston, USA and CMSAF James A. Roy, USAF to the AFBA Board of Directors effective June 1, 2014.
On the Bike Trail: Your Bike Could be Stolen in Seconds
That's what the News4 I-Team learned as it watched Metro Police fight the hundreds of bike thefts near Metro stations in D.C. each year.
Alexandria and Arlington Animal Watch
For information or to report emergencies involving animals 24 hours a day, call 703-746-4774.
'Janis' actress to play solo set
Broadway star Mary Bridget Davies performs at the Birchmere Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Davies is best known for her portrayal of Janis Joplin in "A Night with Janis Joplin."
Broker sentenced for multi-million dollar fraud schemes
Broker sentenced for multi-million dollar fraud schemes A former hotel broker has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for a series of fraud schemes.
Truland given extension to file financial data despite lacking money or people to help
Truland Group Inc. was granted more time to file financial data with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Alexandria after filing for Chapter 7 July 23. Call it an omen, irony or just that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Alexandria is in a really old building, but it seems almost fitting that the power should have gone out at 200 S. Washington St. just as ... (more)
Police: Be Careful What You Tweet
The "TweetSmart" campaign began in late July by a coalition of nine agencies, including the Washington state patrol and the Seattle police, and aims to raise awareness about social media's potential impact on law enforcement.
The Doors play the Alexandria Roller Rink
As part of a Navy family that had frequent reassignments Jim Morrison could claim many hometowns.
New book series begins tour in Alexandria, VA
On August 18, 2014, this Literary Examiner discovered an author and her manager on a book tour launching a new book and announcing the new series called "Allie's Adventures."
Report: Loudoun County's income growth drives D.C.-area's economy
A Northern Virginia county is driving the area's economy, according to a new report -- a week after it was named one of the best counties in the United States.
Photos of the Day from the South Jersey Times, Aug. 16-17, 2014
Tiffany Bernier and Stephen Sturges, of Alexandria, VA, pose for a picture with Derek Mears, who played Jason Voorhees in the 2009 remake of 'Friday the 13th' during Monster-Mania Con 28, the semi-annual Philadelphia Horror Film and Memorabilia Convention at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill, Sunday, Aug. 17, 2014.
Walking Alexandria: A New Corner of Del Ray
Took a nice Sunday morning walk along the new extension of Main Line Boulevard south of E. Monroe Avenue, the return walk up Mount Vernon Avenue, and back along Monroe to the dog park.
Getting dirty is part of a superintendent's job
Alvin Crawley relishes the days he can get a little dirty. One recent day, he played kickball with students at Maury Elementary School, and then dusted off his new suit before returning to his office.
Sugar Shack rambles west, set to open in old Henrico gas station
Sugar Shack will open a new location at 1501 N. Parham Road in a former gas station in the Ridge Shopping Center.
Sesquicentennial of Reconstruction: Will You Honor the Pioneering Black Officeholders?
When Barack Obama was elected to the office of President of the United States in November 2008, black journalists - hardened veterans who long ago learned to keep their emotions in tack when the red light comes on - could not stop the flow of their tears of joy.
Rappaport signs trio of 7-Eleven deals in Washington, D.C., area
Rappaport has signed three new 7-Eleven deals in the Washington, D.C., area totaling 9,471 sq.
Prostitution arrests on the rise in Northern Virginia
Women posting sex ads online in Northern Virginia are increasingly likely these days to be met by a cop instead of a customer.
Gadsby's Tavern offering classes on historical character creation
Gadsby's Tavern located in old town Alexandria is offering lessons in creating and portraying a living history character.
Jeff Bridges brings cool karma, crazy heart to Fairfax County
Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges and his band The Abiders will continue their first East Coast tour with a performance Aug. 31 at The Birchmere in Alexandria.
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Navy describes more cuts now that sequestration is hereStory | Mar 3, 2013 | 1:29 PMThe Navy this weekend announced additional cutbacks to deal with sequestration, now that the automatic, across-the-board spending cuts are official. The service will defer or cancel up to six ship deployments to various locations around the world...
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An Offensive Shootout?
