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McDonnell describes an unraveling marriage
In his second day on the stand, the former Virginia governor testifies that he was blindsided by gifts and loans to his wife.
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McDonnell describes an unraveling marriage
In his second day on the stand, the former Virginia governor testifies that he was blindsided by gifts and loans to his wife.
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Medric 'Cecil' Mills died after he collapsed outside a fire station and his pleas for help were ignored.
Howard County police name officers who fatally shot man
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Gray authorizes new D.C. school boundary policy
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Secretary Duncan offers more leeway for worried teachers
Education Secretary Arne Duncan Thursday announced new plans to reduce emphasis on student tests.
Robert Sherrill, self-described 'radical' journalist, dies
Sherrill wrote about political leaders and topics such as military judicial abuses and the gun industry.
Warner agrees to face Gillespie eight times in Senate race
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Man charged with using dating sites to bilk elderly victims
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Foust taps McAuliffe to headline campaign fundraiser
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McDonnell's betrayal of his wife is anything but moral
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Pr. George's to ticket drivers passing stopped school buses
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Virginia man named Stoner arrested on pot charges
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Kansas has continued to rally against VCU in this Elite Eight showdown, but the Rams look like they have started to respond. The Jayhawks got to within two points, but VCU got two free throws from Jamie Skeen and a transition layup by Darius Theus to push its lead back to 50-44 with 11:55 remaining.
Kansas' rally continued right after the under-16 minute timeout. Tyshawn Taylor finished with a right-handed layup to cut the lead down to 43-39. Shaka Smart called another timeout, which worked to stop the bleeding, as Joey Rodriguez drove and dropped it off to Jamie Skeen for the layup. Kansas turned it over on the full-court pressure, leading to a free throw for Bradford Burgess that pushed the lead back to 46-39 with 14:11 remaining.
Kansas kept coming, though. Tyrel Reed hit two free throws, and then Taylor got free again on the break. Rodriguez tried to move away, but committed the foul, and Kansas got a three-point play when Burgess was called for a goaltend. The foul was Rodriguez's third, and he had to sit out. But VCU caught a break, as Marcus Morris fouled Skeen on a three-point attempt. Skeen his two of three free throws to push VCU's lead back to 48-44 with 12:33 remaining. Markieff Morris then lost the ball, and Theus raced coast to coast for a layup to push the lead back to six points.
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Do you put time into managing your personal financial accounts? You may not know what you have in any one of them. However, do you know what you have overall? It is wise to invest some time on a weekly or monthly basis to take account of what you owe, what you own and where your goals are. Doing this can help you to build financial success.
Factors to Consider
When it comes to managing personal finances, realize that not everyone does them well on their own. For many people, it is better to turn to a professional financial planner for assistance. However, going forward, it is a good idea to make accounting for your personal finances a part of your lifestyle. Here are a few things to keep in mind.
- Use a budget. A budget allows you to have exactly what you need and to know where you are spending. It can also help you to plan for future needs.
- Take a look at any investments you have on a regular basis. Your risk tolerance level needs to be met, but this can change from time to time. If your stocks, for example, are too risky, make changes now while you can.
- Know what accounting is and how it works on a personal level. Balancing a checkbook, ensuring your savings is building and balancing your retirement accounts is all something you should do regularly.
These tips are just the start of being successful financially. For each person, it is necessary to consider your specific needs now and into the future. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is to plan for the future right now.


text: USA Today and NY Times reporting that Senator Mitch McConnell saves the day. Just hours before the Big 12 was to make the West Virginia Mountaineers a conference member, McConnell uncovered proof that the Mountaineers had weapons of mass destruction in Morgantown. McConnell immediately called Big 12 officials and informed them that he was certain the mountaineers where a terrorist cell and that they had other motives beyond sports competition. U.S. troops to soon be activated, tune in America.


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USF Recruiting
July 12, 2013 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
by Alex Schwartz
PHILADELPHIA – The Reebok Breakout Classic rolled along all day Thursday and NBE Sports had the opportunity to see 10 of the 12 teams in action on the day.
As was the case on Wednesday night, some lesser known players made noise and some top recruits also showed what they can do.
Future Louisville Cardinal Shaqquan Aaron showed why he is one of the best wings in the nation in the class of 2014. A 6-foot-8 small forward out of Rainier Beach (WA), Aaron is a high-level scorer who poured in 29 points in the morning game and kept playing well after that. Although thin, Aaron is very long, has a smooth game and is a quality athlete. He does a nice job in transition and is a tough player to keep out of the paint. Aaron even showed the ability to play some point guard.
Not many players in the class of 2015 are smoother on the court than Dwayne Bacon. A 6-foot-6 prospect who can play anywhere from the one to the three, Bacon has a really good frame and does a nice job of finishing at the rim, even in traffic. Bacon, who is headed to IMG Academy (FL), is a good athlete with quality body control who can knock down the midrange pull-up.
Jacobi Boykins of Lakewood (FL) is an impressive all-around offensive player. The 6-foot-5 class of 2014 shooting guard is a bit thin and needs to add some bulk, but he is a solid athlete with good bounce. Boykins is a quality shooter with a nice looking stroke who can also score at the rim some.
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April 16, 2013 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
by Alex Schwartz
Two of the top uncommitted players in the nation made their commitments while in Chicago for the McDonald's All-American Game and numerous other 2013 prospects also pledged in the past several days.
Elite frontcourt prospect Aaron Gordon of Archbishop Mitty (CA) announced his intentions to attend Arizona for his college ball, per multiple reports. A 6-foot-8 power forward, Gordon is one of the top ranked players in America in the class of 2013. He selected the Wildcats over Kentucky, Oregon and Washington. Gordon is the second McDonald's All-American in Arizona's recruiting class, joining 6-foot-7 small forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson of Chester (PA).
Keith Frazier of Kimball (TX), the best available shooting guard in the nation, committed to SMU, per his Twitter account. The 6-foot-5 class of 2013 prospect is the first ever McDonald's All-American for the Mustangs, according the game broadcast. Frazier was also considering Texas A&M and Texas Tech, according to Scout.com's Evan Daniels.
