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David Letterman once called his one of the greatest voices in all of music.
Baldemar Huerta, known worldwide as Freddy Fender, rose from the humble beginnings of a migrant worker to the summit of fame in the mainstream music industry — and he did it three times. And although he changed his name to the more American alliteration, Fender was one of the first artists to successfully incorporate Spanish lyrics into popular music.
His distinctive tenor voice had a ringing simplicity that gave an impression of purity, and the simplicity of his songs reflected a similar purity, reflected in a life and career that never strayed too far from his home in Texas' Rio Grande Valley.
Fender first gained popularity in the 1950s with Spanish-language covers of popular songs including Harry Belafonte's "Jamaican Farewell" and Elvis Presley's "Don't Be Cruel."
A drug conviction and three years in a Louisiana prison derailed his career in the 1960s, but Fender continued playing small venues until his recording of "Before the Next Teardrop Falls" and other songs turned him into one of the top country performers of the 1970s. Even at the height of his fame in American country music, Fender continued to weave Spanish into his English-language hits, and to sing Spanish classics such as "Vaya con Dios" and "Allá en el Rancho Grande."
That respect for the culture and language of his ancestors continued through his third stint on the music charts, as a member of the legends group the Texas Tornadoes.
We can all learn from his persistence, and his willingness to work his way back to the top over and over again. His eternal respect for his origins, even amid success in the world of pop culture, is equally admirable. It's worth noting that the last of his three Grammy awards was for a complete throwback to his roots, an album titled "La Música de Baldemar Huerta."
People who knew Fender note how he always remained a man of simple tastes, who never was overwhelmed by the trappings and attention of fame. That fact is also worthy of note to so many of us who might try too hard to impress others with fancy clothes, gaudy jewelry or other accouterments of success.
Certainly, we can also learn from his mistakes. Freddy Fender is the latest of many celebrities like Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings who have left this world far too soon after years of hard living caught up to them. Although his death earlier this month is attributed to cancer, his later years were marked by battles with hepatitis and other health problems that included a kidney transplant from his daughter.
Baseball great Mickey Mantle died thinking he was a failure. After receiving a liver transplant in 1995, Mantle warned others to take better care of themselves. "God really blessed me," Mantle said. "And I blew it." Noting that many considered him a role model, he continued: "This is a role model. Don't be like me."
Freddy Fender, on the other hand, always showed a brighter side. Even as he acknowledged his mistakes and the effects of his lifestyle, he remained positive. Even to the end, according to his widow Vangie, he talked about getting better and returning to the stage. As someone who grew from abject poverty to the heights of fame and fortune, he seemed willing to take on every challenge, including poor health.
This indomitable spirit and positive attitude could be Baldemar Huerta's greatest legacy. Even though many of his greatest hits were songs about heartbreak and hard times, the popular image of him is as a jovial troubadour, a man with a constant smile as big as the unruly head of hair he wore like a halo, a man who seemed happy with his place in the world.
One thing is certain: Freddy Fender made the world a happier place for many people.


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Report: Sun Belt adding Georgia Southern, Appalachian State
Programs moving out of FCS to join conference
Published On: Mar 26 2013 09:22:55 AM CDT
The two programs are moving out of FCS (formerly Division I-AA) status and will be ineligible for the FCS championship in 2013.
They will also be ineligible for a Sun Belt title or FBS postseason play as they transition to the FBS level next year.
Adding Georgia Southern and Appalachian State would give the Sun Belt 10 football members and 12 basketball members.
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Wow, the Warriors beat the Wizards pretty handily.
In the words of my boy Tony Realli from "Around the Horn"...."alright alright alright" haha, welcome to the very first edition of "Today in the NBA" most likely it will be a monday-friday thread most likely not as detailed as this one either I have to balance between this and finishing up a script but here it is, go easy on it and enjoy...
No longer can Mic Jagger sing that he "Can't get no Transactions" because here we go with the leagues Signings, Waivings, Tradings and important IL placements around the NBA.
Indiana- 1. Waived Forward Michael Curry. The 15 year veteran, now off his 6th team, was averaging 13.8 minutes per game, 1.5 rebounds per game and 4.5 points per game for the Indiana Pacers. 2. Signed Center Dale Davis. Davis who played for Indiana 9 years, after being drafted by them, was recently traded by Golden State to the New Orleans and even more recently released by them. He is expected to sign the veteran minimum for the remainder of the season. 3. Forward Jermaine O'Neal placed on IL. Im not going to talk about IL movements that much but in this case i thought it should be talked about.After being unintentionally kneed by Marbury in the ribs in one game his right shoulder was then dislocated the following game against Orlando. Wish Jermaine the best of health, and to his credit made both foul shots following the injury with his left arm!!! Jordan style! haha
Detroit- 1. Signed Center Elden Campbell. After signing with Detroit in 2003 he was traded to Utah in January (in the Carlos Arroyo deal) then waived, picked up New Jersey (never reported***) waived by them in March...and is now back with Detroit.
Chicago- 1. Forward Luol Deng placed on IL. Another starting player for another eastern team goes down. Sadly rookie Small Forward for the Bulls Luol Deng has been injured on a play by Houston's Tracy McGrady. McGrady apologized after the game for the incident. Get well Luol!!!
Boston- 1. Signed Guard Gary Payton. Well well well look whos back. After being traded to the Hawks by the Celtics then waived Gary is back with the team that traded him. One, I hope the league doesnt look into the moves of Payton in the past month and Two, boy is the Celtics looking stacked. What a turn around in attitude for Payton though, after being traded to BeanTown by LA and unwillingly reporting (under speculation he wouldnt***) hes signed a free agency deal with them. How the league works?!
*** I am so sick of professional players not being professional. From Dale Davis, to Gary Payton, to Elden Campbell, Jimmy Jackson and so on. Listen being traded is part of the game and I know you have families or (insert another excuse here) but cmon. This is part of the game. You get dealt pack up and move. Be a man and a be a professional. It's disgusting.
Nothing to do with Lindsay Lohan sadly enough, but yes this is Rumors. The part of this thread dedicated to the speculation and facts regarding anything news worthy around the league. Heres my Top 5.
#5. Miami- Alonzo Mourning made some bold statements towards Rod Thorn of the Nets franchise. He gave the general feeling of how the Nets organization betrayed him. Last I checked they gave him a 4 year deal for around 22.6 million dollars (when knowing he was sick), they kept him on the roster while he was debating retirement, then when wanting out they traded him, allowing them to get Carter and Mourning to go somewhere where they would buy out his contract....letting him sign anywhere he wants, aka Miami. Whats the big deal here?
#4. Orlando- Doug Christie apparently not happy with his new team. Losing his starting job, minutes, and overall success since coming from Sacramento. "I didn't really know what to expect when I got here, but I didn't expect this," Christie said. "I don't even know what to say. Disappointed is an understatement." Hmm well in regards to this statement Coach Johnny Davis stated he realizes that Christie is struggling with the transition to a new team, but he needs the veteran guard to snap out of his funk and make a contribution. Christie is shooting just 36.7 percent from the floor since the trade, and his defense has been lacking...Christie is signed through next year for a lump sum of 8.2 million.
#3. Cleveland- Continue to cozy up to Zydrunas Iglauskas' agent Herb Rudoy. Even allowing him to watch the games from the plush suites. The Center who has played his whole career in Cleveland could become a free agent next year and Cleveland and especially LeBron does not want this to happen....honestly it probably wont.
#2. Portland- Damon Stoudamire, the 9 year PG veteran who becomes a free agent next year, feels these are his last days in good ole Portland. After Wallace, O'Neal, Wells and Coach Dunleavy leaving the team he quote "look at everybody else and they're in a position to prosper and I'm the last man standing". More than likely Stoudamire, a former rookie of the year, WILL become a free agent this offseason and I'm sure there will be a few teams looking for a veteran point guard or point guard in general to join their team...maybe the Lakers? the Rockets? Minnesota or Utah? The possiblities are endless.
#1. Chicago- On an exclusive interview with WSCR-AM (670), Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf had more than a few interesting words about starting disgruntled Center Eddy Curry. Even though he admitted Curry is a big help in their teams success "Reinsdorf seemed to balk at the idea of signing Curry to a huge contract "I don't know where it's written that [Curry is] going to get big money,'' Reinsdorf said. "Let's wait and see what happens.''...take that for what its worth but he also stated that he was confident that Coach Skiles would be locked down for atleast one more year of coaching eluding to speculation of Curry's status with the franchise. Curry has publicly stated difference between him and Skiles, conflicts in playing time and the overall uncertainity of wanting to play under him again.
ThE sCoReBoArD
Orlando Magic 111
New York Knicks 89
Philadelphia 76ers 98
Cleveland Cavaliers 89
Boston Celtics 104
Charlotte Bobcats 84
New Orlean Hornets 77
Utah Jazz 64
Golden State Warriors 103
Washington Wizards 90
Memphis Grizzlies 86
Toronto Raptors 75
Indiana Pacers 106
Portland Trailblazers 97
Seattle Supersonics 95
Detroit Pistons 95
Minnesota Timberwolves 103
Milwaukee Bucks 97
Miami Heat 104
Sacramento Kings 83
San Antonio Spurs 102
Chicago Bulls 99
Los Angeles Lakers 108
Dallas Mavericks 103
Would have done all the team colors two-way team colors but its too much for a color blind kid haha. Hit me up if you know how to put pictures on here. I asked someone already but they havent responded. thanks...
Special thanks to the Portland Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Florida Today, Cleveland Plain Dealer and the New York Post
Well that wraps it up, post at will and just over all enjoy!!! More than likely Ill keep reposting the daily edition back in this thread so I dont take up all the spots on the main page everyday. Goodnight, Good write!!! peAce Go Knicks!!!
