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The University of Akron men's basketball team, led by two freshmen point guards, beat the USC Trojans 66-46 in the opening game of the Gildan Charleston Classic in South Carolina Thursday afternoon.
Playing without star forward Demetrius Treadwell, who was indefinitely suspended last weekend, Zips players stepped up to fill the void his loss may have created.
Sophomore forward Kwan Cheatham Jr tossed in 15 points and seven rebounds and junior center Pat Forsythe also had 15, a career high, and nine rebounds. Freshman point guard Noah Robotham added 14 points.To read more or comment...
Northeast Ohio may have escaped Buffalo's Snowmaggedon, but two football teams will feel its impact.
Kent State University's football team set out for Buffalo early Tuesday for what was usually a three-hour tour for their game against the Buffalo Bulls scheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesday.
Because forecasters expected another 2-3 feet of snow, the Mid-American Conference, after conferring Thursday morning, moved the game to 1 p.m. Friday.
The Golden Flashes were scheduled to play the University of Akron football team at 7 p.m. Tuesday, but MAC rules prohibit them from playing games so close together forcing the conference to move that game to 1 p.m. next Friday.To read more or comment...
University of Akron coach Keith Dambrot said it himself in an interview: now everyone gets to find out how good of a coach he is.
That will certainly be the case as the team begins to showcase today in Charleston, S.C. in the Gildan Charleston Classic tournament without its best player – Demetrius "Tree" Treadwell.
Treadwell, suspended indefinitely from the program Sunday, is a huge cog for the Zips – offensively, but especially on the boards.
"When you look at Tree you're going to have to replace the intimidation factor which is difficult to replace because people are a little scared of him," Dambrot said. "And you have to replace the ability to go get a rebound in a crowd. That's a tough one. Then the third thing is crunch time baskets."To read more or comment...
From a University of Akron athletics department news release:
The University of Akron Department of Athletics announced Wednesday that Ron Arenz will not return as head coach of the volleyball program.
"We are thankful to Coach Arenz for his years of service to Zips Athletics and the volleyball program," said Director of Athletics Tom Wistrcill. "He has mentored many successful student-athletes during his time here. However, I have determined that it is time for Akron volleyball to move in a new direction."
Arenz served as the head coach of the Zips since 2008. He coached an All-Mid-American Conference performer in five of his seven seasons at the helm, and placed two student-athletes on the Academic All-MAC team. His program also received four team academic awards from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA).To read more or comment...
It may be too little too late with respect to some form of post-season play for the Akron Zips, but that doesn't diminish what their 30-6 win over the UMass Minutemen Tuesday night at InfoCision Stadium. In fact, it was fairly impressive as UA never trailed. It's the team that everyone expected to start the season. So why did they pull this one out? Here are a few of my observations regarding that:
Kyle Pohl, hitting 26-of-40 passes for 277 yards and two touchdowns, had his most complete game of the year. He was decisive and, yes, that includes making the occasional questionable decision, but that every quarterback likes to gamble and Pohl is no exception. Most importantly, he played within himself and the confines of his circumstances. The game generally came to him and he was calm in the process. As for the circumstances? With that arctic air no one could ask for a better game than the one he delivered.
The offensive line knocked the Minutemen's d-line off the ball just enough to open holes. That is what the Zips needed most of all on a night when the temperature at kickoff hovered around 15 degrees with a wind chill below zero. They hit on some tough runs as they rushed the ball 37 times, the most attempts in what seems like an eon. Mind you, yards per carry weren't exorbitant at 3.6 per carry, but three of those, on average get the offense a first down. In this case it enabled Pohl to be effective in the passing game.
The run game and receivers that gave him easy targets aided Pohl's success. In this case, junior receiver Zach D'Orazio led the corps with a career game in both receptions with 10 and yards for 121. He didn't score, but his receptions enabled the offense to keep the chains moving. Green native Andrew Pratt had a nice came with five receptions for 50 yards and L.T. Smith had a key 32-yard reception on a TD drive and caught a 7-yard score. In all wide outs caught 24 of Pohl's 26 receptions. That's production.To read more or comment...
Here's an educated guess that staying warm may not be too much of an option for the Akron Zips and UMass Minutemen tonight when they play at InfoCision Stadium.
At kickoff the temperature is expected to be a balmy 15 degrees with a minus-2 wind chill. Welcome to November where the average temperature this time of year is in the 50s with lows in the 30s. In that kind of biting cold what can be done on the football field? It plays into the four keys to victory for UA:
The offensive line has to get off the ball: They have to be explosive from the point of attack so they can blow UMass' defensive line off the ball, the holes will open and there's every reason to believe that it's possible.
Then run the ball: Because the Minutemen give up 187 yards rushing per game. The Zips have two good backs in Conor Hundley and Jawon Chisholm who can lug the ball. Combined they average better than five yards per pop. They also provide a change of pace from the other – Hundley being more of a bulldozer and Chisholm more of a slasher with the ability to break a long one.To read more or comment...
The University of Akron men's basketball team lost a huge part of its unit when the school announced that star forward Demetrius Treadwell has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of the student code of conduct.
The UA athletics department emailed a five-line news release emailed in the late afternoon.
"Treadwell's suspension begins immediately. The incident has been referred to the Department of Student Conduct and Community Standards," according to the release.
The suspension was handed down by the athletics department and they declined to elaborate further. UA men's basketball coach Keith Dambrot could not be reached for comment.To read more or comment...
The University of Akron women's team raced off with a 80-49 win over the Binghamton (N.Y.) Bearcats in the their home regular season debut in the Akron Classic Friday night despite a rocky start.
UA junior guard Anita Brown led scorers with 29 points and added 11 rebounds to get her first double-double on the season. Senior forward Sina King, who sat out last season, returned playing as if she never left nailing a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
The Zips opened the game with a 9-2 run before allowing the Bearcats to race off to a 15-0 run to take a lead that proved brief. UA eventually clamped down defensively to take control.
They forced 17 Binghamton turnovers which led to 21 of their points. They held Binghamton to 33 percent shooting on the night and controlled the boards 52-32, including winning the offensive glass 21-7. They play Northern Kentucky University Saturday at 3:30 p.m.To read more or comment...
Lilli Piper has signed on to play basketball and softball at the University of Akron.
Piper, a Norton resident and a senior at Walsh Jesuit High School, is set to join the Zips next school year.
Piper, a 5-foot-10 guard, averaged 12.3 points, 8.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game last season in basketball. She earned All-Ohio Special Mention recognition as a junior, and was also named first team all-district.
"Lilli is a phenomenal athlete with a tremendous work ethic and drive," Zips women's basketball coach Jodi Kest said. "She possesses great basketball IQ and an extremely versatile game that will allow her to play multiple positions."To read more or comment...
A total of seven University of Akron men's soccer players earned All-Mid American Conference honors Thursday.
Sophomore midfielder Adam Najem, senior forward Saad Abdul-Salaam, junior goalkeeper Jake Fenlason and junior defender Andrew Souders were selected as first-team All-MAC players.
Freshman forward Stuart Holthusen, freshman midfielder Richie Laryea and sophomore midfielder Victor Souto were tabbed second-team selections.
