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Post mortem:
Magic 99, Cavs 88
And no, it wasn't that close. Though up at halftime, the Cavs let this one slip way from them in the third as they shot an abysmal 38 percent from the floor. It was in that quarter that you could also tell they were losing their cool. When Coach Mike Brown draws a technical, you know something is up. His beef? The calls or lack thereof for LeBron James. In the first half, James didn't go to the free throw line at all. It took him to the 4:21 point in the that quarter to go to the line. Brown, who apparently is still frustrated by non-calls from the Utah Jazz game last week, let his feelings be known. Boom. Technical. A few moment later, Mo Williams got tagged with one as well.
But the Cavs did little to help themselves. The fourth quarter played out even worse as the Magic at one point led by as many as 25 and were well on their way to giving the Cavs their worse butt kicking of the season.
They had little answer for the Magic's All-Star center Dwight Howard and allowed the Magic to get off threes in the last two quarters that sealed their fate. Not pretty at all.
Post-mortem - Cavs 117, Kings 110
If those three people out there who read this weren't happy with the display they saw tonight, you're not alone. At times it looked as if Coach Mike Brown was going to grind his teeth into nubs primarily because while the Cavs had plenty of offense, they forgot about defense - a fact that left Brown ''concerned'' because teams have scored more than 100 points on the Cavs in 3-of-5 games - a statistic Brown owns no love of.
The problem tonight: the Cavs got beat off dribbles, blow buys and on perimeter defense. Oh, is that all? The Kings shot 50 percent from the floor and almost equally as high 48 percent from the three-point line.
There was a silver lining in this game as Mo Williams put on a shooting display knocking down 43 points, dishing out 11 assists and pulling down eight rebounds. LeBron James scored a triple-double with 23 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists.
That, however, wasn't enough to soothe Brown.
They definitely did not feel us defensively. Obviously, you're going to play some games like this and the last few ballgames. We just have to understand and to continue understanding that you have to win by playing on that (defensive) end of the floor. It's tough as nail to play on that end of the floor for 82 games and I understand that. We just have to make sure we get it back in practice first. - Coach Mike Brown.
I'm not disappointed, but we know we didn't play our best game defensively. They made some tough shots, but we broke down defensively a lot tonight. I'm not disappointed, but we're not satisfied. We took one step back defensively and we don't want to do that. LeBron James.
By the numbers:
Over his last four games, Williams has eye-popping numbers: 28.8 points on 51 percent shooting, including 51 percent from 3-point range, four rebounds and 6 assists per game...The last time two teammates scored at least 23 points, eight rebounds and 11 assists was on Dec. 23, 1971 when the Cavs' Butch Beard (30 points, eight rebounds, and 11 assists) and John Johnson (24, points, nine rebounds and 12 assists) accomplished the feat.
First half: Cavs, 60 Kings 56
When you let a team with nothing to lose shoot more than 50 percent from the floor in the half, things like close games will happen. Right now the Kings are in this thing primarily because the Cavaliers seem to have forgotten what perimeter defense is. The Kings have gotten off 16 three-point shots and connected on half of them. At one point they led the Cavs by 11 before Cleveland awoke from a stupor to realize they were down.
Point guard Mo Williams continues the success he found while out west, hitting for 25 points in the first half while LeBron already has a double-double with 17 points, 10 rebounds. Five more assists and he cracks that triple-double nut.
Unfortunately other than from Sasha Pavlovic, they're not getting much elsewhere. They need to continue to crack down on their perimeter defense, as they did toward the end of the first half.
Game: Cavs (34-8) vs. Miami Heat (10-35)
Broadcast: TV: FSOhio. WAKR (1590 AM); WTAM (1100 AM), WHBC (1480 AM)
Starters: Cavs: LeBron James (F); Ben Wallace (F); Anderson Varejao (C); Sasha Pavlovic (G); Mo Williams (G). Kings: John Salmons (F); Jason Thompson (F); Brad Miller (C), Kevin Martin (G); Beno Udrih.
Injured-inactive: Cavs: Eric Snow (knee); Delonte West (wrist); Zydrunas Ilgauskas (C). Kings: Donte Green; Kenny Thomas.
Officials: David Jones, John Goble and Courtney Kirkland.
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OAKLAND, Calif. - It came down to one shot. Just one shot.
In a game that can only be described as a battle, the Cavaliers' LeBron James hit a jump shot over Ronny Turiaf sinking the Golden State Warriors with 4.7 seconds left on the clock in front of a sell-out crowd at Oracle Arena Friday night.
After it fell, all there was left to do was celebrate a thrilling victory. James had 32 points, nine rebounds and eight assists in the win, but none was more important than the final shot - a play drawn up by Coach Mike Brown.
''It's a great feeling to go out there, especially when you get it like that. You hear the horn and the shot goes in, there's no way they can make a comeback at it,'' James said. ''It's a great feeling. I wish everyone could get that type of feeling.''
The Cavaliers withstood the barrage that the Golden State Warriors love to subject teams. It was a case of the Cavaliers trying to beating the Warriors at their own game - fast and furious hoops replete with three-pointers with defense being a secondary concern.
But instead of Cleveland getting burned by the three, the Warriors left singed as the Cavs shot 50 percent from the arc on 10-of-20 shots while the Warriors connected on 6-of-15.
Golden State began the game shooting that way as they unleashed a hail of artillery not seen since the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan before settling down later in the game. With the scored tied at 28 at 11:12 in the second quarter, Golden State went on a torrid pace, outscoring the Cavaliers 16-4 to take a 44-32 advantage. In possession of a lot of momentum, the Warriors looked as if they were in command of the game. Not so fast.
The Cavs went on a run of their own for the rest of the quarter. Within seven minutes and courtesy of a 15-2 run, the Cavaliers found themselves up by a point with 3:24 left in the quarter, a slim lead that they would build on behind the rebounding and scoring of LeBron James and Tarence Kinsey. Tarence Kinsey? Yes, Tarence Kinsey.
''I think everybody stepped up. The biggest guy to step up tonight was, of course, Tarence Kinsey,'' LeBron James said. ''TK's number was called tonight and he gave us solid minutes every part of the game he was in. It was great to see him give us some production.''
Kinsey (11 points, three rebounds) rose from the Cavaliers' bench just past midway in the second quarter and fed by James, made his presence known. That's a good thing because the Cavs needed most of the team to beat the Warriors.
With that help, it looked as if the Cavaliers were ready to put the Warriors away. The captured a lead they didn't relinquish the lead until 1:17 of the third quarter when Wally Szczerbiak would foul Golden State forward Corey Meggette, who completed the three-point play.
From there the battle continued as the teams traded shots and turnovers until the Cavaliers found themselves on a short end of a 94-90 score with 5:33 left in the game. Mo Williams, so good in the Cavs' win over the Portland Trail Blazers found himself struggling on this night as on the next possession, he missed a 3-point shot.
Perhaps the return of point guard Monta Ellis, who made his season debut after recovering from an injured left ankle caused by a moped accident, gave the Warriors a lift on the night, but there's little doubt that they had no plans to give up or bow to the Cavaliers. They scratched for every point and scrapped for every ball. That turned into a 95-94 advantage for them.
But neither did Cleveland. It was a simple case of James not allowing them to give up. In one mind-blowing series of fortunate events, he had what he thought was a layup easily blocked by Golden State's Andris Biedrins, but when Biedrins looked the pass it down the court, there was James leaping to snag the ball and put down the shot that he'd been denied, making the score 96-95.
The Cavs, looking to put a little room between themselves and the Warriors, instead turned the ball over, resulting in an easy layup for Ellis. On the Cavs' next possession, Daniel ''Boobie'' Gibson knocked down a 3-point shot to give the Cavs a 99-97 lead that wouldn't hold, as the Warriors took a 101-99 lead over the Cavs.
Then for a brief moment the struggling and strife for the night ended for Mo Williams (14 points, six assists), as he connected on a three-point shot to put the Cavs up 102-101. From there the game turned into pure drama. Quick shots: Guard Tarence Kinsey hit in double figures for just the second time this season…James became the team's all-time leading free-throw shooter.
I'm getting my education in touring the NBA on this trip for sure. Why do I say that?
The stop at Portland proved relaxing dare I say. No pressure. Work was easy to get done. The Trail Blazers organization was easy to deal with.
Then there's San Francisco. I'd not been in NoCal for 13 years or so. The last time was for a movie junket related to the film Wings of a Dove, starring Linus Roche and The Rain Maker directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Although I was violently ill one day during that trip, the second I was good enough to experience Coppola's vineyard and winery. In short: I didn't stay in the city.
Returning yesterday, I got the impression that Frisco is little more than New York City west. A colleague confirmed the vibe I got. But there was one distinct difference: the level of snobbery encountered.
