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2010 saw extremely high quality viticulture in many parts of the world, with an exceptionally long and hot summer providing huge benefits for wineries across many countries, especially in the southern hemisphere. The northern hemisphere and Europe saw something of a cooler summer and flowering period, but this was by no means as disastrous as it could have been. France, especially, had a fantastic year in 2010, with the world renowned Burgundy region proclaiming that their white wines of this year are ones to look out for, and despite yields being relatively small across much of the country, the quality was exceptionally high. Spain, too, received some cooler weather, but Rioja and the rest of central Spain are hailing 2010 as a very good year indeed, again as a result of smaller, finer yields. California also received similar climatic conditions, but again, wineries are highly positive about the overall effect this had on their produce, as the slightly challenging conditions resulted in smaller yields of much elegance and distinction. 2010 was really Australia's year, and in South Australia and across the Mornington Peninsula, Chardonnay vines produced good yields with a lower sugar level than in previous years. As such, the majority of South Australian white wines from 2010 are superb, and packed full of character. Shiraz also had a great year, and most Australian wineries have been proclaiming 2010 one of the great vintages. Both the Argentinian and Chilean wine industries benefited from some ideal climatic conditions this year, and are reportedly ecstatically pleased with the fact that their 2010 wines ended up with lower alcohol levels, and were beautifully balanced wines packed full of flavor.
The Barossa Valley in Australia is one of the New World's most interesting wine regions, having been established in the late 19th century by German settlers. The region benefits enormously from the relatively temperate climate, which ranges from being hot on the lower parts of the valley, to quite cool as the altitude increases on the valley slopes. Barossa Valley produces mostly Shiraz wines, and has become one of the key Australian regions for this distinctive grape varietal which has gone on to be a major grape for the Australian wine industry. Despite suffering from a poor reputation in the mid 20th century, by the 1980s, plenty of unique and forward-thinking wineries set up in Barossa to take advantage of its excellent climate, and set about producing the excellent red and white wines which the region is famed for today.
Whilst most of Australia consists of arid deserts and dense bushland, the oceanic coasts to the south of the country have a terrain and climate ideal for vine cultivation and wine production. It took several decades of failed attempts at the end of the 18th century in order to produce vines of a decent enough quality for making wine, but since those first false starts, the Australian wine industry has continued to grow and grow. Today, wine production makes up for a considerable part of the Australian economy, with exports in recent years reaching unprecedented levels and even overtaking France for the first time ever. Whilst the greatest successes in regards to quality have been the result of the Syrah grape varietal (known locally as Shiraz), Australia utilizes several Old World grapes, and has had fantastic results from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Chardonnay and more. As the Australian passion for locally produced wine continues to develop, wineries have begun experimenting with a wider range of grape varietals, meaning that nowadays it isn't uncommon to find high quality Australian wines made from Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Tempranillo and Viognier, amongst many others.


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That Becks Is One Smooth Operator
The headline says it all: "Becks gets a back, sack & crack wax!'
And lest you think, "Oh, those wacky British mags always play fast and loose," Heat follows through with a photo of seemingly bare-assed David Beckham, um, baring his ass for some manly maintenance.
Okay, so it's all part of the mag's piece on artist Alison Jackson's spoofy celeb shots and her attempt to prove that the eyes do in fact deceive, all part of a new British museum exhibition.
There's Madonna ironing, Jagger getting his lips plumped, Paris paying off her burly cellmate a buck to clean the metal toilet. It's stars in compromising positions—who cares if it's not real?

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Join MSL and HardBashin producer CJ Hurt and Sports 56 producer and WUMR Sports Desk host Drew Barrett as they take you on a sports odyssey full of twists, turns, and a good time during MSL's Playing Hurt Podcast.
Join MSL and HardBashin producer CJ Hurt and Sports 56 producer and WUMR Sports Desk host Drew Barrett as they take you on a sports odyssey full of twists, turns, and a good time during MSL's Playing Hurt Podcast.
One week before the end of the regular season, Miami Heat superstar LeBron James spoke about the importance of the team having a healthy Dwyane Wade for the playoffs.
Now we know why.
Wade, an 11-year veteran who missed nine straight games late in the season while nursing a sore left hamstring, hasn't shown any indications that his health is a concern.
Even after Lance Stephenson's bold comments last week when the Indiana Pacers' guard told reporters that Wade's knee is "messed up" and that he got to be "more aggressiveness and make him run," Wade hasn't been anything short of magnificent in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Through the first two games versus Indiana, Wade has been the Heat's top scorer, averaging 25 points while shooting a career playoff-best .531 percent from the field.
To his credit, the 32-year-old Wade undoubtedly has complemented the play of James during such a critical stretch in the season.
Such was the case in Tuesday's pivotal Game 2, a game the Heat desperately needed after their sporadic performance in the final's opener.
Wade, continuing what has been a super-efficient season despite missing 28 games due to an assortment of injuries, scored 23 points on 10-of-16 shooting to help Miami tie the series against the top-seeded Pacers at one game apiece with an 87-83 win. Wade and James combined for 22 of Miami's 25 fourth-quarter points, including the team's final 20.
Most importantly, the win allowed the second-seeded Heat to seize home court as the series shift to Miami's American Airlines Arena for the next two games, starting with Game 3 Saturday night at 7:30 CST.
That Wade — who averaged 19 points per game in 54 regular-season appearances this year — has played a significant role in the Heat's success of late is exacting what James had been stressing heading into the playoffs.
"It's very important," James told MemphiSport during a recent interview, when asked to assess the health of the former Marquette star. "Obviously, he's one of our Big Three. We've won two (consecutive) championships for the most part because our Big Three were on the floor."
Miami center Chris Bosh who, along with James, joined Wade at South Beach in July 2010, said when healthy, Wade could potentially emerge as the most dangerous player on the floor.
"I mean, he's our second option," Bosh said. "When you miss a player like that, you're going to feel it. And in order for us to be successful, he has to play well. He's the guy we rely heavily on defense and offense."
Especially on the offensive end, where Wade has provided the Heat with some much-needed energy, particularly with the game hanging in the balance.
Wade, in fact, was just as impressive in the decisive fourth quarter of Game 2 against the Pacers when he scored 10 points, a display that was highlighted by his reverse two-handed slam off a dish from James in the waning moments that sealed it for the two-time defending champs.
"The way I look at, LeBron James' presence alone makes most teams a title contender," ESPN Miami Heat reporter Michael Wallace told MemphiSport Friday in a telephone interview from Miami. "But with Dwyane Wade, he puts them over the top. There's a reason LeBron James came to join Dwyane in Miami and now we're starting to see it."
With the best-of-7 series shifting to Miami and a chance for the Heat to put a stranglehold on the upset-minded Pacers, the biggest question now is whether Wade's heroics can be sustained.
So much for the dauntless comments about his health.
"It's not going to be Lance Stephenson bringing out the best in Dwyane Wade," Wallace said. "It's Dwyane Wade who's going to bring out the best in Dwyane Wade. So what we're seeing is Dwyane Wade at his peak right now."
A late-season resurgence James and Co. were expecting days before the playoffs began.
"We're a more dynamic team when (Wade's) out there," James said.
Now we know why.
Andre Johnson covers the NBA for MemphiSport. To reach Johnson, email him at firstname.lastname@example.com. Also, follow him on Twitter @AJ_Journalist.
All hell has broken lose in the Memphis Grizzlies front office with the announcement that Jason Levien and Stu Lash are both out after possibly clashing with majority owner Robert Pera. This news is unsettling to more than just Grizzlies fans as first year head coach Dave Joerger has decided to interview with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Rumors are circulating about Pera not being a Joerger supporter, and that Pera wanted to fire him midway thru the season during the Grizzlies rough start.
Should Joerger leave for Minnesota Pera is going to need to move quickly to fill the head coaching vacancy before all the qualified candidates are taken.