#15...So good it had to be retired twice
Wow, the Warriors beat the Wizards pretty handily.
"One Team, One New York"
i guess nyknicks15 couldnt be bothered coloring in the other names for teams.... jk, its a really good recap, must take a lot of time and effort. Also thanks for doiung this.. now i only have to go to one page to find everyhting about one day in the nba... great work!!
Alright, welcome to the second edition yes the second edition...no no in the famous words of Charles Barkley in Space Jam "It wasn't a dream! It really happened". The first was friday and lets get underways with Mondays.
No longer will you have to be like the great Bill Murray or the beautiful Scarlett Johansen, "Lost in Transactions" of course, because here we go with the leagues Signings, Waivings, Tradings and important IL placements around the NBA.
1. Activated G Willie Green and G Josh Davis. It probably feels good for Philly to get two pieces in that young core back off the IL. Iverson originally was switched to PG, at the beginning of the season, so they could fit Willie into the line up. 2. F Matt Barnes and F Michael Bradley were placed on the IL. Man and I really put my money on these guys being the upside in the Webber trade.
1. Placed G Doug Christie on the IL. How ironic the league is isnt? He complains about not getting enough minutes and now hes out for the season due to "needed" surgery on bone spurs in his foot. Bad news for Christie and the Magic, but good news for the players on the opposing team scared of his wife...
1. Placed F Bonzi Wells on the IL. Hopefully he gets well soon. Memphis is a bright young team and with Pau Gasol not getting any better needs all the back ups and other players to step up. Real good that they have a very talented squard all around, including back ups. Bonzi was averaging 10.4 PPG and 3.4 RPG in 22.2 minutes of play.
1. Welcome to Hot-Lanta. Home of the only living dinosaur known to date the K.Willisauras Rex. The 7 foot 21 year veteran Center was activated today. Back to playing with his old stomping grounds...no not Miami, not San Antonio, not Golden State, not Denver, not Houston, not Toronto...yea Atlanta the team he was originally drafted by*** Kevin Willis is averaging 2.8 PPG 2.6RPG in 11.3 MPG.
1. G Kareem Rush was placed on the IL. Bad news for the expansion team who I was picking to rank up there in second with most wins in the first season by an expansion (the 1st being Chicago in 66-67 with 33). Kareem who was traded to the Bobcats by the Lakers was averaging 8.4 PPG 1.9 RPG in 20.2 MPG. 2. G Matt Carroll was activated. Good news for him though. He's a bright young player who has been playing with the NBDL for a while. Hes was never drafted by a NBA team but has played a few months here and there with the Spurs, Warriors, TrailBlazers and even the Knicks. Hopefully this gives that kid the chance to show off what he can do. Good Luck Matt!!!
*** = even though I made a joke about Kevin Willis I give him mad respect. Over his 21 year career he has played for 7 teams, and unlike other stingy, ungreatful veterans has reported to each and everyone. A theory for all players to consider...
Like a famous man once said "Unlike those painful tumors, theres no getting rid of those even more painful rumors"...actually I just made that up BUT lets get to the part of this thread dedicated to the speculation and facts regarding anything news worthy around the league. Heres my Top 5.
#5. Radmanovic says he wants to return, "but it is not my decision. It is up to management. This is my second home and it's a great group of guys, but there's not much I can do about the future." the 6-10 Vladimir Radmanovic is averaging 12.2 ppg and a 41.1 3PT%. "If everybody who's on this roster this year isn't on it next year, this won't be the same kind of team," All-Star Ray Allen said. "We're successful because the guys we have right now have come together. We've created such a natural bond that allows us to play the way we're capable of playing." Ray Allen and Radmanovic both become free agents next year and Seattle wants to resign both the players. Its just a matter of how much theyre willing to give up AND how short of time it will take Jesus Shuttlesworth to realize a good team and a chance at a ring is more important than a MAX contract.
#4. Point Guards Jeff McInnis and Eric Snow share the same agent but how long will it be before they share different teams? Both wont be back next year and neither can be pleased with the current set up. McInnis becomes a free agent in the offseason and Snow is still guaranteed a 4 year 4.8-7.3 million dollars. By math it looks like Snow will stay and McInnis will go but who knows in the NBA? It could also be a point of who is worth more in trade value? a sign and trade with McInnis? or a sign McInnis, then trade Snow scenario?
#3. Carlos Boozer, a Duke alumni who majored in Business, is said to be looking to getting out of town. "NBA folks have not lost major respect for former Cavs star Carlos Boozer because he has failed to live up to his $68 million contract with Utah this season. Rather, it is because Boozer has been quietly pushing to go elsewhere - instead of focusing on making things work in Utah." Carlos was the talk of many trade deadline rumors even one involved with our Knicks...the 3 year PF is averaging 17.8 PPG and 9 RPG...
#2. During one of Chris Webber's first games with the Sixers, he sat down on the bench and said, loudly enough for a few teammates to hear: "I can't wait 'til this year is over.""It's not necessarily about me and A.I. being on the same page," Webber said. "It's just two different philosophies. That's all I can say. You just have to see if you can fit that philosophy."Webber isn't thrilled about full-contact sessions, just as he expressed his displeasure when O'Brien said that they want him to attack out on pick-and-rolls. "I can't do that," Webber told teammates. "My first step is not there." Looks like theres a problem with the "trade deadline winners"...A one legged, 34 for 94 (as a 76er), 17.5 million dollar problem. Man I wish we got him (sarcasm)...sorry to Isiah for trashing him for not being interested in trading for him...
#1. "Eventually, you do have to take a second look at things and just try to think if it's the right place for you and your family," Curry said. "You start to question a lot of stuff when you're in the position I'm in." "I felt like 4 turnovers in 16 minutes was probably enough, coupled with a lot of the activity around the basket he was very slow to react to," Skiles said. Curry the 6-11 disgruntled Center managed to get in "But right now, I'm a part of this team. I'll try my hardest to do what I can to help us win. If that's cheering from the bench, then that's what I have to do." This adding to the speculation of Curry not wanting to remain a Bull. He is an unrestricted free agent this offseason and with these reports may be up for sign and trades....Now at number 2 your New York Knicks starting Center Eddy Curry...ahh we can dream cant we??
ThE sCoReBoArD
Houston Rockets 90
Dallas Mavericks 69
Detroit Pistons 85
Sacramento Kings 100
Boston Celtics 97
Minnesota Timberwolves 99
Toronto Raptors 95
New Orleans Hornets 84
San Antonio Spurs 101
Utah Jazz 94
Golden State Warriors 99
New York Knicks 115
Miami Heat 105
Cleveland Cavaliers 82
more scores as they come along....
Well that wraps it up, post at will and just over all enjoy!!! Goodnight, Good write!!! peAce Go Knicks!!!
Special thanks to the New York Daily News, Seattle Times, Arlington Heights Daily Herald, Akron Beacon Journal and the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
#15...So good it had to be retired twice
Wow, I cant believe that Marbury knee put Jermaine O'Neil on tje IL.
"One Team, One New York"
hmm.. this topic deserves more attention, i'll see what i can do in the next few days
Wow!! nice work Rady.. that banner is nice, congrats NYknicks15, keep this forum rolling, its my go to site for all nba news.. thanks
The beautiful number 3, Marbury has it..Starks had it...and now todays edition has it. That's right "Today in NBA" Edition Three.
Dont worry about adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying or TRANSACTIONS because here we go with the leagues Signings, Waivings, Tradings and important IL placements around the NBA.
1. Signed Guard Anthony Goldwire for the remainder of the season. In his 11 year career hes played for the Suns, Hornets, Nuggets, Cavaliers, Spurs, Wizards, and the Timberwolves. He's made a career of a month here and a month there, more power to him. He's most remembered for his incredible....yea couldnt think of anything...sorry...2. Placed Center Daniel Santiago on the IL. The 7-1, 4 year Center is averaging 10.3 MPG 1.6 RPG and 3.4 PPG....EXCITING!
1. Signed Center/Power Forward Mark Pope for the remainder of the season. Pope has previously played for Indiana, Milwaukee and New York in his 9 year career. He averages for his career 10.8 MPG 1.7 RPG and 1.9 PPG He's most remembered for his incredible....yea also couldnt think of anything...sorry
VERY SLOW day in transactions as you can see...
Come on come all, from "Generation X" to those good ole "Baby Rumors" BUT lets get to the part of this thread dedicated to the speculation and facts regarding anything news worthy around the league. Heres my Top 5.
#5. Raptors General manager Rob Bab**** has no plans to fire head coach Sam Mitchell, not in the immediate days ahead nor at the end of the season.But Bab**** told the Toronto Sun yesterday that he is satisfied with the job the personable and sometimes emotional Mitchell has done in his first year as a head coach -- stressing that his vote of confidence is the real thing and not a "kiss of death" vote of confidence. "He's a work-in-progress rookie coach, which we understood when we hired," said Bab****, who also is in his first year as an NBA general manager....is it just me or can you tell that their both in their first years??? I personally dont like Mitchell so I can careless...you dont threaten to punch my boy Skip to my Lou in the face!!!
#4. Nick Van Exel is shutting down his season, and Zach Randolph might be following. Van Exel said he no longer wants to play for the Trail Blazers, in part because his left knee hurts, and in part out of protest to the team's management for quitting on the season by initiating a youth movement. The final straw for Van Exel was when rookie center Ha Seung Jin threw an errant pass that was stolen and taken in for an uncontested dunk to give Phoenix a 40-24 lead. On the next possession, Ha traveled, and Van Exel was taken out, but not before he slapped hands with Damon Stoudamire and said "This is some (bull) right here, man." He never returned. Van Exel, who has said he will retire after the season unless he is traded in the offseason to a team that is perfect for him, said his frustration has to do with management quitting on the team's playoff drive while the team was still mathematically alive.....Van Exel wants to leave. Stoudamire wants to leave. Randolph isnt happy. Cheeks wanted to leave. Van Exel, Ratliff, Stoudamire and Abdur-Rahim are all free agents next year leaving only 38 million on the salary books....heres the question, who in their right mind would want to go there a free agent???