You see the Cavs practiced at a private athletic club and seeing as how part of my job is following them, I had to show up there. One Day One the door guy greeted us thusly:
"I'm sorry, sir, but because you are wearing jeans, unfortunately you have to go around to the backdoor to enter the building."
About the only thing missing from his statement was: "along with the rest of the riff raff."
This morning upon turning up for shootaround, things got a bit more ridiculous. This time knowing to go to the back, we went there only to be told that we had to wait for the club manager, Pam, to escort us up.
Well heck, Pam didn't have to do any stinkin' escortin' yesterday.
Tick. Tock. Tick Tock. Five minutes pass. No Pam.
"I'm so sorry sir, we're trying to find her.
Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. Ten minutes later.
Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock. Temperatures are beginning to rise.
"Pam will meet you up there, sir."
I bet she will. I betcha Pam couldn't be found because she was up there salivating over muscular hoopsters.
It was all a bit surreal simply because after being profiled in one NBA town based upon the color of my skin, now it was coming because of my perceived class. It was like something out of Beverly Hills Cop.
Perhaps I should have done this to try to get in and do interviews:
PORTLAND, Ore. - Normally after a loss the Cavaliers come back and take their frustrations out on the next team they face. Although it's certainly more difficult to do on the road, the Cavaliers continued the trend beating the Portland Trail Blazers 104-98 behind the scoring of LeBron James and (34 points) point guard Mo Williams (31 points - a season high). The team hasn't lost two consecutive games all season. ''One thing I'm very excited about and happy about is the way we bounce back after losses,'' LeBron James said. We never let one hang over our heads.'' Going into the fourth quarter up 74-69, the Cavs were playing good enough defensively to take control of their game against the Portland, the offense was the problem and bouncing back didn't look like a viable option. They opened the quarter with LeBron James on the bench and it was clear to all that when it came to scoring, they looked hesitant with respect to what to do. After James returned, he and Williams took control to guide the Cavaliers in the right direction. ``It's pretty effective, especially when he's drawing attention and knocking down shots,'' Williams said of their collaborative effort. ``It's basically pick your poison. One-on-one no one can guard him.'' The Blazers closed the score to within one at 78-77 and suddenly things had grown too close for comfort. Eventually they would hold a lead at 82-81 after point guard Brandon Roy drove to the hoop for the scored and drew the foul and completed a three-point play from the line. This is a game that the Cavs could have lost easily. James began to feel and trust his stroke and broke out the second half hitting his first two jump shots. Of the first six possessions in the second half, the Cavs took nothing but jump shots, with four coming from James. Of course it's easy to rely on him for scoring, but what happens when it come becomes inconsistent? Therein lies the rub. The Cavs' success this year has been built on consistent team play and in this game in particular, it looked as if some of the teamwork carefully honed during the course of the first half of the season may be cast aside because the team's currently missing two starters in Delonte West and Zydrunas Ilgauskas. Perhaps James sensed that because he eventually began to make an effort to mix his shots, driving to the hoop for layups, but also continuing to throw up the jumpers. ``Tonight was a case of let me go out there and do my thing offensively or you're going to get my team involved,'' James said. ``But I got hot at one at one point and my teammates started knocking down shots too.'' The Cavs gathered just enough momentum to make a mini-run in an attempt to pull away from the Blazers as they outscored Portland 9-2 to take a six-point lead with 3:35 left in the game. They would battle back and forth until Mo Williams gave the Cavs a valuable seven-point cushion with a huge three-point shot with two minutes left in the quarter at 95-88. He all but sealed it with another just moments later to put the Cavs up 98-88 with just 48.9 seconds left in the game. If there were one night Williams needed to step up in a huge way, this would be it. The Cavs, down two men, got just 15 points from their bench. But defense played a larger role in this as well, as the Cavaliers cracked down on the Blazers holding them under 41 percent shooting in the game and beat them, though barely, on the boards. Ultimately they won the game by outshooting them.
The Cavs shot a blistering 53 percent from the field including almost 58 percent from the 3-point arc. Williams himself accounted for 6-of-9 shots from that line. The Cavs move on to play Golden State Friday night. Quick shots: James recorded his fourth double-double in fifth games and also tallied his 11th double-double on the season and the 116th of his career...Williams' 33 points were a season high...Wally Szczerbiak grabbed a season best 10 rebounds...Cleveland had two guys score more than 30 points in a game for the first time since Nov. 5, 2005 when Larry Hughes hit 37 and James 36...The Cavs have not lost two consecutive games this year. *
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How unique is Portland? I picked up a Cap'n Crunch with Crunchberries donut at this place called Voo Doo Donut. I kid you not. This thing, with cereal protruding like itty bitty mountains, looked like something otherworldly and guess what? It tastes the same way. It was unique, more than delish and its pleasures didn't last long enough - just like this short jaunt to Portland, Ore. There are very few cities that I've been to where I'd consider moving. None of you out there should jump for joy at the prospect that I will be vacating Northeast Ohio anytime soon. I also have a love of Chicago and the metropolitan Washington D.C. area.
But Portland is different. In an era where we have cookie cutter suburbs where chains have chased out mom-and-pop businesses for the most part. There's nothing wrong with big box stores - I confess to being a Best Buy addict myself, but when every city in states 3,000 miles away look the same, thanks but no thanks.
Portland is different. It's unique, vibrant and it shows in its downtown area where there are a host of shops not seen in Northeast Ohio.
*map gthomas spt cavs¶ LOS ANGELES - With players diving for loose balls as if this was the last basketball game of the season and a crowd into things from the very beginning, Monday night's affair at the Staples Center said playoff hoops. The calendar, however, read January.
That proved of little matter to the Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers as the teams battled back-and-forth before the Lakers won 105-88.
The game featured mini-runs by each team with neither being able to take a stranglehold on the game until late in the third quarter.
In fact the just a single point separated the two at the half as Cleveland held a 50-49 lead. Despite that slim margin, it looked as if things were turning the Cavs' way with Kobe Bryant (20 points, 12 assists) held to a mere five points in the half. Bryant may have been playing possum, adding six points in the third.
The third quarter ultimately put the Cavs at a disadvantage, as the Lakers took what, in this game, passed for a commanding lead at 75-66 after the Lakers, at one point up 66-62, completed a one of those mini runs, outscoring the Cavs 9-4. It didn't hurt that they shot an impressive 63 percent in the third.
''We were getting hurt on offense. You got to give th credit to (Pau) Gasol and (Andrew Bynum),'' Coach Mike Brown said when asked about the difference in the first half and second. ''You've got to give the whole team credit, but Gasol and Bynum were a handful for us tonight. In the second half we continued to play the way we did in the first half, but the shots did not go down.''
Into the fourth, LeBron James (23 points, nine rebounds) and Bryant looked as if they were going to turn it into a classic duel between NBA superstars - the second and third leading scorers in the lead, respectively. Instead, the Lakers built on the lead established in the fourth quarter with defense their size.
''The Lakers' length bothered us a little bit, even at the rim,'' Brown said. ''They did a nice job coming over and from the sidelines.''
Lakers Coach Phil Jackson put the Cavaliers at a disadvantage for most of the night as the Lakers twin towers of Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum challenged the Cavs' smaller lineup. There's little doubt that this was one of those games where the team definitely missed center Zydrunas Ilgauskas, as the Cleveland oftentimes found their lineup too small to contend with the much bigger Lakers squad.
It was a strategy that Cleveland had no answer as at one point in the floor the smallest player Jackson had on the floor, Sasha Vujacic, stood a mere 6-7 and 6-2 Daniel Gibson had the task of guarding him.
Still, despite what seemed like Herculean task with the Lakers at one point up by as many as 18 points at 91-73, the Cavaliers battled back to close within seven points with 3:32 left in the fourth quarter doing so with defense, gut and guile. At one point you could see just how drained James was standing side-by-side with Bryant waiting for the game to resume.
No can accuse Cleveland of quitting because ultimately, the Lakers' used their primary weapon - size - to their advantage. If anything it showed how much the team missed Ilgauskas in this one.
The Cavs face the Portland Trail Blazers next.
No shootout: Bryant's 20 points and James' 23 hardly qualified for a shootout. Bryant may have been affected by a finger he dislocated in the first quarter. As far as James, he was affected by Bryant's defense.
While Brown elected to put Sasha Pavlovic - who performed admirably - on Bryant to start the game, L.A. Coach Phil Jackson put Bryant on James from the start.
Life in the NBA: New York Knick Stephon Marbury, who has been embroiled in a bit of a contract controversy with his team could be seen walking the baseline at the game. He makes $200,000 for not playing against the Knicks Monday.
