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Children supporting the Syrian revolution
Children are playing their part in the Syrian revolution. The protests against police brutality continue in Macedonia. And two men sit down to a cheese fondue whilst paragliding…
Children supporting the Syrian revolution
School children trampling over a picture of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad... This footage was reportedly filmed in Homs two weeks ago at the beginning of the new school year. Although difficult to verify, there is currently a lot of amateur footage circulating on the Internet suggesting the children of Syria have joined the anti-regime protests which have been rocking the country for over 6 months now.
This video appears to show young boys and adults in the city of Hama chant anti-government slogans whilst burning school books which feature pictures of Bashar al-Assad and his father Hafez, both cults of personality in the Syrian education system.
According to reports from cyber activists, a number of schools across the country have been deserted, as students strike in protest against the acts of violent repression which took place in the classrooms over the summer holidays when security forces used them as detention facilities.
And it would appear there has been a proliferation of school children protests since the start of the new school year. Their slogan; no classes until the president is brought down. Naturally, the demonstrations are supervised by adults as we can see in this video which is said to have been filmed in Hama on Sunday.
Children have also fallen victim to the regimes violent and bloody repression. This footage appears to show a school in Homs under attack by security forces. Reports from human rights organizations say that over 150 children under the age of 15 have been killed since the start of the uprising.
Protests against police brutality continue in Macedonia
The protests against police brutality continue in Macedonia. As we can see in these images filmed last week in Skopje, hundreds of citizens continue to take to the streets of the capital, criticizing the authorities' handling of the death of Martin Neshkovski, a 22 year old man who was beaten to death by a police officer last June, during a political rally.
As have often been the case since the protest movement began four months ago, the demonstration was organized via Twitter, using the keywords « protest iram », meaning « I protest ».
Blogger Dejan Velkoski was at the rally and has written about it on his website, and has also uploaded photos. He says the protesters hoped the demonstration would prompt the authorities to speed up the legal proceedings for this case. He adds that once thing is for certain: they will continue fighting until justice has been done.
And it does seem the protesters will not be giving up until their demands are met. A number of demonstrations have been organized across the country since the beginning of June, demanding justice for Martin Neshkovski. Each rally drawing huge crowds.
Sead Dzigal is a researcher and media expert and he thinks these protests say a lot about Macedonian society. He says that it is most probably the first time that the people, lead by the younger generation, have stood up for what they believe in by publicly voicing their anger with the authorities, without going through the channel of political parties. He thinks it's a sign that it is high time for change in the way the country is governed.
Plemi, a site for live concerts on demand
With Plemi.com you can now help decide which groups are programmed to play in the town or city where you live. French web users can vote for their favourite group or groups and Plemi has promised that as soon as the demand is high enough, it will help find a venue for the group. The platform is proving increasingly popular and hopes that with the help of devout fans it will be able to unearth and promote new talent. It now has over 10 000 members, made up of concert goers, musicians and event organizers.
I-Tomb, the world virtual cemetery
Am American firm has decided to set up a Virtual cemetery, it's called I-Tomb. Individuals who have lost someone to close them can buy a virtual tomb and use the space to store or display photos, films and other such documents. Anyone who wishes to pay their respects can do so in a simple click and leave some flowers or light a virtual candle. It costs 50 dollars a year to keep the virtual tomb in activity.
Video of the day
The people behind this video set the unlikely challenge of eating a cheese fondue whilst paragliding. An original idea to say the least, which gave the participants the opportunity to marry their two passions: extreme sports and tasty food…


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UPDATE: This game has been shutdown and is no longer available
City of Heroes Overview
Characters in City of Heroes are divided into two factions; heroes and villains. Both factions have access to all of the archetypes. There is also a third faction, a Praetorian faction, which is an alternate reality version of the game's world. It offers a unique level 1-20 playing experience, after which you choose which standard faction to join. Every character has an Origin, which determines the kind of enhancements (CoH's version of gear) they can use, and also where the thematic origin of their superpowers is. The origins are Technology, Mutation, Natural, Magic, and Science.
There are many archetypes in the game, organized into several categories, listed here:
Tanker: Made obvious by the name, a tanker's job is to tank. They are the sturdiest archetype in the game, and have the easiest time holding aggro, thanks to their unique "gauntlet" ability that causes every attack to put out an AOE taunt effect.
Brute: A more offensive-minded version of the tanker, brutes have a slightly harder time holding aggro, and having slightly lower defense than tankers, but make up for it with higher damage and a unique "rage" meter that increases their damage as a fight wears on.
Warshade: This jack-of-all-trades archetype is an effective tank in one of its many forms, and gains buffs based on the makeup of their party.
Peacebringer: Very similar to the warshade, but with different abilities and aesthetics.
Melee Damage
Scrapper: A versatile archetype, scrappers are essentially low-defense tankers with a critical strike ability and high offensive capacity. They aren't as fragile as a ranged damage-dealer, but certainly can't stand up to enemies like a tanker or brute, and have no aggro-building capability.
Stalker: Very similar to a scrapper, but with a slightly higher overall damage, critical strikes, lower defense, and the ability to enter into stealth and perform devastating ambush attacks.
Arachnos Widow: Similar to the stalker, but with a greater focus on overall damage, no stealth, and leadership abilities/group buffs. This class can branch into two sub-classes, theFortunata, which focuses more on ranged damage and control abilities, and the Night Widow, which focuses more on melee damage.
Arachnos Soldier: A heavily-armored archetype with a hybrid focus on melee damage, medium-range damage, and pets. Also, like the widow, has group buffing abilities. The soldier can branch into two sub-classes, the Crab Spider, which gives access to a claw backpack that proides powerful AoE abilities and overall damage at medium and melee range, or the Bane Spider, which grants stealth, high single-target damage, and more tactical abilities.
Ranged Damage
Blaster: The consummate destroyer of the game, blasters are unmatched in terms of sheer damage potential, and are even able to cause havoc at melee range. The more frequently they attack, the more damage they do. This comes at the expense of survivability and support capacity; blasters are extremely fragile and offer nothing to a group in terms of utility.
Corruptor: A more complex version of the blaster, the corruptor has no melee damage capability, but plenty of support capacity. They do respectable ranged damage, and even double damage to enemies below a certain HP threshold. Most importantly, corruptors can support a group very well with healing and buffing abilities.
Dominator: Like a blaster, the dominator is capable of dishing out good damage at both range and in close-quarters. They are also very fragile. Unlike the blaster, a dominator has a huge selection of crowd-control abilities to choose from, allowing them to lock down foes en masse or one at a time, rendering them helpless.