Here is a list of potential coaches that Pera and the Grizzlies should think about hiring…
Tom Thibodeau
This is the dream hire for the Grizzlies. Thibodeau would be a perfect fit because of his tough, gritty, defense first mentality. Since becoming the Bulls head coach in 2010, Chicago has been among the league's best defenses, finishing no lower than third in the NBA in opponents points per game. As the head coach for the Grizzlies, Thibodeau could revolutionize the defense is played in the association with players like Tonya Allen, Marc Gasol, and Mike Conley. Let us also remember this is the same coach that managed to lead Chicago to the playoffs the past two seasons without his best offensive player, Derrek Rose. Since Thibodeau is still under contract with the Bulls they will need some sort of compensation, which Memphis should be more than happy to give up for a coach of his caliber. Doc Rivers was traded to the Clippers last season for a first round draft pick and some cash, surely the Grizzlies can package a deal involving a draft picks and some other form of compensation.
George Karl
The 2012-2013 Coach of the Year recipient is still out of work and would be another great hire for the Grizzlies. He is a future Hall of Famer with an impressive resume. He interviewed last year for the Memphis head coach position before the Grizzlies decided to go with Joerger. Karl is known for his ability to get the most out of his team's offensively, which could help the Grizzlies who are always amongst the worst teams in the NBA when it comes to offensive production. His 80-105 playoff record is a little concerning, but he has won over 1100 games in his career so it is clear he knows how to coach.
Lionel Hollins
Seems crazy for Hollins and Grizzlies management, right? After all, the two sides parted ways about a year ago after Memphis refused to offer Hollins a new contract. Yet, if Pera is really serious about cleaning house in the Grizzlies front office there will be nobody left over from that ugly break up in 2013. Memphis tried the analytics route and Pera was not a fan of it, so he could very easily approach Hollins and say we made a mistake please come back. He could then make Hollins coach and even give him a position in the Grizzlies front office (I have a feeling that there will be more openings soon). Hollins has interviewed with Minnesota and it is rumored that he and the Cavilers have a mutual interest also, but neither one of those teams are as good as Memphis. Throw in the fact that Hollins is one of the architects of the grit and grind culture and you have a good fit for the Grizzlies.
Mark Jackson
Although he was unable to last as Warriors head coach Jackson is still a hot commodity among organizations looking for a quality man to lead their team. Golden State won 50-plus games this year for the first time since 1993 and made it to the playoffs before being ousted by the Clippers. Jackson was instrumental in the development of young guards Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, and he can help Conley make the jump to elite point guard status. Not only will he help Conley, but Jackson will inject some much needed offensive spark into a team that needs to become more efficient on that side of the ball.
CJ Hurt covers the NBA for MemphiSport. Follow him @conradicalness for live tweets from games.
IRVING, Texas — Kevin Durant's emotional speech last week during a new conference in which the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar was named the NBA's Most Valuable Player not only impacted the sports world, but it also has left a favorable impression among various religious organizations.
Such was the case Sunday morning when longtime West Irving Church of God In Christ senior pastor Andrew Jackson, Jr., played a portion of Durant's 20-minute speech throughout the sanctuary's loudspeakers as his congregation tuned in with intentness during its Mother Day's service.
According to Jackson, Durant's tribute to his mother, Wanda Pratt, during a tear-jerking, demonstrative speech was a vital reminder of the tireless contributions, particularly in homes run by single African-American women.
"Basically, in this society where we having so many homes being led by women, I think it's important that they receive encouragement and support for what they do," Jackson, who relocated to the Dallas area from Memphis in December 1986, told MemphiSport. "Raising boys and raising girls…the father may be missing in the home and all of that pressure and responsibility fall on the single mother. And to read Kevin's Durant's story and to hear of his story, his mother was his motivation. She encouraged and she pushed him even when they were told they were not going to make it."
Pratt, the mother of four, gave birth to Durant when she was 21 years old. The Washington, D. C. native has since emerged as arguably the most-celebrated player in the NBA.
This year, Durant was a unanimous choice for league MVP after leading the NBA with 32 points per game, becoming the first player to win both the scoring title and MVP award in the same year since Allen Iverson did it in 2000-2001.
Durant scored a game-high 40 points in Game 4 of the Thunder's best-of-7 playoff series Sunday against the Los Angeles Clippers. But that weren't enough as the Clippers erased a 22-point first half deficit to even the series at two games apiece with a 101-99 win.
Game 5 is Tuesday night at 8:30 CST in OKC's Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Durant all but solidified the NBA's highest individual achievement award when he registered at least 25 points for 41 consecutive games, a stretch that prompted Miami's LeBron James to hint that his two-year run as league MVP was nearing an end.
"I would say he's playing the most consistent basketball as far as MVP this year," James told MemphiSport during an April 9 interview. "I mean, he's put up some great numbers."
Durant's remarkable display ultimately led him generating 119 of the possible 125 first-place votes. James, a four-time league MVP, amassed the remaining six first-place votes.
During his acceptance speech, a tearful Durant expressed thanks to his mother for looking out for him and his siblings, labeling her "the real MVP." His tribute was replayed Sunday throughout West Irving's sanctuary, one Jackson acknowledged was paralleled to the sermon he gave to his congregation: "What Kind Of Woman Am I?"
Jackson, the son of longtime Memphis-area pastor Andrew Jackson, Sr., told the 300-plus worshippers five things a virtuous woman should do, one of which is to influence the community.
"She's going to the PTA meetings, she's talking to the principal, she's there making herself known," Jackson told his congregation. "She influences the community in a way that it is positive."
In addition, Jackson said he believes Durant's speech is just what the NBA needed amid the controversy surrounding embattled Clippers owner Donald Sterling. Sterling's recorded racial remarks, recently released by TMZ, sent shock waves throughout the sports world and black community, thus leading to his lifetime ban from the NBA.
"I think (Durant's) speech saved the NBA," Jackson said. "I think his speech really put a huge impact on the NBA because first of all, the NBA is made up of 80 percents minorities. And for him to have that wherewithal of what his mother did for him, that was really about African-American boys. It's a great sport that many people enjoy and I just think that Kevin Durant sealed the deal."
Also, Jackson said that while Durant's detailed tribute to his mother is prevalent to the issues within the black community, he hopes other preachers will share his speech with their congregation.
"It's out of the box," Jackson said. "It's certainly speaks to our society when most homes in the African-American community are being led by single mothers."
Andre Johnson covers the NBA for MemphiSport. To reach Johnson, email him at email@example.com. Also, follow him on Twitter @AJ_Journalist.
Quincy Pondexter is clinging to hope.
While talking midrange jumper following a shootaround session last week, the Memphis Grizzlies reserve shooting guard appeared unaffected by the stress fracture in his right foot he suffered in a Dec. 9 loss against GoldenState.
Days later, the team announced that Pondexter would miss the remainder of the season.
"I'm fine. I just took a couple of joke-around shots," Pondexter told MemphiSport as the Grizzlies prepared for their regular season finale against the Dallas Mavericks.
Although Pondexter has yet to be cleared by doctors to resume practicing, the former University of Washington star hinted the possibility exists that he could return during Memphis' playoff stretch.
The No. 7 seed Grizzlies took a two games to one lead in their best-of-7 opening round playoff series Thursday night with a 98-95 overtime win against the No. 2 seed Oklahoma City Thunder in FedExForum. Game 4 is Saturday night at 8:30 CST.
"It depends on how far of a run they make," Pondexter said, when asked if he could return during the playoffs. " I could possibly be available. I don't know yet. I haven't discussed the time table with doctors."
If Pondexter is cleared to return, he would add more depth to a bench that has produced quality minutes through two playoff games.
The 26-year-old, Fresno, Calif. native played a pivotal role in Memphis' dramatic postseason run last year that ended in the Western Conference Finals.
Pondexter appeared in 15 playoff games last year, registering career highs in points (8.9) and minutes played (23.8). In all, he's appeared in 22 postseason games since he was traded to the Grizzlies from New Orleans in December 2011 for Greivis Vasquez.
Although he has not been cleared to return to action, Pondexter said he's recouping comfortably and would welcome the opportunity to give it a go if the Grizzlies manage to upset the Thunder.
"It's feels great," said Pondexter, when asked about the status of his foot. "I've been conditioning a few weeks now. You know, I see a lot of progress. But I'm fine. That'll be awesome (if cleared to play) because I really want to get out there and play. I'm excited. I'm glad (the Grizzlies) are doing well."
The past two seasons have been challenging for Pondexter, considering he has battled an assortment of injuries. Prior to his season-ending foot injury, Pondexter was limited to 59 games during the 2012-13 season because of a right MCL sprain.
