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Another great off season move for us. Between the Popovich, Diaw, Mills & Parker extensions we have given the team stability for the next few seasons, even when we inevitably see the retirements of Manu and TD.
Now comes an even greater challenge - figuring out how we can continue to field a championship caliber team a few years down the track without having the benefit of high lottery draft picks, or significant cap room. The answer to that will come down to the contract we can get signed with Leonard, the development of players like Anderson, Joseph, Jean-Charles and Bertans and a bunch of factors we don't know the answer to yet; can our next head coach come out of the ranks of our assistants (Messina, Udoka?), what magic can we work with the draft, and how well can we do in trades and free agency to replenish our talent.
It is a good time to be a Spurs fan. You know, as always.
@imwithstupid @InsideHoops FWIW I don't think the Summer League games matter. I do think development in a players personal game displayed in the summer league matters though. Daye showed some things here we hadn't seen previously too much of, specifically high level rebounding and creative passing. He also had some moments of solid D. He additionally (at times) shot the ball well in the situations I expect him to see shots this year. Unfortunately, he also showed he was not a solid primary option or trustworthy creator with the ball in his hands. No problem though, because that won't be his role. His role will be to help space the floor. To do that he needs to be a reliable, knock down outside threat. If that happens, some of these other skills might really help.
Pretty sure Baynes will be in the Aussie squad at the world cup...although I guess it isn't 100% that he will be in the Spurs squad this year. Are any of the players whose draft rights we own going to be in the world cup? Dangubic for Serbia or Jean-Charles for France maybe?
Baynes looks like good value at this point if no higher offers come in. Cotton fills a need. But there are some intriguing options out there. What is Emeka Okafor's health status? I could see him playing a useful rim protection / rebounding role off the bench for us if he is able to go. I also wouldn't mind us making another move to help shore up our future depth - use this time to season and develop a player who we believe can help us with the post Manu/TD adjustment. No matter what though, we are in great shape coming into the season. It's been a good summer for us so far.
Over the last few years the Spurs have been developing a roster of versatile specialists (for want of a better term), and I think Daye showed some of the versatility we are looking for. Shooting, passing, rebounding...ability to play multiple positions....it is an interesting development. Our roster a few years further down the road will be full of these types. Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Anderson, Livio Jean-Charles, Davis Bertans...Austin Daye? Well rounded players who excel at certain things. Versatile specialists.
It all adds further weight to the suggestion that perhaps we are transitioning toward a largely positionless model, something akin to the Dutch total football concept of the 60's and 70's (not my comparison by the way, I read that on pounding the rock and thought it was smart). If that is the case, a guy like Daye could fit in well if he continues to develop his game. As a bench guy with a clearly defined role he has some potential. But as a part of a positionless basketball movement that prizes versatility and skillset diversity, he could be more than that.
Of course, that's likely over analysing things. For now, I'm glad Austin looks to be on the right track. Fingers crossed he can have a great year.
This was a great game to watch. Daye, Ayres Thomas and Cotton all played solidly, closing out their SL campaigns in style. After being featured so heavily it will be interesting to see what role Daye has in the regular season - there were times throughout this past week I felt like we may actually be on the verge of another reclamation project with him. Other times he looked out of his depth. I'm starting to get behind him though - he played hard for us out there. The other guys too, it is a real shame the lack of roster spots means some of these guys will have to miss out. Good week from the SL team though. Good job all around. Looking forward to seeing who from the team gets a training camp invite.
Messina is a well credentialed international coach who will bring a lot to the team. Possible Pop replacement down the road. Interesting move.
This was a disappointing game from Thomas. I still think he has shown enough potential on the offensive end, as well as the requisite character for and commitment to improvement to earn a spot in the NBA....but there is no question this performance hurt his chances. Right now he has some offensive versatility and over the last couple of games, a knack for offensive boards. That won't cut it. I thought he had some okay defensive moments in the first two games, and a few miscues in the last one. I'd like to see him working the corners more - spot up threes, flex cuts and drives to mid post scenarios. I'd also like to see him in some pick and roll scenarios with KA. All in all though, our team is so deep the path to the Spurs is a difficult one. I'm still cheering for him, but could be tough from here.
