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Bomber kills at least 4 in northwest Afghanistan
"They told me `This is a good job. We are paying 500,000 rupees to your parents and you'll go to heaven. What more do you want?'" he said.
Over two months, he was taken to various locations, sometimes while blindfolded in the car. Intelligence service officials, acting on tips, arrested him in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province along the Pakistani border before he ever received instructions for carrying out a suicide attack.
Yasur, 19, of Peshawar, Pakistan, was arrested while eating lunch at a hotel in Laghman province, east of Kabul.
Yasur said four men in Pakistan encouraged him to join the insurgency as a suicide bomber. He said he was eventually taken to the east side of Kabul where he stayed with a cleric named Zunelabidin.
In a videotape provided by the intelligence service, the cleric told authorities that he had helped the Taliban two or three times in the past year to get equipment, including wire for making bombs. Zunelabidin, who was arrested at the hotel with Yasur, said he also had provided a place for suicide bombing recruits to stay.
At least five high-profile suicide bombings have struck security forces and civilians across Afghanistan since January.
One bomber struck an upscale supermarket frequented by foreigners in Kabul on Jan. 28, killing eight people. Seventeen days later, another suicide bomber in Kabul attacked a Western-style shopping mall, killing two security guards.
Taliban insurgents wearing explosive vests attacked a police headquarters in Kandahar on Feb. 12, unleashing an arsenal of car bombs, automatic rifle fire and rocket-propelled grenades and killing at least 18 people, many of them police.
In Khost, a suicide attacker in a bomb-laden car struck a police station on Feb. 18, killing 11 people.
In northern Afghanistan, a suicide bomber blew himself up Monday at the entrance to an Afghan government office in Kunduz province, killing at least 30 people, including many who were waiting in line to obtain government identification cards, police said.
Associated Press Writer Deb Riechmann in Kabul contributed to this report.
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Is it a mountain goat or is it a bighorn sheep?If you're anything like me, you've mixed up a bighorn sheep and a mountain goat at least once as you drove through the Rockies. No longer. A hilarious new video, called GOat Sheep GOat, by Parks Canada helps settle the question once and for all.


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I thought it would be cute to wrap up my pregnancy test and give it to my husband Dec. 23 as an early Xmas gift. He opened it and it was upside down....he thought it was a knife!!! I then wrapped it up to give to my parents. My husband and I were waiting for the big moment....my mom opened it & didn't know what it was! I told her to read the directions and she started reading about how to pee on the stick! My clever way of breaking the big news at Christmas back-fired!!! I then told all of my family on Christmas Day that we'd made a present for all of them, but it wouldn't be here until Sept. They SO didn't get it! It makes for a good laugh though! Anyone else have a good story how they broke the news?
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I gave my mom and dad a framed copy of this poem:
I do not have a face to see,
Or put inside a frame.
I do not have soft cheeks to kiss,
I don't yet have a name.
You can't yet hold my tiny hands,
Nor whisper in my ear.
It's still too soon to sing a song,
Or cuddle me so near.
But all will change come September,
That's when they say I'm due.
I'm your new grandson or granddaughter,
I can't wait till I meet you.
All I ask between now and then,
Is your patience while I grow.
I promise I'll be worth the wait,
Because of all the love we'll know.
So what I have to give you now,
is a wish to you from me.
I cannot wait to be a part
Of this wonderful family.
About half way through reading it, my mom finally knew what was going on!
With DD #1, we gave them a framed pic of the pregnancy test.
DD Addison ~ March 07
Itty Bitty ~ Sept. 1, 2009
I love this poem!!! How adorable. I was thinking about writing a poem or doing something of this sort but didn't have a free moment to myself to think! I found out Tuesday morning and by the time I got home from work that night my Christmas gatherings were starting and didn't stop until the Sat. after Christmas! Thank goodness the maddness is over! Happy New Year!
Angie, wife of Jason (11/03), mommy to Princess Avery (07/06) and a stubborn breech baby boy arriving Aug. 25 via C/S.
Aw, that poem is beautiful. Would you mind if I used your idea to tell my mil?
What a sweet poem....maybe the pregnancy hormones are trying to kick in, but it made me want to cry!
That is a great poem! I hope you don't mind if I saved it to possibly use it when I tell my parents in a few months.
~Everyone has a song that can never be played too loud~
That's fantastic! I loved the poem. Made me tear up! Hope you don't mind if I plan on using it too!
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Land acquisition for the Kochi metro rail project has picked up pace after an initial lull.
The project requires approximately 40.4 hectares of land, while more land will be acquired for metro villages adjacent to the proposed coach maintenance yard at Muttom, near Aluva, and at Kakkanad.
The Revenue Department has constituted three teams of surveyors for speeding up the land acquisition process. District Collector P.I. Sheikh Pareed, a member of the Kochi metro's director board, has asked them to hasten the process.
Priority has been given to acquire land for the metro stations, to widen narrow portions of the Edapally-Aluva stretch of NH 47, and to construct viaducts to be located away from the road median at a few places.