Controller: Controllers sacrifice damage potential for their ability to support a group with buffs and healing. They are often the backbone of any team, able to mitigate great amounts of damage through their ability to both lock down enemies and increase the effectiveness of a party.
Defender: Though several archetypes could fit under the support category, the defender is the one that truly defines it. Though they are capable of dealing ranged damage, the defender offers the best support abilities in the game. They are unmatched in terms of their ability to buffs allies, debuff enemies, and provide healing.
Mastermind: Several archetypes are able to have a pet or two in addition to their standard abilities (dominators, corruptors, controllers, widows, soldiers), but only the mastermind can summon a true horde of enemies. They have access to a unique branch of powersets that offer them offense in the form of control over a squad of enemies ranging from mercenaries to demons to ninjas to undead and more. They are a superb support class, and overall extremely effective solo.
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City of Heroes Review
By B. Olivia
City of Heroes! A game that's been out since before World of Warcraft, even. A game with a history and a surprisingly devoted fanbase that's been keeping it alive for nearly eight years. After all that time, the game has finally gone free-to-play, and I for one, couldn't be happier. It's a game that those who enjoy making overpowered, awesome-looking characters to stomp hordes of baddies with will enjoy immensely. The potential for roleplay and losing time and money to customization and powergaming is immense, so number-crunchers and costume designers beware; this could be your perfect distraction.
The game has aged surprisingly well. In the past two years, it's received a huge graphics overhaul, adding lots of high-end effects and texture updates to make the ancient engine look surprisingly pretty. Though the gameplay is decidely clunky and old-school, this may actually be a plus for some. At the very least, the game certainly isn't awful to look at, so don't let its apparent age fool you.
The Spice of Life
There's just so much costume variety to be had, it's overwhelming. I've been an on and off fan of City of Heroes (CoH) for years, so I always find myself coming back sometimes to make a new character or pick up an old one. If character customization is your cup of tea, then CoH will not disappoint. Some of the best costume parts are unlockable in the game's premium item store, but the base game already provides a huge selection to choose from, and really, only the most fanatic of character-designers will feel the need to buy the extra cosmetics.
Almost any concept can be dreamed up and represented in CoH's character creator. Do you want to be a miniotaur with a beam rifle wearing cool glasses? Go ahead. Would you rather be a thirteen year-old girl with a katana, a schoolgirl uniform, armor made from pure darkness, and glowing lightning eyes? Sure! A reptillian-looking woman that spits acid and carries a rifle and commands a troop of mercenaries? Totally doable! The list goes on and on. Not only can you customize your outfit, but the power set combinations provide another layer of creativity. On top of that, your powers can be customized down to the shade and color, and even have alternate animations.
For someone completely OCD about getting her character looking and feeling just right, CoH is a godsend.
Group Play > Solo Play
It's unfortunately true. CoH is a total blast to play in a large group. But the solo game has been and apparently always will be very dull. The game itself plays a bit slowly, like an old-school MMORPG, with long cooldowns and animation times for powers. This becomes painfully punctuated in solo play, especially at low levels, so those of you looking for a more fast-paced, frenetic experience should look elsewhere. Once you find yourself rolling with a full group of eight people, all buffed up and ready to rumble with a good balancing of archetypes, you'll have a lot of fun. Everything suddenly becomse chaotic and exciting, with flashy powers going off constantly and all kinds of action to keep track of.
It's also very satisfying to completely crush enemies that would normally crush you, because you're in a well-balanced group. Synergy is a big deal in CoH, as player group buffs tend to be extremely powerful, making support classes a lot more than just healers. Some support classes, in fact, have no healing capability at all (depending on which powersets they chose), and instead make their teammates nigh-invincible by buffing up allies damage or defense, or debuffing the enemy. This means that players playing as the same archetype can still have their synergies and usefulness overlap in a group, depending on their powerset choices.
This is something I love about CoH. But I've always wished the gameplay were smoother, faster, and more entertaining solo. Unfortunately, it isn't – but that's fine for the group-minded player.
PVP? Not so much.
For the same reason group play is more fun than solo play, PVP is a lot less fun than PVE. PVP in CoH is woefully imbalanced and hardly ever addressed or made into a central part of the game. This is fine for those who just PVP as a casual diversion, but less so for those who actually want a competitive, balanced experience. The overwhelming fun of over-the-top player powers is what makes PVE so great, but this will always come at the expense of PVP balance and enjoyment.
It also doesn't help that the game's clunkiness makes PVP an awkward game of jousting. Some people enjoy the PVP in CoH, but I was never really able to get into it, which is unusual for me, since I generally enjoy PVP quite a lot.
What the Depth?
CoH can be overwhelming to the unitiated. You might notice upon logging into your character for the first time that the game offers to let you flag yourself as a "helper" or someone who needs help, or neither. This is the game's way of handling new players unavoidable questions and confusion, since the game itself is so complicated and deep that no amount of written tutorial can possibly get someone fully accquainted with mastering it all. From enhancements to crafting to origins to proper power choices to slotting to incarnate abilities… CoH offers so many unique ways to customize and min-max your character that it's completely necessary to seek out the help of a veteran. Drowning is most likely to ensue, otherwise.
This ties right back into the previous points made about soloing versus social-play in CoH; the game just isn't designed for loners. It's a very social community and a very social game model. If you dislike striking up conversations or asking questions in game, then you might want to steer clear. Or you could just take that as a challenge and strive to figure it all out on your own.
Overall: Great
This is a fantastic game for a certain kind of gamer, and now that it's free, I can't think of many other titles more worth your time. It ranks right up there with Champions Online, Lord of the Rings Online, and Maple Story in terms of quality entertainment and fun factor. The free-to-play option itself is great, offering a huge selection of options and entertainment without any investment of money. It's also able to fill a great niche; the old-school, team-based PVE dungeon crawler, but with a heroic twist, and great character customization. Highly recommended.
City of Heroes Videos
City of Heroes Character Creation Video
City of Heroes Newbie Area Video
City of Heroes Official Trailer
City of Heroes Gameplay Footage
City of Heroes Links
City of Heroes Wikipedia Entry
City of Heroes Wikia [Excellent Resource]
City of Heroes System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows 98 / 2000 / ME / XP / Vista
CPU: Pentium 3 800 MHz or AMD Equivalent
RAM: 256 MB Free
HDD: 4.0 GB Free
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 2 Series, ATI Radeon 7500 or Intel i810G Series Video Card
Recommended Specifications:
OS: Windows 98 / 2000 / ME / XP / Vista
CPU: Pentium 4 2.0 Ghz or AMD Equivalent
RAM: 1024 (1GB) MB or more
HDD: 4.0 GB Free
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 6200


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Over the last 30 years, childhood obesity rates have tripled in the United States, with nearly 1 in 3 children considered overweight
or obese. Left unchecked, childhood obesity can lead to serious health issues in children, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma and sleep apnea.