Andre Johnson covers the NBA for MemphiSport. To reach Johnson, email him at email@example.com. Also, follow him on Twitter @AJ_Journalist.
When Memphis Grizzlies backup point guard Nick Calathes was met by scattered boos midway through the third quarter of a December 11 game against Oklahoma City, among those who rushed to his defense was Mike Conley.
"I hated the boos and all that stuff that were geared toward Nick because we all were playing bad," Conley, the Grizzlies starting point guard, said. "It wasn't just one person. It was a collective effort. It was like they were looking for someone to blame and that's not the case. And I'm so happy he got his chance to show people what he can do and to show people those boos weren't warranted."
Unfortunately for Calathes, who flourished into an efficient relief man for Conley the second half of the season, he likely won't be available for the Grizzlies' latest playoff run.
The NBA on Friday announced that Calathes has been suspended for 20 games for violating the league's anti-drug policy.
According to various media reports, the drug Calathes had taken is called Tamoxifen. According to a WebMD.com, Tamoxifen is the most commonly used hormone therapy for the treatment of breast cancer. Tamoxifen is often called an "anti-estrogen."
Attempts to reach Grizzlies CEO Jason Levien Friday night were unsuccessful.
Calathes, 25, has filed a grievance on the ruling and has denied using any performance enhancing drugs, although it is unclear if the former University of Florida standout will be allowed to suit for the No. 7 seed Grizzlies (50-32) when they play the second-seeded Thunder (59-23) in the opening round of the playoffs.
Game 1 of Memphis and OKC's best-of-7 playoff series is Saturday night at 7:30 CST.
Prior to his suspension, Calathes had witnessed his role increased significantly, in large part because of a January 7 trade in which the Grizzlies sent then-backup point guard Jarryd Bayless to Boston for veteran shooting guard Courtney Lee. Calathes, as result, was installed as Conley's backup and didn't disappoint in his new role.
Named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for games played in February, Calathes manufactured the best assist-to-turnover ratio in the NBA during that month and was second among Western Conference rookies in scoring (10.7 ppg) and assists (apg). Also, he was tied for second in rebounds (3.6 rpg) and was second among NBA rookies in field goal percentage (.495) and steals (1.75 spg).
His considerable progress after the All-Star break was among reasons Conley earlier this week said he was looking for Calathes to have an efficient postseason.
"I think (Calathes' display) it set us up pretty well, knowing that we'll be getting a lot of experience from a lot of guys who have been there like Nick Calathes," Conley told MemphiSport prior to the Grizzlies' regular season finale against Dallas. "He's going to play huge minutes for us and we need that kind of experience from him going into the playoffs."
Conley, the longest-tenured player on Memphis' roster, also emphasized the importance of the Grizzlies avoiding distractions heading into the postseason.
"It's very important that we stay locked in and continue doing what we've been doing and not worrying about what the media is saying and things from the outside," Conley, said. "We just need to control what we can control on the court."
However, the news the organization fielded Friday surrounding one of its key reserves is something that could prove detrimental in this, the Grizzlies' fourth consecutive playoff appearance.
Andre Johnson covers the NBA for MemphiSport. To reach Johnson, email him at firstname.lastname@example.com. Also, follow him on Twitter @AJ_Journalist.
Memphis Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger wasn't in mood to talk about Kevin Durant on Thursday, particularly all the hoopla surrounding what has been an MVP season for the Oklahoma City Thunder superstar.
"I don't care," said Joerger, when asked if Durant is the frontrunner for league MVP.
Whether Joerger's remarks will serve as bulletin board material, of sorts, for Durant, the NBA's most-talked-about player, remains a mystery. Regardless, when the Grizzlies (50-32) square off against the Thunder (59-23) Saturday night at 7:30 CST in Game 1 of their best-of-7 opening round playoff series in Chesapeake Arena, the Memphis rookie head coach is fully aware Memphis will be facing a team that's destined to atone for last year's second-round upset.
Last year, the Grizzlies advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in team history after knocking off Oklahoma City four games to one. While Durant was as good as advertised in that series — he averaged 28.8 points and 10.4 rebounds, and 6.6 assists through five games — his superb numbers weren't enough to overpower a deep Grizzlies team, which won four straight after dropping Game 1.
Memphis extended its season, in large part because the Thunder were without All-Star point Russell Westbrook, who missed the remainder of the playoffs after he injured his right knee in Game 2 of OKC's opening-round playoffs series against the Houston Rockets. Westbrook injured his knee after he collided with Rockets guard Patrick Beverly while attempting a steal.
When the teams meet Saturday in what figures to be an intense, rugged postseason matchup for a third consecutive year, OKC will have Westbrook back in the fold. That, according to Joerger, will provide the second-seeded Thunder with something they missed in last year's series — another efficient scorer to complement what has been arguably the best year in Durant's six professional seasons.
"Oh, they're much better (with Westbrook in the lineup), a much more potent team," Joerger said. "They're switching a lot of stuff defensively and they're very athletic and their defense has gotten better and better."
Still, despite all of the Durant-for-MVP discussions in recent months, Joerger elected to assume the hands-off approach when given the chance to assess the season of the league's most explosive player. Durant emerged as the leading candidate to dethrone Miami's LeBron James of back-to-back MVPs when he scored at least 25 points in 41 consecutive games, a streak that came to a halt in an April 8 win at Sacramento.
When asked if sense Durant will use the MVP award as motivation, or sorts, heading into this series, Joerger once again said, "I don't care."
Even if Durant isn't using his MVP season as inspiration throughout the postseason, last year's upset to the Grizzlies will almost certainly fuel the fire of the league's premiere player.
"He's not going to use the trophy as motivation," Grizzlies forward Tayshaun Prince said. "He's going to use us beating them last year as motivation. That has nothing to do with the MVP season. I don't think that has anything to do with it at all. It's more so, 'These guys got us last year.'"
Earlier this season, Durant publicly pinned most of blame on himself for how last year's playoff series against Memphis unfolded.
"Individually, I took a lot from that series and looked at what I could have done differently," Durant told MemphiSport prior to a December 11 game against the Grizzlies. "But it was a learning experience for us all not having our point guard for that series and having to adjust on the fly."
Now with Westbrook back in the lineup, his presence will restrict the seventh-seeded Grizzlies from placing so much emphasis on Durant, who averages an NBA-best 32 points per game.
"The attention is going to be a lot more tougher with Westbrook being in there this time around, so our job is going to be much harder," said Prince who, along with shooting guard Tony Allen and reserve swingman James Johnson, will likely be assigned to guard Durant. "The success we had on (Durant) last year, we had so many bodies we could throw at him, so many different things we could do, so many different aspects with Westbrook out."
Which, of course, will make for an entirely different playoff rematch this time around, especially for a Thunder squad in which its featured player will be christened as the NBA's No. 1 player in any day now, something about which Prince has paid close attention to.
"I don't think he's the frontrunner (for league MVP)," Prince said of Durant. "I think he's already won it. I mean, they have the second best record in the NBA. He played well throughout the whole year. His basketball awareness went up another level as far as rebounding more, finding other guys, dictating the tempo on the floor.
"Every part of his game went up a notch," Prince continued. I'm not just talking about putting the ball in the basket. I'm talking about other things on the offensive ends. I think that's what people wanted to see from him this year and he's done that. I think Kevin has won it pretty handily this year."
Regardless of who isn't in the mood to talk about it.
Andre Johnson covers the NBA for MemphiSport. To reach Johnson, email him at email@example.com. Also, follow him on Twitter @AJ_Journalist.
Zach Randolph has been in the NBA long enough to realize that with the playoffs comes a flurry of distractions.
Among the potential perplexities the Memphis Grizzlies' franchise player is facing on this, the last day of regular season, is whether he intends on exercising his player option for next season.
Randolph, 32, who can opt out of his contract at season's end, is in the third of a four-year, $71 million deal the former Michigan State star signed in April 2011. If Randolph returns to the Grizzlies for a sixth full season, the two-time All-Star would make around $16 million in 2014-15.
Following Wednesday morning's shoot around as Memphis prepares to face the Dallas Mavericks in a nationally televised game at 7 p.m. CST in FedExForum, Randolph fielded questions about his future with the organization.