A Section 4(1) notification would be issued by December end to acquire land in places where it has not been done, sources associated with the project said. A district-level purchase committee will then fix the value of land and a State-level empowered committee will vet the rates.
"Land for the Muttom yard, seven stations and three viaducts located away from the median have been notified. Steps are being taken to simultaneously notify the land required for 13 more stations, five viaducts located away from the median, and the metro village at Muttom," sources said. February has been fixed as the revised deadline for possession of all land necessary for the metro.


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Daniel Gonzalez is an SEI alumni and the only Chilean living in Colorado's western slope (from what he knows). Raised in Chile's southern coast, he moved to the US in the mid 80's and graduated with a degree in environmental science and biology. Since 2010 he has worked as a PV installer in the North Fork Valley. In previous years he worked as researcher at Sequoia National Park, as executive director of several foundations and nonprofits and as expedition organizer for US based groups traveling to Atacama and Patagonia. Daniel is fluent in english and spanish and is currently involved in developing SEI's Latin American Program. In his own words "this is the right time to establish SEI as a leading training provider in the region". Daniel owns an off the grid straw bale cabin in Crawford, CO that he built with his wife and likes to travel and spend time outdoors with his three kids "as much as possible".
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None of the images I attach to the cart show up. I have tired uploading, using the direct html link....nothing is working.
None of the images I attach to the cart show up. I have tired uploading, using the direct html link....nothing is working.
Hi, Where are you exactly attaching the image? Under each product in "Additional product detail" you will need to choose a file from your computer for "Product Image" there is no option to use link there.
Please confirm if you have done so.
Can you confirm me the location of your image folder in side the wordpress installation folder.
Have you changed anything on the sto page?
i am not getting the image to show either
after saving info, the green info line shows that it was uploaded
but in the store, it does not display
Hmmm send me your admin access and let me have a look. Most of the time it is something very simple.
I've been having the same problem. The product text is aligned like there should be an image there, but it's blank. In the settings, it shows the green text that an image file is uploaded. Help please? We've got a new book to launch next week and if I can get this plugin to work I'd be a very happy customer. Thanks.
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What's weird is it shows up on the sales page we generated in Premise, but not on any of the regular interior pages. Here's the sales page: http://bondsofbloodandspirit.com/new-release-uncivil-wars/
Where do I find the file path to check it? I thought it was under Media settings, but I don't see it there anymore. Or is there another file path setting I should be checking for the cart itself?
Copy the html from the correct page to the other one..
See if that works
Figured it out. Asked the folks at Studio Press (the developers of Genesis and Premise) to take a look and they said the images on the main site were using https instead of http for a file path. I changed a setting in the Premise plugin and miracle of miracles, the images are showing.
I'm really glad, I like your plugin a lot. It's very easy to use, looks nice and clean, and works well for our customers.
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2-7 Tidal Terror
Puzzle Piece 1
It's in the treasure chest near the start.
Quickly bounce off a snaps before it's washed away to reach the K.
It's in the cave with the grassy ceiling.
Puzzle Piece 2
Ground pound the peg in the ship hull.
Puzzle Piece 3
Ground pound the stone slab in the ship hull to reach a bonus area.
Puzzle Piece 4
It's in the treasure chest in the second cave with the grassy ceiling.
It's in the same cave as Puzzle Piece 4. Roll jump to nab it.
Puzzle Piece 5
Repeatedly ground pound in front of the basin and eventually the Puzzle Piece will pop out.
In the large hull, be aware that the waves can still come crashing through the windows and wash you away.
It's in the large hull by the squid cannons.
In the cave, drop from the grassy ceiling and roll jump over the snaggles from platform to platform. You'll have to spend a bit of time on the grassy ceiling as some of the platforms are too far apart to jump but limit it as best you can.
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CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WJCL) — There's about 4,200 people that are considered homeless in Chatham County. Those in the county say its important everyone else step up to help them when temperatures get this high.
Over the next several days temperatures are going to be in the upper 90's – with many places feeling over 100 due to the heat index.
Cindy Murphy-Kelley, executive director with the Chatham Savannah Authority for the Homeless said the county has plans in place to help the area's homeless.
"During these nasty, nasty heat waves they make their facilities open to folks so they can stay in and stay cool," Murphy-Kelley said.
She added that federal building like libraries would stay open for people to escape the heat.
Local churches are also helping out people in the area. Staff at Savannah First Baptist Center said they've seen more people this week that were trying to cool off.
Stephanie Carr with the center said they have the facilities to help people and are willing to lend a helping hand.
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Hello people of fanfiction! It has been a week of painful schoolwork, heart-wrenching annoyance and big-headed idiots...but now it's the weekend and I can proudly say that 'I have survived! I will again!'
Anyway, here's chapter eight, and thanks for all your opinions, favorites and alerts!