West Virginia swept the MAC specialty awards. Mountaineers forward Andy Bevin was named the Player of the Year, midfielder Joey Piatczyc was tabbed as the Newcomer of the Year and Marlon LeBlanc was named Coach of the Year.To read more or comment...
University of Akron men's basketball head coach Keith Dambrot announced on Thursday that Peter Agba (Greensboro, N.C.), Emmanuel Olojakpoke (Houston, Texas) and Joshua Williams (Akron, Ohio) have signed national letters of intent to play for the Zips in the 2015-16 season.
Agba, a forward who is 6-foot-6 and 210-pounds, averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds as a junior while helping Greensboro Day School to the PACIS conference championship and Division 3-A state championship game in 2014. He was named PACIS All-Conference and was the team's co-MVP for 2013-14. One of the highlight performances from his junior campaign included a 24-point, 29-rebound effort against High Point Christian on Jan. 8.
"Peter is a relentless rebounder with an outstanding motor and energy, and no player will out-work him on the floor," Dambrot said. "He comes from a great high school program and has been well-coached."
Olojakpoke, a forward who is 6-foot-8 and 190-pounds, averaged 13.5 points, 8.7 rebounds and 5.6 blocked shots per game as a junior at Cypress Springs High School. He finished his junior campaign shooting 64.4 percent from the floor (192-for-298). He earned Defensive Player of the Year honors in his district (17-5A) while helping CSHS to a 22-12 record in 2013-14 and a spot in the 2014 district playoffs. Olojakpoke was the high school teammate of current Zips freshman Antino Jackson.To read more or comment...
University of Akron volleyball head coach Ron Arenz announced Thursday that Patience Brown (Bloomington, Ill.) and Abbey Pawlak (Sylvania, Ohio) have committed to join the program for the 2015-16 academic year
"We are looking forward to having Patience and Abbey as freshmen for the 2015 season," Arenz said. "The pair brings a new dimension to what will be a veteran squad for us next year."
Brown, a 5-9 middle hitter out of University High school in central Illinois, led her team to back-to-back conference championships for the last two seasons. She was named team captain as a senior, and earned several all-tournament team nods in the club circuit.
"Patience is as dynamic of a student-athlete as you can get, and she comes from one of the best volleyball breeding grounds in the country," Arenz said. "Her speed, jumping ability and fluid arm make her a threat along any part of the net. I anticipate great things from Patience during her time as a Zip."To read more or comment...
University of Akron softball head coach Julie Jones announced Thursday that Caroline Cahill, Gabby Fredericks, Kelly Hysong and Lilli Piper have committed to join the program for the 2015-16 academic year.
Cahill, a catcher from Huber Heights Wayne High School in the Dayton area, hit .391 with 13 RBI as a junior in 2014. She earned second-team all-conference honors and was named to the All-Ohio underclassmen southwest team a season ago. As a sophomore, Cahill earned honorable mention all-conference honors and was named the team's most valuable player.
"Caroline stands out with her on-field leadership abilities," Jones said. "She is the perfect student-athlete to come in and help our pitchers get better with her communication skills behind the plate."
Fredericks, a catcher/first baseman out of New Philadelphia High School, was named first-team all-conference and first-team all-district in each of the past two seasons. She also earned honorable mention All-Ohio status as a sophomore and was part of the All-Ohio second team last year as a junior. Fredericks has hit over .460 every year, including a .523 mark in 2014 that featured 46 hits, 18 for extra bases. She has struck out just three times total in three seasons.To read more or comment...
University of Akron women's basketball coach Jodi Kest received national letter of intents from high school seniors Lilli Piper and Fredniqua "Shaq" Walker.
"This is a great week for our program as we add two exceptional student-athletes to our Akron family," Kest said. "Our recruiting philosophy has always been to keep the local talent home. Lilli and Fredniqua are two great local talents that will bring a lot to our program."
Piper, a 5-foot-10 guard who lives in Norton and attends Walsh Jesuit, averaged 12.3 points, 8.6 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game last season. She earned All-Ohio Special Mention recognition as a junior, and was also named first team all-district.
"Lilli is a phenomenal athlete with a tremendous work ethic and drive," Kest said. "She possesses great basketball IQ and an extremely versatile game that will allow her to play multiple positions."To read more or comment...
The University of Akron women's swimming and diving head coach Brian Peresie announced on Wednesday that 11 student-athletes have committed to the program for the 2015-16 academic year.
The 11 recruits are: Emily Christophersen, Karly Crail, Ragen Engel, Sadie Fazekas, Alexandra Hedden, Kim Jones, Emma King, Madison Myers, Ashley Schrock, Victoria Shaffer and Hannah Smith.
"My staff and I are thrilled to welcome the Class of 2019. We feel each student-athlete brings the specific skill set and character we were seeking," Peresie said. "Our team is comprised of driven individuals striving to represent the University of Akron at the highest level. We feel these young ladies will fit in right away and make a tremendous impact on our program.
"I want to applaud both Meg Finnerty and Chris Medvedeff's efforts as we sought out to bring in a transformational recruiting class. We feel we have achieved our objectives and look forward to a bright future with Zips Swimming and Diving."To read more or comment...
It would be very easy to make this post about the five things Akron Zips need to do to beat the Buffalo Bulls tonight and write all of the bullet points regarding turnovers. We'll skip the silliness in favor of some serious observations because UA is in a serious spot in that they would greatly enhance their bowl opportunities were they to leave upstate New York with a much-needed "W."
It would boost the program. It would boost their confidence and it would right a ship that's been blown off its course through the efforts of its crew. So what do the Zips need to do to beat the Bulls?
Stop the turnovers: Yeah, I'm freakin' Captain Obvious. I've been stating this for three games, but somehow they've not been able to do it through 14 turnovers in those three games. Part of it is their fault, especially in one area – interceptions. The Zips offense has a route that's meant to do nothing but take advantage of height advantages they have with their outside receivers. Last week, it was thrown a couple of times and intercepted a couple of times because the receiver did do his job. He had two options on the play: catch it or stop the receiver from doing so. Simple enough.
Don't be afraid to run the ball: Yup, the spread is basically a passing offense, but in their two running backs – Jawon Chisholm and Conor Hundley – they have a duo that each rush for better than five yards per pop.To read more or comment...
From a University of Akron athletics department news release:
The University of Akron athletics department will begin its search for a new leader for the women's soccer program, as Director of Athletics Tom Wistrcill announced Thursday that Vernon Croft will not return as head coach.
"Earlier today, I informed coach Croft that he has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately," Wistrcill said. "Under his leadership for the past several seasons, we have developed well-rounded student-athletes. Unfortunately, we were not able to meet our goals on the playing field. After a comprehensive evaluation, I have determined that our women's soccer program needs to move in a new direction."
Croft led the Zips for the last three seasons. He was named the interim head coach prior to the 2012 campaign. Akron was 17-34-5, 6-25-2 in Mid-American Conference play, under Croft.


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LISTEN: Eva Simons lends her voice to Martin Garrix's 'Animals'
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Eva Simons, the voice behind Afrojack's "Take Over Control," has lent her voice to one of the biggest dance songs of the year - Martin Garrix's "Animals."