The good news is that small changes in snacks, like swapping those high in fat, sodium and calories for healthier, more filling options, can make a big impact.
Felissa Kreindler, MD, pediatrician at NorthShore, shares some healthy snack options that won't send the kids running … unless, that is, they always follow a healthy snack with some equally healthy exercise.
What healthy snacks do your kids love?
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April is National Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. All this month, we will feature a series of posts addressing Parkinson's disease symptoms, genetics, treatment options and more from NorthShore neurologists—Demetrius Maraganore, MD, Aikaterini Markopoulou,
MD, and Ashvini Premkumar, MD— to raise awareness about this common and often disabling neurological disorder.
Ashvini Premkumar, MD
What are the most effective medications for the treament of Parkinson's disease?
The most effective medications for the treatment of Parkinson's disease are the dopaminergic medications. Carbdiopa/levodopa is by far the most effective, followed by dopamine agonists and lastly mao-b inhibitors. Non-dopaminergic medications include anticholinergics,
which are sometimes useful for treatment of tremor but have to be used with caution because of the side effect profile, particularly in elderly patients.
What are the most common side effects of carbidopa/levodopa?
The most common side effects for carbidopa/levodopa that we see clinically include: nausea/vomiting, lightheadedness, sleepiness, hallucinations, and dyskinesias.
Do you recommend the early use of carbidopa/levodopa? Delay its use?
The early vs. delayed use of carbidopa/levodopa has been debated for many years. The crux of the debate rests on the concern that early use of carbidopa/levodopa may increase one's risk for motor complications, namely fluctuations ("on" and "off"
periods) and dyskinesias. The risk is approximately 40 percent within four to six years, particularly among young patients. Whether or not to start carbidopa/levodopa has to be highly individualized decision, which will be based on many factors, including
disease severity, age, co-existing symptoms (i.e. cognitive impairment) and occupational concerns.
Please discuss Neupro transdermal therapy
Neupro transdermal therapy, or the rotigotine patch, is dopamine agonist that is FDA approved for the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It can be used in early Parkinson's disease. It also can be used as an adjunctive medication in advanced Parkinson's
disease as it was shown in studies to reduce "off" time by roughly one hour a day. It has also been approved in the treatment of moderate to severe restless legs. The side effects include: nausea/vomiting, somnolence (sleep attacks), reactions at application
site, dizziness, anorexia and compulsive behavior. The specific benefit of Neupro, like other extended-release dopamine agonists, is that it maintains as constant a level of drug as possible throughout the day.
Some say that exercise eases Parkinson's diease symptoms. What exercises or physical activities are recommended for people with Parkinson's disease?
We recommend an exercise program that combines aerobic activity and core muscle strengthening. And this should preferably be complemented by exercises aimed at balance and stretching (i.e. yoga and Tai Chi).
Is it safe to ride a bicycle with PD?
This question needs to be routinely addressed by the patient's treating neurologist. In general, in the early stages of PD, where balance is not significantly affected, it's considered safe. However, once postural instability becomes noted, either
by reported falls or upon routine examination, then it would be advisable to ride only stationary bicycles.
How can I prevent falls if I have PD?
Prevention of falls should be emphasized at each clinic visit with one's treating neurologist. The best way to prevent falls is to be educated as to what causes falls in Parkinson's disease and then to take every precaution to avoid those "missteps."
We often think that eating healthy means spending more money. You don't necessarily have to sacrifice on flavor and
the foods you love when trying to eat on a budget. Saving some green in your pocket book can be as easy as becoming a better planner both at the grocery store and in the kitchen.
When you think about stretching your dollars with your food, remember that making smart choices is a small price to pay when it comes to your overall health and wellness.
Kimberly Hammon, registered dietitian at NorthShore, shares the following recommendations for maximizing nutritional value and minimizing costs:
What do you do to reduce your grocery bill? What cost-saving tips do you have?
Aikaterini Markopoulou, MD
What is DBS?
Deep brain stimulation is a type of surgical treatment for Parkinson's disease. It involves the insertion of electrodes into specific areas of the brain that control movement. The electrodes are connected to a battery that is placed under the skin in the upper
part of the chest. Electrical current that passes through the electrode stimulates these brain areas on one side of the brain. This stimulation results in improvement of tremor and slowness or stiffness on the other side of the body.
Who is a good candidate for DBS?
To be a candidate for DBS surgery a number of conditions have to be met:
Is DBS covered by Medicare?
Yes, DBS is covered by Medicare.
When a patient has bilateral DBS is it necessary to have two stimulators, or will one suffice?
In the majority of Parkinson's cases, symptoms affect both sides of the body; therefore, electrodes are inserted in both sides of the brain. In some cases where the symptoms affect mostly one side, the electrode can be inserted only in the opposite site of
the brain.
If you have DBS, how does it affect your ability to get through airport checks, metal detectors, etc.?
Each patient is provided with an identification card that includes information about the implanted stimulator. The TSA agent should offer a private screening or screening with a manual wand instead of the patient walking through a metal detector.
What percentage of DBS surgeries result in complications? What complications might a patient encounter?
The DBS surgery may result in complications both during the implantation and after surgery, which include bleeding at the electrode insertion site that can be fatal, hardware malfunctioning, and infection and symptom worsening. In a large multicenter clinical
trial, 7.5% of patients developed intracranial hemorrhage, 10.6% device-related infection and 8.1% one-sided weakness.
How long is DBS effective?
Studies that have followed patients for ten years have been published and the DBS remained effective throughout the ten-year interval.
Are there any long term risks associated with DBS?
DBS therapy remains a safe treatment option for Parkinson's patients for at least ten years.
Demetrius Maraganore, MD:
Are the children of a parent with Parkinson's disease likely to inherit the disease? Is there a greater risk
if the father or the mother has the disease?
My research team conducted family studies that defined the risk of inheriting Parkinson's disease. The children of Parkinson's disease patients carry a two-fold risk for Parkinson's disease. They are twice as likely to get Parkinson's disease compared to the
children of persons without Parkinson's disease. However, one needs to consider that the lifetime risk for Parkinson's disease in the general population is 2%, so the risk of Parkinson's disease for the children of a patient is 4%, or twice the baseline risk
for the general population. That's a pretty low risk and I wouldn't recommend any specific lifestyle changes or preventive therapies for the children of patients with Parkinson's disease.