The top available class of 2013 guard in the nation, Rysheed Jordan of Vaux (PA), took his name off the board and pledged to St. John's, per multiple reports. Jordan is a 6-foot-3 point guard who selected the Red Storm over Temple and UCLA.
Chris Peak of Panther-Lair.com had the news that Jamel Artis of Notre Dame Prep (MA) committed to Pittsburgh. Artis is a 6-foot-7 combo forward and a fifth-year class of 2013 recruit.
Dominique Hawkins announced his commitment to Kentucky at a press conference at his school, per multiple reports. The 6-foot point guard from Madison Central (KY) is the eighth member of UK's 2013 recruiting class, the second of whom is an in-state prospect.
October 18, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
by Alex Schwartz
Last Friday was Midnight Madness, which is the first day that college basketball programs can hold official practices. Many schools, at all levels, use the weekend of Midnight Madness as a chance to host and impress either their top target(s) or a large number of prospects.
As always, there have been numerous high-major commitments rolling in since players began their Midnight Madness visits. Below is a rundown of many of the top players to pledge over the past week.
I was out of the country over the weekend, which is why there was no Recruiting Notebook on Monday. Additionally, due to my trip—it's crazy how disconnected to the world I am without my phone or constant internet access—the news on these pledges can be attributed to the Scout.com Commitment Tracker.
The biggest news coming from the weekend involved—who else?—the University of Kentucky. For the third straight week, John Calipari has landed at least one top-15 prospect in the class of 2013. This time it was 6-foot-9 center Marcus Lee of Deer Valley (CA), who selected UK over Cal. He is ranked No. 13 in the NBE Sports Class of 2013 Post-July Top 125.
Also nabbing a pledge from a top-20 recruit this week was Kansas. The Jayhawks added to their backcourt haul by picking up Wayne Selden, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard out of the Tilton School (NH). He is ranked No. 18 in the NBE Sports Class of 2013 Post-July Top 125.
October 4, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
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by Alex Schwartz
Quite possibly the best package deal in high school basketball history will have a destination today. Top-four ranked twin brothers Andrew and Aaron Harrison are set to announce their college intentions and will be choosing between Kentucky, Maryland and SMU.
The 6-foot-5 guards from Travis (TX) had long been working with a top five that also included Baylor and Villanova, but they have narrowed it down to a final trio. The general belief though, is that it is truly a two-horse race between Kentucky and Maryland.
UK is on a roll under John Calipari, as he is four for four in Lexington, Ky. in signing the No. 1 recruiting class in the nation. He has led Kentucky to two Final Fours and the Wildcats are the reigning national champion. UK has also churned out a plethora of first round picks under Cal and it is the winningest program in NCAA basketball history.
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July 30, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
By Matt Whitfield
Keith Stevens and his staff at Team Takeover DC welcomed a solid line-up to Bowie (MD) over the weekend to close up the July Live Evaluation period with some showcase games. The family of Team Takeover teams highlighted the field as well as We R One, Team United, Team Melo and others.
NBE Sports was on hand to see many of the top teams on Saturday morning into early in the afternoon and we have a full notebook on recruiting information below.
Team United has had a good run this spring and summer on the AAU trail. Much of the credit belongs to their top two players, Kennedy Meeks and Sindarius Thornwell. NBE Sports had the opportunity to talk with both on Saturday morning.
Meeks is a 6-foot-9, big-bodied and very skilled post player. All throughout the live period he displayed a great face-up game and established himself as the best passing big man out of high-major prospects. As for his recruitment, Meeks mentiones schools such as Georgetown, Read more
July 30, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
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By Alex Schwartz
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Saturday was the final full day of the last Live period this month. Coaches will be back in the gym on Sunday, but must leave at 5:00 p.m. There were quite a few players who excelled on Saturday and it looked like one player had the Top Performer spot wrapped up–until one 2013 wing went bonkers from long range in the nightcap. Also, a trio of big men originally from Africa were quite impressive, two top-five players shined again and a top-100 prospect in 2013 listed a favorite.
Omar Prewitt needs to be in the discussion of the best shooter in the United States at the high school level. A 6'5 shooting guard out of Montgomery (KY) put on an absolute SHOW for The Ville in the final game of the night. In the first half alone, Prewitt had 22 points and knocked in six 3-pointers. The final stats sheet was swooped away before we could take a look at it, but one of The Ville coaches said Prewitt had 33 points and a D1 assistant told us he hd 34. He finished with eight or nine 3-pointers and was simply unstoppable off the catch. Prewitt is not just a one-dimensional shooter, though. He has a smooth game and is more than capable of knifing through a defense and getting to the rim. Prewitt handles the ball pretty well and he can block shots at the defensive end. His Saturday night performance was one of the best that this writer has seen all month.
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July 28, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
by Alex Schwartz
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Friday was a day at 11th Grade AAU Nationals where NBE Sports watched a number of games from outside the Gold pools. This allowed us to see some teams that might not be as nationally known and catch some players who might be flying under the radar a bit. However, we did check out some Gold games too and some of our top performers come from those squads too.
Trevin Joseph gets the nod as the top performer of the day on Friday, though several players could put together a nice case for the honor. Joseph is the second straight 2013 shooting guard from Georgia to get the nod, following Ryan Wilkins on Thursday. Joseph is a 6'3 rising senior from Stockbridge (GA) who runs with Gold Coast and is part of a deep, talented backcourt. Joseph showed off some major scoring ability in the night's final game and it was rare to see him actually miss a shot. A strong player with a very good build, Joseph s a knockdown 3-point shooter and is lethal off the catch. He is a smooth player and is his stroke looks quite good. Joseph is also adept at getting to the basket and he finishes once there. Overall, he is a talented offensive player who could be a stud scorer at the next level.
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July 25, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Phil Booth entered July already with a pretty big reputation and his game has been living up to that rep. As a member of the NBE Class of 2014 Pre-July Live Period Top 40 at #34, Booth solidified his position as one of the elite players nationally in the rising junior high school class with his play on the AAU circuit with Team Takeover DC.
