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New Orleans Hornets: Regular Season Review and Awards By Mike Elworth: Publisher and Owner At Hoopstuff… Record: 26-56- 14th in West- 26th in NBA Review: The New Orleans Hornets had another down year and have not yet gotten over the loss of Chris Paul and David West. They do have a superstar caliber power forward in Anthony Davis, who, when healthy, had a very solid rookie season. The soon-to-be runner up for Rookie of the Year, did not dominate like most thought, but he was efficient on offense and showed his immense defensive talents. His performance was a bit underwhelming, but he will most likely have a much improved second season in the NBA and prove to be the franchise player that everyone around the league expects him to be. Eric Gordon was injured for half the season and their max contract "star" struggled horribly with his efficiency, but when healthy, he is one of the best scorers in the NBA, so hopefully he has a bounce back season. Other than their two big name players, ...
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Contagious ideas: Spreading happiness and fulfillment at work
I heard on the news that not only are Al and Tipper Gore getting divorced, but so are their two daughters. This news led to conjecture about the contagion of divorce, and sure enough someone has done a study about this topic. It seems that if people in your family or friends get divorced, and it need not be your immediate family or friends, that you and your spouse are likely to get divorced as well. Perhaps it's something about the norms changing – making it OK for you to divorce because those around you are doing so.
This issue got me thinking about the norms in our work environments. So many people have been tolerating work environments in which they are ill treated. Clients complain to me that they are not appreciated for their work contributions and are treated negatively by their supervisors. After all, as a career coach, I'm usually the one who hears about the dissatisfaction in the workplace. This discontent is a sad state of affairs, because often people contact me to move away from their current situations, rather than towards what they really want. I would prefer to hear from those who are simply looking to move towards what they want, not because they are miserable at work. But until much changes in the norms of the workplace, I'm afraid that I will consistently be hearing from those who are unhappy at work.
Truthfully, I'd like to see the contagion of happy workplaces and happy employees take hold in our society. I'd like to see the norms be that the majority of people are happy at work, not unhappy.
Tony Hsieh, the 36-year-old chief executive of online shoe and apparel company, Zappos, agrees with me. He was recently featured in a CBS Sunday Morning segment coinciding with the publishing of his new book, Delivering Happiness. Hseih said the cultural norm in his company is for people's true personalities to shine at work. And his philosophy of passion, purpose and profits seems to be working because his company is actually highly profitable. He's discovered that it's possible to make employees, customers and investors happy. Zappos is so successful that Amazon paid $1.2 billion dollars in 2009 to acquire the company. Fortune Magazine has put Zappos.com for two years running on its list of best companies for which to work.
Hsieh wants his 1,400 employees to see their work as a calling and to be so satisfied that they wouldn't think of leaving. While they make salaries comparable to others in the industry, employees are truly reluctant to leave and won't even be tempted by bonus lures of $3,000 to do so. They feel respected and as if they have the ability to make decisions on their own. Zappos customer service representatives, part of the loyalty team working right at the company, not off-shore, are given license to do whatever it takes to make a customer happy. There are no planned scripts, no time limits to phone calls.
Tony Hsieh feels it's only a matter of time until other companies follow suit and create cultures that are more enjoyable work environments. He's determined to spread the message and the norm. His book is one means of doing that.
And while we're waiting for this norm of happiness to take hold and spread like wild fire, a good way to participate is to find a way to increase our own happiness quotient. Even if we have a boss who hasn't read Tony Hsieh's book or hasn't gotten his memo, we can do our part to find a way to be happy in what we're doing now – even as we make plans to do something else or work elsewhere. Because the sad truth is that if we wait for the climate to change out there, we may be waiting a while.
• Discover just what is not working for you in your current situation. If you are not feeling recognized, don't stand around waiting for someone to notice what you're doing, find ways to stand out – if not at work, then perhaps as a member of a professional organization or as part of a community project.
• Bring more humor to your job. One of my clients took my suggestion and checked out something called laughter yoga. He's a salesman who found that as he integrated more light heartedness into his work life, not only did his attitude shift, but his sales quotient went up. In turn, he shared a great Web site with me that offers many resources for bringing more laughter into your life: www.followthelaughter.com.
• Refrain from playing the "ain't it awful" game at work. Sometimes people bond by sharing their misery with others. The more they talk about how bad their work situation is, the more they feel connected. And in turn, they release a contagion of unhappiness. If you find yourself at the water cooler with someone who wants to share their dissatisfaction, politely change the subject or find a reason to walk away. Fueling unhappiness may feel good momentarily, but it reinforces a negative climate and a miserable norm.
So how about it? Will you contribute to spreading happiness and find ways to feel more fulfilled at work? Will you be the change you want to see in the world? I challenge you to carry the banner for the sake of yourself, the people you work with, and the community at large.