That said, about 5% of Parkinson's disease cases are due to an inherited gene abnormality (mutation). In families where multiple members have Parkinson's disease, the risk may be as great as 50% to the children of an affected person. When there are multiple
family members with Parkinson's disease, I refer patients for genetic counseling and in some instances we also perform genetic testing.
What are the most important genetic risk factors for Parkinson's disease?
There are two types of genetic factors that are important to Parkinson's disease: 1) genes that rarely cause familial Parkinson's disease (multiple affected members in the same kindred), and 2) genes that are not causal but that slightly increase the risk for
Parkinson's disease in populations worldwide (susceptibility genes). About a dozen genes have been identified as rare causes of familial Parkinson's disease, and about a dozen genes have been identified as common risk factors in populations worldwide. The
causal gene mutations are rare, accounting for less than 5% of all Parkinson's disease cases. The susceptibility gene variants are common—e.g., occurring in 25% of persons in the general population—but they have small effects (no more than doubling the risk
for Parkinson's disease).
Of all of the Parkinson's disease genes, the most important is alpha-synuclein because it is both a causal gene in some families and also a susceptibility gene in populations worldwide. In other words, rare variants (mutations) cause Parkinson's disease in
rare families, while common variations (polymorphisms) increase the risk for Parkinson's disease worldwide.
The alpha-synuclein gene holds the code for making the protein alpha-synuclein. The protein alpha-synuclein accumulates abnormally in the brain cells of every patient with Parkinson's disease regardless of the causes. Many scientists believe that it holds the
key to understanding and curing Parkinson's disease. Our research team at NorthShore has led many of the most important studies of alpha-synuclein and Parkinson's disease, including studies in families and in populations worldwide. We were also amongst the
first to study the interaction of alpha-synuclein with other genes or environmental factors, or to study the association of the alpha-synuclein gene with motor and cognitive outcomes in Parkinson's disease.
Are there genetic research studies of Parkinson's disease at NorthShore? How can I participate?
At NorthShore we are conducting a genetic study called the DodoNA Project. We aim to discover genetic factors that predict how neurological diseases progress in severity and that predict disease outcomes. We aim to use this information to individualize the
care of our patients and to halt the progression of neurological diseases. One of the diseases we are studying is Parkinson's disease.
We will enroll at least 1,000 Parkinson's disease patients into the study, and follow them at least annually for several years. To be eligible for the study you need to be new to our Movement Disorders practice within the past year, a resident of Cook or Lake
County and willing to provide a blood sample for DNA extraction and storage. We also require your permission to compare your genetic code with the information that we collect in your medical record.
If you wish to participate, the best thing to do is to request an appointment to be seen as a patient in the Department of Neurology at NorthShore. We can then enroll you into the study after your office visit. You can also support the DodoNA project by joining
forces with NorthShore's Auxiliary and by supporting the
Hospitals' Gala.
Hepatitis C, a virus which can lead to chronic liver disease, is spread through contact of already infected blood. Many individuals who are
infected with the hepatitis C virus do not experience symptoms and are not aware of having the virus.
Dhiren Shah, MD, a gastroenterologist at NorthShore University HealthSystem, shares some important information on transmission
of hepatitis C and tips on minimizing your risk:
Who should be screened for hepatitis C?
Is there a vaccine for hepatitis C? To date, there is no vaccine for hepatitis C; however, you should be screened for hepatitis A and B, and get vaccinated if you have not been previously exposed.
What other questions do you have about hepatitis C?
The diagnosis can be hard and may leave you wondering if you'll ever be able to return to your regular activities. Not everyone
with multiple sclerosis (MS) experiences the same symptoms—ranging from fatigue, numbness, loss of balance and coordination, to speech or muscle problems—and most people with this disease do not suffer paralysis or become severely disabled.
According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, more than 2.1 million people in the world are affected by MS. Given that in many cases the signs of MS can be difficult to detect, it's hard to know exactly how many in the United States are impacted
by the condition.
We do know that for those who do have MS, the journey through the disease can be very debilitating.
Zulma Hernandez-Peraza, MD, neurologist at NorthShore, shares her advice on how to cope with the diagnosis and adapt your life accordingly:
Do you know someone living with MS?
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States. However,
if everyone over the age of 50 were regularly screened, it might be possible to reduce deaths associated with colorectal cancer by as much as 60 percent.
Many women believe that colorectal cancer is a disease that affects more men than women, so they might not be aware of or believe they need to follow current screening recommendations. National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month this March is the right time
to spread the word that colorectal cancer affects men and women equally and that screening saves lives.
Joel Retsky, MD, Gastroenterologist, shares some important information about colorectal cancer everyone should know, men and women:
If you're 50 or over and have never been screened for colorectal cancer, make National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month the month you schedule your first appointment.
Have you been screened for colorectal cancer?
There seems to be a diet out these days to appeal to everyone trying to trim down. And, with the barrage of different diets in the
media, it's hard to know which diets work and which fall short.
What's important in a safe and healthy approach to weight loss? Before starting a diet be sure that your plan includes the following:
It's balanced. By excluding food groups, your body is at risk of being deprived of the nutrients it needs to function. For example, the popular
Atkins Diet drastically reduces carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are a major source of energy for the cells of the body and also are a main source of your daily fiber needs.
It focuses on portion control. Have you ever seen the MyPlate
icon? MyPlate focuses on portion control and balanced meals by dividing a standard dinner plate into four food groups—fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein, with a side of dairy. Portion control is important to avoid overeating and can help reduce
caloric intake.
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June 22, 2013Discovery Saturday11amNaval Aviation Museum1750 Radford Blvd.Pensacola, FL 32508850-453-2389 phoneAs part of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation's Discovery Saturday series, we are pleased to welcome back aviation author Mr. Brad Elward as he presents the "S-3 Viking". A book signing of his book "S-3 Viking - In Action" will follow his presentation. The Lockheed S-3 Viking was developed in the late 1960's to serve as a dedicated carrier-based anti submarine aircraft. Over the years, it evolved into an outstanding surveillance and anit-surface platform, effective not only against submarines but also large and small surface ships. Learn about the aircraft's role in Operation Desert Storm and how lessons learned impacted the Viking's mission during latter pat of 1990's and 2000's. "Discovery Saturday" is FREE and open to the public.