The 6-foot-2 guard who attends Baltimore's Mount St. Joseph High School has a reputation as a shot maker and while he certainly lived up to that at the recent Peach Jam on the Nike Elite Youth Basketball Circuit, NBE's National Recruiting Analyst Brian Bosworth noted that Booth also showed a more complete game than what he has witnessed from him before. He played at the point for long stretches and did a great job of running offense and finding shots for others. If Booth can fully transition to the point his ceiling becomes quite a bit higher as his size and shot-making ability can seperate himself from other floor generals in the class.
His strong play has led to plenty of college attention and Booth was kind enough to participate in a Question and Answer session on his recruitment and how he feels about the new rule where college coaches, beginning back on June 15th, where allowed to be able to have unlimited contact with recruits via phone, text messaging or social media messaging. Read on below for the details…
July 21, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
By Brian Bosworth, National Recruiting Analyst
Friday night at the Peach Jam is a session I will never forget. It featured a game between CIA Bounce and the Texas Titans that will be talked about in recruiting circles a decade from now as the nation's best player made it clear he has no equal in high school basketball.
Top Performer of the Night:
Andrew Wiggins (CIA Bounce 2014) – Wiggins didn't just have the best performance of the night or the best performance of the tournament, but rather had arguably the best single performance I've ever seen in an AAU game. Matched up head to head with one of 2013's best in Julius Randle, Wiggins ended any lingering debate over who is the top prospect regardless of class. He finished with 28 points and 13 rebounds but those numbers don't even do justice to the greatness that he showed. Wiggins is the freakiest of freak athletes consistently making plays above the rim that leave scouts who have been doing this 20+ years with their jaws on the floor. His CIA team was down double digits at the half and Wiggins came out after intermission with a focus and determination to change that. It took about two minutes for the standing room only crowd to realize what was happening and they soon exploded with every play Wiggins made. He attacked Randle time and again finishing outrageous play after outrageous play. Words and numbers don't even do justice to the greatness that Wiggins showed on Friday night as he just operates on a different level from everyone else on the court. I said it during the end of the game and I'll stand by it here; I believe Andrew Wiggins will become the best player in the NBA before his playing career is over. He is an unstoppable offensive force.
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July 19, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
By N.D. Kendrick
Mequon, WI – The second July "live period" kicked off on Wednesday night and NBE Sports joined coaching staffs from numerous college programs at Homestead High School to scout the prospects at the NY2LA Under Armour Summer Jam.
This first day was highlighted by star power match-ups, with Emmanuel Mudiay's Texas Select team bumping heads with Kevon Looney and his Milwaukee Running Rebels squad. The Harrison Twins (Andrew and Aaron) also faced a tough challenge against the Atlanta Celtics featuring Georgia Tech-bound Solomon Poole and Kansas-bound Brannen Greene.
Aaron Harrison (Houston Defenders 17s) – Often overshadowed by his brother Andrew, Aaron put on a shooting clinic on day one. He made three straight triples early on to set the tone and to essentially prove that he was the best shooter in the gym. Harrison finished with an easy 24 points to lead all scorers. He is strong and quick. He understands how to play. He can score in a variety of ways, from three-point land, driving to the basket and finishing with either hand, posting up a smaller defender or getting to the free throw line by creating contact. If Aaron tightens up his scoring moves and adds a mid-range dribble pull up, he will be that much more dangerous of an option.
July 19, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
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by Alex Schwartz
AIKEN, S.C. – The second Live Evaluation Period of July tipped off on Wednesday night and NBE Sports was in the building at USC Aiken for the Peach State Summer Showcase.
While the tournament might not get as much hype as Nike Peach Jam does, Peach State is also loaded with talented prospects. Several of those players stood out on opening night and NBE Sports caught up with a few guys as well.
John Egbunu might not be 7-foot like he is listed, but the future South Florida Bull is an impressive player nonetheless. The Class of 2013 center out of Eagle's Landing (GA) is a rugged interior presence who simply gets things done around the cup. Egbunu turned in an impressive performance for Douglas Brothers Elite in a victory over Birmingham Ice Xpress and was extremely difficult to defend in the low post. He finishes well and does a great job of grabbing offensive rebounds and then putting the ball back in the cup for an easy deuce. Possessing strength and power, Egbunu is also capable of throwing down a big-time dunk, as he most certainly showed on Wednesday night.
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July 16, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
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By Alex Schwartz
PHILADELPHIA – The first Live session of July came to an end yesterday evening, and NBE Sports was once again at Philadelphia University for the Reebok Showdown Series Championship. This time it was championship day of the event and it was Sports U that stole the show, beating the Jersey Shore Warriors, 82-74 in OT, to win the U16 division and then coming back to beat the Arkansas Hawks, 59-56, in the Showdown Division. Additionally, the NJ Cyclones knock off Team Nelson for the U17 crown.
DeAndre Bembry turned in a big-time performance in the championship game of the Showdown Division. The 6'6 combo forward from St. Patrick's (NJ) was easily the contest's top scorer, pouring in 24 points and was the only player on Sports U to finish in double-digits. Bembry, a class of 2013 prospect, is a superb slasher who makes his mark by getting to the rim off the bounce and finishing. He has a good body and is a big-time athlete. In the championship game he showed off some range, connecting on a 3-pointer at one point. Bembry rebounds the rock well, runs the floor well and simply produces.
July 13, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
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DePaul in hot pursuit of Skills U Chitown pair
By Ron Bailey
When Nike's Skills U commenced two days ago, it was assumed many college coaches would descend upon Alexandria, VA's T.C. Williams HS to scout players. That belief has proven true, as bench leaders from programs around the country have done just that.
Of course Big East coaches have been solidly represented. One guy stood out in attendance – DePaul head coach Oliver Purnell. He was one of only two B-EAST head coaches to show up Wednesday or Thursday (Stan Heath of South Florida attended Wednesday evening's skills session). To his credit, Purnell, going into his third season at DePaul (23rd overall as a head coach), stayed pretty much the whole day Thursday.
Why? Two names: Jaylon Tate and Gavin Schilling, a pair of Windy City products.