"Animals" was an enormous track for the young producer/DJ, crossing over to mainstream radio last year. The track continues to set records as it recently became the highest-charting instrumental hit since 1996.
Eva's voice puts another spin on Martin's smash hit. Check it out below!
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Unit did not work as I expected.
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The unit seems to be well made and thought out. Unfortunately for me, it didn't work as I expected it to. I put it together and turned it on, and it put out a fine mist that was "dry", but it didn't cool down the area at all. I tried to put it in a room with walls on three sides to see is this would help it work better, but still no detectable difference in the temperature of the room. The only way I could feel and effect it had, was to get approx. two feet in front of the unit. Any further away and it did nothing. I live in south Louisiana, so maybe it's not up to the task of 95 degF and 90% humidity.
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Assembly instructios were not clear and very difficult to read. We use it on our patio and have found it to be very ineffective. You cannot use it for any group gathering because people close to it get wet and those farther away can't feel it. When it is operating, you are tripping on the hose or the cord, both of which are very unattractive when you're entertaining a group.
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I was not so sure how this would work when I ordered it. I was so happy when we started using it. Our deck is so hot in the summer and this does an amazing job of cooling it down. I love this so much I ordered another. It amazed us and friends we had over. Highly recommend this !!!
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I highly recommend this fan, works great
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We live in Houston, TX and use the fan on the patio which makes it nice even in the hottest and humid evenings to sit outside while cooking on the BBQ and just sitting around talking. Really enjoying the fan.
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The fan was packaged nicely. Assembly went well. All parts fit precisely. The fan is quiet even on high speed. The mist adjustment works perfectly. Living in a humid climate requires fine mist to minimize dampness. I am very pleased with the performance and quality of this misting fan. The only reason I don't rate this fan A five is because the air pump for the mister is a bit on the loud side. The trade-off for cool air is worth it though!
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Easy to follow directions and works really well. Have only had it about 2 weeks, cools off the immediate area and the mist really is dry. adjustable height which is nice. I would buy another.
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Listen: Flux Pavilion & Dillon Francis debut 'I'm The One'
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Flux Pavilion and Dillon Francis have teamed up for "I'm The One," which is to be released on Flux Pavilion's upcoming Freeway EP.
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Flux Pavilion revealed the song in his "Freeway Tour Epiosde 1" video on Youtube, and then released a full stream of the track on Soundcloud.
The song is characteristic of each of their sounds, including some electro and dubstep from Flux Pavilion, and some moombahton flavor from Dillon.
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Kings Of Leon Headlining Lollapalooza With Eminem, OutKast This Weekend
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Kings of Leon will be among the acts taking over Chicago's Grant Park this weekend for Lollapalooza 2014.
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The Southern rockers are set to headline the festival along with OutKast and Eminem. Arctic Monkeys, Lorde, Foster the People, Spoon, Interpol, Jenny Lewis, and many more will be there as well.
The festivities officially get under way on Friday, and wrap up on Sunday with the Kings of Leon set. Anyone who didn't get a ticket this year can still get their fill of live music by tuning in to the Lollapalooza Livestream HERE.
iHeartRadio will be on the scene capturing interviews, photos and more with the this year's performing artists. Get Lollapalooza updates all weekend RIGHT HERE!
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Christina Aguilera welcomes Gwen Stefani to 'The Voice'
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(Yahoo!) - She ain't no Hollaback Girl, but she's apparently a new "Voice" coach. As rumored, Gwen Stefani will be joining the show's Season 7 panel, sitting in one of those big red chairs alongside her longtime friend and collaborator, Pharrell Williams.
Who confirmed this news? A source very close to the show: none other than on/off original "Voice" coach Christina Aguilera, who tweeted her congratulations to her temporary replacement late Monday evening. (NBC reps had not yet responded to Yahoo's request for comment at press time.)
So excited to have you join #TheVoice squad @GwenStefani! Welcome to our crazy fam! Kisses- xoxo #blondesdoitbest
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) April 29, 2014
Gwen will be filling in for Christina — who, by the time Season 7 starts taping in June, will be close to nine months pregnant — and for current Season 6 coach Shakira, who will be spending the summer touring to promote her new album. Christina is expected to return to the show for Season 8, which airs in spring 2015.
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Biebervention! Usher and Scooter Braun head to Panama
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(Yahoo!) - Panama doesn't look like all fun and games for Justin Bieber.
The 19-year-old crooner's mentor, Usher, and manager, Scooter Braun, headed south of the border this weekend to spend time with him and presumbaly chat about his Miami arrest for DUI and drag racing.
Bieber was first spotted on Saturday relaxing with his entourage in Punta Chame, a beach town on the Gulf of Panama. Justin's new gal pal, Chantel Jeffries, 21, who was with him in his rented Lamborghini at the time of his arrest, was also spotted on the getaway.
Naturally, plenty of Beliebers in Panama have been tracking the popstar's every move and have been documenting it on Twitter. Usher, 35, was photographed this weekend arriving at Bieber's abode and embracing him in a hug.
aw justin and usher together pic.twitter.com/OmAV6uKe5x
— lariane ☼ (@aboutjustin) January 26, 2014
On Saturday, Panamanian actress Roseta Bordanea snapped a photo with the Biebs and Usher at the beach. She also posted several videos of Bieber enjoying a day of sun and sand.
Scooter snapped a photo with a fan, as well.
my friend with scooter braun nitro city, panama jan 25, 2014 #scooterbraun #justinbieber pic.twitter.com/t5ftjHXtMb
— CHECK YES (JULIE)T (@thelumilarrys) January 26, 2014
Ryan Good, Bieber's former "swagger coach" and good friend, also joined the crew in Panama and was spotted with several adoring Beliebers.
@bieberskarma10 , some other girl and ryan good yesterday jan 25 in nitro city panama pic.twitter.com/jdbErdu7S8
— CHECK YES (JULIE)T (@thelumilarrys) January 26, 2014
While both Usher and Scooter have been silent on Twitter over the past two days, we imagine that they're likely talking to their embattled protégé about how to stay on the right side of the law.
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Of course the Duke hardcore porn starlet will now host a web-based porn reality show
Miriam Weeks, the 18-year-old Duke University freshman turned hardcore starlet who goes by the nom de porn Belle Knox, will now host a web-based reality show.
The online show, called "The Sex Factor," will involve a challenge-based competition among eight first-time porn actors and actresses. At stake is a $1 million prize and, of course, "porn stardom," reports the Daily Mail.
America will vote to determine the winning contestant — and help establish the rookie porn thespians' all-important porn names.
Knox (star of "Naughty Cheerleaders 4″) will be surrounded by porn veterans who will judge the competition. The star-studded cast of judges is slated to include Tori Black ("Anal Buffet 5″), Lexi Belle ("Lipstick Lesbo 5″) and Keiran Lee ("MILF Magic").
"This reality show is going to be such a game-changer that Simon Cowell will wish he'd thought of it himself,' a source close to the production boasted, according to the Mail.
Prior to the show's debut in May, there will be a casting call in San Francisco. In January, the winner will be announced in Las Vegas at the AVN Awards — the Oscars ceremony of porn.


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Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony Officially Divorced
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Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony's divorce has been finalized, nearly three years after the couple's split.