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Pensacola Lighthouse & Museum offers climbing tours of the landmark 1859 lighthouse. The Lighthouse, situated on Pensacola Bay across from the Naval Aviation Museum, offers indoor and outdoor history exhibits, gift shop, Blue Angel and Light of the Moon Tours, ghost hunts, weddings and special events. The Richard C. Callaway Museum, in the restored 1869 keeper's quarters, offers local history exhibits including: Native American, Presidio Santa Maria de Galve, and the first Pensacola Lighthouse. Programs include a free history lecture series, sunset tours, children's programs, weddings and special events. The Lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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American dentist who was the first to use nitrous oxide to anesthetize patients during oral surgery.
city, Mendip district, administrative and historic county of Somerset, England, at the foot of the Mendip Hills. The name derives from the many springs rising near the cathedral, which was begun in the 12th century and dominates the city. In general, Wells has been little affected by modern industry and growth. It remains a modest service centre, its Market Place and shopping district lying in the shadow of its magnificent cathedral, and it is much frequented by tourists.


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Green Wave Baseball Players Clinic
DOVER — The 2013 Green Wave Baseball Players Clinic will take place March 16 and 17 at Dover High School.
ORYA Girls Travel Hockey Program Tryouts Notice
DURHAM — The Oyster River Youth Association is hosting tryouts for the 2013-2014 girls travel hockey season for players in ages 8 through 14 on Wednesday, March 13. Tryouts will take place at Churchill Rink on Old Piscataqua Road in Durham. Players are expected to attend both days from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and wear full hockey equipment each day. For more information, please contact David Smith, ORYA Hockey Coordinator, at email@example.com.
Dover football fundraiser
HAMPTON — The Dover High School Football Boosters will hold a gaming fundraiser on March 17 at Ocean Gaming at 81 Ocean Bvd. in Hampton (second floor).
Farmington 500 baseball and softball sign-ups
FARMINGTON — The Farmington 500 Boys and Girls Club will hold sign-ups for youth baseball (ages 4-12) and softball (ages 4 to 14) in the Henry Wilson Memorial School cafeteria on March 13 and 14 from 6 to 8 p.m., and March 16 from 9 a.m. to noon
Baseball School of Excellence
DOVER — Seacoast United Baseball is proud to offer Club's popular indoor School of Excellence Program for March and April. Designed to prepare players for the upcoming spring season, the developmental program is for 9&10 and 11&12 year olds. The training/playing program prioritizes skill development and nurtures a love for playing in a fun, competitive, and age appropriate environment. Young baseball players will enjoy the opportunity to play with and against those of similar motivation and ability.
Rochester Baseball Golf Tourney
ROCHESTER — Spaulding High School baseball, Rochester Babe Ruth Baseball, and Roger Allen Baseball are teaming up to put on the first Roy Allain Rochester Baseball Golf Tourney on Saturday, May 11. This fundraiser will directly help all Rochester baseball player's from ages 4 through 18. The cost to play in this tourney is $100 per player or $375 per team (if paid in advance). This fee includes golf cart, raffles, prizes, and lunch or dinner. On site late registration at Rochester Country Club is $115.
Roger Allen Baseball sign-ups
ROCHESTER — Roger N. Allen Baseball (Rochester Youth Cal Ripken Baseball) will hold sign-ups at the Rochester Community Center on Thursdays March 14, 21, and 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays March 16, 23, and 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration is open to children ages 4-12 and the cut-off for one's birthday is May 1. A birth certificate is required for all new league players. No more sign-ups after Saturday, March 30.
SBR girls softball seeks president
SOMERSWORTH — Somersworth/Berwick/Rollinsford (SBR) Girls Softball League is looking for an individual to take over as president. The previous President, Bill Kinsey, has officially stepped down after five years and although all the other board positions have been filled, someone is needed (preferably from within the league) to step up and fill this position.
Summer Girls High School Hockey Program
DOVER — The Dover Arena will once again hold the girls summer high school skate on Sunday nights in July and August. This was a huge success last summer and filled quickly. Every Sunday at 5:30 – 7 p.m. teams will be picked for a full game format with referees. It was very competitive last summer and lots of fun. Every week the teams will change.
Intro to hockey at Dover Arena
DOVER — Both Youth and AAults skaters are welcome at the Dover Arena for their introduction to hockey programs.
Dover Arena Youth Spring 3 on 3 Hockey League
Mail donations to Ty Powers, 9 Blackshire Court, Somersworth, NH 03878.
Adult baseball league sign-ups
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One of my favorite articles to read during the NBA offseason has always been the Chad Ford and Bill Simmons' back and forth mock draft. The 2007 Oden vs. Durant is my absolute favorite. The two would trade GM caps, and insults to make for an intelligent, and entertaining assessment of the prospects. In honor of this piece, Sports-Kings co-founder Andy Flint and I have decided to trade some insults and analysis with our 2013 NBA Mock Draft. I, Frank Santos, have the odd numbered picks, and my better half Andy Flint will have the even numbered picks. Let's get this 2013 NBA Mock Draft started! 1. Cleveland Cavaliers select: Nerlens Noel, C- Kentucky As the draft draws closer and closer, I believe Noel will emerge as the number one pick without much debate. The 6'11 talent out of Kentucky is not a true center, but will probably play the position like many others in today's NBA. Coming off a torn ACL will present a mild amount of risk with the first pick, but given the general weakness of this class, it's not like this is an Oden over Durant catastrophe if a guy like Trey Burke or Ben Mclemore pan out as studs. I see Noel's ceiling being a slightly better offensive, slightly worse defensive version of Dikembe Motumbo; a player who can dominate on the floor for stretches defensively, but will never garner the offensive talent to carry a team. His offensive contribution will be on put-backs, and easy layups created by star Kyrie Irving. Think of what Chris Andersen (BIRDMAN BIRDMAN) does currently for the Miami Heat. 2. Orlando Magic select: Trey Burke, PG- Michigan Despite reports that the Orlando Magic will draft whoever they feel is the BEST player at whichever position, regardless of depth or need, I have based my choice on need, and nothing more. With Nerlens Noel off the board at #1, Orlando will need to combine potential and need. Burke has plenty of talent, averaging 18+ ppg in his sophomore season with Michigan; a season that saw Burke lead a young Wolverines team to championship against Louisville, only to come up a bit short. Burke has that cool confidence about him, and drafting a point guard in today's NBA can never be an awful pick. The Magic are thin at the guard position, and with the aging Jameer Nelson being their only real suitable choice at point guard specifically, Burke should be a no-brainer at #2. 