#3.Knicks owner James Dolan was not in his customary baseline seat at the Garden last night. And by tonight, Dolan, in a raging feud with his father Charles, may not be in his customary role as Knicks owner. Crain's New York Business reported on its website last night that Jets owner Woody Johnson and former Yes Network honcho Leo Hindery might be interested in purchasing the Knicks if Cablevision puts them up for sale. Johnson and Dolan have warred over the West Side Stadium proposal. The chaos at Cablevision didn't stop Dolan from taking on $30 million more in future payroll Feb. 24 at the trading deadline in two roundly criticized deals. An impending ownership change could hurt the Knicks' chances in the Phil Jackson Sweepstakes. The future of James Dolan's role in Cablevision and whether the corporation will sell the Knicks and Rangers is expected to be hashed out today in Palm Beach, Fla., during a big board of directors meeting....personally I hope Dolan stays Jimmy Dolan that is. He hands out the money, watches the games and lets the GM's and coaches do their job...like every owner SHOULD do.
#2. Former Lakers guard Derek Fisher is part of a select group of people who actually believe Phil Jackson would be interested in coaching the rebuilding Knicks. "I don't know if he's as caught up in the whole championship thing as you might think," said Fisher, who signed with the Warriors last summer. "I think he still enjoys the nuances of the game. And I'm sure that since he played as a Knick it's probably been his dream to be on the sidelines as the Knicks coach." Jackson had dinner with Lakers owner Jerry Buss on Friday and there is a strong possibility that Jackson will return to the team that he led to three straight championships. The general feeling around the league is that Jackson would not want to join the Knicks because they are not close to being a contender. "I think he still sees a lot of positive pieces in terms of people with their individual abilities of guys on the Knicks," Fisher said. "I can see him enjoying the versatility of guys like Tim Thomas and Jamal Crawford, guys with explosiveness." Fisher added that Stephon Marbury would embrace Jackson's triangle offense because "I think Steph is the kind of guy that's always been coachable."...hmm but do we want him? Some say passionately YES. Some say passionately NO. Is it a chance worth taking? It is Phil Jackson though...how many rings does he have? Yes yes he was given talent etc etc. But those shiny 9 rings do blind some peoples clear view of the truth...
#1. Yes my love, my intrigue, my down right obsession with the Bulls/Curry "saga" is continuing and will aslong as something comes along every day like this. "I don't know, man -- it's a tough situation. I don't want to start up any controversy. I love playing for this team, and I love playing for coach Skiles. I just hope that we can try to resolve this situation before it gets too bad." Curry said he planned to talk to Coach Scott Skiles on Monday about playing a conbined 2 minutes 58 seconds in the second half of the Bull's' last two games, including back-to-back fourth quarter benchings. "I just want to play and do think at times I'm on a shorter leash" Curry said. He continued to say "Sometimes I do think about playing elsewhere..." Once again my hopes Isiah will work something to make him our starting Center next season will still be there. Like P.Diddy says "The Saga Continues".
ThE sCoReBoArD
Los Angeles Clippers 102
Memphis Grizzlies 105
Denver Nuggets 111
Portland Trailblazers 98
Dallas Mavericks 113
Toronto Raptors 105
Milwaukee Bucks 85
Chicago Bulls 90
Miami Heat 108
Philadelphia 76ers 100
Well that wraps it up, post at will and just over all enjoy!!! Goodnight, Good write!!! peAce Go Knicks!!!
Special thanks to the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, New York Daily News, New York Post, The Orgegonian and the Toronto Sun
#15...So good it had to be retired twice
Another day brings another edition of "Today in NBA". Number 4 to be exact. The best thing to happen to number 4 since Marbury was picked at that by Milwaukee in the 1996 draft...here we go.
Like a closed bank, I was hoping their would be "No Transactions" BUT there we're three last minutes ones so here we go with the leagues Signings, Waivings, Tradings and important IL placements around the NBA.
1. Placed Center Jarron Collins on the IL. The twin brother of Nets big man Jason Collins, the backup to Mehmet Okur was placed on the Injured list today. The 53rd overall pick in the 2001 draft was averaging 4.3 PPG 2.8 RPG in 17.6 MPG.
1. Rookie Guard Donta Smith activated. The 34th pick of last years draft, has only played 16 games this season due to injury. He's averaging 2.6 PPG 1.4 RPG in 10.4 MPG. Good luck and stay healthy Donta much success in your future. 2. Center Kevin Willis placed on the IL. After what two days on the active roster list MY BOY haha Center Kevin Willis was put back on the IL today. Any dibs on what team he plays for next year?
BUT lets get to the part of this thread dedicated to the speculation and facts regarding anything news worthy around the league. Heres my Top 5.
#5. Same source said he thinks that Blazers GM John Nash probably gets another year to prove himself, but that if Vandeweghe or someone better comes available, there's always the option of Paul Allen throwing his hands up and making a change. I'm not for change for the sake of change. But I think the Blazers need to either commit to Nash now, or cut him loose. That said, like I wrote last week, I think Nash drafted pretty well, and made a good signing in Joel Przybilla. Also, I think the awful Darius Miles contract was more Allen than Nash.....You know Nash is a good GM I mean its hard to decipher his best move to date, if its trading Rasheed Wallace and Wesley Person or trading for Person and giving up Bonzi Wells for him?? hmm cant think but then again I am an Isiah fan so I have no room to talk...
#4. O'Brien is trying to show his star Forward that he is willing to communicate if a problem arises.Such a problem arose when Webber sat out nearly 12 minutes in Atlanta, He appeared unhappy in the lockeroom as most his teammates were celebrating a one point win. "I was asked to come help the situation, and I can't help unless I'm on the floor" "We talked about it, and that's that."...man I cant help to wonder why Isiah didn't get his one-legged 17.5-21 million dollar Forward? By the way his "helping" while on the court is a 34 for 94 shooting....
#3.Former Heat guard Tim Hardaway is happy for Alonzo Mourning's chance to finish his career in Miami. Hardaway, who last played in 2003 (10 games with Indiana), had hoped for the same opportunity. Hardaway spent 5 1/2 seasons in Miami and has settled in South Florida, where he owns various businesses. "I'm happy Pat Riley is giving him a chance, that he didn't give me, to live his legacy out and play one more year,'' Hardaway said. "I'm waiting for that phone call just to do that.''...G Steve Smith...C Alonzo Mourning...and now Tim Hardaway wants to rejoin his old team? No offense but I'm pretty sure Pat Riley is trying to form a great team, not create a family reunion...
#2. ''You guys have had an expectation of Eddy. I don't know if it was ever realistic to begin with,'' said Bulls coach Scott Skiles. It's a polite way of saying Curry has become a soft, whiny, one-dimensional enigma who is wasting his gifts and might be talking his way out of Chicago.Curry tried again to put the saga behind him. ''I felt I was a presence on defense and helped us win,''When coach and player met in the video room earlier in the day to discuss the published reports, Skiles hardly draped a warm blanket over Curry. ''What Eddy got from me is what we tell our sons: Don't blame other people,'' Skiles said. ''I had that advice when I was young, and thank God I did.''....The "saga continues" media is trying to run Curry out of town, it looks like Skiles is...but in some ways so does Curry by his words...Well this relationship begins to come to an end (I pray) a new one can begin New Yorks Knicks starting Center Eddy Curry??? Would be nice but what do we have to over? Kurt Thomas? Chandler could play the C and Thomas of course the PF...who knows? who knows?
#1. Tonight, Knicks face Wizards C Kwame Brown, who has had an injury-plagued season, playing just 20 games. But the former first overall pick still could be a hot commodity as a restricted free agent this summer, with the Knicks seeking a pivot with their $5 million mid-level exception or in a sign-and-trade. The Wizards may not want to pay him with the emergence of C Brendan Haywood. Well I said, aswell as a few others we should look to a few reasonable possiblities for the offseason, and I think Curry and Brown were at the top of that list....are my dreams/wishes/prayers coming true??? Well have to wait until the offseason.
ThE sCoReBoArD
washington wizards 83
new york knicks 93
golden state warriors 104
philedalphia 76ers 85
cleavland cavaliers 111
orlando magic 92
FINAL scores as they come along....
Well that wraps it up, post at will and just over all enjoy!!! Goodnight, Good write!!! peAce Go Knicks!!!
Special thanks to the Palm Beach Post, Chicago Sun-Times, New York Post, Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Oregonian
#15...So good it had to be retired twice
Wow, that would be a great pickup in the offseason, if we could pick up Kwame Brown.. by the way, is there a link or something to that rumor.
"One Team, One New York"
As crisp as a Tim Thomas jersey here comes NUMBER 5.
Like a pregnant woman about to give birth, I'm starting to feel the Transactions!! SOOO here we go with the leagues Signings, Waivings, Tradings and important IL placements around the NBA.
1.Resigned G Jermaine Jackson to a 10 day contract. He's been a Piston, a 76er, a Raptor and a Hawk and atleast for 10 more days he's going to be a Knick. In his 10 days you mind he has been averaging.... aswell call him Action Jackson he has a 60FG% 100FT% and 2.3 PPG with 1.7 RPG...in 7 minutes of play, not too bad.
1.Placed C Wang Zhizhi on the Injured list. This 7-1 Center who plays more from beyond the arc compared to under the basket was the first ever Chinese player in the NBA after being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 1999. He's making another first...the first Chinese player in Heat history to go on the Injured List.2.Activated G Steve Smith. The former All-star and still arguably one of the best shooters in the NBA was activated. Smith was traded back to the team who originally drafted him at number 5 in the 91 Draft (Heat) at the trade deadline. He's averaging 17.2 MPG, 7.9 PPG, 1.3 RPG and 1.5 APG.