"No, I haven't thought about that," Randolph told MemphiSport when asked if he has thought about whether he will exercise his player option next year. "I'm still dedicated to this team, all day, every day."
Selected with the 19th overall pick in 2001 by Portland, the 6-foot-9 Randolph was traded in July 2009 to the Grizzlies for Quentin Richardson and has since been the catalyst of a Grizzlies team that generated its highest winning percentage last year (.063) and advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history.
And, after having blossomed into an All-Star caliber player with the Grizzlies following brief stints with Portland, the New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Clippers, the 13-year-veteran on Wednesday reiterated that he wants to finish his career with the organization.
"I'm a Grizzly," Randolph, the team's leading scorer, said. "I want to stay a Grizzly. I haven't even thought about (next season). I'm worried about the task at hand and that's winning in these playoffs."
Tied with Portland for the NBA's longest winning streak (four games), the Grizzlies solidified a fourth consecutive playoff berth with 97-91 win Monday night at Phoenix.
Just as he's done in recent years, Randolph, who averages 17.2 points and 10 rebounds per game, has played a pivotal role in Memphis' surge, particularly after the All-Star break.
Randolph appeared to be in playoff form when he scored a season-high 32 points on 15-of-25 shooting against the Suns, energy Grizzlies coach Dave Joerger said his star big man must match if Memphis is to manufacture a deep postseason.
"That was a heckuva performance against Phoenix the other night," Joerger said of Randolph. "He's been such a problem for teams. You know, you have teams that want to take out of the perimeter, stretch him out, and make him play pick and roll. And with him, whether they're putting two guys on him of whatever it may be, he's been aggressive."
What's even more astounding, Joerger acknowledged, is how Randolph has steadfastly assumed the business-like approach in a year mired by distractions. In mid-December, for instance, Randolph became the subject of trade rumors in a reported deal that would have sent him to the New Orleans Pelicans for fellow big man Ryan Anderson.
Then after the Suns inquired about Randolph just days before the All-Star break, the Grizzlies reportedly turned down the offer, thus removing Randolph from the trade block.
While Randolph has publicly said he was "hurt" over being rumored to be dealt, Joerger said the Grizzlies managed to play up to their identity during a critical stretch in the season, in large part because Randolph didn't appear fazed by such talks.
"He's been professional about it," Joerger said. "He's stayed focused. He's been the consemate teammate. Guys go to him. He's got a lot of advice, a lot of experience. It's been more than just what people see on the court."
Now that Randolph is starting to field questions once again about his future with the playoffs set to start this weekend, he contends his primary focus is the monumental task that awaits the upset-minded Grizzlies.
That is, a first-round date with either the San Antonio Spurs or Oklahoma City Thunder.
"That's a part of the business man," Randolph said of the inquiries about his future. "We've been through a lot of adversity…injuries, guys going down, missing a lot of games. So that's a part of the game. You just have to overcome stuff like that, stick together, and keep fighting."
All day, every day.
Andre Johnson covers the NBA for MemphiSport. To reach Johnson, email him at email@example.com. Also, follow him on Twitter @AJ_Journalist.
Memphis Grizzlies veteran swingman Mike Miller joined the Miami Heat the same year LeBron James bolted Cleveland for South Beach.
Among the things Miller deemed mostly intriguing about James is how he often went out of his way to give back to the community.
"He's about as giving as I've ever seen," Miller said of James.
Which, of course, is why Miller was among those who sensed there was more to James' decision in declining to meet earlier this week with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital patient Josh Hardy as reported by Memphis' WREG News Channel 3.
Hardy was a recipient of St. Jude's Make A Dream Come True. Among his wishes was to attend Wednesday night's Heat versus Grizzlies game so he could watch James, his favorite player, in action. However, after a request by WREG through a Heat media relations representative to have James meet with Hardy, the two-time reigning league MVP reportedly declined the inquiry.
Still, Hardy was among the 18,000-plus witnesses in attendance and sat in a luxury suite to watch Memphis outlast the two-time defending champs, 107-102, and keep alive its playoff hopes.
Though Hardy didn't get to meet James, he was given paraphernalia by the Grizzlies organization and got to meet Quincy Pondexter, his favorite player on the team.
Pondexter, the Grizzlies reserve shooting guard who is sidelined with a season-ending tarsal navicular stress fracture in his right foot he suffered in a December 7 game against Golden State, sat with Hardy during the game and gave him a basketball that was signed by his teammates.
Grizzlies All-Star power forward Zach Randolph was among the players who autographed Hardy's basketball, although he said he wasn't aware that James had declined to meet with the St. Jude patient until after shootaround Friday morning.
Memphis played host to the Philadelphia 76ers Friday at 7 p.m. CST.
Randolph, who in November was given NBA's Community Assist Award in recognition of his charitable efforts and contributions in the community, said James' decision not to meet with Hardy could have been because of a conflict in his schedule. Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies was the last on back-to-back nights for the Heat, who hosted the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday.
"LeBron does a lot," Randolph said. He probably was busy. LeBron is a great guy. You know, he does a lot for the community and for the kids. So that's (Wednesday's decline) nothing. He'll probably fly the kid to meet him."
Miller, who re-signed with the Grizzlies in July after a six-year absence, also rushed to James' defense, saying the situation likely was a misunderstanding.
"Knowing LeBron as much as I know I him, I doubt the information even got to him," Miller said. "He takes all of those requests."
Asked if he believed because the Heat played on consecutive nights was a factor in James having turned down a request to meet with the patient, Miller said, "I think he would have met with him still. I think with that, it had to do with a situation where he probably didn't get the information."
While Randolph and Miller wouldn't say whether they sensed the controversy surrounding James has been blown out of proportion, both agreed the 10-year veteran and four-time league MVP's track record is such that he is committed to giving back to underprivileged individuals. "He gets those request a lot," Miller said. Believe me, when it comes to St. Jude and children and giving back, he's going to do that."
That James was labeled a "punk" and "thug" by several WREG viewers was unwarranted, Miller said.
"The bottom line is no one knows anybody," he said. "Until you get to know somebody, it's difficult to judge them. I reserve judgment on everybody I know."
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Two world championships. Two NBA Finals MVPs. Two league MVPs.
Surely, the previous two seasons couldn't have been any better for LeBron James, the NBA's most celebrated player whom many have labeled the best on the planet.
However, when asked before Wednesday night's game against the Memphis Grizzlies about this year's MVP race, James sounded like someone who seemed inclined to deliver a concession speech for the first time in three years.
"I think KD (Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant) has had one heckuva season and if he's rewarded with the MVP, that'll be great," James said. "I mean, it'll be awesome for him, for his family, whose done a great thing for him. He's played MVP-type basketball."
Still, the 29-year-old James, who's won the award four times in 10 NBA seasons, seemed reluctant to say whether the league's premiere individual hardware is Durant's to lose.
"I don't really get caught up into what people say," James said. "At the end of the day, they have their own votes and they'll go from there."
Heading into the final week of the regular season, it appears all signs point toward Durant being the heavy favorite to possess the league's MVP award. Through 77 games, Durant undoubtedly has been the NBA's most efficient player, averaging a league-best 32 points per game. In addition, the seven-year veteran and five-time All-Star is shooting .505 from the field, which is best in the NBA, and shooting .875 from the free throw line, second only to Golden State's Stephon Curry (.878).
Second only to New York's Carmelo Anthony in minutes played (38.5), Durant emerged as the leading candidate to dethrone "King James" of back-to-back MVPs when he scored at least 25 points in 41 consecutive games, a streak that came to a halt in Tuesday night's win at Sacramento. While Durant appeared relieved to witness the streak end, James, meanwhile, was complimentary of Durant's display in recent months.
Asked if he felt Durant is the frontrunner for MVP, James, the NBA's third-leading scorer said, "I would say he's playing the most consistent basketball as far as MVP this year. I mean, he's put up some great numbers."
Indiana's Paul George, whose Pacers appear to be on a collision course to meet Miami in a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Finals, said while the winner of the MVP award is of "no concern" for him, he hinted that James still has a chance to make up ground.
"It's up for grab," George told MemphiSport during a recent interview. "It's a lot of guys who are doing a great job. (Durant) is having a heckuva year."