Quick shots: Sasha Pavlovic got hit with a Flagrant foul-1 when he nailed the Lakers' Trevor Ariza in the head as he drove to the basket for what looked to be an easy score.¶ *
Post -mortem: Cavs 92, Hornets 78.
The Cavaliers won this game for two reason - defense and coaching.
Defensively, they held Hornets to 37 percent shooting on the night, forced 13 turnovers and had six steals. It's the kind of effort that's expected and has become the norm. 'Nuff said.
But in all of the excitement surrounding the team's success this season the one person who deserves much of the credit rarely gets mentioned - Coach Mike Brown.
He showed his basketball acumen by going with a small lineup for much of the second half that featured Wally Szczerbiak at center and James at power forward. The maneuver left the Hornets befuddled and frustrated.
Mike Brown on the performances of Szczerbiak and Pavlovic, who scored 14 and 19 points respectively and combined to hit on 8-of-9 three-point shots:
Apologies for no halftime analysis, but I was working on getting news of Delonte West's injury and let's face it, if you're a Cavs' fan it's not good.
It's easy to look at West's 12 points per game, four assists and the rest of it and say that those numbers are replaceable, but there are other factors to deal with here.
This loss could be as big as losing Zydrunas Ilgauskas, primarily because West brings other intangibles to the game. Those 12 points can be made up in other ways, but what about West's defense?
Other than LeBron James he might be the team's most consistent defender this season, taking on bigger, taller shooting guards in the league and rarely, if ever, truly getting lit up.
He's a crafty, intelligent ball player who plays defense that way, often blanketing opponents and still managing not to get called for a foul.
And for a while there, after his injury, the Cavaliers looked just a wee bit lost and, I'd argue, they missed his defense down the stretch with the game on the line and clinging to a very narrow lead.
So what next? Who's got to step up? I suspect you see Sasha Pavlovic move into that starting role and Daniel Gibson will still come off the bench, primarily because Mike Brown has consistently said that Gibson plays better in that particular role.
But if Cavs fans are honest and realistic, Pavlovic will have some big sneakers to fill because defensively, he's not West and he's never played as consistently as him.
After the game LeBron James had this look of resignation on his face as if something was slipping away from him with this wave of injuries. He could be right, but the Cavs believed when the season started that they had a very deep bench. Now, they get to find out just how true that is.
Mike Brown on Delonte West's injury:
Post mortem:
Cavs 102, Grizzlies 87
Want to sum this win up succinctly? Two words: LEBRON JAMES. While the team wasn't necessarily flat, James lit the fuse that blew this one open. He walked into the locker room with just nine points and left the game with 30. Toss in 11 rebounds and 10 assists that inspired his teammates and you get a win. No one, least of all Rudy Gay had any answers for James as he dunked, hit layups, made steals, grabbed rebounds and dished the ball of. Was he alone in his effort? Not even close.
The backcourt tandem of Mo Williams (16 points) and Delonte West (19 points) combined for 35 points. But it was his defense that proved key as he may as well have kept O.J. Mayo bound, gagged and locked in a broom closet. Mayo averages close to 20 points per game, but scored just six on the night.
From the coach's office:
Mike Brown on West's defense:
Post-game audio - Mike Brown and LeBron James on the victory over the Celtics: boston-post-game
Pre-game audio: brown-rivers
Post mortem:
Cavs 98, Celtics 83
All week the media heard and reported that this game had no more meaning than any other. The Cavaliers, although the did so, cannot say that with a straight face after whipping on Celtics in a physical game.
They got this win with grit and hard-nosed defense in on of those games LeBron James refused to lose and he displayed that offensively and defensively in his best performance of the year with 38 points, seven rebounds, six assists and topping it off four steals and three blocked shots.
It was a night when his defense would prove as important as his offense as James, with some help, locked up Paul Pierce for most of the night. Pierce only scored 11 points for the Celtics as James pretty much disarmed him in the game.
The numbers won't tell the story, but James had plenty of help from teammates who scrapped for balls, fought for rebounds and contested shots. Overall the Cavs had seven blocks and an eye-popping 14 steals.
Defense won the game for them. It's that simple. Was it a message game? Maybe, but messages tend to matter when they're tied to more tangible results than a win in a single game.
From the coach's office:
Mike Brown on LeBron James' performance:
I know offensively he did a whale of a job carrying us, especially when we were stagnant and stalled out.
LeBron James on the effect of the fans:
Tonight when Ben was making free throws and we were making runs, it was great. Much respect to the Cavaliers fans. They were unbelievable.
At the half: Cavs 49, Celtics 40
Watching this game, you can't help but think that Cavs should be ahead by a wider margin. In several intances, they created turnovers only to give the ball right back to the Celtics.
The Cletics are winning this game in almost every category, except one - shooting. They're beating the Cavs in second-chance points and rebounds. What's hurt them: 14 percent shooting from the three-point arc while the Cavs have hit on 57 percent of their overall shots.
Game: Cavs (28-6) vs. Celtics (29-8)
Broadcast: TV: FSOhio, ESPN. Radio: WAKR (1590 AM); WTAM (1100 AM), WHBC (1480 AM)
Starters: Cavs: LeBron James (F), Ben Wallace (F); Anderson Varejao (C); Delonte West (G); Mo Williams (G): Celtics: Paul Pierce (F); Kevin Garnett (F); Kendrick Perkins (C); Ray Allen (G); Rajon Rondo (G).
Inactives-injured: Cavs: Eric Snow (knee); Zydrunas Ilgauskas (ankle). Celtics: Tony Allen (right ankle sprain).
Streaking: The Cavs are defending an 18-game home winning streak. They've won one overall. The Celtics have lost three-in-a-row. Officials:
Three things to watch:
There was a surreal moment in the Cavaliers locker room post game last night.
With the game over at approximately 9;20 p.m. LeBron James did his media availability early and was set to get out of there. Then he and everyone in the room started to pay attention to the Celtics-Rockets game that had been background noise.
Everyone remained focused on that screen - shot-to-shot, call-to-call. But did so in a casual kind of way, a way that bodes well for the team in this one. Case in point: Delonte West emerges from the tower room clad in nothing but a towel and quickly allows it to slip revealing as one Forrest Gump would say his BUT-TOCKS. Sophomoric? Yup. Funny? Absolutely.
They're loose, having fun and have nothing to lose.
I don't know that you could say the same about the Celtics and there are doubts coming from some quarters of Beantown in the wake of their loss to the Houston Rockets:
I see the Muppet curmudgeons are back. Apologies guys, but my PC kinda went blammo in Washington D.C. Barely got my game stuff filed. Yes, I did buy a new one. Here's tonight's gameblog:
What do you say about a game in which the Cavaliers never trailed? It's as close to perfection as you're going to get in the NBA.
What to take away from this one: personally, everyone should be more and more impressed with the improvement Anderson Varejao's made in his offensive game over the summer and throughout the season. Defensively, he was always there and brought that energy that seems to make his hair frizz out. Tonight he dropped another 14 points and added six rebounds for a Zydrunas Ilgauskas-like performance.
In retrospect, the Cavs played like this was a warm up of other things to come - meaning Friday's wrasslin' match with the Celtics, a team that suddenly looks very, very mortal having lost 6-0f-8, including tonight against the Houston Rockets.
They could have very easily looked ahead on this one. They remained focus and now have their sights set on Boston.
From the locker room:
Mo Williams on the Cavs having a target on their backs.
Post mortem: Cavs 117, Bulls 92
Defense was the word for this game. The Cavaliers rode the Bulls from the jump and didn't let go. They turned the Bulls best weapon, Derrick Rose, into a non-factor. About the only one who did any damage is Ben Gordon with 22 points, but considering he only plays offense, that's not big surprise.
By concentration on Rose, the Cavaliers threw the Bulls off their game. Perimeter shooting, their strength, didn't come into play as they shot an abysmal 37 percent.
Conversely, the Cavs shot almost 51 percent and had seven players in double figure. LeBron James had a triple-double, while Anderson Varejao led all scorers with 26.
At the half: Cavs 61, Bulls 47
The Cavaliers shot 56 percent form the floor to open the half. Methinks someone got that memo about sluggish starts in recent games. That's a nice little stat. It's even more noteworthy when you consider that it comes with LeBron James only having taken one shot. At the half, Mo Williams and Anderson Varejao, who the team needed to step up, has done so. The Cavs' bench players have outscored the Bulls reserves 18-6 in the first half.
Game: Cavs (26-5) vs. Chicago Bulls (14-17)
Broadcast: TV: FSOhio Radio: WAKR (1590 AM); WTAM (1100 AM), WHBC (1480 AM)
Starters: Cavs: LeBron James (F); Ben Wallace (F); Anderson Varejao (C); Delonte West (G); Mo Williams (G). Bulls: Thabo Sefolosha (F); Tyrus Thomas (F); Aaron Gray (C); Ben Gordon (G); Derrick Rose (G).