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June 11, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
By Brian Bosworth, National Recruiting Analyst
The Rumble in the Bronx came to a close on Championship Sunday with winners being crowned in the 15U, 16U, and 17U divisions. The NJ Playaz took down the 15U crown, Team Scan the 16U, and Sports U was named 17U champions after a thrilling triple overtime win over arch rival NJ Playaz. I was camped out at John Jay College on Sunday which featured some early 16U playoff action followed by 17U semifinals and finals. While Sports U used a balanced attack en route to the championship, the Playaz had the day's best performer in the losing effort.
Top Performance of the Day:
Shane Rector (NJ Playaz 2013) – As mentioned the Playaz lost a heartbreaker to Sports U in the championship game but Rector was a dominant force individually throughout the day on his team's path to that game. His improvement over the past 12 months has been fun to watch and speaks to Rector's tireless work ethic. A year ago at the Rumble I wrote about Shane after he scored 25 or so points without taking a shot outside of 4 feet. His game used to be all to the rim with little to no outside shot in his arsenal. Fast forward a year and the 3 point shot has become a major weapon for Rector as defenders can no longer go under the screen without being punished. He has also improved drastically as a floor general running a team and being a leader. No longer just an athletic combo guard, Rector has successfully made the transition to a full time point and his recruitment should soon reap the benefits.
NBE's Alex Schwartz was able to catch up with Rector Friday night, along with Saturday's Top Performer Dayshon Smith, to get the latest on the recruitment of two of the spring's fastest rising guards, not only out of NYC, but in the nation: NYC Guards Shane Rector & Dayshon Smith See Recruitment Rise.
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June 11, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
By Brian Bosworth, National Recruiting Analyst
The Rumble in the Bronx got back into swing on Saturday at gyms all over the greater NYC area. I had the opportunity to take in the action at both Baruch College in the morning and John Jay College in the evening. While younger players in the 2014 and 2015 classes stole the show for much of the day it was still a member of the 2013 class who gets top billing for Saturday.
Top Performance of the Day:
Dayshon Smith (NY Lightning 2013) – Affectionately called "Scooch" by just about everybody, Smith is an old school New York City point guard. He uses spins, hesitation moves, crossovers, and herky-jerky head fakes to constantly work his way into the paint and make plays. Once inside he's equally likely to use a soft floater, explode towards the rim, or whip a pass out to a 3 point shooter at any and all angles. While his physical skills are impressive it's the mental side of the game where Smith truly separates himself from the competition. He has a unique understanding of when to get others involved and when to look for his own offense. In the first half of a Saturday night victory Scooch ran the show and got everyone else the ball in spots where they could be successful. Then down the stretch of the second half with the outcome still in the balance he took matters into his own hands and seemed to score on every possession down the floor. This is not the first time I've seen Smith master the balance of keeping teammates happy for 3.5 quarters and then closing the game out himself in the final moments. It's unusual for players at the high school level to already understand that just because they can get their own shot any time doesn't always make it the right decision. Scooch is ahead of the game in this area and it's a mindset that will continue to serve him well at the next level.
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June 3, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
By Alex Schwartz
PHILADELPHIA – In its inaugural year, the Reebok Showdown Series has managed to attract some quality teams. In fact, the field at the Philadelphia event this weekend is one of the best of any tournament in the month of June. NBE Sports was on hand for much of the day on Saturday and had the chance to take in some impressive performances and talk with some talented prospects.
Rondae Jefferson: One of the top players in the class of 2013 on a national level, the Chester (PA) star was at his absolute best on Saturday afternoon. Versatile enough to play three positions, the 6'6 Jefferson is best suited as a small forward who can be a secondary ball handler and also provide aid down low. With Jaren Sina not present for Team Final, Jefferson actually played a lot of point guard in this affair and was fantastic in doing so. He has a great feel for the game, sees the floor quite well and knows how to hit the open man. Possessing a great build, quality athleticism and nice strength, Jefferson is also impressive from a physical standpoint. The younger brother of Temple's Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson, Rondae has an impressive skill set, gets to the cup with ease and can really score it. He continues to improve his game and does not seem to be done making progress.
May 31, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
Major Canady, a powerful and quick point guard measuring 6-foot-3 and 210 pounds, from Kiski Prep near Pittsburgh (originally from North Carolina) has had a very good start to the AAU circuit playing with the Ohio Basketball Club. NBE caught him in action with OBC at the Under Armour Pittsburgh Jam Fest hosted by the Hoop Group. Canady and his teammates reached the event's championship game in the 17U division before falling to a very talented Sports U club.
With the success during the key April evaluation periods Canady has seen his recruitment begin to pick-up. He has a variety of schools on his trail, but the list has lengthened since college coaches were able to be on the road for two weekends in April. With a head start in getting a look at this intriguing point guard, you can expect many schools to be very anxious to see him in action once again this summer.
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Chase for Peach Jam slots intensifies
By Raphielle Johnson, NBE West coast Editor/Recruiting Analyst
The final "regular season" session of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League tipped off on Friday night at the Dream Courts in Hayward, with teams having six more chances to lock down a spot in the Peach Jam.
Friday's action provided a surprise (in margin of victory), with Mean Streets beating previously undefeated CIA Bounce 68-49. Kendrick Nunn led the way with 22 points, and the win moves the Chicago-based team to within a game of CIA Bounce for first place in Division D.
While there's still much to be played for at the top of each division the games for those final spots should garner the most attention. Below are some thoughts on the action from Friday night, including notes on James Young and Allerick Freeman.
- Player of the Day: James Young (The Family)
Troy (MI) wing James Young has played very well throughout EYBL, skyrocketing up the rankings as a result. His excellent play continued on Friday in The Family's win over Speice Indy Heat, as he displayed the ability to knock down perimeter shots and get to the basket off the dribble.
The southpaw is a tough matchup due to the fact that teams have to put a larger defender on him to deal with his size, only to see Young show off his ability to get to the rim. Speaking with Young after the game, he says that his focuses during the summer are to improve his ball-handling, rebounding and defense.