Interesting note on Anderson's problems handling perimeter players in 1 on 1 situations. It's for this reason I would like to see how he held up against PF's. He would need to do a lot of strength work to defend that position, but he has the length and IQ for it to be feasible, and I think it better masks his primary weakness (lack of lateral quicks and athleticism).
Actually, I think this is where Thomas is under rated. He is much more than a shooter – he is an incredibly versatile offensive weapon. He is good with spot ups, he is good coming off screens, he has a well developed low post game, he makes off balls cuts, gets to the line at an acceptable rate (and hits an acceptable percentage once there), is capable in the pick and roll, has a decent mid range game and shows an above average ability to make the smart pass without turning the ball over a lot. On a team like ours who run a lot of motion offence, and thrive on good to great play, that is a guy who can really be a difference maker.
And look, I know I'm pushing pretty hard here (sounding like I'm president of the DT fan club a little more than I intended), but I honestly think we are overlooking this guy. He had a great college career. He showed character going OS to work on his game. And in spite of his limited athleticism he has shown an ability to make things happen everywhere he has gone.
Anyways – appreciate your thoughts on it. Always interesting to see how other folks view our guys.
@jojo707 Interesting comments about Green. I thought he has looked good a couple of times now as well. Might re-watch this one with a little more focus on him specifically.
I think it might be time to bring DeShaun into the NBA. He has done
everything we asked of him and has demonstrated a few times now he has
an elite offensive skillset - we need to work with him to bring the rest
of his game along. Given what he already brings to the table, along with his
age and upside I can't understand how he isn't considered a superior prospect to Daye, Ayres, Bonner - hell, maybe even Baynes.
Worst case scenario he is a trade asset for a team that needs punch in
their second unit. And we honestly don't know what the best case
scenario is. Poor man's Mark Aguirre? Glenn Robinson lite? If he can bring his D up to a passable grade, he is a contributor on a good NBA team. His best chance of doing that is over here, in either Austin or SA (or another club entirely). Agree his D needs work (quite a bit) - but is it just me or is the bar for DeShaun seemingly set a little higher than it is for some other guys on our team?
@imwithstupid Like this a lot. Bonner in an assistant coaching role makes a lot of sense.
Great point about us needing to keep the ball moving. I thought Denmon, Cotton and Morris were all a little bit guilty of ball stopping and/or over dribbling at times. I'd also love to see us running more stuff through Anderson next time out. Daye was active, but needs to pick his spots better. I know this is a chance to extend his game a little, but 14 points off 18 shots isn't extending - it's forcing.
Gasol to the Bulls is a blow - but not unexpected, and infinitely better than him winding up on OKC.
I think our final roster spots should be decided with an eye to the future in mind. We have a limited amount of time with TD/Manu left. I'd like to see us bring in another player who might be able to help us make the adjustment after they have gone. On the free agent side I'm looking at Ed Davis or Evan Turner. In terms of our own draft picks, I think Deshaun Thomas is an under rated asset who is ready to play.
Whoever it is, bring them in, let them learn from this championship team and spend time with our HOF players. When next year rolls around we'll be in better shape for it.
Lots to see here. Also curious about how Darius Morris plays. He had a strong D-League season, plays solid D and still has plenty of upside. If he comes in and shows he has developed his 3 point range, he could compete for that 3rd PG spot against Bryce.
Strong summer league roster. Good mix of former draft picks, d-league stand outs and current team members. I'm interested in seeing how Cotton and Morris perform - could be a roster spot for one. Also keen to see how DeShaun Thomas has developed over the year.
Great read. Glad he will be back. Interesting to hear his thoughts on contract length and a potential roster refresh as well.
I think this would be a great signing (if for no other reason than to stop a contender getting him). Think his style of pay is perfect. Also think he could add a year or two to our contender status, helping to bridge the post TD gap.
@wowowowbad So, a guy with a versatile and rare skillset who took years to find his place in the NBA before learning the value of working with this organisation and within its system? Who, once having learned this went onto win an NBA title? He might have some experiences Kyle could benefit from hearing.