Disclaimer: Don't own anything of Peter Pan, Neverland or Doctor Who. However, I do own Ginny and any other things I may have changed or added to Neverland's plotline.
Everything was so…shiny. Gold and jewels glittered within glass cases. A large, ornamental statue of an angel reflected the light given by the oil lamps. The marble counter, where I'm positive people paid, even appeared as though it'd been freshly polished. Once I had taken this all in I turned to lads who seemed to be in a trance like state; ogling the goods like small children in a candy store. "Not bad." Fox whistled somewhere to my right. "Not bad."
That snapped them out of it. In an instant everybody was looking around and stuffing the valuables into their bags, I however didn't find much interest in the rubies and diamond's. Traveling with the Doctor had taught me that old things such as books and ancient weapons can have a much more exciting history about it. History that could very well save your neck one day.
After studying some of the said items through the glass, I took interest in an old, tattered blue book that looked as though it may be a journal. Going behind the counter I unclasped the latch on the glass case before grabbing ahold of the book. Turning it over in my hands I realized that it had some lines going down the sides of the leather. Ignoring the strange texture I flipped it open; expecting to find blank a page only to find it full of slanted writing. Frowning I turned to the next page, and then the next, I continued flipping until I'd gotten through almost half the book when something cold slipped past my hand and clattered onto the floor.
Placing the book on the counter I quickly bent down to see that the clatter was made by a small ring. But it wasn't just any old ring. It had small strange stones that were in the shape of tongues of fire, their colors were a blend of warm orange, dark blue and a fiery red and the band was blazing silver. It was also mine. For what felt like ages I could only stare at the ring and for a second the forbidden word impossible crossed my mind. Why is that word forbidden? Because I learned the hard way that nothing and I mean nothing was ever impossible. However this was pretty damn close to it. I lost it, I told myself as I absentmindedly turned the ring in my hands. Ages ago in Rome. During the Roman Empire! How could it just end up here in all places…I trailed off, my gaze had landed on the blue book.
Getting to my feet I seized the book and read the seven words written in slanted writing on the page. Nobody likes spoilers Ginny; especially you. R.S
I nearly dropped it. Not many people knew me, and out of that percentage only a select few knew what my interests and major pet peeves are. So, very few would know that I hated spoilers for books and movies alike. And then there are one or two people who know the spoilers I loathe the most; my dreams. Closing the book I flipped it back over to the front, my breath hitching when I realized that the lines weren't just the texture of the leather or some random pattern. They crisscrossed to make windows, a door and the wood paneling that would be side, creating a police box. The TARDIS.
"What are you looking at Ginny?"
I spun around, instinctively hiding the journal behind my back as I faced a curious Fox. "It's nothing." I reassured him, although he didn't seemed convinced
"You sure?" Fox questioned, attempting to peek over my shoulder forcing me to take a step to my right so that the counter was no longer blocking my way. "You look really pale."
"It's probably just the light." I insisted, quickly growing annoyed with his persistence.
He stepped towards me a small grin finding its way onto his face. "I heard you made a good mad woman."
"Yeah, well we needed to get in right?" I reminded him wearily.
He frowned, no doubt recognizing the tone. "C'mon Gin, you can tell me." He whispered before taking another step towards me and looking at me with his big blue eyes.
I sighed before holding out my hand, "it's just a ring."
"Fire huh?" Fox asked, taking it in his hand and examining it for a minute before looking back at me. "Suites you. But why did you try to…?"
Thankfully Fox never got to finish his sentence. Sadly he had to be the cause of it. "What the hell do you think you're doing?"
I knew that voice. Turning around I was faced with none other than Jimmy who was staring at Peter with disappointment written all over his face. Wait, disappointment? I thought he wanted the job done? Unless…I glanced around furiously until I found Peter who wore a guilty expression. You sneaky son of a bitch, I fumed silently as Peter tried to speak in his defense.
Finally gaining his nerve Peter replied stonily: "Isn't this what you wanted?"
"You know it isn't. I told you that I'd changed my mind, that I was doing this one alone."
My fists clenched tightly at my sides, as I gritted my teeth fighting to keep my anger at bay. But that didn't stop me from feeling glad when Curly spoke angrily. "Why didn't you tell us Peter?"
We stood there for a moment waiting for the excuse that he didn't have. "I wanted to show Jimmy that we could do it. He thought we were too young!" Peter blurted out making me shoot daggers at the back of his head.
"I am too young." Tootles spoke suddenly, making everyone turn towards him and notice that he was wearing a helmet too big for his head.
I would have laughed but I was too angry. Peter had lied to me twice now and then on top of that; he decided to lie to all of us just to impress Jimmy. I was so angry that the words that came out of my mouth next weren't ones of laughter. "Peter when you say that we could do it, don't you mean that you could do it?" I spat through my teeth, glaring at him furiously when he turned to face me.
"Ginny," he began looking sincerely hurt, but I cut him off.