1.Activated G Mike Wilks. The NBDL alumni has been with the Bucks, Hawks, Timberwolves, Bulls and Rockets since 2002. Now with the Spurs he averages 4.2 MPG with 1.4 PPG.
A good read even if your not drunk, you pesky RUM-ors. ANYWAY lets get to the part of this thread dedicated to the speculation and facts regarding anything news worthy around the league. Heres my Top 5.
#5.Not important news, but I like the story...Rookie Al Jefferson was showing off his new watch after the game when he looked over at Walker and said, ``Hey, 'Toine, you need to know what time it is?'' Walker may not have known the time, but he knew all about the watch, having spent some $10,000 on it as a gift to Jefferson for yielding his No. 8 when Walker came back to the Celts....Walker goes from 08...to 88...and back to 08 hopefully confirming he's staying a Celtic....Jefferson goes from 08...to 07..Gugliotta's old number..hope he has better luck with it...
#4. OKAY its the whole aritcle from the Post but I was trying to post the LINK but it wouldnt work...read it though its quite good....THERE will be no contract extension forthcoming for Herb Williams now, nor should there be. The days when James Dolan lavished Don Chaney with two extensions for being a good company man are over. Isiah Thomas is in charge now. So Isiah will wait until season's end, whenever this dizzying Knick roller-coaster ride screeches to a halt. Thomas will see what Phil Jackson and Larry Brown, the two best coaches in basketball, want to do. But if it turns out that Jackson is only using Dolan to drive up his price in Portland, Minnesota or Dallas, and if the Pistons will not let Brown break his contract without Cablevision giving them half its assets, then Thomas should have an easy fallback choice. Isiah should stick with Herb.The Knicks have won five of their last six overall and seven straight at the Garden, their longest home winning streak in four years. They have moved out of the Atlantic Division cellar, past Toronto and the Nets, into third place. They are four games behind No. 8 Indiana and play the Pacers twice more. It makes no sense that after beginning the new year on a 3-18 slide and losing Lenny Wilkens, the Knicks are in a playoff race, playing meaningful games in March and keeping the Garden rocking. No one believed Williams could make this team believe. "Once you start believing you don't have a chance, you might as well go home for the summer," Williams said. You want a bigger name than Williams? Flip Saunders got out of the first round with Kevin Garnett only once. A Saunders' hiring would only show that Stephon Marbury, who adores his former coach, runs the franchise. Maurice Cheeks? Please. His resume from Portland should be burned. "Herb gets credit for this, but everyone takes credit," Marbury said. "When we lose, we all take the heat. When we win, we should all take the praise." So let us praise Williams today. He's fit in his two new pieces — Malik Rose and Maurice Taylor — seamlessly. There was no "adjustment period" needed — the excuse Chaney and Wilkens always used to explain a post-trade losing streak. Williams shrugged his shoulders and laughed off the speculation about his successor the moment he took power. All he cared about was making sure the players didn't treat him like a lame duck. He's got a nice way with the players and media, but as Kurt Thomas said after Williams' first team meeting, "He told us he ain't going to take no bleep from us." Williams even got an endorsement from Shaquille O'Neal last month, showing he's well respected by players everywhere. After an 1-7 start when the team's confidence was completely shattered, unable to hold fourth-quarter leads, Williams patched up their late-game psyche. They're resilient now. During the seven-game home winning streak, the Knicks have outscored opponents 105-95, including 40-30 in the paint, on average. Their defense at home has become Gardenesque — teams shooting just 42.1 percent.Williams has Tim Thomas reversing his awful season and Jamal Crawford making the extra pass, taking fewer shots and being a more responsible teammate. The Knicks have two crucial games left on the homestand — Sunday vs. Seattle and Tuesday vs. Miami — before hitting the road for six of the next eight. They have been a pitiful road team and Williams has not changed that. But he has changed a lot of things.So you still want a big name? OK. Here's one. Patrick Ewing, who assuredly comes to the Knicks bench next season as an assistant if his buddy returns. The franchise could do worse.
#3. That it would be a mistake to discount Minnesota's chances of luring Phil Jackson to Great Lakes country. The buzz I keep hearing is that the Wolves have a shot if owner Glen Taylor wants to spend at the Zenmeister level for a coach, even with the Lakers and Knicks chasing Jackson. The lure of coaching Kevin Garnett is apparently that appealing....Phil gets too choose where he wants to go, when he wants to come back, and frankly how much money he gets, must be nice...Where would you choose if you were Phil Jackson? More importantly where would you like him to go?...not New York?
#2. During July's free- agency period, Isiah Thomas will be searching for a big young center and an athletic combo guard to play with Stephon Marbury and Jamal Crawford. It is why Thomas will have interest in the Wizards' roster. Wizards guard Larry Hughes and center Kwame Brown are both free agents, the latter restricted. They both will be on Isiah's summer wish list....The Wizards are notoriously thrifty and may not be able to pay both of them. Brown said his first choice is staying in D.C. Because of injuries, the 6-11, 243-pound Brown has played just 21 games in his contract year and is raw around the basket, missing a number of bunnies yesterday. But he's got wondrous skills and a great body. The Wizards are committed long term to big men Brendan Haywood and Etan Thomas, so keeping Brown might not be a priority. Brown makes $5.3 million and a qualifying offer to him - to prevent him from becoming unrestricted - is a hefty $7 million.....Hughes, who knows?, Brown, maybe. BUT very possibly......
#1. Curry's reality: The rumor that a television network was developing a reality series around Eddy Curry was news to the Bulls' center. "I don't know nothing about that," Curry said. "That's news to me. I hope they do, though, I could definitely take that money."...okay no the "Saga" doesnt "Continue", the saga I call BDMTRTMTBAO....aka "Bull's Dont Move Towards RED They Move Towards BLUE And ORANGE"...BUT I like Eddy Curry, I adore Eddy Curry, I want Eddy Curry to be a Knick next season, and listen buddy say you do have the show cmon look at some of the highest rated shows ever...Sopranos where does that take place? NJ&NY. Sex in the City where does that take place? NY. Friends where did that take place? NY...Bring the show to the big town baby, bull.
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Well that wraps it up, post at will and just over all enjoy!!! Goodnight, Good write!!! peAce Go Knicks!!!
Special thanks to the New York Post, Arlington Heights Daily Herald, ESPN.com
#15...So good it had to be retired twice
If we can land Kwame Brown, plus a center in the draft... that would be my dream. Because then we would have two good centers battling to start, instead of having some forward step up and volunteer to play.
Get it get it! Like the first number of Red Holzman's retired jersey here comes edition numero 6.
If you dont make Transactions you wont pick up the foul...SOOO here we go with the leagues Signings, Waivings, Tradings and important IL placements around the NBA.
1.Signs C Ben Handlogten to a 10 day contract. If you dont know him dont worry ha. He played college ball at Western Michigan until 1996 and had a great career in Europe. He finally joined an NBA team in 03 when he joined the Utah Jazz. He was traded 6 months after signing with Utah to Phenonix. Which he was waived the day after. Had a good outting in his 6 months with Utah averaging 10.1 MPG, 3.2 RPG and 4 PPG.
1.G Bob Sura activated. Yes all Houston fans can breath, Bobby Sura is back. Now you may be laughing but Houston with out Sura has a record of 7-11 (39%)...with Sura 25-14...65%...X factor?2.Placed G Moochie Norris on the IL.Moochie a fan favorite in Houston and of course once a knick...not fan favorite, just a Knick. He averages, in 38 games with Houston, 2.25 PPG in 8.9 MPG.
1.Activated G Bernard Robinson. The Bobcats 45th overall pick of last years draft rejoins his expansion team. The bigger part of the Bobcats transactions is...2. Placed F Gerald Wallace on the IL. Yup Gerald Wallace has been placed on the IL. You mite be saying who? or who cares? Well Gerald is a great young player who spent 3 years with Sacramento prior to getting picked by Charlotte in the expansion draft. He's their starting SF and a good one at that. He averages PPG 11.1 with RPG 5.50. Get well soon Wallace...not being sarcastic here but I cant wait to see the progressions/transactions of the Bobcats in the next year or two..
Lets get busy with the section synomonous with "pshhpshh"....LETS get to the part of this thread dedicated to the speculation and facts regarding anything news worthy around the league. Heres my Top 5.
#5.NEW RULE:::TRADE & SAVE?? Bet on this rule being changed before next season. Since our story last week that the Celtics won't be facing any sanctions for dealing Payton to Atlanta for Antoine Walker then re-signing Payton after the Hawks waived him, sources say there have been a few protests from other teams. The Celtics have denied claims that they prearranged Payton's return, and they really can't be punished because the current rules allow for this scenario. Dallas, remember, did the same thing by sending Alan Henderson to Milwaukee in the Keith Van Horn trade, then persuading the Bucks to waive Henderson so the Mavericks could re-sign him. Yet you can expect the loophole to be closed during the current labor negotiations. One potential fix is forbidding teams from waiving players they acquire in a trade until the following season....Who cares? What's the big deal here? If a team wants to sign then waive someone to free a roster spot who cares? What is the big deal guys? You still pay them their money. And they still get to become a free agent. If they go back to their original team its their choice...If a team pays a player theyve had for 1 season (after signing them in Free Agency) to leave (aka buyout/waive) and they go back to the team they played for prior whats the difference? Stupid idea. Stupid.
