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The other day I had a hiring manager say to me. . . "Based on the position description, there are probably 5 people that fit this position. That number includes the person that we are trying to replace (because of retirement). Then he proceeded to ask me how I was going to fill the position!
I think all too often, we spend too much time searching for people that don't exist rather than spending the same amount of energy (or much less) trying to identify the core competencies required to be successful in the position and who, with proper development, would be just as successful (if not more).
Now I know this is easier said than done. Trust me, I am marginally successful at doing this with the hiring managers I work with (or have worked with in the past). But that doesn't relieve you (or I) of the responsibility for trying!
Some simple questions to start a dialog around this discussion include:
- What skills did the person that is currently in the position have when they hired in?
- What was his/her ramp up time to become successful?
- What was "lost" during that ramp up period that won't be lost by us trying to find the unique skill set you are looking for? Given the skill set, it could take 90+ days to find a candidate qualified and interested (if we find one at all).
- Do you have an internal "up and coming candidate", this could be a great retention strategy (moving them into this roll)!
Managers usually want the easy way (experience, less training) way out. I don't blame them. I do as well! But they often think that the "easy way" is finding and hiring someone with the exact skill set for the position. You need to consult with them! You need to let them understand that the easiest, less stressful way is to probably take someone that is eager to learn, can start tomorrow, and excited about the opportunity. Especially if it is a current employee!
Again – I know this argument/line of questioning doesn't always work but . . . if you aren't pushing back on these req's that you know are next to impossible to fill…. than you are creating more work and aggravation and . . . you're not doing your job as an internal consultant.

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Is Bad Music Better For Kids?Rebecca Odes
Ok, so maybe I'm kind of a music snob. I regularly veto songs that the Genius selects (from my husband's side of the MP3 family, of course). Sometimes I run over to the computer to stop the flow as if it were blood from an artery. Does that count?
When my son was two, we started letting him watch TV. But only live concert videos. We spent hours watching Monterey Pop and the Rock and Roll Circus. He was particularly obsessed with Rust Never Sleeps. He eventually outgrew this compliant phase and instead wanted to watch endless episodes of "How It's Made". By the time my daughter was born, my stringent filter had become somewhat more lax. I still played "good" music around the house, but I stopped trying to make it "educational". My daughter was clearly more excited by the pop music she heard on shopping excursions with her babysitter than X-Ray Spex, anyway.
On a family outing, I returned from a bathroom break to find my whole family listening to Katy Perry on eleven. My husband explained that this is what they do when I'm not around, "Because Mommy doesn't like it." That's when I questioned whether my cultural fascism might not be the best thing for my children.
When I saw this article, it was hard not to feel a bit implicated.
Over the summer, a funny thing happened. My son, the Yardbirds fan, the kid who listened to Substitute no fewer than 4 times in a row on a Saturday afternoon, started singing Adele. He taught himself Viva La Vida on the piano. He declared his favorite song was Fireflies. And funnily enough, I was kind of pleased. No, I don't get the momentary joy of seeing my child appreciate something that I like. But I get the much healthier joy of seeing him decide what he likes for himself. And the joy of watching him able to share that appreciation with others. Not that being the guy who introduced your friends to AC/DC isn't a great thing, but, you know.
I'm trying to be more openminded, at least enough to remain on the premises while my kids get their groove on. I still draw the line at Katy Perry. But only because of the lyrics.


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The Office of Tax Collector is authorized by Florida's Constitution as a separate entity from other county departments or agencies. The Tax Collector serves as an agent for various state and local government agencies for the collection and distribution of revenues. It is the responsibility of the Tax Collector to invest these revenues and funds, pending their timely distribution, to various state, local agencies, and taxing authorities.
A wide range of services are provided by The Tax Collector to the citizens of Union County which include: collection of ad valorem taxes, non-ad valorem taxes, motor vehicle and vessel registration and title applications, collection of sales tax, issuance of hunting and fishing licenses, driver licenses.
The annual budget must be approved by the Florida Department of Revenue and the Board of County Commissioners, and includes any amendments made during each fiscal year. Excess fees are remitted at the end of each fiscal year to each government agency, in the same proportion as they were paid.
The following are responsibilities of the Tax Collector:
Ad Valorem and non-Ad Valorem Taxes
The Tax Collector is responsible for collecting and distributing taxes, from information provided on the annual tax roll, which is provided by the Property Appraiser's Office. The Ad Valorem tax roll consists of real estate taxes and tangible personal property taxes and railroad. The Non- Ad valorem tax rolls are prepared by local governments and certified to the Tax Collector's Office for collection. Non-Ad Valorem assessments are primarily assessments for paving services, stormwater and solid waste collection and disposal. The collection of taxes, as well as the assessment, is in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Florida Department of Revenue, and Florida Statutes. These taxes are collected, beginning November 1 each year, and become delinquent April 1. Discounts are given for early payment.
On or before June 1 each year, the Tax Collector holds a tax certificate sale, on properties with unpaid real estate taxes. The purpose of the sale is to collect unpaid taxes on behalf of the numerous taxing authorities. A tax certificate represents a lien on the property. When a tax certificate is redeemed, the Tax Collector is responsible for remitting the funds to the certificate holder. Funds for a County held certificate are dispersed to the different taxing authorities.
Tangible Personal Property Taxes
This is a tax levied against equipment, furniture, and supplies of a business, or attachments to a mobile home located in a mobile home park. The assessed value is determined by the Property Appraiser, and the tangible roll is then certified to The Tax Collector for collection. The statements are mailed at the same time as real estate bills, and receive the same discounts.
Note: Real Estate Taxes and Tangible Personal Property Taxes may be paid in installments. You may download the application,(available in October of each year) or stop by any of our offices and pick them up. For more information please call the office at, (386)496-3331.
Hunting and Fishing Licenses
As an agent for The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Tax Collector is responsible for the sale of hunting and fishing permits. The Tax Collector may also, appoint sub-agents, located around the County, to assist in the sale of these permits. The Tax Collector is responsible for the maintenance of records, and collection of money associated with these transactions.
Driver License
As an agent for The Department of Highway Safety, Driver License Division, the Tax Collector is authorized to provide driver license services. All driver license services are provided including road testing.
Renewal of Decals and License Plates
As an agent for The Department of Highway Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, the Tax Collector is responsible for issuance of automobile license plates/decals, mobile home decals, disabled persons parking permits, vessel decals, and title applications where applicable. The Tax Collector is responsible for maintenance of records, reporting sales, accounting for inventory, and dispersing monies collected in a timely manner, to the Division of Motor Vehicles. The issuance of registrations and title applications is done in accordance with, rules and regulations of the Department of Highway Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles, and Florida Statutes.
Sales Tax
Sales tax is required, by Florida Statute, at 6% of the purchase price, less trade-in, on vehicle purchases. As an agent for The Florida Department of Revenue, the Tax Collector is responsible for collection, and dispersement of this tax, along with a 1% surtax, imposed on Union County residents. The surtax is 1% on the first $5,000 of the vehicle purchase price.
More detailed information on each of these services is provided throughout this web site. You may also, call our office at (386) 496-3331.
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No play all day at Edgbaston
Watch free daily video highlights from every LV= County Championship match here on ecb.co.uk this summer
There was familiar frustration at Edgbaston as the second day of the LV= County Championship match between Warwickshire and Derbyshire fell victim to inclement weather.