James' teammate, Heat center Chris Bosh, on the other hand, was rather candid while chiming in on the league MVP race following Miami's 107-102 loss against the Grizzlies. Bosh, in fact, believes James' streak of consecutive MVP awards will end in the coming weeks.
"I don't think so," said Bosh, when asked if James has a legitimate chance of surpassing Durant in the MVP race. "I think they've made up their minds. But you know, no matter what happens, it's easy for me to say it's a trophy and you can't win it every year."
What the Heat can accomplish as they prepare to defend back-to-back NBA titles, Bosh said, is use Durant's likely dethroning of James as motivation, of sorts, once the playoffs commence.
"You can look for anything as motivation for sure," Bosh said. "When you're on top, it puts a big X on your back. So it's not just (motivation) for LeBron, but for everyone.
You know, it's a unique situation. I don't know how (winning MVP feels). I never will."
Regardless of who is named league MVP, James said his primary focus is to help the Heat accomplish the necessary things to ensure the franchise maintain the NBA's most covenant award for a third consecutive year. In doing so, he said Miami will need a healthy Dwyane Wade back for what figures to be another intense postseason run.
Wade ran sprints on the FedExForum court roughly 90 minutes before Wednesday's game, but sat out while he continues to recuperate from a strained left hamstring. It was the eighth consecutive game Wade has missed. In all, he has missed 27 outings this year.
Wednesday's loss dropped the Heat a half game behind Indiana for the top spot in the East.
"It's very important," James said of having a healthy Wade in the lineup. "He's one of Big Three. We've won two championships for the most part because we had our Big Three on the floor. When he's out there, we're a dynamic team."
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Jerusalem Grill & Bar
- Address:
1740 S. Winchester
Campbell, CA 95008Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
KosherPrice: $30 and under
Jerusalem Grill & Bar
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://jerusalemgrillbar.com/
- Phone: (408) 866-2666
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Su 11:00am-4:00pm
Lunch: M-Th 11:00am-4:00pm
Lunch: F 11:00am-3:00pm
Dinner: Su-Th 4:00pm-9:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Kosher, Middle Eastern
- Dress Code: Casual Dress
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Beer, Entertainment, Gluten-free Menu, Wine
A word from Jerusalem Grill & Bar
Jerusalem grill & bar is a new restaurant serving the greater Bay Area. We are proud to bring the taste of Israel to Northern California. Our menu offers a variety of food from grill entrees like Shuwarma, baby lamb chops, sizzling steaks and baby chicken to home made entrees like stuffed chicken breast, meatballs, couscous and more. We are a Glatt Kosher restaurant supervised by Vaad Hakashrus of Northern California, specializing in Israeli & Middle Eastern food and we use only the finest meat and produce. We are located in a convenient location in Campbell and our new facility offers a clean and Spacious environment with lots of free parking. We are also offering a variety of beer and wine selection with a full bar to follow soon. Our goal is to provide a clean and kosher environment combined with our signature mouthwatering entrees and excellent customer service.Continued
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Jerusalem Grill & Bar reviews from OpenTable diners
12 reviews since July 30, 2014
- Food4.3Service4.2
- Ambiance3.8Noise LevelModerate
good for groups (8)kid-friendly (6)fit for foodies (5)neighborhood gem (4)special occasion (3)great for brunch (1)hot spot (1)late-night find (1)great for outdoor dining (1)great for lunch (1)Show More
- Great food, portion size shrinkingFrenchGourmetDined on 11/16/2014Great food, portion size shrinking every time I come. Salads and sides are minuscule. Meat dishes are less copious than they used to be.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Sunday SupperYumTovVIPDined on 11/2/2014We had a nice Sunday Supper here. Neither of us wanted to cook, one of us can't eat dairy, so a kosher restaurant that serves meat was the perfect answer. Our only big problem was almost everything we asked for (from Israeli salad to Baron Hertzog Merlot) was out of stock or not ready,including the special of the night, a chicken pasta pesto dish that the waiter extolled. We started to wonder if anything was available when time after time, the wait staff came back to the table with "I am sorry, X is not available right now".We enjoyed the selections they did have and LOVE the new desserts. It appears they have hired a pastry chef, not just brought in packaged stuff from LA (YIPPIEEEEE!)!!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- LindaDined on 10/19/2014Excellent food in quality, quantity, choices, taste, presentation, cost, and it's kosher!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Good time and experience.curiousroots4uDined on 8/27/2014I saw a band stand and would have enjoyed a little klezmer music with my meal or a violin concerto.Special Features:
- Excellent food comfortable facilityAFanFromMADined on 8/18/2014I'm usually a little hesitant to bring non-kosher-keeping colleagues into a kosher restaurant since quality is not always high. But, each of my four colleagues thought the food was delicious and were bemoaning the fact that they don't have a similar restaurant in their neighborhood!Special Features:
- The following 26 reviews are from the Jerusalem Grill & Bar reviews archive.
- YummyWineTimesDined on 7/28/2014My friend and I have been going on food adventures in the Southbay. We have tried many new kinds of cuisine from Ethiopian, to now Kosher and lots in between. This one is at the top of our list with lots yummy vegtable dishes. And a real dessert tray was brought to our table at the end of the meal. We enjoyed two different & unique eggplant appetizers.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great disappointmentsnoopyDined on 6/24/2014Lets begin with the waitress who walked in, with long wet hair, sat down with her big purse on the table and proceeded to braid her long hair in the dining room for about 15 minutes while 2 patrons sat behind her and we watched appalled. We should have walked out at that moment, but nooo, we stuck it out only to discover that the food was equally bad, very expensive, service was poor, never did the waitress come back to see if we wanted more water, beer or drinks. I usually love trying different ethnic restaurants, but this is by far the greatest disappointment. Will never return and will not recommend it to anyone.
- Amazing service!WendyVIPDined on 6/15/2014We went on Father's day for a special treat for our special dad/husband. When we got there, we were greeted in a friendly way and seated pretty quickly. Unfortunately, it took quite a while to have a server come. Then, when the server came to take our order, they were out of several of the things we hoped to have. Our server turned this unhappy start to the evening totally around. She brought us some side salads to munch on while we waited for our food, told us she would do whatever it would take to make "Dad" happy, and then brought us some complimentary desserts at the end. The food was delicious, but the service made what could have been a disastrous evening, a fun and happy celebration. We thank you, Todah rabah!Special Features:
- Nice Mediterranean Kosher mealgoodeatsDined on 5/6/2014Our group had a nice meal at Jerusalem Grill. The service was excellent. We had hummus chickpeas appetizer and it was the best I ever ate. The pita bread was warm and fresh. The main course meals were huge--enough for 2-3 people and each one comes with 2 side dishes or salads. I would not recommend the kabob (lamb and beef) because the charcoal flavoring was overbearing. The beef goolash and Jerusalem Mix were good! Skip the green beans (overcooked in tomato sauce). The Mediterranean salad was OK but should just have olive oil-- too salty. Beet salad, eh. Couscous dishes were delicious. I think I would like a bit less food paired with what it tastes best with. But the atmosphere was friendly and comfortable. The price was reasonable.Special Features:
- Great food, EXCELLENT ServicehappycamperVIPDined on 4/30/2014It was our first time at Jerusalem Grill and the food was outstanding... We shared the mushroom hummus and it was the BEST! I had the chicken kabob with veggie couscous...EXCELLENT! Everyone loved their food! The waitress was one of the best we've had. The only down side was that it was noisy due to a large party @ 30+. Also a couple was not controlling their small daughter(3ish) and she was running around and jumping on the small stage making lots of noise. Their other child, a baby, was hollering. I feel someone should have intervened and asked the parents to monitor their children. I will definitely return due to the outstanding food and excellent service!Special Features:
- Authentic Mediterranean dishes.SueHDined on 3/30/2014Authentic Mediterranean dishes. Fills a void for Kosher restaurants south of the Bay area.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Surprising find in Northern CAStacks2003Dined on 3/24/2014Excellent Kosher restaurant, but location is a little out of the way for Silicon Valley and difficult to find if your are new to area. Excellent Service when staff was available. They were often helping other tables. Food and presentation were good. I had fried eggplant as an appetizer and hamburger special with aioli for entree. Hamburger was excellent. Fried eggplant is not breaded like schnitzel. When I commented it was not what I expected, staff offered to take it back and remove it from bill.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great night at Jerusalem GrillArtZDined on 3/19/2014We had a wonderful dinner at Jerusalem Grill. Service was good, but a bit slow, so I had to take points off. The meatballs with tahini special was a great new taste treat.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- elegant set tables always4roses2lipsDined on 3/1/2014elegant set tables always well kept/ service is always with smiles and immediate attention/Food is superb and what I like abundant/desserts smooth and mouth watering/I like although energetic the quiet feeling. Makes you want to stay and digest your food/all beverages are great some better than others/my favorite couscous with chicken or the great steaksSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fine dining at the Jerusalem GrillFood4funDined on 10/10/2013I was impressed with the fine dining experience. The ambiance was warm and friendly. The food is well spiced and delicious. The servers are helpful and the food arrived in a timely wait.Special Features:
- CLOSED and OPENTABLE 0 POINTS?TelubitVIPDined on 9/29/2013So we make a reservation for this restaurant (which is very good) and they are closed for remodeling. Thanks for letting us book and take the family to a closed location (sarcasm) Then OpenTable gives me a no show zero points. LOL - who is paying attention here. Customer Experience anyone? Anyone?Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Don't come after holidaysalraytseDined on 9/15/2013Lots of things were missing from the menu because of the holidays. I wanted to try moussaka, and peach desert was missing. Very disappointing. We tried most things on the menu and probably not going to be back again. Great restaurant but for the price it should have all the dishes on the menu. Also when you put French onion soup on the menu, i kind of get "wrong" expectations! Soup was very good but can you call it "french onion"? maybe but too many hit and misses for me.