Maybe the role model part was more your point though. I guess it could be argued there are guys out there with better approaches to diet and training! I probably have to give you that one.
Versatile is right. But you have to guard somebody and that's generally how his position will be defined. On that score, I think he (like Diaw) winds up as a 4. He has okay size and good length. He rebounds, he has shown some ability to block and poke at passes for steals. He will need to work on his core strength, and work overtime on his post D and pick and roll defence...but if he can apply his BBIQ and feel for the game to his defence at the PF position I think he makes an excellent point power forward a year or two from now.
And in Diaw, he has the perfect mentor and role model.
Another opportunity arising from free agent signings might be the possible availability of Meyers Leonard in Portland. With Kaman on board he is sunk on the depth chart, and the Blazers might go for somebody like Jeff Ayres (and maybe cash and/or a 2nd round pick) as insurance at the PF spot. We get a young prospect we develop in Austin (and I'd love to see how Leonard went playing with Kyle Anderson down there) whilst they get a tough veteran who they know can play minutes and get their starters rest. The players themselves might be pleased as well. Ayres gets a shot at more minutes, Leonard get a fresh start.
Again, I guess I'm looking for the Spurs to keep laying the foundation for that post Manu/TD era we all know is coming.
There are some interesting free agent options out there. I'd be interested to see what we could make of Evan Turner, Ed Davis or Al Farouq Aminu - depending on cost and roster space. All young, all with upside - and I can see how each might fit into what we do.
Not too sure about Lewis or Telfair, but I think Livingston might be a fit. At some point we might need to clear up some roster spots though.
Another guy I think we should be talking to is Evan Turner. The market has cooled on him so he might be in our range. I think he is versatile, and has the potential to perhaps replicate some of the ball handing we get from Manu in our second unit after the inevitable Manu/TD departure. If we bring ET in now, give him a year behind Leonard to learn the system (and maybe work with Chip on that 3 point shot) then he could look like a steal next year. And we take another step toward the future.
@jojo707 Great point. It's time for us to start planning for the future. We have an opportunity to bring players in to learn from Manu, Pop & Timmy whilst they are still around. Lets focus on young guys who can help us carry the load in the post Manu/TD era.
Draft night rumours that James Young might be slipping. We would likely need to move up a few spaces to get him, but that is exactly the sort of prospect I am talking about. Exciting day ahead. Go Spurs. #keepwinningforever
I'd personally like to see us incorporating the Toro's into our development plans a little more. That could mean creating a roster spot for a player we rotate down into the D-League regularly, or maybe it could be some kind of arrangement similar to what the Thunder arranged with Grant Jerett last year (obviously needs the co-operation of the player who takes a financial hit). Either way, it seems like a resource we underused last year.
If we could trade some of our assets ( late first round pick, multiple second round picks, draft rights to multiple OS prospects) for one young, blue chip prospect we committed big minutes to in Austin, I think we could help set up our post Manu/TD roster whilst giving the fans a reason to get out and cheer on the Toro's at the same time. Easier said than done of course.
I'm hoping this guy makes he team. He ihas an interesting offensive skill set and as shown a real willingness to work hard at his game.
Just wasn't our night. Need to defend and rebound better in a WCF. We have a great opportunity to head back to SA 3-1 up with a in next game if we can raise our game. I like our chances.
For what it's worth, I think James has some potential as a wing stopper. Good size, strength and from what I've seen decent fundamentals. A summer of hard work should lead to a shot at the summer league. Then we'll see what we will see. This article is right in that his path to the NBA is going to come through his ability to be a lockdown defender, but knocking in some corner three's wouldn't hurt either. Good opportunity for him.
Super game from Daye. The kind of game that makes you wonder if he couldn't make the team in the new season. There are some pluses to this. He is affordable, young, adds some depth at the 3/4 and will serve as a pretty good template for how we can eventually use Davis Bertans when he makes it over.
All that said, just one game.