Injuries-inactives: Cavs: Zydrunas Ilgauskas (left ankle), Eric Snow (knee); Bulls: Drew Gooden (sprained right ankle); Luol Deng (sprained left ankle); Michael Ruffin (sprained left ankle), Kirk Hinrich (torn ulnar collateral ligament)
Streaking: Cavaliers have won 16 consecutive at home, but lost their last one against the Miami Heat. The Bulls lost their last game.
Officials: Mike Callahan, Eric Lewis, Ed Malloy.


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By Buck
from Los Angeles
I'm torn about this product. It was quite effective in keeping me aware of my bad posture. Didn't have to program it like others or down load apps. Here is why I returned it and I'm not giving it a good review. I wanted to wear it while I work. Which means when on the phone with a client they would hear it beeping away if I slouched. I want to wear it on my walks, same thing, I don't need the world to know I'm wearing this. My hope is the manufacturer will clue in make it vibrate instead. Also would love if they would use a softer color and material so I can wear under clothing so once again I'm not advertising. If these two things are done. I would recommend it HIGHLY!
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: Please note that this item does have a vibrate only option. To change to that mode, just click the trigger on the black pack on the back of the trainer to the alternate position.
(53 of 54 customers found this review helpful)
Great device.
By Jeremy
from Rhode Island
I am a physical therapist and have used this with multiple patients.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(31 of 32 customers found this review helpful)
Works, with difficulty
By Mickey
from Elizabethton, TN
After I finally get it on, it works fine. It is difficult to put on, but even harder to get off as the clasp on the waist band is very hard to release. I do not have the strength in my hands I once had. I finally have to get a pair of pliers and squeeze the clasp.If anyone could tell me how to correct this problem, I would appreciate it. It does remind me to straighten up! As one gets older and has joint pains, it is so easy to become round-shouldered.I will have to use it longer to decide recommending.
(29 of 31 customers found this review helpful)
It makes you over arch your lower back
By Elisa
from Houston, Texas
shoulder straps did not stay in place and waist strap kept moving up. Every 20 minute session started out good, until the straps started to move out of their position. To keep the right straight up posture, my lower back over arched and started to hurt. It did not work for me.
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: To ensure this is properly worn for posture feedback - please shorten the back strap and loosen the shoulder strap before putting on the device. After putting on the device, tighten around the stomach and then the shoulders.
(27 of 29 customers found this review helpful)
Just okay
By LindaLouWho
from VA
In order to get the product to respond at all you must strap it on very, very tightly. Even then it doesn't always detect poor posture. Because it isn't consistently reliable, it is more of a toy than a tool.
(23 of 24 customers found this review helpful)
Not Effective
By Harvey
from Natick, MA
Belt buckle hard to open and closeBuzzer doesn't always register when it should.Nice idea but not really effective
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: We apologize for your experience with this product. Please remember that we offer a lifetime guarantee on this product. If you should choose to return to us, please call us at 1-800-321-1484 and we'd be happy to assist you.
(22 of 25 customers found this review helpful)
Works Well as Described
By Barkologist
from Phoenix, AZ
I received the product for both myself and my spouse. Both fit well - large for him and medium for myself. Easy to use. Unobtrusive. Pleased so far.
(21 of 22 customers found this review helpful)
Biofeedback Posture Trainer
By Rachel
from Berkeley, CA
The waist belt tends to naturally ride up on the waist (no real way to secure it in desired position other than tightening too much for comfort) and once that happens - even if just an inch or so- the beeping becomes erratic. It only beeps about 30%of the time is should.
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: Thank you for your feedback. The straps are adjustable but if this item was not comfortable for you or did not work for you, please contact us at 1-800-321-1484 and we would be happy to assist you with a return.
(20 of 21 customers found this review helpful)
I would buy this product again- Love it
By Adriana
from Las Vegas
Excellent buy. I wear it for few hours at a time and it is definitely teaching me good posture habits.
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OffBEAT with Hot Since 82
Listen to Hot Since 82 every Satruday at 2 a.m. on Evolution
Hot Since 82 - real name Daley Padley - just released his Little Black Book, a project he describes as, "a mixed compilation album, but everything on there is from the artist such as myself."
Aside from his original productions, Little Black Book also includes some of his favorite remixes as well. Daley tells us that he's particularly proud of his track "The End." He says, "It's just so emotional. Most [of the] original records and the remixes have a lot of energy, and their quite melodic as well, and sometimes quite driving. So 'The End' was kind of like the step back away from that. Just drums, part strings, and it kind of puts everything into perspective for me as a producer."
[Buy Little Black Book on iTunes]
Daley stopped by the iHeartRadio Studios when he was in New York recently, where he talked to us about everything but the music, and told us all about what's in his little black book. Get to know the producer/DJ in OffBEAT with Hot Since 82 below.
What's in your Little Black Book?
In my Little Black Book, are magical weird and wonderful little stories of my troubles around the globe.
What is hiding in the shadows?
Oh, could be lots of things. Monsters, aliens, I don't know – who knows? I think that's the all mystery about a shadow. Anything could be in the shadow, so it's about being creative I think.
Why do you walk around like you're bigger than Prince?
I actually am. I don't know actually how, I reckon I'm about 5 inches taller than him, so I am actually bigger than Prince. He's like 5'2, I'm like 5'7. I'm not sure if I could pull those [lycra pants] off though. Spandex.
When do you get error 909?
I get "Error 909" when the computer crashes after I've been working on it for numerous hours and I didn't save. And "909" is actually a famous Roland drum machine. So 909 is a drum machine, and the error is the bloody computer crashing down.
What makes you insane?
Insane, I am actually mentally insane, so that song's about me being slightly edgy and weird (laughs).
What makes you edgy and weird?
Just me. I'm just not right. I'm quite edgy! Yeah (laughs).
What hurts you?
I mean I'm quite blasé about many things in life, you know I'm just like whatever with many things, many things don't really bother me, and I just get on with it all. But the only thing that does actually hurt me is family. That's the only thing that quite touches me and hurts me at the same time. That's the only thing, so that's quite serious actually. I mean, just like if a family member's having troubles or some strife's in life, it really troubles me. I mean anything else, I'm just like whatever, I don't really get angry. But the only thing that does actually touch me or hurt me is, family.
What's the worst part about planes and trains?
Exhaustion. The worst thing about planes and trains, actually -if I've been drinking or partying at the show and the next day I have an early flight or an early train - is getting on there, and just feeling horrible, and thinking everyone's looking at ya, and I'm like aahhh I feel like a zombie! So that's the worst thing about planes and trains. What we call it in England is "hanging out your ass." Do you say that here? Hanging out of your ass, that's what we call it.
What makes you high?
Just getting up in the morning, having a purpose, and doing a job that I genuinely love from the bottom of my heart. You know, not many people can get up in the morning and say they're excited to go in the office, go in the studio, go into a club and just perform. That is part of me, and yeah. Exactly that.
What are the things you do?
I make music. I play other people's records and myself to a large number of people. But that is what I do, I make dance records and perform live in a club. That is what I do.
What is at the end?
The End of it all is probably a pension or something like that (laughs). No, the end of it all, I don't know. "The End" was made – I made "The End" just for me. I didn't make it for the fans, or a specific record label, or for the album. I just made "The End" for me you know. The track doesn't even have a bassline, it's just strictly drums, and some nice parts, and strings, and it's very simple. I think some of the best records that I personally love are as simple as "The End." So, that's it really. "The End" is just a dance record showing that you don't have to complicate things and keep it simple.
What's in Leeds?
Wonderful, friendly people. Good clubs, good shopping. I mean for me it's the Mecca of the north for dance music in the U.K.
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WATCH: Taylor Swift ends Victoria's Secret show with 'I Knew You Were Trouble'
Listen to Taylor Swift on iHeartRadio
Taylor Swift closed out the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which aired on Tuesday.
The singer performed "I knew You Were Trouble."
Earlier this month, the Victoria's Secret angels released a fun videowhere they lip-synch to Swift's hit.
Swift also opened the fashion show,collaborating with Fall Out Boy.
Check out the video below!
[HD] Taylor Swift ~ Victoria's Secret Fashion... by IdolxMuzic
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Oprah Winfrey tops Forbes' 2013 List of the Most Powerful Celebrities
(Yahoo!) - Everyone should know this by now: Never count Oprah out.
Despite business stumbles and an $88 million earnings drop since last year, Oprah Winfrey returns to the top of Forbes's annual Celebrity 100 ranking of the most powerful celebrities after two years of coming in second place. She leads a female-dominated top 10, where six of the 10 spots are occupied by women, including Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Madonna, Taylor Swift, and Ellen DeGeneres.