- The food and staff are wonderful.TamarSDined on 9/11/2013The food and staff are wonderful. The only issues I had is parents who do not keep their children from running around and screaming. Children of course can be rambunctious but it's inappropriate in a restaurant unless it's a private event and there are lots of children and no one cares about the noise.Special Features:
- Jerusalem Grill and BarGeriDined on 6/24/2013Israeli style food -- pita, falafel, kabobs, etc. with a bit of eastern Europe (i.e., schnitzel, goulash). Glatt kosher. Had the schuwarma plate and found the meat a tad dry, but well flavored. Both of us liked the Hummus with ground beef appetizer - wasn't sure about the combo but the hot (beef) and cold (hummus) was amazingly good. I'm going back -- there are so many things to try.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great FoodMcMarcelDined on 6/17/2013A great place in the neighborhood with fresh & authentic food from the middle-east. Will definitely be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Handled our crowd easilyArtZDined on 6/9/2013We had 8 adults and a 1-year-old in a high chair. Wait staff and management were very helpful. Food was good.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DeliciousOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 6/2/2013As close to great Jerusalem food as one can get in Silicon Valley, will definitely return and recommend!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Big portions, reasonable pricesOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 5/19/2013Had a bean soup and a felafel sandwich for lunch, served with fresh pita & tehina. Felafel balls were lightly fried, not too oily but still lots of flavor. Been here a few times in the past months. The owner of the restaurant is usually welcome clients as they come in and answer any questions. The waiters are friendly as well.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great Israeli CuisineOpenTable Diner Since 2009Dined on 5/12/2013Kababs, shwarma, shnitzel, pita sandwiches, kibbeh, musaka, stews, falafel, hummus, baba, Turkish salad, Israeli salads, baklava, and more, JG&B is a delight. Lovers of Middle Eastern food, don't miss this one! The food is delicious, the service is friendly, this kosher restaurant is a great resource.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A very special place whereOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 4/18/2013A very special place where I enjoy the food and run into a lot of people I know. I especially enjoy the "special menu" nights (sushi, Mexican, etc.) as well.Special Features:
- Very nice Kosher restaurantOpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 4/14/2013Comfort food. Big portions. Reasonable prices. Friendly service. Kosher.Special Features:
- They took our reservation,markgVIPDined on 3/28/2013They took our reservation, but when we arrived they were not open.
- I had the mixed meat platterOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 3/12/2013I had the mixed meat platter (Jerusalem mix) with Israeli salad and baba ghanoush; my wife had chicken kabobs. Everything was hot, fresh, and nicely presented at the table. The high point for both of us was the falafel, hummus, and tahina. The falafel was absolutely the best I've had in the Bay Area so far, comparing equally to the falafel I had in Israel. JG&B's Israeli salad needed more mint and/or parsley, but other than that the food was first rate. I'd readily eat here again and recommend it to anyone.Special Features:
- Jerusalem Grill and Bar isOpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 3/4/2013Jerusalem Grill and Bar is a wonderful Kosher restaurant in the Bay Area.Special Features:
- They had a special V-Day menu,YumTovVIPDined on 2/14/2013They had a special V-Day menu, but we chose off the regular menu due to preference. We always end up with more food than we can eat in one sitting and end up with lunch or supper for the next day. Always tasty Middle-East selections. Only thing I wish they would do would be to have a fresh veggie available-all are well cooked & follows the old kosher standard. Lots of options, delicious tahini & pita. Great for those who need kosher meals, tasty for those who don't. Dale is always a great server & works hard to make the meal special.Special Features:
- Excellent Kosher restaurant.OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 2/11/2013Excellent Kosher restaurant. Very nice place. Food is great!Special Features:


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anarmyofnone probably shouldn't be looking at dolls if this is the first thing he comes up with.
Cowboy's Comet is virtually a child killer. Virtually.
FatGuyMac is horrible! HORRIBLY INCORRIGIBLE!!
I guess k4g3 wins the dead baby championships.
You Will Read This Headline. Then You'll Laugh. Then You'll Realize You Were Wrong All Along.
'We're going to be in trouble!' Little Sister wailed, clutching her favorite book to her chest and sobbing. 'This isn't fun like a story anymore!' But Big Sister was not listening, she was thinking. She grabbed Little Sister's book from her and ran into town, yelling 'Help! A book made me and my sister hurt someone!'
Val Kilmer lures 6 morons into the ultimate death schvitz to prove global warming is real.
The Goons have already started their preparations, because that pitch isn't going to carpet itself!
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Thanksgiving hours, Weds. & Thurs.
We will be closing at 5:30 PM on Weds., Nov. 25 and close all Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. We reopen Friday morning at our regular 10 AM time, with play group starting at 9:30 AM in the Fox Room.
We will be closing at 5:30 PM on Weds., Nov. 25 and close all Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26. We reopen Friday morning at our regular 10 AM time, with play group starting at 9:30 AM in the Fox Room.
Scott, our volunteer tech tutor, is back to help with all your troublesome tablets, lame laptops & disappointing downloads. Just drop by the help desk or call ahead (for the complicated questions).
Join us and Rutland County Parent-Child Center from 9:30-11 AM Fridays in the Fox Room for play, activities and meeting new friends.
Scott will be away the week of Nov. 10-16. Please rejoin the conversation about tech with him on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 2 PM.
The library is pleased to be partners with Rutland County Parent Child Center. Together we will host play groups Friday mornings in the Fox Room from 9:30-11 AM. Always free and open to all.
From our friends at Rutland Historical Society: MSJ yearbooks (1939-1993 except 1943 which was not published) is online at the Historical Society website.
OneClick!digital has now added a selection of classic books to its offerings. There are no checkout limits, holds or waits … perfect for class reading lists.
Check out an audiobook from OneClick Digital with your library card … no limits or wait times. iPhone app now available, and find a wide assortment of audio classes as well.
Don't be embarrassed if you loved Twilight, you are in good company. Adult or teen if you liked the fast paced, addictive nature of the Twlight series by Stephanie Meyers you will love these books.
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Grace is obsessed with the wolves that roam the woods behind her house. She is drawn to one particular wolf with yellow eyes who seems to be watching her back. Will it be her destiny to join the wolves?
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
In a small South Carolina town, where it seems little has changed since the Civil War, sixteen-year-old Ethan is powerfully drawn to Lena, a new classmate with whom he shares a psychic connection and whose family hides a dark secret that may be revealed on her sixteenth birthday.