The defending champions had been set to resume this morning on 14 without loss in reply to Derbyshire's 226 – a total boosted by 68 from number nine Tony Palladino.
However, drizzle initially kept the players from taking the field and even when the rain stopped, umpires Michael Gough and Jeremy Lloyds deemed conditions unsuitable.
Although Edgbaston's floodlights were switched on, play is not able to commence if the artificial light has taken over from the natural light, as was the case today.
Any hope of seeing some action – at a ground blighted by abandonments in 2012 – lapsed at 4:15pm when proceedings were called off without a ball bowled.
Meanwhile, Warwickshire have registered Sam Hain, a 17-year-old batsman who was born in Hong Kong and brought up in Australia.
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Fly to Bordeaux
Fly with British Airways to Bordeaux and get your fix of natural scenery and fine wine in the heart of the French countryside.
Le premier prix que vous apercevez est celui que vous payez.
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Fly with British Airways to Bordeaux and get your fix of natural scenery and fine wine in the heart of the French countryside.
Fly with British Airways to Bordeaux and get your fix of natural scenery and fine wine in the heart of the French countryside. Long known as La Belle au Bois Dormant - the Sleeping Beauty - Bordeaux has more to offer than its neoclassical architecture.
Today, the city is the largest urban World Heritage Site in the world and has a diverse mix of shops and restaurants, perfect to while away the hours on a break from visiting the many wineries - some dating back to the 8th century - that surround the city. From weekend city breaks to longer holidays, there's plenty to keep you entertained from dawn until dusk and beyond in buzzing Bordeaux.
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PT Dexa Medica
PT Dexa Medica – Dexa Medica group is one of the biggest pharmaceuticals company group in Indonesia, and we are growing very fast to be the best. In Dexa Medica, we put the right people in the right place based on his/her passion and competency. Dexa applies a competency based human resources management approach. We believe that people make the difference. At Dexa Medica, people grow with the Business.
Marketing Support Administration Staff (Code: MS)
General Requirements:
- Min. graduated from D3, preferable Accounting/ Finance
- Have at least 1 years experiences as Sales/ Marketing Administration in Distributor/ Principal for Ethical/OTC/Consumer Goods
- Good in Project Management, Budget Management, and Reporting would be beneficial
- Have knowledge in Accounting & Finance.
Other requirements :
- Energetic
- Good Interpersonal & Communication Skill
- Customer Service Oriented
- Attentive to Detail & Strong in Calculation
- Computer Proficient, especially MS Office Applications
- Open minded, willing to learn new things and getting along with new people easily
- Always want to strive for excellence, act professionally, and deal with care
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You are welcome to join us as Marketing Support Administration staff, convince us why you think you are the right person!!
Then please send us your current resume to :
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I just noticed this morning that you no longer get that annoying banner notification on how to record a program every time you change the channel.
I also noticed that ScoreGuide had it's graphics updated, but only for one day. It's back to the low tech look it's had for the past few years. The weirdness continues.


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ENGLEWOOD — An Englewood firefighter's home was heavily-damaged in a three-alarm blaze that he helped battle Thursday afternoon.
Kevin Wilson stuck to his assigned duties at a pump while colleagues fought to save his West Palisade Avenue home, city Fire Chief Gerald Marion told The Record.
The firefighter lived in the residence's first floor while tenants occupied the second floor, officials said. Flames engulfed the upper floors, but those inside escaped unharmed.
Teaneck, Bergenfield and Hackensack fire departments were among those that responded to assist. The cause of the blaze, reported around 2 p.m., was not immediately available.


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Israeli Payments Startup Zooz Closes $12 Million Round
TEL AVIV—Zooz Mobile Ltd., an Israeli based start-up that makes secure payment solutions for stores and eCommerce sites has closed a $12 million funding round led by Blumberg Capital.
Founded in 2010, Zooz started out as a mobile payments system, but later added a more comprehensive set of tools, including a web service. The company names IKEA and Groupon among its customers.
According to Oren Levy, Zooz CEO and co-founder, the company is currently focusing on allowing enterprise clients to integrate Zooz solutions into existing billing and customer relationship software.
Access Industries and Camp One Ventures participated in the funding round alongside Blumberg Capital.
Previous investors in Zooz also participated in the round, including XSeed Capital, lool ventures and Rhodium. Alon Lifshitz, a partner at Blumberg Capital, will be joining the company's board.


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NEMO Pentalite Footprint
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Manufacturer's Description
Visit NEMO's Pentalite Footprint page.
Retailers' Descriptions
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Description of Nemo Pentalite FootprintThe Pentalite Footprint is a 70D abrasion resistant nylon fabric tarp perfectly sized to fit underneath your Pentalite tent. The fabric is PU coated for waterproofness 1,500 mm. The footprint reduces wear and tear on your tent floor from contact with the ground.Features1 lb, 9.9 oz 0.73 kgPU coated for waterproofness Packs smallIncludes mesh bag
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On Sale. Free Shipping. Nemo Pentalite 4 Pawprint DECENT FEATURES of the Nemo Pentalite 4 Pawprint Removable liner for the inside of a Nemo Pentalite 4 shelter Dual function of protecting the tent floor from boots and paws, and of adding serious comfort Made with a machine washable brushed fabric that is very soft to the touch Sleeping pads can be placed between the Pawprint and tent floor to help them stay in place With a Pawprint below, you might be able to save some weight and travel with a lighter sleeping bag or blanket The SPECS Weight: 1 lb 10.5 ounces / 0.75 kg Fabric: Soft brushed polyester Machine-washable Fitted for Pentalite 4 Nemo products cannot be shipped to Japan. Please don't hate us.
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The Pentalite 4 Pawprint is a removable liner for the inside of your tent. It has the dual function of protecting your tent floor from boots and paws, and of adding serious comfort. The Pawprint is made of a machine-washable brushed fabric that is very soft to the touch. Place your sleeping pads between the Pawprint and floor to help them stay in place. With a clean, soft Pawprint under you, you might be able to save some weight and travel with a lighter sleeping bag or blanket.
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The NEMO Pentalite 4P footprint is an abrasion-resistant nylon tarp perfectly sized to fit underneath the NEMO Pentalite 4P shelter to create a floor. Coated fabric ensures durable, waterproof protection. Footprint attaches at corners with webbing stake-outs. Closeout.
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Lake County, in its first season in the Midwest League, earned a playoff berth by winning the Eastern Division by one game over the Great Lakes Loons.
The Captains had a 44-25 record, including 21-13 on the road.
Lake County batted .248 as a team in the first half and had a 3.66 ERA. The pitching staff recorded 586 strikeouts and a league-low 181 walks.
More on the Captains
Affiliation: Cleveland Indians
Manager: Ted Kubiak
Hitting: Catcher Chun Chen is fifth in the Midwest League with a .318 batting average and fourth in slugging percentage at .544. He's thrown our 33.5 percent (13-of-40) of runners trying to steal. Outfielder Bo Greenwell, the son of former major leaguer Mike Greenwell, ranks seventh in the league in batting average (.310) and fourth in runs (47).
Pitching: Nick Sariandes was an Eastern Conference all-star selection after posting a 5-2 record and 5.18 ERA in the first half. He's allowed 23 runs and struck out 27 in 40 innings of work.