"Wow! Two lies in one day! You've...really got it going for you huh?" I asked in a falsely cheery voice and a dead smile on my face. "You know it's funny, that after two weeks of living with someone you'd think that you would know them enough to know that they wouldn't do stupid stuff like this just so that they can have their fifteen minutes of fame." Everybody was staring at me at this point, some with concerned looks, others confused and some well, both. But I wasn't even finished yet. "But it turns out that they are full of shit!"
I felt Fox place his hand on my arm as Peter recoiled at the words. "Ginny…"
"Don't tell me that I'm out of line." I hissed fighting to keep my voice level by reminding myself that it wasn't his fault. "He lied to every single one of us Fox! And you know what!" I continued turning back to Peter as I spoke with malice. "I bet he only feels sorry that he got caught doing it."
If Peter was hurt before he was pissed now. His warm brown eyes darkened till they almost looked black with anger as he hissed: "what would you know about loyalty Ginny? You can hardly last a day without trying to knock someone!"
My eyes narrowed and I started forwards just to be held back by Fox. "What do I know about loyalty Petey boy?" I spat not bothering to fight against Fox's tight grip. It wasn't him I wanted to hurt. "I know that you obviously don't know that it doesn't involve betrayal or greed. It involves decency! But then again you men clearly don't mind paying some whore to lift her skirts while your wife sits at home, waiting for you to come home!"
"Oh, so men aren't good enough for you then!" Peter snapped making me laugh.
"No Peter, actually I met a very nice lad today." I smirked at his confused expression, "he was handsome, kind and gave me all the money I needed without asking for anything in return. And he was also a very good kisser."
Peter appeared abashed at my words, which satisfied me. Although I didn't expect Fox's grip to slacken and for him to breathed in a hurt voice: "What?"
Glancing up at him, I noted with concern that he'd gotten somewhat pale and had a look of utter disbelief on his face. "Fox, are you alright?" I questioned, surprised and worried about his ashen face and that he couldn't seem to look me in the eye.
"You're joking right?" He whispered finally, his dark blue eyes finally meeting my own.
I frowned. "What? No, Fox…"
He let go of me, taking off his hat and running a hand through his blond hair. Biting on his lip so hard he drew blood; "I need some air." He said finally before going towards the back of the store.
For a few moments it was silent, the lads exchanged glances with one another, Peter continued staring at me and I…I was downright confused. After about three or so minutes of this, Jimmy spoke. "Fill your bags, Peter come with me." With that he went to the hall in the back as if nothing had happened.
Peter stayed for a moment, staring at me as though he had realized something. "What?" I snapped, not being able to take it anymore.
"It's just that you're wrong." Peter told me with a glare.
I scoffed; I wasn't in the mood for his games: "About what?"
"About me," He answered before following Jimmy.
I couldn't say anything for a moment. It was just all so overwhelming, everything had just happened so fast. We'd been happy when we'd got here. I'd been happy, proud even that I managed to pull off the mad sister character. Then I found the book and the ring and then Jimmy had to show up…Ugh! And Fox! What had happened there? It was all so confusing and mad that I found myself slamming my left hand down hard on glass cabinet in frustration. "Shit!" I swore when I felt something stabbing deep into the palm of my hand and hot, sticky sensation of my blood trailing down my hand before dripping onto what remained of the jewels inside.
Raising my left hand a little I tried to take the glass out, but only managed to make a deeper cut. Swearing silently at my stupidity I looked around the now empty front, searching for something that could get the glass out or that could at least keep more blood from spilling out. Noticing the small desk hidden in the corner of the room I checked the drawers and managed to find a small bit of white material that could be used as a bandage. Sighing I took it from the drawer before placing it on the desk; putting my hand palm up on the material I clumsily wrapped it around my hand tying it into a knot when I was finished. Staring at the makeshift bandage grimly I thought: Well, it could have been worse.
Turning back around I was shocked to be faced with a solemn Peter who was twirling an elegant dagger expertly in his hand. He didn't notice me staring at first, or if he did he didn't acknowledge it. But when he stopped twirling the dagger he looked at me than to the hand that I had pulled my jacket's sleeve over at the last second. "What are you staring at?" he asked an edge to his voice that I recognized as anger.
I glared at him, wondering how he had the nerve to say that when he'd been staring at me just moments ago. "Nothing; that's all there is to look at Peter." I sneered, fighting back a smirk when his eyes merely narrowed at me.
"Who's the one lying now?" He spat his brown eyes flashing with anger and betrayal that almost made me feel bad, almost.
Taking a few steps forward I raised an eyebrow at him, with a small challenging smirk on my lips. "I don't know about you Petey boy, but I honestly don't see anything remotely interesting to look at." I replied smoothly, the mocking smile growing slightly larger as he took a step back, as if startled by my words before walking forward stopping only when we were an inch away from each other.
I expected him to yell, to lash out. Honestly either one of those reactions would've satisfied me. But I didn't expect a cocky smirk to replace the angry mask or for him to lean forward and whisper: "Now I know your lying."