#4. NBDL:::NBA MINOR LEAGUE?? Sources on both sides, however, indicate that this is another concession the owners are likely to secure from the union, thanks to a couple of key provisions. The NBA wants to expand the NBDL to 15 teams, with two NBA clubs sharing each minor-league club -- but with the crucial caveat that no player with more than three seasons of service time could be sent down. Veterans, in other words, would be protected from minor-league assignments. The other key? First-round draftees such as Darko, if sent down, would still earn their NBA salaries. Combined with the age restrictions, it all sounds promising. Youngsters would have a place to earn minutes and learn the game instead of relying solely on practice time that never comes close to replicating game conditions....good idea? I think so. If they can work out the little details. If signed players go there who will fill the roster on their NBA team? I'd like it though. You actually can get some interest in the NBDL, get some money revenuing through that league and get some college undrafted or others some decent paying jobs...
#3. ARTEST GONE:::NOW O'NEAL?? Reality is starting to set in for the Indiana Pacers: All-Star forward Jermaine O'Neal probably will be out longer than the five games he is required to miss for being placed on the injured list. How much longer? Nobody knows."There's no official word yet, but I'm starting to be afraid this is more serious than we hoped," Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said Thursday.O'Neal has spent most of the week in Los Angeles, visiting doctors and getting extra opinions on his right shoulder. Carlisle doesn't know whether O'Neal will need surgery. If he does, O'Neal's already shortened season likely would be over.O'Neal sprained his shoulder while attempting a dunk late in the first half of the March 3 game at Denver. The Pacers put him on the injured list the next day, meaning the earliest he could return is Wednesday against Utah.O'Neal quit wearing a sling just days after the injury but favored the shoulder while walking around Staples Center in Los Angeles.The Pacers, who are contending for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, are 2-1 since O'Neal's injury.The Pacers have been able to get by defensively with the help of Dale Davis, who was signed the day O'Neal went on the injured list.Davis has started all three games since joining the team."Had we not been able to get Dale back on the team, we probably wouldn't have been able to win two of these last three games," Carlisle said. "He's been that important to us."....Good for Philly, New Jersey or even New York fans hoping to reach the playoffs. Bad news for the Pacers....but things could be looking brighter.....
#2. ARTEST MEETING:::THE BAD BOY IS BACK?? Pacers People are desperate to see their quirky stopper reinstated, and they're praying that Artest's recent meeting with Stern at the league offices in New York is a sign that a reinstatement is forthcoming. But it's not, based on everything we keep hearing. We await Stern's further pronouncements on this one as much as anyone, but as Stern has said often lately, he prefers to maintain a "never say never" stance publicly simply because that's his general philosophy on life. And as reported in this cyberspace last week, it's believed that Stern applies the "never say never" clause in this specific case because of his fondness for Pacers owners Herb and Mel Simon. In a bow to the Simons, Stern doesn't want to make Indiana's punishment seem even harsher than it already is by publicly crushing reinstatement hopes. Yet you can rest assured that it would be a major surprise if Stern reversed course and allowed Artest to return for the playoffs. No one we have encountered expects it...Okay so heres how it goes guys. You play for a team and you get angry at a game. You go into the crowd and punch out a fan or two. You get suspended and sent home with no pay (even though hes already a millionaire) for the rest of the season. BUT theres a chance if your teams good enough (which the Pacers are) to make it to the playoffs you can play for them when they make it there. So recap here, stay at home for the regular season. sit back on the millions you already have. then play for the championships of championships??? "Never say never"? Flat out ridiculous.
#1.ZEN-MEISTER:::LAID BACK DECISION?? "I guess it's a 50-50 deal," Musburger said. "He could come back and he could not come back. I look at it as a fairly equal scale at this point." Jackson, 59, returned two weeks ago from a six-week vacation that took him through Australia, New Zealand and Bora Bora. His name has surfaced in connection with the coaching jobs of the Lakers, New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers and Jackson parted last June within days of the Lakers' loss to the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Finals, but the Lakers have become more open to the idea of bringing back Jackson.At the same time, a source within the organization said there was caution because of Jackson's "whimsical" nature. Jackson has missed the game at times and has watched several Laker games since returning from his vacation, but there are days when he seems content without basketball as a focal point of his life. Jackson and Laker owner Jerry Buss were part of a small group that had dinner at Buss' Playa del Rey home last week, and Jackson has made at least two lunchtime trips to the Laker offices in El Segundo, although he and the Lakers have tiptoed around official basketball topics. Jackson is also expected to attend one of the Lakers' final eight home games as a guest in Buss' suite. After Jackson and the Lakers parted in June, Jackson wrote in his book that he was stunned to be released so quickly and bluntly. Jackson, who was at the end of a five-year, $30-million contract that included $2-million bonuses for each of three championship seasons, had asked for a two-year, $25-million contract. Buss said at the time that Jackson's triangle offense had run its course and the Lakers preferred to go in a new direction. Musburger said his client would not begin official talks with teams until mid-June, at the earliest. "I don't think you're going to hear anything about Phil's next step in the NBA, if there is a next step in the NBA, until a new champion is crowned," Musburger said. "I don't think Phil is going to accelerate the pace of any discussions. He has obligations that are non-NBA related. As it turns out, his calendar of engagements … frees itself right around the time the NBA playoffs conclude. That's the time when we could really jump into it if there are serious offers.".....Okay going to coach the Knicks? going to coach the T-Wolves? going to coach the Lakers? going to even come back?....I guess the bidding price for a talent given and outdated triangle offense coach is....12.5 million a year!?! Any takers? Sad part..there will be.
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Atlanta Hawks 116
Toronto Raptors 112
Charlotte Bobcats 80
Philadelphia 76ers 112
Minnesota Timberwolves 101
Orlando Magic 96
Golden State Warriors 83
Indiana Pacers 101
Detroit Pistons 113
Boston Celtics 115
Dallas Mavericks 112
Milwaukee Bucks 110
Memphis Grizzlies 94
Utah Jazz 82
Houston Rockets
Pheonix Suns
Sacramento Kings
Los Angeles Clippers
Chicago Bulls
Seattle Supersonics
FINAL scores as they come along....
Well that wraps it up, post at will and just over all enjoy!!! Goodnight, Good write!!! peAce Go Knicks!!!
Special thanks to the Los Angeles Times, ESPN.com, and the Indianapolis Star
#15...So good it had to be retired twice
Sorry Pacific, Stanford, Texas and Minnesota were one spot better then ...thats right boys and girls welcome to seed numbero 7
It's said, it's proven, "Transactions" speak louder than words...SOOO here we go with the leagues Signings, Waivings, Tradings and important IL placements around the NBA.
1.Activated Forward Carlos Delfino.The 6-6 Forward was originally selected in the 2003 draft but never signed until this season. (European thing). Anyway he averages 5.2 PPG in 15.3 MPG. 2.Placed Forward Darvin Ham on the IL.Not a big loss putting him on the IL. He averages a .8 PPG and .8 RPG in 6.1 MPG. Thats almost a single-single haha. He's previously played for Denver, Indiana, Washington, Milwaukee and Atlanta.
1.Activated G Billy Thomas. Recently signed for the rest of the season with the Nets. Congrats on that. He averages a 5.1 PPG in 18.3 MPG for them. 2.Placed G Ron Mercer on the IL.A pretty decent blow to the Nets roster, Mercer one of their good back up/sometimes starting players averages 7.6 PPG. Kind of weird they dont give him a lot of time to play the SG since RJs out for the season, he averages big numbers when given big minutes...oh well its the Nets. Who cares?
1.Signed guard Maurice Baker to a 10-day contract. Another guy im glad for. I like seeing NBDL/CBA unknown players get a chance to get some recognition and some money. Would give his stats but in the NBA he only averages .5 APG and 4 MPG...thats all. Heres to you getting more minutes! 2.Placed guard Nick Van Exel on the injured list.Well the disgruntled Guard (and has every right to be) doesnt want to play for Portland and now he doesnt have to. Most likely hell retire or sign elsewhere next year as a free agent or could be traded aswell Heres to leaving Portland!
1.Activated center Pavel Podkolzin.WHO? Exactly. This 7-5 Center hasnt played a single game in the NBA yet. Good luck? 2.Placed guard Jerry Stackhouse on the injured list.Big blow to the Dallas org. They do have backups but Dirk and Dampier are also hurt at the moment. Stackhouse was just starting to get a starting position (rightfully deserved) he averages PPG 15.6 RPG 3.60 APG 2.2. Came over in the Jamison deal and as of now its worked out for both.
Welcome to "Harold and Rumor goes to Media Hassle....ANYWAY lets get to the part of this thread dedicated to the speculation and facts regarding anything news worthy around the league. Heres my Top 5.
#5. CANIDATE MCMILLAN:::GETTING DESPERATE OR JUST STIRRING THE POT??Sonics coach Nate McMillan had his number retired as a player in Seattle. He has led the Seattle resurgence this season in his fifth season as coach. And yet he is working on the last year of his contract, his relationship with management a source of concern. Isiah Thomas went out of his way to rave about McMillan last week, leading to speculation he'll be a Knick coaching candidate this summer if the Sonics don't take him back. If Seattle exits in the first round, McMillan's departure will be likely. Asked if it will be tough to leave his deep Seattle roots, McMillan said, "I'll be OK. I'll always be a part of Seattle. Just like I left North Carolina 20 years ago, it's still my home. A change of address, it could happen. I'm well aware of that." As far his relationship with Thomas, McMillan said, "We played against each other. We've talked on a few occasions when he was in coaching. I have a great deal of respect for what he's done as a coach and GM." ...Well I guess the coaches Isiah will look at are Larry Brown, Phil Jackson, Flip Saunders, Mo Cheeks and now Nate McMillan...Well is Isiah just trying to generate rumors or interest etc etc? They do share the same agent. It looks like Isiah well more the media is naming names and names and names out there...whos the closest to becoming the Knicks coach? Fans/Media/Owners want Jackson....I want...actually it doesnt matter because well just spend millions on getting Jackson, the end.