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Lab Rotations
Students must take three rotations but can take more. During the nine months of the core curriculum, sufficient time is left for 16-20 hours of research each week. Incoming students are strongly encouraged to arrive at the start of the summer so that they can work full time in a lab for several months before courses start and also enjoy Portland's summer. Summer rotations are particularly useful for sampling the different off-campus research sites (Oregon Regional Primate Research Center). The primary purpose of the rotations is to experience different laboratories and research subjects so that you can intelligently choose a thesis lab. Another purpose is to learn a variety of scientific methods.
Thesis Lab
Choosing a thesis lab is important for more than just your graduate career. For the vast majority of working scientists, the choice of a their thesis lab determined the general area of science to which they now devote their lives. This certainly makes it one of the most important decisions of your career. In making the choice, consider your interest in the general field and in the particular research of a lab. Also, the nature of experimental methods and day-to-day life in different fields varies and should be considered in the decision. Rotations are offered primarily so that each student can sample a variety of different labs before committing to one.


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The Educational Theatre Association will video stream two keynote presentations from the EdTA Conference in San Diego. The two streamed events take place on Saturday, September 22, 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 PST, at new.livestream.com/edta. Both presentations will include a live chat option that will enable the online audience to pose questions to the presenters. The 8:45 keynote marks the premiere public presentation of the 2011-12 Educational Theatre Association-Utah State University Survey of Theatre Education in United States High Schools, by Dr. Matt Omasta, the first such report since EdTA's 1991 survey. The 11:15 presentation features an update on the Next Generation Standards Project by EdTA theatre writing team members and leadership of the National Coalition for Core Standards (NCCAS). EdTA, along the with seven other national arts and education organizations that comprise NCCAS, are rewriting the landmark 1994 National Arts Education Standards.
EdTA Executive Director Julie Woffington called the video streaming an important and well-timed step towards fulfilling the organization's mission and strategies. "The survey is offering a comprehensive and much-needed overview of what's happening in the field of secondary theatre education in the twenty-first century—who's teaching it, what's being taught, how new technology is shaping learning and curriculum, and so much more," she said. "The new national arts standards are going to reshape how arts education is delivered in this country for years to come. We're proud and excited that our members are offering their expertise on the theatre aspect of this work.
"Sharing both of these conference presentations through a real-time video stream and chat allows us to broaden our engagement with so many more individuals and organizations that might otherwise not be able participate," said Woffington. "EdTA is committed to expanding access to theatre education to a more diverse student population, providing richer professional development opportunities for teachers, and bringing initiatives like these to the attention of policy makers. Using this sort technology is a good example of how we plan to move forward with this commitment."
Individuals planning on logging to the video streams are encouraged to register in advance at new.livestream.com/edta, using either an email address or a link to Facebook.


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Kim Kardashian Claps Back at Critics of Her Recent Nude Selfie, Knows Internet Beef Is a Dish Best Served Scalding-Hot and Thrown at Bette Midler
The internet: a simmering roast battle just waiting to boil over.By Halle Kiefer
The internet: a simmering roast battle just waiting to boil over.By Halle Kiefer
It's a match!By E. Alex Jung
Some of these will have you crying so hard, you might laugh.By Noel Murray
Netflix and three chill ladies.By Emma Barrie
"I do believe I can stand and firmly say an unequivocal no."By Jackson McHenry
SOS: Save Our Sandersons.By Devon Ivie
They're rubber and you're glue!By E. Alex Jung
That wasn't an Elvis impersonator.By Paula Mejia
Kim K's tweets plus "Wind Beneath My Wings." Why not?!By Dee Lockett
She doesn't do the rap.By Lindsey Weber
Doesn't everyone?By Jenna Marotta
"It was as if New York was the place to be. It was the most exciting thing to make, music."By Jennifer Vineyard
For HBO.By Delia Paunescu
For a one-woman play.By Margaret Lyons
She's still deciding what role she'd want, though.By Margaret Lyons
Welcome back, Billy Crystal.By Margaret Lyons
"You can keep the meat dress and the firecracker tits — mermaid's mine."By Margaret Lyons
Bad news.By Mike Vilensky
Plus: Seal, Ashanti, Brooklyn Decker ...By Serena Dai, Summer Rej and Jamie Miles
Paul Simon! Thurston Moore! Kim Gordon! Eric Clapton! Scissor Sisters, Justin Bond, and Mark Ronson!By Cooper Marshall


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MLB announcer criticized for postseason mistakes
TBS has parted ways with lead Major League Baseball announcer Chip Caray following a postseason performance widely criticized for mistakes.
The cabler informed employees of the decision Monday in a companywide memo.
"Since the end of the 2009 MLB Playoffs, we've had several discussions with Chip Caray regarding 2010 and beyond. Both sides agree that now is the right time to move ahead on different paths," Turner Sports said in a statement.
With next season still months away, no replacement for Caray is likely to be immediately announced.
TBS had markedly improved ratings for its October broadcasts of MLB's Division Series and the American League Championship Series, but Caray came under fire for a series of errors. According to the New York Times, Caray's contract with the net had not yet expired.
Caray had held lead announcer honors for TBS since 2007. The son of longtime baseball announcer Skip Caray and grandson of Hall of Fame game-caller Harry Caray, he has been a full-time baseball play-by-play man since 1991.


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Mandates of the Week: Now: Pensions, HSBC and BNP Paribas
An appointment for pension provider Now: Pensions and an innovative deal in Singapore lead this week's round-up.
Asset management and pensions
• Randstad, the recruitment agency, has picked Now: Pensions, one of the new workplace pension-scheme providers, to run a plan for its 20,000 agency staff. Randstad will need to be provided a pension plan from March this year, when a government reform obliging all UK companies to run a savings scheme for staff takes effect on the recruitment agency.
It is the second recruitment agency client for Now: Pensions, a UK venture from the Danish public pension-plan ATP, whose in-house investment office will manage members' savings. In November, the Blue Arrow Group also hired the firm to run its auto-enrolment-ready pension scheme.
Custody and fund administration
• HSBC Securities Services is the first fund administrator in Singapore to connect a domestic fund to an electronic, securities processing platform.
In partnership with Lion Global Investors, which has $25.5bn in assets under management, the move paves the way for asset managers in Singapore to increase the reach of their domestic funds, allowing for greater international distribution. Large US and Europe financial institutions will often only distribute funds to which they can link electronically, a trend that is emerging in Asia and enabling the growth of cross-border distribution of domestic funds.
• BNP Paribas Securities Services has been chosen as one of two global custodians for the assets underlying Belgium's largest insurance company's insurance products.
AG Insurance will receive a range of services, including custody and settlement, from the custodian, which has $6.8 trillion in assets under custody. The custodian will also ensure that the insurance company is fully-compliant in the environment in which it operates.


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Blue Prevails in First Ever Buff and Blue Intrasquad Game
Lasan Kromah Led All Players With 14 Points
Oct. 22, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC - It looked real enough. Referees in striped shirts were blowing whistles. On the court there was shot blocking, steals and three-point plays and in the end, Blue beat Buff, 37-23.
One big difference between this game and any other is that players switched teams during the game. Tim Johnson and Tony Taylor turned their jerseys inside out, signaling a switch to the other side. They were the only two players to put in time for both the Buff and the Blue.
Lasan Kromah stayed with Blue the entire game and led all scorers with 14 points, including six from three-point range. He pulled down four rebounds and had three steals.