I went to argue just to find his piercing brown eyes staring straight into mine. I'd never noticed before, but he had little flecks of gold in his eyes if you looked closely enough. Shaking my head I went to push against him, ignoring the throbbing pain in my hand and found his chest firm. Glancing up again I took note of the youthful freckles, the messy hair, the pale skin and the pink lips spread into a cocky grin. "J-Just because you like what you see in the mirror, doesn't mean that I do." I told him making him chuckle.
"No, but the fact that you of all people are stuttering proves otherwise." He murmured softly, his gaze lingering on my face curiously.
I opened my mouth to argue, but suddenly found myself consumed by a brilliant flash of white light that half blinded me. Blinking furiously my vision returned to normal and I was staring at a big crater where half of Hobottles had been mere seconds before. Startled I backed away from Peter, staring at the empty void in front of me, words forming uselessly on my lips as if my voice had been stolen from me. That's when I noticed the strange orb thing floating in the middle of the crater. Peter and I glanced at each other, both of us seeming to be thinking the same thing: What the hell just happened?
Hee, hee...cliff hanger... not really, but I wanted to say it. Like it? Hate it? Well, I don't really want to hear you if you hate unless you give me an in depth reason as to why, and not just the excuse. 'Well, because I do.' Because seriously people, if you don't like a story then why are you wasting your time commenting on it? It makes absolutely no sense what so ever. Just wanted to point that out; constructive criticism is welcomed as are other opinions if you guys so wish to state them.


text: Making its debut on the PSP, Tekken: Dark Resurrection features two returning characters (Lili and Dragunov), an Ad-hoc mode for up to eight players, the return of the Armor King, 19 stages, new modes, more than 30 customizable characters, and money to spend on costumes, armor, weaponry, and other items. The game features four modes of play -- "Arcade Battle," "Team Battle," "Quick Battle," and "Story Battle" -- and multiplayer options include three attack modes. "Time Attack," "Survival," and "Gold Rush" pit player against player in a fight for supreme thumb skill supremacy. As usual, a "Practice" mode gives gamers a chance to test their skills before entering the ring. "Story Battle" includes background information on each character as players fight for the title of "Tekken Lord" through a series of dojos based on a private island owned by Mishima Zaibatsu. ~ Gracie Leach, All Game Guide


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National Basketball Association (N.B.A.)
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News about National Basketball Association (N.B.A.), including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Apr. 17, 2015
NBA announces expansion of drug-testing program to include human growth hormone. MORE
Apr. 7, 2015
NBA will send first delegation to Cuba for four-day men's and women's basketball clinic in Havana; will become first American professional sports organization to visit country since restoration of diplomatic relations. MORE
Feb. 15, 2015
NBA Roundup; Commissioner Adam Silver highlights his intended accomplishments for his second year in post, saying he wants to focus on the game itself and be less sidetracked by politics and controversy. MORE
Feb. 13, 2015
NBA All-Star Game and promotional events surrounding it have become increasingly exclusive over years; tickets for game will be distributed to marketing and broadcast partners and individual teams and, for fifth straight year, will not be sold directly to public. MORE
Feb. 9, 2015
National Basketball Assn podcast The Starters is now primarily television program that is growing quickly in popularity; show's audience on NBATV has risen 24 percent and its podcasts downloads are up 22 percent. MORE
Jan. 30, 2015
NBA Roundup; NBA announces five-year deal with Tencent Holdings Limited to carry games and other content on its digital platforms in China; other basketball news noted. MORE
Dec. 25, 2014
Melissa Rosenthal Brenner, NBA's senior vice president for digital media, is anticipating long, challenging day on Christmas, when five games will be played. MORE
Dec. 2, 2014
National Basketball Association releases collection of holiday-themed sweaters for all 30 teams and 10 specific sweaters are available; NBA is marketing them as ugly sweaters and they are being sold on league's website and at other online stores, arena shops and Lids locations. MORE
Nov. 15, 2014
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver becomes first chief of a major American sports league to call for federal sports betting laws to be changed so that states can allow betting on games; shift could represent major new income source for the NBA; other sports leagues, including the NFL, stand firm in their defense of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, which bans sports betting in all but a few instances. MORE
Nov. 14, 2014
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver breaks from years of precedent as he calls for legalization of sports gambling in a New York Times Op-Ed article; Silver's contention that sports gambling has become a popular form of entertainment in the United States that simply needs to be carefully regulated is a stark reversal of the NBA's long-standing opposition to sports betting. MORE
Nov. 14, 2014
William C Rhoden Sports of The Times holds that length of NBA season and controversy over resting players in games on consecutive nights are quality-of-life issues NBA will be forced to confront by Michele Roberts, players union's new, and very determined, executive director. MORE
Oct. 23, 2014
National Basketball Association's board of governors vote down measure to overhaul the way the draft lottery is conducted; in current lottery system, worst team in league has 25 percent chance of securing top pick in draft; revised lottery would have worsened those odds, with goal of not overly rewarding teams for losing. MORE
Oct. 7, 2014