3. Washington Wizards select: Otto Porter, G/F- Georgetown I would just like to say: That was still a clean block by Trey Burke in the championship game. That is all. On to 3: The tough part about mock drafts is always balancing what you think a team WILL do, and what a team SHOULD do. Given the news that Otto Porter's agent believes his client has a top three pick guarantee, the Wizards seem to be the logical destination. While the Wizards do have a need at the small forward position, they have a much more crucial need for a big man. Emeka Okafor is a serviceable center, but probably has never been, and will never be a quality starting center on a contender. Nene, while brilliant at stretches, is streaky at best, and that's when he's actually healthy enough to play, which seems to be a rare occasion. However, there isn't necessarily a top five pick worthy big man in this class, unless the Wizards want to gamble on Alex Len, who is pretty raw, or if they love Cody Zeller, which I do not. If I were the Wizards, I am looking to get out of this pick if I can, and trade for a more established name that can help John Wall get this team to the playoffs next year. But, if not, Porter is not a terrible pick in this spot, though I think in the long-run, Porter or Bradley Beal, the team's pick at number two overall just a year ago, would have to go. 4. Charlotte Bobcats select: Ben Mclemore, G/F- Kansas The Bobcats will be more than happy to have a skilled shooter, such as Ben McLemore fall into their laps at #4. Michael Jordan has long been criticized for his draft picks, but McLemore seems to be a can't-miss shooter in the NBA. Mclemore will join Kemba Walker and Michael Kidd-Gilchrist as the Bobcats look to build a contender from the ground-up. 5. Phoenix Suns select: Victor Oladipo, G- Indiana As I've mentioned, this draft class leaves much to be desired, and for that reason, I truly think Oladipo can easily turn out to be the best player of this crop. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if a team trades up to grab Oladipo, which has already been rumored. Translation: I don't think the Suns will have the option to steal Oladipo here at five, but if they do, it could be one of the few good things to happen to this franchise. Oladipo has the potential to be a dominant defensive player that can guard multiple positions, and that is invaluable in today's league. While I don't see him having the ability to create his own shot consistently, I believe he can eventually have the ability to do so in stretches. The key for Oladipo will be to improve his shooting, specifically master the NBA three-point shot. If he can do so, Oladipo can be the guard version of Kawhi Leonard, who is already blossoming in this league. Hopefully, Oladipo will have a situation similar to Leonard's in San Antonio, and won't be asked to do too much as he would be with the Suns. 6. New Orleans Pelicans select: Shabazz Muhammad, G- UCLA Mr. Santos doesn't agree with my pick, which is fine. The issue at #6 really boils down to two things. Talent, which Shabazz clearly has (remember, this guy was projected top 2 just a month or so ago) and the need factor that you'll hear me hammer away at often during this mock draft. There are two things I'm sure about at the two-guard position in The Big Easy. A) Eric Gordon (who will rake in $14,283,844 next season) is either going to be dealt elsewhere, or never going to suit up for more than 50 games in an NBA season ever again. Gordon has now played 49 games with the Pelicans out of a possible 142. B) Austin Rivers. He's a tweener guard, whose game struggled miserably in his rookie season at the big dance. I personally like Rivers and believe he can be an impact player in the league, BUT, the real question is when? Rivers, at the moment, is a project, and the Pelicans need somebody who can give them productive minutes at the shooting guard position. Take it or leave it, my logic is sound and being that McLemore, Porter and Oladipo were all off the board, New Orleans taking Muhammed at number 6 makes the most sense to me. 7. Sacramento Kings select: Cody Zeller, F/C- Indiana First off: DID YOU REALLY JUST TAKE SHABAZZ MUHAMMAD?! I mean, if this were a baseball draft, and Muhammad were a Dominican player lying about his age, I can see the reasoning… but… it's not. I am assuming there is some Harrison Barnes "his game will translate better in the NBA" logic there, but.. he ain't no Harrison Barnes. On to Mr. Zeller If there is one thing that usually translates from college to the NBA, it is the ability to rebound, especially if the player possesses the necessary size to play in this league. Zeller meets all the criteria, and while I do not think he is going to be a consistent career starter, he will have a long, serviceable NBA career. I usually hate these kind of comparisons because I feel like they are really lazy, but Zeller does remind me of the last white guy who dominated in college like he has, Tyler Hansbrough. I would even go as far as saying he can be better than Hansbrough, largely based on the fact that he's 6'11, and a bit more athletic. The comparison of Carl Landry (who is underrated) also comes to mind, and Zeller would be wise to watch some Landry tape and emulate his gritty style of play. As these things go, I believe Zeller is probably the "safest" pick in this draft, and the fact that he is going to the Kings and all of their recent chaos is just irony in its purest form. 8. Detroit Pistons select: CJ McCollum, G- Lehigh The Patriot League Men's Basketball Player of the Year in both 2010 and 2012, McCollum will bring scoring to the Pistons' backcourt, and this pick should mean less minutes for Rodney Stuckey. Although, who knows if CJ will ever become a true shooting guard for a Pistons' club who desperately needs to get away from the "tweener" lifestyle they've been living with Stuckey, Will Bynum, and Brandon Knight. The introduction of McCollum would probably mean one of two things for Knight: Either the two will compliment each other in the passing and scoring departments, and relieve pressure from one another, or Knight will need to continue to improve as a passing point guard. That is unless the Pistons decide to try and re-sign Jose Calderon, and actually give the skilled passer a legit go, unlike Toronto had the past couple of seasons. 9. Minnesota Timberwolves select: Alex Len, C- Maryland I love that McCollum pick for Detroit, especially if it means less Rodney Stuckey. Because, let's be honest, any pick that makes you play Rodney Stuckey less is a good pick. I think that is in the GM rule book somewhere. Alex Len is the X-Factor of this draft in my eyes. He's either going to be the best, or worst pick of the draft, and I have no idea which one that will be yet. However, I don't necessarily love anybody else behind him, so the risk is worth taking, especially for the young T'Wolves, who already have a capable center in Nikola Pekovic. The best part for the Wolves is that if Len pans out as their star piece in the middle, Pek has great trade value in this league. However, we are obviously talking a couple of years down the road. Unlike Noel, Len has the potential to be a true center, and those are few and far between in this league, so the risk is well worth it at nine for Minnesota. 