Melanie Keveles is a master certified coach, and co-authored Fired for Success: How to Turn Losing Your Job into the Opportunity of a Lifetime! (Warner Books). She also is the author of Scrappy Startups: How 15 Ordinary Women Turned their Unique Ideas into Profitable Business (Praeger Books). You can reach her at 715.394.4260; via e-mail at email@example.com; or www.startingfreshcoaching.com for a complimentary coaching session.Previous Coaches Corner Articles:
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Psychologists aren't usually called to the battlefield, but the 2008-09 Gaza War gave Tel Aviv University researchers a unique picture of how anxiety manifests during stressful situations.
In a new study in the American Journal of Psychiatry, Prof. Yair Bar Haim of TAU's Department of Psychology reports that people confronted with acute stress -- daily rocket attacks -- tend to dissociate from threats instead of becoming more vigilant. This research overturns accepted convention and may lead to better understanding of the mechanisms underlying acute stress reactions, he says.
Though conducted on the battlefields of the Middle East, Prof. Bar Haim's research has immediate repercussions for U.S. soldiers as well. "The American government is dealing with large numbers of soldiers coming home from Afghanistan and Iraq suffering from PTSD," he says. "Our study is important because it's the first to show the effects of war-related acute stress in real time." It also has significant implications for the understanding of other known PTSD triggers, such as rape or motor vehicle accidents.
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While it's a small town, it doesn't mean that you can just stroll into any restaurant and get a table. Amy says folks like to dine out here and reservations are a must. For a classic old-school meal consider the Beekman Arms or The Rhinecliff.
Other picks include: Arielle, Le Petit Bistro, Foster's Coach House Tavern and Starr Place Restaurant and Bar (6417 Montgomery St.).
For some after-dinner entertainment, head to Upstate Films which screens a mix of blockbusters and independent films and is sure to delight.
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Then take a stroll through town. Self-guided walking tours are available through the chamber of commerce's information cottage at 6372 Mill St. On a walk through town, make sure to pop into the galleries and boutiques.
Now it's time for some history.
Just a short drive away are two spectacular homes that bring visitors back to another time in our nation's history. First is the home of Franklin D. Roosevelt at Hyde Park.
Tour Springwood, the lifelong home of America's only four-term President, pop into the presidential library and museum and then stroll the grounds and gardens of the 300-acre estate. This was FDR's summer White House, a place that he used to escape the heat and politics of Washington.
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Thursday Night Acoustic: Maneli Jamal - Movement IV- Alleviation
Tonight's acoustic guitar selection is yet another beautifully played composition from Maneli Jamal.
Tonight's acoustic guitar selection is yet another beautifully played composition from Maneli Jamal.
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"The Lamaj Movement" - May 2012, features 12 original compositions based on my nomadic life thus far (Iran, Belarus, Germany, USA, Canada). Each track is a piece of memory taken at one point during our travels. Phew what a trip!
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Van Larkins and I have this ritual that we do every time we meet up the first day of any tour we're going to start. We sit down and write a piece of music together. This literally happened the first day I arrived in New Zealand with little to no sleep after a 25 hour flight, OUCH!
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Richard Gasquet of France plays a forehand in his men's final against Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus during day seven of the 2010 Medibank International at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre on January 16, 2010 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Second-seeded Richard Gasquet overcame German qualifier Daniel Brands 7-5, 7-5 Friday to reach the Qatar Open final. The 10th-ranked Frenchman struggled early against the big-hitting German. Brands controlled the rallies with his forehand, often pushing Gasquet beyond the baseline. But as the first set went on, Gasquet started mixing up his shots and eventually won the first set. The second set was just as tight, with Brands saving a break point to even the set at 3-3. But Gasquet went up 6-5 with some strong serving and broke the 153rd-ranked Brands with a backhand winner.
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Khedira is believed to be highly thought of by manager Carlo Ancelotti who opted to start him in the Champions League final in the wake of Xabi Alonso's suspension, despite having only just returned from a six month absence due to a serious knee injury.
With Real linked with a number of midfield options this summer however, Khedira's future is looking uncertain at Santiago Bernabeu and a move to the Premier League has long been mooted, with Chelsea also believed to be keen on his signature.
However, it is Liverpool that have emerged as a destination and Khedira could be a fine addition to the midfield ranks, with his industry in the centre of park potentially being useful to freeing up Gerrard in the centre of the park in the manner Jordan Henderson has excelled this past season.
Khedira has become known for his action-packed displays in the midfield for both Germany and Real and he could be somebody that Gerrard can really work with, with his lung-bursting runs from deep perfect for a man with Gerrard's eye for a defence splitting pass.
While Khedira is not one for running at the opposition as evidenced by the seven take-ons he managed in his 13 appearances for Real Madrid in La Primera, he is a man that excels in making runs behind the defence to punish his opponents.