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Sam Singer, a 6-foot-4, 190-pound guard from Ransom Everglades High School near Miami (FL), has been turning heads on the AAU circuit all spring with Gold Coast AAU. Known most for his ability to score off the ball, NBE saw Singer on Day Two of the Hoop Group's Pittsburgh Jam Fest where his ability to play on the ball helped spring an upset over Philly Pride in an exciting contest. Singer has very intriguing size for a back court prospect which he uses to get into the line and finish or draw many trips to the free throw line as well as a nice looking shooting stroke that is improving out past the three-point arc. What NBE saw from him in Pittsburgh was what he felt were his greatest strengths are as a player.
"I'm a true combo guard and my ability to make shots and create for others and basketball IQ are my strengths," he said. "I'm working hard this offseason on my athleticism and defensively."
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April 25, 2012 by NBE Blogger · Leave a Comment
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Xavier Rathan-Mayes of CIA Bounce put on an offensive show this past weekend in the opening leg of Nike's Elite Youth Basketball League in Minneapolis (MN). The timing could not have been better as the NCAA reinstated the April open evaluation period and college coaches were in the building to see Rathan-Mayes fill it up all weekend.
All in all 40 NIKE affiliated AAU teams participated in the opening weekend and CIA Bounce was one of just six to finish the weekend with a 4-0 record. Rathan-Mayes finsihed the four games with an 18 points per game average, good enough to be tied for 7th in the league in scoring overall.
"It felt great to be able perform in front of the coaches, it's an opportunity I've prepared for all my life since I was a small kid" Rathan-Mayes told NBE this morning, "[and it] felt great being out there with the guys winning games."
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Waco Police arrested a man who is accused of causing $2,755.67 worth of damage to his ex-wife's car after he hit it multiple times with a trash can.
Troy Edward Harbert was charged with criminal mischief and assault family violence for the incident.
Police say Harbert was visiting his children over at his ex-wife's house on May 27. Harbert and his ex-wife got into an argument at 9 p.m. about a phone call.
Harbert began cussing at her and assaulted her inside the house. He then went outside and started hitting her Ford Explorer with a trash can.
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TUESDAY, Sept. 17 (HealthDay News) -- A protein that can be detected using a noninvasive blood test might one day help aid in the early diagnosis of lung cancer, preliminary research suggests.
A study conducted by researchers in China found that people with lung cancer have high levels of the so-called "biomarker," isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH1). The investigators pointed out that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States and around the world, and diagnosing the disease sooner could help reduce its high mortality rate.
"This study is the first to report identification of IDH1 as a novel biomarker for the diagnosis of non-small cell lung cancers using a large number of clinical samples," Dr. Jie He, director of the laboratory of thoracic surgery at the Peking Union Medical College and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences in Beijing, said in a news release from the American Association for Cancer Research.
"Lung cancer has a high mortality rate, mostly because of late diagnosis. With an increase in aging population, we are likely to see an increase in lung cancer incidence and a need for better biomarkers for early diagnosis. We have identified IDH1 as an effective plasma [blood] biomarker with high sensitivity and specificity in the diagnosis of [non-small cell lung cancer]," He continued, especially the type known as lung adenocarcinoma.
The study, published in the current issue of the journal Clinical Cancer Research, involved blood samples collected from 943 patients with non-small cell lung cancers and 479 people who did not have lung cancer (the "control" group). None of the patients was diagnosed or treated for cancer in the three years before the study began.
The study found that the median IDH1 levels in patients with lung adenocarcinoma were 2.7 times higher than the healthy participants. The levels of this protein were also 2.2 times higher in those with squamous cell carcinoma, compared to the control group.
He's team noted that IDH1 can be detected in the blood of lung cancer patients with 76 percent sensitivity and 77 percent specificity. That means 24 percent of the tests would miss lung cancer, and 23 percent would diagnose lung cancer when it wasn't there. The researchers noted that when combined with current markers used to diagnose lung cancer, the sensitivity increased to 86 percent.
"Based on the present data, IDH1 can be used to detect stage 1 lung cancer; however, it is also possible that IDH1 could be used to detect precancer but further studies are required to address that possibility," added He.
"Our research also suggests IDH1 may be involved in the development of lung cancer, and it may be a good target for the treatment of [non-small cell lung cancer]," said He. The research team is currently studying what causes the increase of IDH1 in lung cancer patients and what the findings mean for patients.
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There are only eight more days until Opening Day at Carolina Stadium for a new season of Gamecock baseball, but the team is giving you one last opportunity to get a good look at them before the season starts.
Three open scrimmages will be held this weekend as the team warms up for the upcoming season.
The first scrimmage is set for Friday at 4 p.m., the second is set for Saturday at 1 p.m., and the final is set for 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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Unlike the international version of the phone, the Galaxy S III will have 4G LTE data speeds. However, 4G isn't available on all networks yet, so each carrier's phone may have slightly different hardware.
So far, only Verizon and AT&T offer LTE. Sprint's LTE network is expected to go live very soon. T-Mobile's won't be ready until next year.
But there is a drawback to LTE. It's likely the U.S. model of the Galaxy S III won't have the same insanely fast quad-core processor as the international version. (Samsung's announcement left out that detail, so we'll find out later.)
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Dear Befana…how can they let you get around like this? You come at night with your broken shoes and the only thing you find as a gift is a simple mandarin, or an anchovy, or a piece of smoked herring (nobody gives you a whole one), and if you are very lucky, you find a glass of red wine which gives you a little comfort in these cold nights… Dear Befana, come to my house first. I promise you will find: new, beautiful and shiny shoes, a strawberry and white chocolate smoothie, and a Firebolt (which is even better than Nimbus 2000). As for your skirt…we can talk about it next year. What do I want in return? Or maybe I should say: What would I like in return? If you would be kind enough to think of me, could you bring me this coat by Jil Sander? I've prepared such a huge sock that it looks like the Bermuda Triangle, so please don't let me down, my dear Befana! If you are in a hurry, you can do everything through the e-commerce website, and if you cannot find this outfit, you can choose another.


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JERSEY CITY Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll doesn't shy away from Super Bowl XLVIII's vital matchup question: Can his fast, fierce defensive front slow record-setting Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning's quick-rhythm tempo?