Four are are pop stars. While women trail men financially in many sectors, they can earn as much as (if not more than) men in music thanks to the great equalizer — touring. Stars make the vast majority of their money on tour and fans of both sexes are more than happy to pay up for the expensive tickets. Compare that to the movie industry, where women are often relegated to the girlfriend role (which almost always pays less) or lower-budget films, which have to make serious profits to return significant money to the stars.
Even without her eponymous daytime talk show, Winfrey made an estimated $77 million between June 2012 and June 2013, down from last year's $165 million. While she wasn't the highest earner on our list, her money, mixed with strong fame scores in metrics like press mentions and social networking power, pushed her to the top.
Winfrey remains a powerful force in Hollywood. Her Oprah Winfrey Network, once a drifting cable outpost that lost an estimated $330 million for parent company Discovery between 2008 and the end of 2012, is now a smooth(-ish)-running media machine that could turn a profit by the end of 2013.
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Just a quick post today of a recent weekend outfit - I wore this to a triple date brunch in the South End on one of our windiest afternoons. No hair tie resulted in constant spatting hair out of my mouth and mostly photos like this:
This winter I've been in dire need of warm sweaters, but have been patiently waiting for quality ones at a good price. I've been wearing my lone cable crewneck from 2011 to pieces, even though the material is quite itchy and requires a layer. After trying a few similarly itchy or pilling-prone options from H&M, I swore off fast fashion brands for a staple that I'd ideally want wear for years to come.
I don't remember how I ended up on the Talbots site (it rarely happens), but I stumbled across this cable turtleneck that looked remarkably similar to a J.Crew option I've been admiring for months. The J.Crew had sold out in my preferred size/color early on, even at $60+ for viscose/nylon/wool blend - and this one was similar in price for 100% cashmere. I was late to the sale and may have grabbed the last one, but in case it comes back the style # is 252490 in "English Mustard."
I would say that Talbots in general is for the more mature woman, around ages 40-60+ (although public perception is apparently even older). Despite this, the quality of the brand has been consistently good in my experience, and there are gems and bargains to be found. On the accessory front, I have spoken highly of their shoes starting in sz 5 and non-tarnishing costume jewelry (worn here, here, and here).
Their apparel, however, is a little harder for the younger demographic to pull off. Talbots has an extensive petite line that goes down to a size Petite P (XS) or 0 (the P0 is online only), but unfortunately most things I've tried on were cut very generously. This sweater was the first item I've found that fits fairly slim, like between an XXS-XS from other stores, but even Nick's first comment was "looks old person-ish." I love the soft cashmere quality and the casual fit, and will just be sure not to pair it with my velcro SAS shoes.
For Talbots sizing reference, this jersey blouse in Petite P measured 15" shoulder to shoulder, 24" sleeve length, 22" total length, 17.75" armpit to armpit, and 16" across the waist. I slimmed both sleeves and down the sides of the torso, and will need to add more ruching to the shoulders to make them narrower. As such, I would recommend Talbots clothing mostly to those who are at least one size up from me and a little taller. It's too bad about the sizing, as I really do like their quality and colorful yet conservative options for work.


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20 chips per package, all one color.
These reddi-glo dye chips are extremely easy to use. There are no spills and results are easy to reproduce. Each chip is designed to color one pound of wax to a medium shade. You can use more or less to obtain different shades. The following color table is only an approximation of the target colors. Actual colors will vary with the wax and additives used. Experimentation is encouraged.


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Harry Styles talks Taylor Swift relationship
Listen to One Direction on iHeartRadio | Listen to Taylor Swift on iHeartRadio
Harry Styles says he doesn't regret dating Taylor Swift, even if she does end up writing more songs about him.
In an interview with "Us Weekly," the One Direction member says that it would be "hypocritical" of him to say that the country star shouldn't use their brief relationship as inspiration because "everyone writes songs based on personal experience."
The 19-year-old adds that he "can't say" that he would have "dated someone less famous to avoid it." Harry says he's not nervous about anything Taylor could be working on, joking that "at least she's a great songwriter!"
He is now just one of two One Direction members still on the market. Earlier this week, Zayn Malik got engaged to his girlfriend Perrie Edwards, who is in the British girl group Little Mix.
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After comparison tests of commuter cups by the Hammacher Schlemmer Institute, this model proved to be The Best for the fifth consecutive year because it is easy to drink from and does not leak, even when inverted. The Best model's spill-proof lid springs open with the touch of a button—staying out of the way as you drink—and its handleless, slim design fits in a car's cup holder. A safety lock prevents spills when the cup is carried in a briefcase or purse. The Best Commuter Cup allowed hot water to decrease in temperature by only 18ş F after two hours, unlike lesser models that lost up to 71ş F. It kept ice cubes frozen for 36 hours, while other commuter cups allowed ice to melt in six hours. The commuter cup's superior temperature retention is due to its dual walls of stainless steel and vacuum insulation that also prevents heat- or cold- transfer to the exterior. It washes easily because of its removable lid and nonporous interior. BPA-free construction. Blue. 16-oz. capacity. 9" H x 2 1/2" W. (17 oz.)
"Keeps the hot coffee hot for a long time and does NOT leak."- CT, Pennsylvania
Lifetime Guarantee
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(18 of 18 customers found this review helpful)
Stays HOT for 6-8 hrs
By Bea
from Florida
I just brought 3 of these for gifts. I have 10 travel cups/mugs in my cabinet but none of them work as good as this one. This one really keeps your coffee piping hot for 6 to 8 hrs. But caution it is so hot you will burn your tongue.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(14 of 14 customers found this review helpful)
It's True....
By Robert
from SE Florida
I ordeered one for my sweetheart and then one for myself. This is one product that lives up to the hype. Keeps coffee hot for 12+ hours easily. NOT hard to clean at all. Sleek yet holds 16oz. I did recommend to a friend and she placed an order yesterday.....
(12 of 19 customers found this review helpful)
bad design
By 5.0driver
from Naples Fl.
The rubber stopper in the top gets wet and leaves the contents on the top of your nose while trying to take a drink. It propabaly doesn't leak but it does drip on your face while drinking.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Hammacher Schlemmer Response: Thank you for your feedback. Be sure to push the lid on The Best Commuter Cup back all the way until it snaps into place while drinking. If there are drops on it, it may still drip.
(11 of 11 customers found this review helpful)
Nothing Compares
By kenny s
from Havertown Pa.
This is the best commuter cup I have ever used. You can use it for either hot or cold and it does a fantastic job. In the summer I leave it in the hot car for hours and the ice tea stays cold. The outside of the container never sweats and the top is secure and easy to open and use. Recently purchased a few more as my wife could not find anything to keep her tea hot on the morning commute. Wonders why I did not get her one sooner. Use it all year round and am very happy with the way it keeps things hot and cold.
(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)
It really is the best commuter mug!
By Greylissy
from Huntington Beach, CA
It keeps my coffee very hot for several hours. I am a coffee sipper so I really like that it stays hot and I don't have to drink quickly. The design is nice. You can lock it and not worry about leaking while in transit.
Truly Best Commuter Cup
By MawMaw D.
from Lake Charles, LA
Granddaughter enjoying hot coffee all morning.
(7 of 12 customers found this review helpful)
Good but not the best
By John
from BC
The cup keeps coffee hot and doesn't stew it but it has to many small pieces for easy cleaning.
(6 of 8 customers found this review helpful)
Not easy to drink from
By upthedock
from Ellicott City MD
The one thing I do not like the lock on the lid rubs against your bottom lip.
(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
Hot product
By connie the bird
from Austin, Texas
This is the best commuter cup I have ever owned. It keeps your coffee hot for hours. I mean hot too. It is almost too hot. I will never buy anything else but this commuter cup. I am also going to give this as Christmas gifts. It is really a great product.
Great product!
By Noni
from Knoxville, Tenn
Thermos keeps liquids hot for very long time=a really important feature !!
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Jack Del Rio Named Interim Head Coach Of The Broncos
(Denver, CO) -- Defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio has been named interim head coach of the Denver Broncos. Del Rio has head coaching experience, as he guided the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2003 until 2011. The move was made after head coach John Fox was taken to the hospital over the weekend after he became dizzy while golfing in Charlotte, North Carolina. Fox will undergo heart surgery this week to replace a valve and will miss four-to-six weeks. Fox could return to the team by the end of the season, or prior to the team's first playoff game. The Broncos were on a bye this past weekend and will travel to San Diego to take on the Chargers on Sunday.


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Florida Georgia Line prepping to make second album
Listen to Florida Georgia Line on iHeartRadio
Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard says the duo will soon begin recording sessions for their second album. The country star admits he and Brian Kelley are eager to get started on the project.