10. Portland Trailblazers select: Anthony Bennett, F- New Mexico Anthony Bennett is believed, by a lot of people, to have the most upside in this entire draft. I pick Bennett here strictly as a value pick. The kid is just too good, and has too high of a ceiling to drop out of the top 10, in my opinion. Bennett's versatility should be what sells a team like Portland on the young fella. Even though they seem set at the PF and SF starter positions, Bennett will be hard to pass up if he's still there at number 10. His ability to play down low with exceptional athleticism, and his legit range from even three-point distance is what will have teams looking to add Bennett to their roster. He reminds me somewhat of Derrick Williams in the sense that I'm not 100% sure what position (SF, or PF) best suits him, but I do know that his talent is undeniable. 11. Philadelphia 76ers select: Gorgui Dieng, C- Louisville After Bennett, this draft takes another drop in talent, and with Andrew "YOLO" Bynum being the ultimate wild card for the Sixers, the center position certainly has the potential to be a need. Dieng is the logical fit in this spot because of his defensive mentality, and Spencer Hawes' uh…not defensive mentality. At this point on in the draft, I don't see many of these guys starting three years from now in this league, and Dieng is no different, BUT he could potentially be a defensive specialist in this league. Just ask Reggie Evans, if you can do ONE thing REALLY well in the NBA, you can have a career. That's Dieng's upside; while he may not be able to do anything of merit offensively, he has the potential to be the Reggie Evans of big-man defense. That's really all you can ask for in a late-lottery pick of a weak class. 12. Oklahoma City Thunder select: Shane Larkin, G- Miami My boy! Larkin has impressed with his athleticism, quickness, and overall ball-handling capabilities. The undersized guard out of Miami may have a tough time claiming his footing in the NBA because of his aforementioned lack of size. However, Larkin will appeal to teams with his athletic prowess and his insane confidence and leadership, but it could boil down to simply getting a chance to play consistent minutes. While I'm not a fan of Larkin heading to OKC, there is legit room for playing time behind Russell Westbrook, as we've watched the Thunder struggle to find balance off the bench over the past years with a cast of Reggie Jackson, Eric Maynor and Derek Fisher. It's going to be about will and determination for Larkin as a pro, and I see a lot of Ty Lawson in him. Extremely quick and athletic, with the confidence and ability to take the big shots; something OKC has lacked outside of Durant and Westbrook. It will be interesting to see what kind of "it factor" Larkin will provide in the NBA, but the talent and will certainly don't seem to be an issue. 13. Dallas Mavericks select: Michael Carter Williams, G- Syracuse Almost every mock draft has MCW going here to the Mavericks, and it is probably because he is the prototypical Mark Cuban type of player. I watch a ton of Big East, and Syracuse basketball, and I just don't see it for MCW. He can be explosive at times, and horrific at others. The Mavericks definitely have a need at point guard, but there is just one problem… Carter-Williams isn't a point guard. His handle is extremely questionable, and his decision-making is even worse. While he can pass, he consistently is trying to make plays that just aren't there, and I could make a "Lord of the Rings" length highlight of how many times MCW unnecessarily jumps in the air with no one to pass to. That won't fly in the NBA the way it did in the Big East. Ultimately, I see MCW as an overall bust, but possibly as a guy who can provide a scoring spark off of the bench. Also, Flint may have to edit his top 20 ugliest players list if MCW sticks in the league.. Sam Cassell has some competition! 14. Utah Jazz select: Mason Plumlee, PF- Duke With the plausible exit of power forward, Paul Milsap, and the rumors swirling around a possible Al Jefferson trade, the addition of a big man to play behind Derrick Favors and Enes Kanter should take priority given the way this draft has went down so far. I would have liked a versatile scorer like Anthony Bennett to be available here, or even a guard like Shane Larkin, or Michael Carter Williams, but I work with what I have, and what I have is the prospect of Utah drafting a big man, after we all complained the entire season that they had a log jam full of too much talent between the four and five positions. You like irony, don't you? I believe Plumlee has the ability to be a serviceable backup for both the 4 and 5 spots. The 7-foot Plumlee already comes with exceptional size, something NBA teams do not mind at all when drafting a potential center, or power forward prospect. He does have limitations offensively, but seems to know where they are. He's also and excellent rebounder, which can't hurt if you're the Utah Jazz. 15. Milwaukee Bucks select: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG- Georgia As we exit the lottery, you're really just looking for best player available, as most playoff teams don't have a glaring need. The Milwaukee Bucks, however, are not most playoff teams. This team is in complete flux, and their roster may be completely different come opening night of the 2013-2014 season. Between Monta Ellis, Brandon Jennings, and JJ Redick, at least two of these players are going to be gone, making a guard a glaring hole on the roster. My guess is that Jennings is the only one that realistically sticks around, making the two-guard the real hole in the lineup. It was a toss up between Caldwell-Pope and Tim Hardaway Jr. here, but while both have very good size, I couldn't pass up the athleticism and strength of Caldwell-Pope. The frustrating part about his game is despite his athleticism, Caldwell-Pope is far too reliant on his perimeter game. I don't see his game translating as well on the next level, but he can get buckets. 16. Boston Celtics select: Tim Hardaway Jr., G- Michigan If you scroll down to number 17 real quick, you'll notice Santos is complaining about my picks again. I took Tim Hardaway Jr. here because I believe he can provide the Celtics with a great outside shooter (knocked down 37% of threes on over 5 attempts per game). Hardaway has great size for the two-guard position at 6-6 and seemed to play well and accept his role at Michigan. He'll need to add weight to his game, but can run the break and finish at will, which works out great if you happen to play with Rajon Rondo. I'm not sure what Hardaway will ever be able to give in a consistent starters' role, but the upside is there, and coming in as a capable shooter will help his draft stock. 17. Atlanta Hawks select: Kelly Olynyk, C- Gonzaga I was hoping Hardaway Jr. would still be here for the Hawks, as I think it is a great fit, but GM Flint hates me, so I am stuck with a dude that won't be in the league in three years. The best thing Olynyk has is that he is 7-feet tall. He also has some offensive post moves, but not enough to have lasting power in the league. That, along with his below average athleticism (and that's being generous), and you have yourself a recipe for a nice long career… in Europe. Maybe he can win a championship with Jordan Farmar in Turkey or something. That could be fun. 18. Atlanta Hawks select: Allen Crabbe, G- California With the departures of Joe Johnson and Jamal Crawford last off season, along with the untimely injury to Lou Williams early this year, the Atlanta Hawks showed their glaring weakness to be a player with the ability to create. The Hawks are now looking down the barrell at their current cornerstone, Josh Smith, departing. If that were to happen, they really seem to be in a full-on rebuild mode, and a player like Allen Crabbe could be exactly what they need to mix in alongside Al Horford. Crabbe has the potential and size to be a starting two-guard in the NBA. He can create his own shot, and his length and speed in the open court will make him formidable in fast break situations. 