Tony Taylor had 13 points, nine for the Buff and four for the Blue.
Blue led at the half, 17-4.
Following the scrimmage, coach Karl Hobbs was interviewed at center court by Colonials' broadcaster Byron Kerr, who then went into the stands to take questions from fans for coach Hobbs.
Coach Hobbs then took the microphone and went into the stands to talk to some prominent members of the audience. He spoke with Tony Taylor's father, assistant coach Greg Collucci's new wife, former Colonial great Yegor Mescheriakov, who is back at GW to earn his master's degree, and spoke with Shi-Heria Shipp and other members of the women's basketball team in attendance.
The Colonials will hit the court again for a preseason exhibition game against Div. II Bowie State on Saturday, November 6, at 2 pm in the Smith Center. Bowie State is coached by former Colonials assistant, Darrell Brooks.


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Get ready for spring at Molbak's
Join Molbak's AIFD designers Marie Vander Molen and Susan Staple as they create fresh spring floral arrangements Mar. 15 at 7 p.m. The Tooling Up for Spring seminar, Mar. 16 at 9 a.m., will teach how to properly select, use, and create your tools. The habits of moles and how to control them will be addressed Mar. 22 at 7 p.m. And lush-lawn expert Ciscoe Morris will present a seminar Mar. 23 at 9 a.m. covering lawn care, planting, and renovation. Molbak's is located at 13625 N.E. 175th in Woodinville. Call 483-5000 for information.
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Kind Words is a free phone service offering upbeat messages 24 hours a day. The 3-minute message features stories of kind acts, wry observations, and bits of humor. Call 464-4787.
Volunteers walk for Heart Month
American Heart Association volunteers will walk door to door for the Heart Fund Drive from March 9Đ18. Pam Jessup, Woodinville resident, will serve as the area chairperson. For information, call 632-6881.
YMCA Health Fair returns
The Northshore YMCA presents their annual Mini-Health Fair March 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. The fair will offer body composition and estimated body fat percentages, blood pressure checks, heart rate, cholesterol screening, massage, workout, and Heart Association information. Call 485-9797.
Family MS workshop
A free workshop for parents and kids living with multiple sclerosis is set Mar. 16, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be a separate group time for parents and kids to explore issues with peers. Pre-registration is required. Call 461-6914.
Gerbil care
A Humane Society small mammal workshop will be held March 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $5 per person. Pre-registration is required. Call 641-0080.
Craft and bake sale in Maltby
The Starving Housewives' Spring Fling Craft Show and Maltby Elementary Bake Sale will be held March 14-16 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Maltby Community Club, 8711 206th. Admission is free. Easter eggs for the kids.
Horse clinic set
A two day Parelli Natural Horse-Man-Ship clinic will be held Mar. 23-24 at the Dayville Ranch in Snohomish. Instructor Lee Cooper Smith will teach partnership with the horse, based on comfort and respect. Call 624-2889.
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The YWCA is offering free women's health exams with mammogram and pap tests for women over 40 years of age who do not have healthcare insurance. For more information, or to sign up for a free exam, call Anne Herbert at 461-4454.


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When NASCAR has its Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway next month, the National Rifle Association will be center stage. It has been announced that the NRA will be the title sponsor for the race, which will be known as the NRA 500.
The deal comes at a time when the NRA is involved in a renewed debate on gun violence in the wake of the December shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
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Posted Wednesday, June 20, 2012 09:24 AM
Westbrook got 12th-man respect from refs in Game 4
The Oklahoma City Thunder lost Game 4 for many reasons.
James Harden had no confidence on the court, Derek Fisher didn't pass the ball on a 5-on-3 fast break, and Russell Westbrook fouled Mario Chalmers when he shouldn't have.
But we wouldn't be talking about any of those things if Westbrook got a fair shake from Mike Callahan, Scott Foster and Bill Kennedy.
Westbrook took 32 shots last night and had just three free throws to show for his trouble. The All-Star point guard had 14 shots in the paint but two of his three shots came off a foul on a pull up jumper.
Just look at the guy's
shot chart from last night
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Full disclosure: I hate the Heat and I will be significantly happier this summer if the Thunder win three in a row and take the series.
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Posted Sunday, April 15, 2012 02:36 PM
Best NBA futures bet? Take the West at plus money
The Miami Heat are looking so hot these days but they're still the favorite to win the NBA title. That's not surprising. If you want to fade the Heat on the futures board, the best way to do it might be to take the Western Conference to win the title at plus-money.
Outside of Miami, the Chicago Bulls are the only serious (sorry Boston fans) championship contenders from the East. The West's field, however, includes the Lakers, Spurs, Thunder, Mavericks and Thunder – five teams that are good enough to win it all.
Sportsbook.com and a few other books have the West at +115 to win the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Remember the last three champs (Mavs and Lakers twice) have come from the West, the Thunder are the second overall fave and the Grizz might be the hottest team in the league.
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Posted Tuesday, March 06, 2012 10:08 AM
J-Kidd says Mavs aren't getting calls from refs
The Dallas Mavericks are 1-5 SU and ATS over their last six games and part of the reason for the skid, according to point guard Jason Kidd, is a lack of respect from the referees.
"We don't get the benefit of the whistle,"
Kidd told ESPN Dallas
after losing 95-91 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. "I don't think we're looked upon as champions, but that's a whole other story. Dirk should live at the line if they would call it the way it's supposed to be. But he doesn't."
The Mavs were up by four with 2:44 to go in the fourth quarter but didn't score another point the rest of the way. The Thunder scored eight, five of which came at the charity strip. OKC 23 more free-throw attempts than Dallas, overall in the game.
I don't know. Sounds like Kidd is reaching. The Thunder like to shoot long jumpers as much as the Mavs but Westbrook, Durant and Harden all attack the rim too. Dirk doesn't. When he gets close, he still prefers to take that fall-away jumper off his back foot. The shot doesn't get blocked but it doesn't draw a lot of contact either.
The other thing that was weird was Kidd talking about being looked upon as champions by the refs. I've heard of star calls but never championship calls. Am I being naive here?
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Posted Thursday, February 16, 2012 11:42 AM
Arnold Schwarzenegger's best movies
I was flicking through the channels the other day waiting for the early NBA games to start while avoiding hopping on the treadmill when I stumped onto one of my favorite childhood movies from the 80s: Commando.
It was really the first movie that I remember recording on television and watching 50 to 75 times. It had action and "Who's the Boss" star Alyssa Milano, but most of all it had Arnold Schwarzenegger kicking ass and taking names.
I threw out to my follwers on Twitter if the flick deserved to be mentioned among the best of the decade. I was of course laughed at but it got me thinking - maybe Commando, as awesome as it was for me from age 7 to 10, might not even make my all-time Arnold Top 5 movie list.
I must not be the only one watching classic Schwarzenegger films because TMZ is leading me to believe Maria Shriver isn't ready to say "hasta la vista, baby" to her hubby even though he plowed and impregnated that ugly nanny.
OK, back on topic. Here are my Top 5 favorite Arnold movies:
No. 1 - Predator
There's no questioning this flick's place in history. It's the perfect combination of sci-fi and action jammed into 107 minutes.
It's wonderfully cast with Carl Weathers, Bill Duke and Jesse "The Body" Ventura playing strong supporting roles behind Schwarz's lead character Dutch.
The movie's success spawned a series of disappointing sequels and branch offs, the worst of which was the sequel starring Danny Glover - who a...