Harvey Araton On Pro Basketball column notes that with the NBA announcing $24 billion worth of television contract deals, Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James throws down the gauntlet on future collective bargaining negotiations three years after the players were locked out and lost ground with team owners in a settlement on shared revenue; his bottom line is no more cries of poverty by NBA. MORE
Oct. 7, 2014
NBA's new deals with ESPN and Turner Sports, worth $24 billion over nine years, gives the two media giants the right to stream out-of-market games to fans on the web. MORE
Oct. 6, 2014
NBA will reportedly receive $24 billion over nine years in deals the league has renewed with ESPN and TNT through the 2024-25 season. MORE
Sep. 9, 2014
Atlanta Hawks owner Bruce Levenson announces plans to sell his controlling interest in the basketball team as a result of a racially charged email he wrote in 2012; memo prompted an NBA investigation that would probably have resulted in Levenson being disciplined by the league. MORE
Jul. 16, 2014
NBA's effort to strip Los Angeles Clippers co-owner Donald Sterling of franchise is experiencing delays as Sterling and his wife Rochelle Sterling remain locked in litigation; association says it cannot guarantee that Sterling will be removed by start of next season. MORE
Jul. 13, 2014
Box Seats column by NBA basketball executive Kiki Vandeweghe makes case for extending NBA's waiting period to two years after high school, saying two years of pre-NBA experience would be beneficial to players, as well as the game; says that players would be more mature, drafts would be better and college game would be healthier. MORE
Jun. 12, 2014
Los Angeles Judge Michael Levanas agrees to hold trial to determine whether Donald Sterling is medically capable of serving as trustee of the Sterling family trust, which controls the Los Angeles Clippers; decision will probably have consequences for the team and NBA. MORE
May. 30, 2014
Former Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer agrees to pay $2 billion for Los Angeles Clippers; Rochelle Sterling, Donald Sterling's wife and co-owner of team, signs deal, which would be largest price ever for a National Basketball Association franchise; sale ends troubling situation for league. MORE
May. 21, 2014
Juliet Macur Sports of The Times column criticizes England's Premier League for its decision not to penalize league's chief executive Richard Scudamore for sexist comments in his emails; argues that failure is in stark contrast to NBA's swift response to racist comments from Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling. MORE
May. 10, 2014
NBA posts its constitution, which had long remained confidential, on its website as it seeks to force Donald Sterling into selling the Los Angeles Clippers; document shows that Sterling's future will hinge on Article 13, which outlines circumstances under which ownership can be terminated; remains unclear how rules will affect Sterling's wife Rochelle, who co-owns team through trust and has pledged to keep control. MORE
May. 10, 2014
NBA names prominent business executive Richard Parsons to lead the Los Angeles Clippers on an interim basis as league moves to strip Donald Sterling of his ownership stake; Parsons was the former chairman of Citigroup and the former chief executive of Time Warner. MORE
May. 7, 2014
Recent history offers a variety of examples in which professional sports leagues have taken over franchises; information could be useful to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as he prepares to hire an executive to run the Los Angeles Clippers while he begins the process of stripping owner Donald Sterling of his franchise. MORE
Apr. 30, 2014
National Basketball Association hands lifetime ban to longtime Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling; ban, an extraordinary step in professional sports, is intended to rid the league of Sterling after he was recorded making racist comments; Commissioner Adam Silver says NBA will try to force Sterling to sell the team. MORE
Apr. 30, 2014
Harvey Araton On Pro Basketball column notes that it is up to the NBA's 29 owners to force Donald Sterling to sell the Los Angeles Clippers now that he has received a lifetime ban and $2.5 million fine from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver; hopes that owners can muster will for the three-quarter vote required by the league's Board of Governors to end Sterling's misanthropic ownership of the team. MORE
Apr. 30, 2014
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's authority to ban and fine Los Angeles Clippers owner David Sterling is largely unquestioned, but his ability to force sale of team remains murkier; list of causes in league's constitution that would prompt termination of ownership do not specifically include making racist or incendiary remarks. MORE
Apr. 29, 2014
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, who finds himself at center of debate over racist remarks, is part of the old guard of NBA owners, men who bought teams before the league became a global phenomenon; new guard of owners could help determine Sterling's fate as they await findings from investigation into the remarks led by NBA commissioner Adam Silver. MORE
Apr. 29, 2014
Editorial notes that Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling had a long history of bigotry before he became embroiled in scandal over anti-black statements; criticizes National Basketball Assn for sheltering and tolerating Sterling for so long, and calls on it to make clear that there is no place for owners with racist sentiments. MORE
Apr. 28, 2014
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Ray takes on someone else with the nanites in their bloodstream.
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who wins?
Post Edited:2008-02-02 21:26:31
as speedball,impulse wins
as penance,penance wins
Teen Manatee says:
"as flash?"
well flash vs penance,flash wins,but not easily
Impulse i guess but Penance would beat impulse
as flash?
i'd like to see that in a comic
"i'd like to see that in a comic"
i would to,i'am a fan of both
As Speedball, Speedball wins.