#4. LARRY'S AWAY:::WHAT IT COULD LOOK LIKE NEXT SEASON??The Pistons will be without coach Larry Brown for the indefinite future. Brown announced after Sunday's 64-62 victory over Utah that he is going in for surgery today. "It's related to my hip, but it's been a while coming and I don't know when I'll be back," Brown said. "Hopefully it'll be sooner than later." The news stunned his players. The Pistons went 2-4 without Brown in November when he underwent hip surgery after coaching the season opener. Brown's absence "is definitely a big blow," Richard Hamilton said, "because he means so much to our team. But, we're a veteran team and we know what we want to accomplish and we understand what he wants, so I think it will be easy for us now." Brown wouldn't speculate on whether his return would be a matter of days or weeks. Gar Heard is expected to take the lead in Brown's absence beginning tonight in Atlanta. "We played without Coach Brown before," Ben Wallace said. "He is one of the leaders on this team, but everybody has been here long enough now to know what it takes to win, so we just have to continue to go out and do those things regardless of who is here or who is not here."....No Coach Brown on the sidelines? The look of the Pistons next season? Quite possibly. If he does want to get out of his contract would some team be willing to give up a first rounder for him? Aslong as its not the Knicks im fine with it...Dont get me wrong he's a great coach but ive said it from the beginning. He's getting old, already talking about retirement...do we really want to give up a first rounder for a coach who will leave us in 2 years or so? Not me. There's many more options out there....Do wish the best of health to Coach Larry Brown though. Good Health.
#3.SHOPPING IN THE GARDEN STATE:::THORN IN OPPOSITIONS SIDE OR IDIOT?? Expect Nets president Rod Thorn to have a busy summer. Thorn admitted he plans on being very active in seeking to fortify the Nets. He will look to strengthen the bench, for starters. "[Recently], we haven't gotten enough off the bench," Thorn said. "We've played well enough in first halves to hang in there and then we just don't have enough to match it. . . . We definitely need another big guy. . . . And we need another mid-sized guy."....You know I never though much of Rod Thorn but ill let you jump to your own conclusions here...he traded away Kenyon Martin, Kerry Kittles for basically nothing in return...3 first rounders, and 1 second rounder...but he did get Vince Carter right? yea for his two of his biggest players and a good bench one aswell oh plus two of those Kenyon first round picks...he waived Dikembe Mutumbo, at one point whos contract was/is huge (their stilling paying for it literally), who he traded Keith Van Horn to get, he never resigned Rodney Rogers, gave Kyle Korver away on draft day for cash...in defense (to be fair) he did get Kidd via trade for Marbury...and he did get Jefferson via trade for Eddie Griffin....now why am I ragging on him though? I hate NJ BUT he must be the John Madden of GM's...."we need another big guy, we need another mid-sized guy" spoken like a true genius Captain Obvious...Since they gave Jefferson a contract extension (not sure on details) but im sure his shopping money (originally 14 mill) will be cut to a minimum...
#2. JJOHNSON ON THE MARKET:::PHO? DEN??Phoenix Suns guard Joe Johnson said he would visit the Nuggets this summer if they were interested in him. The 6-foot-7, 230-pounder, who is making $2.4 million this season, will be a restricted free agent this summer. That would allow the Suns 15 days to match any offer sheet he signs. Johnson entered Sunday's game at Denver averaging 16.4 points and shooting 45.9 percent from 3-point range. Denver is expected to look for a shooting guard this summer. "When the season is over with, I'm going to be open to see what's out there," Johnson said. "I would love to stay, but it's not set in stone. It's a business. I'm just trying to do what is best for me." Although it's uncertain what next season's salary cap will be, the Nuggets are projected to be over it and limited to being able to offer a mid-level exception at best. The mid-level exception this season was $4.9 million. Johnson will be among a solid group of free-agent shooting guards that includes Seattle's Ray Allen, Milwaukee's Michael Redd and Washington's Larry Hughes. The Nuggets could try to acquire Johnson in a sign-and-trade deal. Phoenix coach Mike D'Antoni, however, said he expects Johnson to be back. "He's a big part of our organization," D'Antoni said. "He's a great guy. We're going to try to do everything we can so he won't go away. We can do everything (because of his restricted status). If we do everything, he isn't going anywhere."....He'll probably stay in Pheonix, and honestly thats the right thing for him. He's young, he'll get paid, he'll start and he gets to play with an incredible (WINNING) team. SHOULD STAY IN PHEONIX
#1.SHUTTLESWORTH ON THE MARKET:::SEA?LAC?...NYK??The negotiations about a contract extension for Ray Allen over the past few weeks can be summed up in one word: silence. Before yesterday's game in New York, Allen said his agent, Lon Babby, hadn't had any discussions with Sonics general manager Rick Sund since the All-Star Game in late February. Allen also said it had been more than a week since he had spoken to Babby.All that silence adds up to an impasse that makes it highly unlikely Allen will sign an extension before the season ends, though saying that talks have broken off might be an overly drastic characterization."We're always open to talking," Allen said.The maximum extension Allen can receive is for five years at around $97 million, though Allen has never said he's holding out for top dollar and would sign for less. The Sonics' current offer is believed to be five years totaling more than $70 million and there is no indication the Sonics will improve it before the season ends. One reason is the fear of unsettling the other free-agents-to-be on the roster, who might be concerned that there might not be enough of the payroll pie left to go around.If Allen is not signed to an extension during the season, that doesn't mean he is certain to be a free agent. The team can still negotiate with him before other teams can begin contacting free agents, which is in July.If Allen becomes a free agent, he will be unrestricted and free to sign with any team. Teams can begin contacting other teams' free agents beginning July 1 provided there is a new collective-bargaining agreement.Under the current rules, if Allen becomes a free agent he would be free to sign with any team for a maximum of six years and re-sign with the Sonics for a maximum of seven years. Right now, he is limited to a five-year extension with Seattle....Allen continued his free-agent recruitment tour Sunday in New York, where the rumors were the Knicks would try a postseason sign-and-trade of Jamal Crawford and Kurt Thomas for Allen. The Clippers supposedly would do Maggette and Chris Wilcox.....First question who would the Sonics take the Knicks or Clippers offer?....Second would you want to give up Kurt Thomas and Jamal Crawford for Allen (turning 30) and a huge new contract?...I thought our new motto was build towards to future, not get that quick fix...if Isiah uses Jamal and Kurt in this trade...hes definitely contradicting himself...Like I said before I hope Ray stays in Seattle. Its just a matter of how much theyre willing to give up AND how short of time it will take Jesus Shuttlesworth to realize a good team and a chance at a ring is more important than a MAX contract...SHOULD STAY IN SEATTLE
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FINAL scores as they come along....
Well that wraps it up, post at will and just over all enjoy!!! Goodnight, Good write!!! peAce Go Knicks!!!
Special thanks to the Seattle Post Intelligencer, Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, Detroit Free Press, and the New York Post...and of course NBA.com
#15...So good it had to be retired twice
wow, a posibility of ray allen coming here.... now that is the first i've heard of that rumor.. man im glad you dig these up because i could never find them, thanks


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starting to make senses
Originally Posted by Sydd
I didn't like the chapter Most common Tobi=Obito theories are coming true. Naruto has seen better days.
This ^ Also, while Obito attacking Yagura because of Rin dying at the hands of Kirigukare shinobi makes sense (although it is as bland as you can get), it still doesn't make up for the fact that he should have lacked the skill to do so. For Gods sake Madara wasn't even training him. wtf lol Oh wait, wait! Let me guess, being fused with Zetsu improved his abilities and blah blah blah Senju DNA is the answer for everything. I mean shit, Kishi should just start having the Ramen Guy sell Zetsu burgers **** it. Anyway, that's my take on it. Oh, and Obito is a little poon for crossing out Kakashis face.
Oh so thats why Tobi goes along with Madara's plan. Zetsu clearly says that Madara wants to create a dream world with genjutsu, a world inwhich you can even recreate the dead. That explains it, Tobi wants that world to come to fruition so that he can 'recreate' Rin.
Also by my count there was 3-4 white zetsu versions present, but no black zetsu shown. Sooooo, i would assume the spirally one is dead, could the other two be the ones that know everything?
Last edited by Gatsuuga; 09-26-2012 at 08:44 AM.
This cements the tobi=zetsu=madara=nagato link. Well the nagato explanation is yet to come but confirms what i've been saying all along. Kishi does not simply troll. He leaves hints about his plots that keep people guessing. How he gets MS is another guess but an educated one would involve rin. No more izuna threads huh... And sasuke is not going to meet his parents. Why would they know everything? Especially more than what oro knows? A wiser guess would be either the konoha elders or the sage animals. Please people use logic and common sense
the chapter was really good i enjoyed it lol i think the swirl zetsu could most likely take over obito in some way as we havent seen him anywhere before also if you haven't noticed he has the same attitude as tobi did in his 1st appearance like being a bit of an idiot also black zetsu could actually be a part of madara because if you think about it madara is using the gedo to stay alive which creates the zetsu and so he can make sure that obito sticks to the plan he makes black zetsu from himself
I knew from the very beginning there was some connection between Obito/Zetsu. From the moment he lost his arm the first time, I realized he was part Zetsu. I realized the whole Obito being Tobi thing since he was working with Deidara. It was pretty obvious after you compared Obito's hairstyle from when he was young to his hairstyle as Tobi.
Plus, how do things explain that Obito grew Madara's long hair in like 3 days?
sad booooringggg ! nothing new n next chap will also b boring dat Rin dying n all
maybe its a drawing mistake but the white Zetsu is hown with spike on his right side while usually he has them on a left... plus if my memory serves me correct, both Black and White Zetsu need to combine so they can feed yet in this chapter we are told these "androids" do not need to feed... possibly more infor is yet to come out bt with Kishi nowadays never say never...
whoa , whoa , whoa . Are you seriously saying that Obito was continuously training for months/years and Madara was continuously sleeping ( or the zetsu said he was napping ) for months/years . And the picture Obito was seeing was in his flashback . The bromance happened afterwards .