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
Seventeen-year-old Karou, a lovely, enigmatic art student in a Prague boarding school, carries a sketchbook of hideous, frightening monsters–the chimaerae who form the only family she has ever known.
Sunshine by Robin McKinley
Sunshine is abducted and used as bait for an unusual vampire, one who chooses not to kill her. Sunshine's tentative friendship with the vampire, along with her newly discovered magical abilities, prepare for a battle she never could have imagined.
Dead until Dark by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #1)
Sookie Stackhouse is a cocktail waitress in small-town Louisiana, but she keeps to herself and doesn't date much because of her unwanted ability to read minds. When she meets Bill, Sookie can't hear a word he's thinking. He's the type of guy she's waited for all of her life, but there is one problem, he's a vampire with a bad reputation. When one of Sookie's coworkers is killed, she fears she's next.
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moening
Life used to be one big glass of sweet tea for southern belle MacKalya Lane. her sister's murder in Ireland, before she learned that evil lurks not only in the heart of man, but also in the souls of Fae. Yes, they do exist, and some of them want to destroy both worlds and it is up to MacKayla and her newfound abilities to kick these evil faeries back to where they came from.
Peeps by Scott Westerfeld
Nineteen-year-old Cal is a hunter. He works for the Night Watch, New York City's clandestine organization to capture "peeps," "parasite positive" people infected with an ancient disease that causes vampirism. They're cannibalistic, violent and wildly strong. But Cal's life suddenly changes when he realizes he has been infect by the disease.
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Suddenly able to see demons and the Darkhunters who are dedicated to returning them to their own dimension, fifteen-year-old Clary Fray is drawn into this bizzare world when her mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a monster.


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PALO ALTO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 01/09/13 -- Cloudera, the category leader that sets the standard for Apache Hadoop in the enterprise, today announced that ExactTarget, global interactive marketing provider, has deployed Cloudera Enterprise to help manage their data warehouse to improve operational efficiency. Comprised of CDH (Cloudera's Distribution Including Apache Hadoop), Cloudera Support and Cloudera Manager, Cloudera Enterprise is a subscription-based service designed to provide data-driven enterprises with visibility, reliability, automation and support for the CDH platform.
Founded in 2000, ExactTarget provides clients around the globe with a cross-channel interactive marketing software-as-a-service suite to power data-driven, real-time marketing across email, mobile, social media and the web. By seamlessly integrating data, such as CRM, web analytics, ecommerce and other systems, ExactTarget empowers its clients to create a unified view of each consumer, powering highly relevant, permission-based messaging across email, mobile, Twitter, Facebook and the web. Through its Interactive Marketing Hub, marketers can plan, create and optimize interactive marketing campaigns through detailed analytics.
"In order to connect with today's hyper-connected consumer, marketers rely on real-time information and insights to deliver timely, relevant interactions," said Tim Horoho, vice president of Infrastructure at ExactTarget. "Cloudera Enterprise provides us with the tools and support we need to power real-time analytics to engage with connected consumers across the channels they use most."
"SaaS companies like ExactTarget are leading a new era of data-driven marketing, empowering businesses around the world to identify, connect and engage with customers in a deeper, more meaningful way," said Charles Zedlewski, VP of Product at Cloudera. "We're pleased to be providing the Big Data platform and support that will help ExactTarget to grow its business, which relies on production-grade data management at scale."
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Cloudera, the standard for Apache Hadoop in the enterprise, empowers data-driven enterprises to Ask Bigger Questions and get bigger answers from all their data at the speed of thought. Cloudera Enterprise, the platform for Big Data, now with Cloudera Enterprise Real Time Queries powered by Impala, enables organizations to easily derive business value from structured and unstructured data to achieve a significant competitive advantage. Reinventing the economics and performance of Big Data management, Cloudera is the category leader in Apache Hadoop-based software, services and training. CDH (Cloudera's Distribution Including Apache Hadoop), available to download for free at www.cloudera.com/download, is the most comprehensive, tested, stable and widely deployed distribution of Hadoop in commercial and non-commercial environments. For the fastest path to reliably using this completely open source technology in production for Big Data analytics and answering previously un-addressable big questions, organizations can subscribe to Cloudera Enterprise, comprised of Cloudera Manager software and Cloudera Support. As the top contributor to the Apache open source community and with tens of thousands of nodes under management across customers in financial services, government, telecommunications, media, web, advertising, retail, energy, bioinformatics, pharma/healthcare, university research, oil and gas and gaming, Cloudera's depth of Big Data experience and expertise are unrivaled. www.cloudera.com
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Windstream, a leading provider of advanced network and cloud communications, has been named "Silver Sponsor" of SYS-CON's 16th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 9–11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York, NY. Windstream (Nasdaq: WIN), a FORTUNE 500 and S&P 500 company, is a leading provider of advanced network communications, including cloud computing and managed services, to businesses nationwide. The company also offers broadband, phone and digital TV services to consumers primarily in rural areas.
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"There is a natural synchronization between the business models, the IoT is there to support ," explained Brendan O'Brien, Co-founder and Chief Architect of Aria Systems, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at the 15th International Cloud Expo®, held Nov 4–6, 2014, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
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The major cloud platforms defy a simple, side-by-side analysis. Each of the major IaaS public-cloud platforms offers their own unique strengths and functionality. Options for on-site private cloud are diverse as well, and must be designed and deployed while taking existing legacy architecture and infrastructure into account. Then the reality is that most enterprises are embarking on a hybrid cloud strategy and programs. In this Power Panel at 15th Cloud Expo (http://www.CloudComputingExpo.com), moderated by Ashar Baig, Research Director, Cloud, at Gigaom Research, Nate Gordon, Director of T...
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The definition of IoT is not new, in fact it's been around for over a decade. What has changed is the public's awareness that the technology we use on a daily basis has caught up on the vision of an always on, always connected world. If you look into the details of what comprises the IoT, you'll see that it includes everything from cloud computing, Big Data analytics, "Things," Web communication, applications, network, storage, etc. It is essentially including everything connected online from hardware to software, or as we like to say, it's an Internet of many different things. The difference ...
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Cloud Expo 2014 TV commercials will feature @ThingsExpo, which was launched in June, 2014 at New York City's Javits Center as the largest 'Internet of Things' event in the world.
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An entirely new security model is needed for the Internet of Things, or is it? Can we save some old and tested controls for this new and different environment? In his session at @ThingsExpo, New York's at the Javits Center, Davi Ottenheimer, EMC Senior Director of Trust, reviewed hands-on lessons with IoT devices and reveal a new risk balance you might not expect. Davi Ottenheimer, EMC Senior Director of Trust, has more than nineteen years' experience managing global security operations and assessments, including a decade of leading incident response and digital forensics. He is co-author of t...
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ARMONK, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it is bringing a greater level of control, security and flexibility to cloud-based application development and delivery with a single-tenant version of Bluemix, IBM's platform-as-a-service. The new platform enables developers to build ap...
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Explosive growth in connected devices. Enormous amounts of data for collection and analysis. Critical use of data for split-second decision making and actionable information. All three are factors in making the Internet of Things a reality. Yet, any one factor would have an IT organization pondering its infrastructure strategy. How should your organization enhance its IT framework to enable an Internet of Things implementation? In his session at Internet of @ThingsExpo, James Kirkland, Chief Architect for the Internet of Things and Intelligent Systems at Red Hat, described how to revolutioniz...
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Technology is enabling a new approach to collecting and using data. This approach, commonly referred to as the "Internet of Things" (IoT), enables businesses to use real-time data from all sorts of things including machines, devices and sensors to make better decisions, improve customer service, and lower the risk in the creation of new revenue opportunities. In his General Session at Internet of @ThingsExpo, Dave Wagstaff, Vice President and Chief Architect at BSQUARE Corporation, discuss the real benefits to focus on, how to understand the requirements of a successful solution, the flow of ...
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The security devil is always in the details of the attack: the ones you've endured, the ones you prepare yourself to fend off, and the ones that, you fear, will catch you completely unaware and defenseless. The Internet of Things (IoT) is nothing if not an endless proliferation of details. It's the vision of a world in which continuous Internet connectivity and addressability is embedded into a growing range of human artifacts, into the natural world, and even into our smartphones, appliances, and physical persons. In the IoT vision, every new "thing" - sensor, actuator, data source, data con...