Tyler adds that he and Brian have spent the past year writing songs, so they have plenty of material to work with. He says they intend to return to the studio next month, and hope to have the album ready for release in October.
Florida Georgia Line's upcoming disc will be the follow up to their 2012 debut, Here's To The Good Times, which features the chart-topping hits "Cruise," "Get Your Shine On," "Round Here," and "Stay."
Florida Georgia Line has a busy tour schedule ahead of them as well. The duo is opening shows on Jason Aldean's tour, which extends into the fall, while they're taking their own "Here's To The Good Times" tour to Canada and Hawaii in April. Florida Georgia Line's next date is with Aldean in Kansas City, Missouri on Friday.
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Whoa - it's been a couple of weeks since you received your last City Hall update.
Hang in there while we get you caught up on all the local scoop! This could be a long one . . . . . . .
Sausalito Library Speaker Series
Easter Island Sketchbook: An Artist's Journey to the Mysterious Land of Giant Stone Statues
Thursday, February 6 - 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers
"Easter Island is on almost everyone's bucket list, why wait any longer to see it?" asks Susan Sternau, author and illustrator of the new book, Easter Island Sketchbook: An Artist's Journey to the Mysterious Land of Giant Stone Statues. The book features over 65 watercolor and ink paintings that bring to life a place that few people have the opportunity to visit. Discover the personalities hidden in the faces of the moai, the multi-ton stone statues that line the coast or rest half-buried in an inland quarry. View dramatic landscapes, volcanic craters, rocky shorelines, and sacred sites as Susan shares sketches from the book and photos from her trip to this fascinating South Pacific island. Susan's other books include Art Nouveau: Spirit of the Belle Epoque and Art Deco: Flights of Artistic Fancy. Her art is available locally at Studio 333. More on Susan Sternau at www.susansternau.com
New Book Discussion Group for Adults at Sausalito Library
2nd Tuesdays starting March 11th - 7:00pm in the Friends Bookstore
The Sausalito Library is pleased to announce the addition of a new book discussion group for adults, "Contemporary Classics." Facilitated by local author Peg Alford Pursell, the group meets the second Tuesday of each month in the Friends Bookstore (2nd floor of Sausalito City Hall, 420 Litho Street), 7-8:00pm. Our first meeting is on Tuesday, March 11th and the book is "We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves" by Karen Joy Fowler. Please contact the library at 415-289-4121 to register. Participation is free.
Toddler Story Time
Just a reminder that we now have TWO Toddler Story Times on Wednesday mornings. Join Molly for stories, songs and play at 9:40 am or 10:40 am for children 3 and under and their caregivers.
Tween Advisory Council
The Library is recruiting 6th, 7th and 8th graders for a brand-new Tween Advisory Council. The Council will help decide which books, movies and music the Library should have and will plan programs and events. (We'll also eat pizza and snacks at every meeting.) More information and the application is available at www.sausalitolibrary.org, or contact Erin Wilson, Children's & YA Librarian, at 289-4121 or email@example.com.
Reading Buddies
This brand-new program pairs young readers (ages 6-10) with experienced readers (ages 14 and up) for one-on-one reading practice in a fun, low-stress environment. Want to find out more? Contact Erin Wilson, Children's & YA Librarian, at 289-4121 or email@example.com.
Free E-books from the Library
The Sausalito Public Library features two free collections of electronic books, featuring thousands of quality titles -- including recent bestsellers -- from major publishing houses like Random House and HarperCollins. Both e-books and e-audiobooks are available, and can be used on tablet, laptop and desktop computers, Kindles, iPads, iPhones, Android devices, Nooks, and other mobile gadgets. Visit our website at www.sausalitolibrary.org for more information and step-by-step instructions. You will need a library card and PIN to access the collection. Checkouts and holds are free. Call us at 289-4121 if you need any help.
1-on-1 Help with Library E-books
If you have an iPad, iPhone, Kindle, tablet, Android phone, laptop computer or other mobile device and would like help getting set up to read Library e-books or listen to Library e-audiobooks, just let us know! Call Abbot Chambers at 289-4123 or email email@example.com to schedule a one-on-one training session. (Available to Sausalito residents only)
Jazz & Blues Sponsorships are a great opportunity to showcase your business and demonstrate support for the local community. Now that our Jazz & Blues by the Bay concerts have become a legendary local favorite, make sure that you plan ahead and have a chance to be a part of this great legand as a sponsor or with a reserved table. In the next few months, these sponsorships and reservations will become available. REMEMBER - All tables are on a first-come-first-served basis and beginning on their registration open date. No exceptions. Higher level sponsors have priority registration dates.
Open Season for Sponsorships is as follows (doors open at 9:00 am) :
$2000 Platinum Level – January 27
$1000 Gold Level – February 3
$650 Silver Level – February 10
$500 Resident Table – February 24
$600 Non-Resident Table – March 3
Open Season for Sponsorships is as follows (doors open at 9:00 am) :
$2000 Platinum Level – January 27
$1000 Gold Level – February 3
$650 Silver Level – February 10
$500 Resident Table – February 24
$600 Non-Resident Table – March 3
$2000 Platinum Level – January 27
$1000 Gold Level – February 3
$650 Silver Level – February 10
$500 Resident Table – February 24
$600 Non-Resident Table – March 3
For additional information and details on what sponsorship levels entail, please call the Sausalito Parks and Recreation Department at 415-289-4152 or go to our website at www.jazzandbluesbythebay.com
Test and Evaluation Period for New Paystation Begins In February, 2014
In an effort to improve customer service and satisfaction with our Downtown Municipal Parking System, we have acquired a new style of parking pay station for testing purposes. The test unit will be installed in place of one of our current Multi-Space Meters located in Downtown Municipal Lot #1, adjacent to the Ferry Landing.
Your Sausalito Resident and Commuter Parking SmartCards will not work in the test machine! Please continue to use your SmartCards in the current parking pay stations to receive your parking privileges. While these new pay stations accept similar types of parking cards, these features will be unavailable during this initial test period.
As a Sausalito resident or a user of the Commuter Parking SmartCard program, we encourage you to drop by and observe the new paystation (even if you are not processing a payment) and give us feedback on the following:
- How do the keypad and buttons compare to the current machines?
- Is the screen easier or more difficult to see and to read?
- Are the instructions clear?
- How do the keypad and buttons compare to the current machines?
- Is the screen easier or more difficult to see and to read?
- Are the instructions clear?
Using the above questions as a guideline, we welcome any and all feedback you have regarding how this pay station operates. Please do not limit yourself to these suggestions and feel free to submit any additional comments or concerns. We are committed to creating a more convenient and user-friendly parking payment system for all of our users!
Please address your feedback to Lieutenant Kurtis Skoog of the Sausalito Police Department by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY AND VOLUNTARILY GIVEN BY THE MARIN LOCAL AGENCY FORMATION COMMISSION (LAFCO) that on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 7:00 P.M. in the City of San Rafael Council Chambers located at 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, California the agency will consider the following action:
Scope of Analysis for Countywide Water Municipal Service Review
This action – if approved – is to provide formal direction to staff in preparing a comprehensive study assessing the availability, demand, and performance of public water service in Marin County relative to current and future community needs and as provided under Government Code Section 56430. Affected agencies anticipated for study include Bolinas Public Utility District, Inverness Public Utility District, Marin Municipal Water District, Muir Beach Community Services District, North Marin Water District, and Stinson Beach County Water District. An associated staff report will be available for download at www.marinlafco.org approximately one week prior to the hearing date. You may also request a written copy of the associated staff report by contacting LAFCO at 415-446-4409.
Second Annual Sausalito Herring Festival
Sunday, February 9 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm in Gabrielson Park (Sponsored by Cass Gidley Marina)
The Sausalito Herring Festival will showcase food, beverages, information, and entertainment from the surrounding Richardson Bay. A food ticket will allow you to sample a variety of herring recipes prepared by some of The Bay Area's award-winning restaurants, while listening to local musicians including some special guests. A variety of beverages will be available. All food and beverage sales will go to benefit Cass Gidley Marina, a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization.
The Sausalito Herring Festival will include informational displays about herring, the fishery, sustainability, boating and the environment, with a focus on Richardson Bay. Celebrating the area's longstanding commitment to sustainable fishing and maritime culture, the festival will focus on the Pacific Herring, drawn straight from Richardson Bay. The Sausalito Herring Festival will have live chef demonstrations, food talks, sea stories, and more! The Festival takes place rain or shine.
Last year, the inaugural Sausalito Herring Festival was a surprising hit as more than 200 small plates of herring dishes from a variety of well-known Sausalito restaurants were served.