"E! News" says a Los Angeles judge signed the last of the paperwork earlier this week -- the final step to end their marriage. Marc filed for divorce from Jennifer back in 2012 after seven years together. The details of their divorce settlement were completed in March, but it didn't enter into the system until this week because of a backlog at the court. The couple shares joint custody of their six-year-old twins Max and Emme.
Jennifer recently split with boyfriend Casper Smart while Marc ended his relationship with British heiress Chloe Green earlier this year.
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Video: Budweiser's Super Bowl #BestBuds ad is adorable
Remember last year's Budweiser Super Bowl commercial with the farmer and the Clydesdale horse he raises? They're back this year for Super Bowl for Super Bowl XLVIII, but with a new friend.
The ad is part of Budweiser's #BestBuds campaign and is downright adorable.To read more or comment...
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Several of this year's Super Bowl commercials are now online, and one pet-centric one comes from Audi. Meet the Doberhuahua.
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Puppy Bowl pooches train with White House dogs
WASHINGTON: Four-legged participants in Animal Planet's "Puppy Bowl" have been coached by two of the most famous dogs in America: White House pets Bo and Sunny.
Michelle Obama and her furry companions recently helped more than a dozen pups from animal shelters around the country get ready for the canine competition during drills on the South Lawn of the White House.To read more or comment...
Video: Pugs falling asleep
Pugs falling asleep will be the cutest thing you watch all week.
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Cat rescued after 3 winter days in Ohio drainpipe
FINDLAY, OHIO: A cat that spent at least three winter days in a northwest Ohio drainpipe has been rescued after initially refusing attempts to lure it out with tuna, the classic call of "here, kitty, kitty" and even a cellphone app that meowed.
The Courier newspaper (http://bit.ly/1d9g89t ) reports a resident in Findlay heard the cat's cries Wednesday. Groundskeepers at a school cut through the pipe Friday to free the orange cat, which was muddy, emaciated and hypothermic.To read more or comment...
Upcoming area pet events
New adoption hours — Paws & Prayers pet rescue has teamed with Chapel Hill PetSmart, 355 Howe Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, and the Brimfield Petco, 3975 Cascades Blvd., to feature adoptable cats and kittens during store hours. For more information, visit Paws & Prayers at www.pawsandprayers.org.
Auction for airline tickets to help homeless pets —PAWsibilties, Humane Society of Greater Akron is sponsoring an auction for two round-trip Southwest Airline tickets to anywhere in the continental United States. The auction that began Monday continues through 5 p.m. Jan. 17. All proceeds will benefit the animals awaiting adoption in the shelter. Tickets, which must be used by Nov. 1, 2014, are valued at $800. Visit the auction at pawsibilities.eflea.ca to begin bidding.To read more or comment...
Report: New Mexico dog positive for cocaine, pot
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.: A New Mexico woman whose dog tested positive for cocaine and marijuana is fighting to get the canine back after surrendering the Labrador retriever because of a $2,000 vet bill.
The Albuquerque Journal reports (http://goo.gl/4qfe8y) 1-year-old Maddie showed "strong positive cocaine" and active marijuana traces in urine tests conducted this week by an Albuquerque clinic.To read more or comment...
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EXCLUSIVE: Brantley Gilbert reveals tracks off his new album
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Country outlaw, Brantley Gilbert is set to release his new album in March, but he stopped by US 103.5 FM in Tampa, FL to play some unmastered tracks off the new album for some lucky listeners.
"We didn't really want to rush this thing...It's been about 4 years since we had that last one out, and a lots happend in 4 years, so I wanted to make sure [you know] I got all of it and got the right songs that tell the right stories."
Brantley also refrenced his his ex-fiance, Jana Kramer. "You outta read the death threats that little girl got." "She and I are straight, we still talk [you know] every week...Sometime [expletive] don't work."
And from the "You Would Have NEVER Guessed File", Brantley's favoriite movies...Rocky, Rambo & The Notebook. "It's a classic love story...I'm a gentleman, but I'm a bachelor, and if I'm gonna have to wirte a love song right now I'm gonna have to watch that movie."


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WATCH: Megan & Liz cover Lorde's hit 'Royals'
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Somehow between releasing their own music and headlining their own tour, Megan & Liz find the time to keep uploading awesome covers to YouTube!
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Teller Madness - Walkthrough
Teller Madness
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Welcome to the walkthrough for the iOS game Teller Madness, if you are looking for ways to make it to the next level, and to improve gaming experience as a master player, you've come to the right place. Here you will find Teller Madness tips, tricks and guides, as well as the opportunity to share your own discoveries to help others move on and beat the game.
If you can't find the answer to your question you are welcome to post it in the comments section below. This way others who know the answer can help you by sharing their own tips and advices.
Teller Madness Game Overview
Teller Madness is available on iOS. For more details on the app, check out our review.
- Publisher: Fazri Zubair
- Developer: PyroElectric Games
- Genre: Simulation
- Release Date: December 16, 2010
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The Band Perry, Fall Out Boy teaming up for 'CMT Crossroads'
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The Band Perry will be crossing roads with a group of rockers. The country trio has been paired with the band Fall Out Boy for the next installment of CMT's "CMT Crossroads."
The series pairs country artists with performers from other musical genres to swap stories and songs and see where their musical influences intersect. The two groups will get together for a private taping of the episode in Nashville. "CMT Crossroads: Fall Out Boy and The Band Perry" will premiere on CMT on November 29th at 10:00 p.m. Eastern.
Fall Out Boy launched in Chicago more than a decade ago. The group's hits include the top ten singles "Sugar, We're Goin Down," "Dance, Dance," and "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race." The Band Perry released their sophomore CD, Pioneer, earlier this year. Songs the country trio bring to the mix include the chart toppers "If I Die Young, " All Your Life," "Better Dig Two," and "Done."


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Bruno Mars & Miley Cyrus make 'Forbes' 30 Under 30 list
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Bruno Mars is one of 30 fellow musicians earning praise from "Forbes."
The magazine has published its annual 30 Under 30 lists - placing Bruno at the top of their Music category with a special feature. The singer speaks about the pressures of his upcoming Super Bowl gig, joking that "if [he's] ever gonna sing in a blizzard, it may as well be at the Super Bowl." When February's big game arrives, Bruno will be the first performer in a decade to earn the headlining spot on the halftime stage before turning 30.
Other musicians joining the Hawaiian-born Grammy winner on the "Forbes" "30 Under 30" list include J. Cole, Calvin Harris, Lady Gaga and Janelle Monae. Miley Cyrus is also among the top 30, along with Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, One Direction, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Zedd and 17-year-old "Royals" singer Lorde.
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Report: KimYe's wedding details
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RadarOnline are reporting that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have settled on wedding plans!
After months of will-they-or-won't-they speculation, the couple is going to tie the knot in a lavish wedding in the Los Angeles area right after the birth of their child, an insider close to reality TV's first family tells Radar exclusively.
Kim is set to exchange "I do's" wearing an "ethereal white wedding dress," the source said, and wants a location "where they can hear the waves and be married under the moon and stars.
"Kim's choice at the moment is a starlight ceremony in California's Big Sur," the insider added, noting that Kanye has signed off on all of the stipulations, as well as signing off on whichever wedding planner she chooses.