In 13 appearances for Real last season, the German midfielder managed to create 12 chances through this sheer persistence, claiming one assist for his troubles, while he also achieved one goal for himself.
However, while he remained busy around the midfield, there are still question marks over his overall contribution to the defensive effort of the team, having won just nine of his 27 contested tackles for real and having failed to win any of his three challenges in Germany's opening group game.
Khedira managed to make just 13 interceptions in his league displays for Real as well, breaking up play legally on fewer occasions than he did illegally, having conceded 16 fouls before injury struck, picking up four bookings in the process.
Liverpool are very keen to add players with Champions league experience, but in Khedira, they could be chasing after the wrong man as he perhaps does not offer any more than their current options can give them.
With a lengthy injury lay-off behind him as well, Liverpool could be chasing after a man who cannot even encompass the level of running he usually does, with his pure engine the key strength to his game.
Far too often he fails to make the right decision and is prone to the needless challenges that draw fouls and while Steven Gerrard could capitalise on his energy, there is a sense that there is far too much indiscipline in Khedira's game to really function at Anfield.
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The Capn is enlisting YOU. Hes calling forth all the cereal mascots of old, resurrecting their spirits ready to tackle a new generation of milk soaked goodness.
Will you answer the call?
The answer is Yes! Nothing else makes sense. Hes the Capn, for crying out loud!
Draw a cereal mascot. Do it today or this weekend. It's Friday anyways. Grab all your old sugary memories and bring them forth in your art. You've been drafted by the Cap'n!
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By V.F. on Tuesday, June 02, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 265,000overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Very dependable"
Cons: "did not have rear air conditioning vents."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9
"We leased our Grand caravan 16 years ago, then bought it 13 years ago. Kept the maintenance up like we should. Raised 5 children, lots of neighbor kids, been all over the country in it. People are shocked we have 265,000 miles on it!Original miles and original engine and transmission! It's true. 5 weeks ago, I was in a bad accident-someone pulled out in front of me and I hit them at 50 mph, this van saved my life-it gave up its life for me. Great safety rating. Miss it."
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By happymom-grandma on Tuesday, May 26, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 193,500overall rating 9 of 10rating details
Pros: "Reliability comfort design ease of repair looks"
Cons: "Fuel use, propensity to rust above wheel well"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I've raised and driven 3 boys everywhere. They're now grown up w families of their own and still I stick with these great vans. Always bought second hand from private sellers whom I checked for integrity and honesty. I got their complete repair and maintenance history so I knew what I was getting. I purchased my 97 Gr Car in '05 w 104k on it already. Have had little to do for it other than replace A/C early on, a tie rod and bushings at some point, and a fuel pump... but in ten years that's it. It keeps running and serving my needs for short and long drives. It's still the most comfortable home on wheels I've ever owned, that gives me a cushioned ride so that I arrive feeling fine in the back, shoulders and legs as though I were riding in an upright LazyBoy. I wish it would last forever. I hope to keep it going until it dies, which I expect might happen at about 300k miles, though as I approach 200k I'm not as keen to take it on long road journeys. Just pampering it in town and for short highway jaunts of 3+ hours. Such a good engine; it deserves to be kept alive and not beaten to death! I do wish it did better on gas but then, I do think I have a wonderful old car as it does about 19 in town and I can get up to 25 on hwy. I think that's commendable for an 3.8 L engine this old pulling a hulk of a car like the Gr Caravan."
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By Randy on Thursday, April 09, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 138,000overall rating 8 of 10rating details
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"After 15 years now, if I could purchase this '99 Grand Caravan Sport again, I would do so in a heartbeat. It has quad seats, rear air, 3.3L, and dark glass. It is cavernous. The perfect vehicle to go on vacations with our two grade school children (when new). The only thing that I think that would be nice are the Stow N Go seats which were available on the next model. The seats about throw your back out to remove them. The only problem I have had is the air doesn't get us very cool over about 80 degrees and I have had to replace two power door locks and the radio. The clear coat is now peeling on the roof. It has 128,000 miles on it now. I still love this van."
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I own this car - My approximate mileage is 162,000overall rating 10 of 10rating details
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"Bought this van used in Fresno, CA back in 2007. Did an overhaul the next day, changed the struts and shocks two years later and the breaks I have changed them twice since then. Is comfortable and my entire family had taken plenty of road trips in it. When living in CA we took it to Denver, CO. Flagstaff, AZ. The Grand Canyon, AZ. Las Vegas, NV. Portland, OR. Amarillo, TX. and came to visit family in South Bend, IN. Now we live in South Bend, IN and took it to Lancaster, PA. NYC, Niagara Falls in Canada, Chicago, and our most resent road trip last year from South Bend, IN to Orlando, St. Petersburg, Ft Myers, Sarasota, Miami, and Daytona Beach, FL. Over all its a great, comfortable, reliable minivan. We love it, and we are thinking on purchasing a newer one next year, ours have 163400 miles and still runs like a champ."