Encouraging win - encouraging few weeks overall. Spurs fans have been around this block enough times by now not to get carried away with it. But let's not discount it entirely either. We are getting healthy and finding our stride at the right time. We have a real opportunity to win home court throughout the entire playoffs here. Go get em Spurs.
I don't think we necessarily need to add anything for this season. I am concerned that we seem to consistently miss opportunities to start restocking the shelf for the inevitable Duncan/manu retirement though. I'm hopeful this is something we start to look at over the next 12 months. I don't think we can rely on either marquee free agents or high draft picks to rebuild with. So we will need to be smart, and we will need to think ahead.
Agreed. Lot of good points here. Clark would be a great get for us.
@Tjaramil It's an interesting question. Firstly, I would say that our short term problems are actually a little bit more complex than how do we get past OKC and Miami. I think we have struggled against elite teams this year, and I think one of the reasons is a lack of depth at the 3 & 4 positions (and injuries of course, which exacerbate this).
Specifically as it relates to OKC/MIA I think Ilyasova can definitely provide back up minutes at the 3 with good length and shooting (I think Ilyasova does okay, but let's face it, the league isn't exactly overrun with Durant or LBJ stoppers – it's a team game at that level ). At the 4, I think he spreads the floor more effectively than we do now, and whilst I also value Diaw's facilitation, again, I think you may be underrating Ilyasova's ability as a positional defender (alternately, I could be overrating it!) He makes good decisions. He is strong. He crashes the boards like his job depended on it and he shoots well enough to make your Ibaka's/Perkins types come away from the key to defend. He is a guy we can use.
Long term, the case is even stronger. He is young (26) and at a reasonably affordable contract (roughly $8mil) locked in for 2-3 years after this one. I think he makes a great stretch 4 in our system. He will get great looks. If he can manage some consistency, he could be a star.
Again though, I'm only saying if the price is right. He isn't a guy we mortgage the future for. It just sounds like he might be available, and if so, I would like to see us get it done.
Huge fan of acquiring Ilyasova. He is the kind of player that helps our short term and long term problems. He brings good rebounding and good shooting and his skill set should blend in well with our system. Short term he helps fill the 3/4 space we have behind Kawhi (and some minutes at the 4 of course). Long term he is young enough that he can continue to be a key part of our team in the post Duncan/Manu period. I like this move a lot if it can happen at a reasonable cost.
How about something smaller in scope (and more realistic). Rumour has it Indy is looking for some bench scoring - maybe something like Nando for Solomon Hill would work. Hill seems like a Spurs guy to me; hardworking, good character, constantly developing his game. He has a decent three point shot, is a natural passer and flashed some potential at the summer league. Good all rounder stuck behind some great Pacer wings. We would get a young back up SF who is under rookie contract for 3-4 years at a reasonable price. They get a little scoring punch in their bench guard rotation. It's a low risk medium reward move - one I'd like to see
Go Straya.
I have thought for a while that Turner might be a guy we could use. He is also somebody we may be able to grow with in the post Dincan/Manu era. Turner and Leonard would make a great 2/3 going forward and I hope we can find a deal that works here.
This may work out. Shannon has top level experience, and has shown he can score in a variety of ways. As the article says, if he can defend against some key matchups he may stick. Again though, Brown is a SG who can handle the ball a little. Between Manu, Marco and Nando, that is a position we seem to be heavy at already. Could this be a prelude to a trade maybe?
Saw Thomas was claimed off waivers by Utah. Shame we couldn't have worked out a trade for or Williams or Rush. We all knew the back up SF was a hole in the roster. It took bad luck with injuries to Green and Kawhi for it to be actualised, but isn't that always the way it goes. Let's get it fixed Spurs.
At first glance, not sure I understand this move. Willing to give Jeffers a chance though. His rebounding numbers in the D-League seem strong for a guy this size. Hopefully he can handle defensive assignments against bigger wings as well. Shame about Thomas though. I thought he had some potential.
Promising debut from Thomas. I think there is a spot on this team for a guy who can play with energy, rebound and space the floor. If he can bring his post and team defence up to NBA level he could be a real asset. I've got a soft spot for the guys who have to scrape and claw their way into the league. It shows character. Takes heart. He's got a long road ahead of him - but he took some (more) steps today. I'm hoping he makes it.