Originally Posted by Chatte
Plus, how do things explain that Obito grew Madara's long hair in like 3 days?
3 days? where did you get that idea?
Originally Posted by LssJBroly
Awesome chapter
I cannot wait for next weeks :D
It was actually a decent length and fulfilling :D
Obito with Long hair is not my fav imo though
Omg I want to see this fight :D
We know Rin will die, but I want to see how and why Kakashi couldn't save her O.o
Also I think we will see Obito activate his MS as he witnesses losing someone close to him
Also, I have new respect for Zetsu
He is not as bad as a character as I though , he is funny and sort of nice
saved me so much typing good man!
Originally Posted by General Teno
Im real curious to see what happens next week
also if you remember correctly
Tobi said he hates all Uchihas (when he fought with itachi)
So im curious to see did madara plan it all... Cause if you look closely, all he talks about is rin. and want to get back because of rin
maybe zetsu-madara.. Arranged for them to die to keep him focus
don't say that!! Madara is a nice guy, Zetsu said so himself!
Originally Posted by General Teno
you know how white zetsu takes the chakra of some people
Maybe that was zetsu plan
Once obito gets out. he kills obito and takes the form for himself...
Then whats with all the "You let Rin die!" You're saying Zetsu loved her too?
OT: I loved this one... it achieved a lot... relationship building + rehabilitation... good work Kishi... but why all the Poo? some people are just obsessed!
This is what I think will happen from this point
Obito will be too late to the battlefield where Kakashi and Rin are.
Rin will take too much damage and will be left in a near death state where Obito will appear and finish the remaining foes *something Kakashi never witnessed*
Upon learning of her healing abilities, Zetsu offers to help the dying Rin by absolving her powers and using it to her benefit
Obito agrees and Zetsu transports them back to the lair or another place to escape Madara's vex
Rin doesnt make it and Obito activates MS and vexes for the world and becomes more willing to join Madara's philosophy
Madara is pleased and life moves on from there
Alright chapter . my thoughts ..
1. it seems obito will see how rin dies.
2. he will kill the spiral zetsu , that where he gets the mask.
3. obito will probably wear the spiral zetsu body & and gain his knowledge , heeling faster& some powers
4. rins dead will active obitos, MS
5. IT smells set up for me not by madara , but from the zetsus, to help madara faster i guess
6. It seems obito does not poop anymore
ps. I hate the fact that obito will probably turn on madara seriously 5 against 1+ the alliance & k11 , a little to crowded for me
I think this chapter explained why Tobi was silly at the beggining.
Implying that he wasnt able to use his body back then with Deidara.
If that's true, why was he able to use his body while fighting Minato.
Every chapter gives birth to branches of new questions.
Is it just me or is Naruto manga just plain awful now. I mean the last 8 chapter have only had two good chapters and this last one had 8 about nothing pages out of 16(it's like Kishi handed 8 pages in and said fill the rest with anything, those junkies still will love it), this is surpose to be all about story and information(instead of action), but we are getting little of that and more about nothing flash back. Kishi is getting cocky, lazy and just plain and simple have a big ego, for him to trout out this mess(I have to let a month or two go by before I read the manga, just like I do the anime, but it take away from me going to the forum). No it must be just me, because after reading this forum text, Kishi still have his Balls Boy Cheerleading Drone Sheep, hook up to the Kishi manga matrix, saiding they love it, give me some more master.
Kishi's probably going to make Tobi a protagonist, like so many before...
Originally Posted by Yo pappy
This ^ Also, while Obito attacking Yagura because of Rin dying at the hands of Kirigukare shinobi makes sense (although it is as bland as you can get), it still doesn't make up for the fact that he should have lacked the skill to do so. For Gods sake Madara wasn't even training him. wtf lol Oh wait, wait! Let me guess, being fused with Zetsu improved his abilities and blah blah blah Senju DNA is the answer for everything. I mean shit, Kishi should just start having the Ramen Guy sell Zetsu burgers **** it. Anyway, that's my take on it. Oh, and Obito is a little poon for crossing out Kakashis face.
yeah i think thats lazy on kishis part, senju cells are the answer for everything , i guess tsunade can fight madara if thats the case, also to have obito be the only character of the series grow his hair mmm i dont know about that
Originally Posted by GoodBoyTobi
Question: why when Obito says "prove to me that you are better" do both Zetsu say "we are watching you"? Maybe they dont trust obito, OR they are saying that madara trusted them and made them watch him and make everything go according to plan AKA kill rin and twist obito. Opinions?
The reason why Zetsu said "We are watching you" is to remind Obito of Rin. Later in the chapter we see Rin say "I am watching you" to Obito when she caught him hiding his wound so he can look cool. Obviously everything was planned. Zetsu was always watching Obito and Rin. Madara was looking for a young Uchiha so he can paint him a "different color," similar to Orochimaru and Sasuke. Madara most likely plan an attack on Rin and allow Zetsu to let Obito witness her death.
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MARTINSBURG – A 41-year-old Martinsburg woman who has admitted to having sex with at least two juveniles she communicated with over Facebook was arraigned Wednesday for allegedly sending pornographic images to one of the minors.
Jennifer Lynn Dirting, of Effie Lane, was charged with one felony count of using obscene matter with the intent to seduce a minor. She was later released after posting $5,000 bail.
According to court records, on Oct. 24, Dirting filed a credit card fraud complaint with the West Virginia State Police. She told police she had discovered her credit card was stolen and several fraudulent transactions were made.
During the course of the investigation, Cpl. J.M. Walker of the West Virginia State Police identified three males, one of whom was a minor, who were responsible for using Dirting's credit card at area businesses.
On Nov. 23, police spoke to the juvenile who was involved in the credit card fraud. The juvenile said that he first became acquainted with Dirting after several of his friends told him they knew she had a propensity for having sex with minors. He said a friend of his contacted Dirting, inquiring if she would be interested in having sex with three of his friends. The three friends were identified during the course of the credit card fraud investigation. The juvenile told police that Dirting agreed to have sex with all three of them, so they went to her residence.
He said all three of them returned to the woman's home the following day to have sex again and alleged Dirting said she wasn't interested at that time, but would be willing later. The juvenile indicated that at one point, one of the individuals told Dirting he was going to call the police and tell them she was having sex with minors, and alleged Dirting said she would do anything to keep them from going to police. The juvenile said the woman gave them her credit card so they could go shopping. Walker later determined that the credit card was actually stolen by one of the individuals, an adult named Darrell J. Hunt Jr., 20, of Morgantown. Hunt was charged in December with one count of credit card fraud and identity theft.
The juvenile told police he first had sex with Dirting when he was 16. When questioned, the teen alleged that Dirting has had sex with boys under the age of 16 and that the woman would often give him money after having sex with him.
Walker later spoke to Dirting, who told police that she has had sexual relations with three boys; however, she indicated she believed one of the juveniles was over the age of 18 when the sexual relations occurred. Dirting said she communicated with the juveniles through Facebook and by phone. She told police the communication over the telephone was sexual in nature and admitted she had sent pornographic images to two of the juveniles.
Sgt. D.E. Boober subsequently conducted a forensic examination of Dirting's phone. He was unable to identify any records of communication between Dirting and the juvenile Walker spoke to. Boober found there were gaps in the phone's data, indicating data had been removed from the phone. During the examination, Boober found several pornographic images of Dirting.
On Nov. 27, Walker spoke to the juvenile again. He said he communicated with Dirting via telephone and Facebook and said the conversations at times were sexual in nature. He denied he received pornographic imagery from Dirting.
Boober conducted a forensic examination of the juvenile's cellphone and was unable to identify any communication between the juvenile and Dirting; however, he also found gaps in that phone's data, indicating data had been removed.
On Nov. 30, Walker interviewed a second juvenile, who was identified during the course of the investigation. The second juvenile told police he had sexual relations with Dirting. He also said he communicated through Facebook and had sexual phone conversations with the woman.
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Hamilton's first 3-pointer came with 14:23 left and cut a six-point ENMU lead to 44-41. The Rams (20-5, 8-2), who clinched a berth in the LSC postseason tournament with the win, went on a 10-0 run in just over two minutes, and eventually built a seven-point lead with eight minutes to go.
The Greyhounds (4-21, 0-11), who dropped their 13th consecutive game, mounted a 7-0 spurt that featured a layup by Brandon Wilson, two free throws by Dannon Wafer and a 3-point play by Wafer to tie it 58-58 with 6:27 left.
Hamilton answered by knocking down a 3-pointer at the 5:20 mark to break the tie and set off a 12-0 Rams surge. ENMU did not score again until junior guard Aaron King's basket with 1:04 left made it 70-60.
Senior center Malik Motnii went 8-of-9 from the field and led four Rams in double figures with 17 points, while senior forward Shavar Burch added 14 points and a game-high nine rebounds.
King finished with a season-best 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting for the Hounds, including 4-of-6 from 3-point range. Junior forward Equs Darby had 13 points off the bench while Wafer, who had eight rebounds, and Wilson notched 10 points apiece.
ENMU fell behind 5-0 early, but battled back to take a 14-10 lead on a 3-pointer by King with 14:48 left in the half.
Neither team led by more than four points the rest of the half. ENMU held the Rams without a field goal over the final 2 1/2 minutes and led 33-30 at the break.
The Hounds shot 54 percent from the field and hit 8-of-15 from 3-point range, but they couldn't overcome 19 turnovers and Angelo's 20-5 scoring advantage from the foul line.