"Really, nobody has pressured him at all 18 sacks for the regular season is nothing for 659 throws," Carroll told USA TODAY Sports. "For us to win the football game, we're going to have to get pressure."
Former Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck cites the in-the-trenches battle between five virtually unknown Broncos linemen tasked with one enormous mandate: keep Manning upright against a constantly rotating, seven-deep front that combined for 44 regular-season sacks.
Carroll was a defensive assistant in 1985 under then-Minnesota Vikings head coach Bud Grant, orchestrator of the "Purple People Eaters" pass rush of Alan Page, Carl Eller, Gary Larsen and Jim Marshall in the late 1960s and early '70s.
"Seattle is not a trick defense, they're going to play old-school Bud Grant, Minnesota Vikings-style defense and good luck to you," Hasselbeck, the current Indianapolis Colts backup, told USA TODAY Sports. "Seattle plays the exact defense every single play. And Peyton knows it.
"At the line of scrimmage, the only thing that will matter is whether it's press coverage or press bail and Peyton exploiting the right matchup."
Brock Huard, a Seattle ESPN Radio analyst who once backed up Manning in Indianapolis, added: "The Seahawks front has got pressure all year. That will be key to this game, that five-yard piece of real estate behind the line of scrimmage.
"That Denver line isn't great. But Peyton compensates, getting the ball out in 2.3 seconds."
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As my picture shows, the local youth have already discovered the new hoarding around the old hoarding on the Royal Sands (aka Pleasurama aka Titanic) eyesore here in the Millionaires' Playground.
Now comes a circular from Ramsgate Firster and not so teeny-tiny councillor Gerry O'Donnell saying he's got permission from the site's (extraordinarily slow) developer SFP Ventures and their contractor Cardy to 'paint murals' on it. Gerry witters: 'I have agreed that Ramsgate Town Council should take some overview leadership to ensure that the artwork is of the highest standard achievable in all circumstances'. Hurrah! Let's re-animate Van Gogh!
Er, not quite, as Family Guy lookalike G'OD's missive concludes: 'There should be an element of continuity to underline that we are a community – think Bayeux Tapestry.'
Oh, right you are Gerry. Bayeux Tapestry eh? Hmmm. I'm thinking. I'm thinking bows, arrows, Norman invasion. I know! Seeing as it's not unknown for the locals to stand on the cliff top flicking what I believe are called 'vickies' at the cliffs of France on a clear summer's day, how about this?
Update: I've now put in a request for funding to set up mypleasuramahoarding.com, along the lines of the famous mydavidcameron.com. To get the ball rolling, leave your suggestions below and I'll see what I can do!


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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Starring Eddie Mekka, Begins Nov. 29 in Florida
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TheatreZone, under the artistic direction of Mark Danni, kicks off its 8th season with the Tony Award-winning musical A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum beginning Nov. 29 in Naples, FL.
Directed by Danni, the cast includes Tony nominee Eddie Mekka (The Lieutenant) as Pseudolus, Noah Samotin as Hero, Gary Simpson, as Miles Gloriosus, Susan Haldeman as Domina, Bruce Rebold as Lycus, Michael Lundy as Hysterium, Brigid Kegel as Philia, Allan Baker as Senex, David Munnell as Erronius/Eunich, Kara Konken as Panacea, Lauren Culver as Vibrata, Adriel Munoz as Protean, Dawn Lebrecht as Gymnasia and Carolann Sanita as Tintinabula.
"Forum is a light, fast-paced, witty and irreverent play considered to be one of the funniest musicals ever written with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart," said director Danni in a statement.
The production, which features choreography by Karen Molnar and music direction by Charles Fornara, continues in a limited engagement through Dec. 9.
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A new study has linked sweetened beverages, especially diet drinks, to an increased risk for depression. Researchers tracked the beverage consumption of over 250,000 adults. They then followed up ten years later. People who drank more than four cans of soda, iced tea, or punch a day were at least 30-percent more likely to develop depression than those who drank none. That risk was even greater for people who drank diet versions of these beverages. It's important to note this study only suggests a link, and does not prove cause and effect or indicate sweetened drinks lead to the condition. The news was more promising for coffee drinkers. Participants who drank four cups of Joe per day were 10-percent less likely to be diagnosed with depression. HealthWise today, we asked Dr. Bradley Miller for his input. He is here from the brain bank at the Texas Tech Health Sciences Center.
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KNOXVILLE (WATE) -- Knoxville police arrest a man suspected of shooting a red light camera multiple times in North Knoxville.
According to police, 47-year-old Clifford E. Clark III of Knoxville was taken into custody early Sunday morning around 2 a.m.
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RED BANK, TN. (WRCB-DT) - New leadership was officially sworn in in Red Bank Tuesday evening. Judge Johnny Houston administered oaths to new Commissioners Rick Causer, who defeated now former Mayor Monte Millard (who was not in attendance), and Eddie Pierce who ran unopposed for the seat being vacated after five years by Ruth Jeno. Kenneth Welch, who had also run unopposed, was sworn in for his first full term. He was appointed in February after former Vice Mayor Greg Jones stepped down.
Once seated, the board went about selecting a Mayor and Vice Mayor from amongst themselves. The now longest serving member, Commissioner Floy Pierce, was named Vice Mayor with John Roberts moving up from that position to Mayor. Both were the only persons nominated for each post and assumed the titles with unanimous votes of the Board of Commissioners.
The new mayor told some 40 or so in attendance that it was, "A time for renewal. A time for a new day for our city." Noting that the new City Manager starts December 2nd, Mayor Roberts added, "We will work real hard for this city because it's Red bank and we care about it...We're more than just Commissioners. We're neighbors and friends."
Business began before the end of the evening with the new commission passing an ordinance on first reading that would decrease the number of parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of leasable space required for commercial businesses. It was said that paring that number to 4 from 6, would help attract business to this essentially fully-developed city and allow current merchants the opportunity to expand.