Frustrating loss this one. We are having a strong season with good contributions from a deep bench. But we are struggling to close games out in the 4th quarter and we are yet to post a signature win against a top club. You don't want to panic or anything. But it's worth putting on the table and talking about. We may need to make some changes.
Also, not sure I understand why an ascendant and in form Kawhi got only four shots last night and seemed to be sitting the entire 4th quarter. Was he injured? Anybody have a read on that?
I feel like we would benefit from a move that added a piece to our team that could develop over the next season and a half before becoming a key piece in the post Duncan/Manu era. Somebody who can compliment and grow with Leonard. We aren't a club that free agents will rush to join - especially with TD and Manu gone. We need to be planning for what comes next now.
I actually think he possibly projects as a good Bonner replacement. Not sure anybody we get is going to have Bonner's success over an extended period with the long ball, but Thomas projects out as a plus defender and rebounder. If he can knock down the three consistently, and handle some of the big guys at a decent level, he may well serve as a Red Rocket replacement next season.
I like this move. Thomas has shown real improvement over the years and appears ready for the next level. I think he has potential as a stretch four who offers plus defence and decent shooting. I genuinely think he has a shot to make the team. Go get 'em young fella.
@autrader1 Sure, the Kings experience was poor - but you know, Danny Green was cut from the Cavs to make way for Manny Harris. This guy has some NBA level skills he brings to the table. Give him some quality time with the coaches, a system that uses its players strengths and a clearly defined role and let's see what we will see.
Interesting. Johnson has great defensive intensity, ideal size and should fit into our locker room pretty well. In the past he has struggled with his decision making and shooting - Chip and the rest of the team would have to work hard with him I think. But if he can cut turnovers, make smarter plays and find some areas of the floor he can knock down shots from (corner three is always a good starting point) he could fit in well. Still only 26 - he should have a lot of basketball left in him.


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|Just gotta love a commercial that makes one think it is ok to run out and adopt a dog, just because it seems like a good thing to do at the time. How ignorant can they honestly be?
Watch the commercial, then email them to let them know just how you feel about their advertisement.
Here is a link that might be useful: bad advertising
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- Posted by nancy_in_mich (My Page) on Sat, Mar 15, 08 at 14:30
|Yeah, it could be taken that way, but the lady is obviously at the place where the adoption fair is taking place, so the voice over, "I feel so good I think I'll adopt a puppy," could be taken as an explanation of WHY she is at the adoption fair. This indicates some intent. The suprized look on her face does tip the interpretation toward yours, though. All they would have to do is remove that shot where she shows surprize at seeing the puppy and change the voice over to, "I feel so good I decided to adopt a puppy." I think I will email them about it.
I am sure that they had no thought whatsoever about how their commercial could encourage irresponsible decision-making about pet parenthood. Only those of us sensitive to the issue would notice it.
|Thanks to anyone who emailed this company, as they have now changed their comercial. It is one I can stand to sit through without feeling a sickness to my stomach now.
|Well,I don't know how many people seeing that commercial would actually run out and adopt a puppy but my comment (to myself) every time I saw it was,"Yeah,right! I'm gonna run right out and get a puppy!LOL)
|The very reason there are homeless pets available to adopt is because people don't think through or research their pet purchases to begin with!
If people would understand, and take seriously, the lifelong commitment of pet ownership, there would be less pets in need of adoption.
A cute puppy or kitty is NOT a good Christmas gift, either, for example!
When it comes to domestic animals... why is it that common sense isn't part of the equation?
- Posted by todancewithwolves (My Page) on Tue, Sep 9, 08 at 16:52
| "Finally I feel so good I can adopt the puppy I have always planned for".
I can't see how that's irresponsible advertisement?
Besides, my dog has been taking Move Free for years. It has saved his quality of life.
"Finally I feel so good I can adopt the puppy I have always planned for".
This is what it has now been changed to!!
It used to be just "Finally I feel so good I think I will adopt a puppy".