As Penance, Inpulse wins.
And see how their costumes look alike!Post Edited:2008-02-02 22:15:07
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at anytime in the next year plus.
I am really curious to see what people think about this.
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at anytime in the next year plus.
I am really curious to see what people think about this.
40% was the number that came to mind for me.
It would be interesting to ask this again after a few months of the Castellini regime.
I think it's zero.
The hints (IMO) say that Dunn is just marking his time until he gets out of here. The time is past to save money by signing Dunn longterm. Thanks to incompetence by DanO and Bowden, at this point it probably does make the most sense to go year to year with Dunn. Why? Because we won't save any money (Dunn is going to demand expected market value, and I don't blame him).. Also, I doubt Dunn lets us buy out his any of free agent years.
a little birdy told some of us that Dunn was rumored to be asking for a 3 year deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by REDREAD
IIRC, that would mean he'd be a Red just as long as Kearns, assuming that Kearns isn't traded or signed to a LTC himself.
IIRC, Adam officially has really said little about it. For the most part Cincy has not developed players worthy of recieving a long term commitmenta and they seem more than content to focus on 1 and 2 year deals at most.
I am beginning to believe thatwe won't see any of the 4 young guys(Dunn, Kearns, Pena and Lopez) here long term. We seem to be morphing into an eastern version of the KC Royals. I wish I would be proven wrong.
was it a mockingbird?Quote:
Originally Posted by pedro
I chose 51-75%, I think it will happen but much of it depends on the departure of DanO. If he's gone before the season starts I think you'll see Dunn sign a new deal around the All-Star break after the new GM is in place and is settled in.
If they don't dump DanO until midseason, or the end of the year, the picture gets rather hazy and the odds reduce dramatically IMO.
Originally Posted by Ricardo Cabesa
remember, Dunn did mention 3 year 22 mil earlier this offseason. FWIW, the rumor I heard was recent, as in yesterday.
Today it's 0%.
Friday it may be as high as 50/50.
I voted in the 26 to 50% one.
I am not convinced that once new ownership takes control that DanO will be let go. And if DanO stays the smart moves that the Reds could make get reduced to almost zero. DanO stays and we continue to :bang:
Which is why I can't believe he isn't signed already. I would sign him to that in a second.Quote:
Originally Posted by pedro
I voted 0-25% only because like REDREAD I think Dunn's just bidding his time so he can get out of here - but not for the same reasons. IMHO, he's got enough money, he probably wants to get back home to the Houston area and that home on the lake. :(
I remember too. Dunn has never said he didn't like it here. Seem to recall a few years ago when the Reds were trying to ink a long term deal with another player; Dunn said "Wish they'd offer me a long term deal, I like it here". I think the new owners will get him signed.Quote:
Originally Posted by pedro
I have said numerous times on this site i think he is a short timer he certainly isn't going to tell fans he wants to play nearer home in Texas would you? I would move him for the best trade and move on i just do not think he wants to stay here. Good luck to Dunn whoever he goes with but i want to get something for him. And i sure do not want to see him at first the guy just isn't a defanse player regardless of the position.GO CINCY!!!!! PS. He would be a great DH for the Rangers.
Less then zero.
Not only is it now too late, but Dunn seems to me that he's not a Dan O scrappy type of player.


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Giants frustrated but hopeful after 9-7 mark
There is an obvious reason why the New York Giants went from a Super Bowl champion to a frustrated team that missed the playoffs.
It's consistency. Tom Coughlin's team lacked it in 2012 despite finishing with the same 9-7 record as a year ago when a late rush took them to their second title in five seasons.
This year there was no late rush. Just two bad games against Atlanta and Baltimore that cost the Giants control of their playoff destiny and ultimately left them cleaning out their lockers on Monday despite a season-ending 42-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.
It was a far cry from a year ago when the Giants cleaned out their lockers and then boarded buses for a trip down the Canyon of Heroes in New York City.
''Emotionally it's not an easy day under any circumstances,'' said the 66-year-old Coughlin, who clearly is looking forward to returning next season. ''To not be in the playoffs is not what we expected when the season began.''
It certainly wasn't what the Giants expected after opening the first half of the year with a 6-2 record.
However, the second half was much different. New York started it by blowing a double-digit, fourth-quarter lead against Pittsburgh. They were embarrassed by Cincinnati the following week and later threw in consecutive no-show efforts in a 34-0 loss to Atlanta and a 33-14 debacle in Baltimore.
The team had two very different personalities.
When they played like a Super Bowl contender, the Giants were awesome. They beat San Francisco 26-3 and had wins over Green Bay 38-10, New Orleans 52-27 and Philadelphia 42-7 in the second half, too.
''The bar is set very high here,'' general manager Jerry Reese said. ''We didn't get the job done. I wish I had something clever to give you guys but that's the soup and nuts. We didn't get the job done.''