2) Second-Year Offensive Tackles With left tackle Matt Light retired and right tackle Sebastian Vollmer on the PUP list, the Patriots had a pair of second-year offensive tackles starting tonight. OT Nate Solder will play LT this year, while Marcus Cannon will be battling for playing time when Vollmer returns. Both players had their struggles in this game. Solder got beaten to the inside by DE Will Smith on back-to-back plays, the first of which led to a holding penalty. He picked up another holding penalty later in the quarter before surrendering a hurry to DE Martez Wilson. On the other side, Cannon had his hands full with DE Junior Galette, and one of his surrendered hurries led to quarterback Tom Brady getting sandwiched by two Saints for a fumble. Throw in a false start for good measure and it was a long day for the young tackles. If the Patriots want to take more shots down the field, the offensive line has to do a much better job in pass protection. -- 7-6 would indicate a defensive game. Neither team is all that Stout defensively. So I guess neither team is firing on all cylinders Offensively?


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Spring is the season when bee colonies divide and propagate, and this photo essay describes the sighting and relocation of one swarm that inhabited a tree near Roosevelt Elementary School in San Leandro on one afternoon just as grades 1 through 3 were letting out.
Self-taught beekeeper and Roosevelt mom Mitch Huitema is the woman who went up into the tree to coax this colony out of the tree.
Her husband, Tim Holmes, owner of Zocalo Coffeehouse in San Leandro, took the pictures.
Here's what happened.
Mitch said she was driving up to the school one afternoon when she saw a mass of bees fly across Dowling Street and swarm into one of the pine trees. She surmised that this was a colony in search of a new home.
As she explained, when colonies reach a certain size, the worker bees feed one of the queen bee's eggs special nutrients to develop it into a new queen.
"When the new queen is ready she makes a chirping, clicking sound and the colony divides into two," she said.
The old queen vacates the old hive and takes half the female workers and a few of the male drones head off in search of a new home. The tree was a temporary resting place.
"They'll pick a safe place, and once the queen lands they'll cluster around her," Mitch said.
The males, who are larger than the worker bees but have no stingers, have just two jobs: fertilizing the queen's eggs, and finding new locations for the hive. So this was their chance to shine.
Mitch's goal was to coax the hive into an empty box where they could make backyard honey. The picture essay will show you how she went about it.
Like Alameda, has been, ahem, buzzing with talk of swarm sightings this spring.
Mitch offered some hints.
If you do spot a hive in or around your house, contact a local beekeeper. You can find a reference through the Alameda County Beekeepers Association.


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Wisconsin watchdog group loses funding, may seek cutbacks
Madison - A high-profile government watchdog group that maintains a database of all political donations made in Wisconsin has lost half of its funding and faces an uncertain future.
The Wisconsin Democracy Campaign alerted its supporters Tuesday that the Joyce Foundation decided to no longer give the group money. Democracy Campaign director Mike McCabe said that of the group's $430,000 annual budget, $232,500 of it came from the Joyce Foundation. »Read Full Article(3)
State bill targets Milwaukee County Board pay, budget
Madison - A newly sworn-in lawmaker - and former Milwaukee County Board member - is gaining traction with a plan that would allow voters to cut Milwaukee County Board supervisors' pay by 70% and slash their budget by 85%.
The plan came to light Monday as Republicans took control of the Legislature and promised to avoid the kind of divisive legislation that dominated the last two-year session. Democrats and Milwaukee County Board members said the proposal for Milwaukee County was exactly the kind that would spark a contentious fight. »Read Full Article(218)
UW survives clumsy time with Nebraska
Lincoln, Neb. - Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan offered neither excuses nor apologies in the wake of UW's latest Big Ten Conference victory.
Rather, Ryan and his players were brutally honest and eloquently colorful in describing UW's 47-41 victory over Nebraska on Sunday at the Devaney Center, which had to leave the crowd of 8,258 wondering how a team could win without scoring 50 points. »Read Full Article(34)
Milwaukee County deputies stop 17 drunken drivers over weekend
Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies stopped 17 drunken drivers over the weekend, including four involved in crashes.
Among them were motorists charged with multiple drunken-driving citations - including third, fourth and fifth offenses. And a 34-year-old Milwaukee man pulled over for driving a stolen vehicle in the Zoo Interchange around 2 a.m. Saturday was charged with his sixth drunken driving offense. »Read Full Article(24)
Off-duty Milwaukee police detective shoots youth after robbery attempt
An off-duty Milwaukee police detective shot an armed youth who tried to rob him Sunday night, officials said.