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Halloween treats & drinks
These spooky treats are perfect for adding a touch of fun to a Halloween party
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- Freaky fingers can be frozen
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Freaky fingers
- 100g caster sugar
- 100g butter
Butter is made when lactic-acid producing bacteria are added to cream and churned to make an…
- 1 egg yolk
- 200g plain flour
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 20 blanched almonds
Almondarr-mund or al-mund
Sweet almonds have a subtle fragrance that lends itself well to baking and also works well with…
- red food colouring, paste is best (optional)
- 85g popping corn
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil, plus extra for shaping
- 25g butter
Butter is made when lactic-acid producing bacteria are added to cream and churned to make an…
- 85g marshmallows
Bloodthirsty squash
For the freaky fingers, place the first five ingredients and a pinch of salt in a food processor and whizz just until a ball of dough forms. Tear off a golfball-size piece of dough and use your hands to roll into finger-size cylinders – you should get about 20. Place on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment – a little apart as they will spread during baking. Use a knife to make a few cuts, close together, for the knuckles. Place an almond at the end of each finger and trim away excess pastry around the edge to neaten. Place in the fridge for 30 mins, heat oven to 180C/160F/Gas 4, then bake for 10-12 mins just until firm. Leave to cool a little, then paint the almond with food colouring, if you like. Makes 20.
For the brainballs, place the popping corn and vegetable oil in a large pan set over a medium heat. Stir the kernels around the pan to coat in the oil. When the kernels starts to pop, place a lid firmly on top and turn the heat down to low. Cook, shaking the pan often to stop the popcorn burning or sticking, until the corn has stopped popping, about 5 mins. Tip into a bowl, discarding any unopened kernels. Heat butter and marshmallows over a low heat until melted. Pour over popcorn and mix well until coated. Lightly rub oil over your hands and shape the popcorn into small balls. Set aside on a tray lined with baking parchment and leave to set. Makes 10.
For the bloodthirsty squash, fill up a kitchen glove with water, secure the end with a freezer clip or rubber band and place in the freezer overnight. When ready to serve, stir together 1 litre each lemonade and cranberry juice with the juice 3-4 limes. Pour into a punch bowl. Remove the hand from the freezer and use scissors to carefully take off the glove. Place in the punch bowl and serve. Serves 10.
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I've made all of these for a Halloween party one year. They went down a treat. The witches' fingers looked & tasted great and the frozen hand/arm coming out of the blood thirsty punch was very effective and everyone commented how neat it was. Good, great, and fun recipes for a Halloween party. Will use time and time again.
I really appreciated the comments on the size of the fingers.
I exchanged the sugar ingredients for cheddar cheese in cubes mixed in where the sugar would be. It worked brilliantly! The cranberries look especially great as fingernails as they don't discolour unlike the almonds. They definitely took around 20 mins to cook. The kids and I love them!
I made these with gluten-free flour! And they worked just fine - I just added a smidge of milk when it seemed that the dough might not come together, but I'm not sure it was entirely necessary. The picture I put on facebook has received lots of favourable comments! They taste nice too. They are a bit of a faff, what with painting the nails (and the liquid colour I had didn't 'take' that well, I guess because of the oil in the almonds). Mind you they would have been less of a faff if I had summoned the energy to go out and buy some blanched almonds instead of blanching and skinning my own! Almonds are good as the nails though, they have just the right curvature on them!
Great recipes. We only made the brain balls and freaky fingers but they both turned out well. The brainballs become REALLY sticky and no amount of oil seems to stop them sticking to your hands. We tried pushing them onto a metal spoon and then sliding them off which seemed to work a little better. The fingers expanded a little bit in the oven but still looked really good - Adding the knuckles is a really good idea and looks brilliant :)
I made the freaky fingers for a halloween "afternoon tea"... thanks for all the tips here for making them quite thin: they turned out perfectly! I painted the "nail" with a small brush and some red food colouring... do definitely try to add the "knuckle wrinkles" with a small knife: the effect is amazing! :-)
Also did the frozen hand and bloodthirsty punch, which everyone loved. Unfortunately the thumb and another finger broke off straight away but it still looked good nonetheless.
Freaky fingers - Fab, easy to make, i aded two egg yolks as the mix wasn't coming together and had to make them quite fat as the mix kept breaking up. Rather than faff about with almonds and colouring I used dried cranberries and they came out a treat. The kids and grown ups loved them, would definitely do next year.
Brain balls - easy to make and everyone loved them. With the feaky fingers they looked great on the plate. Think my balls were too big. I popped some dried cranberries again to use them up and they were brill. Would def do again next year too.
These are absolutely amazing and they taste fab too! A genius recipe! We used red food colour paste for the nails. The kids' skinny and gnarly fingers worked best as they do spread quite a bit in the oven. When they were half cooked I took them out and remoulded them a bit and then put them back in the oven. I baked mine a bit longer than the recipe said. We're going to make three more batches now!
Just finished making my third batch of these since yesterday afternoon and there are not even any young children in the house! Friends and family are leaving with lots of Freaky Fingers as presents. They look great and taste yum. I did find they spread and flatten in the oven so made them a little longer and skinnier looking and they turned out brilliant when cooked. Like Jo, I used liquid food colouring and it was perfect. Fantastic idea and so simple to make. Genius design!
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|Rotschild Blvd, 6522407 Tel Aviv, Israel
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This private room in our apartment on the fourth (and top) floor offers you a bedroom with a double bed, and access to the living room and a roof top terrace.There is a shared kitchen, and private toilet and shower.
Guest Access
You will be provided with linen & towels; free wi-fi internet access. TV in the living room.
Interaction with Guests
We are a friendly and easy-going down-to-earth gay couple, and we'll be happy to help you make the most of your stay. We are both straight- and gay-friendly, and would welcome guests who are looking for a beach holiday, or who want to use Tel Aviv as a base for discovering the country. Please feel free to contact us in case you have any questions.
The Neighborhood
You will be in the very centre of Tel Aviv, a walking distance from the trendiest cafes, bars and boutiques of Rothschild and Sheinkin, and a short walking distance from Dizengoff Center shopping mall.
The place is only 15 minutes walk from the beach!
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All the major bus lines in Tel Aviv pass near by, and you can easily take one of them to the central bus or train stations if you want to go out of town.
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We only needed to have a place for nights so this was ideal for that. The situation was great and the top roof was beautiful but we did not have time to use it unfortunately.
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Bathroom is small but adequate and is not shared with the hosts.
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Historical Society returns to KillingtonBy Josh O'Gorman
STAFF WRITER | March 28,2013KILLINGTON — The Sherburne Historical Society is getting back together, with plans to restore the former home of the library and the Teen Center.
Historical Society member E.J. Willis is looking to reconvene the currently dormant group, with the first meeting scheduled for 1:30 p.m. April 9 at the Sherburne Memorial Library.
"The group is inactive right now, because most of the past members have passed away," Willis said.
The first task for the Historical Society is to explore the viability of restoring the one-room schoolhouse, located across River Road from the library.
The building was built sometime in the 19th century- records are unclear regarding the exact year- in West Bridgewater. At some point during the latter-half of the 20th century, the town bought the building for $10 and paid another $40 to move it to its current location.
The building was home to the town library, and later the Killington Teen Center, which has been inactive for at least the last three years. In 2011, flooding from Tropical Storm Irene damaged the building. During past meetings of the Select Board, Town Manager
Seth Webb said the town has received estimates to both restore and demolish the structure, with the former costing anywhere from $100,000 to $250,000, depending on its use, and the latter costing around $10,000.
The town has $10,000 left in flood insurance money.
"When I saw the Select Board was thinking about demolishing it, I thought this might be a great opportunity for the Historical Society to have a place to store and display our historical items," Willis said.
While the Historical Society has no official home, the library has become a sort of de facto dumping ground for items of historical interest. However, a broken water pipe damaged some old photographs and highlighted the need for a new location, said Gail Weymouth, director of the Sherburne Memorial Library.
"When the pipe burst, it really raised the issue that they (historical items) need some kind of preservation," Weymouth said.
Recently, Ann Cousins, a field service representative for the Preservation Trust of Vermont, came to Killington to assess the state of the schoolhouse.
"Structurally, the building looks really good," Cousins said. "When they moved the building, they reinforced the floor joists to accommodate the weight of the book stacks, and they're still in great shape. And, the roof looks good."
Cousins said the major repairs would be to the foundation, while restoration work would include removing the vinyl siding — which covers some windows — and replace it with wooden shingles.
Cousins said there are many grants available, depending upon the building's proposed future use. The Preservation Trust gave the Historical Society a $250 matching grant to hire a contractor, who will provide estimates for repair and restoration.
Tuesday night, the Select Board approved a request from Willis for a $250 loan from the town, which will allow the Historical Society to accept the matching grant. Per the terms of the request, the Historical Society will repay the money by July 1.
"We want to preserve the history of Sherburne because the history of Killington has been well documented," Willis said.
"We had 225 years of being Sherburne and 25 years of being Killington, and people will ask, 'Where is Sherburne?" Weymouth said.
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Books on CD: CB TOLKIEN, J.R.R.
Graphic novels: AG Hobbit
DVD: Hobbit animated film from 1977 in DVD: JD HOBBIT
The complete Tolkien companion: 823.91209 T649 T982C 2004
Snow White and the Huntsman:
Movie soundtrack: CD SOUND Snow White & the Huntsman
Related DVDs,
Grimm's Snow White (PG-13, 2012) D SNOW WHITE
Snow White, the fairest of them all (G, 2002) D SNOW WHITE THE FAIREST OF THEM ALL
Snow White (Musical) (PG, 1987) JD SNOW WHITE
Disney's Snow White and the seven dwarfs (G, 1937) JD SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS
The annotated Brothers Grimm: 398.20943 G864A 2004