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Posted Thursday, October 27, 2011 12:19 PM
Andrew Luck's best NFL landing spot
It could be argued that Andrew Luck, Stanford's quarterback and the Heisman trophy favorite, is making more headlines in the NFL than college football right now.
Luck is the best quarterback prospect John Elway and it's assumed he's the automatic first overall pick unless you're on some high-quality hallucinogens.
The "Suck for Luck" campaign has been well documented. After Week 7 we've still got three winless teams and two one-win teams.
But now we're hearing whispers that Luck might pull a move made famous by another one-time Cardinal quarterback, John Elway, and put into practice most recently by Peyton Manning's little brother Eli.
The "I ain't going to your shit-bag team so don't bother drafting me" move.
That got me thinking. Which team(s) is on the prodigy's no-go list?
Off the three teams still seeking win No. 1, the Rams appear to be the least likely to draft Luck. Sam Bradford was drafted first overall just a year and a half ago.
That leaves the Dolphins and Colts left of the winless bunch, two franchises that don't share much in common other than their embarrassing win-loss records this season.
Indianapolis is maybe the most stable franchise in the league. Bill Polian has been the GM since '98, they still run Tom Moore's offense and Tony Dungy's defense even though both coaches left the franchise. And of course they still have Peyton.
Miami, on the other hand, has gone through coaches and fron...
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Posted Monday, October 10, 2011 09:46 AM
When rooting against the team you bet makes sense
Like the idiot that I am, I took the Jets late in the week which meant I got Gang Green at +7.5 instead of +9.5. The Patriots were up 27-21 late in the fourth quarter and picking up first downs at will on the ground.
New England was already in comfortable field goal range (ball inside the 20) when it came down to a 3rd and 2 with under two minutes to play. The Jets only had one timeout left so if the Pats picked up the 1st down they could just run out the clock.
But New York stuffed BenJarvis-Green Ellis' run up the gut – the only time it did all second half – called a timeout and New England kicked a field goal to make it 30-21.
Well, I sure-as shit knew Dirty Sanchez wasn't going to take the Jets down the field for a score with no clock stoppages and less than 1:30 left. My cover was gone and it was all because the team I bet on did something good.
I thought this was an abnormal situation, rooting against your underdog bet from fighting it out until the very end, when just laying down and accepting defeat would cover the spread.
Help me mourn my loss by sharing some similar spots you've found yourselves in, in the past.
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Posted Sunday, September 25, 2011 09:27 PM
Things I don't understand from NFL Week 3
I write an NFL picks column every week and pretend to know what I'm talking about. Then I watch the games and… well… let's just say it's a humbling experience.
So I've decided to write a blog every Sunday night sharing some of things that have me more confused than Donovan McNabb in a two-minute offense.
How the Falcons could be help to fewer than 14 points in two of three games
I mean, am I just guilty of looking at Atlanta's offense through my Madden '12 eyes? I see Roddy White, Julio Jones, Tony Gonzalez line up and I think touchdowns. Either the Dirty Birds' playmakers aren't as good as I thought they were or the playing calling is south of sub-par.
How the Eagles can always stink in short yardage
I don't have the numbers in front of me – and if you can find them you win a used Covers.com coffee cup in it for you – but Philly has to be last in the league in conversions on 3rd and short. Big play down field? No problem for Andy Reid's offense. Need two yards on 3rd down? Talk to somebody else.
What happens to Minnesota at half time?
Like is it something in the Gatorade or something? In three games Minnesota has been outscored 67-6 after the second quarter. The weirder part? The Vikings are outscoring opponents 54-7 in the first half.
How Philip Rivers can only get 4.44 fantasy points against KC?
Didn't watch the game. I just know that if I lose in fantasy this week, it'll be on Rivers. So think about t...
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Posted Sunday, September 11, 2011 08:31 AM
Late NFL Week 1 line moves
I'm seeing some late movement on some of today's NFL games. Here's a quick scan of the lines worth watching.
Philadelphia Eagles at St. Louis Rams (+5.5 to +4)
Looks like the "Dream Team" isn't getting the public support everyone thought they would right off the bat. The Rams are no slouches but an oddsmaker told me a few weeks ago that he wouldn't be surprised if this line got bet up to Eagles -7.
Instead the spread is dropping with a few Rams +3.5s out there.
My lean: Buying a half point to get the Eagles at -3 sounds like a good play.
Carolina Panthers at Arizona Cardinals (-7 to -6.5)
Only a half point move here but it's a big one because it's coming off that touchdown spread. A move off the key number makes me love the Cards even more. They're my and Covers Expert David Malinsky's survivor pool pick this week.
Lean: Load up on Arizona. I've got a feeling they're going to blow out the Panthers.
Dallas Cowboys at New York Jets (-4 to -6)
I see this as an overreaction to the injuries in the Cowboys' secondary. I think this would be a bigger deal if Dallas were facing Tom Brady. Mark Sanchez doesn't have any DBs shaking in their cleats.
My lean: Already liked the Boys at +5 and I'll put another unit on them at +6....
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Posted Thursday, September 01, 2011 11:00 AM
Why no love for NFL Week 4 preseason?
For those of you looking for more editorial coverage of the final week of the NFL preseason, let me try to answer that request in this blog.
Here at Covers.com, we try our best to supply information that will help average Joe's and sharp bettors too. We aim to dish the goods on who's hurt, why this line is going up, how the weather could drop that total and which games are getting hit hardest by wiseguys.
Essentially, we're trying to do all the prep work so that you could hop onto Covers.com five minutes before kickoff and safely make an educated bet four minutes later.
That's our goal.
We can't do that in Week 4 of the preseason. How can I breakdown the Broncos-Cardinals game tonight, when Denver coach John Fox won't even tell us who's going to quarterback his team?
You've got coaches trying to make decisions on the lowest guys on the totem pole of their rosters, backup players afraid of getting hurt and bookmakers putting $100 to $500 limit bets. That's what this week is all about.
We've done our best to supply our readers with as much helpful editorial content for the kickoff of the college football season. It doesn't mean we're hating on the NFL. Our coverage was balls to the wall on NFL preseason and future betting last month and it'll only get better next week as we inch closer to Thursday's season opener.
But for now, let's go big on the college kiddies and ignore the NFL scrimmages tonight....
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Posted Tuesday, August 02, 2011 12:44 PM
What's a fair tip to give a blackjack dealer?
Movie star Vince Vaughn seems like a likeable guy. He's funny, kind of chunky and likes sports. He's even going to be in a movie about sports betting (Lay The Favorite).
So it's easy for an average Joe like me to get duped into seeing a movie like Couples Retreat. Fail.
Well, I've got some ammunition next time the Mrs. Grewal wants to take me to some Vaughn-led, rom-com disaster.
The Las Vegas Review Journal's Norm Clarke reports that Vaughn won $30,000 at the Mandalay Bay on blackjack this past weekend, and tipped the dealer…wait for it.... $25.
Yikes. For those of you breaking out the calculator app on your phones, I'll save you the trouble. That's 0.08 percent of his $30,000 winnings.
Is that insulating or do we need to know more facts? Like did Vaughn just put down $10,000 and tripled it in two hands? Does that warrant a big tip for the dealer… two hands?