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By Mrs. Ptown on Friday, February 27, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 135,000overall rating 8 of 10rating details
Pros: "easy access for ids"
Cons: "transmission is shifty"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8
"I purchased this car in early 2009 so it was already 10 years old when I bought it. We were going on a trip across the state and the vehicle performed nicely. I think It did good going in the mountains too. About 2 years into owning it the transmission became shifty. Now 4 years after that it is still running without the transmission being replaced so I can't really complain. Twice it did something where you had to shut the car off and restart it and it seemed to fix the problem where it would lock in 2nd gear. I only had to replace the exhaust this year during our state inspection which is not too bad for an older vehicle. I actually miss driving it daily. My husband now drives this and I have an Envoy. This car was much easier to get the kids in and out of than my envoy. When my Caravan dies, I will probably buy another one."
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By CarGuy88 on Wednesday, February 04, 2015
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 174,000overall rating 8 of 10rating details
Pros: "Reliable, Spacious, Comfortable, Easy parts access"
Cons: "transmission"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I have the grand caravan with the 3.8, First off the power this thing puts out is impressive. the acceleration by far is better then any other mini i have driving, and it even handles well when you put the pedal down. The torque is pretty impressive as well. i pull a 4x8 utility trailer with about 1100 pounds of garbage in it, with no problem at all. As i don't have any children yet i rarely have the back seats in my van, this makes for a compact cargo van with the comforts of driving a sedan. Besides the known transmission problems, there is nothing about this van i would change. I hope this might have helped for anyone debating purchasing one of these butes."
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Anthony Davis signs endorsement deal with Nike
Jul 18, 2012, 7:55 AM EDT
This really should not be a surprise, with Anthony Davis coming out of John Calipari's Kentucky Wildcat program, arguably Nike's flagship college hoops program.
Davis, the No. 1 overall pick of the Hornets, has signed an endorsement deal with Nike, reports the Chicago Tribune. No financial figures were released.
There is already a Nike/Davis unibrow shirt for sale — and Davis will get a piece of that money because he trademarked the unibrow phrase. Smart man.
Also smart signing by Nike, Davis is the biggest star and best player to come out of college in years, having won a national title and national player of the year honors. We'll see how Nike uses him. The reality is that big men don't really sell shoes like guards and attacking wings. Dwight Howard is the best center in the game today but adidas gets a lot more sales out of Derrick Rose, not because he's necessarily a better player but because we can relate to him in a way we don't relate to a 6'11" guy.
But look for Davis to start showing up in Nike ads and wearing Nike gear. Lots of Nike gear.
- illcomm - Jul 18, 2012 at 8:02 AM
please stop reposting the same articles over n over again. it makes you look stupid
- luissuarez7 - Jul 18, 2012 at 8:13 AM
I dont get why Anthony Davis doesnt shave it off? It makes him look horrible. and now atleast he can get his teeth fixed with the endorsement money.. lmao
- dembois - Jul 18, 2012 at 8:15 AM
I wonder how much it costs for a Nike unibrow sh*t…
- 6thsense79 - Jul 18, 2012 at 10:27 AM
As an added bonus it doesn't even stink.
- rocketsbb - Jul 18, 2012 at 9:19 AM
Lol did kurt just say sh!t.
- gmsalpha - Jul 18, 2012 at 9:34 AM
Unbelievable as it seems, it's not always a lock that a Calipari kid will sign with Nike, as proven by John Wall and Derrick Rose. If I were Nike, I'd be tripping over my feet to sign Anthony Davis too.
The Pro Day photos pretty much tell you all you need to know about where a guy is going to sign. From what I saw, Jeremy Lamb looks like an Under Armour guy, and Tyler Zeller looks like adidas. Other than that, everyone was Nike and I wouldn't expect that to change very much.
I feel as though Nike is worn by 85% or so of the NBA. If anyone has an actual statistic on this, I'd love to know. So, unless Nike was offering me my own commercial or a boatload of money, I'd lean more towards someone else for the chance to set myself apart and be a bigger fish in a smaller pond, so to speak.
Still, good for Anthony Davis. He's a pretty unique big guy and may turn into something really special. The NBA can always use more guys like that who are proud of being different and embrace their quirks.
- bringin1234 - Jul 18, 2012 at 10:24 AM
Hey Kurt where can I find this "unibrow shiiiiit?" Sounds pretty interesting
- vstyle23 - Jul 18, 2012 at 10:25 AM
What kind of Unibrow? Man, Kurt is doin that junk on purpose. He loves it when we make a big deal out of his grammatical errors
- paleihe - Jul 18, 2012 at 10:50 AM
"…Davis may be the biggest star and best player to come out of college in years…"
This phrase is used so often. D-Rose was incredible coming outta college. So was Griffin. So was Wall.