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"BSQUARE is in the business of selling software solutions for smart connected devices. It's obvious that IoT has moved from being a technology to being a fundamental part of business, and in the last 18 months people have said let's figure out how to do it and let's put some focus on it, " explained Dave Wagstaff, VP & Chief Architect, at BSQUARE Corporation, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at @ThingsExpo, held Nov 4-6, 2014, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
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Focused on this fast-growing market's needs, Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: VTSS), a leading provider of IC solutions to advance "Ethernet Everywhere" in Carrier, Enterprise and Internet of Things (IoT) networks, introduced its IStaX™ software (VSC6815SDK), a robust protocol stack to simplify deployment and management of Industrial-IoT network applications such as Industrial Ethernet switching, surveillance, video distribution, LCD signage, intelligent sensors, and metering equipment. Leveraging technologies proven in the Carrier and Enterprise markets, IStaX is designed to work ac...
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C-Labs LLC, a leading provider of remote and mobile access for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced the appointment of John Traynor to the position of chief operating officer. Previously a strategic advisor to the firm, Mr. Traynor will now oversee sales, marketing, finance, and operations. Mr. Traynor is based out of the C-Labs office in Redmond, Washington. He reports to Chris Muench, Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Traynor brings valuable business leadership and technology industry expertise to C-Labs. With over 30 years' experience in the high-tech sector, John Traynor has held numerous...
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Bit6 today issued a challenge to the technology community implementing Web Real Time Communication (WebRTC). To leap beyond WebRTC's significant limitations and fully leverage its underlying value to accelerate innovation, application developers need to consider the entire communications ecosystem.
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The 3rd International @ThingsExpo, co-located with the 16th International Cloud Expo - to be held June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY - announces that it is now accepting Keynote Proposals. The Internet of Things (IoT) is the most profound change in personal and enterprise IT since the creation of the Worldwide Web more than 20 years ago. All major researchers estimate there will be tens of billions devices - computers, smartphones, tablets, and sensors - connected to the Internet by 2020. This number will continue to grow at a rapid pace for the next several decades.
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The Internet of Things is not new. Historically, smart businesses have used its basic concept of leveraging data to drive better decision making and have capitalized on those insights to realize additional revenue opportunities. So, what has changed to make the Internet of Things one of the hottest topics in tech? In his session at @ThingsExpo, Chris Gray, Director, Embedded and Internet of Things, discussed the underlying factors that are driving the economics of intelligent systems. Discover how hardware commoditization, the ubiquitous nature of connectivity, and the emergence of Big Data a...
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Almost everyone sees the potential of Internet of Things but how can businesses truly unlock that potential. The key will be in the ability to discover business insight in the midst of an ocean of Big Data generated from billions of embedded devices via Systems of Discover. Businesses will also need to ensure that they can sustain that insight by leveraging the cloud for global reach, scale and elasticity.
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SYS-CON Events announced today that IDenticard will exhibit at SYS-CON's 16th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. IDenticard™ is the security division of Brady Corp (NYSE: BRC), a $1.5 billion manufacturer of identification products. We have small-company values with the strength and stability of a major corporation. IDenticard offers local sales, support and service to our customers across the United States and Canada. Our partner network encompasses some 300 of the world's leading systems integrators and security s...
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IoT is still a vague buzzword for many people. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Mike Kavis, Vice President & Principal Cloud Architect at Cloud Technology Partners, discussed the business value of IoT that goes far beyond the general public's perception that IoT is all about wearables and home consumer services. He also discussed how IoT is perceived by investors and how venture capitalist access this space. Other topics discussed were barriers to success, what is new, what is old, and what the future may hold. Mike Kavis is Vice President & Principal Cloud Architect at Cloud Technology Pa...
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Cloud Expo 2014 TV commercials will feature @ThingsExpo, which was launched in June, 2014 at New York City's Javits Center as the largest 'Internet of Things' event in the world. The next @ThingsExpo will take place November 4-6, 2014, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, in Santa Clara, California. Since its launch in 2008, Cloud Expo TV commercials have been aired and CNBC, Fox News Network, and Bloomberg TV. Please enjoy our 2014 commercial.
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Barbarians bolster squad for summer tour
ESPN Staff
May 7, 2013
James Hook could line up against the Lions come the summer © PA Photos
The Barbarians have confirmed the names of 22 players who will form the bulk of the squad for their summer tour matches against England and the British & Irish Lions.
While the historic touring side had already revealed the likes of Martin Castrogiovanni and Sergio Parisse will line up for them come the summer, they have bolstered their squad further with some proven Test talent.
Former Lions James Hook, Dwayne Peel and Matthew Rees will all hope to show Warren Gatland and the rest of his backroom staff what they are missing with a strong performance against the Lions on June 1 in Hong Kong and they have been included alongside former All Blacks Joe Rokocoko and Nick Evans.
And Parisse and Castrogiovanni have been joined by their Italian team-mates Leonardo Ghiraldini and Alessandro Zanni. They will line-up alongside Springboks BJ Botha, Marco Wentzel and Bath's Francois Louw.
The Baabaas have also named USA flyer Taku Ngwenya in the squad while Ulster's Jared Payne and Wasps' promising youngster Sam Jones have also got the nod. And Jones, who will be coached by his club coach Dai Young while on Barbarians duty, was delgihted with the call-up.
At just 21-years old Jones, has already represented Wasps at senior level 53 times and was the Club's Young Player of the Year last season.
"I am looking at it as a once in a lifetime opportunity," Jones said. "Not many people get to play for the Barbarians, especially not when they are young and uncapped so it's a huge deal for me. I've had to cancel a couple of holidays but I had absolutely no problem with that! It's a very special thing for me and my family and I can't wait to get involved."
The Baabaas' team manager Derek Quinnell said of the squad: "Our selection process has taken several months and is still not quite complete. Over the next week or so we will be monitoring the domestic play-off matches in Europe and the various national squads for the summer tours. Also, one or two players in the squad announced today may not be available for both of our matches so we expect to add other significant names to the team in the near future."
The Barbarians kick-off their tour against England at Twickenham on May 26 before flying to Hong Kong for their match against the Lions on June 1.
Alessandro Zanni will line up for the Barbarians © PA Photos
Barbarians squad:
Forwards: Duncan Jones (Ospreys & Wales), B J Botha (Munster & South Africa), Paul James (Bath Rugby & Wales), Martin Castrogiovanni (Leicester & Italy), Matthew Rees (Scarlets & Wales), Leonardo Ghiraldini (Benetton Treviso & Italy), Marco Wentzel (London Wasps & South Africa), Jim Hamilton (Gloucester Rugby & Scotland), Francois Louw (Bath Rugby & South Africa), Sam Jones (London Wasps), Alessandro Zanni (Benetton Treviso & Italy), Sergio Parisse (Stade Francais & Italy), Imanol Harinordoquy (Biarritz Olympique & France)
Backs: Jared Payne (Ulster), Rowan Varty (DeA Tigers & Hong Kong), Takudzwa Ngwenya (Bairritz Olympique & USA), Joe Rokocoko (Bayonne & New Zealand), James Hook (Perpignan & Wales), Nick Evans (Harlequins & New Zealand), Kahn Fotuali'i (Ospreys & Samoa), Dwayne Peel (Sale Sharks & Wales), Dimitri Yachvili (Biarritz Olympique & France)
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - An auction of guitars and memorabilia owned by the late Les Paul, known as the godfather of the electric guitar, has raised nearly $5 million for a foundation in his name benefiting music education and innovation.
Julien's Auctions of Beverly Hills said Sunday that the two-day sale fetched record-setting prices for guitars. The items most coveted by rock musicians, museum curators and collectors included a 1951 Fender No-Caster, which sold for $216,000, a 1982 Gibson Les Paul that went for $180,000 and a 1940s Epiphone Zephyr that fetched $144,000.
Other Paul memorabilia included a recording console ($106,250), research notes ($28,125) and guitar schematics ($40,625).
Paul invented one of the world's most widely played guitars, the Gibson Les Paul. The sale concluded Saturday, on what would have been his 97th birthday.
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Traditional and modern classical music for when you need to get things done; finish that manuscript; or you just want to get lost in reading! *Photo ...September 28, 2014