But don't think that Kim is going to be making all of the decisions about the wedding — or in this relationship.
Kanye has made it completely clear to Kim that he does not want ANY media at the wedding and they will not sell their wedding photos for profit.
"Instead, Kanye says they should consider a donation to one of Kim's charities like the Skin Cancer Foundation, or Mattel Children's Hospital in a deal around the wedding for a short film," the insider said.
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Inside the GOP Surrender
The government shutdown did not end with a bang or even a whimper. Instead, it ended with a stenographer screaming about the freemasons.
After the Senate approved the Reid-McConnell deal by a vote of 81-18, the bill to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling quickly moved over to the House, skipping all procedural hurdles as it raced towards approval. It was finally passed by a vote of 285-144, with every Democrat voting in favor but more than 60% of House Republicans still opposed.
The final approval of the bill was punctuated by a House stenographer who, as the vote was winding down, ascended the podium and started shouting. The stenographer, who has been identified by other outlets as Dianne Reidy, "had kind of a crazed look" in her eyes according to Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX). The microphones in the chamber were off during the vote so that what she was saying was unintelligible on the floor. However, after she was escorted out of the House chamber by several staffers, she shouted: "He will not be mocked!" referring, presumably, to God. She went on to proclaim that the United States "was not one nation under God, had it been, the Constitution would not have been written by freemasons. They go against God. You cannot serve two masters. Praise be to God. Lord Jesus Christ."
Her outburst visibly disturbed a number of members and staffers, including House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) and Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX), both of whom ran out of the chamber after her.
Perhaps the crazed scene was a fitting climax to a 16-day impasse that shut down the federal government and pushed the U.S. to the brink of default. There were plenty of other surprises last night; perhaps the biggest contained in the bill itself was the inclusion of an extra $2 billion to fund the Olmstead Dam and Lock in Kentucky. The addition of this appropriation prompted Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) to rage, calling it disgusting. The provision being included was credited to the chair and ranking member of the relevant Appropriations subcommittee, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN). Strangely though, the committee's chair, Barbara Mikulski, had no idea that it was included in the final bill.
Another surprise was the support John Boehner was getting from the most conservative members of his caucus. Rep. Tim Huelskamp (R-KS), one of the leaders of the attempted coup to oust Boehner as Speaker in January, was effusive about Boehner's leadership. "I think he did a good job on this one and that is not something I have said often in the past," said Huelskamp. He praised Boehner for sticking with the Republicans in his conference "all the way to the end."
The rest of the night played out as many had predicted. The strategy of Ted Cruz and much of the House Republicans to tie defunding Obamacare with keeping the government open failed. Rep Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) seemed to suggest there was never any cohesive plan at all on this from the beginning. "Well, I don't know if you characterize it as a strategy," said Fortenberry. "It might have been a momentary decision of a few that sort of carried into a momentum for the institution, in other words, got imposed on the institution. It was not prudential ground to fight on."
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Complete list of winners at the 79th annual Academy Awards, presented Sunday night at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles:
Best Motion Picture: ''The Departed''To read more or comment...
Randy Newman is the Sheryl Crow of the Oscars.
If he writes a song that appears in a film, particularly an animated film..you can bet your bippy that it's gonna be nominated...17 noms, baby (15 before a win for âIf I Didnât Have Youâ from Monsters Inc. in 2K1).
Randy postponed his Akron show due to illness but he pulled it together for Oscar.To read more or comment...
...the band that performs....WINS!
The Chili's receive the best Rock Album of the Year.
The Dixie Chicks Lovefest is official.
Good for them, it's been a rough couple years and you gotta appreciate the fact they weathered the storm, suffered the consequences and kept moving.
The song shouldn't have won.
"Crazy" was definitely a better single, and I think a more memorable song, though the personal angle of The Chicks tune is powerful.
It just didn't have the 3 yeas of baggage that The Chicks and Not Ready To Make Nice brought to the table.
It's the Red Hot Chili Peppers....Again I ask, where is the Rock?
Flea's amp gives props..well, "love" to Ornette Coleman.
He's a respectful young man.
Ludacris brought two suits.
Mary J. Blige brought two heads of hair.
Say, where is the RAWK?!
Active, classic, hard, metal.. Where are the Foo Fighters or Nickelback or OK GO or (Grammy winners) Wolfmother or The Raconteurs.
I know the Red Hot Chili Peppers are coming but they aren't nearly as interesting as they used to be and that's just one full on rock band in quite a while.
Mary J. never skimps on the emotion.
That Carrie Underwood's a cute kid, ain't she?To read more or comment...
Call me naive, but I actually didn't think the Dixie Chicks would get Song of the YEAR.
Yeah, I know the whole-West-Coast-lefty-artist empowerment-the-red-states-were-mean-to-Chicks empathy thing is in effect. But you couldn't escape that damn "You're Beautiful" Song and video for the better part of the year and I figured the repetition would nail it for for the former Navel Officer.
I guess The Chicks win gives us an idea about Mary J.'s chances for Record Of The Year, eh?To read more or comment...
Ooooooooh...all that smooth, pretty R&B and Album Adult Alternative makes me want to go to my nearest STARBUCK'S (I think they just opened a new franchise up the street, in the bathroom of the STARBUCK'S franchise that's already there) order a half calf, decalf mochachino and write in my journal....
The Legend/Rae show at the Civic is going to be a good show.
Seriously, bring a date.
I'm Shocked!
Just like every member of his sizeable band, all three of the contestants for the SING WITH JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE contest are brown.
I'm not hatin' and I surely like to see black musicians working in any band.
I'm just sayin'......coincidence?
The singing in the camera thing is lifted straight from the tour only the film is projected onto the big sheets that surround the stage. In concert J.T. gives "her" the finger at the end of this lil' rant and all the ladies go WAAAAAAAHHH!!!! GIVE ME THE FINGER J.T.!!
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So theoretically, this is the big moment we've been waiting for.
The Return of THE POLICE.
Andy, Sting and Stu!
Wow, the shirtless vest thing always says Rock N Roll.
That's a pretty groovy dub arrangement of Roxanne.
Well, that's it. Let's get ready for the tour. Will they come to Cleveland?
Let's see if Stu and Sting can set aside their clashing personalities and hefty egos and make a gargantuan mound of money.
Tony Bennett and Stevie Wonder hanging out together in the audience and they won.
POP COLLABO W/VOX - Tony Bennett and Stevie Wonder
Our first award and our Musical Hook...
I'm no fashion maven but that big poofy white dress Natalie Maines is wearing is not flattering.
But Emily Robison wielding the Telecaster in heels and a $3000 mini skirt is strangely alluring in a 1980's Robert Palmer "Simply Irrisistible" video female automaton kind of way..except more so because Robison is actually playing.
Fergie sucks.
Let's hear it for Booker T & The MGs.
I really like the album Melting Pot from 1971. It's not as lean as Green Onions and the early stuff, and they stretch out a bit more.
OK, So it really begins.
This is no surprise Mary is pretty much a lock for any R&B categories she's nominated in tonight.
The questions is can the Grammys give it to her on the GENERAL FIELD Categories....ya know, the crossover.