- njbucsfan - Jul 18, 2012 at 10:57 AM
I'm offended by the Nike sh*t. You guys can write what ever you want but the admins won't post Andy Reid is far on PFT. WTF
- pellypell - Jul 18, 2012 at 11:16 AM
Tacos! Foot something or babble trip. Tippy toe. BBQ!
- exibitsman - Jul 18, 2012 at 11:00 AM
I sure hope I don't see high school kids growing unibrows because they want to be like this FOOL Anthony Davis.!!!!!!!
- obijuan13 - Jul 18, 2012 at 11:50 AM
Just wait; there will be a shirt of his face with two swooshes for "The Brow". Mark my words.
- pellypell - Jul 18, 2012 at 1:40 PM
"Just Shave It!"
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I'm sure there are others that have lost teeth long ago, but Nathan finallly lost his first today! He's sooo excited--he wanted to call "every body we know!" LOL
It's so cute. My daughter lost her first tooth a few weeks ago and was super-excited. Yeah!!!
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Lucia wife to Max 10/2/04 mom to Goose10/24/06 & Monkey 9/2/08 & Brennan Michael who went to heaven 3/2013 11wks
Haylie lost her first one a few weeks ago as well. She said, "Mom, take a picture and post it on Facebook!!!"
L-Wife to M(07/15/05), Momma to H (10/02/06) & E( 02/20/13)
DS still hasn't lost one on his own (he did have a molar extracted by the dentist)... That's adorable, though!
DH-5/15/99, DS-10/23/06, DS-2/5/10, 4 Angels 10/04, 02/05, 12/07, 01/09
Oh, wow. We are still waiting for our 1st one lost!! My grand-niece, who is 10 months older than my DD, has lost several in the past few months. I'm sure my DD will be catching up soon :)
SAHM to Sarah ('06), Ben ('08) & Hannah ('11)
Jo is convinced that her top two teeth are loose. I'm not so sure, but I don't really argue with her. She didn't get any teeth till 10 1/2 months, and didn't get a second until after her first birthday. So I'm not expecting them to come out any time soon.
Mama to J (2006) and M (2009)
Working toward minimalism, real food nutrition and so much more...
Rylie has friends in pre-k who have lost their top teeth already. I was in 2nd grade when I lost mine. I feel like it's too early, I'm not ready for this yet!!!!!! She hasn't lost any yet but constantly tells me that one is loose.
Mommy to my one and only!
Jackson Ray 10/06 Taylor James 8/08 Kayden Michael 3/29/12
Sarah, Mummy to Leah, 10/14/06, FFing in a Graco NautilusSamuel, 9/2/08, FFing in a Graco Nautilus, Sophie, 12/22/10, RFing in a Graco MyRide
(hi there, I haven't logged on in a LOOONG time on this board :)
I think that it's great that your LO started with first tooth lost. Mine hasn't done that yet. Soon enough I'm sure. I guess those milk teeth are stuck in there really tight :).
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A state veterinarian, who was called to a chicken ranch outside of Turlock after authorities found thousands of dead and starving hens, testified Tuesday that the death loss was too significant to have been part of a forced molting process.
A woman reported she was kicked and beaten by an unknown man while at a Turlock bar Sunday night.
The Turlock Police Department is investigating a strong-armed robbery after a man fought with a loss prevention agent after stealing cosmetics from a Walgreens store.
A 10-hour sweep Thursday through Merced County by law enforcement resulted in the arrest of 75 suspected gang members, including those sought for violent crimes like murder and attempted murder.
A preliminary hearing for a father and son accused of a hate crime for beating an African-American woman outside a Turlock bar has been rescheduled for July.
A report of three women stealing clothes at a Turlock store turned into a two-county pursuit that ended with the capture of four suspects, one of whom was a parolee at large.
An employee at the Lowe's store in Turlock was arrested Wednesday after it was discovered she had embezzled thousands of dollars from the company over a span of several months.
Attorneys began unveiling their strategies Wednesday for defending two individuals accused of animal cruelty for abandoning 50,000 hens at an egg farm outside Turlock.
The Turlock Police Department has released new details about the shooting late Monday night that ended the life of a 38-year-old man, including that he was approached by a significant number of people moments before he was gunned down.
A Turlock man wanted on a charge of attempted murder was captured in Oregon on Sunday.
A preliminary hearing began Tuesday in Stanislaus County Superior Court for two people facing animal cruelty charges that stem from the discovery of an estimated 50,000 hens left for dead at a ranch outside Turlock.
The Turlock Police Department is investigating a homicide that claimed the life of a 38-year-old man Monday night.
A taxi driver was beaten and robbed by an 18-year-old Turlock man who mistakenly believed the driver was flirting with a woman.