The Giants have some work to do in the offseason. They have almost two dozen restricted or unrestricted free agents, including several starters on both sides of the ball - tackle Will Beatty, guard Kevin Boothe, tight end Martellus Bennett, receiver Victor Cruz (restricted), linebacker Chase Blackburn, safety Stevie Brown (restricted), safety Kenny Phillips and kicker Lawrence Tynes.
Players said the front office doesn't need to tweak too much, especially with quarterback Eli Manning coming back. He is the lynchpin of an offense that scored 429 points, the second most in franchise history. The offensive line kept Manning clean much of the year and paved the way for Ahmad Bradshaw to have his second 1,000-yard rushing season. Cruz had another big year with 86 catches for 1,092 yards and 10 touchdowns
The defense seemingly needs more help after finishing near the bottom of the league in the regular season. The pass rush that carried New York last season wasn't there all the time and the run defense was pathetic at times, allowing an average of 129.1 yards.
There are several players who could be on the bubble. Offensive tackle David Diehl could become a salary cap casualty and there is no guarantee that Bradshaw will be back after rookie David Wilson played so well late. New York also has to hope that receiver Hakeem Nicks finally gets over the foot and knee problems that limited him all season, taking away one of Manning's favorite targets.
''Anytime we don't win the Super Bowl it's a disappointing year, so this is a disappointing year,'' defensive captain Justin Tuck said. ''So was the year before the Super Bowl. The thing I understand about the game is you play to win Super Bowls. You don't play the game to get playoffs berths. Yes, we would love to be in the playoffs, don't get me wrong but that's not the end goal. I would rather not make the playoffs than make the Super Bowl final and lose it.''
Tuck, who said he had a bad year, insists the Giants aren't in the same boat as teams that won two games this past season.
''We still have a quality football team, a team that I feel very confident that if we would have gotten in the playoffs, we would have made a run,'' he said. ''It's funny. We got on a run late year and played well those last six games. It seems to me, playing well against a division foe (the Eagles) yesterday, we started a little too late. Hopefully that will be something we can build on in this offseason.''
Manning looked upon the season as a wasted opportunity.
''We had a three-game lead at one point in the division, and down the stretch, we couldn't hold onto it,'' he said. ''It was up to us. We had to win. We had to play our best football, and we couldn't do it. There's no one to blame, or no one to look at except ourselves. That's disappointing.''
And that sums up the season.
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AD Converter
Sensors consist of pixels with photodiodes which convert the energy of the incoming photons into an electrical charge. That electrical charge is converted to a voltage which is amplified to a level at which it can be processed further by the Analog to Digital Converter (ADC). The ADC classifies ("samples") the analog voltages of the pixels into a number of discrete levels of brightness and assigns each level a binary label consisting of zeros and ones. A "one bit" ADC would classify the pixel values as either black (0) or white (1). A "two bit" ADC would categorize them into four (2^2) groups: black (00), white (11), and two levels in between (01 and 10). Most consumer digital cameras use 8 bit ADCs, allowing up to 256 (2^8) distinct values for the brightness of a single pixel.
|This 8 bit Analog to Digital Converter (ADC) "samples" the analog voltages into 256 discrete levels which are assigned a binary label consisting of zeros and ones.
The minimum bit rate (resolution) of an ADC is determined by the dynamic range
(accuracy) of the sensor. If the dynamic range of the sensor is for instance 1000:1 (also quoted as 60dB) the ADC should be at least
10 bit (2^10 = 1,024 discrete levels) in order to avoid loss of information. A 10 bit ADC is theoretically a perfect fit, and a
12 or 14 bit ADC will not generate additional tonal information other than noise. However,
in practice it makes sense to overspecify the ADC to 12 bits to allow for some margin of error on the ADC. It is also useful to have
extra bits available to minimize posterization or banding when applying the
tonal curve to the linear data.
Often, marketing material advertises the bit rate of the ADC to suggest the digital camera or scanner is able to output images with a high dynamic and tonal range. From the above it is easy to understand that this is only true IF the sensor itself has sufficient dynamic range. The tonal range and dynamic range can never be larger than the dynamic range of the sensor.
Digital SLR cameras have sensors with a higher dynamic range and are usually equipped with 10 or 12 bit ADCs. Normally such cameras offer the option to save the 10 or 12 bits of data per pixel in RAW because JPEG only allows 8 bits of data per channel.
Sensor Dynamic Range
ADC Type
Image Tonal Range
Low (e.g. around 256:1)
8 bit
8 bit
10 or 12 bit
8+ bit[1]
High (e.g. around 4,000:1)
8 bit
8 bit
10 or 12 bit
10 or 12 bit if RAW
Technical Footnote
- (1) If the sensor has a dynamic range of 256:1, fitting it with a 10 or 12 bit ADC will not increase the dynamic range or the tonal range. However, the final image may have a smoother tonal range with less posterization after the tonal curve is applied to the linear sensor data.
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