John Roberts told Channel 3 he feels fortunate and blessed to assume the role of Mayor. He added, he was excited to be part of the commission that had not been composed of so many new members since the 1970's. Besides signing checks (said he signed 34 last week alone) he looks forward to continuing Red bank's forward momentum and recruiting new business to the area. Pledging not to bottom feed, he said the commission will be aggressive; city codes, both commercial and residential, will be updated. Mayor Roberts promised announcements about new businesses in the coming months; one downtown and another on the south end.
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Floy Pierce, now the longest service commissioner, was voted vice mayor.
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|Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, who has been a mentor and friend to Shiney Ahuja, has once again proved his affection for the actor. Sudhir, who is doing Hitman with the actor, is shaping Shiney's lead role in the film in such a way that it doesn't harm his precarious position vis-à-vis the judiciary.
The actor is out on bail after being imprisoned for alleged charges of raping his domestic help.
Confirming the news, Sudhir says, "Hitman is the story of an assassin who looks back on his violent life the day that he thinks he will die. We will certainly not show him in a light that will hamper his case or image. My writer, Vinitesh is putting together the character in a way that it doesn't clash with Shiney's interests. In my film, he is a repentant hitman. We want the law to take its course, but at the same time, we want Shiney to feel he is part of the mainstream."
Sudhir, who speaks regularly with Shiney, who's now in Delhi, says the actor had not quite recovered from his 100-day trauma. "He probably never will. No one can fully recover from such an ordeal. But at least friends should make him feel welcome and comfortable. If, as you say, he is being ostracised, then it's really sad. Now that he is out, Shiney needs to lead a normal life, which he is struggling with currently. At the moment, he's struggling hard to get back to being the way he was. I introduced Shiney because I had full faith in him as an actor and a human being. The only reason Shiney is not in my recent films is because he didn't suit the roles."
Swati Deshpande | TNN (THE TIMES OF INDIA; October 2, 2009)
Mumbai: Three-and-a-half months after he was arrested for allegedly raping his maid in his own bedroom, actor Shiney Ahuja won bail from the Bombay high court on Thursday after his lawyer argued that there were inconsistencies in the rape complaint. He was, however, asked to leave Mumbai and stay in Delhi until he is required for the trial.
The 36-year-old actor's jail stay will not end for at least another day. As the court order and the subsequent paperwork was not complete by the end of office hours and thanks to the holiday for Gandhi Jayanti on Friday, Shiney will finally step of Arthur Road jail only on Saturday, said his lawyers.
Apart from setting a bail amount of Rs 50,000 and a surety of the same amount, Justice A P Deshpande said the actor should surrender his passport and warned him against offering inducement to witnesses, directly or indirectly, and tampering with evidence.
Swati Deshpande | TNN (THE TIMES OF INDIA; September 30, 2009)
Mumbai: He's a "small-time actor'', and while he may be no "saint'', he's "no rapist'' either. This is what actor Shiney Ahuja's lawyers said, seeking bail pending trial on charges of raping his 20-year old maid at his Andheri home one morning.
In a fresh bid for freedom after spending more than 100 days in jail, the 35-yearold actor–through his counsel Shirish Gupte along with Shrikant Shivade–said the "victim has not even used the word 'rape' in her statement to the magistrate regarding the June 14 incident''. She "had no external injuries, creating doubts over her claim that she resisted him'', they said. The complainant had called Ahuja many times from her cellphone the previous night, said Gupte.
Forensic experts have said earlier that the absence of external injuries did not mean there was no rape. A woman could be forced into the act by the threat of violence, experts reasoned.
The panchnama noted that when he was arrested on June 15, Ahuja's left wrist and right little finger had a "nail mark'' which the actor claimed were sustained while he was working out, and not from the victim's nails.
The DNA analysis showed no profile was obtained from the victim's vulval swab, but did find some evidence to match Ahuja's "control blood component'' in one of her smear slides. "The reports fail to conclusively establish rape,'' Ahuja's plea said, suggesting it was "a consensual act''.
Saying bail was a rule and not an exception as held in numerous Supreme Court judgements, Gupte said even medical evidence had "little against the actor''. There was "no semen and blood'' found on the victim in the panchanama on his or her clothes and at the scene of offence, he added.
Ahuja's bail was rejected by the sessions court in July on the grounds that he may tamper with the witness because he was "rich and influential''. But Gupte said: "How is he influential? He has just made his name in a few films. Besides she stays in Raigad district and will only come for the trial. He doesn't know where she is.''
The written bail plea, however, describes Ahuja as a "well-known film personality, having won several professional awards… with roots in society''.
The hearing will continue in the court of Justice A P Deshpande on Wednesday, when the prosecutor will oppose the bail plea.
The maid had narrated the entire incident of "forcible sexual intercourse'' to neighbours Adarsh Gupta and Sanjeet Kaur. The neighbours then took her to the police station at Oshiwara to file the complaint.
Vijay V Singh | TNN (THE TIMES OF INDIA; August 13, 2009)
Mumbai: The police have filed a 109-page charge sheet against Shiney Ahuja on Tuesday, charging him with rape, wrongful confinement and threatening his maidservant at his residence in Lokhandawla on June 14.
Ahuja has been remanded to judicial custody till August 13. The sessions court earlier rejected his bail plea, saying there was prima facie evidence to show that a serious offence had been committed.
The charge sheet contained medical and forensic reports and statements of the witnesses, including those who helped the maid to file a complaint at the Oshiwara police station.
The police also recorded the statement of the victim and a witness before the magistrate to strengthen the case and their statements were part of the charge sheet. Additional commissioner of police (west region) Amitabh Gupta confirmed the development.
The maid had told the police that Ahuja called her into his room on June 14, saying he needed water. He then locked the room and raped her.
The actor also locked her inside the room for a few hours before allowing her to leave the flat, she had 'alleged'. She came to the ground floor in one of the lifts where some witnesses saw her crying and she narrated the entire episode to them.
Medical reports indicated that the actor had intercourse with the victim, officials said, adding that her statement was supported by circumstantial evidence. Forensic experts retrieved semen stains from the maid's private parts and they matched the actor's DNA profile, officials had said, adding that it was crucial evidence in the case. A medical examination conducted on the victim had indicated injury marks on her private parts and abrasion on the actor's right hand, suggesting forced intercourse. The reports are part of the charge sheet.