She read her ENTIRE lists.. OK, so she won't have to do that again when she comes up later, right?
A good pop music concert at the Civic!
We've had so few pop concerts this year!
R&B crooner and John Legend & laid back AAA soulstress Corinne Bailey Rae performing live in the heart of the AK-Rowdy on Monday April 16!
That's right!
John Legend!
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WATCH: Cutest Kid Ever And His Reaction To The Butterfly On His Nose
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The Cavaliers and Sasha Pavlovic have reached an agreement on a new contract, his agent Marc Cornstein just informed me.
In talking to some league sources, I am told it is a three-year contract worth between $4-$5 million per season. It got done over the last two days as the Cavs pressed to make it happen before the start of the season.
Cornstein told me that the process was more of a product of the restricted free agency system as opposed to any hostility on either side. There is no doubt there is some truth in that. Also, Pavlovic's willingness to holdout got him an improved deal than what was on the table on Oct. 1, when he could've just taken a one-year deal worth $2.8 million. However, I also believe that whatever was worked out over the last two days could probably have been handled weeks ago and prevented the distraction over the last month.
While the two sides were still pretty far apart before the weekend, apparently both gave a little bit to get the deal done. Sasha is still going to have to pass a physical and actually sign the deal, so he wouldn't probably be available until at least Friday when the New York Knicks come to town. He is on his way in from Serbia and will have to deal with medical tests and visa and other issues when he gets to the country.
This represents an important moment for the Cavs as they were able to resolve one of the issues hanging over their head. It will be interesting to see how this affects the Anderson Varejao talks.
Just heard from some sources that Juwan Howard is going to sign with the Mavericks. He listened to the Cavs offer and was interested, but apparently the fact that his family lives in the Houston area played a factor in the decision.
Howard, who averaged 9.7 points and 5.9 rebounds with the Rockets last season, was bought out by the Timberwolves on Monday. He was not thrilled the Wolves were rebuilding and wanted to play for a contender. There's no doubt the Mavericks are a contender. They've also got some big men with injury issues and Howard's played there in the past.
Because the Mavericks had to set their roster yesterday, Howard will not play against the Cavs tomorrow night in Cleveland.
Despite their rising success over the last several years, the Cavs have yet to attract a free agent that has been bought out despite making several tries. These types of players can often play major roles in contending teams efforts. Chris Webber's efforts last season in Detroit is just one recent example.
One player the Cavs may now look at is point guard Beno Udirh, who was traded from the Spurs to the Timberwolves and then waived Monday. A former first round pick, Udrih never delivered on his promise in San Antonio and was constantly in and out of Gregg Popovich's doghouse. However, Danny Ferry has been a Beno fan in the past and may take a look at him. The issue is that he's currently out with a broken finger.
The Cavs may indeed have gotten a free player in Demetris Nichols, a young player I personally am high on after seeing him in summer league. The media spoke with him at practice today. More on him in tomorrow's paper.
I've gotten a steady stream of e-mails from fans in various degrees of anger over the last week at the state of the Cavs. It is understandable, especially after they way the team performed in Toronto and in Boston this week. I've been around the block quite a few times now as this is my fifth season covering the team. As I wrote in the paper, preseason may not count but it does matter. Right now, the team is playing lousy in every phase. So the 1-6 record might be worth discussing, but the execution and focus level have been extremely lax and there's no refuting that.
From day one almost a month ago it was clear that the Cavs had lost their swagger because of the Anderson Varejao and Sasha Pavlovic holdouts were collectively weighing on the team's minds. They have been asked about it virtually every day since and right now they are playing like their minds are elsewhere. The players have now accepted that neither will be there on opening night and so far they are not accepting the challenge.
There's also a lot of venom for Danny Ferry coming to my inbox as well. Fans are upset over the inactivity over the summer, which many seem be believe made the Cavs worse even though I do not agree with that logic. But added to the inability to get the contracts done I can understand why there is a furor.
However, as they build their case to me for their anger, many are mistaken as just how this current roster was put together. So let me go over it for you from the past two regimes with just a tad bit of perspective.
Jim Paxson: --Drafted LeBron James. He is the only Paxson draft pick left on the roster. --Signed Ira Newble to a five-year, $15 million contract. --Traded for Anderson Varejao and signed him to a three-year contract. --Traded for Drew Gooden. --Traded for Eric Snow and paid his 15 percent trade kicker as he was at the start of a four-year, $25.6 million extension that he'd signed with the Philadelphia the year before. He certainly knew the contract but did not sign him. --Traded for Sasha Pavlovic. --Traded first round pick in 2007 away. The 2005 first round pick was dealt for Wesley Person by Wayne Embry.
(EDIT: This is not a complete list of Jim Paxson's moves, of course. This is not meant to be a breakdown of the Jim Paxson era. This is simply how the CURRENT roster was put together.)
Danny Ferry: --Signed Larry Hughes to a five-year, $60 million deal with incentives that could earn him $12 more. He's hit about $5 million of those so far. The Wizards had offered Hughes six years and $54 million when Ferry made the offer. --Signed Donyell Marshall to a four-year, $22 million deal. New Jersey and Washington were both offering Marshall three-year contracts. --Signed Damon Jones for a four-year, $16 million deal. Miami was offering a contract of fewer years. --Signed Zydrunas Ilgauskas to a five-year, $53 million deal. Was able to get him to take nearly a $6 million pay cut from the season before to help free up salary room. Perhaps in exchange, he went to five years instead of the four the may've team wanted at first. --Drafted Shannon Brown. --Drafted Daniel Gibson. --Signed LeBron James to a three-year, $43 million contract. --Signed Drew Gooden to a three-year, $20 million deal. --Signed Dwayne Jones. --Traded for Cedric Simmons --Signed Devin Brown to a one-year, $1.1 million deal.
Now, when you rant you will be better informed. As for the current situation, the Cavs certainly need to do something to help the roster and the morale of the team. Even if it is a minor move, it may help the overall outlook. In my many conversations with Cavs coaches and front office members I am always told reasons why the Cavs don't want certain players. They put a high value on character. They want players who value defense. They want versatile players that are tall and long, which make them better defenders. All of this makes sense and following a long-term plan is the Spurs, and now the Cavs, way.
However, there are also players who do certain things well and become available from time to time. Maybe not the perfect recipe for what the Cavs want, but that doesn't mean they can't help. Any sort of talent injection at this point would be a help. Still most signs are pointing to them sticking to their philosophy and riding out what sure looks like a coming storm.
The Cavs got beat again early this morning by the Magic, 100-84, in Macao, China. Or is it Macau? Whatever, the casino town on the South China Sea and are now on their way back home. Here are some thoughts on the game.
--Again, don't pay attention to the final score, the Magic padded it with a huge fourth quarter. The Cavs starters played OK. LeBron didn't shoot much but he passed well and, most interestingly, Mike Brown ran a bunch of post up plays for him and he worked down there well. He may very well have the best season of his career if he keeps this up. Brown is keeping his minutes way down in the preseason, which is good common sense.
--Zydrunas Ilgauskas also played well, he had 12 points and 11 rebounds in just 25 or so minutes. He has also looked like he's in midseason form already. Z spent two months in Europe over the summer and not working on his game much. But with him and his feet, it seems any sort of rest, even if it is a couple days here and there, really does him well. He looks rested and ready.