19. Cleveland Cavaliers select: Giannis Adetokunbo, F- Greece Our first international player! Seems like it's too late in the draft for that. These guys are always a mystery to me.. I watch five minutes on YouTube and I fall in love, forgetting they are playing against guys that couldn't get off the bench in the D-League. You can put Adetokunbo in this category, because YouTube man-crush has been fully activated. Look, the kid is 18, and there is no way he is ready for the league, but if you're comfortable with a Eurostash deal, his physical build gives him potential. There's a lot of Kawhi Leonard/Nic Batum in his build and game. Whether that develops is to be seen, but for the Cavs, you are building for the future anyway; if you can bring this kid in two years from now and have a Nic Batum stopper at the 3, that's a win for the 19th pick, especially since you've hopefully nailed the first pick with Noel already. 20. Chicago Bulls select: Isaiah Canaan, PG- Murray State A steady handed, shoot first point guard who can provide the Bulls with valuable scoring minutes off the bench behind Derrick Rose. Probably a career backup, Canaan will not shy away from taking shots when called upon. Perhaps even able to provide the Bulls with a shooting option in spurts alongside Rose, as his jumper is impeccable. One thing I will always say about college players who come into the league with reliable jumpers is that there will always be a place for them to grab minutes if they show the ability to adjust to the NBA's pace, and Canaan has the shooting down. 21. Utah Jazz select: Sergey Karasev, SG- Russia My reaction to Flint's pick the moment I saw it: YOU BASTARD! (That's literally what I said in my mind…and to him.) LOVE Canaan, hopefully he doesn't get the unfair expectation of the last four-year guy from a small school that plays point guard AKA your reigning Rookie of the Year, Damian Lillard. Anyway, I am on an international roll! This time with Karasev from Russia. As Flint could tell you, I was on an insane "Jazz are going to the Western Conference Finals!" tangent early in this season. In my defense, I did say it would be dependent on them trading one of their four bigs for a quality guard, which never happened. The team had success with Andrei Kerilenko, so they may be willing to take the gamble on Karasev. He has good size (6'7), but his athleticism is questionable, and like most international guys, he has yet to be challenged by elite competition. I have a lot more excitement about Giannis Adetokunbo, but hey, roll the dice Utah…LIKE YOU SHOULD HAVE AT THE TRADE DEADLINE! Not that I'm mad or anything. 22. Brooklyn Nets select: Dario Saric, F- Germany Saric is looking like he'll stay Europe at this point, but I made the pick, so I shall live with it. Saric has the ability to be an effective wing player in the NBA. Yes, I said wing player. While Saric has spent most of his time at the power forward, let's face the facts and act like we all know Europe is a different cup of tea. Saric's skinnier frame and his lack of strength inside will ultimately surrender to his exceptional ball handling and passing for a player standing 6-10. We see this often in European players, but Saric is one of the more talented ball handlers I've seen at his size. This could be an X-Factor at the NBA level. Editor's Update: Saric has indeed withdrawn from the draft. Since Flint made the pick beforehand, I will substitute a pick instead, as I am the resident Nets fan. Given their cap situation, and owner Mikheil Prokhorov's "global mentality," I still see the Nets going international. I will substitute France's Livio Jean-Charles instead. YouTube man-crush part deux may be activated here. 23. Indiana Pacers select: Lorenzo Brown, PG- NC State The most intriguing thing about Brown is his height for a point guard. Standing at 6'5, Brown can see over the defense, and crowd you at the other end as well. His age and lack of a shooting touch makes his ceiling questionable, but he could blossom into a solid backup point guard. That possibility isn't too bad of a shot to take at 23 for the Pacers, who may lose current backup DJ Augustin to free agency this off-season. 24. New York Knicks select: Rudy Gobert, C-France I simply look at Gobert's potential in the NBA and wonder how in the world he fell all the way to number 24. Standing 7-2, with an oustanding 7-8 wingspan, and great movement and quickness for a player his size, Gobert continues to impress me. Although he never really blossomed into much of an offensive threat for Cholet, his size and potential simply knock it out of the park in terms of ceiling. 25. Los Angeles Clippers select: Reggie Bullock, G/F- North Carolina Calling Bullock's college career disappointing is probably something even he would agree with. However, he does have NBA size and athleticism, which is desirable I suppose. I think his draft stock will largely depend on how he worked out and interviewed for teams, along with what former coach Roy Williams said when teams called about Bullock. I would be surprised to see him pan out, but playing with Chris Paul can do amazing things for people. That is, if he's playing with Chris Paul in LA… 26. Minnesota Timberwolves select: Archie Goodwin, G- Kentucky I really would have liked Bullock here. His size and athleticism kind of remind me of Moe Harkless, but alas, Frank decided he was the better fit for the Clippers, and the Timberwolves and I are left with Archie Goodwin. Goodwin slips because Kentucky, a perennial powerhouse, well, sucked. That is an immediate red flag, and I believe impacts the reason why Goodwin has fallen so far. Like Bullock, Archie already has exceptional size and athletic ability, but also reminds me of a player who may struggle to grasp the NBA. I could see Goodwin finding minutes with a young Timberwolves team, who lacks athletic scorers from point guard, all the way down their bench. Archie's skill-set is exactly what a team like Minnesota lacks, the only question is, will he put it all together and provide them with what they're looking for in a wing player? 27. Denver Nuggets select: Jamaal Franklin, G/F- San Diego State Franklin seems like a Nuggets kind of player; likes to drive to the rim and constantly on the attack. I will be curious how Franklin will adjust from being the alpha-dog at SD State to being a role player in this league. He is being classified as a guard/forward, but at 6'5, I don't see him playing much at the 3. Then again, as you watch this year's NBA Finals, he could probably play center.. 28. San Antonio Spurs select: Steven Adams, C- Pittsburgh No-brainer as far as I'm concerned. The Spurs don't have a real center on their roster who plays any minutes. Adams is extremely raw and will need time to molding, and what better place to get that than San Antonio. He'll have guys like Tim Duncan to learn from, and the best coach in the NBA to teach him the NBA game. Adams has shown glimpses of what could be a serviceable 7-footer in the league, but again, I must pound away at the fact that he is a project. Nothing the Spurs aren't capable of handling. 29. Oklahoma City Thunder select: CJ Leslie, F- NC State Let me be blunt: I have a mancrush on CJ Leslie's game. 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