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Sausalito Village - Monthly Meeting - February 12
Sausalito Village will feature a talk by Bruce Wrisley, author of The Seniors' Housing Dilemma, Stay or Move at its monthly meeting at the Edgewater Room, Sausalito City Hall, 420 Litho Street, Sausalito, on Wednesday, February 12 at noon. He will offer resources and guidelines to help seniors and their families make smart informed decisions about housing. Participants are advised to bring a brown bag lunch. This program is open to the community and free of charge.
Bruce Wrisley is 85 and has two degrees in psychology: a Bachelor of Arts from Occidental College, and a Master of Arts from Stanford University. As a real estate broker in Marin County for 55 years (now retired), Wrisley has owned five companies, and is a past president of the Marin Association of Realtors. He has combined his education and experience to do "real estate counseling" with seniors for the last 25 years.
The Age-Friendly Sausalito Task Force is happy to report that nearly 1200 residents responded to the questionnaire that was released in November (and ended December 31, 2013). In the age group that is 65 and older, the response rate was a very impressive 50%! Special thanks to all of you who took the time to respond, especially those who provided insightful and interesting comments.
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The Sausalito Woman's Club Scholarship Recognition Fund (SWCSRF) is currently accepting scholarship applications for the 2014-2015 academic year. Completed applications are due by March 14, 2014.
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Protect Your Property or Business from Disaster
If you aren't sure whether your property or business is at risk from disasters caused by natural hazards, check with your local building official, city engineer, or planning and zoning administrator. They can tell you whether you are in an area where floods, earthquakes, wildfires, high winds, or other disasters or emergencies are likely to occur. Also, they usually can tell you how to protect yourself, your house, business and property from the different hazards.
Protect Your Business from All Natural Hazards
• Protect Business Records and Inventory
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• Anchor Large Equipment Properly
• Anchor Tall Bookcases and File Cabinets
• Anchor and Brace Propane Tanks and Gas Cylinders
• Bolt Sill Plates to Foundation
• Brace Cripple Walls
• Install Latches on Drawers and Cabinet Doors
• Mount Framed Pictures and Mirrors Securely
• Restrain Desktop Computers and Appliances
• Use Flexible Connections on Gas and Water Lines
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• Dealing with Vegetation and Combustible Materials
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Top attractions in Kansas
Looking to cowboy up, satisfy a history craving or stroll through small towns? The Sunflower State delivers astonishing variety across its vast open prairie.
Click ahead to find out about 20 of our favorite experiences in Kansas, from hiking through the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve to exploring aviation history at Cosmosphere in Hutchinson.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
Abilene (population: 6,700) was once a cow town at the end of the Chisholm Trail (a cattle trail from Texas). Most people know it now as President Dwight D. Eisenhower's hometown. Five buildings make up the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, including his boyhood home, museum, visitors center (a 23-minute film gives an intro to the site), library and Place of Meditation gravesite. (785) 263-6700; eisenhower.archives.gov
Flint Hills prairie
The country's largest tallgrass prairie dominates the east-central section of the state and includes 22 counties. The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, established in 1996, is the only unit of the national park system dedicated to the rich natural and cultural history of this kind of ecosystem. Trails wind through scenic vistas, prairie grasses, wildflowers and rugged terrain. Rangers offer daily guided tours of an 1881 ranch house, as well as bus tours of the preserve, May-October. (620) 273-8494; nps.gov/tapr
Other ways to enjoy the Flint Hills' 4.5 million rolling acres: slip on a Stetson and go to a rodeo, spend a couple of days at a ranch, take an afternoon trail ride, embark on a covered wagon trek, drive or pedal the 47.2-mile Flint Hills Scenic Byway, or listen to an outdoor concert. Check the Flint Hills Tourism Coalition website for information. (785) 296-2009; kansasflinthills.travel
Cosmosphere's amazing collection in Hutchinson (population: 40,000) includes the Liberty Bell 7, the Apollo 13 command module Odyssey, a moon rock and a German V-2 rocket. Interactive exhibits let kids sit at the Mission Control desk and climb aboard the White Room, where astronauts enter the capsule. Shows in the Justice Planetarium complement free public astronomy viewings on selected nights. (800) 397-0330; cosmo.org
Another cool tour in Hutchinson: Visitors can go 650 feet below ground to visit the Kansas Underground Salt Museum. (866) 755-3450; underkansas.org
Great Bend wildlife refuges
The wild side of Kansas is home to two of North America's most crucial wetlands, both near the Arkansas River town of Great Bend (population: 15,000). Each spring, nearly 25 percent of North American shorebirds migrating east of the Rockies stop over at the Cheyenne Bottoms State Wildlife Area, (620) 793- 3066; kdwpt.state.ks.us, and Quivira National Wildlife Refuge (pictured) (620) 486-2393; fws.gov
Trails, causeways and backroads provide opportunities to view pelicans, pintails, herons and gulls. Both areas have driving tours with brochures available at the entrances. The 77-mile Wetlands and Wildlife National Scenic Byway connects these two important preserves. fhwa.dot.gov
Wichita's cowboy heritage
Before the aviation industry took off in the south-central Kansas community of Wichita, cattle reigned. The Old Cowtown Museum captures the rowdy mood of Wichita's early days, when more than 1 million longhorns were herded to Chisholm Trail railheads. Located in downtown's museum complex (on the Old Chisholm Trail), Old Cowtown re-creates an 1880s town. For the most interesting visit, come during special activities such as old-time baseball games, shoot-outs and chuck wagon dinners. (316) 219-1871; oldcowtown.org
Lawrence's eclectic vibe
Just west of Kansas City, the college town of Lawrence is known for arts and culture; sports (Jayhawk basketball!); and a lively, eclectic downtown, with restaurants, coffee shops and a historic hotel. explorelawrence.com
A raid led by the infamous William Quantrill destroyed much of Lawrence during the Civil War, but you'll see a few surviving Victorian homes in Old West Lawrence.
Among the attractions here: the University of Kansas Natural History Museum, with displays that include Comanche, the stuffed remains of the horse believed to be the only survivor from Lt. Col. George Custer's Seventh Calvary detachment at the Battle of the Little Bighorn, (785) 864-4450; naturalhistory.ku.edu; and the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, on the KU west campus, where exhibits chronicle the life of this Kansas native and KU grad. Pictured at left. (785) 864-4900; doleinstitute.org
Lindsborg's Swedish heritage
Settled in 1869 by Swedish immigrants, Lindsborg (population: 3,300) celebrates and offers all things Swedish: traditional works of art, festivals, historic sites and food. At Hemslojd, find colorful Dala horses (pictured), a Swedish tradition, and browse for other handcrafted Scandinavian gifts and imported foods. (800) 779-3344; hemslojd.com
Buildings at Old Mill Museum chronicle life from pioneer days through the 1920s. (785) 227-3595; oldmillmuseum.org
And Svensk Hyllningsfest, Lindsborg's biennial tribute to Swedish pioneers, features arts, crafts, folk dancing, ethnic music, smorgasbord and entertainment. (888) 227-2227; lindsborgcity.org
Botanica, The Wichita Gardens
More than two dozen themed gardens spread over 9 acres at Botanica, The Wichita Gardens, showcasing 3,600 species of plants. Sculptures, fountains, waterfalls and streams dot the grounds. Among the areas to explore: the Butterfly Garden, Woodland Walk, Garden on the Rocks, Sally Stone Sensory Garden and the Jayne Milburn Aquatic Collection. (316) 264-0448; botanica.org
Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site
Exhibits at the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site in Topeka explore the context and legacy of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to end segregation. You can easily spend an hour or more strolling the building, which once served as Monroe Elementary School, one of the four former African-American elementary schools in Topeka. (785) 354-4273; nps.gov/brvb
Boot Hill Museum and Front Street
Once known as the wildest town in the West, Dodge City (population: 28,000) connects legend and lore at museums and rodeos. Stop at Boot Hill Museum and Front Street for a drink in the Long Branch Saloon, gunfights by the boardwalk, a walk through the Boot Hill cemetery, nightly variety shows, and exhibits on cowboys, gunslingers and lawmen. (620) 227-8188; boothill.org
If you're in town in early August, the annual Dodge City Days has more than 50 events, including a rodeo, barbecue contest and Western parade. (620) 227-3119; dodgecitydays.com
Fort Scott's frontier roots
Kansas' frontier history spirals around Fort Scott, where today, Fort Scott National Historic Site preserves 20 buildings. (Look for 170-year-old ax marks on the beams.) Try to time your visit for a special event, so you can chat with reenactors. (620) 223-0310; nps.gov/fosc
The nearby National Cemetery is one of a handful of national cemeteries designated by President Abraham Lincoln. (800) 245-3678; fortscott.com
Narrated trolley tours give visitors an introduction to local landmarks.