--Larry Hughes did some good things and was aggressive in getting to the basket. But he was 4-of-12 and missed a bunch of jumpers after he made a couple early. Despite his hard work, if he keeps trying to live on those jumpers it will simply not help.
--The Cavs offense has been so mixed this preseason. Sometimes they have great ball movement and their so-called "drive-and-kick" game looks OK. But it seems like a lot of times they are forcing it because Brown is really pushing them to do it. As a result, they end up getting into bad spots on the floor and turning the ball over in bunches. In addition, LeBron continues to stop the ball on the outside and dribble and everything stops. This is a serious concern for the team, they are less talented offensively right now and if LeBron bucks the system and stops the ball they are again going to have trouble scoring in the halfcourt. This goes above and beyond personnel changes, but it goes to how much confidence LeBron has in his teammates and the system. We'll see how it develops.
--Shannon Brown again looked athletic and played hard. He's going to get minutes and I respect how hard he's working. I just can't quite figure out how he fits in with his skillset yet.
--The Cavs' second team is a total mess offensively. I feel they are going to have to make a move to add some scoring there if Sasha Pavlovic and Anderson Varejao stay unsigned. They have open roster spots. In addition, Devin Brown did not play on Saturday for reasons I am still trying to determine as the Cavs take their 15-hour flight home. Daniel Gibson, who had hurt his hamstring, did play.
Watched this morning's Cavs-Magic exhibition game in China with interest. Overall, I felt like it was the best the Cavs have played so far in the preseason, even though they are like 7,000 miles away from home. If you missed it, which I am sure many of you did, the Magic beat the Cavs, 90-86. The front line outplayed the Magic and Orlando came back when Dwayne Jones, Donyell Marshall and Anthony Tolliver were trying to guard Dwight Howard in the end. Sort of like how the Cavs beat the Pistons last week.
Here's some of what's going on...
--First off, Daniel Gibson missed the game with a right hamstring issue. I am told by the Cavs people there that it happened at shootaround on Wednesday morning (Tuesday night for those of us in the U.S.). I am also told it is not serious and that he is expected to play Saturday (12:30 a.m.) in the second game over there. He was on the bench in uniform.
--Just to get it out of the way, LeBron James again played pretty well, scoring 17 points on 5-of-8 shooting. He's acting like a superstar, no doubt. I must say, though, that LeBron's defense continues to be suspect at times. He's had his moments, as he did with Team USA over the summer, but he still gets beat often. No big deal in the grand scheme, but I think it deserves to be pointed out.
--Also, I'm sure it will please may of you that LeBron is now wearing an Indians cap everywhere in China. Here's the thing, LeBron is a shallow sports fan. His favorite teams were the best teams when he was growing up in the 1990s -- Yankees, Cowboys, Bulls, and Florida State football. Last year, he started cheering for Ohio State basketball all of a sudden. So don't get all wrapped up in it. He does care about Akron and his family and friends who are Akronites. Even if he leaves later in his career, that will always be true and that comes from knowing him for eight years. But when it comes to being shallow, he's got plenty of peers in Northeast Ohio considering the way the fans came down on him after capgate. Seriously, people.
--Shannon Brown played, in my opinion, his best game of the preseason. You may do whatever you want, but I caution you not to get obsessed with his stats. In the summer league he had seemingly good numbers and some people did some stories about how good he looked, but I thought he played out of his comfort zone and not all that well. Just as the other night, when he had 17 points, I thought he played out of control and somewhat selfishly because he kept driving into crowds and got a bunch of free throws in junk time. However, his athleticism is so impressive and he's showing more signs of learning how to use it at the NBA level. He really picked his spots well today and found driving lanes when they were there and passed when his path was blocked. He even made a jump shot or two, which is not yet his forte at all. He's got a lot of potential but also a lot to prove and, to his advantage, is now getting a lot of minutes. I am not sure you can count on him just yet, but without Sasha Pavlovic, he's getting the opportunity.
--Larry Hughes also played his best game of the preseason, both hitting open jumpers and getting to the basket. We'll have to see if it continues. All the coaches and players have been raving about his play in practice but it has yet to show on the court in games. So we'll see.
--Yesterday, Peter Vecsey wrote what I thought was an excellent viewpoint of the Pavlovic and Anderson Varejao contract issues. If you follow the Cavs, you will have read most of this already. But his perspective, in this case, I think is right on the money. Just how LeBron handles this if/when the Cavs get off to a slow start will be interesting. But while LeBron wants the team together, I find it hard to believe he could honestly look Anderson Varejao in the face and agree he's worth $10 million per season. One of the reasons Kevin Garnett got fed up in Minnesota was because the Wolves kept signing average players to contracts for more than they were worth. Even though that may be difficult to see when you are so embedded in trying to win right now.
Sorry I have not been more active here over the last week, I am coming off a nasty illness that really zapped me. I will not give details for all of your sake.
I will be back over the weekend later following tonight's game with the Sonics, but let me just go over a few things from the first two preseason games. You can also read about the Pistons game.
--I am withholding most commentary about the new offense -- Mike Brown doesn't call it a new offense but, really, it is -- because it is too early to make conclusions. Mike got a lot of it from Ettore Messina, the CSKA Moscow coach that I wrote about for ESPN this week. I will go into more detail later, but for now, know that he is trying to get the players to drive the ball and move more. In short, he is trying to avoid "the stand around and watch LeBron" offense. That includes the Larry Hughes "wait for an open jumper" on the wing option, too. Understand, this relies on LeBron's willingness to drive and kick himself, and part of the reason the ball always stopped before is because LeBron stopped it. So we'll see and I'll write more about it.
--One more thing, if you thought last year's offense eliminated Zydrunas Ilgauskas, just wait. Since Z isn't a driver and isn't a kicker, I don't see where he fits unless it's the old fashioned side pick-and-roll or the occasional iso play in the post. Again, it is still in infant stages, so I reserve judgment.
--As I also wrote about for ESPN, LeBron is in great shape and working harder than ever. I am not sure his jumper has improved technically but he's worked on it and it seems to be better. The difference between this training camp and last, when I am convinced he was tired, is dramatic and I am expecting a fast start.
--Daniel Gibson's jumper is working nicely and he's showing more willingness in going to the basket. However, his ball handling still needs work. He is the starting point guard for now, Larry Hughes is playing the 2. The Cavs players and coaches all like to say they don't have a point guard, that the 1, 2, and 3 are interchangeable. That's fine, but it is sort of like having a two-quarterback system, you do it because you don't have one.
--Devin Brown is a junk player, he doesn't do anything all that well but he'll surprise you every now and then. He'll sneak up on you and get to the hoop and hit an open jumper. Plus he is versatile on the defense. Overall, he's looking like a nice pickup, but don't expect anything great. He's also not in great shape, Mike Brown is hoping he'll be better when drops a few pounds.
--Drew Gooden's jumper was working nicely in the playoffs last year. He's going to it way too much in the preseason, which is why he's 3-for-17. He is at his best scoring with his back to the basket and off offensive rebounds.