I'm not a big tipper. I'm a cheap guy, but I don't want people to spit in my food or piss in my drinks so I succumb to the social norm and tip 15 percent whether my service was good or bad. I shouldn't say that, sometimes I'll tip 20 percent but that's only if someone gets me a couple refills without me asking.
But 15 percent of $30,000… that's $4,500. It might be hard for me to part with that many chips but then again, my net worth isn't $35,000,000 like Vaughn's is, according to Ben Maller.
Not knowing all the circumstances, I think I'd tip the dea...
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Posted Monday, July 18, 2011 10:16 AM
Just like NFL teams, bettors have some cram work to do
I don't know about you guys but I've moved past worrying about whether the NFL season is in doubt or not. It's pretty clear a new collective bargaining will be signed, sealed and delivered by the end of the week.
But the lockout has screwed up the timing normally involved in my offseason capping procedure. Because I have waaaaay too much time on my hands and because I love the NFL, I normally have team ratings wrapped up by this point of the summer.
But the freeze on player movement and lack of communication between rookies and their new coaches have me pretty confused about which teams are in better shape than others heading into training camp.
We aren't going to be able to ignore preseason football this August my friends. Those games are going to be must-see TV for NFL bettors who don't want to fail the exam once the regular season rolls around.
It'll probably be the first time watching NFL football has ever seemed like work, but it's a small price to pay. I think there's a really good opportunity for attentive bettors to gauge which teams will be over and underrated in the first couple weeks of the season.
Here's a
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Posted Wednesday, July 13, 2011 11:52 AM
How do you deal with the slowest day of the sports betting year?
This is the worst day of the year on the sports calendar. What the hell am I supposed to bet on, office coin flips?
Did you see the Covers.com contests section today? It's a perfectly illustrates how bare the cupboard is compulsive sports gamblers like myself today.
I feel a mean panic attack coming, like Bill Paxton in the movie Aliens. Game over man! Game over!
I guess I could get a jump start on my three-ball bets for the British Open, or I could take a look at what's going on in the WNBA. But I need some help. I need survivor bettors. You know like Jedi degenerates who lived through more All-Star breaks than me.
Tell me what you plan on doing today. Are you betting your balls off today or sitting on the sidelines?
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Posted Thursday, June 23, 2011 01:01 PM
Is Corey Perry the worst Hart Trophy winner ever?
Did you hear the news? Corey Perry won the Hart Trophy – also known as the NHL's most valuable player award – last night in Vegas.
Never heard of Perry before? You're not alone. The Anaheim Duck winger had a great season, finishing with the league lead in goals and 98 points.
Does he deserve recognition for his brilliant play? Absolutely. A nice handshake and a pat on the back ought to do the trick. The Hart Trophy though? Come on, that's absurd.
You wanna know why? Because there's about 10 other players I'd take on my team before him. I'm serious. If we're just listing off best players in the league, how many names do we call out before we even think about Corey Perry?
Eight, maybe, nine guys?
I understand there's a difference between the most valuable player and the most outstanding player. But doesn't it rub anyone else the wrong way that Corey Perry has as many Hart Trophies as Sidney Crosby? Like, isn't that just effed up?
Think of it this way. Let's say tomorrow, the NHL decides to throw a party for all the Hart Trophy winners. Wayne Gretzky is shooting the shit with Bobby Orr next to a grand piano, Mario Lemieux is at the bar trying to convince former teammate Jaromir Jagr to rejoin the Penguins, Mark Messier is at the coat check explaining to Eric Lindros how to skate with your head up and Gordie Howe is on the patio having a smoke and telling Peter Forsberg about the his first career hat trick.
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Posted Sunday, April 24, 2011 08:52 AM
The Magic will be real bad, real soon
LeBron's "Decision" left a bad taste in all our mouths. Fans didn't like seeing players conspire to join forces but you can't blame the two-time MVP from wanting to play GM.
Danny Ferry could never put the right pieces around James in Cleveland, so why wouldn't he just say, "Screw it, I'll do this myself."
Well, get ready to see the Orlando Magic look as bad as the Cleveland Cavaliers very soon.
John Hollinger and a bunch of other statheads think Dwight Howard is the league's most valuable player. I didn't believe it until I started watching Orlando's playoff series against the Hawks.
No superstar as a worst supporting cast than Howard. GM Otis Smith has surrounding the league's best center with a cast of streak shooters who are allergic to playing defense.
I couldn't believe it when I read Forbes Magazine's report that the Magic had the second highest payroll ($89 million) in the NBA and fifth largest in team sports. Smith has assembled the worst roster - outside of Howard - that money can buy.
The Magic might come back to win the series against the Hawks - BetJamaica has them at -240 despite being down 2-1 - but there's no way they're going to be able to beat Chicago and then either Boston or Miami.
That's why certain Howard is going to opt out of his contract at the end of next season and join another superstar for a chance at a ring....
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Posted Monday, March 28, 2011 10:16 AM
Why VCU's Final Four run is bad for college basketball
The Virginia Commonwealth Rams have made Jim Boehiem a very happy man.
The head coach of Syracuse was the most vocal supporter of expanding the tournament to 96 teams. And after VCU's
improbable run to the Final Four, Boehiem's dream may come true and it'll be a nightmare for college basketball fans.
That's why VCU is on my shit list today.
I know what you guys are thinking: What an asshole. This guy probably rooted against Hickory High, Rudy and the Jamaican bobsled team, too.
Hear me out though. The Rams are playing better than any other team in the tournament and I'm not trying to rain their parade. I'm not railing against mid major programs either. I'd be just as upset if USC or Clemson was making this crazy run instead.
The success of VCU is the all the firepower Boehiem and other expansion advocates need to destroy the perfect bracket sheet and water down the best tournament in sports.
What do you guys think? Am I way off here? Does anyone else want to see a 96-team tournament in light of VCU's Final Four run?
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Posted Sunday, March 13, 2011 11:42 PM
Is Chris Webber the biggest waste of talent ever?
Just watching all those old Chris Webber highlights from his Michigan days. Here's a guy who's 6-10, can jump out of the gym and passes and dribbles better than most wing players.
That's why, despite all his success in the NBA, I gotta consider his pro career a disappointment.
I don't think I've seen a complete and polished player at the college level in the last 20 years. I never saw Len Bias play, but Chris Webber had all the skills and athleticism that give college coaches like John Calipari 24-hour erections.
Some people are going to put guys that never panned out in the Association ahead of Webber on this but I think that's a mistake.
Think of it this way: C-Webb was so talented that GM's never gave up on this guy despite the marijuana charges, despite the shoulder injuries and despite his sour attitude (Golden State and Washington).
Sure he became an All-Star and even an All-NBA third teamer, but that's small potatoes for Webber. I'm just think that for the first 10 years of his pro career, 90 percent of the time Webber took the floor that he was the most talented player on the hardwood.
Look, we know Chris is a prideful guy. Remember when he verbally choke slammed David Kahn when the T-Wolves GM compared him to Darko Milicic? Skip to the two-minute mark.
I just can't help but look back at Webber's career and think "what if"?
What do you guys think? Am I way off base here?
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Posted Sunday, February 27, 2011 10:08 AM
What exactly does Richard Hamilton want?
How do you solve a problem like Richard Hamilton? The grumpy veteran continues to mope on the bench in Detroit all because of his own actions and decisions.
He, according to reports, belittled his coach, John Kuester, twice in front of the rest of the Pistons team. That's why he's buried on the pine.