The Stanislaus County Auto Theft Taskforce and the Turlock Police Department arrested two women on auto theft charges after they were apprehended driving a stolen vehicle.
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The Turlock Police Department is investigating the death of a 22-year-old man who was fatally shot outside a marijuana grow house.
A Turlock man who tried to avoid a search based on his probation status by running from officers, ended up in custody for drug, weapon and resisting charges.
A man wanted in connection with the killing of a 38-year-old Turlock man was apprehended in Modesto during a traffic stop.
The Merced County Sheriff's Department has arrested three Turlock men in connection with armed robberies at two pharmacies.
A federal grand jury returned a 15-count indictment on Thursday against seven individuals, charging them with conspiracy to commit mail fraud and bank fraud, mail fraud and aiding and abetting, and making false statements to a bank in a mortgage fraud scheme, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.
The Oklahoma police officer accused of taking a 15-year-old girl from the Turlock home of her grandparents has been fired from his job and is facing a kidnapping charge in Stanislaus County.
The rate of vehicle thefts in Stanislaus County saw a decline for a second year, according to the latest report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment today against four Central Valley men, including two from Turlock, on drug trafficking charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.
The 15-year-old girl reported missing by her grandparents in Turlock was found Thursday morning in a Las Vegas hotel room and the Oklahoma police officer she was with has been taken into custody on an arrest warrant for kidnapping.
A Turlock teen taken by an Oklahoma police officer in his 30s was found safe in Las Vegas.
The Turlock Police Department is investigating a child abduction case in which a teenage girl was taken by a man in his 30s.
A nine-year veteran with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is facing allegations of stealing thousands of dollars from the accounts of inmates, according to the sheriff's department.
A Turlock couple is bound for a pair of Nevada jail cells after being convicted of running a counterfeit money-making scheme out of a casino hotel room.
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Robert Kubica underwent a seven-hour operation in hospital to repair the injuries to his right hand yesterday.
A statement from Lotus-Renault said the F1 driver also suffered severe cuts to his forearm, which could have an impact on his right-hand mobility.
"Doctors are reasonably satisfied with the way the operation went", says Lotus-Renault. "Robert's condition remains stable, but serious. He has been placed into an induced coma."
Kubica's right forearm was cut in two places, with 'significant lesions to the bones and the tendons', according to Professor Mario Igor Rossello at San Paolo Hospital.
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Co-driver Jakub Gerber escaped unharmed, but Kubica had to be carefully removed from the wreckage by fireman and was immediately airlifted to the Santa Corona Hospital close to Genoa.
In 2003 Kubica suffered severe injuries to the same hand and was left with titanium bolts to secure the shattered bones.
It now means his start to the 2011 F1 season which kicks off in Bahrain next month has been put in jeopardy. Lotus-Renault's official third drivers are Romain Grosjean, and F1 legend Ayrton Senna's nephew, Bruno Senna.
Rubens Barrichello has offered a message of support via his Twitter page. The Brazilian said: "I would like to ask you for your best wishes to Kubica. He is being operated right now. We all like him and he deserves all the best."
2009 F1 champ Jenson Button tweeted: "Shocking news about Robert Kubica. I wish him a speedy recovery."


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Erie Mason coach Manuel Billegas sat his team down and said that this year they will not dwell on the past.
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This morning the Tampa City Council held their second workshop on the cityâs fiscal year 2009 budget. They received proposed budgets from several departments, including Police, Fire, Neighborhood Services, and Growth Management. Tampaâs Police Chief Steve Hogue said his department would need 132 million dollars next year and would slightly reduce personnel to 1318 employees. âI have submitted a reduction of about 16 positions this year.â
Hogue said fuel costs are leading Tampaâs Police to consider some vehicles that get better mileage.
Dennis Jones is the cityâs Fire Chief and said his departmentâs proposed budget is actually larger than last yearâs. âWe have submitted a budget for 647 positions, the same as last year, with a modest 1.5% increase.â
But that doesnât include additional operating expenses of over one million dollars, including adding seven firefighters that Jones is proposing. The fire department is exploring grants to cover some portion of that, Jones said.
City Council member John Dingfelder was concerned that city residents hear about the full extent of the cityâs budget woes.
âWhen folks in this community say they want tax cuts, thatâs fine. But they need to know what the ramifications are in neighborhood services.â
Neighborhood Services Administrator Santiago Corrada said that despite budget cuts, there would be few, if any, layoffs. âBut in our programs, weâre not losing any employees from last year to this year.â
Karen Palus is the director of Parks and Recreation, where many recent cuts have occurred.