A 17-year-old Milwaukee resident demanded the 53-year-old detective's valuables shortly before 6 p.m. in the 4500 block of N. 27th St. The detective shot the suspect, who then ran from the scene. »Read Full Article
Tosa alum, journalist Raymond Py strove to preserve history
It's fair to say that Raymond Py never turned his back on something that interested him. It's fair to say, too, that so many things did. Journalist, small-town shopkeeper, big-city public relations man, antique buff, congressional aide - he was all that, and an actor, too.
"He was intellectually curious," said his daughter, Stacey Py Flynn of Germantown, Md. "Right up until the end - he sat down and learned how to use new technology. He was on Facebook daily. He tweeted. Nothing got in the way of his curiosity." »Read Full Article
Environmental group lowers grade for Milwaukee River
The Milwaukee River continues to battle an array of environmental assaults - especially pollutants from fertilizer, road salt and human waste.
In its latest report card on the health of the river, Milwaukee Riverkeeper gave the Milwaukee a C for 2011. »Read Full Article(30)
Body found buried beneath straw in Calumet County
Brothertown - Calumet County authorities are investigating the death of a man whose body was found buried beneath straw at a dairy farm.
Lt. Ken Matuszak of the Calumet County Sheriff's Department tells the Appleton Post-Crescent that individuals on the farm contacted police just after 3 p.m. Friday when they discovered the body in a part of a barn where hay is stored. »Read Full Article
Walker promises more moderate political agenda
Madison - With Wisconsin bitterly divided, Republican Gov. Scott Walker is promising a more moderate agenda in the second half of his term.
Walker told the Wisconsin State Journal on Sunday that he plans to focus on the budget and job creation in the next legislative session, which begins Monday. And he's predicting less political turbulence than his first two years as governor. »Read Full Article(194)
West Allis bank auditor to admit to embezzling $100,000
A former bank auditor has agreed to plead guilty in federal court to embezzling $100,000 and faces time in prison, according to court records.
Denise A. Lewandowski, 50, of West Allis, signed a plea agreement late last month admitting she stole from her employer, Securant Bank & Trust in Milwaukee. She is set to appear and enter her plea Feb. 8. »Read Full Article(16)
Neighbor disputes Madison police account of fatal shooting
In his first interview, the owner of a home mistakenly entered by an intoxicated neighbor who was shot and killed by a Madison police officer arriving on the scene told the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism that he tried repeatedly to inform the officer that the intruder was someone known to him.
The responding officer shot the unarmed suspect, Paul Heenan, 30, three times in the upper torso. Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne has cleared police of criminal liability, saying the officer was justified in using deadly force because Heenan had been reaching for his gun.
Madison Police Chief Noble Wray is expected to release the results of the department's internal probe early this week, the report says. (12)
McCarthy says "we have established our brand of football"
Green Bay - Here's a summary of coach Mike McCartny's Sunday press conference:
- I'm fine (no flu).
- Nothing of serious nature injury-wise.
- Says a lot about Charles Woodson that he was voted team captain. Fabulous football player. See him go through that injury and how long it took. He's here round the clock. People don't realize it. Put a lot of work in coming back. Great to have him out there.
- Charles played well. Team game and takes 11 to accomplish all aspects. Run defense much more disciplined. Still peeked a few too many times.
- Will adjust schedule this week. Tuesday will be a Wednesday, but will bring in players later than normal. Late Tuesday afternoon practice. Do some padded work on Wednesday.
- Important to evaluate your football team and grade them from previous game. Defense played very well, special teams was solid. Offensively, last quarter and a half not what we were looking for.
- Will help us having faced Webb and read-option when play Kaepernick. End of day, we established our brand of football. Not going to get any cleaner for us. Won't chase ghosts or schemes that are out there.
- First game is something we'll look at as far as match-ups. They're a different team. All about trying to improve week to week. Single elimination and that's the way you have to approach it.
- Our players like being underdog. Respond better when they're disrespected. Maybe we'll get that this week. Brings a little more energy. End of day, personally, make sure you're focused.