So, Detroit management, hoping to rid themselves of the distraction, put together a trade that would have sent Rip to Cleveland. The Cavaliers would have immediately bought out the former All-Star's contract, giving Hamilton the chance to sign with a contender for the rest of the season.
But Hamilton didn't like the conditions of the buyout - thought he wasn't going to see enough cash. So, instead of playing a contributing role for a championship caliber team (Chicago probably), Hamilton is left whining and trying to sabotage Kuester with mutinous ploys.
I don't get it. I mean, who does Rip have to blame other than himself? He had his chance to skip town and he blew it and now he's organizing no-shows at practice because he's pissed with how things turned out?
Someone's going to have to explain the logic to me.
The Pistons fell to the Sixers with a limited bench on Friday but bounced back with a win against the Jazz as 5-point home dogs. I think the best way to play this team is to back the over. Detroit's players aren't interested in playing defense which is why its opponents have reach the century mark in seven of its last eight games....
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Posted Monday, February 21, 2011 01:20 PM
How do you bet teams missing star players?
You can't win in the NBA without star players. You need a guy or two who can carry your offense at times and get to the free throw line when your offense is. So how do you bet a team when its missing its best player?
We've got a piece in the No. 1 today about which players are worth the most to the line and some people are questioning whether these ballers are worth as much as our panel says.
It's a fair question and something I find pretty interesting. I've talked to oddsmakers and cappers a bunch of times about this topic and I always learn something new.
Here are two things to keep in mind:
Oddsmakers set these lines with the public in mind. I know, I know. Not breaking any news here but sometimes we forget how much public perception plays into the art of making a line. If the majority of people jump at the chance to fade the Lakers when Kobe Bryant's not playing, the bookies have to alter the line to the point that backing the Kobe-less Lakers becomes more attractive.
Another thing you want to watch for whenever a star player goes down is how that team plays in the first game or two. A couple different oddsmakers have told me that teams missing their best players will rally in the first instance or so and overachieve. Over time the void begins to be felt and those teams really start to struggle.
Best example of this is the Cleveland Cavaliers with and without LeBron James.
Many expected the Cavaliers to really struggle at...
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Posted Wednesday, February 16, 2011 08:26 AM
Why do I bet soccer?
I should know better than to bet on a sport I fell in love with because of a video game. Something tells me the fact that I know Zlatan Ibrahimovic has an 85 rating on FIFA 11 won't help me cap a Champions League match between Milan and Spurs.
But that didn't stop me from backing the Serie A leaders to top Totty yesterday.
I built my sportsbook account up through the NFL playoffs and followed it up with some shrewd NBA plays here and there and then I blow a quarter of my winnings on two soccer games yesterday.
I've got no self restrain. That's why I hit the vending machine every day at work and that's why I bet Champions League football.
I should just stick to betting the sports I know best but I know I won't. Arsenal and Barcelona play this afternoon and I'll be watching, which means I'm going to have to bet it. I can't remember the last time I watched a game without any action on it. I mean, what's the point?
Anyway, help me save my
account and give me a winning play for Arsenal-Barcelona tonight.
I'm open to any suggestions.
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Posted Sunday, January 30, 2011 10:45 AM
Are the Sacramento Kings flashes in the pan or ATS gold mine?
So the Sacramento Kings won consecutive games over the weekend for the first time since Games 3 and 4 of the season.
The most of NBA fans were shocked to see Sac-Town top the Lakers at the Staples Center and then end the Hornets' 10-game winning streak the following night, but sharp bettors saw this coming.
The Kings are a bad team - we all know that. But they've been playing hard and covering the number in the process. Sacramento is 9-4 against the spread over its last 13 games but the club faces a daunting schedule over the first three weeks of February.
They've got a five-game home stand on deck with the Celtics, Spurs, Jazz, Mavs and Thunder coming to town. My guess is that the Kings' luck will run out on their court. They've been one of the worst home cover teams all season. It's like they need those extra points oddsmakers give them when they're on the road.
I say fade 'em at home and back 'em on the road. What do you guys think?
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Posted Sunday, November 28, 2010 10:26 AM
Is LeBron James trying to get Heat coach Erik Spoelstra fired?
He wouldn't be the first NBA superstar to pull this maneuver. Magic Johnson did it to Paul Westhead and Jason Kidd did it to Bryon Scott - and they didn't have a proven NBA head coaching legend waiting in the wings like LeBron does in Miami.
Pat Riley, the Heat's team president and former bench boss, is a five-time NBA champion as a head coach and he's one of the main guys who convinced James to take his talents to South Beach.
The defending, two-time league MVP obviously isn't a big fan of Spoelstra's. Check out this rude little bump during last night's loss to the Mavericks.
James also called out his new coach after the Heat's loss to the Celtics back on Veterans' Day.
"For myself, 44 minutes is too much," LeBron told reporters after the game. "I think Coach Spo knows that."
James and the Heat are 1-4 straight up over their last five games and are just 1-11 against the spread in their last 12 games.
So what's the over/under games Spoelstra has left as the Heat's head coach? I'd make the line around 5.5 and I'd take the under.
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Posted Saturday, November 20, 2010 03:53 PM
Steve Nash still among NBA's most valuable players
He's a 36-year-old point guard who can't play a lick of defense but he's still arguably the league's most valuable players.
Don't believe me?
Then you obviously didn't see the Suns in action Wednesday night against the Heat and Thursday against the Magic.
Nash played against the Heat but his groin was clearly bothering him. He sat out against the Magic and it's not clear when he'll be back.
It doesn't matter who's on the Suns roster. Their offense doesn't function without Nash on the floor. Phoenix lives and dies with the 3-pointer and it doesn't get off good looks without Nash opening things up.
Backup point guard Goran Dragic is a great at getting to the paint and he was huge coming off the bench for Phoenix last year in the playoffs. But he's a scoring guard and isn't great at getting his teammates involved.
Nash won't play tonight against the Bobcats (BetJamaica has Charlotte as a 1-point home dog) and is doubtful for Monday's game against the Rockets. I know those are two bad teams, but I'm going to be fading Phoenix in both spots.
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Multiple oddsmakers have told me that an NBA team missing its star player usually puts out a maximum effort in the first game. After that game things tend to balance out and the absence of the start player really gets felt.
I saw a perfect example of that Friday night. The Celtics played like crap and the Thunder, missing Kevin Durant (and Jeff Green) made the...
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Posted Thursday, November 11, 2010 01:16 PM
Where does Pau Gasol rank among Laker big men?
You want to know why the Los Angeles Lakers are creeping up on the Celtics' record for most NBA championships? Two words: Pau Gasol.
The Purple and Gold have been to three Finals and won two of them in the 2.5 seasons Pau has been a Laker. The guy is averaging a career-high 23.4 points to go along with 10.8 rebounds and 4.8 assists.
It's impossible not to appreciate the bad bearded man's skills when you watch him play. He shoots, passes and dribbles like a point guard and his hands are softer than the world's finest quilted toilet paper.
The Lakers Fox Sports crew put up a poll during a game against the T-Wolves asking who the greatest Los Angeles big man of all-time is: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wilt Chamberlain, George Mikan, Shaquille O'Neal or Pau Gasol.
After getting over the initial shock that Vlade Divac, Elden Campbell and Travis Knight all were not included in this poll, I debated over how high Gasol would be on this list.
Here's how I'd rank 'em.