Fort Scott (population: 8,000) sits along the Frontier Military Scenic Byway, which traces Civil War history along US-69 as it winds south from Kansas City along the Kansas-Missouri border to Oklahoma. travelks.com
Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure
See two destinations in one location just west of Salina (population: 49,500): a zoo and a wildlife museum with cool animatronics. Tram rides at Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure take visitors through the 65-acre preserve, with more than 100 species. The museum features hundreds of mounted animals in native settings and animatronic human robots. (785) 827-9488; rollinghillswildlife.com
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McPherson Opera House
Take a guided tour to learn how a spectacular renovation brought this crumbling palace back to life, 121 years after the McPherson Opera House opened in 1889. If you can, catch one of the shows; $3 from each ticket goes toward ongoing preservation of the hall. McPherson (population: 13,300) is in central Kansas. (620) 241-1952; mcphersonoperahouse.org
Oz Museum
Once a stop on the Oregon Trail, the town of Wamego (population: 4,400) in northeast Kansas is known for its Oz Museum, one of the world's largest privately owned collections of Oz memorabilia from the classic 1939 movie. ozmuseum.com
Also worth a stop: The Columbian Theatre Museum and Art Center, a renovated 1800s opera house, columbiantheatre.com, and Oz Winery, which sells award-winning wines with fitting names: Run Toto Run and Witch in a Ditch. ozwinerykansas.com
Kansas State Capitol
Construction began on this copper-domed Topeka building in 1866 and took 37 years to complete. Today you can take free historic tours or dome tours (296 steps to the top—no elevator). The Kansas State Capitol is famous for its giant murals depicting events in Kansas history and includes a controversial unfinished set of paintings by John Steuart Curry. (785) 296-3966; kshs.org
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Wichita museums
With its past as an Old West cow town and a launchpad for the aviation industry, Wichita—Kansas' largest city (metro population: 357,000)--strikes an interesting historical balance, reflected in the city's mix of museums.
Clyde Cessna, Walter Beech and Lloyd Stearman were among the adventurers who launched the city's aircraft industry in the early 1900s. Visitors can learn more about the area's high-flying heritage at the Kansas Aviation Museum, the former terminal of the Wichita Municipal Airport, built in the Art Deco style of the 1930s. Pictured at left. (316) 683-9242; kansasaviationmuseum.org
The Old Cowtown Museum (slide 6) captures the rowdy mood of Wichita's early days, while the Mid-America All-Indian Center showcases Native American heritage. (316) 350-3340; theindiancenter.org
At the Wichita Art Museum, glasswork - both historic and contemporary - makes up a big part of the collection. (316) 268-4921; wichitaartmuseum.org
Exploration Place lets visitors try their skills in two flight simulators and explore other hands-on exhibits. (316) 660-0600; exploration.org
Ivan, said to be one of the world's most complete T. rex skeletons, is among the artifacts on display at Museum of World Treasures. (316) 263-1311; worldtreasures.org
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Kansas City sports
The Missouri and Kansas rivers meet at Kansas City (population: 150,000), home to the Kansas Speedway and Kansas City T-Bones. NASCAR visits the speedway in summer and fall; track tours are available by reservation throughout the year. (866) 460-7223; kansasspeedway.com
For minor-league baseball fun, the T-Bones play at retro CommunityAmerica Ballpark. (913) 328-2255; tbonesbaseball.com
Atchison's aviation history
Aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart helped put her hometown on the map. Visit the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum—the famed aviator's grandparents' home, a Gothic Revival cottage. Pictured at left. (913) 367-4217; ameliaearhartmuseum.org
For more town history, board the trolley at the restored Santa Fe depot for a narrated 45-minute tour (offered April to October). Guides tell stories behind Atchison's stately Victorian homes and historic sites. (800) 234-1854; atchisonkansas.net
Atchison (population: 10,000) also draws visitors eager to shop at Nell Hill's, Mary Carol Garrity's nationally acclaimed home-accessories shop. (913) 367-1086; nellhills.com
Cimarron National Grassland
Download a brochure for a self-guided, 50-mile "Sea of Grass" driving tour of this short-grass prairie preserve in the southwest corner of Kansas. Stops along the way highlight wildlife, oil production, sand dunes, a prairie dog town, Santa Fe Trail ruts and scenic overlooks. (620) 697-4621; fs.usda.gov
Cheney State Park
Cheney Reservoir (35 miles west of Wichita) serves three summertime essentials—water, sand and sunshine. Hidden swimming coves punctuate the shoreline at Cheney State Park, and strong winds make for one of Kansas' most striking (and surprising) sights: sailboats zipping across bright blue water...under the bright blue dome of the prairie sky. (316) 542-3664; kdwp.state.ks.us


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Teen Claims WWII Vet Killed Over Bad Crack Deal
(NEWSER) – One of the two Spokane teens charged withbeating an 88-year-old WWII vet to death claims they committed the alleged attack after the victim ripped them off in a drug deal. Police say they found a letter written by Kenan Adams-Kinard; in it, the 16-year-old reportedly says he and Demetrius L. Glenn, also 16, were buying crack from Delbert "Shorty" Belton when Belton shorted them and things turned violent; Belton was found with serious head injuries. But friends of Belton deny that it's even a possibility. "Shorty never did no drugs," says one, who accused the teens of "smearing his name," the AP reports.


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HERO: Officer Saves Choking Woman Who Ran Red Light
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(NEWSER) – It's not every day people are thankful for being pulled over for running a red light, but for one woman choking on a sausage biscuit, the stop likely saved her life. Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer Jason Gates, meanwhile, says he was just doing his job. After he pulled the woman over and approached the car Saturday, he wondered for a second or two if the woman was just trying to get out of a ticket, but he quickly realized she was really choking and told her to get out of the car. Just a few firm pumps using the Heimlich maneuver dislodged the food, and the woman instantly crumpled into his arms and sobbed, as Gates'dash cam video captured the whole thing.
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Study Abroad at Georgia Highlands College
The Georgia Highlands College study abroad progam gives students the opportunity to travel to another country and take courses linked to the trip. It is a unique learning experience that brings students into contact with different places and cultures. Students who participate in study abroad trips frequently report that it was the most valuable thing they did as a college student. As we live in an increasingly globalized society, studying abroad is also a good way to prepare for the workplace after college.
Please take some time to browse the Georgia Highlands College study abroad website. It should provide you with information about our trips for the 2016-2017 academic year. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me or one of the faculty trip leaders.


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Lorde meets 'Royals' inspiration, baseball player George Brett
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Lorde is coming face-to-face with the man who inspired the words to "Royals."
The 17-year-old singer got the chance to meet former Kansas City Royals third baseman George Brett.
She revealed in an interview with "VH1" last year that she had seen an old photo of Brett wearing his "Royals" jersey in National Geographic, leading her to write the smash hit.
TMZ says Lorde's team contacted the baseball star and invited him to meet her backstage at her concert in Las Vegas on Tuesday night. The MLB's official account posted a photo of the two together.
And now you're Royal. @lordemusic meets @Royals icon George Brett. pic.twitter.com/7BPRW6VYJD
— MLB (@MLB) April 16, 2014
Apparently Brett is aware of his connection to Lorde's song. When she performed in Kansas City earlier this year, he reportedly sent her an autographed "Royals" jersey, along with a note that read "Lorde, you are Royal to me."


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SHOCK RULING: Massachusetts' highest court rules 'upskirting' is legal
When it comes to secretly snapping photos of women's private parts a Massachusetts high court has ruled it a free for all.
The state's highest court ruled Wednesday that "upskirting," the practice of taking photos under a woman's dress or skirt, is legal.
The shocking decision overruled arguments that a state law prohibiting voyeurism does not apply to women who are fully clothed.For that law to apply to upskirting, the subjects would have to be completely or partially nude, according to the court's unanimous ruling.


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Sir Elton John turns the iHeartRadio Music Festival into a sing-along
The energy at the iHeartRadio Music Festival was electric when living legend Sir Elton John took over the stage and played some of the biggest songs of his illustrious career.
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Decked out in a red stone encrusted suit and playing a matching red piano Elton John performed 'The Bitch is Back', 'Bennie and the Jets', 'I'm Still Standing', plus a new song 'Home Again' off his upcoming album 'The Diving Board' which will be released in the US on September 24th.
PHOTOS: Elton John performing at the 2013 iHeartRadio Music Festival
Everyone in the arena sang along to every word when he broke into 'Tiny Dancer', which brought the longest and loudest ovation of the night so far.
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US 'deeply concerned' by Syria 'toxic gas' claim
Syrian anti-government activists say the regime carried out a toxic gas attack Wednesday, killing at least 100 people, but the government has denied that.
The attack coincided with a U.N. chemical weapons team's visit to investigate previous chemical weapons allegations.
The U.S. concluded in June that