- Some talk in locker room about fact they won Super Bowl in 2010 with road wins. Still guys who have shared that experience. I know when I lay out team meetings, always talking to rookies and remind them of the things need to be done. Need to educate our younger guys.
- Part of playing offense is not just sit there and click it once for run and once for pass. Like balance, but DuJuan Harris has something to do with recent commitment. We're going to do what we have to do to get in end zone.
- Harris has done a nice job in pass protection.
- Harris is a steady personality. Not fazed. Keep preparing him.
- Checkdowns are part of any game plan. It's really part of Aaron realizing protection.
- Playing time with receivers kind of unfolded based on groupings. Jordy coming back off injury we were being smart with him.
- Donald Driver is a class act. Pro's pro. Done anything you've ever asked for him. Had conversations and he's handled it very well. He's out there preparing every week.
- Reality is we're 17 weeks in and hard to be in pads a lot. At some point we'll go into pads, but injury report will play into that. When do pads, risk for injury increases in practices. Want to do the pads though.
- We're going to be smart with practice. We're going to get volume of scheme done early. But still do all drill work. Most important part of practice will be Thursday early when work on fundamentals in pads.
- Relationship with Tom Crean has brought him closer to Jack Harbaugh, but not really to his sons, John and Jim.
- Rodgers will be excited to go back to SF. He's been through it before. Don't see him over-reacting. Big-time preparation player. That won't change. He'll be clutch for us like he always is.
And that's it.
We'll have comments from the coordinators in a short while. (83)
Tech school teachers are paid more than UW professors, report says
Green Bay - Full-time instructors in Wisconsin technical colleges took home an average of $90,000 last year in base pay and overages, slightly more than the $86,000 in compensation for professors at the 13 University of Wisconsin universities, according to a published report.
Overages, which refer to additional teaching assignments, averaged about $12,000 for technical-college professors but only $1,400 per UW professor, according to a Gannett Wisconsin Media report. »Read Full Article(90)
Janesville school administrators may get incentive-based raises
Janesville - Principals and other administrators in the Janesville School District could soon have the chance to earn raises of up to 6%.
A Janesville Gazette report said the school board is expected to discuss the proposed incentive-pay system at its meeting Tuesday. »Read Full Article(3)
PolitiFact: Testing Walker claim on pension funding
New today from PolitiFact Wisconsin:
Gov. Scott Walker says the state pension system for public employees "is the only one in the country that's 100 percent funded." Are we No. 1? We take a look. (27)
New state legislative session begins Monday
Madison - Wisconsin's next legislative session is set to get under way Monday with plenty of pomp and circumstance.
New Democratic Assembly members are scheduled to be sworn in Monday morning. Both houses will swear in all of their members in simultaneous afternoon ceremonies. The Assembly plans a reception at the state historical museum across from the Capitol. The Senate has scheduled a dessert reception. »Read Full Article(17)
Forecast: Workweek warm-up expected
A weak cold front brought some light freezing drizzle and snow overnight, and a few flurries are still possible Sunday morning from that same system, according to WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) meteorologist Jesse Ritka.
Expect some afternoon clearing, and some areas west could even catch some sunshine by the end of the day, Ritka says. Temperatures will be slightly lower than Saturday due to a northwest wind at 10 to 15 mph, keeping highs near 30 degrees in southeast Wisconsin. Mostly clear skies Sunday night will lead to a drop in temperatures into the low to midteens, Ritka says. »Read Full Article


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Closeted Fox News anchor Shepard Smith is listed as a "special guest" scheduled to attend an annual fundraiser for the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association next week.
I outed Smith in 2005 after he hit on me in a New York piano bar. He has never publicly acknowledged his sexual orientation.
Smith's attendance could be good news: Maybe he's finally going to come out. Not sure why NLGJA would have him there if that weren't the case. There are plenty of out journalists these days to celebrate that we don't need closet cases as our "special guests."