âOur total budget from â08 was 36,075,080 [dollars] and we are going to a new threshold budget which is currently scheduled for 35,348,785 [dollars], which is a reduction of a little over 700 thousand dollars and it does reduce us by 27 positions.â
WMNF asked Bonnie Wise, Tampaâs Finance Director, about the budget recommendations. âLast year we did cut a number of positions and this year weâre going to have to cut some as well.â
This Thursday the Council will consider a new city code that could complement their recently passed green resolution to encourage environmental sustainability. Cindy Miller is the cityâs director of Growth Management and Development Services.
âWe will have a team around the city so that green initiatives are going to become a matter of life, not just something thatâs new and different, itâs going to be something that will, sort of, permeate the organization.â
On Monday in Miami, the nationâs mayors voted to phase out the use of bottled water by city governments and use tap water instead in order to reduce waste of resources and money. But Tampaâs Mayor Pam Iorio is opposed to the idea of doing away with bottled water. Several members of the city council support an end to purchasing bottled water, including Mary Mulhern.
âThe city is actually buying bottled water to use in the city and Iâm not exactly sure where weâre using them all, but weâre spending 31 thousand dollars. ⦠They just create a lot of waste and waste of plastic and the water is not safer. Councilman Miranda was right, if you want to drink clean, safe water, water out of the tap is much better.â
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William H. J. Hubbard : Publications
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"Another Look at the Eurobarometer Surveys," 50 Common Market Law Review 187 (2013). [CU]
"Testing for Change in Procedural Standards, with Application to Bell Atlantic v. Twombly," 42 Journal of Legal Studies 35 (2013). [CU]
"Optimal Class Size, Dukes, and the Funny Thing about Shady Grove," 62 DePaul Law Review 693 (2013). [CU]
"An Empirical Study of the Effect of Shady Grove v. Allstate on Forum Shopping in the New York Courts," 10 Journal of Law, Economics & Policy 15 (2013). [CU]
"The Phantom Gender Difference in the College Wage Premium," 46 Journal of Human Resources 568 (2011). [CU]
"Explaining the Worldwide Boom in Higher Education of Women," 4 Journal of Human Capital 203 (2010). [CU]
"The Market for College Graduates and the Worldwide Boom in Higher Education of Women," 100 American Economic Review: Papers and Proceedings 229 (2010). [CU]
Comment, "Civil Settlement During Rape Prosecutions," 66 University of Chicago Law Review 1231 (1999). [CU]
Working Papers
"A Fresh Look at Plausibility Pleading," Coase-Sandor Working Paper Series in Law and Economics, No. 663 (2015).


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4 years ago#1
Hi all,
Thanks for everybody who has contributed so far...
If anyone still has content to add the cut-off will be the start of December -- so that we can send a copy for printing around Christmas.
Anything that is on my TODO pages but doesn't make it into the book will simply be listed on a single page in the "Misc" section. Not ideal, but I have to set an end date or this project will go on forever!
4 years ago#2
From the bit I've seen of this, it should be awesome. I'd love to have something like this.
"The ending almost came close to nearly making me seriously consider tearing up a bit." - Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw
4 years ago#3
Akuma -- are you on Facebook? I don't always check in on this board but I don't want to miss this book!
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(Topic Creator)4 years ago#4
I am on facebook, but it's not really my thing. This board is the best place to contact me.
Update on the book:
Realistically the schedule has been pushed back one month to late January for first printing.
Has read and provided feedback on chapters 1-6. Chapter 7 is expected Jan 15th.
Designer #1 (general layout and graphics)
Has minor work to do for chapter 5 and a bit more on chapter 7. ETA is end of December.
Designer #2 (spacing and consistency)
Has not started yet, but work is expected to take a week. ETA is Jan 15th.
Kindly waiting on world circuit proof reading from mtruk (ETA January?). All other expert info would be nice to have, but won't stop the book from being printed.
Author (me)
Finishing editor fixes for chapter 5 (3 fighters to go). Minor work needed for chapters 1-6 (approx 2 days) and a bit more work needed for chapter 7. ETA for all of this is end of December.
I will still need to implement editor changes for chapter 7 and any important expert info that arrives. Also, I can do the walkthrough damage values AFTER the first copy is sent for printing (easy to amend).
4 years ago#5
Thanks for the update!! Really looking forward to the finished product.
(Topic Creator)4 years ago#6
Hi, just a quick update...
Editor: Finished chapter 7 but hasn't given it to me yet. Nothing further.
Designers: Still working, nothing required from me.
Author (me): Nothing left except editor and/or expert info when I receive it.
Experts: A few nice-to-have bits of info. At time of printing anything still missing will go into the "Missing" section of chapter 7. Below is a summary taken from all chapters. If you can contribute, please post to this forum.
Chapter 1
* How do hearts refresh after knockdown/recovery/end of round?
* Is proper punching a myth (i.e. only applies to certain opponents)?
Chapter 5
* More detailed pattern info for all opponents (ideally provided as a flow
* Damage for all opponent attacks AGAINST Mac
* Give each strat a difficulty rating out of 5 stars?