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10. The Band
OK, technically The Band are four fifths Canadian, but their beautiful blend of US blues, folk and country with contemporary rock makes them the founding fathers and all-time finest exemplars of what we now call Americana. Comprising virtuoso yet innately soulful multi-instrumentalists Robbie Robertson, Garth Hudson and the late Richie Manual, Rick Danko and Levon Helm (the only American), this was a definitive group; five extraordinary individual talents coming together to concoct a rich stew of music. In the late Sixties, they all lived and recorded together in a Woodstock house known as the Big Pink, underneath which jam sessions with Bob Dylan turned into the legendary Basement Tapes.
9. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
First inspired to form a band by The Beatles, Tom Petty has retained an anglophile bent that values smart, concise songwriting, preferring understatement to excess, and never straying too far from the classic virtues of verse, bridge, chorus. The Heartbreakers are a fantastic band with killer musicianship, sleek and energetic, who know when to hold back and when to really let rip. It took the dynamism of new wave to bring Petty into fashion but he has risen to become one of America's most trusted performers, a rock 'n' roll hero of rare class, integrity and intelligence.
8. The Ramones
Possibly the least gifted band of musicians to be universally hailed as all-time greats. The Ramones played fast and loud, with a relentless, tom-tom dominated rhythm, buzzsaw guitars, basic melodies and repetitive lyrics. Most of their songs were indistinguishable from each other, a fact not helped by Joey Ramones's peculiar enunciation, words strung together by syllables alone, all consonants jettisoned in the frenzy. The Ramones boiled rock music down to its very essence: leather jackets, ripped jeans, three chords and an attitude. Their first three stunning albums reset rock's dial, serving as catalyst and inspiration for hundreds of emerging bands.


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Ford CEO: Luxury Market Has Room For Lincoln
By DEE-ANN DURBIN and TOM KRISHER
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) â¿¿ Ford thinks the luxury car market is missing something.
Luxury buyers sobered up during the recession, the company reckons, and they now find German brands to pricey, Cadillac too showy and Japanese brands too boring. Ford hopes its Lincoln brand will fill a hole: premium but moderately-priced, elegant but not ostentatious, sporty but smooth.
"There's a whole market that's not served," Ford CEO Alan Mulally told The Associated Press in a recent interview. "I was just driving a $98,000 (competitor's) car yesterday. A $98,000 car. Well, we're not going after them."Lincoln is in the midst of a revamp that will see four new models over the next four years. The first, the MKZ midsize sedan, arrived in showrooms in December. It starts at just under $36,000 â¿¿ a little less than its closest competitor, the Lexus ES â¿¿ but offers some premium features the Lexus doesn't, like a panoramic glass roof. Lincoln will give a glimpse of its next product at the Detroit auto show this week. The MKC small SUV is critical, since it will compete in the fastest-growing segment in the luxury industry. Sales of other small luxury SUVs, like the BMW X3 and the Acura RDX, saw big jumps last year as younger buyers entered the market and older buyers traded down from larger SUVs. The MKC concept hints at what will hit showrooms by the end of this year. It shares the MKZ's panoramic roof and spare, highly sculpted lines. But it has a more dramatic grille thanks to the use of two shades of metal and a trunk that's cut to allow one long, thin, uninterrupted taillight on the rear. There are touches like shiny wood flecked with silver flakes and Lincoln logos stitched into the seats and floor mats.
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Oregon Scientific WMR200 Advanced Weather Station
Product Description
Advanced Weather Station
The Weather Center gives you all the weather data you'll need—from your own back yard! Equipped with a touch-panel interface for quick and convenient information access, the WMR200 captures over 10 weather measurements, from up to 300 feet away.