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Hi all, I'm a relatively new member to CN, but I've been a Clips fan for a while now (first started paying attn when Mo Taylor and Derek Anderson were our best players...). Anyways, in no particular order, here are the 4 most important things I think the Clips can (and should) do this offseason to get better:
1. Stabilize the SG spot:
Whether this means re-signing Chauncey Billups - assuming he's healthy, Chauncey gives our team much needed consistent shooting (look at how packed the paint was against the Spurs), leadership and depth at both guard spots - or making a run at someone like Ray Allen - he's exactly what we need, but he'll likely be out of our price range - the Clippers need stability from their starting SG. Randy Foye did an admirable job filling in after Chauncey went down, but he just couldn't bring it night in and night out. Hell, even with a healthy Chauncey he was still playing out of position. Nick Young should be re-signed at a reasonable rate, but I wouldn't feel comfortable with him starting every night unless he makes marked improvement this offseason - he's essentially a less consistent, but much more explosive version of Randy Foye.
2. Get a big man who can SHOOT:
I loved K-Mart and Reggie Evans as much as anyone this season, but between those two and DJ and Blake, none of them could consistently hit a 15-20 ft jumper, OR a free throw. I think we need to make a trade or sign a free agent along the lines of a Channing Frye, Al Harrington or even kick the tires on Rashard Lewis to see what he's got left (and please, PLEASE do NOT bring back Brian Cook). Obviously Blake and DJ aren't going anywhere, so a lot of this depends on how much they can improve in the offseason, but there should be some easily available options for us this summer. For the record I'd let K-Mart walk (he'll probably get a bigger contract than I'm comfortable giving him anyways), and bring in a cheap alternative who gives us some shooting touch, and I think we should keep Reggie, assuming he accepts a reasonable deal.
3. Height, AND girth:
The problem early this season was that we didn't have any reliable big men to back up DJ and Blake, but that was remedied by bringing in K-Mart and Reggie. Well, one, or both could be gone this summer, and we need to make sure we keep the PF/C spots manned with size. I mean, this is kind of a cop out in that, well, what team DOESN'T want to get bigger along the front line? But as was made plainly obvious to us by the Grizzlies and the Spurs, we need not only height, but some girth, to keep Marc Gasol and Tim Duncan out of the paint. We could use someone along the lines of a Marreese Speights (it pains me to say that), or Taj Gibson. Ironically Chris Kaman would satisfy both 2 and 3 for me, but something tells me that bridge has been burned...not to mention he wouldn't like coming off the bench and is again likely going to command too much money. Before the season I would've said someone like Lamar Odom might help, but given what he showed in Dallas, I think the only team he'd be viable playing for is the other LA team...
4. Nate McMillan and Stan Van Gundy:
I know VDN was put in a difficult situation this year - expectations went through the roof in the blink of an eye, and there wasn't an offseason for the team to gel. And I know VDN has some redeeming qualities - he seems to get along well with the players, and he's been willing to admit his mistakes and that he has areas he needs to improve. With that being said, I think we'd be crazy to not talk to Nate McMillan or SVG. Both of these guys are well respected coaches, whose players (minus Dwight Howard, but that's a whole 'nother can of worms that I won't get into here...) played hard every night, and, more importantly, ran real offenses. I said it before VDN was hired, and I'll say it again, the man cannot draw up a play in the last two minutes of a game - when you actually, y'know, NEED a coach. I also had some issues with his inconsistent rotations (the only players who should get to benefit of being left in when they're playing poorly are CP3 and Blake), but game management is an easier skill to pick up than offensive acumen. I know that coaches too often get the blame, and I think VDN did an admirable job this season - I just feel like now that we know we have a contending squad, we don't need someone who just motivates the players, we need someone who motivates them AND puts them in position to succeed. I know we never would have made the hire, but when I think about what this team would look like if we hired Rick Adelman last summer (curse you, Minnesota!), I die a little on the inside.
Just as a side note, I think DJ and Blake's improvement this offseason (particularly at the free throw line) is the single most important issue for the Clips next year, but I just wanted to address things the organization itself could do. So what do y'all think? Realistic? Insane? I'd like to think these suggestions aren't too preposterous...


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UPDATE: We put up a live results thread on the front page for all your Heat vs. Spurs Game 7 discussion needs. Leave here, go there. RIGHT NOW!
Sup Maniacs? Game 7 is here. Can the San Antonio Spurs bounce back after giving it away late in game 6? Or will the defending champion Miami Heat make it back to back championships?
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The Spurs have never lost a Finals series in franchise history.
No team has won Game 7 on the road in the Finals since the 1978 Washington Bullets.
I hear Heat fans are leaving at halftime tonight..
Spurs got this.