--I am hearing nothing about the Sasha Pavlovic and Anderson Varejao holdouts. This is a very key time for the franchise, how this plays out will very likely affect the roster management over the next two seasons. There is a lot at stake, not just from a basketball perspective but also from a perception perspective. I wrote about this earlier this week. There are a lot of factors in play here, which is why this is so complicated.
After two years of virtually nothing but good news coming out of Cavsland, this summer and early fall have been a bit of a shock to the system. Some of it is understandable and some of it isn't, but it surely seems like I've written more negative-toned stories about the franchise over the last 10 days than the previous year.
The latest being about Shannon Brown getting in a fight at a bar. The video that has been on TV shows Shannon getting the worst of it and there appears to be good reason for him to be upset. The Cavs have done some homework, too, and have dug up a bunch of other details behind the scenes that support Shannon's side. However, I've read the police reports and Shannon is accused of breaking the club rules and hitting a bouncer in the face. Who knows if the police will bring charges, but it wasn't a good incident from either side based on my viewpoint.
Add the contract stalemates, Damon Jones' trade demands and Eric Snow's knee surgery and this has not been a great start to the season. In my opinion, there are more headaches to come. The trip to China in two weeks will be a great team-building exercise and a nice diversion for this group. But take it from someone who has spent a period of time in the Far East, it will take a week for them to get right when they come home. Because they are going in the middle of the preseason instead of now -- when a bunch of teams are in Europe and Hawaii -- it will have a lag until nearly the start of the regular season I suspect. Trust me, it will show up. Then there's that start of the season, a brutal schedule that immediately sends them to the West Coast for their toughest road trip of the season. Last year the Bulls went 1-6 on a West Coast trip in November and it took them a month of great play to recover.
But my job along with reporting this news to you is also to add perspective and so here it comes. All the problems the Cavs currently are dealing with are fixable and they have plenty of time to deal with all of it. Some adversity now pay actually pay off in the long run, the Cavs have been a team over the last few years that reacts well when challenged and they are certainly being challenged right now.
Here are the positives right now and they are significant. LeBron James is in great shape and is looking good in camp. The rest of the Cavs' front line is healthy. There is a lot of optimism about Daniel Gibson and Shannon Brown from the coaching staff. There is also a lot of talk about more new offensive components being installed by Mike Brown. I am from Missouri on that one, I'll be watching closely in the preseason and reporting to you. But so far the players are positive about it.
For the last two years the Cavaliers have mostly enjoyed harmony and good chemistry. It has been part of the reason they've become one of the best teams in the league even though from top to bottom they do not have the best talent. While other teams have had players fight, demand trades, boycott their coach and the like, the Cavs have gotten along for the most part. Those intangibles and under valued attributes like defense and rebounding made the Cavs an elite team. But, as Paul Silas liked to say, "Ain't nothing in the NBA going to be a bed of roses." So, at long last, here come some thorns.
Despite having three months to reach deals, the Cavs will open training camp without Sasha Pavlovic and Anderson Varejao. Neither of them signed deals my midnight Sunday and they are now, effectively, holding out.
I have written a great deal about Sasha and Andy over the last few months. There is no way to predict how things will go now. Their decision to not take qualifying offers is unprecedented in recent NBA history. It is a radical attempt to summon up some leverage, which they do not have now. There is some belief among people in the league that Varejao and Pavlovic are actually working together behind the scenes are are trying to put pressure on the Cavs by staying at home. There will certainly be pressure on the front office from the Cavs players and coaches, who surely want their full team on the floor, and from the fans, most of whom don't understand why the Cavs aren't signing key players.
Here is the nitty gritty: Money is so tight in the NBA right now that agents are getting radical. Only two free agents got more than the mid-level exception this summer while changing teams, Rashard Lewis and Darko Milicic. Guess how many free agents got the full mid-level exception for max years this summer? Try zero. Three years ago, there were around a dozen, last year there were just four. They were Joel Pryzbilla (Blazers), Nazr Mohammed (Pistons), Vladimir Radmanovic (Lakers) and Jared Jeffries (Knicks). Think any of those teams are happy with those deals at this point? Well, it's showing in the marketplace.
Last season, Mavericks owner Mark Cuban correctly predicted this summer would be a "nuclear winter" for free agents. For the most part, he was right. Guess what, a peek at next summer looks like it will even be worse because there is less money and better free agents. After heavy spending from 2004-2006 (including a big salary-cap jump in '05), many teams are very close to the luxury tax these days and spending likely isn't going back up until the summer of 2009.
Sasha and Andy are caught in the tightening and the Cavs are staring at a market without opposing bidders and where flexibility with contracts is more valuable than salary-cap space. So Danny Ferry is making what he considers is the proper decision for the long-term health of the roster and franchise, even if it is unpopular. Meanwhile, Pavlovic and Varejao are coming off career years and trying to get paid like their brethern have for the last three summers. They can't be blamed for that.
I can explain all day why there is an impasse, but I can't tell you how or when it is going to get resolved.


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(NEWSER) – Nick Macomber climbed 45 stories to the roof of Denver's Four Seasons Hotel at sunrise yesterday and jumped—with a jetpack. The jetpack pilot, who carried the Olympic torch in flight for London's 2012 Olympic Games, flew around for almost 30 seconds before touching back down on the top of the hotel, KUSA and FOX 13report. The flight was performed for the Smithsonian Channel, which is filming a documentary "that explores the past, present, and future of jetpacks on land, in space, and over water," KUSA notes.
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I do not understand the decision not to vaccinate one's children under the best of circumstances.
Even when the community in which a family is living is healthy and the surrounding herd immunity is robust, the evidence in favor of protecting one's kids is weighted so heavily in favor of immunization that opting out is nothing short of baffling to me. The best I can do is chalk it up to a fear that medical science is powerless to allay, and accept that even my best arguments fall short for some people.
But you'd think that perhaps the unfounded and inchoate fear of vague harm from vaccines might be overcome by a more imminent fear of actual disease.
After all, with outbreaks of vaccine-preventable illness cropping up all over the place, even famous vaccination opponents are trying to toss their past statements against the practice down the memory hole.
It stands to reason that, were some illness spreading within a family's local area, surely they would err on the side of protecting their own children from it if an effective preventive measure were available. If whooping cough were knocking at parents' doors, wouldn't that be enough to sway them toward vaccinating their kids against it?
The answer, as it happens, is no.
According to a study presented this week at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies, vaccine rates in Washington state did not increase despite an epidemic of pertussis (whooping cough) there. That epidemic sickened thousandsof individuals from October 2011 through December 2012. Over a similar span of time the Centers for Disease Control received reports of 20 pertussis-related deaths nationwide, the majority of which were in infants.
What didn't happen in Washington during that span of time was more people choosing to vaccinate their kids against pertussis. The study's authors had hypothesized that the threat of a potentially fatal disease nearby would lead hesitant parents to have their children immunized, and were surprised to discover no change in statewide immunization rates.
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Since the video was uploaded to YouTube on Monday, it has racked up more than 800,000 views.
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The video goes on to provide each character's reasoning for supporting the next world war, ranging from "It's a very important war that Obama tells me is very important, so it must be" to "The $1.6 trillion that we raise will help us truly put the liberal in neo-liberal."
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