* Proposed names for ??? strategies
* Honda I actual % instead of not 100% certain for Eyebrow Attitude
phase 2 and Sub 44 phase 1
* Honda II moment of weakness punches are they all frame perfect?
* Get the correct sub 0:44 Piston 1 strat from Sinister
* Actual % instead of not 100% certain for Punch Drunk phase 1
* Bull I actual % instead of not 100% certain for Bulls Bludgeoning phase
3 and ??? phase 2
* Bull II actual % instead of not 100% certain for Running of the Bull
phase 1 and Seeing Red phase 1
Mr. Sandman
* Strat for 2:14 sandman on PAL?
* What are the stamina refils and percentages? (up with less stamina...)
* Actual % instead of not 100% certain for TAS phase 2
* Actual % instead of not 100% certain for TAS phase 1
* Tyson: double check round 2 pattern
* Tyson heartbreaker start by Matt Turk (cant find, dead link)
* More Tyson strats (e.g. round 2 strat?)
Chapter 7
* Missing RAM data
* Relationship between RAM and opponents getting up
* Ghost body blow glitch (explination and/or screenshots)
* Optional: Short bio and pic for the experts page
* Differences between gold version and MTPO
(Moderator)4 years ago#7
This is the best Tyson Round 2 strat (not the msot detailed, but it does not need to be, as he is easy to dismiss like this).
Another good strategy is to get Tyson's stamina almost gone in round 1, and DO NOT knock him down. Then in round 2, knock him down right away, and then work two more knockdowns in for a rapid TKO.
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(Topic Creator)3 years ago#8
Hi guys,
Due to various reasons the design won't be completed until late February.
During this time I will be doing updates as they come through.
Sorry about the delay!
(Topic Creator)3 years ago#9
Cover: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27314354/mtpo-cover.pdf
Will fix the transparency, suggestions for the title welcome.
Contents page: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/27314354/mtpo-contents.pdf
Chapters 1 & 2 are print ready.
Chapters 3 & 4 are expected to be print ready within 5 days.
Chapters 5 & 6 to follow.
(Topic Creator)3 years ago#10
Chapter 5 is now print ready.


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T-M girls rout Roma in bi-district playoffs
2 runs seal deal for Cherokees
FALFURRIAS - The state-ranked Tuloso-Midway girls basketball team needed just two big bursts to start each half Monday night to get back to the second round of the playoffs.
The 24th-ranked Cherokees used a 9-1 first-quarter run to take the lead before shutting out bi-district opponent Roma in the third quarter during their 53-16 win at Falfurrias High School.
"I told them at halftime that our defense was going to have to create our offense and that's what happened," said T-M coach Hector Serna, whose team outscored the Gladiators 18-0 in the third quarter. "We held them scoreless in the third quarter and our offense really kicked in."
District 31-4A co-champion T-M (28-5 overall) advances to play state-ranked Floresville (27-5) in the area playoffs later this week. Floresville crushed San Antonio Edison 83-37 on Monday.
"This is what they've been working for all spring and all summer," Serna said. "Hopefully, it will pay off."
The Cherokees used a 9-1 run to break a 2-all tie and take an 11-3 lead late in the first quarter.
Forward Vicky Galaviz scored four points to lead that T-M run, while forward Korey Coburn had a 3-pointer and guard Tori Najvar added a layup.
The Cherokees held the Gladiators scoreless for more than four minutes of that frame to build their lead.
Galaviz's layup early in the second quarter pushed T-M's lead to nine points and Roma (18-17) wouldn't come any closer than seven in the final 21 minutes of play, as the Gladiators were shut out for the first 12 minutes, 37 seconds of the second half.
Coburn hit her first three shots of the second half, post Georgia Moff added two straight jumpers, Najvar made a 3-pointer and forward Leah Alley had a layup to extend the Cherokees' lead to 34-12 a little more than midway through the third quarter to help them put it away.
"In the third quarter, we started playing like we're capable of playing," Serna said. "We didn't want to lose to a fourth-place team."
Coburn scored 10 of her game-high 13 points in the second half and she finished with eight rebounds.
Moff scored 10 of her 12 points in the final two quarters.
Galaviz had all eight of her points in the first half.
Roma 6 6 0 4—16
ROMA — Lynette Guerra 2, Jessica Garcia 7, Kassandra Rocha 2, Brenda Cuellar 3, Luz Gonzalez 2.
TULOSO-MIDWAY — Korey Coburn 13, Tori Najvar 7, Keeley Coburn 1, Deserae Iglesias 6, Vicky Galaviz 8, Leah Alley 2, Georgia Moff 12, Elexus Calderon 3, Danni Macias 1.
3-POINTERS — T-M, Korey Coburn 1, Najvar 1, Calderon 1.
RECORDS — T-M 28-5, Roma 18-17.
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