You'll see:
- Precise atomic time
- Current indoor temperature and humidity
- Current outdoor temperature and humidity
- Wind speed and direction
- Wind chill
- Dew point
- Heat index
- Barometric pressure
- Rainfall data
- Weather forecast icons: Sunny, Partly Sunny, Cloudy, Rain or Snow
- Current moon phase
- Includes 5-language software—English, Dutch, Italy, Spanish and French to store and view weather data on your PC via USB download
- On-board Data Logger function stores data with a time stamp
- Long range transmission of 300 feet (100 meters) at 433MHz between the main unit and remote sensors
- Main console features touch-screen controls and EL backlight
- Installation kit allows for multiple mounting options (includes 6 foot mounting pole)
- Low battery indicator icons for both main units and wireless sensors
- Operating temperature range: -22°C to +70°C (-8°F to 158°F)
- Includes 6V DC AC adapter for main unit
- Includes 6 foot USB cable
For additional weather monitoring, the unit can support up to ten remote sensors, including a UV monitor. The onboard memory and free PC software with multi-language capability make this the only Weather Center you'll ever need.
- Requires (2) AAA batteries and (8) AA batteries (included)
Software for this weather station can be downloaded here.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Why didn't Helen have any fits of temper while she was with her parents on the trip to see the eye doctor?
(a) There were so many things to keep her mind and fingers busy.
(b) She was terrified of leaving her home and seeing the doctor.
(c) Her mother and father gave into all of her desires and whims.
(d) Her parents gave her some medication to keep her calm.
2. In what way did Helen show a normal child's natural fascination?
(a) She wanted to have her questions answered right away.
(b) She wanted to do things herself.
(c) She wanted to figure out things on her own without her teacher's help.
(d) She wanted to explore and learn about the miracles around her.
3. What did Helen compare the trip she took to?
(a) A great adventure.
(b) A fairy tale.
(c) An unveiling.
(d) A bible story.
4. Which of the following literary terms did Anne use to help Helen with her learning about nature and life?
(a) Personification.
(b) Onomatopoeia
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Alliteration.
5. How did Helen and Anne spend he rest of the day after Helen made the connection between the finger spelling and objects?
(a) Reviewing the manual alphabet.
(b) Learning the names for people close to her and names of things in her surroundings.
(c) Playing and laughing together outside.
(d) Turning on and off the pump and practicing spelling water.
6. Why weren't many people near where Helen lived aware of resources for the blind and deaf?
(a) The town was so far away from any school for the blind and deaf.
(b) Those who were blind and/or deaf were not premitted to attend schools.
(c) No such schools existed within the state at this time.
(d) There were no others in the town who were blind or deaf.
7. What was Helen's favorite Christmas present?
(a) A canary.
(b) A brand new doll.
(c) A cat.
(d) A new book.
8. Who cared for the canary?
(a) Helen's mother.
(b) Anne.
(c) Martha.
(d) Helen.
9. How old was Helen when she became blind and deaf?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.
10. What caused Helen to get scared while she was on vacation with Anne?
(a) She got lost and couldn't find Anne.
(b) A crab pinched her feet.
(c) She tripped over a rock and hurt herself.
(d) A wave pulled her under water.
11. What was Sullivan trying to teach Helen the difference between when Helen became extremely frustrated?
(a) Pump and flower.
(b) Knife and fork.
(c) Mug and water.
(d) Doll and book.
12. What season is it when Helen and her family travel for their vacation?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Winter.
(d) Spring.
13. What was Helen most interested in that she visited while on her trip?
(a) Commons.
(b) Bunker Hill.
(c) Plymouth Rock.
(d) Ocean.
14. Where did Anne and Helen often take walks?
(a) By the Tennessee river.
(b) To the fields with the animals.
(c) Into the town.
(d) Far into the meadow.
15. Why wasn't Mildred hurt?
(a) The cook pulled Helen away from Mildred.
(b) Mildred was able to defend herself.
(c) Helen regretted her actions soon enough.
(d) Her mother was there to catch her.
Short Answer Questions
1. In what year was Helen born?
2. Helen's account of learning to make the connection between the spellings and objects is a snapshot of what?
3. What took Helen's sight and hearing?
4. Which of the following best describes Helen's first nineteen months of life?
5. What causes Helen's feelings of pain for the other students to pass quickly?
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|Bell Canada Award, Transforming Art Award, Trailblazer Expressions Award, Governor Generals Award in Visual and Media Arts, Best Canadian Film at the 2008 Reel Asian International Film Festival
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