1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
He was there for 14 years and helped the Lakers win five titles. He was the best player in at least three of those Finals wins too. Longevity is the reason this guy stays at the top of this list.
2. Shaquille O'Neal
La-La land owned the best years of Shaq's dominating career. No one could guard the Big Fella unless they fouled him and that's why every contending team in the West at that time had to have three centers (18 fouls) on the roster.<...
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Posted Wednesday, November 03, 2010 12:15 AM
Al Horford or Joakim Noah: Whom would you rather have?
The Atlanta Hawks just locked up their All-Star big man Al Horford. Five years, $60 million. It's the same deal that former Florida Gator teammate Joakim Noah signed with the Chicago Bulls over the summer.
So, this begs the question – which guy would you rather have on your team?
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Most draft analysts thought Noah would have been the first overall pick in the 2006 draft if he'd left Florida. But the eccentric center returned for another year and championship with the Gators and scouts soon decided that Horford was the better prospect.
Noah was scooped up by the Bulls with the ninth pick while the Hawks jumped on Horford with the third pick. Joakim didn't show much polish in his rookie season while Horford made a late charge for Rookie of the Year almost stealing the honor from some guy named Durant.
But the gap has closed since. Horford's offensive post game has been slow to develop. Still, Big Al is in ESPN stat guru John Hollinger's top 11 in PER (player efficiency rating) while Noah is just outside the top 80.
But Noah's ridiculous rebounding rate and interior defending have made him one of the league's most indispensable players. Remember, the Bulls wouldn't give up Noah for any trade for Carmelo Anthony.
My money's on Noah, if only because of his superior dancing skills.
So what do you guys think? Which big man do you want ballin' on your club? ...
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Posted Tuesday, November 02, 2010 11:17 PM
Why does Kurt Rambis hate Kevin Love so much?
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis promised that fourth quarter benching of Kevin Love in last week's game against the Kings was a one-time deal. But there was the T-Wolves' franchise player with his butt on the bench in the third quarter against the Heat.
Less than four minutes into the second half, Rambis pulled Love in favor of Anthony Tolliver. Love didn't play the rest of the quarter and, not surprisingly, Minnesota's offense went to the pine with him.
The Wolves ended up losing 129-97 and failed to cover as 16.5-point dogs at BetJamaica.com.
So why does Rambis hate his talented big man so much? Because Love is everything that Rambis wasn't as a player: offensively gifted and defensively limited.
Rambis was a dirty work kind of guy during his playing career. His game wasn't pretty but he worked his butt off and that's why he prefers Tolliver. He sees himself in the fourth-year man out of Missouri.
Memo to Rambis: Effort can only get you so far. You need guys that can fill the hoop, and Love is one of those guys. Tolliver isn't. You think Pat Riley would have benched James Worthy in favor Rambis because Worthy was late on a defensive rotation?
So Love has been pulled for long stretches in two games so far and the Wolves' record in those games against the spread is… what for it… 0-2. What a surprise.
Continue to fade Minny. This team is a mess and is being run by a coach who's absolutely clueless. Kind of remin...
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I am due with baby #2 in early April and we wanted to do cloth diapering. DH is nervous about it and asked if we could do disposibles the first month, and I just said yes since he was at least willing to cloth diaper beyond.
My question is about sizing: which size should I get? Also, we might have a possible Amazon registry for a post-birth "shower" so if people really want to get a gift I can put down some cloth diapering options, but I just don't know what size to get.
Any advice?
(DS was 8lbs, 4.9oz... so I'm expecting #2 to be approx the same size. Average.)


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Aintree Betting: Darlan respected but opposed at short odds in Friday opener
Aintree 2.00pm – Grade 2 Novices Hurdle – 2m 110yds
Darlan heads here after a fine 2nd in the Supreme Novices Hurdle at Cheltenham and is currently a 6-4 favourite with William Hill. It wasn't beaten far and had previously looked a smart sort when falling late on against Zarkandar at Newbury. McCoy once again takes to the saddle for this Henderson trained horse and these famous gold and green hoops were a success at Cheltenham in several races. It is the top rated on 148 and should be involved at the finish but looks short enough at 6-4.
Prospect Wells can be expected to go better on this flatter track and it was a group 2 and listed winner on the flat before going hurdling. Nicholls has started the week in fair form and can be expected to be visiting the winners enclosure again this week. His horses had been in poor form just before Cheltenham and it could be that any problems within the yard have passed and we will see the true form of his horses this week. Expect to see this held up and delivered late by Ruby Walsh.
Agent Archie led the way at Cheltenham for most of the race but then weakened and dropped away, finishing 12th in the Supreme Novices and was beaten just over 16 lengths. It had used these tactics to good effect in a maiden hurdle and a novice hurdle but could not get away with them in a better class race. It also raced prominently on the flat and managed 4 wins from 9 races and is 2 from 3 over hurdles. Jason Maguire takes over from Henry Brooke and should be able to judge the pace better. I can see this running a big race at a big price.
Captain Conan is already a grade 1 hurdle winner but has been beaten on its last 2 starts and looks like we will see its potential next season over fences. Geraghty takes the ride for Henderson and was on board for the grade 1 win when finishing in front of Colour Squadron and Prospect Wells. Its last 2 races were over 18f and it takes a slight drop in trip here.
Oscara Dara is another Henderson runner and David Bass takes the ride. It is 7 years old but only has 3 starts and has recorded 2 wins and a 2nd place. Bass was on board last time out in a class 4 novice hurdle and he steered it home for a very impressive 20 length win. Although it looks the 3rd choice of the Henderso runners it certainly looks progressive and is both lightly raced and inexperienced, depending on how you interpret the 3 career starts.
Vulcanite progressed through handicaps on the flat and won 4 in a row at class 4 to class 2 level. It was also a close 3rd in a listed race at Pontefract but went backwards from July to October. It was 2nd to Tetlami at Christmas and that one was poor at Cheltenham. It has a 7 length win over Spiekeroog and a 9 length defeat to Montbazon and finished 10th in the Supreme Novices Hurdle at the festival. It looked like it would throw down a challenge to the winner but faded badly and was beaten 14 ½ lengths.
Right Step has had 1 start over hurdles and won at Kempton in March. It has a series of 2nd places in class 2 handicaps on various grounds from good to firm and good to soft. Aintree was always the plan and it comes here fresh, having avoided the festival. It steps up from novice company to grade 2 class here but is potentially a smart sort.
The other runners vary from 20-1 to 100-1 and the most likely of those to spring a shock would be Theatre Guide, a 20-1 chance that won a class 4 novice hurdle last time out.
Keep a close eye on Agent Archie before the race as it sweated badly at Cheltenham. It would be interesting to see if they took it to the start early or tried ear plugs on the horse to keep it calm in the parade ring.
1pt EW – Agent Archie 20-1 Stan James
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CAT EARS - PDF Downloadable Sewing e-Pattern
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This pattern is for an adorable CAT EARS Diaper Cover! There are 2 sizes of patterns, 0-12 Months and 12-24 Months and both sizes are included!!!
Wouldn't your little one be adorable in this diaper cover? The pattern is such a cute Halloween diaper cover, and fun to make! The cat has a pompom nose and small rickrack whiskers. You can use this color scheme for Halloween, or use other colors for all the rest of the year. This diaper cover is shown on a 18 Month old mannequin.
Skill level: This pattern is for intermediate sewers.
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