The victim was a resident of Raigad and came to Mumbai, a few months before the incident. She was staying with relatives in the extended suburbs and was working with the Ahuja family.
By Mumbai Mirror Bureau (July 27, 2009)
A 28-year-old struggling artiste has alleged that she was raped by small-time director Ramkumar Kumawat at his Andheri office last week, when she went there to discuss a role.
Kumawat – who produced the film Jai Jagdambe Ma six months ago – was arrested on Sunday morning. His office at Jaibhavani Society near Versova has been sealed.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Dilip Suryawanshi of DN Nagar police station said, "The victim had earlier approached Kumawat for an audition and he'd promised her a role, so she went to his office around 1 pm on July 22. Kumawat asked the victim to get him a glass of water, which was strange considering she was his guest. When she went to get him water, he forced himself on her and raped her.
"The accused then threatened the victim and warned her not to tell anyone about the incident. On Saturday night, she summoned the courage to approach the Versova police. A case has been registered under sections 376 (rape) and 417 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code. She was taken to Nagpada Hospital for tests on Sunday."
Mahesh Kalmaste, secretary of Jaibhavani Society, said, "These tenants did not supply us with their papers before moving in as per the rules, so we do not know much about them. Today, there has been a rape. What next? A meeting will be held this week to make our rules a little more stringent." Kumavat has been remanded in judicial custody till July 29.
By Satish Sundaresan, June 22, 2009 – 18:07 IST
It's said that 'Reel life always imitates real life'. If you are one of those who disagree with this, we are sure that filmmaker Kanti Shah will change your belief. For starters, Kanti Shah is the 'almost King' of C-grade films. Testimonials to his filmmaking reflect in his 'creative' titles like Free Entry, Duplicate Sholay, Kabhi Kranti Kabhi Jung ('K3J'), Marna Zaroori Hai and the last released Lage Raho Partner.
The goods news for all his fans is that this man is back and how! He has announced a very 'topical' film called Rape. Yes, you heard the name right. Going by the 'USP' of this filmmaker, we are sure that the 'topicality' of this film has anything and everything related to the recent rape controversy surrounding Shiney Ahuja. When Bollywood Hungama spoke to Kanti regarding Rape, he was initially reluctant to 'reveal' anything about the plot reasoning that it was a very tight-bound script and has been strictly kept under the wraps. It took a little probing from our end to get the following 'revelation' from Kanti. He said "Yes, my latest film Rape has been heavily inspired by the Shiney Ahuja case. While the hero's name is Imran, the heroine is Sapna and both are newcomers. Mark my words; they are definitely the faces to watch out for! My film has got 5 songs in all with its lilting music composed by the very talented Sameer Sen (of Dilip Sen – Sameer Sen). Of these 5 songs, two are super duper item numbers!"
A little more probing from our end actually got us to the 'Plot' of the film. Shah added, "All that I can tell you is that since the film is called Rape, it will obviously deal with the sensitive subject of rape. And it has the hero raping the heroine. That's all. I think I have told you enough. Beyond this, I cannot tell even a word more. But, do watch out for this film soon! It's bound to rock the nation."
Well, for those who are waiting with bated breath for Kanti Shah's Rape, here's another piece of information. There's yet another film that has been 'inspired' by the Shiney Ahuja case. It's called Chamak, The Shiny with actors Hiten and Divya playing the lead.
After all this, one wonders as to what will be Shiney's reaction to the saying 'Imitation is the best form of flattery'.
By Bollywood Hungama News Network, June 23, 2009 – 12:10 IST
This year, the date 14th June seemed to be jinxed for Bollywood. On one hand, while Shiney Ahuja got accused of raping his maid, there was yet another crime that took place, but didn't quite make it to the newspapers' headlines. This was about a robbery that took place at the ultra-tech studios of the musical trio Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy.
This incident shocked the trio, as they had stored most of their unrecorded tunes in the studios computers which were stolen. The only solace of news in this entire incident was that some of the recorded yet unreleased tracks of the Karan Johar's much awaited film My Name Is Khan remained untouched.
When Bollywood Hungama contacted Loy Mendonsa to get more information on the incident, he did confirm the theft, but refused to give any further details. All that he said was, "The police have swung into action and have asked the three of us to remain tight lipped and not disclose anything as the investigation is currently underway."
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Ahuja Case Will Be Handed Over To Fast-Track Court
Bharati Dubey | TNN (THE TIMES OF INDIA; July 20, 2009)
Speaking at the conference called by Vyas, Chavan justified his statement, saying, "The preliminary report in the case clearly indicates that the case is one of rape, but the police are still awaiting the DNA report to confirm the identity of the person who committed the crime.''
Vyas, who was in the city to meet the victim, claimed that the NCW had been provided with a copy of the victim's medical report—which confirms rape—and said the organisation would fight to get justice for the victim.
Following a demand from the NCW, Chavan said he would hand over the case to a fasttrack court so that justice "was not delayed". He said, "The case will be tried in the fast-track court and we have decided to provide financial help to the girl and enable her rehabilitation with immediate effect.''
Asked why both the CM and Vyas have taken keen interest in this case, the latter said, "This is not the only case we have taken up. Our teams have travelled to places like Rajasthan and Gujarat. There are cases that have been solved within 21 days. There are so many cases wherein we take suo motu notice as in this case. We did get a call from a domestic help association member who requested us to listen to poor people's problems and help the girl in this case.''
Chavan said he was there at the guest house to attend a conference on global warming when Vyas invited him to join the press meet on the Ahuja case. "I am not here to influence the case,'' he added.
Just before addressing the media, Vyas met the victim and the wife of the accused. "The victim has told me that she wants justice and financial help to start her life all over again. She has maintained that she was raped by the actor. I also met Anupam Ahuja, wife of the actor who said her husband was innocent and that the background of the maid ought to be probed.''
Director Mahesh Bhatt, who was another speaker at the conference, said, "We must not reduce this serious issue of rape into an entertainment product. Let us behave with maturity. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.''